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THE BTfOOKT TN DAIXT FAt e. NJVW YOTtK TUESDAY. OCTOBEK 3, 1899 Constantine sisters, in dancos; O'Brien "77M" nnnflrn rn nnnrwiUM TWO STRONG NOMINATIONS. use of anaesthetics, but lie has survived both experiences and Is now able to move his head from side to side. Drs.

Robert Abbe and Robert P. Wler, who performed the operation, take this as an indication that he will recover. all the honors that fell to the women In the cast. Newton Lindo as John Baverstock. the governor's private secretary, and Adolpfc Jackson as Captain Carew, the aide de camp, proved extremely capable and entertaining.

This Is the first vioit "His Excellency the ha made to Brooklyn, but it shou'd not be the last. He is entertaining enough lu be welcome again. Next week "I'hroso." Grand Opera House. The vaudeville sketch that two actors, Edmond Hayes and Emily Lytton, made popular some time ago is tho excuse for, and the last act of the play called "The Wise Guy," which Is at the Grand Opera House this week. As might be expected, the purpose of the COMING EVENTS.

A progressive euchre for, the benefit of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, will be held in the fair hall of the pariah house this evening at 8:30. Th regular monthly meeting of the New York Chamber of Commerce will ue held on Thursday at 12:30 P. M. in the rooms of the Chamber, Nassau, between Cedar and Liberty streets, Manhattan.

William A. Prendersast will deliver an address on "Foreign Alliances: Their Benefits and Evils" before the Brooklyn Literary Union, at Jefferson Hall. Court square and Pulton street, this evening at 8 o'clock. The Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals will hold their state convention ab Buffalo to morrow and Thursday. George J.

Corey, formerly United States consul to Amsterdam, Holland, will give an illustrated lecture on Netherlands," the auspices of the Brooklyn Public Library Association, at the art rooms. 174 'Montague street, to morrow evening. The lecture Is for the benefit of the Tompkins Park Library. the leak we can. We must seize our opportunity and use it, or we will lose both opportunity and scholars.

Our own Presbytery shows a net loss for the year of 72 scholars in the 47 schools, 3 of which are new. It is painfully evident wc are not holding our own and that we are making no Impression on the growing city's population. There were 44G that Joined the churches from the Sunday schools, against 495 last year." That is an Important announcement, and It will probably have the effect or emphasizing the statement made in this column, that tho churches have quite as much to do at home as they contemplate In the Philippines. And so the Presbyterian ministers of Brooklyn are going to make a great revival effort. Dwight L.

Moody, the evangelist, Is to be invited to come here and address several revival meetings. An invitation has already been accepted by the Rev. G. Campbell Morgan. While this matter was under discussion the Rev.

Dr. Foote said "that the revival was not dependent upon Morgan or Moody, but upon the Holy Spirit. We should get the house in order. What would be the use of thousands of converts if the atmosphere of the churches was not right to receive them? Let us believe what God says. Let us have courage to preach the word and preach it with boldness." It is quite likely that Mr.

Moody and his co workers will accomplish more of what they have in view by confining themselves to the Gospel of Peace and the truths of Christianity than by joining the politicians and statesmen in a discussion of the question of national expansion. Buckley, musical comlques; the Lavellea, ec centric dancers, and the Newsboy Quintet. Walter J. Talbot in sonKs and the einemato fg? graph, with some excellent pictures of the In th ePhllinnlnes share the nodularity with, Devere. Next week Rellly Wood's NEW PLAYS IN MANHATTAN.

Mr. Crane Appears at Peter Stuyvesant and Otis Harlan as "My Innocent Boy." "Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Am sterdam," jointly confessed by Brandon Mat." thews and Bronson Howard, has been billed for nine weeks past for a nine weeks' run at this theater. It began its experimental courjWiJS last night, beloro the large audience which al ways marks first nights in Manhattan. The play comprises four acts set in tnree scenes, and it is timed in 1CG1. Twenty persons an; concerned with parL.

A lew than twenty figure as soldiers, pikemen, mus lceteers, slaves and members of a women's. sevving society. Lroiiion noward, in his speech at the close'; of the third act, siu that the piay was on the conviction that American history de served dramatic treatment by American playVi writers mat art required no aervile devotion JS to recorded events, and that facts had nojsi claims paramount over tancy. Exactly bo lienvc, the idealization of aiuyvesant and the '5 circulation around him of three or four con cun tsut love stories, which turn out all rint. The play needs compression.

It is talky to, occasional dinuseness. The Incidents require SK are thrown flown on tne laDie at once. Jaow. sa tney must be played is made instantly ev la ui iiu uue unexciting waiting for predstermined uetalls. it iii to 11:30 1b uol a short time.

