Evening Star Newspaper, June 26, 1897, Page 24

24 THE EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1897-24 PAGES. THINGS THEATRICAL The Castle Sigmaen er Company Will Close Tonight. REVIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL SEASON The Columbia Another New Comedy. Theater Offers INTERESTING CHAT z > eee Now that t son of the Castle Square opera is r of the com- rly over a revie ny aud the operas ir order. In the fir: t opera, com! ented here ral ex- s to scenery, s rtment ani costumes. Every opera was put on wi he most careful attention to all the nd in every ins e some of the ge pictures elicited spontaneous ap- ause. The work of chorus and orchestra was invariably good and reflected the ereatest credit upon the of the music fell tw raintance on to Mr. . the ett Always alert to discover ither in principals or c’ sist in strengthening prehensive in hi equipped as a m aard work, but wilin, over again until the ached, Mr. MeGhii of most any weak point, s, und to as- and com- roughly raid of and ndard was the one to jong s es of suc- s been largely due. should be also the stage manager, whe i the details of the stage broad and-t als, they have been g¢ but the number of re ingers Was limited. Mr. Josepn Sheehan and Mr. Wm. tuart were much «rier to their male pelates, wail Miss Lizzie Macnickol and Mi: ce G den held the same position with regard to female contingent. In ; pidly. giving a new every not easy to always cast the shall but nd has been we rate that fac able them ner W trained ¢ le to show n.chol has show nce in all her Miss Golden, thou! of the roles in er self con- ively. been prom Miss Linck w it is understood that road to perfect her most She musi- ed Lichter seemed to caten t . but she was not up t either of the others r > Fairbain and Miss I ve proved themselves good, re- ! nd fair singers. Miss J had several good oppor- t - has not yet bi each rance in t jes those alre good work, ‘anningham, have done of the anc om Woitt It is a singular fact that although this has on, wh t opera wonld ‘gest audienc n of the “Mika‘lo™ grand op nas ust™ and men” ly. and the “Cavaileria the principal atirac- should be a hint to hen the s n opens in Tov enon, “TL Pagtiac at and others of that class In fact. it would perhaps a few additions to the force at hand, and each of these operas raw Well. Another s ‘stion m: be made to revive some operas th rot been heard in years, and are com } to the present generation, such Love tile “zar Fuck Rol ice the mbia some cranks. sott_an opportuni of the neat wh: f hose kept time with the male styles. But the scene ibit all the wheeling talent of company, for that would be quit all bi ption of Mis single « an hear by of the ¢ time of ng Thayre pmers, they n the list of champtor sb © diseussi of the speediest ny. In order to settle it rranged, to Cabin John rrows, Boag. Ingersoll time for pulling it off y morning, and. uspicion of t arrests for racing it was decided that and that each rse, the one point being Stein is witness e faci at rrived at the brid; be- time in the arting k fir But the same Heves Ingersoll and Thayre did not arrive at all. ‘The two latter gentlemen stoutly familiar with th hereabouts, mistook ¢ to crow nor other. In rs of a road race over fact, the most modest champions ever Their extreme reluctance in de- able a suspicion, and am: o have been working on that they have solved the season, Was doubtful of powers in such a race, although good on a short spurt. Accordingly he laid @ deep plot to cutwit the others and win pe nt. In brief, he hired a small ny to take an extra bicycle out to Erill's road house, on the Conduit road. Then, starting from the theater, he rode swiftly y._the, Cabin John electric station in seorgetown, where he left his wheel for the ears. Dropping off at Erill’s, he calm- ly ed his wheel and rode to the Then he started back, and, much = surprise Jimmy Far- dismouning from the Glen Echo nting a bike, which he also « waiting. And that is why neither sid afford to tell on the other, or to brag n about winning the race. There is a little story in connection with appearance of Joseph Sheehan of the Square Opera Company as Turiddu ‘avalleria Rusticana” at the Lafa- ¥ette that is too good to keep. It has been the ambition of this handsome young mem- of the Castle Square company ever ince bis first appearance on the stage to play in tragic, or heavy opera, but until this week the chance to gratify this desire had not been opportune. He was given the part of Turiddu Fri morning of last k, allowing him only four days in which rn it. This was a pretty close call, but ‘€ehan decermined that he would make if he had to rehearse day and night until the first performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana,” on Monday last. This determi- nation nearly got him into serious trouble with his pretty and attractive wife, for, after the regular renearsals at the Lafay- tte Mr. Shehan would hie himself to his rooms at his hotel and go through the part unt] the “wee sma’ hours,” which kis wife found was not entirely conducive ‘to st. But she dia not demur un- the her own r. nd that ghia re- consented. amiliar with the opera will remem- nd i a 