Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
CITY COUNCIL

DOuleS ADJOURNED IL DE WlllOut udlc.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
No business originated in the Alder
men, and the action Of the lower board
was concurred in on all papers sent I'D.
Resolutions appropriating S5,OOO
for continuing the sewer work III the
northwestern section of the city and
81 AGO for improving Alfred street,
between Prince and Duke, both OF
which we're received from the Board OF
Aldermen at the last meeting, were
passed.
When the ordinance prohibiting the
exhibition OF pictures of prize fights
in this city was received from the
Common Council Mr.. Ballenger
thought the measure was little too
drastic. He, however, did not antag-
onize it and the action OF the lower
board was concurred in by a unanimous
vote.
As the Aldermen were about to
adjourn Mr.. Marbury offered a resolu-
ton extending the thanks Of the board
to President Curtin for the uniform
courtesy he has manifested and his
impartial decisions during the years
he has presided over the board.
The resolution was adopted by a
unanimous vote.
Mr.. Curtin expressed his apprecia-
ton OF the expressions of the resolution,
and said while he had no apologies to
make for any OF his official acts while
representative of the city, he was
glad he had been 4 member OF the
Board Of Aldermen at q time when
Alexandria was making rapid strides
in public Improvements. He had
favored the King street improvement,
the extension of the sewer system and
all legitimate movements looking to the
betterment of this city. Mr.. Curtin
in conclusion said he was about to re-
tire from political life, but he expected
to live and die in Alexandria where all
his interests are located.
He took his seat amid much APP
plause.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Council was called to order at s
O'Clock with nine members present
three coming in later.
1t was resolved that when Council add
iourncd it be without date.
The finance committee recommended
that the salary Of the chief engineer OF
the Fire Department be fixed at SO,
and for maintenance OF his horse, $40
during such period as horse and fire
wagon are maintained on his premises.
This was passed, ayes, y; noes, 0.
The street committee reported favor
able on petition Of VIM. Desmond TO
erect a frame addition to 507 Queen
street, and the petition was granted.
The committee on public property
asked an additional appropriation OF
$25 for the painting Of the tower and
exterior wood work of the Columbia
engine house. Mr.. Marshall explained
that this was necessary as the $50 first
appropriated was not sufficient. The
appropriation was made.
An ordinance prohibiting the show
ing of any pictures of any prize-hght
or sparring exhibition was introduced
and Mr.. Burke asked that it be passed
at once.
Mr.. Birrell agreed and thought all
moving picture films should be cen
sored
Mr. Spinks thought the fine of from
So to $50 was too small and suggested
that it be made $50 to 500. This was
agreed to and the ordinance was passed,
ayes, II noes, 0.
Mrs. Mary f. Fleming petitloned for
permission to erect frame building al
the corner of Columbus and Pendleton
streets and this was granted without be-
ing referred.
G. Fl. Ramey d Son asked permits
sion to enclose a frame porch in the
rear Of 113 south Royal street and this
was granted.
Mr.. Birrcll offered resolution d.
recting the mayor to appoint sanitary
officer to serve during July, August
and September at 4 salary OF $50, and
suggested that it be passed without re-
ferring saying the matter needed lmme-
diatc attention. The matter, however,
was -cierred it being stated that laws
covering the matter were now upon the
statute books and should be enforced.
A resolution directing the committee
on public property to get bids on GER
tain improvements and repairs at the
city Jail was passed.
The sum of 1925 was appropriated
for the relaying Of the floor and GER
tain other repairs in the station house.
The special committee appointed to
look into the carrying out OF the Alex
andria Electric Conpany's contract
with the city asked a further appropria-
ton of 5000 for the employing Of ex-
perts. The committee did not feel that
final report could be made at this time
but believed that enough evidence had
been gotten to justify the city in with
holding 20 per cent OF the electric
company's bills against the city.
Mr.. Spinks spoke in explanation OF
this report, giving a brief history Of the
investigation. He criticised E.lB. Rosa,
acting director of the bureau Of stand
ards, Washington, fer furnishing the
officials of the Alexandria Electric
Company copy Of Il report on test
of an arc lamp, which the committee
had submitted for examination. Mr..
Spinks said the committee had paid the
bureau its fee for testing the lamp,
and he was surprised to see a copy OF
the report of the test published as com
mo from the officials of the electric