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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
PIANoLA ACHIEVEMENTS IN 1904.
A steady March OF Progress Popular Fnvor. the
Estimation of the Great Musicians and the
Perfection OF the Instrument Itself

There has been nothing more remarkable of
recent years than the complete notwithstanding
OF opinion in the musical world by the PianOla
At first regarded with curiosity merely
very clever piece of mechanism, il has apidly
forced itself into the position of important
essential in cultured homes as the piano it,
self 1t Is to-day The Standard Piano-Player
of the World"
With the advent of the Piauoa Piano II be
comes simply question OF whether shall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
THE WEBER PIANO.

An Important Merging of Business Interests and Why
1t Was Brought About.
Just year ago the announcement was made
that the Aeolian Company and the Weber Piano
Company had united their interests and would
form a single corporation. now the largest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
Musical.

faVorite Of discriminating musicians with the
Metrostyle Panola. the standard piano-player
Of the world. an ideal had been realized. Such
has been the measure OF public appreciation
that to-day 1t is not a question of finding a
market for this new type of musical inStru-
ment but Of charging factory facilities to
meet the enormous demand that has arisen.
1t was not matter of clever advertising for
the new creation, but OF simply letting the pub
lie know that such thing existed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30

buy the Pianoa IA an integral part Of the piano
itself as outside attachment In either
case it will add immeasurabIv TO the interest
in the life of the home. bringing as IL does the
power enjoy everything in music that has
ever been arranged for the piano from the
ters.
Recently the Metgostyle. which Aas originally
placed only upon the htshcst-priced model or
we'll
This was done in conformity with the general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
MAYER SELECTING HIS STAFF.

It was learned last night that Attorney General
elect julius NJ. Mayer has decided to appoint James
q. Graham Governor OdeIIs secretary as First
Deputy Attorney General Other appointees de-
cided by Mr.. Mayer for his staff are William
Blau. OF the XVIII Assembly District, and Ernest
II. Wallace, Of the XXXIst Assembly District The
prospective appointment of Alexander T Mason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30

Worcester. Mass. and in Aeolan n. J.
In these factories made the instruments
which are the standards of their types through
out the world-which have been made the sub
1ect Of enthusiastic encomiums by the recog-
nized musical authorities-whiCh will be found
in the palaces of royalty abroad and in the
homes Of the cultured classes eXerYIyhare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
THE AEOLIAN PRINCIPLE.

Brought the Ability Produce Music Within the
Reach of Everybody.
What is known the Aeolian principle is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
FRENCH scHooLsHlP RELEASED

Havana, Nov. 29.-The Cuban authorities have
decided that the sickness of the midshipman who
was taken off the Duguay Trouin is yellow
lifted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
THE WEBER OPENING.

The Present Is a Reception Week for Old and New
Friends
During the past summer and fall decorators
have been busy remodelling entire floors at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
MuSical.

opinion of the musical world that the Metro
style was more than a desirable feature for the
Planola-it was essential. Some Of the fore
most authorities asserted that they would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30

ternplafeS a. q change in representation ia ron
competition IN t any section there ia at once en
sidered ~ ,k Tor me agency. which is now con-
T aple that can be secured 90 TIC most de-
York SSS.ianpany has six factories three +, ~.
lily one in Meriden. Conn., one N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
lIuSicaI.

DR. EDWARD GRIEG
The great Norwegian composer. who has
Gently following enthusiastic letter TO the
Aeolian Company: II have heard the Netrostyle
Panola and consider It most admirable and in
teres5ing. Before hearing the MetrOStyle 1 had
thought that AL such instruments only
machines. but il 3 indeed surprising what can be
done with the Metrostyle In reproducing musical
works IN the way Of giving the Intentions OF the
composer. Il IS excellent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30

