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The evening world., 1894-04-25
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There are several laughs In willie"
Charles klein's threc-aCt farClcal COM
edy, now at the Bijou. 1t Is not posi-
BILE to sit through the entire perform
ance absolutely unsmilingly. That IL
something, for there are 40 many pro-
auctions that arouse no emotions at all,
that can be endured in a sort of thick,
creamy apathy willie" has funny
moments, and 1t is fairly well written,
although some of Its humor belongs to
farce-comedy farce-comedy of "A Par
Tor Match Style. rather than to farci-
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-
| tertalnment willie" Is built upon a
good old theme. The hero, who has been
! Tilted, or who thinks he has-which is
| Just as good-has promised to marry a
woman whom he has never seen. He
goes to the house, finds his original
| nancee there, and also sees the old girl
who Is willing TO become his. Rather
| than fulhl 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,
ana then siraiGhtens everything out In
time for the final curtain.
The farce is delightfully."- short, and Il
is acted very quickly. 1t t. refort
serve" for an evenings pleasa' enter
tainmont. 1t cannot be compared with
"lncoE," Mr.. DiCkson's former tarce. il
which he was 50 eminently successful
Its author, however may feel legiti
mately pleased with himsel for "A fare,
OF any kind is not an easy thing t,
write. and this goes smoothly and drag!
only occasionally.
Mr.. Dickson, as Willie, does not seen
to thoroughly enjoy the part He is .
clever young actor and his methods arr
; all highly clmmcndable, The compan,
is "A good one. Miss Whltly. as a mar
riaSc-sHehing spustcr, is extremely good
and Ia j. Connolly may also nc con
. graduated Miss Kate Osterln. Thoma.
\. Wise, John II, Eu.Ny aUi Miss Grac
FilEins make the most of their ulrts
'rhcrc are, in fact NJ weak m'mhvrr -
his org"nizaton. ALAN DALE.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
THE ATTEMPT AT ARSON.

The attempt to set fire to the tene-
ment-house in East broadway while
more than one hundred human beings
were sleeping In supposed safety in the
building seems to have been marked by
peculiar atrocity. In the apartments &C.
cupied by Silverberg. the alleged princi-
pal In the crime. which were on the
ground floor OF the building. n second
flooring had been laid. and the space be-
tween that and the original flooring filed
with camphor In the upper or false
flooring. holes had been bored which
had also been filled with camphor, so
that the flames would have burned rap
idly and iercely all over the store and
concealed the fact that the insured stock
had been previously removed. The fire,
set In the cellar underneath, and liber-
ally fed with wood and shavings thor
oughly drenched with kerosene. would
have almost instantly burned through
this deadly flooring.
All exit by the stairs would have been
cut Off before the alarm could have
been given and the consequence would
inevitably have been n horrible loss OF
life. And all this for greed OF money.
The two accused accomplices are In
jail. The alleged principal. Silverberg
Is still at large. 1t would be an eternal
disgrace to the city II he should escape.
But the efficiency and energy of our
police force should make that an impos-
sibility
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 Mr.. Boocock to BE
Married Tonight.

