The Washington times., 1895-01-31
D0IHGs Of iii I'll DISTRICT
Action by the Commissioners on
Transfers and Car Tenders.

Attorney Thomas has reached the con-
elusion that, as it now stands, the law pro-
viding for reciprocal transfer system be-
tween street railway companies cannot he
enforced at the Instance of any one of the
companies, the provision as to ira nsfers be-
.ing separate and distinct from that relating
to trackage.
The provision that in the absence OF mutua
agreement the question may be settled by the
supreme court does not apply to transfers,
and while citizen may exact complanc
with the requirement. the attorney says
it is clear that the railroad companies cannot.
An amendment is proposed which he
thinks will cure the defect That amend
ment is being perfected by the board and will
be submitted TO Congress, probably to-day,
with the report upon the general subject, in
Guiding correspondence with the railways,
which was invited by letter several days ago.
The Commissioners gave hearing yester-
day, as previously announced in TaE TIMES,
TO a delegation OF stallmen from the Center
Market. who called TO indorse the order Tor
removal OF street Instructions, and TO protest
against the proposal advanced for renting
the marking for private business purposes.
The delegation consisted OF John II. Kelly.
president Of the Butchers Protective Associa-
tion: J. K Mangum, president OF the Market
Dealers association; S. Swindells, vice presi-
dent, and Robert Bowdell, treasurer, Of the
last named association. Tney were accom-
panied by Gov. 0rdway, of the Market Com
pany, and Gen. Birney.
The subject was exhaustiyely presented
upon the lines presented in yesterday s
TINES, and the delegation was assured that
in any legislation looking 10 a rental of the
parking it was not intended to have the pro-
vision apply to Louisiana avenue. The mat
ter was taken under advisement
There was sensational scene enacted in
the excise board room yesterday, at the hear
ing given upon the application OF William IL.
Rose for license TO retail liquor in Anacos-
tia. Roses saloon is the only one In the
town, and the citizens declare it TO be a nui-
sance, and sent representatives before the
board with protest against the issuance OF
the license.
A war of words was the result, Roses
friends appearing in his defense. Pointed
and very personal questions were pro-
pounded to some of those who advocated the
saloon, and the result of the controversy was
that additional papers were filed. and the
board announced that it would take time to
further consider the case.
There was protest heard, also. against the
granting OF license to August Detterer, the
keeper of a hotel at Brightwood. Citizens
were heard pro and con, and the case also
went over for future consideration.
The board will hereafter admit no deleSa-
tions for or against an application, but will
restrict hearings TO a presentation of each
side by representatives limited In number
The board authorized the Issuance OF two
licenses 10 wholesale dealers in Anacostia, as
follows. John Madigan, No. 1856 Monroe
street, and George W. Gray, No. 8 Monroe
street.
Attorney Thomas returned to the Commis-
sioners yesterday the draft OF the fender
regulations that had been prepared and sub
mitted TO him for revision.
The matter is now again before the board,
and early action will be taken. The order
VIII probably be promulgated to-day requir-
ing every road in the District using other
than horse power to equip its cars with
fender and wheel guard within given
period, with severe penalties prescribed for
noncompliance.
Building permits Issued yesterday: George
K. Jenny, dwelling, No. ii Maryland avenue
northeast, g, 500; John Myers, frame dwell
ling, Barry Farm, $500; j. E. Horning,
dwelling, No. 1903 T street northeast. S3, 900.
Mrs. Nettie Marshall has been appointed
matron OF the Girls Reform School, vice Mrs.
Alberta Barry. resigned.
II. i. Hallet has written 20 the Commits
sioners inquiring If ahe Metropolitan Railway
Company owns the city. He wants measures
taken 10 compel the company TO give better
service to the western section of the city.
The Commissioners yesterday made IA
vorable report upon the bill providing for the
paving of Florida avenue, from Eighteenth
street to Connecticut avenue, and recommend
that 900 be appropriated for the work.