Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 February 1889 — Page 5

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,

1889.

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THEY ARE SOT OVERWORKED

Senators and Representatives Do as : "". Much as They Can Without a Quorum, General Appropriation Bill Introduced with an .Allowance for Green Smith Cartia Board of Control Frepared for the Party Heelers. WASTING TIIEIK TIME. The legislator's Hardest "Work Is To Do Something of Uenetlt to the State. The General Assembly used the time yesterday in routine work. As on Saturday, it had an "olH day, hut few of the absentees . returning before noon, and both houses being the entire forenoon without a quorum. , The Democrats were careful not to call up ' any of their political bills, and the day was spent almost wholly in advancing unimportant bills to engrossment. A few bills ' were introduced in both houses, and nearly all of considerable importance. In the House, soon after the morning session wa called to order, Mr. Willard introduced the general appro- ; priation bilL The amount expressed therein i3 practically the same as heretofore, the only new feature being a section which provides that Green Smith shaU be allowed 120 alleged to be due him for services rendered as presiding ollicer of the Senate during the last tcssion of the General Assembly. Several days ago a bill was introduced in the Senate appropriating this amount to Smith, but after it had been referred to a committee it was decided to Irill it and place the item in the general appropriation bill. The change was made at the request of Smith, who knew that the members would allow him the amonnt rather than see the 'appropriations fail altogether. The bill was referred to the committee on ways and queans, and it, of course, will como back to the House with a majority and a minority "report upon the Smith allowance. In the Senate a bill providing for the establishment of a State civil-service commission was introduced by Senator Johneon. In general it is the same as that offered two years ago, but a few changes having been made. It provides that the Governor shall, one month after the taking effect ot the act, appoint three civil-6ervice commissioners from the three leading political parties. The Governor is made ex officio a member of the commission, 'and to him is given power to re;move for cause any commissioner at any time. The members of the board are 'to receive $ per day and traveling expenses when actually engaged in work. It 'is then provided that the commissioners . Khali receive no recommendations concerning applicants for office except as to character and residence. Political assessments on office-holders and their clerks are forihidden, and it is made unlawful for any . office-holder in the State to coerce the political action of any one. The rules laid down for the guidance of the commission. ' relate to the classification of the offices and .employments to be filled; to open competitive and other examinations to the tillincr iof vacancies in accordance with the results of such examinations; to promotion upon a basis of fitness ascertained by competition; , to a period of probation before permanent employment can be given, and to giving preference to honorably discharged ex- . Union soldiers and sailors, other things be.ing equal. The biU gives the commissioners the authority to employ a chief examiner, and boards of aldermen and councils of cities authority to establish civil-servico rules. It was referred to tho committee on benevolent, institutions. Another bill of interest introduced in tho . Senate was that of Senator Francis, providing for the purchase by the Stato of additional Capitol grounds. It authorizes tho ' Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of . .State, Auditor of State and Superintendent of Public Instruction to purchase all that ground lying east of tho Capitol camnus .Letween Washington street on tho south 'and Ohio street on the north, and xtending east to the alley midway between 'Tennessee and Illinois streets. It provides that in case the Stato officers and the owners of the property on the territory can not agree upon a prico the commission shall have power to condemn the property underthe laws of the State. After the purchase is made tho bnildings upon the lots are to 'le removed, and the ground is to be added to the Capitol compus. Tho bill further Erovidcs ttat the State officers shaU issue onds in iray sum needed upon which to raise money to pay for the condemned property. The project is looked upon favorably by many members, who have expressed themselves privately, and there isa possibility that tho bill may become a law. The School-Book Question. . Tho school text-book question will come "before the House again to-day, and if a sat- ; isfactory bill is put on its way toward passage it is probable that the body may spend a day or two upon tho subject. The . special committee of seven, to which all the hills relating to school-books were referred, has been doing some hard work, but wiU not be able to report and recommend for passage any special plan. It is understood the committee will submit three plans to the House, and ask the members to take their choice. ' None will authorize tho expenditure of any money on books hy the State, because, as the committee will say, the State's financial condition will not warrant the expenditure of any money in that direction at this time. The first plan the committee will suggest will provide that tho State Board of Education