New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-08
THE DEAD TRAGEDlAN.
EDWIN BOOTHS LOSS TO THE WORLD AND
TO THE STAGE.
EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW AND sYMPATHY-AR
RANGEMENTs FOR THE FCNERAL-THE
BURIAL TO BE IN BosToN-A MESSAGE

RANGEMrNTs FOR THE FUNERAL-THE
prr1 ,r. TO BE IN BosToN-A MESSAGE
FROM HENRY IRVING
Tho ord of the life of Edwin Booth caused no
srrnr;so and no shock. II could scarcely have
doro 90 AZ any time within the last year, but af-
tor his Ione illness his death came merely as
Tho ner,od which was known to be inevitable This
in M way lessened. however the sorrow and tic
foelino of loss, in hundreds of cases of personal
loss The feelings are genuine. deep and wide
spread Mr. Booth was one who endearcd him.
self tc all who had the privilege of knowing him
personally, and one who commanded the respect
and honor as we'll the admiration of those who
observed his art and knew of his character and
his life No one held larger place in the hearts
of his fellow-players, and none gained higher
credit and esteem for his calling from the world
outside its own ranks
Wien Mr.. Booths death was understood 10 lie q
question of few hours the anxiety for news OF
his condition became intense. The newspaper men
whose duty it was to get instant information of
his death or of any change in his condition were
gathered in front of the PLAYERS Club, in Gram
ercy Park, for large part of the day and night.
and it became the habit of actors who were not
members of the club to apply 10 them constantly
for the latest news from Mr. Booth. Even some
Who were members of the club found that this
was the easiest way to get trustworthy informa-
ton. Dozens of such inquiries were answered.
nor did they all come from actors. Everybody
who passed through the neighborng streets seemed
TO know that Mr.. Booth was there and was dy-
ing and to he anxious about him. Toward the
end the crowds frequently gathered and stood for
some time looking up at the windows of the sick
mans room and waiting for the tidings that they
knew would come SOON
There was nothing to he seen of course, except
the arrivals and departures Of such callers as had
or assumed the right IL make their inquiries in
the clubhouse itself, the coming of the physician
at his regular hour. his going away after his
visit to the patient the dispatch Of messengers to
summon him in haste when crisis seemed near,
his return and his going again. But the air OF
the whole neighborhood and of all who came into
IL seemed to be that Of respect and socltude.
The streets around Gramercy Park are paved
with smooth asphalt and are a constant a'trac-
ton TO wheelmen but ii was noted that fewer
Of them came there than usual and that they were
careful not to ring their bells or to make any
noise. The people in the park were quieter than
usual too.
Inside the clubhouse there was almost as little
incident The patient remained in the same con-
dition, except for his gradual sinking. and only
o few v ire admitted to his room. These were
his son n-n-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ignatius Grossn1n his hrOther-in-law, Mr.. Ma
gongle, the superintendent Of the club. and Will
lam Bispham, the treasurer. Scarcely any others
were admitted, except the doctor and TIL, nurses.
At intervals the patients breathing seemed -
stop altogether and 1t was thought for the mo-
mcnt that he was dying dead, but wonder
full degree of vitality kept him alive long after a
man who seemed naturally stronger might have
died.
CAST OF rHH DEAD MANS FACE.
Early yesterday morning cast Of the face
Of the dead actor was taken in plaster by A.
Walthamsen, Of No. 454 West Forty -frst-st, who
has had much experience in such work, and does
much of IL for the sculptor Augustus st
Gaudens. He took casts Of the faces Of Law
renee Barrett, DR.. Agnew and General Sherman.
His work yesterday thought TO be eSpe-
cialy successful lie said that the face of the
actor looked just as it did when he last saw
him on the stage 1t has not yet been decided
what will be made of the cast. statue and a
bust have been suggested, but thus far not de-
termined upon.
Nearly all the members Of the Play
hrs' who are in town called at the house
yesterday. and there were many callers besides.
Messages of coincidence and sympathy were also
received from all over the country, and from
other countries. Almost all Of them were ad-
dressed to Mrs. Grossnan. and they were sent
to her house unopened. Mrs. Grossman herself
was worn out by her long watching, and was
unable to attend to the messages that came to
her in hundreds from her fathers friends To-
day, perhaps, they may all be opened, and some
thing Of their contents disclosed. or. at least, n
list Of the senders made. The following dis
patch. addressed to William Winter. was received
at this Office yesterday afternoon
My dear Winter: ! am grieved beyond measure
at the sad news Of poor. dear Booths DEATH The
world Is poorer to-day by great and true man all
love. HENRY IRVING.
London. May 7.
THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
1t has been arranged that the funeral shall
take place tomorrow. The body will be taken
from the clubhouse at about a. m, to the
Church Of the TRANSPORTATION. IN East Twenty
ninth-st near Fifth-ave. This is THE Little
Church Around the Corner" where the last rites
have been paid TO 80 many actors, since IL re-
ceived it's name because of one of them. bishop
Potter. who friend of Mr.. Booth and is a
member Of the Players, has been asked to
conduct the services. He will be assisted by
the Rev. DR.. George Fl. Houghton, the rector OF
the church, who is also a member Of the Play
ers'. and the Rev. c. w. Bispham. of Washington
There will be no sermon, only the service OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church being used. After
the service the body will be taken to the Grand
Central station and then TO Boston. A small
party Of Mr.. Booths relatives and most intimate
friends will accompany it TO Boston II will
no doubt include Mr.. and Mrs. Grossman, Mr.
and Mrs. Magonigle and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bispham The burial will be in Mt Auburn
Cemetery, where the committal services will be
conducted by clergyman from the Church OF
the Advent, in Boston, probably the Rev. DR.
Frsby. Mr.. Booth owned lot at Mt Auburn
and his first wife is buried there
The body will be in plain coffin of oak
with the inscription, Edwin Booth, born No
vember l3, 1888, died June Z, 1893" wreath
OF laurel will be placed the coffin by Mrs
Grossman. There will be no flowers Such
flowers as MAJ be offered by friends will bc
sent to hospitals The pallbearers will be
Joseph jefferson, A. NJ. Palmer, ex-Chef Justice