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. DIR. George II.
Houghton. OF the 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 nounces and tiara and neck
lace OF diamonds, gifts OF her aunts.
Mrs. Charles May and Mrs. William
Wright. respectively. After the cere-
moEy breakfast was served. with covers
lDr sixty.
Since lSS2 the brides family have &C.
cupiei the suit in the hotel overlooking
Broadway. Fifth Avenue and Twenty
third street. To-day the hail was in
closed, furnished and supcrbly deco
rated. There were plants and roses in
all the rooms, and the scOnces and chan
driers were lit
Only the relatives and immediate
friends were invited, ~ the families are
in moIrnlnS
The bride and bridegroom are third cou-
sins and direct descendants of Martha
W
Lawrence Williams and her gra ldfatner
was. George Law, tie mult!-miliicnaire.
ASIDE from having money Of her own,
Mrs A., Armst 5Gd Peter jr has prosPssss
sen street tonight, Miss Ada Mirion
Dixie. laughter of Camden c. Dixie, the
well-known Republican politician and
wealthy Erooklynite OF IDA Columbia
Heights. will be married to Murray Boo
cock, son OF Samuel w. Boocock. Of
Joralemon street.
The wedding will be one of the most
fashionable events seen in the city OF
Churches in several years. The cere-
mony will be performed by Rev. DR.. r.
Miss Jessie 8. 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-
pccted at the reception are:
Secretary and Mrs Lamont. ex-Judge and Mrs.
ArnouN, ex-senator Palmer. Of Detroit, Senator
Mandcrson. Senator and Mrs. McMlllin, Rev. Dr.
lie witt TalmRge. Supreme Court Justice and
Mrs willard Bartlett, Supreme Court Justices
Edgar NJ. cullen and Calvin E. Pratt, Mrs. Pratt.
Rev. DR.. Lyman, Surrogate and Mira. Abbott. City
2sp,amln selimsn. Mr.. and Mrs, Edward H.
ENchneld. Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy !. Woodruff
Col. Hester MIR. and Mrs George lie. DR.. J. j.
PierrepOnt Mr.. and Mrs. s. V, White. Mr.. and
Mrs St clair McKelway. Arthur Hatch. John T.
Sherman. pishop and Mrs. George worthington,
bishop and Mrs. william Leonard. Commodore
and Mrs. schey. MIR and Mrs, Whiteiaw Reid,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. T. stranahan.
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MRS. BIRD FINED S..
Charge of Neglecting Mana Gill
more Was Not Pressed.
HarIem's Sensational Tangle 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-hfth street
and Seventh avenue. who was found In
Christian Bs.st'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 1870
Pleasant avenue. Arthur Bonynge, n
stenographer, of las West One Hundred
and Twenty street, was with Mrs.
Bird at the time.
About 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
MIR. and Mrs. Bird. accompanied by
Mrs. Gilmore and the girl Mana, en-
tered the court room. The women took
rear seats. while Mr.. Bird was here and
there, comforting with his lawyer and
talking mysteriously with city Mar
shall Holahan, who seemed to be deeply
Interested in the proceedings.
Mr.. Bird also approached Agent Multi
gan. OF the Gerry Society, and apologized
t. the latter for calling him a liar on
the stand yesterday, when Agent Null
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
raigned under that name this morning
When Helen Gilmore" was called by
the clerk both women stepped before the
Judge.
MIS-. Bird is thirty years old, and has
pleasant features. She had left her dia-
monds at home but was stylishly-dressed
in tan-colored tailor. made suit.
iaunty .urban harm onized with her
blonde hair. She presented much i'm
proved appearance over yesterday,
but was exceedingly nervous as she faced
What shall do with your" asked
Justice Welde.
Her only answer was copious 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 sobbing by this. time,
and her portiy husband who stood near,
patting her on the back.
welde
Mrs. Blrd was pelng leo away py ner
husb band 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 a 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 estrangement
between him and his family. Matters
had just been adjusted few weeks
ago. and Mr.. Birds family had become
reconciled to the match.
The little girl who was with Mrs.
Bird in Borsts saloon was restored to
her mother. Mrs George A. Gilmore.
You read the Evening World!
Do you read the Sunday Worid7
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 foatei through
Actors Alley that Lillian Russell would
be seen In grand opera next season.
and that Abbey. Schoeffel and Grau
would be her managers. To-day the pub
lie learns from the peachy Lillian herself
that she contemplates retiring from
the management of Canary & Lederle
possibly after Saturday next, or at the
latest at the termination of the present
season on June 2. Coupled with that an
nouncement is a hint that Mr.. Abbey
has succeeded in engaging Lillian away
from Canary 4 Lederer at salary OF
$4,000 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 Lederer answered that COM
municatton instantly and Informed LII
liam that there We're two firms Of Ca
nary " Lederer. one himself and Mr..
Canary managing the Lillian Russell
Company, anu the other ln, with, With Mrs rs
Casino. Mr.. Lederer warned Lillian
that she mustn't dare think OF breaking
her two-year, contract with Canary 4
Lederer, as their lawyers would swear
out all sorts OF legal things TO prevent
her from wabbl!ng single note except
for their benefit.
MISS INNsStD Nbull not ne 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
Hamburger, attorney for Mr.. Lederer.
said:
Il don't think Miss Russe, will per-
sist N violating her contract. I'm sure
she VIII 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 to carry on, her contract ! shall
Apply toE an Injunction directing her "a
one granted 10y The, supreme. Court
| Miss Russell would have to sing for
Canary " Leiercr or not at all"
Miss Russell signed with Canary s
| l.edcrcr for year, ending November
! 1894, with the proviSo that Canary 4.
! Ledcrer could have the privilege OF a
| second years engagement II they mott,
| fed her in February, 1891, Of their wish
| To re-eUgage her.
Lawyer BamberGcr so notified Lillian
! and she accepted, so that she really
| hIS a contract, MIR. BamberSer says, l.
sing FOR Canary Il Ledercr until No
vember. 1898.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Baby's Spring Cloak.

