Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-30
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

Controversy Over Dahlgren Circle.
A delegation of citizens from Brookland
appeared before the Commissioners this
morning and presented a long petition,
bearing the signatures of $50 citizens. pro-
testing against the change of Dahlgren
Circle in the new extension plans. Attor
ney Fulton and Mr.. R. B. Goodfellow re-
Gently appeared before the Commissioners,
urging a slight change in the location Of
the circle. on the ground that 1t would be
cheaper and altogether more satisfactory
to property owners. The petitioners set
that proposed is unnecessary, waste OF
the public money. and injurious in greatly
depreciating the values of those who have
already invested. and especially so to those
on Rhode Island avenue. 18th street and
vicinity, who have SO invested, believing
that the location of this circle in conform
ity to the law Of Congress. approved Au-
gust ~, 1883, as planned and on file. and
bearing the signatures of your honorable
board. Believing that such action will be
contrary to the will of the inhabitants Of
this suburb, we respectfully. yet energet-
ically. demonstrate against any change by
your honorable board"
The petition was presented by Messrs.
B. F. Leighton, r. w. Walker. II. p. Note
man, George, James and John Redhead, s.
H Len:ot, w. o. Dennison, John. H.
Schwe.r and Reuben Cox.
Commissioners' Orders Today.
follows:
The water main assessment against sub
lot 10, block 8. Brookland, d. c., be can
celed on account of the decision in the
Burgdorf case.
That the remaining installments of water
main assessment against lots % to %. in
elusive, square 127, be Cancelled, on account
of the decision in the Burgdorf case, and
that the writer he informed that the INSTALL
ments of this tax already paid cannot be
refunded as requested, as the said decision
does not contemplate the refundment of in
stallments which have been paid.
That six lamps in 10th street southeast
between Pennsylvania avenue and l street
be adjusted to new curb line: estimated
cost, S24; chargeable to improvements and
repairs, southeast section.
That the gas lamps in the west side Of
Goth street between Pennsylvania avenue
and NJ street northwest, be discontinued,
and that the lamp be erected in front of
the new engine house on Maryland avenue
between 18th and 10Th streets northeast;
estimated cost $3.50.
That fire hydrantS be erected at the fol-
lowing locations:
At the northeast corner of 18th street and
Wallach place; at the northeast corner of
18th street and Wallach place.
| 70 That the siX-inch water main in the CEN
ter of 10th street southeast from E street
| to a point about $50 feet south of E street
southeast be lowered to depth of four feet
below the surface OF the street, estimated
cost, $3.50. Also that fourteen service
pipes be lowered; estimated cost, $140. This
work to be charged to appropriation for
pumping expenses and pipe distribution.
That the sidewalk in front of the indus
trial school on 32d street be replaced, and
cost of same paid from appropriation for
current repairs to streets, avenues and al
| leys.
That the water main assessments be can
celed as follows, on account of the decision
| in the Burgdorf case:
| Against lot IA. block IA. Brookland;
against lot /, block II, Brookland; against
| lot G, block 1, University Heights: against
| lot 3, block ii, Brookland; against lots 50
| to 81, Keating's subdivision: against south
! so feet of lot o. block IA, Brookland.
| That a new improved fire hydrant be
| erected at the northwest corner of New
Jersey avenue and H street northwest; esti-
] mated cost, $50.