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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
COLONEL W. E. Sim DEAD.
WELL KNOWN OWNER AND MANAGER OF
BROOKLYN THEATRES sUccUMBs TO
HEART DISEASE

Ptttsheld. Mass. Aug. s-Colone william e. Sim,
proprietor OF the Montauk Theatre. in Brooklyn.
died at the Maplewood Hotel. in this city this
evening at go o'clock from heart disease. Colonel
Sim arrived In this city July IT, accompanied by
his daughter Mrs Isabel Hoyt and physician
He was apparently improving in health until Mon
day.
Colonel William Z. Sim OF the best
known and most successful theatrical managers o.,
Brooklyn He born In Georgetown, D. c., in
1894 and early In life lived in Frederick City Nd
When fourteen years old he entered the employ Of
a drysoods store in Baltimore and eight years later
ne engaged IN the drygoods business for himself.
Later he sold out his drygoods business and
became a partner OF the tobacco firm OF Bonn
Bros, Of Baltimore While in Cincinnati in 1861.
he expressed sympathy for the South freely
that he put a train that left the city. he
returned Baltimore and, selling his interests in
the tobacco firm. he became interested in theatr-
Gals through his brother-in-law. Leonard B.
Grover who that time was manager OF the Bal
timore Museum. They leased another hall in Bal
timore, and opened II a variety theatre They
successful in this venture, and they opened
another variety theatre In Assembly Hall. Wash
ington. This hall is called the New National
Theatre. They also met with success in their sec
ond theatrical venture. They then organized and
backed q German opera road company, which was
failure.
In 1864 they became the managers OF the new
Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. and re-
NAMED in charge OF that theatre until 1863 They
then returned to Baltimore to manage the Front
Street Theatre. At the same time they assumed
the management Of the Globe Theatre in Chicago,
and the National Theatre in Cincinnati
In 1875 they came TO Brooklyn and leased the
Park Theatre, in FuIton-st.. opposite the present
Borough Hall They had a prosperous career at
the Park. A number OF well known men and
politicians built the Montauk Theatre, in Fulton
St. near Flatbush-ave.. Brooklyn four years ago,
and Colonel Sim and Mr.. Grover became the man
ayers OF the theatre at that time. The theatre
has had a bright existence under their manage
ment. ,
About eleven years ago. after his first wife had
secured divorce from him, Colonel Sim rnarre
Cora Tanner. the actress. They lived together Tor
two years Cora Tanner then got divorce from
him.
Colonel Sims only son. Walter who was con-
nected with him IN the management Of the Mon
tank. died two years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
JUDGE CHARLES p. JAMES.

Washington Aug. s-Judge Charles p James.
Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia (retired) died to-day at the
W2llach Homestead. Lee>burg. Va. He was
more than eighty years old Death was due TO ad-
yanced age The body will be taken 70 New-Haven.
Conn FOR burial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
JERSEY WANTS ro sALUTE THE ADMIRAL

Mayor Hoos Of Jersey City has received a sug-
Sestlon from citizens that cannon be placed al
several points along the river front and that sa-
lutes be fired while the Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board is passing up the bay and river.
The Mayor will communicate with Governor Noor-
hoes and endeavor secure the cannon
The Mayor received a letter yesterday from Su-
perintendent Du Puy, Of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Company, In which
the latter stated that the railway company would
have its property decorated for the home coming
o Admiral Dewey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
EDWIN WEIGH

10 East Fifty-hfth-st. Mr. Welch the son Of
the late John D. Welch. He engaged in the
real estate business at No. "a East Fifty-ninth-
st. The funeral will be held at o'clock tonight
at the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
cHARJES PARKER

Atlantic City, " T.. Aug. s.-Charles Parker
brother Of The late Governor Joseph T. Parker Of
this State. died IN this ci:y to-day. lie q
ticket agent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
in Philadelphia. and was an employe Of The road FOR
over Atty years. He eis0 ned the place OF treas
OF the Union Transfer Com parry.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
For the District Of Columbia Eastern NewYork. East
Pennsylvania NeV-Jersey. Delaware. Maryland and
Virginia unsettled with and thunder
day and probably morrow. with somewhat
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

September 10 has been decided upon FOR the hrst
performance Of The Man in the Moon Jr" the
successor OF the extravaganza at the NeW-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

The Queen Of Chinatown IL the name OF a new
play by Joseph Jarrow. which will ne PLAYED in
this city for the first time August l9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

Liebler & Co. will produce James A. Herne's new
play Sag Harbor." at the Park Theatre in Bos-
ton October o. Mr.. Herne will play the leading
part. scallop fisherman OF Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

From PrONIItHCt
There is an influential class In the French COM
nt,nitv that either believes Dreyfus guilty or pro-
fesses 10 do II any one belonging 10 This class
10 evidence against the prisoner. now Is the time
10 bring il forward and let II be sted There ought
- he a thorough investigation of the that
~ he ia acquitted there shall be no doubt Of his
innocence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

The Grand Opera House will be reopened on Sep
TENDER with The King OF the Opium Ring"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
pREYFUs SPEAKS INNOCENCE
From The Boston Traveller.