shall advertise in the Journal and Sentinel for bids on the books now in use. It is thought that such a competitive system might induce a cut on prices, and. if the books can bo furnished cheaper than under tho present plan, they will bo furnished to the pnpils of the State at cost price, through the educational boards of the State. The second plan is to ask authors to furnish copyrights of their books to the State, The Stato Board of Education will then attempt to make arrangments with publishers . .whereby the authors can have a royalt3' on their book, and yet have them supplied through the State board much cheaper than now. The other plan contemplates asking authors to compile books for the schools and accept a royalty on them when published. Aith so many different ideas it hardly seems probable that the members will he able to agree upon a bill soon. lft the Hoard Entirely to the Hoys. It has been discovered that just beforo the Curtis bill passed the House an amendment was tacked on to it which provides that no stockholder in any company or corporation shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board of control. But few p?rsons seemed to know of the existence of the amendment until yesterday, and as soon as the sponsors of the bill were asked about it they announced that they would ask the Senate to cut out that prohibitory clause. Tt has been the talk that good men wero to be put on tho board," said one ' gentleman, 'but . that amendment will cut out nearly every good business man in Indianapolis. There are very few men competent to serve on the board who are not stockholders in some company. The amendment would prevent anv man who has stock in tho Consumers' "Gas Trust Company from serving. There are nearly five thousand in Indianapolis who are so interested in that organization, and about all the business men who are not in it are stockholders in some other company or corporation. It strikes me that tli-ro was never a moro bunglesome bill originated than that providing for a board of control, and if the intelligent, fair-minded Democrats in the Senate do not kill it, I shall feel much disappointed." The proposition to attach another amendment to the bill, authorizing tho board to issue bonds upon which to raise money for street purposes 9 arousing the citizens. Senator Thompson yesterday received a Eetition signed by over 1,200 citizens, both emocraU and Republicans all the lead

ing tax-payers praying that no bill should l)e passed increasing either the tax rate or

the debt of Indianapolis. The Senator will present the petition at the proper time. Court of Claims to lie Established. It is probable that the Superior courts of this county will be made a court of claims for persons who have accounts against the State, Bills looking to that end were engrossed in both House and Senate yesterday. They were alike when introduced, but the Senate amended its bill so as to provido that no claim should be sued on which is more than fifteen years old. No limitation is placed upon claims by the House bill. Both bills provide that the claims shall be adjudicated by the three judges of the Superior Court sitting in counsel, but from whose decision the claimant will have the right to appeal. They further provide that if the General Assembly succeeding the determination of the claim does not appropriate money to pa3' it, the judgment snail draw 6 per cent, interest from tho date of the adjournment of the General Assembly The Senate bill will probably become a law. It prevents the bringing up of a few very old claims against the State which many legislatures have refused to pay. , An Office to Be Abolished. The Democrats of the House caucussed, last night, on the benevolent institutions bill, and decided to pass the bill, which abolishes tho president of the board, leaving each separate board to have a president of its own. The Democratic Senators were not in the caucus, but it is understood they will support the measure. It is settled that the board for the Hospital for the Insane will be Carson, James and Flack. Irlslative Notes. Senator Johnson introduced a local option bill in the Senate yesterday morning. Mr. Shields bill prohibiting treating in saloons and drug stores has been engrossed by the House. The bill to double tho tax on dogs has been engrossed by the House. Mr. Stanley is the author of the measure. Senator Bichowski's romantic bill to le galize the marriage of Kachael C03', of f erro Haute, was engrossed by the Senate yesterday. The bill introduced bv Adams, of Whit ley, which provides that laud-owners shall remove obstructions from ditches, was passed by the House last evening. Mr. Wilson introduced a concurrent resolution in the House, yesterday morning, which proposes to allow John T. Beasley, the member from Sullivan county, $500 tor expenses he claims to havo incurred in tne contest for his seat two vears aero, broucht by Decatur Downey. The resolution was referred to tho committee on claims. The bill to allow Peter Routier. the In dianapolis contractor, 2,000 on account of work done on the woman's department ot the Hospital for the Insane has been indefi nitely postponed by the House. Mr. Routier claims that the otate delaved the worK, and that by reason of an increase in the price of material lie lost the money asKea. The Democratic caucus to nominate mem bers of the benevolent boards and directors of the State's prisons mav be held the lat ter part of the week. An attempt was made to call it for Wednesday evening, Out members who have candidates residing in