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Underground Railways.
MUSICAL MENTION.

Next Thursday night at 8 o'clock the
choir of st. Johns Church. under the drec-
ton of Mr.. H. H. Freeman. organist and
choirmaster, will give a complete rendition
of Vests sacred cantata Seed Time and
Harvest with organ and string quartet
accompaniment. The solo parts will be
| taken by Master Harry Helwig, soprano,
and Mr.. Alexander Mosher, tenor En-
| trance to the church on the evening of
| performance will be by card of invitation
| only.
After an absence of nearly five years.
Jean Gerardy, the famous Belgian 'cellist
has returned to renew his earlier triumphs
Under the management of Charles L.
Young he has just inaugurated what gives
every indication of proving one of the most
noted concert tours yet attempted. In De-
cember and January he will visit all the
leading cities of the United States and
Mexico, while early in February he will
sail for Australia and India. Besides Ge-
rardy, there will be a number of we'll
known assisting artists, including Nine.
AleXa, prima donna soprano, and ALI Kiln
genberg, the Norwegian pianist.
AN evening with De Koven'' will be the
feature of the next recital to be given in
December by Mr.. George Lawrence The
songs, duets, quartets and quntets will be
taken mostly from the operas 1.-The Fenc-
ing Master Robin Hood and Rob
Roy" Among those who will appear at
Byrne. Kathren Byrne Josephine Adams,
Mabel Murphy, Mr.. Hendren, Mr.. George
Wright Mr.. Paul Miller and Mrs. Murphy
Madame Ca:Teno when a little girl of
nine quite won The heart of Gottschalk then
in the prime of his success. by her play
ing on the occasion of her debut in New
York He at once began to give her les
sons and she learned under the composers
instruction his "Bananer' and "Jerusa-
lem Today she is likely the only pianist
who plays the latter tremendously difficult
composition. full of heavy chords and chro-
matte octave passages. which she mastered
and memorized at that early age. When
she went to Europe three years later Ca
mile Stamaty, who had been the teacher of
Gottschalk naturally took a great interest
in her. One morning after a concert which
he was unable to attend he asked a pupil
what the little Carreno had played. He
was told among other things the Lszt LII
cia' fantasia you need not tell me-" he
said that there is any woman living.
much less a girl of thirteen, who can play
that fantasia" Later she played the work
for him in private. ''Wel,'' he exclaimed,
when she finished, NOW 1 believe But
he added hastily. as If to excuse his doubt,
"only an American girl could have done
il "
The Pittsburg Orchestra will be brought
to this city for two concerts by Mr.. Percy
s. Foster. This orchestra is under the
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whole exterior was painted white and has
since then been decorated. The recep-
lions of the Monroes were very brilliant
Their state dinners were given In the east
room, which they called the "banqueting
hail.
When John Quincy Adams was elected,
Congress appropriated s14 900 for refurnish-
ing the White House. Most of this was ex-
pended upon the east room.
The administration of the younger Adams
generation was noted for brilliant enter
tainments.
Andrew Jackson was followed from his
Inauguration by a great crowd, all of whom
were invited to participate in great feast
spread in the east room. A raid was made
on the viands, costly china was smashed
and food was split over the costly carpet
and upholstery. Officials linked their arms
ard thus formed a barrier to save "Old
Hickory from being crushed to death. The
custom of serving refreshments at White
House receptions began in Monroe's admin
1stration was shortly afterward discontin-
ued. Jackson opened his doors to the COM
mon people. He renewed the democratic
manners of Jefferson. At one of his din
ners he sang Aud Lang Syne." He was
the first President who regarded the White
House as inadequate for social functions.
President William Henry Harrison en-
joyed the White House less than a month.
His was the first funeral held within its
walls. John Tyler. who succeeded him and
whose wife died early in his term, was the
first President to bring his bride to the Ex-
ecutive Mansion.
Mrs. Polk. wife of the next President,
dres sed magnificently and assisted her hus
band at many brilliant functions.
President Taylor enjoyed his official home
but sixteen months.
During Fillmore's administration Con-
gress, at his request, furnished the oval
sitting room on the second floor as a IL
brary. Mrs. Fillmore selected the books to
fill the cases.
President Pierce's wife was an invalid
during her reign as White House hostess.
The Prince of Wales made his memorable
visit to the White House during Buchanan's
administration. Its inadequacy then be-
came apparent more than ever before. The
President had to vacate his bedroom and
sleep in the public anteroom to his office.
Even then five members of the prince 8
suite had to be turned away.
The days of Lincoln and later Presidents
are too well known to be recounted. The
families of all these latter-day executives
have utilized every bit of space in the
building and have had to deny its hospital
ity to relatives and friends.
Necessary repairs and refurnishings of
the White House have brought the total
cost of the building. since 1900 to about
81, 900. 900.
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MONIC ORCHESTRA.
Indications Point to n SuccessfuI Ses
son for the Organization

