Evening star., 1896-08-14
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Judge Rixey of 0ulpeper Nominated by the
Democrats.
An Abusive Tramp Sent DOwn-Other
Police Matters-NOtes
of Interest.

Judge John F. RiXey OF Culpeper was
nominated for Congress on the fiftieth bal
lott by the eighth Virginia district con-
grcssional convention, which has been IN
session for two days in Alexandra. When
the deadlock broke for the Culpeper man
the convention went wild with enthusiasm.
Rixey had led from the start, and last
night, Just before the nomination was
made, the fight cwindled down to McCabe
of Loudoun, Anderson Of Alexandria and
Rixey. Some of the McCabe supporters had
agreed to throw their strength to the Alex
andria man rather than let Rixey win.
The plan failed, the Alexandria men seeing
that the Loudoun men would stick by Nc
Cabe to tfe last.
Mr.. T. H. Netherland Of the Alexandria
delegation then arose and announced that
a majority vote of his delegation would go
for Rixey, and the ordeal was passed. Al
ter order was restored the vote was an
nounced, 1920 for Rixey against 6,623 for
McCabe.
Upon motion Of Mr.. May Of Alexandria.
Mr. Rixey and all of the defeated candi-
dates were invited before the convention.
Mr.. Rixey was notified of his nomination.
and made neat speech OF thanks. The
other candidates made short speeches Of
congratulation, and pledged their support
to the ticket.
An Abusive Tramp.
A stalwart white man, calling himself
Pat Jones, was sent to tine chain gang
for ninety days by the mayor this morn
Ing On complaint of ex-Mayor E. f. Down
hem. While eating breakfast this morn
ing Mr.. Downham heard his dog yelping
on the lawn, which stretches distance
of block to the rear Of his residence, on
North Washington street. and going to the
door he found the tramp kicking the dog.
or1A~ khA LEI
the premises, but stood in the street and
In language more fcrceful than polite in
dulged in a round of abuse, which soon
drew a crowd. One Of Mr.. Downham 9
sons blew a police whistle, at the sound
of which the man took to his heels, with
the crowd after him. He was overtaken
by Sergeant Smith after some lively sprint
ing, and landed in the station house.
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson disposed of the follow
ing cases this morning: Moses Simms. COL
ored, charged with assault on CORTLAND
Seaton, was fined 81. Robert Palmer. col
ored, arrested as a suspicious character
and charged with carrying a razor. ninety
days on the chain gang. Sallie Carter, COL
ored, charged with disorderly conduct. dis
charged on account Of insufficient evidence.
George Andrews and Matilda Jones, col
ored, charged with disorderly conduct and
annoying sick woman, discharged on ac-
count Of insufficient evidence Pat Jones,
a white tramp. charged with disorderly
conduct and trespassing on Mr.. E. r.
Downham's premises ninety days on the
chain gang.
Messrs r. D. Hassler and Crawford
Cock have returned from the Bryan noti-
fcation meeting in New York.
Mr.. s. F. Dyson is in New York on busi-
ness.
Mr.. Robert J. Thomas left last night for
Rockbridge Alum Springs.
DR.. Frank d. Hester Of Washington. d.
c., hls been in the city attending the dem
ocratic congressional convention.
Mr.. Frank Mitchell of Pittsburg, Pa.
who has been i'll with typhoid fever at the
residence of Mr.. Walter Dienelt, in this
city, is reported as improving.
Among the delegates to the convention
were Messrs. Edgar and William Aud of
Loudoun. former students of st. Johns
Academy. in this city.
Myrtle Beatrice. the little daughter Of
Mr.. Robert Norris, died at the home of
her parents, on South Henry street, yes
terday.
Mrs. Adamson, the efficient matron Of the
Alexandria Infirmary, left today for Long
Island, to take a much needed vacation.
Delegate Cannon Of Hamilton, Loudoun
county, tainted at the convention last
night, but was soon revived and resumed
his seat In the convention.