From
No one who is unprejudiced could read the re-
mort OF the second trial Of Dreyfus 90 far as II mas
Iroceeded and peruse between the lines OF the tes-
itmonv given by the unfortunate captain himself
urithout arriving at a thorough belief III the inn0-
cence Of the much abused and maligned officer II
&c rue that some OF the French newspapers nave
seen N 10 make the deductions that the personal
snyearance of the prisoner against him, and
that hts voice not that OF an innocent man
extreme OF the anti Dreyfusite organs and as other
Darers deduce exactly opposite conclusions, II Is
safe enough say that attention should be PAID
10 the antagonistic view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
DEWEY BUSY RETURNING VISITS.
AMERICANS rLoCKING TO NAPLES TO PAY
THEIR RESPECTS TO THE ADMIRAL.

Naples, Aug B.CAdmirai Dewey il kept busy
returning the visits which have been made to
him on board his flagship the United States
cruiser Olympia Americans arriving here
dally from various parts Of Italy for the pur-
pose OF paying their respects to the Admiral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
MP MILLER AND Mr.. JAMES GOING ABROAD

Ex-senator Warner Miller and his daughter VII
sail on the Majestic on August .. Ihey VII u"
the companions Of MI and Mrs Thomas J.. JaInes'
who will be passengers on the same s'e'0'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

II is reported that Tommaso Savini and his son
Augusta. who has been attracting considerable at
tention actor In Italy lately, are likely 10
make tour In this country in the course Of the
coming season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBsERvATI0'

Tribune once. Aus. 10. / a r-The weather y-ster-
day and cool The temperature ranged between
81 ana II degrees the 1904. degrees being II.
degrees lower than Of Tuesday and ia degrees
lower than Of he corresponding day Of last
The to-day VIII. be unsettled. with probable
showers and thGlderstormA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
THE ACoUITTAL OF FRANCE
r-0u, rha philadelnhia Record.

The attention Of all Chrstendom is fixed upon the
trial now going forward at Rennes France. The
sc0uittal OF Dreyfus, though expected: would be
reaIIv OF less moment than the acquttal OF France
and the assertion OF justice at the hands OF the
republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
DEwEYs RECEPTION AT WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENTS INJUNCTION TO BE HEEDED-
PLANS FOR THE PARADE.

THE PRESIDENTS INJUNCTION TO BE NEEDED
PLANS FOR THE PARADE
Washington. Aug s.-"Gentlemen. burn plenty OF
red fire"
That was President McKinieyo emphatic adnon-
ishment 10 the representatives OF the citizens OF
the District when they called to consult with him
regarding the arrangements for the reception TO
Admiral Deaey upon his arrival in Washington.
When the tr.ef Executive OF the Nation views
the city on the night OF Dewey Day he Will ind
beyond doubt that his Injunction had been carried
out most faithfully That will be a night remark
able and memorable
Admiral Dewey will he escorted the Capitol
on the day the Nations sword IS TO be presented
to him by a committee. That night there will be
a monster parade. Every organization in the Dis
trict Of Columbia will be invited to take part in
the procession Every military body. all the civic.
fraternal patriotic social and benevolent societies
and the bicycle clubs will be included An energetic
effort will be made TO have each body In line make
some distinctive illumination its own account
For President McKinley's red fire accompaniment
plans are already being considered There will be
d large number OF tin holders secured IN which
the red fire be safely burned while the parade
passes These holders will be large pans attached
TO arms at the end Of which will be strong
clamps that will permit their being attached to
ampposts electric light posts, telegraph poles.
awning posts and trees. The red fire will be placed
In the pans and lighted as the parade approaches.
and as 1t is passing the fire will be kept up by men
and bows who will be secured for the purpose and
each will be able 70 take care or several or the
holders. =, II, .
urged To illuminate and decorate their premises.
The gas company and the electric company will
necessary connections for the display OF lighted de-
signs such a. stars. wreaths, flags and other
those who are willing 10 spend a dollar or two
to make Dewey night momentcus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
BEFORE HIS JUDGES.
Ernrn The Chicago record

