Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-21
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
The Proposed Bridge Across the East
ern Branch, Etc.

Mr.. Campbell has proposed . scheme to over
come some Of the difficulties in the way Of the
proposed bridge across the Eastern Branch at
South Capitol street He has introduced a
joint resolution in the House directing the
Secretary Of War to make . survey, plan and
estimate Of the cost Of the construction of a
substantial and suitable bridge, with
necessary approaches from the foot of South
Capitol street or below it at the most available
point across the Eastern Branch Of the Pot o.
mac, and also to cause estimates to be made
of the amount Of land which may be economi-
cally reclaimed on either side Of the branch, as
well as the probable cost. For the purposes of
this survey, &c, $4,000 is appropriated.
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
The Senate this morning passed the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Ingalls, to prevent the spread
of scarlet fever and diphtheria in the District.
The bill as passed provides that it shall
be the duty of every registered physician
or other person prescribing for the sick
in the District to make report to the health
officer Immediately after such practitioner be-
comes aware of the existence of any case of
scarlet fever or diphtheria in his charge.
Failure to report within twenty-four hours
a fine Of not less than SIS
nor more than $50. and in case of second
offense the penalty shall not be less than $40
nor more than 800. Where no physician is in
charge the nurse or other person in charge
shall report, with like penalties. Flags or
Pennants are then to be placed on such build
lngs as warning. No person shall visit or
attend any private or public school or appear
in the public streets while affected with these
diseases. and any guardian Of any child con-
victed of knowingly violating the provision
shall be fined not less than 80 nor more than
$50.
TIE BALTIMORE AND OHIO DEPOT.
A number of residents of East Washington
oday petitioned the Senate, through Senator
German, to so legislate as to cause the removal
OF the Baltimore and Ohio depot and tracks to
the north side of II street.
THE ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.
A bill to incorporate the Eclectic Medical So
ciety in the District Of Columbia was intro
duced in the House by Mr.. Holman today.
IN BEHALF OF THE VETERANS.
Department Commander NJ. Emmett Urell OF
the Department of Potomac, GAR. the men,
bers of his staff and members of the depart
ment council OF administration have
petitIoned the Senate for the
passage of the bill to insure preference IN APP
polntments, employment and retention therein.
IN the public service of the United States, to
the veterans of the late war. The petition was
presented by Senator Evarts.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
MIR. Wilson introduced in the House today
the bill to create board of education for the
District and prescribe its powers and duties,
which was introduced by Mr. Spooner in the
Senate during the last Congress.
THE EASTERN BRANCH.
The Secretary of War transmitted to the
House today letter from the Secretary of the
Navy urging the Importance of dredging the
channel of the Eastern Branch of the Potomac
to the depth of 20 feet from the navy yard to
Geesboro Point