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The evening world., 1894-04-25
"WlLI.IEi."

There are several laughs in "Wlllie,"
Charles klein's thrce-act farcical COM
ely. now at the Bijou. 1t Is not posi-
bic to sit through the entire perform
ance absolutely unsmilingly. That Is
something, for there are so many pro-
duct!ons that arouse no emotions at all,
that can be endured In II sort of thick,
creamy apathy. willie" has funny
moments. ana 1t Is fairly well written,
although some of its humor belongs to
farce-comely Garce-comedY of "A Par
lor Match" style, rather than to farrell
cal comedy. such as "Charley's Aunt"
The patrons of the Bijou, however as
long as they laugh. will not care
whether Willie" Is farce-comedy or
farcical comedy.
The author of this play Is persistent
rather than ingenious. lie harps on old
chords. and does not struggle for new
ones, and the old ones have been
touched UP so often in this style OF en-
tertainment willie" Is built upon n
good old theme. The hero. who has been
Tilted, or who thinks he has-which Is
just as good-has promised to marry n
woman whom he has never seen. He
goes TO the house. finds his original
iiancee there, aud also sees the old girl
who is willing TO become hts. Rather
than fulfil his promise he passes him
self OF as somebody else, gets tangled
up in all sorts of complications, some OF
which arise from the fact that some
body else arrives In propria persona.
and then straightens everything out in
time for the final curtain.
The farce Is delightfully."- short and II
is acted very quickly. 1t therefore
serves for an evenings pleasant enter.
tainment. 1t cannot be compared with
"Incos," MIR. Dcksons former farce. In
which he was SO eminently successful
| Its author. however. may feel legiti
I mately pleased with himself. for farce
Of any kind IL not an easy thing L
write, and this goes smoothly and drags
| only occasionally.
Mr. Dickson, as Willie. does not seen
to thoroughly enjoy the part. lie is 1
clever young actor, and his methods are
all highly commendablc. The Compan.
is good one. Miss Whitly. az mar
riage-seckipg spinster, is extremely good
ana Ed J. Connolly may also be con
graduated. Miss Kate Osterle, Thomas
| A. Wise, John II. Bunny and Miss Grac
| FIlkins make the most Of their parts
There are, in fact, no weak members o
his OrgS nizatioD. ALAN BALE.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
MAY ENJO|N FAIR LILLIAN.
Canary & Lederer Threaten Her
if She Leaves Them,
She Declines to Discuss the Matter
Further.

For weeks rumors have floatcd through
Actors Alley that Lillian Russell would
be seen In grand opera next season,
and that Abbey Schoefrel and Grau
would be her managers. To-day the pub
lie learns from the peachy Lillian herself
that she contempates retiring from
the management of Canary & Lederle
possibly after Saturday next, or at the
latest at the termination OF the present
season on June Q Coupled with that an
nouncement IL "A hint that Mr.. Abbey
has succeeded In engaging Lillian away
from Canary & I.ederer at salary Of
$40 900 to MARBLE in the more ambitious
melodies of grand opera comiQue."
Miss Russell notified Mr.. Lederer or
her intention to break her contract
last night.
Manager I.ederer answered that COM
munication instantly and informed LII
liam that there were two firms OF Ca
nary N Lsderer. one himself and Mr..
Canary managing the Lillian Russell
Lederer and Mr., Canary running the
Casino. Mr. Lederer warned Lillian
that she mustn't dare think Of breaking
her two-year contract with Canary "
Lederer. as their lawyers would swear
out all sorts OF legal things to prevent
her from wabbling single note except
for their benefit
Miss Russell would not he seen to-
day. She referred all callers to her
lawyer. James Egan, Stewart Building.
The latter was busy uptown to-day ana
could not be found. Counsellor Ira Leo
l}amberger. attorney for Mr.. Lederer,
said:
Il don't think Miss Russell will per-
slst IN violating her contract. I'm sure
she will not when she calmly thinks
the matter over, She has been badly ad-
| v!sed, and she doesn't mean TO do any
thing Illegal herself. However. II she re-
fuses u carry out her contract shall
| apply for an Injunction directing her 10
specifically perform her contract. That
| ono" HrnntrI by the Supreme Court
| Miss Russell would have TO sing for
| Canary n LelCrer or not at all"
Miss Russell signed with Canary &
| Lederer for a year. ending November,
1894, with the pruviso that Canary &
Lederer could have the privilege OF a
second years engagement II they noti-
fled her In February, 1894, OF their wish
to re-cngage her,
Lawyer Bambcrger 80 notified Lillian.
| and she accepted so that she really
has a contract MIR. Hamburger says. 10
sing for Canary & Lederer until No
| yenber, 1890
The evening world., 1894-04-25
THE PRINCE OF THE PULLMAN CAR.

