Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-19
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR BILL.

THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR BILL
The Commissioners recommend that II. p.
bill 3632, Ito authorize the appointment of an
inspector of plumbing in the District of Column
bis and for other purposes" which was re-
ferred to them for their views thereon,
be amended as hereinafter sug-
gested and enacted as socn as practicable.
Section 2. line 4, insert the word main after
the word water" Strike out the word orr
before the word ''gas' and insert service
pipe" after the words ''gas main" Line g.
insert examining" after the word ''of." Line
10, strike out the word .'or' before the words
gas main" and insert the words service pipe
after the word 'gas main" Section 4, lines
four and five, strike out the words they deem
necessary, not exceeding four, and insert in
lieu thereof may be authorized by appropria.
tons made by Congress" Strike out all
Of section 8, and change section to section 5.
The early enactment of this bill. they say, will
be greatly to the advantage of the municipal
administration and Of the public.
TO REGULATE MARRIAGES..
The bill to regulate marriages in the District
Of Columbia was discussed at the afternoon
session of tie board today.
This bill. which was introduced by Repro
sentative Elliott, provides that the clerk Of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
shall examine the person making application
for a marriage license. This is supposed to be
don. at presen. by the Clergyman.
Rev. Father Walter was the only one present
at the hearing. He was in favor of the bill,
with the exception Of a few minor changes.
The secretary of the board read letter of
protest from the Wage Workers Political Ali
ance."
AN ADVERSE RECOMMENDATION.
The Commissioners today recommended adj
verse action upon H. r. bill $685. Ito abolish
the offices of register of wills and recorder
of deeds for the District Of Columbia.
and to provide for the performance OF
the duties now performed by said officers by
the clerk of the superior Court of the District
In their judgment. they say. the interests Of
the public would be better subserved
by the enactment of H. T. bill, 597s.
relating to the Office Of recorder of
deeds of the District OF Columbia"
In the form recommended by the Commission
ers In their letter of the 18th instant relative to
that bill, if made to include also the office of
register OF Wills so far as pertinenty applicable
AMENDMENTS SUGGESTED.
The Commissioners have made to the House
District committee the following report upon
H. r. Dill 629 flor the regulation OF tn. prac-
tice of dentistry in the District Of Columbia
and for other purposes" which was referred
to them. They recommend that it be amended
as follows and favorably acted upon:
Section 3, lines IA and 10, strike out the
words ''or by the presentation of evidence of
knowledge acquired by course of study and
practical training" and add after tie word
Columbia in line q, Provided that all gradu-
ates of dental collegeswhich require three years
course OF study shall be entitled to have their
names registered upon payment of the regis
tration fee and without examination as to their
qualifications. Section Z, line 2, strike out the
works ''prima facie." Section s. line 3. strike
out the words ''school fund" and insert in lieu
thereof Treasury Of the United States to the
credit"