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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

NEW PLACE FOR INAUGURAL ADDRESSES.
back of the Capitol, and hence our national
state house and the Goddess Of Liberty
which surmounts the great dome face the
wrong way.
Congress has given official recognition Of
this fact by appropriating q, 10000 TO
build terrace on the western front of the
big building, so that it's appearance from
the city, and from the direction which all
visitors approach it, need not SAVIOR 80 much
OF the back door. In good time further
architectural efforts will surely be made TO
turn the face Of the Capitol to the west
ward, and In good time also there will be
a great day In Washington, glorifeation
of the empire Of the setting sun, a deserved
though tardy recognition of the power Of
the mighty west. On that day the Goddess
Of Liberty will be lifted from her pedestal
upon hydraulic hoist-she is not an airy,
fairy goddess to be easily moved about, as
her weight is "A, 965 pounds-and when she
comes down again her face viii be turned
toward the Alleghenies, the vast Missis-
sippi valley, the Rockies and the Golden
Gate.
AS preliminary TO this the next presi-
dent should read his inaugural address
with his face turned 70 the west, instead
Of to the east, looking toward the great
mass Of people who have chosen him, not
away from them. Fortunately the new
improvement in the Capitol-the terrace
of which have spoken-provides a place
for the inaugural address than which
nothing could be more magnificent or
beautiful Let the president and his inn
mediate retinue take their stand 10 the
portico which opens from the congress
sional library. In front OF them, to the
right and left, is the great terrace, on
which temporary seats could be provided
for q, 900 people, all within view and hear
ing. Over this assemblage IL would be-
an easy matter TO erect temporary roof
OF canvas or boards, thus protecting the
president and his auditors Of distinguished
men and women from the seventies Of the
weather.
IL has become tradition in Washington
that March invariably ushers in rain or
snow storms. When President Harrison
was inaugurated he stood for half an hour
in a cold, beating rain with uncovered
head. Thousands Of the attending crowd
were wet to the skin and chilled 10 the
marrow. A numbersof we'll known men
lost their lives from disorders directly
traceable TO this exposure, and hundreds
Of lives must directly or indirectly have
been sacrificed to the rapacity Of the ele-
ments on this occasion.
Beyond the terrace is Capitol park, 10
which 5000 troops could mass. and be-
yoDd the park tho broad avenue which
leads 10 the White House, mile aud
half distant. The western front Of the
Capitol Is preeminently the place for the
inaugural ceremonies, and unless tradition
prove too strong the next president win
there take his stand when he reads his first
official utteranoe to the American people
Speaking of the SPOT at which new presI-
dents are inangurated reminds me OF the
remarkable curiosity displayed by visitors
In the city concerning the scenes Of the two
great presidential tragedies. 1t is now
more than quarter OF century since
Linanln xAs shot IN Enrda -theAfer- but- 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
NOTES or MUSIC AND THE DRAMA

