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PERSONAL.

p T. Barnum after making his will In 1882, sum-
moned several prominent physicians to examine MS
mental condition. and TO make adavits to his sanity
which they did. This was TO guard against any possi-
Bile contest upon the plea OF lncapaclty'
When the Popes medical adviser invited an emil
nent specialist to confer with him in regard to the
health OF his Holiness recently, the latter counsellor
suggested among other things that the Pope give no
audiences thereafter any one thereupon Leo laughed
and remarked But then the Papal seat would be va
can't In my place must work tll inc destl sUuS-
Gle comes to stop one. If could but resgnP
n de Freyc!net. the latest Frenchman to be elcted
IN the Academy has been member of nine Cabinets,
and the present Ministry is the fourth OF which, ne mas
been at the head.
John A. Kasson who has been an American Minister
both at Vienna and Berlin, Is to deliver course OF Ten
lectures in the historical department OF johns Hopkls
University upon tlc history Vi ulplono''' Ai' 'Ne
on Tuesday last.
Dr. Burnett husband of the author OF " Little Loru
Eauntleroy,n was a physician In a small tennessee
Village when he met and his future WIFE, lie Is
now a specialist in diseases OF The eye
Albert Bierstadt the artist, is going to Europe te
make studies for the picture OF the Landing OIL Cou
bus" ON which he has been engaged for some tme aho
intends to exhibit at the Worlds FAIR
An English admiral Sir Provo Wallis, completes
the Tooth year of his age and his eighty In the
British naval service, Sunday. Americans feel
special interest in him because in 1913 he was SECOND
lieutenant on board the rigate Shannon which captured
the Chesapeake off Boston Harbor; and his two superior
officers having been killed in that action, 1t devoved
on Wallis to take his prize into Halifax. For his
conduct in this engagement he was promoted to the
rank of commander in the Royal Navy and specially
thanked by the Admiralty. He is now the ranking
officer of the Royal Navy, and it appears that they
are making much Of him iii England "A CORE
spOndent of "The Washington Post" says: alt is GER
tanlv a curious thing TO reflect upon, and shows us
how near TO history are, to think that this Old
sailor eight years old when Washington died, Is
Government, was In the Navy year before Nelson
was killed and might easily have met In society Byron
scott Shelley and Others belonging that grand galaxy
OF talent that lourshed during the days of the re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
letter on the fourteenth page of to-day's TRlB-
UNE. We commend it to our readers

Last nights meeting in the Metropolitan
Opera House in honor of the completion OF The
TRIBUYE's first half-century was brilliant sue
cess The audience was as large as the great
building would hold, and was intelligent and
appreciative in the extreme. The speeches were
of high order. Rarely does New-York audi
ence have the opportunity of listening to a more
notable array of distinguished speakers; and all
were at their best. Unfortunately, MIR, Blame
was unable TO keep the engagement he had
made to be present This disappointment was
keenly felt, of course. The cheers which greet
ed the mention of MIR. Blaine's name and the
reading of his letter showed what an 'enthusi-
astic welcome he would have received had he
been present in person. full report OF all that
was said is carried in this mornings paper, and
will be eagerly read by the vast number OF
THE TRIDUYE's admirers who did not have the
privilege of hearing it.
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CONCESSIONS FROM SPAIN

IL will be an agreeable disappointment in
this country if the hopeful kilograms from
Madrid are realized by an early and satisfactory
treaty of Reciprocity. The Spanish policy in
Cuba has been so repressive of American com
mercial interests, and so little of the conciatory
spirit has been hitherto shown toward the com
planning representations of our Government, on
the one hand, and the Cuban merchants on the
other. that it had come to be taken for granted
among Americans generally that SPANS atti-
tude would be unwilling, if not positively hos
tile, toward new negotiation. This does not
now seem to be the case. Apparently Spain is
listening to our appeal for freer trade with some.
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MR.. WILLARD.

