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AT THE BROOKLYN THEATRES.
william II. Grain I'm Various Plays
Mt the Park Next Week.

William II. Crane and his excellent
company will hold forth next week at
Col. Sims Park Thestr In Brooklyn.
On Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and Wednesday mat
inee they will present "On Probation"
Friday evening and Saturday matinee
will be devoted to Brother John" and
the only performance of THE Senator
will be given Saturday night. The plays
will he staged with the original scenery.
De Wolf Hopper returns to Brooklyn
Monday evening for the second time In
less than six months. M will present
the comic opera ''P%anJandrum'' at the
Columbia Theatre. A pleasant feature
Of Mr.. Hopper's return will be the mi.
tial appearance outside of New York
City Of the comedians wife. Edna Wal
lace Hopper. in the role Of Paquita, the
inn. "Pa njandrum'' will be given
with n single exceptionally the entire
original cast Of principals, while all of
tunes will again be employed. A special
holiday matinee will be given on Me-
mortal Day. as well as the regular mat
inee on Saturday afternoon.
A feature of the Edward Harrigan
engagement at the Amphion. next week,
VIII be the revival OF one Of Harrigan's
old-tlmers, "McSorley's lnfin tion.' This
comedy was one of the original Multi
gan series which was the rage at the
Theatre Comique more han a decade
ago. This play will be done for the
last half OF the week. 1.-The Mulligan
Guards Ball" will be the opening bill.
Besides Mr.. Harrigan, Mrs. Yeamans,
Johnny Wild and other old favorites
Will apnear.
Irish s~arcs.-~medy will be the attrac-
ton at the Grand Opera-House next
week. where or Monday evening Edgar
Selden's latest play, entitled "A Scandal
p%ortraying lie of New YORK Sums. win
be presented. James 7. Kelly heads the
company, and three complete sets of
scenery, showing Paradise Alley"
'"Gilligan's Float and "~Shantytown by
Moonlight" painted by Joseph DE La
Harpe, are shown. Matinees Will be
given Wednesday and Saturday.
DIR. Frank Carver, champion rifle sho
of the world. with his company OF In
dams. rough riders, cowboys and Next
cans. In conjunction with n dramatic
West; entitled THE Scout" at the
Novelty Theatre next week. The play
abounds with realistic effects, and will
present n bridge scene In which the
trained mare Bess drops n distance OF
twenty-eight feet from a broken bridge
into n river of real water. In full view
OF the audience. DIR. Carver will give
exhibitions OF his skill as n rifle AMI
Lee ottorengui.> the popular resident
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theatre Is KEEP, constantly fresh and

theatre Is kept constantly fresh and
pure.
The disputed cloak dance introduced
by Lolo Iberri was the popular hit ut
continued next week. Sbrrri wears the
cloak In the torn condition inflicted by
Tortajada. the other spanish dancer.
who became Jealous OF Yherri's growing
popularity. Paulo and Dika Will give
during the week a FrrnChy hit OF duct
performance. Mile Dika does Partisan
dancing and singing aud wears a fari-
sian skirt that Is more notable for quail
ity than quantity, Quatrelli. the clever
iugglcr. Miss Davenport's English bal
lads and concerts nv the Gypsy band
VIII be other features.
The high-clnss vaudeville eNtertainmcn;
now presented at The Central" on
Sixty-seyenth street, near Third avenue.
IL rapidly gro wing In favor with the
trict The coarser element is politely
hut firmly barred out. Among tho artists
who appca here next week nre Morton
and Revelle. .!inth,n, the ,rmless Won
De Roe, Ei Parker. Nine. Gina, Edgar
Ely. Hines and Remington. the .Julinns,
George Glenneld, the Only Ruth. Felix
and Cain, Thco and others.
