Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
ADDRESSED By
CAPT. McCAULL AND OTHERS.
Serious Charge Made Against Constable
Hurst-Final Rally Of Democrats
General Matters.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Staf
ALEXANDRIA. Va. November 5, 1904.
The Opera House last evening contained
several hundred people who listened Tor
two hours to speeches in laudation and de-
Tense of the doctrines and principles Of the
republican party. The meeting was held
under the auspices Of the city republican
committee and was presided over by Mr.
Park Agrew. chairman of the state COM
mittee. Mr.. Joseph L. Crupper. city chair
man. presented Mr.. Agnew. who in turn
introduced Capt. Patrick H. McCaull Oh
Lynchburg, Mr.. Z. L. Howard of Fairfax,
republican nominee for the House OF Rep
resentatives. and Mr. William B. King OF
Loudoun, presidential elector for this dis
trict.
In addition to the speakers those who oc-s
cupied seats on the platform were: MT
H. p. Dodge of Manassas. district chair
man: Mr.. Arthur Stabler of Sandy Springs,
Nd. and Mr. Marshall L. King OF this cry
The stage was profusely decorated with the
national colors. and music was furnished
by Haley's Band of Washington.
In presenting Mr.. Agnew. Mr.. Crupper,
who is postmaster in this city. took occa-
sion to refer to the speech of Represent
alive Rixey from the same platform Mon
day night when Mr.. Rixey spoke of the
part he had taken in securing the appro-
priation for the new city post office build
credit was due Representative Rixey, but
said the representative had failed to point
out that the appropriation was made by
republican House and confirmed by re-
publican Senate. In accepting the chair
manshp of the meeting Mr.. Agnew made
a brief address, which was loudly applaud
ed
Capt. McCaulPs Address.
Capt. McCaull made long speech, which
was frequently interrupted by questions
propounded by those in the audience,
large percentage of whom were democrats
The speaker discussed the existing laoor
condition, declaring that now all working
men have lucrative employment. whereas
in President Cleveland's last admlnlstra-
ton the doctrine of 16 to really meant Tor
the laboring men sixteen patches 10 one
pair of pants. Capt. McCaull r1d1culed the
idea of imperialism, saying that the demo-
Gratis use the term without the remotest
idea of what it means. Referring 10 the
charge that the President is dangerous
man." the speaker declared that he Wouid
rather have a brave, generous ana capaple
dangerous man" In the White House imam
to have small coward. he receiNeo liz
Guent applause.
Mr. Howard made a brief speech, charg-
ing the state administration on a number
of counts referring especially to the hish
prices which the patrons OF the puonlt
schools were required to pay for text
books He was followed by Mr.. king, VINO
said he had Just come from speaking Tour
i'm Indiana. That state. in his opinion
would give a majority of from 2o,oOo 10
80 900 for the republican ticket
Constable Hurst Arrested.
Mordicai Hurst, constable living across
Cameron run, in Fairfax county, was ar
rested early this morning by Officer Smith
and Special officer Harding and conducted
to the station house on the charge of hav-
"a
PENDANT was held by Justice Cation under
bond in the sum of $1,000 for hearing.
The case would have been gone into this
morning, but the officers desired to nave
more time for the securing of evidence, and
the hearing will probably take place Mon
day morning. Hurst has retained Attorney
Robinson Moncure as his counsel.
The officers who made the arrest stated
that they discovered at the home of the &C
cused large quantity of shoes, underwear
and other merchandise, which was said to
have been stolen from railroad cars in this
city. These articles were hauled to the sta
ton house this morning and piled in room
adjoining the mayors office. In all there
were about 200 pairs of shoes. 1t was stat
ed by the police that Hurst claimed to have
purchased the goods, acting as railroad
dence to be used in tracing robbers who
have recently stolen large quantities of
merchandise from railroad cars in this city.
General Matters.
The final rally of the local democrats will
be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the
Opera House Chairman Charles Bendheim
of the city committee will preside and in
troduce the speakers. State Senator Lewis
H. Machen, Delegate James r. Cation and
Commonwealth Attorney Samuel G. Brent
will address the voters.
Chief James F. Webster of the police
force is confined to his house by a slight
Illness. Lieut.. Smith is acting chief and
Officer Young is acting lieutenant.
The wills of Capt. w. H. Smith and Sa-
bina Thompson were admitted to probate
in the corporation court yesterday.
Reading the Roll of Honor.