The most useful cloak for a baby for
the Spring and Summer months is a fine
washing serge or twill flannel in ivory
white, lined with cream colored surah
and outlined with three or five rows of
silk braid and edged with full frills OF
antique Valenciennes or fine woollen
lace, II its washing capabilities have
been first tested. The ordinary double
cloak requires one and threc-quarter
yards OF double width cashmere, or the
Partisan shape one and a half yards.
For lining the ordinary cloak allow one
and half yards of silesia for the under
cape and two and half yards OF surah
or twill silk for lining the top cape and
collar throughout. and a half width OF
silk each side, to face the front of the
lower cape. II lace Is used very full all
round the top cape allow six yards for
cape and collar, but let the cloak be
quite finished before this is added.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
WORSE AND WORSE.

or course, the Carnegie Company Ia
entitled to fair investigation But If
the charges alleged against them and
their supposed accomplices in armor-
plate frauds are true, no penalty that
can be imposed upon them will be too
severe.
1t is now asserted that the projectilee
used in the test Of the plates We're by
collision made brittle, 80 that the Car
negie plates might seem unusually
strong, while other defective plates were
supplied which could not stand the test
The deeper the inquiry goes the more
startling are the allegations OF base
and reasonable conspiracy to defrauC
| the Government, and that by men upor
whom especial tayors and protection
have been lavished. both by the Govern
mcnt and the courts, 1t Is necessary
! that this monstrous scandal should b,
| sifted t. the very foundation.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Expert SKIRT rItter.

Miss Minnie Horton has the reputation
OF being the best skirt filter in New
York. She can ut fifty skirts day
without any fuss. To the iPnoramus all
skirts are alike. To this authority no
two skirts are alike. the difference be-
ing n matter of material and individual
ity. There are wedding skirts. walking
skirts. stnnding-up skirts, sitting do wn
skirts. riding skirts, stage skirts, street
skirts. &C.. and each has a popularity
OF LIS 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.
cial design Miss Horton does most OF
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.

,,,,. . ,,oo.s ala
Hugh Fitzpatrick, nineteen years oiu'
of 244 East Thirty-sixth street was sent
- tho island for n month nv Justice
W ,he is'"nu ~, -,
Burke at the forkViile romeo Court
to-day. Shortly after midnight this
,ornirg bo uaa c,ntured on the roof
''.o' INNS ~. sonn.,na ,omsa a. o25
OF Mrs. Burnss OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ut zoo
East Thrty-flrst street. by her son,
Iorn and handed over to Policeman
JONI "'.. "',''u -. ,.
Roth OF the East Thirty-ht'h street s'a-
ton, as a suspicious character.
Mrs Rrrns's two daughters nineteen
MS i'"' "s . ,, .t,,,.
and twenty-five years Ola respectively
sleen on the top floor of the house.
Tho,, oocunv +, room in which there ia n
ihey oeeupy .eon' ~ 49, - n,oss ~
skylight. One OF the panes OF grass IN
the skylight was broken. and 1t was
| .,o,.tI,, oo,,rad IN, n nieca NJ oar.
temporarily covered y! PFC -.
| pet. About midnight they were a"ak-
| ened by footsteps on the roof
III fo,ts,ens stonned inst above them.
iHt io''"''PS ''SPf1' ' 49,
| and the next moment they saw the car
net covering the skyl!ght whlsked away.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
| N0U9E3|||'[bb {(|HoME|

her work on her knees. She has ne Del.
sarte trick of "decomposing," and sb.
goes down at the feet of the customer
with tender grace that her knees must
appreciated. In the course Of her drap-
cry this young artist has demonstrated
that woman can be tall, short, slim.
stout. graceful. poetic, youthful. ancient
quaint, distinguished. genteel, assertiye.
commanding or mannish II she only
mas the proper skirt. 1t is the simplest
thing in the world. she says. to make a
pretty skirt, and yet pretty skirts are
exceptional, because women buy insult
able material and stand badly.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
THE PRINCE OF THE PULLMAN CAR.

