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MERIT OF THE GOODS
YOUNG & McHUGH'S BID FOR THE
PIANO TRADE.

The firm of Young & McHugh is one OF
the younger piano houses in the capital city.
1t has been In business at 400 18th street
northwest since the LIST OF December, 1905.
and carries an excellent line of instruments
The firm bids with confidence for good
part OF the piano trade of the city. Though
both Mr. Young and Mr. McIugh have only
been In business at their present stand for
a short time. they have each been engaged
in the piano business for upward Of twenty
years, and are thoroughly posted In all lines
of the trade. Mr.. Young was for many
years the owner of the local Kimball busi-
ness. and Mr. McHugh gained much of his
knowledge OF pianos at the music house of
W @. Metzerott & Co, where he was en-
pioyed for ten years. Thus, with the thor
ough knowledge OF the business and the in
struments, they are regarded as being capa-
BILE to take care of the interests of those
who may care to trust to their knowledge
of instruments In the piano line when maxi
ing q selection.
When approached the other day for In
formation regarding the outlook for bust
ness. Mr.. Young said his firm Stands on
the merits Of its goods Continuing, he
said that the Hazleton piano, which the
firm handles, is not surpassed for general
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HAS GROWN STEADILY
CLAIM MADE FOR TRADE IN
sTIEFF PIANOS.

The Washington branch of the plano
house Of Charles M Stef whose factory
is located in Baltimore, enjoys a large
share of the trade of pianos in this city.
Under the management of Mr. John G.
Conliff, who has been in charge of the local
branch since It was opened in 1895, the sale
Of Stef Instruments in washington has,
It is claimed. steadily increased. At the
wareroons of the firm. 621 18th street
northwest. where the Washington Office is
also located, IS kept a splendid line of
pianos Including a variety of different
grades and types From this point instru-
mcnts are being constantly sent out. 1t is
stated, 10 schools and private families.
The trade which the firm has built up In
other cities with schools and colleges is
being kept up IN this city and vicinity by
the Washington branch. Several OF the
leading seminaTies for young ladies. here
have recently purchased stieff pianos. Last
summer the principal office supplied one
college with ten Stieff upright pianos. the
order being placed, II Is said. after trial
Of the Steff In comparison with other high
grade Instruments \ New England Con
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SALE OF ART PIANOS
FEATURE OF DISPLAY BY VIM.
KNABE & COMPANY.

The Washington branch OF william
Knabe & Co., located at 12ls-1220 F street.
IS an integral part OF this old establish
ed and justly celebrated firm OF piano
makers. They formerly occupied quarters
on Pennsylvania avenue. but three years
ago their business had grown to such
proportions that they were compelled to
seek more commodious ware rooms FOR
the proper display OF their various styles
of grand. upright and art designs.
The Messrs. Knahe have always taken
a deep interest In musical affairs In WASH
.ngton. and their influence has been ex-
erted at all times and In every way TO
encourage thofe who are trying to make
Washington a great musical center. The
musicians and cultured people Of Wash
inzson have put the seal OF their approval
upon the methods and products of the
house of knabe by most liberal patron
age and loyal support.
The first floor OF their ware rooms is
devoted entirely TO grands, in which de-
sign they carry line which, II is claimed.
Is greater than that of any house south of
New York. II II nothing uncommon for
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special instruments is always on exhi-
bition here in Washington. The other
floors of the big building are used in the
various departments In the business. one
feature of which is particularly mentioned
the player department.
The KnabeAngelus IS the peculiar pride
of every member OF the establishment. The
instrument Is a knabe upright piano, large
size with the player built inside, that
one may play il either with the music roll
in the usual way.
The greatest feature about the house is
the uubounded interest and enthusiasm, as
well as the extreme loyalty of the entire
force to their piano They are all thor
oughly convinced that the knabe Is the
best piano made, and never lose an oppor-
tunity of impressirg this on all Corners
The Washington manager is Richard +.
Paynter, who has been with the house here
for about seven years. and Is thoroughly
identified with the trade, being vice presi-
dent of the Washington Association of
Piano Dealers.
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BIG CIRCUS DUE TODAY
EXPECTS TO BE ESTABLISHED
UNDER CANVAS BY NOON.