their emphatic endorsement 10 the Planois
show that they have am imperfect perception
Of the Instruments artistic possibilities ana tne
great results il IS Accomplishing m making the
public familiar with music IN is highest eN-
amp!es, educating the taste OF growing chill
dren, and of bringing untold pleasure into thou
sands of homes where heretofore the piano was
silent or at hest. played With but unhappy
results.
II the reader js JC0OEC JnO5e who st!H rernain
in The ranks OF SEsptsciSn cr indifference. We
suggest this Cp5 oiIc wees IN. opportunity
TO investigate persCu0liy This Instrument which
is claiming the attention everywhere Of those
who wish TO be abreast IT Tie dimes. The
PianOla and the other types OF Instruments
made by The ACoIau Company are eNhi-
hilton and continual derrs'f,7 tr,t-ion at Aeolian
Hall
IT, R-CT-a- Cc-dPANY,
AEOliAN HALL,
SOP Fifth Ave., near saith ST., Ns~-York-
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-The cotton mar
ket was quiet today in comparison with
earlier in the week The tone was firmer
under a continuation of active bull sup
port, higher Liverpool markets and abb
sence of selling pressure Of Importance
Prices scored a maximum advance Of
% TO 30 points over last nights closing
quotations on a gradual upward move
nent from the opening, when prices
started at an advance OF 10 points on the
initial trading. The March option cross
ed 1850 and May and July 1880, while
January and August sold above 1925.
The war situation was regarded as de-
cidedly less alarming and this was used
as a strong bull card. not only here and
at New orleans, but is also believed to
have been a potent factor I'm stimulating
the Liverpool markets, where spot cot
ton advanced IS points to the basis OF
7.34 for middling and futures advanced
j TO Is points, closing firm at "A net ad-
vance OF to 10 points.
The trading here during the session
was only moderately active, with the
bulk Of the business confined largely to
professional traders. continuation OF
good buying for the account of the lead
ing local and New Orleans bulls caused
"A good deal OF covering of shorts and
stimulated some rather free buying by
local professionals.
Today's close: January. Is 27d13 30:
March. l3.5IU 1883: May. 1377dl3.79: July,
15S3ff l3.S5;- August, 13.35Ni3.3i.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
A COWBOY MENU.

In the evening the cowboys and their
horses accepted the hospitality of Jack
Gibson in the enjoyment OF a banquet
at the Hoffman after the manner of the
range Some of the horses were a trifie
embarrassed by the dignihed assem-
blage and only a few OF them could be
induced TO enter the building and pro-
coed TO the banquet room. But It was
not so with the cowboys. They were all
there first and they remained TIL the
finish.
The menu contained besides bacon.
beans, fiapjacks. coffee. and chill, the
foundation Of every cowboy meal. a
number of novel and toothsome dishes
such as road-runner on toast. fiIlet OF
jackrabbit with prickly pear sauce,
mule croquettes, canned coyote. turkey
buzzard giblets, venison a Ia maverick,
alflaria salad. garnished with stuffed
horned toads. picked acorns, and hack
berry pie. The list of desserts also in
cluded Yavapai and Malpai. The drinks
were mesquite bitters. alkali water,
fusel oil, arnica, Hassayampa water,
and oil of gladness. The table, which
was a piece of canvas. was decorated
with chaparral, sage brush. crucifixion
thorns, a bouquet of cholla In the CEN
ter, and festoons of palo verde about
the room.-Arizona Republican.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
SITES NOT SELECTED
FOR FOREIGN STATUES
Placing of Figures of Pulaski and Steu-
ben Held Over Until Taft
Assumes Office.

Unless the designers of the Pulaski
statue decide against making it a
mounted figure. the plan to have the
statues of the four distinguished for
eign officers who assisted the American
army In the Revolutionary War grouped
on Lafayette Square will have to be
abandoned. No decision as to the Ioca-
ton OF the statues OF Pulaski and Won
Steuben has Yet been made, and the
commission, of which Secretary Root is
chairman, has postponed action until
Governor Taft becomes Secretary of
War.
The statue of Steuben Is to be a
standing figure somewhat similar to the
statues OF Lafayette and Rochambcau,
now located on corresponding corners of
the south side of the Square. Secretary
Root believes that an equestrian statue
of Pulaski would be homogeneous on the
north side of the Square with that Of
Steuben-
According 10 dispatches from Berlin.
much comment is made in German
newspapers because no intimation mas
come from the authorities in WASHING,
ton as to when they want the statue of
Frederick the Great sent to this coun-
try. The statue was presented to this
country by the Emperor, and is ready
for shipment
AT the State Department. II is said
nothing has been heard Of the matter
lately. II is said that delay is not
prompted by any intention TO slight Ger
many. but Is caused by the fact that
the location for the statue is not fully
decided. IL will probably be placed near
the proposed War College.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
COLLIE WINS EIGHT
WITH BULL TERRIER
Mix-Up of Dogs in Which Brain Work
Counted for More Than Brute
Strength.

