New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-01
TRANSFER or THE UNION SQUARE.

The papers by which A. NJ. Palmer with
draws from The of his connection
OF nearly twelve years with the Union Square Theatre
were signed last night The other person interested in
the legal documents Sheridan Shook to whom Mr..
Palmer transferred his entire interest in the theatre.
To TRIBUNE reporter Mr.. Palmer said:
al have to-day given up my entire interest In the
Union Square Theatre. as told you last night in all
probability, should do. have contemplated this step
for some time but finally made up MY mind only a
few days age once having done this fastened matters
on as much possible. For long time my doctor has
told me that months rest was essential TO me.
have worked early and late, harder than people
who have undertaken TO run stock theatre for
term OF years would imagine. L nstur4y seized the
opportunity which presented itself Of dsposng OF my
interest ON terms favorable to myself and. hope.
equally Mr. Shook am not a Iich man, but can
afford be ide Tor six months, As that IS the only
means whereby restore my health. shall prob
ably pass a few months in Europe, but do not know
when shall 20; in fact have 10 plans OF any sort
yet. One thing Is quite certain-tlat is, that do not
intend TO leave the field OF theatrical enterprise like
It have been successful In it., aad why should throw
1t up just because my health ID temporarily impaired
feel sorry very sorry, leave old theatre and
old STAFF many OF whom have been with since first
started; and AZ aIn practically taking my leave OF the
public az the manager of the Union Square Theatre,
there are few things should like to say TO the public
through you have tried far in lay raise the
arttc slSuaru oi productOn ana thlnk may
claim 10 have succeeded to extent doing
have had as every manager has, 10 make the pecunary
successes pay for the artistic Thus looking back
for WE'VE years feel the most salts think
of Daniel Rocnat' Tue DanicheTs' ana Miss Mutton
uate myself rather The Lights o. London ana The
Two Orphans
'Were / a millionaire should like 10 run athestre at
which could only produce what myself thought good
plays but theatre must be run Tor the pubic, and IL
Takes deal OF money 10 elevate the pubic taste
and axe them come TO see what Is good rather than
what they ormake the two synOEy NOUS leave the
theatre owing dollar, ana Win the conscious
ness that no actor empoye has ever been fined for
misconduct nuiced OF his or her salary wble sex
OF been discharged. That Is enough about myself
suppose YOU would like TO know what can tell you
about my successor believe Mr.. Shook will carry out
the policy inaugurated and Will retain the present
staG. J. L. Collier. who has been my manager ON tho
road for years, will, beeye take an active snare
An the management, but Of that have no positive
knowledge"
Sheridan Shook was found later at the Morton House
talking vita his lawyer and Mr.. Palmer. In answer 10
question said: II really nothing 70 ada 10
what Mr. Palmer says he has told beyond TINS: III
has been lied that have disagreed atey Win some
features OF Hr Pamers management ana that tlls las
led " the transfer Five drew altogether Odt
OF the concern and only took pccuniary interest In
to do with the cement and n Ead dissented
from Mr.. Palmers views Dad no right 10 say word
That and the amount which 1t stated had paid are
altogether false and without foundation. Mr. Collier
viii probably he connected with me, but Ia what capacity
do not Know. shall maintain Mr. PalmePs general
policy and retain his stan The lease three years
from May l."