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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
The Philharmonic Orchestra.

In order to stimulate support for the
Washington Philharmonic Orchestra, which
is engaged in giving series Of concerts in
this city this winter, the second Of which
will be given at the Columbia Theater the
evening of February next, the Washing
ton Order of Elks has contracted for a
large number of seats on that occasion
With this advance sale as a nucleus the
hackers Of the orchestra hope that the ex-
ample thus set by the Elks will be gener-
ously followed by others who are inter-
ested in the welfare Of the new Washington
musical institution, as well as those who
are lovers of good music, and who have for
SO long bewailed the fact that the capital
city did not have permanent high-class
musical organization of Its own. The fact
that the orchestra made such an excellent
showing at it's first concert precludes all
doubt as to the ability to present the pro-
gram which Director Santelmann has
mapped out for the second concert, and all
that remains for those who wish the orr
chestra a brilliant as well as .perma-
nent future is to come forward as patriot
fcally as the Elks have done and insure this
future by contributing to it's support The
program which is to be presented at the
SECOND concert will be fully as attractive as
the one given in December last. Besides
other numbers 1t will include the ''Tanu-
hauser' overture, as well as a suite by
Massanet. The soloist for this occasion has
not yet been announced, but In all proba-
bility V will be q singer OF reputation and
ability.
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both from musical and social stand
! point, and the outlook for the future is
inviting. In order that the club may prop
erly commence it's New Year the officers
| have provided two additional operate
choruses. which were taken up at its last
meeting.
The Damrosch Society last Wednesday
evening had Its first rehearsal under the
| direction Of Nj. Otto Tourney Simon. who
took up the work with an enthusiasm which
the members soon were sharing. Mr.
Simon was painstaking in shading, forceful
In attack and Intelligent in Interpretation,
and most satisfactory rehearsal resulted
The society will have a larger share than
usual in the program of its next concert
| on February 5, and the artists engaged for
the occasion will be Mrs. H. Clay Browning
! one of the most popular sopranos of the
/ city; Mr.. Ericsson Bushnell, whose splendid
| basso has been always welcomed, and Mr..
Paul Miersch, whose artistic work on the
! violoncello has not been heard here for
some years. Mr. Miersch formerly lived in
Washington, and his friends will no doubt
| be glad to hear his Improvement.
The society has shown its appreciation of
! Mr.. Vareia's long and efficient services as
musical director by electing him as the
| first honorary member that the organiza-
ton has had. The state of Mr. Varela's
| health compe lied him to withdraw from
active connection with the society, an ac-
| ton which was received with much regret
Mr.. Angelo c. Fronani and Mr.. Wm H.
| Sholz spent the latter part Of last week in
| Richmond, Va, where they filled an en-
! gagement to play for the Ladies' Matinee
] Musicale. prominent musical club, of that
city. Mr.. Fronani on this occasion gave,
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for the first time, a public rendition Of his
own suite for the piano, consisting of four
movements, prelude, song without words,
scherzo and finale. That the composition
possesses merit Of q high order was evil
denced by the pronounced success it met
with and the highly fattering terms in
which 1T was criticised by the members of
the Ladies' Matinee Musicale The num-
Der was SO enthusiastically received that
Mr.. Fronani responded with his "Mazurka
Hongroise,' which was voted the most pop
ular number rendered at a previous recital
In which he participated.
In conjunction with Mr.. Fronani and Miss
Florence billiard. Richmond's popular and
talented violiaiste, Mr.. VIM. H Sholz
played Bach's Concerto for two yiolins and
piano. In d minor. This tricky and tech
nically intricate number was admirably
being played with great delicacy and clear
ness. Miss billiard closed the program
with Schuett's suite for piano and violin,
consisting of four movements, the Allegro
resoluto, the Scherzo vivace, Canzonetta
+ con Variazioni and Rondo a la Russo. This
number is a modern classic of great depth.
and demands all the power at command of
the player. Miss billiards. execution was
we'll nigh faultless, and she must have felt
deeply gratified at the unStfnted applause
that, was accorded her rendition of this
difficult yet highly pleasing number. The
plano Accompaniment to this suite an as
founding problem in ripping arpeggios.
sonorous chordal moduiations and chroma-
tic staccatos, was played by Mr.. Fronani
In his usual accomplished style.
At the close Of the musicale Mr.. Fronani
was engaged a. soloist for the final con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
SICAL MENTION.

