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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

George N. Hedgepath, a soldier
stationed at Fort Washington, WAS
struck and killed by train at Fortress
Monroe on Monday. The funeral SER
vices will be held in Washington to-
morrow morning. The interment will
be at Arlington. Hedgepsth was q
member OF Sarepts Lodge of Odd
Fellows of this city, and that orgsnizs'
ton will attend the funeral. The de-
ceased leaves a widow and eight children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
STRUCK WITH A ROCK.

William WhslsD, q brakeman on a
south bound Southern Railway freight
train, was struck on the face With 8
rock thrown By an unknown person at
Cslserton some time after midnight last
night aud seriously Injured S'Veral OF
Whslen's teeth were knocked out. The
injured man vas placed on north
bound lrsin which reached this city at
40 early hour this morning and he was
taken to his home on Payne street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
ALLEGED THEFT.

A man from Manassas came here to-
dAy and clsimed several articles Of CLOTH
ing be found in a secondhand store,
alleging that they hsd been stolen from
him. 4 man be suspected of commit
ting the theft was said to be in this
city, but the police were unable to ind
him. The secondhand dealer hsd
complied with the law which requires
him to report all purchases to the station
housa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
POLICE COURT.

[Justice L. d. Thompson presiding
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Mamie Morris and LereuzO Chase,
both colored, charged with disordeIly
conduct, we're fined 81 80 each.
Annie Hsrris, coloTed. charged with
deiacing the properly of Joseph Mitchell
was fined 81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
MAYOR's OFFICE,

4 L Alexsndris. Va, july q. 1900
Sealed proposals will be reaei-sd At this
Office for the removal Of the NIGHTsOTLOF
The CITY for the next ensu ng Two wears
f ON August !. 1863. All proposals. submit.
tdwll be subject to the prYisio.s Of the
city laws on tue subject, sui tie contractor
must make arrangements for the disposal Of
the soil beyond he city limits. All proposals
must be accom- panied by check Or deposit
Of twenty five dollars, end viii he opened al
70 o'clrck noon on SATURDAY. July 81.
1902 The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved, and the contrsct will not BE- award
ed unless the amount offered is in keeping
with the profits and privileges which fol.
low ii. FRED J. FAFF, Mayor.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Oross
shoes always wear & smile. Sold only
hy J. A. hGrshAl d Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
HAMILTON & COMPANY

The reputation of the cigars manufactured
by Hamilton 4 Co., akin 10 the light Of tie
breaking daY, travels fast and leaves glory in
its wake. This wide-awske firm manufac-
ture the celebrated Perfecto, Choice and
Plantation cigars, and Notwithstanding the
fact that they employ more than a dozen
skilled workmen, the output Of the factory is
hardly equal TO the demand for the goods.
Psinstsking and courteous to their patrons the
oroprietors-Messrs. F. NJ Hamilton, August
ii. Oehlert and j. P Steiner-deserve the
great success which they s'e now enjoying.
4 customer once gained with them Is never
lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
$4,000 TO LOAN

ON CITY REAL ESTATE, for 8 years at
6 per cent interest. Address Mrs N =. 81
Gazette office. leDd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21

fem perature tonight and Thursday; light va
nable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
Z. Nj BbADSh a W.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF LOTS IN DEL
1 RAY, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, Va.
By virtue Of and pursuant N the terms Of
a deed of assignment dated July l, 1899. eI-
ecuted By David A. Makely to Leonard Mar
bury, trustee, and recorded in deed book No
"A, psge 40 OF the Ian records Of Alexandria
city, Virginia. the un ersigned, who by q
decree If the Coiporatio4 Cont Of the city
of Alexandra. Virginia, eEt'red ia the
chancery cause Of Catherine Aakely vs.
Mary L. Mskely, ct sls on August 6. 1907
was annointl d substituted trn,t t.. in The place
and stead Of Leonard Msrbury, deceased, and
by virtue OF decree P,ssed in said chancery
cause on The 9th day Of January, 1909, will
offer for sale, at public auction, on the prem
ises, in Del Ray, Alexandria county. Viz
ginia. on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21

