Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-22


in relation thereto. &C.
Mr.. Msrhury said the finance commit
lee had shown good judgment in sill
hey hsd dsne in connection with the
work which had been laid upon them.
Tbs ordinance, afer having been
read three times was passed by uusni'
nous vote.
A report of TIE committee on streets
recommending an appropriation OF
81, 900 for the improvement Of Fsyette
street from Duke to Princess, received
from the Common Council at the last
meeting, was adopted.
Several papers which had been fcted
upon by the lower board were subse-
quentIy received and their action con-
CURED in after which the board sd-
journed.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The excitement incident to the cleo
ton held in the Second ward yesterday
caused quite a gathering in front OF the
Oily Hail last night and among the num-
Der we're the members Of The CRY C0un-
Gil who were 10 meet at 1850 O'Clock
for the purpose OF considering the ordi-
nance providing for the issuance Of S745,-
900 4 per cent. bonds, in denominations Of
81, 900, $500 and 800, respectively, aud
bearing date of July l, 1908, which are
to be use1 for refund'Dg the bond issue
Of 1879.
The committee on finance 10 corjunc-
ton with the Auditor and sinking fund
commissioners had prepared circular let
ter explanatory of the new issue, stating
that the city would prefer exchanging
bond for bond with the present holders
rather than offer them for sale whereby
slight premium might be secured.
When the ordinance came in from the
Board Of Aldermen, having been adopted
by that board, q.
The Chair took occasion to say that
the ordinance had been carefully pre-
pared by the Corporation Attorney,
finance committee aud the sinking fund
commissioners. He was OF the opinion
that every precautlon had been taken IN
the preparation OF said psper and hoped
that the matter would be settled quickly.
He did not make these Suggestions, how
ever, in order to cut of debate, but only
to expedite bus nesG.
Mr.. Uhler inquired as to whether the
money necessary for the execution OF
these matters had been provided for,
and suggested the passage of an ordinance
making an making an appropriation.
The Chair stated that the next meet
ing of COuncil-April 2S-would be time
enough to consider this matter.
The ordinance was placed on its pas
sage and the vote resulted-Ayes, l6;
noes, none.
The Chair stated that the meeting wss
an adjourned one from April IA, and was
for specific purpose, and that 1t would
require unanimous consent 10 consider
other propositions, but ss there we're
urgent matters which should be consid-
cred he would ask action on two items
of legislation. One was the communi-
cation from the School Board asking
Council TO take up the matter Of new
building for the girls gchoOl. This at his
request wss referred to the committee on
finance.
Another matter WAS proposal from
Mr.. Arthur Bryant to purchase lot on
the old canal property with the propo-
sal being a certified check for 500 as evil
dence Of good faith. This was referred
to the committees on finance and public
property. In connection with this il
was understood that Mr.. Bryant would
establish manufacturing plant to cost
not less than IS, snd TO employ
number of meD.
The committee on streets reported in
favor of the petition of O. E. Roberts to
extend the bay window of his residence
on Qusen street, provided that there was
no objection on The part Of the abutliug
property owners.
Mr.. Dhler objected TO the last clause
Ia the committees report and said that
Council should face these matters and
take the responsibility and not place 1t
on the property owoers, or else compel
builders 10 conform strictly to the let
ter of the law.
The Chair said that neighbors pos
Sessed the right to object and he could
see DO reason for changing existing Gus
tom.
Mr.. Spinks thought there we're many
supeThuous laws on the statute books,
and called Mr.. Ubler's attention to
many violations Of building regulations.
Mr.. Harrison said he had seeu the |
work Mr.. Roberts was having done and
thought he would comply with the law
aud not extend the window beyond the |
limit.
The report of the committee was
agreed to.
The petition of Mr.. Lloyd E. 9pittle |
to build two frame houses on Duke street
was granted.
Mr.. Birrell brought up an urgent mat
ter from his ward. Mr.. M. l.. Din
widdie Was building at the corner OF
Cameron sud Alfred streets, but was
having trouble on account Of an incom-
pleted sewer on the s'reeIs referred to.
he said Mr.. Dinw.ddie was building
a house valued at abon, FIVE thousand
dollars, snd asked that discretionary
power be granted the street committee
50 that they could assist Mr.. Dinwiddis
10 connecting The property with the
sewer.
Mr. Evans said that was matter Tor
the City Engineer asd committee on
streets. NoIhiug further appearing
Council adjourned.