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The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Season of French Opera.

The sale of seats for the engagement of
the French Opera Company, of New Or
leans. will be inaugurated at the box Of
fee OF the Lafayette Square this morning.
Owing to the unusual deroand for seats.
orders for which have been pouring into
the theatre by mail for two weeks past,
Manager Berger decided last night not to
make any reserv- tions by telephone or
through mail orders. 1t will be a case of
first come first served, and If indications
go for aught the advance bookings Of
seats will be the greatest in the history
OF the house
In making up the repertoire OF opera to
be given during the engagement Mr.. Ber-
ger has shown excellent judgment. 1t will
present all of the principals of the or
ganization in their most congenial roles.
and will give local music lovers the op-
portunity OF hearing the company in sew
eral operas which have not hitherto been
sung in Washington.
The opening bill will be La Juive,"
Halevy's beautiful opera in five acts.
which will introduce NJ. Due. the French
tenor. in his most famous role. Prior to
coming to America, NJ. Due was the tenor
at the Grand Opera House in Paris, and
was almost idolized by the Partisan pub
lie, and it is anticipated that his appear
ance here will create a genuine furore in
the local musical world. In this connec-
tion. Manager Berger guarantees the ap-
pearance of all the principals. which
means that the Washington public will
- han inc Cttnh f1
nous singers as Mines. FoadOr, the dra-
matte soprano; Rachel Laya. the mezzo
soprano; Chamberleau, the lyric soprano.
and Brietta. whose wonderful contralto
fairly captured the New Orleans public.
Bouxmann. the magnificent basso OF the
organization, will appear MT each perform
ance and at the Saturday matinee will
sing the role of Waiter" in William
Tell" La Vie de Boheme" will be the
bill for Friday night. and on Saturday
evening, Ponchielli's beautiful opera Clio
conda" will be sung.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
National-"The New Workers.

Dan DAILY, as the star Of the George w.
Lederer Company. in one OF the big musi-
cal comedy successes Of the season. 1.-THE
New Workers. will be the attraction at
the New National Theatre next week.
The joint authors Of ''The New York
ers" are Glen McDonough and George V.
Hobart. Ludwig Englander has contrib
uted the music. All these collaborateurs
have been lavish with their material in
the whole affair, not only to install Mr..
DAILY in the planetary system, but TO
magnify his glory as well. Everything is
installed in sumptuous style, the scenic in
vestiture is elaborate, and the selection
and costuming of the feminine chorus is
said to be especially good.
The cast contains the names of some
seventy-five comedians and singers, and
is the same which was seen during the
run of the production of nearly four
months at the Herald Square Theatre.
New York. The principals are William
Cameron, George Schiller. William Gould,
Frank Tannehill, Nick Long, Rose Beau
mont. Anna Laughln. Laura Clements,
Idalene Cotton, and Thomas Evans
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
ERIN'S DELEGATES ARRIVE.
Messrs. Redmond and Devlin Here to Or
ganize United Irish League.

Messrs. William Redmond and Joseph
Deylin. of Ireland, who are in this coun-
try in the interest of the organization of
the United Irish League. are registered at
the New willard. They will be rendered
a reception by number of Irish Ameri-
cans in the parlors of that hotel tonight
at s o'clock. All persons interested in the
United Irish League are invited to be
present.
The league is the outcome of move
ment recently inaugurated by Mr.. Red
mond the Irish leader IN the English
Parliament. who visited this country about
three months ago in company with Mr..
O'Donnell. another Irish member. Mr..
William ReSmond, who is here now, is a
relative of the Irish leader.
1t is probable that a branch of the
United Irish League will be established
in Washington as has been done in Bal
timore. where Messrs. Redmond and Dew
lin delivered speeches on the anniversary
of the birth OF Robert Emmet.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Empire-"A Trip 20 Buffalo,"

"a Trip to Buffalo, which will be seen
at the Empire next week. with daily matt
nees. enjoys the distinction of being one
of the most unique productions of the sea-
son. Every phase of the stage routine is
Incorporated from burlesque TO drama.
There is as much music in the piece as in
the average comic opera, and of better
quality than many musical productions.
There are forty people in the cast. in
Guiding what has come to be widely known
as the Beauty Chorus a title given be-
cause of the personal attractions of the
young women composing it. In the third
act, the Pan American Exposition Is
pleasingly recalled by a reproduction OF
a number of the best known features. in
cluding the Streets of Cairo, the Filipino
Village, and the Streets of Mexico. The
illumination of the electric tower and
the esplanade. the crowning glory of the
exposition, is effectively reproduced, and
gives a comprehensive suggestion Of the
beauty of the original
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Duffey-Fronani Recital Tonight.

