Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
CITY COUNCIL.

ne!u iaSL nlEnt-lne urSt 1OF tnfeo luouIu
Sail to have been the longest interval TO
forty Years.
IN THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
all the members were present and the
board was called to order at eight O'Clock
Mr.. Smoot stated that the meeting hao
been called by the Finance Committee al
the instance of the Mayor for the purpose
of transacting business which had been de-
layed for some time, which explanation
would be in lieu Of communication from
that officer
The first business in order was the order
ing of the payment of a bill of James En-
twisle, Sl04.S0, for medicines furnished the
poor after which
Mr.. Smoot presented the report OF the
Finance Committee on the petition OF the
Columbia Steam Engine Company Tor an
appropriation sufficient to complete their
new engine house, and recommending that
the sum of $l,O6l7l he donated for that
purpose. Mr.. $. explained the nature OF
the request and the numerous delays in ac-
ton upon the same. The original sum APP
propriated was SIS $50, and the additional
sl,061.7l makes in all 81, 4ll.7l donated for
the work.
committee be adopted, which was
agreed to.
A recess, subject to the call Of the chair,
was then taken.
Upon reasst m bling the board concurred
in some routine business which came in
from the Common Council, after which it
adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council had full seats al its
session last night, the first since June last.
Although SO long a time bad interviewed
since the last session, little business came
up, and that was transacted without debate
and less than an hours session, part Of that
spent in recess, completed the business.
The appropriation of 81 ,06l Il for the Co
lumbia engine house-the object for which
the meeting was called-came in from the
Aldermen and passed without debate.
The only matter discussed was the build
ing of DR.. Gibson's office in the wall of the
Taylor property recently purchased by him.
Mr. Lambert called up the matter,and said
he saw the workmen building house on a
wall that was beyond the building line.
He notified Surveyor Hurdle and Mr.. Hur.
die notified them to stop. Mr.. Padgett, the
workman, did stop DR.. Gibson then saw
the Mayor on the subject, and on DR.. Gs.
representations the Mayor authorized them
to GO on with the work. He did not know
what construction the Mayor had made of
the law, which required that on any change
in building located beyond the building
line the new erection must be made on the
new line.
Mr.. Lambert quoted the code to show
that the Superintendent of Police is obliged
10 tear down all erections made contrary to
law. In this case no call for the services Of
the City Surveyor had been made, as the
law requires.
Some members suggested that the Coun-
Gil had nothing to do with the matter.
Mr.. Lambert urged that the putting up of
building or fence in this way and be.
yond the building line should be stopped
aud some action now be taken.
Mr. Peake thought that the matter ought
to be referred to the Corporation Attorney
to ascertain the rights of all parties.
The chair said that the law was plain and
no reference was needed.
Mr.. Nails asked if when line was al
ready established could another story be
added to house on that line without q
further survey.
Mr.. Lambert responded that in this case
the house was being made out of a wall.
Mr.. Echberg asked if the new building
came out any further than the old building
Mr.. Lambert said that the new building
was on the same line as the old house. II
was an extension of the back building for
ward to wall which, with the front build
ing, had always been outside the line.
Mr.. Thompson moved that leave be
granted DR.. Gibson to continue the work.
Mr.. Snowden thought it would be bad
precedent for the City Council to grant
privilege before it was asked.
Mr.. Peake was willing to do what was
right in the matter.
Mr.. Thompson withdrew his motion, and
the subject was passed over.
There being no motion before the board,
and some other business having been trans
acted without debate, the board adjourned.
DEATH OF AN OLD LADY.-Mrs. Hannah