Four thousand employees OF the Pull
man Palace Car Company, at Pullman,
H., are going to strike on May l. There
are no palace car porters among these
indictments. The portcrs could afford
to quit work and loaf around for few
years, because they are all men OF
fabulous wealth. but they have no in
tentIon OF going out" and will con-
fine themselves to grumbling about the
hard times and the presence now of
dimes between passengers fingers where
heretofore the desirable and delectable
quarter lurkcd.
This would be a good season for Pull
man pOrters TO strike, not OF the travel
ling public. as Is their custom. but OF
work. They would then have time 10
60 to Washington in II body TO protest
against the income tax, which will affect
them more seriously than any other
class OF Coupon-cutters, and also to see
about getting II bin passed TO make II a
States prison utfcnse to give "A Pullman
maguatc a smaller tip than "A quarter
and n capital ofTenso not TO give him
anything at all.
Railroad passengers have never yet
gone ON strike, and they probably never
will, but II the Pullman porters were 70
| 40 on strike and stay on strike
there would be some rousing rejoicing
among the people OF this land who ride
in sleeping cars Then folks could
travel without feeling they were under
abject obligation to the gentleman OF
the whis!i broom for the privilege OF rid
Ing In his private car. And they
wouldn't expect train robbery at III,
end OF every ride. either.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
A WORD OF ADVICE.

The Coxeyites must behave them
selves II they expect TO be welcomed by
the society people of Washington and
to have the courtesies of the capital ex-
tended to them.
In Montana some OF them broke into
n Northern Pacific round-house last
Monday night. seized an engine and
train. manned them from former rail-
road employees in their own ranks and
started East, running at the rate OF
forty miles an hour. Considering that
they were ignorant of the roads time
schedule this was rather risky busl-
ness to others besides themselves.
over in Jersey City n division OF the
grand army was not quite as successful
with its railroad experience as it's
comrades in Montana. More than a
hundred of them gathered at the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company's freight
yard at West End early yesterday morn
Ing and boarded an empty freight train
that was to start south Mt 6 o'clock.
The chief gateman shrewdly tele-
graphed to the Jersey City police to be
in readiness IN force; waited until all
the unlimited passengers were in the
- ''b't N"'N' 'hti io'hth 'Ht uool anu
started with his load for the city, in
stead OF heading south.
When the army" saw where they
were going they managed with some
difficulty to break open the DOORS
jumped out at the risk OF life and limb
and scattered for parts unknown.
Washington society, owing to the
presence Of Senators and congressman,
Is very mixed. but II cannot stand such
doings as those. The Coxeyites must
learn to behave themselves II they ex-
pect to be welcome a the National cap
ital. Especially must they refrain from
stealing railroads. The Washington
people want TO reserve that business for
themselves
The evening world., 1894-04-25
THIRD COUSINS WED.
They Are Descendants of Martha
Washington.
Miss Anna Wright Williams Becomes
Mrs. Armstead Peter, jr.
Miss Dixie and MIR. Boocock to Be
Married Tonight.