The long engagement Of Mr.. E. s. willard al
Palmer,s Theatre will end tonight M. Willard mado
his first appearance at this theatre which was also
his first appearance In America on November TO-
1890 acting Cyrus Blenkan in Mr.. II. A. Joness play
OF "The Middleman." On December 30 he presented
Judah Llewellyn in Mr.. Jones's play OF Judah
On February a. 1891 he acted the two parts OF Need
ham and Norbery in Joseph Ialton's powerful tragic
play of John Needhams Double" On March D no
appeared as Matthew Ruddock, in Mr.. Jones's play
of wealth This afternoon and evening he VIII
devote to farce and comedy,-performing in My
Wjfes Dentist, and "Old Soldiers The achieve
ments Of Mr.. Willard actor have been carefully
set forth in this column, and his exceptional ex'
cellence has been cordially recognized Heis one OF
the best actors Of our time. His voice Is or grcas
compass and OF sympathetic quality, and the fervor
and sweetness of its tones enhanced by the nex
bility variety and accuracy Of his elocution' In
this respect he is exceptional Intellect imaghatlon'
taste and grace arc the characteristics OF his acung'
and it has especially seemed to be animated by I'M
common moral fervor The mention of the parts thas
Mr.. Willard has played implies his versatility Dur
ing the five months of his stay in New York he has
gained the admiration and friendship OF large pubnc,
and in this way he has laid the foundaton OF an
enduring and Increasing prosperity. wherever ne
goes lie will deserve his welcome. ana MS acuuS VIII
Teward the most thoughtful attention that can Do
Given TO H. Mr.. Willard is to appear In chicago on
Monday night and al a later date in Boston lie sails
for England on May, 20, aboard the Majestic
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Nswalork Dailn GEib1s're.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
SATURDAY, APRIL IL, 1891.
SIXTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING

Foreign.-It was reported in Rome that IL the
limited States Government should not answer the
MARQUIS Imperiali's note by to-day Ministef Porter
would be ordered to leave Italy ana TIE i'aiiah
Legation in Washington would be recalled. =
The Queen has appointed the Royal Labor Com
mission: Lord Hartngton's name lleads the llst.
- Mr.. Blaine has fixed October 2 as the date
for the Canadian reciprocity conference. - The
Irish Land bill was considered by the House OF
Commons in committee.
Observation-Disclosures Hill sent O message to the
Legislature suggesting that the Direct Tax money
be applied to the payment Of the States bonded
Indebtedness - p. T. Barnum's funeral was
held at Bridgeport after the burial the veteran
showmaas will was read. - Carter Harrison
declared that he would remain in politics until
the Cregier ring in Chicago was Smashed. 80
The Republicans were successful in the by-election
In Providence r. ]. - Lorenzo Crounse, OF
Nebraska was appointed Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury 80 A National association OF In
ventors and makers of patented things was formed
In Washington. - f. ii. Ne5ecker, of Indiana,
will probably succeed Treasurer Huston -
Miss Susan Dickinson denied the charges made
By her sister Anna.
City and Suburban-The fiftieth anniversary OF
the first issue of The Tribune celebrated at the
Metropolitan Opera House; addresses by w. IL
McElroy George William Curtis, Charles A. Dana,
William Mckinley, ir Chauncey NJ. Depew and
K. G. Horr poem by +. G. Stedman; music by
American composers, played by an orchestra I'M
der the leadership of Walter Damrosch. -
Steamship agents consulted Colonel Weber about
the new immigration law; it will be enforced
80 Two men were burned by an explosion in a
gas-house IN Jersey City. - A gasoline stove
exploded in Plainfeld. N. j.. injuring boy and
badly damaging two buildings - Stocks ac-
tive, but Somewhat irregular and the closing was
at small declines, although not weak. Atchson
and Missouri Pacific were exceptionally higher on
unconfirmed rumors of traffic alliance
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day Warmer
with rain. Temperature yesterday: Highest
as degrees; lowest, Az; average A So.
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GARDEN THEATRE" BETROTHED.

