Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-14
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
JAPAN WANTS TO IMPROVE TOKYO.

Mr.. Tsunejiro Nambu, N. E. of Tokyo,
Japan. was at the District buildings this morn
ing collecting information relative to street
pavements, water works, and sewerage. Mr..
Nambu was sent here by the Japanese govern
ment to collect data on these questions for the
purpose Of submitting plans for improving
Tokyo.
STANDS FOR sIGHT-sEERs IN HEADQUARTERS.
The Commissioners have granted Mr.. H. A.
Willard, the chairman Of the subcommittee on
parks, ETC., of the inaugural committee per-
mission to erect stands and seats on
on Pennsylvania avenue, between
eth and 9Th streets for March 4, with the ex-
ception of a hundred feet, which is reserved
east of the bridge for the use of the District
employees. This is not one Of the reservations
claimed by Col. Wilson, it is property belong
ing to the District.
WANTS MORE CLERKS.
Collector Davis called the Commissioners at
tention to-day to the inadequate number Of
clerks employed in his Office. He says that he
has had his men at work after hours and on
Sundays. This, he thinks, Is not fair, as the
Office is far behind in its work. he says, and he
urges the employment of more clerks.
WATER METERS IN HOTELS
The Commissioners think it advisable to place
water meters in hotels, and have written to
Senator Ingalls, requesting that the bill now
before the Senate, providing for the exemption
of hotels from water meters, be returned to
hem for their views.
NEW KIND OF PAVEMENT.
A board. consisting of the inspector of as
phalts and cements, the superintendent of
streets, and the chief inspector of streets, have
been appointed by the Commissioners to ex-
anime into the relative merits of a, pavement
recently patented by Mr.. p. H. Hunter, which
combines asbestos with asphalt.
UNwHoLEsoME WATER
Some days ago the Commissioners received
petition from the property-owners and resi-
dents in the neighborhood of 5th and d streets,
requesting that the well in that locality be
closed, as they considered the water danger
GUS to health. The matter was referred to
District Chemist Richardson who examined
the water and discovered upon analysis that it
contained an unusual quantity Of mineral
matter 1.-THE presence of so much mineral
matter in water" said Prof. Richardson to a
STAR reporter, sis something unusual and
detrimental to health" 1t has been ordered
that the well be filed up.
BUILDING PERMITS
were issued to-day as follows: @. b. and l.
Kuhn one frame dwelling, corner 18th street
extended and Brightwood road; 81 200. Vim. NJ
Collins, one frame dwelling, Grant avenue, Mt
$500.
N1scELLANEoUs.
Property owners IN University park have Pc
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yelling and University place.
Mr.. A. s. Worthington. as attorney for Ade-
laide NJ. Tuttle, has requested the Commission
ers to notify either himself or his clients, in
writing, If they propose to proceed with the
Of land for the opening of a
street connecting Columbia road with Connec-
ticut avenue extended.
The Commissioners win give their annual
oyster roast to the appropriation Committees
Of the two houses of Congress tomorrow after
noon at the l2th-etreet wharf
Major Raymond has returned from Pittsbure.
where he has been for the past few days Ia,
specting electric railways.
Mr.. VIM. Morgan, assistant assessor, has adj
dressed . letter TO the Commissioner askine
for his son. VIM. z. Morgan. FOR
services rendered during the past two years in
making out tax certificates. Assessor Fish for
wards the request, saying that il il 8 case Of
equity, and expressing the opinion that come
should be made for the services
rendered.
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Term to-day the decree In the case of Edward
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signed The bill was TO settle the partnership
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below decree was made for distribution Of
the assets and directing the sale Of the stable.
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