Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
MEETING OF EIGHTH DISTRICT
TICsC0NvENTION,
Representative JohndF Rixey of Gull
pepper Nominated BY Acclamation
News Notes OF Interest,
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King street,
Bell Telephone No. 1O6.

Sii hSASpAOI0 ANO
ALEXANDRIA, Va July IS, 1900.
The democratic convention for the eighth
congressional district of Virginia met this
afternoon in Lannon's Opera House, on
King street, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for the House of Representa-
tives. Owing to the fact that there was only
one candidate in the field, Representative
John F. Rixey of Culpeper. together with
the excessive heat, the attendance of dele
gates was small and the lack of excitement
or enthusiasm noticeable.
Delegations were present from all the
counties and cities in the district, in which
are embraced the following: Alexandria
city, Alexandria county, Fairfax, Prince
William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper,
Orange Louisa. Stafford and King George.
Chairman Leonard Marbury of the con-
gressional committee called the convention
to order, stating the purpose for which it
was held.
appointment of committees the matter of
nominating a candidate was taken up Mr..
John NJ. Johnson Of this city made a speech
placing before the convention the name Of
Representative Rixey. which was greeted
with generous applause. In his address
Mr.. johnson eulogized Mr. Rixey, referring
to his honorable course in Congress for the
past two terms. The speaker severely
of imperialism, and said that the hour had
come for all true citizens to unite under
the banner of democracy and save the re-
public. Mr.. Johnson's address was heartily
appauded, and after several speeches werC
made Mr.. RiXey was nominated by accla-
nation Resolutions were adopted indol s.
ing the democratic national platform.
Farewell Supper and Dance.
A farewell supper and dance was given
last evening by Miss Ida Mclaughlin at
her home on South Washington street in
honor of Miss Elise Heiskell of Washington.
who has been Miss McLaughln's guest for
several days past. Supper was served at s
O'Clock, and was followed by delightful
dance. which lasted until an early hour
this morning: Among those present were
Misses Lila Mclaughlin, Elise Heiskell,
Mittie Herbert, Mamie Jones, Eliza Uhler,
Malissa Hill, Miss Loetler of Pittsburg,
Miss Florence Davidson and Miss Fleming
of Baltimore, and Messrs. Hartwell. Nc
Carteney and B. A. Lewis of Washington.
Dr. T. B. Cochran, Jack Stevenson. Edwin
Hunter Lloyd Uhler, Arthur Herbert and
Clarence NJ. Janney.
Alexandrians Victorious.
In game played at the old fair grounds
yesterday afternoon the Alexandra base
ball team defeated a club styled the "Origi-
nal Alexandrians.'' by a score of IA to 8.
The Originals were composed for the
most part of players who had been
benched by Manager Cox of the
Alexandrians to make way for new
players while the team was a member of
the District League. They organized for
the purpose of defeating their old col
leagues. The game was holly contested
throughout. AT the start the Originals took
the lead, but were soon outstripped by the
superior stick work Of the Alexandrians.
For the Originals the work of Clarke at
short stop. Frost in center field and Walker
in the box deserved credit. Ate and Hughes
batted heavily for the Alexandrians, both
being credited with home run. Edwards,
the Alexandria pitcher struck out seven
men, while Walker retired four. Manager
Cox states that his team it jlayed yes
terday will be the representative Alexan-
dria team of the future.
General and Personal.
Funeral services over the remains of Da-
vid Miller, whose death occurred Monday
morning in Washington. took place this
afternoon from Grace Episcopal Church
Rev. c. Z. Ball conducted the services
which We're attended by Davis Post, G. A
r., the deceased having been member of
that organization.
Judge j.. X. NJ Norton and Attorneys
Gardner L. Boothe and James r. Cation
are at Old Point in attendance the SEES
sion of the State Bar Association.
Louise, the little two-year-old daughter of
Prof. T. E Delaney, died yesterday morn
ing at the home of her parents. on Princess
street, and was buried last evening.
Mrs. Justus Schneider and Miss Grace
Milstead have gone to Cleveland, Ohio. tc
visit Mrs. Muhlhauser. formerly Of this
| city.
Miss Fanny Dixon and Miss Natalie
Boush have left for Cobourg, Canada
where they will spend the remainder OF
the summer.