Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Matter of Street Improvements Subject of
Much Discussion.
Proposition to Issue bonds to Meet
Expense of General System
Public and Personal.

The matter of street improvements espe-
ciany AS to King street. is the subject CT
general discussion, and It is believed that
the citizens generally are awakening to
the necessity of something being done
There is a section in the city charter which
provides that adjoining property holders
shall pay two-thirds of the cost of street
improvements But this section has been
found difficult to operate under, and, in
fact. the city has lost suit to recover
money paid. under protest, under the thir-
tE-third section. for this purpose. 1t was
suggested in the city council that steps
be taken to have the legislature which is
new in session. so amend the charter of
the city that street improvements can be
made on an equitable basis
L he matter of improving King street has
been under discussion in the city council
for several months, and the committee on
streets has offered several plans for doing
the work, but at each meeting objections
are made.
1t is a matter of record that the city has
not once passed the interest on its bonded
Indebtedness. and it is thought by many
that some steps should be taken to raise
money 10 improve one of the principal
thoroughfares. New city bonds. it is said
could be sold easily. The cost of repaving
King street between Fairfax and Henry
streets. as estimated by City Engineer E.
c. Dunn. would be s22.S1s, of which the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Railway Company would have to pay
s?,3ho the property owners s11,6l6 and the
city S5S07.
This amount expended on improving King
street would, it is believed. greatly in
crease the value of property along that
thoroushfare. and. as a natural conse-
quence, bring more taxes into the city
treasury.
To Protect Street Railways
Senator Mushback has introduced in the
state senate bill providing for the protec-
tion of the property of street railways,
which contains a provision imposing a
penalty for expectorating in street cars
The measure was introduced by request,
and Senator Mushhack las requested the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Electric Railway Company to send an
attorney to Richmond to explain the meas
ure 10 the committee having the bill under
consideration.
To Elect II Professor
The trustees of the Virginia Theological
Seminary will hold meeting January 10
for the purpose of elec ting a professor for
the chair Of history and canon law, made
vacant by the resignation of Prof Carl E.
Grammar. who fas accepted call to
Christ Church, Norfolk 1t is likely that
Rev. VIM Meade Clarke of Richmond will
be CHOSEN TO fill the vacancy, as ne has on
more than one occasion during the sick
ness of Rev. DR.. Grammar filled this chair
acceptaby.
Rev. Mr. Clarke is a son-in-law of Rev
c. Walker, DID, formerly dean of the SEM
mary. and is known as a man of great
ability. He was for a number of years rec
tor of st. Georges Church. Fredericks-
burg, but is at present rector of church
in Richmond.
Against Sunday Funerals.
The Ministerial Association of this city
Whereas, ne believe that Sunday funerals
are in & measure Dissertation of the Sab
hath. and whereas we believe that for many
other reasons they are Objectionable Re
solved, That we earnestly request and urge
our PEOPLE not to arrange for Sunday funer-
ais if it be possible to avoid doing So"
Police Court.
There was but one case for trial before
Mayor Simpson in the police court this
norning-Tom Blantham. charged with dis
in default of which Tom will go to the
chain gang for thirty days.
Brevities.
There were thirty-ive dodgers at police
headquarters last night
Mr.. S. A. Mcdonald is in the city organ
izing a local branch of the Columbia Life
and Annuity Association.
The quarterly meeting of the Free Meth
odist Church will commence tonight.
The directors of the Citizens National
Bank have reelected the old officers.
Miss Fannie Grmsley of Culpeper is the
guest of Mrs. George Drewry.
Alexandria Council, Junior Order L. A.
NJ, held a largely attended meeting last
night Only routine business was trans
acted
Judge j. X. NJ Norton of the corporation
court has reserved his decision in the case
of O'Mesra VS.. the Southern Railway Com
pany.