Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-11

sion was short, and the volume of business
transacted small.
IN THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
FIVE members only appeared, but no spec
tators. The business on the clerks desk
was soon disposed of, and generally without
debate.
The committees were called upon for re-
norris. most Of which had nothing to submit,
until the Committee on Claims was reached,
when
Mr.. Marbury, its chairman, presented
report on the claim of Moses Stephens for
damages his horse sustained about mouth
ago by falling into trench which had been
left open Yn north Alfred street. Mr.. NJ.
stated that the committee had examined
The claim and taken all the evidence that
could be educed, and concluded to recon-
mend the payment of $50 to Stephens as
compensation for the loss he sustained by
the injury to his horse. The witnesses ex-
amined had assessed the damages at all sorts
of figures from Sl5e to nothing Some had
expressed the opinion that they wouldn't
have the animal IA gift. Superintendent
of Police Coleman had assessed its value at
$25. Rather, however, than run the risk
of lawsuit, the committee had determined
to recommend the payment Of $50 in settle
ment of the claim.
Mr.. Smoot inquired if the payment Of
that amount would settle the natter-that
is, if Stephens would be contented.
Mr.. Marbury said Stephens had an insur-
ance policy oi Sl30 on horse, but he could
not say whether it was on the beast which
had been iDjuI ed.
The President Mr. Downham) thought
that before the adoption of the report Ste
phens and his counsel should be consulted,
10 order to ascertain if $50 would satisfy the
claimant Should this report be adopted,
the city, of course would thereby virtually
acknowledge its liability for whatever dam
age the petitioner had sustained by the
Gripping of his horse.
Mr. Marbury thought the city could be
held accountable for the damage.
Mr. Herbert said, in its present condition,
the horse was not worth $50; $50 was
doubtless q fair valuation of The animal
previous to the accident. Stephens, t Was
said raid $S3 for it at Government sale.
and, from the evidence, it appeared that
the beast would have brought more money
if the sellers could have guaranteed that
any work could have been gotten out of il.
Several members believed the city would
be mulcted for damages eventually, and the
easiest way TO settle the matter would be
the best. The horse 1t seemed had been
valued at-$175 by its owner previous to the
accident, and the majority favored the plan
suggested by the President-to see the
claimant and his attorney and ascertain if
the amount recommended by the committee
would he satisfactory.
Mr. Herbert, however, thought that If the
lawyer were consulted. larger demand
would be made OH the city.
Mr. Moore finally moved that the report
of the committee allowing Stephens $50 ia
payment of claims for damages sustained,
be adopted, which was carried.
On motion of Mr. Smoot recess was then
taken for q few minutes, and upon being
called to order the Board concurred in the
action of the Common Council in some bus
mess which came in from that board, after
which the Aldermen, at about 500 O'Clock,
adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
At the regu.r meeting of the board last
uight quorum was present soon after the
opening hour. The session was brief and
one matter only called out any discussion.
When the bill of VIM. H. Smith ($45) for
loo ,eset of curb stone furnished to put on
Alfred street in front of the Lee school
building came up, -,
MIR. La, obert certified that the bill was
Mr. Snowd, " asked by whose authority
the purchase or the stone was made?
Mr.. Lambert r. >plied that the City Coun-
Gil had ordered thu laying OF cutters and
curbs on that square, which had been very
much improved by ne " dwellings,.
Mr.. Snowden said Ee Thought paving
there useless, as one has 10 30 TWO
squares over unpaved aud incurred streets
to get there He saw no reason for curolng
In spots distant from other cueolng ana gut
tiers.
Mr.. Lambert said that Mr.. Smith had
built four comfortable houses on that square
aud had very much improved the neignbor-
hood, having spent over $500 in pavements
and curbs alone Others in the neighbor-
hood were going to do a similar thing. :.
Mr.. Suowden thought that no bill should
be passed until the authority to make 1t had
been ascertained.
Mr.. Lambert said that the City Council
had ordered this work to be done. Mr.
Smith had furnished the curbing and ne
ought to be paid for it.
The subject was referred.
When the payment of $50 damages to
Moses Stephens, whose horse was badly
hurt on Alfred street, came up,
Mr.. Lawson explained that the horse cost
$50, but many estimated its value at over
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cheapest plap for settling the matter.
The report was agreed to, after which the
board adjourned.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ENDOWMENT
FUND-The Richmond State of yesterday
evening says "Iu consequence of the bad
weather last night there was small atten.
dance at the meeting at St. Paul's church OF
the friends of the Theological Seminary.
Addresses were made by Bishop Randolph,
Bishop Whittle and Rev. DR.. John Newton,
OF the Monumental church. Notwithstand.
Ing the small number Of persons present,
about four Thousand dollars was subscribed.
1t was stated at the meeting last night that
three thousand dollars had been secured
Yesterday, which makes the total sum OF
5000 subscribed in this city"
The entire amount to be raisad is S1OO, 900,
ofwhich it is expected to raise in Richmond