2 1 with him. She willingly between Turiddu and sary for the furmer to y that in the scer ate girl in a very rough- Mrs. Sheehan stood it . but when it came to the n his passionate rage, tuzza some ten cr twelve herself. Joe had me so interested in the improm arsal with his wife that he ng in reom in » with the result th mt rather viclently the wall, bump her hea: t, and she r in no to proc ‘sal. uncer y further with the 1 Joe tried to but n that tt ting, see it that way Joe had t elf. so he ng 1 sweetly ed io surpr le present, and that if she 9s and xo with him ck of ablishment. Mrs. ented, but vows will never » the part of Saniuzza. hus restored in the f: Sheehan made one of the greaz hi on here in * Ie to D ‘rank Beam’ of the Colum! in realism. Th be y. and nobedy obje all right in 'S when he applies it : but some members of the offrey Stein. in particular, th carries the theory too far soni times Mr. In the third act of “Jack Robinson a remarkably realistic h iterest but in spite of the ap; Mr. Stein's Vinced that the drunken s So he quietly determined to test and he selected his was comy to his po. de the “cock- ion. Just what e will ever know un- afraid to. But those on the Mr. ra- tion, Beamish tails” at performance Tuesda: night may have noticed that Mr. Stein tipsy sc unusually hilarious. He terward ed that the ck tails” ably ike real liquor, but b t of his scene he was oblige’ te em without protest. But ufter- —well, he does not remember any- after the fall of the curtain, but the ed state of his cranium next morn- ed him to lo¢ge a complaint witk ing Manager Bergman, and imsist’ nat 0 hers er should be comp: of straight sug: nd water. Master Hen who plays the mid- shipmite in fore” at th . is the bright little son of s his part with an old- nxious to receive any as to improvements. His fa- ed to him at ene of the re- » taiking to some young he ful came Joor. He stopped it ntlemen and lookec sit he k to his father, when the aid to him Ko on. ho ot on busin “ku flash the youngster retorted: ak to you on business, si now when salary day com nd Ww methien I an: to look to vou or to Mr Save or my money.” And then he ade “ft think the next time I go on ll he k to actors r contract and then I'll k who James Barrows is very much afraic the character ke ise; ae eee with the Columbia Stock Company in “A Bad Lot.” and as ention worth mere than cure,” he and his friends are asily 1 engaged this week In—heing good he fact of the matter is that Barrows is re impressed with the parts he plays and, while gifted wit of h no small amount of ly to tinge the other, Place in the versatility, one is like! hange take ye said of hangs the tale.” that ever since the compan been appearing here Barrows has nis sole attention to playing Every night in many moons the ac- tor has been a festive old character, with wl and an abundance of side skers. bent on kissing every pretty girl in sight of himself and out of sight of his wife. Thus, Barrows claims, he has he come a kind of “Dr. Jekyll Mr. ‘As long as he ts at home or in the str nothing oceurs, but the intnute he strikes the theater. force of habit impels Im to ying the—let us say, to playing the p> And now. all at once, this gay old bird tinds himself « for the part of a philanthropic old gentleman, with an ine ane liking for foundlings. He has learned part. and there Is no way to get out n gay old of it But he is afraid that he will break, no matter what happens. He claims that re to give way to his gs some ht, and ha founding: horrible fear that when are brought on he will the irink from them as from the healthy in- t that yelled “Papa” in “A Man With -" or that the appearance of the hman will make him offer himself up to be choked, as in that same play. So he and his friends are together practicing belng good, but no one need be surprised at anyth next week. THE COLUMBIA TH While in the opinion of all persons ve had an opportunity of seeing and judging of their work the Columbia Stock Company is com- i of “A Good Lot” of pl will r_versatill y ppearing next ‘A Bad Low. rse. they. will snally be as good as ever, but the char- they assume in t * latest farcical s title On the ot in spite of its char- ‘2, t ppears to be “A Good ion in both il be its first presentation on this of the water, and Washington will have another op. portunity of sitting in judgment on a new play before the rest of the cou: The story of “A Bad Lot complicated to tell in advan s with the peculiaritic of ten entertaining and clearly-drawn ters. Next to facility of construction the Paultons’ strong point is taeir power of character drawing, and Stage Manager Bergman assures us ihat every member of the cast Is fitted wita a part which should prove a hit. William Ingers9! will appear again as a lively lawyer, similar to the part in which he has made such a good impres- sion this week, simply moving his habitat to London. Kate Denin Wilson will be his suspicious wife, of a slightly different cast from the regulation order. Jas. O. Barrows will be the good old gentleman who, hav- | ing lost a son in years past, adopts every foundling he discovers on suspicion of its being his long-lost child. These foundlings, by the way, constitute