Ar entire change OF vaudeville pro-
gramme for next week at the Atlantic
Garden; The following artists VIII M;
pear: ncntly and Cameron. musical
''' ''"''S' w i''"!h ''''h', ''"''' WV
ist; Henry. Frey, character i~mpersnator;
Annie OFT, comedian, and Veronica
E,dner, Germnn soubrette.
Manager Huber will offer another
strong bill In his Palace Museum next
week. Prof. rcct's performing mon
KEYS In the curio hail include the only
swimming and understanding monkey
In the world. Welton's boxing cats,
leaping cats and cats who go through
fire. have attracted large crowds during
the past week. and will he retained.
Prof. Franks broom. factory, Lizzie
Sturgeon, armlesR planiste; George
King. clay modeller; Asbury and Robin
son, In plantation scenes. VIII he a few
among the attractions In the curio hall.
In the theatre liilian Westerly. Walters
n Walters, Thomas II. Burnett. the
Gleasons. Billy Wilson. the Browns.
william Burke and others will enter
mir ...
Milton Mobiles, an old favorite. will
appear at the Grand Orera-House Mon
day night In The Phoenix" a melo-
drama which has delighted the Ameri-
can thaatro-polng publ'" for tv'"'v'
years. In the role of the Bohemian hero
who begins life by telling the readers
OF THE Chambermaid's Own" how
the villain still pursued her. Mr.. Mobiles
Is cleverly artistic, and furnishes a most
entertaining character. The play IL n
melodrama. built on the old lines, whicl
after all, have more OF the popular ele.
ments than the new style of dra ma,
Splendid scenery and n good ompany
will back up the star,
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low was in love with her-how could she
help 1t? There are certain things in life
which need not be told they are felt.
TAX TO her about II.
Since Herbert showed his affection for
her she had quite neglected Kenneth.
was bound not to show her loye for a
man who was spoken OF by all society
people in connection with Mildred
Deane,, II once she loved a man, she
selfish trait of hers; In fact. the only
bit OF. s|elfishness she could pardon in
herself.
That evening. while Lillys was out at
a dinner party. Mr.. Barlow called TO
see her. When Dorothy Informed her
Of the fact the next morning she flushed
slightly, but said in Arm tones:
She slept longer than usual that morn
ing. and, noticing this. Teddy made II
his task to find out the reason. In
ing: "A letter for Lillys.'
Teddy's little nose Just touched the
p perred' at Of the me sh, te0 miss HHe t6 nl' a G mo.
ment, and, his mother having left the
room. he said to himself as he stood on
tiptoe and reached his chubby little
arms across the table; "Dess III take
In the upper corridor in front OF Miss
~Forsythe's door. Teddy encountered
Jeanne the malu, VINO paced hcr index
finger to her lips with a significant
"sh-h," which danger signal Teddy did
not appreciate. however.
Use doin' to Aunt LII, I is"
No. Teddy. she is sleeping: not
From the moment he saw Jeanne the
little chap had hidden the letter he car
ried under his skirt.
But | say Use doin'; dot somehn' for
Aunt Lii" And he made an effort to
open the door with one free hand.
Let me see, What have you for
auntie?" questioned the girl, bravcly
holding the fort.
Teddy looked up up at her deaantly.
Wont tell 90" And when his at
tempts to get In were again frustrated
by the hard-hearted Jeanne. Teddic set
up a frightful howl. all the while
clutching the letter within his little fist.
80 that the maid carried him on In all
haste to he further end OF the house.
When at length she had set down the
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ONLY A CHILD'S PRANK.
cfHe Loss of Letter Which Brought Swf-
fering to IWO People.

Z "oh! Jeanne you quite forgot to put
O rose in my HART" exclaimed Lillys
Forsythe as she stood in all her ~queenly
beauty before the long mirror in her
boudoir.
IT should consider my toilet incom-
plete without it," as the little French
maid brought forth a crimson rose to
pin in her mistress's hair.
