The Washington times., 1911-03-04
CALL CONF FERENCE
TO DECIDE TAX RATE
Alexandria Aldermen Fail to
Concur in Decision of
City Council.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, MARCH 4.


In accordance with general predictions,
the board OF aldermen, in special session
last evening, called for the purpose of
considering Leadbeater's amendment to
the tax law, as passed by the city coun-
Gil, failed to concur, by a vote of six
to two. A special meeting has accord
ingly been arranged for next Tuesday
evening, when a committee from each
body will meet in joint conference to
decide upon a rate satisfactory to botn.
IT was shown that the assessment Of
I.75 fiat on the 800, with a per cent
penalty, would but little decrease the
amount to be paid by the property-own-
ers. Alderman Field stated that there
lad been no agreement made as to a
reduction, although it was the general
conception that such was 10 De the case.
Alderman Brill stated that he had heard
the arguments made before the lower
bOGy. and believing that property val
ues, particularly in his ward, had de-
Perforated, he moved that the board nom
concur. This was seconded by Alder
man Summers. Upon taking the vote il
was found that Aldermen Brill. Sum-
mcrS, Hill. Marbury, Field. and Fitz-
gerald opposed. and Aldermen Ogden
ard Ballinger favored the adoption Of
the amendment.
In accordance with report of the
finance committee, the mayor, or acting
mayor, was authorized to negotiate
loan of $4,000 to dcfray obligations, in
Guiding payment for the new Jail, inter
est on bonds, purchase of fire horses,
improvements to city streets, and for
schools.
1t is said that solution to the tax rate
problem will probably result in agreeing
on the Sl.75 rate, with penalty, and
slight discount for prompt payment.
The funeral of Albert Harrison, farm
eT and former Aleyandrian. who died at
his home, in Fairfax county. will be
held held from his late residence at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, the Rev. DR.. Nurse, of
Washington, officiating. Burial wifi be
in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth
Hammill, aged siXty-nine. who died at
her home. 900 East Capitol street. Wash
ington, will be held at her late residence
today, the body being brought here for
interment in Union Cemetery.
The. cas- of HiIdebrand against the
Washington Fertilizer Company, inyoly-
ing Suit of S25.0 for personal Injuries
received at the plant Of the defendant
company AT Cherry Hill, will come up
for trial at the session Of the Circuit
court Monday.
Edward /. keene was today aDpointed
guardian for his son. Samuel Keene, in
the circuit court in vacation TODAY.
SIX candidates were elected at a meeting
or Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows last
evening. The committee appointed for
the purpose Of preparing for celebration
Of the anniversary Of the order. Alex
andria district. No. 40, reported all ar
rangements as completed.
The remodelinE of the First Baptfst
Church Of Alexandria vii be under way
carly in the next week During the pro-
cess of repairing the church the congre-
CATION will hold services in the opera
house, Pitt and King streets.
The monthly meeting Of ST. Mary's
alumnae will he held AT the. academy
Monday evening at o'clock