The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
move his house back to the rear OF the lot.

move his house back to the rear OF the lot.
and in doing SO was obliged to cover up a
valuable well and to lose the use OF the
same, and that since the improvement, his
family have been without the use OF water
on the premises. 1t is further stated that
neighbor, who has a WELL has declined the
further use of 1t to Mr.. Murphy. Mr.. Ross
informs his associates that Mr.. Murphy has
made application for permission to tap a
main running in front of his premises and
into the Garfield Hospital. which request, he
says, was denied, unless he pays 5000 for
main TO be extended to his premises.
Mr. Ross says that Mr.. Murphy deems it
a hardship to make this payment, in view
Of his concession TO the city in the opening
Of Sherman Avenue, and he thinks that
there should be established a hydrant in
the vicinity of his house TO accommodate
him and another neighbor, who is entirely
without water. Mr.. Ross further informs
his colleagues that he has the papers in the
case of former application OF similar
nature made by Mr.. Murphy. but that they
do not seem to answer the question whether
Mr. Murphy may not have hydrant in the
vicinity of his house as he requests.
The Superintendent of the Water De-
partment, in reporting on the case, says
that the cost of running the service pipe
and erecting the hydrant would be SIS.
This would be. he says. for the accommo-
dation Of the two persons, as stated by Mr..
Murphy, and he is of the opinion that II
would be quite improper for the depart
ment to be put to that expense in case
where no return whatever would be re-
ceived The superintendent informs the
Commissioners that the benefciaries in this
case would pay neither water main assess
ments nor water rent.
Upon receipt OF this endorsement from
he ise
moved to refer the matter to the Board Of
Commissioners at their next meeting
Commissioner Macfarland yesterday was
informed by the Collector of Taxes that
the returns from dog licenses from July
to November this year has been consid-
erably larger than heretofore. Accord
ing to his statement the number OF
licenses from July to November this year
has been considerably larger than here
tofore. According to this statement the
number of licenses issued from July 1
to November ], 1899, was 6,915, while
the number issued during the same
period in 1900 was S.551. This the Col
lector shows is an increase of 1875, and
has resulted in an increase of revenue to
the District Of s3,l52.
In speaking of the matter Mr.. Macfar-
land attributed the increase in the num-
the steps taken last September to inau-
gurate a house to house canvass by the
Police Department throughout the city,
and to warn the owners of dogs that they
must procure licenses or give up their
pets. 20
A curious fact IN connection with the
matter has been that the Pound Master
has had fewer occasions to take up un-
licensed dogs this year. SO that the ection
has resulted in larger revenues to the
District Government and in greater pro-
lection to the dogs.
John Cook, through his attorney. 8.
Carr, has requested permission Of the
Commissioners to remove terrace In front
of premises 1910 Sixth Street northwest
and pave the space with cement.
W. P. Richards in reporting upon the
proposition at the request of the Commits
sioners, stated that the terrace in ques-
ton is in conformity with the general
height OF terraces throughout this block.
He is OF the opinion that the Improve
ment suggested is not desirable one
and recommends that no permit be Issued
to reduce the elevation Of the said ter
race. Mr.. Richards states that the house
is now vacant and he thinks this may be
the motive of the application to make
changes in front, but he informs the
Commissioners that he believes that such
change would not result in an improve
ment.
This report has been approved by the
Commissioners and the applicant Will be
informed in accordance herewith.