Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-27
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

THE CONDITION OF NEW YORK AVENUE
The attention Of the Commissioners has been
invited to the bad condition Of New York ave.
nue. from New Jersey avenue to North Capitol
street. On pleasant days, according to the
complaint Of a resident Of that locality,
nearly 200 overloaded carts pass down
that street, dropping dirt and stones therefrom.
On windy days the dust is unbearable, while in
wet weather the mud is ankle Deep. The Com
cleaned at least once a week, and that measures
be taken to prevent the carts from being over
loaded.
ACTION OF THE POLICE APPRECIATED.
MAJ. Moore has received from ". H. Browne
a letter expressing appre citation Of the action
OF the police on the 18th OF this month during
the emancipation parade. In the letter Mr.
Browne said that the committee was under spe-
cial obligations to Lieuts. Kelly and Vernon for
their action on the occasion mentioned
COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DOGS
A patient at the Garfield Memorial Hospital
has written to the Commissioners asking re-
lief for himself and the other patients from
the nuisance Of barking dogs, which make
night hideous. 1t is believed that q number of
these dogs are unlicensed. he says. and urges
the Commissioners to send the pound master
to the relief Of the double sufferers
AGAINST A CONTAGIOUS HOSPITAL SITE.
The property owners between Lincoln avenue
and 4th street northeast have Joined in petit
ton to the Commissioners against the location
Of the Contagious Disease Hospital on the Alig
tract, just southeast Of Glenwood cemetery.
WANTS AN EXTENSION OF TIME.
Columbus Thomas, the contractor for the
building OF the new public school on s5th
street. Georgetown, has asked for an extension
OF six weeks. owing to the delay in the work
caused by the unusual winter.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Upon the recommendation Of Capt DERBY
the public pump at the northwest corner OF
18th and Park street, Mount Pleasant, has been
ordered abandoned and removed. Upon its
removal the chemist Of the District will make
an ANALYSIS Of the water and IL found fit for
use new common-sense pump will be erected
As soon as funds become available two public
gas lamps will be erected on the north side of
street between 21st and 22d street northwest
and one on tine south side Of o between the
same streets.
WHAT SEWERS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED FIRST.
From time to time the health officer has
recommended the construction of sewers az
necessary to the public health. Recently
Capt. Rossell directed DR.. Hammett to md.
cate In the order Of their importance the
sewers which he deemed absolutely necessary
for the public b ealth. This report was re.
Gently submitted, although since that time
numerous other recommendations have been
received for the construction of sewers. In
letttr to the health officer to.
day Capt. Rossell requests that in maxim Q
future recommendations the health officer in.
dictate the position he thinks the sewer should
take ON the list, SO that his Office can apportion
to the best interests Of all sections the amour,
Of money available for this purpose.
AGENTS ARE LIABLE
The assistant attorney for the District, Mr..
8. T. Thomas, has rendered an opinion as &c
the liability OF agents. for nuisances existips
IN houses represented by them. 1t will b.
recalled that few days ago a test case was
made in the Police Court. and Judge
Miller dismissed the case on the grounds tina,
the agent could not be held. Assistant Attorney
Thomas, however. differs with Judge Kim.
ball, and says: while an agent might moi
the one complained of, he Is certainly
liable, il he has the control and man.
agement Of the premises, for continuing i,
after notice to remove it. In the case of Inn
proved property, il not, indeed, in all cases,
the agent collects the rents, and be
sances upon property in his charge
Having the charge and management Of
the particular property, he stands in the
same relation to it, under the above ordinance
tnat the owner does. 1t is the duty of thu
owner TO abate nuisances upon his propert,
which imperil public health. and he is fisbi,
In criminal prosecution under the OK dinanc,
or in damages IL he nesisets his duty.
BUILDzpo PERNITs
Permits were issued today - follows. W. p
vandsrgrift, one brisk dwelling and store, %
N street southwest; 1900.
Death Of New zeaIand's Premier.