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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
PERPETUATIoN OF THE ARCH
ESTFD IN THE MOVEMENT


EsTED IN THE MOVEMENT.
The movement to make the Dewey Arch perma-
nent IS assuming definite shape 4 citizens com
mttee Of one hundred Is being formed. and a
meeting will be held early week IN the d.
rectors' room OF the St Paul Building. sub
committee Will then bc appointed 10 carry out the
work Of securing the necessary subscriptions.
Charles H. Nicoll who. with Colonel William G.
Church. has been active in the movement. said
yesterday to a Tribune reporter:
THE object OF the citizens committee really s.
to work in harmony and cooperate with the Ma
tional sculpture Society OF course, II Is due 10
the efforts OF the scuptors that the present arch
has been erected and IT would be only just 10 them
that they should have the supervision Of the build
ing OF the permanent arch. and not have It let out
by private contract In fact it would he detri-
mental TO the object to have any political signih-
canoe attached 10 the work. The question OF site
Is rot 10 be brought mp Immediately because II is
rattle a touchy subject 10 handle at present
Nobody has been asked to subscribe dollar.
although many well known citizens have promised
70 subscribe al the proper time There IS no doubt
about the ability TO raise the necessary money,
estimated a, from $4,000 10 10000 Among the
prominent citizens who have sgnided in writing
their approval Of the plan to create a fund 70
make the arch permanent. and who Will. II re-
quested act members Of committee on plan
and scope are Cornelius y Bliss Daniel 5. La
mont, Henry w. Poor JEFFERSON Sehgnlah baN'I
A. Body Arson r. Flower, Pliny Fisk Henry
Clews william Brookned. 5. Y. White. Herman
Rldder and Oswad Ottendorfer. +. Wellington
Ruckstuhl Will lay the matter before the Dewey
Arch Committee this week"
A prominent member Of the Sculpture Society
said last night.
There Is no doubt now that the COMMITTEES OF
one hundred will be appointed and take up the
matter The desire 81 all those Interested has been
that tho movement should be spontaneous one
on the part OF the public. and not fostered by the
press or the profession The artists would CON
slider IL compliment 10 do the work were II not
I'm answer 20 the desires Of the public al large
Any number Of subscriptions have been offered by
those Interested I'm the temporary structure. notably
one very large subscription through one OF the
papers These offers have not been accepted by
the artists for the simple reason that they feel
such a work should be a tribute 70 the patriotic
action OF the people at large. and should not be
used for advertising purposes by any individual
or profession They have been led TO believe by
the spontaneous and patriotic action Of individual
citizens and societies that this work may eyentu-
ally be made permanent. II such a result is OBJ
tnned II Will advance the development OF the
arts IN the East. a. the Chicago Exposition did
a. the time Of IT'S completion the arts in the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04

as they were received at the Navy Department
and the vote was unanimous for the Tiffany design.
Mr.. Farnham Is secretary and one OF the direct
ors OF the house Of Tiffany 4 Co.. and. while stu
a young man. he long since won his spurs as an
artist In several open international contests. At
the Paris Exposition Of 1859 ne received special
medal co-laborer Of exceptional merit Tor his
work IN connection with the Tiffany jewelry ex-
hibit The firms great diane nd and gem ewelry
exhibition AZ the Worlds Columbian Exposition
was prepared under his personal supervision.
Among his most successful artistic work is that
or sculpture. Modelling has been favortc
pastime with him from childhood. and most OF the
unique forms OF richly jeweled ornamental objects
TO be seen M flffanys are his personal work. while
many Of his products in figure modelling have been
cast In gold. silver and bronze.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
FAvoRs A POPULAR SUBSCRIPTION

Arson Il. Flower said yesterday that the Dewey
Arch fund project was still ia an embryo shane
In common with many other men in the financial
district, be had been spoken % ON the subject
OF raising fund h. continued and hts view
coincided with the general sentiment downtown
that money should lee raised FOR building a perma-
nent arch He had not Yet been advised OF tho
time and place Of tho approaching meeting o. the
Pan and Scope Committee. and knew utile of the
plans OF the active promoters of tho project but
was HIS opinion that the fund for erecting the
Dewey Arch should he raised hy popular subscrip-
ron. as the Washington Arch fund was raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID.

