Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-13


Sweeney objected, and the resolution
was finally referred to the committee on
streets.
Mr.. Uhler, from thelower board, sub
sequently appeared in the chamber and
explained the purpose of the resolution.
The Aldermen, however, refused to re-
consider cir action.
The ordinance providing for the removal
of the Henry street railroad track was
received from the Common Council.
Messrs. Marbury and Ballenger OPP
posed the ordinance and Messrs. Simp'
son and W. II. Sweeney favored it.
1t was finally adopted--ayes 6, Noes 2
Alter concurring with the action of the
lower board on several other papers
which had been sent in the Aldermen
adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The ordinance providing that the
electric light and power franchise be adj
vertised for lease for term of thirty
years was reported by the joint commit
tees OF finance and light.
Mr.. Bryan explained that the only
change, other than verbal ones, is to
strike out the word exclusive" the
Corporation Attorney being of the opin-
ion that the word should not be used in
tie ordinance.
Mr.. Spinks moved an amendment re-
curing the contractor to make his own
conduits if such should hereafter be re-
CURED by Council.
Mr.. Bryan opposed this and said con-
duits would only be used if Council or
dered them.
Mr.. Boothe said that if the amend
ment of Mr.. Spinks's was agreed 10
there would be no bids, even il a bonus
of $25, 900 was offered for the work by
Council.
The amendment was rejected aud the
ordinance agreed to, yeas, 10; nays, Mr..
Spinks.
The street committee reported that
King street, west from Fayetle street,
be properly curbed and paved with vitri'
fed brick, etc provided that property
that does not pay should have no paving
on its front.
Mr.. Leadbeater said that 10 this ordi-
nance a change is made in not requiring
Is per. cent of the cost 10 be paid before
the work is begun. The need of this
work was such that il must be FASTENED.
Mr.. Strauss said that the money for
paving the square on Royal street south
of King street had already been paid
1t would not be safe to pursue another
course on upper King street.
Mr.. Bryan said that The plap would
make piece of patchwork. He insist
ed that it should be ascertained how
many property holders would fay their
pro rata cost before the work was started
Mr. Leadbeater said it would take
much time and labor to ascertain this
information and that the committee had
not the time to devote to the matter
He urged immediate action.
Mr.. Uhler moved the appointment OF
an agent to interview the property own
ers on the subject.
Mr.. Boothe-"There should be an APP
preparation for the pay"
Mr.. Uhler-"Make it one hundred
dOIars if necessary"
The chair thought that the same rule
regarding the paving of other streets
should hold for King street,
Mr.. Uhler's resolution was agreed 10
and the subject laid over until the next
meeting.
Several :: Ders in relation to this same
subject including an ordinance for inn
proved rails on upper King street were
laid over also.
An ordinance repeating the right of
way of the Washington southern Rail-
way over Henry street, on the ground
that the street has been practically
abandoned Tor railroad purposes and the
tracks are not kept in repair, was pre-
scented.
MIR. Snowden said that the use Of this
street had, in consideration of The paving
of six squares by the railroad company
been granted "forever He thought the
property owners on Henry street were
asking the City Council to rush in where
they fear to tread, and that expensive
litigation would result in the passage of
the ordinance.
Mr.. Pollard said that the City
Council should protect the properly
owners of Henry street as well as those
of every other street
Mr.. Snowden said that the railway
company had acquired the use of the
street by paving six squares, and that the
city should act fairly in the matter.
Mr. Pollard announced that he owned
property facing l66 feet on the six squares
that the railroad company paved, but
that he had paid the city TOR his pro rata
share of the cost of the paving.
Mr.. Snowden thought that there was
some mistake about that as the railroad
company had paid the entire cost Of the
paving.
Mr.. BoOthe saidfthe only legal ques
ton was whether the non-use by the rail.
way for 8 or months repealed the
grant of its use "forever;" he would vote
for the ordinance with the understand
that the property owners would pro-
tect the city from harm should it become
necessary for the city to remove the
tracks.
Mr.. Pollard said he would not pay a
cent for legal proceedings in The case
The ordinance was passed by vote
of 10 to T. Messrs. BOOthe, Harrsol,
Uhler and Snowden voting in the mega
tive.
An ordinance for -, 800 sewer on
streets near Columbus and Duke aud