A notable wedding was solemnized at
noon in the drawing room Of Mrs Law
renee Williams. In the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Her daughter, Anna Wright
Williams. was married to Armstead
Peter, jr., by the Rev. DR.. George II.
Iioughton. OF tho Little Church Around
the Corner. Walter Peter and Miss
Agnes Peter, brott er and sister Of the
bridegroom, were the only attendants.
The bride wore white satin, with fine
old lace iounces, and a tiara and neck
lace OF diamonds. gifts of her aunts.
Mrs. Charles May and Mrs William
Wright, respectively. After the cere-
mony breakfast was served. with covers
for sixty.
Since 1852 the brides family have &C.
cupled the suit In the hotel overlooking
Broadway, Fifth avenue and Twenty
third street To-day the hall was in
closed, furnished and superbly deco
rated. There were plants and roses In
all the rooms and the sconces and chan
deliers were lit.
Only the relatives and immediate
friends were Invited, as the families are
In mourning.
The bride and bridegroom are third cou-
sins and direct descendants OF Martha
Washington. The brides father was
Lawrence Williams and her grandfather
was George Law, tie multi-millionaire.
Aside from having money of her own
Mrs. Armst nd Peter, Jr:, has prospects
AT the Church of the Pilgrim in Rem
sen street tonight, Miss Ada Mirion
Dixie. daughter OF Camden G. Dixie. the
well-known Republican politician and
wealthy Brooklynite of lW Columbia
Heights will be married to Murray Boo
cock. son of Samuel w. Boocock. Of
Joralemon street.
The wedding viii be one of the most
fashionable events seen in the city Of
Churches in several years. The cere-
nony Will be performed by Rev. DIR. II.
Miss Jessie y. Dixie, the brides sis
ter, will act as maid of honor. The
bridesmaids will be Miss Leonora
Lewis, OF Boston: Miss May Plympton,
Miss Ethel Moore. Miss Elizabeth
Packard, Miss Fannie Moss and Miss
Evelyn Johnes.
Among the most prominent people ex
pected at the reception are:
Secretary and Mrs. Lamont. ex-Judge and Mrs.
Arnoux ex-senator Palmer. OF Detroit; Senator
Henderson Senator and Mrs McMillin. Rev. DR..
and Mrs. Lyman Abbott Rev. DR.. and Mrs. T.
DE witt Talmnge. Supreme Court Justice and
Mrs. willard Bartlett Supreme Court Justices
Edgar NJ. Cullen and Calvin L. Pratt. Mrs. Pratt.
Rev. DR.. Lyman, Surrogate mud Mrs. Abbott. City
BENJAMIN seilinan. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward II.
Litchheld. Mr. and Mrs Timothy L. Woodruff.
Col Hester. Mr. and Mrs George lde. DR.. ]. J.
Pierrepont. Mr.. and Mrs. S. V. White. Mr.. and
sherman. Bishop and Mrs. George Warrington.
bishop and Mrs. William Leonard. Commodore
and Mrs. schley. Mr.. and Mrs. Whtelaw Reid,
Mr.. and Mrs, j. 8. T. stranahan.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
CAUGHT A Man ON The ROOF.
Fitzpatrick's Midnight Visit to
Mrs. Burns's clearinghouse.
Two Girls Nearly Frightened to Death
by the Strange Apparition.