This impressive trial properly has challenged
,he OF the whole world. The man Dreyfus.
believed to have been outrageously wronged stands
ss an individual In pathetic helpessness, but az
~ right and wrong contend. he attains subimity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Rehearsals will begin Monday. August p Of
Gladly" the new play in which Stuart Robson Is
10 apepar az Walalcks Theatre on September IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

The season Of the Fourteenth Street Theatre will
open on August 81. with a new play by J. K
Tillotson. called "A Young Wife"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
IN NETWORK CITY,
REMITTANCES

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DAILY and SEMI-WEEKLY to mail subscribers Ia New
York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
7 t1IEbNNIIUN NVI To bt HIhNIED.
Mr.. GUGGENHEIMER SAYS THE DATE WILL
NOT BE ADVANCED ON ACCOUNT
OF YACHT RACES.

The decorations and Examinations the North
River the day and night of the Dewey celehra-
ton certain 70 he successfully and har
monousy carried out, the Jersey water front
owners having promised to aid the NEWCOMERS.
General Butterfeld yesterday received letters
from Edwin A Stevens. OF the Hoboken Land and
Improvement Company. the White Star Line Ed
ward Sheehan, OF the Palisades Progressive Asso-
citation, and others promising 10 do their best TO
make the decorations on the river effective
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer said that sug-
gestion had been made 70 hold the Dewey ceebra-
lion in advance OF the time proposed because Of
the yacht races.
The suggestion" he said will not be seriously
entertained. II would be ridiculous for the city
to ask Admiral Dewey 70 hurry his coming on
that account and II would be nonsense TO hasten
the celebration because Of the yacht races
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
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Posfnmce Notice.

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The age-herald., 1899-06-08
PERSONAL.
H. D. suydam, Toledo, O., is at the Nor

s. L. Smith, soliciting agent of the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad, is in the city.
 Miss Pearl Brock, of Huntsville, Is visit ing Miss Mabel Lindsay, at the home of her parents in Woodlawh.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
CHIEF IF POLICE AUSTIN IS
 CONFINED IN THE CITY JAIL
BIRMINGHAM WILL HAVE \
 NEW $50,OOO PLAY HOUSE

thorize convictions but Judge Feagin dis charged the prisoner. The chief then made remarks to the court to the effect that sufficient evidence had been brought out for conviction and that if he (the judge) did not fine Davis the people would know who was to blame for such violations of the law. The judge there upon fined him ten dollars for contempt of court. MT. Austin retorted: "You can fine me ten more if you want to-" Judge Feagin told him that he would fine him ten more and send him to jail besides Captain Weir of the police force. was told to take the chief to jail, but he told the court that he was not authorized to make the arrest as the chief was his superior officer. The matter was then allowed to drop for the tiIpe being and Chief Austin left the court room.
 About 11:9O o'clock that night, Jewette w. Feagin, son of the judge went to the home of Chief Austin for the purpose of avenging an insult which he said had been given his father. A personal encounter fol- lowed and young Feagin was arrested. The whole affair was then kept quiet until yesterday morning when the highly excit- ing occurrence took place in the inferior court room.
 After the adjournment of the afternoon session of court yesterday Judge Feagin said that he greatly deplored the incident but that it was necessary that his court be respected. He stated that the matter would rest in abeyanee until this morning, when Chief Austin will again be brought into court. If he made proper amends thesfull force of the sentence might not be execut- ed. Outside of this the judge refused to talk for publication.
 Last night the chief was allowed to place bed in his private office, and in this room he will pass his nights until his sentence has expired While sitting on the edge of the bed last night he stated that if he was ordered to the court room this morning he would make an apology to the court. 'I think I am due the court an apology for making the remarks I did in open court" he said, "and I will make a statement to this effect to the court tomorrow morning." This statement was made about 11:3O o'clock. The chief said he was very much fatigued from receiving callers and wanted rest. He said that he had been continually shaking hands all day long.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
MARKET COMMITTEE
Discusses the Appointment of a Meat
 Inspector.