Indica lions Point to n Successful Sen.
son for the Organization.
The old idea that Sunday night concerts
would rot lake In this city is evidently a
thing OF the past judging from the crowded
condition of the Columbia Theater last Sun
day night on the occasion of the Strau
concert That large attendance was en-
couragjng to Mr. VIM II. Santelmann ami
the friends of the new Philharmonic Or
chestra the concerts of which have been
announced for the Sunday evenings of De-
cember III. February and March H. This
new organization has enlisted the services
of the best professional musicians in this
District, and includes in its ranks such
players as Herman Rakemann, So. Min
ster, VIM. E. Green, Jos. Finckel, Ernest
Lent Chris Arth, jr., Raymond Schroeder,
w. Nillalpando and c. Thierbach. Many
or these have high regulations as soloists
and yet they have gone into this orchestra
from a feeling of pride in their art and in
the hope that a symphony orchestra in the
true sense Of the term may be established
here at the national capital. Mr.. Santel-
mann. the conductor. is quite proud of his
force and says that when the public shall
hear the orchestra it will be surprised at
the good work done. He is satisfied that
the first concert will commend the organ.za-
ton to generous patronage. and he believes
that popular support will be given it For
this first concert the soloist will be Mar
tnus Sieveking the eminent Dutch pianist.
who will play sonata by the Russian COM
poser Rachmninoff, which has never been
heard in this country, and which is said to
be a masterpiece of melodiouS, muSiclanlv
workmanship. Mr. Sieveking will also play
a group of solos which will show his tech
meal skill, as well as the versatility of his
reading. Already a large number of course
tickets have been taken, and it is hoped
that nearly the whole of the house will be
sold for the series of three concerts. Sea-
son tickets may be secured at Droops
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Miss Forster is painting two miniatures,
one of little girl and the other of a lady
She did very little work during the sum-
mer, but has some pleasant pastime In
the Berkshire Hills represented by a mum
Der of small landscape sketches in her
studio These are bits of road and grassy
hillside, very fresh and full of an outdoor
air.
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Another Camera Outage.

N
First Tramp-"Ever have yer picture
taken, Clarence?"
Second Tramp-"Only wunst, an dat wuz
in a group
ant lookers?"
Second Tramp-"De cops dat wuz holdin'
me-"
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Thick and Warm.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tess-.Goodness! Talk about decolete
gowns Did you ever see any so extreme
as Mrs. Gaileys?
Jess-"No they are rather extreme"
TEST should think she'd catch her
death of cold
Jess-"Oh, there's no danger. Shes so
completely wrapped up in her own conceit."
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hut have long sought this opportunity
Miss Snapper-'.faeper mind the preamble.
Mr.: Lurker. Run along in and ask pa.
He's been expecting this would come for
the last two years."-Tit-Rits.
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From the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Skimmerhorn las the participants in
the debate became personaD-"I was
laundering fool when asked you to marry
me-"
Mrs. skimmerhorn-"Well. you looked 1t.
dear -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-01

Jones-'Ry the way, Baker, which is the
younger, you or your sister,?
Baker-'That's what bothers me. She
was born two years before l was, and Yet
1 am three years older.'-Boston Tran
script.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
PROGRESS AT CORNELL.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS DISCUSSED IN
PRESIDENT SCHURNAN'S AN
NUAL REPORT.

