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The Washington times., 1903-01-15
ONE FAMOUS PICTURE SOLD,
ANOTHER'S SALE FORBIDDEN
Gerome Discovers Alteration in His
"Court Promenade"

PARIS, Jan. 15.-M. Gerome Is suing
NJ. Brandus, a picture dealer, respecting
alterations in Gerome's famous salon
picture entitled. a Court Promenade in
the Gardens of Versailles"
The painting was sold in 1898 to George
NJ Tyner, q resident CT Holyoke, Mass,
and was taken to the United States,
where NJ. Brandus bought it two years
ago on the dispersal of hr- Tyner's col
lection. NJ. Brandus k-ought the pic
tuTe TO Paris and offere1 it for sale
NJ Gerome, on seeing it, discovered
that the remarkable effect of light pro-
duced by the setting sun and rising
moon, for which the picture was famous,
had been painted out and replaced by
resplendent sunshine, which admittedly
had been done skillfully
NJ Brandus disclaims any connection
with, or knowledge of, the alteration.
which Is ascribed in art circles to the
American purchasers initiative. It is
said that he was eccentric. and caused
several famous pictures in his collec-
tion to be modified He bought nudes at
the Paris Salon and had clothes paint
ed over them.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
Sir Philip Burne-Jones Conceals Des-
tiny of His vampire"

CHICAGO, Jan. 15-The Vampire, =
tne famous painting by Sir Philip Burne-
Jones, will be brought to Chicago.
Unless plans miscarry it will be sold
here.
The bidder for the celebrated picture
which inspired Rudyard KipIing's line to
a Rag, q Bone. and a Hank Of Hair, -
is not known, and Sir Philip Hurne-
Jones. Who arrived in Chicago from New
York yesterday, Will not tell
The newspapers once had The YAM
pire' sold to w. K. Vanderbilt for SI8.-
O0O." said the artist IN discussing the
matter. but it is still mine. I shall
bring il to Chicago as soon as I make
my plans. As to its remaining here
when I Ieave-well, Il may"
It has been said that Mrs. Patrick
Campbell posed for the woman 9gure in
the famous painting.
''Vas she not the modeI?" was asked
last night Of Sir Philip.
Il must politely refuse 10 answer
questions on that subject" vas the
answer,
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
THREE MET DEATH IN
BASINS ICY WATERS

by young ROssoD. who, although but M
teen years old. not only saved the body
OF Miss Thomas, but also rescued Mr.
Young and Miss Riddleberger, himself
falling in twice through the breaking Of
the treacherous ice, and having to be
pulled out by Policeman Brannigan.
When the work was all over, he went
home in his wet garments, unassisted.
Edmund P Page of 1924 N Street
northwest was one OF those who stood
on the very brink of the deathtrap when
the ice went down. and who took a
prominent part in the work of rescue
The ice on which he stood finally broke
off and he fell to his hips in water. By
catching at the unbrokeD edge he was
able TO draw himself out. Mr.. Page said:
'It was all too sudden for description.
One instant we we're all standing about
the foot Of the plank waiting our turn
to get out Of the basin: the next we we're
either struggling in the water or scram-
bling TO get away. There was panic
for q few minutes, and much screaming
from those in safety, but I never heard
cry from those who were in the water.
We all turned to with a will, and in a
very few minutes those who could be
saved were rescued"
r. J. Ross. son of the late Commits
sioner Ross. arrived on the scene at the
moment of the accident Mr.. Ross had
been skating, but had needed the warn
ings of the police, and had gotten out
at another point. He came along the
wall, reaching the danger spot just as
the ice broke IN. He at once descended
to the spot and lent assistance in the
rescue work
The police harbor boat was sent for
Immediately after the accident but. ow-
ing to the ice on the river, it was s
O'Clock before it arrived on the scene.
Harbor Master Sutton then went to work
10 drag the bottom of the basin. All
night his force worked, but without re-
suits, no more bodies having been re
covered. When word was first heard OF
the disaster, numerous inquiries were
made al Police Headquarters and the
various precincts, but this morning nc
one was reported missing. From these
circumstances it is the belief of the
Police Department that all the bodies
have been recovered.
Miss Thomas, the drowned girl, was
/ the daughter of Cyrus Thomas. OF the
Bureau of Ethnology, who lives at 111c
Dartmouth Street, Mount Pleasant She
was about twenty-five years old, and had
been for some time the librarian in the
/ Department of Ethnology, where she was
very popular. She also possessed ar
unusual knowledge on scientific subjects
! especially along the lines of ethnology
I and entomology. Her family is from IL
/ Iinois. having lived in this city less thar
Z a year.
/ William II. Young. of go Twenty-thiTC
/ Street northwest, and c. G. Clark. o.
j 1903 P Street northwest, stated to
/ reporter for The Times that they were
/ sbUndantly warned by the pelice anr
WatChmen. of the unsafe condition OF ths
/ ice at the point where the accident oc.
| CURED, but paid no attention 10 tho
warning. They described the acciden
in the same terms as other witnesses.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
BIG SALE AT KANN,s.

