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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Colored Man Killed.

An alteration took place on Monday
last at Chesterbrook, Fairfax county, be-
tween Samuel Lockett, colored, aged 10,
and another cOlored man, whose name
could not be learned, during which LOckett
was shot through the heart by his antag-
onist. The latter escaped. Both men
were employed 10y one of the railroad
companies as laborers. LOckett was a
native of Richmond, but recently lived
at Orange. His remains were brought
here and inferred in Douglass cemetery
this morning by w. Domaine & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
The Library.

The following list of books was
added to the Alexandria Library during
the month of June: The Captain S
Wife, by w. Clark Russell The Cros'
sing, by Winston Churchill Robert
Cavalier, by William Dana circuit
Rulers OF Kings, by Gertrude Anterior
Four Roads to Paradise, by Maud
Goodwin Teutonic Legends, by W. C.
SAWYER; Hesper, BY Hamlin Garland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Society Meetings.

The Daughters of Rebekah will meet
tonight at O'Clock at their hall on
north Columbus street. Six new men,
bers will be initiated and the installation
of the newly-elected officers will take
place.
James w. Jackson Council, Junior
Order of Mechanics, will meet tonight
One new member will be initiated.
The installation of officers will also
take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Elecfinn EXPENSES.

The Clerk of the Corporation Court
has the necessary blanks ready for all
persons who were candidates for office at
the recent municipal election, which the
law requires to be made out and signed,
whether the candidate was successful or
not, by July IA. The oath 10 be taken
by candidates makes them state whether
they expended any money during the
campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
DRY GOODS.
-
Lansburgh s. Bro,
washidgton's Favorite Store.
DRY GOODS.
MATTINGS,
RUGS and
HAMMOCKS.

We begin a special sale Of these goods to-
day at prices that show a saving on every ar
ticle.
CHOICE CHINA MATING in close
weayes and neat patterns Regular price Is
20c ward by the roll but for three days
they are yours in any quantity Tor, nc
JAPANESE COTTON WARP MATING
in Carpet patterns, Red, Green and Blue, the
kind everybody sells at 25e. Our price Hc
this sale Is .....s.. .''''.''''--
JAPANESE COTTON WARP MATING.
Beautiful inlaid effects. Their regular value
is SOC yard by the roll. This sale, Z5C
any quantity, at, yard...... ............
All.wool Smyrna Rugs. in choice line OF
patterns and colors; size 30x60 in.
They sell usually at 1925. This g SQ
Ideal for summer use. Size
30x60 inches. The $1.25 values Tor
Open.weave Hammocks, with drapery and
head -spreader;good values at Sl.75. CT 10
Close.weave Hsmmocks, excellent eoiors,
concealed head-spreader, swing back pillow,
deep drapery. Cheap at $3.50. This 81 OK
sale Tor. ............'.'''' '''.''''''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Thrown From a Wagon

Mr.. George X. Bah ock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best liniment
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock is we'll
known citizen of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for
sprains and bruises. 1t will effect a
cure in oLe-third the time required by
any other treatment. For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. f. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
CornoratiOn Court.

Judge L. c. Barley presiding
Julia T. Nevett ct ais. VS.. Manley T..
Rust; decree confirming sale of property
to b. Il. Murray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
SUMNER GOODS
REDUCED.

One lot oflandscape painted WINDOW
SCREENS, were 75c each, reduced to
25c each.
STONE WATER COOLERS with
filter stones. Just the thing to insure
pure water without the trouble of boil
ing the water. The 4-gallon size reduced
from SO. 90 to 50. so. The 9-gallon size
reduced from 81. 90 to S1.75.
Six OVENS for gas or oil stoves,
heavy steel and tin lined, reduced from
S2.19 to $1.75.
Six 25.feet lengths of GARDEN
HOSE, complete with nozzle, reduced
from 81. 25 to $l.50 each.
Four WHITE MOUNTAIN ICE
CREAM FREEZERS triple motion.
One gallon size reduced from SO to 81. %.
-Four CARLSBAD DINNER SETS
of 100 pieces each, reduced from SlS to
1888.
Four PICTURES (water colors) re-
duced from 60c to 19c each.
Four PICTURES photo Engraving')
reduced from 81 to SOC.
Three PICTURES reduced from TIC
to 39c each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Window Screens and
Screen Doors.