The production of Mr.. Kirkpa tricks ora
tario. The Birth of Christ" at the Ascen-
sion Church stamps him as a composer Of
high rank. He shows in his composition
the true devotional sentiment which is so
necessary for the best effect in sacred
works. This was the second presentation
OF the work, the first having taken place at
Trinity Church on the Sd instant
The Euterpe Club will hold its next meet
ing Monday night at 516 9th street. An
unusually fine program has been prepared
by the musical director, Mr.. Angelo c.
tTonani.
Jenny Lind Muller Green, organist and
pianist, will give a recital at the First
Presbyterian Church, on Friday evening,
February ], under the direction of Mr..
George Lawrence assisted by Miss Mary
Mckenzie Byrne. A large chorus is being
organized to take part in the program,
which will be made up from the best COM
posers. Mrs. Green will play two numbers
on the organ. and the remainder OF her
program on the piano. Miss Byrns will
sing Chaminade's Lite" Massenet's
.Herodiade," Proch's Theme and varia-
TONS Thomas ''Je Suis Titania," Polo
naise from "Mignon." Mulder's "Stacata
Polka and Denza's "A May Morning" The
chorus will sing. Rossinfs ''Infammatus, -
from the Stabat Mater.
The Capital Choral Club met last Monday
evening at the home of it's musical direc-
tor. Mr.. Joseph H. Hunter, No. LOT 4th
street northeast. The meetings of this or
Sanization have proven very successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
Bischof Course of Concerts.

The first concert in the Bischoff course will
be given at the Congregational Church next
Tuesday evening. The program will be one
Of especial interest. being composed Of mis-
cellaneous numbers by distinguished Amer
lean artists. The program is as follows:
IdyN. "Briar Rose;' Gavotte, Psyche"
Bischoff, DR.. Bischoff; THE Mountain
Sprite," Shelley, Congregational Church
Quartet Persian Song'-Chadwick, IF
But Knew''-Smith. Spanish Romance
Sawyer, Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff; My Lit.
tie Love"-Hawley, Il Love You''-Sobeski.
NJ. Adelaide LYMAN; Legend of the
Chimes" De Koven. Miss Smith and choir;
Waltz Song Pattison. Helen E. Rowe:
where Blooms the Rose'-Johns, "Madri-
gaf'-Harris Douglass G. Miller: 'Fantase
Humoresque," Bischoff. DR.. J. w. Bischoff:
Delight" Luckstone, Hattie Meads Smith;
1.-THE Sea- Deserted Mcdowell Edna
Scott Smith; ''Veni AL Milo Sem Millard,
Mrs. Smith and Mr. Miller; THE Rosary"
"'Twas April" Zone Spring Morning."
Nevin, Cecilia Sullivan; Come Where the
Lindens Bloom" Buck, J. Walter Hum
phrey; 1.-The Merry Miller" De Koven, Miss
Smith and choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
UNIVERSAL BALLOT IN CUBA,
Unanimous Decision of the COnstitu.
tiOnal Convention.

A dispatch from Havana Thursday says,
The Cuban constitutional convention, in Sc
cret session today decided by practically
unanimous vote to insert in the draft of the
constitution a clause providing for univer-
sa' suffrage in the future republic. Only
one VOTE 1t is understood, was cast against
the proposal. Several conservative members
who are known to be opposed to it were
absent. but the advocates of universal suf-
frage claim a clear majority and say there
will be no opposition when the question
comes to vote in public sessions.
Heretofore this subject has been delicate
ly handled, and twas thought the conven.
ton would leave the settlement of tho
matter to future legislation.
The friends of Gen. Maxine Gomez, who
assert that he is the popular candidate for
the presidency, are elated over the prospect
OF an unrestricted vote
The convention has made several modifi-
cations in the original draft submitted by
the central committee. Many members say
that the public sessions will begin next
week and that constitution will be accept
ed and presented to Congress Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
RELIGION IN THE SCHOOLS
CAUSE OF DISCUSSION IN FILIPINO
CONSTITUTION.
One Faction Insists on Absolute Sep
aratiOn of Church and
State.

