The Washington herald., 1917-07-11
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
ELECTS new member
E. M. Anderson Chosen to Serve
With Alexandra City Officials.
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Alexandria. Va. July 1o.-The board
Anderson a member OF that body, TO
represent the Second ward. Mr.. An
derson was sworn in by President
Marbury Immediately following his
election. and was appointed on the
committees on light claims and po-
lice. Mr.. Anderson takes the place
OF Alderman Jacob Brill, who re-
signed at the last meeting. Mr.. An
derson is a member OF the city school
board. but will resign owing to his
new position.
The aldermen also elected w. w
Ballenger vice president Of that body,
which once was formerly held by
Mr.. Brill. The aldermen referred
back to the committee the new traffic
rules and regulations recently adopt
ed by common council
A communication was received from
Corporation Attorney II. Noel Gar
ner setting forth that the city coun-
ell can require lights TO be placed
anywhere within the corporate limits
OF the city for the purpose of light
ing streets, alleys and public build
ings. and that for this purpose poles
may be erected wherever necessary,
as long as the highway is not un-
| necessarily obstructed.
The common council was not in
session. quorum falling to appear,
and adjourned until July Is owing to
the fact that It will be impossible TO
secure q quorum before that time.
Serial numbers have been given all
persons in this city and Alexandria
County who registered June and the
numbers have been placed opposite
the name of each person who regis
tered. A copy OF the list has been
posted in front Of the Office OF Mayor
Fisher and is now open for the in
sIection Of those interested. The local
board has also forwarded to the War
Department a copy of the names Of
those registered. together with their
serial numbers.
The names OF those appointed by
Gov. Stuart comprising the board for
the eastern district. including this
city. who will serve as the final court
TO which persons liable for military
service have an appeal from the de-
cision of the local board are as fol-
lows: Edwin P. Cox, Richmond. at
torney at law, former speaker Of the
house OF delegates: A. G. EoontZ,
Newport News, recommended bv the
American Federation of Labor; DIR. L.
T. Royster. Norfolk, physician and
public health leader; J. Hill Carter
Beverley. The Plains, farmer: w. 7.
Tillar. Emporia. connected with in
dustrial enterprises.
A meeting in the Interest Of the
organization Of branch OF the Navy
League in this city will be held at Il
o'clock Thursday morning in the
rooms of the chamber of commerce
OF this city. at which time Mrs.
Alexander. of Washington. will make
an address. All women interested
are invited.
The State corporation commission
has granted a charter to the d. B.
Gish Manufacturing Company. Inc,
the objects of which are an automo-
bile business. Capital stock is Sloo-
900. officers are: D. Bradley Gish,
president; J. +. Kinnear. secretary
and treasurer, both of Washington.
D. J. Howell and others have sold
to Morris l. Horner the house and
lot at the northwest corner OF Duke
and ST. Asaph streets, formerly oc-
cup!ed by the late Dr.. William Glib
f, son.
At meeting OF Alexandria Lodge
OF Elks last night the resignation
Of Walter NJ. Donnelly as secretary
was accepted. His successor will
be chosen at the next meeting.
John u. Normoyle was chosen sec
rotary pro TEN.
The funeral of Andrew A War
field will take place at II o'clock
W edne sday morning from his late
home. 1l9 North Columbus street.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
f. V. REGISTER, y. D, pastor OF the
NJ. f. Church. South.