With an immense display of enthusi ssm;
the striking workmen Of the Pressed Steel
Car Company plant at McKees Rock, Pa
voted today TO continue tie strike indefinitely.
The decision was taken at an enormous mass
meeting held at Indian Mound, which was
atten led by II 900 people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
TUESDAY.

the tenth day Of August, 1909, a. four O'Clock
D N. all those two lots Of ground, known and
designated rs lots numberej $50 and 63l, in
certsin plan o. lots called "Del Ray" sur.
yeyed by D. !. Howell, surveyor, as shown
on the plat thereof, which il duly recorded
among the records in TIE off Of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria county,
Virginia, in lii CT 0, No. :, folio 44O, ct seq.
Terms # sale: One.third cash and the bal
ance in equal inst ilment at six and twelve
months, the deferred payments to he evi.
denced by the notes of the pUreha-er hearing
interest from day Of sale. The title to the
properly TO be retsin.d until ym.nt of pur.
chge money is made. Couyeyanri 9 at cost
OF purcba'er. ROB-. II. cox,
jy2l 60 I'd Su stiiuief Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun risss tomorrow at 4.5l and sets at 7:zl
High water at IL .21 8. m. and 11.45 p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
DRY GOODS.
The Following Lots Will
Be Closed Out This Week
at Our
Summer
Sale.

30 White Spreads, 75c value. at soc.
Is Rolls Mating, l6c yard.
Black aud Navv fancy Mobair for bathing
Suits, 39c yard.
arge bleached Bath Towels Zoe.
Fancy ttTipe colored linen-hnished suit
ings, i0c yard.
Fancy Vols, Plain Vol Seersucker suitinR
all Sc yard.
80 Pieces book fold India Linen, 25c
value, at 121c yard.
White wash Chiffon, 40 Inch, l9c value at
93-4c yard.
Colored figured shirt-madras, 80 yard.
White-mereerized madras Zoe value, at
12Ic yard.
White-iinen finish Cannon Cloth, 7 $40 yard
Small Lot. stripe linen furniture Covering,
l0c yard.
A Lot Of l2Ic fancy lawns for Sc yard.
A Lot of Sc and l0c Embr0ideries, for Sc.
AJot of l5c Embroideries, Sc yard.
Childreus Sun Bonnets, DC.
A Lot &C plaid Color ChambrSy's for S-4c
yard.
Ladies, princess dresses, Sl49
Ladies, white linen finish Suits. 1898.
Colored Table Oil Cloths, lie yard.
Lot Fancy Lawns, 3-4c yard.
Blouse linen suiting 10 yard.
Blouse Linen Suiting SO inch wide 100 yard
Large size bleached Sheets free from dress
ing: no seams 59c.
Good quality Pillow Cases sc.
Ladies, Extra size Vests &C..
Pearl buttons worth 1Oc ct DC card.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-21
b FINANCIAL.

Located at Alexandria, in the State of Vir.
ginia, at the close of bus ness June 2'rd,
1909, made to the State Corporation
Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Murder in Court.

Yesterdays tragedy at Little Rock.
Ark, is the latest manifestation Of the
evil of .'gun toting." Maybe 1t will suff-
GENTLY shock the country to advance the
reform which has been in progress for
some time seeking the elimination of
weapons as a means of administering
personal judgments. Perhaps 1T will
help. in short, to demonstrate the neces-
sity of more effective regulation OF the
manufacture, sale and use of pistols.
Here was court of law, with a man
at bar as plaintiff against his former wife
whom he had divorced. He sought the
custody OF his child. Opposed to him as
counsel for the wife was her second hus-
band. The case was In progress and
arguments were in delivery when, without
warning. without occasion or provocatoin.
the wife's counsel and husband drew a
pistol and slew his opponent, chasing him
around the courtroom until he had fired
the ball that ended his life.
There may be a Justification for private
killing when men meet in circumstances
IN cause ono or the other 10 fear that
violence is to be attempted. There may
he an excuse for a man arming himself
when he believes his life to be in danger
But the man who habitualiy carries a
a.iSiol or who puts one in his pocket when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Passing Of the Cobblestone.
rom the baltimore American