Mr.. Maudets dull play, THE obstacle fingers at
the Garden Theatre, where, under the name OF
Betrothed,' it has proved a disappointment ana
bore. The spectator Of that piece must sit for two
hours and half, listening TO nspid pratte and OBJ
serving commonplace incidents, while waiting Tor
something 10 happen. At last, after much prepare
tion the is brought forth; and then for ABOUT
ten minutes the play appears TO be active ana sig
nifcant This result is produced by the admxtuFe'
in about equal parts, OF folly and filth. mother
is apprehensve that her son will become insane,
through broodng over the idea that he has inherited
insanity from his father. She thereupon obtains the
consent of an elderly gentleman who has been her
sons tutor to agree with her in dishonorlng ana
dscraceful lie, and they inform the son that ne
the child Of their intrigue II he VIII oehcVe this'
they assume he will cease 10 worry about hereoary
lunacy. The thought never occurs to them that IL
anything could drive the young man mad 1t would
he his idolized mothers disclosure OF herself to him
as an uIchaste and unworthy woman, who has been Q
hypocre all her days They do not reflect either that 10
would be far better he shouh 20 mad than believe
any Ill OF his mother. In word they are restrained
neither by common-sense nor moral sense They tel
their story the youth refuses TO believe it, and upon
the sudden advent Of the girl whom he wants 70
marry but WHO has been parted from him, his mental
balance is accepted as secure and the play ends.
If ever there was an example Of fantastic ana per-
verted ingenuity it is afforded in this instance. Inc
French piece is written in a felicltious style. the
translation is clumsy. Agnes Booth and F. f. Machay
have done wonders in carrying this burden OF IN
sipidty and tainted absurdity Mr. J. II. Glmodr mas
acted one of its characters with remarkable sincerity
and spirit Miss Isabelle Evesson has g grace ",
H. which has only the defect Of being obviously and
gaudy This journal has been Officially qgoseSG
that the PLAY of Betroheds was received with ad
miratons We said II was received with admiration
In Paris Here IL received with indifference, or
with good natured liberation, and it Is apparently
faiure-certainly it ought to be- Preparations are
afoOt for the reentrance of Richard Mansfield at the
Garden Theatre and that will be important dramatic
event. Mr.. Mansfield will appear on May Is or per,
a week or two of old pieces-a play called @Don
JUAN written by himself
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THE DRAMA.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.

10 Is reported that Mr.. J. VI. HILL the manager Of
| the Union Square Theatre, sent an order by tele-
graph, from Chicago, on Thursday, commanding bis
representative in NewYork close that house. sas
he did not want any such play Thou Shalt Not TO
DO presented on the stage of the Union Square THEATRE
u is little singular that Mr.. j. NJ. Hill Cmsed sp
p@ently, by a sinner named Hopkins should have
allowed that piece in the first instance to be produced
in his theatre without being OF It's character.
The story on which 1t is founded had been for some
time In print ard In circulation, and the fact that the
play expected to be something uncommonly nasty
made known in newspapers prior TO It's production.
No manager is supposed to be In ignorance Of what TO
be done on the stage that Ire controls and Mr. j. NJ.
Hill was never suspected Of lack Of either shrcwd-
ness or vigilance. 1t little singular Also that
no light AZ TO the nature Of this filthy play should
have been seen by Mr. j. NJ Hill until the Mayor Of
NewYock turned the calcium Of his Official warning
Mr.. j. NJ. Hill does not dwell in the Woods, and Chicago
las he has himself dcmoDstrated) Is quite within the
easy range Of Geographic communication Thou
Shalt Not" produced at the Union square Theatre
Oh Easter Monday. and its peculiar slime has been
dribbHng along ever since. poluting the stage and
poisoning the air all around IL. Nothing so vile, 70
loathsome, so altogether deprayed and beastly has
been offered In New-York within the last thirty years.
Almost every newspaper in the cty at once denounced
IL and protested against It, Yet, even then, MI D. VI.
Hill seems to have remained In daThness-Ilypnotzeo,
no doubt by Hopkins the wicked 1t Is probably
fortunate for the bland and ingenious manager
that the thick film has at length been purged
from his visual ray. 1t certainly is fortunate for
the public and for the dramatic profession.
Let us hope that Mr. J. NJ. Hill, since he con-
tinues TO manage theatres, may now retain not
only the use OF his cyesght but that Of his sense OF
smell Having In his unsophsticatcd condition. pro-
dneed The CIemenceau Case, well as Thou shalt
Not and having learned that both Of those pieces ara
putrd and that 20 produce them was an Insult 70
decency and crime against public morals, he may
reasonably be supposed have awakened from stata
Of innocence. Meantime the public Is indebted 70 tie
Nayor of New-York for piece OF practical dramatic
criticism OF the highest and best order. Lambs Ike
Mr. j. NJ. Hill and wolves ike the Willy Hopkins whie
not amenable 10 moral suason can be enlightened ~
a poceman's club-and it would be pity they should
ever be left In the dark.
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thing like a consenting disposition. Inc arg"
ment that Nation which buys 90 per cent Vi
all that Cuba sells ought to be able to pay
fair part of its purchase in merchandise rather
than in gold seems to appeal to the Spanish
mind as it has not done before we shall ho'
detract from the grace OF SPANS concessions
by implying that they are due to the knowledge
that without them we should shut out CUBAN
sugar or that such an action would be follower
Inv a revolution among the Cubans. We shall
merely observe that Reciprocity is good wand
to charm with.
II would certainly be foolish thing for
Snain 70 continue her present llliberai pollcy
with a colony so strong and restless as Cupa
The experience of half century ago ought not
so soon to be forgotten. The Cubans are now
homogeneous people with aspirations and pur-
noses that concern their island much more close
lv than the land their ancestors came from'
America for the Americans has come to be much
moro than a sentiment but looked at merely as
q sentiment il is far more significant and IN
snrinp than any ancient attachment to flags be-
vond the sea. This is not the language OF I'M
friendliness toward Spain. 1t applied far more
nointedly to Great Britain, but she
has long since come 10 rea'iAe It's
truth, and therefore to hear it without fancy
ing that it implies any purpose mere 10
interfere with her colonial relations 1t VIII be
we'll for Spain to bring herself into similar
frame of mind American diplomacy has no
use for subterfuge 1t is not seeking territorial
accessions, but it is determined that Its Just
continental ambitions, the right OF this kepuo-
lie to trade freely with all those OF its neshoorS
who wish to trade freely with it, shall not be
blocked by ancient political associations. Times
change, and as new conditions arise policies must
change, too. The conditions now existing De-
tween this country and Cuba require that we
shall have from her a fair return for what we
do to keep her financially afoat, and if Spain
freely needs these conditions she Will contribute
as greatly to her own advantage as TO ours
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NEW DESIGNS FOR THE SILVER COINS.

