The times., 1899-07-21
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, July 20.-As stated in The
Times. Col Edmund Berkeley, of Prince
William county, failed to comply wish the
ruling CT the city Democratic committee by
deposi.ing $50 to defray the expenses of a
special election. which had been ordered
for tomorrow. and as Capt s. r. Donahoe
OF Fairfax county, was the only candidate
for the State Senate who came forward and
deposited the amount specified by the con-
mittee, the special election has been de-
clared of and Captain Donahoe will name
the entire delegation to the Senatorial ccn-
yention from Alexandria, which meets in
this city on August Q. Alexandria will
have thirtyseven delegates in the conven
tion-six in the First ward. seven in tae
Second, fifteen in the Third, and nine in
the Fourth Considerable interest is also
being manifested in the fight for member
CT the House of Delegates from Alexandria
city and county. Former Delegate L. G.
Barley has declared himself out of the race.
James r. Cation has been making vigor-
Gus canvass, and the friends of Frank
Hume, of Alexandria county, have urgel
upon that gentleman to become cand.
but he has not announced his intention.
Former Delegate William H. May pub
announced his candidacy for the house OF
Delegates today. He stated that he hal
the promise of both Co'onel Barley and Mr..
Cation that they would not oppose him in
this contest, and that while Colonel Barley
had been true TO his promise. Mr.. Cation
had not. Mr.. Cation. it is understood. is for
Senator Martins reelection to the Unitei
States Senate, and Mr. May has always
been stanch supporter OF Senator Mar
tin. If Senator Martin keeps hands of in
Alexandria he will doubtless receive the
support OF either of the two gentlemen,
should either be elected. Louis Bril-, a
former member of the city council, has also
announced his intention of entering the
Legislative race. In the primary election
to be held Mr.. Cation favors that the can
didate receiving plurality OF the votes
cast shall be declared the nominee of the
party. Mr.. May is opposed to this, and
favors the election of delegates to a con-
veItion.
Ray d. Hassler received telegram last
night announcing the death of his father,
Augustus Hassler, which occurred at
Pawnee. Neb., yesterday. The deceased
was postmaster, a prominent Mason, and
editor of the "Pawnee Republican. Mr..
Hassler left this morning for Pawnee TO
attend the funeral of his father.
Miss Leila Hepburn, daughter of George
E. Hepburn, was married last night TO
Arthur SchwarZman, of the Virginia Glass
Works. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. N. B. Masters. OF Trinity NJ. E.,
Church, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Schwarz-
man left for Atlantic City and Royesford,
Pa.. the former home OF the groom.
Driver Taylor. of the Columbia Fire
Company. is off on his summer vacation.
Edward Fornshill is acting in his stead
The new committee on light of the city
council inspected the gas and electric
light plants yesterday. They decided 10
have the gas holders repainted, the roof OF
the retort house reslated. coke shed erect
ed and other improvements made.
The large store building at King and
Royal Streets, which was recently pur-
chased at auction by Capt Herbert Bryant,
has been transferred by that gentleman to
the Misses Addison, OF Baltimore.
Prof. L. NJ. BlackfcId. OF the Episcopal
High School, will sail from New York on
Saturday fer Europe.
The excursion of the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum to Riverside Park today was
well patrCni2ed and was pleasant affair.
At the meeting Of Alexandria Council
Junior Order United American Mechanics,
tonight three applicants were admitted to
membership.
Acting Mayor Marbury presided in the
Police Court at $50 this evening. Wesley
Redd. colored, charged with throwing
stones in the street; Alex Dean, charged
with obtaining goods under false pretences.
and James Richards. charged with larceny
were all discharged.