As Secretary Long concluded. he passed the
sword 10 President Mckinley. who rose and
faced the Admiral. The President said;
Admiral Dewey. From your entrance in the
harbor Of New-YOrk with your gallant crew
and valiant ship, the demonstrations which
everywhere have greeted YOU reveal the public
esteem Of YOUR heroic action and the fulness OF
the love in which you are held by your country
Tho voice II the Nation is lifted IN praise ana
gratitude for the distinguished ana mcm"rtb'e
s.r,.ic.s vou have rendered the country, and all
tho people give you affectionate welcome home
in VIII n I Join with all my heart Your vie,
tory exalted American Nalor ana "Ntrhd'u
,,oerican authority There was no flaw I'm your
,ictorv: there will be no falterng in maintain
ing il Great applause.) 1t gives me extreme
,leasure and great honor In behalf Of all the
,,,aorle 10 hand YOU this sword. the gift Of the
Tation voted by the Congress OF the United
States.
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ADMIRAL DEwEY's RESPONSE.

The President handed the sword TO 'he Az
il with a how, and there was a roar OF ap-
~ ,.hen No. arose 10 receive it. 30 one
'|,,,, ,,istake the flash Of the white gloved hand
81. - rose 10 dash away the tears before the
.dr,iral came 10 the rigid attitude OF attention
hotora his chief When 1t became Dewey turn
% renlv his voice failed, and he made the eHor'
,u.,ce before his lips would respond. when ne
aid speak his tones were clear and steady pu'
co low that only those nearest him could near
He said.
! thank YOU Mr.. President. for TINS great
h,,nr vnu have conferred upon me thanK
,he Congress for what IT has done thahk tne
secretary Of the Navy for MS si~0'0N' wa 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
FRUITS OF THE VICTORY.

.....- os,1 co,,vtrvu1cu feel
ana Et' naIH Oh f~ {, "'Ii ~. ,.oir q nj greater
tna' III .ii' "'m, ,,"r he arsf Ilow under the
hoh0I lId' SVu ' ~, ,iscn,ent az those
proVlencC OF Gou, ~ tH, -, - ron, en,nire Of
DtauNui lSiahuS VIM. lL"N -, 30 Toudare md
the sea, IN renewing mem llvi" ' ,, ~, an
oppression OF centuries d.u ' IA - go ro,,r
their way, under me pIo''t'.b S''u ~
trys guidance 10 take ih'lI Itee III li' CIV I ~
the arts me INDUSTRIES ~, .I,' r Mann, ma
ZOO ,I,f. ". LA M ,,ot srerati lions hence your
hl7tofE an" IN ,.' , 100. i,, H.. Shining ont
may Iins"I uDo"' NV ,t ,ef, ~ ,h, SIN What
come - az tI' t. ~ iitp ,,,ities ~ the
ever me passing " "ui"ll'' am '''.i 800 ,rl
present moment I!'A VIII ii, ''', --.' go. y,
surely give way 10 the dawn ~ Blol loS ~" -
Of one people over another. but Of the imptr'n
moral and physical growth and expansion Oh ~
the peoples. whatever their race or laiRuhs' OF
color who have go ne under the shelter OF lne I"'"
shield Of the United States OF America.
BY authorizing the pres. ntatiOn Of THIS SWORD 10
you mark of It's approval your country H"E
recognized therefore. not Ony tht great I'h
fruits which even before returning from your VIC
you have poured into her lap but also htI
own responsibility 70 discharge the great trust
which IS thus put upon her and FUN me destiny
Of her growth and 81 The empire that IS no"
her charge II Is new d'mAut upon aH the re-
sources If her cons fence. wisdom ana c"NI't'.
II is Work m the speedy ana utncliS'ht g"'S.lm
pathy and uplifting OF AL her citizens not no FAINT
hearted doubts md teasing CaVils OF any or mem
II is work on which she has entered IN thr m
terest OF early peace IN those ne~ lands thelr
stable government. the establishment; m ihcm OF
law and order. The security Of life ana property
and the American standards Of prosperity ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
THE TRIBUTE TO DEWEY.
WORDS OF ADMIRATION FOR THE TRBrNEs
ARTICLE AND NIEHArs's GRorp-HoNoR
FOR SANTIAGO HEROES