Lillys made u beautiful picture in
the full glare of the light, which caused
her raven hair to seem the blacker
against the delicate yellow OF her even
ing gown.
"Mademoiselle looks beautiful-like a
BRIDE" remarked Jeanne.
do you think so?" said Liliys, CLAN
cling dreamily at her own reflection.
then Frightening suddenly. 20
Jeanne. you are a fiatterer-I do not
believe you-besides. brides never wear
red roses. The idea! Jeanne. only my
third ball tonight. n 10 ooh like a
bride! You may rest assured I am
3 to enjoy life now n shall not
" for many a year"
All! Mile. Lillys, qui Salt! You will
be In love before you are aware" re-
piled Jeanne with n wise nod Of her
head.
Lillys laughed gayly. took a few last
chances at, herself In the mirror and
Mas satisfied.
The clock on the mantel struck @ and
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any one. she said. excusing her runner
u blunders that afternoon.
Herbert Barlow appeared to be some
Was something in his that pSt-
Zled her.
When the appointed evening. arrived.
the first to welcome him. and as Rss-
low. grasped her hand in greeting ho
held Il firmly. and as their eyes met q
mutual, understanding seemed to have
let us abolish. ali formalities. AEiss
Forsythe.' said he. seeing that they
were alone; before l leave you again
my letter in whlch-in which I asked
Letter." asked Liliys. with trem-
her cheeks. II do not understand"
rs I possible" as a faint CLEAN %
hope lit his beautiful gray eyes. that
II know nothing, about such a let
ter" said Lillys, almost ~inaudibly. for
her heart was beating violently. ~
Barlow eggerly, scanned the girls fses
"a terrible feeling OF doubt crept over
him-had she ignored the letter. The
thought was suffocating him. He bu5st
Miss Forsythe-Linys-tell me Why
you never answered it?"
Mr.. Barlow" as she looked him In
the face, - never received such a let
ter from you'll
Then; may ask you right here-win
Yes" was the simple answer, which
came from the very depths of the girls
heart. and came gladly.
But" she said suddenly. what viii
Mildred Deane say?" W.
Barlow laughed. Married q month
little woman" and he sealed her mopsS
with a kiss. WT
The proposal, to be sure. was laecpie
enough. but that was characteristic Or
continued indefinitely. Soon after q
4 quiet ~ avoiding took place In Londop-r
Herbert would have " so-and their We'd
American home. III
But the mystery Of the Important ise<
ter was never solved-who would have
! Teddy. or OF searching for Il Ia (16
depths Of an old ciosstf-ch,cags HsNoI
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ambitious was he and so accustomed to
success.
mo. not exactly" replied Lillys with
a sweet smile, the instrument which
had never failed In conquering him.
'Confound Barlow. anyhow he MUIR
INJURED.
"Mr. Crayton." as she looked at him
with a tragi-comical expression. which
was very fetching, 'how compliment
tary!"
Later In the evening. as the strains OF
a dreamy waltz fioated on the air. Lillys.
leaning on the arm OF Herbert Barlow.
walked into the library and there in a
secluded nook they sat down on the
var
Llllys had a peculiar way of making
herself effective: she did not pose, but,
being graceful, every one Of her atti-
tudes was picturesque and pleasing.
Herbert Barlow's eyes even were daZ-
zled by her enhancing loneliness as she
satthere against the rich Oriental tapes
tries, with her sparkling, brown eyes
scanning his face.
"Oh. | had almost forgotten; this Is
the waltz l promised MIR. Crayton. DO
take me back to the ballroom. Mr.. Bar
low, before II is too late"
Miss Forsythe," began Barlow. In
measured tones, looking steadfastly at
the girl with his penetrating gray eyes.
can YOU not give up one dance with
that man for me?"
Yes. but Lillys tried not to no.
tice nor understand the last words.
Mr., Cravton was already complaining
of being treated unfairly by mi tonight
and SOL
80 It would serve him right to suffer
q little for such a remark" put In Bar
low.
