Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-01
ALEXANDRIA.

Substantial progress in all lines was
made in Alexandria during the year 1913.
Many Of the city's old streets, which are
rapidly becoming but a memory, were
repaved and modern roadways have
taken their places. The sewerage system
has also been extended considerably.
Modern sidewalks in keeping with the
streets improved also have been laid.
There has been considerable activity in
building operations, and many handsome
homes have been constructed during the
year, while large numbers Of modern
houses have been erected.
Considering the improvements made
during the year on its street and sewer
system. Alexandria made a good showing
receipts being sos 1901. while its ex-
penditures were sos ,318.72
Business Changes.
During the year the plant Of the Belle
Pre- Bottle Company was purchased by
the Old Dominion Glass Company and re-
opened last September. giving employ
ment to a large number OF hands.
The Edelstein Manufacturing Company,
whose plant has just been transferred to
this city from Havre de Grace. Md. will
within the next few days open at Schu-
ler's Hall, giving employment to about
sixty women and girls. This concern will
engage in the manufacture OF athletic
underwear.
The Bliss Silk Throwing Company has
been taken over by the klots Throwing
Company, New York corporation. This
concern. whose plant Is located on Pitt
street between Wilkes and Gibbon streets,
has increased its facilities considerably.
The Episcopal High School. whose plant
is located west of Alexandra, In Fairfax
county, only a few months ago completed
modern dormitories at a cost of more
than 100000.
The Westminster building Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, located at the
northeast corner of Prince and st. Asaph
streets. a very handsome structure, was
formally dedicated last March.
Alva Aerie, No. ST.. Fraternal Order
Of Eagles. purchased a home on Royal
street between King and Prince streets.
The Alexandria steam laundry has TAX
en- larger quarters on Queen street be-
tween Fayette and Payne streets.
Growth Of Schools.
The city's public schools have greater
number of pupils attending this year than
last. According to the annual report OF
Supt. w. H. Sweeney. at the four public
schools the total attendance is 2.035.
A graduate uuISc HIS OcCn pAdCcQ Ill
the public schools by the Cameron Club,
their services for medical inspection OF
the pupils, bringing Alexandria's public
schools up along such lines to many OF
the larger cities.
During the year the city mas oeen
free from big fire losses, although the
storm Of July 30 last caused estimated
damage Of SIS 900, from which the city.
however. quickly recovered:
Many organizations OF the state held
annual meetings here during the year.
among them being the state council Of
knights Of Columbus. Grand Chapter OF
Order of Eastern Star, Virginia Fire Pro-
tective Association and bi-country con-
vention of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union.
The annual meeting OF the Washington
National Masonic Memorial Association,
the objects OF which are the erection or
a betting temple to Washington, the
Mason, was also held In this city.
New School Buildings.
Early this year the city council will
pass the resolution carrying with 1t an
appropriation Of $4,000 for the construc-
ton of a new high school building and
truckhouse for the Relief Hook and Lad
der Fire Company. The high school build
ing will cost $4,000 and the truckhouse
$4,000, while $500 will be expended for
the purchase Of lot adjoining the one
already purchased by the city for high
school. The entire lot embraces several
acres. and was purchased more than
year ago by the city for $4,000.
A campaign will be inaugurated this
month for FUNDS for the erection Of a
hospital for Alexandria Hospital. The
proposed structure will cost $4,000 and
IL Is planned to collect the bulk Of the
money by popular subscription. Plans for
raising the funds are now well under
way. 1t Is hoped to be able to begin the
work Of construction this coming sum-
mer.
Another Improvement proposed is the
remodeling of Armory Hall. The armory
will be fitted up In modern style at q
cost Of from 5000 to $1,000.
In the early spring the work Of con-
structing thirty-three miles Of tar macad-
am roadway in Mount Vernon district,
Fairfax county. will be begun. bond
issue for this work was passed last No
vember, the citizens voting for a bond
issue for $4,000. The United States gov
eminent will give $4,000 toward the
work, while the state OF Virginia will
contribute $4,000. bringing tho total to
$4,000. The construction Of this num-
Der of miles Of roadway will prove q big
help to Alexandria