The song and piano recital OF John
Humbird Duffey and Angelo Fronani will
take place in the banquet hall of the
New willard this evening at Sis o'clock
The reputation of these two young artists
has placed them in the front rank of their
respective classes. and their fame is not
confined to the limits of the National
Capital. but they are equally we'll known
and appreciated in New York and other
cities.
The programme arranged for tonight is
unusually attractive, vocal as well as in-
strumental numbers being selected from
the most prominent classic and modern
composers and arranged in chronological
order 1t is a question il a more inter-
esting programme has been offered to the
music loving public of Washington this
season.
Judging from the advance sale of seats
at Droop's. it is to be inferred that
Messrs Duffey and Fronani will face
very large audience in the beautiful New
Willard hall.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
THE PRESIDENTS "B'AR."
Mountaineer Donor Calls at the White
House to See Ahout 1t.

81 want ter sec what tn President done
with the bar I sent him las fall" said a
red-haired West Virginia Flountaineer
named Montague to .he doorkeepers at
the White House yesterday.
Then the stranger staIked upstairs and
explained his errand TO Assistant Secre-
tary Loeb.
few minutes later he came down
stairs.
THE Presidents gone and sent that
bar to the Geological Garden over In
New York. He told me 10. Say. that
bar was big enough TO cat MP two or
three people. caught him ~ near where
J live. at White Sulphur Springs. in West
yIrgiBy."
The bar" IN question vaa received by
the President soon after he went into
the white House. hot. inasmucb as IL
threatened to deysiop into too dangerous
= PEI Tor the safety Of the children the
President mads a Riit Of Il 10 the New
YOrk Z9SiOgirai oafGeus,
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Special Committee Appointed.
FUNERAL OF JESUIT PRIEST.
Last Rites Over Remains of Father Man
dalri to Be Held Today.

The last rites over the remains OF
Father Mandalri, who died at Georgetown
University Hospital Tuesday morning. will
be held at st. Aloysius Church at 10
o'clock this morning. Rev. Father Ed
ward X. Fink, pastor OF st. Aloysius
Church, will officiate at the services. In
terment will be made in the Jesuit Gene
terry, Georgetown.
Father Mandalri was professor of phi
losophy at Gonzaga College for six years.
and during his stay at that institution
made many friends. He contracted a
slight cold about week ago. which grad
ually grew worse. After four days ILL
ness he was removed to Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital. where he died.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
The Columbia-Kellar, the Magician.

Inc C0lumbia-heilar, the Magician.
Magician Kellar is announced TO appear
at the Columbia next week. He has been
seen so frequently in this city that his
work is as well as il is favorably known.
This season he comes with new surprises
and new decepticns that are said to
fairly outdo his former efforts toward the
mystification of his audiences
Believing that the greater the mystery
the greater the success of an Illusion,
and the more it will be enjoyed by those
seeing it. Kellar has discarded the use
of darkened stages. screens, covers, cones.
traps. curtains, and other similar subter-
fuges in order that there may be no pos
sible sort of clue of the methods he en-
ploys to bring about his startling effects.
He argues that if he commands something
laws, and it happens. his prestige as
magician is far greater than if he used
lot of paraphernalia to further his
work.
For example. while narrating an adven-
ture in India, or telling how he saw a
magician there performing a certain trick.
Kellar stands in the centre of the stage,
in full light. apparently at east; in the
midst of his story his own head sails
away on the air. bobs around, and up and
down. as If looking for a better resting
place, and finally comes back to its prop
er station on his shoulders There is no
possible suggestion as to how it is DONE
and as Kellar doesn't notice it at all,
there are many who do not believe the
evidence of their own eyes.
There will be popular priced matinees
Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
DONk VERAR PROVES A
BRILLIANT PIANIST
Young Porto Rican Plays Be-
fore Wagner Club.
A Perfect Command of Technique
Taught by Her Father at Four
Years of Age.

