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The daily sentinel., 1902-10-03
new PIANOS
DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY

of Denver. Our methods from the
first have been along lines of square
and fair dealings-our goods are the
very best pianos in this country; pi-
amos whose intrinsic worth by actual
use have been determined-K Knabe,
Vose, Conover, Albrecht and Kings
bury. We offer you this list; COM
makes with others as to the time they
have been in public use, the numbers
of pianos sold and their general rep
utation as to tone, quality, kind of
finish and design of case read what
the leading pianists of this and other
countries say, among whom are such
celebrities ass IPaderewiski. Rosenthal,
Fanny Bloomfield, Zeisler and hun
dreds of others. Maybe you cannot
afford to pay 5000 to $500 for a piano
maybe you cannot pay twice what a
piano is really worth. yet you need
a piano.
We don't ask or allow you to pay
twice what piano is honestly worth !;
we don't ask you to pay but little
cash and we don't add one penny if
you buy ON time We don't ask you
to buy piano from US because we are
The Denver Music Co. nor because we
are paying short rent but we ask you
to buy from us simply because we
offer you the very best and Oldest
makes of instruments in the very lat
est and newest designs of case, any
wood you want, and because we offer
you the largest stock and greatest va
riety from which to make a selection
at from 800 to 5000 less than any
other dealer in the state can offer, and
because we do not add one penny to
our prices if you buy on time
Brand new pianos from 5000 to
$500. Pianos in oak, light or dark,
mahogany, foreign and domestic cases
walnut touch, tune and action to suit
the most exacting. A written guar.
antee of goodness with every piano.
are but few more days in this sale
There is no charge for freight or
hauling. We give you stool and
scarf.
Saying is one thing and doing is
quite another thing. If we did other
than we say we do, that would be a
fake and a humbug, and no fake or
| humbug ever existed for years.
AS you would select a friend so Sc
lect piano, It's not chance ac-
quaintance of today; you are going to
live with it. Glittering points may
attract for once, year in and year out
wearing quality is what you want and
this you are guaranteed to get in any
piano from our stock, and during this
sale you get it at bona fide reduc-
tion of price of $50 to 800.
Easy terms of payment.
Store open every evening.
DENVER MUSIC co.
For a short period at The Anderson
Bargain House.
P. S. A pianola recital every after
noon and evening during our stay.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MURDERED MANS BODY
FOUND IN THE SNOW
Had Displayed Watch and Money in
Saloon Shortly Before
Crime

soMERvILLE. n j.. Dec. 26.-Jobn
prun. mason's helper. was found
murdered az Bound Brook yesterday. His
body. which was covered 5y several
inches OF snow. was discovered by rail-
road watchman. a short distance from
Fazeks's saloon, on West Main street.
Drun's skull and face had been crush
cd in with a heavy cedar club. which was
found near the body. The object OF tho
murder was robbery Drum had display
ed $40 and a gold watch in saloon
known as the Alley 40 / o'clock ycster-
day morning He was waylaid n block
from his home within twenty-five feet OF
a saloon, and on a much-trayeied thor
oughfare.
The murdered mans pockets had been
riaed and number Of papers and worth
less articles were found scattered about
his body.
The police have no clue TO the muir
dcrer. Drun was unmarried and an iu
dustrious workman. who saved h.s
money.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
WOULD LEVY TAXES Oh
EXEMPTED Pre- a
Northeast Citizens
to the COmmiSs