FOR SANTIAGO HEROES
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The beautiful and eloquent tribute paid
In last Fridays edition Of your valuable paper
to the character and achievements ~ Admiral
Dewey Is the finest | have read from any pen.
and for its discriminating appreciation. just
praise. perfect rhetoric and inspiring patriot
ism deserves to be preserved in the literature
Of our country for our sons to declaim through
future years and our children g. read I have
put it In my scrapbook with the picture OF The
joyful Return" by Niehaus which also sp-
peared in The Tribune. and which brought
gush Of tears 10 my eyes 10y its marvellous sug
gestiveness. Ia my judgment II is the most elo-
quent and graceful Of all the groups so FAR
pictured that wonderful Dewey Arch.
Every figure is full Of life and eager Joy. and no
inscription IL needed 10 show the meaning ~
the exquisite design or tell It's story. | sim
cerely hope. with many others that IL Will be
preserved in permanent form as perpetual
reminder Of our heroic Navy and its proud
deeds.
While the men at Manila are SO dcservedly
honored. what shall be done 10 distinguish the
equally brave and noble men that fought az
bravey ana successfully AT Santiago? Where
their medals. To- be- left as legaci"s OF price
less value to their descendants after being
proudly worn by them
Does not Admiral sampson stand nearly side
by side with the nero of Manila? And do not
the deeds ~ the men who defended the WINS
low and sunk the Merrimac and sw"ltered on
board the torpedo boats and batteshps de-
mand equal recognition with that earned by
Dcweys men? The country owes debt 10
each and Will be glad 10 acknowledge il II
there "a some one to suggest A way. who can
d this more wisely than the editor 81 paper
that has always stood I'm the front rank IN In
fuence for the best things ! thank You i'r an
Il. tor on
humanity. T.. y. E'N N'N''
Randolph y Y. oct . 1888.
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INVITATION COMMITTEE

Atlanta. Ga. oct. 3-The city Council tonight de-
cided 70 send a delegation composed Of three Of
It's members. a committee OF the Atlanta business
Mems League three members ~ the Chamber %
Commerce and Governor Gambler 20 Washington
to Invite Admiral Dewey 10 Atlanta Governor
Gambler, should he accompany the committee will
extend the freedom ~ the State. The Atlanta dole
cation VIII leave the date - the visit fo tho Al
mraIs convenience In the event % his acceptance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
e,rpcoy SUOMI PRESENTATION.

Trenton. oct 3-Governor voorhees, To-Day re-
ce,veA a letter from Captain French T. chadwick
Of the flagship New-York making som" sugges-
tions regarding the presentation ly IN" state o,
New-Jersey Of sword 10 Admiral sampson on
oc,nhar y He stated that the ceremonl,s VIII
he attended by Rear Admirals tligeinson fhilps
and crownnsheld Capan BTo"nson T9bm ap ana
Kvinslow captain Chadwick suggested that the
hour OF the presentation De changed from noon
until later IN tho day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
STIRRED BY THE TRIBUNE's ACCOUNT.
READER OF NEWSPAPERS Of THE REPORTS or
THE DEWEY CELEBRATION

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: With NOT undue enthusiasm. that began with
the first idea Of every preparation for the reception
81 Admiral Dewey by orr city. and has not abatei
yet. | have read all the papers ! could and pro-
crammes upon the subject. and fet stirred 20 my
very soul most over Tho Tribunes accounts This
is not prejudice. for / am not q thorough Ropub-
hcan Whit express Is sincere justice. have
no politics. and here again ! sympathize with the
Army and Navy. \ good noble man In obscurity.
or one who IS a hero before the world. cNcitcs my
enthusiasm more even than o. yacht race. With
all my energy ~ mind therefore. I urge tina;
everything The Tribune has printed about Admiral
Deweys reception and tho preparations for ~. and
the pictures given. may appear without alteration
In book form. To alter single line VII take ont
the spirit Of the moment. and Dee Ike Yacht race
without the wind. IIlRAMIA.
New York. oct l. $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
GENERAL ROE PRAISES THE POLICE.