a special discount Of TT per cent. VIII be
allowed on all orders for Window Screens and
Screen Doors placed now.
The wood is the best procurable for this
class Of work, and is the same that we have
been using right along. The wire screening
is the best l4.mesh, aud the cabinet work Is
the very best. The Window Screens are made
with fill slides, which permits the airing of
the room from top or bottom without remoy;
ing the screen. The Screen Doors are fitted
with brass trimmings. We paint all screens
and doors to match the woodwork Of the room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
alexandria @azeftf.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1904,
Local Matters.

.nn rises tomorrow at 4:40 and sets 7;29.
-. 9 "a 20. .- al 1854 a. m. and 2:O5 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.m,For this sec
.;on nartly cloudy tonight and Thursday, with
oo'cgcasionai showers; cooler tonight; light
variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Furniture Repaired
and ReuDhOlStered.

During July and August all repairing Will
he done nj summer rates, which is about 70
per cent less; and all furniture will be stored
until your return If you wish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06

Deviled Crabs are made fresh twice daily
at Rammels Restaurant-at five o'clock IN
the afternoon and eight o'clock in the even
ing. Both phones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOtlP0p
10th. f & G StsN. w.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
Until further notice, store will close
at 5 p. M, except Saturdays, when
it will close at o'clock.
Special Sale of
MallfaC[uTerSSanpIGS

Mains ook and Cambria Underclothes,
Black Mohair and Moreen Skirts,
Imported Summer Net Corsets,
Infants White Slips and Dresses
1.3to1-2 Below Regular Prices.
Third fcor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Christ Church
Souvenir Plates

We will place on sale next Monday
10 dozen of the aforementioned plates
ut special price of 35c each; worth
double.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Window Shades To Order,

We make Window Shades to order from the
best cloths.
All our shades are mounted on the best
Hartshorn and Columbia rollers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06
Worst Of all Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel that
every minute will be your las, Such was the
experience of Mrs. S. III. Newson. Decatur,
Ala. "For three years." she writes, II EN-
dured insuflerable pain from indigestion,
81, mach and bowel trouble. Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length was induced to try Elec,,
trio Bitters and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now I'm completely
recovered" For Liver, Kidney, stomach
and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only SOC. It's guaranteed
BYE. S. Leadbeater d Sons. druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06

Steamed Hard Shell Crabs, Deviled Crabs
and Salad, prepared from steamed crabs of our
own picking. are relished by every one.
Iammel's Restaurant. Home phone g. Bell
phone l69,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06

New York Rockaways and Little Neck
CLANS ON half shell. Rammels Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-06

10 boxes Choice CREAM CHEESE Just re
ceiyed by ]. c. MILBURE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

women get up on the chairs so as to see over
the nearby heads
There is faint cheer, and the auctioneer,
clothed in a top hat, frock coat and carefully
creased trousers, as II he were to assist at
a funeral, stands in his place and talks for
a few moments, inarticulately. as II he
were addre ssing a party at dinner. He
has in his hand a small ivory gavel with
which he strikes resounding blows.
Then there is more cheerin Some
thing exciting is about to happen. Those
who know-trainers, jockeys. touts, stable
boys, br ecders. bookmakers. as we'll as the
rows of men in evening dress nearest the
auctioneer, who are there to bid In the
thoroughbred the same thrill Of
expectancy. 1t is that pause that comes
just before the arrival Of the prina donna
in opera, of tho star in tragedy. Even the
smokers forget to puff surTeptitiously.
A great wave Of enthusiasm and applause
sweeps over the assemblage as up the
pathway from the rear of the garden the
famous Hamburg, the pride Of the Whitney
stable, comes into view
A girl with scarlet hat and cheeks flushed
with excitement. and back which shows,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

