The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-28

Applicants for liquor license who have
only taken out first pareis for naturali-
Zation Will he refused the desired permit.
The question came up Tor the first time in
case now before the excise board, and the
matter was referred 10 tie Commissioners
attorney, Thomas.
He rendered an opinion this morning
that a declaration OF intention 10 become
citizen does not constitute a man a citizen
in the meaning of the excise law, and the
application must be rejected.
The applicant was granted a license last
year, but II was upon report from the
policeman who Investigated the case, stat
ing that the citizenship was all right. The
report this year stated that first papers
were taken out May 4, 1895.
The statement that Mr.. Z. e. L. Rupert
was granted Il license under certain stipu-
lations was Incorrect. There were no con-
ditions in his case.
NEW GAS BILL.
Mai. Powell said this morning that the
dollar gas bill is moving steadily in its
course to the table of one of the District
committees Of Congress. There has beer
already one conference Ofthe Commissioners
in regard to its provisions, and the measure
will be perfected and its passage urged as
soon as practicable.
1ne District Committee of the House has
said very plainly that it will do very little
o.
will not be in hurry. The outlook is for u
lengthy session. and it is expected there
will be plenty OF time for the most careful
and painstaking research upon this subject.
The new hill was drawn by Maj. Pow
ell personally. II has been submitted 10
several authorities in the matter of light
ing, and investigation upon points where
it is desired to strengthen the position of
its advocates has been begun. Two of
these lines OF inquiry, one being in regard
10 the smoke test, suggested themselves To
Maj Powell after he had drawn the bill.
THE PRICE FIXED.
The price of gas is reduced to 81. but the
method of reckoning may be changed SO as
to allow slight variation with the cost OF
coaland with otner cGnsderationsinfiuenci
the cost of making gas.
Mr. NJ. Wilson, OF the Eastern Market,
recently made complaint TO the Com
missioncrs against Market Master Graham.
The matter has been investigated, and the
Commissioners state that III their opinion
the charges are not Justified by the facts.
- W. C. Weeden was appointed a private
Policeman for duty at the National 1heater.
W. u. Gay was Informed that a permit
for a coal yard at Twelfth and ID streets
south wtst wonld be contrary to the building
regulations.
Policeman F. L. Allen, tried December
IL, for neglect of duty, was charged with
one point against his efficiency record.
The finding or the trial board that Police
man Thomas II Qualis. OF the Third pre-
cnct, had been guilty OF conduct unbecom-
ing an officer. was disapprovcd by the
Commissioners today also the recommended
ton that he be dismissed from the force
rejected. Mr.. Qualls was tried on Mo-
veInber 81 last.
Policeman Hugh Espey, tried December
49, was fined $50 for INVESTIGATION, and
Policeman E. L. L. Edelin,, $40 for neglect
of duty.
Charges against Policeman Thomas Lau- |
renson, tried November 81, and against I
Special Officer b. F. Rhodes were dismissed. !