GENERAL ROE PRAISES THE POLICE.
The following letter was received by chief Deyery
at Police Headquarters yesterday
Headquarters National Guard, New-York Stew
art Building 30 $50 Broadway;
New-York October 2. 1899.
To CHIEF pevery Police Headquarters. 40. 30
Mulherrv-st. New-York City:
pear Sir II gives me very great pleasure 70
congratulate you on the most excellent arrange
rents os th. police n the vicinity OF Grants tomb
aions the whole line Of march and the Dewey
Arch ana at South Washington square. The force
rendered most valuable service under very trying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
FUNERAL DrST FRou GARDEN or OLIVES

From The London Chronicle
Jordan water IS often used FOR haptsms. Away
for royal haptsms. IN England. Yesterday al IN,
funoral OF a lady I'm Ahney Park Cemetery one ~
The mourners. at the words Earth % 'artn a-h's
10 ashes dust to dust" sprnkled on The cofin som,
gray earth from the OLIVE garden on the Mount ~
olives lust above Gethsemane-part Of some ear 2
which he had brought home last year 10 DE USED
AZ his own interment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
DINNER At THE WHITE HOUSE.
A NOTABLE COMPANY ASSEMBLED IN HON
OR OF ADMIRAL. DEWEY

4 NOTABLE COMPANY ASSEMBLED IN HON
OR OF ADMIRAL. DEWEY.
Washington. oct 3-Presdent Mckinley in
honor Of Admiral Dewey tonight gave the larg-
est dinner party in the history Of the White
House social functions Covers were laid for
over eighty persons Tho guests Included the
Cabinet. the Governors Of nine States Justices
OF the Supreme Court. some Of the members Of
both houses of Congress Army and Navy Of
ncers and others II was brilliant affair An
hour before the appointed time large crowd
had gathered I'm front Of the White louise fnd
watched the arrivals Admiral Dewey came at
: o'clock and he passed inside with Flag
Lieutenant Rrumby and Flag Secretary Cald-
well the Admiral was enthusiastically cheered
Rear Admiral Schley was also applaulad.
The guests passed into the East Room. hence
they proceeded to the corridor which served
the state dining room, the usual room cling too
small for the purpose The corridor was hand
sCmey decorated In the centre Of the table
was a large cut glass vase filled with dark red
Meteor roses set in a mound Of Farleyense fern
At intervals on either side were six large
mounds Of pineapple plants In fruit, set IN be-
gonias in flower. interspersed With the lroad
green eaved bilbergia splendens, native OF
the Sandwich Islands Between these we're
beds OF orchids. making in ell thirteen Pieces
one for each Of the irignal thirteen States Of
the Union The mantels were banged with
flowers and the walls and doorways we're funs
with asparagus vine. on the large ,olored SASS
ecroen back Of the Presidents chair had been
hung the Presidents flag and on the opposite
side Of the table. TO the rear OF Admiral Dcwey's
cont was the four-starred blue flag Of the Ad-
,,iral 81 thu. Navy. At tho east end ~ the
table and over the door leading into the hasl
poo,n where Secretary Long sat was ,he Nag OF
the Secretary Of the Navy. and over me VEST
erd hung the flag Of the Secretary of war.
The Red and Blue pariors were ene'tVey
decorated with plants The decoration OF me
80, Foor, was novel and consisted Entirely OF
nlants Palms and the mult-colored oro ttI
am all the window spaces and manteis, Nj.
ptis,nr who has charge Of the White h"use
lane.r,atories. has made specially 81 me
Crn,on nlant. and to-day used sixty varirH IN
-. East Room decorations. Twenty N"II''lrS
~ the rnaranta plant we're used ~ WI ~ """'
na,,tiCul specimens Of palms ana I"rhS.
Ibe list II g.iests was as follows,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04
TO BE THE GUEST OF HONOR.
PRINCETON WANTS DEWEY FOR COMMENT
GRAFTON DAY, OCTOBER 81