Baltimore has made such strides since
the great fire and the city has been
congratulating itself SO on Its progress
that the application for an injunction to
restrain the mayor city council and
city engineer from paving street with
cobblestones comes az a jolt to munich
pal pride to remind us that we are not
free from some of the trammels of an
tiquity. And of these the worst is the
cobblestone. Appropriately enough, in the
last year of the nineteenth century-1SS0
AN ordinance was passed that cobble-
stones should not be used In future in
paving streets Of the city. So the TWEEN
tieth century began In the gladstone hope
that this anomaly in a modern commun-
ity would no longer be extended, and that
what was left of 1t to aff1ict the Sight
and make sore the feet would be re-
moved by the gradual process of elimina-
ton Hence the jolt when 1t Is an
nounced that the city is preparing to
pave street with the unsightly cobbles,
and hence the injunction of patriotic
citizens and disguised property owners
to prevent a resurrection OF past-century
methods. Smooth, well paved streets are
among the prime requisites OF a modern
up-to-date city, and the cobblestones
have absolutely nothing to serve them as
an excuse for being. They are an I'M
slightly blot on civic beauty; they lose
time and create labor in travel; they are
source of ridicule to visitors and of
and discomfort to natives
altogether they belong to the past. with
its watchmen, it's lanterns, its horse cars
and it's other evidences of a primitive
village period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

he knows that he is to meet one who is
inimical to him is potentially a murderer
regardless of circumstances.
There will be pistol carrying as long as
there is pistol making. 1t is not to be
will be actually prohibited. They are in
way necessary weapons. They are
needed for the army. for the police force.
and for a few classes Of citizens who are
exposed to possible molestation and
danger. But they are not needed by one
tenth OF the people who now carry them
or own them. Their good uses are out
numbered by their bad uses thousand to
one.
The only adequate measure of protection
IN any community against the pistol evil
is a regulation which prevents the pro-
curing OF weapons save under carefully
regulated stipulations. The District
pistol law is practically worthless, be-
cause 1t simply compels the vender OF
weapon to secure the supposed name ana
address Of the purchaser. The latter
may be bent upon murder. he may be
criminal with long record of misdeeos
he may be known to the police as
dangerous man, and yet he can get gun
IL he has the very small price required
for a killing weapon. Washington VIII
never be practically protected from TINS
evil until the laws are so amended That
no person can procure a deadly weapon
without first obtaining from court per-
nit granted upon the basis of full identi-
fication and an affidavit of probable need
When men have to go to that trouble be-
fore being able to buy pistols, there Will
be fewer murders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
The Universal Mark.

A man in mournful mood was heard
Out in the twilight dim;
The leaves in minor measures stirred.
Accompanying him.
He sang in tones both deep and long
A lay of Joy bereft
This was the burden of his song:
II always get what's left!
I'm the consumer he replied
To questioning forthwith:
my right to be is cen denied
I have been called myth.
Whate'er I need is handed me
Reduced in bulk and heft,
That other men may richer be;
I merely get whats left.
Though with my fellow-man I'm wroth
He does not get it ALL
The cutworm and the brown-tailed mott
And other creatures small
Rush In and beat me to each prize
With methods vile but deft.
I wait with unavailing signs
And only get what's left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
The Sutton Case.

The public is very much interested in
the outcome Of the court of inquiry at An
napolis appointed to ascertain the facts
concerning the death of Lieut.. Sutton Of
the Marine Corps, in October, 1907. The
lapse of time since the tragedy has whet-
ted curiosity as to the exact circum-
stances in which the young oficer lost
his life. a curiosity, however. founded
upon a concern lest the initial proceedings
we're not sufficiently thorough to insure
the full disclosure of the truth. In these
circumstances it is unfortunate that the
court OF inquiry should have awaited until
the present stage of the proceedings to
interpret the letter of Lieut. Sutton's
mother to the Secretary of the Navy.
which caused a reopening of the case. as
virtual accusation of her sons COM
panions on the night of his death.
1t would seem as though this were a
matter which required exact definition at
the outset. Mrs. Suttons letter was suf-
.fciently explicit in terms to have been
read as an accusation when the court
first convened. if at all. The practical
consequence of its Interpretation as a
charge OF criminal responsibility against
the survivors of the midnight party Is
that il places the mother in the role of
accuser and the officers as defendants.
Obviously, this is not the relationship
which Mrs. Sutton intended to maintain
and the question arises whether 1t is not
The duty of the government to substitute
itself in the role of prosecutor as long
as the officers in question are to remain
before the court in a defendant position
In any case the prime need in this af-
fair Is to uncover the facts to the last de-
tail. There Is a sufficient contradiction
upon the original explanation of Lieut.
Sutton's death. and it is desirable for the
sake of his family, the officers whom the
court has now declared to be defendants.
and above ali the naval service itself, that
there should be no technicality to prevent
the rendering of verdict Or report Of
findings entirely satisfactory to the pub
lie judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Just Plain Dog.
From the Ne

