Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-14
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Municipal Progress Consider
ed by Chamber of Commerce.
ANNEX TRAIN PROTEST
Employees See Trouble for Them in
Suspension of Service.
ELKS WILL ENLARGE HOME
Red Mems Festival Opens Tomor-
row-Carlin and Mann to
Make Addresses.
ELKs WILL ENLARGE HOME
cial Correspondence Of The Star.


the chamber of commerce, reported to
the chamber last night that a permanent
organization had been effected, to be
known as the Alexandria Washington
Greater Highway Association.
They also reported that the survey of
the proposed highway had been made by
County Engineer Garrett of Alexandria
county. and Mr.. Hoyt of the United
States Good Roads Association. The sur
vey in a few days is to be laid before
the state commissioner of good roads,
ST. Julien Wilson. Richmond, Va.
According to a report made by the
committee on business enterprises the
new plant of w. A. Smoot & Co.. incor-
porated, has just been completed. Plans
are in course of preparation by the En-
erson Steam Pump Company and the
Board-Armstrong Company. 1t was also
reported that the factories in the city
are running full handed and all are in a
flourishing condition.
The proposed improvement Of Washing
ton street between King and Queen
streets, a distance of two blocks, with
macadam was reported upon. All prop
erty owners along that thoroughfare have
signed fer the work. The Improvement
will be similar to that on Washington
street extending northward from Queen
street..
The suspension of the annex train. op-
Grated between this city and the Potomac
railroad yards by the Washington
Southern hallway Company was taken
up. discussed and referred to the trans
portation committee.
. A communication was received from the
board of trade Of neighboring city rela-
tive to the formation Of commission for
municipal government 1t was referred
to committee.
Train Suspension Objected To.
The train known as the annex op-
Grated between Alexandria. Washington
and the Potomac railroad yards by the
Washington-Southern Railway Company
is slated to be taken OF October 1 next.
1t is claimed that something like 81 per
cent of the employees Of that road at the
yards are residents of Alexandria.
Employees claim that its removal will
mean that they will have to take early
morning trains and go through all sorts
of weather in order to reach the yards
1t may be necessary for employees who
live in Washington to move into Alex
andria in order to be in convenient prox-
unity to their work.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will on the same day place on an annex
train from Washington to the yards to
ployes.
In the police court this morning Henry
Wahlen was sentenced to three months
In the city Jail for the larceny OF a sill
yer watch, valued at $3.50, from Alberta
Harris. colored.
The Harris woman told the court she
met Wahlen yesterday afternoon in a sa
loon in the northeastern section of the
city. He purchased beer for her and dur
ing the convivialities took her watch and
departed.
Subsequently Wahlen was arrested by
Policeman Knight; Knight testified that
hi oft fnH IN Hon r,f fho
watch after being taken in custody.
Other cases disposed Of were: Mary
Brooks, drunk on the street, fined s.. 80;
Clarence Sloan, colored, charged with de-
Montgomery street, case continued until
tomorrow.
Elks Enlarge Home.
The building committee Of Alexandria
Lodge of Elks was last night authorized
to construct two-story brick addition on
the south side of the present home. This
will considerably lengthen the present
lodge room. The work will be begun at
once.
1t is expected that within the next few
days specifications will be prepared for
the proposed new home The contract for
the same may be given out within the next
two weeks.
All is ready for the festival which will
open tomorrow evening at Armory Hall,
under the auspices of Seminole Tribe, No.
35, Red Men. The last decorations for the
hall are being put in today. The hall is
made up to represent typical Indian
village. The opening address will be made
by Mayor Paff During the progress of
the affair various secret and social organ
izations will attend. The festival will con-
clude Saturday night.
Representative c. C. Carlin and William
Hodges Mann. democratic candidate for
governor. will deliver addresses at y
o'clock tomorrow evening at Lee Camp
Hall, under the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of r.. E. Lee Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans. Confederate crosses of
honor were to have been distributed on
this occasion, but owing to their nom
arrival this feature will be omitted.
Harvey J. Robinson, surrendered yes
terday afternoon by his bondsman, was
this morning conveyed to jail, where he
will be held until his appeal Is disposed
Of, unless he furnishes required surety.
Robinson was recently fined $40 and
sentenced in police court to serve thirty
days in the city Jail for removing box
filed with merchandise from a Southern
railway freight car. He noted an ap-
peal. and was thereupon released on bond
in the sum Of $3.50 pending the DISPOSE
ton of the case in corporation court
The funeral of Mrs. Nora B. Javins,
whose death occurred Sunday. took place
at O'Clock this afternoon from her
Services were conducted by Rev. c. K
Hobbs, pastor of the Del Ray Baptist
Church. Interment was made In Bethel
cemetery.
Alexandria Light Infantry drilled last
night at Armory Hall. The militiamen
also gave a street drill. They are act
lively preparing for the annual inspection,
which will shortly be held by Col. 10
Lane Stern.
The Hebrews of this city have ar
ranged for appropriate services in OBJ
servauce of the Jewish New Year. which
will be held at. the synagogue on North
Washington street at 100 o'clock tomor-
row evening. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rabbi Blum of Cincinnati.
Preliminary arrangements have been
completed for the improvement of the
roadway from Franklin street southwark
on Washington street to St. Mary's Cath
alic cemetery.
The work of tearing down the building
at the northeast corner of Cameron and
Patrick streets has begun. On the site
will be erected store and dwelling for
William Cook
Auto Skids, Man Injured.
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