the “Bad Lot” who give the title to the play. Bert C. Thayer and W. W. Jefferson head the tist as the worst of the lot,, while Jeanette Ferrell will be the second wife of this paternal old man. Billy Boag will reappear with the com- pany after a week's rest in the role ef a fire-eating Britisa major, whose very name, Curry, suggests red pepper and explcsives, while Geoffrey Stein will have another op- pertunity to prove his versatility as a French music master. Miss Katherine Grey will be out of the cast, {t not provid- ing a part suited to her abilities, but Miss Evelynne and Miss Scott will appear to ad- vantage in the ingenue and soubrette roles. ‘The scenes of the play are laid in London at the present time, and the cast of char- acters in full follows: Walker Remington, William Ingersoll; Jonas Clutterbuck, Jas. O. Barrows; Rowell Chevalier, Geoffrey Stein; Maj. Tenby Curry, William Boag; Oliver, Bert C. Thayer; Tiffins, W. W. Jef- ferson; Mrs. Remington, Kate Denin Wil- son; Mrs. Clutterbuck, Jeanette Ferrell; Cecily, Pearl Evelynne; Marian, Grayce Scott. LAST NIGHT OF OPERA.—Tonight will be the closing performance at the Lafay- ette of the Castle Square Opera Company's supplementary season in this city, and doubtless a large audience will be present to bid farewell to the popitlar members ¢# this strong and efficient organization. The bill will be the same as has been given throughout the week—Mascagni’s “Caval- leria Rusticana,” and Gilbert and Sulli- van's “H. M.S. Pinafore,” with all the favorites in the casts. One of the special features to be introduced will be the sing- ing by the entire chorus and the princi- pals of the company of “Auld Lang Syne” at the conclusion of the performance, and, Judging by the liberal patronage the com- pany has received during the si closing, it to say that quaintance” will not be forgot, but that when the company reopens here in the early fall an enthusiastic weleome will be found awaiting it. Under the zontraet re- cently signed by the management of the Castle Square Company, as has already been stated in The Star, the organization becomes a permanent one in this city, and opera lovers will have the opportunity dur- ing the regular season of hearing the bes' d most popular operas rendered by company composed of the best talent to be obtained, and at the same vowular prices that have prevailed during the sea- son which is just being brought to a close. It is expected that the early fall season will commence about the middle or latter part of August. KERNAN’S LY UM THEATER.— Manager Kernan of the Lyceum Theater will offer the patrons as the attraction for next week “The Wood Sisters’ Bur- an organization of clever come- and handsome girls. ‘The company, which ranks among the best of its class e road this season, will present an en- nment replete with novel and sensa- tional features. The performance will be- gin with a lively skit, called “A Whirl of Pleasure,” which iz a brigit little burletta, with just plot enough to it to offer an ex- for bringing on the stage the dif- t members of the comp and pre- senting them in pleasing i h attract will wear some In the ol will be staged w the girls -ostumes and dancing Ss, singin: and Bryce Irish come- rine Rowe Palmer, the re- contortion danseuse; Waller and with their musical kitchen, and ts and Marshall, a clever comedy The ing portion of the bill will be a mer que, entitled “The Bad Mr. Good. aid to be one of the fu tle extravaganzas on the road It abounds with sid its dialogue is bright is right up to date. there will be numerous s the different members of the cumpany, d the girls will contribute taking dances 1 marches. music tion b: a THE STATHAM CONCERT, — The Statham testimonial concert, which is to take place at the Columbia Theater to- morrow nday) evening, should, trom the array of talent engaged and the exe lence of the program, be a highly suc ful affair. M a hard worker in m he p seven years, occasion his a friends have rallied a im nobi vecal n will © ALL: nnie Y Blanche Mui Harry Murdock, Mr. H. Statham and the Gluck Quartet, the mem- bers of which are Mis: ve and Muir and Mrs Prank Ficld and and © by Mrs a Barrett, Prof. W. nand the Umlaut H. Santelmann, M Zither Q et—Miss Alice Henkel, Mr. W . Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Harry The services of Mrs. Flint have s acccmpanist, and altoge:her every ground for anticipating a brilliant musical su A LAWN PARTY.