Hugh Fitzpatrick. nineteen years old.
of 244 East Thirty-sixth street. was sent
to the island for a month by Justice
Burke at the Yorkville Police Court
to-day. Shortly after midnight this
morning he was captured on the roof
Of Mrs. Burns's clearinghouse. at 2S5
East Thirty-frst street. by her son,
John, and handed over to Policeman
Roth, of the East Thirty-fifth street sta
ton, as q suspicious character.
Mrs. Burns's two daughters, nineteen
and twenty-five years old respectively.
sleep on the top floor OF the house.
They occupy a room in which there Is a
skyllght One Of the panes of glass In
the skylight was broken, and 1t was
temporarily covered by a piece Of car
pet. About midnight they were awak-
ened by footsteps on the roof
The footsteps stopped just above them,
and the next moment they saw the car
pet covering the skylight Will sked away.
the opening Then he began lowering
himself. feet foremost. through the sky
light. Both girls began screaming at
every one in the house. and startled
every body In the neighborhood:
Their brother, John, sturdy young
IcllOw OF Twenty-Five, was lne llTSl 10
answer their cries. lie was followed by
some Of the boarders In the house. who
rushed from their rooms In their night
clothes under the impression that the
house was on fire. Some Of the people,
II Is said. fled into the street.
The screams OF the girls frightened
Fitzpatrick. He tried 10 raise himself
back to the roof. but he was so ner-
vous that he did not have the strength
| to do II. lie was swinging from the
skylight when the, girls brother broke
into the room and pulled the intruder
| down 10 the floor.
Fitzpatrick said that he had been at
Jacobs Third Avenue Theatre. where he
saw John ID. Sullivan performing. lie
| there made the acquaintance OF girl.
who asked him to accompany her home.
| lie said that when they reached the
| house she led him to the roof and locked
the roof door on him, While wandering
| about the roof ne said, he put his foot
through the skylight OF the room occu-
pied by the daughters OF Mrs Burns
| Justice Burke gave Fitzpatrick q lee
ture and sent HIM to Blackwell's Island
| for one month,
Fitzpatrick said he worked In the Man
| haitian Brass Foundry.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
RE- VENICE FOR EAMES
She Will Give a Saturday After
noon at Sherry's.
Calve Gets New Companion 10
Interpret Fighting Talk.
Nine. Lozcran Made Ill by the
Recent "Scrap."

Nine. Emma Eames-storey has sent
out cards for IAN afternoon" They are
dated Saturday, April 2s. 1894. The
hours are 4 to :. and the place Shcrrys
ballroom.
As Nine. Eames IL In mourning which
caused her to regret most OF the in
vitations she received from New York,
Boston, Brooklyn. Chicago and st. Louis
friends. the cards naturally provoke
talk.
All OF New York knows that the lovely
songstress has had "a scrap" with the
glorious. brilliant. fiery Calve. That a
new M!chaela Is to sing in Carmen" this
afternoon, the announcement OF the
change being made as long ago as Sat
urday. would indicate that the gentle
Eames did not have the best OF the hair
pulling.
There are two explanations for the re-
ception. one version is that the hostess
wishes to tell her numerous fash ionable
friends all about IT, the other Is that she
wishes to show her hated rival how she
stands socially.
AS the song-bird with the flashing
black eyes sails away on Saturday ar
ternoon, to rehearse the new opera Mas
senet has written for her, the affair will
lose some of ITS joys.
Melba, Calve and Nordica comprise
what Is known as the lively trio.
Ing or the warblers. II she received
cards for the Sherry Saturday after
tSs she had hr MSa for w SsSspnS
talk either
II have, nothing to say about the
Eames-Calye quarrel. or the Eames-
Scalchi was in bed, under mountain
or eiderdown. nursing cold. She
had promised to sing at the Nine; La
TO her chin in fiaxseed and down"
NO.. Nine. Scalchi did not receive
cards" she continued. II remember one
day In London hearing Games tell Nine
Scalchi about calling on her in the
fremont House, Boston, Introducing
herself as one of the chorlsters. and as
opinion Of her voice. Scachl had lis
tened to hundreds of Boston girls in her
hotel parlor, and could not recall the
then. in love with the whole world, at
the very threshold of success. anxious
to please, and she did please without
effort, and she took the trouble to so
the conversation that passed between
them and describing Scalchi's dress
and surroundings. Now she IL Nine.
Storey. the glorious prima donna, and
Cident even. Success, you know, does
play such tricks with the memory.
"Eames has been accused OF display
Ing more hauteur in the company than
Patti. She may freeze some people in
the company. but she il not cordial
when she meets Scalchi. She always
says bon jour-. and often how do
you do?'
"Oh, Scalchi IL an artist She has
the greatest admiration for Eamess
talent and beauty"
al, T.
related that she had n Polish lady,
Nine. Isabel Lozeran. for her compan-
ion. Now she has a new companion.
Nine. LoZeran Is Ill at IS East Fifty
eighth street, and waiting to sail. That
squahble was too much for her. She
was Calves interpreter. When Calve said
that she would slap Eames's face for
ta'k,ng ABOUT her, 1t was ne painful duty
definite English, as Calves opinion OF
Eamcs's French Is not exalted.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
This Is Too True.