An interesting event ia the epoch o.
merchandising IS the annual winter
clearance sale before inventory Of s.
Kann, Sons & Co, whose establishment
IS SO aptly termed, the Busy Corner. a
full page is devoted in the advertising
columns to q detailed announcement Of
the many bargains offered This is a
general clearance sale throughout the
store. and every department has been
called upon 70 take an active part
There is much to commend IN these
sales. II benefits both the merchant
and customer. the former By eliminating
the possibility OF carrying goods over
from one season TO another. and the lat
ter by giving the buying public an OF
porfunity OF buying new seasonabIe
goods at q saving II the low prices be
any criterion, this firm viii have little
left when the time for stock taking ar
rives.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
TEN MILLION LOAN TO
MEET DISTRICT NEEDS

certificates Of the board Of audit Of The
District, House bill 1860. to pruvide for
he abatement of nuisauoes in the Dis
tTiet. and House bill l60s9. providing for
the cancellation OF certai taxes assessed
against the Kali tract.
Representative Powers. OF M1ssachu-
setts. who was appointed 10 succeed
Representative jenkins C. Wisconsin on
the committee. took his place today Ior
the first time. He was called upon for
a speech and responded, saving that he
had always felt deep interest in the
District. and had hoped to be OF service
to it since his entrance in Congress.
Chairman Babeock appointed Mr Pow
ers on the subcommittee on judiciary
and ways and means
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
ENGLAND CONCERNED
IN TURKISH REFORMS
Said to Be in Accord With Russia and
Austria

LONDON, Jan. 15.--It is stated in the
political clubs today that Great Britain
is supporting Russia and Austria N an
effort to secure reforms in the govern
ment of Turkey. which are so large that
If adopted they viii practically place the
Ottoman empire under European tute-
iage
The Sultan. it is said, viii fight against
the joint action to the last
The most powerful irsvence IN favor
of such action by the powers is the
financial rottennes5 of Turkey, which
is reaching such a stage that it viii
soon demand European control
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
FRENGHMAN SEEKS
PARIS GAS FRANCHISE
Suggests a Counter Project to Schemes
of Morgan and Rockefeller.

PARIS, Jan. IA third scheme for
providing gas in Paris has made its
appearance.
The French fnancier. VI. Bernard.
president OF the board Of managers of
the Metropolitan Railway, has submitted
to the prefect Of Seine a counter project
10 the American schemes. Bernards
project IS an agreement similar TO that
regulating the water works, and is prac-
tically one for state control, without
monopoly.
As Dr. Revay, representing J. Pier
pont Morgan, launched his scheme IN op-
position to that of c. K. G. Billings.
representing John D. Rockefeller, this
makes three fighting systems in the
field.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
SENATOR HANNA WILL
ENTERTAIE GENERAL BOOTH