distant parts of the State objected, as they desired their candidates to come here and do some electioneering beforo the nomina tions are made. The House committee on temperance has recommended that the bill introduced by JNIr. Adams, of Morgan, prohibiting tne nso of door-screens or stained-glass windows in saloons, be indefinitely postponed, the re port came up for action yesterday mornintr. but at tho request of Mr. Adams, action upon it was postponed until there is a Quorum present. Mr. Adams intends to put the Democrats on record as being against the bill. What sort of an understanding is there between the members and the telephone company f lesterday afternoon Mr. Robbins, of Miami county, went into the cloakroom, where there is a telephone instru ment, and rung up the exchange. "Give me Bunker Hill," said he. There was a brief silence and then he said, "Oh no. don't check that. This is Robbins, Robbins of the House, you know." There was another brief silence, and then Mr. Robbins began holding a conversation with his wife at Bunker Hill. PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL. The Senators Without a Quorum Introduce New Bills and Consider Others. There being no quorum at the morning session of the Senate, yesterday, the business or the day was begun with the introduction of new bills as follows: By Senator Dresser: 8. 371.1 To amend the voluntary, association act. By Senator Foley: 18. 372. To amend the general city incorporation law. By Senator Francis: 8. 373.1 Concerning liens of laboring men. 8. 374. J For the extension of the Capitol grounds. 8. 375.1 Concerning ballot-boxes to be used at elections. By Senator Hays: 8. 370. Concerning foreign Insurance companies. By Senator Johnson: 8. 377.1 Concerning contracts for conditional sales, is. lit a. to im prove the civil service of Indiana. IS. 379.1 To regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors, limiting the license to be charged, etc. 8. 380.1 To make it unlawful to sell tobacco to children for their use. ti. 10 To prevent gambling in grain, stocks, petroleum, wool and provisions, was made a special order for Friday morning next at 10 oclock. The following bills were ordered engrossed: 8. 120 Concerning duties of county clerks. 8. 32-4 Amending the act relative to tho location of conntv-seats. S. 102 -To amend Section 5849, of the Revised Statutes of 1831. concerning tho election of county clerks. In tho afternoon! Jb bills enerosseU were 8.192. to amend Section 220 of an act concerning hunting on wet and overflowed lands, aunroved March 7, 1887, so as to make the law read as it did be fore the passage or that act, ny striKing oui ine words "wet and overflowed lands;" o. 3d, to au thorize boards of trustees and common councils to enact and enforce certain ordinances: II. It. 337, to prohibit the use of dynamite in certain cases: 8. 144. to amend Section U397 of tho Re vised Statutes of 1881. concerning taxation; 8. 337, for tho relief of Rachel Coy, otherwise known as Rachel Burgess; 8. 299, In relation to the vacation of cemeteries; S. 71, to establish Arbor dav: 8. 242. for the purchase of ten acres for the use of the Hospital for the Insane at Logansport: 8. 112. to exempt " a $1,000 homestead and other proiertr from execution; 8. 275, to authorize the trustees of Indiana University to sell a quarter section of land in Iowa; - 8. 109, concerning the payment time being given to abutting property-owners for sewers built In towns and cities; S. 214, to amend Section 04 10, It. 8. of 1881, concerning taxation by striking out the two last lines or that section: 8. 204, to legalize certain additions to the town of Roachdalc, Putnam county; -S. 203, to authorize persons having claims against the State to brine suit therefor in the Superior Court of Marion county; 8. 301, for the relief of Eekn Allen and John Grinsler, ex-trustees in Daviess count v. who lost township funds by the failure ot a bank; S. 304, Unamend Section 2100, R. 8. of 1881: to appropriate money to nsir the Merchants National Bank, of Indianap olis, for a Senate warrant drawn in favor of John D. Carter to tlx the residence of railroad corpora tions, with an amendment by Senator BnocKney, including telegraph, telephone ana natural gas companies: 8. 230. to pay a claim of $472.73 for sixteen head of cattle furnished the Reform Pcbool by Cornelius Lay; 8.r195, Requiring railroads to erect bridges of sufficient height to prevent injury to employes: 8. 21)0, to amend Section 37b5 of R S., relating to foreign Insurance coinuaiiles doing business in this State: S. 10. to pay a. claim of William W atts; 8. 318, to regulate the storing and handling of nltro-clvcerine. dynamite, etc., in cities and towns: II. R. 148. to authorize petroleum and natural gas companies to appropriate and con demn real estate, and II. R. 478. to amend tho general city incorporation law so as To provide for Kinking fund commissioners in certain cases, were read and referred to appropriate com mittees. House of Representatives. In the House, yesterday, tho followingbills wero introduced: By Mr. Hughes: III. R. 5C3. Relating to railroads and manufactures. By Mr. Shields: f II. It. 5C9. To provide for the inspection ox steam boilers ana license oi engineers. By Mr. Willard: II. R. 570. General appropri ation Mil. By Mr. Henry: II. R. 571. Concerning inspection of vault and safety deposit companies. Mr. Wilson Introduced a concurrent resolution to allow J. B. Beasly $500 for expenses in the contest for seat iat session. A resolution by Mr. Dryer to prohibit the special order on bills and allow meiulers to call up bills, was, on motion of Mr. Curtis, laid on tho tunle. The following bills were ordered engrossed: H. R. 71 To rrovide for the pauper medical practice. 1L 1L 207 Relating to the enrollment of soldiers, their widows and orphans. H. u, 239 To exempt cities from costs in cn forcing penal ordinances. II. It-1)1 To prevent treating In saloons and drug stores. II. It. 223 Relating tothe screening of windows in places where intoxicating liquors are sold.:

