The Washington times., 1894-06-23
CONCERNS OF THE DISTRICT.
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Bathing Beach Opening.


Bathing Beach Opening.
Lawrence A. Latchford has been appointed a
special policeman by the Commissioners for
duty at Capilal Park
House bill 54SI, to construct an elevator In the
Home Of lncurabies, to cost $500, has been ap-
proved by the Commissioners
The Potomac Brick and Tile Company have
made an offer to the Commissioners TO rent No.
engine house on Thrty-second street.
The Commissioners have reported adversely
on the bill to incorporate the Capitol North
and South Washington Railroad Company.
House bill 14l2, TO fix the standard and regu-
late tho quality and price of gas, was adversely
reported on yesterday by the Commissioner
They favored House bill 1873, to regulate the sale
of gas.
Miss Kate Field has been informed by the
Commissioners that they have recommended to
Congress the expenditure OF S2,5OO tor the in
PRODUCTION OF the instantaneous hre-alarm sys-
tenn In the public schools
Building permits Issued yesterday: John X.
Mclean, to build on the Woody Lane road pri-
yate stable. 10 cost 81 500; Frederick Boettcher,
No. 322 Ninth street southeast, to cost $3.50;
Benjamin J. Edwards, to repair No. zoos Seven
teenth street northwest
Mrs Margaret o. Brien has preferred charges
with the Commissioners against policemen Kill
foyle and Seymour for Illegally arresting her
son, John O'Brien, on she night Of the 18th in
stant. He was arrested on suspicion, and the
next morning was released from the station
house.
An adverse report on House bill 1858, to in
corporate the Union Passenger Railway Com
pany, has been made by the Commissioners
They state that there are already enough street
railroads recommended or chartered. and eI-
tensions of the present roads are Sufficient for
the present
Engineer Commissioner Powell has reported
adversely on House bill 362s. to amend the char
ter of the Brightwood Railway Company. The
company desired TO reach the Capitol by way Of
Florida and New Jersey aveDues Capt Powell
thinks that transfer TO the Metropolitan line
through union passenger station would be all
that is necessary. New Jersey avenue, he
thinks, should be kept clear Of railroad tracks.
The Commissioners have approved Major
Moores adverse report on Miss NJ. Scanlon s
request 10 allow two more police sergeants TO
compete for uniform, to be voted for at q lawn
party TO be given shortly on the grounds OF Con-
zaga College. Major Moore says that II this re-
quest be granted a canvass would follow in
violation Of police regulations. which forbids
policemen to sell tickets for the benent Of any
club or association.
The Commissioners yesterday issued orders
for the opening of the bathing beach, with W.
Y. Stevens superintendent The sum Of 5
suits by persons over l6 years Of age. Aquatic
contests are TO be permitted The superin-
tendent is authorized to collect rent for the re-
freshment stands, for the use Of bathing suits,
receive donations, and by these means keep the
lifeboat manned.
afternoon by the Commissioners on House bill
1452 10 provide for the repair of the piers of the
Aqueduct bridge and for its use by the Washing
ton, Arlington and Falls Church Railway COM
pany. He advocated the use of the bridge by
his company Commissioner Ross after the
ommend a bill embodying the right Of all rail-
roads to use the bridge.