General Booth. head OF the salvation
Army. who comes 10 Washington next
month. viii be the guest Of honor Feb
ruary +. at the Arlington Hotel, o.
Senator Hanna 0f ohio. who has in
vited President Roosevelt. the Cabinet,
the British ambassador. and several
prominent members Of the House and
Senate to meet him at dinner
Senator Hanna met General Booth on
the latter's last visit 20 the United
States and regards him as one Of the
great Engitshmen Of the iay. Mr. Hanna
has manifested deep interest in the
work of the Salvation Army. and his
donations 10 the cause amount 20 sew
eraI thousand dollars annually.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
AECE COMPANY Of the District Of CClum1la
Washington. January 3, 1905.-The aRnua! El.la-
ing Of the MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE q
PASY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA v.liL
be held on the THIRD MONDAY IN January
the I9th instant, ct the Office Of the Company
30. go Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, Com
lneucing at g o'clock a. m.
BY the charter Of the company the election
Of seven managers 10 conduct the affairs Of the
company is required 10 be held at the above
meeting
By the sixth article Of the bylaws Of the
company 1t Is provided; At the annual meet
ing of the Company, the first business IN order
shall be the appointment OF a chairman, who
shall conduct the meeting and election in &C
cordauce with the act OF Incorporation, between
the hours Of O'Clock a. II. and G p M"
Amount Of premium notes s., ,658 554 81
Amount of cash on hznd------------ 25, I42 %
securities Zl5, fJl %
he2l estate - JtD 10
Oftice furniture and fixtures. .-..--... 800 90
Losses by FIRE. adjusted and paid. 5.5s5 63
The annual statement viii be ready for dis
tribUtiou at the Office Of the Company about
January Is, 1903
By order of the Board Of Managers.
L. PIERCE BOTELER,
ja4-l6t Secretary.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
BUSINESS MEN 10 MEET.

The monthly meeting OF the Business
Mems Association WIN be held this
evening at s o'clock at the Hotel Bar
ton Following the transaction Of rou-
tine business. the evening viii be de-
voted to social enjoyment Several in
teresting reports are TO be made
The board OF directors Of the associa-
tion will hold a session this afternoon a.
4 O'Clock in the Offices of the association
In the Bond Building.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
WOULD HAVE An AMERICAN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JOHANNESBURG. Jan. 15-Step5 have
been taken to establish an American
Chamber of Commerce here TO eucour-
age trade between America and South
Africa. Several prominent American
firms have promised to support tbs
scheme,
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
WIFE OF AMERICAN CONSUL
AT ALGIERS KNOCKED DOW

ALCIERS. Jan. IA-Yesterday evening
at Upper Mustapha the wife Of D. s. Kid
der. the American consul, was assaulted,
knocked down. and robbed Of her purse.
Her assailant has not yet been diseOv-
cred.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
DIED

LARCOMBE-On Wednesday, January IA, 1903.
zt his residence, 5Zz Maryland Avenue south
west. JAMES NJ LARCOHBE-
Funeral services Friday January Is at 3
o'clock p. 20 Relatives and friends invited 1t
RHARTON-0n "Wednesday, January H. Ig88,
at her residence. 1926 Connecticut Avenue
HELEN ASHiiURST widow % Francis Rhzr-
ton. D. D.. III. D.. of Philadelphia
Funer2l At p 70. Friday, January le. In
terment private
CPhiIsdslphia papers please eoPy) It
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
MILLIoNAIRF 60 IMPRovING

CAPETOWN. Jan. 15.-AIfred Belt, the
millionaire banker, who had stroke of
apoplexy at Johannesburg, several days
ago. continues to improve. His condI-
ton today is more satisfactory than at
any time since the stroke.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
EDUCATIONAL.

A full course IN stenography may be
had free. Address
HEBNDoN, 1904 Q St. NV.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
DISBROW PHYSICALLY
UNABLE TO DO MURDER
FORMS THE DEFENSE
Counsel Outlines Course in
Opening Speech.
NOT A MATCH FOR FOSTER
Arm Weakened by Old Broken Bones.
Could Not Have Struck Blow
Prosecutor Describes

RIVERHEAD, L. T., Jan. 15.-Row1and
Miles, the lawyer defending Louis A.
Disbrow, who is on trial for the murder
OF Clarence Foster. began his speech TO
the jury when court opened al @ o'clock
this morning.
Mr. Miles address was looked forward
10 with almost as much interest as
would be the testimony OF DisbroW him
self. The first authentic story, from the
point Of view of the defense, of the hap
penings on the shores of Tiaua Bay on
the night in last June, when Foster and
the girl known as ''DimpIes' Lawrence
met their deaths, had not been told up 10
the opening of court today
At the preliminary examinations Of
DisbTow and in his long term in prison
not word had been said that would in
dlcate the nature Of the defense. The
courtroom in Riverhead was crowded
this morning
The Opening Address
Counsel for Disbrow said:
The theory of the prosecution is that
Foster. Disbrow, and the Lawrence girl
went out in a boat together and that
Disbrow struck Foster, knocked him
overheard and then drowned the girl.
Now look at the physical comparison,
Foster was a muscular, stockily-b built
fellow and Louis Disbrow was no match
for him whatever"
Counsel then declared that Disbrov
had his shoulder fractured In April and
that he had been under the care OF a
physician. The physician. he said, would
testify, that he had dressed Disbrow' S
arm, and that Disbrow would have
been utterly helpless as far as striking
z blow was concerned
Two Ribs Broken.
In addition TO this, he declared, the
same physician would testify that Dis
brow had had two of his ribs fractured
about eleven months ago and that his
physical condition was so poor that he
was subject to fainting spells.
Mr.. Miles closed his address at II
o'cIoek. having spoken exactly one hoIx
Then he called as the first witness fcI
the defense Eugene F. Emith. a sur
veyor who had made map of the west
side of TiaEa Bay, and he identified hii
map.
The Washington times., 1903-01-15
Continued from First page.)