Evan II. Tucker. and W j FrizzeIi.
representing the Northeast Citizens As
sociation, were before the District Com
missioners today 20 present the resolu-
tion passed by the association relative TO
the exemption OF property in the District
from taxation. This resolution was pre-
parci >, the committee on taxation. and
adopted at the last meeting.
The ground is taken that the maioa
part Of the property now exempted
should be listed and taxed. including that
belonging 20 churches and ecclesiastical
bodies. charitable institutions. and edu-
cational institutions other than that
owned by the District for public schools.
II is declared that II the property now
exempted were taxed there would be no
need for an increased rate for necessary.
municipal expenses.
The resolution gives sorae significant
figure relative 10 the matter complied
from the reports Of the Assessor. It ap-
pears that the aggregate amount OF
property exempted is valued or the As
SCISSOR books at S219 O20 .sS8. OK this the
United States owns S204. .S27. .S91. and the
District OF Columbia 1856 s69. The
property Of churches and ecclesiastical
is S4.S96.941. Charitable in
stitutions have S1.642.654. and the bal
ance belongs 20 the foreign legations.
cemeteries. and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal
Messrs. Tucker and Frizzell also pre-
sented 90 the Commissioners a resolu-
tion asking the Beard TO forward 70 the
committee on the railroad
terminal bill an amendment to the bill
creating commission 10 award the dam
ages to private property, instead Of
leaving the matter 20 the courts as the
bill now does
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
CATHERINE RICHARDSON
BELIEVED TO BE INSANE
Arrested in Massachusetts, on Charge Of
Attempted Matricide.

LITTLETON. n H.. Dec. 2s-It Is
generally thought here that Catherine V.
Richardson. who was arrested at Revere.
Mass. Wednesday night. on a charge OF
administets-- poison to her mother with
intent to murder. has been mentally un-
hinged for the past year.
The impression is that there was no
foul play so faI as her father. William
Richardson. was concerned. although his
death was at the time thought to bs
strangely sudden He died June Is. 1900.
and was ill only two or three weeks.
At the time. he came from his hotel.
the Parker House. 'Woodsville. to his
family residence here. and Immediately
took to his bed. 1t is said BY members
Of his side Of the family. residing here,
that no one dreamed Of impending death.
and that five minutes before he died he
vas up and about the room.
The property left by the father consist
ed Of The family home in Littleton and
$4,000 Insurance The largest share in
the policy belonged to the mother.
In the past year Mrs Richardson is
said to have made her share over 20
Catherine. Since then the career OF
Catherine has been the talk OF the town.
She has spent the money right and left.
and is said to have gone through all but
$1,000.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
.SOTHERN UNABLE TO
APPEAR AS WILLOW
Sydney Mather, a Washing
tonian, Assumes Role.

z. r Sotbern was unable to appear as
Francois villon in IF 1 Were King last
night az the National Tbeater, owing TO
an aggravated case Of throat trouble.
The performance was given. however.
with Sydney Mather in Mr.. Sothern's s
role.
Mr. Sothern has been suffering with his
throat for some time. and since arriving
10 Washington has been under the care
Of Dr.. Richardson. In compliance with
the physicians order Mr.. Sothcrn re-
mained in his hotel that he might be in
condition TO appear tonight Il was said
at the theater this morning the rest had
materially benefited Mr.. Sothern. and he
would positively play Francois this even
ing.
One Of the largest audiences Of the sea-
son attended the National last night to
witness the performance Of II Were
King and while the announcement OF
the star's'fllness prompted some to ex-
change their seats for a later perform
ance about a third Of the audience re-
mainsd 20 see the play.
Sydney MatEer. Mr.. Sothern's under
study, who assumed the role at short no
tice. is a Washington acees.
He is young. virile and his interpreta-
tiou Of the role Of Francois was highly
pleasing. The actor received an ovation
end was forced to respond to several
curtain calls.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
NORFOLK, PORTSMOUTH
AND BERKLEY MAY MERGE
Proposition to Consolidate Grows in Fa-
vOr-COmmittee on Charter
to Plan Greater City.

