The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-02

Tillnan and McLanin. and as the
Senators flied into the Chamber many
(which is Tillman?'' which is 81 Me-
Laurin?'' q :
s. They sat quite near each other and those
interested were given ample opportunity
: to study the faces Of the two EbelliEerent
South Carolinans. McI.aurin's pale face,
with Its clear cut features, surmounted
by thick, closely-curling hair. was IN
strange contrast to the rugged, homely,
passion-seamed countenance or Lne III
kempt, uncouth Tillman. Not far from
Tillman sat Mark Hanna, ooklng ten
years older than he did q year ago. Sit
ting deep down in his chair, his hands
upon the heavy stick he carries Watn
him always, he gave the deepest atten-
ton to the eulogy upon his departed
friend, whose sudden death, in the op1n-s
ion Of many. shattered forever the presl-
Dental aspirations of the Ohio senator.
WI TING FANG
Immediately behind Chief Justice Full
Ter. whose snow-white hair and clear CUT
face give him an air of rare dignity, ap-
reared the moon-faced and spectacular
WI Ting Fang. Leaning far forward
with his elbows on the desk in front OF
him, giving the closest attention to every
word that fell from the lips of Secretary
Hay the Chinese statesman was one or
the most interesting personalities pres
ent. Clad in his richest silk robes. the
large unset jewel. which, glistening from
the front of the little black skull cap. be-
tokens his high rank among the mobiles
of the Celestial Empire, made pleas
ant bit of color in the line Of frock-
coated diplomats in which he sat.
It was noticeable fact that Prince
Henry and Minister WI were the most
self-possessed people there. Not once
during all the time they sat there: did
either of them relax their appearance OF
polite effectiveness to Secretary Hay. and
vet throughout the whole ceremony, the
eyes of the German Prince and the Chi
nese diplomatist were trailing around
from floor to gallery, taking note of every
thing that passed
Some comment has been caused over
the fact that the Senate upon this oc-
casion made a serious error. The Senate
met at a quarter before twelve O'Clock
in order that it might, at twelve O'Clock
attend the memorial services IN poos
When the time came for them to go
over. the Senate adjourned for the pur-
pose. and in this adjournment the mis-
take Law. The Senate should have taken
A recess to attend the services; since by
adio,17-ninc they went over not as the
Senate, but as individuals
During the past week, when matters at
the Capitol were 50 exciting. an unusual
number Of visitors tf1ronged the corridors
OF the building and the galleries Of both
houses of Congress. 1t is the custom OF
the dcorkeepers of the Senate. when that
body is not in session, to put pages on
in their places, while they go off and take
a rest.
On "Wednesday afternoon. when the
Senate had adjourned, that the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections might dis
cuss the Tillnan-M cLanrin affair, a lacy
walked up to one of the doors, where
page was standing, and started to. walk
in The hoy Immediately stopped her,
"You can't go in there, madame" said
he. ''Why not?'' asked the astonished
lady, TITS against the rules, madame,
said the boy. "Why, I see lots Of men
coming in and going out and if they are.
allowed the privilege Of the floor don't
see why shouldn't be. Well, replied
the boy, 4'if you want the privileges of
the floor of the Senate, madame. you
will have to 20 way back and put on
trousers!' ="
When this speech, reached the chief of
pages the boy was called up and severely
reprimanded. but the employees of the
Senate are still laughing over it.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
The music lovers of Washington are
very much elated over the fact tlxat at
last they are to have a symphony Or
cbestra. There have been several attempts
at organizing one during the past four
or five years. but there have always
been insurmountable obstacles in the
way heretofore, so that, although there
are many fine musicians in Washington,
and a music-loving public that is fairly
starved for the want Of good music,
nothing could ever be accomplished in
this line.
Now, however, Mr.. Reginald DeKoven.
has come forward and put himself at
the head of a movement to bring to-
gether the first-class musicians of the
city and form a symphony, and, after a
few prelminaries that occupied a. very
short while, SO eager was the response
to his initiative, has succeeded in get
ting the symphony organized.
sir, Dc1koyen is conductor; William H.
Santlemann, the leader of tho United
States Marine Eand, is associate conduc~
tor; Hermann Rakemann Of the Rake
mann Quartette,f is concert master; John
C. Schroeder, leader of the Raleigh Hotel
Orchestra, secretary, and r. e. c. Storms,
librarian.
The orchestra is to be composed solely
Of professional players, selected from the
Marine Band and from the orchestras of
the theatres and hotels. in the city One
of the troubles formerly has been the
fact that the professional players were
forced to give a great dealeof their valu-
able time to rehearsals, for which they
received no mly. Mr.. DeKoven has
overcome this difficulty, having secured
at the outset guarantee of ten thou
sand dollars to back the enterprise "a
scale of wages has been agreed upon,
and every musician will be paid for the
time spent in rehearsing as though he
were employed elsewhere for the same
length of time.
The first rehearsal will be held on
March 18th, and it is proposed to give
one concert this year, which will come
of in April. AT every concert the Wash
ington Symphony will have a soloist OF
national reputation.
Upon the personal request of Mr.. De-
Koven, sPaderewski has consented to ap-
pear at the first concert. A dinner was
given Paderewski by Mr. Dekoven on
Wednesday night after the formers con-
cert here, and it was upon this OCCASION
that the great pianist agreed to appear
Terforrr,y3 M (, of DekOVen'S