Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-30
District Government Affairs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
The District commissioners have notified
MessTs. Thomas Lewis and ID. +. Hamlink,
contractors, that they must refund to the
District, So 1875, the amount overpaid them
for work done on 9th street, within ten days,
otherwise suit will be brought against them
for Its recovery.
Chief Engineer Hoxie has authorized the
Washington Gas Light company to erect
lamp post on Delaware avenue, between
and ID streets northeast; three on 18th, be-
tween East Capitol and streets southeast;
one on Market, between list and I'd streets,
Georgetown; two on p, between 10th and 18th
streets northwest
MURDERED INFANTS.
The following communication from the
coroner was received by the District Com
mssioners to day:-"Last night between IL
and II O'Clock the body of male infant,
probably white, was found on the 6th-street
lot, near Maine avenue in state that leaves
little doubt that il had been murdered.i am
In possession OF no facts that would fix the
guilt upon any one. In view of the large
number OF infants found under similar cir
cumstances, and the difficulty OF procuring
testimony sufficient TO form basis for pros
ecution, have the honor, respectfully TO
suggest that a suitable reward be offered for
testimony that will lead TO the conviction OF
The guilty parties.
This was referred to Attorney Stanton,
with the request that he ascertain whether
or not the Commissioners have power to
give reward and as to the expediency of so
doing. Mr.. Stanton returned the papers en-
dorsed:-This is q matter which does not fall
within the province OF the Commissioners OF
the District / advise that copies OF the CON-
munication be sent TO the Police Commits
sioners and TO the u. 8. attorney for the Dis
trict." Copies have been sent as advised.
DEATH OF GEORGE WRIGHT.-This morn
ing Detective Clarvoe received a telegram
from George Wright, jr, dated at Fortress
Monroe, as follows: "Father Is dead. Re-
mains leave to morrow in charge of Masons
by Washington boat" Mr.. Wright has been
OF BIS was not unexpected by bis numerous
friends here. 1t is probable the funeral will
take place Sunday. Mr.. Wright was q
member OF st. Johns Lodge Of Masons OF
this city. He was for some years q member
OF Inc board OF common council of this city
and neld other positions OF honor and trust
with credit TO himself and satisfaction to his
| friends.
| VERY WELL PERFoRMED.-Last night q
press seanee was given by Mrs. H. Wilson,
| OF New York, q celebrated materializing
medium, who has taken rooms for few
days at No. 4I2 e street northwest. Some
| dozen spectators Witnessed the revelations
with great interest. Her personation of the
spirit OF Uncle Ben, q defunct sailor and
friend OF Professor John b. Wolf, OF this city,
| who appeared TO be circle master of the oc-
same may be said of the ghost of Professor
Kuhn, who shufiied on this mortal coil In
Libby prison some years ago.
SUIT AGAINST THE DIsrRIcr.-Mr. p. w.
Browning has, by +. T. Browning, entered
| tire sspas in having, on the 18th OF February,
| 1874, entered on his ground and tore down his
fence, carrying IL away, for which he claims
900 damages.