—The Legion of Loyal awn party Wedne esicer t north ~ Li: the Ladies of t and members of the U. V. 1. and most cordially invited to be ° will be in attendance, and will be served to those who The Legion of Loyal We has many friends who wili be glad of opportunity to pay the organization a ysit on this delightful occasion. —— EXCURSION: st. Mi A Sunday in Washington in midsummer is usually about as hot a day as can be found. There is, however, one p in the vicinity of the city where one count on its being comfortable. That 1 is Mar- shall Hall. There you are al sure to find the breezes, and cool ones at that. The delightful ride down the river is enough in 1 to attract the crowds; then there are shady grounds to walk over, the band concert on the lawn in the afternoon by Prof. Schroeder's Band, and the dinners. thing is done to suit the most fastid- nothing is cmitted t could id to the comfort of the gue: an ride home at night, Potomac, t enjoyable da ion by the ment for the ci ng of wheels is ed and taken advantage of large s of riders. The shop has been found to be one of the mod- ern conveniences that make the Macalester date steamer. The boats at 1a.m., 2:30, 3 and 6:30 » cents for the round trip. trip to Chevy Ch It is worth a ness the ase to wit- perfection of the water bicy that i just oni a whole comp iny of excursicnist have been so perfected that they are safe in the highest of the word. These hydrocycles form one of the chief attra tions at Chevy Chase, and those who ha r n are loud in their praise of uit. Besides these hydro- is provi hey on exhibition there. There not hylrocycle, but enough to supply . and they . music 3 led: tho © who desire to dance, while other attractions, such s jes, bowling alleys, merry-go-rounds Ike amusements. The steamer T. V. Arrewsn tenight at 6 o'clock for points Potomac, the most pictur river. - smith s and the trip will com- mend itself to any one who desires to stay a little ‘onger on the river than the time afforded at one of the nearby resorts. The return trip is to be made tomorrow at 10 p.m. The Mount Vernon, A'lington and Alex- andria electric railroad gives quick and fre- quent train servic between these points. For those who ¢ ire to reach Mount Ver- non in a hurry, and who wish to go at almost any time in the day, the road is particularly attractive. The ride down the banks of the river is a beautiful one and ukes the sightseer threugh an interesting country. Those who are contemplating a trip to one of the excursion resorts on the Atlantic coast would do well to consult the schedule of the Ericsson Line. The trips are made from Baltimore to Philadelphia, Cape May, Atlantic City, Asbury Park ‘and Ocean Grove and in fact all of the leading water- ing places in that section, and they form @ most desirable and attractive means of trensportation. Music {s provided on all the day steamers, while the accommoda- tions as to state rooms and table are first- class in every particular, The “chute' at River View has come to be recognized as one of the standard amusements of Washington, and on almost any trip of the fast-flying’ Pentz will be found parties made up especially for the Purpose of indulging in the novel and pleas- ant diversion of “shooting the chute.” ‘The exercise looks dangerous at first, then be- gins to inspire a sort of fascination in the onlooker, so that he or she is loath to leave the vicinity of the incline, then inspires a sort of “I don’t care if Ido” feeling, and the next thing to be looked for is the party in question seated in one of the boats and shouting with the rest of the occupants as it comes dashing down the steep incline and splashes the water in every direction, except into the boat. River View is a most desirable and attractive place in which to spend Sunday away from the heat of the city, and in all probability the Pentz wiil be obliged to make more than her usual trips tomorrow in order to accommodate those who will increase the crowd at this popular resort. ‘The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company, and the Old Dominion Steamship line offer Washingtonians one of the most . ith will leave en the lower sque part of the thoroughly enjoyabic trips it is possible to take, while those whe will summer at any of the northern resorts, will find this route decidedly the mest aatractive. These lines form the water :route to New York, the Norfolk and Washington steamers running to Norfolk, where passengers are_trans- ferred to the Ol@ Daminion Line. Tickets over this route give those who wish an opportunity to stay.at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and @cean View—the finest batning, fishing: and summer resorts on the Atlantic seaboardé—and also to go to or from New York by rail. The Norfolk and Washirgion steamegs leave 7th _ street wharf daily at 7 p.m., reaching Fortress Monroe and Norfolk the folowing morning, where trains and boats may be taken for ail points north, south and west. The steamer Jome Moseley, so well known to all river excursionists, will make her usual trips to Colunial Beach tonight at 3 o'clock and tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The Moseley has been refitted and refur- nished throughout, and is in every way fitted for the river travel for which she is called into use. The Saturday evening trips are especially enjoyable, and every comfort and accommodation is provided for those who take the sail at this time should they feel tired or sleepy before the time of arrival at Colonial Reach. The day trip tomorrow will also be enjoyable In the ex- treme, and will be patronized by a great number of those persons who like to leave the city with its hot concrete streets be- hind them Sundays. cursionists on this boat will be allowed four hours in which to enjoy the attractions offered at Colonial iseach, and the return trip is made in time to bring excursionists home at 10:30 p.m. The service and table en the boat are ex- cellent, and