Never seen such n crowd but onct be-
fore, said an attendant, and that was at
a wedding and we had to close the DOORS
Freauenters Of Madison Square Garden
are accustomed to the enormous crowds
seen there. but the crowd that simply
flung itself through the doors last Monday
evening, the opening night of the auction
sale of the Whitney horses. was revelation
in tho way Of number and vitality.
sartorially 1t reminded one Of the open
Ing night OF "Parsifal," when the ques-
ton Of evening or afternoon dress agi a.ed
the mems world as well as that OF the
women.
There were men there in evening dress
on their way from dinner and to later func-
lions. There were sporting men who pro-
claimed their calling by wearing waistcoats
with stripes wide as the subway and ties
OF flaming red cooked their hats over
one ear and to keep the balance chewed
black ends Of cigars in the opposite corner
OF their mouths. These men formed
class by themselves and their salutations
one to another were characteristic
i tell yer It's fake sale. There amt no
sport goin' to bet against Whitney when
they knows he wants to bid 'em back
'keene7 Humph Yer wait an see.
I'm on to him.
mo, I'm here to see Blue Girl. dropped
q thou on her-Saratoga Special"
These were samples Of their conversation.
Men we're there who bought with their
eyes, not, alas, with their pocketbooks
As, one after another, the horses were put
UP for sale, they showed on their faces the
expression that one notes at picture sales
when the connoisseur sees his beloved
masterpiece knocked down to a stranger.
Women are scattered here and there.
In the boxes there are handsome, well
gowned, fashionably groomed women.
The fact that they have on the latest i'm
portations from Paris, the newest styles
In fall wearing gear, lends the one bit OF
life and color to the scene, II the ties Of
the sporting fraternity are excepted The
conversation in the boxes is OF sporting
character.
My dear. don't you remember? lost
those openwork stockings to you on Mar
ouise In the New Year Handicap at San
Francisco"
Or, the betting proclvity being stirred by
the nearness Of horsehesh, one may hear.
A hundred to one that Hamburg brings
100000
The turf element in the crowd look care
fully at the boxes while waiting for the
auction to begin. They have an eye, ap-
parently. for womankind as we'll.
That's handsome Ally" remarks one
man to another pointing out young wo-
man whose hair is the very latest tint and
who looks as II her proper environments
might be flower deoked phaeton with
little dogs running through the spokes Of
the wheels
my choice is the bay mare. says another
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

than with covered hands, but in the rain
every one had to wear gloves to keep the
wet clubs from slipping in the hands. The
one uniform item Of each golfing costume
vas the spiked shoes, mostly of tan leather
The rain, which fell in a deluge on Wednes-
day, brought out many rough and ready
combination suits. Heavy skirts and thick
worsted knitted sweaters, with soft
hat or cap, were the foundations Of the
costumes.
In a general way white or red sweaters
did not look 80 well in the wet as those OF
blue or black. The light colors were too
trying on the sloppy, rainsoaked faces,
and the dark colors formed softer and
more becoming background.
Black skirts and dark blue or black
sweaters were worn by brunettes or blondes
with equal effect, including Miss Wander
hoff In the first and Miss Georgianna Bishop
and Miss Katherine c. Harley in the second
classification.
Miss Pauline Mackey and Miss Louisa
Wells, both Boston girls, played with their
sleeves rolled up to the elbow, In sunny
and rainy weather. A few years ago to
roll up the sleeves was held by the women
to be as important as to tee up the ball.
Decidedly odd, but very appropriate and
becoming, was a blue serge sailor suit
worn by Miss Helen Darlington OF New
Haven.
Miss Vanderhoff wore hat on both wet
and dry days that was decidedly fetching
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

houses my name won't adorn the programme
as the author. oh, no! Somebody ese's
name will take. up the space that rightfully
belongs to me, but won't be Jealous. y. :.
4You see, it is not always profit able writing
plays for Broadway audiences. even when
you are fairly successful. I have done
pretty well, III admit, hut little extra
change now and then comes in very nice.
That is why descend to knocking out pot
boilers. ...y
There is money in them for the author,
but the author often gets left when ne
tries to collect his royalty on his work
that goes into first class theatre. Pot
boilers are short lived, but you get action
while they do live One season is about
the life of the regular pot boiler, and then
it is shelved for good.
1T would surprise you to know the real
authors Of some OF the cheap melodramas.
Why there is one running now that has
murder and sudden death in each Of its
four acts. I would like tn tell you the
authors name though / know you would
be inclined to call me liar. ! can't give
him away, though, for, like myself, he needs
all the money he can get. -
LAST year sold four pot boilers and, as
YOU know. had one play that was success
ON Broadway. MY four mclodramic cree
atoms were not high art. but they did bring
in good coin. So did my successful play,
but even without that could have worried
along and made both ends meet with my
melodramas.
MAYBE I'm coward In not laying claim
TO my blood and thunder work, but have
the satisfaction Of knowing there are other
towards in the profession. So long. When
my latest pot boiler is produced III send
you pair Of tickets for the opening
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16
POT BOILERS IN THE DRAMA.
Broadway Plsywrights Who DO Blood and
Thunder Work on the Sly.

