The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-17

the 0cuiCauOn OF thlS oglulhb' b't IT,
indeed. lc 81 memorable Gay. Let lalneTs
and mothers tell their children what IL
means. Tor what and why 1t has been
,recteI. Let indelible impressions be
made. Tell them that here cven-handed
Justice is metel out Dy incorrupuUle
Judges and that 1t Is a temple where m"
aud Justice Is to be dispensed.
Not only can be applied 30 the judge
of literature, but 81 law, the words
'"Tis but half judges task To- Know
It's not enough, taste, judgment Ie@'"-
ing join
In all you speak let truth and justice
shine ,,
Let the people cultivate again something
OF that old-time reverence for those VINO
wear the ermine.
H. NOT only lust and true, and must pc
obeved. but that the decree of the court
disf,yor puts It's object under the pan
~ public disgrace. Then, and nor ihl
fhcn will the prison bars marx the us
,i,ction that should be observed between
,he law-abiders aud the law-deiiers. tut
I do not propose TO talk TO you aoou,
.binos that should be left.to others. anu
about which others have prepared re-
,oorks have come from weary cares
ia rest beneath your shade trees an" -
attest more by my presence IMAM -. .'
words the interest j feel IN your :"
nrisc. l rejoice that the prlNhe5
been granted me Of minglihs anu "''0
ing with you to-day. ,.,,,.r,ct1
ENJOYED THE SPbb'h'
,r,o encech was literally applaudea
ga the anecdotes with which Governor
T,lor illustrated his points pioNoA'u
much laughter. ,,,,shio
- accent the Invitation 10 speak on &c
~ ~ messing business and insuih-
cont time having been given nm 10
make his arrangements TO attend
General c. c. Burdette, or W4si'' y
ton. spoke in his stead. Hon -
trimmer. of Washington, who with MI.
george =. Robinson. gave the sue ioi
The courthouse, spoke I'm tho place Oh
Hon Andrew A. Lupscomb. Of AleAah-
dria. .-,,...a So. Hon
1obn + Rixev and John 3. wight one
- the District Commissioners.
FED THE CROWD.
In The interim between speeches mus lc
was furnished by "A Washington PAM
At the conclusion OF the exercises
banouet was given the guests IN the
court house building. Liberal provision
US also made for feeding all visitors on
tho aNyn and none went away hungry
A sack race and climbing the greasy
noIe we're included I'm the unofficial pro-
qramme. They were much enjoyed by
Tho contestants as well as by those VINO
watched their performances.
A COMMANDING SITE
The building IS located on one OF 'he
hills adjoining Fort Myer and IS ABOUT
"A mile from the Virginia llne' ~ ~
beautifully situated, commanding an ad-
uirable view of Washington and the sur
rounding country. IT Is also worthy or
note that It is the nearest county court
house TO the nations capital
Quite a large delegation from WashlhB-
ton attended the exercises.
As before stated, the site was donated.
Tho cost Of the courthouse building ana
Jail adjoining was $4,000. Money was
raised for the work by an issue 'ol Donus'
THE BUILDING.
The new courthouse is Of modern style
Of architecture built of the best red
pressed brick and trimmed with stone
with a commanding clock tower Ils,ub
to a height Of $50 feet; the FIRST story ne
ing occupied BY commOdious rooms. 10 DE
used as offices by the court clerks, super
Visors Superintendent Of Schools. county
treasurer, commissioner OF STATE ana
county revenues and COUNTY survey Nf.
while IN The second story Is the large and
handsome courtroom, with LOFTY ceilings
tinted walls and modern COnStruci ed
iudec's stand witness and jury boxes
etc. and also a neat private room Tor the
Judges. and Offices for The Common
weaths attorney and sheriff. ana "a
room each for the grand and petty juries
Many experts on courthouse arrange
ments have inspected the building and
pronounced il one Of the most convenient
and comfortably arranged coui thouses in
the State.
The structure is practically fre-proof
and all the rooms are heated by steam
The Board of Supervisors. ever careful
Of the countys interest put the
contractor under heavy bond FOR the
faithful construction Of the edhce
according TO the plans and speci-
0cations His work and material We're
inspected almost daily by the architect,
or some one OF the Board OF Supervisors
and ne now turns over TO tho authorities
what is believed TO be the handsomest
building in the county. and one OF tho
best built and conveniently constructed
courthouses in this section of the coun-
try.
The new building is the fruit Of earnest
endeavOrs on the part OF the people OF
Alexandria county during period or
moved from the city of Alexandria TO n
more central point.
BIT OF HISTORY.
History tells us that about the begin
ming OF the present century the states of
Maryland and Virginia donated lcO square
miles 81 land 10 the United states. 10 be
known as the District of Columbia I'm
which was 10 be situated Washington