A dispatch from Manila yesterday
says: The first public discussion of
the bill to establish a department of
public instruction today developed a
contest on the question of religion in
public schools Interest centers in the sec
ton permitting priests and ministers to
teach religion for half an hour three times
weekly, outside of school hours, provided
the parents express a written desire for
such instruction, and prohibiting teachers
from conducting religious exercises or
teaching religion.
The directors of the federal party were
represented by a committee who, although
Catholics, argued strongly in favor of the
elimination of the section. They declared
that the use of the school houses for reli-
giOus purposes is contrary to the United
States Constitution and also to the plat
forms of the American parties and the
Philippine federal party and is certain to
cause discOrd.
Representatives of the Central Catholic
Society. who appeared in behalf of permit
ting religious instruction in the schools,
said they did not assume to represent the
Filipinos politically, but religiously. They
asked time for the preparation of a reply
and were given until Monday.
Judge Taft said the attitude of the United
States Philippine commission as a legisla-
tive power was one of absolute Indifference
DetWSsu tue SdtuOllC, TTOlSSldHC OF
hanrmedan religions. The commissioners.
he added, endeavored to frame the act SO
that the peoples prejudices would assist
instead Of retard its success
He reminded Tomas del Rosario, who was
speaking in behalf of the federals, that a
similar provision was in effect in at least
one state in America. Rosario replied:
One only?'
He then said he was not speaking Of ex-
ceptions, but of the fundamental princi-
pies of the American Constitution. Rosario
insisted on the doctrine Of the absolute
separation Of church and state, so as not
to permit priest to use a school house.
Judge Taft asked whether the speakers
opinion of the workability of this section
was influence by former experiences with
friars and the fear of ecclesiastical domina
ton of schools under the American govern
ment
Rosario responded: mo. I am dealing
with doctrines"
Judge Taft remarked that 1t was not a
question of broad doctrine, but of how to
work practically under the conditions they
had to meet.
Rosario replied that such ideas could not
be sustained practically or in doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
The Choral Society.

The rehearsal Of the Choral Society on
Monday night was devoted entirely to
'Hora Nevissima," and much time was
spent on the chorus from this work, to be
sung at the Bspham recital on January %.
A very interesting program for this has
just been announced in the Choral Society
Bulletin. Mr. Bispham will sing the entire
set Of Schumann's songs embraced under
the title "Dichterliebe'' c'Poets Lovely.
This is companion set to that sung some
time ago at one Of the society's concerts by
Miss Marie Brema. 'Frauenliebe und Lee
ben" ("Woman's Love and Life'') and by
many is considered the finer of the two. He
will also sing the -Four Serious Songs of
Brahms, some songs by Loewe, two ballads
OF Sir Arthur Sullivan and a song by How-
ard Brockway. a young New Yorker Mr..
Thomas g. Aivord Of the Library of Con-
gress will make an explanation of the
meaning of the poem "Hora Nevissima" at
one OF the coming rehearsals, and later will
tell the society something OF the composer,
Prof. Horatio Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
Movements of Army Transports.

The adjutant general received cable
message yesterday from General Mac.
Arthur at Manila, saying that the trans
port Sheridan sailed Thursday with twenty
seven officers and 65i enlisted men of the
37th Volunteer Infantry, and that the trans.
ports Logan and Lenox arrived at Manila
that day.
According to telegram received at the
War Department yesterday the transport
Sumner sailed from Chefoo on the 9th in
slant for Shan Hal Kuan, an open Chinese
port north Of Taku. She Sumner Is taking
money and supplies from Manila to the
United States troops In China.
The War Department is informed that tho
transport Mcpherson left Havana Thursday
afternoon for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
HOW WE CAN DO lit.

1t takes the most modern machinery and big plant do
family washing By the pound This have. Our wagons will
begin to collect early Monday morning reaching the
place about the time each week Each family provd-
ed with bag, and the marking and sorting will
particular attention Each lot OF washing numbered and
goes through under number. There rubbing,
pounding friction and powerful beaches There
nothing less wearing than swisng through hot suds i'll
cylinder In each OF the cylinders separate waters used
and the simply revolving baskets that
thrown off the most delicate garment without stain injury
The used pure your hands, and clothes
do not begin to quickly the ordinary way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12

cert to be given by the Ladies Matinee
Musicale at the Jefferson. In Richmond,
the latter part of April. Previous to this
event, however, he will sbe heard there in
public recital. preceded by one given by
him at the Washington Club in this city
in February.
The Metropolitan Grand English Opera
Company, which comes to the National The
alter week afternext. presents every opera en-
tour with the same cast, chorus ballet, Or
chestra, scenic equipments, costumes, prop
critics, armor and electrical effects as in
New YORK. This is a decided. Innovation, as
the scenic accessories of the average trav-
cling organization devoted to- opera In En-
glish has been Of the scantest description
Elsa has usually borrowed Juliet's balcony,
Marguerite the garden of Leonora, and
every operate Lord Landgrave and duke
have shared the same colunned salon, it
doing duty for gambling, scenes, banquets
or balls
Homer Lind. a former Washingtonian,
Will be heard next week at the National
Theater in the production OF grand opera
In English. given by the Metropolitan Grand
Opera Company. His first; appearance in
this city will be rnade.as Valentine in Tues
day nights performance OF fFRuat'' Later
In the week he Will sing Telramnnd in .Lo-
hengrin and Alto In .Cavalleria Rustf-
cana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
A REMONsTRANCE SENT.
Asphalt Contention Should BE Left to
Venezuelan Courts.