A meeting of the market committee of the city council was held yesterday after noon in the office of Mayor Dfennen at the city hall at which number of leading butchers were present to talk over and discuss the several sanitary reforms under consideration by the committee
 The question of the appointment of a meat inspector was unanimously approved by the butchers, but the establishing of a union slaughter house under the direc- tion of the city did not meet with equal favor.
 Chairman Rainbow presided at the meet ing, which he called for the purpose of ascertaining the views of the butchers on these important questions. MT. Rainbow has been in correspondence with pr. Cary, state veterinarian, at Auburn, who framed the Montgomery law and has gotten some valuable suggestions from him.
 It is probable that the committee will ask the city council for an appropriation to defray the expense of some member of the committee to neighboring cities to in spect the slaughter systems in use.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
Mil Be in Second Avenue Between SeY- Gnt0enth and Eighteenth. HAVE PURCHASED PROPERTY MeSSFS. Joe and Charles Smith Owners
 of 0'BFi0nS. WORK TO BEGIN IN SIX MONTHS If Not Property Reverts Back to Origi- nal Owners-The Old House Will
 Not Be Improved as at
 First Intended.
IORK TO BEGIN IN SIX MONTHS

It is at last a settled fact that Birming- ham is to have an up-to-date theater cost ing about $5O,OOO on the north side of Sec ond avenue between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
 Joe Smith and Charles Smith will build this theater and they have already pur- chased the land and made all necessary ar engagements for beginning the erection of the building.
 On Tuesday they closed deal with Mrs. Jane D. Torrey for two lots on the blocks mentioned midway between the streets. The entire property faces 100 feet on Sec ond avenue and extends back to the alley 140 feet. The price paid for the property was $S0O0, with a specification in the con tract that dirt is to be broken for the building within six months. Unless this is done, the property reverts to Mrs. Tor rey and the $4,5OO which has already been paid on the deal is forfeited by the Smith brothers. There are now two small one story stores and dwelling house occupy ing this property.
 will Cost &5O,OOO
 The new theater will be modern in every particular, costing between s4500O and $5O- 900. In the first place the parquet floor will be on the ground and not on the sec- ond story of the building as at O'Brien's It will seat comfortably 200O people, in comparison with the 800 or 300 of Birming- hams present theater. The front part of the theater will be utilized for an office building.
 It is said that the theater will be very erected in New Orleans. That theater is beautifully finished in white and gold, with projecting proscenium and boxes. It is not known yet what the name of Birming- hams new play house will be, nor by whom it will be operated It is supposed, how ever, that Klaw & Erlanger will get the lease. It is intended to begin work on the new theater within sixty days.
 No Improvements at OI;rien's
 The Smith brothers, it will be remember ed, purchased OBrien's opera house sever al months ago, and it has been understood that they would make extended improve ments on it this summer. But it was found that about $S,OOO would be necessary to put the house in good condition, and then it would be entirely too small for Birmng- hams needs. Consequently it was decided to put up a new theater, and when it is finished the old opera house will very probably be filled up with rooms and turn ed into hotel or office building.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
57TH COMMENC CEMENT
Of Howard College Begin Tonight With
 EntertainmentoSPh oS Philomathic SocietyH

The commencement exercises closing the ffty-seventh year of Howard college work, will be inaugurated tonight, by the Philomathic Literary society. The exer- cises begin at o'clock.
 The programme will consist of declama- tions, orations and music, which have been selected and prepared with great care. The college chapel is large and airy and a pleasant evening is promised to the large audience which is expected to be present. General invitations have been extended to all the friends of the college to attend to- nights and all other exercises during com mencement. The electric cars run into the city until midnight.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08

The expansion atlas is up-to-date. Free to every new subscriber to Daily Age Herald
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
Colored Brakeman Iniurod

Yesterday afternoon a colored brakeman On the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was riding on top of freight train be- tween this city and Decatur. At Bridge No. 10 the brakeman failed to stoop down, and in consequence he was knocked off the train, breaking his arm and leg and in- turing him in other ways. He was brought to this city yesterday afternoon for treatment.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
WEIR SUMMONED
To Appear Before Judge Feagin This
 Morning

As Judge Feagin left the police station last night he summoned Captain Weir to be present at S:30 o'clock this morning at the session of the inferior court.
 He gave no reasons for wishing the pres ence of the police captain at court. It is supposed that Captain Weir will be ar raigned for contempt on account of his failure to arrest Chief Austin and take him to jail when ordered by the court Monday.
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
Publishers in London

London, June 1.-The third international congress of publishers opened today at Stationers' hall this city. The United States and Canada were represented President Murray, in his address said if the congress only succeeded in inducing our friends and cousins in the United States to join the Berne convention the congress will earn high place in the suc- cesses of history"
The age-herald., 1899-06-08
Current Bills Allowed

At the meeting of the county board of revenue held yesterday large number of current bills and accounts were allowed Vouchers for the payment of same can be had on Monday by applying at the office of the board in the county court house.