Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-23

procity that reciprocates honest
money and honest government. He
congratulated the South on the
defeat OF the force bill: told of the dire
calamities which the people had es-
capped and said that bill had been got
ten up to perpetuate the Mckinley bill.
He then spoke of national issues and
said he favored overhauling the tariff
and the pension laws. In speaking OF
the pens onels he stated that now, 81
years after the war had ended, there
were $4,000 on the pension rolls and
said what tribute it was to the ragged
and half fed soldiers who followed
Jackson and Lee, to say that they mad
disabled so many men. The speaker
was not opposed to pensioning deserv-
ing soldiers, but he was opposed to pen
sioning bummers and dead beats. In
speaking of Mr.. Cleveland he said he
might have his faults, but that he would
give clean and honest administration;
he had been elected President and
would be President and not be rim by
any man. He then spoke of Mr.. Stew
enson and said that when Assistant
Postmaster General he had in the most
Christian and scientific way taken off
the heads of fully 10000 republican
postmasters. He closed his speech by
saying it was right for the democrats to
celebrate their victory and advised all
to return thanks on Thanksgiving Day
for the great blessing.
Mr.. l.. c. Barley then took the stand
and thanked Mr. Brent for the compli-
ment he had paid him. He said he had
only done his duty and thanked the
democrats of the city for the great vic
tory they had won and congratulated
them on the election of Hon. f. E.
Meredith, whom he introduced.
Mr.. Meredith said, though sick, he
had come to Alexandria to mingle with
his friends here IN celebrating their
great victory. He complimentcd Mr..
Barley on his successful canvass
and the splendid victory won in this
city, and also paid a tribute TO the
young democracy, saying they would
be recognized by the next democratic
administration. He then touched on
national affairs, and in speaking of the
Sdlt ~ Ilstl COulC W DttoS tiistl
every northern soldier who had stump
ed his toe during the war and every
woman who tied up that toe now got Il
pension, while one million more are
now applying for pensions. He said he
favored IN income tax that would be
paid by the Goulds, Carnegies &C.. in
order to help pay these pensions. In
speaking of the parade he said ii was
the finest one he had ever wit
messed in his life He again compli
mentcd Mr.. Barley ON his splendid or
ganization paid tribute TO the young
democracy whom he thanked for the
handsome majority they had given him
in this city He eulogized Cleveland
and Stevenson said he was not a
Cleveland man after New York had de-
clared for some one else, but that he
soon saw that the vast majority of the
people intended to make him their
President. which they had done, and
that in their gallant fight he had most
heartily joined.
DR.. Allen of the democratic associa
ton of Washington, was then intro
duced. He congratulated the people
of Alexandria and of the South on their
victory gave clear exposure of the
pension frauds which were being per-
petrated, and made a forcible speech on
national affairs.
At the close of his speech the meet
ING adjourned.
The speakers were then taken in
charge by the democratic committee,
and, with several other guests, were es-
corted to the Opera House restaurant
where Il most sumptuous supper was
spread. A pleasant hour was spent in
discussing the good things, during
which time several toasts were drunk
and speeches made. In taking leave
Mr.. Meredith said that in recommend
ing the distribution of the "loaves and
fishes in this city he would be guided
to great extent by the wishes of the
city democratic commit ee.
NoTEs.-AIastcr Bert Phillips, age
years, the youngest member of the
Bachelor Club, attracted considerable
attention by his manly appearance and
club uniform. He travelled the entire
ronte by the side of his comrade and
friend. Mr. Thomas w. Robinson.
Mayor Strauss wore his handsome
new hat which he won on the Cleveland
election.
The horscmen (?) all kept their
seats in their saddles during the pyro
technic display but with many it was
the greatest effort of their lives,
The Third Ward Club turned out
with full ranks and many of the men,
bcrs wore tail white hats. At the head
of the line marched all the wards rep
rcscntatives in the City Council and
every city official who lives in the ward
Numbers of masquerS appeared in
line and attracted general attention,
especially the young man who repre-
scented rooster
Among the handsomely illuminated
and decorated houses were those of
Mayor Strauss. Mcssrs. |. Eichberg, L..
w. Reed, Peter Wise, j. Green, j. r,
Chapman, j. A. Marshall, l.. Shuman,
and Tackett & Mals shall and the Fleisch-
mann House.
The Bachelors Club was one of the
features of the parade. They numbered
81 strong, wore white derby hats and