Evening star., 1897-02-27
Democrats Looking for a Candidate for
Mayor.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 121 North Washington ST.,

aLc-A AN btlA, va, FeD. ~, 1891.
New that the spring elections are draw
Ing near the democrats are casting about
for a good man to run for mayor. Sew
eral names have been suggested, most
prominent among whom is Mr.. George L.
Simpson one of Alexandria's most promi-
nent citizens. Mr. Simpson has long been
always been identified with the best in
terests Of the old city He has repre-
sented Alexandria city and county in the
state legislature, and his election to the
mayoralty would give general satisfaction
1t is said that Mr.. W. H. May, another
prominent merchant. and at present mem
ber of the state legislature from this dis
trict will also be candidate, and If elect
ed would make good officer. The only
candidate who has actually announced
himself is Gilbert Simpson, an ex-polce-
man, a painter by trade. Nearly every
paid officer of the city will have opposi-
tion. The fight for the offices AS rule is
corfined TO the democratic primaries. as
the democratic nomination In this city Is
virtually an election. as the democrats are
largely In the majority.
Police Headquarters.
There was only one case for trial in the
police court this morning, Ernest Travers.
John Turner, negro lunatic from Ma
nassas. Is held at headquarters awaiting
Asylum for Colored Lunatics at Petersburg.
Chief Webster today received letter
from Wakefield, Mass, inquiring about one
Newton E. Jackson, an Alexandrian, who
committed suicide in that city, and asking
that George Jackson be notified. The po-
lice have been unable to find any one re-
lated 10 Newton E. jackson.
COngressman-Elect Rixey's Health.
Mr.. John S. Barbour of Culpeper. Va.
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vas In the city yesterday. He says the
ser sation II reports published in one of
the Alexandria papers as to the serious
condition of Mr.. Rfxey's health are abso-
lutely without foundation in fact. Mr..
Rixey's health, he said, was never better,
throat. which he injured in the late cam
paign by speaking so much In the open air.
The City Jail.
There are now fifty-cight prisoners In
the city Jail for various offenses. The
new frame structure which 1t was found
necessary to build in the Jail is still used
for the chain gang. 1t has fourteen hunks
in 1t, all comfortably fitted up, and Is well
heated.
Violated Revenue Laws.
Deputy United States Marshal Joseph
Glover yesterday went to Culpeper and
arrested J. ". Popham, who Is charged
with violating the internal revenue law.
He was brought to this city and given
hearing before Commissioner Fowler,
who bailed him for his appearance next
Tuesday. -...-,.-
Selling Without u License.
S. Phein. salesman, was arrested by
officer Knight yesterday afternoon for sell
ing chewing gum without license. He
was fined s. in the police court last night.
General and Personal Notes.
Mr.. J. ]. Dolan of Washington will. on
Tuesday night next, deliver a lecture be-
fore the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum OF
this city on the life of Richard Brinsley
Sheridan.
The remains of MIR. John Shacklett. whose
death was mentioned lin The Star. were
yesterday evening sent to Delaplane his
old home, for interment rs
Mrs. William b. DaiHgerfsld is the guest
Of her brother. Mr.. III Arthur Taylor, at
his home In Fredericksburg
The Alexandria Assembly" we'll
will give germans in MeBurney's Hall
on Monday night nexti Al
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters Of
America. held their regular meeting last
ship were received and referred to the
The fair to be given at Odd Fellows
Hall On North Columbus street, next
week. beginning Monday night. by the Sd
Virginia Regiment Drum Corps Of this
city, promises to be d success.
Annie e. Brenner yesterday bought from
George c. Cupid lot on Franklin street
between Patrick and Allied streets for
s7OO ,..-
Miss Davis has issued cards for recep-
tion to be held at her residence on South
Washington street on the afternoon Of
March 2. L. sA..t..4.5 ...s.....
Miss Mcclure of Richmond is the guest
Of her brother. Dr., Hunter Mcclure, on
North Washington street
Mr.. F. NJ De Lane and Miss Gabrilla
Kramer were married in st. Mary'si Church
yesterday afternoon by Rev. Father Bow