Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-27
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he OLD Academy OF Music, the scene OF
IA many operate successes, and for year
or 20 past associated only with the ''Old
Homestead" and pantomime, is to be util-
~ lied for an enterprise Of Q somewhat
different character. DR.. Talmage il coming
across the bridge on missionary tour 10 New
York. bringing with him his entire troupe,
consisting of ushers, choir, organist and cor
nstist He is to preach series Of twelve Sun
day sermons in the Academy, and in the true
missionary spirit gives his services gratui-
tously. The expenses Of the enterprise are to
be met by voluntary contributions and the col
lections are to 60 to the poor. One would
think DIR. Taimage would have little time to
give to such benevolent enterprises when his
congregation expects him TO preach to them
and also to raise during the coming year
sS5o,oO0 for church to preach in. The stones
brought by the doctor At the expense Of so
much trouble and talk from Mars Hill and
other sacred spots apparently do no. 60 far TO-
ward the erection Of modern house of wor-
ship. Mars Hill was all very well for St. Paul
TO preach from, but the doctor must have what
the real estate agents call mod. imps." il the
whole United States has to be appealed to to
pay for them.
BRooKLYN's INDEX ExpuRaAronIAs
wicked New York cannot help quiet smile
OF amusement at the sudden discovery by some
OF the school principals of Brooklyn that
the poems Of tho late Mr.. Longfellow arc too
immoral in their character to be suitable for
reading in the schools. The public were
slow to believe this was not q hoax. But amaz-
ing and incredible as the statement seems, il
was made IN all seriousness. and il it doesn't
cause MIR. Longfellow to turn in his grave it
must be because he got pretty we'll accustomed
TO lmbeciiity in his lifetime. The particular
poem that is condemned by these austere NOR
aiists Is Tho Building OF the Ship" In, that
abandoned production the poet has the hardi-
hood to use such expressions AZ
and spurning with her foot the ground
She sh s o.s fi nsa ts o sSyS@s nonn
1t must be owned that this was a very frisky
Brooklyn youth to read oil such depravity must
be demoralizing indeed. The thoughtfulness
OF their guardians and instructors in protecting
them from this pollution can be equaled only
by that OF the principal Of tho normal school Of
Ada Ohio The students OF modern ethics will
at once recall the incident by which that gen.
tleman handed down his fame TO an admirng
posterity. The literary society of the school
contributed to its art treasures a statue of
Apollo. Apparently their NEUROLOGICAL studies
had not famlliarized them with Apollo's indif-
| ference about toilet. When his statue arrived
and was unpacked they discovered that his cos
tune, to put it mildly, was much
too dtcoiete for their taste. At the
suggestion of their gifted principal. however,
| the difficulty was promptly remedied. snd-we
quote tho principals own words-.all occasion
Tor unpleasant comment remedied by a
satin sash being tastefully draped around the
statue before 1t was placed IN the hall, and
for four years" he proudly adds, Apollo has
been the pride Of the Franklin Literary So
ciety"-as we'll he might be attired in q satin
sash. 1t might, perhaps. be well for these
scrupulous censors of public morals to turn
their attention to some more fragrant breaches
than LonSfellow's poems They would not be
olficuit to lind, when one of the theaters here
is nightly 30 crowded with men that the police
have to keep the aisles clear to see q woman
attired solely in fesh-colored tights from neck to
heels. This refined lady is playing the rather
exscting role Of u model in particularly dis
gushing reproduction OF a particularly iybomin-
able French play, and her efforts to elevate
the drama" receive marked encouragement.
GETTING AHEAD OF THE TARIFF.
The Majestic brought on her last trip from
Liverpool the biggest cargo OF freight ever
taken to this port on any one steamer. 1t
amounted to six thousand tons measurement
This heavy load represented the anxiety Of i'm
portcrs to get such goods to this country as
wero liable to heavier duties under the new
tariff before the list of October. Other heavy
cargoes are expected within the next few days
The importers have accepted tho inevitable
with pretty good grace aud are making their
plans to match the new regime. The immedi-
ate consequence in most cases will BIO profit
as all goods that are hurt by the new tariff are
already marked up in price. The importers
are much gratified to find the Senate's amend
ments sustained in the cotton and wooden
| schedules, as in these particulars the Senate
was moro lenient on them. There are many
rumors OF changes, but less talk of calamity
than there was while the outlook was doubtful
THE POLICE CENSUS.
There 10 good deal Of interest which will
probably lead to popular cooperation in the
new census. which will be taken in very sys-
| tematic and authoritative fashion. Each OF
| the city policemen, who now have the matter
| in hand will be responsible for ono election
| precinct, which is practically one city block.
| The police officers are supposed to have a GER
tain-not necessarily Instantaneous famil-
iarity with the voters in their own districts and
at any rate will conduct the business with
promptness and dispatch. Superintendent
| Porter's enumeration has been derided Us the
| servant girls census, but perhaps the count of
| the policemen will not be altogether above this
reproach, as they are well known to derive
much information from the area. The little
| book in which their facts are recorded will
| contain no troublesome personal questions and
| reveal no statistics of u confidential nature.
| Most people feel gentle compulsion from the
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| policemen, and there are a good many whom
| the very sight Of their buttons and clubs might
| be supposed to alarm into O state of helpless
| duInbness or o mechanical protest of mot
guilty" 1t il expected that the cooperation
| of the Chinese consul will enable the census OF
| his compatri0ts to be much more satisfactory
than the previous one.
PLAY GROUNDS FOR TIE POOR.
The millennium is drawing nearer inch BY
inch in spite OF the pessimists, and one proof
is in the success of such kind hearted efforts as
| those of the Association for Fresh Air for the
Poor. This association has induced the park
board to recommend the enlargement Of the
\ East River Park by pulling down O district of
| rookeries and throwing the space into much
| needed commons. The park win be altogether
about half mile long and will follow the
| waters edge, thus giving the amphibious
youngsters in that swarming locality the faclli-
ties they need for exercise both afioat and
ashore. 1t is also proposed to double the area
| Of Tompkins Square and give it something OF
the character Of Victoria Park in the east of
London.
THE JEWISH HoLIDAYA
Central Broadway and indeed many of the
business streets Of the city presented quite .
, Sunday aspect on Wednesday and formed quite
q striking comment on tho power Of the
| Hebrew in business here. It was the great
Jewish Day of Atonement, the most solemn
| fast OF tine Israelitsh year. and not only among
| the vast number of little shops Of the lower
| east side but in many an imposing ware house
| silence reigned supreme. Every synagogue in
| the city was crowded, and when the hours Of