Arthur Wallack, son Of the late Lester
Wallack, is the father Of brand new ten
pound baby, which he has named after
his illustrious grandfather.
England has revenged herself. The Play
ers' club, of New York, rejected the appl.
cation for membership of Rudyard Kip
ling, the story writer and now the Garrick
club Of London, has refused 10 admit Au-
gustin DAILY, the American theatrical man
ager.
Lew Rosen and Edward Hoist have
formed playwriting partnership.
The new comic opera, "The Isle of Cham
payne" is spoken of as a success.
Rubinstein has again changed his mind
and refused to come TO America after ali
the contracts were signed.
Fanny Rice, Mrs Alice Shaw and dozen
other stage fayorites have gone to Europe
for their summer vacations.
J. k. Emmett, Jr., is as great lover Of
horses as his father was In July he pro
poses to utilize his vacation for 800 mile
wagon trip.
Fanny Davenport averaged receipts OF
$1,000 during the past season Her profits
amounted TO $4,000
Leander Richardson, editor of The Ora
matte News, has sued George p. ROwell &
Co., for 100 damages. He claims that
the advertising firm misrepresented the
circulation of his paper.
Nelly McHenry has a pretty summer
home in the Highlands Of New Jersey,
where she will pass her short vacation.
Charles Hoyt, the dramatist, was a del
egate TO the Republican state convention
of New Hampshire.
David Belasco's unknown" collabora-
teur on the play with which it is proposed
to open the new Empire theater in New
York next fall is said to be Franklin Fyle,
well known newspaper man.
The Dramatic News, conducted for many
years by Leander Richardson, has been
sold TO a syndicate, which will be known as
the Dramatic News Publishing company.
The play in which Jennie Yeamans, OF
"Blue Jeans" fame, will star next season
is TO be called 'l2 p m" 1t was written
by her husband, Mr.. Dillingham;, the New
York correspondent OF the Chicago Times.
Al Bpman, for several years leading
man of ''The Burglar" company, will star
in a comedy known as "By Proxy" The
piece has been successfully tried.
Anew opera, "The Robber Of the Rhine"
the book Of which is by Maurice Barry
more and the music by Charles Puener,
was deliberately produced recently at the
opening of the new Fifth Avenue theater,
New York city.
Miss Minna X. Gale, for many years lead
ing lady for Lawrence Barrett and after
ward for the Booth-Barrett company, will
not retire from the stage on account of her
recently announced engagement 10 Mr..
Archibald G. Haynes, Of the Equitable Life
Insurance company. Miss Gale wiz con-
tinue to star in Shakespearean roles at the
head of her own company.
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FoRD's OLD THEATER.

mitted in that scene of the tragedy Of ma
tions. But more people have been within
the walls since theatricals were stopped
than were ever attracted 10 IL by them.
For many years the building was devoted
TO the uses of the Army and Navy Medical
museum. 1t was always thronged with
visitors, perhaps half OF whom came to see
the place where Lincoln was killed. For
three or four years the old tbeater has
been used as an Office, room, and now as
pretty and blitbe young typewriter WON
an as you would care to see merrily ham
mers her machine at the very spot where
Lincoln fell fatally stricken.
Still the visitors come, though they are
not admitted. After gazing for a time at
the blank walls. or stepping into the alley
TO see where the colored boy held the horse
on whose back Booth escaped TO Virginia,
they cross the street TO the house in which
Lincoln breathed bis last. That old fash
Toned dwelling stands just as it was when
the emancipator gave up bis life within its
walls. Since the tragedy it has been used
for a great variety of purposes-a dwelling,
the Office OF real estate firm, newspaper
Office A weekly newspaper IS now printed
there, and the editor tells me that IN the
two years he has occupied the house ut
least hundred persons. strangers IN the
city, have walked into his Office and sub
scribed for his paper; not because they
really wanted it, but as a pretext for seeing
the interior Of the building about which
such tragic memories cling Mrs. Peter
son, who lived In the house when Lincoln
died there, afterward removed TO Chicago,
and her daughter, Mrs Rector, wife Of
well known Chicago restaurant keeper,
has the blood stained pillow on which
Booths victim breathed his last
Further evidence Of the manner in which
a great tragedy lives in the minds Of the
people is found in the fact that every day
a large number Of men and women visit
the Pennsylvania railway station in this
city TO see the spot at which Garfield fell,
fatally stricken by Guiteau's bullet. IN
the floor Of the ladies' waiting room is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
To Win with a Railroad.

The railroad Is the great ciyilizer of mod
srn times, and rec.s iizing this fact the
Egyptian government is now surveying a
route for the extension of it's railroad along
the Nile as far south as Wady Halfa. IL
is estimated that il will cost 100000 to
build a narrow gauge road from Girgeh to
Wady Halfa, which forms the present
southern frontier Of Egypt. When the
railroad reaches Wady Halfa it will not be
difficult to extend it farther south to Dom
COLA. The establishment Of rapid commu-
nication between Cairo and upper Nubia
would enable the khedive rapidly TO trans
port an Egyptian army 70 the frontiers Of
the Soudan, and all the British officers
now in Egypt believe that as soon as such
an improvement is carried out the Soadan
will fall again into the hands Of Egypt
and without blow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

