Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-21
ALEXANDRIA AIRS
Tax Ordinances Soon to be
Finally Settled.
MORE PAY FOR FIRE CHIEF
New Clubhouse at Washington Park
Return of Confederate Bat
tie Flag.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

ALr@-A-A4>bfAlA, va, May 1911.
Without debate this citys mueh-talked-
of new tax ordinance viii be passed by
the lower branch of the city council at a
meeting of that body Tuesday night The
matter was passed by the higher board
at the last regular meeting, and the
amendment to the ordinance, fixing the
rate at $3.50 on the 500. with discounts
Of and per cent, according to date of
payment, was then passed by the lower
branch. Under the law, however it was
necessary that 1t go over until this meet
ing. when it will be passed as amended.
\ communication will be received from
the Alexandria Light Infantry asking for
an appropriation of 5000 for the i'm
provement of Armory Hall. The Light In
iantry will, it is understood, agree to
turn the property over to the city if the
city gives it what it wants 1t is expected
this request will be referred to the joint
committee on finance and general laws
for consideration
The joint committee on finance and 20
lice Will doubtless make a report on the
proposed increase in the salary of the
chief OF the fire department. 1t is pro-
posed to make a considerable increase
in the salary. according TO the r. solu-
ton offered. Should this be presented at
this meeting a fire chief may also be
elected to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of George w. Pettey, for many
years chief of the fire department. So
far as known the only candidates for the
position are Robert Gronau and John
Leadbeater.
A number of recommendations for
street improvements will be made, and
considerable other routine business will
also be disposed of.
Modern Clubhouse.
A modern clubhouse will shortly be
|erected at the George Washington Park
to take the place of the frame struc-
ture, recently destroyed by fire. which
for many years stood at the head of
the park, commanding a magnificent
view of the surrounding country.
Plans for the club have been prepared
and are now in the hands of A. j.
Wedderburn. secretary of the associ-
alton. Mr.. Wedderburn stated this
afternoon that he expects to have the
club ready by July next.
The plans for the structure provide
for what is known as a concrete house,
which will be two stories high, and
have summer garden, rathskeller and
other features. portion of the money
ton Park Association, and the residue
will be donated for that purpose.
Confederate Memorial Services.
Plans have been completed for the an
nual memorial services Of r. E. Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans, which will
take place Wednesday afternoon in the
Young Peoples building Of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church South Col.
Arthur Herbert of the local camp will
deliver the memorial address, and music
will be furnished by picked choir.
Following the ceremonies the veterans
and their guests will proceed to Christ
Church cemetery, where the mound be-
meath which rests number OF unknown
Confederate dead will be strewn with
flowers The Confederate monument
will be decorated as usual.
John Blackburn, colored, is In cell,
charged with assaulting Lizzie Means,
colored, with whom he boards. 1t IS
claimed that he took a lot of the furni-
ture in the house, located on Duke street
between West and Peton streets, and
made a big bonfire out of 1t.
Chief Goods and Policeman Nicholson
arrested Blackburn.
Return of Battle Flag.
According to a dispatch from Albany,
n. Y, there is every indication that R..
f. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, Of
this city. will soon have in its possession
the battle flag of the 18th Virginia Infan
try, which is now at the New York state
capitol. 1t is announced that the state
assembly yesterday passed a bill au-
thorizing that 1t be turned over to Lee
Camp of this city. The bill was intro
duced by Assemblyman Cuvillier. for
merly Of Alexandria.
The Independent Mutual Fire Insurance
Company today elected Samuel E. Lind
sey secretary, to hold the position until
the second Monday in January. when
the annual meeting will be held.
The board Of directors also passed res
90 % ma nf
CORTLAND Lukens, many years its sec
rotary.