The Washington times., 1913-03-26
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. MARCH 26.
Four important additions to the laws
of Alexandria were passed by city coun-
Gil at its meeting last night and Will go
into effect as soon as they can pe
signed by the mayor. They are:
Prohibiting dogs from running loose
on the streets or on vacant lots without
muzzles and providing a fine for the
owners of the dogs from S to $40. as
well as the determination of animals
found without muzzles.
Prohibiting the use of roller skates
on sidewalks except by children under
ten years of age; no skating to be per-
mitted on streets where there are elec-
tric railways and other regulations for
the safety of the children and the pub
lie included.
Limiting the speed of automobiles. mo-
torcycles and other vehicles on the
streets Of the city to twelve miles an
hour and to six miles at crossings and
providing rules for the regulations Of
the traffic.
Prohibiting the showing of pictures OF
crime on any slide or moving picture
film within the city limits
All four ordinances were passed by
practi cally unanimous votes. the only
difference between the members occur
ring on the question Of the speed to
be permitted on King street. The origi-
nal ordinance provided for a speed Of
eight miles an hour on this street, but
this was raised to ten miles by the
lower board and to twelve by the board
of aldermen. The latter body refused
to compromise and the rate remained
at the figure as fixed by them.
A resolution providing for the pur-
chase of new horse for the Columbia
Engine Company at a cost Of $500 was
passed and one making an appropr.a-
ton of $500 for a motor cycle for the
use of the police department was re-
ferred to the committees on finance and
police.
The opening night Of the three days
program arranged for the dedication of
the new Westminster Hall of the Pres
byterian Church drew a large audience
to the building last night. 1t was Sun
day school evening and the program
was in charge of the teachers and chill
dren OF the Sunday school. A feature Of
the evening was the unveiling OF tab
lets to the memory of Edmund F. Wit
mer, superintendent of the Sunday
school for twenty-five years and to the
Rev. W. A. Slaymaker, teacher in the
Sunday school for twenty years. The
Wilmer tablet was unveiled by Miss
Wilmer, of Baltimore. and the Slay-
maker tablet by a daughter Of the Rev.
MIR. Siaymaker, of Berkeley, Va The
Rev. J. r. Sewer delivered an address.
The congregational will be, held to-
night and the keys of the building will
be turned over to the Rev. DR.. Allison,
pastor of the church, by A. c. Uhler,
chairman of the building committee. Ad-
dresses will be made by the Revs.
Thereon H. Rice. of Richmond: Frank J.
Brooks, Of Rodney, w. Va, and Joseph
R. SEWER, Of Augusta. Ga.
A special meeting of directors # the
Retail Merchants Association was held
last night and Harrie White was elected
Preston. who resigned on account Of his
duties as secretary and treasurer Of the
Chamber of Commerce.
In the corporation court today T. Mox-
ley Erwin was appointed q trustee OF
the NJ. E. Church, South, in place OF
John p. Robinson. deceased.
The contest over the postmastership
of Purcellville, Loudoun county. be-
innings is being watched with great
interest in Alexandra because Of the
Of the same plan being
adopted In this city by Congressman
Charles c. Carlin for the selection OF
the postmaster for Alexandria. Mr..
Carlin stated today that he was not
prepared to announce the adoption OF
the plan in Alexandria until he had seen
how II works out at Purcellville.
According to the plan which is being |
carried out in that town. all white DEM |
ocratic adult patrons OF the postoffice, |
including persons residing on rural
routes, will be given an opportunity to !
sign the petition OF either OF the candi- |