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The Washington times., 1904-12-26
TWO NEGROES FIGHT;
ONE SLABS THE OTHER

Suffering from several severe knife
wounds in his back, Joseph p. Thornn-
son, a negro, OF 27a8 N Street north
west. was taken to GEORGETOWN Hospital
by the police Of tine Seventh precinct
who are looking for Walter Robinson
another negro, whota they charge with
the stabbing
Thompson and Robinson were the best
OF friends until yesterday, and were
seen together the greater part of the
day. Both are said to have been drink
ing and were In a convfvfal mood when
they reached home A disa greement is
said TO have arisen owing to q dispute
over who should lie on the bed first, and
a tight followed.
A few moments later Robinson was
tseen running from the house and
Thompson was found lying on the floor
with his clothing cut and saturated with
blood.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26

"A hillion-dollar big stick is the
Christmas present which Congress will
discover in the possession of Uncle Sam
when members return from their homes
in widely separated sections of the
country, after holding their individual
Qualifications at their own hearths and
firesides
Uncle Sam, since he was born more
than a century and a quarter ago, has
bought himself few presents of mere
temporary sort-in fact such a list would
be ridiculously small for the head OF a
national family OF $4,000. 900 of people
Instead he has scrupulously put his in
-o-ne into betterments OF his home of
- brave" not only so far as relates to
the land of the free itself, but for
policing the oceans which wash its
shores.
Hale Acts as Spokesman.
1t is in this great national police force
for defense, not defiance''-as we'll
known business advertisement reads
that Uncle Sam has been quietly putting
a good deal OF his spare cash for the
past tWenty-one years, until now he is
ready to announce to his great family
spread out over the continent from
ocean to ocean, that counting In Christ
mas Day and the week following, until
the New Year dawns, his investment In
the big stick that protects his ocean
front will just pass the billion mark
As the medium for announcing this
news to the nation, Uncle Sam author
ICES the Senate Naval Affairs Commit
tee to speak for him. It does so through
Chairman Hale. who has completed his
announcement in manuscript which has
been sent to Uncle Sans big printery
and will be published just as soon as
the busy workers there can complete the
task.
Makes a Steady Task.
Keeping track of what the nation
spends for its warships is mighty
task, as may be imagined. Since the
beginning Of the new navy" with its
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
jANiTOR AT SEVENTH
PRECINCT GETS WATCH

Policemen CT the Seventh precinct sta
ton, IN Georgetown. yesterday pre-
scented Moses Booth. the Janitor, with
a handsome gold watch and chain. as
a token of their esteem. and in consid-
Grafton of his faithful services for more
than twenty-five years.
Booth was handed the watch by Ser
seant Keefe. who made a few rema rks.
touching upon the janitor's many years
OF faithfully performed duty
Booth, whose father was janttor for
twenty-five years. and who eied many
years ago. replied in a neat little speech.
which was exceptionally weli-worded
for man of his calling. He was con
graduated by the policemen In the
Precinct who contributed toward pur-
chasing the timepiece. On the outside
were inscribed the Initials of the janitor.
and on the inside was the Inscription:
10 moses Booth. from the officers
1901
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
SEVEN TIES, ALL ALIKE,
SENT TO SANE MAN
Sent by Seven Friends in Seven
Cities Far
Apart.

LOUISVILLE. KY. ,bee. 2s.-students
of mental telepathy and psychology
might have a fruitful field of opera
lions in digging up the reason why seven
men, in cities widely separated, un-
known to each other. should each choose
a necktie as a Christmas present for the
same man, and that each should select
tern.
The question may be asked if it was
the thought in the mind of one of the
men which prompted each of the others
to make the same selection of Il tie
z. j. Callahan is the man who re-
ceived the neckties and who had the un-
usual experience He lives at 314 Bran
deis Street
The ties came from Atlanta, Ga;
Portsmouth, n. H: Button, Ind. !;
Kansas City, Philadelphia, Johnston
City, Tenn. and Jonesboro. Tenn.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
In Praise Of Chambsrlain,s Coues
Remedy.

