Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-22
Arrival OF RanIan. the Onr.m an.
GOING TO TRAIN on THE POTOMAC FOR HIS RAG
WITH KENNEDY.

Arrival OF HanIan, the Oarsman.
| GOING TO TRAIN on THE POTOMAC FOR HIS RACE
| WITH KENNEDY.
MI Edward Hanlan, the famous oarsman,
arrived here this morning from Toronto accom-
panied by VIM Ramsey, OF the same city. They
are stopping at Willards IL is Hanlan's intention
to train here for his coming race with John Ken
nedy at Point OF Pines near Boston. on the SOth OF
May. Mr.. Corson, president OF the Analostan
boat tclub this morning invited Hanlan to make
his headquarters, while in the city, at the Ana
iostan boat house, and he Will go into active
training as soon as the weather Will permit John
Kennedy keeps his boat at Cumberland's boat
house, adjoining the Analostan house, and the two
Nv WIZ oe near neighoors during the prepa
| Tatlons Ior their race. Kennedy was not aware OF
HanlanS intention to come TO Washington TO
Train, until he read the telegram to that efrect in
yesteroays STAR Both men will begin their
training on an equal footing, for alt hough Ken
nedy has been here some time. he has been able
| the unsuitable weather. He will 90 out for prac-
tce pun this evening, and will row regularly
unless prevented by bad weather. The presence
or these famous oarSmen in Washington is q
source of qualification to the members OF all the
local boat clubs. 1t will give the boating inter-
ests quite boom early In the season.
WHY HANLAN CAME TO WASHINGTON
Hanlan, In the course OF conversation to-day,
said that he came down to Washington because he
wanted to practice on the water instead OF the ice
When he lett Toronto the ice on the bay was two
Ieet thick and the snow ten inches deep. He was
ID
the former good treatment he had received and
| the warm friends he had made here. He is looking
than he win on tn 10 Both OF May. This Is an advan.
tage however, as oarsmen prefer to begin their
training with plenty of flesh to work OF. He has
housed his boat In the AnalOstan boat house, and
Will this afternoon take his initiatory spin on the
river. The janitOr OF the boat house was engaged
Today IN putting down temporary noat for his
HANLAN AND KENNEDY
Will remain here until about the 2Oth OF May
Boating men all over the country are satisfied
that this race will be rowed fits merits, and that
OF hippOdromng. Boating men here think that
Hanlan feels that he has a good man to row
against, or he wouldn't have taken the trouble to
Hanlan called upon Kennedy at his place OF
business this afternoon to pay his respects.
District Government Affairs.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
A memorial, signed by many dealers In the
west, is before the Commissioners requesting that
retail liquor license be granted to Nj. Fritz Me
man, ian at NO N0l 4 street northwest
The Commissioners have received a note from
Mrs. Charlotte Smith, president or the Woman's
National League, urging that two female physicians
be appointed as physicians to the poor, and that
stations. The matter was referred to Health
Onicer Townshend, who returns it with the state
might be appointed, and in his opinion 1t would
not De expedent in the interests or the service. to
DlVSfcaQS
purpose OF employing females.
CONTRACTS FOR POLICE UNIFORMS AND HATS.
Bios were opened by the Commissioners at 2
police as follows; Eiscman Bros, entire uniform.
$lS424 each; Robinson Parker, $3.50; Rosen-
Rlorn fed Br9s Baltimore $3.50 Wannameker
B. h. Stinemetz $1.15 each; Willett & Ruoff Sl.lS
each. The contract for uniforms was awarded to
and for the hats to B. H. Stinemetz, of this city.
FOR slmliar uniforms last year the commissioners
paid $l1S5 per uniform, 81 95 more than this year,
forms.
THE PROPOSED NEW ENGINE HOUSE FOR NO. CON-
PANY.
The building inspector has completed the plans
for remodeling the old Georgetown town hall, on
street. near s2d street. which is TO be used as an
viii be lowered and the d.eeG In rHU tSe
rear WIN be built an addition for the stables for
the horses, hose tower, closets. etc On the
engine and reel and a smaller door for the uss of
the nremen On the second floor will be the large
adjoining The third floor win be devoted TO the
reading room for the men, store room and harness
THE BASE BALL SIDE OF THE QUESTION.
Mr. Robert NJ. Barr, president of the Waverly
Base Ball club, has addressed communication to
tne DistTlct commissioners regarding the proposed
base ball grounds located in square 362, between
9Th and 10th and and streets northwest he
states that these grounds have heretofore been
used as Fairgrounds and for crcuses, menageries /,
base bah matches, and gatherings OF hoodlIms OF
all kinds. In many instances these games have
been De broken up by fights, drunken brawls, &C.
The erection OF the fence Will place the grounds
In the hands OF those able to preserve order and
will prevent recurrence OF the dsgracerul scenes
which have occurred on the open lot
POLICE REORGANIZATION.
the District Commissioners yesterday an.
nounced their intention not to consider the app-
cation OF any man above 80 years OF age for the
position OF policeman. The question OF reorgan-
1ztng the police force was discussed yesterday by
the commissioners, and a change In the office OF
major and superintendent and some OF the lieu
tenants were about determined upon.
VITAL STATISTICS.
During the week ending March 18th, 1888 there
were lob deaths In the District OF Columbia. OF
this number 20 were white males, 30 white females,
19 cOored males ami 30 colOred females this gives
death-rate OF 2l.41 per 1000 per annum for the
white 40 3S for the colored and % 80 for the total
population. The chief causes of death were: Scar
let fever, g. dphtheria, q typhoid fever, 2; maa-
rial fever. 3; dlarrhdal diseases, 2; consumption
%; convulsions, g. heart disease, 10; pneumonia, |
X; bronchitis, s. senile debility, T. and neglect
Ten white and cOlored persons were over 60
years OF age; white and 81 colored under years
or age; 2white and colored marriages were re- |
ported. There were "a white and % cOlOred births