The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-02
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Alexandria, Va, Nov. What kind Of
a showing will Capt. Kent make in this
city in to-morrow's election? VIII some
Of the Democrats bolt the ticket?
These and many more questions which
will be only answered when the votes are
counted tomorrow evening are being ask
ed tonight. The general Indifference and
apathy which has characterized the cam
paign throughout are just as evident to-
night as II the election was sixty days or.
Local party leaders realize there is go
ing to be a light vote polled here to-mor-
row. although strenuous efforts are being
put forth by the city Democratic com
mlttee TO bring out as large a vote as
possible.
Local party leaders know full well that
the Republicans viii make some gains
here, and ascribe Il 10 the Indifference on
the part Of voters. Some Of the Tucker
supporters have not yet become recon
ciled. and il is known that they may not
come across" The polls will open at
sunrise and close az sunset. The late
opening Of the polls and early closing
will il Is stated, prevent many Alex
andrians employed in Washington from
casting their ballot
The Republicans Of this city held a final
meeting tonight and perfected arrange
ments 20 get out a fun vote tomorrow.
While they have been conducting an I'M
usually quiet campaign here, IL is we'll
known that they propose TO make a
hard fight tomorrow. in order 90 get a
full vote
Robinson Moncure, Democratic nominee
for the house Of delegates, VIII be op-
posed by Robert Bell Amiss. Alexandria
County, independent. Carther H. Smith,
Democratic nominee for measurer Of
wood and bark, will be opposed by
Charles Dearborn. Republican.
This city Is a dry town tonight. as the
saloons throughout the ciyt. IN compliance
with the State law. closed at o'clock
and will remain closed until o'clock
wednesday morning.
Funeral services over the body Of
glneer. who died Sunday last, viii be held
az 1880 o'clock tomorrow morning from
his late home go Queen street
A. the annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the Alexandria Water Com
pany. held to-day. the following officers
were reelected FOR the year: Walter
Roberts. president; George Uhler, secre-
tary and treasurer; Charles A. Power.
superintendent. and James Eveleth. col
lector The following were elected d.
rectors: Walter Roberts, r. l. DANGER
field. J. w. Roberts. G. S French. N
Ahern. Worth Huldsh. and Hubert Snow
den
Gordon Booth was IN the Police Court
this morning and fined $50. the minimum
on charge OF distributing liquor to
minors
Matt Williams was in the Police Court
this morning and sent 70 the workhouse.
for q period OF six months A few days
ago Williams was arrested on charge
or being drunk, and Justice Cation prom
ised him that in the event he was
brought UP again I'm the near future he
would be given the above sentence.
The marriage OF Miss Alice V. Williams
/ and Mr.. Charles A. Cherot took place az
o'clock this afternoon at the residence
OF Mr.. James A. Stoutenburgh. 42s North
/ Columbus street. The ceremony was per
/ formed by Rev. c. D. Bulla. pastor OF
/ the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
/ Following the wedding. Mr. and Mrs.
Cherot left for a Northern wedding trip.
r. F. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans,
held its monthly meeting this evening
at Lee Camp Hall.