works. The three spectacles employ more
than 1900 people.
But these by no means conclude the list
Of amusements which New Workers may
indulge in this summer at moderate cost.
There are fifty-four excursions which may
be covered, the round trip for net more
than half dollar The longest Of these Is
from New York 70 poughkeepsie bridge
and back on Hudson river steamer. This
costs the full fifty cents. The shortest is
from New York 20 Fort Hamilton's frown-
ina gray stone walls on the Narrows. The
full expense Of this round trip Is fifteen
cents
A gigantic plan is in preparation, which
contemplates the expenditure Of half
million dollars. This scheme is probably
the most remarkable OF them all. am
not at liberty TO give its details, but it con
sists I'm brief of a floating theater. Nego-
tiations are in progress for the purchase Of
big sound steamer. II they fall through,
q boat will be especially constructed. She
will sail from New York every evening at
4, sometimes going up the sound, some
times sailing on the Hudson. A first class
light opera company will give perform
ances on an adequate stage on board. On
shore arrangements will be made for the
display Of splendid fireworks. The fittings
of the ship will be bewilderingiy luxurious.
The same capitalists who have put up their
money to carry out this scheme have in
mind the construction Of a floating hotel
as well.
This will sail every night at about the
saroe fiue fhe marine theater will, and
will cruise slowly around until III or there
about. Then il will tic up in some quiet
spot for the night, landing it's guests at
the Battery at the next morning. This
will give tired business people an oppor-
tunity to get fresh, pure, sea air and
thorough quiet from the uproar of the city
without giving up their work.
Taken all in all it may be safely asserted
that more than 100 different forms of
amusement will be nightly available TO
the residents Of the big city during the
summer months EDWARD MARSHALL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
on TIE MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARpEN.

on THE MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN.
The most remarkabl and successful
novelties of amusement which have APP
peared Ia New York during the last few
years are roof gardens and outdoor spec
tacular performances Both were born in
that city so far as America is concerned.
The roof garden made its advent with
the famous Casno-home of light opera
That graceful, Moorish building was
topped with fat roof, rallied in with
dainty arabesques and walls and towers
Palms and Towering plants were grouped
artistieally about, and everywhere, above
below, on every side, were glowing col
ored lights. Under the waving palms, in
dark corners and cOgy hooks, tables were
placed and everything worth eating or
drinking was served while in a hidden
spot an orchestra played. The roof gar
den was Immediately connected by stairs
and elevators with the theater below. One
price of admission gave access TO both.
The Casino roof garden became one Of the
most popular resorts in New York on fair
summer nights. Everybody went there
society people, business people, professional
people. 1t became the favorite lettering
place for men about town who wanted TO
sit down and see pleasant things while
they smoked their cigars. It became the
favorite lettering place for every one who
was able TO pay fifty cents to gain access to
it, The lights, the music and the crowds
Of beautiful women and well dressed men
made it seem like fairyland
Although have written of the Casinos
roof garden in the past tense, it still exists,
but another scheme for pleasure on a roof
has been perfected which is novel To New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

for that purpose. In this connection / viii
mention a singular coincidence which oc-
Cured but a short time ago, and to it /
was an eyewitness. Senator German was
escorting some friends about the Capitol,
and while doing 80 took them out on the
EAST portico and explained 10 them that on
q temporary platform erected there new
presidents delivered their inaugural adj
dresses.
At that instant Senator German turned
and beheld Senator Hin standing near by,
alone. He, too, was looking az the spot
where, il precedents be followed, great
and lucky somebody will nine months
hence turn his face toward a sea of human
beings and tell them how good and just he
hopes TO be in his administration of the
presidential Office during the coming four
years. As German and Hill met here and
smiled at each other a stalwart. though
white haired man, wearing an old black
felt hat, and humping a heavy cane
vigorously on the pavement, paused at the
foot Of the steps. On his arm hung little
woman, who gave rapt attention TO the
words Of her companion as he pointed up
ward with his thick stick The pair were
Senator Palmer and his wife, and they
were evidently taking a peep at the place
where the now unknown and unkndw-
able is expected to stand next 4th Of
March.
But all three Of these distinguished men
were, in my judgment, looking at the
wrong place. A movement Is on foot 10
have future inaugural addresses delivered
- 4. 8 -. al -
argued that Icy facing the east the presi-
dent elect looks toward the sea and the Old
World, placing the great empire which has
honored him behind his back. True, the
Capitol itself faces to the eastward, but
the central part Of the Capitol was built
nearly hundred years ago, when civiliza-
ton ia this country was confined TO mar
row strip of territory skirting the sea
board. Not only the nation, but the city
of Washington, has grown up behind the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

