Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Proposed Armory Improve
:. ments Now Seem Assured.
MANY PASTORS RESTING
Visiting Clergy to Occupy Pulpits.
Little Interest in
Election.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 2, 1913.
Under new plans evolved by Capt. F. l.
Slaymaker of Company G. known as the
Alexandria Light Infantry. the proposed
improvements to Armory Hall now seem
assured. The improvements will, 1t is
estimated. cost about $1,000
Some time ago city council appropri-
ated $500 for the Improvement of the
hall. and of this amount the sum OF
1880 was to be used in paying OF
mortgage. and the $4,000 remaining, to-
gether with $500 additional, to be raised
by the soldier lads, was to be used in re-
modelling the armory.
1t was then estimated that the improve
ments would not cost more than $4,000.
Bids were received and they ran up as
high as $1,000, which necessitated a
temporary abandonment Of the plans.
It is now proposed to use the 1900
which Will be left after paying on the
$500 mortgage with the citys appro-
prtation. and then raise the sum OF $1.OOO
by popular subscription. That this amount
can be easily raised there seems to be
but little doubt In the minds Of those
projecting the movement for a more
modern armory.
Visiting Pastors in Pulpits.
A number of nonresident clergy will
occupy the pulpits at the various
churches tomorrow, owing to the fact
that many of the ministers are away on
their vacations. They will be as fol-
lows: Rev. Paca Kenney. at st. Paul's
P. e. Church; Rev. ]. M McCauley OF
Washington will preach in the morning
at Trinity NJ. E. Church. and the even
ing services will be in charge of the Ep-
worth League.
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, will
leave next week to spend his vacation
with his family at Wytheville. Va, and
cupied by Rev. DR.. Joseph B. North, OF
Herndon, a retired minister.
During the latter part of this month
the services at Christ P. e. Church will
be in charge of Prof. Rollins.
There apparently is little interest In
the outcome Of the state primary which
will be held here Tuesday to nominate
state officers The only contest in which
any interest is displayed is the tight Tor
lieutenant governor between J. Iaylor
Ellyson. incumbent. and Lewis II. Macn-
en-. an attorney Of this city 1t is gener-
ally believed that a light vote will be
cast.
Customs Service Changes.
George w. Nowland. formerly deputy
collector of this port, recently trans
ferred by the government to the custom
house at Georgetown. will assume the
duties of his new position MONDAY
George r. Cation. who was recently
named as deputy collector of port OF
this city, will take up the duties OF that
office Monday.
The name Of Alexander ]. Wedoer-
burn of Fairfax county, who recently
withdrew from the race for lieutenant
governor, will appear on the ballots In
many places in the state, II IS saio' De-
cause of his withdrawal at such late
Within a short time it 10 expected that
the dog wagon will be placed on the
streets and the work of gathering In
the unlicensed CANNES will be begun.
Hundreds Of dogs are now roaming the
streets without either muzzle or license
tag. All dogs found without such will be
taken in the net and conveyed TO the
city pound. where they VIII De Yep.
which they will be dispatched by the
gas route.
Eagles to Go on Outing.
All arrangements have been completed
by members of Alva Aerie, No. 81,
r raternal Order Of Eagles. for its an
nual excursion, which will be given Tues
day next to Marshall Hall.
The steamer will stop at the Cameron
street wharf.
Considerable matters Of importance will
be up for consideration Monday night
at the monthly meeting Of r. E. Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans.
LOUIS N. Duffey left today for Virginia
Beach to join his wife. who is spending
her vacation at that place as the guest
Of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. e. ".
REGISTER.