The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-12
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


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WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
a. King Street,
Alexandria. Va. Oct 1.-THE first bus
mess meeting OF the new city council
held tonight was characterized by some
sharp tilts when number OF the mem
hers took the floor on the question or
personal privileges which was raised
by Councilmen Brockett and Williams
over the eligibility OF certain members.
The principals in the arguments were
President SnoWden and Messrs. Brockett
and Williams.
Councilman Smith. from the Second
ward, started the rumpus by defending
his rights 10 serve as member of the
council He quoted from the code of law
on the subject regarding the removal
from one ward 10 another. and said he did
not desire 10 hold his sea- unless he was
entitled 10 IL. Councilman Williams asked
that Mr.. Smith lead a certain section OF
the law.
President Snowden thoughtsthe explain
alton was satisfactory.
= came here month ago with one
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and II was that any one mot entitled
here should step down and out; this was
because I had been 10 the chairman Of
the street committee and he stated the
acts OF the council had been questioned
owing 10 the alleged nlegaIiy of certain
members serving. I think the gentleman
from the Second and Fourth wards have
a right TO serve as such 80
In the opinion Of Councilman Monroe
the members questioned have a right TO
their seats. Councilman spin1zs also de-
Tended his right 20 serve from the Fourth
ward.
President Snowden said he had heard
rumors on the matter. but had not dig
nifed them with a reply.
Mr.. Brockett said he had never ques-
toned the right OF Mr. SnOwlen 10 his
seat.
Again President SnOwden took the
floor He referred 10 the fact that he
was serving as clerk Of the school board,
having held that position for the last
twenty-five years at salary OF $500
year. and he said the Alexandria Ga
zette a local paper. with which he is
Identified, gets the city printing. which
averages but about $3.50 a year. The
charges for the city advertising. he ex-
planned. are very low. and ne does Il
merely 70 keep up the city records. but
did not care for the work. The agree
ment. he said, was made mores than fifty
years ago with his father
In conclusion, he said that he did not
think he was holding his seat Illegally.
Mr. BroclIett again took the floor and
explained he was sorry Nj Snowden
had taken the matter personally.
Councilman I.eadbeater said he had
been informed that he could not legally
sell goods TO the city and serve as a
member cf tie council. He said tho
council ought 20 know where they stand.
The laws were never made 10 ar
feet honest men. but We're made for
grafters," was the sentiment express
ed by Councilman Marshall on the mat
ter and he said his firm sold a few
shoes 10 the city Next came Council
man Williams. who regretted that Presi-
dent SnoWden has seen ut 10 couple his
name with that OF the member from
the Third ward
Councilman BiTTen said he had con-
tracted with the city for painting. and
Councilman Chau0cey also said he had
contracted with the city for curbing. but
s-nce September !. when he assumed his
Office. he had ceased 10 do so.
Other business disposed of follows:
Resolution that finance and public prop
eIty committees DE directed 10 sell two
buildings and lots on Prince, between
Royal and Fairfax streets, referred 10
finance and public property committee;
resolution that corporation attorney be
directed 70 sell delinquent real estate. re-
ferIed 10 finance committee.
Permission FOR Improvements granted:
j. s. Goodrich, addition 10 21l South Pat
rick. house. l0I Queen street; Fairfax
Jackson, to erect frame dwelling az lO0g
Oronoco street; J. William Goods house
ar IIi4 Princess street; petition OF S. IT.
Lunt for improvements at 1913 North
Pitt street referred TO street committee.
A resolution OF Councilman Chauncey.
that the city engineer be directed 10 have
King street swept westward from the
corporation line 10 Union Station. was
referred 10 the street committee
Councilman Williams offered a resolu-
ton for the placing of four-foot cinder
walkways on Fairfax street from Oro-