Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-26
SEEK ROAD DS|AExANDRAA FAIRS SGE DISTRICT BILL
Barrett Loses Fight for Seat
in City Council.
CASE WILL GO TO COURTS
William Desmond Will Rest His
Claims Until Issue Finally
Is Settled.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 26. 1912.
An Intellectual effort was made last
night by Robert S. Barrett to get the
seat of Urban S. Lambert in the city
council, from the first ward, to which
position he was elected in the election of
June H. Mr.. Barrett presented his GER
tificate of election, made out in due form
by the clerk of the corporation court and
after spirited debate President Howard
w. Smith ruled. at the instance of Coun-
Gilman Williams. that Mr. Barrett was
entitled to the seat of Mr.. Lambert.
Councilman Williams appealed from the
decision of the chair. and by a vote of
IL to his appeal was carried Those
voting to sustain the chair were Messrs.
Birrel, Marshall, Spinks and Smith, and
those against were Messrs. Leadbeater,
Yates, Lambert, Brumback. Graham, Will
liams, Monroe. Brockett. Harrison. Swan
and Chauncey. Mr.. Barrett, who was
present. was not. therefore, sworn in.
1t is understood that Mr.. Barrett will,
within the next few days. institute quo
warranto proceedings in the corporation
court for the seat in dispute.
Will Await outcome.
William Desmond, who, was elected at
the same time to fill the unexpired term
of Louis w. Brill, did not present his
certificate The seat he desires is now
filled by Robert NJ. Graham from the sec
ond ward Mr.. Barrett was elected to fill
the unexpired term of the late Hubert
Snowden Mr.. Desmond will await the
outcome of the legal proceedings in the
case of Mr.. Barrett before presenting his
certificate of election.
Both Messrs Barrett and Desmond ran
and We're elected in the general election
without any opposition 1t was contended
by them that MeSsrs. Lambert and Ora
ham should also have entered the race:
The last named two. however, were elect
ed to their positions by city council and
decided that it was not necessary to enter
the election.
Action on Health Laws.
Action on the new set of health
laws, as amended by the board of
aldermen at recent meeting, was
again deferred and upon motion of
Councilman BirreH it was decided to
appoint committee of conference to
and this committee will make it's re-
port at the next meeting.
The joint committee on police and
finance made favorable report on the
ordinance providing for the appoint
ment of three sergeants of police to
conform to the recent change in the
city. charter and its report was adopt
ed.
The annual report Of J. B. Waller, clerk
of the gas, as read by J. T.. Harrison,
chairman Of the light committee, showed
that the total receipts were 47,S75.7O.
while the expenses were $47,514.59, Ieav-
ing balance on hand Of 1861. IL.
The. annual report Of City Auditor E.
f. Price was received.
According to the annual report of T. w.
Robinson, city treasurer the receipts of
the year were $17S, 1904 and the amount
paid out was SITS. sOs.96. leaving a bal
ance on hand of s41.4S
Sewer to Be Constructed.
The sum of 1909 was appropriated for
the construction of sewer from Royal
and PRINCESS streets to 10 yards north
of Cameron street.
An ordinance regulating the width Of
Alfred street from Queen to Princess
street, Alfred from King to Franklin
street. Patrick from Duke to Prince, was
passed, and one for establishing curb
street also was passed.
The sum Of $50 was appropriated for
Chief of Police c. T. Goods expenses In
attending the annual, convention of the
International Association of Police.
Chiefs, which will be held in Toronto,
Canada, July next.
Robert S. Barrett, member Of the board
Of police commissioners from the first
ward, presented his resignation as a
member from that ward. 1t was laid on
the table.
Mount Vernon Chapter. Daughters of
the American Revolution, submitted a
communication suggesting that the
fountain 1T gave the city free be looked
after by some trustworthy person.
Alexandria Circle of Colonial Danes
asked permission to erect a tablet on
the market building to commemorate
colonial and revolutionary history oc-
curing In and around Alexandria This
was passed on recommendation of the
public property committee.
Annexation Case.
The preliminary proceedings in the
annexation fight on behalf of the city
will come up before Judge J. B. T..
Thornton in the circuit court for Alex
andrfa county tomorrow morning.
Judge Thornton will, Immediately after
the formal motion is made, request
Gov. Mann to appoint a judge to sit In
the case. as is usually done.
Out Of total Of thirty mine votes cast
y0SteFudy III the eleCtlOH Hciu III TIC toWH
of Potomac Alexandria county, Mayor
Henry j. Kremer easily defeated his OPP
ponent, Robert Zachary, receiving q to
Mr.. Zachary's u votes.
The other town officers. elected without
opposition. were John w. Varney. clerk;
Rev. o. c. Beall. treasurer; George j.
West, town sergeant.
Town council-H II. Powell. Jacob Cor1.
T. ]. Bruffey John w. Mehrling, N. V.
Clayton and w. e. Kidwell.
Now that the city council has passed
the ordinance providing for the appoint
ment Of three sergeants of police. In ac-
cordance with a recent change in the city
charter, speculation is rife as to who
will get the coveted positions.
Among those prominently spoken of
thus far for the positions are Lieut..
Belts and Policemen Roberts and Will
kerson. Others are also grooming for
the places. it Is. said.
Held in Shooting Case.
Susie Charity.acolored, twenty-five years
old, fwho lives at Paris, near Upperville.
Fauquier county. Va, was arrested this
u,orpipp nv p0l;cemap Ccotf and