Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-16


In reply to the complaint of Victor z.
Green relative to the necessity of a crossing
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at 9Th
and streets, mention Of which has here
tofore appeared in The Star. Capt. Fiebeger
says; .
and 7th streets If a crossing Is constructed
at 9Th street I would suggest a passage
under the tracks, as shows in diagram. This
Will enable school children going to school
on I street between 9Th and 7th from north
Of railroad TO cross the line of same without
danger: If timber be used instead nc, of
work should be done by the railroad COM
pany."
This recommendation has been approved
and the Commissioners have ordered the
construction of an underground crossing as
suggested.
Detective Ran'. Case.
The wife Of ex-Detective RAN has applied
to the Commissioners for relief She states
in a letter to them today that her husband
Is at present confined at st. Elizabeth Asy-
lum. and that the only support she receives
is the rent from three rooms. A pension Of
IS per month was granted Raft, but he Is
compelled to pay his board at the institu-
ton. Mrs. Raff claims that her husband
was resident Of the District, and a MEM
Der of the detective force when he taken ill.,
and believes that he should be maintained
by the Institution, and that the pension Of
SIS be allowed her for the support of herself
and two small children.
Todny's Orders.
The orders Of the Commissioners for to-
day were as follows:
That the sewer department be directed
to change the top of the flushing tank on
street west of 32d street to conform to
the grade of the street.
That the Washington Gaslight Company
alley in square 753. between I'd, Sd. F and
G streets.
That catch basin be constructed by the
sewer department at the northwest corner
Of 9Th and streets northwest.
That about 1,250 cubic yards of broken
stone be purchased from NJ. F. Tally at Is
That the street lamps at the corner Of
10th and G streets northwest be lowered to
proper grade, and that the pole at the
corner Of llth and streets be moved
That water-valve boxes recently put in
9TH street southeast near E be placed at
That the time for the completion of the
contract 1898. between the District and the
Crawford Paving Company. is extended to
August 1.
Fire Marshal Drew's Report.
The complaint OF E. Campbell. 40 New
Jersey avenue, regarding the construction
Of a well or gasometer for the manufacture
of gasoline on the premises 424 New Jersey
avenue. was referred to Fire Marshal Drew
for examination and report. Yesterday the
report was submitted as follows: Il find in
rear room on first floor used as a stable
pit dug about eight feet square by
seven feet deep, walled up on all sides with
concrete floor, said pit covered with heavy
timbers with trap door in same. In said pit
is erected a large copper tank or gasometer
for the manufacture Of illuminating gas
capable Of holding five barrels Of gasoline
This tank was partially filled with said fluid
when examined, the fumes from which
were very strong, and in my opinion ex-
ceedingly dangerous on account of its in
hammable nature. The structures sur
rounding said building are all frame and
would last but a short time should fire &C.
cur. l am informed by the inspector of
buildings that a permit was not obtained
for said work or locating tank" The police
have been instructed to look into the mat
ter.
Streets Needing Repairs.
According to the Recommendation Of IN
spector Riley. in charge of street repairs,
the following streets and avenues Of the
city need resurfacing during the current
fiscal year:
Dupont Circle; 18th from Dupont Circle TO
Q street; 18th from NJ street to Massach u-
sets avenue; Massachusetts, avenue from
18th to Dupont Circle; from Connecticut
avenue to 21st: goth from New Hampshire
avenue to Connecticut avenue; Rhode Is
land avenue from 18th to Connecticut ave
nue.; Washington Circle north sde); 18th
from E to New York avenue; NJ from
26th to Rock creek; NJ fsouth side) from n
street bridge to 2Sth; Aqueduct street from