Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-10-12

did not. He won I'd say for the oenedt OF the
Gentleman from the SKIN ~aI ,h nr. moOi,n-
ferIed 70, and would assert eoismnly that he
(Mr. Connolly had never used the words
s.damned mesnness." He then defended the
repor,prs, saving that they were generally very
accurate, considering that they had TO condense
their reports. III the gentleman from the Fou,h
Ward tMr. M would say that he (Mr: c.
used any such words he would only ask him
TO Iook him in the face and assert It.
Mr.. Moore said lie would only refer to the
ger tlemaL's own note in The STAR admitting
that he had used the word "damIed" adjec-
lively
The question was taken en- the resolutions
seriat'm; The first was laid on the table-yeas
~; nays 4, (Messrs. Clark. Moore, Morsell, Nc.
Caihran,l and The second by yeas n, nays 3,
(Messrs. Moore, Morsell and McCathran) the
third was n lected by similar vote; the fourth
by 10 to 4, Mr.. Davis adding his vote to the
three last above named) the fifth by 10 to T.,
INIT. Clark voting with the minority of three;)
and the sixth by lIto3
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Stewart introduced bills making an ap-
preparation Tor the sexton OF the Western
Burial GrGund, and for erecting water closets
h the Norhern Market; referred. Mr.. Chase
presented petition for grading and paving
Madison street, between 10Th and 18th north,
and p and q west; referred. Also, introduced
bill granting permission TO Charles N Richards
{, erect a bay window on the front Of his house
on 10th street; referred. Also, remoustrance of
one hundred and fourteen citizens Of Washing.
n, patronizing our markets, against the repeal
of tee law prohibiting the use OF spring scals.;
referred. Mr.. Connolly introduced bill = lay
Waterman in 1Oth street west, from Rhode
Island avenue to o street north; passed. Mr.
Morsell presented the petition Of Samuel Nor
alley in square 4I9; referred. Mr.. Emery
prss nted petition of Charles Weschke
10 nave certain money refunded 10 him
which was, was enormously paid; referred.
street west from b street north 10 Indiana
avenue referred. Mr.. Slater introduced bill
TO grade and gravel g street south. from Sd to
4th east; passed. Mr.. Clark introduced bill au-
thorizng the Mayor to transfer to Ellen Kelly
alley in square IA, under certain conditions:
passed. MIR. Clark presented communicated
ton, transmitting resolutions OF that Associa.
ton, asking for the passage of bills for i'm.
proyement Of certain streets in order 70 give
n lief TO n large number of destitute families by
giving work TO many able bodied men now out
of employment: referred.
SCHOOL MATTERS.
MI Clark also introduced a resolution re-
guessing the Committee on Public ScaooIs .sto
examine the bill introduced by the Hon
Martin Welker, At the last session Of Congress
entitled "A bill to provide a uniform system of
Of Columbia and report upon the expsdiency
OF urging the passale of the said bill or other.
WISE; referred. Also, bill to repair aud
regravel Pennsylvania avenue, from LIST 10 jth
streets east; referred Also, bill 10 increass the
number OF School Districts, and the number
of Trustees of Public Schools, and fixing the
terms OF their appointment. Tine bill provides
that from and after the LIST of July. 1870, the
city OF Washington shall comprise seven mo.
Tic scnool districts, and each of the several
wards shall constitute district; the Board of
trustees 10 consist Of three persons from each
school district, with the Mayor as president
the Board to be divided into three Classes one.
third OF the Board to be changed every year,
Referred TO Committee on Publ Schools. MIR
Baker introduced joint resolution in reference
70 the erection OF school building in square
40, in the Fourth School District which pro.
vides Tor COMMITTEES OF two Aldermen, two
Councilmen, and four School Trustees Zone
from each district) with the Superintepden
OF Public Schools, the Mayor TO be er-otfcio
{ chairman, 10 adopt plan for said school
oulldlng, cause IL 70 be erected on he corpora.
ZION lot, and superintend its construction The
bill also approprates a6O,OeO for the erection of
said school building. Referred to Com nittes
sBwKRs AND WATER MAINS.