II. R. 539 To abolish certain offices in cities

and In corporated towns. II. K. 447 To provide for the priming oi legai advertisements in newspapers. U. K. 3i.'9 Relating to camping on uie uiguways. II. II. 417 Concerning gravel roads. . II. 1L 542 Relating to the building of branch railroads to coal mines. m II. B, 299 To regulate the rractico or meoiclne. . . II. R. 151 To authorize cities to purchase or condemn and appropriate to public use any shares of a bridge company. II. R. 437 Coii ceruing proceedings in criminal cases. " II. R. 495 To confer on supervisors authority to arrest in certain cases. II. It. 455 Concerning highway supervisors. II. R. 350 Concerning gravel roads. II. 1L 365 Concerning the duties of notaries public. ii. iu aso concerning the deatn penalty. The following bills were indefinitely postponed: II. R. 98 Concerning the wearing of G, A. R. badges. U. R. Ifi2 To require railroad companies to erect scales at stations. II. R. 31 2 Concerning public offenses. II. R. 385 Relating to the killing of squirrels. H. R. 305 Relating to the claim of Peter Rontier. II. R. 28G-Relatlng to railroad passes to legis lators . II. IL 8 To legalize the acts of the board of commissioners of Monroe county. In the afternoon tho following ouis were passed: ll. R. 47a-To createslnklng-mna commission ers. . n. R. 450 To legalize the corporation or Scottsburg. ... S. Ill To legalize the town of Fosey vine. , Toeey county. il. 1L Relating to oDstruction oi uui-ues. Additional bills were ordered engrossed as fol lows: II. R. 457 To fix bonds of county auditors. II. R. 442 Relating to the relocation of coun ty-seats. II. R. 202 To legalize acts of county commis sioners of Lagrange county. :' II. R. 483 Concerning claims agamss mo State and authorizing suit to be brought in tho Superior Court of Marion county. it. rt. Kciaung xo learning on ruuus ub certain times. II. R. 184 Concerning the location of ceme teries. H. R. 154 To provide for the construction or fish ladders. II. R. 69 Concerning proceedings in civil cases. Other bills indefinitely postponed were: H. R. 70 To prevent slander. If. R. 347 Concerning highways. H. R. 239 To amend Sec. 1789, R. S., relating to crimes. II. R. 150 To provide for the uniform mode of doing township business. ' . Senate bills 300. for the relief of Edgar nibbard, and 6, to authorize trustees of Soldiers and Sailors' Orphan Home te build a mning-room, were ordered to the third reading. AN EXPEESSION OF IIIGII ART Genius of Interpretation that Gives Beauty to Shakspearian Heroines. The Brilliant Performance of Miss Anderson at English's Opera-IIouse Witnessed by an Audience of Culture and Appreciation. The very large and cultured audience which assembled at English's, last night, was attracted by the raro opportunity of seeing a genuine revival of one of Shakspeare's least known plays by one of tho best-known of modern actresses. It was a remarkable illustration of the combined power of a great name, and a compelling personality. Tho name was Shakspeare's and the personality Miss Mary Anderson's. No other name could popularize "Winter's Tale" in the nineteenth century, and no other actress could make its performanco so complete an artistic, dramatic and intellectual success." Some critics have denied that Miss Ander son is a great actress, but none will dispute that she is a great artist. Her greatness in this lino appears in tho completeness and harmony of her stage productions,' in her strict regard for minutiai, fidelity in detail and ability to subsidize all. the powers of art for the gratification of tho beholder. In tnese respects no other actress has eqaled her. One of Miss Anderson's earliest friends iu London was Alina Tadema, himself one of the greatest modern artists. Miss Anderson seems to havo caught much of her inspiration in the direction indicated, if indeed any inspiration is more than hard study and conscientious devotion to one's work. The rising of the curtain revealed a scene well calculated to charm the senses and place the audience at once in sympathy with the time and spirit of the play. It was a Sicilian scene of medieval times and a picture of semi-barbaric roy alty in its hours of ease. Here, as throughout the play, the work of the master mind appeared in- minute attention to details. harmonious blending of colors and strict . l x a . a : ii . a riM : i ii rcguru xor uiusui; eiiecis. xiiia snows ine pervading quality of Miss Anderson's genius and the thoroughness of her art.lstic methods, for it was she who planned xne scenery. instantaneously, almost, the senses.' the 'imacrination and the intellect were captured by the picture. Its rich spectacular ellects and gorgeous decorations formed an appropriate framing for Miss Anderson when, a few moments later, she made her appearance as Queen Ilermione. Although she becamo at once the central figure of the picture, it was not in a disturbing sense. On the contrary, sho seemed a necessary part of it and in closest sympathy with her surroundings. Her regal dress matched well her radiant beauty, and