Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-25
ALEXANDRIA.


THE DEMOCRATS AND TIE OFFICES
Now that the rejoicings are over the Alexan-
dria democrats will come down to business, aud
the question of Offices is first to be deter
mined The Alexandria Gazette, one Of the
leading democratic papers in virginia bears
editorial witness to the excellent service Of the
republican postmaster and collector here, say
ing that "they have discharged their respect
i've duties efficiently and satisfactorily
to the public as well ~ the government
and with as little partissnship as possible, and
Alexandria will be lucky il their possible dem
ocratic successors will do as well' The candi-
dates for their places are, however. numerous,
and there seems to be little doubt that the very
fair plan proposed by ex-Mayor Beckham. a
candidate for postmaster, will be adopted. Mr..
Beckham proposes that none Of the candidates
spend dollar to promote their candidacy and
that primary election be held under the au-
spices Of the city democratic committee to de-
termiue who the democracy Of Alexandria shall
present to President Cleveland az their choice
Tor the national officials here, the fortunate
is a new way, and SO emiuently straightforward
as to have become popular as soon as it was
mentioned.
ARREST OF wAsHIxoToxIANs.
Yesterday afternoon when the Midland train
arrived here the police were called to take
in charge five hunters from Washington, who
had left home to have days sport in Fairfax,
and who ended their sport BY spending last
night at the Alexandria station house. The
hunters gave their names as James Wilson, L.
Pearson. L. Y. Rosser, James Pearson and
Henry Lucas. The arrest was made on charges
preferred by A. A. Davis, conductor Of the
Midland tram, who alleged that these men had
entered the train at Fairfax station, and
two Of them became disorderly and, on
his attempting to keep them in order, he waa
assaulted and injured. The cases will be heard
at the mayor court
The prisoners were brought to the mayors
| court this morning. Lucas was discharged and
the others were remanded to Fairfax county for
hearing. Lieut.. Smith carried them TO West
End, where they will have hearing this after
noon before Justice Crupper, near the first toll
gate.
ALExANpR1ASs TO VISIT WASHINGTON.
Arrangements are made by which Alexan-
drians may return from the democratic celebra-
ton at Washington half an hour after midnight
tonight, and Washington will have the chance
| OF seeing a large number Of Alexandria DEM
ocrats. The Alexandria Bachelors C1ub and
the "City Sports, social clubs, will 60 in q
body with music, and the third regiment drum
| corps will head the Alexandria contingent in
the procession.
The Thanksgiving night entertainment at the
opera house was given by the Washington Man
| dolin, Banjo and Guitar Club, Jas. P. Cullen,
manager. The auditors enjoyed very much
the selections rendere by the Washington local
| talent.
A delegation Of Alexandria Free Masons o!
Andrew Jackson Lodge went up to Washington
| today to attend the funeral of Frank Wilson,
| one Of their members, buried by Lafayette
Lodge from his home on 1st street in Washing
| ton.
The funeral Of Mr.. Francis Murphy. a we'll
known old citizen of Fairfax county, took place
this NOR ming from st. Mary's Church.