The Washington herald., 1912-03-16
EEYSOFALEXANDRIA
City Council, at Special Meeting,
Authorizes Committee to Borrow
$4,000 for High School Site.

the finance committee to borrow the sum
Of $4,000 at q rate of interest not 70 ex-
coed per cent. for the purpose of pur-
chasing the property located at the north
west corner Of West and Cameron streets
as site for the proposed high school.
was passed.
Councilman swan was OF the opinion
that council was given to understand that
the tract contained eight and one-half
acres, and since a survey had been made
by the city engineer, he understood
that there are but seven and one-half
acres in the tract He wanted to know
II 1t had been represented to the special
committee as containing eight and one
half acres.
Vice President Smith, who presided,
said the survey made showed It ran short
three-fourths OF an acre. There is, how
ever, no difference in the bounds. He
was of the opinion that the committee
looked at the tract, and not the number
Of acres
Mr.. Swan added he did not want to do
anything to obstruct the measure.
Mr.. Smith said that the special COM
mittee never appeared before the COM
mIttee, and since council took the matter
UP a survey was made.
Councilman Swan wanted to know X 1t
was possible to acquire II for less money.
In the opinion of Councilman Brockett
II is more than likely that there was an
understanding. He favored leaving the
entire matter to the committee, according
to their understanding in the matter.
Councilman Marshall offered resolu-
ton that the finance committee be en-
powered to borrow $4,000, or as much
| thereof as may be necessary to defray
| the running expenses of the city govern
ment to the end of this fiscal year.
1t was further stipulated that the
mayor. city treasurer, and city auditor be
authorized to sign notes from time to
| time for the same.
1t was explained by Mr.. Marshall that
he only wanted 1t referred SO that II
could be acted on later, obviating the
necessity OF another special meeting.
Mr.. Brockett objected. and for time
1t looked as II the resolution would not
be referred. 1t was explained by Mr..
Brockett that little less than a year ago
the finance committee borrowed $4,000.
while this year II received $4,000 more
than last year. and put down three
squares OF streets. He was of the opin-
ion that II the city was behind 81. 500 last
year, and instead OF beng $4,000 behind
this time. by the proposed reduced tax
rate the city would be $4,000 behind.
Councilmen Spinks and Williams spoke.
Mr.. Williams raising a point Of order.
and finally the resolution was referred,
Mr.. Brockett Withdrawing his objection.
The local delegation from the chamber
OF commerce has returned from Rich
mond, after attending the meeting held in
that city yesterday in the interest Of
the proposed Quebec-to-Miami highway.
They are very gratifed because they sue
ceeded in having the route changed 30
as to provide for the highway. which
will be a 2-foot macadam AFFAIR through
this city. The committee consisted OF
c. s. T. Burke f, Il. Duncan, and J. T.
Preston. The rOEil 81 VIII take viii be
from Manassas % Als1andria over the
Little River turDplse Eua in Duke street
extended. known 80 ~ West. End. and
thence to Ccru 7,arce street. and thence
10 King and dom Kirg TO Washington
and ont W. .iitnEt5n to Alexandria
washington turupise 20 the District.
Had the 1rIziHaI pis is been carried out
the road you'd not p IS through here. but
would 20 tbrouEh VIENNA. As the route
now sta,,6s Il will mean practically
straight -e cf fOr- cen miles OF roadway
between this els and Fairfax Court
House.
Mayo, Pan. fGaas a strong speech in
favor 4 The pr5 sed change. As vice
presiS sr' -, ried a vote with the
Ne she ; chamber of commerce
were TO- a. recipients OF numerous
con.g-s tut, = on their successful ef-
Tor "a the route OF the proposed
bIf "a ~ = ID so as to bring It through
L .ra court Of Appeals has just
\ II az 81 1-4 a number of important de-
,sisicr- 20. ;ases taken from the courts
M>re the county, one being a re-
rrSsf rehearing in the case OF the
ss,i-f. Railway Company against Nc
I Mao ~. Some time ago thise case was
! hes-g the Circuit Court for this city
and ssfenamin was given a verdict for
s.ye thousand dollars for injuries from
srsG. and SCOT alleged TO have been
tagIrt by engines and from the round
' house of the defendant company to his
home at the southeast corner Of Duke
az West streets.
Al writ of error was refused in the case
OF Rixey against the Commonwealth. re-
I moved from the Corporation Court OF
this city.
The court also granted a writ of error
and supersedeas In the case OF Gill against
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
removed from the Corporation Court here.
Bond $500.
The decision was reversed in the case
! of the WashIngton-Southern Railway
| Company against Groves administrator,
! removed from Circuit Court of Alexan-
| dria County.
Alexandria Washington Lodge Of Ma
sons has just been presented with a his
toric cane, made from wood of the old
Baker tavern, Beverly, Mass. which was
built in 1866 II was presented on behalf
of Bevelry Lodge by Robert W. Fuller,
formerly master OF the local lodge, and
formally accepted by Z. H. Kemper, mas
| ter of the local lodge. 1t will now be
placed among the relics Of this lodge.
Capt William r. Tayloris funeral took
place at II o'clock to-day from the resi-
dence of his son. William P. Taylor, 61s
King street, Rev. @. A. Luttrell, pastor
of the Trinity NJ. z. Church, and Rev.
II. NJ Canter, pastor of the NJ. E. Church
South, officiating. Burial was in the
Presbyterian Cemetery. Those serving
as palIbearers were j. H. Trimyer, Ed
gar warfield, jr., Donald L, Aitcheson,
W. Z. Dienelt, jr., Charles ]. Dienelt,
and H. B. Cation.
The funeral of Mrs. Susie NJ Browne
took place this afternoon from Demaine's
undertaking chapel. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. II. NJ. Canter, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The palIbearers were C. ]. w. Summers,
Charles NJ. Newton. ]. NJ Duncan, and
W. W. Demaine.
One applicant stood the examination
to-day held by the local board of civil
sarxytoa go xa,atoers for tba posiffop of