The busiest place in this today Will be
the grounds at 14th and II streets north
east The first of the five long trains trans
porting the Barnum & Bailey circus will
reach here shortly after daybreak, and the
others will follow at intervals of half an
hour The show comes from Wilmington,
Del, over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
The work of unloading the trains viii be-
gin about o'clock, and long before noon
the paraphernalia of the big show will have
been transported to the circus grounds, and
the tents necessary for the shelter of the
stock and menagerie erected. Only neces-
sary work is performed Sunday. Never
theless the show grounds will present a
novel and interesting sight today, and I'M
doubtedly the usual big crowd will be on
hand to enjoy the incidental and curious
spectacle of the big circus in Sunday quar-
tiers. The horse tents, which shelter more
than 500 handsome animals, are always spe-
cial centers of attraction. They will be
open to the public today.
Two Performances Each Day.
-Four performances or the circus will be
given here. The first will take place at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon and the final
one at O'Clock Tuesday. At II o'clock
and o'clock daily there will be free
show of a novel character on the circus
grounds IN front of the main entrance.
The doors of the big show will open at
/ o'clock and clock, and the preliminary
hour can be utilized In inspecting the
geological display which embraces a rare
bi-horned rhinoceros, herd of CRATES and
many other valuable animals. A prelmi-
nary vaudeville entertainment is also given
by Scandinavian gypsy orchestra and the
CULVER troupe of lilliputians. George An
ger, the Cardiff giant and Rosa Wedsted,
the Danish giantess. are exhibited in the
geological pavilion.
The performance in the big tent opens
with the new Peace" spectacle, founded
ON the Russo-Japanese war. This is fol-
lowed by two hours of arenic displays, in
GLIDING the sensational dip of death"
in which young lady loops the gap in
an automobile, and other entertaining
"thrillers" The hippodrome races. which
terminate the program, are described as
particularly exciting and complete this
year.
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Princess MAYS Lawn Fete.

pupils OF Miss Cora B. Shreve at the New
National Theater on the evenings of May
81, 20 and 80, will, 1t is claimed. be one Of
the features of the local spring entertain
ments. The show is to be spectacular In
every respect, and its prominent charac-
taristic will be the introduction of a play,
1.-THE Princess Mays Lawn Fete; or, the
Game OF Love-" written by Miss Shreve. in
which all the members of her class will
have an opportunity to display their eff
cheney as vocalsts, actors and actresses, as
we'll as dancers.
The Princess May gives a lawn fete.
which is attended by Prince Fortunio, who
has fallen In love with her. The Queen Of
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NEARLY 100 PER CENT
DECLARED INCREASE IN BUSI-
NESS OF w. w. KIMBALL CO.