ITHACA. n. Y. Jan. 9.-That brain
work counts more in a fight than brute
strength was illustrated yesterday to
"a group of Cornell professors. who.
while returning from skating on Beebe
Lake. witnessed a tragic battle between
two of the best dogs in Ithaca For
years the valuable bull terrier owned
by DIR. Lu:erne Coville has held the
championship. But one bitter enemy
had he in the collie owned by Prof. w.
F. Durand. head OF the Sibley College.
Several times they had met and as many
times the pet of the engineering col
lege had been worsted.
Yesterday they met for the last time
on the Forest Home Road. just east of
Sibley College. The collie was being whip
ped when OF a sudden Il seemed to realize
the opportunity and ran to the edge
of Fall Greek Gorge, only a few feet
away. The professors who had tried to
part the animals dared not approach
the dangerous spot. but the bull ter
rier followed. and in a moment the
two were fighting on the edge OF the
high precipice-
Getting on the safe side the foxy
collie. inch by inch pushed back it's OPP
ponent until over the edge IL sent the
bull terrier, hundred feet to it's death
Then with triumphant look 1t rejoined
its master. DIR. CovilIe. with much
labor. regained the body of his terrier.
and gave IT a respectful burial. The
dog was a great pet all over the city.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MEXICAN RAIL STOCKS
FEATURE OF TRADING
Advance Two Points, and Hold Firm.
Higher Prices for Bar
Silver.

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-Today's stock
market was favorably influenced by the
more satisfactory advices from abroad
regarding the prospect Of the preserva-
ton of peace in the Far East. London
sent better quotations for Americans,
and was a moderate buyer here.
The issues of the Mexican roads con-
tinued to be an important feature of the
speculation, and the Improvement was
also helped by higher prices for bar
silver and vague limitations of impend-
ing favorable developments Mexican
Central gained 2 points. and National
Railroad of Mexico issues gained almost
as much.
There was decided strength In st.
Paul. New York Central, and Pennsyl-
yania. all of which rose a point or more.
The movement in these stocks helped to
encourage sentiment.
The market treated the publication of
the bank statement with something like
indifference and prices moved but lit
tie in the late dealings. In some cases
there was a shading in quotations from
top figures. but the market closed firm,
though dull.
Railroad bonds were stronger Govern
ment bonds unchanged.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MAN KILLED BY swoRDFIsH.

A fatal injury by a swordfish is re-
ported from Sierre Leone. Some Fishers
were returning to Narborn. and one sat
on the gunwale of the boat. Suddenly
there was a disturbance of the water
and the man fell into the bottom OF the
boat. crying that he was wounded. They
found that he had been struck In the
back by the serrated snout of a sword
fish. for the point OF the sword was left
in the wound The body OF the man, in
fact, was pierced through and through.
A doctor removed the broken saw, which
WAS about fourteen centimeters long,
but the patient expired afterward. The
fishermen cannot recall a similar case In
that country.-London Globe.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MAGAZINE ON BATTLESHIP.

The men OF the flagship Kentucky, of
Admiral Evans Asiatic squadron. pub
lish a monthly magazine called 1.-The
Open Door" the Thanksgiving number
OF which has just reached this country.
The publication IS printed on board
ship by the sailors themselves and the
greater part of its contents is the work
of Jackey authors.
Ah editorial is devoted to "Hoodoo-
ism" OF ships, and It is suggested to
the crew of the Massachusetts,, the
latest ''hoodoo ship of the navy, that
they dispel the spirit by applying one
dose Of ''Hiawatha," a tune that evil
IDENTIFY has just reached Kobe. Japan.
where the Kentucky was then stationed
In the report OF a football game be-
tween the 'Slo,srs' and the Snow
Diggers"-the Kentucky and the Wis
consin-is given tire ship vell OF the
Kentucky:
"Rahi Rah. Rah, HI Hi! Hi!
Lucky bagi Coal chutes!
Watch our eye.
Forced draft, Double turrets!
We're the cream,
Blue grass! Battleshipi
Football team"
New York American.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
INDIAN CURE FOR sNAK,sB1rE.

