Evening star., 1897-04-13
Business Mems League Considers
Fostering New Enterprises.
TO RAISE A FUN D
Local Notes of General and Es-
peciaI Interest.
TRIP TO NEW YORK
Evening Star Bureau,
No. so King street,
Bell Telephone, No. 1O6.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. so King street,
Bell Telephone, No. 1O6.
Alexandria, Va, April 13, 1897
There was regular meeting CT the Busi-
ness Mems League. in their rooms, at the
corner of King and Washington streets, at
8 o'clock last night, with a larger atten-
dance than they have had for some time
past. President Harlow was in the chair
and Mr.. VIM. F. Carne, the secretary, read
the minutes of the last meeting, which
were approved. The secretary then read a
communication from the land agency of
the southern Railway Company, asking for
information as to the advantages of Alex
ahdria as manufacturing center, to be
used In a publication to be distributed at
the Nashville exposition. n communica ton
was also read from the Kansas Associa-
ton OF Credit Men. Several letters were
read from parties at a distance inouirtrp
as to the Inducements and advantages in
locating in Alexandria. All of these COM
munications were answered by the secre-
.aiy: AT the last meeting of the league
President Harlow was appointed a com-
lnittee OF one to wait on members of the
city council for the purpose of having
certain street improvements made on Cam.
hsd " not street ne stated last night that he
nad not as yet done anything in the mat
Yer. Inc rooms OF the league were re-
leased for the coming year.
me regular business having been COM
pleteo the meeting was thrown open to
suggestions that would best advance the
ctys interests. Mr.. Harlow was of tho
opinion that 1t would be a good idea tn ret
tour or hve hundred property owners and
taxpayers to contribute SO each for the
purpose OF forming fund not to he :,ced
as bonus but to be used for assisting
small factories that might wish to start in
AIeAahorla, the promoters of such being
IN fhnJr
lows idea that out of this fund they could
De loaned small amount, to be paid back
weekly or monthly. In this way the enter
prise could be put on its feet and the fund
would remain the same For instance"
said Mr.. Harlow, '1f one or two Of onr
practical mechanics came to us and caid.
we want to start a small plant and have
several hundred dollars, but need a little
more, we could advance them the money
and they could pay it back in small weekly
payments as the business allowed, and our
citizens would be benefited by it. The great
trouble in the past is that we have given
our money into the hands Of persons we
did not know. we have contributed without
practical knowledge"
Mr.. VIM. H. May agreed with the sugges-
tfon, and thought it would be of value IL
proper Industries were secured. Mr.. A. D.
Brockett doubted If the amount could be
raised.
Mr.. Harlow's suggestion has been well
received by business men and the people
man Of integrity, with the best interests
of the city at heart Alexandrians say
that there is no reason why the town, with
its unsurpassed railroad facilities north
east, south and west. its magnificent water
front and steamboat accommodations.
should not forge ahead and become one of
the greatest manufacturing centers in this
section of the country. Then, too, there
try and II has every facility for accom-
modating the overflow from Washington.
The rent crusade against gambling and
other vices has been the means of giving
1t thorough moral cleansing, and with
new mayor the first of July all will be on
the highway to prosperity and moral adj
vance ment.
The corning election WILL it is believed,
snow under forever and a day. the
gambling element that has been in control
and is making every possible effort to re-
main SO.
Mr.. BOOthe Not the Originator.
There is a story going the rounds that
Mr.. Gardner l.. Boothe. who is candidate
for corporation attorney, originated the
movement in the city democratic commit
tee by which gold democrats were not to
be allowed place the ticket. This is
not true. AS stated at the time. Mr. W. 3.
Dobie, who Is a candidate for the board of
aldermen from the first ward. was the
originator. and made every effort. even to
fought the amendment in committee, and
would not allow his name to be used as
candidate Until the action of the commit
tee had been rescinded. Mr.. Boothe asks
The Star TO make this correction, as its re-
porter attended the meeting and knows the
true state Of affairs.
Alexandria Light Infantry.
The regular weekly meeting and drill of
the Alexandra Light Infantry was held
last night. with Capt. Bryan commanding.
The meeting was only fairly we'll attended
Fourteen of the members expressed a will
ingness to take in the New York trip, and
the balance were doubtful. Capt BRYAN
said that II twenty-seven men would go he
would take the company. The matter will
be decided at meeting Of the company
Friday night.
Charter Granted.
A charter was granted in the corporation
court yesterday by Judge ]. K NJ Norton
to the Universalst Ball and Roller-bearing
Manufacturing Company. The objects of
the company are to purchase patents Of and
to manufacture anti-friction devices of all
kinds. Mr.. s. 8. Yoder Of Ohio is named
as president. The capital stock was fixed
at 100000.
Junior Order U. A. NJ,
The reg ular weekly meeting of Belle
Haven Council. Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, was held in their hall on
South Fairfax street. Business of i'm
portance to the members Of the order was
transacted.
General and Personal Notes.
Mr.. Charles Tressels and Miss Kate Sof-
fer, both of Washington, were married at
Trinity M. E. Church last night by Rev: L.
1. McDougle.
There will be union service of the Epis-
copal churches at st. Pauls Church Thurs
day night
Col. John Mosby will leave here tomor-
row for Richmond to visit Mr.. Jos. Bryan
The regular spring meeting of the Chesa-
peake presbytery will convene in the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church tonight
There was business meeting of the
Christian Endeavorers at the M. p. Church
last night.
The Easter german of the Alexandria
Assembly will be given Monday, the 10Th
instant, at McBurneys Hall.
The April term Of tie corporation court
began yesterday
Rev. Father McKeefrey of Martinsburs.
w. Va, will deliver the last Of the Lenten
services at st. Mary's Church tonight.
Mr.. Park ASnew Is making an effort to
have the revenue offices moved to this city.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum held
a SECULAR meeting last night
The rep1Ilar