Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-12
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
TOdny's Orders.


TOdny's Orders.
The Commissioners today ordered that
the permit clerk is authorized TO grant
John Mitchell permit to replace old street
washers with new ones In the parking OF
w. b. Morgan. premises No. 1890 Vermont
avenue
street, Kentucky avenue. c street and
south Carolina avenue southeast will be
Closed 10 public traffic at the crossing OF
ioth street during such time as may be ne
eessary Tor the construction OF the 18th
Permission is given H. p. wagaman to
lay mains In certain streets in Cleveland
Park on conditions to be prescribed by the
engineer department
That sewer be constructed to serve lots
% and Sc block &c. Long Meadows, under
the provision OF the permit system AT an
estimated cost of $50.
Lewis Schilling is appointed watchman
IN the water department at a compensation
Of sl.5o per diem.
Board of Chfldren,s Guardfaus
In accordance with the provisions of Law
governing the board of children's guard
ians. Judges McComas, Miller and Kimbafl
have appointed Mrs. II. b. f. Mcfarland
William ]. Miller and John +. Cook menu
bers Of the board of children's guardians
l6, 1885,
Extension Of a Street.
The trustees Of Hoimead Manor have mott
fed the Commissioners that they are will
ing 10 permit the extension of 18th street
through their property without any claim
for damages. provided the street IL ex-
tended within a reasonable time through
the Lehman and Matting1y tracts.
Sale of Liquor.
The Commissioners have before them for
consideration House bill s74o regulating the
sale OF liquors in the District OF Columbia
This lis the amended bill, the provisions OF
which have heretofore been printed an The
Star.
Planting Treca.
In reporting upon the application for trees
on Irving street. the Commissioners state
that the planting Of trees on narrow streets
Is apt to result in such Inconvenience and
annoyance that they do not deem AZ ex-
pedient to grant the petition.
Fish and Food Inspectors.
Last week Inspector Harris inspected at
the river front $500 bushels OF oysters, s.sN
punches OF fish. 80 drum hsh and 81 carp.
He condemned $50 bushels OF oysters AID
90 punches of fish.
The food inspectors last week condemned
pounds OF pork, 10 chickens q geese and a
quantity of fruits and vegetables.
Clerks Transferred.
VIM. Gibson. a clerk in the auditors Of
fee. has been transferred to a clerkship In
the engineer department at $3.50 per an
mum. and John Emory, an inspector on the
temporary roll. has been transferred TO
the position occupied by Mr.. Gibson.
The Plunhinc Regulations.
Upon the Recommendation Of Health Of
f1cer Hammett the Commissioners have
amended the plumt.ing regulations by adj
ing a rrovisc that all houses in process Of
-
out-houses on premises abutting public
sewers and water mains shall be connected
Herewith when. In the opinion OF the health
officer such connections are deemed neces-
sary to the public health.
Police Surgeons.
The board OF police surgeons. which was
recently ordered to make all examinations
Of applicants for admission ir the police
and fire departments in the health Office.
viii hereafter meet at the several station
houses.
Building Permits.
The report of the building inspector for
the month of September shows during that
period total of a. permits FOR new build
ings, III permits for repairs and :. $50 mis-
improvements Wanted.
Michael Barry writes to the Commission
ers today urging the improvement Of
street between between 10th and u.h stresu
where the herdic stable is located.
Want IL Held.
A circular bearing the heading "Colored
Democrats of North Carolina" and a letter
without any signature was received by the
Commissioners this morning requesting
them TO hold the position made vacant by
the resignation of w. Calvin Chase food
inspector open until Rev. Garland H W nite,
who is now In Virginia canvassing for Mr.
O'Ferrall. can return. as he is an applicant
He Objects.
Judge Walter S. Cox. the owner Of some
property on Louisiana avenue, has entered
a protest with me Commissioners against
their recent order compelling the removal
of the awning along that street and the
laying of a vitrified brick pavement
To Continue the Service.
The Commissioners this afternoon decided
to continue the daily garbage service until
the balance Of the appropriation was ex-
pended. 1t is expected that this will allow
a daily collection up to November 20.