Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-10
THE EVENING STAR.
GEORGETOWN CORPORATION AFFAIRS.
Correspondence of TAe Star.

Gil FRIDAY evening last, all the members were
present except the President, Mr. Pickrell
On motion Of Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Dunlop was called
to the chair.
message from the Mayor was read, calling
attention to the dangerous condition Of the bridge
the east side of the mar keith house, and recon-
mending that il be closed up; also, stating that
portions Of the caussway had given way, and ii
would require twelve or fifteen dollars TO make
The necessary repairs.
Resolutions to carry out the above recommen-
datons in relation to the bridge and to the cause
wav subsequently, passed both boards.
A message from the Mayor was received, with
his objection 10 the resolution granting Mr.. X. >
Coke the privilege Of erecting stall at the north
end of the marketbouse east of the main entrance,
provided he paws the same amount as that paid for
stall No I, inside Of the market, by Mr. Busey.
He says that persons who rented the stalls did so
with the impression that those were the only ones
and there was fierce competition for them, and
the erecting of new stalls will do them injury
That Mr.. Coke, a rich man and nonresident is to
have this privilege for about $50, while men who
toll for their daily bread are willing to paw a
higher price for IT, That such legislation will not
meet the approval Of one out Of every hundred
votes In the town. That il is favuritism, and
he cannot sanction Ii; and IL that part of the mar
ket Is to be diverted from its purpose let It be mt
up for rent publicly, so that all, rich and poor.
may have an equal chance.
Later In the evening, Mr.. Williams moved tn
take up this veto message, and on the question
being put, "Shall the resolution pass notwith-
Standing the objections Of the Mayor" it was
Yeas-Messrs. Dodge, Dunlop, Pearson, Hill,
King, Me- Obj. Stake, and Williams
Nay-Mr. Tenney.
QtsubsequentIy passed the Board of Aldermen }
The report Of the chief of police for the month
of jane was read, stating that there were rs ar
rests made; sent to Jail l, to workhouse g. fined
ii, dismissed 3; amount of fines and costs s24 rs;
collected S2OS o5; paid IL S2l4 SIS; number of
dodgers 24-referred to Board of Aldermen
A communication from property holders on
Prospect, between Frederick and Lingan streets
stating that special tax to the fullest extent had
been levied on their property for Improvement of
the street, and that the contractor had drawn his
full pay and abandoned the work, leaving il in
an unfinished and slovenly condition was re-
ferred to the grievances committee; and TO the
same committee was referred the petition Of los
Nicholson, praying for the same relief that was
extended to Mr. Pearce on the side of Bridg.
street opposite his premises by abatement Of the
tax Tor the Improvement Of the street. which was
only half done, and stating that In consequence
OF his water pipe having been cut by the Chief
OF Police, his steamengine and whole establish
ment mad been lying idle, and that he intended
to sue the Corporation for damages as he was
determined to be imposed on no longer
The memorial OF Mrs. Will amsOn was read
asking to have her pavement and gutter thor
oughly repaired, and that a special commltte be
appointed to examine whether an abatement of
the heavy bill of SlOi rendered against her can
not be made. Mr. Pearson moved the appoint
ment OF "a special committee, but on motion of
MIR King, the whole matter was laid on the table
temporarily.
A memorial Of residents on High street in rela-
ton 10 the pump between Second and Third
streets, was referred to pumps committee
The following resolutions were reported and
lay over under the rule A resolution to "a ke m
and relay Mrs. WilliamsOn's pavement on Green
street; resolution for having the present hose
and hose carriages distri Outed TO eastern and
western sections Of our city; resolution abolish
ing the office of market master and imposing the
duties thereof on the police force; restitution for
printing 100 copies of the reports on the condition.
