The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
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Alexandria, Va. oct. 31.-On the eve Of
election all is serene In this city, little OF
no interest being manifested over the out
come Of the contest. The indications are
that an unusually light vote VIII be
polled here. The apparent apathy among
the voters has existed since the Demo-
cratic primary. and it can be stated that
never before In the history Of the Demo
cratic party has there been such apathy
existing as there is at this time
Efforts will. however, be made by the
city Democratic committee TO overcome
this feeling Tuesday with the opening Of
the city polls. Local party leaders in
tend to be on hand. and. through their
efforts, coupled with the efforts OF two
workers" in each ward. they will make
an effort to bring out as large a vote as
possible.
A circular letter has been sent out by
Charles Bendheim, chairman Of the city
Democratic committee. calling upon the
voters TO 90 out on election day. Il Is
also rected In the letter about the candi-
dacy of Mr.. James Democrat, for the
position Of secretary OF the Common
wealth. In Alexandra, IN common with
other places throughout the State, q rub
Der stamp bearing the name OF Mt. James
viii be in use for those desiring 70 cast
their vote for him.
The Republicans assert they VIII make
gains IN Alexandria. as well as In other
places throughout the State. They are OF
the conviction many Democrats Will re-
main away from the polls on election day.
II IS also pointed out many Democrats
VIII scratch the ticket for governor and
vote for Mr.. Kent in preference to Judge
Mann. While they do not expect 70 car
~ Alexandria, they look for a better
showing for the ticket here than ever be-
fore, and charge this 10 the alleged dis
satisfaction existing In the ranks OF the
party.
1t is freely predicted Joseph L. Crup-
per. OF this city. Republican nominee for
the position Of State treasurer. will carry
this city. Leaders Of the Democratic
party admit Mr.. Crupper viii get an IN
usually large complimentary vote, but
they say he will not carry the city.
The polls here will open at sunrise and
close at sunset The banks VIII be closed
all day. II being O legal holiday All sa-
looms IN the city viii also be closed.
Announcement IS made that. beginning
December / next. the tug Bartholdi, op-
Grated between Washington, Alexandria,
and the steel plant at Giesboro Point.
opposite Alexandria, VIII be taken OF.
nc a result about thlrty-fve Alexandrians
will be affected. AS the company is said
10 be engaged in constructing tracks for
the operation Of electric cars from Ana
costa 10 its plant. which viii, II IS stated,
be shortly completed. Washington!ans
viii be but little affected by the taking
of OF the TUG.
Announcement is made by the local
board OF civil service examiners that an
examination VIII be held here November
% and "A 20 obtain eHgibles for the posi-
ton OF Junior engineer. Geological Sur
vey. at a salary OF $3.50 20 LOO per year.
The commission viii also, on November
"a hold an examination for junior chem
ist IN explosives, at a salary Of from ESQ
TO $500 per year.
A force OF laborers VIII tomorrow
morning begin the work OF digging the
foundation for the new home for Alexan-
dria Lodge OF Elks. which Will be erected
on the south side of Prince street, be-
tween Royal and Fairfax streets. adjoin-
ing the present home. Contractor Deav-
t4S EAleClS 10 nave LLe nome LGAQE LOT
occupancy about the middle OF next sum-
mer.
Appropriate services IN Observance Of
All Saints Day viii be held at St Marys
Church tomorrow. The first mass will
be celebrated at o'clock and the sec
ond mass at $50 o'clock.
The stockholders OF the Alexandria
Water Company will hold their annual
meeting at the Office Of the company at
noon tomorrow. when officers viii be
elected for the ensuing year.
Rev. w. T. Callahan. missionary to
Japan, will at o'clock tomorrow even
Ing deliver an illustrated lecture at the
Young Peoples Building Of the Method
ist Episcopal Church South. There VIII
be no charge for admission.
Because they are alleged 70 have been
driving recklessly through the streets.
David Cumberland and Virginia Van Pelt
were this afternoon arrested by Police
men Beach and Talbot. Cumberland left