both were in perfect harmony with the rich environments. Miss Anderson's conception and rendition of Hermiono makes her one of the noblest of Shakspeare's female creations, a character of power, dignity and beauty. As a type of pure and loving woman, wife and mother, cruelly wronged by a brutally iealous husband and driven to death by his injustice, the character furnishes a line field for acting, and Miss Anderson brings out its salient points and situations with great effect. If, iu some of tho striking passages, she seems to fall short of catching the liner shade of womanly feeling and emotion, she makes full amends in the more heroic situations and tragic heights. Miss Anderson is not chieily an emotional nor a soulful actress, but wheto great passion and power are required, she is really great. The trial scene was an impressive dramatic picture, and Hermione's death, preceded by her appeal, to Apollo for justice, was a powerful piece of acting, and one long to be remembered. The transition from Ilermione to Perdita Is very great. It isa wide gulf, but Miss Anderson bridges it successfully, and most persons will say she is even more charming and memorable as the joyous, winsome young shepherdess than as tne lofty and injured Queen. Her Perdita is captivating, for its-girlish spontaneity and freshess, and, taken in connection with the other par;, the two make a great piece of stage work. Perdita's joyousness is that of innocent youth, and her dauce is the dance of nature. In that movement her soul is in her feet, and her step is on the air. To apply the words of the old ballad Her feet beneath her petticoat. Like little mice stole in and out, As if they feared the light; Hut O she dances such a way! JTo sun upon an Easter day Is half as lino a sight One of the most effective scenes in the play is when Hermoiue, the statue, warms to lifo and comes from her pedestal to forgive her husband and take Perdita to her arms. In this scene Miss Anderson is surpassingly, beautiful. Xo actress hviug can represent a soulless, white marble statue as Mary Anderson does. There, at least, all will admit she is unapproachable. The performance as a whole was a rich .artistic treat. Too much cannot bo said in praise of the management and the liberality shown in the scenery and stage accessories. Tho strict attention to artistic detail was constantty visible. The support was good throughout and the parts excellent. Mr. Barnes's Leoutes deserves special mention, as would other characters if space permitted. Kven the well-trained mob contributed its share to tho completeness of tho performance. isa Anderson's last appearance will bo to-night, when she will appear in a doublo bill, that is excellently adapted to display herversatiUty. The plays to be given are "Pygmalion and Galatea," in which 6ho has been seen here before, and 'Comedy and Tragedy," which was especially written for her by "VV. .S. Gilbert, and is a particularly bright and ! entertaining sketch. Both will bo given a special scenic production. There are yet many excellent seats on sale at tho box-ollicc. Admission

tickets will be sold to-night for 50 cents, 75 cents and $1, and they will be good for all seats not sold. AS VIEWED BY ONE OF HER OWN SEX. It is the fashion of tho professional dramatic critics who believe, apparently, that a criticism must necessarily include a measure of fault-finding, to indulge in certain stock, complaints against Mary Anderson. The chief of them is a ' charge of coldness. She is said to lack depth and emotion; to be too statuesque and deficient in the tragic power that makes itself felt. All these complaints may have been well founded; they may be trno now when she attempts certain roles, but when the actress does succeed in pleasing, she should be given full meed of praise and hypercritical detraction should cease. There is no great range of feeling in the parts of Ilermione and Perdita and possibly

it does not require a great actress to present them but the fact remains that the manner in which Miss Anderson did present them was pleasing to tho audience that listened to her last night. She showed the dignity of the queen, the outraged innocense of tho .woman, tho sorrow of the accused wife, the agony of the bereaved mother, in a way to meet the approbation of the public, if not of those who demand a something more, which they are not themselves able to describe. As Perdita she left nothing to be desired. As tho young princess she was the perfection of girlish grace and innocence. Nothing more charming has ever been seen on tho Indianapolis stage than the dance in which she took part with such child-like zeal and abandon. Heretofore she has always appeared before the public here in stately character, and this gave a new idea of her capabilities. After all, it is not tragedy that peoplo want in the way of so-called amusements. They want to be pleased and in A Winter's Tale," as it was set before them lastnieht this wish was gratified to tho full. If a vote could have been taken tho unanimous verdict must have been that it was an entertainment so artistic and so well carried oat that there was no room for criticism. If there were any Haws they wero trilling. "Whatever maybe Miss Anderson's dramatic ability, she is first of all an artist. In her earlier career sho committed few blunders against good taste, and as she has had more experience this characteristic has becomemore admirable. Since the beginning of tho present tour in this country it has been held against her that, so much attention was given to tho setting