The Washington times., 1895-01-26
DOIHGS OF THE DISTRICT
Reasons for Approval of the Eek.
ington Valley Sewer.

In responee to an inquiry from Senator
Proctor the Commissioners yesterday gave
elaborately their reasons for recommending
favorable action upon Senate bill No. 2439
for the construction of the proposed Ecking
ton valley trunk sewer.
1.-The sewer is intended the Commission
ers state ''to drain the suburban section in
the vicinity of Brookand and the Catholic
University" and Brookland is designated as
one Of the most thriving and rapidly-growing
suburbs OF the city. The requirements of the
Catholic University are nearly as great.
1t was given out yesterday that Major 0. w.
Roome will sever his official connection with
the District next Thursday anc will enter
upon his new duties at the Ohio National
Bank the following day.
The selection OF his successor Is having the
attention OF the Commissioners, several ap
piications being in their hands. 1t is quite
probable that the rule of promotion hereto
lore observed by the Commissioners will not
be carried out in this case.
Referring TO the bill now pending in Con-
gress 'to incorporate the Capital Railway
Company" the Commissioners inform Con-
gresham Heard that they see no objections
TO the suggested change in the proposed
route. The change omits all that part OF the
route in Washington north OF NJ street, and
the addition OF substitute route from the in
ltIStCtiOu Vi -hOuEOo anu udfIlsOu otItCio III
Anacostia along the latter street, Good Hope
road and such further route as may be ap-
proved by the Commissioners.
DR.. Woodward has recommended, upon the
report of Sanitary Inspector Welsh, that il is
necessary for the public health that sewer
be constructed in the west side of Brightwood
avenue. between Florida avenue and Irving
street. and also in the east side of Brightwood
avenue. between Pomeroy and Grant avenues.
The joint committee iof Congress, whose
duty Is to inquire into the methods upon
which the business of the several executive
departments is conducted .shas addressed
letter to the Commissioners, through Chair
man Dockerv, inquiring whether the current
work OF the District or any part OF 1t, is IN
arrears, and calling for other information.
A copy OF the communication has been sent
to the heads of the several District depart
ments for early response.
Pending Congressional action. which it is
expected will relieve the situation, the Com
missioners do not intend 10 rIgidly enforce
the order for the removal OF distractions
from the streets. This assurance was given
the delegation that called yesterday, repro
| senting the lumbermen's exchange. The
committee consisted OF Messrs. z. W. Smith,
II. L.. Biscoe. T. A. Belt, w. T. Galliher,
/ Thomas Norwood @. II. Schneider, aud
/ Thomas z. Stephenson.
! The District Commissioners have strongly
| indorsed the measure to prevent the spread
/ OF scarlet lever and diphtheria and for the
propagation of anti-toXiIe.
The building inspector awarded contracts
i yesterday as follows:
For reeonstructing closets in the George
town Market House to L. g. Gormley upon
/ his bid of S749. There were two bids re-
ceiyed at that figure, but the maker Of one
/ failed to sign the papers. The proposals
ranged from that given to S931.
For sinks and plumbing work at Sumner
School TO c. G. Thorn, bid S65. The highest
figure given on the work was $685.
For remodeling plumbing in the building
on Nursery grounds, used as residence by the
superintendent of parking commission, TO G.
| G. Thorn, bid S95. The highest bid on the
work was S28975.
Assistant Attorney Duvall says the Belt Line
Railway has no authority TO charge two fares
for one continuous ride over its line. The
Commissioners have an opinion to that
effect
Barr & Sanner obtained permit yesterday
for the construction of fourteen houses or
Fourteenth street and Howard street respect
lively, to cost S84 900.
II. Roach obtained a permit, also, for re
/ pairs to store and dwelling at No. ZIG Thir
teenth street northwest. -, 800
The secretary of the Board of Children
Guardians asks the Commissioners to recon.
mend to Congress the granting of q defcenc,
appropriation for the current year and asC
that the board be authorized to pay to it,
agent a salary for 1895 at the rate of 81, ,SOI
per annum.