No" with a little pout. mot exactly:
ne has b"'n very kInd to me all along
With that the girl arose. and there was
nothing for Barlow TO do but 10 Escort
her and to wonder why she treated him
it'll such eXasperating Indifference.
Llllys Forsythe was an orphan. and
the heiress of her fa:ner's enormous
wealth. Fol a year or more she had
made her home with a married cousin
several years her senior. Dorothy Kirk
ami Lillys Forsythe. besides being
cousins. were the best OF friends. and
Gordon. Dorothy's husband. greatly ap-
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pre- c!ated the presence of his wife's rela-
lit kind OF iiyens up the house" 80 Mr..
girl around. A man likes to see more
merry-mak!ng when he comes home
from his office"
when Dorothy gave her permission 10
ave the apartments adjoining the
nursery, for she was exceedingly fond
of her cousins children, and In turn
Ing, romping. fou~r-year-old Teddy was
the especial favorite of Aunt Lillys. Z"
in h,i rooms he was monarch OF all
by hat ne would not slip quietly into
Aunt Lillys's room TO see II she were
up,
dance Liilys was the first to reach
the dining-room. When Dorothy came
down and saw Liilys she said anxiously:
Why, my dear, how tired you look!
An evenings dissipation does not usu-
ally tell so plainly on your face"
Tired? Yes-I did not sleep after ]
came home; now don't begin to worry
Sleep ali ia" day, if FAT I W Mshe B 9P bSr iSs'
changing the subject to avoid other
questions, DID You ever meet Mrs.
Miss Deane-Mildred Deane? oh, yes.
she visits this city every Winter, They
say. Mr., Barlow is quite taken with her"
said DOROTHY carefully scanning her
Young Barlow is a man of splendid
makeup" put in Mr.. Kirk, who had
Just seated himself at the table.
you danced with him last night, OF
course" asked Dorothy.
why of course Dorothy?" questioned
Lillys with a faint smile.
"We.l, my dear. ! nave seen him pay
you marked attention and hear he Is
Kenneth Crayton's rival
Mr.; Kirk. laughed.
rival" interrupted her cousin. That
Is a misnomer, | am afraid What would
Miss Deane say to thar"
At this point Teddy came up - Lil'ys,
declaring that Doggy Jack want 70 tome
in. auntie; he's s'y!ny for 90" and gave
her no peace until she went to the door
viii him 4 let In the whining animal.
This practically broke up the CONVEX
satioa at the breakfast table. bu; Doro-
thy's words rung In Miss Forsyth's ears
for some time.
! She knew very well that Herbert Bar
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as fast as he could and hid in a closet
where Jeanne could not find him.
AS she started down the stairway for
treat, after having tucked away the let
ter In an old box In the closet.
triumphantly Vow j do tell autie on
co." meaning the innocent Jeanne.
! The night after the dance at tpton's
Herbert Barlow had made a resolve to
no Lillys Forsythe loved him. He was a
man OF great determination and de-
fbtsion; and consequently c he set npS out t Se
young lady. What was, his diSmay TO
lind her out, He surely could never
screw up the necessary c9praEe again
OF proposing to her-to her who had
never given him the slightest encourage
ment.
Hut he was in love, and men. In love
are often desperate. Never before had
a woman made so deep an impression
upon him, for he was not the Young
girl enamclled on the inside OF his
watch every three months.
Lillys Forsythe,s face was enamelled
on his heart. and nothing could eface
It. Now that fate had not been pro
pitIous. he decided to write n letter
pleading his causeI,h9w sttn the phrase
out in black ana white. He could wait
no longer. He felt that he must ask
her that very. night or never, lie had
not loved before uhe talk about him
and Mildred peane being n fabrication
of her own. and ne would never again
have faith in ~womankind II Lillys did
not accept him.