Princeton y j.. oct (SpeciaD.-It was officially
announced to-day that an invitation had been ex-
tended by President Patton behalf OF the author
tiles OF Princeton University 20 Admiral George
Dewey 10 be- the guest OF honor on commemora-
lion day october q.
1t is impossible it is said, for the Admiral 20
make any definite plans at present. but President
patton IS not without hope that Admiral Dewey
NAV be able 70 accept the invitation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04

circumstances | wish 10 express my grstsSca.ig0
and thanks 10 Yourself officers and men. 'ss-
specially. CHARLES r. ROE,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04

The President ft...s-,,s,,-. C;r.tf
ANiiii' ift-rf.e.ufnfif- FNf
TO" p" i''-s % w. Rerr-serfatif" Fouf'le
Tie ~e'~l"I' I.lIrrs~ntatif@ Livngsf n.
The Postmaster Genera r-,.r Wolc,ft Of Ma-sa-
m. secretary Z the Navy ''lt ......,
The Secretary ~ fAr lh ,.,., poose,et II New
III. Secretary g AgrfIi'Nr'' ~ '
Tie Secretary . fhe Ifrs r,v.r,es - MACY
Justice u ifl'" Governor Powers q Main,
Justice gray Governor Tyler u virginia
JnsNce it,,, Governor Rollins II New
General NJ, Gdi@faor Atkinson Of We"
general corln, -..,nl~rs c,y,-nor rinser Of Mich
colonel Theodore \ i'"s tin.-,t y Alger
Rear Admiral sampson. Jam's a .'' ryi.s
Roar Admiral Sclley .,i'l''. ry-'.-,
Rem Admiral Sicarl $500, li-als -, c,r
Rear AtinIhi Assistant Secrrtarl iruden
captain t1'lur' Assistant Secretary Cor'e-
flag Lieutenant Brumty. tv..' .. c.1~..s-, 1rnt
li"s 80 i..' ,f,t Assistant Secretary Adee
soma -, Assistant secretary Meikle-
senator iI.,,t Assistant Secretary Allen.
Senai.T ,t Assistant Postmaster Cen
senator n.la.ef l.resient j G schurman
srla.,t i i,' President Seth Low.
0"Ia.lI 80. Provost &. e.. Harrison. OF
,ri'".'t i,.'--e,f Philadelphia
senator S 49,, Commlssione- Wright
... I@4i,rs, Commissioner Ross
s'Hn.'. 5,....- Commissioner Beach.
s,--. Charles Dewey
HrHA.'I ,a''-.'' .0ienrge .. Dewey.
.'H1.-- lionel Myrun T Herrlch
Seua. ,A-., chairman william II. Moses
THE SWORD PRESENTED TO DE" IL
Tiffany & CO.. Of this city. makers Oh NJ
the famous presentation swords Of the CIV" W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-04

THE SWORD PRESENTED TO DEWEY.
Tiffany CO.. OF this city. makers Oh M ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-19

Sovereign Commander Root, who has been
i'll for some time with throat trouble, Is
now feeling better. He has been visiting
in Wisconsin and was given grand recep-
tions by the members OF the order.
Council camp No IA OF Council Bluffs
gave a banquet to the members OF the camp
and a few invited members from Omaha
Friday evening in honor OF the return OF the
soldiers from Manila who are members OF
Council camp. Sovereign Commander Root
responded to a toast on "Woodcraft," Col
onel George w. Reed OF Topeka, Kan, spoke
on THE Press and Its Relations to the Fra
ternity," and a dozen other toasts we're re-
sponded to.
Colonel George w. Reed has just returned
from a lecturing tour through Iowa and
has now started on a tour through Ne
braska.
Sovereign Clerk Yates has been absent
from the city for number OF days during
the past week in the interests of the order.
The supreme officers of the Woodmen
Circle visited Lincoln and South Omaha
recently in the interests of the order. Stu
preme Guardian Manchester Supreme Clerk
Kuhn and Supreme Physician Holovtchiner
Manager Patterson told OF the growth OF the
order in Arkansas. The order is now near
ing the 10000 mark with the expectation OF
doubling the number next year. Manchester
Grove Of this city gave social entertain
ment on Friday evening last in honor of a
visit from the supreme officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-19
Royal Highlnnders.

