Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Special Meeting of City Coun-
ell Tuesday Evening.
MATTERS UNDER DEBATE
Plans for Celebration of Washine.
tons Birthday Anniversary.
Preparations for Lent.
MATTERS UNDER DEBATE
Special Correspondence oe The Star.


change in the city charter providing for
the abolition OF the Office Of lieutenant of
police force and substituting sergeants,
and also providing that the authorities
have power to designate as many SER
geants as they may see fit.
At the last meeting of the CITY council
the finance committee Of that body re-
ported that they felt unable to recon-
mend the purchase of the property at the
northwest corner of West and Cameron
streets as a site for a public school until
after the annexation proceedings are
completed. The property in question con-
sists OF eight and one-half acres.
Notwithstanding the report the finance
committee did not adopt this report, but
adopted the report of special commit
tee recommending the purchase of the
site. The lower branch of the council de-
ferred action until Tuesday night next,
at which time it is expected arguments
will be made by the city orators on the
subject
Mystery Cleared Away.
in the legislature a bill for q change in
the city charter regarding the govern
ment Of the police department Of the city
has been cleared. That city official was
partially responsible for the introduction
of the measure there seems to be little
doubt from letters received this afternoon
from Richmond by D. r. Stansbury,
clerk of common council, from State Sem
ator R. Ewell Thornton and from Dele
gate Moncure, the latter Of this city.
=, Senator Thornton; in his letter. says
city charter at the instance of Delegate
MOncure. He adds that after the question
came up In the city council and he saw
by the newspapers that he was credited
hn .6n1o k%nyr ~ oAk
Mr.. Moncure in the presence of another
Alexandrian, and thinks that Mr.. Mon
cure named some one in Alexandria as
responsible for the bill being introduced
through him.
Mr.. Moncure has also written a letter to
MT. Stansbury explaining his part in the
matter. Both letters were received follow
ing request made by the city council at
the last meeting OF that body. Both let
tiers Will be presented to the council at
its meeting Tuesday night.
Washington's Birthday Anniversary.
Washington's birthday anniversary will
not be marked in this city by any public
celebration. The Masonic banquet will
occur that night, but there will be few
other events. Alexandria Council, No. 8.
Fraternal Order Of Americans, will hold
a patriotic celebration in the evening at
Sarepta Hall. Alexandria public school
children are arranging to have a tag day
celebration Thursday. The day, however,
Will be general holiday. and the banks
and city Offices will be closed.
Practically all arrangements have been
completed for the second annual meeting
OF the George Washington Masonic
Memorial Association, which will convene
here Wednesday. The number Of dele
ferent grand jurisdictions will number
nearly 100 The delegates will begin to
arrive Tuesday, and there will be re-
ception in the Masonic Temple that even
Ing The session will end February %
Drinking Fountain in Prospect.
Mount Vernon Chapter. Daughters of
the American Revolution, has completed
arrangements for the installation of the
public drinking fountain. which will be
for man and beast. and which will be
erected at Cameron and Royal streets.
The cost of the fountain will be approx
imately 81 200. 1t will be six feet high
and will be of bronze. with large granite
base. 1t will be commemorative of the
colonial and revolutionary history of this
city.
Announcements for Lenten Services.
At the Catholic and Episcopal churches
tomorrow the annual Lenten rules and
regulations will be announced. Announce
ment also will be made of the time for
services during the Lenten season. Prac-
tically all social events will come to an
end Tuesday night next, the eve of the
Lenten season.
Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson of Trinity parish,
New York city, will deliver an address
at 1870 o'clock Monday night at ST. Paul's
Protestant Episcopal Church, under the
auspices of the men and religion forward
movement. Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson has been
preaching in Washington in the interest
of the movement during the week.
DR.. Micou Leaves for Europe.
Rev. DR.. r. W. Micou professor at the
Theological Seminary, accompanied by his
wife and son, Paul Micou,, a student at
the seminary. sailed today from Philadel-
phia orEurope The party will spend most
of the time abroad in England. Rev. DIR.
Micou's place at the seminary will be
filed by Rev. Wilbur Cosy Bell, formerly
of st. Andrews Protestant Episcopal
Church. Louisville. Ky.
arrived at the seminary. He will take the
chair Of theology and apologetics.
Building Operations.
1t is understood that several new
houses will be erected in the early spring.
Plans and specifications for several Of
the houses contemplated will shortly be
placed in the hands of contractors.
The work of erecting the Bendheim
store building on the north side of King
street between Pitt and Royal streets
Is being rapidly pushed to completion.
General and Personal.
The general committee of arrange
ments for the Tag day celebration. Feb
ruary %. held g. meeting tonight in the
rooms Of the chamber Of commerce and
made final plans.
Samuel Dove Of Fairfax county, who
fell into the river last night from Rear
dOn's wharf. left the hospital this after
noon. apparently little the worse for his
experience.
A meeting Of the board of police COM
missioners will be held Wednesday even
ing next, at which time several matters
Of importance are slated to come up for
consideration.
Resident pastors will occupy the pulpits
at all Of the churches tomorrow, except
at the Second Baptist, where the pulpit
will be filled by Rev. G. Mason Walker
of Chester, Pa.
Announcement is made that a hand
some new organ will be installed at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
June 1 next The contract has already
been awarded.
Essay Prize to Capt. John Parker.
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