of the plays; what was praised in Irving has been spoken of in her case as if it were a means adapted to conceal her own deficiencies. This is unreasonable. Because gTcat actors have given Shakspeare's plays satisfactorily on bare boards is no reason why perfect accessories should not be used by other actors who have tho power and the good sense to secure them. A frreat play certainly loses nothing by perfection of setting. If the acting lacked anything in an emotional sense the want was supplied by tho artistic satisfaction gained throuch the sight. To the eye nothing was wanting. This perfection was gained through a combination of forces Abbey, who supplied the scenery and stage properties; Alma Tadema, who designed tho costumes; Miss Anderson herself, who directed the arrangement of both. Altogether it is not too much to say that.it was a completely satisfactory performance, and that no audience was ever mofo thoroughly pleased. NOTES OF THE PERFORMANCE. It was not a full-dress audience, but its appearance was respectable, nevertheless. Even to Miss Anderson, who is accustomed to crowds, such a packed house must still be an inspiration. Miss Anderson is somewhat rounder in the face and moro robust in figure than . when she last visited here. The excellent music which formed a feature of tho entertainment that attracted much favorable comment was furnished by tho Home Opera Club. The grace of Miss Anderson's limp, clinging gowns was an object lesson ki dress reform. In a Paris dress, with itsfMiffuess of outline, half the actress's beautir would be lost. 1 ; Indianapolis theater-goers are -of several classes those who go to everything, those who prefer comedy, but acknowledge a liking only for the legitimate, and those who discriminate against the immoral, both in tho plays and the players. All these were out last night. Tho gathering was a representative one in every respect, and a large one, of course, every seat being occupied. BOSTON STARS' CONCERT. The Boston Stars, who gave their entertainment at the Y. M. C. A. Hall last night, are rightly named. Each member of the company is a star, and tho personnel unusually attractive. Mrs. Medora Henson Emerson, tho soprano, has a voice of rare purity and sweetness, and renders each number with taste and expression. The songs given wero "Logno d'Auiorc," by Gregh; "Schubert's Serenade," with cornet obligato, and an English ballad. To the two last she responded witll "Tally-ho" and "The Owl and the Pussy Cat" Mr. Walter Emerson, the cornet ist, completely captivated tho audienco with his remarkably good playing, tho instrument being capable of great eflects when played by him. Every number was encored. "Old Black Joo" and "Yankeo Doodle'' with variations, creating as much enthusiasm as tho "Emersonian" and "Carnival of Venice," for tho old airs always bring an appreciative response from an audience. Mr. Kudolph King, tho pianist and composer, was most favorably received, ami aside from his solos, he sustained the difficult role of accompanist. His first number was Bcndel's "Grand Waltz," and tho second was his own composition, "Southern Echoes." To tho hearty applause which the last brought he gave "The Banjo." Mr. King is a brilliant performer, and tho pieces selected were thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Nella F. Brown is one of tho mosv talented readers that has ever appeared before an Indianapolis audience. Possessed of a fine stage presence, and with a sweet voice under perfect control, she carries her hearers with her. By special request her first number was the description of the chariot race from Gen. Lew Wallace's "BenHnr," and it was most impressively given. "Money Musk," with piano accompaniment, won the audience, as did "The Low-backed Car." Her last number was "Bivouac on the Battle-field," in which the whole company joined, giving a realistic effect. TARK "REUBEN GLUE." Those people who like excitement in theatrical presentations can find as much as they want in "Keuben Glue," which was seen for the first time here, at the Park, yesterday. The play is ly the late Fred Marsden, and the story is that of a shrewd but "gay" looking Yankee, who goes to Australia in search of gold. Ho turns up as an amateur detective of high degree, is always around when his services are needed and has more exciting adventures than usually befall a man in a lifetime. Tho part is played by John Prindle, who makes much out of it, and the other characters arc presented with understanding. There is a very strong comedy element in "Keuben Glue," and it is full of sensational features. It will run all week at the Park and will, doubtless, draw large audiences. HOYT'S LATEST COMEDY. C. H. Hoy t's latest comedy, "A Midnight Bell," opened last night, at Bnffalo. X. Y., before a largo audience, at the Star Theater. It is the author'd first attempt at legitimate comedy, and in a telegram it is stated that it, whs tan unqualified hit. The play was handsomely mounted, and the company is said to be one of the most evenly balanced5 that has appeared in Buffalo for some time. T. O. eabrook. Eugene Canfield, U. J. Dillon, Frank Kneeland, Miss Maud Adams and Isabello Cca made tho hits of the evening. FREDERICK A. OBER'S LECTCRK. The fifth entertainment in the lecture course at Ptymouth, Church to-morrow evening will bo. an illustrated lecture on "Spain" by Frcderick.yA. Ober. These instantaneous picturesprojected on a largo canvass, represent street scenes, bullfights, mountain scenes, and man3r other noticeable sights in that historic country.

