Evening star., 1896-03-24
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
The Objectionable Pole.

Notwithstanding the decision of Judge
kimball concerning the pole erected by the
United States Electric Lighting Company
at the corner Of 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, the authorities will not take
any decisive steps toward it's removal. On
the contrary, there Is every reason to be-
beve the pole will be allowed to stand. and
the wires OF both the electric and telegraph
companies will remain undisturbed. AL
ready steps have been taken by the West
ern Union Telegraph Company to l1gaIize
the pole by applying for a permit to erect
II. Ihis application was carefully consid-
cred this morning by the Commissioners
IN executive session, and there is every rea-
son to believe the application will be
granted. Superintendent Marean of the
telegraph company appeared in person be-
1ore the board to urge the applica ton. He
explained his testimony before the Police
Court, in which he said that his company
could do without the pole. Notwithstand-
ing this however, the company at the pres
ent time had number of its wires strung
thereon. He said while his company might
be able to get along without the pole ii
did not care to ABANDON it, and very much
desired 1t legalized by the issuance of an
other permit f2ti
Adverse Action.
The Commissioners have recommended
adverse action upon House bill 1853, '"To
extend Connecticut avenue" and House bill
1893, ITO extend 18th street north to Park
street." They say they deem the enact
ment of all such measures inimical to the
public interests by establishing precedents
involving a departure from the wise and
comprehensive purpose Of the highway act
Asking Information.
The Commissioners today received a let
ter from Van Overloop of Slotterdyke, near
Amsterdam, Netherlands, requesting infor-
nation concerning the whereabouts of his
daughter Cornelia, who has not written to
her relatives for long time, and who re-
sides in the United States. The Commis-
sionerS inclosed the letter to the resident
minister, and said that they regret that
they have no facilities for answering the
same.
Ann1Ostan Island.
In letter to Commissioner Ross, repIy-
ing to an interrogatory concerning Ana
lostan Island and its use as a site for a
contagious disease hospital, DR.. S. C. Bu-
sey, president of the Medical Society of the
District of Columbia, said:
Il have no knowledge of the healthful-
ness of Analostan Island but believe, as
matter of public policy, the government
should obtain. possession of that island,
ard hold It for such purposes for which II
may be suitable. 1t has seemed to me
that the location of the hospital for co1-
tagious diseases on the island would solve
the problems of prejudice which have de-
layed it's establishment"
copy of this letter was sent to the Sem
ate today.
Police Trial Board.
The following cases against members of
the metropolitan police force were dis
posed of today:
Private John Hart, fined SIS for conduct
unbecoming an officer, and warned that a
repetition of the offense will cause more
serious consequences.
Charges Of gross neglect of duty against
Privates P. E. Gordon and o. J. Wiggans
dismissed.
Private NJ F. Mcclure, tried for neglect
of duty, cautioned.
Private J. H. Gibson, fined $40 for neglect
of duty.
Private E. H. Elers, fined so for neglect
of duty, and Private B. P. Batson, fined SIC
for neglect Of duty.
Favorable Recommendation.
Favorable recommendation has been made
by the Commissioners upon House bill $50,
which has for its object the granting of a
permit to the Pintsch Gas Company to lay
pipe line within the city to supply the
railroads with this gas. The Commission
ers stipulated that per cent of the gross
earnings of the company be deducted for
the use of the streets.