An increase of nearly 100 per cent IN bust
ness IN the past two years is the remark
able record claimed by the Washington of
fec of the W w. Kimball Company, whose
plano and organ factories In Chicago are
among the largest In the world, and whose
instruments are held In high esteem by the
leading musical authorities in this and other
countries. Two years ago the Washing
ton agency was taken charge of by Mr.. T.
P. CuIley who has devoted his energies
toward increasing the popularity of the
KImball pianos. organs and solo devices in
Washington and vicinity. where they al
ready enjoyed high reputation A long
experience in connection with the manu-
facture and sale of pianos has fitted him
for the duties of his position. For fifteen
years he was the general travelling repre-
sentative Of the Kimball Company. The
local office and wareroouls are situated at
523 18th street northwest. where hand
some collection of high-class instruments is
kept.
The general popularity of Kimball pianos
in colleges and Conservatives throughout
the country is declared to be IN evidence
here and in other nearby cities. These
pianos are also to be found in many of the
studios of private music teachers In Wash
ington.
The bestowaI Of many honors In competi-
tive public exhibitions is cited as attesting
the general excellence of the Kimball In
struments. Among these may be men
toned the award of superlative merit voted
to the w w. Kimball Company by the
worlds Columbian exposition jury of ex-
perts, and also the gold medal, the only one
of its class presented, which the company
received at the Omaha exposition in 1928
Mr.. Culley, In addition to handling the
Kimbal instruments. conducts line OF
business in the Hallet & Davis, the Whit
ney the HinZe pianos and others.
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that Mr.. Worch placed on sale when HIS
house was started was Krakauer, which
is made in Philadelphia; and today, after
twentyseven years of business in this city,
Mr.. Worch is still dealing IN the same make
of pianos. Krakauer Bros. are the manu-
facturers. and the sale price for the fnstru-
ment is $500.
In speaking of the musical trade of Wash
ington, Mr.. Worch said the city is growing
to be more and more musical center, and
he believes that before long Washington
will stand more to the front in this line
than it does today. MIR. Worch also sells
the Kurtzman pianos at $3.50; the Christ
man pianos at 500; the Winter, at $3.50.
and the Cameron and Regent at $500
The house also carries a complete line of
musical instruments. and the management
makes a speciality of old vioins well as
all of the latest sheet music. The renting
and repair departments have done well this
season, Mr.. Worch states and he is of the
opinion that the outlook for good business
in the musical instrument as well as the
sheet-music trade is especially bright.
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servatory of Music it is stated. also be
came the purchaser last year OF twenty
five StiefT upright pianos
feature OF the business conducted by
the firm is that the instruments are sent
for the most part, from the factory 10 the
buyer. the branch offices performing an
intermediary function for the sake of con-
veniencc.
varied career In the piano business for
twenty years has well qualified Mr.. Conlif
for the position OF manager OF the Wash
!ngton branch OF the firm. Entering the
Stieff factory when boy he mastered the
art Of tuning, regulating and repairing
pianos Following this he was advanced TO
the position OF travelling salesman for the
territory embracing the eastern states. It
was through his constant efforts that the
firm was persuaded 10 open q branch in
Washington eleven years ago. Mr. Conliff
being made manager. His thorough knowl-
edge OF the business and his courteous at
tentlon TO customers have aided materially
In securing for the Stieff pianos a large
share OF the Washington trade.
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E. F. DROOP & SONS
SINCE 1854 AT PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE STAND.

The head of the widely known firm of e
F. Droop 81 Sons came to Washington from
Germany. Upon his arrival he secured d
position with the music house of w. q.
MetZerott, which was then located at the
corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. BY his faithful atten-
ton to business Mr.. Droop won the conf
dence of Mr.. Metzerott, and was promoted
by successive stages until he became a
partne In the business.
1t was not, however. until the death of
Mr.. Metzerott in 1884, that Mr.. Droop es-
tablished himself in the business which he
has since maintained at 025 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest He has always had
faith in the avenue" and during the whole
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period OF his business activity has been To-
Gated on that great thoroughfare.
1t is said that he has been in business
on Pennsylvania avenue for longer per-
iod than has any other merchant In Wash
ington. The success OF Mr.. Drops bust
ness justified and necessitated the admts-
sion OF partners, and In 1897 his two sons,
Carl A. and Edward H. Droop. were taken
into partnership, and In 1904 the extension
and growth of the business caused a re-
incorporation under the title of E Il.
Droop & Sons.
Mr.. e. +. Droop still takes an active In
terest In the business of the corporate Arm
but the details OF nanag cement are left to
his two sons, who as vice presidents and
secretary and treasurer, respectively, rely
still upon the senior members mature
judgment and wide experience
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THREE FULL FLOORS
GRIMES ESTABLISHMENT RE
CURES LARGE SPACE.

