The Washington times., 1912-06-11
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,

ALEXANDRIA. VA, JUNE II.
Sixty voters, all seeking to exercise
their right to the ballot as American
citizens, sought the polling places in
the little town, of Potomac, Alexandra
county, this morning, only to find that
right refused them. The doors were
locked and there were no Judges, no
clerks, or any official of any sort on
hand. This acute situation came fol-
lowing a closely contested mayorafty
campaign, in which interest was at
fever heat.
Amazed at this unusual procedure,
the voters there assembled held an inn
promptu mass meeting, demanding the
reason why the privilege of suffrage
was not accorded them, and the ex-
PLANTATION was soon Forthcoming. There
had been no judges, clerks, or registrars
appointed, or who had at least accepted
appointment. 1t seems that press OF
other business had caused delay in
the matter until yesterday. A hasty
canvass was made, but no one was
found who could accept service. With
out these officials there could be no
election.
As a result of this situation, it will
be necessary to hold a special election
later On the ticket for city offices
there was no opposition to any candi-
date save one, that being Robert Zach
ary. who opposed H. J. Kremer for re-
election to the mayoralty. 1t is hinted
that these candidates may welcome the
delay, affording, as 1t does. further
opportunity for campaigning.
yp,,h tho recommendation that some
action be taken to obtain evidence
against the various gambling houses At
legged to be in operation in this city,
the grand jury In corporation court yes
tcrdayN afternoon returned ten indict-
n.ents of the eleven presentments maoe
tC it,
Upon the reading of the report by the
clerk. Judge Barley at once expressed
his willingness to adjourn the jury over
to such a date as might be convenient,
and to summon all such witnesses as
they might direct in an effort to make
a thorough Investigation of the matter
Robert s. Barrett the for foremsH' nan ,bn; IN;
Chief of Police Goods was doing every
thing in his power to handle the situa'
tion. calling attention to the difficulty II
obtaining evidence in such cases, and
do little at this time.
In accordance with another recon-
| mendaticn. calling attention to tho
| failure of local junk and second-hano
| dealers to obtain proper permits and
give bond. Judge Barley directed the
| clerk to notify all such Offenders al
once.
Although an election is in progress "
| Alexandria today, 1t would be diff
G. 1t for a stranger to discover it. Al
| exceedingly light vote Is being polled
! and when the count Is made tonight /
is predicted that x will hardly repre-
sent half the city's voting strength.
| Two names appear on the ticket
'"hich were not represented ir the pri
mary, these heing Robert s. Barret
| fer councilman from the First ward
and william Desmond. councilman
| from tho Second ward.
')esponden: because he had lost hi
situation. Frederick Pah. aged thirty
| one. employed at the Mt. Vernon sta
eles, attempted suicide yesterday after
noon He was found on the upper floo
cr the stables. about c'clock. suffer
ing great agony. an empty bottle whicl
| had contained rarbolic acid. mixed will
canphoratrd oil. lying beside him. II
| was treated ,y DR.. Warfield. ard va
soon out Of danger.
| Benjamin Abramson, King stree
| merchant, who was arrested on a Stat
warrant sworn out by Charles b. Mar
shall, who keeps the store adjoining
because he had placed a show case oil