Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-23
District Government Affairs.


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District Government Affairs.
Liquor licenses for the following persons were
approved yesterday: Charles DaSenbrock. Frank
Refused-MrS Kate Kittertng. Referred to the
CommtSSionerS-PatrickD Duffy.
LIGHT IN THE ALLEYS.
Yesterday Lieut.. F. V. Greene, assistant Dis
trct engineer, directed that lamps be erected in
the different alleys of this city In conformity TO
the recommendations of Major Brock of the po-
lice department. There are thirty two of them
ordered. One of the purposes is to shed more
light on the retreats of rogueS and thieves who
take refuge in alleys when pursued by the
police.
OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE RIVER FRONT.
The subcommittee of the House on
Messrs Hunton, Klotz, Slemmer, Hazleton and
Aldrich: Senator Davis, West Va; Col. sRogers,
the District commissioners. and Gen. Wright,
chief OF corps of engineers-this morning took a
tugboat at the foot OF .th street, to make an eX-
animation of the present condition of the river
front. and flats contemplated to be improved
This was for the purpose of informing them
selves as to the extent OF the improvement,
and 10 ascertain the advantages to commerce
and the sanitary necessities of the situation.
They proceeded to the Eastern Branch, opposite
the arsenal, thence UP the Georgetown channel,
through the draw, taking view OF the flats on
that side, and so on to the foot of Congress
street, Georgetown, where the party disem
barked. During the trip general discussion
took place on the various plans which had been
considered at different times, the committee
manifeSting considerable interest in what they
saw. and seemed impressed with the great ne
cess1ty OF some action In the premises
THE O STREET MARKET.
The same delegation Ot citizens from the
northern portion of the city who were before
the District Commissioners Wednesday on the o
street market house question; was again at the
office of the commissioners yesterday. Mr.. Jesse
B. Wilson led Off on the subject and repeated
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board as had been done on Wednesday before
Commissioner Dent and Major Twining. Major
Twining remarked that he had come to the con-
cluston that something OF this kind was neces-
sary in order to relieve the pressure of business
from the Center Market and lessen the vast
crowds about there on market days. COmmiS-
missioner Dent repeated his objections against
public market houses, and said he was willing
that a market house should be built on this
square if the citizens in that section thought iU
necessary, but he was in favor Of giving the
franchise to private company, and accord to
them the most liberal terms consistent with the
rights of the District. He cited the advantages
OF the Center Market plan OF corporation and
the Georgetown plan. Mr.. Bond suggested that
a bill be drawn up at once to present to Con-
gress authorizing the construction OF market
house, and that the District Commissioners give
it their endorsements commissioner Dent said
that While he would not oppose Such Dill III
properly drawn, he could not give 1t his support.
Commissioner Twining said he would recon-
mend the market house on the understanding
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government. Commissioner Morgan said he
would cooperate with his colleague, Major
] TwiniDg, in the case, on the terms propoSea.
The committee withdrew seemingly satisfied
with the results OF their visit.
At meeting Of citizens in the northern por-
tion OF the city last night, favorable to the
building OF the market on Corcoran square, o
street. the report OF the above delegation who
waited on the District Commissioners was made.
andthe committee was continued.
Mr. j. 7. Dyer, secretary of the Corcoran Fire
Insurance Company of this CITY, has addressed
a note to the District Commissioners oGering to
sell the property, No. 511 Az street southwest,
for police Station-houSe. The dimensions OF
the lot are given with the peculiar advantages
it mas for the purpose The price named is
$500
BRIDGE WANTED IN GEORGETOWN.
In response to note from Mr.. Jos. A. Rice,
relative to the construction of bridge across
the canal south of the market house, George
town, the Commissioners state that among the
numerous estimates on sundry streets and ave-
nues submitted with the annual report, was one
for light bridge over the canal at Market
street. The appropriation will not be available
until after July 1. $780, and the Commissioners
will then have to make selection from the nu-
meIous streets and determine what improve
ments can be accomplished with the amount OF
money appropriated.
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICT.
There have been suggested to the District
Commissioners several amendments to the bill
now before Congress Ito provide for the settle
ment OF all outstanding claims against the Dis
trict of Columbia, and comforting jurisdiction
on the Court of Claims to hear the same, &C."
Among them to be added section that mo
claims shall be presented or considered by the
Court of Claims under the provisions of this act
which was rejected by the board of audit after
being considered on its merits" and section
that mo claim against the District In respect to
which suit or action Is now pending In the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia
shall be affected by the passage of the bill,
unless the respective parties therein SO consent
They state, In respect to the amendment to the
Sth section, that it is intended to apply to case
like that of John Chapman, who refused to com.
ply with the usual propositions OF certain sub
ordinates connected with the late board OF
audit, as proven before committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia of the House Of Representa-
dves. OF section 9, they say that the language
Strong or similar claims, and transfer them from
the Supreme Court OF the District to the Court
OF Claims for trial The Commissioners have the
matter under consideration.