The morning times., 1895-08-29


Of the board of assistant assessors, and to
the delay in collecting the November taxes
on realty, already familiar to the public.
Experience has taught" he Gays,
THAT this viii be coed policy to con-
tinue Much of the time required for
the duplication of collections can be
utilized for other office work, and the
errors incident to two payments in one
wear can be materially reduced" He
renews the recommendation that taxes be
received in one payment
.'The work OF the office is steadily and
rapidly increasing. Not only are reve-
nues increasing, but sources from which
deposits are received are multiplying by
division of old and the addition Of new
accounts"
CONGRESSIONAL PARSIMONY.
No increase in the clerical force has been
allowed to meet these imposed require
ments. Congress turns a deaf ear to all
suggestions for relief. He again appeals
for the appointment of an assistant cashier.
The position OF cashier Is not only one
OF great responsibility, but IL requires
unremitting attention. The appointment OF
two additional clerks is asked for, to place
the office upon a proper business basis, so
that the public viii not be compelled to
endure a long and tedious wait IN the trans
action OF business.
Col. Davis asks that the office be supplied
with a horse and wagon for the expeditions
collection Of checks, and orother purposes.
He urges the necessity for the enactment
of a comprehensive law FOR the sale OF prop
erty for delinquent taxes AS has been
repeatedly pointed out" lee says, the law
under which we cell property is defective.
There is hardly provision Of the present
law that has not been the subject Of liti-
cation, and, as rule, at the expense of the
District.
Il am at a loss to understand he con-
cludes, why law vulnerable at all points
is allowed to remain unrepealed."
The collector urges the Commissioners to
again recommend the adoption of bill
presented 10 the last Congress, bearing upon
the case, upon w hich much thought and care
were expended.
WASHINGTON ASYLUM
In submitting his annual report, Intend
ant Stoutenburg estimates for the coming
fiscal year, as follows;
For contingent eNpers.s, $50, 600 This
Includes provisions, q t forage, groceries,
dry goods, shoes, lE hardware, drugs
aud other neces>3.g arjicIes have
upon a daily average Of j22 persons to be
supported.
Observation-Disclosures allnecessary
appliances 81, 600; construction OF vault
in Potter's field, $500; general repairs
to building, S3, 600; beds and bedding,
$500; salaries, SIT, COS. Total, ST., sos.
For cost OF buryiug the INDECENT dead,
l.5O0, which includes lumber, paints
service OF carpenter and repairs.
He renews his recommendation of last
year that separate appropriation be
provided to defray the expense incurred
for these burials, or that the service be
transferred to the health office The
number of burials performed under this head
last year was 666
Mr. Stoutcuberg notes certain improve
ments made during the year, including
Il harness room at the stable, new floors in
twelve rooms, two halls aud corridors at
the almshouse, also resurfacing the walls
OF the same: new steam heating apparatus
in the house occupied by the intendant; a
new ward for the reception Of white male
patients, and other minor additions.
ESTIMATES FOR INCREASE
number of officers to cover temporary ap-
poiutments, as required; also, for increased
compensation for the blacksmith, to enable
him to retain the services of blacksmith
aud woodworker
The iutendant renews his request for
increased compens alton to the nurses
employed in the hospital, as recommended
by Dr. Bovee.
The total value of the products of the
farm during the past year was S3,674.0S;
receipts from sales of refuse amounted to
S171.O7.
Numerous changes in the Official corps
are noted.
The average number of persons main
tained in the institution during the year
was 522, decrease from previous year.
Amount expended from the employment
fund, for extra guards and labor, was
$3,S641O.
Twenty six inmates were transferred
during the year TO st. Elizabeths.
Prisoners in the workhouSe July 1, 1894,
numbered 1873; committed, ,515; re
captured, 10; discharged, 4, ,495; escaped,
%: died. 4; remaining July 1 last, 206
DR.. j. W. Rovee's report, as attending
physician, accompanies the intendant's
paper He says the number of patients
| treated in the hospital was 769 and more
than twice that number suffering from
light ailmentsS=ere treated in the various
other departments.
The number of deaths from all causes
was 90.
BETTER PAY FOR NURSES. =.
| Good nurses, he says, cannot be secured
for the pay allowed, So per month.
1.-THE woman or man whose services are
not worth more than that" he says, is not
! fit to be nurse"
Referring to the fact thatthe appropria
| ton for a new ward for colored patients
is now available, DR.. Bovee expresses the
hope that the work may be done before cold
weather begins.
The sanitary condition of the workhouse
and dalmshouse he pronounces to beverygood
Of the number of inmates treated a the
hospital, EOS claimed the District as their
place of nativity, while L 81 claimed Mary
land, and LA Virginia.
The harbormaster, R. D. Sutton, in
submitting his annual report, shows a
total expenditure of $4,000, which in
cludes salary of engineer, watchman, deck
hand, repairs, insurance, fuel, and mate
rials for repairs. The next year he esti
mates for an appropriation of $3,9S0
This embraces an expenditure of $50;
for new sponcils for boat, new deck, and
| fo raisa tho hOusa twelve inches