Evening star., 1897-04-09
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Democratic. Candidates Fighting fos the
Nominations
Local Notes of General Interest to the
Public and to Out.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 9, 1897
Now that all the democratic candidates
have announced themselves. and the date
| of the primary election has been fixed for
Wednesday. the 21st instant, the political
situation has grown more active, and
all who are entitled to a vote, and many
who are not, are out "hustling' for their
favorites
The fight which is arousing the most in
terest Is that for the mayoralty. There
are three candidates In the field but the
fight really seems to be between George L.
Simpson and L. H. Thompson, the incum-
bent. Mr.. Simpson Is running as the peo-
rle's candidate. who will have an honest
government and administration of the laws
without favor Mr.. L. H. Thompson, the
incumbent, promises to do the best he can
IN the future. as he has since he was elect
ed oy the city council to fill an uneXpired
term nearly two years ago. 1t Is sig
ni1icant fact that nearly every policy man
in Alexandria and the second and third
strongly.
The general opinion is that Simpson will
De the nominee by a large n ajorlty, but
his friends say they will leave no stone
unturned to make the victory complete
one and "snow under"
The fight for corporation attorney will
De next In interest to the contest for
mayer. Mr.. Gardner L. Boothe, a prom-
nent and popular young attorney, mas come
out against Mr.. Samuel G. Brent, the in
cunbent. Mr.. Brent has served the city
wei and faithfully as corporation attorney
for a number of years. but he brought
down the ire of the Bryan democrats by
voting and working for Palmer and Buck
ner in the fall campaign, and they cast
atout for an opponent for him. The Bryan
democrats will use every effort to defeat
Mr.. Brent, but he will give them "a run
for their money" There are number
of people who would be members of the
beard of aldermen and common council,
and they are making an active canvass.
Third Regiment Drum Corps.
The Sd Virginia Regiment Drum Corps has
just received from the state a complete
set of new fatigue uniforms. caps, leggins,
drum heads. AT a regular meeting of the
drum corps last night an invitation was re-
ceived from the Knights Of Pythias to at
tend their fair and social, and it was ac-
cepted.
Glen Dorsey's Funeral.
The funeral of Glen Dorsey, who at
tempted to kill his wife and then committed
suicide, an account of which appeared in
The Star, will take place from Demanes
undertaking establishment this afternoon
at o'clock. The interment will be in
Bethel cemetery. The following will act
as pall-bearers: Magnus l.. Robinson, VIII
liam A. Carter NJ. H. Whiting. John
Smith, G. W. Gaines and F. Williams. The
condition of Mrs. Dorsey, who was
saulted by her husband with ak, re-
mains unchanged.
Officers Elected.
The following officers of the National Co
operative Company Of Washington were
elected for the ensuing year at a meeting
of the stockholders held in this city: Smith
Thompson. president; T. c. Stockton, vice
president; l.. F. Hunt. secretary: Burton
Macafee, treasurer. and John Morrison, S.
f. Cough, J. A Randall, John Finn, w. F.
Gapin and DIR. Stabler constitute the board
OF directors.
Property Sales.
Judge ]. K. NJ. Norton has purchased
from Mr.. Morgan H. Beach the handsome
three-story brick residence on the corner
of Washington and Prince streets. for
$500.
Mr.. Harry P. Wheat ct al. have sold to
MIR. j. b. n. Berry lot on the east side of
West street between Princess and Oronoco
consideration not named.
Passed the Examination.
Second Lieut.. r. H. Atkinson of the
Alexandria Light Infantry went to Rich
mond yesterday and passed his examina-
| tion Tor promotion before the state mill
| tary board of examiners. He will receive
| his commission from Gov. O'FerralI in a
few days.
Confirmation Class,
| At the Emanuel Lutheran Church next
Sunday morning Rev. ]. NJ. Eberlein will
confirm nine children. The services, which
will be in English. will be held at 10
o'clock in the morning.
VIII Hold n Social
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias. will hold q fair and
social in Shulers Hail. fer ten nights.
starting from the 14lh instant
General and Personal Notes.
Mr. Thomas Murray. young drug clerk,
has accepted a position in Norfolk, Va
Mr.. VIM. H. F. Beckham will not be a
candidate for the city council from the
third ward. owing to business engagements
| that interfere with his making an active
canvass.
Mr.. Horace Downham has returned from
Mexico.
There was only one case in the police
court this morning. JohA Bryant, charged
with dislrderly conduct. He was sent 10
the chain gang for thirty days.
Champion Castle, Knights of the Golden
Eagle. will have a smoker May ID.
| Alexandria Council. Junior Order United
| American Mechanics, held a regular meet
| ing last night.
Rev. DIR. Elliott of Ascension Church,
Washington. preached at Christ Church
last night.
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