Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-13


! cost 100000 This is decrease Of S40, 900 in
last years estimates.
The three buildings estimated for are to be
located in the third. fourth and eighth divi-
sions. They are all 10 be eight-room school
houses. the one in the fourth division to cost
S37 900. the one In the third to cost $4,000
and the one in the eighth 10 cost s2S 900.
For the purchase o. lot of 1000 feet east of
the Slater School building an appropriation of
q, 200 is asked, and for the purchase of the
site adjacent to the Brightwood School ESQ is
az ked. For the repair of the Wallach School.
to be Immediately available, 81. 100.
In the estimates of the school board eight
new buildings we're asked for. This included
the purchase of the Miner School building. the
reconstruction of the Stevens building and the
purchase o! lot adjoining the Curtis building.
An increase of 81 900 for the school of manual
training is asked and % 600 additional for furn-
iture for the three new school buildings. With
the above exceptions the estimates for the pub
lie schools are the same as last year.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The estimates this year for the support Of the
police department amount to S555, $50, an in
crease Of S45,l 10 over this years appropria-
ton.
This amount includes among those items an
nuilly appropriated for one clerk at $500, one
additional sergeant at 81 .140, thirteen privates
of class one az $780, thirteen privates class
4
ditional mounted men, S240 each; three patrol
drivers AT 1850 each, an increase of $500 for
fuel. an increase of $1,000 for repairs
TO stations: for miscellaneous expenses an in
crease of S2.S90; for covers for six patrol
wagons $50; for three light wagons harness
and horses. Il. 100: for police signal and tele-
phone service in county, $500; for new story
to eighth precinct station, $500.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
For this branch of the District government
the Commissioners estimate that S2l2, $40 will
be necessary. This is an increase Of S34, $50
over the current appropriation bill. The esti-
mate includes all those items an
nuaily appropriated for, together with
an increase of 800 in the salary Of the
chief: 600 increase on the salary of the clerk;
one new engineer at $40, TO remedy the mis-
take ia last years bill; one new company,
| including apparatus, house and lot. fnrni-
turc and men. So, $50; an additional
appropriation of 500 is asked for repairs to
engine houses For the purchase of hose an
Increase of 200 il asked; $3.50 additional for
fuel. 400 for purchase of horses; $500 addi-
tional for forage.
For new engine house for No. company, to
be erected on public land, the Commissioners
being authorized to sell the present site. on
south side d between 18th and 18th northwest,
900.
For furniture for new No. engine house,
provided for in last years bill. $500. and for
one hose carriage for same company, 5000
For pensions in excess Of the amount received
from monthly tax for fremen's relief fund
1855.
TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Under this head an appropriation of go. $50
Is asked, being increase of 80, 7so over the
current appropriation. The increases asked
for include the following: An increase Of $40
in the salaries IN each Of the three telephone
Il,
two labOrers at 800 each, one battery man,
s6O0: general supplies, an increase Of %, 600,
and TO make the present overhead lines secure,
5000.
HEALTH OFFICE.
The Commissioners estimate that an sppro-
priation o: :G5.3G0 viii be necessary for the
proper conduct Of this branch OF the service
during the coming fiscal wear This is an in
crease OF s6,eio over the current appropriation,
and includes in edition to the regular esti-
mates two sanitary and food inspectors at
Si20O each, one cier. Ut 81 200, one janitor ut
$3.50, five garbage inspectors at 81 900 euch
Tor the collection ard removal of garbage an
Appropriation of S2i. 400 is asked. This is no
increase over last years appropriation.
AZ Increase OF $1,000 is asked to carry out
the Provisions Of the scarler fever and diph-
iberia act
COURTS
Under this head an appropriation Of s33, 196
Ii askei. decrease of s1i,7 200 under last year s
approx riation. This decrease is due to the nd
ditionAl story put or the Police Court last year.
There axe. however. several increases Us follows:
One deputy clerk, Il 200; one deputy marshal
1889; L. ;. marshals fees. S4OO.
There L. q decrease OF 81 500 for witness
fees.
trict, ~ 600 asked for, decrease of Sl5OO IN
der the current appropriation.
For the emergency fund an appropriation of
$4,000 Is asked Cor, being increase of $40 900
over this years appropriation.
WASHINGTON ASYLUM.
The Commissioners think it will require SI32.-
100 to properly carry on this branch of the Dis
trict service the coming fiscal year. This
amount is an increase OF S93.764 over this
years appropriation. The increases are
As follows: Sl20 on salary of clerk;
/ 800 on salary o. overseer; $50 on salary OF
assistant engineer; three additional watch
I men 1T s355 each; one additional female keeper
/ az work house, 1900; five nurses at $40 each;
an increase OF 81. 1873 TO place certain employees
on the regular roll.
Contingent expenses. go 600 additional: one
hospital ward for white men. u, 500; repairs to
| buildings, $1,000 additional; new work house
! mot to cost more than $3.50 1000, s50,0
REFORM SCHOOL
The Commissioners estimate that S63, 95l
will be required to properly conduct this
branch Of the District government. This is az
increase OF s23. 200 over the current
ap propriation, and includes the fol
losing items: One additional family
building, including heating apparatus. &C.. ant
furniture for same, S2I 200; fencing grounds
200; two brick closets, $4,000. For salarie,
OF teachers and other employees an sppropria
ton OF sli.252 is asked being the same as last
year, and s26,O for support Of inmates.
SUPPORT OF INSANE.
Under this head an appropriation Of s96, 2iA
Is asked. an increase Of 81, 5l4 over the curren
appropriation
For the support Of convicts 5000 d asked
an increase Of $4,000
An appropriation Of 100000 is asked for .
new District building. This Is intended as q
starter and other appropriations wall be saked
! later on.
For representation Of the District At the
worlds fair an appropriation Of 81, 900 ID
asked for.
For charities s259. Sss is asked. an incresse