The times., 1898-11-02
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
Big Democratic Rally In support of
John r. Rixey.

Big Democratic Rally In support of
John +. Rixey.
Alexandria, Va, Nov. There was a
large outpouring of the Democracy of
Alexandria tonight in response to the an
I nouncement that Hon. John F. Rixey. and
other prominent Democratic speakers
would address the voters of this city In
the Opera House. While 1t is conceded
that the. present contest will result in n
walkover for Mr. Rixey. the organiza-
ton desires to make the victory complete
and keep alive the true principles of De-
mocracy as embodied in the Chicago plat
form The meeting was presided over by
Leonard Marbury. chairman of the Con-
gressional committee Letters of regret
were received from Hon. ]. Taylor Ely
son. chairman of the State committee;
Hon. E. E. Meredith. and Col. Joseph Z.
Willard, who were unable to participate
in the rally. When Chairman Marbury
introduced Congressman Rixey he was re-
ceived with prolonged cheering. The
speaker, in his usual comprehensive way,
spoke OF the various important measures
which had attracted the attention of the
late Congress. and the manner in which
the Republican party had legislated in the
interests of trusts and combines. Within
the past twelve months. said the speaker.
the United States had annexed the Ha-
waiian Islands. 1t had declared war
against Spain. and as a result had ac-
quired Porto Rico. He predicted that
within a short period Cuba would of her
own volition, become a part of the ter
ritory OF this country. The acquisition
of the Philippine Islands was, he con-
sidered, question of great concern. He
was opposed 10 paying Spain Si0.000.eJO
He. with all other Americans was
proud of the record of the American SOL
der and seaman, but was justly ashamed
of the men who were responsible for the
suffering and death OF the gallant boys
who went to the front. He paid a glow
ing tribute to Gen. Joe Wheeler who.
when the lines were weakening before
Santiago. gave his men courage which led
to victory. He condemned the War De-
partment. which he held responsible for
the i'll treatment of the soldiers Mr..
Rixey did not spare President Mckinley
and his extra session OF Congress which
passed tariff bill so Objectionable TO the
American people that it had been repu-
dated at the polls. The Republicans op-
posed a measure which would have COM
PEELED the money class to contribute TO
the support Of the Government, but had
eagerly sought to enact laws which were
oppressive to the poor They protected
the Standard Oil Trust, which sold its
product in foreign markets for one-third
less than at home. The Republicans had
refused to impose a tax on the product Of
the trust company and the revenues of
the railroads, which have made millions
out of the war, but had levied a tax on
the man who was unable to pay his debts
except by note. He denounced the Re-
publican bond issue and the Gage BILL
which, he contended, must be accepted
as the financial policy of the idminis-
tration. He deplored the entire control
of the currency being placed in the hands
of the national banks. Republicanism and
corruption won in 1895. but Democracy,
justice, and Bryan would have their vic
tory in 1890. Hon. r Walton Moore. of
Fairfax: Judge ]. B. McCabe. of Lou
doun: James r. Cation, and Frank E.
Anderson. of this city. and Hon T c.
Pitcher, of Prince William, also delivered
speeches
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Minnegerode
took place at 10 o'clock this morning from
her late residence on Prince Street
Rev. P. p. Phillips. rector of St. Pauls
Church conducted the services. The pail
bearers We're ]. III. johnson, ]. F. Tack
EFT, Albert Bryan, r. F. Knox, L. NJ.
Blackford, L. w. Reid Leigh Robinson
and DR.. w. R. Purvis. The body was for
warded to Richmond, where 1t was in
tered in Hollywood Cemetery.
The remains of the late Henry CaIlan
were inferred in st. Mary's Cemetery
this morning. The funeral services were
held in st. Mary's Church, Rev. Father
Payne officiating. The pall-bearers were
James Higgins. Thomas MCGOWAN, r 2.
Aitcheson. John McGahey, NJ Green, and
G. Kicherer.
All Saints Day was observed by ap-
propriate. services in the Catholic and
Episcopal churches today. In st. Mary's
Church on Sunday last Rev. Father
Payne exhorted the members of his con-
gregation to visit their cemetery on All
Soufs Day, which is celebrated tomor-
row. strew the graves of their departed
relatives and friends with flowers and
offer up prayers for the repose of their
souls.
The clerk of the corporation court re-
corded forty deeds and issued twenty
seven marriage licenses during the month
of October.
John A Marshall has purchased from
C. S. Hoffman,, of NeTr York, $50 acres
of timber land near Ball Run battle
field.
W. H. Brawner has purchased from
Margaret kreamer a lot of ground on
Duke Street, near the Stone Bridge, for
800.
A case of scarlet fever at 90 South
West Street, ard one at 3s1 South Patrick
Street, were reported to-day.
Several prominent Republicans are out
in card urging the Republicans Of tie
Eighth District to support Edward
Hughes. of this city, for Congress. The
congressional committee failed to put up
candidate in opposition to Hon. John
F. Rixey, as the leaders were OF the
opinion that it would be a waste of time
and energy.
The reception to be rendered Rev. Fl. ].
Cutter. who has just returned from Ire
land, will be held on. Monday evening
next.
Policeman Roberts tonight arrested two
men, who gave their names as John NJ.
Mcdonald and Harry Randall The men
had been acting in a disorderly manner
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