The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05

In several places, notably Philadelphia,
there is no detention of persons who have
been exposed to smallpox. This, Dr..
Woodward thinks. is a menace to Wash
ingtOn. az there is constant cOmmunica-
tion between the two cities. and he thinks
that as measure of safety until the dis
case has exhausted itself in the several
centres where il is now raging, the peO-
pie Of Washington should use every pre-
caution and protect themselves by vacci-
nation. Already there has been gen
eral incubation OF arms, but DIT. Wood
ward thinks that X should extend TO per
sons employed in a semi-publc capacity.
who may come in contact with the disease
al any time, as it is brought here from
other cities.
Several months ago Major Sylvester call
ed the attention OF the District Commis-
sioners to the fact that at times large and
dangerous dogs. some Of them licensed. run
al large attacking other animals and an
roying and frightening children and adults
Of timid disposition. Major Sylvester then
suggested that it might be well to amend
The license law so as 70 forbid the run
ming at large Of such animals on pain Of
fine therefor.
The Commissioners recently requested
Major Sylvester 20 present to them his
views u2on the form Of such On amend
ment 10 the act Of Congress approved June
70. 1873 He has now submitted the FOL
lowing craft OF an amendment TO section 8
OF that act
II any owner OF possesscT Of fierce CT.
dangerous dog permits the same TO 90 at
large IN The District Of Columbia 10 tho
danger or annoyance OF the Inhabitants,
Ae shall forfeit and pay sun not eX-
cc.diHg $40. and II such animal shall at
neE- r~ Q nr. of
ehall BE- fined a sum not eEccCdiRE $50. and
the dos shall be killed by any Mctropoli
Tan police officer or other person having
like authority.
This paragraph shall be construed as
applying TO any dOss running al large
whether licensed or unlicensed. and a Coz
which attacks persons. legs. or animals
shall be considered as dangerous and IN
annoyance 70 The Inhabitants in the mean
ing Of this act
Commissioner Ross has approved the
recommendation Of Major Sylvester and has
forwarded the paDers 70 his associates.
Commissioner John vs.. Ross Of the Dis
trict Board. today forwarded TO his col
leagues several police matters, in each Of
which he approved the recommendations
Of Major Sylvester and moved favorable
action.
AT the instance Of Mr.. william 3.
Meany the conduct Of Special Crossing
Policeman Grawler stationed a Ninth and
= Streets, who saved a women from being
I'm over by the cars with some danger
&C himself, is commended.
Captain r. H B0ardman forwarded TO
the Major and Superintendent the sum Of
500, the reward paid Detective Sergeants
r. E Weldon and Frank Baur for appre-
hending Frederick ]. Taylor. a deserter
Major Sylvester recommended that 20 per
cent Of the amount be passed 20 the credit
II the clothing and helmet fund and that
the rest be divided equally between the I
men
Major Sylvester recommended that S25
Of the fine Imposed recently uDCn private
Stroman Tor violation Of the manual be
RENTED. Major Sylvester stated that in
his opinion Private Stroman had repented
Il the commission Of his offence and that
he was endeayoring to give his best recog-
milton CT the regulations governing his
conduct
Mr.. A. B. Duvan the City Solicitor
has sent 70 the District Commissioners
an opinion upon the communication Of
Mr.. Thomas Riley calling attention 70
certain items delivered under the terms
OF his contract for the sale Of lumber
ing that he had completed the delivery Of
those items. Mr.. DuyaI says.
The contractor has delivered more
than 50 per cent in excess Of the estimat-
% quantity OF each OF the items men
TONED by him.
THE words more or less in such a
contract have no settled meaning IN law;
they merely indicate a certain moderate
and reasonable latitude in the perform |
snce Of the contract
The words have been held to consti- I
tute An absolute contract for a specific l
quantity within a reasonable limit
In Brawley y. L.. S. (s5 L. S. 1851 the |
Supreme Court said that When no indie /
pendent circumstances are referred to, |
and the engagement is 10 furnish goods I
OF certain quality or character TO a GER
tain amount the quantity is material |
and governs the contract. The addition /
Of the qualifying words. about" more |
OF less" and the like. in such cases. is /
only tor the purpose Of providing against
accidental variations arising from slight
and unimpOrtaDt excuses or deficiencies
IA number, measure or weight
Under the general conditions Of the ]
contract In question the articles were TO I
be furnished and delivered AT such times
and at such places within the District as
shall be ordered by the Commissioners
and, the amounts named are approximate
estimates Of the quantities required for !
the year ending June 80, 1902, but the
right IS reserved 10 order more or less
or each item named
4 am Of the opinion that the con-
tractor has completed his contract in re-
spect OF the items referred to. and that
he cannot be req ired 10 make further
deliveries Of the said items"
Major Sylvester has submitted 20 the
District Commissioner an adverse re-
port upon House bill 1881. authorizing
he setting apart Of certain streets for