The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-12
WOULD BE PRESIDENT.
SOSiTD NIX. BRYdN ~ 4 SPEECH Ar
IIExfNDRfA TUO Years dGO.
Death of Mai. George Duncy-The Parade
at the Reunion Too Much for Him,
Jacob Brown stu Missing.

| ALEXANDRIA, VA. July 1l.-Spcclal.-
II IL difficult 20 estimate tho present
Democratic situation AS viewed here. An
Old citizen tells me that he now believes
history can repeat itself, and that we
have entered a campaign not unlike that
which just preceded the war. The only dii-
ference being that there were three or
four parties instead OF two, "a now.
The plainest. most telling thing noted
hero IS that there T. no enthusiasm mani
fest.
Mr.. bryan IS known by good many
/ Alcvopdrlans. MIR. Bryan made a speech
at New Alexandria two years ago thd1
was like John ". Daniels. in TINS sp'eCn
/ ~ Is now recalled that hc said ne "ouiu
one day DO President of the United States'
4 and bo wanted his hearers as helehpoIS
as we'll as fcllow-citihens. ,.,.r,
A CHECKERED CAREER.
The death of Major George Duhey re-
moves from our midst most usciui ana
esteemed citizen and man. Generations
| have grown up 10 look upon THIS man. 10
esteem. honor. and venerate him.
Major Duffey was born In ls2O. Ills
parents resided here, and his grandfather
| was kceper of the gardens at Mount YER
non. lie attended the old Washington
lancastcrian school. and when he quit
was bound to Benjamin Barton, the
matchmaker and silvcrsmith. lie was
with Mr.. Barton until the war broke
ont. After the war the Major set him
self up I'm business IN the same line,
and before Alr. Barton passed away, was
back at the old stand. which he closed
rs stated in The Times. few months
aeo. The passing Of this old institution
"Noah's Old Ark as II was called-ls In
the annals OF the town history, and as
81 passed the remnant Of what was left
was either sold or given away under the
Majors and the venerable Mrs. Barton's
eyes There is still however. the old
siin-dial in the back wall which tho
! Maior and Mr.. Barton made. and many
60 up the alley day 10y day to look at it
once again.
Tho Major when n boy was fond Of
matters milltairc. lie IS said 20 have
raised and equipped many companies of
boy soldiers. He long had charge OF
the old gun-houso Of ante-bellum dayH.
and is said TO have taken part I'm firing
about every national salute I'm the past
threo-quarters OF a century. lie was cap
tain Of the old Alexandria Artillery. and
went out with Delaware Kcmper's COM
mand lie served for the most part
IN Inc ordnance ifIdI UntUl, however,
ana won AN honorable name.
Major Duffoy was not only brave in
action. but he knew all about cannon
and how they should be placed. and how
worked. and how looked after when not
working. General Lee noticed this and
commended him several times. and when
dho General lost his spurs. and the
Major put I'm his leisure oy making him
pair. they came into closer contact. and
were rather 20 be called friends.
After the war closed Major Duffey re-
turned home and was offered an excellent
position in the Ordnance Bureau Of the
Government az Washington, soon after
the war but this ne did not accept.
TRIP TOO MUCH FOR HIM.
The people elected him Commissioner Of
the Revenue some time ia the early seven
ties. and this position ne has been almost
unanimously reelected to iii ever since.
He went down TO Richmond last week
only because he thought that he should
go. The march. the fatigue Of the trip,
was too much for him, and when ~ laii
OF his uniform IL was for the last time.
He Will Doe buried from ST. Paul's to-
morrow afternoon.
Major Duney married n daughter OF the
late Horatio Steele, who was marshal of
the District of Columbia when Alexandria
WIS 81 portion of 81. They were blessed
with large family Mrs. Duffey died
several years ago As stated I'm this cor
respOndcncc before. the venerable mother
Of the deceased IS stil living She IS in
her ninety-nlnth year AMI is I'm excel
lent health.
MANY VISITORS
Large numbers OF visitors have been IN
town during the past few days Most of
them are delegates of the Christian En-
deavOr Convention, now I'm S, islon I'm
Washington. Thousands went TO Mt.
Vernon to-day. The electric railway was
taxed 10 IFS utmost capacity The line
is now in operation between Mt. Vernon
and Washington with regular Service.
now half-hourly trains during the con-
yention.
Jacob Browns whereabouts are still
unknown. Brown was bO0kkceDcr and ran
sometimes ON the road FOR /. Eichbcrg &,
Son. dry goods merchants. They cut his
salary down and ne went TO New York
50 is believed. though he asked some
friends here TO give him the shortest
route TO South Africa, where he had "a
prosperous friend. Mr.. Brown married
am cstmable Alexandria lady and much
sympathy IS manifested in her behalf
she believes he will soon return.
Some interest is manifested I'm the va
cant revenue cOmmi ssionership Tudga
Norton, it is understood, has promised 10
appoint Capt Bob Knox as Major Duf-
fey's successor.
chris Dewitt, who fell from a ladder
"'hle painting his house recently. lies in
a precautions condition.