The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-16
browns seeking Relief.


The death OF Iodice while not the re-
suit of heat prostration, nevertheless
came from the weather indirectly. He
was drowned in the river at Sedgwick
street, Brooklyn. yesterday after the
heat had led him to plunge overheard.
He lost his hold on a short ladder Oy
which he was climbing into the river
and, since he could not swim, was
drowned.
There were three heat prostrations In
BROOKLYN without fatal results and
twenty-one in New York. Three cases
were taken to Bellevue Hospital. Eigh-
teen persons were taken Ill in the street
and there were nine cases OF sudden
death reported. none OF which was trace
able to the heat directly.
The crowds at Coney Island did not
suffer. The Mardi Gras drew record
crowd of nearly 100000, VINO jammed
the sweltering streets and amusement
places until O'Clock this morning,
which was the time the rides and other
attractions closed. Many OF the cafes
remained open until 4. NJ, under
special licenses. Thousands slept on the
beach, which was dotted with human
forms from Ocean Parkway TO Fifth
street Capt. Linden and a large squad
OF police were detailed to see that they
were not disturbed.
Dobbs Ferry schools Closed.
Bec.u use OF the heat the public schools
Of Dobbs Ferry were closed by order
OF acting President Robert Denniston of
the Board of Education. and 500 school
children from the primary grades to
the high school will not take up their
studies until the heat is less. The
-
Francis followed the example.
The forecast for to-day and to-
morrow, according to the Weather
Bureau. promises some relief The
weather will be fair to-day and prob
ably tomorrow, with lower temperature
and moderate west winds. the weather
man says.
The hot spell practically paralyzed
the theatrical business yesterday. To
such an extent did business fall OF
that the Shuberts decided 10 close two
OF their theatres for week and post
pone two opening performances.
Maxine Elliotts Theatre. where Louis
X. Anspacher's comedy. our Chill
dren,' Is running, and Just Boys" at
the Comedy Theatre suspended after
the matinees yesterday and were or
dered closed until next Thursday. Four
houses were affected. with indications
that other theatres would follow
The Lyric Theatre, which was to
open tonight with Two Is Company"
was also ordered closed until next
Wednesday.
Grace Georges Play Postponed.
After ponstponing Husband and
Wife" William \. Brady announced
last night that Grace George would
not open her season at the Playhouse
next Tuesday as planned, :he prodlIc-
ton being put over until September 2s.
The Drury Lane melodrama at the
Manhattan Opera House, scheduled for
tomorrow night, was also called OF
until Friday, September "a.
Usually" said Mr.. Brady, "it is a
little bit difficult to talk me out of
completing my plans on schedule time.
hut take of my hat to the present
lot streak. \ theatrical opening has
plenty to contend with at best, but when
It runs into a mercilessly hot night In
addition to ordinary difficulties the
handicap becomes very nearly insur-
mountable. | do not intend to take any
unnecessary chances"
1t was generally admitted that on
account OF the unexpected heat the open
ing weeks OF the new season in the
theatres have so far been the most dlsas-
trous In many years In spite OF closing
two OF their theatres the Shuberts are
to keep open the Casino. the Winter
Garden. the Shubert and the Booth thea
tres. Inquiry showed that the Dilling-
ham, the Selwyns' Belasco and the
Frohman attractions would remain open