Kot-oh-pee. a venerable. red-bIanketed
patriarch Of the Euchee Creek woods
who was reared at the feet of several
OZaukee medicine men. having been
asked how the Indians cure snake bites.
spoke substantially as follows: NO
snake ever killed a Zaul1ee: Zaukee al
ways kills the bad. biting Mutchee-
Mahn-ee-toh. My squaw was one night
bite by big RATHER. Medicine man cut
snakes head or and cooked him in
Kettle all night. He hung snake over
wigwam fire; smoked and fried him till
morning Doctor cook some snake root
In kettle with snake head. Squaw sit
near kettle all night; medicine man cut
little near squaw's heart: bad boison
blood all run out: doctor wash sQuaw's
foot from kettle next day; noon squaw
feel good: cook corn for Kot-oh-pee.
-Mahn-ee-toh big. bad snake.
maybe so kill mokaymah (xhite mani
Indian kill snake"
Mat Duke. who is authority for the
above story. states that Indian physi-
clans and surgeons simply perform 4
quick surgical operation on the biting
serpent by cutting its head OF and boil
ing IL with snake root, which grows
plentifully on most rocky places in this
section. They require the bitten person
TO look at the snake. which Is hung over
the FIRE all night, and also advise the
patient to pray to their Great Spirit to
remove the swelling by next morning.
Most Indians persist in saying that no
snake ever killed one of their race
Kansas City Journal
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
NO MORE TIPS. BUT

M Leon Dunfour. a Partisan restau-
rateGr, has decided to do away with
tips by assessing his guests per cent
of their bills and dividing the money
thus raised among his wa alters. He has
had little notices to this effect printed
on pretty pink paper, II three languages
to wit, French. English, and German
explaining modestly that this is n trial
made in order 10 palliate as far as DOS
sible the Irritating question of gratui-
ties. and adding that the percentage
will be handed over IL full to the stair
and De considered as taking the place
of the former gratuities. The majority
OF his guests thoroughly approve Of il.
and SD does his STAFF. lie calculates the
average percentage a month at 200
francs, which, divided among his ten
employees, makes 40 francs for each. This
means rough total OF 1.4iO francs a
year for each member of his personnel
New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
CRUELTY IN GERMAN ARMY.

Cases OF cruelty to privates in the
German army multiply daily. The most
recent is that of Franszki, non-com-
missicned officer In the Eighty-fifth
Infantry. who was tried on I.52O counts
Of cruelty and convicted on 100 of them.
He got ten years. The interesting point
OF the case was that Franszki had left
the army and was serving as a police
man in Homburg when the accusations
were made. Another interesting case is
that of a private who was tried for
desertion in Konigsberg and sentenced
70 nine months imprisonment. After
he had begun to serve his sentence the
case was reopened. 1t was learned then
that he had deserted through fear OF
his life. Once n non-commissioned off,
Ger had threatened to run him through
with his sword. The original sentences
was quashed and the soldier restored
to duty. No less than ten ''non-coms''
of his regiment are being tried for cruel
ty.-New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MILEAGE BOOK TRAPPED
ACCESSORY TO THEFT

LEWIsBURG. Pa, Jan. s.-Maude
Haupt. aged sixteen years. has been ar
rested as an accessory TO the robbery
Of the residence of wealthy Mrs Valera
Myers here on Wednesday morning, for
which William Bell, a negro, Is now IN
der arrest
Among the things stolen was a Read
ing mileage book. and this the Haups
girl presented for passage at Winfield.
In her confession she gave the name OF
man, for whom warrant has been is,
sued.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
HERBERT sPENcER's QUESTIONS

In his last work, Facts and Com
ments," the late Herbert Spencer
gives curious bit of self-revelation.
He confesses that. though he particu-
larly liked the society OF young people,
II bored him 10 an uncomfortable extent
II they worried him with unintelligent
chatter, and that to avoid this 1t was his
custom to ask them some questions
which could not be answered without a
good deal Of thought He was accus-
toned TO base his judgment of their in
tellects upon the answers returned, and
we can well imagine that those who
were suddenly confronted with some
such problem as why Is the sea salt?'
must have regarded a drive with the
great philosopher as something of an
ordeal.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
NEW YORK BANK sTArEMENT

NEW YORK, an.9.-The weekly bank
statement. issued today, shows the fol-
lowing changes:
100
Reserve on deposits other than United
States, increase s. ,I27, 800.
Loans, increase 81. 421. 700
Specie, increase So 26 100
Legal tenders. increase 81. 302. GOO
Deposits. United States deposits in
Guided. increase Sl9.534. 400.
Circulation decrease S227. 800
Total loans, 1915, S92, 200
The banks now hold in excess OF legal
requirements $1f. CSC. 975 against SI4. efO-
300 last year, and sl2,95s, 40 Two years
ago.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
HOLDS UNKNOWN PERSONS
FOR MINE EXPLOSION

