Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-07
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Flaw in Tax Assessment Bill
to Be Remedied.
DELAY IN ISSUE OF BILLS
Serious Illness of c. J. Rixey May
Cause Postponement of Trial.
General News.
Special Correspondence Of The Star


ALEXANDRIA, Va, April Z. 1911.
Owing to the fact that the tax rate
still remains unsettled the city tax bill:
may not he ready for distribution July
1 next. When the ordinance was pub
iished officially a few days ago It was
discovered that one section of it read
that the rate was $hSO on the 800. and
another section made the rate $1.1J on
the 500.
The impression prevails that the ordi-
nance will have to be reconsidered by
both boards. Doubtless this action will
cause debate and the ordinance may
again hang fire. The matter has been
pending for some time and there Is dis
sension over it In both boards of the city
council.
Light Infantry Inspection.
Maj. Taggart, United States Army, will
make an inspection of the Alexandria
Light Infantry at o'clock this evening
at Armory Hall. 1t is expected that prac-
tically all of the members of that COM
pany will be in attendance. Mai TagSart
will be assisted in his inspection by Lieut..
Louis Duffey of the local company. 1t is
expected that number of visitors, among
them the lady friends of the members,
pany at Fredericksburg was inspected
last evening by Maj. Taggart and Lieut.
Duffey.
Elopers to Be Released From Jail.
According to a dispatch from York. Pa,
two of the clippers from this city, who
were yesterday fined $50 each In the
police court, have made arrangements for
release from custody. Mrs. Crauley's hus-
band paid her fine at once and Mrs. Har-
rington will. it is expected, be released as
soon as arrangements to that end have
been or Will be made by her husband 1t
is not known here whether not liquida-
ton of Mrs. Powell's fine has been pro-
vided for.
Rixey Trial May Be Postponed.
Whether or not C. Jones Rixey, presi-
dent of the defunct Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation. will be physically
fit to stand trial Monday next, the date
set for the hearing. will be determined by
Mr.. Rixey's physicians and DR.. Arthur
Snowden of this city Sunday next. The
latter has been designated to make his
report to the commonwealth attorney
here. 1t is expected that the consultation
will be held at Rixey's home in Wash
ington. Should he be physically unfit
postponement will more than likely he
granted.
A number of interesting drawings,
charts and maps made by the pupils of
the public schools of this city were ex-
hibited for the inspection Of the members
Of the city school board last evening at
q meeting of the trustees. The exhibit
was shown at the teachers meeting held
recently at Orange. Va. The board trans
acted only routine business. Oscar w.
Phillips, who was recently elected
school trustee from the first ward, at
tended the meeting, having qualified yes
terday as such.
Results in Forming Two Teams.
% A split occurred in the Cardinal Athletic
Base Bali Club last night, resulting in the
organization of another team, which will
be known as the Cardinal base ball team.
The new team takes seven members of
the old club, it is said 1t has elected
George L. Appich as manag and Charles
Corbett as official scorekeeper. This team
announces that it will use the new ball
park exclusively. The grounds will be
ready April 10.
The Old Dominion Boat Club is max
ing extensive preparations for the COM
ing season. 1t has reorganized for
the season with the election Of these off,
GERS: William L. Allen. president; Walter
u. Rogers, vice president; William Brooke,
secretary: ]. T. Burke, jr.. treasurer; j.
S. Douglas. jr., captain; c. j. Dienelt,
first lieutenant; j. w. Roberts, second
lieutenant; Arthur Herbert. 5r. Arthur
board Of governors.
Recent Deaths.
The funeral of George Albert Manger
took place this morning from st. Mary's
Catholic Church. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. F. Kelly and burial
was made in st. Mary's cemetery.
delega ton of members from the Brewers
Union of Washington and other organiza-
fed attended. Those serving as pallbear-
ers were Charles Dilger, Louis kleges,
Joseph Weingart. Charles Schmidt, A. d.
Deeton and Mr.. Haines.
Charles Negiey, who died at his home
In Baltimore Thursday last following a
of Miss Marion Negley of this city. MIR.
Negley's funeral took place this after
noon and burial was made in Hagers-
town. Md. The deceased was formerly
consul to Rio do Soule, Brazil.
Funeral service for Richard Lawrence,
who died Wednesday last, were held at
3 o'clock this afternoon at Demaine's I'M
dertaking chapel. Burial was in Beth
Ell cemetery.
Police Court Docket.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning in the police court: Wexford
Jones and John McCuen, disorderly con-
duct and fighting; continued. Elmo Sam
uel and Julian Slaughter, colored, disor-
derby and fighting; the former acquitted
and the latter fined. Martha Anderson,
assaulting Jennie Ferguson, colored; both
lined s. each.
General Mention.