The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
JUDGE BARLEY WARNS CITY
Declares if Fire Protection RECON-
menda tiOns Are Made by Grand
Jury He VIII See They Are Carried
Ont, Even 80 Indicting officials
Responsible for Obstruction.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
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night
The committee on light reported fay
orably on a petition 10 remit bills for
gas incurred at Armory Hall. President
Snowden held that this was a burden on
the gas consumers. He gave notice he
would. at an early date, move 10 reduce
the price of gas.
Mr. Uhler, chairman Of the light com
mittee announced that this city has
cheaper and purer coal gas than any
other city of its size I'm the country. lie
added that the light committee felt ag-
grisved at certain people" who Jump
on" the committee.
President Snowden disclalrned any In
tention Of attempting 10 belittIe the gas
committee. but reiterated that such a
move was unjust TO the gas consumers
Of the city His molten. carrying an ap-
preparation of $50 for the company to
pay its gas bills. was lost.
The council finally adopted the report
Of The committee. The board OF alder
men nonconcurred. and referred the mat
ter 10 the joint committee on finance and
light.
Council rescinded its approval. and con-
CURED in the action of the higher board
"A resolution was passed directing the
corporation attorney to report what
right If any. the city has to construct a
sewer on South Royal street, south OF
Franklin street
}, IL. Mansfield was granted permission
70 construct corrugated iron roof in
the rear Of premises 517 King street
! r 6. Roberts was granted permission
10 make alterations IN the rear of houses
206 and 50S Queen street
! The board of aldermen nOnconcurred in
the action Of the council relative 10 a
schedule for operating what is known as
the city ear on the Washington. Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Electric Rail
way, and referred the matter 10 the
street committee, Council concurred.
! The higher board also passed a resolu-
ton carrying an appropriation OF 81 for
tie Improvement of the old Hydraulion
| engine-hOuse on North Royal street The
council nOnconcuTred. \ conference com
mittee, Messrs. Marshall and Harrison.
returned, announcing inability 10 agree.
| The matter went over.
! City Attorney Fisher submitted his re-
port anent the legality Of the appoint
ment Of a police justice Tor this city.
| Only portion Of the report was read.
owing to the absence OF Mr.. Evans. au-
! thor Of The resolution calling for the
opinion What was read was, however,
sufficient 10 show that the appointment.
| is considered perfectly legal
The sum Of $3.50 was appropriated for the
use of the Cooperative Charities AssOcia-
ton of this city.
Al ordinance TO prohibit lotteries,
raffles. and other games Of chance in
which dice arc used was referred 10 the
general laws committee
a resolution was offered directing the
public property committee TO report on
the condition OF the city fish market
Mr.. Marshall announced that the rent
received for the fish wharf for the COM
ing year was low, because the road lead
ing 10 the wharf is In bad condition. and
the water at that point is shallow.
A resolution carrying with il an appro-
priation of $50 TO repair Fairfax street.
between Oronoco and Montgomery. streets.
was referred 70 the street committee
a resolution directing Mayor Paff 10
notify the Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway Com
pany 10 put that portion Of Cameron
street, occupied by it's tracks and two
feet on each side thereof in proper con-
dition from Columbus 10 West street, was
referred 10 the street committee.
The sum OF $l,ooo was appropriated to
pay a bin for the purchase OF Loo feet
Of fire hose. recently purchased and de-
livered- Councilman Marshall asked Cor
a report on his resolution having for lis
object TO procure the services of another
attorney 10 assist the city attorney in
ascertaining what right the Washington
Southern Railway Company has 10 use
Henry street. No report was. however.
rendered.
From until o'clock this afternoon. In
the Corporation Court, Judge L. c. Bar
ley presiding. the grand jury was engaged
in examining witnesses concerning the
condition Of city schools and other pub
lie buildings where assemblages gather.
Judge Barley called the attention OF the
jury to poor conditions, especially in %
gard to fire protection. This afternoon
the court called attention Of the fury TO
the condition OF Hallowen School FOR
small boys, situated on South Wash
ington street, in the rear OF the Washing
ton High School. and also to Hallowell
School for colored girls. on North Alfred |
street
Among witnesses examined were Chief /
Goods, OF the police department; Chief 4
George w. Bettey, of the fire department: |
City Engineer E. c. Dunn. and the MEM |
bers composing the committee on school /
houses and furniture. About twelve wit /
nesses were examined. The Jury ad- I
journed until Thursday next az 10 O'Clock. /
when the examination Of witnesses viii /
be resumed
Judge Barley intimated tonight. in the 1
event the jury makes recommendation /
for improvements in structures where as
gather, he will see they are
carried out. If disposition is shown to |
such orders. he will have Of
hcials responsible for delay indicted by
the grand jury.
Mrs. Henry schlichting's funeral will
take place at $50 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing from ST. Marys Catholic Church.
Rev. Father L. F. Kelly. assistant pastor.
will officiate. The interment will be
in st. Mary's Cemetery.
In the Corporation Court to-day, Judge
Barley presiding, George Payne and John
Lewis. negroes. entered pleas Of guilty
to entering and breaking into the saloon
Of George Finch. Both were sentenced
10 three years, the former in the reform
school, and the latter IN the penitentiary.
Edward browns. larceny Of cable wire.
pleaded not guilty, and his case was set
for trial March Is.
Edward browns. Fred Hicks. and VII
bert Cook, indicted for felonious and
NecomHEtt n.CAaxu-1,-.