At the musicale given last evening by
the Wagner Club DIR. A. L. Hood, who Is
well known in Washington, introduced to
the musical world Dona Cruz V. de Pinck-
ney. young Porto Rican lady, one of the
finest and most brilliant pianists with but
few exceptions ever heard in Washington.
This young lady. still in her teens,
played with a briliancy and technique
scarcely to be credited. Her interpreta-
tion of Lists "Rhapsode Hongrose." No.
2, and of Hess Il L'hirondelle perdue. y
was marvellous. Her audience greeted her
with tremendous applause.
Taught at Four Years.
Dona Verar stated in an interview last
night that her father. Don Francesca
Verar one of the leading musicians and
composers of Porto Rico. and leader OF the
Insular Police Band, commenced instruc-
tions in music with her when she was but
four years old At nine years of age she
surprised everybody by playing at the
Porto Rican Exposition in 1895.
Her memory is superb. her touch deli
cate and exquisite, but it is her manipula-
ton of the pedals which gives to her play
ing the finest shades and tones with which
she enthusiastically carried away her
audience last night. Her playing is de-
void of all mannerisms.
II Dona Verar Washington has valu-
able addition to its musical ranks.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Academy-"The Man Who Dared"

THE Man Who Dared" a Partisan mel
odrama in which Mr.. Howard Hall is
starring, will come to the Academy of
Music next week. The Man Who Dared
Is in hyc acts. II is described as story
0t love. intrigue, and romance, full of
heart interest while Il vein of comedy
runs through the play.
Mr.. Hail Is an actor Of considerable
talent, lie Is supported by Miss Lorena
Atwood and several other well-known
playera. Lovers Of sensationalism will
ana something to interest them in the
scene where Is introduced the cage Of
lions, Mr., Hail. ms the Count Larraine.
takes his lie fairly IN his hands Mt every
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
The Brother Officers"

BY reason of the appearance of the
French opera company for three nights
and a Saturday matinee at the Lafayette
Square next week, the Bellows stock COM
pany will only appear during the first half
OF the week. For three nights and the
Wednesday matinee Manager Walter
Clarke Bellows will repeat Brother
Officers" Leo Trevor's interesting stage
story of English army life.
White Whlttlesey. the leading man OF
the organization. will appear as Lieut..
John fiInds. while Mr.. John T. Sullivan
viii be seen in the role of Bob Hutton,
the scheming bookmaker and card sharp.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Lecture on General Forests Career.

Hon. NJ C. Benton, Representative from
Missouri. who served under General For
rests command during the civil war. will
deliver an address at the Confederate
chose as his subject. The Life and Mill
tary Career ofGeneral Forrest" The mem
bers of the sons of Confederate Veterans.
Daughters of the Confederation. and the
Ladies' Southern Relief Association will
attend the lecture.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
MINISTERS NOW In
EASY FRAME OF MIND
Anticipate But Few Changes
at Baltimore Conference.
Considerable Interest Manifested by
Methodist CIeTgymen in Monumental
City Gathering Next Month.

Methodist ministers in Washington are
looking forward expectantiy to the an
nual meeting of the Baltimore conference.
which is to convene at Grace Church in
that city on the first Wednesday in April.
Considerable interest was aroused
short time ago by a rumOr that many
changes would be made in this city by the
conference. While it could not be traced
to any authoritative source it was per-
sistent. and resulted in sleepless nights
for many olergymen OF the Methodist be
lief holding desirable berths and who fan
cied their removal imminent.
But Few Changes.
Those in a position to know now de-
clare that but few changes among the
churches OF Washington will be made. In
consequence feeling of satisfaction pre-
walls. and local pastors viii attend the
conference with feelings of security.
At the last meeting of the general con-
ference, held several years ago, the time
limit of two years for the occupancy of
pulpits was removed. Under the present
system ministers may be removed at the
pleasure Oh the conference, or may De re-
tained indefinitely.
The conference will be called to order
on April 2. and the prospects are that it
will labor for at least a week.
Bishop Andrews to Preside.
Bishop Edward G. Andrews, of New
York. viii preside. At the fall meeting
of the board OF bishops, held in Novem-
Der, he was selected to preside over the
Baltimore conference. Each bishop is
called upon to preside over one confer
ence each year. About 200 Methodist
clergymen, active and retired, will be
present at the gathering of divines.
Bishop Hurst, present Bishop of Wash
ington, and Presiding Elder Naylor will
represent this city. together with num-
Der of local ministers.
The conference includes all OF Mary
land, a part of West Virginia, and the
District of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
LOOKED UPON WITH DIsFAvOR
Banks Which Withdraw Bonds From
Treasury Frowned Upon.

