The times., 1901-05-11
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

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ALEXANDRIA. Va. May 10-A special
meeting of the Business Mems League
was held in it's rooms tonight for the
purpose of seeing what inducements could
be offered manufacturers to locate in this
city The following were present: George
r. Hill. John r. Zimmerman, r. f.
Tucker, Henry +. Robertson, William f.
Carne Luther H. Thompson, J. i. Bowles,
George D. Hopkins. and f. Pan, jr In
the absence of Chairman Harlow, George
r Hill was elected chairman pro TEN.
After considerable discussion concerning
the matter, in which several present par
ticpated a committee was appointed 10
report plans at the next meeting, which
will be held at some future date. Outside
of this no other business of Importance
was transacted.
Frederick Paff jr., stated that pro-
gressive citizen had suggested to him that
a good scheme to induce manufacturers
to locate in this city would be to start
a building association with a certain num-
Der of shares at 81 per share; then to
lend the money to manufacturers who
would locate here, without interest, the
money loaned to constitute portion of
the stock of the company and the profits
OF the dSStNActLioit ~ NfPFtA1 -APpit tiAN
success of the factory Mr.. Paff stated
that he did not fully understand the
scheme, but had the plans of the pro-
posed association at his home.
It was the impression OF Mr.. Bowles
that the prospective scheme could not
be successfully operated under the State
laws, as it would come underline head of
a banking business.
In the opinion Of Mr.. Hill the plan was
a good one if the city was of a larger
population and also manufacturing city.
Citizens, he said, were not ptblic-spirited
enough. He then cited the small atten-
dance at tonight's meeting. He thought
that it would perhaps be possible to get
twenty-five citizens who would give from
81 to SO per month in such an association.
The speaker then said that the city cOun-
Gil should cooperate with the league in
trying to induce manufacturers to locate
here. He thought that many of the va
cant lots could be given away to manu-
facturers adyantageously.
Mr.. Pan was of the opinion that there
would be a great change in the city, for
the better within the next twelve months.
He thought that if feasible plans were
adopted the city council would do its
part. Upon the motion of William F.
Carne the following committee were ap-
pointed to consider Mr.. Pafs PROPOSE
tion, together with others which may
come up. George r. Hill. Frederick Pan,
jr., r. f. Tucker, NJ. B. Harlow. Henry
+. Robertson, George d. Hopkins. G. c.
] I.eadbeater, Luther H Thompson, Will
liam H. May and as many others as the
chairman of the committee may see fit.
The chairman viii be named at a later
date. The committee viii make their re-
4 a "a
c. c. Leadbeater then called the atten-
ton of the members present to the Grip
pied condition OF our fire department. He
said nearly all the time one of the two
FIRE engines was in the repair shop. He
stated that the present repairs to the
Hydraulion engine will cost IN the neigh
borhood Of $500. Mr Leatbeater cited that
the expenses for repairs on both engines
amount to quite a little figure at the eX-
piration of year new up-to-date en-
gine. he said. would cost about 5000 and
he thought ii would be feasible 10 try
and secure one. Upon motion Messrs.
Leadbeater, zimmerman. and Hopkins
were appointed a committee to draw up
suitable resolutions on the need of a new
engine. present them at the next meeting
of the league and then have the league
submit the matter to the attention of the
city council.
In speaking of the recent census Mr..
Leadbeater stated that Alexandria shows
an increase in population, and this does
not speak bad for the city, when such
cites as LSncnDuTBt IelcISDAlSr ana w III
chester and many others showed a de
crease. Out Of ninety-siX cities he stated
that siXty-one showed an increase in pop
ulation and thirty-one showed decrease.
After some informal discussion the meet
ing adjourned.
The one hundred and sixth annual coun-
Gil Of the Protestant Episcopal Church In
the Diocese of Virginia will convene in
Christ Episcopal Church on Wednesday
next at 10 n. m. The main business of
the council VIII be the appointment OF
delegates to the general convention, which
convenes in San Francisco. Cal.
All arrangements have been perfected
for receiving and entertaining the minis
ters and laymen who will attend the CON
ventou. Most of them will be quartered
at the houses of members OF the parish.
Among those expected to be present are
Bishops Whittle and Gibson The eXecu-
tive committee of the Diocesan MISSION
ary Society has appointed two missionary
meetings during the session OF the council
The trustees have invited the members
OF the council to visit the Episcopal Iheo-
logical Seminary on Wednesday afternoon.
The members will be furnished Tanspor-
tation and will be rendered a reception
by the trustees.
OF James Gaines. go King street. at
o'clock this morning. by Lee Gentzberger'
a private Watchman, and Policemen IL
Ger and Davis. The fire department was
hastily summoned and after q short while
had the flames under control. The ori-
gin of the fire is mystery 1t Is sad
that il started under the stove In the
rear of the store, where there was pie
of rubbish. The stock of boots and shoes
were partially destroyed by water. The
loss TO Mr.. Gaines stock, II is reported,
will reach about 81 900.
The local lodge OF Red Men are max
ing active preparations for the annual
meeting, which will convene IN THIS CITY
on the 18th instant The meeting VIII
be held in their hall on Nofth fitt Stfeet
and will last about two days. Mayor
George l.. simpson will deliver. speech
of welcome on behalf of the city 1t rs
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