If ladies would only realize how d,..
appointing is to go a long distances IA
call upon one and then find the ors
they desire to see lust gone out" thers
would be more who would set asIds
some particular day each week upos
which they would be at home havs
that day understood by all their friends
and above all things make It a point a
stay In upon the appointed day. Ana
n call seems SO much more home-lks
and cheering II a cup of chocolate, glass
OF wine or tea and some light cake ara
In readiness. Try 1t and see IL you and
your friends are not both better satis.
fed with each other. a
The evening world., 1894-04-25
EHpert SKIRT Filter.

Miss Minnie Horton has the reputation
OF being the best skirt filter in New
York. She can ut fifty skirts a day
without any fuss. To the ienoramus all
skirts are alike. To this authority no
two skirts are alike, the difference be-
ing a matter OF material and Individual
ity. There are wedding skirts, walking
skirts. standing-up skirts. sitting down
skirts, riding skirts, stage skirts. street
skirts. &C.. and each has u popularity
of It's own. Then there are women with
hips and no stomach: women with stom-
ach and no hips; women with hips and
stomach and no back; women with
no hips. no stomach and no anything
but bones. each requiring a skirt OF spe-
ciai design. Miss Horton does most Of
The evening world., 1894-04-25
For the Tea Table Girl.

An apron made to wear over bright
red gown is of back net. having velvet
or satin dots or Jet spangles. The
rounded edge is trimmed with an accor.
-plaited-very fine knife plaits-
ruffie Of net edged with rows of No. !
satin or velvet ribbon or tiny span
gled gimp. Belt of No. IL ribbon tied IN
a long bow on one side. Black lace In
sertion. known as beading or entire deux.
has colored ribbon run In the holes %
net and back silk aprons. The tri-cor.
nered pocket is shirred and trimmed
with ribbon bows, the belt being Of
wider ribbon. The bottom Of the apron
is trimmed with a ruffie OF lace. headed
by festoons and bows Of ribbon.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Who Owns This street?

To the Editor:
East Seventy-sixth street. between First avenue
and Avenue A. Is Uttered both sides OF the
street with trucks. wagons coai-carts ash-carts,
carriages hearses and all sorts OF vehicles which
stand in tho street night and day. There is also
wheeiwright on the block who filters the sidewalk
with old wheels and other rubbish These many
wagons, &C., become an awful nuisance. especially
at night. when the young toughs use them have
complained before to the Bureau OF Encumbrances.
but without effect. and a last APP
peal to you to remedy this evil as this is clearly
against the law and residents Of the block
are entitled to somo consideration.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Home Lunch.


One Of the cleanest and incest play
things In the world for a little child is
sand. In Summer a load of It dumped
in clean spot In the backyard will
amuse the little ones for hours each day.
They love to shovel 1t. build miniature
forts. make gardens. with grass or
plants, and dig wells. Washed sand Is
as clean as sawdust, and a child can
play In It In its white frocks and not
soil its clothes For Winter playing a
bushel Of sand can be kept just outside
the door. A shallow box Of few inches
In depth and two or three feet square
can easily be made. Spread a lot OF
newspapers on the floor. set the box in
the middle. fill 1t with sand and turn
the children loose. Teach them not to
get off the newspapers with 1t. and they
will play all day in It and not litter the
house half as much as though they had
cut paper or scattered toys.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
MRS. BIRD FINED S..
Charge of Neglecting Mana Gil
more Was Not Pressed.
Harlem's Sensational TangIe Quietly
Smothered In Court.
Little Mana Gilmore Was Restored
to Her Parents.

