New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-25


vulsions, from which he did not recover. The
tenants in the two houses insist on a thorough in
vestigatlon
IMPROVEMENTS AT BOOTHS.
Theatre goers TO whom the stage is q romantic
haii;reallty Will do well to avoid Booths Theatre
ton state, rough timbers aud handsome draperies
being huddled together in inextricabe confusion.
Alhambra. and there col0nnade peeps from behind
the white cap of mason or carDenter. The altera-
tons now In progress in the nei0hborhood of the
stage are extensive. One of the sons why the
galleries have not been we'll Tiled of late is that the
stage, which, under Mr. Boucicaults management
was brought forward some feet by addition
at the trout has since that time been partially d.
den from the occupants of the galleries and only
the more expensive seats upon the floor or in the
tr>t balcony have been desirable. About fourteen
feet OF the front part of the stage have been
moved so that the actors will at all times be visible
from evey part of the galleries The space left va
cant is filed by several rows of handsome velvet
covered chairs, and the private boxes, which
open upon the audie &c, instead Of upon the stage
are being tied in a handsome manner.
When the theatre was first opened i'll 1869 the
cry raised and lowered by hydraulic pressure.
The expense of this ARRANGEMENT was, however. so
great that at later day set of running
grooves was introduced, thus saw < expense
but at the time reducing the available size of
the stage TO meet the requirements of the new
play, "Slichael Strogon" Which is TO be presented
next Monday for the first time in America the
grooves have been removed once more and the pro-
vous arrangements Tor the management of the stage
are restored. The gliding, which, according to the
business manager, Augustus Pitou, gives the house
toned by drapery and upholsterng of rich and dark
coloIs. Two entirely new canvas curtains, painted
by Mr. Hawley, hang over the front of the stage.
Some other changes have been made apart from
the stage. The heavy doors upon Twenty third st.
have been replaced by white ornamented doors. The
floor OF the vestibule is nlad with MARBLE and the
ceiling decorated with trescoes ladies' boudoir
Is elegantly lifted up at one end of the inner hall,
while at the other Is a cloak-roon Tor gentlemen.
The auditorium has been recarpeted, and the walls
are newly decorated in pleasing manner. Mr..
Stetson, the present manager, liz determined to
restore the theatre to It's Old popularity. and the
wants OF The audience have been in every way COLI
suited The prices Tor seats IN the gallery will
main always the same and the seats upon the floor
are sold at a low figure.
ihe play Michael StrogOh," of which Mr.. Col
vlIle has bought from the authors the exclusive
night OF representation in America, will as ner,y
possible reproduction OF the drama as il Il
played III Paris at the Theatre Chateet. The
scenery and costumes and all the stage properties of
the play fashioned after the original Partisan
models. The scenery Is now being painted by Voegt-
In, Hawley and other artists large field is re-
CURED ON the STAGE as some OF the scenes repre-
sent battles aud mutitudes in which not less than
400 persons aie before tie audience at once.
A RIVAL TO DR. TANNER AND GRISCOM.
Terence Connolly, of Newton, New Jersey who
on July began prolonged fast, is now consider
ably weaker and much changed. Up to last
"Wednesday, the forty day, he sul,sisted en-
tireiy upon water. taken at frequent intervals
through the day. Last "Wednesday lie was restless
aud complained of feeling bad His family re-
newed their appeals to bc allowed to prepare some
food for him. but he said he had no more desire for
food than when his fast began. In the course OF
half teaspoOniul of brandy in water and su Use
quently two tcaspoonluls of beef tea. This seemed
to stimulate him. and hts from the bed w Without
ASSISTANCE and fixed himself in easy chair The
next evening he complained of feeling worse bur
would not be induced 10 take any more brandy or
beef tea asserting that the brandy was the cause;
OF his feeling bad. The next morning however
he was prevailed upon To take one " o swallows
OF beef tea and since that time he has continued to
take the same amount each day. lie has no faith
IN beef TIA, and he says lie only takes it to please
ms family lie depends on water for strength and
Always uilhSS With Il Keen relish and evident
freahment When asked if his fasting is not the
cause OF ms sickness, he replies that he could not
eat IL he attempted ii, as he feels If he had lust
partaken OF hearty meal He retains his cheer
iuiness, ~ pleased To his friends and cOnvcIses
freely and IN strong voice. although compelled TO
rest oitener now than he did two weeks ago Mr.
Conhoiiy rs over seventy years old, and has been
an bad health for over year. lie was greatly
reduced III lesh at the time he began his fast
When he first announced to his family that he
would not eat any more food until his appetite
returned 1t was believed that he could live only n
Few days unless lie was kept up by stimuants
Bnt LOT forty two days he lived on water and for
tue last SIX days on water and half q teacup OF beef
tea. - ~