81, $50 people. Besides these there are ten
high class concerts and music halls, count
ing the Madison Square garden with its
three rooms for musical performances as
one The combined seating capacity Of
these is 1880, making total nightly pro
vision by theaters and music halls for
1890 meHymakers
But strange as ID may seem, ii IS per
fectly safe 20 say that not oDe-half Of the
people who pay for amusement are in
cluded in the theater and concert goers.
Other plans for making afternoons and
evenings pleasant there are without mum
Der. Gardens where lunch and beverages
are served while music and performances
are I'm progress; low class concert halls"
where smoking and beer drinking are per
mitted; lectures, fairs and kindred schemes
absorb by far the greater portion Of the
dollars paid for admission fees 10 places OF
amusement,
With the summers coming, Of course,
many Of the theaters close, although sur
prisingly large number succeed in making
money during the hot months, and for the
man with fresh ideas for amusing the pub
lie the paradisean season commences. The
circus cannot be counted as among the re-
suits Of his thinking for it is as well es
tablisbed in the public favor as is the the
alter itself IL is given every year nova
days in the great Madison Square Garden
building, where the vast amphitheater Of
fers better play for the mass of horses and
performers than any tent could, and where
the spectators have all the comforts they
could find in the best of theaters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
Napoleen.s Ambiguous Praise.

AT one time before the Franco Prussian
war when Napoleon III was visitor at
London amateur theatricals were ar
ranged for his entertainment.
A Mr.. Brown, who took principal part
In the entertainment prided himself on
his knowledge of French. During the
evening he was one of the cast in French
eomedietta, and Immediately after that
played the part Of an Englishman who
spoke broken French.
During this latter sketch Napoleon HI
laughed frequently, and when Mr.. Brown
was presented 10 the emperor az the close
of tho evening he was complimented in
this ambiguous manner; "Your bad
French was as good as your good Freuch.
Allow me TO congratulate you"
Naturally Mr. Brown retired q little
mystified. New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

The last of three light draft steamboats,.
TO be used on the Magdalena river in Co
lombia, has just been completed at Pitts
burg. These vessels have been built within
the last nine months and indicate the pos
abilities of manufacture for the South
American trade even in the interior part
of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

line. He is only 5
Il. 3 in. tall. but
with six weeks Of
rat er careless
training he defeat
I'd the best road
riders of the south
at Memphis not
long ago in the
fast time OF Oh.
49u. The Ameri-
can record for the
distance is 5h. Som.
b 4-5s.. made by
4. L. Spooner at
Chicago in June,
1890. Spooner's
fnnt h,,nn,.nr L.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
A Sure Cure.

Day. bought negligee shirt this morn
ing, and when put it on it was four sizes
TOO big; but the dealer woaldn't take it
back.
Weeks-Why noti
Day-He said it would all come out In
the wash Smith Sc Gray's Monthly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
hcFNR Az NE FAlL OF PLEVNA.

SCENE AT THE FALL OF PLEvNA.
York, and which may rob the Casino of
some Of its patrons. The other night n
garden was opened ON one of the many
roofs Of Madison Square garden, which
has, In addition 20 the attractions offered
by the Casino, complete stage, with
scenery, curtain and all. On this the or
chestra will sometimes sit as il plays; but
often IL will be given over TO regular the
atrical performances Of a light and airy
kind. The Casinos roof offers a garden
between the earth aud stars; that of the
big Madison square building offers a per
feet theater, with the night sky for a cell
ing and the busy earth a hundred feet be-
dow. This resort is modelled as closely as
possible after the cafes cbantants Of Paris
The three big spectacles this summer are
located at South Beach Staten Island, FL
dorado on the beautiful Palisades that
overhang the Hudson, and West Brighton,
Coney Island. At South Beach the Fall
of Pievna," fam0us episode of the Russo
Turkish war, Is connterfeited with much
firing Of musketry and cannons, and with
the somewhat inconsistent addition of 600
girls more or less In tights. AS many men
viii swell the total OF performers to 1900
At Eldorado probably the most beautiful
and elaborate pleasure grounds in the
world, the noted Kiralfys have brought all
their art and ingenuity into play in the
presentation Of an Egyptian spectacle Of
unequaled spiendor. AT West Brighton,
Coney Island goers may see Venice, the
"bride OF the sea, mimicked at enormous
se<k AID YltA slehQKsts dikQlays q lrer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

