The Washington critic., 1886-12-07
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT NEWS.
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WHOLESALE LICENSES GRANTED.
The Commissioners have granted the
following wholesale liquor licenses; s.
Cropley's Sons, Il. Il. and A. b. Cropley,
Hill & Co., George b. Lockhart, Charles
A. Prentis, Scheller tS Stevens, w. 5.
Thompson, Sullivan s. Dugan, T. ID. Veale,
w. p. Daniels.
LACK or WATER SUPPLY.
Captain Symons, in charge OF the water
supply, stated to CRITIC reporter this af-
ternoon that there is very short supply of
water at the present time, caused by waste.
He asks that people will be careful not to
waste water unnecessarily, as they are de-
priying others OF the necessary supply.
ASKS cLEMENcY FOR HAWKINS.
Policeman Hawkins of the Georgetown
precinct was publicly commended few
weeks ago In general order from the
Chief Of Police for bravery. To day he was
convicted by the Police Trial Board aud
recommended for dismissal for drunken
ness. The Commissioners to-day received
a letter from General G. G. Augur OF the
army, asking clemency for Hawkins. The
General states that Hawkins arrested and
disarmed WIN. Pope, the desperate negro
who shot him 10 Georgetown some weeks
ago.
POblCE tHhNUES.
Lieutenant Amiss, the new police lieuten-
att, took charge of the First (Central Pre-
cinct at II o'clock to-day, vice Lieutenant
Arnold; Sergeant j. T. Robey, promoted to
fiji the place made vacant by the promotion
OF Amiss, went on duty in Georgetown at |
o'clock; Private Harbinson, promoted to
be acting sergeant, assumed the duties of his
new office this morning. Commissioner
Wheatley stated to a Critic reporter to.
day that he was satisfied that Lieutenant
Amiss would command the precinct with
credit to himself and the department.
Private Burrows has been detailed to assist
the License Inspector to enforce the license
laws.
vIRGINIANs CAN CROSS.
The Commissioners this afternoon made
an order opening the Aqueduct Bridge to
persons in Virginia who have employmen,
In Washington. Only foot passengers can
cross, and they are notified In advance that
they do so at their own risk.
A STREET TO NAME.
Thomas j. Fisher e Co. have notified the
Commissioners that they are subdividlnq
for Senator Cameron the east half of square
s55, between l. and NJ and Sixth and
Seventh streets northeast, aud they desire
given name.
NO POLICE CHIEF YET.
No Chief of Police was appointed to-day
Commissioner Wheatley stated that Colone
Ludlow would have to return before a new
chief could be selected. lie stated that thu
Commissioners have already given the
matter some consideration. Colonel Lud
low Will return tomorrow, ard the selec
ttnv, Nf n1,f nf uyt1l ,nt ha NT a
longer.
POLICE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS.
The Commissioners this afternoon mad,
the following appointments and promo
tions on the police force: John f. Ready
Thomas Goucher and Robert II. Boardman
appointed as privates OF class / and w. T
A.ppleby and &. M. Darcy, promoted tc
class2.
TRUCK COMPANY WANTED.
A. s. Pratt, the agent for the burnt Lin
coin Hall building, called on the Commis
sioners this morning and requested that on,
OF the hook-and.ladder companies be al
lowed to assist him In taking down the
dangerous walls. The Commissioners told
him to put his request in writing and Il
would be considered by the board.
BATHROOM LICENSES.
Bar-room licenses have been issued t.
John I. Clark, j. j. Barry, James Rich
ardson, John L. Keith, Everett Ellis.
MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS.
Numerous complaints Of a short suppl,
| Of Potomac water are being received dali,
| by the Commissioners.
Mr.. 7. d. Keleher, clerk In the Assess
| or's Office, has been transferred to tn
Office of Auditor Tichenor.
Engineer Commissioner Ludlow has beel
in Philadelphia since last evening. He viii
be at his office tomorrow.