Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
LEXANDR|A AFFAIRS
Projects Considered by City
Councils Finance Committee.
ACTION NOT MADE PUBLIC
Proposed Purchase Of Property fol-
Hospital Purposes County Super.
visors Given More Power. 4
special Correspondence Of The Star


ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 30, 1912.
Several matters of considerable impor-
lance to the city were discussed by the
finance committee of city council at a
meeting Of that committee held last night
night.
The most important matter was one
providing for an appropriation OF $4,000
for site for a proposed public school
building. This item was presented at the
last meeting of city council and was re-
ferred to the finance committee.
Another matter which has been pending
for some time and which was presented
to the committee was a proposition that
the city donate to the Alexandria Light
Infantry the sum of $4,000 for the I'm
provement of Armory Hall. It is speci-
fled In the request that In the event the
city gives this amount the company will
raise similar amount, and after i'm
proving the hall deed it over to the city.
The proposition was presented to coun-
Gil several months ago, and has been be-
fore the committee ever since.
Two other subjects considered by the
committee were appropriations of $500
and $3.50, respectively. for the Alexandra
free kindergarten and the Children's
Home. II
The action of the committee on these
matters was not given out, consequently
it could not be learned today just what
the committee will report on these mat
tiers.
New Hospital in View.
The board Of managers and trustees of
the Alexandria Hospital will hold a meet
ing at the hospital tonight to take action
on the proposition for the purchase of the
residence of Edward L. Daingerfield,
Washington and Duke streets. as a site
for hospital. 1t is generally understood
that the proposition will be accepted.
Plans outlined provide for the erection
of a modern hospital to cost not less than
$4,000 on the Duke street side of the
property, and the use of the present resi-
dence as a nurses home and also for
executive offices.
At a recent meeting Of the board of
MANAGERS of the hospital the managers
accepted the proposition to purchase the
residence subject to the appreciation of
the trustees.
More Power for Supervisors.
The state senate yesterday passed a
bill introduced by Senator r. Ewell
Thornton Of Fairfax giving the board OF
supervisors Of Alexandria county the full
powers enjoyed by city council. The
bill was framed, it is said. in the face of
declaration from. Attorney General
williams that it is unconstitutional.
Alexandria county attorneys and residents
declare that Mr.. Williams is mistaken.
They promised. through Senator Thorn
ton. however, to make a test case OF the
measure Immediately. and will carry 1t
to the supreme court of appeals.
The divorce bill presented by Senator
Thornton, making II necessary to notify
every defendant in divorce proceedings.
also passed the state senate without OPP
position. The purpose Of the bill Is to
eliminate from the state Immigrant d.
vorcees.
Recent Deaths.
The funeral of William 6. Pias-
kett. who died yesterday. will take place
at 2:3O o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
his late home, rs North Payne street
Services will be conducted by Rev. H. NJ
Canter, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. Burial will be In Bethel
cemetery. Members Of Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge of Masons. OF which the
deceased was a member. will attend
Mr. Plaskett was fOrty.six years Old
and was born at Lorton Valley, Va. Be-
sides his widow, several children survive.
He was a postal railway clerk and was
employed in that capacity up to the time
of his illness.
Miss Sylvia Beavers funeral will take
place at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from the home of her parents, near Fort
Hunt. Va. Services will be conducted by
Rev. w. F. Watson. pastor OF the First
Baptist Church, and burial will be made
in Bethel cemetery.
Brief Mention.
Alexandria Canton, /. o. o. F., drilled
last night at Odd Fellows Hall. There
will be a meeting of Sarepta Lodge Of
Odd Fellows at its hall tonight.
The Elks' midwinter dance will be
given February Il next at Odd Fellows
Hall.
The chamber of commerce has issued
Invitations for its biennial banquet
which will be held Tuesday next at the
Elks' Hall.