NORFOLK, Va. Dec. 26.-The move
ment to consolidate Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and BerkIey has been revived.
and with the naming Of a committee on
charter, which viii employ a lawyer 70
draft the charter for the greater city.
TO be submitted 20 the committee. the
matter is taking definite shape. The
'Virginian-Pilot" says:
That sentiment in favor Of consoIida-
tion is growing among the people OF ali
three cities we take to be certain. The
people Of Portsmouth who were for
merly supposed 20 be very much opposed
to consolidation look upon it now with
more or less favor since il has become
generally understood that a large meas
ure Of autonomy will be retained by all
the bOroughs. The same may be said OF
Berkley, while Norfolk undoubtedly
favors consolidation.
Capt r. E. Tapley yesterday received
his commission as local inspector OF
hulls for this district. and viii soon en-
ter upon his duties.
Robert Turner. a coiored man. was run
over and badly nUTt by trolley car on
the Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal line.
George Z. Bowden. Republican na-
tiOnal committeeman from Virginia. re-
turned home WeL n1sday morning. after
a brief visit TO Washington. He said he
was entirely satisfied with the situation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
SPENCER'S INJURIES
May NOT PROVE FATAL
Colored Man, However, Was Badly Mu-
tilated BY Trolley Car.

Garfield spencer, coIored. who was
struck by Brishtwood Avenue car last
night, near the District line. and srri-
ously injured. has O fair chance oil re-
covery- Both OF his legs were fractured.
and The physicians at Frce1man's Hos
pital, to which DE was taken. were OF the
opinion this morning that the left viii
have TO be amputared ar The ankle. He
is also cut about the head ana shouI-
ders- and his body is q mass Of bruises.
Spencer was strugs by q south bound
ear which was coming into the city at
a rapid rate OF speed According TO the
motorman. j. Hail. ana the conductor.
J. Harrison. they were unable TO SEQ
Spencer until too late to stop the ear.
He was walking on .he track
Spencer was dragged for some dis
tance and the car had 10 Dc lacked upr
in order to get him from under the
trucks.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
LITTLE CHANCE FOR
ANY CURRENCY MEASURE
Mr.. Shaw Says None VIII Be
Passed This Session.

There viii be no currency bin passed
by Congress at the present session" said
Secretary shaw today
The Secretary bases his prediction
upon interviews hc has had with sena-
tors and Representatives as TO the pos
sibuity Of financial legislation this win
ter. The leaders i'm both houses have as
sured him that no measure changing th-
banking statutes can become Iaw this
session They admit The desirabHy Of
Legislation which would provide an ele-
meDt of elasticity 20 the currency. and
v hich would prevent the occasional PEE
riods Of striugency az crop moving times.
But they point ou- that there are SO
many conflicting views as 20 the kind 20
Legislation that should be adopted that
it viii be impossible 90 harmonic them
and obtain action in the short time re
naming
A prolonged discussion of any financial
scheme proposed could not De avoided.
when Congress reassemtlos on January
T.. &c viii have exactly ffty days IN
which 20 complete this work. There are
$50 many important measures pressing
for attention that the currency siUa-
ticl. without any weu-dcfned plan out
lined for iJs Improvement, viii not b
allowed to consume time.
l. is possible. Secretary shaw has
been told. that the House may give some
consideration TO the Fowler bill. but
since the Treasury officials do not favor
that measure il is doubtful whether it
will pass. At the Senate end OF the
Capitol il is not expected that the cur
rency question viii be considered even
in committee
For these reasons Secretary shaw har
given up all hope Of legislation this
winter. but he purposes to keep up the
campaign Of education IN the expecta-
uon that some succeeding Congress will
come to the relief OF the banking world.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
ARTISTS WANT TARIFF ON
OLD MASTERS TAKEN OFF
Appeal to Be Made to PreSi-
dent for Free Entry.