A. V Grimes, a native Washingtonian.
has been engaged in the piano trade In the
capital throughout most of his business
life, and the present Grimes establishment
at 1912 f street northwest is regarded as
one of the most comprehensive from a
piano standpoint in the city. Mr.. Grimes
established his business in 1880 at 913
Pennsylvania avenue and remained there
until four years ago when. feeling the
need Of larger quarters, he had constructed
for his exclusive use the three-story build
ing at 1912 F street He occupies three
entire floors there for the display of pianos,
some of the makes he shows being those
for which he has held the exclusive agency
IN Washington for q score of years,
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AMONG THE LEADERS
CLAIMS OF DE MoLL & co.'s
PIANO HOUSE.

Among the leading piano dealers of this
city Is the firm of o. ]. De Mol & Co..
whose warehouse, Office and exhibition
rooms are located at 1891 G street north
west. In recent years the business of the
company has greatly increased, several new
lines OF enterprise having been entered. in
keeping with modern developments in the
manufacture and sale of pianos. Succeed
ing an old-established house, the firm is
now about twenty-five years old.
The company caters to a high class Of
trade, handling standard pianos OF the best
types. Among the instruments, an entire
line of which is kept in stock, are the
Sohmer, Vose Hardman, Shoninger, Nc
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Phal and Weber pianos In addition TO
these. the Hardman autotome piano and
the electrical players are in stock. Quite
sold recently by the firm which Is pre-
pared to give full attention to the increas-
ing demand for these elegant self playing
devices. An extensive library pertaining to
the plano players is maintained by the
firm. A large repairing department is oper-
ated IN connection with the general bust
ness
Mr.. De Moll is well qualified by extern
sive experience to successfully conduct a
large business in the sale of pianos.
Though a young man. he has spent four
teen years in that enterprise. He is secre-
tary and treasurer of the Washington
Piano Dealers Association, and is actively
interested in the national conventions of
the piano manufacturers and dealers in this
city
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ries Davidson county by 1000 Warren hv
100, Marshall by ~, Grundy by 300, Sumner
doubtful.
Carmack carries Montgomery county by
100
MEMPHIS Tenn. May 12.-Unofficial re-
turns indicate majority for Senator Car
mack in Shelby county of about 1900, his
majority in the city reaching almost that
number
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whole family named oppenheimer at
Rochester, N. Y. wac taken violently i'll
yesterday after eating supper. Ernie OPP
penheimer, the eldest daughter, aged
twenty-four years, died last night. The
father. Simon, another daughter and two
sons are at hospital In a precarious con-
dition. The family had beefsteak for sup
per. and ii Is believed this contained some
poison.
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Kranich & Bach. Stultz & Bauer, Jewett,
Woodbury. and Frederick are among the
pianos Mr.. Grimes features.
The patronage of the Grimes store has
been steadily growing one, 1t is stated,
and has been extended into congressional
and army and navy circles. Much business
mas also been secured In the surrounding
counties of Maryland and Virginia Chas.
G. Woodward, manager for Mr. Grimes.
has been connected with many of the
largest houses in the country, and he is
recognized locally as an accomplished musi-
clan.
The third floor OF the Grimes building
is devoted entirely to studios for piano
teachers, and the staff there employed Is
composed of many OF the most popular In
structors from both Washington and Balu-
more.
During the convention Mr.. Grimes viii
make a special display of art and special
style miniature erands and uprights In
beautifully finished natural woods. includ-
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them to have thirty new Knabe grands on
the floor at one time. The nearness of their
factories at Baltimore liz great help to
the Washington house In filing special
orders and submitting designs for art
cases to correspond with certain rooms
decorated In any given period.
Art pianos have become quite a feature
Of the knafse business throughout the
country. and a representative line of these
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Night. who is also In love with the fortu-
nate youth turns the princess into fire.
fly and places the prince in trance. He
is awakened by the Queen of Magic Power,
however who bids him be off to WOO the
maid While In the trance the prince has
charming dreams which are very real for
the Spectators.
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TWBNTY-SEVEN YEARS
Mr.. HUGO WORCH OBSERVES
ONE BUSINESS RULE.