Ithaca. n. y. oct. Is (speciaD.-The annual re-
mort OF President Jacob Gould Schurman OF Cor
nell University presented TO the Board of
Trustees this afternoon The report reviews the
work Of the different colleges in detail. and makes
many recommendations Cornell Is crying need
seems be more buildings and a larger faculty to
care for the great increase in attendance. The
nresident's financial report shows that the funds al
ready intrusted the university have been handled
with great success. The report specially recon-
ulen6s that the trustees every effort 70 estab-
lish coruitories for the II takes UP the ath-
letic policy decided by the faculty. and touches
slightly the question of women teachers in
university work Much Of value in the line OF edu-
ca-ionai statistics. gathered by the deans OF the
various colleges is presented The report in part
follows
The last year Of the nineteenth century Il is also
the rhirtV-secOnd since the foundation of the uni
versity. whose brief life has been marked both by
extreme adversely and unusual prosperity. The
initial struggle for bare existence continued until
lSSl and The subsequent expansion of the uni
,-srsirv up the close of the present century is
illustrated by the following figures
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14

CATsUP: Curuce Bros Blue Label Hazel" Is
Tomato Catsup. per bot.
made from selected hard Minnesota spring wheat. z5
per bbl.. 7'|0
packed Jersey Tomatoes reddest and rfpes
Tomatoes g9Wn and PIseed IN s1Ts IsFEs s5ezsd lie
Orange blossom creamy Succotash Emerald sSted
Hazel Marrowfat Peas. very uniform I
and possess natural fresh favor, special. per can.
HAMS: Armours and Squre's delicious mild sugar II
cured Hams per ID.
Crosse BlackwelTs or Hazel brand Gherkns. Mixed
Pickles Chow Chow and Onions or Hazel" Chopped 10
BUTTDR; Fancy Eagin Creamery Butter fresh ia
FISH: Fresh Long Island scaIops. qt.. 20
LIMA BEANS Hazel selected Tiny Tim Lima
Beans Cthis years pack very dainty deliciousiy II
MACKEREL. Choice fat family Mackerel (no heads. SO
A+our!s Deviied or POtted Tongue rs AZ
oESR&: Dunbar's fresh Dwarf okra, per IL
Lea & Perns or Hazel Worcestershire Sauce per IS
COFFEE: Mocha and Java Popular Blend" possesse:
the Mocra thus making most desirable drinking as
Coree: ! lbs 81. %; per 10.
Fancy Golden Santos fresh roasted hourly 10 IDS 10
JELLY fiaz.r' CurraSt jelly strictly pure put up 10
,tARNATADF: Hazel" Orange Marmalaae. glass IS
jar ,,., Rabv Ol,yes Cstuned Spanish
Oh o- Hazel selected fancy queen 23
Olives per bot. - -no,cs DlekinzS green.
THAS: JuSJTs1 JUS Teas regularly sold At Soc ana otS
- D N delicate rich navors' special IDS '1O' 80
per 70 r-,,,tred Rolled Yellow and Mh''e 73
CE5tthANLI - Southern Grsnulated Honiny, 10 Us,
- Malt Breakfast Food. most uetlc'oGS ~ IS
Hazel OF sis' SI snlendd blood makers. per pkg
ing qlsnSs Nr TncIe Jerry Pancake Flour per p2s
- - ..Hazer' Instant Tapioca. fuI l0-o~ H
PISS Fals,arrs boneIess direct from FrSnee II
halves :, tin strictly pure Apple CIDER vinegar in IS
ting
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
DT4NONDS AT TOP PRICES.
DEALERS EXPECT TO LOSE IF BRYAN IS
ELECTED, AS PEOPLE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO BLY, THEM.

The mere possibility OF Bryan's election is having
its effect on the diamond dealers of this city. The
war between the English and the Beers in South
Africa naturally enough forced up prices They
therefore ask importers and dealers much
than usual and 10 buy them at their present high
price is pure speculation. II Bryan should be
elected dealers say there is little doubt that the
demand for diamonds would be very small indeed,
as not even the most ardent Democrat expects TO
wear diamonds a result of Bryans election. In
case of Bryau's election there would be in
evttable speculative decline in prices and the
who are buying now and have bought recently
would lose heavily. With all this in mind diamond
merchants are doing very little buying their trade
being q particularly sensitive This state OF
affairs is very detrimental the industry Of dia-
existence in this country. Experts from Amster-
dam and Antwerp have been brought at intervals
to America, and have trained American boys IN
the trade, that there is at present a large
number OF native diamond cutters, but their en-
ployment has been extremely precarious.
One OF them said yesterday that the trade for
small employers was likely to come to an end be
fore long Small dealers, who used TO buy from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth Of stones at time are un-
able to do any more, the syndicates who con-
to fill the large orders. Thus an Antwerp firm
bought 100000 francs worth of rough diamonds last
week, and the purchase was not considered ex-
traordnary.
deal in the way OF encouraging the small dealers,
however. 1t has provided that the rough diamonds
shall be free from duty, and this gives the small
dealer an opportunity buy at second hand In the
only straw that enables him TO keep his head above
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
CONDITIONS AT PEKING.
WHY SACRED CITY WAS ENTERED-wHAT GER
MANS WANT.