An appeal viii soon De made 10 the
President by artists throughout the
country for assistance ia aaviug the
present tlriu on works Of art removed.
The President VIII De asked TO assist in
the passage OF bin which provides for
free importation of works of art created
fifty years before their date of entry into
this country.
This question was agitated several
years ago. but without result 10 is the
contention OF many artists the impCrta-
uon OF poor foreign productions can do
no harm. while 1t viii De- beneficial gen
orally TO have the masterpieces sent
here.
I'm discussing the question this morn
ing. harold L. Macdonald. q prominent
arl5t OF this city. said: Being Dem
oerat ! ann naturally for 10" tariffs. But
irrespective Of what mans views on
commerce are. i have always thought
commercial art rs a bad thing for art
consequently ] am strongly in favor OF
no 'ailH az ail on these works. / am
strongly against encouraging CONNER
e.al.an al nome.
o,' AN euuea 1lon'i point oil we" 4
-"''I lee importation because IL VIII
N.i' many N''sl' pieces TO De SHOWN
i '''i9 Country 'oal olneI wise "ouIu
-'"@'S remain on 'ne olAeF s.oe OF the
water 1oo1y we can go INTO a depart
-~,nl store or the homes OF ine So
called middle class s. and see adjoining
the walls art az Sl4g. Now. is f. right
20, ,,,,o,,..,.-.. .-... ...s.s..a
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
BRAVE WOMAN CAPTURES
A W0ULD-BE THIEF
Pursued Burly Negro After He At
tempted to Get Her Pocketbook.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2s.-The brav-
cry Of jeanette Arnold a young woman.
who lives at ia Engle Street. Camden.
\. j., in pursuing and attempting 10
catch a burly negro. who. she alleges.
tried to rob her. was responsible for the
appearance Of George smith. the alleged
thief. before Magistrate Cunningham I'm
the central police court yesterday morn
ing.
Miss Arnold testified that smith at
tempted to steal her pocketbook on Wed
resday afternoon in Market Street. near
Ninth. She was walking down Market
Street at the time and. feeling someone
uEging at her pocket. quickly put her
har to her side and grabbed Smith by
the wrist
Because Of the position in which she
was standing her hold on the negro was
not very secure and he easily escaped.
Miss Arnold determined 10 recapture him
and pursued Smith as fast as she could.
crying stop thief' as she ran. Detec-
tive Frank Cannon. OF the City Hall force.
and Reserve Policeman LazeIle. who
were attracted by the cries. Joined In
the chase. At Eighth Street smith
bearded a car and was endeavorlne to
hide himself among the passengers when
the detective and policeman captured
him.
Smith was held in $1,000 bail for trial
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
CHICAGO SPENT FOURTEEN
MILLIONS FOR XMAS GIFTS
Bought Goods Of Better Grade and in
Larger Quantities Than Ever
Before

CHICAGO. Dec. 2C.-Chicago spent
SI4000.500 for Christmas gifts. 1t
bought goods Of better grade and I'm
larger quantities this year chan ever
before.
state Street has recorded the greatest
Christmas trade i'm its history for the
month OF December Monday was the
banner day Of the season. and in the
history OF state Street
Although 40 accurate estimate can be
secured on the g-aud total OF the days
sales On the shopping street. enc hoCse
was reported % have aggregated sales
to the extent of 100000 Cor the day. A
representative Of the house is authority
for the statement that the report is be-
low the actualitics OF the days husi-
ness.
The estimated total Of S14.0000o0 was
made ly Leon Maudcl. OF Maudel Bros.
and is based on comparison with last
years business. other merchants placed
,he total at a higher figure.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
PLENTY OF CHRISTIANS
CHEER, But ALL PAID FOR
Drinkers Disappointed in the
City of BrotherIy Love.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. -G.-Tbousauds
of half piu,s @. whisky We're passed
over the bar by salCouheepgrs throughout
the city yesterday Most of them were
paid for Last year these half rints were
given away for The asking.
The Retail Liquor Dealers. Association
decided some time as2 to- stop ,he prac-
tice Of making CHRISTMAS gifts because
of the expense cntaled.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
DIVINE BLESSING is
INVOKED FOR SCHWABS
Their Benefcence Gladdens Poor Of Two
Cities.