There Is no other medicine manufac-
tured that has received so much praise
ana SO many expressions of gratitude as
Shamberiaia's Cough Remedy. 1t is eff
Iscttye. and prompt relief follows its use.
tIratefui parents everywhere. do not hest
tate to testify to it's merits for the hene-
M OF others IL is a certain cure for
Group and will prevent the attack If
gwen at the first appearance of the
aisease 1t is especially adapted to chill
dren as II IL pleasant to take and CON
tains nothing injurious. Mr.. F.. A. Hmm
phreys. well known resident and clerk
IN the store of Mr.. Z. Lock, of Alice.
cape colony. South Africa, says: II
nave used Chamberlain's Cough Remed =
10 ward off Group and colds IN my fam
ny. l found 1t 10 be very satisfactory
ana " gives me pleasure to recommend
It For sale by all druggists.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
His Mother Dead.
MAN BURNED TO DEATH
TRYING TO GET WARM

NEW HAVEN, Dec 26.-Thomas Cor
berry. sWiuchman on the New York
New Haven and Hartford RailroS.l, was
burned to death yesterday afternoon
He had been engaged switching several
cars in the Belle Dock yards Corberry.
and went to a small Toulouse near the
tracks 10 get warm.
There was lighted stove In the build
ing. and about an hour later another
railroad man saw smoke Issuing from
= broken window. He investigated and
found Corberry lying on the floor in
front of the stove burned over his entire
body He died in a few moments.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
WORKING BOPS' HOME
SEES CHPISThAS CHEER
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Plum
Pudding Grace Menu-3ig Tree
and Santa Claus.

Great good cheer greeted the inhabf-
tants of the Working Boys Home, at
$50 Street northwest. yesterday even
Ing. Turkey, cranberry sauce and Eng
lish plum pudding graced the menu
1t had been announced that the dinner.
was to be of ''homelike" variety and
the boys We're ready for the Joyous
feast Matron King had taken great
pains and her little charges were not
disappointed.
A Christmas tree. with a live Santa
Claus, win be the attraction at the
home this evening. There will be prizes
for all
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
FIRE IN CHIMNEY
MAKES SOME EXCITEMENT

Lieut.. Com. E. E. Hayden's residence
1902 Sixteenth Street northwest. was
found to be on fire shortly before >
O'Clock yesterday afternoon Flames
leaped high into the air from an over
heated fue. and a pedestrian, thinking
the entire house was ablaze. teIephoned
a local alarm TO No. Engine Com
panY.
Firemen responded and with hand eX-
tingulsherS put out the flames in the
chimney IN Il few moments Twenty
1--WE dollars Is said TO have been the ex-
tent-of the damage
The Washington times., 1904-12-26

famous white squadron displacing the
antiquated vessels which had up TO that
time constituted the American navy,
the figures have been Tailed out each
year to show how well your uncle lives
within his income. But that 1t costs
big money nowadays to keep up style
and effectiveness both, as befits a
great nation. has been shown in fig
ures by Pitman Pu!sifer. clerk to the
Naval Affairs Committee This is the
official record which members Of Con-
come back after footing up their own
personal accounts of expenditure, includ-
ing Christmas week and the last few
days of the year
For years past Mr. Pulsifer has been
keeping track Of just such matters as
these, and he knows to a penny just
| where the money has gone to. Senator
HaleS watchfulnesS over naval expen-
dttureS has kept him scanning each
years appropriations and the record of
them which has been prepared at his
{ direction, will show his fellow-memb ers
of Congress all the details of the billion
: dollar navy when they get back after
the holiday recess.
Passes Billion Mark.
This compilation of figures is regard
ed as more absolutely definite. regarding
| the actual amounts spent Under the var
various appropriations. than the doc
| uments of the Treasury Department,
because it contains every item Of tx
penditure for all branches OF the naval
establishment This compilation will
show the total sum spent on the naval
establishment since 1888. The amounts
carried in the regular annual appro-
priation bills during that period aggre-
gated s7e1, l27. 1854 The total amount
appropriated by deficiency, sundry civil
and other appropriation bills for the
naval service was S133. 81, 004. 80 during
the same period. These totals, added
TO Sl04. 4SS. 1854, the sum recommended
this year for the naval establishment,
will bring the grand cost OF the navy
IL twenty-five years up to 81 029, 4G5. 276. As.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
PRESIDENT LOUBETS FAMILY
SUBJECT TO ESPIONAGE

PARIS. Dec. 26.-There was a violent
discussion ofethe spying system In the
Chamber of Deputies Saturday. The op-
position depnties asserted that the Sc
cret official reports touched members of
President aoubet's family.
NJ Berteaux, minister OF war, derided
the action OF the opposition IN appear
ing 70 defend the President
He said an officer would be Immediate
~ relieved from duty If it were proved
that he had made a report referring TO
the presidential household MANY noisy
demonstrations followed recurring :.
suspension cf the session.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
PORTO RICO MAY
GROW OUR WHEAT

