Evening star., 1896-08-13
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Democratic Convention Has Many Ballots
Without Reaching a Result.
Young Man Attempted Suicide by
Laudanum-PO1IceC Court Cases.
Other Items of Interest.

When the democratic congressional con-
vention of the eighth Virginia district re-
convened at 2:30 yesterday afternoon, after
having taken recess of an hour and q
half. the committee on permanent organi-
zation made Its report, nominating the fol-
Lowing permanent officers for the conven-
ton: j. E. Mason of King George for chair
man, f.. s. Turner of Fauquier for secre-
tafy, j. C. Smoot of Alexandria city, Frank
Hume or Alexandria county, A. E. Willis
OF Culreper. Alfred Leigh Of Fairfax, j. E.
Pitcher OF Fauquier, c. B. Purks of King
George, d. Hempstone Of Loudoun, w. An
oerson of Louisa, K. Brooking of Orange
Edmund Berkeley of Prince William and
q. Nd. Wallace of Stafford for vice presi-
oents. Lieut.. James Smith Of Alexandria
was recommended for nt-at-arms
me committee also recommended that the
majority rule nominate, but this was de-
1eated by vote of 80 to 80, and the two
tnlrds rule was adopted. Mr. Mason, the
permanent chairman, was then escorted to
.ne char: The committee on resolutions
reported their Endorsement of the Chic, 70
platform. and pledged their support to the
nominees of the party.
Inc foiloWing-named gentlemen We're
then placed in nomination: John F. Rixey
py n. - Gray. Frank f. Anderson by John
n. Strider, ]. e. Willard by r. Walton
Tehhs MGTre' y ). l. B; ;,os5 MeCabe by Judge R. L.
o.
FORD. {. H. Ashton by T. W. Berry, Geo. A.
Mushback by w. B. Dobie
Inc balioting then commenced, and when
@ tne convention took a reces at 6 pm. six
oaIiots mad been cast without result
When the convention met again at s.ao
IL st night the Opera House was a sweIter-
ing mass of humanity. but every one was
IN good humor: Twelve more ballots were
taken' "hen the convention adjourned to
meet at 1880 this morning. An attempt
was made last night to stampede the con-
ventiCn to r. Walton Moore and for five
minutes the hall rang with cheers for the
senator from Fairfax. but when he finally
made himself heard he positively declined
10 allow his name to go before the convea-
ton, and the demonstration subsided.
Another Attempt at Suicide.
Charles Nowland, young white man,
attempted to end his life last night by tax
Ing laudanum. Mr.. Edgar Warheld. the
druggist. told Officer Roberts that Now
land had purchased laudanum at his store
and the officer placed Nowland Under ar
rest DR.. Hugh Mcclure was summoned
and arrived about IL o'clock. at which
time Nowland was unconscious and aD-
peared to be in a bad way. After about
three hours hard work he came around
all right, but apparently sorry that the
laudanum had not done the work. When
searched pistol was found in his pocket
ana he was brought before the mayor at
the police court this morning and a fine
or $2O was imposed upon him for carry
ing concealed weapons. Nowland Is a dis
solute character and had quarreled with
MS lnamorata. woman by the name Of
Arnold, yesterday.
Died From the Heat,
Richard Edlnunds, colored employe of
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
vernon electric railway was overcome by
the heat about o'clock yesterday after
noon, while working on the ST. Asaph race
track extension. and died upon arriving at
his home in this city. No. ALB South Co
lumbus street. Edmunds had been a cook
al the race track and had just gone to
work on the electric road. He had been
married only about three days.
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson had only two cases be-
fore him for trial in the police court this
morning. Louisa Fisher, coIored, charged
with creating a nuisance, was dismissed.
Chas. Nowland. white, charged with car
rylng concealed weapons. was fined $50.
Sefer Blouse is Ill at hts home. on upper
King street.
Officers Lyles and Beach are on their
annual leave of absence.
Mr.: Louis Kemper Ia Ill ct his home on
Washington street.