Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-29


Capt. s. S. Leech, the new assistant TO the Engi-
neer Commissioner, arrived In Washington at noon
yesterday and Immediately reported TO the Dis
trict buildings which he found closed. This MORN
ing he reported TO Major Raymond for duty, but
was excused until tomorrow, WHEN he will enter
upon the new field assigned 10 him Capt Leech
Is man OF commanding presence, about thirty
eight years Of age. with a pleasant face when
the STAR reporter asked him how he thought he
man in position ike the one I am about 70 oc-
cupy must satisfy all, and that's what am going
10 try to do The new field, |" continued he, "whiie
slight timidity upon assuming charge However, in
about two months hope to become thoroughly
ramiliarized with the workings OF the department
and Will do my utmost TO please. As regards the
location" said he, In conclusion 'the man must be
fastidious, indeed, who don't like Washington,
pILeecn Is stopping at the Ebbut with his wife.
BUILDING PERNIrS
Building permits were issued to-day TO Robt
Waldron, 70 build i've brick dwellings, from 6es TO
635 street southwest, at a cost OF $1,000 Jas j.
sullivan, TO erect one brick dwelling at ZOO Boun-
dairy street at a cost OF 500. Mary j. Vance, TO
build one brick stable in rear OF 125 sth street at
a cost OF 500. B. II. Elliott, 10 build two brick
cost OF s., 100. Henry Orth, TO erect Two brick
dwellings at 1929 and 1881 Sth street northwest at
q cost OF $4,000.
THE POLICE MATRoN's BILL
The Commissioners have written to Chairman
Hemphll IN relation TO II. r. bill s039. "providing
for the appointment OF police matrons for the Dis
tricI OF Col9m m reom mt. tnat me same
dred dollars per annum each" With this excep-
ton the Commissioners recommend favorable ac-
ton.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Commissioners have received large num-
Der OF petitions from the subcommittee OF the
House on appropriations, sent by residents OF the
District, asking that the improvements OF streets
avenues, an roads be given due attention during
the fiscal year 1850. The subcommittee say they
in no way desire TO express an opinion as TO any OF
the improvements referred TO.
The Commissioners have written 70 GOV. F1tz-
nnga Lee snas Inc cI. zen 81 Gonsem
brate the opening OF the new bridge, In which q
number OF the military companies OF this city In
the parade into Virginia, his permission to DO 50
Is asked.
The Commissioners have written to Hon. Chas
Faulkner, OF the senate District committee, In
response to an inquiry concerning the character
and general fitness OF John Evans for the position
OF justice OF the for the District OF COLUMBIA
that they consider him thoroughly Qualifled for
the position.
Some days aeo President Hurt, OF the washing.
and % tne
English Grove rail, which the company contem-
plate using. In reply the Commissioners state
that the new form OF rail meets with their hearty
approval, and is a general improvement on the
rails now In use In the District .
MARRIAGE LICENSES. - Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to Slas Davis
and Mary E. Jayins both Of Fairfax County. Va:
VIM Jackson ana Fannie Pool 10Th OF fredencHs.
B. Safer, OF Aide, Va; Clarence @. Speer and
Annie f. Lishear; John J. johnson and Maggie
Burdette.
RAPID TRANsrr.-Time is almost annihilated by
the rorty-ave and nfty minute express trains via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Washington
and Baltimore These trains are In the regular sche
dule and make the time every day the year round
Tns q @ 20 sns
and sunday will be hOn0red on all trains, tnciud-
ing these celebrated ''iyers" and all tickets will
be valid for return passage until next Monday, In
elusive.
BRurAL ASSAULT ON WHH-Frederick Roth.
Trial In the Police Court this morning charged
with assaulttng his wife. Mrs. Roth testined that
when she went in the house her husband abused
her and became 90 violent thai she left the house
and ran out In the neld. He followed hen, knocked
q revolver and nred nye shotA Her testimony was
by other Witnessed and the judge
gave him one year In jail
RossE.rrs REro.lED:-waldo p: Gron reports
stolen from the btlliard-room OF National Hotel,
street soSsssast. reports stolen nom lis stables
articles worth &2.2a-Helen johnson, No. 17o6
street, reports stolen nom her trunk yesterasy
hsn-nouss last night thirteen chickssA
ONE DoIIAR 10 BALruoRs AND AAcK-OxR DOL
LAR-Excurston tickets 20 Baltimore at rAte Of q
for the round trip VIII oe sold TOT AL BALInoRR AND
good until Monday, inclusive. In addition 10 the
regular schedule two fast express traink VITA par
lor cars attached, VIII leave Bale1morU an6 ONO
depot sunday ~ q n. and IL q 10. T1ckefs can
be procured ~ 1851 and 0l9 PennnylvAniA avonuo
also q Baltimore ana OHIO depot
NRA. JOINS CoMnEnpRD.-To-day IN t. polfco
Court, Rose Jone4 colored, was chargpd with a.
saulting colorsd giri named IDA fana Nh.
which, according 20 repoetA did not have Z Rood
name. and for that reason sue corrected her sue
ested IN her. Tho judge satd that he was not
going 70 back up hOuses oG III tame In harbogine
children. He wished that other guardians and
mothers were equally fatthfui MA To- Va
released On Der pefBonal bo06A
were the readings af the a1gnal Omoe to-6ay: -
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