Evening star., 1911-05-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Falls Church Planning for Big
Day July 4.
TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY
Residents Of Ancient City Will Enjoy
Picnics as Well as Decorate
Graves.
o OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Nav 81. 1911.
Plans are being completed by the VIII
lage Improvement Association of Falls
church for a monster Fourth of July cell
ebration. which will take place In the
town. beginning at o'clock that morning
and continuing throughout the day
The work of arranging for the celebra-
ton has been placed in the hands of
thirteen dInerent committees, which are
engaged in formulating the plans.
Tentative plans provide for speechmak-
ing by number Of noted speakers,
among them being several members of
the House OF Representatives A feature
IN the forenoon will be a civic parade.
1t is expected that merchants from the
surrounding counties will take part in
this parade. as we'll as the merchants
and residents Of Falls Church. In ad
d1tion to the speaking there will be a
program or vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. followed by an OK roast. This will be
followed by athletic sports, including
base ball game.
1t is expected that within the next
two weeks the ARRANGEMENT committee
Will nave perfected it's plans, and the
complete program will be announced. to-
gether With the list Of speakers for the
day.
Decoration Day Plans.
Decoration day will be generally OBJ
served here. Practically all OF the retail
stores will close at noon. The banks,
government and city Offices will be closed
the entire day.
Hundreds of residents will spend the
DAY at the various river and country re-
sorts, as usual. Hundreds Of Alexan-
orlans VIII be attracted to the memorial
exercises at Arlington cemetery, and in
the afternoon many will attend the ex-
erclses at the National cemetery, this city.
"hich VIII take place at o'clock in the
afternoon. The usual number of people
VIII pay tribute to the dead by decorating
tnelr graves In the various cemeteries.
Many amateur base ball games are also
among the attractions for the morning
and afternoon. During the afternoon
there VIII be flag raising at Lee Public
school, under the auspices of Alexandria
Counca. No 5, Fraternal Order of Ameri-
cans. The order will also present a flag
TO Washington Public School that after
noon. although there will be no cere-
monieS there. The ceremonies Will be
held at the first-named school.
big tank wagon Of the Columbia Oil
Company OF Rosslyn, Alexandria county,
partially filled with oil, was this after
noon struck by northbound electric
train at ST. Asaph Junction. a few miles
north OF this city. AS a result the wagon
was partially demolished and the oil in
the wagon spilled in all directions T.
"A. Crumpler, driver. was thrown to the
ground and later taken by the crew of
the electric train to the Alexandria Hos.
pltaL He received but a few abrasions
on the head. After his injuries were
dressed he left for his home, 31O5 M street
northwest, Washington.
To Attend Field Mass.
large number of Alexandrians will
on tn yNa acIf
attend the field mass which will be cele-
brated at the White House ellipse The
Alexandria men who will participate in
the parade will leave here at $40 o'clock
and Will be marshaled by William Des-
mond.
The police of the city have practically
completed their annual inspection, and
lt Is said that the majority Of yards
and alleys In the city are now in ex-
cellent sanitary condition. Most of the
alleys in the city have been cleared of
all dirt and refuse.
Following an annual custom. the mem
bers Of Old Dominion Commandery,
knight Templar. will attend special
services tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
servance of Ascension day Members
will be attired in their uniforms A
special sermon will be preached by Rev.
H. M. Canter. pastor. Of the church.
the city council will be held Monday |
night next. at which time the lower |
board will take up the new license law. |
The Young Peoples Union Of the First |
Baptist Church will give a penny social |
at 1913 King street Monday and Tues |
lay nights next. Proceeds will be used |
for the carpet fund.
Capt r. +. Knox. auctioneer. has sold |
certain patents for H. M. Nelson. COM
to Charles Albert McKenney |
for S1.444. The sale was in accordance |
with q decree in the circuit court in the |
case Of Ross p. Andrews and others |
against the American Locomotive and |
Appliance Company.
Frank Edwards. VINO has been Ill at the |
Hospital with typhoid fever, |
has recovered and returned to his home |