Attempts are TO be made by the De
partment of Agriculture to introduce
wheat growing into Porto Rico. So far
the famous cereal has never been grown
with success below the frost line of the
temperate zone, but experiments have
been made with the now celebrated
ma ccaronl wheat" which seems to in
dicate that 1t will grow and develop al
most anywhere.
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
DROUGHT BROKEN,
TO|LERS REJOICE
Coal Miners and Mill Men
Ordered to Work.
THE COAL FAMINE is OVER
Wheels Will Begin to Turn Again in
Ohio and West Virginia
as Well.
THE COAL FAMINE is OVER

PiIISBURG, Dec. 26.-Rain and melt
ing snow have ended the drought which
Tor weeks has interferred with industries
IN western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West
virginia, and more than Is 900 workmen
VINO had been laid off because of it,
have been notified to return to work to-
day.
Fifteen million bushels of coal. one
han OF the amount loaded in barges
and boats here in the Monongahela
river, is being prepared for shipment
South. This will relieve a fuel famine
The coal dealers having a few tons of
coal In their bins were preparing TO ask
fancy prices, but the price for coal in
Cincinnati, Louisville and other cities
along the Ohio River will now be
normal.
A Question of Life.
The water situation in the Allegheny
Mountains had resolved into a question
of maintaining life. Friday night a
slight rain fell and filled small pools
but the dry ground absorbed most of it,
Since then rain has fallen intermittentIy.
The National Tube Company at Nc
keeSport laid off large numbers of men
Saturday owing to the water scarcity.
Messengers have now been hurried
around to notify them to report for work
today
The Edgar Thomson mills were to
nave closed until the first of the year.
Tomorrow morning every department
viii be working again The workmen on
the night turn were ordered to report at
Homestead last night.
Men Going to Work
Ten thousand coal miners along the
Monongahela River will be given work
The majority of them have been out of
employment for many months Along
the Pennsylvania Railroad most of the
mines had closed down About 10000
men will be ordered back to the mines
More than an inch of rain has fallen
in the past twenty-four hours. The
Ohio River, which was down to one foot
six inches, is now more than six feet
and will rise to nine feet today
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
POOR BOYS PROVIDED
WITH NEW OVERCOATS
Saks & Co. Celebrate Christmas by
Bestowing Warm Garments Upon
Many Deserving Indigents.

Saks & Co. celebrated Christmas this
morning by equipping one hundred
needy boys with new overcoats-
Isaac Cans, the manager of the COM
pany's store, was the good fairy who
welded the magic wand that brought To
the children more comfort than they
had known for many a long day
The boys, who had assembled outside
the Seventh Street door, We're admitted.
provided with the coats, and. in many
instances, with shoes and other gar
Inents. and were ushered out through
the Pennsylvania Avenue door, Each
one carried card which had/been APP
proved by Secretary Charles Weller. OF
the Associated Charities, proving the
boy to be deserving Of help
Assisted by Mr.. Weller.
The company is helped in this way by
Mr.. Weller in order to prevent in.pes-
tiers securing the gifts Mr. Cans, as he
gave away the coaLs, checked of the
names of the recipients on a list. made
out by Mr.. Weller, explaining the rea-
sons in each case for the boys getting
the coat.
From 8 until II o'clock they came.
whites. blacks. big ones. small ones. ma
tive Americans and foreigners Some
got an oYercoat, some got shoes besides,
and many were provided with complete
outfits OF clorhes-shoes. stockings.
suit, underwear. and overcoat.
This ones father lis a gravedigger and
does not get much work in winter" An
others father spent most of his time
in the workhouse," and there were Sax
children in the family
Consumption in Family.
Nearly half of the families represent
ed had consumption in their midst.
The parents of all were either sick. out
of work, worthless, or dead.
But all trials and sufferIngs We're for
gotten by the youngsters when thew
were warmly clothed. Coming in look
out smiling, walking proudly, their dirty
little hands plunged deep into real, big
pockets
One case was particularly pathetic. A
boy was led into the store by his moth
er, who explained that the company had
given him an -evercoat last Christmas
He had outgrown it. however and she
would pass IL on to some other poor
family if her boy could have a new one
Such honesty was rewarded with a coat
and an extra pair of trousers
His Mother Dead.
Another boys mother was dead aud
father i'll. The older brother, the fam
ily's main support, had died on return
ing to this country from the Philippines
The family now has pension claim
pending as Il result of the young mans
The list was full of the pitiful things
OF life, showing also how much good
can be accomplished by well-directed
charity.
This is the fifteenth Christmas saks &
Co. has celebrated in this way
The Washington times., 1904-12-26
Uncle Sans NeW Navy
In the Billion Glass
When CONGRESS Returns From Gift Giving at
Home, Report of Nations Literally
Will Be Ready.
The BILLION-D DOLLAR BIG STICK