BRADDOCK. Pa. Dec 26.-"God bless
Mr. and Mrs. schwab. is the sentiment
spoken earnestly and prayerfully by
hundreds OF aged and deserving poor in
this city ana In Homestead who were re-
cipionts OF gifts as the result Of the
kind tboughtfulness and generosity OF
Charles w. Schwab, president Of the
Steel Trust, and his wife, who, enjoying
themselves under sunny skies on the
Mediterranean. thought Of the poor ia
the towns in which they spent more than
q score Of years OF their later lfe
Monday checks were received from
oliver Wren, Mrs. Schvab's private sec
retary in New York. for $1,000 for Brai-
docks poor and $1,000 for hose whose
Christmas would have been sad and
hopeless one IN Homestead without the
remembrance
Minister'S. physicians and policemen
were all pressed into service 20 locate
the really deserving poor Of the two
towns. Many Of the old workmen OF the
Carnegie Steel Company who are on the
pension list that Mr.. Carnegie establish
cd q year ago were known to the United
States Steel Company's local foreman.
and these were remembered with q sub
stauual Christmas dinner.
In this city S1.1O0 was distributed
among 800 families. With a few excep-
tions. 81 worth OF Christmas turkeys
and trimmings. OF. in more needy cases.
the ready money. was given 20 each de-
serving family. The scenes in many
OF the homes in the first ward foreign
colony when Santa Claus came we're
pathetic iu the extreme.
Nine hundred poor children. between
six and twelve years. received toys that
Santa Claus could not have brought
them, and 5000 children from an the
schools. parochiaI, private and public.
we're given boxes Of candy. Three hun
dred dollars was spent for toys.
In Homestead 200 families we're To-
Gated by ministers. priests. and the Sal
walton Army. the latter finding the
greater number. and 10 each family So
in money or tho equivalent I'm pro-
visions for Christmas dinners. was dis.
tributed The other $1,000 was given 20
tho Sunday schools of the town. Catho-
die. jew. ard Protestant alike. On SIS
alotments. 90 Doe used 20 The best ad-
vantage among lhe poor children. The
prayers Of Joy from the Braddock and
Homestead poor 20 their beloved bene-
factor reached across the seas as well
20 the skies
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
ANDREW CARNEGIE PLAYS
OLD KRISS FOR DAUGHTER
Gay Time in Distributing Presents
From Tree.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Jolly old Santa
Claus was personated by Andrew Carne-
gle yesterday for the benefit OF his lit
tie daughter and lifeuke representa-
ton Of the children's friend the white
bearded philanthropist made. Il was the
first Christmas the Carnegies have spent
in their new Fifth Avenue mansion.
The Christmas tree was a surprise for
Margaret. She found il all decKed out
with just the presents she most wanted
when she woke Christmas morning. The
tree was set uD in a big room on the
second floor. Margaret is just six. and
her interest in Santa Claus is at its
height Both her mother and father have
been careful 70 cultivate in her a deez
interest in the children's hoIidayspatron
She was awake betimes. and her nrs1
question was for Santa Claus.
Il believe he came" said Mr.. Carne-
gle Maybe you'd better look about and
see II he has been here"
Margaret looked. and a cry Of delight
marked her discovery. In the center OF
the big room she saw the beautiful tree.
a sturdy Maine pine. all loaded down
with presents and lighted with many
eolored lights.
Then Mr.. Carnegie essayed his life
like part Of old Santa. He helped Mar
garet in her explorations, while Mrs.
Carnegie made valuable assistant.
Presents from some Of Margaret's girl
friends we're on the tree. There we're
also presents for some Of the servants
Mr. Carnegie. who was feeling better
than he has felt since his recent Illness.
spent almost his entire day with little
Margaret and her Christmas tree. II
was that the child might enjoy this
Christmas in her new home that Mr. and
Mrs Carnegie came home when Mr.. Car
negie was still in feeble health
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
SCHOONER STEERED TO
PORT BY SAILS ALONE
Feat Performed by Ship Captain Never
Before Equaied.

