Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-07

water, and low enough to carry all the sewage
from the James Creek canal district with ease
into the grand collector.
given lines after PERSONAL eSaminafion ne
5. The diSconnection OF the excessive rain
water and storm floods from the sewer system
inlets and allowing but limited quantity Of
water to pass into them. and the balance to be
carried west into Rock Creek and east into the
Eastern Branch by two high level sewers es-
pecially constructed for the only purpose OF
conveying rain-water, the entrance of water
soeyer being prohibited. One Of these sewers,
running from the intersection OF q and Sth
street north, taking up some branches from q,
and I streets, Vermont and New Hampshire
avenues and empting, with the western termt-
nus of o street, into Rock Creek. The second
high or surface-level sewer to start from the
intersection OF I and Sth street, north of the
city limit, near the first sewer heretofore men,
toned, running eastward along Boundary street
and emptyfng. with curve In a Southerly direc-
tlon, INTO the Eastern Branch. Seven additional
surface sewers to be constructed and located In
the Slash Run, Tiber Creek and Pennsylvania
avenue district for the sole purpose OF carrying
the ra1n-Water most directly to the river. Wkh
this arrangement the rain and storm water OF
the enormous area OF about square miles of
actual superficial measurement will be kept out
OF the city sewers at time when their capacity
Is 1aHed TO tneir full extent by the rainfall
within the city limits proper.
In comparing the area OF Washington and
GEORGETOWN; within city limits proper, and
making full allowance for the notwithstanding
pavement, l find that the whole does not ex-
coed one OF the independent sewage districts
In Berlin or Brussels, and not One-half of any OF
OF which have much less sectional sewer area
than washington, and therefore have come to
the conclusion that the waters of the Potomac
and Eastern Branch are strong impeachment
TO the outflow OF the sewage and the rain and
storm flood from square miles, with small
fraction of plowed land, an unnecessary burden
on the increase OF volume which flows so Slow
" off. and at times does not flow at all out by
the action Of the tide. supported by sOutherly
and southeasterly and easterly Winds
g. The redevison and adjustment Of the whole
sewerage system of Washington and George
town after a most careful Investigation and
Jndicious calculation for the increase OF the
future.
l. The Inauguration of a ventilation system,
with the introduction of charcoal filters fot all
street sewers, house connections, and house
ventilation. as recommended in my special re-
port on ventilation.
S. The Inauguration of a special tax for each
Water-closet in excess OF one which shall be
counted with the whole house sewage per
square foot OF superficial area.
Washington Market. retail Pri COS.
MEATs.-Beef, sirloin, 2cc. per h.; do. porter
Corned Beef, Sa10c.; Dried Beef, Clipped, 25a3>c:
do. sliced, 2oc.; Lamb, 1Sa25c.; Veal, 12Ba2ac.:
Mutton, 12Hal5c-; Pork, 1oKa12Kc.: Sausage!
l2kc.; Bacon Hams sugar cured I2J5c: Should
ers, sa9c.: Breasts. 1oallc; Lard, Sal0c
FRUITs.-AppleS, 20a4oc. per peck; Oranges.
2 goa per doz.; Lemons, 2oaioc.; Bananas, 4oa
soc. doZ; CranberrieS. 10a12kc. per at.
F1sH.-Perch, 4Ga5Gc. per bunch; Rock large
l5a2oc. per ID, 40a50c. per bunch: Smelt, 15a 0c
per 10; MacEerel: 2oa95c.: Halibut, 15a2)c:
Goldfish: loo; Blue fish, 4oa5oc per bunch; Tay-
lels, 4oa50c.; Sheephead 15a20c. per h.; White
fish. lie: per1b.; Black bass, 15a2oc per ID: Pike,
loa5oc each: Shad, Slasl. so per pair: Red Snap
pers, loo. per h.; CLANS, 5Oa6Oc. per 1OO Lob
Ster, l2c. per To-; ScOllOpS, 40c per OF.
BUTTER.-Philadelph Print, 56c per h.;
western Creamery. 40c.; New York, 30a35c.; roll
25a3Oc:; Cheese, 12a2oc.; Eggs 25a30c. per doz.
peck; do, Sweet, 30a35c; Cabbage, Sal2c.; Beans.
Llma; 12al5c per quart Beets, 5alOc. per bunch;
Squash, Sa4c. per h.; Pumpkins, 1Oa25c. each;
PoULTRY.-Chlckens, 5ea75c. per pair; Dicks,
GEESE Geese, sd Rea as palf Turkeys 15alSo per H.
do, mallard. S1asl.25 per pair; do, redhead,
sl.25aSl.50 per pair.
THE JAIL,-The grand jury yesterday paid a
visit to the jail. and on returning presented a
report to the court, in which they say The
Clearly and healthful condition Of the cells the
gGod quality and generous quantity of the food
the perfection of the heating and ventilattng
arrangements, are such as to leave thing
whatever for the grand jury to call attention to
as being capable Of Improvement"
The jail is q model institution of the kind
The court remarked that perhaps is healthfu-
ness had something to do with the increase of
crime.
WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN RAILROAD
hTA1EMENT.-The annual statement of receipts
and expenditures of the Washington and
Georgetown railroad, for the year 1878, were
forwarded to Speaker Randall yesterday. as
ioilows; -Receipts..Balance January 1, 1873,
from bonds issued, S12O.o00 from other sources,
A.64l.50 Total, 1867 .654.O2. Expenditures
GEORGETOWN depot building, sl2o,0Oo 14th-street
SIaD:eS, Sll,5Il.l1; sinking fund, $1,000; divi-
bonds
19,sO5.31; balance, s7,21694. Total si6l ,65 1902
THE CASE OF STRONG ACT. THE DISTRICT was
resumed In the Court in General Term this
morning, and Mr.. Riddle, for the defend ant
concluded MS argument about u O'Clock and the
case was submitted. In his argument he con-
tended that the plaintiff having disposed OF the
ponds he was estopped from claiming any fur
tber sum: He was severe on the opposing coun-
sci VINO nad signed the stipulation. The de-
clSfOn is reserved.
per pair; bed comforts reduced to 81 90: balance
OF carpet stock at cost to make room for new
spring goods: caSsimeres for boys wear, 25, 80.
90 ao; 81, % Gus; ~ wide best sheeting c0ton,
70 ana 70 cts, at TowSOns dry goods and carpet
store, CSC PENNSYLVANIA avenue, south side.
GOOD ENGRAv1Ne-There is nothing adds
SO much TO the comfort OF home as a few good
engrayings upon the wall. To secure them we
YOU'D advise you to attend the sale at $50 Cor
c0ran building, at and to-day A great many
OF the choicest works will be offered.
THE COURTS.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Strong agt. District OF Columbia: ar
gued and submitted. Smith agt Tome e. al:
decree below reversed and case remap!ed
Georgetown College agt District of Columbia:
on hearing.
PROBATE COURT-Judge MacA rthu-
To-day, the will of the late VIM. Wallis was
Iully proven: Estate OF John Frazier letters of
administration issued to S. " Niles; bond 300
VIII OF Thomas RurnS admitted Tn prohota ana
letters issued to Robert Mcdonald: bond $40
Estate OF robert Nash. petitinn for letter, filai