Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-27
benefit. The South supplies the ma
terial and the labor, but, as usual, the
North reaps the larger part of the
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.

The President is considering the
qualifications of several men for the
position of Director of the Twelfth
Census, but as yet has not indicated
whom he may appoint.
Senators Cullom and Mason, of Hill
nois, called upon the President this
morning again to urge the appointment
of State Senator David T. Littler, OF
Illinois, as the successor of Colonol
Morrison CD the interstate commerce
commission. While it is known that
the President has had Judge Paxson, OF
Pennsylvania, particularly in mind for
that place, the Illinois Senators believe
that the President has not yet definitely
decided to appoint Judge Pa1son.
A new order was issued by Commi~-
sioner Evans OF the Pension Office tc-
day. 1t is that hereafter claims for in-
crease of pension will not be considered
within twelve months from the last
action-allowance or r.. lection.
The chief topic of public talk here
to-day is the Hanna contest in Ohio.
The asserted assurances OF coidence in
Mr.. Hsnna's success expressed by Mr..
Hanna's friends are secuted by his
enemies, who say such assurances
i'll comport with the Instructions every
Office holder ffom Ohio has received
and with the desperate efforts that are
being made to buy democratic votes.
II is also said that no matter whether
the Hanna or the Foraker faction OF
the Ohio republicans shall win the party
there is "split wide Open" and "for
Keeps"
Among the recent visitors here was
Mr.. Speare, formerly of the electric
railroad in Alexandria, and afterwards
connected with the New Alexandria
project. He is in the insurance bust.
ness now and travels extensively. he
SAYS he recently met Mr.. Deis,
who started a manufacturing plant
at New Alexandria some years ago,
and being told by him that he was
engaged in the sale Of tom bstones, he
had suggested to bin that the most
suitable place be knew for one, was New
Alexandria Mr.. Speare says that from
Chicago to this city, and every where
else be has beard from, business, was
never more depressed.
People from Leesburg here to-day say
toe impression there in respect of the
vacancy caused by the death of Post.
master Norris will probably be filed by
the appointment of either Mr.. Newton,
Mr.. Bolaud and Mr.. Nichols.
II is rumored at the Treasury Depart
meut that neither Mr.. Hughes nor Mr..
f ielin will be the next collector Of
customs at Alexandria, but that Mr
King will be appointed, though he, has
not applied for the place, and probably
does not know that his name will be
presented to the Department.
Christmas was the dullest and quietest ever
known in tn city. As mos, OF the people
here live on government money, and as the
came amount of that is paid ont every week
the lack of apparent joyousness and festivity
is . aid to have been caused by prudential
economy, in visw of dreaded straits in the
future.
A delegation from Norfolk, composed OF
Messrs Moorehead. Edwards ard Congress.
man Young, were here to day 10 recommend
that city as favorable site for the establish
ment of an armor plate plant