Pekinz Sept. 1.-The formal, and TO those who
desired TO indulge their propensities loot very
unsatisfactory march through the Sacred City is
over the city is once more under close guard only
occupied bv some servants OF the Court and sort
of secretary When the subject OF entering the
Sacred CITY was first broached General Chafree
and one or two OF the generals against the
plan but the Ministers unanimously in favor
It, arguing that the Chinese would always declare
that Peking proper had never been taken unless
the Sacred CITY was entered by foreign trops also
that it would be considered still holy in the
eyes of the people. General Chaffee based his OBJ
jectous on the ground the place practical
ly the palace and the private grounds OF the En-
peror and the royal family and that no public good
could be gained by overTunning IT,
Russia is laying and managing the railroad. and
officers say II will reach Peking in a month. Rus
STA is also laying a cable from Taku to Peking.
which is almost completed The French have been
the most successful looters, their prizes being
ttmated a many millions. Though they have only
a handful Of here the French nag flies over
buildings than that Of other nation.
The JanaDass have worked hard and well and IN
the opi-ion OF most OF the officers that II
there is any division OF territory Japan viii obtain
COrea
Every one here seems 10 believe a division OF
China Is Imminent and all think America Is hardly
to be taken into consideration. II Is generally
ceded that the most she wants is money in
ish and American Legation grounds the central
points OF interest and II Is here that most OF the
OF the day is gathered and discussed.
The Germans claim that they have the greatyt
right dictate the terms OF peace. account or
the murder of Baron ketteleT, but the other
Ministers assert that their having been besieged.
constitutes Just as much OF atront to their
spective nations though they had been killed.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
WHALEN MAKES DENIAL.
SAYS HE DID NOT APPEAR TO DEFEND A POLICE
MAN IN A PRIVATE CAPACITY

While am acting as Corporation Counsel am
prohibited from acting private counsel to any
individual. The statement that I a representa-
tive Of office appeared in the City Court pri-
hood"
The above statement was made by Corporation
counsel John Whalen yesterday the result of a
charge that he, through OF his deputies, ap
peared in the City Court private counsel to Po-
lice Sergeant McCarten in a suit brought against
the officer by David Bryant to recover 5000 dam
ages for an alleged assault committed several
years ago. Bryant II Is asserted. was severely
beaten by McCarten in jefferson Market police
court. subsequently the sergeant placed
trial before the Police Commissioners md fined.
Mr.. Whalen said: This to
through the regular channels by the Police Com
missioners, with instructions for to appear for
McCarten. Where a suit is brought against a
police officer for dereliction of duty the Corpora
ton Counsel must defend the action II the accused
so desires. l turned the matter over 10 Mr. Ridg-
way, who. by the way, is assigned to look out for
all legal matters pertaining 10 police officials"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
BUFFALO PLAsrBRERs OFTEN STRIKE
PAY INCREASED THREE TIMES ON PAN-AMERI-
CAN EXPOSITION BUILDINGS.

PAY INCREASED THREE TIMES ON PAN-AMER1-
CAN EXPOSITION BUILDINGS.
The contractors who are erecting the buildings Of
the Pan-Amertcan Exposition, which Is to be held
next year in Buffalo having much trouble
with their workmen account OF strikes The
ornamental plasterers who were employed to do
the stucco work were paid s3 day when they were
first hired This was the union scale Of wages for
the trade In Buffalo and 1t satisfactory to the
men
short time ago, however, the wOrkmen en-
ployed in digging the foundations of the build
tngs discovered fine bed OF pure white clay. This
forms the base OF a large part of the material
used by the ornamental plasterers. and they
oricI,Iv concluded that the find would greatly
enhance the profits of the contractors They
wanted share in the good thing themselves. 30
thev went on strike for 81 25 a day The contract
mrs granted their demand. and they returned 10
work
thor Increase They wanted s. so and they got IT,
they threatened another strike. This time they
demanded 50 rs a day. and the contractors agreed
mat they should have ii. The contractors thought
MT the limit had at last been reached, and that
Teckoned without their host, pretty the air
was fuller than of another rumored strike
Then the men appointed committee to acqualnt
the contractors with the fact that they wanted u
dsv This rendered the contractors speechless
for while but they finally recovered and con-
sor+e5 to nav the advance. The contractors now
believe that their troubles are over. at least with
he pia
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
2Uines q Liquors.

