The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

troit knew of our little store, or that the !
Goldberg Brothers had arrived in this
country. but when the headlines Of the /
daily papers announced that Goldberg
Brothers PAGER had won a battle on the
ice, we noticed that our business i'm /
proved. People that formerly passed our
modest store visited II. and always made
an inquiry as to whether we were the
GoldbeTgs that owned those good horses
they had been reading about Our horses /
gave Us a large amount of advertising.
and in this way engblng us to make
acquaintance, and secure permanent
customers; 50 the business grew and
grew, and not little Of the credit is due
20 those first horses we bought.
Il might also add that after We de-
serted the horses for the automobile, our
names dropped out of the headlines i'm
medjately, for who cares how many autos
man may own? But do not draw the
conclusion that this feature prompts US
20 return to the horses. We can afford
TO own a few good horses, and, as moth
ing can give us so much pleasure, Why
not get them?"
Another fine carriage team has come to
town. Il was recently purchased in New
York by John O. Gheen, for Edward
Mclean, who, although fond Of a mach
inc, also likes to ride behind a pair of
high stepping horses. The team will be
ON exhibition on the streets OF the city. as
soon as they become accustomed to the
sights and noises. Where Mr. Mclean
summers, Bar HarbOr, automobiles are
not admitted nor is a machine permitted
( to enter the grounds Of Friendship"
! John r. McLeau's country residence. b.
/ r. McCaully excited quite good deal of
attention during the week, on the prin-
/ cipal streets Of the city, with a beautiful
/ span of bay mares. the property OF Mr..
/ Morrill,, of Vermont. They are fun sis
/ tiers and carry a large infusion Of Nor
/ gan blood. They are a pair that any man
might be proud to own.
! The new Speedway is still several
/ inches deep in mud, and it viii require
/ weeks of fair weather, strong sunshine.
! and winds 20 bring il TO state where
I il can be used for speeding purposes. The
! q
condition, and so slippery at present that
! horses cannot go over il without danger
Of falling, mainly on account Of the oil
1 that was spread over the roadbed last
/ fall.
| A,onzo Corbin is hard at work getting
| stalls ready for his charges at the ST
! ASaph's track. He does not expect 20
have everything in readiness much before
/ the middle of the present month. Henry
Copperthite has opened his track to the
! public, and Secretary Louis c. Shuckers is
already on the job getting everything in
| appIe-pie order for men and horses.
! Quite a number Of runners will probably
train over the Burke track during the
season.
Napoleon Belland is busy at work get
ting Louis Hodges fast Kremlin mare in
condition. He is out behind her every
fair day, giving her Jogging work DR.
J. y. Sausbury, OF FOrestviIle, was In the
city for a few hours during the week,
and reported everything sweet and lovely
at the track, except the mud. Edward
Daniels is getting busy at his Autoville
Park track, and hopes to have his stables
completed before the robins nest again.
=. J Steubner, of Bladensburg. has been
laid up for the past week from Strip, as
has also been Doc Dunn. Both men are
on the mend, however. ". Z. Miller is
very much pleased with his new purchase,
Axis He is giving him Jogging work
whenever the weather will permit.
Thomas Dunworth has been Drawing all
kinds Of weather for the purpose OF giving
Gentle John his necessary exercise. He
brushed the black gelding out last Thurs
day beside Mr.. Wells fast trotter. and the
little fellow in the final trial did not get
, the worst of IT.
/ +. J. O'Keefe is determined that Pot
with Boy shall not get rusty. He has shod
him for all kinds Of weather, and takes
! him out every day il does not rain.
, Javins Brothers intend 10 keep Jennie
b Blue in town for a time vet. Later on
she may be sent out 10 the home track
where she viii be hardened UP. and then
placed in the hands of regular trainer.
4, The Morris Brothers expect 10 bring in
I from Allen Farm in the near future their
new purchases. Austin Lotus expects 10
. have his fast PAGER. Black Patchin,
by the Patohin Boy. In from his country
quarters in a few days Mr.. LOTUS has
not decided what he viii do with him
Z. F. Hall has decided not to bring
= Miss Hobson, and Manuella 10 town for
some weeks yet They win be logged
and worked for speed some on the home
farm track. before being turned over tc
AlOnZo COTbin. DIT. J. \. Sansbury will
handle Kushan for Mr.. Hall until mid
summer when he viii be prepared for his
races. Gallant Maid will also be trained
over the Forestville track
2. r. Tippett priced KuIe, the Hodges
mare, during the week. but did not come
20 terms with her owner Mr.. Tippett
expects 10 build. some time in the spring
g half mile ring on his Prince George
County farm, and may take summer