The Washington times., 1895-03-28

The police court building is to be thor
oughly repaired, repainted, and reno
waited, and have flag-poe on the top,
ornamented by bright gilded sphere.
The building Inspector has invited sealed
proposals from contractors for each and all
OF the numerous odds and ends enumer
ated in the specifications.
The work OF Improvement is TO begin at
the basement and end at the topmost pin
nacle, besides overrowing the surround
ings, the fencing beng included for coat
of paint,
There are new pavements TO be laid,
ceilings to be covered, ip.sts TO be re-
placed wainscoting to be renewed, a
letter-b box 10 be supplied, and various
other additions, renewals and substitu-
tions The clerks office is TO have an
additional window. as is also the witness
fee clerks room, while the north door in
the United States Distrist Attorneys Of
flee is TO be closed.
The PAINTERS and GLACIERS will also have
a hand in the work, and the structure will
be so changed in appearance, doubtless,
that a ride from the front door in the
BLACK Maria" will be rated among the
aristocratic privileges.
The examination OF the unfinished school
building IN Southeast Washington, with
reference to the charges preferred against
the contractor promises TO attract more
than usual attention. A special invitation
has been extended TO a good many con-
tractors and builders, particularly br ck
builders, and each of the city papers has
been asked TO send a representative. The
investigation is 10 begin at 2:30 O'Clock
this afternoon, and viii be conducted in
the presence or the Commissioners.
The comissioners took action yesterday
in police and fire department cases, as
follows:
The resignation of Private Elmer Car
relI, of the fire department. was accepted,
20 take effect the 25th instant, and Jo-
sepb r. Davis was appointed to the
place vacated by Carren. The latter
was tried and convicted, and subjected
10 fine and reprimand, for violation of
Rule IL of the regulations, an dreslgned
in consequence
Private Samuel L. Brown, of the Metro
politan police force, tried March 6, 1895,
for non-payment of debt, was required
10 liquidate the amount shown to be due
and warned that failure TO comply with
be- considered as cause for removal.
Private Francis Hughes, police force
who was tried March 13, 1895, and con-
victed OF gross neglect of duty, has been
fined $50. and cautioned TO properly pa
troll his beat and not to confine his care to
any one portion OF il.
The charges against Private Robert
Galway, OF the police force, for conduct
unbeeoining an officer, were ordered TO
be dismissed.
Private Fitzgerald, tried March 6, for
absence from duty without leave, was
fined So.
The charges against Private c. C. Stew
art, for non-payment Of debt, were ordered
10 be dismissed.
Possibly bu Saturday the two new school
trustees W i'll be named by the commissioners.
1t VIII be remembered that these are TO be
selected from the feminine ranks.
Mr. Frank Hume offers TO the District
lot at the corner of Eleventh and c
streets northwest. as q site for No. 2
engine house, but the price has not been
agreed upon.
Harbor Master Sutton has filed with the
Commissioners a statement OF the condition
OF the slip in which the hull of the Lady of
the Lake lies sunken, and the same has been
referred 10 the Treasury Department. The
boat was burned over a month ago, and
ever since then the hull has lain at the
bottom, d menace 10 navigation.