Thunder work on the Sly.
we'll known playwright few days ago
ducked hurriedly out Of the Office OF a
firm OF managers who produce only cheap
melodramas, and gave sigh Of relief
when he escaped meeting any one he knew.
"Hello!" said a close friend, who came
you beenS'
well, II you promise you won't tell.
will confess" said the playwright
The friend promised. The playwright led
the way to a cozy corner in a nearby cafe
and ordered refreshments. When he had
taken drink he began his confession.
$50 long as you were inquisitive enough
to ask" said he, Il will tell you where l
have been. and what have been doing.
First let me show you this check for $500
is it good?' asked the friend.
AS good as any check can be, responded
the playwright. In fact. would like to
have the same name signed to check for
Ave times that amount. That check repre-
sents one pot boiler.
Now, you may not be familiar with pot
boilers as know them, but pot boiler to
me and other playwrights is cheap melo-
drama, I've just presented the scenario
OF a cheap melodrama to a managerial
firm whose name makes this check good,
and my scenario has been accepted.
Don't look startled. / haven't gone
into the business Of writing cheap melo-
dramas. At least, the public won't know
that l have When my play is produced
at the popular ten. twent and thirt cent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

and sick at leaving home. You ask the
kennel men. They'll tell you and the men
at the regular horse show, too. and II they
feel that, don't tell me Hamburg isn't broken
hearted
She stopped for breath and some one near
her said In half whisper
Il reckon she's right, Do you know
what II makes me think of-the old slave
markets2"
The speaker Ia an elderly man, white
whiskered and horid faced. His Southern
accent has never known the pruning knife
Of Northern residence.
Hamburg was under the hammer and
as the price increased the beautiful brown
head dropped lower and lower The place
was very quiet again and an occasional
word Of Mr.. Faston, the auctioneer, could
be distinguished.
Gentlemen, you must remember that
Hamburg was bought by the late Mr.. Whit
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

men are busy trying 10 keep the aisles clear,
Faint puffs Of cigarette smoke are spirnllng
here and there, Notwithstanding the signs
mo smoking" In large numbers. The back
ground, a dingy canvas representing some
damaged clouds sailing across soiled
expanse OF blue sky, offers no rest for the
sight.
'Why don't they put up a big red curtain?'
says one woman to another.
'Oh men don't know how to manage
these things Think Of the effect OF the
horses against some sort OF velvet arrange
ment and on pedestal. instead OF on that
miserable enclosure of tan bark"
The auctoneer is late and the silence OF
suspense follows the busy hum Of voices
and even the jostling shoulders become
still. There Is a faint movement down In
front near the enclosure which Is rallied of
for the exhibition of the horses. Some
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

ing feet and pouting lips, yet she won the
hole and match.
Miss Carpenter had an old horseshoe,
one she picked up near her home links.
sewed on her caddie bag. The front end
WAS nm, and after she had been beaten some
one explained that the luck would always
GALLON away with the horseshoe in that
position.
As soon as the Chicago girl grasped the
meaning. there was a sound OF stitches
being ripped out, and the horseshoe was
soon refastened, but with the other end
up.
Miss Louisa Wells OF Boston carries a
bunch OF dry four leaved clovers for the
luck Of it.
The Philadelphia girls did not bank on
charms to ward off a hoodoo. and none OF
them lasted to the semi-inals. which is q
coincidence.
In the field Of eighty-one starters on
Monday, only about a dozen had profess
SIGNALS as caddies. The use Of the pros.
Ia frowned on by many OF the women,
Mrs. ". Fellowes Morgan of the Women's
Metropolitan Golf Association Is especially
opposed to the practice,
ar n woman can't play without profess
sional at her elbow to advise on each stroke,
she should begin the game over again,
said Mrs. Morgan. Il would like to see
the professional cadde barred by the rules
from women's championships.
Mrs. Morgan also believes that stymies
sbould no. be played, for the reason that
they introduce an element OF luck foreign
to the spirit of the game. She points out
tina, women do not play 81 ymies in friendly
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

