The Washington times., 1895-01-27
DOIHGs OF THE DISTRICT
Figures from the Recent Census
as Officially Returned.

The population of the District as shown by
Che recent police census is officially reported
to be 26s.62S
From tabulated statement furnished by
Chief Clerk Sylvester the following interest
ing facts are CLEANED: IL the First precinct
there was q total OF IS births since January
!. 1884: in the Second, 649. of which 34s were
white and 30I colored; in the Third, 572,
divided as: go white, SO2 eolored; in the
Fourth, 572-white, go, colored, 257; in the
Fifth, s29-white, 572, colored, 257: Sixth,
367-white, 26s, colored, 80; Seventh. 426-
white. S25. coIored. lOl; Eighth, 906-white,
SOL, colored, 405; Ninth, 64S-white, $50, col
ored, lis.
The total white population is 1885, col
ored, 81, ,9s5. Under the police census OF 1892
the figures were: White. I63, ,Gl0; colored.
a, ,S2l. or total OF 25S. .43l.
Responding TO the requirements CT the
Dockery inquiry Assessor Trimble has re-
ported TO the Commissioners that the routine
work of his Office is up 10 date. He says any
decrease in the present force, however.
would be disastrous, as often the clerks have
10 work at times not prescribed by the regu-
lations in order to meet the demands upon the
Office.
Major Moore states that the work of his Of
fee is not in arrears, Notwithstanding but
two clerks and one stenographer are allowed
him. He saws. however. that 10 keep up tue
work he was obliged 10 detail four policemen
10 assist in the clerical duties.
The collector OF taxes reports his work is
up TO nate and in advance OF what ii has been
at this time in previous years.
Commenting upon the proposed amend
ment offered by Mr.. Mcmillan TO the appro-
prIatiOn bill, for the purchase and condensna-
tion Of ground necessary for the extension of
Thirty-second street, in Georgetown, from
Back street to Tenuallytown road, Capt. Fie-
berger says The opening OF this street will be
advantageous. The land necessary TO be con-
demned is 65, 600 square feet, the assessed
valuation of which is S3. 900 The total cost
incurred would be $4,000.
The District Commissioners have been
called upon by Congressional resolution to
supply needed in ormation concerning the
public schools, covering, among others, the
following points:
The name and location Of each OF the high
schools. with the average enrolment in each;
the location and average enrolment of the
industrial training schools; Location OF even
ing schools, with averge number OF pupils in
each, and OF the eight grades the name OF
building, where located. number OF school
rooms in each, with number OF grades accom-
modated: average enrolment in each for the
month of December, and in columns arranged
therefor first. number less than fifty-siX in
each room; second, number in excess Of fifty
six, and third, the number of regular ap-
plicRnis awaiting admission.
Upon information received, Louis Hotter
maler, who had charge of a key TO box 1872. at
the corner Of Tenth and c streets northwest,
sent in an alarm 10 the fire department, which
proved TO be erroneous.
A contention arose between Mr.. Hoffer-
maier and Assistant Superintendent Belt.
which resulted in recommen alton that the
key to 10 the box be taken from Mr.. Hoffer-
maler, and this was approved by Chief
Paris.
The Commissioners acted upon the sugges-
tion, but there have been later developments
in the case that caused President Ross to
order the revocation of the previous order.
Among other additional papers filed was a
petition numerously signed by business men
and others. requesting that Mr.. HoffeTmaieT
be permitted TO retain the custody of the key.
An amendment 10 q pending bill in Con-
Rress is proposed. which will provide that The
Commissioners Of the District shall appoint a
commission consisting Of three citizens of the
District, who shall organize and proceed to
thoroughly examine into the present system
and course Of study in use in the seventh and
eighth divisions Of the Washington public
schools, with a view Of Introducing such
changes as may be found necessary TO en-
large the industrial feature OF said schools.
Lambert Lee obtained permit yesterday
for the construction OF a building to be used
as a store at No. 4I4 Ninth street northwest,
10 cost $4,000.
Commissioner Powell was the recipient oi
numerous congratulatOry messages yesterday
upon his promotion to the rank of major in
tie United States Army. He bore his blush
ing honors meekly. 1t was announced that
his name was sent to the Senate during the
day along with others who drew official
prizes.