Miss Forsythc arose AT about noon
the mex day, and ape reaching the
sitting room was Informed that n box
had arrived for her, Us she opened II
the sweet, heavy perfume OF a superb
bouquet OF American beauties greeted
her. and she searched in vain for a
4 card OF the sender,
mo name she said to herself. 1T
cnnnot be Kenneth Crayton's peace
oacrinG! He is too stubborn for that.
rerhaps"-and the color crept into her
checks at the thought-'perhaps Mr..
Barlow sent them, Pshaw! Lillys
Forsythe, you silly girl and she
jumped W suddenly as II TO shake on
how near the truth she had come In her
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SIS, weeks later hillys Forsythe babe
her trip to London, where she intended
to visit an old uncle who was occupy
Ing a fine house on the outskirts of
TO ind some diversion. for her heart
was heavy and she was greatly per-
picked. Dorothy was dissa tisfed with
her refusing that splendid Mr.. Cray
ton" besides two other men OF good
Since Herbert Barlow a treated her
so ,coldly and finally left the city alto
town. would be uncomfortable.
In London she was received with open
arms by her uncle and his family, who
were quite proud OF their American con-
~nectlon. she became so enchanted with
her new life and surroundings tina she
almost forgot her former home, all but
me one person whose image often came
one day early in September she and
her cousin were taking a hurried trip
downtown on the underground railway.
Al m OF the stations, as the con.
ductor suddenly slammed the door of
their, coupe, Lillys looked around, and,
as she caught sight Of a familiar face
opposite her, exclaimed:
why, Mr. BARLOW, how strange to see
The gentleman addressed smiled, and
Yes, strange, indeed, Whoever would
nave thought that We should meet here
actually under English soii?"
Then followed an introduction to Lii
lys's cousin.
When did You leave home?" queried
Barlow.
"oh. / nave been here ever since last
Spring" answered Lillys, and how long
nave you been travelling abroad. Mr..
For the last seven or eight months"
he answered, his face clouding; home
had no more charms for me-" he added,
$50 l have been doing the Continent
as the English say"
Li,lys felt as II she had been stabbed
his words were strangely significant to
her.
\ few more remarks were exchanged
before they reached their destination,
and Barlow left them after promising
TO call the following evening.
The remainder Of that day was like
| q dream to Liilys Forsythe. Such un-
expected meeting was enough to upset
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pendent Theatre Society next September.
It is q most powerful little piece. and
terminates with a domestic tragedy Of
the 'most impressive character. Many
of those who read "Saive,'' while fully
recognizing Its dramatic force, expressed
the opinion that the circumstance could
not have occurred In actual life. The
authoress. however. maintained that
there was nothing impossible or even
very improbable in her plot. and a short
time afterwards her contention was fully
justified. for a tragedy was reported
from Hungary similar In every respect
to the one chosen by her for dramatic
treatment.
George Grossmith would have his hands
pretty flu. II all the newspaper state
ments as to his future arrangements
were founded on truth. As n matter of
fact. this entertaining entertainer Is still
In the throes Of negotiation. He seems.
however, to have abandoned the idea Of
undertaking the responsibilities OF actor
m%anagership. and will probably accept
an engagement at the Savoy or the
Gaiety. In the event OF his Joining
George Edwardes's standard. he will, 1t
Is believed. compose the music Of the
new opera. by w. s.. Gilbert, which is to
be produced at the Iaiety. He will
afterwards start on a long tour in the
provinces.
In "A Modern Eve the new three
act play OF contemporary English life,
by Malcolm Salama1, the well-known
dramatic critic, which Is to be performed
at a Haymarket matinee in about a
fortnight's time. there are only six char
~acters. and they will be played by Mrs.
Beerbohm Tree, Mrs. Dion Boucicault,
Miss Lottie Venue and Messrs. Beer
bchm Tree. Fred Terry and Cyril Maude.