oh, WE LOST MONEY ON THAT HoRsE!"
of two Futurity winners, comes slowly
into the enclosure.
A bookmaker with a straw in his mouth
and turfy look about his eyes recites,
like well learned lesson:
Hamburg, the best son OF Hanover, the
best son of Hindoo, the best son of Virgil,
the best son Of Vandal, the best son Of i'm
ported Glencoe"
And another, not to be outdone, adds
to this
"In the female line he belongs to the
great Dance family. His dam, Lady Reel,
is half sister to the grand racehorse
Domino, the largest winner on the American
turf. who won nine races at two years old,
six at three years and four at four years"
He continues the lineage eloquently,
and if one wishes to listen one would hear
the names, famous in sporting annals,
Bandala, Belle of st. Louis, Fellowcraft,
Spendthrift.
But no one does listen. To the great mass
Of onlookers there is no necessity Of blue
book to prove Hamburg's descent from
unblemished ancestry, and surely in none
Of the sixteen races that he won has he ever
received more attention and respect.
1t Is not true that Hamburg came into the
enclosure and placed himself under the
auctioneer's hammer with head flying
racing forward as II to win Futurity stake
or Electric Handicap.
He came into the ring with his head down
between his forelegs, walking slowly,
dispiritedly. Even the applause did not
arouse him, nor the tone of his leader s
voice. He seemed broken in spirit, as II
he knew and realized the disgrace OF a
public auction.
"Ofccurse he feelsit said a girl in brown,
with mouselike manner and gray eyes
set far apart in an intellectual brow
Don't you suppose horses and dogs have
feelings? Do you think horse like Ham
burg, that has been as carefully sheltered
as human being, doesn't realize what all
this means? You know how the dogs
act at the dog show, crazy with nerves
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

Hamburg, became as dense as above in the
Garden. alE
All Of these women had their experiences
to tell. All had lost or won heavily throu gh
soTne one OF the horses and looked eagerly
for favorite or disappointment. ..
There are politicians who have said that
their great objection to the granting Of the
suffrage to women is the fact that their
own womankind would be subjected to the
close proximity Of undesirable folk A
feminine cynic might have used the ecene
In the cellar Of Madison Square Garden to
emphasize her speech at q woman's club,
did she desire. .,..
In the narrow aisles, check by jowl, with
trails stepped on. breathing the Same close
air, women of the most graceful, delicate
appearance seem absolutely Unconscious,
In their love and admiration Of horsehesh.
Of any discomfort. Outside Of the stall OF
Endurance by Right a woman In a white
lace gown absolutely refuses to be dragged
away. She pu Is a small hand in and strokes
the mare gently. -,
"I've won ten races on her. I saw her first
In Louisville" she says. -.
The man with her chuckles his Joke,
Il know her, all right; she's relatiUeo6
Late Night" -.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-16

Outside the stall of Meddler the crowd
is impossible. Meddler is credited through
the IT, IF earnings Of his sons and daughters
with slsl .e75. the largest sum credited to
any sire in the history Of the American turf
with one exception. ..,. 80
There is you ngish old man who is being
towed about by an elderly daughter with
an appearance Of marital prosperity and a
shrewish face. He is explaining to her the
reason of Meddlers record. ..-.. .nsx
'You see, my dear, it isn't wl.;t a horse
does himself, it's the earnings Of his children
that make him famous. A great lesson
can be learned from place like this, -,
She grasps her pocketbook tightly in her
hand as she gazes contemptuously at
Meddler's bay coat. .-- a. =
Well, believe in horse or man resting
on his own lau relsn 80.