The divisions are rather than acts. They' cut to tableaux, i aey want lite. Stuyvesant is clearly drawn, choleric, cour ageous, courtly, peppery, punctilious, bf. jt turns. He Li managing New Auuiteruam and.

a buveral love aflairs. The love affairs Deiooi him, but all's well that ends well, and they end well. Imbecile councilors, gallant officers. irntln uirls. ntrt scrvaiiLS auu iiv soldiers do subsiuiary duty.

They do it not ill. But aa acting, probibiy due to tne newness oi ua play, is tame. The boundary between power iud picturesqueueis la wnere Mr. Lrane Siuvvesant iicialv stoPd. Distinction, dom inance, authority, masterfulness are The others of tue cast are entitled to no ranp censure and to uu warm praise.

The production i currcct wilhuut sparkle, pleasing without stin ulatiou, interesting ivithout' Incitement, euucatiunal without rdich. You wish lr was lf iss with more, or Indeed any amount. of what it has not. You it was more oi what it is or has in very little. It is a thin ut mediocrity, with neithei juuip nor ana; in it.

The chief virtue in English comedy Is that. It is not built on French li.ies. The tun inl ineriv in like the ham In the sancti fied at certain familiar quick' lunch housis: It Is so marvelously thin that r.nu in nmn s.pri that it holds tOKCther. In 8UCfl an ephemeral offering Otis Harlan made hi bow at tne uamcK rncater last uisui u. star.

The pitce, which is called "My Iano eent Boy," is the work of George R. SimB. It was cordially received, not so much because'1 ot Mr. Sims' work as on account of the clever handling of it by Mr. Harlan.

It was an in dividual success. The first point in "My Innocent Boy" that attracts notice is the liberal use ot a certain profane expletive. Any one who has in his make up a spark sympathy tor the under dog and who recalls the endlesB deaun ciaiior.s thundered rein the pulpit at the practice of profanity cannot but feel a glow of satisfaction at finding the downtrodden cuss word clothed with respectability and fulfilling an honorable purpose as the framework for a comedy. Unfortunately the playwright ran short of cuss words and in order to raise the necessary number of laughs was obliged to introduce a half dozen school girls who were singularly deficitnt in book learning but remarkably well versed In kissl. and fancy dancing.

To the everlasting credit of these young rnlEses be it said that they showed a considerate forbearance far beyond their yearB, for when the ubiquitous encore fiend demanded i a repetition of their dance they gently, bat firmly, declined. Aad, of course, there was a coon sting, requesting Anastasla to "please come down," and assuring her that she is the "sweetest girl in town" but, then, coon songB are already too painfully familiar. There was another song, which displayed an intimate knowledge of New Jersey character rather singular to find in aa Englishman. Otis Harlan is called upon to extract all the fun possible out of the plot in which a man who married before arriving at years of discretion, but kept the marriage Becret because he was afraid to tell his irascible father, was left a widower and at the age of 3(1 finds himself about to marry again with a daughter ot 17 on his hands. He Is afraid to tell his fiancee and his father about tha daughter, though he realizes that the truth must crvne out.

Of course it does come out, but only after three acts of desperate endeavor on the part of the playwright. Joseph Allen as the Irascible father was a good second to Otis Harlan. The most noticeable feature of the ot Florence Lillian Wlkes. who was Intrusted with a leading part, was a reckless extravagance in the matter of finger rlugs and black paint about the eye lashes. WINTER DRILLS BEGUN.

Why John I Clarke and 'William "Walton Should Receive the Support of Independent Voters Honesty, Courage and Capacity Recognized. An Injustice to Governor Theodore Roosevelt An Inquiry Concerning the Falling Off in Attendance at Presbyterian Sunday Schools. The nominations of John F. Clarke for district attorney and William Walton for sheriff, by the Kings County Democratic Convention, will doubtless meet with the hearty approval of independent voters who are accustomed to demand that candidates for public office ought to be capable and honest. It is generally conceded by lawyers of Brooklyn that Mr.

Clarke is one of the ablest criminal lawyers In Kings County, and likewise a candidate of sterling character; he is so recognized by every magistrate and Supremo Court Judge in Kings County. Without doubt Mr. Clarke will receive the support of many Republican members of the bar. One of these Republicans, a lawyer of large practice, said to the writei of this column In speaking of the Democratic nominee for District Attorney: "While the members of my profession have a high regard for District Attorney Steele's character, they are obliged to concede that John F. Clarke is also a man of unblemished reputation, and as a lawyer outranks Mr.

Steele in the knowledge of criminal law. Mr. Steele will probably make that concession himself, for he has had but a few months' experience in the practice of criminal law, while Mr. Clarke, although a young man, ranks as a veteran by reason of his long and successful service as a prosecuting officer. Mr.

Steele recognized Mr. Clarke's unquestioned ability and high character when he offered the latter an appointment as first assistant district attorney. Many Republican lawyers will vote for Mr. Clarke." The only voice that was raised against William Walton's nomination for sheriff last night came from the gallery, and the protest was a tribute to the nominee's fitness for office. From the galleTy a man shouted: "Walton will be defeated by 25.000 votes." The man who made this declaration is a Democratic contractor, whose bill for painting a public building was cut down $400 after he had been forced to use the kind of paint called for in his contract, instead of the inferior article which he tried to palm off on the city.