Cosiest and largest battes-Oregon, cost s6575o327o;
perse of annual maintenance, S5OooO0OO.
Least expensive batteship-Texas, cost s., 2o2 12l4o
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

and reports from that city, and New
York, Washington and Philadelphia
and other cities, all record the same
fact-an ovation after the first two
or three numbers, and audiences
brought to their feet in cheers and
yell of wild enthusiasm at the thun-
ders of magnificent music from these
German naval musicians These mo-
ments are carefully worked up by
Director Kindermann. His program
generally begins with selections of
light music, the pieces growing
heavier as the program advances, I'M
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mueller desiring to view
the remains of Mrs. Mueller, may
call at the residence No. 227 south
sixth street, at any hour after to-
morrow noon.
Kolde-Albert w. Kolde died last
evening at the home of his father
Frank J. Kolde, No. 62O south sixth
street, of tuberculosis at the age of
II years His father, two brothers
and two sisters survive. The funeral
will take place next Tuesday morning
at 9 o'clock from st. Andrew
church. Interment at st. Andrews
cemetery.
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fication Of the instruments has been
pronounced admirable by American
critics, including brasses, loud and
soft, reeds, wood winds, bombardono,
tubas, contra tubas, etc. SO strenuous
are these lusty representatives Of a
lusty race, that when playing the
heavy compositions of the masters,
the volume of their combined efforts
in ensemble effects exceeds that Of
organizations numbering seventy five
and over.
The band has created stir in ev-
erv place it has visited since its arri-
val at Baltimore a few weeks ago,
of the Second English Lutheran
church tomorrow.
The county commissioners will be
| in session one week from Monday.
| c. F. Black made report OF sale
to court in the estate of Elizabeth
Black, deceased.
Judge Fox, wife and daughter and
grandchildren went to Cincinnati this
morning to sepnd Sunday,
Teachers Of the township are hay
ling an examination at the court house
today, conducted by Supt. {. W. Jor-
dan.
Will c.. Converse of this city will
deliver the address al the memorial
services to be held in Cambridge City
Sunday by the Soldiers and Ode
Fellows.
Rev. G. w. Enders of York, Pa.
former pastor of st. Paul's Lutheran
church, arrived in this city this morn
ing to be the guest Of Rev. A. Leader
and wife and to assist in the Jubilee
services of the Second English Lu
theran church tomorrow morning.
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FIRST IMPERIAL NAVAL BAND OF GERMANY.

til the last number is reached (Which
may be anything like Herbert S
"American Fantasie' or Wagner s
"Wotan's Farewell and TRANSFORMED
tion,' from Die Walkure) and then,
suddenly and unexpectedly, the piece
not being on the program the forty
instruments crash in unison into the
vigorous strains of "The Star Span
gled Banner This denouement gen
orally startles and electrifes the audi
ence, bringing all to their feet, most
of them singing.
The band will be seen here for one
night, with matinee next Wednesday
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS

Each member of the First Imperial
Naval Band of Germany is an artist
and it follows that the solo work is
one of its strong features, beautiful
work being done by sextette of
French horns. The Gilmore and Sou
sa bands had but quartette Of these
instruments, and the German sextette
is said to be unequaled. The CLASH
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

Don't take a substitute when it is
just as easy to buy the original and
genuine. If compared, you would be
satisfied that Richmond Baking Co. s
Ideal and Mothers bread has no COM
petition.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

Sick headache results from a dis
ordered stomach and is quickly cured
by Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by A. G. Luken &
Co., and w. H. Sudoff. fifth and
Main.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

You'll need a Spring tonic, take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. See
it drive out the impurities, revitalize
your system. Feel it give you new
blood and strength. 35 cents, tea or
tablet form. A. G. Luken & Co.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

We lead, the others follow. Origi-
nal ideas and modern methods pre-
vail throughout our large establish
ment. Richmond Baking Co.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

FOR SALE-Old papers for sale al
the Palladium Office. Is cents I.
hundred and some thrown in.
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1LOLAL IYEMSa,

