Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-05
LOCAL NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING. JUNE 8.
For this section fair weather, no change in
.emporatuIe southerly winds.

Virginia SlGle FITtueu AssUClhtleu oicoou
Yesterday evening the reports OF the secre-
iarv and treasurer had just been read and
ep1rcved. The minutes Of the last regular
meeting as published by the secretary were
also adopted.
The committee on legislation, through Its
chairman, Capt. Il G. Marshall CT Ports
mouth, reported progress and the same
commitee Taa continued.
l.. Wood OF Charlottesville, from the
committee on tXhbits reported that there
we're 10 exbibile, go that committee was dis
charged
The list CT opics 10 be discussed was then
reali by the secretary aud reports called for,
hat none we're submits ed on the first five.
Tonic No 6, Was 'O7er Insurance" wOich
was reported TO DE one Of the great
e.t evils ire departments hsve to
content with, furrisbiug incentives
1r iucendiarisu II sutect which
should be fully d. Gu. sed, and provision
made Cos liz suppression. The WAS reepopG-
81 10 by Thomas Il kowlapd, Of Norfolk,
snc his report ~ae u animously adopted.
Topic No. was The propriety of ssk-
icp Legislatures OF the various States for the
passage OF law or laws making legal Claims
for services rendered IN cases when assist
ance is asked for by one city from and ad-
iliuing one, and allowing reasonable sal
nrv in cases where services are rendered TO
manufacturers aUd others who locate on the
out.kirls of cities outside of taxable limits,
snd who usk for the service Of the depart,
meats Of those citise." This was replied to
h. captain K G. Marshall, of Portsmouth,
waoss report WAS fu of interesting facts
per raining to the welfare of all fire depart
men,s ard was unanimously adopted. No
rspofta were submitted on topics Nos S, IL
and - and the consideration of Nos. 9 aud
10 ,qas postponed till the night session.
Letters from distinguished fremen from
New York and from different parts OF the
STATE regarding their inability to attend the
session of the association were read, after
which the meeting adjourned till O'Clock.
Njght Session.-Tbe association met at S
O'clock and the topics Nos 8 and ~ were
read They were as follows:
Should the privilege tax paid by the IL
aorsnce companies be set apart for reserve
fund for maintenance of fire departments
and The benefit OF sick and disabled iremen
VINO receive Injuries while in service?
10. f. it important that children when at
school should be taught how TO leave the
huilding in case OF ii q or panic, and would
such an education prepare them to prevent
papics and preserve life during thor man
hood?
The first was reported on by Col. Frank
Gilmer, of Charlottesville, end the latter by
Mr.. II. F. Reid, Of Danvile, and both re-
ports were adopted.
B!-. ]. II. Strider, of Alexandria, was d.
yected TO furnish bis report on topic No.
urging cities 30 withhold licenses from pub
Inc halls uoless such halls are SAFE to the sec
rotary for publication.
The comn,itte on charters exhibited form
of charter for local councils, which was
adopted.
The bylaws were amended fixing the SAL
ary Of the secretary at ten cents Tor each
member in good standing of the association.
Tneseport oftbeCommittee on Constitution
was adopted. Il reduces the death benefit
tn fiftg cent assessment on each member in
good standing.
The action OF the executive board IL stop
ming payments Of rebates 10 councils on &C
count Of excessive death rates Was ap
proved.
A resolution OF lenency to Richmond
Council, No 3. was adopted.
Danville was selected "a the place and the
first Wednesday in June next as the time
for the next meeting.
The following officers were elected: n. J.
Reid. DauQille, President; I, J. Williams,
Charlottesville, Vice President; Charles
Goodrich Alexandria, Treasurer; G. @.
Cumming, Portsmouth, Secretary; L. Look
abill, Roanoke, Statistician; J. f. Engelbv,
Roanoke r. c. Marshall, Portsmouth; Z.
Vance, Norfolk 0. Mountcsstle, Richmond,
and n t Reid, ID ,nyille, Executive Board
X O. Marshall, Delegate to the National
Association Of Fire Chiefs of the Uoited
States
Mayor E E. Downham was elected an
honorary member ofGrsnd Council V.S.F.A.
Resolutions OF thanks were extended 70
Mayor Downham, Chief Engineer Creighton
aud 10 the cii;ze generally fer courteses
extended to the association and also TO the
various lines of transportation, and to the
proprietor tfthe Opera House. The various
officers of the association we're then tender
ed votes of thanks, aud the association ad-
iourned.
KNIGHTS OF pyrHIAs FAIR.-The follow