The Washington times., 1902-09-17
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
Town Stirred UP Over Re-
quest of Railway.
Fire Destroys Overall Factory and
Threatens Adjacent Buildings
For Time.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 16.-The
street committee tonight had no report
to make at meeting of the city coun-
Gil, relative to the double tracking OF
King Street, from Spring Park to Wash
Iington Street. by the Washington, Alex
andria, and Mount Vernon Electric Rail-
way Company. Mr.. Leadbeater, chair
man of the committee, said it would not
de to act too hastily in the matter.
A petition, with large number of
signers. opposing the proposition Of the
railway company was read, and referred
to the joint committee on general laws
and streets. The principal opposition
as stated in the petition, was that it
would be dangerous for pedestrians; in
furious to the property, and that the
street was too narrow.
The most important business disposed
of was an appropriation of $500 for
rebuilding second hand fire engine,
which was recently purchased by the
city, at a cost of $500, recommended ty
the committee on public property. The
work will be done by the American Fire
Engine Company, of Seneca Falls, n. Y.
Before a vote was taken there was
considerable debate On the subject. The
matter was called for by Mr.. Bryan
In the opinion of Mr. Brill an appro-
priation of 81 500 for rebuilding the en-.
gine was a waste of about 81 100, as he
thought the work could be done Tor
about 81 400 in Alexandria, and he hoped
the recommendation of the committee
would be voted down. Others debated
on the subject, and finally the apprs-
priation was passed by a vote of II to
9 Messrs, Trimyer and Brill voting
in opposition.
A resolution was presented that the
street committee be given the privilege
of purchasing a steam roller, at cost
not to exceed $4,000. and that the ap-
preparation be made. The resolution
was referred to the street and finance
committees.
Delay in Street Paving.
Councilman Bryan asked for informa-
tion concerning the work of the paving
of King Street. Mr.-Leadbeater, chair |
man of the street committee responded |
to the call. and said that Superintendent
Colvin, Of the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Electric Railway,
had today shown, him a letter from the T
of the improved grooved
rails to be used on that thoroughfare,
in connection with the work, showing
that they had been shipped from the
today. and will probably
reach Alexandria the latter part of the
week. The explanation seemed to be
to Mr.. Bryan.
xsrrt,t I, ,ta tod &I,,t
Mr.. Bryan calling up the matter was
hat the work of repaving that thor
is now being delayed owing to
he non-arrival OF the rails in Ques-
ion.
A resolution was presented by Coun-
.ilman Trimyer to the effect that the
attorney be instructed to
prepare an ordinance directing the
Southern and Washington Southern
Companies to place watchmen
Il the present street corners, from 7:15
''clock at night until the same hour
he following morning. Mr. Trimyer
tated he was induced to offer this ,
MEASURE owing to narrow escape a !
re engine had the other night while
from blaze. .
The matter was referred to the COM I
littee on laws. There being no other ,
usiness the council then adjourned.
About 1:30 o'clock this morning fire q
roke out in the second story of build
ng 321 King Street. which is occupied ,
6 sales and storage room Of the Alex
ndria Overall Company. The flames !
utted the interior of the building and a
urned large quantity of raw material [
nd ready made goods. 1t was two :
ours before the flames were subdued.
number of adjoining buildings and
leir stock were also damaged consider a
bly, by water. The origin Of the fire is 4