Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-14

aud means by which Alexandria could
be furnished with electricity and report
at the next meeting of Council. He
had energetically opposed the plans Of
others, doubtless he could bring in q
feasible proposition.
President Sweeney said the resolution
embraced all he had to suggest. The
city could get practical ideas for the
$500 provided for in the resolution.
The speaker could not bring in a plant.
Mr. Hill said the city wanted plant
and all that there is in connection with
it could be ascertained without speeding
five cents He moved that the Presi-
dent be directed to furnish Council with
plans for an electric plant at the next
meeting The President bad always OPP.
posed the propositions of Oilers, but
never submitted anything himself. Now
would be his opportunity.
The President ruled the motion out of
order, but Mr.. Hill insisted on it, con-
tending that he had u right to make the
motion.
President Sweeney said he would not
attempt to do what NJ. Hill said be could
do for nothing.
Mr.. Hill-"IfI bring in PROPOSE
lion you will vote against it; that is the
reason | want you to introduce it. "
After the discussion had continued
Tor some time, it was suggested that
rommttee of fve-twO from the Alder
men anu three from the Common COun-
cil-be appointed to ascertain some
practical plan by which electricity can
be introduced 10 Alexandra. A resolu-
ton providing fpr the same was drawn
up by the clerk and was adopted, ADD
Messrs. Hill and Ballenger appointed on
the part of the Board of Alderman.
Mr.. Hill bad insisted that President
Sweeney he added to the committee, but
the latter refused to act
The board subsequently adjourned.
While the above may in cold type
appear to the reader serious, it can be
stated that the discussion was conducted
in a pleasant vein throughout.
COMMON COUNCIL
The board was called to order at 1850
with u seats occupied. Two other
members came in later.
The Mayor sent to Council the order
OF the Judge OF the Corporation Court
aud the report of the Jail inspectors re-
quiriDg certain changes at the Jail. The
paper was referred.
The finance aud light committees re-
ported adversely upon paying 5000
Tor an electric expert to examine the
works, and the report was adopted.
On application OF The Mutual Ice
Company asking that an arc light be
y aced at Union and Cameron streets to
afford light to the passengers on the
steamers that are to land at the new
wharves there, and similar app LEGATION
FIR the Liberty Baptist Church asking
for an arc light at Montgomery aud
Alfred streets, were referred to the COM
mittee OH light.
A communication from Superinten-
Dent Hantzmon suggesting certain i'm
provements at the gas works costing
81, SEQ were read. The subject was re-
ferred to the light committee.
An order to appropriate 1925 to paint
and repair the Reliance engine house
was unanimously adopted after state
ments by Messrs Marshall and Uhler
that the repairs were urgently needed.
A communication was read from the
Auditor setting forth that the appropria-
lions fot cleaning streets, for the fire de-
pariment, sewers, streets and chain
gang we're exhausted.
Mr. Bryan explained that in all these
cases nearly the whole appropriations
had already been expended and it was
necessary that additional appropriations
be made. The communication WAS re-
ferred to the finance committee.
Mr. Leadbealer inquired whether any
thing was being done to renew the cleo
trio light plant or WAS it intended to
allow the whole plant 10 fall into ruins
aud end the lights.
Mr.. Spinks said that new lamps, and
up.to-date improvements were needed
and the light committee ought to ask for
an ap preparation for them.
Mr.. Bryan gave notice that he would
reinlroduce at the next meeting the ordi.
nance asking for bids to do this electric
lighting of the city.
Mr.. Uhler in reply to Mr. Spinks
said that six up-to-date lamps had just
been purchased and he said there was no
difference between the old lamps and the
new ones.
Mr.. Strauss urged that il was useless
TO ask for new bids unless all the men,
bers of both Boards we're prepared TO
vote for the ordinance; he hoped they
would do so at the next meeting.
Mr. Spiuks commented on what he
said was the cost Of needless $l2, 900
sewer on the west end OF the town aud
the 'equest for new fire engine. He
said light was more needed than sewers
or fire engines OF which it was proposed
to spend money.
Mr.. UhIer said that it would be use
less to have a lamp unless you put oil
in it, and il was no use to put up tine
electric lamps when there was no current
sufficient. The trouble was at the
" orks, not in the lamps.
Here the discussion ended.
The Aldermen returned the ordinance
relative to distractions on the sidewalks,
passed by the lower board at the last
meeting, having referred the same, AMI
asked concurrence in the reference.
Mr.. Brill moved to lay The subie un
the table, which was agree@ ~ by riS-
ino vofa