Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1895, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. THE CIVIC CENTER Committees Completed and Ready for Work. PUBLIC QUESTIONS T0 BE CONSIDERED General Plan and Scope of the Organization. LIST OF OFFICERS The organization of the Civic Center of Washington has.been practically complet- the annouhcement of the committees that will have charge of the various sub- jects taken under consideration by this stitution, The Civic Center is designed ve as a central agency “to co-ordi armonize and help all association: societies and agencies, public and private, which are worlfing in the city for the pub- lic good." At its several mectings topics of interest t> the citizens of the munici- pality have been discussed and a founda- tron has been laid for a broad field of use- fulness in the future. The plan of. the or- ganization is somewhat unique. The Civic Center consists, first, of a center council composed of the chairmen of the civic committees and six councilors, and, second- ly, of the civic committees themselves in seven departments of work. The officers of the center council are Dr. John M. Gregory, chairman; Miss Katharine P. Hosmer, corresponding secretary and treas- urer, and Mr. John P. Doyle, recording secretary. The councilors are’ the three Officers and Miss Alice C. Fletcher, Mrs. A. L. Woodbury and Mr. Theodore W. Noyes. Under each department there are several committees to care for various subdivisions of the work. These departments are classi- fied under the following heads: Municipal, education, charities, industries, public health, public comfort and public morals. The Municipal Department. | The municipal department is composed of three committees, as follows: 1—-Committee on legislation and police. Its field includes reforms and execution of laws and regula- tions, general municipal reform, new and needed legislation, civil service reform, po- | lice r-gulations, appointment and character of the police, suppression of gambling, bookmaking and other public evils which can only be suppressed by law, taxation and expenditure. Edwin Willitts, chair- man; Luther R. Smith, Miss E. M. Gillett, aay Hugh T. Stevenson, Rev. Howard W. Onni: ‘ommittee on housing the people. Its field includes building regulations, archi- tectural refcrm, linprovements in’ safety, convenience and comfort of dwelling: housing the poor, model dwelling and tene- ipal and private lodging D. W. Skellinger, chairma: secretary; G. Wallace W. Rev. Webber G. Hanger, Mrs. R. T. Hill, Miss Haidee Will- lamson, Charles H. Verrill, Henry Spofford and Archibald Hopkins. A. Committee oa streets and alleys. Lo- cation and extension of streets and alleys, especially in suburbs, street paving, park- ing and ornamentation, obstruction or abuses of streets and alleys, street clean- | ting of streets, street transporta- railways and other public convey- res, their condition, supply and_ fares. derick L. Siddons, chairman; W. H. lker, Miss Ethel Glover, M. I. Weller, Miss Ada Carman. Educational Matters, The department of education has these four committees: 1. Committee on schools.—Its fleld: School building and accommodations; school regu- lations and attenda: hool hooks and other facilities courses of study home studies and s ‘gartens: need- ful aids for the children of the poor, books, clothing and food; teachers’ work, wages and training; school vision; schcol excursions; pensions. Mrs. Carl Barus, chairman; Mrs. Theodore Cole, Mrs. 9. E. Stevens, Rev. Frank Mrs. Eudora Hailmann, Prof. W. Hailmann, Mr. John Patten. 2. Committee on manual, industrial and technical education.—its field: Manual training in public schools; cooking, sewing and other industrial schools; trade schools and apprenticeships; evening schools for drawing, and b $ training for young artisans and ¢ designing and dec- orative art instr on. Mrs. Annie Tol- mith, chairman; Bernard S. Janney, die White, Weston Flint and Edw. mmittee on adult education.—Its field: libraries and reading rooms, and $ of the same; book exchanges and n of good Hterature; lectures for public museums and branches; and literary societies; reading clubs; ication of is in the duties of citizenship; home readings for the poor. Miss Josephine A. Clark, chairman; Prof, Otis T. Mason, Rev. Chas. A. Smith, Theodore Cole, Gen. A. W. . Prof. Wm, ‘Taylor Th 4. Committee on education of the Homes or asyluin blind and schools for f and the blin: care of the feeble-zninded and of hans; employ- men umusements, comforts and nursing for these Prof. Edy A. Fay, chairman Jonn W. Elliott, D. D. Mrs. bw: . Fa: Olivia Fe John &. Wight, Miss S. E. Lobb. Public Charities. Three committees are to compose the department of charities, but at present only two are appointed, the duties of the third being assigned to No. 1. These committees are: 1. Committee on pauperism. Its field: Persons able but unwilling to work; char- ity organization; cause and cures of the tramp nui prevention of and remedies for pa Suppression of street and house-to-house begging; reformatories and us B. Pickman Mann, chairmé jorence P. Spottord, Dr. Julia Cleves Mrs. Herbert Owen, Dr. Anna A. Pauline Hanson, the industrious poor. Its ble and willing to work; s, day nurseries, friend- councilors; co-oper: tive i and mutual benefit onemics in food, fuel, clothing, rents and kitchens; lodging hous Jean and i , chairman; Prot, N. Waters. smmittee on the dependent poor. Its ‘ersons unable to work; indigent, in- nd d adults, and their children; ut guardians; almshouses ‘; pensions. Assigned to first for the present. Jodustrial Atiairs, Two committees of industries, thus: 1. Committee on Corditions and comm.tt » the department the needs: werk for the unemploy: laboring classes— of these classes; d, municipal and wus and ldbor ex- state ch. employment Bes; public bu work ment of the con working men and wor postal and other savings bark: co-operatiy ; friendly and imutual help societ © loan shop: viding assoc in living; clubs for ute and h Eiltott. ttions of labor and ag hours; time and distribution labor ; employment of Bald GE sweat: under d Ho. Baldwit ¢ The Pablic Health, The department of public health is made up of. two working committees, These are: 1, Committee on public sanitation. field; Properqand sufficient sew: ter supply, tt source and character; mar- kets And pure food supplies; inspection of drug aii groceries; public hospitals and | bad sanitariums; collection and disposal of gar- bage; quarantines and restriction of epi- demics and contagious diseases, and hos- pitals for such diseases. Gen. George M. Sternberg, M. D., chairman; Wm. H. Pen- nell, Walter Reed, M.D. 2. Committee on sanitation of homes and schools.—Its field: Lighting,ventilation and drainage; diet kitchens, and nursing for the poor; physicians and medicine for the poor; house disinfection; mothers’ and housekeepers’ clubs, and instructive lectures and readings for same. Dr. 8. S. Adams, chairman; Dr. Ernest F. King, Dr. J. T. Keily, jr., Mrs. E. M. 8. Marble, M.D., Miss Sarah Trescott. Matters of Public Comfort. There are to be three committees to care for the items relative to public comfort, but the first of these, on pleasure parks and play grounds, is yet to be appointed. The following are the subjects of inquiry: Multiplication of open squares, play srounds for children, gymnasiums and covered play grounds, seating of parks and public places and avenues, public assembly rooms and halls, “people's palaces,” drink- ing fountains, public baths and wash houses and toilets, cheap gaa for light and uel. 2. Committee on popular recreations. Its fieid: Coffee houses and places of rational recreation for all_classes, cheap concerts, band music in the parks and organ re- citals in the churches, lantern exhibitions and social evenings, social games, calis- thenic and children’s exhibitions, cheap ex- cursions and outings. Judge Anson S. Tay- lor, chairman; Alex. McAdte, Wi H. Met- calf. 4. Committee on art and horhe life.—Its Art galleries and loan exhibitions, prizes for art and decorative designs and ; decorations of streets, parkings and window gardens, removal of the unsightly and offensive. Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, chairman; Mrs. J. B. Hender- son. Moral Questions. ‘The seventh department is that relating morals, which consists of isions, thus: 1. Committee on religious organizations. —Its field: Work of the churches (nternal- ly) on the field of the public welfare, moral instruction of the young through sucieties and Sunday schools, institutional churches and church institutions for the elevation and improvement of the poorer clagses, church visitors and house-to-house visita- tion to the entire population, church civic committees, church conferences on the pub- lic good, concerted efforts of the pulpits agaist public evils and for public good, men's and women's clubs and reading cir- cles. Rev. S. M. Newman, D. D., ehair- man; Wm. B. Mathews, James Pugh and "A. L. Swartwout. 2. Committee on suppress‘on of cruelty.— Its field: Humane societies for the tion of children, prevention of eruelty to animals, pretcetion of the poor against legal or other oppression. Rev. N._H. Eggleston, Chairman; Mrs.Crammond Ken- nedy and Miss Florence Harding. - Committee on reformatories an ons.—Its field: Reform schools, : correction, refuges and homes, for inebriates and suppression of perance, preventives of vice and crime, es- pecially among the young, prisons and treatment of criminals and convicts. Dr. ; W. Preston Arthur McDonald, chairma: Will:amson and Miss Bates. ——. TWENTY-EIGHT NEW DOCTORS. This Year's Graduates of the George- town School of Medicine. The School of Medicine of Georgetown University will celebrate its forty-sixth commencement next Tuesday afternoon at Allen's Grand Opera House. The program of exercises arranged for the occasion is brief, but will doubtiess be greatly en- jcyed. Several musical selections by Donch’s orchestra will precede the con- ferring of degrees by Rev. Father J. Ha- vens-Richards, president of Georgetown University. There will be a cornet solo by Mr. S. Petrola, and after the valedictory is delivered by Mr. Edward Joseph Mahoney, Professor James Kerr will make the ad- dress to the graduates. The new doctors will be Cornelius Neil Barry, District of Columbia; William A. Bennett, New Jersey; Frank W. Braden, District of Columbia; John D. Brooks, Dis: trict. of Columbia; Robert F. Carmedy, Pennsylvania; Thos. B. Crittenden, Vir- gin James D. Eggleston, New Jersey; Bolivar L. Falconer, Texas; Francis Mo- hun Furlong, District of Columbia; Edward J. Hamilton, Texas; Edwin W. Hasbrouck, New York; Marion McHenry Hull, Georgia; Alexander A. and Michael R. MacDonald, Nova Scotia; Thomas B. McDonald, Mary- jand; Bernard F. McGrath, Massachusetts; Edward J. Mahoney, Massachusetts; Kob- ert D. Mayer, District of Columbia; Fran- cis H. Miner, New Hampshire: James E. Nelson, Missouri; Charles E. O'Connor, Ala- Maine; Theo- dore S. Palmer, California: District of Columbia; Fred Repetti, District of Columbia; Patrick T. Sullivan, Pennsylvania; Frederick C. Test, indiana, and John S. Thempson, Nova Scotia. The ciass officers of the medical school are: President, Joseph Milton Heller, vice president, M. D'Arcy Magee, cording secretary, Charies O'G: treasurer, Thomas A. Flood, "97 and corresponding secretary, William M. Barnes, "9 brat Lewis Albert Walker, jr. The executive committee Cleveland Test, chairma Barry, Robert Francis Carmody, Crittenden, James Densiow Ege Francis Mohun Furlong, Ed Marble Hasbrouck, Marion McHenry Hull, Alex- ander A, Macdonald, Bernard Francis Mc- Grath, Francis Hannibal Miner, Charles Emmet O'Connor, Theodore Sherman Pal- mer and Edward Dyer Perkins. ‘The arrangement committee has Francis Wheeler Braden for chairman, John Dosher Brooks, Bolivar Lang Falconer, Edward J. Hamilton, Michael R. MacDonald, Thomas Benton McDonald, Robert Daniel Mayer, James Edward Nelson, Abbott Smith Payn, Frederick Francis Repetti, Patrick Thomas Sullivan and John S. Thompson. The reception committee is composed of Henry Harrison Lowrie, jr., ’97, chairman; Paul T. Dessez, 97; James Augustin Flynn, "98; Andrew Jordan Green, ; William Clarence Gwynn, ‘98; Willlam Costilo Hill, is Frederick Cornelius Neti thos. B. ston, ’97; Stuart Clark Johnson, '97; James Fin- ley Kemp, '97; Arthur Munson Macnamee, Samuel Broders Moore, '97; Daniel Pat- rick Noone, "9 William Joseph Quinlan, 07; Frank Axtell Reynolds, '98; Charles Wallace Richmond, * Titus Banks Snod- dy, 98, and Fred Rutan Underwood, '97. The financial committee is Daniel Grant Davis, '97, chairman; Homer Edgar Nowlin, "06; Eugene C. Rice, "! oron, "96. and Levin J. Soth- a ABSORBED BY THE SOUTHERN. el Spencer Blected President of the Alabama Great Southern. ‘The Scuthern railway and the Cincinnati, Hamilten and Dayton railroad interests have settled all differences as to the Cin- cinnati extension bonds and the properties underlying them on a basis entirely satis- factory to both parties. The Southern railway has taken control of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Compary by the election of Samuel Spen- cer, Charles H. Caster, J. P. Morgan, jr., Francis Lynde Stetson, W.G. Oakman, A. J. Thomas and George W. Maslin as a ma- rity of the board of directors, with Sam- nel Spencer as chairman. Under the terms of the settlement the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton interests retire entirely from the Alabama Great Southern, the Southern palway having acquired théir entire hold- ngs. Su ——-c e+ -__.. Not Approved by Mr. Herbert. Secretary Herbert has issued a general order calling attention to thé frequency with which courts-martial impose the sen- tence of “discharge from the service with conduct discharge,” when that sen- tence is not appropriate to the offense, and has directed that hereafter such sentences shall not be carried out until an order for discharge is received from the bureau of navigation or from the commandant of marines. Objection ig also. made to the imposition so often of the sentence of “re- duction to the next inferior rating” for trifling offenses, antl the injunction is laid that it shall not be imposed unless it is clearly shown that the accused cannot be relied upon to perform the duties of his rating. The sentences in such cases must be disciplinary punishment, as provided articles of war. eS Were Not Guilty. Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court sin the case of Lawyer Moss and his brother-in-law, William G. Taliaferro, charged with assaulting John Green, at one of the indignation meetings in Hills- dale, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. by th COMINGOF THECHIEFS Important Matters to Be Considered at the Police Convention. SOME FACTS AND FIGURES Preparations for the Entertainment of the Delegates. PLANNING A PROGRAM One week from next Tuesday about one hundred members of the National Chiefs of Police Union will assemble in conven- tion in the parlors of the Ebbitt House. This is to be the second annual meeting of the union, and Maj. Moore, assisted by Chief Clerk Sylvester, has been actively en- gaged for some time in making prepara- tions to receive and entertain the visitors. Last month Secretary Harvey O. Carr is- sued a circular to the chiefs throughout the country calling attention to the meeting. In the circular he reminds the chiefs that it is important, not only to the union, but also to themselves and their departments, that they attend the meeting. Since its organization, he sa the union has grown rapidly, and has as- sumed such proportions that there is not the slightest reason for doubting that it has come to stay. The work done, and the great good accomplished, even in its, as yet, brief career, has been of much value, and a bright, prosperous and useful future cannot but be anticipated. Growth of the Organization. “Since the organization of the ‘national body,” continues the secretary, “unions have been formed in many states, and the good work will be taken up in others. The state associations have a great power for good, not only in the way of rendering mu- tual assistance, but in the matter of se- curing the passage and general enforce ment of legislation of material benefit to the service and to the public. With these state bodies, the national union stands as @ sort of advisory board, where common interests are allied and where action may be concerted. Here are assembled the chiefs of police from every part of the country and all are welcome. Little can be said at this time of the great benefits of personal acquaintance, association, ex- change of ideas and experiences, and the inestimable value to our profession of a hearty co-operation, but that they are ap- preciated can be seen from the rapidly in- creasing membership and the enthusiastic interest taken.” Important Reports Expected. At the coming meeting reports will be made by the following committees, which were appointed last year: To investigate and report upon the best and laiest improvements of jails, prison cages and disinfectants, To secure government rates of telegraph service for all police departments. To investigate and report in the matter of the latest improvements in the police telephone system and the latest and best improved humane appliances for restrain- ing refractory prisoners and violent and insane persons. To investigate and report upon the latest improvements of patrol wagon, harness, arms and equipment used in the police service. Figures of Much Interest. Last year’s report of a’number of the departments in the larger cities shows the estimated population, number of officers, cost of the departments and number of pa- trol wagons as follows: 8 i £ 3 a a ae Se he 3 F FA is eel 2 33 os 33 Fy 33 st I x” Chiengo. 3, a1 Philade!pl 20 Brooklyn... 23 St. Louis. 7 Boston. 16 Baltimore. b 8 Cleveland. BOLS43 4 Buffalo. . 665,000, a New Orleans 205,000 4 Pittsburg... 10 Washington. ‘ua Detroit . 6 3 3 110, 113 ¥ It is thought that the reports for this year will show a decided increase in many of the cities. 120,000 8 Identification of Criminals. There will be much new bu 3 to be transacted, new problems to discuss and situations to meet. Among the important matters brought forward from the last meeting Is that of the proposed establish- ment, in connection with the Department of Justice of the United States, of a bu- reau for the identification of criminals and the dissemination of criminal information. The adoption of a police telegraph code is also to be considered. The coming meeting promises to be the most important one in every way, and, aside from the business meetings, there are many other reasons why a large attend- ance should be had. Washington is a his- toric city, and to the visitors is naturally of more patriotic interest than any other city in the world. Every moment of leisure can be well spent, and, with the hospitality and welcome they are assured of, there is every reason to believe that the social features of the gathering will be enjoyable indeed. Probable Honors for Mx3. Moore. The anrual election of officers will also tgke place, and as the meeting is to be held here, it is more than likely that Maj. Moore will be one of the honored ones. The present officers of the union are W. 3S. Seavey, Omaha, president, and Harry O. Carr, Grand Rapids, Mich., secretary-treas- urer. Members of the executive commitree are Chiefs Oliver of Athens, Ga.; Brennan, Chicago; Linden, Philadelphia; Harrigan, St. Louis; Campbell, Brooklyn, and Stark- weather, Detroit. It is the intention of Maj. Moore to have the committee of citizens appointed to look after the matter of entertainment map out a program which will be most enjoyed by the visitors, who will remain in session several days. While the program has not yet been completed, it is fhought that at least two days will be devoted to sight-see- ing about the departments and police sta- tions and headquarters. Other Pleasunt Entertainments. Besides this, the visitors will probably be taken to Mount Vernon and treated to a plank shad dinner at Marshall Hall. There will be other means of entertain- ing the strangers, but juSt what they are to be will not be defmitely known until the final meeting of the committee. This is composed of Maj. Moore, superintendent of police; Chief Clerk Sylvester and E. G. Shaefer, George Brettbarth, Mathew God- dard, Allison Nailor, W. T. Gallaher, V B. Webb, George A. Shehan, J. H. Magru- der, W. D. Rudy, M. I. Weller, M. Marean, A. W. Kelly, Andrew Boyd, Ralph Galt and E. A. Newmeyer. Se Died in Peru. The State Department ig informed that Jas.S.Cunningham, a citizen of the United States, died at Palpa, Peru, March 25 last, leaving some property, which is now in charge of the United States minister at Lima. ——____—_-e+_____ _Gen, Hayman Dead. Generai Samuel B. Hayman, who served his country gallantly In the Mexican war and also in the late war, died at Hous- tonia, Mo., on Wednesday last. He re- tired several years ago as colonel of the seventeenth infantry. en Ordered to the Mohican. Chief Engineer Hewrig has been ordered to the Mohican, relieving Chief Engineer coum K. Barton, ordered to the Benning- a. WARNING TO DEMOCRATS President Oleveland Writes Another Letter on Sound Money. Points Out to Gov. Stone of Mins. ssippi How the South Would Suffer From Free Silver—Danger to the Party. Governor Stone of Mississippi has given to the Associated Press at Jackson a letter addressed to him by President Cleveland under date of April 26. The following is the full text of the letter: EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., April 26, 1895. Hon. J. M. Stone, governor, ete. My Dear Sir: Your, letter of the 21st in- stant is at hand. I do not feel inclined to find fault with your-criticism, but I think the matters you'refér to should be judged in the light of the circumstances existing at the time the things were done. I never had an {dea of bullding up or fostering a personal following, but, so far as politics should properly “influence me in making appeintments, I ha¥e tried to be demo- cratic and not prescriptive. I am glad you are frank enough to admit your participa- tion in bringing about a condition in office- holding which may not be all that could now be desired. |; Oftice Holders" Abnse. ns Whether those “appdinted to places shall, in .speech and‘ action, behave decently toward the administration under which they hold office must remain, to a large extent, a matter of taste and good breeding. There are, however, some officials who devote themselves so industriously to vilification and abuse of those under whom they hold office as to indicate that their fidelity can- not be trusted for the performance of their duties in’@ manner creditable to the ad- ministration, and who apparently assume they may spend the time they owe the pub- lic ‘service in doing political mischief. In the interest of good government, such office holders must not be surprised if they are summarily dealt with. ‘The South and Silver. When I received your letter I had just finished reading a letter of yours in which you explain to the citizens of Mississippi your ‘views on the currency question. It seems to me you have in that letter con- tributed in the best possible style and in a most valuable way to the fund of argument in favor of sound money. I have never ceased to wonder why the people of the south, furnishing ‘so largely as they do preducts which are exported for gold, should be willing to submit to the dis- advantages and loss of silver monometal- lism and to content themselves with a de- preciated and fluctuating currency, while permitting others to reap a profit from the transmutation of the prices of their produc- tions from silver to gold. I hope this letter of yours will be given the widest possible circulation, especially among our southern fcllow-citizens, and that they will be per- mitted to see the pitfall which.is direculy before those who madly rush toward the phantom light of free, unlimited and inde- pendent silver coinage. Jt we, who profess fealty to the demo- cratic party, are sincere in our devotion to its principles, and if we are right in believ- ing that the ascendancy of those principles is a guarantce of personal liberty, universal care for the rights of all, non-sectional, American brotherhood and manly trust in Am n citizenship in any part of our land, we should study the effects upon our party, and consequently upon our countr: of a committal of the national democracy to the sliver arbitration, Peril Menacing the Party, If there are democrats who suppose that our party can stand on a platform embody- ing such doctrine, either through its af- firmative strength or through the perplex- ity of our opponents on the same proposi- tion, or if there are democrats who are willing to turn their backs upon their party association in the hope that free and un- limited and independent coinage of silver can win a victory without the aid of either party organization, they should deceive themselves no longer nor longer refuse to look in the face the results that will fol- low the deteat, if not the disintegration, of the democratic party upon the issue which tempts them from their allegiance. If we should be forced away from our traditional doctrine of sound ani safe money, our old antagonist will take the field on the plat- form which we abandon, and neither the votes of reckless democrats nor reckless republicans will avail to stay their easy march to power. This is as plain as any- thing can possibly bé. It, therefore, becomies the duty of every democrat, wherever He may be, to consider what such @ victory would mean, and in the light of a proper conception of its re- sults he should deliberately shape his course. - Yours, very triily, GROVER CLEVELAND, AMUSEMENTS. Grand Opera House.—The first week of the comedy season at the Grand Opera House has been a great suci “Sir Simon Simple,” the opening week's bill, has pleased large and fashionable au- diences at every performance. For the coming week a double bill will be pre- sented and will introduce two members of the company who have not yet ap- peared. Miss Maud White makes her first appearance with the company next Mon- day night. Miss White is a comedienne of pleasing personality, with an attractive face and figure, and is an earnest.and conscientious actress. Mr. W. R. Shirley will also make his first appearance Mon- day night. Mr. Shirley is a handsome young actor, of fine presence, and doubt become very popular with W: ton audiences. The program for the com- ing week will consist of the one-act farce, “Peace at Any Prite,” to be followed by the four-act comic drama, “Monseigneur,” in which Mr. Bond will be seen as the gay ard debonnaire Frenchman, a part ad- mirably suited to his abilities and giving him ample scope for the display o€ his ver- satility. New National Theater.—Mr. Wilson Bar- rett, the best actor in many respects that England has sent to this country, gin an engagement at the Theater n new play, day, wiil be- ew National Monday. He present his ‘The Sign of the Cross,” Mon- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and “The Manxman” on Tuesday and Friday nights and Saturday matinee. Mr. Barrett made many friends when he first visited Washington, who are still loyal to him, and he will receive a warm wel- come. Academy of Music.—The repertoire of the Hinrichs Opera Company for next week in- cludes some works that have not been heard in this city in many years, as well as some of recent popularity. On Monday night the “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “I Pagliacci” will be the attraction; ‘Aida, Tuesday; “The Flying Dutchman,” Wed- nesday; “Il Trovatore,” Thursday; “The Barber of Seville,” Friday; “Carmen,” Sat- urday matinee, and “Emani” at night. With such a list of operas the Academy should be filled every night. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Watson Sisters’ Big Burlesque Company will be the attraction at the Lyceum next week. A special feature of the performance will be the first presentation in this city of the living bronze statues. The series of sub- jects reproduced will be the same as those which created a _ sensation in New York. The organization also includes a number of high-class specialty artists, among whom are the Clark Razzil- dians, the famous aerial artists; Gallagher and West, the celebrated comedians, and others of equal prominence. Two new bur- lesques will be presented, in which will ap- pear a bevy of pretiy girls in natty cos- tumes. The Imperial Banja and Mandolin Club.— The testimontal tendered the Imperial Ban- jo and Mandolin Club will be given tomor- row evening at the Academy of Music. The Imperial Club needs no introduction to the Jovers of Spanish music in Washington, as it has been constantly before the public for the last year, and is now one of the most popular clubs in the city. The mem- bers of the club ate Clarence M. Jones, | rrardolin; Chas. W: Becker, mandolin; C, Percy Rearden, banjo; J. Frank -Jones, banjo-mandolin; Paul G. Hough, guitar; G. Garvin Gilmaine, manager. The Lm- perials wili be assisted at their benefit by a number of weil-known artists. Ex-Gov. “Bob” Taylor's Lecture.—Those who have listened to the different Jectures of ex-Gov. “Bob” Taylor of Tennessee agree that he possesses that rare quality of not only quickly perceiving the ludicrous phases of human nature and actions, but also of presenting the most faithful verbal pictures of them in a style of humor and wit that to be perfectly understood and enjoyed must be heard. He is not cnly able to make men laugh, but also to make them weep, by his powerful and irresistible pathos. Those ‘vho avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing him in his new lecture, entitled “Visions and Dr2ams,” at Metzerott Music Hall, Thursday even- ing, May 9, will not soon forget the splen- did entertainment he will give them. Butler’s Bijou Theater.—James H. Wallick in the “Bandit King” will occupy the boards at Butler's Bijou Theater all next week. The play is full of sensation and comedy, including a pretty love story and many tender and touching home pictures, pathos and comedy being so well blended that while one is moved to tears one mo- ment the next he will be convulsed with laughter and immediately following will be wild with enthusiasm. It is needless to say that Mr. Wallick has, with his usual liberality, mounted and placed “The Bandit King” in a magnificent manner, the com- pany carrying two carloads of scenery and mechanical effects for that purpose. These wonderful horses—Rider, Charger, Don and Texas—have important parts in the play, and they perform their parts with as much intelligence as ever. Academy of Music.—Last night Pon- chielli’s opera, “La Gioconda,”*which had not been heard in this city since it was pre- sented by Christine Nilsson’s company, years ago, was given an excellent ation by the Hinrichs troupe at the Academy of Music. ‘The audience was large, filling nearly every seat, and was decidedly enthusiastic. Many were doubt- less attracted by the announcement that Mr. Guille would sing, but a dispatch post- ed in the lobby told the story of his ill- ness, and Sig. Del Papa sung the part of Enzo efficiently, notwithstanding the fact that he was handicapped by a cold. The cast also included Koert Kronold, Van Cauteren, Fleming, Campanari and Viviani, and all ‘did good work, although Cam- panari created the greatest impression, not only by his spirited singing, but by his excellent acting. One of the most satisfactory plays, if not the most satisfactory, of the Kendals’ re- pertory is “A Scrap of Paper,” and that they presented last night. Comment is scarcely necessary at this time on so well- known a play, nor is it a matter of news to announce that Mr. and Mrs, Kendal ap- peared at their usual advantage, for they could not and be Mr. and Mrs. Kendal. The support was excellent, and the house was full to overflowing with a delighted audi- ence. Tonight ‘The Queen’s Shilling. Mr, Anton Kaspar’s Musicale.—One of the musical events of this part of the season will be the farewell recital of Mr. Anton Kaspar, which takes place at the Univer- salist Church, corner 13th and L streets northwest, this evening. Mr. Kaspar has selected a variety of numbers that will show off his technique, his expression, and his delicate skill to the utmost advantage. The five selections comprise some very difficult violin mu: and his friends con- fidently expect him to add to his already excellent reputation. He will be assisted by Mme. Kaspar, Miss Leta Stakely, Miss Mary Lockhart ‘and the Withelmj’ Club, under the direction of Prof. Josef Kaspar. ‘The Wilhelmj Club is noted for the delicate effects which its conductor brings out from the multitude of strings, and its playing tenight will be fully up to its standard. Tickets are selling rapidly, and it is hoped that it will be one of the most successful musical events of the season, financially, as it is assured that it will be musically. .The Dahomey Village.—The Dahomey Village, which is now on exhibition at Capital Park, is a curious sight. Those who saw it at the world’s fair will want to see it again to renew pleasant recollections, and those who have not seen it at all should make a journey to the park at once and see this entertaining and curious fea- ture. There are forty Dahomeyans in the party, fifteen of whom are Amazon female warriors, together with all the village ap- purtenances and accessories which occupied the attention of thousands of people at the Chicago fair. They will be on exhibition today and tomorrow. “An Ocean Waif."—“An Ocean Waif” was given by the in. Baker Dramatic Company at Odd Feilows’ Hall, southeast, last evening, the performance being under auspices of the Canton Potomac drum Edwin Baker as “Tom Manly” was seod, as was H. W. Weber as “Silas ” Floda Temple took the character William Farran” very well, and E. D. Anderson as “David Morris” was good. “Rose Prescott” was personated by Mrs. M. B. Halloran very creditably, and Miss K. E. Halloran as “Ruth Manly,” Miss Mary McCormick as “Mrs. Manly” and Miss Lollie Ray as “Little Nellie,” the ocean waif, were all good, especially the last named. Columbian University.—An entertainment for the benefit of the Lucy Stone scholar- ship will be given Monday evening at C lumbian University Hall, corner of 15th and H streets northwest, under the aus- pices of the Columbian women. The schol- arship is one at the Columbian University, i the entertainment in aid of it deserves eat amount of patronage. Among those vho will be on the program are Miss Stakely, Miss Vernon, Miss McNally, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Gore, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Ger- ry and Profe Pearman. A quartet from “Dorothy” will be given by the Co- lumbian players. Capital Dramatic Company.—The Capital Dramatic Company of East Washington gave a performance at Odd Fellows’ Hall Thursday evening under the auspices of the I. O. of R. ‘They presented the comedy, “Uncle Josh Whitcomb,” in quite a credit= able manner, the presram being filled out by vocal solos and instrumental Louis F. Litz as “Uncle Josh, Adams as “John Martin,” Robe and George B. Hopkins were all good. Miss Olive Le: Little Tot” made quite a hit, and M ellie Rhodes as “Nellie Primrose” was also very good. Fred Darling sang a comic song, A. M. Oyle gaye a recitation, Louis F. Litz sang a warbling song and J. H. Rhodes played a violin solo as interpolated specialties. The entertainment netted a good sum for the I. O. of R. Lecture on Rome.—Rey. Father Dulany Addison delivered a most entertaining and instructive lecture on the city of Rome at the Trinity Episcopal Church, corner 3d and C streets northwest, before a large and intelligent audience, for the benefit of the parish, The lecture was iliustrated with a fine serigs of pictures, beginning with the Colliseum, and from St. Peter’s he grad- ually worked his way round to the palace of the popes, and ended with a fine scene of the crucifixion, describing them all in a highly entertaining manner. His lecture was very much enjoyed by all who heard him, and the proceeds wiil net quite a little sum for the parish. The Opera of Telemach.—BRehearsals of Telemach, the new opera comique, by Em- ile E, Mori, have been actively in progres: A dress rehearsal will be given Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. The plot is differ- ent from most of the later productions in this line, and is based on the old Grecian tale of the return of Ulysses. Outlined, it is as follows: Perelope, having waited twenty years for her husband Ulysses to return from the war, is surrounded by suit- ors for her hand, who are ambitious through her to possess the kingdom of Ithaca. Penelope agrees to marry the one who can draw the bow of Ulysses. Her son Telemach, who went in search of his father, returns unsuccessful, but he evades ins whom the suitors had put ack to get rid of the heir ef Itha- ca. Ulysses appears as a beggar, intro- ducing himself with a solo with the beg- gar's life as a theme. The discomfiture of the wicked suitors, the restoration of Ulysses to his rightful splendor and the marriage of Telemach to his sweetheart, Melantho, all form a chain of incident which should make an attractive back- ground for the music. Lavinia Shannon of this city has made a most proncunced success as the leading lady in Frohman’s “The Girl I Left Behind Me” Company. She joined the company several aveeks since in San Francisco, and the papers one and all accorded her the highest praise, the Evening Bulletin speak- ing of her as follows: “Lavinia Shannon was the Kate Kennion of the cast, and a very acceptable actress she proved to be. Pretty in looks, with an erect and trim fig- ure, Miss Shannon at once made herself a favorite. Her volce ts sweet and well mod- ulated, and she has a certain charming ease about her which must please even the most hypercritical. 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