Venezuelan Courts.
The status of the Venezuelan controversy
has not been improved by the latest nego-
tiations between the United States and Ven
ezuela, and this government has remon-
strated against the seeming determination
Of the Venezuelan authorities to take exec
utive cognzance of the asphalt rights. in
stead Of leaving them to the determination
of the judicial branch.
The desire of this government from the
outset has been that the matter be left to
the courts and it has sought to impress
that view upon the Venezuelan government.
But the latest advices have indicated to
officials that Venezuela inclines to take ex-
ecutive authority over the subject.
The United States has therefore remon-
strated against such an exercise of ex-
ecutive authority. and there Is the fullest
belief that Venezuela will not, under the
circumstances, insist upon carrying out
her view of taking the matter out Of the
hands Of the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12

Amendments to the District appropriation
bill were proposed yesterday in the Senate
by Mr.. Scott for paving 4th street northeast
from u to w streets. 5000. and by Mr..
Island in the Potomac river at price
not to exceed $1l6,O00
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12

During the month Of September the
slaughter house at Vulette, which supplies
Paris, dispatched daily an average OF BOA
oxen. 1.0n cows. 1884 sheep, 2.125 pigs
and 1880 calves. In ordinary times only
l.210 oxen. $50 cows, 1890 sheep, Ash
pigs and .426 calves arr required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-12
Demand for Small Properties.

DemAnu IOf SMal IFOpertlcSs
what to me- said Mr.. Charles w. Fair
fax Of the firm of Stone & Fairfax, real es-
tate brokers, SIS most significant feature
of the condition of the realty market is the
presence Of the buyers of small properties,
not for investment merely, but for homes.
1 have been aware all along of this signif1-
cant Indication of the restoration of better
times, but it was again brought to my at
tention in looking over the figures of the
business done by our firm during the past
year. l found then that of the total Of
sales made by u.s. amounting to over a
million of dollars, the average price of
each piece of property sold was only about
$1,000. OF course, we handled properties
the number Of pieces of moderate value was
sufficient to bring the average down to the
figures given above.
ut is also q noticeable fact In this con-
nection, that while many of the buyers
were people Of limited means, they were
able to make good cash payments, and in
some instances the deal was a pure cash
transaction.
According to our experience the de-
mand for property of this class is not con-
fined to any one locality, but covers the en-
tire District AS l have said, 1 looked upon
the appearance in the market Of the small
purchaser as a particularly healthy sign.
This city has the reputation Of being a city
of homes, and it appears that an increasing
number Of people are owning the houses
they live in
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-14
Miss Vanderbilt Wackermann, a
Beautiful New Yorker Found
Wandering AimIessly in Streets
of London
MAY BE ARRAIGNED
IN COURT TODAY
Came Into Prominence Last Win
ter Owing to Trouble With Pro-
fessor Herkimer For Whom
She Posed As a Modei-Lived
at His House a Month

London, Nov 1S.-Miss Vanderbilt Wack-
ermann of New York was taken to ST..
Giles Infirmary today as wandering
Iunatic She will probably be examined
tomorrow.
Miss Wackermann has been staying at
the Hotel Cecil for a fortnight by herself,
and until last night she did not attract
any attention. She then insisted on wan
dering into the courtyard Of the hotel
bareheaded, and during the night she
went out into the streets without hat
wearing loose, black tea gown and wan
dering aimlessly.
| This morning she was brought back to
| the Hotel Cecil in a hysterical condition
and the management handed her over TO
the police She was taken to the Bow
Street Police Court, but refused to give
any particulars concerning herself. she
talked tncoherently, and was Immediately
sent to St Giles Infirmary. So far no
friends have made inquiries about MISS
Wackermann,
Miss Wackermann came into prominence
last winter owing to trouble with Profess
sor Herkimer r. A. She was his model
for a picture shown at the academy, bur
before it was finished Professor Herkimer
refused to allow her to continue the SIT
tings and wrote Mrs. Waekermann let
ter, which she and her mother considered
libelous. They threatened to sue the pro-
lessor. but the case was never begun.
Prof. Herkimer, in the course of an In
terview published today by the Daily
Chronicle. says:
at simply offered to paint Miss Wack-
ermann, not as q portrait, but as
study for myself, and | offered In return
some of my own handiwork. She seemed
to be delighted with the idea.
lowing to the fact that her mother was
compelled to go TO America before the sit
tings were finished, It was arranged that
Miss Wackermann should live at my
house but after a month, though have
nothing to say against her behavior. ]
felt it my duty to ask her to 60 She
went after many pleadings to be allowed
| to remain -
~ have since refused to communicate
with her, except through a lawyer be
| cause her method of what she called
clearing herself was not one ! regarded
as of the right kind.
CAS- to the academy picture, II contained
Imany features quite different from hers