Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
LEXANDR|A AFFAIRS
Trades Council Committee Re-
ports Plans for Labor Day.
FEAR SCHOOL SITE TlE-UP
City Council to Consider Important
Matters Tonight-Typhoid Fever
Automatically Sale.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. August H. 1913.
The committee in charge Of Labor day
celebration at the Dyke. two miles be-
low Alexandria, under auspices of the
Alexandria Trades Council, made its re-
| port last night. 1t was announced that
a number of speakers have been invited
to address the members. The committee
| also reported that a number of athletic
events are being prepared for the occa-
sion. AS soon as those invited to speak
| are heard from the complete program
| will be announced.
w. II. Anglin of the Washington Cen
trail Labor Union delivered an interest
ing address along trade union lines
Howard T. Colvin was elected secretary
and treasurer Of the organization, and r.
w. Deeton. ST., and G. n. Craig elected
trustees to NIL vacancies caused by reSlg-
nation. The meeting was attended by a
large gathering Of members of the order.
That the question of erecting a new
high school will be tied up" for some
time to come in the city council over the
location for the building. there seems but
| little doubt in the minds Of those familiar
| with the situation.
The matter will first come before the
lower branch of that body tonight. when
men appropriating $4,000 for its erection,
will be presented. This resolution directs
| that it be erected on some site suitable
to the school board and council, but does
not recommend the lot Of seven and one
half acres, purchased some time since
for that purpose at the northwest cor
ner of Cameron and West streets
1t Is generally believed that the COM
mon council will adopt the resolution,
but will add an amendment to the
resolution. as passed by the aldermen,
to the effect that the building be To-
Gated at Cameron and West streets.
Should this be done the resolution will
then go back to the board of aldermen.
and inasmuch as they are opposed to
the site at Cameron and West streets
the aldermen will doubtless nOn-con-
cur. which will mean that the matter
will be tied up and may be SO for some
time to come. and all over the site.
Death Of Col. Reppert.
Following an attack of heart trouble
Col William E. Reppert. sixty-nine years
old. superintendent of the National ceme-
afternoon.
morning from his home at the National
cemetery, and burial will be made in Ar
lington. The services will be conducted
by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector of
Grace +. L. Chufch.
Col. Reppert was born in Pittsburgh.
Pa, and during the civil war served in
the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry. For a
number of years after the close of the
war he was general passenger agent for
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany at Columbus, Ohio
Col Reppert was past exalted ruler OF
Columbus Lodge OF Elks, No. 81. and also
a life member. He, together with AL
Field, the minstrel man. founded the Elks
lodge. Members of the local lodge will
attend the obsequies., and burial will be
with the Elks' services.
Col. Reppert, besides his wife, leaves
three daughters and one brother. The
names OF the children are: Mrs. Harry D.
Kirk. this city; Mrs William snead,
Stephenson. Baltimore. His brother is
Charles Reppert OF Pittsburgh.
The committee on streets and the
health committee Of the city council
hold meeting this afternoon, at
which time number Of reports will be
formulated and submitted to the city
council at it's meeting tonight. Among
the matters to be considered will be
the awarding Of bids for labor and ma
terial for the Improvement Of several
streets. The fire committee Of city
council held a meeting last night and
made a number of recommendations
which will be presented to the council
tonight
A fine Of $50 was imposed in the Po-
lice Court today In the case Of John
Green, colored, charged with assault
ing Ed, alias Alabama" Smith, colored,
with q pistol
Boy Bitten by Dog.
William Henry Simmons, nine years
old. was bitten on the left arm yesterday
afternoon by a dog alleged to have been
the property OF Otis Allen. Allen was
cited to appear in court today, and was
directed by Justice Thompson to have
the canine killed. which he promised to
do Following the attack the Simmons
boy had his wound cauteriZed.
II Is expected that about 800 members
OF the local branch Of the Holy Name
Society will take part in the annual pa
rade OF that organization in Baltimore
October next. The local delegation will
be accompanied by its band
Hereafter the health department OF the
city well keep a strict record of all
typhoid fever cases. The health depart
ment has sent out letters to all physicians
in the city requesting them TO make re-
port of all cases that they treat. An
nouncement of the number of such cases
will be given each month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray mond Astryke. who
have just returned from their honeymoon,
were rendered a reception last night at
the home of the parents of Mrs. Astryke.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hammersley. 100
Cameron street. which was attended by
a large gathering of friends of the couple.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice
beavers. who died yesterday. will be held
tomorrow afternoon from her home, 1123
Duke street. Burial will be made In
Bethel cemetery.
r. NJ. Petit of this city has sold the
Studds farm in Fairfax county to William
+. Downey and John G.. Nash. Mr.,
Downey purchased 123 acres of the farm
The total price paid for the farm was
SIS, 800.
In order TO defray the expenses in.
cured as a result of the damage done by
the storm recently to the Alexandria
Hospital. subscriptions are being solicited
by the institution.
Henry Starr Wattles of this city Is