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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-29
By Samuel II. Lunt Au tioneer.

BY Samuel II. Lunt Au tiOneer.
d ORsUANT TO The 1ERvS OF A
1 deed of trust, dated the 18th day of Oeto
Der, 1905, and recorded among the land
re- ords Of the Coun Of Alexandris Vir-
ginia, 10 deed book No. 112, given by Hsratio
G. Ashby ct ux. IN the undersigned, as trus-
tee, and st the request f the party thereby
secured, default having heen made in the
payment Of said note. the undersigned trust E
will off-r for sale at public auction az the
Royal street entrance to the Market building
in the CITY of Alexandria, Virginia on,
SATURDAY, DE EMBER l4ih 1907,
at 70 O'Clock M. all those lots of around sit
uated in the County Of Alexandria, Virginia,
and described as follows:
LIST: ALL THOSE LOTS OF GROUND.
situate in that part Of Alexandria County,
Virginia, called Clarendon, being lots mum.
bered l6S and 1863, on the plan OF the said
"Clarendon," surveyed for the Wood-Har-
mon Real Estate Associstion By l.. T.. Haney,
County Surveyor, Oh March 3lst. IS 0. and
recorded in deed book No. 102, folio 1873, ct
seq, Of the land records Of said County OF
Alexandria.
End: ALL THOSE LOTS OF GROUND
known as and numbered IL. ~, 10. IA and 10
in certain plan Of lots called del Ray"
surveyed by d. J Howell, Surveyor, as
shown on the plat thereof, recorded among
the land records in the Office Of the Clerk Of
Court for said County of Alexandria, in liber
o, No 4, folio 440.
Terms # sale Cash.
Convey snciDg at purchasers cost.
NJ b. HARLOW, trustee.
nov2s I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-29
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

in general appearance. 1t is doubtless
these qualities that endear him to the af-
fections of his thousands of friends from
Maine to California.
rockingham Is great Story-teller, and
never is found wanting when the movement
of conversation lags a mite, the store
house of puns has been exhausted. His
stories always fresh and decidedly free
from suggestveness. They are never stale
and have never been heard on the vaude-
vile stage which certainly speaks volumes
for their qualities
cone of the best jokes / know" said
rockingham the other night, ''ls the one
have on a colored porter, who for years was
caretaker in the sleeping cars we carried
constantly when with the Bostonians. l
never was able to get this man to go and
see one Of our operas, he always pleaded
busy. One night he did go, and / hap
pened to see him sitting in the first row in
the gallery. When | returned to our spe-
cial train after the performance, l noticed
that he was there ahead of me, and had
nearly all of the berths made up for us.
why, JIM / remarked, how could you
have seen the whole opera and finished all
this work SO quick. Pears to me you got
back to the train pretty quick didn't your {
"'Yessah,' answered the porter, Il saw,
de show an i knowed yo', too l knowed
yo in the fust act, and l reckernized yo'
in the second act
But didn't you stay for the finish
asked. -
mo sah AID didn't. You see Mistah
rockingham, de program say the fust act
was so an so, and de second act was SO
an So but it said de third act was same
al de fust so I had seen de fust, and dldne
want ter see il agin.' y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

production OF The Climbers" and with
virginia Harmed in Iris Camille and
Ihe Light That Lies in a Woman's
Eyes. and in the Jefferson production OF
RIP"
HAD BEEN THERE BEFORE -
Harry, Bulger who will be happily re-
memhered here as the particularly bright
luminary in The Noah's Ark" at the New
National some weeks ago, is known for his
ready replies. When playing In Cleveland,
recently, this well-known comedian entered
tonsorial establishment and ensconcing
himself in "A barber chair asked for attend
ance. The loquacious knight of the razor
looked at him for while and then said:
Your face is not quite familiar but vet.
seem to have known YOU some time"
NO doubt you can hardly recognize me
my face has hardly healed yet from the
last time"
FROTHINGHAM AND THE BOYS
Ii the summer opera season. inaugurated
al the New National Theater last Monday
night had been responsible for nothing
more than the visit of George r. Frothiug-
ham. the veteran Bostonian comedian to
Washington. II would have satisfied the
hearts of about a dozen newspaper men
along newspaper row in the vicinity OF tho
National Theater To the jolly Mr. t'roth-
ingham all the gentlemen Of the press are
boys and to them he is just plain
George" These friendships have existed
for the past fifteen years or more; in fact
all the time that Mr.. Rockingham vas a
visitor to the capital when playing with
the Bostonians.
Don't know a place l like better" said
Mr.. rockingham, as he tackled a piece Of
pumpkin pie in tae grill room OF a down.
town hosiery. You fellows have a way
of making me feel TO hum among YOU. and
it's part of my existence 10 be able 10 get
to Washington and see the boys asound
the National Theater."
To the unacquaInted II may be said that
George rockingham is anything but a man
of the world. Nor does he assume the pro-
fessional air of a stage parsonage as high
as himself He is simply plain George
rockingham. retiring in disposition. notice.
ably modest in dress and altogether quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

