Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-06-23

of gas. The report of the clerk showed re-
ceipts of $43, $50 sc; disbursements,
$27, 442 SO: converted into the sinking
FUND, SIC 600. and balance in hands OF
clerk, 1887 so. According to the re-
port, Al, 900, 600 feet Of gas were manu-
featured during the year, and $ls. OOO
was turned into the city treasury from
the works, while the gross profit on gas
sold TO consumers showed an increase
over that Of lest year of 81, l5S 02.
Mr.. Uhler said that at the present time
there WAS not more than 5000 10 out
standing bills due for ges.
Mr.. Burke called attention to the fact
that there had been 40 increase in the
consumption of gas since the introduc-
ton of electricity in Alexandria and Mr..
Uhler said the electric works had in no
way burt the gas works.
The action of the Aldermen on the
linanc committee report recommending
that w. II. Bontz, engineer Of the Re-
lance Eogine COmpsny, be paid s2 90
additional per month for the care OF the
old Columbia, or the reserve fEe engine,
Wss adopted.
Mr.. Brumbsck introduced resolution
70 increase the salary Of disappointment
ent of schools 1856 a yesr. The city at
present pays 1920 year, and the in
crease would make the city's part 1878,
while the 5tste allows $525 a year. The
citg's increase would bring the total sal
AIRY up to 81 200 a year. The matter
wss referred TO the finance committee.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Snow
den directing tie committee on street.
to ascertain the cost of putting up signs
bearing the street names WAS passed.
A resolution from the sinking fund
commissioners directing Mr.. L. H.
Thompson to give George E. Price Il
90. notice TO Vaeate their stand in the
city market was passed after the chair
had stated that this gas the only way to
put an end to toe constant annoyance
and trouble that was caused the COM
missiobers by Mr.. Price.
A petition from the property owners
on 81. Asaph street between King and
Cameron, asking for the paving of that
square, was referred to the committee on
streets aud finance.
A petition from the School Board ask
ing 81 600 for the improvement OF the
grounds around the new building was
referred, after considerable comment, on
the incessant demands for this building
The annual ltports OF the auditor and
treasurer for the year ended May 81,
1909, showing receipts amounting to
1862, 7S4. 80, and balance due treasurer
$735 AZ we're read and received.
The Aldermen returned to Council
the health laws which at the lsst meet
ing had been recommitted by the lower
board to the committee on general laws,
and asked for the appointment of a con-
ference committee.
Council receded from its former sctiOn
and the chair appointed Messrs. Burke
and Marshall as cOnferees on the part Of
the lower board.
Mr.. Birrell called attention to the bad
condition of Alfred street between Queen
and Princess streets.
Mr.. Leadbeater replied that one prop
erty owner on that square who had de-
clDed TO pay his share of the improve
ment had now agreed to do 30, so thai
the work could be commenced rs soon at
the money WAS paid.
There WAS some talk OF taking mp the
matter of the new building laws, bat the
weather was too warm and the matter
went over.
Council then adjourned.