Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-15
A DOG TRAINERS TALK.
The Man Who Teaches the Trick Dogs
How Three Dogs Escaped Death.

The Man Who Teaches the Trick Dogs
How Three Dogs Escaped Death.
Those who attended the performances of
Thatcher, Primrose and Vests Ministries last
week were struck with the remarkable acting
of the troupe of dogs and a goat attached to this
show. To a STAR reporter, who called upon
Prof. Burton to ascertain the manner OF train
Ing and caring for his animals, that gentleman
said
II have been in the business twenty years,
and at the present time own and exhibit twen-
two dogs and little goat Jennie. Two years ago
last June lost in New York city very valua-
BILE troupe of dogs that were poisoned by some
person, evidently in the same show, who threw
poisoned liver over the fence into the yard in
which the dogs played. In ten minutes from
the time released them from their cages they
were all dead, lying in different parts of the
yard. 1t was heavy blow to me-" went on the
professor, "but in six months time had started
again with another troupe OF dogs. and to-day
have the largest and best dog circus in the
country"
Does it not require a great deal of patience
ana Judgment In training them?" asked the re-
"Yes, it does" said the professor; "for
instance, 1T took me four months to teach my
Dig clown dog to walk on his fore feet, and 1t is
more difficult to teach dog to waltz. 1t is
very easy to teach them clown tricks, and Q
great many feats originate while playing, such
as leaping and jumping
'Do they show disposition to act readily
ana willingly" asked the reporter.
YES they do, and they know the time to
minute when they are wanted on the stage,
and wait anXiousy for that moment. You
must treat them with kindness" continued the
professor. 81 treat my dogs well and feed them
Twice day with great deal of regularity.
They know no other master but me, and love
me In their own way"
The trainer OF dogs related how three OF his
small female dogs were in one cage at the Ma
placed against the wall; directly behind the
cage was water tap. some one accidentally
turned the tap Oh, and the hot water rushed in
Where the little dogs were. AT this time Prof.
Burton was at the motel, and when he arrived
at the theater the three dogs were waiting tor
him ON the outside. Upon examination he
found that they had escaped from death by
a-half board.
very intelligent aud apt, and agrees very nicely
win the dogs The training OF /, dog should
besin when the animal is about ten months
Old. Prof. Burton said he mad had great sue
cess with dogs three years Old.
AmuSements.
THE SECOND SYMPHONY CoNCERT.-Congre-
SatiOnal church was fiiled by an appreciatlve
audience last night TO hear the second concert
OF the Boston symphony Orchestra. Notwith-
standing an evident disposition to hurry the
performance, which never fails TO detract from
The enjoyment of AN audience, the work OF the
orchestra confirmed the excellent impression
made at Tuesdays concert, and the orSaniz;i-
ton may henceforth feel assured of generous
reception from the musical public of Washing
ton. The prc-eminen: characteristic of the
work OF Herr Gerike's finely disciplined corps
OF musicians Is certain easy confidence of at
tack and daShing spontaneity OF execution
which imparts to their performances greater
vitality and power, more Driiliancy OF cOlOring
and u larger degree OF emotional expression.
Added to these, or rather precedent iO these,
are II nice precision OF technique, Il complete
responsiveness to the baton Oh Tie leader, and
an admirable balance OF instruments. in the OF.
chestra, which leave little to be desired. vi
last nights program LISTS 1irst hungarian
rhapsody ana the andante and allegro move
were the numbers that afforded the OrganiZs-
ton the best held tor the display of its power.
beauty OF execution and met with the warmest
plaudits from the audience. Mr.. Loeftlers per-
formance OH the violin made good impress
sion. Nine. Fursch-M adi's two numbers were
rendered with the breadth of style and ampli-
tude of vocal equipment which are characteris-
tic of this lady.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE-Miss Rosina
Vokes, whose name is a synonym for comedy Of
the most infectious type, will begin a short en-.
her excellent English company. The bill for
this and tomorrow evening is sour Bit
terest Foe "My Milliner's Bill" and "a PAN
NATIONAL THEATER.-Mr.R Roland Reed will
appear this evening in the farce-comedy
"Cneek, in which he has had great success in
other cities, but which he will do here for the
first time Mr.. Joseph Jefferson will play "a
return engagement at this house next week
morning The double bill Cricket on the
Hearth and Lend Me Five Shilings' will be
given ON Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday;
Kip Van W inkie" the remainder OF the week
FRANK Z. BANGS, VINO, by the way, is one of
Washington's most successful contributions to
the dramatic profession, will appear at AL
baugh S next week as the hero OF 1.-The Silver
King, strong and wholesome melodrama
Mr.. Bangs has met with much success in this
play.
The COWBOY PIAN1sr-Mr. A. O. Babel
known as the Texas Cowboy pianist, said to be
most wonderful musical phenomenon will
appear at the National Theater Sunday even
Ing. MIR. Babel made u sensation in New York
by his performances.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER.-The Wilbur Opera
companys performance of "The Mikado" fills
this house nightly.
HERZoG'S OPERA HOUSE.-"Fun on the Bris-
tol'' will be the attraction at this house next
week.
DIME MUSEUM.-Watson and McDowelrs
gigantic combination will take possession OF the
Dime next week.