Gretna last year. The comfort Of the men
was to a great extent, due to the efforts of
Capt. King, in charge of the range, and his
aids, Sergt. Cole of the infantry and Sergt.
Boteler of the Signal Corps.
Despite the rigors of discipline on the
range the social phase Of battery life was
not neglected. Some Of the sections kept
open house in their canvas quarters, and
camp games were played and refreshments
a winner in the games, and Halloran was
active in managing the refreshment end Of
the festivities
The only serious complaint was against
the location of the targets. The charge
was made that Capt. King had misrepre-
sented the distances. Some Of the men
miles away. that the 3OO-yard target was
not where 1t appeared to be, and that the
900 and 6OO-yard targets instead of being
In the District Of Columbia were some
where down in Maryland. Capt. King was
also accused of handing out blank car
tridges, for a number of shots which were
intended to be bulls-eyes never reached the
target The red flag was waved so often
In front of the 6OO-yard targets that the
belief was widespread that Capt. King had
hired bunch Of anarchists as markers
There was no drill Friday night, but sew
erai OF the batterymen met at the armory
Sergt- Brandon and his assistant, Bonnet,
were busy slowing away the mess kits,
shirts turned in by the men, and McDer-
mott, Chandler. Shannon and Smith held
an informal rally around the battery's
silver pitcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

Two new Trilbys will be introduced to
Washington audiences during the coming
week, when the Columbia Theater Com
pany, with Wilton Lackaye in his famous
stage portrature of Svengali. will offer
"Trilby," Paul NJ Potter's original version
of Du Maurier's celebrated story of the
Latin Quarter, as the attraction for tho
fifth week Of the summer engagement, be-
ginning tomorrow night. Both Miss Hilda
Spong and Miss Charlotte Walker Will be-
seen IN the title role-the former during
the first and the latter during the second
half of the week. Miss Spong will inter-
pref Trilby during four performances,
commencing tomorrow evening and ending
with the Thursday matinee. Miss Walker
will take up the role Thursday evening
and continue in 1t until Saturday night.
Through this ARRANGEMENT each of these
splendid leading women VIII appear as
Trilby three nights and a matinee. inc
revival has been carefully staged under
the eve of Mr. Lackaye, who was SO IN
timately associated with the original pro-
duction ten years ago In his dramatlZa-
ton of the novel Paul Potter has pre-
served admirably the studio life depicted
in the story, and in the first two acts
Trilby. Taffy, the Laird, Little Billee and
SyenRau are brought out like 50 many
pages of the original
The Christmas eve revelries in the studio.
in the second act, make as spirited scene
as Du Maurier ever depicted. and is
dainty though rolliCking bit of nonsense
I'm a play that is otherwise remarkable for
its pathetic interest and dramatic force.
But it is the third act that stamps the
strength and great power of the play. IL
takes place in the foyer of the Cirque des
Bashibazouks, in Paris. La Svengali is TO
sing and all Paris IS talking of her. Then
appears on the scene the irrepressible Zou
Sou, with his old-time boon companion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Qgp@! IHENIER 8