not very much more remarkable than that
Of Jefferis, for the reason that Spooner's
record was made on an indoor track while
Jefferis pedaled his century over seven
mile stretch of the Raleigh road.
Jefferis is not long distance rider of
any experience and has very few century
runs TO his credit. With more faithful
training and longer practice he should do
even better work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
Especial Correspondence

WASHINGTON, June mo living man is
wise enough 10 tell at this time who will
be inaugurated president of the United
states the 4th day Of March next. But
whoever be may be it is probable that he
will deliver his inaugural address from
spot which no president has ever occupied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

silver star marking the fatal spos, and
near by memorial tablet ornaments the
wall. All day long this tablet is surrounded
by sightseers, many of whom stand as if
awe stricken in the presence Of these mute
reminders of a dreadful deed.
ROBERT GRAVES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

How old is your coat Of arms" asked
Mrs. Dimling OF Mrs. Freshrox.
"Old" replied Mrs. Fnshrox. with some
feeling. why, we had that coat Of arms
made to order. "-Harper's Bazaar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
Sad.

or all sad things by tongue or pen.
How sad IL Is 70 find
When you have paid e two hours cali
That tic was up bebindl
zClotkAAx md Fprniaher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
Iefleris. tho southern Champion.

Thomas E. Jefferis, champion 100 mile
road rider Of the south, resides at Louis
Vile and is one of the most remarkable
wheelmen south of the Mason and Dixon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

Manager Frank Bancroft. Of the Gin.
cinnati club. thinks that rain should not
end bail game, but that the match should
be continued nextd day, just as horse race,
when stopped by darkness. Is continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12
FACING WESTWARD.
FUTURE PRESIDENTS SHOULD TURN
TOWARD THE SETTING SUN.

The Completion Of tho National Capitol
Ronders the Western Porsico an Avail
able site for Inaugural Ceremonies.
Morbid Curiosity.
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SUMNER ADJUSTMENTS.
How New Workers VIII Make
Merry in the Hot Months.
SPRCTACLEs AND ROOF GARDENS.

thousands OF Performers Participate In
the First, the Second Are Like Dreams
OF StariIf fsiryland-Fifty Excursions
for Fifty Cents Apiece-A Floating
Tbcater.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

Ew YORK spends
more money on
amusements than
amy city in the
world xc @ p {
Paris. OF legiti-
mate theaters she
has thirty-six, not
Ia ing the
score or more con
nected with dime
museums. These
theaters will seat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-03-23
An Object Lesson in Protection,

Protection and prosperity 60 hand in
hand in the little village Of Dolgeyille,in
Herkimer county, New York. By the
benefcent provisions Of the Mckinley
law that little place has become world
famous AZ the leading manufacturing
center OF fine felt, felt shoes and piano
sounding boards.
Alfred Dodge started the indus
try In that village u years ago,
and it has steadily grown. and with
the growth Of the business the I'M
proved condition of the people employed
has not been neglected. Mr.. Dodge has
male the subject Of capital ard labor a
study. and under his guidance many
advantages have been provided for the
beneii. Of his employees. In addition TO
public requests. Mr.. Dodge last year
Voluntarily reduced the hours Of labor
from 10 70 . II day, and increased the
wages Of employees Il l-2 per cent. AT
the banque, rendered TO his 100 en-
ployes 4 few weeks since, Mr.. Dodge said
that owing to the protection Of the Nc
Kinley law he will Increase the pay OF
employees 10 per cent more for the com
Ing year Mr.. rolge has also system
Of proft.shafing among employees, that
works successfully. During the past
year he distributed lG.04i.21 to his EN-.
pioye-, and since the system was intro
duecd he has paid out Ssh, i27.02 To
them. DolgeviIle Is an object lesson OF
the advantages of protective tariff