Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-22
Meeting Last Night.

Alexandria counties we're in the su-
dience. and the galleries were filled with
ladies.
Shortly after o'clock Mr.. Charles
Bendheim, chairman of the city demo-
cratic committee, called the meeting 10
order Messrs. G. @. Carlin, Judge O.
Il. Nicol aud Mr.. r. Lindsey Gordon
appeared ON the stage at the time and
the friends of each went off in spssms
of applause. Among those who occu'
pied seats on the stage were Messrs:
John A. Marshall, r. Il. Cox and
Robinson Moncure.
There was no band to add to the
enthusiasm, and the meeting, which had
been called in the interest of MIR. Cor
doD. proceeded to business Immediately.
Mr.. Bendheim advanced TO the foot.
lights and in few remarks introduced
Mr. Csrlin as the first speaker, referring
to him as a young Alexandrlau, known
10 all and "home product"
When Mr.. Carlin arose he was re-
ceiyed with vOciferous and long-con
tinued applause, and before he could
inter word three gentlemen 10 the
audience, each bearing magnificent
floral tribute, walked upon the stage and
deposited their testimonials by his side.
They consisted of huge horseshoes COM
posed of choice roses.
Upon one piece appeared the follow
ing: "For Hon. @. @. Carlin from his
democratic friends in Alexandria,"
another read as foliows: "TO Alexsn-
dria's candidate, Hon. @. G Carlin, from
his schoolmates and fiends;" on the
last was inscribed. with the compli-
ments of the voters of Alexandria coun-
ty, Virgins, presented by Master Nor
ris l.. Heath"
This incident brought forth renewed
applause which continued for several
minutes.
When order had been restored Mr..
Carliu expressed his appreciation OF
the reception rendered him and for the
tokens which had been placed by his
side. but said it was not his intention
TO make political speech on the &C.
casiou. lie referred to the fact that
when he visited Louisa Courthouse re-
Gently Mr.. Gordon had declined to
make a political speech in his own
county at that time, but had stood aside
and given the field 10 Judge Nicol and
the speaker. He would, therefore. give
the time to Mr.. Gordon and Judge
NicoI. Mr.. CArlin said he felt conf
dent of winning at home, aud had there
fore devoted most of his energies in
canyassing IN other parts of the district
He again thanked his friends for the
. confidence they had expressed IN him
and took his seat amidst much az
plause.
Mr.. Gordon was next introduced. DE
was also received with applause. The
greater portion of Mr. GOrdon's speech
was directed to Judge Nlcol, ard while
a vein of pleasantly and good nstured
rivalry was uppermost, there were times
when the speaker grew serious. Mr..
Gordon devoted much Of his time to the
mart he took in the late constitutional
convention, especially his action in voi-
ing to proclaim the new constitution.
He said that, with all the alleged faults OF
the instrument, the suffrage clause alone
msde it decided improvement on the
old Underwood constitution Mr.. Cor
don read Judge NicOPs card announcing
his candidacy, and said that it was a
magnificent tribute to CHS honor" but
that he would rather have seen the name
of some one else signed to it. He said
that Judge NicOl had been sacrificing
things 80 long that he was now ready TO
sacrifice himself and 60 to Congress.
Mr.. Gordon said he was not opposed to
organized labor, as had been rumored OF
him, but bad voted for the fellow-ser-
wants liability bill, which had failed to
pass the legislature after ten years
fight. He complimented President
Roosevelt on his position in reference to
combinations in restraint of trade. The
speaker devoted the latter part OF his
speech to national issues aud movements
for the advancement of the State of Vir-
GINA. He took his seat amidst much
applause.
The audience was now anxious TO hear
Judge NicoPs rsjOinder to Mr. Gordon 8
criticism, aud when the former arose be
was hailed with considerable applause.
The Judge said he was glad of the OPP
portunily to speak for himself, and be-
fore he began his speech he paid his re-
spects to the many ladies' present, thank
ing them for their attendance. The
speaker said he was no stranger in Alex-
andria, that most of his business ties
were 10 this city, and he WAS naturally
interested in Alexandria's welfare.
Should he be sent TO Congress thisci.y
might rest assured that her interests
would receive due attention. Most OF
Mr.. Gordon's speech, the Judge said,
had been criticisms upon him which
seemed to imply that he was the only
man he had to whip. Ia fac, the speak
ar said. il looked as though DIR. Gordon
regarded Mr.. Carlin as the underdog.
Instead Of commenting upon issues be-
fore the country, Mr.. GOrdon's address,
the Judge said, consisted in the main Of
excavations of the speaker. The judge
then in e ol.natured manner took VI
each of Mr.. Gordon's charges, and turn
ed them to the disadvantage OF his oppo
nent. Judge NicOl subsequently, review
ed some national issues, announced nj
approval of the eight-hour law, and hi
interest in legislation pertaining to tn
dry business. He closed by thanking
his frien, for the interest they wer'
manifesliDg in mis- candidacy, and tool
his seat emid much applause.
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