Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-25

! law, but under this change tDey W0ul
come into the city treasury.
The ordinance was adopted.
On motion the bill authorizing the Wash
ipgton, Ohio and Western railroad compan
! to lay tracks on portion Of Lee street wa
ordered TO be taken up from the table
After search the clerk announced that b,
was unable to find the bill, and the subjec
was laid aside.
The Mayors communication enclosing
letter from President Moody relative to the
Potomac Manufacturing Company's plan
and the taxation thereon, came from tht
Aldermen 10 the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Brent moved to disagree with the
Aldermen in referring the matter to the Fl
nance Committee, and urged that the ac
which exempted the company in itselfwith
out further action, brought the property
into the list oftaxaDle values. He propos.
ed to refer the papers to the Corporation
Attorney, with instructions to enforce the
tax lien.
Mr.. Peake thought it would be better to
let the Finance Committee report upon the
subject
Mr.. Snowden said it was understood that
the Finance Committee would act at once
and in two weeks the matter would be ready
for the action Of the council.
Mr. Brent asked why do two weeks hence
what could as we'll be done now?
The clerk Mr.. Catonl stated that a sup
Elementary assessment had been made, and
the taxes against the property were already
made out, and would be delivered to the
collector this week
Mr. Peake again urged the reference OF
the bill to the committee.
Mr. Brent said the delay was as useless as
it would be dangerous two weeks might
grow to four weeks.
Mr. Whiting was convinced that no ad-
vance would be made in the matter until the
Finance Committee, the Attorney Of the
Corporation and the Collectors had held a
conference, ard he was in favor of that as
the quickest way.
Tha motion of Mr.. Brent was not agreed
to, and Council concurred as to the refer
ence to the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Whiting asked what had been done
with the communication of the Mayor rela-
ative to REMEMBERING the houses. He
thought the matter should be attended 10
at once, as it was important.
It was stated that the paper involved two
subjects. 1t had gone first to the Finance
Committee aud was now on tho way to the
committee on CtTcetS.
JOINT MEETING.
The two boards, by invitation, went in
convention to fill q vacancy in the police
force occasioned by the resignation Of Oni-
Ger Patterson.
Messrs. w. G. Brenner, Bernard McCann,
Thomas Hayes, Gilbert Simpson, Thomas
Downey, Ferdinand Travers and G. ".
Henderson were placed in nomination and
the voting proceeded:
First ballot-Simpson, 8; Bremen, 3;
Hayes, 9; McCann, 3; Downey, 2; Tray
ers l; Henderson, /.
Second ballot-Simrson, 8; Hayes, 5;
Bremen, 8; Henderson, / Mccain, /;
Travers, l.
Third ballot-simpson, II j; Hayes, I;
Brenner, 8.
Fourth ballot-Simpson, 10; Downey, 3;
Hayes, $50 Gilbert Simpson having been
elected the joint meeting dissolved and the
board adjourned.
THE OPERA HoUsE.-Madame Camilla
Urso, the distinguished yiolinist, with Sc
lected concert company, will appear at the
Opera House tonight. The Republican, OF
Washington, says OF the performance in that
city last night:
evening brought out good audience aud
an appreciative one. Nine. Urso's reputa-
ton az q violnist is so thoroughly establish
ed as to prevent any questioning of the ar
tis.ic merit OF her work. Her selections
were the first movement OF Mozart's concor-
to in D; transcription of Chopin waltz,
'Traumerci," aud the Witches Dance"
by Paganini. All were played with great
tiuish, the Mozart number being especially
fine, the sustained tones and the chord,
playing being notable. The Chopin waltz
was also played with great delicacy. Tie
assisting artists included Auguste Sauret,
pianist, who deserves mention for exceed
ingly creditabie accomplishments; Miss ia,
ME e. Savage, who gave several readings,
and Miss Alice May Estey, soprano,a young
lady with a promising voice. Miss Eitey 5
rendition of Handel's "Oh, had I Jubal's
Lyre," was excellent, and elected an en-
CORE
Manager Waterman has secured for pres
entaton at the Opera House next Monday
night Frederic Books spectacular comedy,
| Power of Money" with its strong cast,
fine scenery and grand effects. This com
pany has special scenery for every act, and
the presentation Of the comedy in other cit
les has been literally patronized, aud is well
spoken of by the press.
LA CHocoLATIERE.-McBu Hall
was crowded last night at the opening o.
La Chocoatiere, and more enchanting
spectacle has not been witnessed hero io'
many day. The beauty was dazzling, the
refreshments delicious and the tables mos!
tastefully decorated and filled with all sorts
of pretty articles and curiosities. The cal
isthenic performances were bewitching, and
the chocolate, dispensed in pretty little
Dresden cups at the dainty hands OF the
fairest forms that ever poet sang OF, is
treat rarely enjoyed.
The ladies in charge are most literally
and efficiently aided BY many others from
different congregations. Tonight the exer
cses will he varied. The programme will
begin promptly at o'clock. Later in the
evening large party from Georgetown viii
go through drill unlike those of last even
ing, but even more brilliant, all in costume!
suited to the occasion. The proceeds of th'
fancy table will be devoted to the organ