w. S. Wollard, district deputy, completed
an organization of women Highanders at
Kenesaw November II. Thirty women COM
posed the charter membership. The Clan
Ben Alpine of Kenesaw, in full costume,
welcomed the new castle.
Fremont castle No. 35 invited Kenwood
castle No. 152 Of the Women Highanders to
reception at its last meeting The clans
men held a mock initiation, successfully
demonstrating the dangers attending an in
vasion of the Highanders. A musical pro-
gram was rendered.
Loch Lomond castle No. IL of Seward en-
tertaned w. e. Sharp, protector. The
castle was invaded by women. The ban
quet room was scene OF pleasure.
Sunday morning the Hghlanders annual
sermon was preached by Rev. S. R. Boyd
of the Presbyterian church of st. Paul.
Douglas castle No. l at Aurora is pre-
pairing its degree teams for the initiation
OF 100 new Hghlanders December a.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-19
Plays and Players.

Wilson Barrett contemplates a revival of
Henry V.
Jessie Bartlett Davis has decided to de-
fer her starring tour until next season.
Elsie Eleanor Waldo was discharged be-
cause she wouldn't wear tights in Wang"
For Irvng's first night in New York the
tickets were sold by spectators as high as
$12.
Blanche Walsh and Melbourne Mac
dowell are still playing the Sardou plays
with success.
Edwin Hoff is at work upon new comic
opera that may be produced next season by
Frank Daniels.
THE Children of the Ghetto" will be
played in London by the American COM
pany from New York.
T.. II. sothern will be seen as Hamlet at
Dalys theater in the spring, when Virginia
Harmed will appear as Ophelia
Isabelle Evesson has Joined Anna Held
in the new farce. "Papa's Wife" 1t is
De Koven and Smith operetta.
William ii. Crane has decided that "a
Rich Mans Som will be the only play used
on his tour this season. which includes
Omaha
Belascos new comedy, Naughty An
thony," will be produced in New York in
January II Is said he has engaged Blanche
Bates for it.
Nella Bergen (Mrs. De Wolf Hoppery is
Hopper says she is 81
The earl of Yarmouth has taken the stage
name Of Eric Hope and has Joined Charles
Frohman's company I'm new piece called
Make Way for the Ladies'
F. Marion Crawford. the novelist ar
rived from Europe on Thursday His new
story, In Old Madrid" will be dramatized
for Viola Allen by Lorimer Stoddard.
Cissie Lotus has been obliged to con-
tradict the rumor which has been current
for several days that she Is to marry Laur-
ence Irving. "A son of Sir Henry Irving
Thomas o. Seabrooke will reappear as a
star on November 30, when he will open in
Albany, N. Y, in "Who Killed Cock
Robin" a farce-comedy by j. Cheever
Goodwin and Louis Harrison
The Theater Blanc. which was organized
several years ago in Paris to perform plays
which young girls could see without i'm
propriety, is continuing its career prosper
ousy. Six performances a month are
given.
Rudyard KiplinG. 1t has been discovered
once appeared an actor, playing Sir
Anthony Absolute in 1.-THE Rivals at a
performance given at the United Service
college, Westward lIo, on December %
1881. The present story writer and versifier
was then II years of age.
During the performance of "A Lady of
Quality in Denver on November Eugenie
Blair accidentally gave William Bramwell
the Sir John OXon, "A Knockout" blow
with her riding whip, instead OF the gentle
rap called for by the stage directions. In
the most realistic manner Mr.. Bramwell
fell behind the couch, where he lay uncon-
scious and undiscovered until the final
curtain fell.