NEV DESIGNS FOR THE SILVER COINS.
Il was frequently said and by those most en-
titled to say it that the silver coins Of this coun
try were artistically atrociouS; that to occupy
the entire surface of coin an inch and half
in diameter with a single figure indicated a
paucity OF inventive design altogether lalDen-
table that the wings OF the eagle on the re-
verse side reSembled pancakes more than wings /;
that the Liberty" of the half dollar and quar-
ter represented homey woman with scrawny
neck, lathlike legs and bowed arms, sitting in
a irving way on the sharp corner of a shield
which was fast working its way into her anato-
nv. and that the eagles of these coins had a
distinctively drunken appearance and beak
vastly like the nose of a rhinOceros. While dis
inclined TO admit that our designs are quite so
bad as these comparisons suggest, we must ac-
knowledge their artistic feebleness, their want
of motive and spirit and their utterly inhar-
monious style. They are certainly reproach
to the country and reflection upon the civiliza-
ton which boasts of a goodly company of artists
whose force, invention and fidelity to nature
are admired wherever good taste prevails.
| 1t is matter of congratulation, then, that the
| Director of the Mint, Mr.. Leech has decided to
| avail himself of the opportunity made by a law
of the last Congress authorizing him to adopt
new models of the National hmblems for
use upon the coins lie has already COM
munhated with such American artists and
scuptors "a he could conveniently get at, in.
vting the submission Of five designs, and offer
ing payment of $500 for each design selected.
The diverse and reverse of the silver dollar and
I tho ohverso only of the half dollar ouarter dol
lar and dime are to be the coins and sides af-
fected by his proposals. The models must be
presented in the form Of medaons in plaster.
in low relief, and with no other inscriptions
than are authorized by law. These for tho
silver dollar are the words Liberty" and
United States Of America" and il is also re-
quired that upon the reverse Of this coin shall
be the figure OF an eagle. Upon the diverse
of the other three coins there must be an i'm.
preston emblematic of liberty AMI In insrip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
THEATRICAL MISCELLANY.

