Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-06-18

ing from Alexandra.
THE CORPORATION TAKES CHARGE OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
In october, 1903. the corporation passed q
resolution setting forth that, as the fire engine
and fire buckets. heretofore bought by sub
scription OF sundry inhabitants OF the town,
have been offered to the corporation for the
use Of the town by number of the subscribers,
provided measures be taken to keep them In
good repair and ready to be used In case of fires;
therefore resolved, that the mayor be author.
lied ana directed. to take charge Of the said
engine and buckets and that he provide. at the
expense Of the corporation. without loss OF
and repair the engine house, for keeping
them In such way as to be safe and ready at
all times, and that he employ some diligent
veyed TO and brought from any IRE that may
happen, and that the mayor shall allow aud
pay to such person any reasonable sum per
annum, as compensation. not exceeding $500.
FIRST MOVE TOWARDS BUILDING TOWN HALL.
At meeting In June. 1904, report was made
that 1.-The corporation since the date OF their
charter have been subjected to the unpleasant
necessity OF holding their sessions in taverns,
exposed to the Intrusion of strangers and
others. and compelled to frequent removals,
tavern-keeper: They may consider 1t expe-
dent ard advisable to appropriate annually a
sum to be applied hereafter towards the build.
ng OF town house."
AGAINST HOLDING MARKET ON SUNDAY.
In November petition from number of
butchers was read praying the corporation to
discontinue holding market on the Sabbath In
certain seasons OF the year. and that butchers
may be made to give security for their good be-
hav1or. 1t was ordered that 81. FoXall, W.
Smith and j. Rowles be COMMITTEES to CON-
slider and report thereon, by bill or otherwise,
at the next meeting.
TROS. CORCORAN GATHER OF W. W. CoRCoRAN)
ELECTED MAYOR.
The first Monday In January, 1895, Daniel
Relntzel, the mayor, declined q re- election. At
the meeting Of the corporation which followed
tnat evening, the recorder, j. s. MorSell, TOOK
the cnalr, and the mayor withdrew. The BOARD
went INTO an election for mayor by ballot, and
Thomas Corcoran was elected, sworn In, and
took the chair. Walter Smith was elected
alderman In place of Mr.. Corcoran, elected
mayor.
ORIGIN OF THE ANALosTAN CAUsEwAY.
The next meeting Of the board, held on 3Oth
OF January, 1905, resolution was introduced
that 81. Foxhall, w. Smith and j. E. Rowies be
committee to confer with Gen. Mason on the
subject OF cauSeWay or dam from his island
to the Virginia shore; to ascertain the terms
upon I winch ne VIII. agree to suffer the said
and manner. and to make an agreement with
MIN for the same, subject to the confirmation
or rejection OF the corporation. at the next
meeting H. FoXall. from the committee to con-
ter with Gen. Mason, made verbal report pom
the subject; whereupon resolution was adopt
ed approving the course Of the committee
ana ana directing that they 60 on to con-
Benjamin Stoddert, w. 0. Sprigg and G. King.
were chosen committee To prepare add re-
port OIL for leVying tax under the late
Mason's Island to the Virginia shore, at rate
not exceeding one per cent adyalorem per
anIum Tor three years, and to confer With the
Bank OF Columbia On the subject of loan not
& rNr z hn
much OF The said tax as may be Necessary shall
be appropriated"
A bill was passed April "A, 1906, for erecting a
town hall, paving the market square. ana In
posing q TAX on the owners Of ground On that
square.
FRANCIS s. KEY ELECTED RECORDER.
April goth, same year. Mr.. Francis S. Key,
the recorder elect, appeared In the alder.
mems chamber and was qualified in the pres
ence OF both boards, before MT. Thomas Cor
coran, justice OF the peace, and took nls seat
10 the board.
LESSON FOR MODERN LEGISLATORS.
At the meeting OF the board of aldermen, June
30, 1906, a message was addressed to the board
OF common council as follows: "Gen.lemen:
IhlS board, tired Of the long continuance of
the present session, propose to conclude it on
the next day Of their meeting, which, lie ia
hoped. viii meet With the concurrence OF your
BOARD. These long, protracJed sessions are ex-
pens1Ve to the town and burthensone to tue
members and may afford presumption that
members have no employment for their time
and meet In corporation because they fiad iC a
Ourthen on their hands,"
An" Ordinance for improving the nayIsaaoa
OF The River POtOmack," WAS received IT, u
The common council With an amendment
AT the meetfn g, June l6, 1906, a re ,oiuton
from the Board or Common Council making an
appropriation fer the purchase OF fire hooks
axes, and fre ladders was read first and
second time, and by special order read the
thlrd time, ana passed and signed o. the
president OF the Board OF Aldermen:
August 2Oth, same year, resolution was
adopted appointing Benz amin StoddarG Wm.
Stewart, and TnOs. Corcorau a.committe TO ex-
anime the causeway built by Thomas Moore.
Al the meeting, 5ch January. 1891, the two
boards in joint meeting elected Daniel r 4In zsl
Mayor, and Francis S. Key recorder for one
year each. A resolution was adopted for the
employment OF Charles Evans to take the de-
bates IN the Senate, on the Bridge bill q question
ana making provision for his compensation.
TO RESTRAIN GAMING RooLY POOLY.
July goth. 1907, bill entitled, ian ordinance
to restrain gaming" sent from the Board Of
Common Council, was read a first and second
time, when 1t was moved that the words
"Rooly Pooly" be struck out-the yeas and
nays being required as follows: Yeas,
Mr. Stoddert, Mr.. Reintzel. Nays, Mr.. Smith,
and Mr. BusSard. Resolved in the negative.
THE LONG BRIDGE AGAIN.
letter was read from Mr.. John Temple
man, requesting an advance Of money to defray
his expenses in procuring facts and certificates
10 the eastward to counteracu the proposed
bridge Glow Georgetown, and was referred to
the Board OF Common Council for consider
alton.
August TO- 1907. an ordinance was passed d.
TeGting the erection OF the ca useway. Also "a
blu for the sustenance of founaling colOred
child" and "bill to restrain vice"
Reform at the Naval Academy.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF
VISITORS.
The board OF visitors Of the Naval Academy
at Annapolis has made report to the Secre-
taIy OF the Navy, recommending the adding OF
number OF new models illustrating the latest
improvements in naval construction to those
how used in the several departments of the
school, and also the fitting out of steam war
vessel, armed with smooth bore guns upon
which gunnery can be practiced by the cadets