ChamDaRne: Prince Americas best Champagne regu-
Is-Tv French process
and equal many imported hEh-priced wines; 1900
per case - qts-. s12- %; p qts-,
ST Julien a hne California C7srst dOz- bots, 40
Puritan Riesing type OF light Rhine Wine Per z 90
u cts.
Pontet Canet. from Armand Frsrss. Bordeaux 6.oo
France.
MarPauX imported from Armand Freres. Bordeaux
France.
Fsulesheiusr imported Rhine Wine IN
hardt q SOehne Dedssheim ar. per case.
Pennsylvania XXX Rye including jug per gal. Too
Monongahela Rye Whiskey. including jug per gal ..
Nj vernon rye NhiSNeS' iae'uo'ns Jug per GAL z-5o
Monogram rye Wh'sAeS, Per sai' including Jug 500
California Port Sherry Tokay and Sweet Catavba Ssv
bodied, rich and fruity per gal according axs q
S125. sl.I5 and %
Fine California CIaret and Burgundy per Eal tn 20
cIuding Jug SOC. and OO
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
THEATRICAL mAYAGERs ENJoINED.

Utica n Y, Oct. 13.-Justce Wallace, of the
United States Circuit Court has issued an injunc-
ton restraining Delcher Hennessy. theatrical
managers their agents and servants. from per-
forming representing in any form the dramatic
composition known Becky Sharp pending fur
ther litigation. A portion Of the decision follows:
A substantial part Of the plaintiffs composition
been appropriated in the play of the defendants
and commngled with ii that, until the matter
Wrongfully incorporated has been eliminated the
defendants should be restrained from presenting
their play TO the public. / also satisfied that
they have been guilty of unfair competition in so
advertising and presenting their play lead the
public 10 believe II to be substantially the play
which had become known and popular by the title
..ReckY Sharp"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
FIRM OF STOCK BROKERS FAILS.
oI.MsTEAD & TAYLOR MAKE AN ASSIGNMENT.
EXPECTING 10 RESUME

= I,
EXPECTING TO RESUME.
The firm OF Olmstead & Taylor. dealers in invest
ment securities stocks and bonds at No. % Broad
way. made assignment without preference yes
terdRy TO Edward Swami. The papers fled
by J. H. Caldwell Of No. 135 Broadway attorney
for the assignee. Mr.. Caldwell stated that the
firm, the members OF which George n. Ohm
stead and Charles H. Taylor. small one and
that it had been in business long The mem
bers not attached 10 either exchange, and
did all their business through other brokers. The
total Of their obligations would exceed $4,000
or $4,000. due 10 customers for whom they dealt.
The assets might reach about 10000
Mr.. Swami the assignee, said he could not tell
the assets or liabilities the cause OF the assign
ment. He had engaged expert 10 go the
books of the firm. and would have statement
ready in q few days. He added that doubt the
creditors would allow the firm to resume business.
Olmstead & Taylor have been in business since
May, 1892. Mr.. Taylor was previously cashier of
the New-York Custom House from 1884 to 1888. The
firm made speciality Of municipal bonds and OF
assisting cities in refunding their bonded debts.
A year ago they were re2uted to be worth $4,000;
Mr.. Olmstead lives at New-Canaan Conn. and
Mr.. Taylor at Montclair n. J. Neither partner
was al the office when the reporter called there
yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-14
SAFETY THREE WHEELER.

The Bloomer Safety Three wheeler Is manu- hanu-
I handv, easv and satisfactory vehicle.
-.,s.ertIai novelty in the carriage and wagon
Tine among the many advantages asserted OF the
IIooner safety Three Wheeler are the fohoWins'
-rbe third wheel turns clear around making II m
possible for II TO upset the vehicle II Is one OF 'e
,,s- rabicIes OF ITS capacity. and does away
',tb the weight OF one wheel, the entire front
sxe ana the adjuncts Of both IL is easy OF access
md there Is no soing OF clothes In getting into
II and out OF It, The vehicle hangs low II Is
sxrsent for half mile track work. II Is built for