FENSACOLA. Fla, Dec. 25.-Capt. W.
y. Mcdonald Of the schooner Osceola
which arrived here a few days since.
achieved a feat perhaps never equaled
in the way of navigation. He steered
the vessel safely 10 port, a distance Of
$50 miles. after she had become disabled
by the use Of her sails alone.
On December 3 the vessel encountered
a gale from the north. accompanied By
heavy seas, which battered the vessel
badly aud carried away her rudder. leav-
lHg her practically helpless
An attempt was made TO rig a Jury
rudder. but the weather was TOO bad
and the seas too heavy for the crew to
successfully place one astern. For five
days the schooner was kept before the
wind under canvas Later the wind mod
Grated and became more favorable. and
Captain Mcdonald, steering with her
fore and aft canvas. gnally brought the
schooner safely into port.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
THE NEWS or GEORGETOWN

silver star odge Of Good Templars.
OF Teuieytown, held its Christmas en-
tertoiumeut last might at Good TempIar
Hall. on the Brookeville Road. The fol-
lowing program was rendered: Chorus.
10Y 90 The World" by members OF
lodge: STORY Of the Birth Of Christ. %
Miss Cora +. Bowling. ''rsem and Talk"
Grand Chief Templar sylvester W. Rus
sell, recitation. Bethlehem Bells" J..
r. Finney. solo, Miss Edith Allen. read
ing. Miss Anna Purdy; recitation Miss
Mamie Allen, chorus. Christmas Bells. 30
by members Of lodge; recitation. Miss
Edith Allen, chorus. "All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name" by members Of lodge:
recitation. Just Before Christmas" ."
Ralph smith, solo. Miss Mabel Eslestoa.
After the program presents were dis
uibuted 90 the members.
On the evening Of January H. the Rev.
Mr. Thomas. pastor Of s. Adams
Chapel Toalcytown, will preach at ST.
Adams Church. the occasion being the
celebration OF the nineteenth auniver-
sary OF Silver Star Lodge. The members
o, The lodge viii attend in body The
anniversary viii be formally celebrated
by the members Of tho lodge at the regu-
lar meeting 20 be held January is.
The funeral Of Miss Annie Bateman
took place this morning from Trinity
Catholic Church Requiem mass was
chanted over the remains mt . O'Clock
short services were held az s.e late resi-
dence of deceased. 3i15 o Street north
wost before the remains were removed
10 Che church The intermcnt was made
do Holy Rood Cemetery.
Miss Ea-eman was tho daughter Of
Mrs Annie F. Patsmon and the late
Thomas j. Eltcman. She had been Il
for several months. She is survived hy
her mother and several brothers and
sisters. She was n member az the Cath
Ollie Wcuau's Benevolent Legion OF holy
Trinity Church.
An automobile in charge Of Dr. B f..
Montgomery and his brother Harry p.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
EL0PERS LABELED WITH
ATELL-TALE CARD
Bad Younger Brother Puts Sign On
Carriage in Which Couple Ride.

GREENWs-I Conn. Dec. 26-"Ws
Are Going TO Get Married, read a sign
on a carriage which conveyed Eugene r.
Adams and Fannie Disbrow Of Mount
Kisco. ten miles to Tarrytown, where
they were married.
They intended to keep the wedding a
secret. but the brides younger brother
knew Of IL and attached the sign 10
the coach without their knowledge. Al
along the road people saw the sign.
read It and laughed. but the occupants
Of the coach were too much engrosssd
with each ether TO notice them.
After being married Mr. and Mrs.
Adams saw the sign. threatened ven
geance on the Younger brother. and then
decided to go home and tell mother.
They were forgiven.