The times., 1897-06-21
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Strong Fight to Be Made for Cation
at Roanoke.
Death OF Ex-siayor William n. Berl-
ley Policeman Atkinson's Trial
to Take Place Tonight.

Alexandria, Va, June 20.-As hitherto
stated in The Times, a primary election
viii be held in the Third ward tomorrow
evening, from A to O'Clock, for tue
purpose Of electing delegates to repre-
sent the ward In the State Democratic
convention, to nominate candidates for
governor, lieutenant governor, and attor-
ney general
The Third ward is entitled to seven
delegates. TWO tickets have already
been prepared, and it is understood that
third ticket will be placed in the fled
tomorrow afternoon. An effort is being
made to have the tickets SO arranged
that one of them will contain the names
of only Ellyson men, and the other the
names Of those favorable to Tyler.
A good deal of interess is being mani
Tested III the contest, and a good vote is
anticipated 1t Is understood that the
eleven delegates already chosen in the
other three wards are about evenly di-
yided between Tyler and EIlyson for the
nomination OF governor.
Ali of the delegates from Alexandra
will cast their votes for Mr.. James r.
Cation, of this city, as long as they think
there is any chance OF his receiving the
nomination for lieutenant governor.
There was a falling off in the attendance
OF cnurchgoers today, many persons hay
ing already left the city for the summer
months The pulpits were occupied by
the resident clergy. The attendance was
quite large at the meeting held in the
auditorium OF the Railroad Reading Rooms.
where Mr. Dickinson, of the Theological
Seminary, delivered an interesting address
The singing was feature OF the meeting.
William Butler, colored, who escaped
from the cnain gang about two months
ago, was arrested today by Officers AIRING
ton. Proctor and TIGER
Benjamin Lucas has complained to the
police that William Green broke into his
house and stole valuable dog. Lucas
believes that Green has taken the dog To
Washin gt0n
The feast OF the Sacred Heart will be
celebrated in st. Mary's Catholic Chur IN
by special services on the 25th instant
Mr. William n. Bcrkley died at his home,
No. sos Prince street, at 7:30 O'Clock to-
night. The deceased was about eighty-two
years or age and was highly esteemed
During the reconstruction period. follow
Ing the war. Mr.. Berkiey was appointed
mayer OF this city, and u few years later
he was clecsei To that position by the citi-
zens' of Alexandria He was for num-
ber OF years engaged in the dry goods buSi
ness, but retired some time since on ac-
Count OF falling health. Mr.. Berkley was n
courteous gentleman, and his death is re-
gretted by a large circle OF acquaintan6 es
The children who have been under ia
struction received their fist communion
in ST. Mary's Church at the O'Clock
raass this morning. At the vesper service
this evening the class Iene wed their bap-
tismal VOW The ceremony, which was
solemn and impressive, was witnessed by
large congregation.
The board OF police commissioners will
meet tomorrow night at O'Clock 10 n
vestigate the charges preferred against
Policemen Weston II Atkinson by LAWYER
E. b. Taylor, who alleges that the police
man used abusive language and assaulted
him. The sessions of the board are usually
held behind closed doors, but officer At
kiHson has requested that reporters be sd
niitted during the examination OF wit
nesses.
Mss Katie Heisley, of this city, is
visiting friends in Shenandoah county.
Mr. Ned Hunts at Waterford, Va, for a
short stay.
Misses Gertrude. Lottie and Josephine
Harlow have returned from Mount st.
Agnes Collegiate Institute.
The family of Rev. F. T. Benson haze
returned from a visit to Baltimore.
The trial of Jameson, Chichester AMI
Burnett, charged with setting fire TO n
house in West End, will be called in the
Fairfax county court today. A number Of
witnesses from this city have been sum
Inoned in the case