Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-28

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ing distractions to the sidewalks on
kim street introduced in 1905 was
again reported. The ordinance, as re-
ported, provided that all awning posts
shall be removed from King street, aud
that all overhead signs shall be at least
eight feet from the sidewalk and extend
not more than three feet from the es-
tabIished building line.
Mr.. Marshall moved to recommit the
ordinance and he hoped it would stay in
the committee. He WAS opposed to
allowing fine large plate glass windows
being blocked by signs, &c, next coor.
Mr.. LeadbeaIer urged that there was
need OF such an ordinance, otherwise the
obstruction which this ordinance limits
to three feet might extend to eight feet
or more.
Mr. Marshall, Mr. Hellmuth and Mr..
Spinks opposed the ordinance
Mr.. Burke explained the reasons
which induced the committee to report
the ordinance.
The motion 10 recommit was lost.
Mr.. Spinks moved an amendment pro
bibiting Instructions higher than three
feet which was agreed to; as was also an
amendment by Mr.. Brill striking out the
prohibition of displaying poultry, fish,
&c, on the sidewalks.
Inquiry WAS made AS to what time
would be allowed in unloading goods.
The Chair-Any time considered rea-
sonable by reasonable policeman.
Mr.. Hellmuth-A reasonable police
man Where can you find one?
The ordinance was then unanimously
agreed to, Mr. Marshall announcing
that the amendments had satisfied him
A resolution appropriating SO, 500 to
macadamize Washington street north of
Queen street was returned to Council.
1t had been referred to the City Engineer
for estimates and a general plan Of i'm
proving Washington street.
A report by the City Engineer on the
subject was read. He proposes vitrified
brick with paving &c, from Prince to
Cameron street and the narrowing of the
roadway and an improved macadam-
izing of the street north of Cameron
nd south OF Duke street.
Tho matter WAS re-committed.
The street committee reported an APP
preparation of 81 600 for stone crusher,
engine. screen, &c.
Mr.. Leadbeater said that this machine
was now a public need. The City En-.
gineer said it would save 81 900 on the
King street work, and it would pay for
itself even if never used; its moral effect
on bidders W. uld lessen the cost of work
to the city. They now charged exhor-
bilantly for gravel &c.
Mr.. Uher said that 80 per cent of
the cobbe stone on the street was sand.
Mr., Leadbester replied that the City
Engineer had ascertained that only ten
per cent was sand The Engineer said
that on the King street work alone 81, 900
would be saved by using the crusher to
crush the cobble stones OF the ground for
the work.
Mr.. Uhler said some of the stones on
the old street could not be crushed by a
pile driver
The resolution was agreed to-yeas
IA, pays 0.
The public property committee re-
ported adversely on the proposal to buy
patrol wagon, and the report was
agreed to.
Council concurred with the Alder
men against the proposed increase in
the number or pay of police justices in
cities of over Is, 900 inhabitants
An order that the Corporation Attor-
uey defend the suit of P T. Harrington
against the city for the killing of horse
which had fallen in ditch, was intro
duced
Mr.. Leadbeater urged that some ac-
ton be taken to prevent the misuse Of
Washington street by Mr.. Harringtou's
stable, carriages, horses, &c.
The order was unanimously adopted.
Al application from Mr.. F. J. David
son and others for the abatement of a
nuisance by the flow of water through
the square from Fairfax street to Royal
street and between Prince and Duke
streets, was referred to the street COM
mittee.
Mr.. Hellmuth, from the public prop
erty committee, asked the instruction
of Council relative to the renting of the
fish wharf He said that no fair bid
had been made, and that $3.50 would
enable the city to lay board walk, en-
ploy a collector and carry on the wharf
This year without renting il.
A resolution by Mr.. Uhler suthoriz-
ing the committee on public property
to make repairs, employ collector, &c,
at the fish wharf, if they find the same
best for the public interest, was unsni-
mously adopted.
Aud the board adjourned.