state rooms may be secured py those who desire them for the evening rip. A joint excursion to Marshall Hall will be made Monday by St. Mark's, Christ and St. John’s Lutheran churches and Sunday Schools. The trip will be a most delightful one and the members of the churches and Sunday schools will be eccompanied by many friends, who are looking forward to the event with a great ceal of pleasant anticipation. While the morning and after- neon trips will be in charge of the Sunday thools direct, eyery one who delights in shtfur the beautiful i the 6:30 boat. committee in charge of the sale of tickets at the wharf will consist of Rev. C. C. Morhart, Rev. C. M. M. Hamm and Mr. Cornelius Eckhardt. > THE HAWAIIAN TREATY. The Islands Have Come to Us Natar- all From the New York Independent. The anncxation of half of Mexico to the United Stutes was the fruit of war. We ely rejoice that the annexation ot Hawail, when accomplished, will be by no ct of violence, but by deliberate treaty. Nor would we have Hawaii, or any other island or mainland, brought under the diction of the United States by any sure OF urgency on our part, any more than by war. Only by the free will of the people of such country, and not by our eagerness, would we ever have annexation take place. uch is the case with Hawaii. For many years we have expected annexation, but e have showed no eagerne for it. it was someching bound to come from the logic of history and the logic of propin- quity; but we have taken no pains to hasten it. We have protected the independence ot Hawaii against foreign nations, and our citizens living in Hawaii and their ehil- dren, out of a sentimental loyalty to the family, of Hawai-an chiefs, supported them on thé throne until! forbearance could no longer be practiced, and then joined with other citizens, ofe native and foreign ori- n. in giving the islands the substance nd tne form of @ republic. When, in the Samoan matter, Bngland and Germany de- sired us to join them in assuring the perma- nent neutrality of Hawall, we refused, be- cause we would not forbid union with this country when Hawaii should desire it. Twice annexation has been asked and the nds have beem told to wait. The ad- ministration four years ago was not con- d that it was the desire of the Ha- n nation. The opponents declared that the revolution must first be legitimized by an election of the people of a legislature ot two houses which should confirm the re- quest. That was done. Hawaii has Its congress as thoroughly representing the manent population, of all nationalities, s does that of France. As an ablished it now. comes to us and asks us to t as an integral part of the United given else- mple and very reasona- sks to come as a territory She has not the popuiation for rce a hundred thousand souls, and we have had enough of states with two senators and only one represent tive. This is all th is, except the pro y for the interval before the new ter- under the laws of the and as to the public lands The treaty itself has yoked no criticism beyond what is urged inst annexation itself. where, ar ble. Haw and not a So without haste, without compulsion, ithout pressure, we accept, but do not sk, the annexation of Hawaii. We ac- cept the sons of our own noblest Christian patriots who gave and its inst!tution Hawail its civilization We accept the fairest gem of the Pacific, and we will be glad to udd the wonders of its voleanoes to the marvel of our Niagara. fi = The Joke on Mr. Forsyth. From the Chicago Record. Mr. Harter is nursing Mrs. Forsyth’s se- cret, and swears that he will never tell tt until Mr. Forsyth comes home, and then both he and Mrs. Forsyth will have a glo- rlous Joke on the husband of the good wo- man in the case. That 1s what Mr. Harter tells Mrs. For- sythe but to himself he communes differ- ently. Somehow he fatls to see how the Joke is on Mr. Forsyth. This condition of affairs grew out of an election bet. Mr. Harter was calling at the Forsyth home when the bet was made. The subject of politics coming up, he warmly wagered a hat that Carter Harri- son would not get as many votes as Na- thanicl C. Sears. Mrs. Forsyth was some- vhat interested, and asked as to how elec- tion bets were made and how they were ve don’t keep any record of such Mr. Harter loftily explained. “After the election the winner will go to a hat store and get a hat and have it charged to the loser. That's all.” Mrs. Forsyth studied upon it, and thought after all it was very simple, and she approved it all the more when she found her husband had won. She could not congratulate Mr. Forsyth, for he had gone to Denver, to be absent several days. -But she did congrat- ulate herself. Four days after the election Mr. Harter called at the Forsyth home again. “I'm so glad you came,” Mrs. Forsyth gleefully declared. “I was afraid I wouldn’t see you before Tom came home, and I want you to help me play a joke on him. I have already played the joke, but I don’t want you to let him know anything about it, and then when he has’ retyrned you will come up to dinner, and: we shall tell him of it together and havea great laugh on him.” “Yes,” said Mr. ‘Harter, smiling. “Yes; it’s about: that hat he won, you