week, as she did before. at Elitch's Gar
dens Theater, a summer thea ter. this time
made proof against the possibilities OF cold
weather at this season by the special in
stalation of steam heating plant, Mrs.
Fiske's engagement for three nights and a
matinee, was notably successful. On the
way to Denver Mrs. Fiske appeared at
Yankton, g. D., and was greeted by a
crowded house in spite of a severe storm.
People went to see her from various points
in the state and a special train. run from
Platte, IS miles distant, brought nearly 300
persons to the performance. The earnest
ness of the desire to see Mrs. Fiske and her
those who took this special train at Platte
started at noon of the day Of the perform
ance and did not return until late the next
morning. and there were sleeping cars
on the line that ran the special Although
the weather was bright when the company
arrived. terrific storm of wind hail, sleet
rain and lightning set in just as the house
was being seated, and while the lobby was
crowded all the electric lights in town were
eXtinguiShed by electric shocks. Candles
were brought into requisiton to get the
house in order, well to set the scenery
and the electric lights did not work until
late the performance was extended to an
unwonted hour The special train held
however, and the large audience found the
performance worth all the trouble and en-
barrassment that had interviewed. Another
place the itinerary was Council Bluffs
Mrs. Fiske has not been able to secure
theater in Omaha in years Two years ago
she appeared at Council Bluffs, TO which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
GLOVES OF WHALE HIDE
Attempt to Find Profitable Use for a
Wasted Product.
From the London Express.


Newfoundland whalers, seized with
spirit of enterprising economy are reported
TO be attempting to place whale hide on
the market for the manufacture of whale
leather.
1t is not surprising that such an attempt
should be made. 1t must veX the spirit of
any whaier of well balanced mind to see
after all the hardship and danger Of his
calling, an enormous and altogether dis
proportionate bulk of his quarry cast away.
From a large right whale Of say, forty
five to fifty feet in length. about $50 bar
reis of oil and .one and three-quarter tons
of baleen, or whalebone, may be obtained
The remainder of the gigantic carcass
which may be much as fifty tons has
hitherto been considered useless.
The average whale hide If laid out on
the ground would cover a surface of nearly
II its hide could be made into boots and
shoes would well stock West End boot
shop.
1t is also hoped that the intestines Of the
whale will be made remunerative. This
product is described very thin and tough
and suitable for glove manufacturers.
Regarding the use of whale for glove
making, Leicester square firm gave their
opinion that the only satisfactory skin yet
found for fine gloves is goatskin.
1T is not unlikely, however" they said.
that whale intestine could be manufac-
tured into good motoring and driving gloves
for which reindeer at present holds the
field against all other skins
AT various times many skins have been
tried, such as the skins of crocodiles cats
pigs, calves. lambs and even rats. Many
of the mems cheap dress gloves on the mar
ket are made in Naples Of the skins of the
local sewer rats. But practically all the
skins mentioned have been found treacher-
Gus. Glove skins must not only be pliable
but also perfectly tough and firm since they
have to be sewn up right at the edge. If
whale intestine be found to possess these
three qualities no doubt there would quick
ly be market for whale gloves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Misunderstood Him.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper|s Weekly.
One day an army chaplain saw soldier
by the name of Mcdonnell making for the
back door of a saloon.
'.MGDonEeIl!' the chaplain shouted-"Mc-
Donnell! Oh, McDonnefi."'
Mcdonnell turned, gave him hasty look,
frowned and darted into the bar.
The chaplain loitered outside the door
till Mcdonnell came forth again.
.McDonnell,'' he said, reproachfully,
didn't you hear calling your
Yes, sir" Mcdonnell answered, Il did;
but-but l only had the price of one
drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

