Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-02

depot Into PENNSYLVANIA avenue and requesting
that the police officer on that beat be stationed at
that place. lie says that he has repeatedly called
the attention OF the Commissioners to the reck-
less driving at that point The letter was referred
TO the commissioners for their action. They re-
ferred 1t TO the major Of police who made the fol-
lowing report: It Is very seldom that fast driving
at this particular point occurs. This complaint
and when crossing the street he imagines that
every vehicle passing is going to run over him.
He was asked by an officer why he wrote such a
request for officer detailed at that place, 1t is
understood, will not be complied with.
BAD PAVING BETWEEN RAILROAD TRACKS.
Inspector Beggs has written to the Commission
ers In relation to the bad condition Of the paving
between certain street railroad tracks Capt Sy-
mons who has charge OF streets and to whom the
si0ners advising, should the railroad companies
still refuse to keep the space between the tracks
in good condition, the enforcement OF paragraph
that the work be done by the District and paid for
by certificates OF Indebtedness Issued against the
railroad companies.
LIGHTING ALLEYS WITH OIL LAMPS
For some time past the commissioners have
been considering the subject Of lighting alleys by
Oil, as the Introduction OF gas mains would
the tearing up q the alleys and De sub
try the o-lighting scheme, and have accepted the
proposition OF the Wheeler Reflector and Light
erected in various LOCALITIES Tor the purpose Of the
experiment.
BRIDGE RECOMMENDED.
Capt Symons has recommended that a highway
bridge be built across the broad branch on the
Argyle Mill road. The bridge at present is crossed
6y small foot bridge for pedestrians only, and
all teams wishing to cross have been obliged 10
ford the branch, which In cold weather was very
dlsagreeable. The proposed bridge Is estimated
to cost about $500.
INSPECTING STREETS AND ROADS,
The Commissioners to-day accompanied by
Capt. SymOns and the senate committee on ap-
preparations for the District OF Columbia made a
tour OF inspection OF the streets and roads. They
were driven from Senator Plumbs office on l4th
street, around the northwest section taking in the
Clngle Ford road and 10th street extended.
They will continue their Inspections next Tuesday
The general impression Is that the committee
realize the necessity or the improvements asked
for, and many additions to the bill which have
been omitted Will doubtless follow.
EMERGENCY PERMITS.
An order has been issued that blank forms for
emergency permits for repairs to sewers and water
pipes shall be prepared by the Engineer Commits
soner ana deposited wththe chief OF police who Is
authorized to issue them TO plumbers IN cases OF
emergency occurringafter office hours or on SUM-
days.
BUILDING PERMITS
were issued to-day as follows: w. A. Kimmell, one
brick dwelling al 30 street northwest; 5000
John A. Newman, one frame dwelling at 1878 New
Jersey avenue southeast; $780, Edward Holden,
three brick dwellings from 900 to 913 q street
southeast; $1,000.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Commissioners have written to Chairman
street railway companies Of Washington 70 make
annual reports.
J. L Hutchinson has been appointed an add
tional private on the police force.
school Entertainments.
An enjoyable musicale was given last evening
In the chapel Of the Mount Vernon Seminary,
Which will be the last this year. The program
vas well-selected one and well rendered.
The Misses Dorsey have issued invitations to the
commencement exercises OF their school, Olney
In nfn fpV NIr0cA uvy INn 4 Dan INI.
Tucker will deliver the address. Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee will present their diplomas to the graduates
MT. and Mrs W: u. CaDeil have issued invita-
tute at Masonic Temple ON the evening OF June 8.
WOMEN FIGHT OVER CHLp's GRAvE..on Deco.
to MOore's cemetery In Hillsdale she was sur
prised to find that her childs grave had been
This attracted the attention Of the
sexton, William Moore. and his wife Sarah, who
(sarah Moore) had torn the sodding from the
grave. Sarah explained that she had done
sns %a
between them, and Sarah knocked Alice down.
A large crowd Of persons soon assembled and
further blows were passed. Ofricer W. 4. Ander-
son arrested Sarah on q warrant sworn out by
Alice, and this morning she was before the Police
Court charged with disorderly conduct and az
sault The evidence showed that sarah acted In
self-defense, ana both charges were dismissed.
NOT In TINE TO SEE Hrs DYING SIsrER.-An
order was yesterday obtained for :he release OF
Vim. Chew, cOlored, VINO Ii serving term In jail
months any, ana deputy marshal n was detailed
TO go with him to see his sick sister, but he was
about two minutes too late. for his sister died just
as he was about 70 enter the house.
A BRIDE SENT 10 JAII.-ln the Criminal Court
this morning, Jane Dooson = colored woman, con.
house, was called for sentence. Mr.. Campbell Car
rtngt0n, ner counsel said that she was convicted
In her absence. and stated that she had moved
from the city and was married on Monday night,
and was now determined to lead correct life.
The court said that she had led o very bad life,
and sentenced her to sixty days In Jail In default
or fine OF $50 TO be paid in I'VE days On this an
nOuncement the woman burst Into tears, for her
friends could not pay the nne forthwith. and she
RANGE or TIE TnERHoxKrER-The following
we're the readings at the signal once to-day: a
m. 90; pm, 60; maximum. 20: minimum. 50.
q hor1 attached to q wagon belonging TO Robert
Swartz ran away. The animal broke away from
the wagon, and at the corner OF 14th and streets
N. Perreard and an actress. The coupe was badly
damaged, but no one was injured.
They MADE UP.-lThis morning, In the Police
Court, Thomas Woody, Jake jackson, and Albert
Woody. coiored. were charged with disorderly
out by Omcer Keefe on information received from
two colored girls. The colored girls appeared, but
their testimony was not SUFFICIENT 70 convict
who swore out this warrants" asked the Judge.
girs I replied s" Mt: raSset. .Wnsss the mat
teri" asked the judge 81 guess they made up"
answered Mr.. Padgett. .'This thing occurs every
la is ouIrs S s0S ss't fis case Va: ainisssa
ONE YsAR m AlsAx1 PsxlsExrrAEy.-In the
man, who had plead guilty Of the larceny ofIa
watch and money 040p ffom Chasles Q. Hammer.
twenty-tour yeats o. age, and lived IN Baltimore,
and was very drunk at the time. he was sentenced
70 one year u tbe Albany penitsntiafy.