know. Now, he will come home expecting to have a nice silks hat waiting for him. “Yes, and he wilh have,” said Mr. Harter. lost, you know.” “To be sure. But he won’t have any hat waiting for him at all. You remember, you told me how, such debts were liqui- dated, don’t you? «Well, instead of waiting for him to get one, l went and ordered a nice spring hat for myself, and had the bill fixed to be sent t@ you instead of the bill for the silk hat, yu know. Won't Tom be surprised? Won't it be @ most delicious joke on him?” “Yes. Ha, ha!” 4aughed Mr. Harter, with ave the earnestness ofa man whose taxe: been doubled by a:conacientious assessor. But ag he thought of a $35 spring hat being balanced against an $8 silk tile, it mago him feel strange and queer. Still, he is waiting for Mr. Forsyth to come home so as to join Mrs. Forsyth in telling her joke on the absent husband. ——_—_-e+____ A Good Boy. From the New York Tribune, Fether—‘Well, what has Tommy been doing today?” Mother—“He cut off a piece of the cat's tall, broke three windows, blackened the cook's eye and built a bonfire in the cel- a Father—‘Is that all? Tommy must have been a good boy today. It matters little what it is that you want <whether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the per- son who can fill your need, FOR A PEOPLE'S PALACE Features That an Institution of This Sort Should Contain. Interview With Ex-Mayor Hewitt, Who is Identified With the Cooper Union—Recreation and Education. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEW YORK, June 23, What is the ideal people's palace? Depend upon it, a good many rich men are thinking about the answer to this prob- lem. There is something mor than a coin- cidence in the recent building of such great establisiments as the Auchmuty schools in New York, the Pratt Institute in Brook- lyn and the Armour Institue in Chica Men of wealth who realize their bilities are providing many American cit- jes, and even towns of modest size, with splendid institutions, whereia i:struction and amusement are provided in varying proportions for all who And there are others ready to follow the example. There is no one Letter qualifted to ar the query than ex-Mayor an] ex-Congri bram S. Hewitt of New York, who, jaw of Peter Cooper, has for many years been prominent in the man- agement of Cooper Union. Edward Coop- er and Mr. Hewitt have in the ag put into the union millions of dollars. They plunged their hands deep tito their own 1897. wer Ex-Mayor Hewitt. pockets, a few years ago, enlarge the building— no funds were left 1; And Mr. Hewitt E other iliustration of family method OEE a new gift of $200,000, bequeathed by Ji vised in proper form, and $100,000 added an afterthought in an unwitnessed pen- ciled line rendered valid only by the gen- erous agreement of her heirs. Two gen- men in 33 cares tavishing though: upon a_ beneficent Mr. Hewitt and Mr. Cooper are good examples for other men of like opportunities to wate. “What is your ideal of a people's pal- ace or institute for an American town of 100,600 inhabitants or upward?” I a Mr. He to repair and for which “If the question is how may build a monument :o Ifis own mem- ory,” said Mr. Hewitt, “I have nothing to say. He would best go and put his mon- ument in the graveyard, where it belongs. In founding his union Mr. Cooper had no such wish or ambition. It was not even his intention that his name should be link- wealthy man ed with it. He simply Union,’ but the legislature added the ‘Cooper’ to the name, aga his and to the embarrassment of ihe work as he had planned it. He inten to found an institution for his fellow men, and any on: to approach the undertaking in that spirit will find an almost unlir 1 field of us ful end such work as Bes| “Do you think the aesthetic element has been unduly neglected In the London Peo- ple’s Palace? Are not its bare walls more depressing than such institutions in this country?” “No, I do not think so. They are doing a great work in London with limited means, and have wisely chosen essentials rather than luxuries. The poor man earn- estly king education or improvement doesn't expect to tread on velvet carpets or drink champagne out of cut glass gob- lets. I would never spend money on lux- urious fittings for such an institution if the outlay Involved any curtailment of its op- portunities for education or recreation. It is true that there is In Cooper Union an art museum established by my daughters, and this is an aesthetic feature, but it is a part of the scheme of art education, which is necessarily and essentially aesthetic. Given abundant means, however, a peo- ple’s palace could hardly be made too beautiful or attractive. After all the edu- cational essentials had been provided, I would have in such a building games and recreations of every sort. I would let its users smoke, though I think I would try to point out to them that smoking is a wasteful and unnecessary habit. I would have no intoxicating liquors upon the premises, but with this exception, if the founder of a union for educational pur- poses were to add all the social opportuni- ties of a club it would be advantageou: This was not Mr. Cooper's plan in building the union, but