Special Correspondence OF Inc star
BIRMINGHAM, May %, 1907.
ITO the ordinary man, probably,
process which renders steel and
L iron rust-proof would hardly appear
to be of great importance. But any one
who has any practical familiarity with
these metals and the gigantic part they
play in modern life will at once recognize
its tremendous import. Rust Is the In
sidious foe which robs steel and iron OF
their strength If it continues unchecked
in time it makes of the strongest beam
but a broken reed. Anything that prevents
it means an indefinite prolongation OF the
life of the material Indispensable to mod
ern civilization. 1t would mean, too,
saving Of millions annually in paint and
other preparations which are now employed
to keep rust at bay and have to be as
frequently renewed.
In this city, the center of England's
steel and iron industry, lives man who
claims to have solved the problem, and he
back up his claims by evidence which ap-
pears to substantiate them: Thomas Thor watts is
America would be called a retail drug
store, but he will not continue to run 1t
long if his invention pans out as he IS
sure it will. 1 called on him today and
he gave me some account of his discovery.
**
Born among coal and iron in the Black
country" he said, II have always been
interested in problems pertaining to iron
and steel. Six or seven years ago l was
asked by a customer to devise for him
process for blackening steel manufactures,
and some one jocularly suggested that
they should be made ruSt-resiStlng, too.
Persevering, l did succeed. My process is
based upon the utilization of phosphorus.
1t is forced into the surface OF the iron or
steel inducing a chemical change upon
the surface of the metal which renders it
impervious TO rust. The process has been
patented in Great Britain and abroad. and
a number of manufacturers connected with
various branches Of the metal trades have
already taken it up, working 1t by license
Mr. Coslett explained the practical ap-
plication of his discovery, but inasmuch as
some foreign patents are still pending he
thought it prudent not to disclose for pub
LEGATION the full technical details. He,
| a number of manufacturing houses of hiCh
reputation. showing that his claims had
been made good in actual experience Of
the working of the systems
He also produced specimens of steel which
! had been treated by the process and had
afterward been exposed for six months to
| the full effects of damp climate. They
| showed no trace whatever of rust.
| The system, according to Mr.. Coslett, is
| exceedingly simple to work; 1t only oc-
| cupies four hours from beginning to end,
| and any intelligent unskiled man is
| the solution is trifling, and the apparatus
| employed is such as is readily available
| anywhere.
The process. he says, produces no injuri-
| GUS effects whatever on the metal sub
! Jected to it. Steel springs treated by 1t re-
tain their original residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

HE cratic weather conditions
which have invested Washington
for some time past have had their
counterpart in other sections OF
the country, and II there be any
grain Of comfort to amusement managers
and particularly the outdoor vendors, In
having company, 1t can be truthfully said
that for downright mean, disagreed Bile
weather the brand that has been doled out
to Washington people has been as wide
spread as general meanness could devise
Indeed, it has not only paralyzed nearly all
the big park enterprises in the country that
must have a long term Of seasonable condi-
lions to pay just return for the enormous
outlay to maintain them, but 1t has Grip
pied many of the promoters financially be-
yond hope of retrieve this year. If the I'M
precedented weather continues through
June as it has begun the month 1t will GER
tainly mean much financial ruin for out
door amusement promoters.
While writing about weather misfortune
to outdoor shows please fancy what it
means to big travelling aggregations like the
Buffalo Bill show and the park enterprises
that must keep up expenses whether fair
conditions obtain or not. Thompson &
Dundy, the promoters of the big Coney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

NOVEL EXPERIENCE FOR MRS
FISKE.-On her tour to the Pacific coast
with the Manhattan company In THE New
York Idea Mrs Fiske is repeating some Of
the experiences of her journey to the same
point over two years ago. No regular
theater of the first class being open to her
in Denver, she appeared in that city last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

X
But it Is an Ill wind that blows no one
any good While the outdoor attractions
have struggled to live, the theater managers
have done better than they expected. The
legitimate houses have had splendid audi
ences so far this season, and the attractive
bills in preparation insure still further pa
tronage by local theatergoers. The local
managers are to be commended for the
pleasing diversity of the bills of entertain
ment, and for, what is most noticeable, Of
fering high-class talent at popular prices.
X X
The co-equal star combination at the
Columbia continues to please large audi
ences, and If any criticism were given
the work Of the respective artists it would
not be uncomplimentary to any of them
but rather suggestive that so far there
had been no play produced to test their
their full talent nor bring out the bril-
liant abilities for which each is noted.
This week the play of "Trilby' will prove
a gratifying departure, in that it will af-
ford an opportunity for Washington
theatergoers not only to see Mr.. Lackaye
in his famous Interpretation of DUNLAP
riers Svengali, but also Miss Spong and
Miss Walker alternate in the role of
Trilby. -.
Speaking of Miss Walker recalls the
recent statement In the New York Press
by William Bullock, who, in writing of
the engagement of the talented young
woman to appear next season in Belasco
production under the ywright-manager's
personal direction, observed: Once more
Belasco must be credited with percep-
ton beyond that of his rivals, but why
was Miss Walker neglected SO long?"
y +
It has probably been many years since
so many Washington players and singers
have appeared at one time in the local
houses and it affords a most happy OPP
portunity for mutual congratulations of
friends as well as performers. 1t is an
aggregation of musical and dramatic tai
ent that is credtable to the profession and
CITY alike. In the meantime the local
managers find most telling endorsement
Of their tactful selections for the sup
Elemental season in the box Office re-
ceipts.
They do say that what the manage
ment of the New National Theater lacked
in patriotism last week was made up by
George rockingham, the veteran Bos-
tonian comedian who is with the Aborn
Opera Company at that playhouse. Froth-
ingham surprised the members of his
company and the house management alike
by displaying an American flag during the
prison scene in the third act of Robin
Hood" 1t caused all sorts of fun back
on the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

