Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-21
City Council.

the taking up OF the remainder of the
bonds 1879 which have not been re-
funded snd of holding the remainder OF
the rev bonds which have not been ex-
changed. The report contained a reso-
luton that the finance committee be an-
thohzad snd directed to make tempo
rary lean OF 500, 600 for a period Of
four months at 8! per cent. with per-
mission to renew the loan from time TO
tine, at interest not to exceed 4 per
C n. for the purpose OF retiring the
bonds which have not been exchanged.
Toe finance committee ALREADY has
completed negotiations With the First
National Bank of this city to mske the
temporary~losn.
Several other matters we're also ccnsid-
cred.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
After the Aldermen had convened Mr..
Sweeney submitted q resolution provid-
Jog for the refunding of the bonds re-
ferred to above. 1t was referred to the
6usncs committee. The resolution will
be found 10 full 10 the official proceed
iugs.
Mr.. Sweeney msde q succinct state
meut Of the objects Of the 6rauce COM
mitee, az did also Mr.. Hill, during the
delivery OF which these gentlemen an
swered interrogatorles of other members.
MFR. Sweeney also submitted report
of the 6Ba0ce committee recommending
an appropriation of 5000 toward siding
in deirayiug the expenses incident to
the celebration OF the l20.h anniversary
OF the Inauguration OF G Jorge Washing
ton IS president of the United States.
The chairman of The executive commit
tee had asked for $500
The rspor, YVES adopted. This action
repesls the former scion Of council 10
spproprialing the sum OF $500 for the
George Washington Park.
Ga motion of Mr.. Hill the aldermen
granted the use Of the chamber to the
county delegation on the &C.
casiou Of their visit to this city on the
30.h instant,
The action OF the Common Council on
several pspeTs sent 10 vas concured 10,
afer which The board adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council vas called to
order few minutes after s o'clock by
the president, who stated tea! the meet
ing was called to consider report from
the fnauce committee 10 the matter OF
the city bonds and the appropriation for
the 120lh anniversary OF WashingtOn's
aud other business could
be transacted only by unanimous con-
sent.
An iuvitstiOn from Mt. Vernon Chap.
ter, d A. X. to stt'rd he unwilling
of tablet to the pslbearers of Wash.
iugtoD was received and accepted with
out objection.
Mr. Bill moved and Council granted
unanimous consent for the coDsid'
Grafton of 3 petition from the Bosrd
OF Police Commissioners sskiOg suthcri'
~ 10 employ ten feidymen from the "a h
of April to the Ord Of May inclusive and
the appropriation Of 5000 or IS much
thereof as may be necessary for their
pay.
Mr.. MARSHALL moved that the petition
be granted, saying on account of the
crowds il the city during that time these
men would be necessary for the proiec-
ton Of property. The petition was
granted.
Mr.. LeadbeRter asked tha, an ordi-
nance which he presented providing for
the inspection of bulldogs aud reguls-
ting heir construction and repair be re-
ferred 10 tie iGt committee on streets
and general laws without reading, and
their being no objection this was done.
An ordinance authorizing the borroS-
ing Of a sum not TO exceed 800, 600 for
a period OF four months a. rate no! 10
excess Of 4 per cent, this being neces.
sary 10 the refuudiug of the city debt,
came in from the Aldermen, that board
having referred il 10 The france COM
mitiee. Council concurred ia this action
without debate.
The report OF the fosnes committee
90 a petition from the executive com.
mitlee on the celebration OF the l2Oth
Of the lc auguration of Wash.
snglon recommended that $500 bs sp
propriated provided the ordinance sppro-
prialiDg $500 to the Washington Moo
lmeDt Association be at the same time
repealed Council concurreG with the
Aldermen in adopting this report.
Mr.. Brumbsck asked ii this meant
hat the 5000 previously appropriated TO
he monument association be transferred
10 the celebration committee without al
Additional appropriation to the latter
committee and he w8s informed that
.hst was the purpose Of the report.
Mr. Smith asked unanimous consent
% consider q repOrl from the int com.
mites on streets and general laws 10
he matter Of the Henry-street track.
Mr.. Msrhsll OBJECTED 10 this coming
before council at this time.
Mr.. Smith then said that the SUD-
committee appointed by the joint COM
niltee had had a conference With certain 1
ailway officials and had promised these
.ficlaIs to get definite information from
council at an early date. Certain |
,ptious held on Henry street property |
we're about to expire and these options
,ould not be renewed. Delay may i'm.
,eril the location-Of a large plant 10 this |
lily. He said fOrther that plenty time tad
,een given for objections and thst 81 3 |
natter Of fairness to the committee, this |
natter should be taken up at once. II |
he objection was not Sittdrawn he !
Isked the president 10 call meeting |
ouigbt Immediately after the one then
n session bad adjourned, or If this was
Ii Il. Ill.