DR.. w. A. Park for dentistry. If
Mrs. w. S. Hiser's shorthand school.
Spectacles correctly fitted at Ha-
ner's.
Ed Gates went to New York today |
on business.
G. R. Dilks returned from Anderson
this morning.
Mrs. A. w. Woolman of Fountain
City is quite i'll.
Roy X. Shively returned from An
derson last evening.
Grace Brennan of Fountain City
is in the city today.
J. J. Dickinson returned from Indi-
annapolis this morning.
J. R. Rupe returned this morning
from a trip to Portland.
George Hamilton went to Green
vile this morning on a visit.
Albert Morel returned this morning
from a short visit in Anderson.
Miss Elizabeth Woolman Of Foun-
tain City is spending the day here.
Ed. Newman, who has been visiting
} near New Castle returned home to-
} day.
Richard Lackey went to Lake Max
inkuckee this morning for a short
trip.
Mrs. Bert Smyser and son, Charlie,
, went to Logansport last night to
visit.
Mrs. Bland, of Cleveland, will Wis
it her mother, Mrs. Craighead, next
week.
Miss Nellie Lowe left for Camden
) yesterday afternoon to visit for few
! days.
Mrs. Nan Benbow went to Greens
} fork last evening for few days Wis
; it there.
} The w. R. C. will attend the G. A
A. memorial services at Grace churcl
) tomorrow.
You can save money on either ga
|. or electricity by consulting the Ligh
Heat & Power Co. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lackey re
{ turned today from a few days visi
). at the Gibson, Cincinnati.
}. J. R. Rupe returned this morning
= from a weeks business tri p in Port
), land and other Indiana cities.
A large class of children will re
; ceive their first communion at 81
;. Andrews Catholic church tomorrow
) Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Reed returne
5 this morning for Orlando, Fla, wher
: they have been spending the winter
;, Miss Opal IIusson is expected HON
: today from indianapolis, where sh
4 attends school, for a short visit here
,, Willard Rupe left this morning 70
; Chicago where he will visit his brotl
Z err, Edwin Fl. Rupe, formerly Of thi
city.
S. F. Swavne. who has been on a
T extended business tour thrOughou
, the northwest, returned home las
= evening.
+ Mr.. and Mrs Henry Tiemann {
), Waukegan, Mich, arrived today
s attend the funeral Of Mrs. Henr
p Mueller.
, Miss Ola Fetters of Wincheste
s Ind, returned home today after vi
p iting Miss Carolyn Greene of Ea
y Main street.
s Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Tracy, {
3. New Castle, formerly Of this cit
y arrived this morning to spend Sunds
e with relatives here.
g Typewritcrs, all makes, rente
= sold. Rentals, So to SIS per mont
Is Repairs and ribbons for all machine
2. Tyrell, w. U. Tel, Office. Phone 2
At the close of the G. A. r. Sc
h vices at Earlham cemetery on Mo
p. day next the w. r. c. will hold Sc
q vices at the fountain for the sale
r. soldier dead.
- Mrs DR.. Woodbridge johnson al
Is children of Corea, are visiting Re-
e, Addison Parker and wife Of sou
r fifteenth street. Mrs. johnson is
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-28

The blue star tag is on every loaf
of Mothers bread. See that it has the
name Richmond Baking Co. on it.
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CHENILLE BURNING.
NV Associated Press

~ 1
Wheeling, w. Va, May est is
reported that Chenille, Gilmer coun-
ty, is burning. 1t has no telegraphie
connections.
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Special introductory
sale of CrOSby'S White
Tar Soap this weeks25c
box of PctrO Pine Cold
Cream free with each
box of soap. z3-6t

Did you ever see an imitation that
was as good as the genuine article ?
Buy Richmond Baking Co.'s Ideal &
Mothers bread, "The Original"
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The SICK

Nathan Lamar is still living. He
has been unconscious for several
days.
William ate, whose severe illness
we have noted, is no better.
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Have your carpets taken
up. cleaned and 1a7dby
the Monarch Laundry.

Try the Palladium for JOB printing.
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A CSC box of PetrO
Pine Cold Cream free
with each box of eros.
by'S White Tar Soap
This week only. z3-6t

The bread thit is making Richmond
famous, "Ideal" without a peer.
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FOR SALE-Good general purpose
horse. Call Miles Meat Market,
929 Main street. 25-4t.
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FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, 100
north seventh street.
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PEOPLES EXCHANGE

WANTED-At once, frst-class bar
Der, at 10 north Ninth st. 1t