Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common Coun.
ell of the city OF Alexsndris, Va, held
March %, 1902, there were present:
f. J. Paf, ESQ.,, President, and Messrs.
Trmyer, Burke, Snowden. Risheill, Fisher,
Normoyle, Desmond, Basder, Brill, Bryan,
johnson, Uhler, MoCueD, Lesdbeater. and
Spinks.
The FiDapc, Committee reported, recon-.
mending additional appropriations for the
fiscal year ending May 81, 1902, as follows
Cleaning streets, 81. 600; Fire Department
$1,1OO; Chain Gang, $50; Poor House,
5000 Electric Light, $1,000. The report
was adopted and the appropriations ordered.
Ayes, 16; noes, o.
Toe Committee on Streets reported. recon-
mending that the sum OF $1,000 or IS much
IS may be needed be appropriated to grade
and gravel 32-foot roadway with side gut
tiers on Duke street from Payne street to
Hoof's Run.
Mr.. Snowden moved that the work be done
unde the 33d section OF the City Charter,
which was lost.
Mr.. McCuen moved that the report be
adopted, which was passed. Ayes, 16 /;
noes o.
An ordinance, to suthorize Q Southern
Railway Company to construct, maintain and
operate Q spur track on tne west side OF Union
street between Queen and Princess streets,
In front OF the property Of the Alexandria
Fertilizer and Chemical Company, was re-
feTred to the Committee on Streets.
petition from Dr.. G.. T. Klipstein for
crossings at the Intersections of Royal and
Pendleton streets, Pendleton and Pitt streets
and Alfred and Montgomery streets, was Ie-
ferred to the Committee on Streets.
Permission was granted Charles King q
a. - L.. L. - ell "a - Iaa
to the Potomac river, q distance OF 600 feet,
the petitioners paying S26 for the privilege,
and they guaranteeing they will tap any pub
lie sewer which In future may be laid near
their premises
An ordinance offered by Mr.. Brill reducing
the prc, Of gas to $1.10 ger ], 900 feet with
10 cents discount on each 1000 feet for
prompt payment, from and sfer Janusry ],
1903, was referred TO the Committee on
Light.
A resolution offered By Mr.. Brill appropri.
sting $4,000 TO make necessary repairs to
the city jsil was referred to the Committee
on Public Property.
Mr.. Trimyer called from the table the bills
Of Messrs Duncan, Downhsm and Moore for
services on city Electoral Board. after re-
marks by Messrs, SDowdeD, Bryan, Trimyer
and Uhler. Upon motion Of Mr.. Spinks the
matter was again Ial1 on the table. Ayes, y;
noes, 4.
A communication from Messrs. Colds
borough, Willard & Warner, Of New York,
submitting proposition to operate the cily's
gas and electric plants for period Of years,
was referred to the Joint Committee on FL
nance and Light.
The following was rec lived from the Board
of Aldermen and their action concurred In.
a resolution TO increase the salary Of the
Overseer Of Outdoor Poor, from $25 to $40
per month. Also an ordinsnse to provide for
the removal of ashes, house waste and gar
bage In the city also an ordinance making
it unlawful to throw or leave any ashes,
house waste, &C., on any street, sidewalk,
alley or parking and providing a penalty,
The board then adjourned
FEED J. PAFF, President
Teste: DANIEL Z. STANsBURY. Clerk c. G.