Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-04-20
CORPORATION AFFAIRS.

SON TOR the ONCE OF Commissioner OF the Fifth
Ward, vice VIM. Barnes, removed. Referred
to improvements Committee. Also, commu.
able to transmit to you this evening the usual
statement OF the Corporation account with the
First National Bank, no statement having been
7.3O p. N. l would add, however that but a
small amount has been drawn from the bank
since the last statement was rendered. Re.
ferred TO Finance Committee.
Also. commune ication from the Mavor, en-
closing letter from Col. VIM. A. Cook, Attor-
ney for The Corporation, on tine subject of the
legality of the advertisement of the Collector Of
Taxes for the sale OF property on which taxes
are In arrears. The Mayor saws :-"Graye
doubts existed in my mind as to the legality Of
publishing this advertisement In a supplement-
especially as that supplement was In no way
attached 70 the newspaper, and in many cases
has not been delivered with the papers. 1
took the liberty, therefore, Of calling Mr Cooks
attention to the matter, and, as will be seen by
his note, he agrees with me that, as At present
published. it Is not an s.insertion in'' a news
paper. and that therefore it does not answer
the requirements of the law. As this is q mat
.er OF great importance to the Corporation, and
was nrst published, have deemed il my duty
70 Lay the subject before the Councils, and ask
tnelr careful consideration and action upon it.
TO remove all doubt, the list should be reis.
sued for twelve successive weeks as re-
Quired by law
The enclosed communication OF the Corpora.
Mr. Cook says: 1.-The act OF Congress OF Nav
20, 1924, requires shat public notice OF the time
ana place Of the sale of all real property for
taxes due the corporation o; the city OF Wash.
ineton, shan be given In all cases
oy advertisement inserted in some newspaper
published In said city sonce in each week for at
least twelve successive weeks The question
winch you asked me was this: Will advertise
ment Tor the designated period in supplement
folded In weekly newspaper or IN a daily pa
per "once week." but not fastened or con-
nected with the paper, be a compliance with
that part Of the law requiring the notice to be
inserted in some newspaper once in each week
for twelve weeks, l do not think Il will be-
The law manifestly contemplatrs an ad vertise.
terms are pian-s.inserted IN" not with or fold
ed In newspaper. II the paper selected be
too small TO allow an insertion in the regular
columns, these should be increased; or the ad-
yerusement should be stitched, or in some mode
fastened to the paper If il be printed on loose
and disconnected sheets, II cannot be regarded
as an newspaper, nor can there be any assur.
ance that il will be delivered TO the subscribe
to the paper, or have the circulation demanded
by the law. And If the Advertisements are moi
In accordance with the law, the sales will be
void sonier no title. ana create useless ex-
pense." Referred 10 Finance Committee
Also, communication from tine Surveyor I'm
reply to resolution Of this Board of March ls),
in which he states that lowering the grade Of
sto street east from north line of East Capitol
street to Maryland avenue would interfere
with the proper drainage Of the intersecting
streets, and add expense to the city without
any material benefit to the property owners;
referred.
Also. communication from the Surveyor I'm
answer to resolution OF this Board OF March 29,l
IN which ne states that the established grade at
the Intersection Of 5th street east and Virginia
avenue has been given according to the record.
ed grades; and that the grade from said inter.
section to street south can be made o gradual
fall, and by raising the grade of 9Th and and
lowering the grade of 4th and K to conform
thereto, the city will be benefited and private
property improved; referred.
Also, communication from the Secretary of
the Board Of Trustees of Public Schools en-.
closing one copy Of the revised rules and regu-
lati0ns governing the schools to each member
resolution Of the Aldermen Of the e2d ultimo
with the statement that no alterations or
amendments to these rules and regulations are
now under consideration by the Board OF
Mr.. Cook presented the petition of VIM. b.
