Evening star., 1925-05-20
CIVIC AID PLEDGED
i BY ALEXANDR|ANS
interests of Two Cities One,
Guests of Chamber of
| Commerce Declare.

Approximately 100 members of the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
We're guests of the local chamber at
It's monthly meeting at the New Will
lard Hotel last night.
Representative of both organiza-
tlonS pledged the help and Co-opera-
ton of the business men of both
cities in furthering the civic and
trade enterprises of the communities.
James 7. Lloyd. president of the
local Chamber of Commerce. stress
ed the dual interests of both cities,
ana III welcoming the visitors point
ed out that, as the capital of the
Nation, Washington was as much
their city as Alexandria. and urged
that they become interested in its
welfare. X. w. ogden. president of
the Alexandria Chamber of Com
merce, outlined the modern advance
ment of Alexandria and pledged the
cooperation of his fellow townsmen
IN working for the interest of both
cities.
Predicts Industrial Growth.
W. c. Clukins. executive vice pres
fdent of the Cincinnati Chamber of
commerce, was the principal speak
er and the guest of honor. He spoke
OF the great possibilities of the fu-
ture development of Washington
IouChing upon the great resources
III WaterpoWer close to the National
Capital, he predicted that it would
become a great industrial center with
out mdrring its beauty.
The need of teamwork and Coop
GRAFTON in furthering the cause of
Washington ON the part of the bust
ness men was stressed by the
speaker.
a resolution calling upon the Com
1nlSsloners and Fire Chief Watson to
include in their estimates additional
fire protection for various sections OF
the city. presented by Charles w
Ddrr, chairman og the fire and public
safety committee of the chamber, We're
passed unanimously. The resolution
urges the erection of an engine house
on Connecticut avenue near NebraS-
ka avenue, and urged additional equip
ment on Sixteenth street north of
Park road and in Cleveland Park.
The chamber indorsed the action of
It's board of directors in approving the
recommendations of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States in re-
gard to the abolition of the inheritance
tax and the extension of national
banking powers.
Tribute to Oyster.
In respect to the memory of the
late Commissioner Oyster, the entire
assembly stood in a period of silence
Journed. The Alexandria visitors asked
permission to join in indorsing the
following resolution.
James f. oyster, Commissioner of
the District of Columbia, has passed
from the scene of his earthly labors to
his eternal rest. His was a long and
busy life. Besides conducting a large
and successful business, he devoted
much of his time to the public service,
and i'll that service received many sig
nal honors.
He was a native Washingtonian.
Early in life he became a member of
the Washington Light Infantry, then
member and captain of the Wash
1ngton Rifles. and later president of
\ the National Rife organization.
"AS president of the Board of Edu-
cation, president of the Chamber of
Commerce. president of the Board of
Trade, director Of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond, first chairman of
the Rent Commission and as Commits.
sioner of the District of Columbia he
served faithfully and we'll the city in
which he spent his life
He was also a Shriner, a member of
the Oldest Inhabitants Association
and of the Columbia Country Club.
In recognition of his services in
this organization and in and for the
community, the Washington Chamber
or Commerce, in monthly meeting as
Sembled, expresses its sincere sorrow
and regret at his death and extends
Its deepest sympathy to the members
,flis loss
The chamber also directs that A
copy of this testimonial be sent to the
FAMILY of Capt. oyster and be spread
upon the minutes of the chamber