1t is understood that the Treasury De-
partment looks with disfavor upon those
banks which withdraw bonds now deposit
ed to secure circulation, either for the
purpose Of placing them in the market to
secure the higher premium now prevail
ing, or for the purpose of making them
the basis of an application to secure Gov
ernment deposits.
II is believed that Secretary Shaw will
not be disposed, in the event of a further
increase of the Government deposits, to
designate those banks which have so with
drawn bonds now held by the Treasury
to secure circulation.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Civil Service Commission.

The next lecture in the series OF public
lectures being given by the school of
comparative Jurisprudence and diplomacy
OF Columbian University. will be by Hon.
John H. Proctor civil Service Comrlis-
sioncr. on Jurisdiction and Administra-
iion of the Ciyil Service Commission"
This lecture Is scheduled for tomorrow
afternoon from @. 30 until & 80 p. IN. In law
lecture hall, li21 II Street.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Lecture Before Takoma Club.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather. at least $50 people attended a
complimentary lecture given under the
auspices OF the Takoma Club and Library
last evening. The lecturer, Mr.. Murphy,
illustrated in fine style the Buffalo Ex-
position. with stereopticon views thrown
upon canvas.
After the lecture the members of the
club and their guests enjoyed the COM
forts afforded by the we'll equipped apart
ments of the library in Takoma, to which
many additions have recently been made.
Mrs j. Vance Lewis, recently presented
the club with a handsome hardwood ex-
tension table
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Lecture on "Joan OF Are"

An interesting lecture was given last
night al Gasion Hail. Georgetown Uni
geraiiy. by Mr.. y, ID. T. Brady. His ad
dress was on Joan OF Arc" II was at
tended by II large and appreciatiye aud
ience. hnd Was the FIRST OF course 10 be
held Tuesday evenings Next week Alr
Tho:rns T.. c0nnery will talk upon the
subject, sitting on uhyoneta."
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
NOTABLE TREAT FOR
LOVERS OF HARMONY
ADMIRAL HOWELL TO RETIRE.
Vacancy Created to Be Filled by Ad-
vance of CrowninshieId.

The Navy Department announced yes
terday that Rear Admiral John A. How
ell, the senior officer of his grade in the
service. would be placed upon the retired
list for age on March 16.
His retirement will result in the pro-
motion of Capt. A. s. Crowninshield. the
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, who
has the rank of rear admiral while he
holds that Office.
Upon receiving his flag commission. Ad-
miral Crowninshield will proceed to the
European Station in the battleship Illi-
nois.
Admiral Howell is a native of New
York. He entered the navy in September
1854, and has had nearly forty-fiye years
of service. In the war with Spain he
commanded a squadron of Admiral Sampz
sons fleet
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
In Foreground.
Michigan Social Club.

The next annual meeting of the Michi-
gan Social Club will be held at the club
rooms. 4l9 Tenth Street northwest, to-
morrow evening Mr.. and Mrs. Wolcott.
the committee on entertainment, have ar
ranged a very enjoyable programme. and
desire large attendance.
All Michigan people are invited to at
tend these social gatherings
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
MODELS OF STATUES.
Figures of Generals Grant and Mcclellan
to Go on Exhibition.

The models of the statues of General
Grant and General Mcclellan are to be
placed on exhibition at the Corcoran Art
Gallery. April 1 has been set as the date
for the Grant models to be placed in po-
sition. A few days later the commission
is expected to make its choice from the
thirtysiX models entered.
The commission to select the Grant
statue consists of General Dodge, Senator
Wetmore, and Secretary Root. The selec-
tion of the Mcclellan statue will not take
place until May /. 1t is to cost $50, 900.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Golden Cross H0n0fs a Member.

