Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-30
The Probable Result.
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


A delegation of citizens from Broollaud
appeared before the Commissioners his
morning and presented a long petition
bearing the signatures of $50 citizens. pro-
testing against the change Of Dahlgren
Circle in the new extension plans. Attor-
rey Fulton and Mr.. r. b. Gooifellow re-
Gently appeared before the Commissioners,
urging a slight change in the location of
the circle, on the ground that it would he
cheaper and altogether more satisfactory
to property owners. The petitioners set
forth that they believe such a change as
that proposed is unnecessary, waste of
the public money, and injurious in greatly
depreciating the values of those who have
already invested and especially so to those
on Rhode Island avenue. 18th street and
vicinity, no have SO invested believing
that the location of this circle in conform
ity to the law Of Conri eSs, approved Au-
gust p. ISIS, as planned and on lille, and
bearing the Signatures OF your honora BILE
board. Believing that such action will be
contrary to the Will Of the Inhabitants of
this suburb. we respectfully, yet energet-
ically, demonstrate against any change 10y
your honorable board"
The petition was presented by Mes srs.
b. F. Leighton, X. w. Walker, II. r. Note
man. George, James and John Relhead, S.
H. Lea:ot, W. O. Dennison, John H.
Schwe:r and Reuben Cox.
commissioners Orders Today.
The Commissioners have issued orders as
follows:
'rhe water main assessment against sub
lot 10, block $, Brookland, d. c., be can
celed on account Of the decision in the
Burslorf case.
That the remaining installments of water
main assessment against lots 81 to 2S. in
elusive. square 127, he Cancelled on account
of the decision in the Burgdorf case, and
that the writer he informed that the INSTALL
nents of this tax already paid cannot be
refunded. as requested. as the said decision
does not contemplate the refundnent of in
StallnentS which have been paid.
That six lamps in 10th street southeast
between Pennsylvania avenue and l street
be adjusted t. new curb line; estimated
ccst, sd: charSeahle to Improvements and
repairs, southeast section.
That the gas lamps in the west side of
2Gth street between Pennsylvania avenue
and II street northwest lie discontinued.
and that the lamp be erected in front of
the new engine house on Maryland avenue
between 18th and 18th streets northeast
estimated cost. $50
That fire hydrants be erected at the fol-
loving locations:
Wallach place: at the northeast corner of
nth street and Wallach place.
That the SiN-inch water main in the CEN
ter of 10th street southeast from + street
to a point about 80 feet south OF T. street
southeast be lowered to a depth of four feet
below the surface of the street: estimated
cost, SlS1.5n. Also that fourteen service
pipes he lowered; estimated cost. Si4". This
work to be charged to appropriation for
pumping expenses ana pipe distribution.
That the sidewalk in front of the indus
trial school sd street be replaced. and
cost of same paid from appropriation for
current repairs to streets, avenues and al
leys.
That the water main assessments be can
ceed as follows. account of the decision
in the Burgdorf case:
Against lot IA. block II. Brookland;
against lot !. block II, Brookiand against
Let 6, l)ck /, University Heights: against
lot 3. block II. Brooklard: against lots 80
to ST. keatins's subdivision: against south
80 feet of lot ., block II, BrooklaDd.
THAT a new improved fire hydrant he
erected at the northwest corner Of New
Jersey avenue and II street northwest; esti-
tod.