Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-19
Annexation Suit Ruling Oisap-
points Alexandria.
QUESTION AS TO APPEAL
Matter Will Have to Be Determined
by the City Council.
NEW SCHOOL PLANS AFFECTED
Not Probable Building Will Be
Erected on Lot That Was
Purchased Recently.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, January Is. 1913.
There was considerable disappointment
expressed in Alexandria this afternoon
when il became known that this city
would not be given any of the territory
asked for i'm the annexation suit. and
that the suit had been dismissed by Judge
Gordon of Nelson county.
While there were many who held to the
opinion that the court would not allow
the city all 1t asked for. many more be-
lieved that a part of the territory asked
for would be allowed. especially Union
station. Rosemont and as far south as
Hunting creek.
The question Of whether or not the city
will take the case to the court of appeals
is one that will be determined by the city
council. 1t is. however. regarded as
doubtful if this will be done.
In view of the dismissal of the anneNa-
ton proceedings of the city. II is hardly
thought that Alexandria city will now
build high school building on the lot
recently purchased by it, most Of which is
situated in Alexandria county.
The lot was purchase by the city at a
cost of $4,000. 1t contains little more
than seven acres. and is located at Came
ron and West streets.
In all probability the city will dispose
of the property and use the money from
its sale toward the erection of a build
ing adjoining the present structure on
South Washington street. and raze the
old Hallowell building, used for the pri-
mary departments of the public schools
for boys.
Civil Service Examinations.
Examinations announced by the local
board of civil service examiners. to be
held in this city in February, follow:
February SO. surveyor. male, age limit
changed from twenty-one years or over
to twenty years or over; February Ia,
chief Of the department of medicine. male.
Philippine General Hospital. salary $4,000
a year: junior chemist in radio activity.
male, salaries ranging from S1.Oso to
$1,440 a year; aid. male. division OF
graphic arts. National Museum, salary
SIS a month: Photographer. male. salary
from $40 to $40 year: nautical ex-
pert, male, salary, $1,000 a year; cleo
trical assistant, male. salary, $l.OSo.
March 12-13 the commission will hold
an examination for the position of as
sistant, men; teacher. men and women,
industrial teacher. men. Philippine serv-
ice salaries ranging from 81, 100 to $1,000
a year.
Mrs. Harriet Kester and her son. Paul
Kester who are we'll known i'm literary
and dramatic circles. have moved from
Gunston Hall to "Vauxcleuse." Seminary
Hill. where they expect to reside for
some time.
f. F. Andrews. the present owner Of
"Vauxcleuse," has purchased the home
Of Clarence Howard, which adjons
into his new residence at George WASH
ington Park.
Announcement is made that the Rev.
Wallace E. Rollins. who has been elected
Ynv>fNf NJ oh IL, If.t< H. LHv>se.
copal Theological Seminary. expects to
visit the seminary Monday next and
make ARRANGEMENTS for taking up his
work about the middle Of February.
Howard w. Hulfish of The Plains,
Fauquier county, Va. has issued invita-
tons for the marriage of his daughter.
Miss Mary Worth Hulfish, and George
Ayers Troth. The wedding will take
place January % at Grace p. E Church
at The Plains. The bride-elect is we'll
known i'm this city, where she is a fire.
Quent visitor.
w. w. Adams Dead.
w. w. Adams. a former resident of
this city, died Thursday night at the
Soldiers Home, Richmond. His funeral
took place yesterday and burial was in
Hollywood cemetery. Richmond. He
was seventy-two years old. and for a
number of years was in business here.
Mr.. Adams was a member of Company
A, 18th Virginia Infantry.
A sermon on the life of Gen. Robert
E. Lee will be delivered at the IL
o'clock service at Christ Episcopal
Church tomorrow morning by Rev.
William J. Morton, rector. Gen. Lee
was a pewholder in this church.
Alexandria Canton of Odd Fellows
will hold a business meeting at Odd
Fellows Hall Monday night
There will be business meeting of
Alexandria Lodge of Elks Monday
night.
The recently elected officers OF Silver
Moon Council. No. 26. Degree of Poca-
hontas, will be installed at a meeting
to be held Wednesday night