Mrs. Kate Bird, wife OF Clinton w.
Bird. proprietor of the Winthrop Hotel,
at one Hundred and Twenty-fifth street
and Seventh avenue. who was found In
Christian Borst's saloon. at One Hundred
and Sixteenth street and Park avenue,
| Monday afternoon under peculiar cir
cumstances was again arraigned In Har-
lem Police Court this morning.
When arrested in the saloon Mrs. Bird
had with her the seven-year-old daugh-
| ter of Mrs. George Gilmore. of 43o
| Pleasant avenue. Arthur Bonynge, a
stenographer, of LAG West One Hundred
| and Twenty-second street, was with Mrs.
Bird at the time.
| About 9 o'clock this morning Mr. and
Mrs. Bird drove in a cab to the Court
House. and went at once to Lawyer
John C. Munzinger's office on the oppo-
site side of the street A half hour later
Mr.. ana Mrs. Bird. accompanied by
Mrs. Gilmore and the girl Mana. en-
tered the courtroom. The women took
rear seats. while Mr.. Bird was here and
there, comforting With Ms lawyer a,,w M ana
shall Holahan. who seemed to he deeply
interested in the proceedings. ,
Mr.. Bird also approached Agent Null;
to the latter for. calling him liar on
the stand yesterday. when Agent Multi
gan had said that Mrs. Bird had been
In Borst's saloon over twenty-four hours;
The case was not called until nearly all
other business had been disposed of.
AS the name given by her yesterday
vas Helen Gilmore. Mrs. BIRD was ar
ralgned under that name this morning.
When Helen Gilmore" was called by
the clerk both women stepped before the
Judge.
pleasant features. She had left her dia-
monds at home, but was stylishly-dressed
in a tan-colored tailor.made suit. A
jaunsy surban harm onized with her
blonde hair. She presented much I'M
proved appearance owe: yesterday,
but was exceedingly nervous as she faced
What shall do with you?" asked
Justice Welde.
Her only answer was coplous flow
OF tears. .,
the Society does not want to press the
charge of neglect of the child or |
would have to condemn you still more"
added the Justice.
I'VE leave the matter entirely in your
hands" said Lawyer Munzinger.
Mrs. Bird was sobbng by this time,
and her portiy husband; who stood near near.
patting her on the back.
Welde
Mrs. Bird was being led away by her
husband when the Justice called her
back and told the court officer to show
her into his private room. After the reg
ular court business was over the Justice
gave her a severe reprimand She then
left In a cab with her husband.
Mr.. Bird Is graduate of Princeton
College, and took a prominent part In
football while at college, He married
his wife about seven years ago.
The marriage caused an ENHANCEMENT
between him and his family. Matters
had just been adjusted a few weeks
ago, and Mr.. Birds family had become
reconciled to the match.
The little girl who was with Mrs.
Bird in Borst's saloon was restored to
her mother. Mrs. George A. Gilmore.
The evening world., 1894-04-25

You read the Evening World,
Do you read the sunday Worldi
The evening world., 1894-04-25
CnIye Is Economical Of Praise.

1t Is just possible that success has
turned Calves head. Speaking Of the
De Reszkes, Nordica said to an Even
ing World' reporter: mo soprano can
help doing her best with such tenor
and basso. Those brothers are gentle
men first and artists afterwards.
never sang with tenor who so persist
emily subordinated himself to the women
on the stage" Melba, Eames, Scalchi,
Arnoldson and Baurmeister voiced the
same opinion. When Calve was asked
IL it were not a triumph for Carmen
to have tenor like Jean de Reszke.
she replied. through her travelling COM
panion; ut would be uncomplimentary
to the other tenors in the company for
me to say So"