Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-27

DEMOCRATIC CoMMITTEEs.-Chair-
man ]. II. Sweeney, and Messrs. James
Wilkins, W. B. Dobie, R. T. Cook, G.
E. Price, B. F. Penn and Gardner L.
Boothe, of the city democratic commit
tee, and Messrs. w. A. Febry and G. B.
Graham, of the county committee, as
sembled in the chamber of the Common
Council last night for the purpose of
making arrangements for the nomina-
ton of candidate for the House of
Delegates from this city and county.
Mr.. Sweeney called the meeting to
order and stated its object. The candi-
dates, VINO were present, he said, could
signify whether they preferred ward
meetings or a primary election. Two
years ago the city cast 1882 votes at the
Presidential election and the county
$40. Upon this basis the city would be
entitled to twenty delegates and the
county three.
Mr.. Graham moved that this be the
basis upon which the election be held.
Mr.. Dobie hoped that the candidates
would give their opinion on this matter.
Mr.. Charles Bendheim said it should
be first determined how the nomins-
ton was to be made.
The committee, Mr.. Dobie said, would
settle that question.
Mr.. w. II. May suggested that
primary election be held on Thursday,
October 8.
Mr. L. c. Barley said he would &C.
ouiesce in whatever course was deemed
best.
Mr.. Graham was rather averse to
holding the primary election next
Thursday. He said people in the coun-
ity would hardly have time to make
their arrangements. 1t took more time
in the country to prepare for an cleo
ton than in the city. 1t would be nee
essary to post bills and to arrange many
details which could not be done salts
factorily at so short notice. He sug-
gested that Thursday, October 10. be
fixed upon as the day. He couldn't,
however, say whether the county COM
mittee preferred district meetings or q
primary election.
Mr.. Dobie wanted the candidates ex-
cluded from the room in order that the
committee could proceed t0 make lis
arrangements.
The chair suggested that the candi-
dates would have to pay the expenses
OF the primary election, and that the
committee desired to hear any su2ges-
tions from them.
On motion of Mr.. Boothe it was de
termined to hold the primary on Tues
day, October S.
Some time was spent in q collcquy
between the members of the city COM
mittee and Messrs. Feebry and Ora
ham, of the county, in regard to which
was the best method of making NOM
nation, the members of the county
committee being inclined to the
opinion that district meetings would
prove more satisfactory. They finally
consented to enter into the primary.
In answer to question, Has the coun-
ty any candidates to present? Mr..
Mr.. Graham replied one-Mr. A. A.
Lipscomb.
A resolution that all known demo-
Gratis and ell white voters who pledge
themselves to support the nominee be
allowed to participate in the primary
election was offered by Mr. wilkins
and adopted.
The following was adopted: Resolv-
ed, That each candidate shall have
the right to sci. ct such number of dele
gates, fractions considered, as the vote
received by him bears to the whole
vote cast at such primary, the voting
TO be directly for the candidates.
It was decided that both the Court
House and Friendship engine house
precincts be opened on the day of the
primary.
1t was estimated that $3.50 would be
needed for the purpose of holding the
primary election. The four candidates
will therefore be taxed $3.50 each.
The committee then adjourned.