Miss Rose Coghlan will end her engagement al ts
Fourteenth street Theatre To- night Peg wohnston.
Mr.. Thomass comedy of Alabama goes Oh q. ue
Madison Square Theatre aud draws full houses. -
a play OF unequivocsl dramatic value, aac is ae''N
with remarkable ability. .,,
Miss Julia Marlowe closes her engagement az nam,
merstelns Harlem opera House tonight WIN ~ ~
like IT. The effort Of this actress 20 play kOsauu -
premature, but credable and she gives pretty p'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11

The experience of an English Judge points out
ono field of usefulness for the many women who
are now beginning the practice of the law H'was
called upon to decide as to the value of some GYMS,
and he inspected them TO ascertain whether they
were properly made and fitted But what poor
and insufficient judge a man must be O such
matters. II woman had been the counsel against
the dressmaker, with what skill would sic have
criticised the manner in which they. wer made |!
And if q woman had been the judge, SINCE glance
would have enabled her to render moe perfect
Judgment than long and careia inspection BY
a member of the Steiner sex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11

There is published with to-day'sissue of The
Tribune as a supplement a fac-simile copy of the
first number Of the paper which appeared fifty
wears ago. To those who are prod to say that
they read the first number of II, Tribune this
reproduction must recall many forotten incidents
the grief at the death Of Presidet Harrison the
interest felt in the editor who introduces his new
noner 10 the public, and the seems and actions Of
hall n century back. To the ydnger men there
is n lesson. both in the form Z the paper and
the information 1t contains h advertisement
informs the people that a Transportation company
IL prepared TO speed travellers nd freight 10 all
uoints along the Erie Canal here Is the latest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11

Senator Morrill, voices the general feeling when
he says of the possibility that Secretary Proctor
NAV be selected as Senator Edmundss successor
1T is certain we could hardly spare him from
the War Department" Many men have had the
opportunity of doing a great work IN tllat De-
pertinent, but none of them has improved it
like Mr. Proctor. The task Of his successor will
be the easier because of the successful adminisra-
ton of the present Secretary. Anyway, there is
no doubt that Ex-Governor Proctor would make as
great o success as Senator as ne has as SecAtary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
lie FAVORED PRACTICABLE METHODS.

From The Kansas City Journal
1.-The Nev-Yorl Voice. declares that Dr. Io"t ~
Crosby WAS one OF the mos. formidable enemies sne
rause of temperance ever hal Which means t,sse
Dr. Crosby's method n lighting the evl OF intS S
nerance was not the same as that advocated oy ino
Voice. A great many people. however, are VI -
opiniou that IL was Q head hettaS
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IN A NUTSHELL.

From The Chicago News.
Thus far tile Italian correspondence may be summed
up as follows Italy TO Blaine Hurry up or y0ui
get parayZed.' Blaine to Italy Rats, WONT
Italy TO Blaine "Then DON'T
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
JOHN BULL SURPRISED.
From The Boston Traveller.

fFOUl IIb bUstO.I
The position taken by Mr. Phelps whom they (the
Englsh) regard a. one OF the ablest Ministers ever
sent to Great Britain by the United states. Is there
posed that partlsanship was supreme In the United
states. and the discovery that patriotism Is behind
the demand of the United states the protection OF
seals from the Canadian pirates Is too much for them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
THAT'S WHAT PROTECTION MEANS.
From The Chicago ter-ocean.


The free traders complain that Sheffield, Ehgiiah,u
has lost $4,000 In American trade since tie McneS
bill became law. That was why the bill was passed
We propose to keep that trade at home Wiere AncI
lean manufacturers make good cutlery as those OF
Sheffield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11

The country has discovered that the Repub-
lican party didn't die on the 4th OF last November,
after ALL There is some basis for the suppose
ton that it was in a trance but it is remarkably
healthy and cheerful at present, thank you, and
past all danger of q relapse.
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A PARTY OF PROGRESS.
From The Boston Advertiser

from bOsVVH ENUVVTVIsSr.
Secretary Tracy IS wholly right In saying that the
Republican party, though its history Is so glorious
cannot live on memories 10 cannot and 10 need not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-11
FROM A vERNAL POINT OF VIEW.

From The Blnghamton Republican.
Carpets coming up with a rush. and the op
ponents Of the Mckinley tariff exclaim, Dldut tell
you so " but they win 20 down again a. soon ~ they
are whipped. So viii the Free Traders.
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NOT PARTICULARLY FOR OUR INTERESTS.

From The Springned Union.
The mission Of sir Charles Upper was simpk
Canadian political dodge intended to strengthen se
Conservative party. The President ald secretary
Blaine understood that perfectly and did not propose
TO assist In pulling Sir John Macdonald's chesthuts
out OF the lire.