Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-02
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
MR.. PADGErT's RESIGNATION.


The Commissioners to-day accepted the
resignation of Mr.. James Z. Padgect, late
special assistant attorney for the District They
add an expression of their high personal regard
ana JOIN In the general commentator a. TO the
manner in which he discharged the duties
zeal and ability which distinguished him as
prosecuting officer will secure him well-de-
served success In any enterprise in which he
may be employed.
THE WEST BRooKLAND SUBDIVISION.
Messrs. J. Il: Brooks, Joseph G. Hester. and
BEDFORD W.. Walker, the trustees for West
Brookland, the new subdivision on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, about which 40 much
has been said, have written a letter to the
commissioners enclosing plat of the subdi-
vision with the proposed extension Of the city
streets, as furnished by Capt. Symons They
square feet; of this 2s6, 4os square feet is re-
CURED for the streets. They say that the re-
mainder is left in such shape as to render il
lmpracticable to subdivide into building lots.
Continuing. they say
while we know that we can legally sell our
property as now subdivided, yet it is our de-
sire to conform to the plans Of the city. We
therefore are willing to make . new subdivis-
ion, as shown by enclosed plat marked b.
Hartford and Lansing streets running east
west, as shown on Capt. Symons' map, with
Sth street running north and south thirty feet
further west than he has located it. Our streets
are sixty feet wide, with fifteen feet reserved
on each side for the building line, as in the
adjoining subdivision of Brookland, that
amount to be shown as reserved on the
plat if recorded. and clause reserving
it to be inserted in every deed by which we con-
vey the land, so that if it should ever become
necessary TO widen the streets to 80 feet the
Governmnnt can condemn the 10 feet on each
taken from the front of our property on the
Bunker Hill road for Michigan avenue, as that
avenue, If extended in straight line, would
not touch our property at all.
We claim that under the subdivision we now
propose our street will be in conformity with
the general plan of the city. We therefore ask
to be informed whether such subdivision will
meet your approval"
THE KIND OF RAIL REQUIRED.
Some days ago Mr.. A. A. Thomas, president
of the Brightwood railway company, in letter to
the Commissioners, stated that the company
contemplated the immediate construction of the
road, and asked to be informed what rail would
be acceptable to the Commissioners. The
matter was referred to Capt. Symons for re-
port, who, in passing upon the case, says that
the rail acceptable by the Commissioners should
be a solid grooved rail, provided with lower
flange, but that the rail preferred by the Com
missioners is that similar to the one laid by the
lexington and Soldiers Home railway. This
rail, he says, has a bottom fange sufficient to
give it stability and depth of web sufficient to
allow pavement to be laid.
CONGRESS WANTS TO KNOW.
The Commissioners have been requested by
Congress to furnish an opinion relative to the
expenditure of the $500 appropriated by Con-
gress for the maintenance Of public order dur
ing the Inauguration.
BAY WINDOW FOR MIR. MoRroN's HOUSE
Mr.. John Fraser has made application for
permission to build bay window twenty-three
feet wide and four feet six inches beyond the
building line on the N street front
OF the house recently purchased by
the Hon. Levi p. Morton. Building Inspector
Entwisle reports that while the projection
asked for is in of the law still the build
ing occupies the entire square and the neces-
sary concession should be made. The Com
missioners have taken the matter under advise
ment.
FIREMEN APPOINTED.
The following named privates, having served
satisfactory probation Of six months, have
received regular appointments on the fire de-
partment: Chas. Harper, +. A. Griffin, j. w.
Patten, John OConnor, Jos. L. elliott. j. NJ.
Smith, Frederick Dodge, w. G. Albers, Geo.
II. Giles. Upon the same terms John Sherman
has been appointed foreman of truck B, Mar
Henry foreman of truck A, and Frank Reitz
tillerman Of truck A.
DEATHS REPORTED.
During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
to-day deaths were reported to the health Office
as follows: John Patch, white, IS years. Martha
Milburn, white, II years; Maria L. Gaddis,
white 4; j. j. Kish. white, "A years; Catherine
T. Geiger, white, So years; Jas. z. Padgett,
white, 80 years; Francis Stone, white, 2 months,
Felicia Patric, colored, 81 years; Alfred John
son, colored, 40 years; Harry Lofty, colored, 10
months; VIM. Mitchell, colored, % years; Mary
Johnson, colored, 5 months; Lee Edna Fox,
colored, months; Thos. H. Brooks, colored,
years; Andrew Baker. colored, z months; Har-
riet Carter, colored, IS years.
MISCELLANEoUs.
The Commissioners to-day opened bids for
street lanterns. The Wheeler reflector and
light company, and H. l. Gregory were the
only bidders. The award will be made in a
day or SO.
BUILDING PERMITS
were issued to-day as follows: Wilson E. Brown,
three brick dwellings, 1916 to 1920 18th street
northwest, $40, 1000; J. F. Wilkes, one brick
dwelling, 20 NJ streets northwest, 80, 800.