The morning times., 1896-10-19
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Politicians Are All at Sea Over the
Situation.
Republicans G tanning Ground Through
the Defections of Sound Money
Democrats-Sewso of the City

There is much speculation as to the
political situation in Alexandria at tie
present time. There is disaffection in
the Democratic ranks, but to what extent
cannot be ascerUalned, and VIII not be
known until after the Sd Of November.
The leaders OF the sound money move
ment are making desperate light to re-
duce the usual Democratic majority, and
in this they Will doubtless succeed, as the
entire vote cast Tor Palmer and Buckner
VIII be drawn from the Democratic party.
1t Is estimated that the PronIDitlOn can
diddte VIII receive between fifty and
seventy-five votes IN this city, Of which
tue greater number have heretofore been
east FOR the Democratic ticket. The Demo-
Gratis, however, claim that this Will, in
part, be offset by the silver Republican
votes. The Repu DIicdns are arranging for
i series of meetings to be held during the
present week, anu the Democrats have an
Douuced several meetings to be held be-
tween now and election day.
on Tuesday night Mr.. r. Walton Moore,
of Fairfax, and Col F. /. Smith, of this
city, will speak at Sarcpta Hail, and On
Thursday night Mr.. John n. johnson will
speak in the same hall Mr.. John +.
Rixey, candidate for Congress, Will speak
ut the Opera House ON Saturday night
Senator John w Daniel is expected to
speak on the same evening, though his
visit to this city may be deferred until
the following Tuesday. On Wednesday
the Democrats OF the county will have n
mass meeting at Ballston. on which oc-
casion Hons. A. A. Lipscomb, John F.
RXey. Z. L. Meredith, Judge ]. b. McCabc
and Mr. W. n. W Moran, OF Manassas, will
be the speakers.
The ;tSniugIon District Epworth League
will pay iraternal visit TO Friendship
Chapter on Wednesday evening. Invita-
tons TO the other chapters of the league
have been extended and grand rally is
anticipated The Washingtunians will ar
rive here ut 7:30 p m. An excellent pro
gram has been arranged for the meeting
and an enjoyable time is anticipated
Revival services are held every evening
in the railroad reading rooms
L. E. Lawley, Charles Daley, Robert
broWn anu Charles Gernartz, young white
men, We're arrested by Sergt. Smith and
Policeman Davis yesterday, for being
drunk on the streets.
The services at the West End Chapel
Were conducted by Rev. W. H. F. Beck
ham, OF the Theological Seminary
Mrs. j. V. Davis is ill with an attack
of malaria
Miss Lucy Leadbeater Is the guest OF Miss
S. N. Daingerfield. on Seminary Hill.
Mrs Fuller OF Atlanta, Ga, Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. II. C. Ansley, on Duke
street.
Messrs. Nelson Cradlin, E. b. Bvrne
j. Il. Mansfield, A. b. Hopkins and G. II.
Hayden have gone to Staunton To attend
meeting OF the State Council, Junior q r,Ier
United American Mechanics
About forty young men have sienified
| Their intention OF Joining the gymnasi,Im
club, should one be organized by the local
assembly, Brotherhood OF St. Andrew.
A committee to Consider the matter was
appointed at the recent meeting of the
assembly.
The case OF commonwealth vs.. Ruth
| Carroll, colored, is set for trial in the
| corpora tion court today. The Caroil
| woman was indicted for infantIcide. The
| infant was discovered by boys In the tai
| yard ditch on South Pitt street last spring
| and at the preliminary investigation which
| followed ii was proven that Ruth Carol
| was the mother.
The case OF Ernest Travers, charged
| with robbing the cars OF the Southern
| Railway, is also set for hearing today
| Buck Taylor and Red Martin, who
, were charged with being implicated in
the robbery, escaped from the city jail
| some time ago and have not been recap
tured.
| Daniel Sims, arrested by Officers Beach
! and Sherwood for assaulting Henry Wash
| inGton, and Thomas McGrafft. arrestef
by officer Davis for drunk and disorderiy
conduct, are detained at police station
for trial.