TALK ABOUT THE CABINET

One of the Gossipers' Slate to Which More Than Usual Attention is Given. Governor Trbctor's Visit to the President-Elect General Harrison Will Iieave for Washington Xext 3Ionday Callers and Presents. Governor Kedtield Proctor, of Vermont, has been in California some time, but is now on his road home, after a break here in his continuous journey from the Pacific slope. The short time that he remained in this city, yesterday, was spent with General Harrison, the visit, it is understood, being made at the request of the President-elect The. two were in private conversation an hour or more, and at its close the distinguished visitor drove at once to the Union Passenger Station, where he took and eastern-bound train. When it was known that Governor Proctor had been here, Cabinet speculation revived. For a time during the afternoon it had been less brisk than usual on account of the positiveness Avith which the News announced the following as the personnel of President Harrison's Cabinet: Secretary of State James G. Maine, of Maine. Secretary of Treasury William Windorn, of Minnesota. Postmaster-general John Wanamakcr, of TeunsTlvania. Secretary of Navy John R. Thomas, of Illinois. " ' . Secretary of War Jeremiah Rusk, of Wisconsin. Secretary of Interior J. W. Noble, of Missouri. Attorney-general W. II. II. Miller, of Indiana. Secretary of Agriculture Warner Miller, of New York. While tho Governor's visit may have had nothing to do with the Cabinet, the fact that at one time his name was conspicuous in speculation concerning it led some to accept tho above arrangement of distinguished men with some doubt. It was given out that Governor Proctor mado onl' a social call, but the gossiper in his search for other and more important reasons points to it as having occurred on invitation. Geueral Harrison, the friends of the Governor claim, never had a warmer admirer than he. He is rated among the original Harrison men and tho one who kept the Vermont delegation in line at tho convention from first to last for the Indiana candidate. Governor Proctor is of tho old guard. He has a good soldier record, with a wound to prove it, and in business represents what is said to be tho largest marble industry in the world. The Cabinet was referred to in a conversation Moses G. McLain had with John B. Flam, last night, when the latter, the former law partner of the President-elect and now tho partner of W. H. H. Miller, said that Mr. Miller would not bo a member of tho Cabinet. . Besides Governor Proctor the other visitors of note to tho President-elect were Rev. John W. Dinsmore and J. H. Chene3 of Bloomiugton, 111.: Col. J. H. Smither, of New Mexico; C. H. Harris, of Chicago, editor of the Sunday National and better known as 4,Carl Pretzel." The latter is a candidate for the governorship of Alaska. Presents to the General. General Harrison was the recipient of additional presents yesterday, the value of which lay principally in the good will with which they wero tendered. E. O. South, an ardent Republican, presented him with a very handsome coach whip, manufactured by the Westfield Whip Company, of Westfield, Mass. The whip was accompanied by a letter to Mr. South from L. R. Bartlett, the president of the company, in which ho said: "I worked hard for his election and felt that we had done a good thing for the country when we elected General Harrison to tho presidency." A committee of tho Harrison Inauguration Club, consisting of Joseph Forbes, William Wlegel. Phil Reichwein. Dr. Clemer and John Ilerz, later in" the day, presented the President-elect with a badge of tho club. . The Last Week in Indianapolis. This will bo General Harrison's last week in Indianapolis, as it has been definitely , settled that ho will leavo Monday afternoon for Washington. The nearness of his departure necessitates his having all tho time not given to business to complete his preparations for the journey, hence it will be impossible to meet visitors, notwithstanding his desire to do 60. Wliile he does not wish to make this reonest imperative. he trusts that he will be permitted to comSlete without interruption what must be one this week in connection with his removal to the White House. He will also bo unable hereafter to acknowledge tho receipt of letters or other mail matter addressed to him here. Sleeting of His Comrades. Comrades of Geo. H. Thomas Post, G. A. R., aro earnestly requested to attend the regular meeting this evening. Matters of interest to all and of importance to the post will bo considered. As