Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-05
THREE ENTER RACE
.I|EOR LEGISLA1 1URE
Latest Candidate to Enter
Political Field O. P.
Angelo.
ELECTION J U L Y 9Th.
Entry of Third Man Makes Election
More Intercsting-County Registra-
ton is Low This Year.

O. P. Angelo, a we'll known engineer
of the Southern Railway, made the
formal announcement this nlorning
that he would be candidate for the
| Virginia House of Delegates in the
Democratic primary to be held on
July 9Th.
The announcement came as COM
plete surprise to the politicians of AL
exandria, as ii was not known that
Mr.. Angelo had political ambitions. It
developed, however that he has had
the Legislative bee" in his bonnet for
some time, and has been quietly work.
ing among his friends and acquaint-
ances. 1t is said that he received so
many assurances of support, that he
determined today to shy his hal: in the
ring.
Mr.. Angelo's candidacy will make
three-correred race, the outcome of
which has set the politicians at sea.
The other two candidates are J. Fred
Birrell, one of the best known citi-
zens of Alexandria, for many years a
member of the City Council, and Maj.
F. w. Ewing, of Ballston, Alexandria
county,
MIR. Birrell was candidate four
years ago against Hon. Robinson
Moncure, the present incumbent, who
will not be candidate for reelection.
He was defeated by Mr.. Moncure, and
when the latter announced two years
ago, that he would not run after his
present term expired, Mr.. Birrell
| again entered the race.
Maj. Ewing is newcomer in the
political game, his candidacy having
been announced several weeks ago.
He has seemingly accomplished the al
most hopeless task OF uniting the va
rious factions in the county in his be-
half and recent circular issued in his
interest is signed by the leaders of
the two opposing branches Of the
Democratic party in the county.
Mr.. Angelo has never held public
office. He, however, has been prom
inent in fraternal organizations, be-
ing local chairman, secretary and
treasurer of the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers in this city. He IS
prominent in Masonic circles. He
stated this morning that he is conf
dent of his election and would go to
the legislature untrammeled He said
that he did not represent any faction
in the party and was absolutely free
to do what he thought was for the
best interests of the people of the
state. He declared while he would be
new in legislative MATTERS, he would
have plenty of good friends to ad-
wise him.
Mr.. Birrell stated today that the en-
trv of Mr.. Angelo In the field would
have no effect on his election. He has
already made thorough canvas OF
both the city and county and has re-
,, ceived the most cordial reception He
has secured many promises from the
people of the county and, expects &c
, noll a large vote throughout Major
Ewing's own territory.
It is said that the qualified voter;
in the county is very much lower this
wear than ever before. At the county
: court house this morning it was statee
D that the total number of voters hae
t not been counted up and no informa
5 ton was given out. A well known res
S ident of the county stated today tina
the voting strength of the county this
wear would be less that 1,1OO. Las
+ wear over 1,4OO paid their poll taxes
n In Alexandria City 1,720 have ait
e their poll taxes, and, in addition, there
s are number of old soldiers who ar
II qualified to vote.
a The time for the filing Of name
r will expire on May Sth. The cost o
i.he primary, which is estimated a
s125, will be divided among the candi
y, dates.