Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-15

Senator Machen this afternoon gave out
! the following statement:
Il understand the committee has held an
inquest and officially pronounced me "A
dead one. The proXimate cause OF the ac-
Cident appears to have been the fact that
Mr. Thornton got more votes than l. Now,
II the corpse may revive sufficiently to
make a remark. l would say that | have
been defeated before and will. doubt.
be defeated many times again. The people
cannot be expected to show good taste
every time. But after a number of such
experiences they do not seem SO unploas-
ant. and may. in fact, become thoroughly
enjoyable. Seriously. the sympathy of ones
friends is worth more than all the Offices
In the world. l appreciate more than words
can say their loyal efforts in my behalf on
Tuesday. 1t is said that no honest effort
Is wasted, but Is bound to result in good
to somebody in some way at some time.
Let US hope that this may prove true
Everything on the Boom.
Many improvements are now in progress
in and around the city. and real estate
dealers report activity in the market. The
demand for modern houses far exceeds the
supply. A well-known dealer stated to a
Star reporter this evening that there was
not single modern dwelling in the city
for rent Aexandrians are waking up to
the fact that such houses are needed, and
within comparatively short while, II is
predicted, the demand for houses can be
met.
Fora Hill is having plans prepared for
the erection of six modern two-story brick
dwelling houses on the lot at the northe asst
corner of Fairfax and Duke streets. The
work on the FSiirfax apartment house at the
northeast corner of King and Columbus
| streets IS being pushed, and it is expected
that the construction of this building will
be completed In February.
The brick work on the George r. Hill
memorial. a building for young people
which is being erected by the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. has been COM
pleted Swan Brothers have just finished
remodeiing the three-story brick store
building at the northeast corner Of King
and Pitt streets.
About twenty-five modern frame dwell
ing houses now In course Of cOnStruc-
ton at the suburbs Of Del Ray and St
Elmo. on the electric road, just north of
here.
Motor Boat Race.
Arrangements have been made for a race
between the motor boats of William Moore
and Bruce Emerson next Saturday after
noon The race will be from River View to
the Prince street wharf. Both boats are
fast and considerable rivalry exists. Mr..
Moore claims his boat to be the champion
Of the river. The race will be for 500.
Alexandria Lodge. No. 75s. Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks. has organized
a dramatic club. Several performances will
be given by the club during the fall and
winter. The officers of the club are: J.
Fred Birrel. president; E. ]. Fleming, sec
rotary; J. B. Fitzgerald. tire asurer A. d.
Monitor director; F. P. Russell. musical d.
rector; G. T. Cation, property man; J. F.
Peyton and NJ. T. Dryer. press representa-
tives.
News Notes Of Interest.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Louise Robinson, whose death occurred yes
terday, will be held at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at her late home. 33S South Patrick
street. Rev. Edgar Carpe inter-. rector OF
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church. will Of
fciate. and the interment will be made in
the Methodist Protestant cemetery. Lee
Robinson. c. Warren. w. Warren and d.
Larkin will serve as pallbearers.
Frank Hamilton has sold to Mrs. Samuel
Levy for 5000 the brick house and lot on
the west side Of Royal street between Cam
eron and Queen streets, known as No. 214
North Royal street
John D. Normoyle has sold for Joseph NJ.
Petit. tr.. the two frame dwelling houses
at the northeast corner Of Duke and Royal
streets to Mrs. Rose e. Downey of Fairfax
county.
Many Alexandrians went to Luna Park to-
night to participate in Alexandria Hospi-
tai day. The hospital will derive a neat
sum from the proceeds.