From the New York World.
From all accounts the police dogs re-
Gently disposed of in New York went
cheaply. When it was supposed that
they could be used to advantage in the
service they were valued at $40 or $50
apiece. When they were found to be
incompetent they were sold at prices
ranging from $3.50 to So. They were
we'll worth the money to anybody who
wanted a dog. The trouble with these
animals in the police headquarters view
was that they were not inclined by ma
ture or by training to trickery and saw
agery. They were just dogs. There was
honesty in their eyes and there was
heartiness in the wag of their tails. They
wanted to be Of service to men, they
were friendly to all men. and that was
what condemned them. They could not
learn as humans must that some men
are to be despised or feared, that some
men are to be chased and attacked. and
that some men to be Gagged or
destroyed because they are not AT to be
at large or to live. Infinite pains were
taken with them, but they would not I'M
learn the lore of the dog and accept that
OF the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Chinese Loan Complications.

1t is becoming evident that the whole
matter Of the Chinese loan should be re-
opened, and the United States will be jus
titled in demanding in unequivocal terms
that this transaction be restored to the
basis of initial proceedings. SO that It's
undeniable rights as participant in the in
ternational influences to which Picking is
subject may be preserved. At the present
state OF the case accession to the Ameri-
can demands is possible only at the ex-
pense Of the grand councillors reputation.
OF course, the United States has no desire
to precipitate an internal conflict in
China, but it has a right to recognition
regardless Of the strategems Of individ-
uals which initiate against its interests.
1t Is now alleged that the German bank
ers have engaged in intrigue and the Brit
ish interests are protesting. with French
Endorsement 1t Is suggested that the
German banks may be eliminated in con-
sequence of the disclosures likely TO fol-
low in the event that the British protest
is pressed. The United States has moth
ing to do with any jealousy between the
English and German financial interests,
but 1t Is justified In demanding in even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Taft and the Tariff.
rho Boston Herald observes:

Representative Tawney has appealed
tn President Taft to change his western
itinerary In order to make some important
stops in Minnesota Much reliance is
placed on the Presidents skill, but If the
tariff bill is passed in substantially its
present form the popular protest will gain
such force that II will challenge even the
presidential ability as political fielder
to make that Stop.
The President is going to be most hos
pitably received everywhere on his jour
ney next fall, and especially in the west
and northwest. His attitude on the tarin
question is precisely to the liking of both
repu blioans and democrats throughout
those sections. He has interpreted the
Chicago platform as respects the tarin
as they have done. In ONCE he has FOL
lowed the line he laid down last year as
a candidate. There can be no just quar-
rel with the President anywhere in cir
eles which have favored a downward re-
vision.
Here and there is a criticism that the
President should have spoken earlier. and
the assertion made that had he done so
the Aldrich program In the Senate would
never have been attempted But why
should he have spoken until both houses
of Congress had spoken? 1t was not for
him to submit a bill. He had no means OF
knowing what the Senate would do with
the House bill. He could but walt and
see. That he did; and as soon as the
Senate's position stood fully revealed.
and the difference between Senate and
sHouse could be appraised. the President
look his stand.
The President will not yet all he wants.
The final form of the measure will rep
resent q compromise. 1t will be the best
thing that was obtainable in the circum-
stances. This the country will under
stand. But the President will get full
credit for his influence in behalf of lower
rates, and for standing in office for the
same things he stood for as candidate.
He did not interpret the Chicago platform
as a thing simply to get in on.
We shall know very little about the
new tariff law in action when the Presi-
dent begins his journey. 1t cannot prove
or disprove itself in a month or two
There may still be heard at that time
echoes of the debates in Congress. Re-
publican denunciation of republican per-
formances have been quite as bitter as
ever family row produced. La Toilette
on Aldrich makes much more stirring
reading than Bailey or Kayner on AID
rich.
But Aldrich is not Taft, and the crowds
that will greet the President on his
itinerary will not hold him responsible
for the views entertained. or the maneu-
vers executed, by the Rhode Island senator
while tariff revision was taking shape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Fire Protection.