Four thousand employees OF the Pull
man Palace Car Company. n: Pullman,
H., are going to strike on May |. There
are no palace car porters among these
indictments. The porters 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 grumblinS about the
hard times and the presence now Of
dimes between passengers fingers where
heretofore the desirable and delectable
quarter lurked
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 to
go to Washington in a body to protest
against the income tax, which win affect
them more seriously than any other
class OF coupon-cutters. and also to see
about getting a bill passed TO make 1t n
States prison offense TO give Pullman
magnate a smaller tip than a quarter
and capital offense not TO give him
anything at all
Railroad passengers have never vet
gone on strike, and they probably never
will, but If the Pullman porters were e
20 on strike and stay on strike
there would be some rOusing rejuicinp
among the people of this land who HI,
IN sleeping cars. Then folks could
travel without feeling they wer" under
abject obligation to the gentleman o!
the whlsk broom for the privilege OF rid
ing in his private ear. And they
wouldn't expect a train robbery At the
end OF every ride, either,
The evening world., 1894-04-25

One Of the cleanest and incest play
things In the world for a little child is
sand. In Summer a load OF 1t dumped
In a. 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 1t 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 q 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 It, and they
will play all day In 1t and not litter the
house half as much as though they had
cut paper or scattered toys.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Would Our TEACHERS Vote?

The public school teachers are not
signing that petition to amend the con-
stitution Of the State. and the fact 10
significant. 1t is not apathy, the enthu.
slasts say. but intimidation. The teach
ers are afraid. Secretly they are in
sympathy with the movement, but the
Tiger has lot to do with the salary
sheet and the promotion and appoint
ment lists. and lately the Tiger has
been showing his teeth and growing
ominously. This Is what the knowing
ones say, and the fact remains that the
schoo.marms pass when petitions are
trumps.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
This Is Too True.

If ladies would only realize how dis
appointing Il is to go long distance to
call upon one and then find the one
they desire to see lust gone out" there
would be more who would set aside
some particular day each week upon
which they would be at home, have
that day understood by all their friends.
and above all things make 1t a point to
stay In upon the appointed day. And
call seems so much more home-like
and cheering If cup Of chocolate, glass
of wine or tea and some light cake are
in readiness. Try it and see IL you and
your friends are not both better salts
fed with each other.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
CreR med Shrfmna.

Either fresh or canned shrimps can he
used. If the former. they should be SIM
mered In hot water for ten minutes
Remove the shells and head, using only
the body part Make cream sauce az
follows: Melt without browning one
tablespoonful of butter: add one table,
spoonful OF flour. Stir until smooth; add
one cup Of cream or milk; stir continu-
ally until 1t thickens: add the shrimps;
stand over hot water until they are
heated. Season ana serve. Add chopped
mushroom, IL desired
The evening world., 1894-04-25
CaIye 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 a basso. Those brothers are gentle
men first and artists afterwards. ]
never sang with a 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
II 1t were not a triumph for Carmen
to have a tenor like Jean de Reszke,
she replied, through her travelling COM
panion: 1T would be mcomplimentary
to the other tenors in the company for
me to say so''
The evening world., 1894-04-25
Look for n Pull"

To the Editor:
Having passed the usual percentage required for
making application for the Police Department;
time ago. notified that would be
called upon soon my turn would come. but
as yet have not received any tidings OF same. and
positively know several parties who made appli-
cation later than and who at present full
fodged policemen. Is this justice7 Being that
have not sufficient means of political pull to
back me. am compelled to take a back seat
while others go ahead OF me. Can anyone advise
me what is best to do in this matter!
AN IMPATIENT CITIZEN.
The evening world., 1894-04-25

of Police Justiceship. ut 5000 per year,
and took in its stead six years OF Dock
Commissionershlp at 5000. thus heroic
ally sacrificing himself that he might
press upon the city the splendid benefits
OF the days work" method in dock
construction. Mr.. Whites grief over
this omission can better be imagined
than described. 1t is n case where mere
words fail
The evening world., 1894-04-25

You read the Evening worldi
DO you read the sunday Werlaf
The evening world., 1894-04-25
For the Tea Table Girl.

An apron made to wear over a bright
red gown is of black 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 on
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 ruffle Of lace. headed
by festoons and bows Of ribbon.
The evening world., 1894-04-25
FLORENCE BLYTHE WINS.
California Supreme Court Renders
Ten Decisions In Her Favor,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25-The
State Supreme court yesterday handed
down ten decisions in the Blythe case.
all OF which, are in favor OF Florence
Blythe. Five decisions are upon an
peaIs from denials for new trials. Tho
other five decisions bear on eleven other
appeals in The case, This settles inc
celebrated case, and gives the blythe
millions to Florence Blythe Hickey, the
daughter Of Thomas IL. Blythe.
The estate Is valued at fully $1,000, go.
and was awarded TO Florence, the lille,
climate daughter of Thomas H. Blythe.
by the Probate Court. There were near
ly hundred other claimants, and many
q them appealed from the decision OF
the lower court.