Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Meeting Of Business Mems League Held and
Public Matters Discussed.
Action ON Anti-Scalping Bill De-
ferred-Delegate Barley's Bill
General and Personal.
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Evening Star Bureau,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, December q, 1897
There was regular meeting Of the Busi-
Tess Mems League il their rooms at the
corner of King and Washington streets
last night. President M. b. Harlow was in
the chair. A communication from the Ma
tional Association of Merchants and Travel
ers. in regard to the anti-scalping bill,
which is now pending before Congress, was
received and resolution, which accom-
panied it, was read to the effect that the
National Association of Merchants and
Travellers shall urge upon Congress prompt
legislation in conformity with the repeated
recommendations of the interstate COM
merce commission, and to pass without de-
lay what is known as the anti-scalping
bill
The Business Mems League was request
ed TO pass Il similar resolution, but the
matter was laid over until the first meeting
in January.
The resignation of Mr. E. L. Allen.
member of the league, was received AMI
accepted.
But little other business was transacted
PRESIDENT Harlow stated it was a matter
CT surprise that so many citizens of Alex
andria refused to pay their capitation tax
Many of these people, it is said, send their
chll1ren to the public schools. The city
treasury. so far as the school fund is con-
cerned. IS said to be depleted, and as a
matter OF fact the necessity exists now for
money to conduct the schools. President
Harlow is of the opinion that the legisla-
lure should pass bill increasing the capi-
tation tax to So, and making it compulsory
LOT man to pay this tax before being al
lowed to vote.
Regard 1t Unnecessnry.
Delegate Louis c. Barley has introduced
bill in the Virginia legislature providing
for game warden in every city and coun-
ty in the state where it is deemed expedi-
ent to have one. The salary of the warden
Is fixed at $500 year, and his duties arc
to see that the game laws of the state are
enforced. This bill is thought by many
here to be absolutely useless, as it is be-
!leved that If the many constables and
magistrates are unable to enforce the law
the addition of a game warden will be Of
no avail.
Corporation Court.
In the corporation court yesterday, Judge
j. K. NJ. Norton presiding, the following
business was transacted
A decree was granted ordering distribu-
ton of funds in hand in the case of William
b. Price and wife against William Hogan
and others.
Messrs. John NJ. johnson and F. L. Smith
were appointed commissioners for the sale
of certain real estate in the case of Seaton
agt. Franklin.
DIR. Ora mmar May Accept.
As told exclusively in The Star several
days ago, Rev. C. E. Grammar, DID,, pro-
lessor at the Virginia Theological Sem
mary, has received call to the rectorship
Of Christ Church. Norfolk. to succeed the
late Rev. DR.. Barten. A delegation from
Christ Church. Norfolk, waited on Dr.
Grammar yesterday. 1t is believed that he
will accept the call. it Is understood he
has for several years been DESTROYS of en-
gaging in active parish work, which 1t is
thought will be of great benefit to his
health. DR.. Grammar has for a number of
years been professor at the seminary. and
is said to be one of the most brilliant men
in the church in this section of the country,
and his many friends will regret deeply
the severance of his connection with this
ancient and honored institution.
For Benefit of Poor.
There will be pound party at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South on Washing
ton street. tomorrow and Thursday nights,
for the benefit of the poor of the city. An
entertaining musical and literary program
has been arranged for the occasion. 1t is
hoped that the party will be well patron
lied.
Law Must BE Obeyed.
Mayor Simpson has issued orders to the
police to watch carefully all trains of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Electric Railway Company passing through
the city, and to see that they do not run at
a greater rate of speed than eight miles
hour, allowed by law. If any of the en-
ployes of the railway company violate this
law they are to be arrested on the spot, no
matter if it causes block from Royal
street to the power house.
Looking for BRASS Thieves.
1t has been reported to the police that
recently a number of ''brasses" have been
stolen from railroad cars in this city. The
matter was placed in the hands of Sergeant
Smith and Officer Knight, who Immediately
started out to investigate the case. A
large quantity of the brass alleged to have
been stolen was found in house on Payne
street. and the officers now searching
for Larry and Willie Bright, both Of
whom are well known in police circles. The
boys not being found in this city, the Off
GERS went over to Washington to make
search for them, but have not as yet To-
Gated them.
1t is said some of the grasses were
taken from passenger coaches. which of
caurse makes it a more serious offense, as
the loss of the fixtures greatly endangers
the lives of the travelling public.
Brevitfes.
The workers of the railroad reading
room are making arrangements for COM
plimentary concert to be rendered to the
railroad men and their families tomorrow
night. An elaborate program has been pro-
vided. and refreshments will be served.
In order to reduce expenses five machin-
lists were dismissed from the shops of the
Southern Railway Company yesterday.
The Columbia fire company will give an
oyster supper the night before New Year.
The Crittendon revival services at Trim
ity M. E. Church last night were again
largely attended. Bible readings will be
commenced this afternoon.
Howard and I.eight's Ministries will give
performance Christmas day for the bene-
fit Of the Alexandria gymnasium.
Rev. George Vest missionary to the Ute
Indians, is on a visit to friends at the
seminary.
This being st. Thomas day, holy COM
munion was celebrated at Grace Church
The Fraternic Mystic Circle held a meet
ing last night and elected officers.
little son of Mr.. Ernest Craven died
last night of membranous Group.
The Alexandria Light Infantry held its
regular weekly meeting and drill last night,
Mr.. ]. 8. Fowler has returned from Nor
folk.