Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-14

A considerable volume ofroutine bust
ness was transacted by the City Council
last night.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
All the Aldermen were present.
Mr.. Fisher introduced q resolution
requesting the Mayor 10 investigate the
service afforded by the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway
for passengers travelling between this
city and Washington; also directing him
TO communicate with the railroad CON-
mission concerning the same. Mr..
Fisher asked that immediate action be
taken on the resolution, which will be
found 10 the official proceedings.
The resolution was adopted.
Several papers sent in from the other
board brought forth explanations from
members of committees who reported
the same. In lew instances the pur-
port was not clear to some Aldermen,
but explanations made by other MEM
bers of the board we're satisfactory and
Tue dCLlOu vi luC OfluulOu NOuuCll was
in all cases concurred in by unanimous
votes, except in the report Of the joint
committees on streets aud finance re-
commendiu! an appropriation of 81, 500
for certain improvements on Queen
street, west OF Washington, which, &C.
eordng to law, was laid over until the
next meeting.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council was called 10
order shortly before 8 o'clock.
The committee on streets reported in
favor of an appropriation of s2.600 for
improving Queen ttreet from Washing
ton to Fayette street with gravel street.
way. cobble stone cutters, &c.
Mr. Strauss said that We were spend
ing too much money; he did not under
stand why an appropriation of $4,000
was recommended when but 81, $50 had
been asked for.
Mr.. Williams urged the adoption OF
the report, saying no other squares in
the city we're more used than those
mentioned.
Mr.. Strauss maintained bis ground
aud announced that il man did not
speak his sentiments he ought not to
come to Council.
Mr.. Leadbester explained the need Of
the improvement and said the additional
amount needed was on account OF the
increased price of material.
The report was adopted unanimously,
Mr.. Strauss withdrawing bis opposition,
saying he was 10 favor of all necessary
Improvements.
The application of Rev. II. j. Cutler
for leave to tap tho Royal street sewer
without cost, for the water used for the
organ pipe of st. Mary's Church, WAS
granted with the understanding that if
the pipe should be used for any other
purpose the usual fee would be paid
The committee on streets and finance
reported in favor of resolution hereto
fore offered BY Mr.. Snowden that the
city would pay fair portion of the cost
of any proper and approved streetway
improvement if the property holders
would pay their share. The report
provides that whenever the property
owners on any square will agree to pay
one-half of the cost of improving that
square the city will bear the other half
of the expense. Mr.. Snowden expressed
qualification at the report aud explained
that be had introduced this resolution
in order that street improvements might
not oassa ITn.iar the nli oonsii'"';,-;
33 per cent. of street improvements could
be charged to tie adjoining real estate, but
the new constitution had changed this
and now no special tax could be enforced.
In this condition he desired 10 help with
city funds such property owners as were
willing to improve the streets IN front Of
their property. The resolution was
unanimously agreed to.
A communication from the Mayor
setting out that he had had conference
with Supt Colvin, of the Washington,
Alexandra and Mount Vernon Railway
Company, in reference to the claim upon
that company for supervising the
work on the King street aud Royal street
extension, OF that railway. The com.
pany, he said, offered to pay 1926. 30,
snd The Corporation Attorney thought
that no greater amount could be recOy-
covered at law. The papers were re-
fsrred to the committees OIL finance and
general laws.
The report of the finances of the City
Gas Works for the past six months was
received. 1t showed that $l4. 905 %
worth of gas had been sold in that period
and that $l4, 500. 4S had been collected.
From the balance, Sill. 80 should be de
Quoted on account of gas used 10 the
armory of the Alexandria Light Infantry.
An order appropriatiug 5000 to i'm
prove Alfred street between Queen and
Princess streets was referred.
W. II. Peck and others made applica
ton for the grading of Payne street from
Cameron to Oronoco stree; referred.
Mr. Strauss offered the following,
which was agreed to: Resolved, that when
Council adjourns tonight it be until the
second Tuesday 10 January, 1905.
Mr.. Hsllmuth introduced an order to
repair the city fab wharf at cost
of about IS, 800. He suggests that the
wharf be extended farther into the river
thst the dock be dredged and that all
fish, oysters and country produce brought
here by boats be required to land there.
.rha a,Ihiacf sxaa raferrad 10 the com nit