The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-12

awaiting Parson Davies's orders. The parson
mas had several offers to star his troupe on the
continent but as there is very little money In
the project 1t Is more than probable that the
Americans will return to New York at an ear
hef uate than was at first intended.
Jem Smith still holds tho title OF champion
OF England. Ho has not replied to joe Choyn-
SKIS challenge. and mono of the clubs socm
oVeranxlous to put UP purse for the two
Americans.
Stuart W. Miller. purser Of the City Of Paris
OF the Imam line. probably has more friends
among travelling Americans than any other
ohicer on the Atlantic Ocean. Not only is no
known for his invuriablo courtesy and kind
ness TO thousands who havo crossed on the
crack liner. but he was the hero Of the hour
when his vessel was drifting and sinking at
the time OF her disaster moro than two years
ago, and his sanEfroid and cheeriness buoycd
up tho SPIRITS Of all the passengers
on board during those four days OF terror and
suspense. New York newspaper Of June 2
published an alleged interview with James s.
Thompson Of Pittsburgh. in which he was
made 10 say that few days after tho Johns
town disaster the sum OF SIG was collected on
the City Of Paris for the flood sufferers and
turned over to Miller. but the subscribers had
never heard what became OF tho money. and
that John y. Day, President OF the Standard
Oil Company. who was one Of the subscribers.
was about to investigate Millcrs connection
with the matter. Miller was on the way to
Liverpool when the article appeared. THE
Sun reporter showed 1t to him after the City OF
Paris arrived. Miller was very indignant He
told the reporter that no had sent the money
| to tho Neo York Heraid fund.- and at once
cabed to tho Herald about it. Ho got this re-
| sponse:
July 5. 1Ss9-7S pounds IS shilings and IL
| pence"
ut is a contcmrtible thing to make such q
terrible accusation in my absence and without
| consulting mo-" he said. and every body who
| knows Miller will agree with him.
| Charles Frohman has engaged Agnes Miller.
| formerly of palmers stock company. to take
the leading part in a new Gillette and Bison
| comedy in August. and has also engaged Burr
| Mcintosh to play the comedy part in the Amer
| lean production of The New Wing
Daniel Frohman is in London waiting for
| the Kendals. who arc expected to arrive on
next Wednesday. with whom he will visit in
| the country for u week before returning to
| Now York.
| Lillian Russell arrived here on Thursday
| with Miss Drew Donaldson Of the Casino com
pany. They are doing the London theatres
together. Miss Donaldson will leave for
| Vienna on Monday. where she will study some
! operate parts previous to returning to the
| Casino in tho autumn. Miss Russell expects
| to spend week or ten days more in London.
whence she will go for visit in Paris. and
! home by way OF Iiavre. There will be fewer
! bonnets and gowns in London and Paris when
she leaves.
| Col. Thomas p Ochiltree. having just re-
covered from two months attack OF govt. is
devotnG himself to tho cause OF temperance.
On next Friday evening he will speak at a
meeting to be held in London under the aus
rces OF the Church OF England Temperance
! Society. and presided over by Bishop Barry.
when DR.. Kelley Of bichloride OF gold iame
will tell about his cure. Luther Latin Mills
| OF Chicago Is also announced among the
speakers on this occasion
Poultnev BiRelow and Frederick Remington
are in Russia on a literary and artistic mission
for Harpe''s Magazine They have sent two
canoes 10 ST. Petersburg. whence they will
paddle and sail to Berlin. taking notes and
making pictures on the way.