Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

Nominated by Mr.. Harrison and unani-
mously elected.
For Messenger Mr.. Burke nominated
Mr.. VIM. Craven, and he was unani'
mously elected.
The drawing for terms of service was
then proceeded with, and the result was
as follows: d,
First ward. years, SnOwden and
Risheill four years, Burke and Lead
beater. ,
Second ward.-Two years, Bladder and
Brill four years, Williams and Strauss.
Third ward.-Two years, Hellmuth
and Patterson four years, Harrison and
Cochran.
Fourth ward Two yeas, Uhler and
BRYAN four years, Spinks and Marshall.
On motion the rules of the last Coun-
Gil were adopted untill otherwise or
dered.
On motion the papers held over from
the late Council were referred to the
several committees as in last Council.
Mr.. Uhler and Mr.. Strauss were ap'
pointed to invite the Aldermen to Il joint
convention to take part in the Inaugural
ton of the Mayor.
The Aldermen came into joint session
and president of the Aldermen Sweeney,
who presided, introduced Mayor Elect
Paf, who said:
Gentlemen of the City Council: In meeting
with you today for the first time as the NUM-
cipal directors of the affairs OF this city, | am
glad to find among you SO many with wnom
in the past have been permitted 10 sustain
most pleasant business relations and social
intercourse. Such relations and such inter
course il is my desire TO perpetuate In the de-
alterations and considerations OF the affairs
which come before us. We are here today,
however as the servants of an esteemed and
enlightened people, who have lald upon US
the responsibility Of maintaining good govern
ment. While we gather here from every sec
ton of this municipality representing differ
ent wards. know that every one of you has
lively interest in the welfare of all our cltl'
zens. and that your motto will be: Let our
object be our city, our whole city, and nothing
but our city" and by the blessing OF God may
that CITY itself become one of magniiicence
and industry upon which the whole country
NAV gaze with admiration. There IS work
for us all to do. We have many things to
establish, to regulate, to perform IN our
official capacity. Ii does occur to me that 100
many things have been taken for granted III
the running of our city government. Laws
have been enacted and ignored. ms, gen.
tlemen. is in your hands to regulate. not as
individuals. but as body OF City Council.
A very important move in correcting TINS
evil is for you to clearly define the duties OF
the several city officials another IS the cOdl'
fcation of our city laws. paramount issue
10 which | call your attention IS the necessity
of providing (at Once) for an epidemic OF con-
tageous disease. Last winter we had some
little smallpox 10 cor tend with, ana IL cost
the city between four and i've thousand 1o'-
lars. Under existing circumstances, WIN
similar occurrence, the expenditure eoulu De
materially increased, and We, az city oihcials,
would be powerless to act In tins cOnnec'
tion would recommend the regulation OF the
doctors fee along with other reforms. Inc
n,oner and systematic removal Of garbage and
Ash sis another matter which from the numl or
of complaints heard about the city, needs
looking after The judcous expenditure Vi
our limited city funds, ! am sure, Is matter
which will be constantly on your inlhds; IL
should be our duty. gentlemen, at the earliest
nossible moment. 10 see that these several IN
tercsts are cared for. while the general good
of the entire city should receive our attention
throughout our term Of office. In CONCLUSION,
I trust that in our deliberations and consider,
atoms we may be so united in sentiment that
our abors will be less arduous than II ham
pered by delays and yexatons of inharmonlous
discussions.
The oath of office was then admins
tered to the Mayor by Justice Beach.
The joint session then dissolved and
the new Mayor received the congratula-
tons Of the members.
On the reassembling of the board,
Mr.. Uher was sworn in as Vice Presi-
dent.
Mr.. Strauss introduced resolution
for paving the street way around the
market square with vitriiied brick. The
resolution was referred.
The board then adjourned.