it is the last meeting beforo Benjamin Harrison, member of tho post, leaves for Washington, it is specially desirable for his fellow-comrades to determine what action they will take, to show him proper respect on the occasion of his departure. Tho Washington Slate. Special to the Iiuli&naixriis Journal. Washington, Feb. 18. The only real hitch in the work of the Cabinet-makers to-day was on the namo of Representative Thomas, of Illinois, who believes that ho is slated for the navy. When asked, this evening, if ho had been given any intimation direct from General Harrison, or anyone authorized to 6peak for him, Captain Thomas replied that ho had not; he had been told by a friend who very recently talked with tho President-elect that his name was under consideration and the prospects wero that he would be tendered tho position; that was all tho information ho had of a reliable nature. The remainder he had learneVl from the newspapers, yet ha believes he will be Secretary of the Navy. To-night the slate named in these dispatches twenty-four hours ago has not been materially, changed. It now stands in this form in the minds of those who know most of Cabinet matters: Blaine, Secretary of State; Windom, Treasury; Rusk, War; Swift, Nav; Noble, Interior; Wanamaker, Postmaster-general; Baxter, Attorney-general; Miller or Palmer, Agriculture. Senator Stanford believes Mr. Swift has already been selected for tho navy, and tho California Senator will havo as much, if not more, influence than any other man in naming a Cabinet officer from the Pacific slope. It is stated, upon what seems to be pood authority, that ex-Senator Piatt refused the navy because ho was ottered it with the understanding that, if accepted, he would not attempt to control the patronage of New York. Xo one well informed on the subject believes that Mr. Piatt will bo in the Cabinet. At the Senate, this afternoon, it was stated in Republican circles that further protests had been sent to Indianapolis against Mr. Windom. This time his business in Wall street is urged as a reason why he should not be iu the Cabinet. It is feared by some that the countrv mi&ht regard the ex-Senator as under the influence of tho New York city brokers and bankers, and it is agreed that to make him Secretary of the Treasury would be going into tho very heart of the spot General Harrison has been represented as desiring to. avoid. Nevertheless, Washington believes that Mr. Windom has been invited into and has accepted the Treasury. The rresldent-Elecfa Train. PiTTSnuKG, Feb. 18. The schedule for the special train to convey General Harrison from Indianapolis to Washington was mado up in this city to-day. The Presidentelect will occupy the special car of President Roberts, of the Pennsylvania railroad, and will leave Indianapolis about noon, Monday, Feb. 2.1, passing through this city at 2:15 a. m., Feb. 20, and will arrive at Washington at 2:30 l. M. the same day. Mado Wise by Kxperlenr. A young man who took out a marriage license in this county a few dajs since, made an earnest appeal to County Clerk Wilson to keep his name out of tho papers

until themarrigo ceremony was completed. Ouestioncd as to his reasons, lie finally aid that ho had taken out a licence onco before and tho girl had backed out. rind he did not propose to have the second arrangement made public until it was consummated, Headquarters for IJreeders. Thirty or more breeders of fine stockinet last night, at Room 5, iu tho New Ueuisou House, to confer regarding a general headquarters here for stock men. It is proposi-d to lease a largo room or snito of rooms, where the secretaries of tho various associations may bo found and any desired information of interest to breeders may he obtained. At the rooms it is proposed to keep on file all the leading publications relative to raising blooded stock. Tho The short-horn, tho Jcrs?y and swinebreeders, the breeders of fine horses, woolgrowers and poultry men will meet there and talk over matters of interest to their respective organizations. The rooms aro to bo made inviting, and any person passing through tho city who wishes to hpeml a few hours pleasantly will be welcomed. No definite action was taken further than the appointmentof a committee to see what could be done in the way of leasing rooms. m Manufacturers of Kxcelslor. The manufacturers of excelsior of Iho Northwestern States, by request of Indiai.a manufactmers, will meet Thursday, at 2 i-. M.. at the Bates Hciue. for the purpose cf

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