absorbed such an amount of the Distriei
revenues to produce a deficit and cum-
pell advances from the national Treas :
ury to be made to meet it,
To Reduce Obligations.
Nevertheless, by the increase Of tax
alton during the present year. the obli-
cations OF the District to the national
Treasury will be reduced. so that on July
1 next. the amount due for advance will
be, it is estimated. 81 901. .726I5- This
properly chargeable 10 the ex-
Improvement account. should
be embrased in the estimate OF what IS
required In advance from the Treasury
fer that purpose. Including that amount.
less than $40 900 geo will be required 10
meet the Districts one-haIf of the cost
OF the extraordinary projects Of in
provements authorized IN whole. or IN
part. by Congress, or likely to be au-
thorized, including the remainder Of the
cost of the sewage disposal system. aud
of the filtration plant, the District build
ing, the railway terminals, the highway
and other bridges, the Anacostia rec
and the Municipal Hospital
This can be easily repaid by the Dis
trict without interference with its cur
rent expenditures in twenty years
Other Favorable Reports.
Besides the bill providing relief for the
District, the House District Committee
also authorized favorable reports upon
Senate bill 3243, TO redeem outstanding
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22
FRANCHISE TAX LAW.

The decision of the appellate division of the supreme OF
New York the Ford franchise viewed differently by New
York lawyers The question OF validity before the
of appeals and possibly the United States
the that the had
declared void the taxing franchises corporations
estate.
Whatever may be the decision Of the of last thus
has been knockou blow delivered this important
SO far the decision OF the appellate division goes
principle of taxing corporate privileges real referred
way approval Under the Ford bill the
made by The majority OF the looks upon this
part Of the law invasion OF the right OF home rule There
such thing New York home rule and the
very careful guard Judge Parker the opinion
he dwes upon what appears him and the majority OF his
the weak spot the law saying But has been the
local since their office
property their district that liable aNaon and they
the sole and only officers upon whom such duty imposed
The believes therefore that according proper
of the constitution the provision for by
commissioners is void Two Judges the
who heard the dissened Judge Smith Of the said
81 impressed with the conviction that 10 hold this law invalid is
prevent the will OF the people Of the written in their
fundamental law 1t will be that there wide difference Of
opinion here and that the is almost equally divided
Senator Ford believes the principle Of taxing franchises has been
say sustained by the and do New York municipal officers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22
ESSAY CONTEST
Prize Offered for Best Paper
on Value Of College Fraternity.

A prize essay contest has been an
nounced by the New York Alumni asso-
citation OF the Alpha Tau Omega Frater-
nifty. This association has decided TO
give a prize OF $50 for the best essay on
the value OF American college fraternl-
ties, to answer these questions: Are fra
ternities an aid or hindrsnce to the de-
velopment OF the ideal college man.
What is the value OF the fraternity 10
college life?
The aim OF the contest Is first. to get
the facts, and second. TO stimulate re-
search I'm new fields Of sociological
thought The judges will be representa-
tive literary men, chosen from the ira
ternity and non fraternity ranks
The contest will be governed by the
following rules. THE subject of the es-
say shall be THE Effect Of the Frater-
nifty on American College Life
lI-No essay shall contain more than
5000 words.
uT-Any student pursuing course OF
study leading 10 one of the recognized
degrees I'm. an American college or uni
versity may enter this contest, whether
he be a member Of fraternity or not.
IV-Each contestant shall. on or before
the first day OF May. lsO3 mail To the
chairman OF the committee. three type
written copies OF the competitive essay,
signed I'm a pseudonym, II. w. Pitkin, 52l
Wcst 123d street, New York city, Is the
chairman OF the committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22
UP TO THE LAWMAKERS.