The theme chosen by the author IL per-
fcotly original, the interest OF the play
left her home with he~ lover. returns to
her husband and Ia received back by
him.
Mr.. Salaman is by no means a novice
at dramatic work. although his previous
efforts have been Of a far less ambitions
nature. Among other little plays. he
wrote "Dimity's Dilemma" a farce
which was PLAYED at he C;aie,y in 1881.
in front oF " Monte cristo. Junior and
was seen both a, the strand and at the
Royalty.
Theatrical celebrities, naturally, play
no small part In the =" Fair Women ex-
hibition. which has just opened at the
Grafton Galleries. and from the time OF
Nell Gwynn. and even earlier. down
to the present day, the dramatic world
Is we'll represented. The Queen has sent
Sir Peter Lely, to the exhibition, and
Sir Joshua Reynolds Mrs. Siddons as
the Tragic Muse" has been lent by
the Earl of Warwick. Among the other
theatrical pictures may be mentioned
Gainsborough's portrait of Mrs. Jordan,
dorothy Bland). the celebrated comic
actress. who died In 1916; G. F. Watts's
portrait of Mrs; Langtry: painted many
Beauty Is wearing on her head wha,
looks like a modified Salvation Army
bonnet: Sargent's Ellen Terry as Lady
Macbeth" which gained a medal at the
Worlds Columbian Exhibition. and w
Spindler's Sarah Bernhardt."
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Lillys was %buttoning the last button
OF her. Ions gloves. when the servant
announced Mr.. Crayton.
Very well; I shall be down directly.
Jeanne throw my opera cloak over me;
don't rhuss the lace-there, hand me the
fan-I'm ready"
The next m Lillys had reached
the drawing-room and greeted Mr.. Cray
ton. her escort for the evening.
Arrived at the magnihcently lighted
dancing hall Of Mrs. Upton's handsome
mansion. Lillys Forsythe was at once
the centre OF attraction.
1t was a well-established fact that
Kenneth Crayton was madly in love
with the yorrg woman. and that he
was the favorite one of her adm rers.
l say "favorite.' inasmuch as she ac-
cepted his invitations more frequently
thar others, but just this evening she
became convinced that she was not
the least bit in love with him.
'Of course. / am to have my usual
number of dances on your programme.
Miss Forsythe?" said Kenneth Cray
ton.
Il think not, Mr.. Crayton, as Mr.. Bar
low has already secured several. and
Then ] am to understand that l may
take what Is left" questioned Crayton.
not without arcasm. for II there was
one thing he could not endure II waa
70 see himself eclipsed by another. %
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manager OF the Amphion, will receive
his annual benefit at this theatre Thurs
day evening, June I. The Eostonians
will appear, presenting their latest &C
QUESTION, called THE Maid OF Ply
mouth" Mr.. Ottolengui's friends are
preparing to turn out in large num-
bers.
Harris and Walters, character sketch
comedians; Meehan and Raymond. banjo
and vocal soloists; Casino Trio. In a
new act called "a Brooklyn Scandal"
Mabel Stanley, George Girard and Min
ME Schult. vocalists. will form the bill
at Huber g. Gebhardt's Casino next
week,
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BABIES MADE DRUNK.
1t Sound Harsh, but Here Il n Doc
tors Word for II.

Soothing syrup has opium in Il. The
babies are quiet after a few doses. but
did you ever think Of the future suffer-
ings of the little ones? They become
infant d~runkards.
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capsule of III. genuine old crow Rye.
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Thelatest Investigations blythe United
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John Hall. ~nfty-two years old. employed as a
pa'rolman by the Holmes Burglar Company, died
at the Roosevelt Hospital at . o'clock this morn
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stairs at his home. +t West Forty-seventh street,
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning In an apo
plectic Al and Sustained a compound fracture OF
the skull.
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DR.. Louis Fischer has written a warn
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Sunday World Every one should take
heed and beware OF The frightful effects
which may follow such treatment.
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