Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
The Fairfax Delegate

August 23d, 1917.
To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Truth is noble thing, sir. Even if crushed
to earth will rise again. This morning We saw
this in the Washington Republican:
'The democrats or conservatives Of Fairfax
county, Va, have nominated for the Legisa
ture MIR. Richardson, young man of excellent
character and fair abilities, but lacking the OK.
perience which every representative Of the peo
pie should have. Now if the republicans will
nominate such mao as John S. Benson, whose
editorials when recently connected with this pa
per commanded such wide attention for the
ability, g.; his popular address and clear logic
would enable them to elect him, and secure
their future exercise in the interests Of leesla'
ton"
The Republican is not always right 10 the
first place Mr.. Richardson has not been oom
mated by the democrats lie is simply cen.
didste. The only thiog against him is his
youth, but that is no crime. There are mum
Der Of candidates before the good people Of
Fairfax who have the ability and the cxper
ence. While we are violently oppose TO the
phrase, "Vrgiuiaus should rule Virginia" sill.
We thlnk it 10 order to know our representative
aud right here We will inquire who is JohG ).
Benson2 Where did he come from and where
does he live? Now every one who is cand
date on the democratic side ls man, OF known
ability and unimp eaehGble character. We d.
not mean to say that the above said j. b. Ben
son has no character or ability, bat he has co.
enough for Fairfax legislator. The primIry
election next month will decide who is to b.
the democratic candidate Of Fairfax, and then /:
the advice OF the RepubIican is followed good b."
to Mr. Benson. Fairfax will send to Rchm)ni
one of these men: Judge Thomas, Thos Moore,
d. NJ. Chichester, DR.. Pugh, E. W. Richard
SOD, r. L. Farr, or Jack Scott, Or may be all
Of them. She deserves good representation
and will get it too. EX.FAIRFAxGAN.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Aug. o.
Fair play aud consistency ere jewels Of great
value, yet sc cheap that all may owo and pos
scss them. There arc five candidates for lsgis
latiVe honors in this county whose claims are to
be submitted to the people at the PRIMARY
to be held on the 2lst proximo. To these
writer signing himself =. Q. proposed certain
questions; questions proper 10 themselves aud
entitled to respectful consideration and def
1ito reply. But one of the five has answered,
and to his credit be it ssid frankly and point
edly. Why do the other four hesitate? Why
does the Jade vince uoless galded? Ar" 1t
left to the conclusion that one or more OF thcU
did vote for Mckenzie and against Braxton?
that one or more Of them did vote for Barbour
and against Hutton; that one or more Of them
did vote for Pearson and against Cockeriie.
This we arc left to conclude, and 30 concudnE
taking their own rule and conduct as guide,
will plurality vote at the 'primary" be ba!,
ing on those who voted against the successful
mo II nt h
iug on you, can you demand that it shall be Gu
Others? l. is useless to pursue the sutjsc'.
The questions we're proposed, and in the ian,
guage of your competitor como to the front
gentIemenl Askiug the voters for their sup
port they have the right to know your poslt0u'
past and present. SLAMS AND Bangs.
DAsTARDLY ACT-Oo Saturday night las!
some dastardly fends cam, to the residence Of
MIR. Garner, about three miles southeas. Of
Culpaper, went to his barn and Gu: his harnsss
to pieces, turned bis horses and cattle lnIo his
corn fsd from there, went to his sp-log house.
turned his milk and butter into the water ana
carried the crooks and Jars outside aud DroSc
them 10 pieces upon the rocks including large
tureeo and some valuable dishes OF Mrs uaF
ner's. They then proceeded to the oat STACK
and set them on fire, destroying the entire %.
crop Of Mr. Garner, containing some ~,
bushels, besides some 200 bushels beooglos u
MIR. j. Wallace Hudson, aud which were STACK
ed with Mr. Garner's The family seem to ptc
pretty we'll decided az to the perpetrators u
this dabolic act.-Ptednaont News.
P. Mcintyre, q leading cattle slaug bteref o.
New York. stopped payment Tuesday. ''''
liabilities are $4,000.
Unremitting application will induce d'seaI'
unless blood be kept constantly pure aod r' tn.
For all hard workers the remedy to Keep w
blood in the best condition is DR.. Bulls D'o0'
Mixture.