Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-22
District Government Affairs.

Inc contract for repaint1ng the. Franklin
NJ. Frain, he being the lowest bidder, at $4S7.
Inspector Entwisle to-day, condemned premi-
SeS known as Sl3 and SIT E street northwest,
which upon examination he found in dilapi-
dated condition, dangerous to life and limb,
and notified the owner not to re-occupy the
premises, but to have the buildings taken down
within thirty days.
The recommendations OF the health officer
that disinfectants be used for the alleys and
such other places as require 1t, including the
river flats, al such times as the conditions may
be deemed necessary, have been approved by
Engineer Commissioner Twning, to whom the
matter was referred.
The Commissioners to day appointed Mr. VIM
year, to do duty in and about the Government
printing office.
BUILDING PERMITS.
issued by Inspector Entwisle-TO Charles S.
NV, 81 400: w. T. McCaf1ray, construct brick
dwelling two stories high, 4th, between and
b SIS. Sc, 600; j. s. Hays. repair frame, 80
repair brick, ne 18th st. NV, $500; JOS. Cooper,
repair frame, ID, between 9Th and 10th SITS. s.w.,
$25; Asbury church, repair brick, corner 18th
and X SITS. NV, $500.
RELIEF OF YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS
Representative Casey Young, OF Tennessee, and
other prominent gentlemen representing the
zation OF a yellow fever relief committee In
this city. Their idea is, in the event OF another
epidemic, to receive In washington such dona-
same to the best advantage throughout the in
fected districts. meeting was held last eve
ming at the rooms OF Representative Young
1872 F. street at which were present J: n,
Marcus j.. Wright, Memphis: w. II. McArdle,
Mississippi; II. Casey Young, Tennessee, and
Rufus x; Polk, Tennessee; No definite plan
was decided upon, general discussion result
ing In an agreement to confer with the nationa!
board of health, and meet again tonight.
DEEDS IN FEE have been recorded as follows:
Rutledge Wilson to G. S. Chesney, lot 116, SO.
AS; $500. S: A. Gather to d. D. Taulman, part
Of lot 6, So. 4se; $4,000. John Hitz trustee, to j.
j. Ripple, property in the county; 5000. VIM
Clabaugh ct al, trustees, to K. B. Cropley, part
OF lots 10 and II OF Georgetown; 81, 100. Anthony
Hyde to r. B. cropiey lot ana part OF
tee, to Edward simms, lots 49, III and lis, So
2o6; s.. NJ A. Gibbons TO L. E. Jones, part !,
So S33; $500.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP MEETING-The
executive committee OF the Washington Grove
Camp Meeting Association met at two O'Clock
TO- day, large delegation OF the commit tee
being present, to make detailed arrangements
for the camp, which will open on Thursday, 5th
OF August. All the police and transportation
arrangements We're perfected. A prohibitOry
order will be issued against all Sunday traffic.
The sheriff of the county will enforce all the
rules and laws connected with the grounds, and
arrest all parties violating, and measures have
been made for a summary punishment.
FOURTH OF July SHOOTING CAsE.-ln the
Police Court TO- day the case OF Lewis Moore,
colored charged with intent to kill Lewis Tay-
lor by shooting him on the evening Of the 4th
OF July, was called-Mr. Newman for the de-
fendant. Taylor testified that he and Moore
had a difficulty, during which Moore drew a
pistol and Shot him in the left breast. DR..
Gieskin was called and testified to the nature
of the wound. Several witnesses testified that
the difficulty originated by Taylor attempting
to be too familiar with two girls who were with
Moore, and some testifed that Moore had no
pistol then. The court decided to hold Moore
TO bail for the action of the grand jury
THE CENSUS OFFICE.-The contract made by
Secretary Schurz, for the lease OF the Republic
can building for the Census Office, Is signed by
Henry d. Cooke, jr, acting as flducary
agent for the owners. The lease is for one
year, at $4,000 per annum. Mr.. Cooke Is to put
it in complete repair, making 1t suitable for the
purposes Of the Office, re-painting 1t, putting in
sundry modern improvements In which 1t is
now deficient, and turning it over TO the gov
eminent fully prepared for the nature OF the
Work to be performed IN 1t.