the people of Rhode Island will await the
general assembly the bill introduced IN the
yesterday which provides that hours
shall constitute days work for mooen and conductors on the
This while in the main similar the law
passed January emascuaed the ad
December differs from vital feature
addition penalty imposed for violation
original bill declares that street
railway persenty refusing obey Its provisions shall
be punished by forfeiture of charter
provision general approval because
realized will operate deterrent
poraons defiant and bazen the Perry railway
pans proven themselves In destroying the bidding of
the the the
assemb betrayed its but inflicted
the people that will be forgotten More
majority in the legislature displays similar sub
mchevous Per influence and refuses the
before they the chasement justly
angry indignant citizenship will be certain administer
The people vitality concerned in the fate of this bill
cnoducos whose hours of labor
many emphasized by distressing accidents
employees long
become careless Nor this be wondered at for the most
veant their watchuness and skill when the
forces apped those of the frequent
nordnate compelled by
strously greedy corporation.
The dockes of the courts furnish convincing proof of the
enacng frequency accidents day that
added list of damage
instituted injured by trolley claimed that
al of these accidents the result of the oveworked condition Of
be asserted without hazard of
the safety of the peopethose who
those who the highways which they operated
the bill should be passed without delay
The general assembly evade its responsibility in this
The public protection this
will be satisfied with makehi 1t up to- the
they propose
the people who elected them those defiant
and aw-breaking Perryite corporations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22

found that McCarthy's skull was frac-
tured, not by the back of his head strik-
ing upon the floor. but from the force OF
the upward. crushing blow. delivered
upon the point of his jaw bone and In
such way as to drive the latter against
the skull.
II this theory is correct and IL has
proved 10 be so I'm exactly similar ring
fatalities McCarthys death warrant was
signed and sealed before he struck the
floor a limp, almost lifeless body.
The instant the crushing blow-that so
coveted and manoeuvred for by adopts in
prize nghting-was delivered the jaw was
sent against the base OF the skull
The place of impact was the most dan
gerous The skull there was easily
broken and n hemorrhage at once began.
There was never ghost OF a chance for
the poor boy from the moment he was
struck.
Before Mccarthy was PROSTATE death
had claimed him as victim and lowered
near awaiting the end
The attending lo'u physician. DR.. Ber-
nard Arnold fully recognized the serious
ness OF McCarthy's condition as soon as
he looked at the boy.
DR.. william w. Kirby. who was sent
for from this city saw that the case was
a hopeless one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-22

with his mother and seven brothers on
Easa Twenty-third street. New York city.
peculiarly said feature of the case is
that Murphy and Mccarthy were friends
and had boxed together many times, and
that II was on McCarthy's recommends
ton that Murphy was taken on In place
OF McCue.
When Il was apparent that McCarthy's
injuries were serious Deputy Sheriffs
Coats and Dwyer placed the whole party
under arrest.
The fight. as above stated. was all Muir
phys. In the first round Murphy landed a
punch on McCarthy's nose that drew the
blood. and from that up TO the eighth he
had rather the best OF Il although Nc
Carthy held him we'll After that he tired
rapidly and grew much slower I'm action.
Murphy hitting him almost at will. So
II went 10 the time OF the knock out.
Mccarthy not even being able 10 defend
himself during the last two or three
rounds.
Two preliminary events were put on In
the first of which Bogardus Hyde was
given the decision over Fred Babkirk.
In vicious contest. In the second Peter
Nails was badly punished by Fred Van
auch OF Toronto, but saved himself by
repeated clinches.
Sheriff Hunter c. White was interview
cd at the state house this noon. lie said
that when II was proposed to have glove
contests at Scituste Governor Kimball
was requested by some OF the citizens TO
interfere and prevent such exhibitions.
Governor Kimball instructed Sheriff
White 10 send deputies 10 the club meet
ings and prevent anything which over
stepped the harmless glove work and en-
croached upon the features of n slug
ging match and prize fight
There is no regular appropriation for
such work on the part Of the sheriff or
his men but the expense can and has
been met out OF the governors emergency
fund which the general assembly includes
In the yearly appropriation bill.
I'd 10 this last meeting the matches
had been conducted within the law.
When Governor Garvin came into office
| his attention was called 10 the Scituate
| club meetings. He conferred with Sheriff
| White and told him that II would be
proper 10 continue the espionage which
had been established by Governor KIM
ball