Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-29
DISTRICT covKaNMENr.
He HAS NOT TINE.

He HAS NOT r1MK-
Several days ago Maj. Moore transmitted 10
the Commissioners . package supposed 20 be
poison, with the request that the same b sub
tected to analysis under the direction Of the
volved. Mr. Clifford Richardson, the inspector
of asphalt and cements, who 10 erroneously
known as the District chemist. has written 70
the Commissioners that 1t would be impossible,
owing to the press Of his regular duties to make
the examination requested. He calls attention
tests, and it would be detrimental TO the inter-
ests Of the Office and the District II he gave his
time to this matter.
JOHN POPE HoDNKrrs IypoRsH1s.
The Commissioners have received petition
from John Pope Hodnett applying for the posi-
ton Of assistant assessor made vacant by the
resignation Of F. L. Moore. II IL signed by
the following residents Of the District. Gustav
A. Kuhn, Eugene j. B. O'Neill, James Fravley,
Carusi 4 Miller, T. II. Callan, n. Carusi, N. o.
Barnard, Samuel Fusitt, VIM: !. Campbell, r.
Charles J. Bundy, J. W. Blackburn, IT,, s. s.
Henkle, &c. G. Bridwell, W. H. Darghett. Il. T.
TGggart, @. NJ. Smith. Albert Seller, &. c.
Mills, Arthur McDermott, II. d. Moulton 4
Son, John Cruil1shank, @. Pelham, John n.
Oliver. Campbell Darlington, II. 8. Psiro, VIM.
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N: Young, Frank Hume, John Smith, Andrew
Gleason, j. W. Brooke, John p. Hamlin, stephen
Tally and Patrick Frawley.
INSPECTOR OF DAIRY PRoDucTa
The Commissioners today appointed J. d.
Hird inspector of dairy products. Provision
for this Office was made in the new appropria-
ton bill.
THE NATIONAL rHEATKR LICENSED.
The Commissioners today granted the Ms
tional Thester o theatrical license, the proprie-
tors having complied with the requirements Of
the Commissioner.
THE BATHING BEACH.
The committee, consisting Of the inspector Of
buildings, the harbor master and the secretary
to the board Of the Commissioners, appointed
to make the bathing beach as secure as possible
At An expenditure not exceeding 800, today
made their report to the Commissioners. They
substantially confirmed the conclusions reached
by former committee, consisting Of the sec
rotary Of the board and Mr.. ]. Z. Jones, and
teiterate their recommendations that the
best means to give the utmost prac-
ticable security is by the construction
Of fence as danger limit to
those who cannot swim. They also recommend
the employment Of two thoroughly expert
swimmers as q life guard. whose duty il shall
be to patrol the beach in boats at all times.
One of these attendants Is to devote his atten-
ton to the white side and the other TO the col
ored side of the beach.
The Commissioners arein doubt as to whether
the treasury of3c viii sanction the use Of
any portion Of the District appropriations TO
pay the expense Of the Improvements.
They have determined, however, to make
the beach as safe as possible, and to
rely upon the public spirit Of the community,
If necessary, to establish by voluntary contri-
button a sufficient fund 70 maintain the beach
In operation and in good order for the balance
Of the season.
POLICEMAN WANTED.
John Hawkins, the custodian of the Wash
ington monument, has written letter to Col
Ernst, calling attention to the fact that few
days ago he found prize fight in full blast
near the bathing beach. He started for tele-
phone to call the police and the crowd die
persed. He says that q policeman should be
on duty there all night, and earnestly requests
that such detail be made. The letter was re-
ferred to the Commissioners today for their
action.
WANT Mr.. MOORE TO RECONSIDER.
At q meeting of the board Of assistant a.
SCISSORS today resolutions were passed regretting
that the board parts with the official services Of
Mr.. Frederick l.. Moore. whom they recognize
as gentleman q undoubted ability and con-
scientious in the Of his duties and that
it is the earnest desire of the board that Mr.
Moore should reconsider his resignation and
continue in the public service at least until the
assessment Of county property is fully COM
pleted-
M1scELLANEous
In reference to the application Of J. N. Proc
tor to erect tent for religious worship upon a
private lot, the attorney for the District has de-
cided that he has a right to do SO, providing
such meeting does not disturb the public
peace.
Commissioner Rossell has, with the consent
Of the Commissioners, called upon the auditor
to give his opinion as to whether it is proper to
pay the men in charge Of public dumps from
the street cleaning appropriation.
The Commissioners have ordered the removal
of the public pump ct sth and streets south
east. The water will be examined after the
well has been cleaned and If found fit for use q
new pump will be erected.