Todd, Esq, asking 10 have money erroeneously
pald 6y him for taxes refunded TO him; re-
STRANGE Of w. w. Writ and Others against
granting certain privilege to the Swedenbor-
elan Cnurch, lthat 10, the privilege Of extend.
building line;) referred. Mr.. Moore presented
remembrance OF property owners ON l. street
between 4th and 5th, against the making of a
public sewer on said street referred. Mr. Clark
presented protest OF JohL Howard and others
against laying Of pavement on the west side of
9th street, between East Capitol street and
Maryland avenue; referred. The special or
der-being Mr. McCathran's bill in reference
to House OF Refuge-was taken up, when Mr.
Clark offered q substitute for the same entitled
q "Jolnt resolution relating to the House of
correction, which authorizes and requests the
Mayor sto inform the Secretary of the Interior
mat the city OF Washington is ready to accent
the propositions contained In the act OF Con
Eress approved July Is, Is6C. entitled AN act
Of Correction for Boys and in order to comply
with the provisions of said act that there be
and hereby is appropriated out Of the general
innc dn,, sne =, sum OF four thousand five hundred
required Of this corporation in said act"
Mr. McCafnran warmly opposed the substi-
tute. and advocated the original bill.
Mr. Moore opposed the original bill as i'm.
practicable and contrary to and beyond the
law. 1t contemplated the appointment OF q
committee which ust neces sorily die with the
in this important matter.
Mr.. Crocker took substantially the same
ground, and earnestly advocated such action
as would ensure the establishment of an tnsti
tuition SO much needed as q House OF Refuge.
After considerable debate, participated in by
the above.named gentlemen, and Messrs Fen
WICK and Richards, in which all expressed
themselves in favor of some action which
would accomplish the proposed end, the sub.
ject was postponed and made the special order
Tor next Monday week In order TO give mem.
substitute, the law of Congress referred 10
therein, DC. 1t was also ordered that the sub.
sttute be printed.
Mr.. Lloyd presented petition OF property.
owners for opening an alley in 81 uar0S39 re-
terred Mr.. Fenwlck presented petition of
Thomas J. Myers for PERMISSION TO erect a
frame bathroom adjoining his b:ick building:
referred.
Special order-bepg the bill In relation TO
the measurement OF lumber, which enacts that
any person or persons other than the legally
elected Measurers and Inspectors of Lumber
who shall measure, inspect or mark lumber
shall be fined $40 for every ofense-was taken
mp and debated at great length; after which
Mr.. Moore made motion TO recommIt the bill
70 the committee; which was lost. Yeas
Nessrs Fenwick, Lloyd, Moore, Morseli, and
Taloert-5. Nays-Messrs Baker, Clark, Cook
Crocker, knight, Larman, McCathrau Rich.
ards, and the President (Grnder)-9. After
fnrther debate the bill was passed. Yeas
Nessrs. Baker, Clark, Cook, Crocker knight.
Larman, Richards. and the President Grin
derEs. Nays - Messrs. Fenwick, Lloyd
McCathran, Moore, Morsell, and TalbertL6
The Chair announced as the ommittee to
investigate the affairs OF the Fire Department.
Ne.srs. Richards, Clark, and MorseI1.
MT: tenWick introduced q resolution request.
ing the Mayor to inform this Board whether
there is at present any diflculty attending the
procurement OF cofnns for the burial OF the
deceased poor Of the city; what arrangements
or contracts have been made, and with whom,
f9r furnishing this Corporation with collins for
cone TO MS notice In respect to the burial Of
the deceased poor Of the city. After debate the
resolution passed. Yeas-Messrs. Cook, Fen.
wick, Lloyd, McCathran, Moore, Morseli Tai.
bert, and the PFesiden. (9rinder,-s. Navs-
Messrs Baker, Clark, Crocker, knight, Lar.
man, and Richaids-6.
Mr.. McCathran Introduced q resolution for
hn Yo1t tA% NJ RRoRU a1n~fo