Mr.. Hugo Worch has been In business in
Washington since 1879, and during more
than quarter of a century he has adj
hered to one rule, he says, and that Is
honest dealing in the sale of high-grade
goods. He has shown to the public that
the house of Worch is to be trusted, and
this high standard, he adds, has done much
to bring trade to the house. The first piano
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TAYLOR BEATCARMACK
NOMINATED FOR q. S. SENATOR
BY BIG MAJORITY.

NASHVILLE. May 12.-Gen. w. FL. Bran
don. Taylor's campaign manager. has Is
sued a statement claiming that Taylor Is
nominated for United States senator by
1900 plurality over Carmack. Out OF
twenty-five counties heard from Shelby Is
the only one to give Carmack substantial
majority.
In the senatorial primaries Taylor car
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excellence. He showed several authorities
ton are renowned In the trade and that
they are t.the highest standard of piano
manufacture" In the point of construc-
takes such care. This piano sells for $500
Young & McHugh also handle the Pack
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acoustics has been induced 10 come to this
country IN the employ of the Chickering
Company for term OF years. The results
are being watched with great interest in
the musical world
To eight out of ten people. Mr.. Pfeiffer
says. he sells the Price and Teeple piano,
because 1t combines fine action good tone,
exquisite case work. with a moderate price.
The sale of the automatic playing piano.
the Kreu Auto-Eraud, il is added. Is rapidly
Lscnming large Lmsiness in itself.
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All saloon licenses in San Francisco have
been ordered revoked by unanimous vote of
the board of police commissioners on sug-
gestion of Mayor Schmitz, who said that he
had decided that all saloons should remain
closed for an inGefinite period
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fact that he is a practical piano maker and
a musician. He has spent much time in
visiting plano factories in the United
States Germany. Switzerland. France and
England. and on several occasions at piano
exhibitions. he has been called upon to act
rs a judge. AT a recent convention at
Zurich, Switzerland. he was especially
asked to serve In that capacity.
makes of pianos. notably the Chickering,
BehnIng. Price and Teeple. Haines Broth
ers and the krell Auto-grand. To the
critical people, he says. he sells the Chick
ering. which is the oldest piano IN America
and IS made by an old aristocratic and re
liable firm. The Chickering tone, the
suit Of three-quarters of century OF
study. is recognized in musical circles. For
the further development of this, Mr.. Pfeif-
fer says Dolmetch. one OF the best known
OF living men as an authority sound
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ing mahogany. French walnut etc The
exhibit will be continued until June /, the
special exhibition pianos being identified
by handsome cards OF blue and gold.
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MENWHOSELL MELODY

Continued from Ninth Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-18
MARSHAL HELD TODIsTRICT COURT
Case Arises over Killing of Man He
Attemnted to Arrent.


SIDNEY, Neb., July 17.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-The preliminary examination of
Ed. Pritchett, village marshal of Bridge
port, for the killing of Dallas Anderson
on the night of July in the saloon Of
Hodge Sanders at Bridgeport by striking
Anderson over the head three times with
a billy, was held today before Judge
Tucker. A number of witnesses were ex-
amined and the testimony was conflicting.
The marshal admitted striking Anderson,
but asserts he did so while in performance
of his duties and that Anderson had mads
threats against him during the day.
Others asserted it was done in the heat
of passion, with no provocation. The SEN
timent is divided at Bridgeport and those
citizens who were supporting the marshal
are doing because the marshal has
been an efficient officer and cleared the
town of toughs and tramps. Judge
Tucker remanded Pritchett to the district
court next November under a $4,000 bond.
The state was represented by County At
torneys Gapin and Williams of Bridgeport;
the defense by Mcintosh and Miles.