A mHsi"al and literary entertainment
was given at Typographical Temple last
night under The auspices of The Mount
Vernon c0mmaniery, No, iiO. United or
dec 81 the Golden Cross The entertain
menl Was given for the benefit of Sir
KHighh g. q. Harrison An excellent pro-
EIammn was aTrnnEed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
POSTPONE BANQUET
State Association Elects New
Officers.
Special Committee Appointed to Make
Arrangements for Entertainment of
of G. A. R. Members.

The Illinois Republican Association.
composed of residents of Washington who
have votes in Illinois, held its annual
meeting at G. A. r. Hall last night.
1t was decided to postpone indefinitely
the banquet which had been planned in
honor of the Illinois delegation in Con-
gress and the Washington representatives
of the Illinois press.
Special Committee Appointed.
A special committee consisting of Col.
F. NJ. Taylor. Major II. II. Martin, and
Capt ]. F. Allison was appointed to make
arrangements for the entertainment OF
the members of the G. A. r. from Illinois
who will attend the National Encamp-
ment here in October.
officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: President. F. J. Young:
first vice president. Col. e. B. Payne;
second vice president. ]. G. Pepper; sec
retary. r. Stone Jackson; treasurer. l..
Adams.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
NAVY ORDERS.

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The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Kernan's-Knickerbocker Burlesquers.

Robes Knickerboeker Burlesquers will
be at the Lyceum next week. This COM
pany will have clear I'D in the way of
light travesty, as 1t will be the only one
of its own kind offering burlesque and
vaudeville in the city.
AN Affair of Honor and "A Night in
Bohemia are the titles of the first part
and burlesque. In both of these large
chorus OF women, said to be beautiful,
will be seen to advantage, while between
the two skits an excellent vaudeville bill
will be offered by the following we'll
known people: Joe and Nellie Doner, the
Musical Simpsons, Lewis and Green. the
Hilton Brothers. Gus and Maude Sohlke.
and Jack" Gardner.
The Washington times., 1902-03-06

performance by entering the cage among
these beasts, which are carried for the
production because the action of the play
demands them
The Washington times., 1902-03-06
Pupil of JoseGy.

Miss Geyer received most of her in
struction from the celebrated Joseffy. and
she is q worthy pupil of that master.
Her tone is as clear and beautiful as a
bell. and her execution even, brilliant,
and correct, SO that her runs. cadenzas.
and intricate passages are nothing short
of marvellous
Miss Geyer's Interpretation of the three
movements of the concerto was positive
delight and it would be difficult TO say
in just which one she was happiest. She
is undoubtedly one of the most finished
and artistic pianists who have come to
Washington this winter and after yester-
days audience had recovered from its sur
prise that here indeed was a young wom-
an of exceptional talent who did not
have TO recourse to pyrotechnics for re-
sults-then did the audience sit back in
their chairs and enjoy what proved TO be
a genuine treat. Miss Geyer, after play
ing the three long numbers. was forced
10 respond to an encore before the audi
ence would release her.
A Delightful Programme.
The programme was opened by the or
ehestra in the Beethoven symphony No.
z. in A major. and each movement waE
gem in itself. In this, as in the List
rhapsodie No 6, the work of the orches-
ira was a combination of clearness, pre-
cision and fine intelligence that one mar
yeled at the mind which could create
such wonderful effects and the innate
sense of true art which could interpret
them. Mr.. Henry Merck. the cello solo
ist of the orchestra gave the cello solo
in Volkmann's "Serenade" for strings, No.
3, n ID minor Mr.. Merck's work was
highly appreciated and deseryedly, too for
he read the score with fine effect. The
rest of the programme combined Two
movements of Victor Herberts suite. oP.
%. Twilight" and Autumn Frolics." a"
as on the occasion OF their former
visits to Washington, the Pittsburg Or
chestra was brought here yesterday by
Mr. Percy Foster. whose indefatigable ef-
forts toward the entertainment Of the
Washington music public are so generally
known and highly appreciated.
Among the box holders yesterday after
noon who entertained friends we're Attor-
ney General and Mrs. Knox. Mrs. West
tnghouse. Mrs. Steele, wife of Representa-
tive Steele: Mrs. II. c. Williams. Baron
Gevers. Minister from the Netherlands.
and Representative and Mrs. Dalzell.