such an addition need not interfere with its object.” Recreation Rooms. “Do you agree with the Rev. Dr. Rains- ford,” I asked, “that two great downtown churches, one on the East Side and one on the West, with baths, reading rooms, club rooms and the like, would do more for New York than a big uptown cathedral?” “That is a controverted point about which I do not care to express an opinion, replied Mr. Hewitt. “But if cleanliness is next to godliness, I see no objection to making it easier for people to get more of both by establishing baths in the base- ments of churches, as Dr. Rainsford sug- gested. Nor is there any objection to club rooms and recreation rooms. The cathe- dral is a different matter altogether. It is an evidence of that faith in the Divine Providence which exists in the community. I have not been able to give money for the cathedral, although I have been asked to do so, because I have had other uses for all my means.” “Should the ideal people’s palace have a gymnasium?” “Oh, yes; certainly. I would put in everything. I would have every possible facility for instruction or enjoyment. I would give them tenpin alleys and hand ball courts and billiard tables, so that in- stead of playing pool for two and a half cents a cue outside, they could play bil- Hards for nothing in the union. Yet 1 would make education the main purpose of such an enterprise. And I sce absolutely no limit to its scheme of education, to the number of pupils taught or the variety of courses open to them, or the thorough- ness and extent to which the subjects should be taught. Why should there be? Education is a good thing. If we had more money for the union we would add to its educational work. We have never had money enough to approach a limit to its usefulness. The ideal has never been at- tained, and without attaining it altogether, @ people’s palace might go a long way fur- ther than any has yet gone, in making the lives of the people bright, nealthy and hap- py.” ee The Pastor's Wisdom. From the Cincinnati Enquirer. “I never thought it of you, George,” said the pastor’s old schoolmate, in the seclusion of the ministerial study. “That I should live to hear you denouncing progressive euchre as wicked.” = “If I didn’t,” sald the good man, “they would be playing poker next. But as long as I can keep them belleving that they are sinning a little they will stick to their euchre.”” ——_-e-+____ Ben Question. From Life. “Papa,” said Benny Bloobumper. “Well, Benny?” i “Do you call your horse a cob because he is 80 fond of corn?” ¥ tan Owl. From the New York Press. While painting the railing around the Greeley statue yesterday morning Frederick Coots, a tinker, in the employ of the park department, noticed an owl perched high up on the famous editor's head. It seemed to concentrate its gaze directiy on Coots to the exclusion of the crowd, which quick- ly gathered around the statue. Coots walked up to the statue and attempted to catch the bird, but it showed fight an? made for the tinker’s face. It was beaten back, however, and settled down for rest on a grass plot in the park. Coots im- mediately took off his coat, swooped down on the bird, and made it prisoner, but not before his hands were badly scratched and bitten by the struggling bird. The captor then took his prisoner to the menage: where Superintendent Smith pronoun a fine specimen of the horned owl. oe He Spoke to the Reporters. Wendell Phillips once, when he was in- terrupted by an unfriendly audience, stoop- ed down and began taiking in a low ve te ‘the men at tho reporters’ table. Some the auditers, becoming curious, called | Louder.” Whereupon Phillips straighven- ed himself up and exclaimed: “Go right on, gentlemen, with your noise. Throug ipenci \"—pointing to the reporters: to forty miilion people.” IA THEATER, Evenings at ° | THE CooLEsT | | PLACE | IN TOWN. i otha Sse | Prices, 50, Te. Only Matinee Saturday at 2:15—25 and 50e, THE COLUMBIA STOCK C0. Tast tt me Tonight of the LITTING COMEDY, of GREATEST HARRY AND EDWARD F COMEDY, A BAD LOT ALL THE FAVORITES B. IN THE unobys Statham Testimonial Concert. ARTISTS: Miss le Yorke At Leo, ix Hills, nist Mrs. Flint. All seats reserved. Floor, Baleon: BASE BALL TODAY. NEW YORK WASHINGTON. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION. .... -23 AND 50 CENTS NOTE.—Last Game Until July 28, Je26-t present on tha mn. Laravertte | ‘The Onl Spot in ell to this npaANy. RPO! TONIGHT AT 8. At wet, 25C-, 50C., 75C. PINAFORE ws RUSTICANA sung Other interesting events. IKERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matisees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. THE NEW Henry Burlesque Company y the entire company. Presenting NOVELTIES, BURLESQUE, OOM- 1 Next Week—TI i 3’ BURLESQUE co. Jezi-6e Hydrocycles!! HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? HAVE YOU TRIED THEM: Af you have, you are glad to know that you can try them again at CHEVY CHASE LAKE. If you have not, you don’t know what you have on the on a 12,000-ft. floor. Competent i Charges small. " Musle every evening streets, J.HART BRITVaL Take F street cars. EXCURSIONS, ETC. BAY RIDGE OPENS JUNE 5. p) The Only Salt Water Bathing Resort IN THE VICINITY OF WASHINGTON. Excellent Restaurant. train service. Low rates, B. and O. station, week doys, Sundays, 9.35 a. :30 and ROUND-TRIP TICKETS. 