Il off he Al nh fnpr finn LIT
repairs on county roads; a resolution I'm favor of
John A. Smith, clerk OF the circuit court; a res
olution In favor of fl POlkinhOrn; a resol ution
I'm favor of the estate Of the late PbiItD CORN
a resolution giving Mr.. II. Pearson a stand near
the main entrance Of the mar ket- house on his
r7viny the same amount as is paid by Mr. Busey
for stall No. 1.
Inc resolution for an arbitration between Thos
Evans and the Corporation of Georgetown being
under consideration
Mr. Stake, as chairman of the water committee
and reporter Of the resolution, advocated the pas
sage OF 1t, being satisfied that il was good policy
to arbitrate IL suitable arbitrator was selected
on the part of the Corporation.
Mr. Pearson was opposed TO II. Let the matter
b decided in court These arbitratioEs were like
a jury trial in magistrate court where they only
get twelve and half cents for att.uda nee and de-
eide the case very quick.
Mr. Hill said IS eco was involved
Mr. Jenny. Seven thousand dollars
Mr.. Hill. More than the amount of the whole
contract then. When two gentlemen meet to arbi-
trate, one is all for side, one is all for the
other. When an umpire is called IN, he generally
divides the claim, cuts II in two and gives half
TO each party. | am opposed to arbitration In
such cases. the proper place to try the matter is at
court.
Mr. Stake said that Mr. Evans had all his ma.
pers In the hands Of his attorney to sue this cor
poraton, but he had urged him to withdraw
them and try II the matter could not be amicabIl
settled, and he had done so. The committee were
not willing to take the responsibility in a matrf
OF such importance and reported this resolution
Mr.. Evans was willing to submit TO arbitration
but would perfer the chances OF a suit. He mir
Stake) said he understood the Water Board Were
willing to allow MIR. Evans some extra work
outside Of his contract, and the whole matter
would be opened up before the court
Mr. Pearson asked il Mr. Evans had a contract
with the corporation, and said he was opposed TO
extras altogether 1t was customary NOWADAYS
II IS worth OF work was done, TO charge SI5U
extra.
After further discussion by Mr. Hill against.
and MIR. stake in favor Of the resolution Mr.
Stake said be understood that tie W alter board
was willing to allow Mr.. Eyans 81 900 over Mr.
MYERS report
Mr. Hill said It was the first he had heard of
such an offer. Capt: Meigs drew up the contract
with Mr. Evans and for that reason. il no Other
he Mr.. j was perfectly willing to test II by
law
Mr.. King said Mr.. Evans was perfectly willing
TO 90 to court. Ii was clear case; good claim;
though some Of the items could not probably be
substantiated.
MI. Dunlop would prefer to have the matter 90
to court. II was too great responsibility to I'M
pose on any individual
Mr.. Williams could not vote for it, He moved
TO lay Ii on the table.
SIR. Hill called for the ayes and noes and the
resolution was tabled by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs Dodge, Dunlop, Pearson Hill
McCobb, and Williams-6.
Nays-Messrs. King, Stake, and Tenney-3
Mr.. Tenney moved to respond to the message
from the Board OF Aldermen in relation to an ad-
1,rrument sine die, by proposing next Friday
night.
sir Pearson was opposed to 1t unless the Board
Of Aldermen would act on the Police bill I'm
less they disposed Of that matter he for one was
willing to sit here until Christmas and ali day
Christmas He would not Weld an inch He
was an old man, but would hold out as long as
they could. and did not want TO see any backing
down in this way.
Mr. Tenney said il was usual to adiourn at this
. ason, and that the Board Of Aldermen had the
right to reject or amend any bill from this Board
Mr.. Stake said they adjourned last season before
they got through with the business and had a
called meeting nearly every week. Let US get
tbr ugh with tls business and then adjourn
Mr.. Dunlop did not like called meetings Dis
pose Of the business and then adjourn.
Mr.. Williams was willing to adjourn next Fri
day week, and have two meetings each week In
the mean time, II necessary
Mr.. Stake said the Board Of Aldermen adjourn
evening from To 10 O'clOck while ust