Nr. Baker, from Drainage Committee, re.
ported bills to lay water mains in G street,
ION s,n 70 lOtn west, and to construct a sewer
In I'd street west, from alley In SO uare 76J to A
street north; passed. Also, reported adversely
On Dill Tor extension Of sewer on 10Th street
west. fIom 10 N north; and the committee
was discharged from its further cons Iteration:
llso, adversely on petition for a Sc wer in alley
ear OF LIST street, from II and q streets, to
.mpty into Tiber Creek; committee discharged.
Also, reported fayorably on bill authorizing
ne superintendent Of Sewers, &c, to emplsy
assistants, when necessary, with the approval
u the Mayor, at SIS per day; postponed. Also,
NJ 10 ouiia sewer traps on the corner OF eth
NO n streets, Sth and H, and alleys in so uares
% and 373; passed. Also, bills 70 lay WS,er
ceins IN ON street east, from PennsyIyasia /
venue to q street south: in 18th street east, |
nd in b street north, from LIST to I'd; passed |
Also, reported adversely on bill to Construct |
ever in Sd street west, from Easl C'pitoI |
ireet 10 1 street south; committee DISCHARGED,
AN EXCITING SCENE.
MI, Emery asked Mr.. Baker NJ he vo,;dro,
port the bill 10 construct a sewer in II, street
ortb, from TN TO 9th street west and grauting
ss-tain PRIVILEGES te Zerhanlah Jones.
MIR. Baker said the commIttee had had that
Ill under consideration; and after some in.
primal discussion, he made an adverse report |
q the bill, which was accompanied by re-
'onstrance OF property holders against :.c !
assage.
Mr.. Emery asked if there was not also pe,i.
ion for the construction Of the sewer in the |
az DIS of the Committee.
Mr.. Baker said there was such q petition |
hitch had Just come into the hands Of the |
Mr. NJ Cathran asked if the gentleman fMr.
saker) had not stated be would not report IN
avor Of the bill for the benefit Of the gentleman
AIMED in j..
Mr. Baker, with some show Of excitement,
aid, loudly and emphatically, that II had be a
o asserted outside; but il was not go. IL. defied
ay that he did make any statement OF the kind.
Mr.. McCathran said the gentleman need not
et his back mp, nor advance towards him with
lis hand raised. He (Mr. McC.) was not afraid
leard that gentleman say what he was accused
II, he would not hesitate TO tell him so to his
ace. As IT was not a question Of veracity be.
ween MN and the Chairman Of the Committee
ae need not try to IntImidate him.
Mr. Baker said he did not refer 70 the gentle.
nan, (Mr. McCathran,) but to parties outside.
During this scene Mr.. Il. Jones sDod outside
he bar Just In the rear OF the disputants, 10 1k-
ng as If he would like 10 have a say in il. The
Chair finally succeeded. by a vigorous use OF
he gavel, In restoring order Subseq uently Mr..
spoke of the excitemen mt OF the gentle
nan, (Nr. Baxer Mr.. Baker said he did
count Of anything said by any gentleman in
his Chanber-the members here had treated
D mseIt and the Committee with cOurtesy-but
,nuendoes and even threats mad been mad.
gainst him outside on account OF this DILL,
and he had spoken warmly, because he felt il
dIgnant. After further debate. the Board by a
yea and nay vote, refused TO discharge the Com.
mittee, and Mr.. Baker said he would report the
bill again at the next meeting.
BUSINESS PROM THE LOWER BOARD.
Council resolution for JOINT meeting of the
two boards IN the Council Chamber next Friday
evening to meet Hon. Lewis Mckenzie, Presi.
dent Of the Loudon and Hampshire RaiIroad
Company, in accordance with thar gentleman's
invitation to consult with the Boards as to
railroad matters OF interest to the city. The
resolution was rejected Yeas, .I-(Nessrs
Clark, Slater, and the Presidency; nays, q.
Copncil resolution authorizing and req Nesting
the Mayor to cause the brick kiln Of George w.
Hopkins to be removed from the centre Of
Massachusetts, avenue North; passed. Council
amendment to bill for q water main in 10th
street west, from U street north to Rhode Island
avenue was Concurred In.