Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-04

territory which 1t covers was made at the
lignor sellers by the passage Of the bill pro-
hibiting the issue of any liquor license within
one mile Of the Soldiers Home grounds. This
bill was enacted quietly and without opposi-
ton, but since its passage il has been found
that the provisions will cover q considerable
portion of the city itself
Last in the list of moral reforms enacted into
law by the Fifty-first Congress is the bill pro-
hibiting the sale Of cigarettes or tobacco to
minors This bill was earnestly championed
by a number OF energetic lstlies and to them
belongs the credit Of its passage.
TIE QUORUM BILL AND THE QUESTION OF LIZ
cENsEs-
The Commissioners rejoicei exceedingly
during the past session at the passage of the
bill constituting two members Of the board
| a quorum for the transaction Of business and
providing that in Of the absence of the
Engineer Commissioner his assistant should
perform his duties and allowing captain to be
appointed Engineer Commissioner providing
he has served fifteen years.
The passage Of the bill during the last session
second hand goods. DC, and increasing the
amount of interest which pawnbrokers may
charge IL OF interest, as il is expected to in
crease the District revenues to q consider able
extent.
THE MATURING BONDS.
In the dying hours of the Congress q bill was
passed providing for the issue Of q new series
of 81 per cent District bonds to meet the
maturing bonds of 1891 and 1892. Several
plans we're proposed to meet these bonds but
the one settled on was favored by the House
District committee and the House.
THE ANACosTIA BRIDGE.
The Anacostia branch will be one bridge
richer by the work of the Fifty-frst Congo ess,
a bill having been passed providing for n
bridge across the branch at the Bennings road
In place of the present structure. The bill
passed the House during the first session, but
remained in the Senate without action until
near the closing hours Of Congress, wheE it was
taken up and passed.
OTHER BILLS PASSED.
Here are some other District measures which
ran the gauntlet Of committees, House and
Senate, and the President:
For the relief of Thomas J. Parker.
Shortening the term OF imprisonment in the
Jail and work house on account Of good be-
haviOr.
Releasing to Christ Church title to square
south OF square 1O9C.
Prescribing the times for sale and for notice
of sale of property for overdue taxes.
Fixing the rate of interest to be charged on
arrearages on general and special taxes now
due at d per cent if paid within q specified
time.
For the relief of holders of District of Column
bia special assessment certificates.
Giving the Commissioners power to lay
water mains and water pipes and to erect fire
plugs and hydrants.
Increasing the compensation Of the assistants
to the attorney of the United States for the
District of Columbia.
Authorizing railroad siding into square 643.
Authorizing the Commissioners to cancel the
subdivision Of part of square 1l2, known as
Cooke Park.
Authorizing the use of the old engine house
on street by the Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation.
Defeating part Of lots IA aud Is, in square
Sl2, as public alley.
Authorizing the Commissioners to use as a
site for Il truck house tie space at the inter-
section Of l4th and streets and Ohio avenue
northwest.
Providing the assessor Of the District with
plats OF subdivisions outside the cities of Wash
ington and Georgetown.
Authorizing the Secretary of War to issue
ordnance and ordnance stores to the WASH
ingtoE High School.