The Washington herald., 1913-11-11
ALEXANDRIANS Want
ARMOR Plate PLANT
Yirginians Say Their City Would Be
Logical Point for Federal
Factory.
coNGREssMEN TO URGE CLAIM

Alexandra, Va, Nov. 1o.-Alexandria'!
claims for the proposed armor plant tC
be established by the government VII
be vigorously pushed by the Chamber Of
Commerce. in order to be in readiness
at the proper time. This was definitely
decided upon at meeting of that organ
ization held in It's rooms tonight
Notwithstanding the fact that there are
many cities already n the field for the
proposed plant Alexandrians feel theiI
city would be the logical point for its
location, especially in view of its nat
ural advantages as well as its closeness
to Washington. These points Will be
taken up with the Virginia delegation IN
Congress, and members Of this delega-
ton will be urged to use their best EFFORTS
on behalf of Alexandria. About forty
acres of reclaimed land at Jones Point, a
part of which belongs to the government
is regarded as an ideal site.
The committee which recently sue
ceeded il having mail received and dis
patched from Alexandra sent by the
steamers of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia line reported in having accom-
plished its object. 1t was also announced
that the new method Of sending II became
operative today. and large batch OF
mail was received here. This proves q
inasmuch as mail going and coming to
lower points on the river heretofore went
by way Of Washington, necessitating con-
siderable delay.
To Attend Convention Here.
An invitation was received from the Ma
tionaI Rivers and Harbors Congress to
attend its tenth annual convention which
will be held in Washington December S-5
next. A delegation Of five members will
be appointed by Carroll Pierce, president,
within the next few days.
Members present discussed the enforce
nent Of the labor and Eagrant laws Of
the city.
p A report was also received from the
committee appointed some time ago to in
yestigate the alleged inequitable system
Of taxation In the State
Boy Scouts to Build.
Members Of Troop No. 1. Boy Scouts,
this city, propose erecting scouts home
in this city. A campaign for raising
funds will be inaugurated November It.
It is proposed to make a house-to-house
canvass for funds for the work.
The proposed scout home will be a one
story structure and contain an assembly
hall. gymnasium and three rooms and
hall. It is estimated that such a struc-
ture will cost in the neighborhood Of
$500.
Miss Florence Vannette Harr and Cliff
ton b Hickerson, both of Washington,
were married at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon at the rectory Of Grace Episcopal
Church. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector
The bride was attended by Miss Edith
NJ Harr, while the bride groom had for
his best man Albert Jaeger, both Of
Washington.
A delegation of members of Harmony
Lodge OF Masons, of Washington, ac-
companied by delegation of members
from Lancaster, Pa, will stop of in
Alexandria tomorrow afternoon upon
their return from Mount Vernon, and be
entertained at dinner at the Hotel Ram
mel by Alexandria shington Lodge OF
Masons. A party Of Master Masons, en-
ployed in the Interior Department, Wash
ington. will. Thursday night, visit Alex
andria- Washington Lodge when the
Master Mason degree will be conferred
W. z. Allen. grand master of Odd Fell
lows Of the State. will, tomorrow night,
pay an official visit to Potomac, Sarepta,
and Falls Church Lodges Of Odd Fel-
lows The visitation will take place at
Odd Fellows Hall.