BUTTE, Mon, Jan. 9.-Early today the
coroner's jury which has been investi-
eating the explosion in the Pennsylva-
MIA mine returned verdict to the ef-
feet that Olsen and Divel met their
deaths from the explosion of a large
quantity OF giant powder near the top
of the legal uprsise" in the mine. and
that some person or persons having ac-
cess TO the Rarus mine and the Michael
Davitt claim were responsible for the
explosion.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MAI. SYLVESTER TO ATTEND
MEETING IN ST. LOUIS

Major Sylvester will leave this week
for St. Louis TO attend a special meet
ing of the board of directors of the
National Bureau of Criminal Identified
ton.
Among the points to be considered is
the proposition to remove the head
quarters of the bureau from this city
to st. Louis during the period of the
Worlds Fair. in order that it's work
ings may become understood, and so
aid the passage of a bill to make IL
national institution.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
THE FIRST CORSET

The first corset-not counting ancient
notifications of the Grecian zone and
Slrdle-was introduced into France by
Catherine de Medici 1t was a strange
affair and fashioned after the style OF
knights cuirass. The framework was
entirely OF iron. and the velvet. which
decorated the exterior only. served to
hide frightful and cumbersome article
of torture.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
LONDON STOCK MARKET.

LONDON. Jan. 9.-Trading on the
stock exchange was swayed by the
varying war rumors. but the market
closed with better tendency. owing 10
the absence OF unfavorable news. Jap
anese and Russian securities advanced
a point or two. Consols had a better
tone American stocks responded TO the
Improvement in New York and closed
firm. Canadian shares were stronger
Money was In good demand in the mar
ket today. The joint stock banks were
CAUTIOUS. some OF them leading sparing-
~. Discounts were firm
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
BuAlzsh FACTORS Dominate Stock Market
And Gz0e Firm Lzzae11oue 10 Speculation
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Jan s.-Money on cali
nominally 3 per cent.
Time money, during the week, was Of
fered quite freely, meeting with a MOD.
crate demand, chiefly for renewal OF
maturing loans. The volume Of pusi-
ness was fair. Rates per cent for
thirty to ninety days, 5 per cent for
four months. 5G5h per cent for five
months. 4@4q5 per cent for six months.
Mercantile paper toward the close
of the week became decidedly more ac,
tive The rates fell somewhat, and
were quoted as 5hG5& per cent for six.
ty to ninety days. Endorsements, 5hd52.
per cent for choice four to six months
single names, per cent for others.
The sterling market today was duh
and nominal, with rates unchanged.
Rates for actual business were as fol.
lows: Sixty days. 4.SlS0G4 $3.50; demand,
4. $500 1885; cables. 4s435l4. $40. Com.
merciaI bills were 4S164S1M.
The supply Of cotton bills was very
moderate.
Continental bills were quoted as fol-
lows: Francs. 52EA and 51sk less lis;
reichsmar<s. 81 5-16a9i 7-16 and "a Isis:
guilders, 40 and f0h-
Following are the posted rates of the
leading drawers of foreign exchange.
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
MISS RHETT TO CHRISTEN
THE CRUISER CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Jan. s-Helen
w. Rhett. daughter Of Mayor EEhett, OF
Charleston. received a letter this after
noon from Secretary OF the Navy Moody,
asking her to act as sponsor at the
launching Of the cruiser Charleston. at
Newport News. January q. Miss Rhett
has informed the Navy Department OF
her acceptance.
attend the launching
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
TENNESSEE MINISTER
Is SENT TO PRISON

WINCHESTER, Tenn, Jan. 9.-The
Rev. B. A Cherry has been found gull
~ of subornatiOn of perjury and SEN
fenced to three years Imprisonment.
He was charged with an attempt 10
collect insurance for furniture alleged
to have been burned. but which he
never possessed He brought his brother
into the case, under an assumed name.
and induced him TO make a false affi-
dayft
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
CHICAGO GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS

CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Weakness began
the day on the grain market, and was
intensified as the session progressed.
Wheat closed IL lower; corn from u to
&c. and oats. h6Hc down. Provisions
were again weaker and considerably
lower.
The quotations were as follows:
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-The following
table shows the highest lowest. and
last prices of the most active stocks
sold on the stock exchange today, and
the net changes from yesterdays clos
ing prices:
The Washington times., 1904-01-10
PRICE CHANGES OF WEEK.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-The following
table shows the highest, lowest, and
last prices, together with the number
of shares sold OF the most active stocks
on the stock exchange in the past week: