Evening Star Newspaper, February 29, 1896, Page 13

added, Office at Wa BD. at Washington, D. C., mail 2 mail .ubscriptioas must be pald in advarce. La ee ea known on applicatice. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES SPRING TROUSERS. We shall open up our magnificent importation of English Trouserings and Suitings on Monday, March 2. To usher in the season with a rush, we shall take orders from 40 to 50 different patterns of fine new English ‘Trouserings, which are usually sold at $8, $9 and $10, For $7 pair.. For 2 Days. These are yet fresh with the dew of the ocean, and sparkle with English brightness and style. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Merchant Tailor, 12th & F Sts. ENDEAVOR TENTS Where They Will Be Located in the White Lot. Whree Large Meeting Places in Addi- tion to the Churches to Be Pro- vided for the Throngs. Hanging on the wall at the headquarters of the committee of 96 of the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union is a large map of the White Lot and Monument grounds and the approaches. This map shows the location of the tents which will be utilized for holding the great meetings next July, and it gives a good idea of the immense ground space covered by the mam- moth canvases and how nearly completely the three fill up the large ellipse known as the White Lot. Congress, by unanimous vote in beth houses, has authorized the use of the two government reservations south of the Exec- utive Mansion for the purposes of the Ckristian Endeavor convention which !s to be held here in the summer, and President Cleveland unhesitatingly gave his approva ——————— A Sr to such action. No other place inside the city limits wes adequate or suitable for the pitching of the tents where the principal meetings will be held, and as soon as the committees of Congress came to a realiza- tion of this fact, they at once favorably re- ported the measure authcrizing the use of the reservations with the result just stated. It may, however, seem strange to some people who have not given the matter ser- fous thought that such an immense area as the White Lot should not be too large for the purposes for which consent to its use has been obtained. A glance at the map shows how completely the ground will be covered when the three tents are erected. But as the ellipse is big in its dimensions— 1,048 feet east and west by 89S feet north and south— also are the canvases in which the enthusiastic crowds of Christian Endeavorers will gather. Each of these tents is designed to hold 10,000 people. h covers 46,2298 square feet of space. Each will contain a platform with a seat- ing capacity of 1,300, or more than can be accommodated In the First Congregational Church, galleries included, which has «l- Ways been regarded as one of the largest chufches in the city. And yet these three tents will be Insufficient to supply seats for all who wish to attend the exercises, and it is proposed by the committee to utilize eeveral of the large church edifices for over- flow meetings. Churches tn Addition. Originally it was thought that ten churches would be all that could profitably be used, but recently it has been recom- mended to those in Boston who are en- gaged In preparing the program for the con- vention that thirteen church buildings be accepted as permanent meeting places in addition to the tents. The tents are 254 feet long by 182 feet wide, and 55 feet high at the pitch of the roof. They will be strongly braced and guyed to prevent their being blown over and yet there will be plenty of open spaces to insure perfect ventilatiun. It is pro- Posed to have an opening two or three feet wide the entire iength of the tent at the top, and the flaps at the sides will be So constructed as to permit the free cir- culation of air. The audience will be seat- on the ground, not in amphitheater fashion as originally thought advisable, and it is believed that even if the weather should very warm the unobstructed southern breezes from the river would circulate freely in the tents and make them comfortabie. éver, will be extra roof or fly to minimize the effect of the sun's It is the intention of those ee the arrangements that the platform seats shall be raised tier on tier and in semi- circular form. On the sides will be seats for ministers and invited guests, about five or six hundred in numbe In_ the iter will be reserved seven or eight hun- Sea seats for the chorus. Then to the speclally: designed: for: the trustess of 7 specially rustees 0} e who are to take part in the program of the particular session then in progress. This space will accom- modate about twenty-five persons. A ros- trum is to be built at the front edge of the platform from which the addresses will be delivered. In‘ an inclosure tmmediately in front of the platform tables will be provided for the representatives of the press. There will be room for fifty or seventy-five re- porters and correspondents, a large num- ber of whom will represent the leading religious journals of the coun:ry. An Ideal Spot. It has not yet been determined by the committee at which end of the tents tke platforms will be built, and consequently it cannot be definitely stated whether the main entrances will all be from the road- way around the ellipse or from the cen- ter. But it can confidently be asserted, however, that a decision will be made which will secure to the delegates the max- imum of comfort and convenience. There are no paved streets in the immediate prox- imity of the meeting places, so that the passing of teams will not disturb the au- dience and annoy the speakers. The White Lot is an ideal spot for holding the meetings, for while exceedingly con- venient to all parts of the city by trans- portation lines it is really isolated from all street noises and the clang of cable- car gongs. The great mass meetings will be held in these tents, while meetings of equal in- terest and importance, although of smaller ze, will be held in Central Hall, so suc- ily dedicated by the local’ January convention, and thirteen of the .argest churches, all of which are centraliy lo- cated and in other ways easy of access. ‘The compactness of arrangement will be readily realized when it is said that a half hour's ride by a horse car will en- able one to go from one extreme to the other, passing within a few blocks of all the other meeting places, save three, each of which latter Is situated upon connect- ing lines of cars. Not one of the meeting places is distant from the White Lot by more than twenty minutes’ ride and to reach many of them but a few minutes’ walk would be required. Se Had a Jolly Time. Mor? than thirty jolly Columbian law students and alumni gathered around the board at the Hotel Page Thursday evening cn the occasion of the annual initiation ban- quet of the Marshall Chapter of the legal fraternity of Phi Delta Phi. The initiation had taken place early in the evening, and at 10:30 the much abused candidates, . to- gether with the older members of the fra- ternity, sat down to break bread together. At each plate a fermidable legal document was found, and when it was unrolled it was found to be “letters patent,” conveying the sole right to the persons named there- in to use and enjoy the list of delicacies there enumerated. When oysters a la Har- lan, potatoes “‘absque hoc,” etc., had been disposed of, the toastmaster, Mr. Geo. A. Mills, made some fiiting opening re- marks, and introduced speakers as fol- lows: Mr. J. S. Zimmerman, “The new " Mr. H. G. Van Everen, “Our fra- " Mr. Ewing Cockreil, “Interna- tional arbitratior Mr. R. R. Upton, “The Mr. Emerson R. Newell, “The ladies, God bless them; Mr. H. L. Clapp, “The committee on legal inquisition;” gel eral remarks, Mr. M. D. Hensey. “Bro. Newell sang a delightful solo. Those pres- ent were as follows: J. Burr Johnson, H. J. Brown, Norval H. Busey, jr., Frank H. Moore, Rufus H. Baker, Brainard Avery, Emerson R. Newell, Alexander D. Lunt, Chas. F. Sensner, William W. Wright, jr., B. Kennon Feter, Melville D. Hensey, Ralph_R. Upton, Horace G. Van Everen, Alan O. Clephane,Geo. A. H. Mills, Theodore T. Dorman, H. L. Clapp, Frank H. Hitch- cock, Guy H. Johnson, Walter R. Hensey, H. Prescott Gatley, Ewing Cockrell, E. H. Parry, S. Hazen Bond, A. Y. Bradley, J. 8. Zimmer:.an, S. H. Burroughs, F. P. Davis, J. F. Casey, Claude BH. Miller, John Chal- mers Wilson, John B. Sleman, jr., and Harry C. Sheridan. The officers of the chapter are Alan O. Clephane, consul, and Theodore T. Dorman, scriptor. a ——— A Prosperous Author. London Corres. New York Times. John Ruskin is reported to be enjoying better health this mild winter than for seasons before. Although he has written nothing for the past tem years, his royal- ties during that period on his previous work are said to have averaged nearly $20,000 annually. | DISCIPLES OF -SWEDENBORG General Oonvention of the Ohurch of the New Jerusalem. Preparations Being Made for an Im- portant Gathering to Be Held in This City. Preparations are now under way for the seventy-fifth annual convention of the gen- eral convention of the New Jerusalem in the United States of America, as the gen- eral body of the disciples of Emanuel Swe- denborg in this country is called. The lo- cal church has appointed a general commit- tee to take charge of the arrangements, re- ception and entertainment of delegates to the convention, composed of Dr. R. B. Don- aldson, chairman; Charles F. Keefer, secre- tary; Job Barnard, treasurer, and Rev. Frank Sewall, C. G. Smith, jr., John Joy Edson, Dr. M. Schooley, Dr. Rufus Choate, Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, Mrs. E. A. Carman, Mrs. M. A. Knapp, Mrs. D. J. Ma- carty, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, Mrs. J. H. Smith and Miss J. M. Leavey. There have been seven subcommittees created, to consist of five or more members each,whose chairmen are as follows: Entertainment, John Joy Edson; finance, Job Barnard; pro- gram, Rev. Frank Sewall; lunches, Dr. H. M. — Schoole: accommodations, Alfred French; mui Mrs. Susanne Oldberg; press, Chas. F, Keefer. It is proposed to care for all ministers and their families who shall accept of the invi- tation free of charge, either at hotels or in private families, and it is expected that the number of those in attendance will ap- proach a thousand. The convention is to begin on Saturday, May 2, and the sessicns will be held in the new edifice, at the corner of 16th and Cor- coran streets, continuing until the following Wednesday. Sunday will be devoted to the dedication of the church building, which has been erected under the auspices of the convention and by the contributions of the church at large. The evening service will celebrate the jubilee of the Washington so- ciety, which was founded fifty years ago, in April. Among the noted preachers already appointed for the Sunday services are Rev. James Reed of Boston, who will deliver the dedication sermon, and Rev. Louis P. Mer- cer of Chicago for the evening. Rev. John Worcester of Newtonville, Mass., president of the convention, will officiate at the dedi- cation, and 1s to deliver the annual address on the opening day of the sessions. The American conference ef New Church min- isters will begin Tuesday, April 28, being also the clerical council of the convention. The executive or general council will meet on Friday, May 1, this being also the day of the convention of the American New Church Sunday School Association. The American League of New Church Young People’s Societies is to meet May 2, and a conference of the Ladies’ Round Table will also be held during the sessions. —__ COUNTERFEITERS’ CASES. Date Set for the Sentence of Brock- Way and Associates, The Brockway counterfeiting case was be- fore Judge Green in the United States dis- trict court at Trenton, N. J., yesterday, on @ request from counsel for the defendants for the appointment of a time for passing sentence. Judge Green fixed Saturday of next week, when he will hear counsel for the defense on any motion or statement they may have to make to the court. Judge Green privately gave out the information that he is in possession of an affidavit by Dr. Bradford, now in the Kings county penitentiary, in which the latter says that neither Mrs. Smith nor Wagner had any guilty knowledge that counterfeiting was being conducted in the Hoboken house. The affidavit will probably be made the basis for an application for a new trial for Mrs. Smith and Wagner. District Attorney Rice attaches no im- portance to the affidavit, and says that the evidence was sufficiently strong to show the guilty knowledge of both Mrs. Smith and Wagner, no matter what Bradford may swear to. The district attorney has entered a nolle pros. in the case of James Courtney, who is jointly indicted with Brockway and the other members of the counterfeiting gang. He satisfied himself that there was not evidence enough to connect Courtney, and, besides, the latter was sent to Michi- gan to answer trial for an indictment for counterfeiting twenty-five years ago. The district attorney also entered a nolle pros. In the case of Patrick Moreno, aged seventeen years, who was arrested in Jer- sey City eleven months ago for passing a counterfeit dollar, and who had been in the Mercer county jail ever since. The reason for the nolle pros. was that even if the boy should be convicted his sentence would not be greater than the time he has already spent in jail awaiting trial. The matter of the boy’s long incarcera- tion in jail was brought to the knowledge of Judge Green by a letter written to him by the boy from the jail. The Codfish Aristocracy. From tho Rockland Tribune. The first boat load from the Mayflower scrambled out on Plymouth Rock. “I: sup- pose,” remarked Miles Standish, emptying the water from his shoe, “that we can now be referred to as landed aristocrats.” And when this was repeated to Elder Brewster and explained to him he almost laughed, THE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS Passed by the Senate by an Overwhelming Vote. Scenes Attending. the Close of the Debate in the Upper House. The Senate yesterday: afternoon, shortly before 5 o'clock, paesed the Cuban resolu- tions by a vote of G4 to@ The resolutions were in concurrent form, being a com- bination of the substitute presented from the committee on foreign relations, and“the amendment offered by Mr. Cameron, as foreshadowed in the regular edition of last evening’s Star, in the following form: “Resolved by the ‘Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, in the opinion of Congress, a condition of public war exists between the gov- ernment of Spain and the government prcclaimed and for some time maintained by force of arms by the people of Cuba; and that the United States of America should maintain a strict neutrality between the contending powers, according to each all the rights of belligerents in the ports and territory of the United States. “Resolved further, That the friendly of- fices of the United States should be offered by the President to the Spanish govern- ment for the recognition of the independ- ence of Cuba.” 5 The vote was as follows: Yeas, 64—Allen, Allison, Bacon, Baker, Bate, Berry, Brown, Burrows, Butler, Call, Cameron, Cannon, Carter, Chandler, Clark, Cockrell, Cullom, Daniel, Davis, Dubois, Elkins, Faulkner, Frye, Gallinger, Gear, Gibson, Gorman, Grey, Hawley, Hill, Irby, Jones, Arkansas; Jones, Nevada; Kyle, Lindsay, Lodge, McBride, McMillan, Man- tle, Martin, Mills, Mitchell, Oregon; Mor- gan, Nelson, Pasco, Peffer, Perkins, Pritch- ard, Proctor, Quay, Roach, Sherman, Shoup, Smith, Squire, Stewart, Teller, Thurston, Turple, Vest, Walthall, Warren, White, Wilson. Nays, 6—Caffery, Chilton, George, Hale, Morrill, Wetmore. Not voting, 19—Aldrich, Blackburn, Blanchard, Brice, Gordon, Hansbrough, Harris, Hcar, Mitchell, Wisconsin; Murphy, Palmer, Pettigrew, Platt, Pugh, Sewell, Tillman, Vilas, Voorhees, Wolcott. One remarkable featurg of the vote was the fact that it was practically impossible to secure pairs for absent Senators, owing to the prenond e of opinion. There were several Senators really unpaired, and the probabilities are that on a full ballot of the eighty-nine members of the Senate there would have been at least cighty votes cast in favor of the reselutions. Senators Harris, Mitchell of Wisconsin, Palmer, Till- man, Murphy, Voorhees, Gordon and Hoar, it was understood, would have voted “aye” on the final test of opinion. Mr. Vilas was the only Senator whose decision to vote “nay” was announced. By an inadverient error the name of Senator Hill was mis- printed for that of Senator Hale In the list voted against the resolutions pt of The Star, tssued just be- a Mr. Hill voted “aye.” es attending the passage of the resolutions were somewhat dramitle. The galleries were packed, ung the crowds awalit- ing in the corridors eagerly Ustened for evi- dences of the progress.of the fight for “Cuba libre." The vote, according to the agree- ment already reached, was taken at 4 o'clock. Just previous to that hour the ven- erable chairman of the committee on for- eign relations, Mr. Sherman, had announced that the committee desired to accept Mr. Cameron's amendment, This made it prac- tically certain that the Senate would adopt this phraseology. There was no lonzar any question as to the adoption of some form of resolution favoring the Cuban cause, and the representatives of the young republic who had secured seats in the galleries were in high spirits, The debate had not been as sensatioral as the galleries had anticipated, for the drift of opinion was so much one way that the energy of the talkers rather flagged. There was a momentary rustle of excitement and anticipation when Mr. Vest arose to ask Mr. White a question. The Missourian’s wonderful burst of oratory the day before had become widely known, and there was a very general hope that he- would make an- other speech. But he merely put a pointed query to the Callfornian and resumed his seat, to the great disappointment of the auditors. Mr. Pasco at the last moment presented a strong joint resolution and made a brief. speech in favor of that form of legislation. Mr. Sherman, however, explained: “The reason why a joint resolution ought not to be adopted is that if adopted the President will be compelled to act en this important question within ten days, to say yes or no; while if we send to him @ concurrent reso- lution we send him our opinion, and he can act upon that opinion and exercise the ex- ecutive power at any time whenever occa- sion arises.” When the hour for voting arrived Mr. Sherman moved to table the White resolu- tion, which held first place. His motion was carried, 5¢ to 12. Thus the probable preponderance of sentiment was fore- shadowed, and the movers of all the pend- ing amendments but Mr. Allen agreed to let their propositions go by the board. Mr. Allen’s declaration, however, was laid be- fore the Senate and promptly tabled on Mr. Sherman’s motion, the vote being 32 to 1i. Then the committee resolution was pre- sented. Mr. Morrill endeavored to have the two propositions contained in the deliver- ance divided, but Mr. Sherman made a point of order that was sustained, and the entire question was put to a vote, with the result already stated. The announcement of the passage of the resolutions was greeted with applause from the galleries, which was not checked. Just before the Housé took a recess until evening the secretary of the Senate appear- ed at the bar of the House and presented the concurrent resolutions just passed, which he read at length. The members present burst into loud applause, but no action was taken. —— GEN. MAHONE’S WILL. How He Disposed of His Estate—But- ler Made Executor. A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun from Petersburg yesterday says: The will of the late Gen. William Ma- hone, dated December, 1892, was proved in the hustings court this afternoon by the oaths of Messrs. Asa Rogers and Stith Bolling, the subscribing witnesses thereto. Mr. R. Butler Mahone tg named as exec- utor in the will, but, not desiring to qual- ify, on his motion the estate was committed to Mr. Charles Watson, city sergeant, for administration. The will provides for the distribution of all the general's property, from valuable coal lands to small trinkets and an old sword, probably as much valued by the old soldier as the mining property. The residence in Petersburg is left to Mrs. Mahone, Mr. Butler Mahone and Miss Otelia (now Mrs. William McGill), to be oc- cupied as a family residence as long as all remain single. The other property is pretty equally divided among the gener- al’s wife and children, The will devises to the testator’s niece, Emily J. Maury, for life, two lots and of- fices in Courtland, Southampton county, and provides that at her death this prop- erty shall be sold, and the proceeds used for the erection of a modest granite mon- ument to his mother gnd father, giving the most minute directions ag to its erection. The estate, it is supposed; will prove insol- vent if the creditors shall press for imme- diate payment. The ‘general owned large interests in mining propérties, principally in Tazewell county, Va, and McDowell county, W. Va., and a large interest in the Roanoke Water Power and Navigation Company, at Weldon, N. @., and many stocks of various kinds, TO COME TO THIS CITY American Federation ef Labor Will Have Headquarters Here. Advantages That Would Accrue From Such a Move—The Attitude of the K. of L. One of the results to follow the organiza- tion of the central body of the American Federation of Labor in this city, for which preliminary steps were taken Sunday last, is expected to be the removal of the head- quarters of the A. F. of L. to Washington. This event cannot be brought about for more than a year hence, as such action can only be taken by the general convention of the order, which meets annually, and it is a matter over which the executive council would have no authority. It is said that there has for many years existed a powerful faction of the American Federation of Labor which has maintained that the affairs of the national organization ought to be directed from a headquarters In Washington, but the great stumbling block in the path of those who favored this view has heretofore been that there was no central body of the A. F. of L. here. The American Federation of Labor has, according to the latest official report, a membership within its ranks ef more than 700,000 voters. On most questions these men would vote as a unit, and the amount of influence that they could exert for good or evil, a8 they might feel disposed, can hardly be estimated. It is felt by those who have given the sub- Ject careful consideration that, influential as the A. F. of L. is at this time. Its influ- ence could be powerfully increased If its representatives could more readily be brought into contact with Congressmen from every section of the country, which can only be done by having the principal offices of the ordez in Washington. “The organization of a branch of the American Federation of Labor in Wash- ington,” said President Pro Tem. Spoin of the new central body to a Sta porter, “is the leading topic in labor circles. Noiwith- standing the opposition of those belunging to the Knights of Labor, those of the union element are working harmoniously to ac- compilish the desired purpo: Among the trade unionists there seems to be a general approval of the action of the conference held last Sunday In Typographic which preliminary ste; the formation of a tive trade union basi: What It Would Accom Another prominent trade unionist, In con- versation with a Star reporter in reference to this matter, said: “I am heartily In favor of a federation here of trade unioa organizations. There hes never been a central body of that kind in Washington, and there never will be ui- til the trade unions take determined and independent action in the matter. “Of course our brethren of the other household—those of the K. of L.—will op- pose the move, and very naturally they should. Were I a member of that order, regarding the question from a EK. of L. standpoint, I would do the same. But I am a trade unionist and looking at the matter from a trade enion position I am convinced that a central labor body, com- posed exclusively of trades unions, would Promote and maintain in this city better conditions than have prevailed for seve years. Any one familiar with trade organ- ‘zations 1s aware of the radical! difference in the methods and purposes and interests of trade unionism and the order of the K. of L., and when some of its leading mem- bers said, as they did recently, that in the past amicable relations have existed be- tween the various iabor organizations in the District of Columbia, they knew that this was only because the trade unions have submiited to the methods, abetted the purposes and sustained the interests of that order. “This will be best understood by an an- alysis of our local federation. “Fifty organizations are there represent: ed, composed of assemblies and unions, each organization ha five delegates, or an aggregate vote of 20. Of this entire vote the Knights of Labor have a majority of forty-five. It is plainly evident that with a majority such as this, the local federation is controlled as absolutely by our brother Knights as is D. A. 66. It Is also evident that much of the solidarity of labor here is because of the solidarity of interests which exists between the majority in the federation and the exclusive repre- sentation in D. A. 60. “This overwhelming majority in the feder- ation is pledged to sustain the action of D. A. 66, notwithstanding any action of the federaticn, pledged to maintain the su- premacy of the Knights of Labor above that of any other labor organization on earth, this more than forty majority in the federation must support any measure in that body which may be labeled in D, A. 66. Thus in a matter of methods and inter- ests the line has been distinctively drawn, and in every instance the trade unionist has suffered. “1 can’t see why the forming of a branch of the A. F. of l. here would in any way injure the Knights of Labor. The result will probably be to conflne that order to one central body, over which they wili have exclusive control, and the trade unions will be in identically the same position. “If the unions are satisfied with this ar- rangement why should not the others be? If such be the conditions here why could not harmonious relations exist? On ali matters In which there is a mutuality of in- terests there could be harmonious action and earnest co-operation, This is desired by the trade unions, who believe that the inter- ests of all could be better conserved if each element was in a position in which it could ae evade the responsibility of distinctive action. Sure to Come. “The formation of another federation here is inevitable and our brethren should accept the situation philosophicaliy and prepare themselves for the changed conditions. If they must yield full and absolute controi they should be satisfied to do their part, and havo confidence enongh in their union breth- ren as to trust them to do their share. It is to be regretted that they are not so. dis- posed, but have assumed a hostile attitude, as though they anticipated the coming of an army of vandals, wholly bent on ‘treason, stratagem and spoils.’ “To our brother knights we extend the hand of feliowship. If we cannot concede to them the mastery, they should not refuse fraternal aid, advice and direction. Of course the trade unionist is a fallible mortal; he is liable to make mistakes—perhaps he is not capable of taking care of himself, as some of our dissenting brothers wouid have the public infer. He 1s, however, willing to assume the responsibility, doing what he can for the common interests of the labor of the District. It is to be sincerely hoped that he will be given a chance. He would be none the less loyal to the interests of laber, and loyal labor should encourage his efforts.” ——+. TWO DEAD BODIES FOUND. Despondency Led to Murder and Suicide. ‘The dead bodies of Flora Larbig and Ed- ward Peters were found yesterday in the basement of the building at 350 West 14th street, Chicago, where Peters lived. Both bodies were cold, and the mur- der and suicide, for such it appear- ed to be, had evidently been commited some time Thursday night. The girl had a gap- ing bullet wound behind the left car, Peters’ death being caused by a shet in the right temple. Peters had been out of work for some time, and despondsncy over this and his re- jection by Miss Larbig, fae it is believed, the causes that drove him to the crime. most skillful BS « better. The fact is, _For sale by are LONDON CREAMS. sible to improve THEM. Made of the purest and choicest materiais—by the bakers—“L O N DON CREAIIS” are known far and wide as the “‘Flower’’ of cream crackers. ONDON =|: are fast superseding the ordinary soda and cream crackers—because they’re ‘London Creams’ won’t haveany other. They’re light, they’re flaky, they’re de- licious, and they’re always fresh. THE NEW YORK BISCUIT COMPANY, Wholesalers, It’s not pos- people who once use all Grocers. Some Former Notable Amateur Operatio Performances Recalled. Some of the Participants Have Passed Out of Public View—Items of Present Interest. The death of Mrs. E. R. True calls to mind one of the most su ssftul perform- ances of amateur opera in this city, in which she was an active participant. That was before her marriage to Mr. True, when she was Miss Jeannfe Bryan, and the opera was the “Chimes of Normandie,” in which she sang the part of Germaine. She had !a eontralto voice of remarkable sweetness and the song in the second act was never given with more sympathetic expression and effect than on that ceeasion at the National Theater. The entire cast was a gocd one. Miss Eva Mills was the Serpo- lette, and she sang and acied the part beautifully. John Pugh was the Marquis, Ed. Hay the Gaspard, Harry Pearson the Greumcheaux, Lou Seibold the bailie end Harry Forsman the notary. John Sousa led the orchestra, and it is needless to say ihat that branch of the work was thoroughly efficient. The chorus was composed of ladies and gentlemen then well known in musical cir- cles, some of whom have since become prominent, and the organization was known as the Washington Operatic Asso- ciation. Although the association lasted only about tures years it did some excellent work during its existence. Among the produced were John “Patience” and “The % A feature of that organization was that it inciuded in its membership the then foremost singers in Washington, something which no other as- sociation since has been able to do. Mr. Herman Rakemaau is preparing for a@ musicale by his pupils, which will take place carly next month. He will present fome novel effects in string music, and it is said that some of the soloists will ex- hibit decided ability. It appears, not only from Mr. Rakemann’s testimony, but from that of other teachers, that the number of ycung girls who are taking up the viciin as an accomplishment is increasing every year. Mr. Charles S. Elliot, so agreeably re- membered here as organist of the Gunton Temple Memorial Church, and as a lecturer end writer upon musical subjects, has gone into musical journalism in New York. He will publish the first number of his paper, “The American Choir,” early in April. He has secured the co-operation of some of the best church music writers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Moody Choir, which has now become a fixed musical institution here, is prepar- ing to give a concert, which will take place some time next month. Mr. Percy 8. Fos- ter, the director of the choir, will arrange an attractive program, and there will be good solo as well as chorus numbers. It is generally supposed that there is a good deal of local pride in the community and that every enterprise that is under- taken which is purely of a local character will be generously supported. Mr. E. H. Droop, who Is the business manager of the new Washington Symphony Orchestra, however, thinks this fs not always so. “I sent out over 1,300 appeals in behalf of a guarantee fund,” he said, in speaking of the work that had been done for the new organization, “and I have received about $425 all told. There wasn’t ene to whom I sent a circular who was not able to re- spond to the extent of about $5, but you see the result. Now,” ho added, “don’t imagine that the amount I have received is all in $ subscriptions, for some have sent checks for $25, some for $15 and some for $10. Mr. Rakemann and I are anxious to give a concert as soon as the guarantce fund justifies it, but we don’t feel like shouldering the expense ourselves. We have not yet been able to fix a date.” The new Washington Military and Con- cert Band, of which Mr. Will Haley is conductor, made an excellent appearance in the parade on Washington's birthday, and its work was highly praised. Mr. Haley will not give his last band concert until after Easter, when he will present a pro- gram that been heard. Madam J. Esputa Daly gave a charming musicale Wednesday last at her studio on F street, assisted by Miss Anita Cluss, the harpist, and Miss Lynch of California, re- citer, who gave Poe's aven,” and as an encore “If I Were You." Miss Cluss ren- dered two selections, and responded to a double encore with “Annie Laurie” and “Suwanee River.” Miss Blanche Wood. Miss Esputs, Miss Davis, Miss Morgan, Mre. Willmarth and Miss Miller, collectiy. iy and individually were excellent, and Madam Daly favored the select audience with two difficult solos. She also sang “Sweet Alice, accompanied at the piano by her Norman, only seven years of age. ‘nee Was a distinguished one and but they were unanimous in pro- ng eulogiums upon the entertain- ment and Madam Daly for the excellent nehilcos She is making here in Wasihing- ‘on. The directors of the Choral Society are satisfied that the effort being made to re- lieve the society of debt will be successful and that the season will have a satisfactory erding. Many people who have heretofore been simply honorary members are now taking an active interest in the welfare of the society and are giving the benefit of their advice and means. The rehearsals for the closing concert, which will take place in April, are going on under the direction of Dr. Sherman, and it only needs full attend- ance on the stated evenings to insure # splendid performance. The Tuxedo Trio is back from Enrone, after a very successful tour, and has estab- lished itself in New York. The member made many friends during the winter they were in this city. ————.__ PENSIONERS IN THE SOUTH. will surpass any that has yet Colonies of Veterans Settling in # Milder Climate, From the Savannah (Ga.) News. The time may not be distant when @ third, and perhaps half, of the penston paid out by the government will be distributed in the south. The movement of members of the Grand Army of the Re- public, particularly of those who receive pensions, to the southern states is now so. large as to attract general attention,and it ig steadily growing in volume. The reason of this is that the old soldiers of the — suffer from the effects of wounds receiv or diseases contracted in the war, and are anxious to pass their declining years in @ milder climate. The long and severe northe ern winters are thinning their ranks rape idiy. They believe they would live longed and would have better health in the south. That is why so many of them are settling in North Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mis« Sissippi, Louisiana and Texas. In a dispatch published last Thursday, giving an account of the movement of im- migrants from the west to Alabama, it was stated that at present about $7,5'50,000 ef federal pension money is paid out in the south annually, and that it is estimated. that $15,000,000 will be paid out next year. If this estimate should not prove erroneous it affords good ground for saying that the time is not distant when half the money, isbursed by the government for pensiong, will be paid to northern veterans living it the south. ——___-+e. A Bride's Fatal Superstition. From the London Daily News, Superstition in Bohemia has claimed ane other victim. In the Church of Chrastian’ at Pisek, in Bohemia, a marriage was about to be solemnized between Anna Roslin, aged nineteen, and a youth of her choice. Bride and bridegroom stood all ready before the altar, where were lighted tepers. Before the priest could unite the bridal pair ore of the tapers became sud« denly extinguished. A loud shriek came from the bride, and she gasped “Meine Kerze ist erloschen!” (my taper is extinguished). Anna Roslin sank unconscious into the arms of bridegroom. Immediately all atiention w turned to the condition of the bride. eral attempts were made to revive poor girl, but in vain. The bride, in her ckaplet and veil, died at the altar rails. The superstition of the villages of the plain is that if a lighted taper becomes extinguished on either side of the altar the Ferson standing on that side the altar where the light went out will suffer a dire calamity. ——— | A DESERT IDYL.