INVOLVEMENT that the Secretary
~ of War had authorized the extern
- eion Of the detail of Major Lloyd
"A NJ. Brett, LIST Cavalry, l. ). A. as
adiutant general of the District or
Columbia Militia, with rank OF lieutenant
colonel. until May /. 1905, was received py
the rank and file OF the local brigade as
genuine good news. The understanding was
that the detail Of Col. Brett woul1 termi-
ra+a next September The additional time
granted will permit him to continue MS
good work, not only at headquarters as
adtutant general but also as an expert and
practiCal instructor at the several armorles.
The services rendered by Col. Brett. 1t Is
conceded have been of exceptional value
20 the citizen soIdery of the national capt.
tai and his popularity is general.
Rain interfered with the plan that yester-
day should mark the opening of the com
petition for places on the brigade rifle team.
The program was changed So as 10 provide
that the competition shall occur tomorrow
and Tuesday Should weather conditions to-
morrow be unfavorabe the competition will
be postponed until next Saturday and the
following Monday.
Those Cuardsmen who were apprehensive
that the coast defense exercises in which
a portion OF the local brigade will partci-
pate next July would hc too aGduous were
relieved after being informed Of the pro
gram submitted to the War Department by
Lieut. Col. William II. Coffin, Artillery
corps I. =. y '"Ii''''iI''''lS nv a. '''i'
ClSjUci 'i inc f","'''As' N',1,- MI 'N' c'tS1
az arjl.rFy' WI" mas S'i,'I"I III Et VI '''e
EXERCISES mas "lftvN'" S''' lt'H' ON. I'll,
II is expected that the Euardsmen VIII
arrive az III" It''~t on Jd| -, Sum ~ ~
in the afternoon ana WI. Ig''' inc 1'' l.
july = i't '',''' ~ ;. vi
There viii Doe at Fort NaSalhetoh' Nd
t-',' ii..'i'.t -! - ~ H,,; .,
assigned ana e"mIei WIN sun c'inPdl'.tS'
c'mrrd III selected PoS''''''S lV' SCI N'0' d.
supports
.,fe VII ne ~ i orr mum, w. ga" ,
m.iilI commissioning I'S'' ltS' a.
signed ana NdI'i''n wen " SIu ,vlIiI.'nS
i'Ui I'D ..!ul com! NJ ~ "a! ~ > 49,
CaihNtd III st''''u l"S''''I'9 loI ''''-O %
supports
r-,, ,..,, o,,, ,,,,,i,,
/ JUN Nv II'"'E anna anu ''>'>''7
camp. all companies.
- July 20 Saturday-Muster OF the mi
Iir{, cornnauies in the morning Afternoon
-, o,.ar Tho for,i+cations
devoted 10 EoI"E VN'I '"' ''' ''''e '''''''S'
Supports may JON III TINS
3. July u. Sunday.
serves tAI'i'Ia ylon "a ." 81. ~ &c
scrS.icn ~ which they may he assigned by
- ,r,fIIar,. distric+ cornmander For the
artfrIar,. ',Trrorts in the forenoon going
60 the rrstryatfon and learning the
t,roI,,d. 4, mo afternoon such instruction
40 t%e insfructors ana most advantageous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

point hundreds came from Omaha across
the river, and the same method was fol-
lowed this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

Island attractions, have already lost over
100000 since the opening day In loss to
business through unsea sonable weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
Birmingham Chemist
Makes Great Discovery

Special Correspondence of The Star.
pIpNIINCHAM Nav % 1907