50 CENTS For the 4:80 p.m. train be charged, and 25 cents refunded upon return of coupon to Agent at Washington station. ‘A delightful trip of 70 miles on Chesapeake bay on the morning bont to Baltimore und return for 2% cents. Tickets for sale on cafe porch upon ar- rival of morning train from Washington. Sei-m,w&stoau31 FOR CHARTER TO PLEASURE PARTIES-SAIL- scl Humming Bird. For terms and dates apply to Hl. E. NICHOLS, 338 In- e. Dw. apl5-3m_ SHOOT THE GHUTE j|River View Steamer Sam'l J. Pentz DAILY at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m. Sundays at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6 p.m, PERSONALLY CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS EVERY SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, Trains leave a.m., 4:30 p.m ; cer Dancing day and evening, except Sunday. Sun- el SS ey ot Arth, jr., director. = FAMILY DAY, EVERY SATURDAY. tepigkets 10c. to all on the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m eamer wil! leave River View Wednesday and | NEW t 8 10:30 Saturday ai ae) and | p.m. ee as and 9:30 4 = To J EXCURSIONS, ETC. JOINT EXCURSION Lutheran Mant, St. M: € M s. Take the Macalester B.m. for a delightful sail lark’s, Christ and St day Schoo Jame 28, 1897 John's to Marshall Se Annual Excursion NATIONAL RIFLES Wed STBAME| Tickets for sale lot E ‘Ss On TO MARSHALL HALL, nesday Evening, July 7 CHA! MACALES 620 SHAR members and at th ER WILL LEAVE, by Loat PEND SUNDAY _ the Green Lawns cf Marshall Hall. Ste wh: tarning, rs mer “MACALESTER fat 11 aaw., 2:30 an leaves Marshall or leaves 6.20 Hall a D pam leaves, «a RIVER QUE 3 pm. Returning, leaves — all Hall at 8 pam, = Music by Prof. Schroeder’ Fa: Band. re, Round Trip, 25c. — MEALS A LA CARTE at the excellent — — Restaw dies ave espectaliy invi 3 on the eursions. Marshall Hall has tor for beauty, cleanliness and L. L. BLAKE, Coptain. = DUST. NO DIRT. aad EST AND SAPEST KOUTE” — 10 —- M OUNT VERNON. Steamer Macalester mada), my a polars L Popular Salt-W. reach the BLAKE, ater wl Trips ort ATURDAY smith Ie Sees CW. RIDLEY. GoM, Colonial Beach. JANE pany MOSELEY. ui Moseley will | ERVICE. Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 134 street. For schedcle sce I. R. column, this paper. my27-1 ‘Ericsson Line Excursions”’ port, G yoN Daily Ligit am scriptive in q OFFIC FA far SHKIN BY W M BALTIMORE, To Philadetphia (daylight trie, Mondays, Wed nd Fridiys, at 7:30 a.m, To ad return (ten days). urn by rail. tadelplla by tail). wharf, * for den tt streets, at 5 p.m. pamphlet of the route an t fish. nds at) Betterton, sale at ONLY. Music on day s M . $1, $1.50 and Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. a Providence by Sea. CHANTS’ AND MINI TRAXS. CO, ORE to Rosion every TUR aml SUNDAY at Q E to Providence « Day. y at 4 pu For tcur books and further information addrese c. R. Agent, Baltimore, Md. Hy R How fave, Wash, D. O y York ave. amd I5th’ ste Norfolk & Washington St fy18-404 INO. Ca’ ships of the latest model, with of a pleasant eamboat Co. Every day in the sear for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, N wport News and all poiuts soutl steamert following sched Northbound, Ly. Portsmonth.5:50 p.m. pouth.S:00 a.m. Visitors to Ch Hygela,” and Virg’ will the most attractive ‘ute, insuring a comm fortable nicht's rest. *Larze and bn urions rooms heated by steam and fitted throughout with cle: lights, Dining room service is a la carte, and is sup: Med from the test that the markets of shington and Norfolk afford. ickets on sale at U.S. Express olilce. S17 Pewrylvania avenue; 518, 619, 21 Pemosyl- yan avenue; BR. and O. ticket offive, cornes ASth street and New York avenue, ‘ond ox hoary steainers; where time tuble, tap, ¢tea. be fare nished on application to the vndersisned al the company’s wharf. foot_of 7th st... Wash« Inston, Telephone No. 750. ATIAN. General Manager. —From——- WASHINGTON —Tro— NEW YORK. A short and delightful trip, in ocean-going steam vilege os top-over at f. OLD POINT COMFORT. In connection with ihe superb steamers of the NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, A daily all-water service between Washington and New York is operated in coanection with the OLD DOMINION LINE. Leave Washington datly, 7 p.m. era daily, 7:80" Artie 4 :30 a.m. tions with Old Norfolk at 7:30 p.m., ard leavis fort at 6:15 p.m. daliy (Su rection by rail, Af dedired. Jeave Alexan- Rm yAttive Fort Monroe daily, 3 arrive Norfolk daily, 8 a.m. from Washington will make connec. Dominion ships at Norfolk, leay! Maving Old. Point Come included). rs are privil to go in either di- Tickets for sale in Washington at the follo ‘Steambont Gono a Not Pa ave? Bia, 619, Sit snd Te . No. ave.; 513,619, S17 a Pa, ave; 107 15th st. nw. (coruee NY aves and at office of the Norfolk and Washinston, D.C. Steamboat Company, foot 7th st., where reserva- ticns of state rooms formation obtained. Trlephone 750. W. L. GUILLAUDEU, n be made nnd further n- JOUN CALLAHAN, ¥. P&T. Moe G. M. Norfolk and Dominion 8.8. 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