Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-10
MIR. HUME INDoRsED.
Democratic Mass Meeting Adopts Res
olutions I'm His Favor.


Special CorrespC ndence Of The Evening Star.
GLENCARLYN, Va. August 10. 1890.
Resolutions were adopted last evening az
mass meeting held at the Ballston school
house Endorsing Mr.. Frank Hume OF Alex
andria county for a seat in the mousse of
delegates at Richmond
In effect the resolutions stated that Mr.
Hume, who is believed to be the choice of
the democratic party. has proved himself
to be an industrious and public-spirited
citizen worthy of the reward he seeks
The recent announcement Of a joint de-
bate between the two leading candidates
for legislative honors brought large
gathering to the school house. At the OPEN
ing or the meeting, shortly after \ O'Clock,
Mr. James K. Clements. Superintendent OF
county schools. was unanimously chosen
chairman and Mr.. Curtis b. Graham a
pIominent democrat, was elected secretary.
aitef DT1et announcement by Chairman
Clements of the proposed debate. five min
utes was allowed the contestants to ar
range the details and finally determined
no ume limit was set upon the speakers
Mr. Cation of Alexandria city first ad-
dressed the meeting and upheld his claim
70 favorable recognition from democratic
so.eIs. W nile acknowledging his official
connection with great railroad cornora-
uon. Mr.. Cation set forth his interest in
both Alexandria city and county. declar-
ing that II he is elected no possible loop
frsNFa
any section of his district.
Continuing, the speaker attacked the at
tituoe of Mr.. Hume in the case Of the Ross
lyn charter, claiming that the passage of
such an act as favored by his opponent
would jeopardize the future peace and
prosperity of the county In closing Mr
eaton appealed to democrats to stand by
MN MN on election day, reiterating pledges of
faithful service.
Immediately upon the conclusion of Mr.
Saton address Chairman Clements intro
ouced Mr.. Hume TO the audience Amid
sLeat applause Mr.. Hume began a speech
Shich held the attention Of the meeting to
the END. In opening he stated that he was
pleased to meet so many old friends again
ana that several points had occurred 10
MIN IN connection with the campafsn which
he wished to discuss
. FIRST, then, continued the sneaker
may De pardoned IL / take up the mat
Ter, an important one, of the Memorial
bridge. Many times l have interviewed
senators and members of Congress on ms
SUBJECT, and in 1898, with the aid OF our
virginia senators, / succeeded after a re-
Dun IN the House in obtaining an appro-
priation of $500 for the borings and
soundings of the bridge In the winter of
1873, after a long struggle in the House
also secured an appropriation of 5000
10 DE expended as premiums for the best
plans Tor the Memorial bridge the Score
tary of War having designated four great
bridge architects to compete for the best
plans"
Inc speaker next took up the subject Of
county roads, discussing IL at length He
said in part: While j was chairman of :he
board of survey the United States govern
ment photographed a road built under my
supervision from Washington and Ohio
junction north. Later / was gratified to
learn that General Stone embodied the
photograph in his work on good roads at a
minimum cost"
Shortly after 10 o'clock Mr.. Hume closed
his address. and was heartily applauded
All candidates for the nomination were
present, and before adjournment. to the
surprise of many, Mr.. Augustus Davis of
Ballston arose and withdrew from the con-
test in favor of Mr.. Hume
Among the other speakers who urged
support of the Hume ticket were Messrs
]. F. Haney and Curtis b. Graham of Alex
andria county, the latter finally securing
the adoption of the resolutions quoted
above.
The meeting adjourned at 1880 o'clock.