Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-29
AFFAIRS, IN ALEXANDRIA
CITY COUNCIL MAKES CHANGES IN
LICENSE LAWS.
Other Ordinances Adopted - New Su-
perfntendenf of Gas-Gen-
eraI News.
Evening Star Bureau,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. May %, 1901.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May %, 1901.
Much business was transacted at the
semi-monthly meeting of the city council
held last night. An ordinance was pre-
scented for reduction of the police force
to fifteen members, in line with the plan
suggested by Mayor Simpson that the re-
duction be made in case Of dea1n, resigna-
ton or removal for any cause of members
of the force The matter was referred to
the committees on finance and police, with
instructions to request the board of po-
lice commissioners not to fill The vacancy
now existing in the corps until council
should have time to take final action on
the ordinance.
A Dill from the corporation attorney for
SO for legal services rendered was ordered
paid, A resolution providing far 4 tempo
rary loan of $4,000 was adopted. The IL
cense law was received from the finance
committee. with amendments providing
that license on fire, marine, life or ether
insurance companies be increased tom $40
to 500; license of So be imposed on all oil
wagons doing business in he city; the Ii
cense on junk dealers be reduced from 500
to $40, and a license of SO he imposed
on agents of surety companies doing bust
ness here. The old tax Of $50 on all slot
machines was amended to read $50 on
each machine in which nickels are placed
and So on machines in which only pennies
are used. Another amendment reported
was on the license on house toulouse cam
vassers for companies that enlarge photo
graphs. The tax, which was formerly SO
per annum, was changed to SD per
mum or So for a single month. The tax
on ice wagons was changed to read So
on each wagon operated by a regular deal
er and So on wagons belonging to parties
VINO sell ice in small quantities. The tax
on real estate dealers was increased from
SO to SO. AS amended the license bill
was adopted by both boards.
superintendent of Gas Selected.
A report from the special committee
which examined applicants for the posi-
ton of superintendent of gas showed that
only one applicant, Mr.. Harry Hantzmon.
had passed At a joint session of the
common council and board of aldermen
held later Mr.. Hantzmon WIS elected. a
rebate OF $50 was allowed MIR. w. 3. Smoot
a gas bill of $107.
The appropriation bill for the fiscal year
was read by Councilman LAWYER. The
amount was $109,4 against $10S,5 800
for the preceding year. a petition from
the chief of the fire department, asking for
an allowance of $50 per annum for the
maintenance of a horse, was referred to the
finance committee. a petition from twelve
property owners on Royal street between
King and Prince streets for the construc
ton of sewer on that square was referred
to the committee Oh streets
Electric Power Privilege.
An ordinance was passed granting the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railroad Company the privilege of supply
ing electric power for the operation of mo-
tors, fans, etc. for the next twelve months.
On the statement of Councilman Evans
that incandescent lights We're operated by
electricity obtained from the railroad COM
pany contrary to law In the government
building here. resolution was passed di-
he mint TOO ifyh n max
investigation.
The privilege of the floor was granted to
Mr.. Charles F. Neale, who explained a
grievance in connection with the letting Of
a contract for street curbng. He said he
had bid on the quality of curbing called
for in the specifications and charged that
the contractor who haa gotten the work
had furnished an inferior quality. The city
engineer and the chairman of the street
committee stated that the work in question
was being done satisfactorily and the mat
ter was dropped.
Session of Circuit Court.
In the Circuit Court for Alexandria
county Judge Charles f Nicol presiding,
last evening the jury in the damage suit
of James Rector against the Washington,
Arlington and Falls Church Railroad Com
pany, returned a verdict awarding the
plaintiff $500. A demurrer was entered by
counsel for the defendant, on the ground
with the evidence. Judge Nicol sustained
the demurrer. Tomorrow the damage suit
Of RidgeWay against the Washington, AL
eXandria and Mount Vernon Railroad Com
pany will be heard. In this case the COM
plainant sues for $4,000 for alleged per-
sonal injuries.
General Matters.
The information that the state republic
can committee, in session at Richmond last
night presided over by Chairman Park
Agnew Of this city, had decided to nomi-
nate a ticket for governor, lieutenant gov
ernor and attorney general caused no sur
prise here The nominating convention
will be held at Charlottesville August 81
Superintendent K. kemper today con-
tinued the examination at Peabody Hall
of several applicants for the position of
teacher in the public schools.
The remains of Mrs. Athaway ]. Fairall,
who died Monday at her home No. S23 d
street southwest, Washington, were
brought here today and inferred in the
family burying ground.
At the annual public speaking contest
held at the Theological Seminary the Wal
lace prizes were awarded to Messrs. w. A.
Brown and r. r. Claibourne of the senior
class both from the southern diocese O.
Virginia.