Recently work has been started in the
installation of a large number of alarm
boxes within the congested business area
of Washington to insure more prompt
response of the department in case OF
fire. This Is an excellent work that can
profitably be continued throughout the
District until every building Is within
close call of an engine house. But there
is an obvious reflection from this EFFORT
to insure speedy action by the fire depart
ment in the business section Of the city.
AS long as reliance is placed upon the
present system of steamers there will be
danger of a large confiagration. Wash
ington will not have an Ideal ire pro-
lection in the downtown area until the
high pressure service is installed. With
that system 1t will be possible to extin-
guish practically any conceivable out
break of fire so quickly as to preclude
the possibility of spread beyond the
place of origin.
The ideal fire protection system consists
in the establishment at every corner of
a hydrant coupled with a series Of mains
supplied by water at high pressure either
by gravity or pumps, with frequent hose
reels and companies of firemen who can
be summoned in time to reach the scene
within two and one-half or three min
utes at the outside. Under the system
proposed in Washington this margin Of
time would be probably less in the aver
age response to an alarm. With the
broad streets and comparatively light
traffic prevailing here f1re-fighting ap-
paratus is even now capable of remark
ably quick response and has a deservedly
high reputation for efficiency. But even
SO it is dangerous to depend upon sys-
tenn susceptible of SO little f1exibility as
the old style of steamers. The fact that
Washington has never suffered from a
sweeping fire is no guarantee that such
disaster will not befall it.
The proposed high-pressure fire service
will cost, 1t is estimated, $780, Goa sum
that might any day be destroyed by a
single blaze. With the high-pressure
service installed such a fire is virtually
impossible in this city. It il for Congress
to decide whether it is wise and just. not
only to the individual property owners OF
Washington. but to the government itself.
whose big buildings are at the mercy Of
the elements and must depend for pro-
lection upon the local fire department. to
continue to neglect the obvious meas
ure of precaution embodied in the Conn
missioners' often-repeated estimates. The
fact that there is no available surplus,
present or Immediately prospective, from
which to draw this three-quarters Of
million has no bearing on the case save
as further proof of the ineQuity OF COM
pelling the District to pay on a cash basis
for all of its large permanent works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Judge Taft in Texas.

A wildcat hunt and jack rabbit chase
are on the cards for President Tafts en-
tertainment when he visits Texas next
fall. The good people of the Lone Star
state should refresh their recollections of
Judge Taft's promises. He is committed
to a continuation Of the Roosevelt poll
cies. but not of the Roosevelt diversions.
Still there is entertainment in wildcats
and bears and jack rabbits, and the
Texans know how to bait all such war
minis" AS a hunter Judge Taft has his
SPURS to win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Boys nishings.

Boys Shirts and Blouses
made with soft collars. Just the
thing for outings and general
wear. Very popular this season.
soc and SI.oo each.
Boys Pajamas, of blue and
white madras and pretty striped
and figured effects. made in the
popular military style and fin
ished with frogs and pearl but
tons: sizes 4 to II.
Special price, 85c a suit.
Were $I.oo, $I.25 and $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

OIn order 20 avoid delays On account
% psrponal absence 1sssesS 20 TN
STAR should not BE- addressed TO any
lndiv1duai connected with the once. but
simply 30 TIE 0TA1, or 70 the Editorial
or 8usiness Department. according -
tenor or pnxpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

peremptory terms that. whatever adjust
ments are made to satisfy the English,
this country be given an equal share with
the other powers in the floating of this
loan, the significance of which Is far
greater than the mere sum Of money in
volved.