The fact that this contractor was a Democrat did not have any weight with Commissioner Walton when an improper bill was presented to him for approval. If every contractor who has a grievance against the Commissioner because the latter has resolutely insisted that honest work should be done for the city if all of these men will make their grievances public property, Walton ought to have the greatest majority ever polled by any candidate for sheriff in Kings County. The moTe searching the inquiry concerning his character and the manner in which he has discharged his duties as a public official the more reasons will be disclosed as to why he should receive popular support. And in writing these lines I do not indulge in the sort of compliment usually paid to candidates by their friends in election times. It is because I am thoroughly convinced that the more the public learns of Mr.

Walton's characteristics, his life, his service in office the more he will grow in the esteem of voters who respect honesty, courage and capacity. Walton comes of good old New England stock, but was born In Brooklyn. Henry Ward Beecher was one of the distinguished friends of his young manhood, and among those who have reoognized his sterling qualities are ministers and priests, men of prominence In both great parties, business men and members of the learned professions, leaders in labor organizations and plain citizens. When he was connected with the press, public men, Republicans and Democrats, would talk with him for publication, while refusing to be interviewed by others, because of his recognized unswerving fidelity to truth. During an acquaintanceship of thirty years with Mr.

Walton there was never an occasion which I can recall when the accuracy of any statement made by him was questioned. He is a married man, has a wife, two fine sons and two charming daughters, the boys having been educated in the public schools and the Polytechnic, tho girls receiving their education in the public schools and Packer Institute. Veteran members of the Saengerbund will recall the fact that Mr. Walton's father in law, Alexander Apel, a German American, widely esteemed, was a member of their society for many years. One of Mr.

Walton's sons is a member of the National Guard. A morning paper prints a picture of Mr. Walton over the name "William Dalton." There Is a vast deal of difference between the men represented by these two names. William Dalton is a Tammany commissioner who voted for the Ramapo water supply contract. William Walton, the Democratic nominee ior sheriff, is Deputy Commissioner of Public Buildings, Lighting and Supplies.

He has nothing to do with the Water Department, could not vote for a water contract, if he wanted to, and if he could have voted in the Ramapo case would have stood with Controller Coler. Mr. Walton has done a great deal for Brooklyn In the way of providing lights for streets that were formerly in darkness and has substituted for hundreds of the old gas lights Welsbach lamps. It is due entirely to his persistency and the vigorous presentment of the facts In the case that Brooklyn secured a larger appropriation for street illuminating purposes than it was first intended to concede to the borough. It is not believed that he will resign his presont office until he has obtained through his department an appropriation for street lighting sufficient to make Brooklyn thoroughfares the best lighted in the world.

He is not holding on to his office for the sake of its salary, but that he may secure for the city what it requires in the way of public lights, and that accomplished he will have rounded up his career as Deputy Commissioner with satisfaction to himself as well as to the citizens of Brooklyn. At a meeting of the Brooklyn Presbytery, held yesterday, the Rev. D. H. Overton made a report in which the following statement appeared: "Your committee notes with sorrow a loss of 4,671 pupils for the year in the Sunday schools and shudders to think what It might have been but for gains in the home department.

There are 1,100 schools which have taken up the twentieth century movement, but there are 8,000 schools which have no taken It up. This fact should spur us on; The gross gain reported is 95,144. the gross loss 99,815, or a net loss of 4,671. There is an awful leak somewhere. The bottom seems to have fallen out, and the children are going through.

There has been a loss in actual attendance of over 15,000. This is in part due to a revision of the rolls, which makes the report more accurate. Thousands of our young people get married, and if all our loss could be explained In this way we need not worry; but it cannot, aa many of these young people go into the home department, which explains the gain there. We must endeavor to stop DEWEY WILL ACCEPT THE HOME. Admiral Says He Appreciates the Raising of the House Pund.

The New York Herald prints the following dispatch from Washington to day: Admiral Dewey Is deeply touched by the raising of the Dewey Home Fund, which now amounts to about $50,000. He said to Charles H. Allen, Assistant Secretary of the Navy: "I can't tel! how much I appreciate the raising of that fund. Some time I will tell you, but I can't And words to do it now." "Some persons have been saying that you would not accept it," said Mr. Allen.

"I don't see how I could refuse such a gift raised In such a way." said the Admiral. It is expected that a substantial Increase in the fund will be made within. the next few days. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S WORK. The Catholic Women's Association started upon its season's work at its pleasant quar ters.

10 Prospect place, last evening. Not all the classes will get under way until later in the week, so It was not possible to estimate the enrollment, aa applications were constantly being made out. There is every indication, however, that the season just beginning will be more successful than the last, as the number of new students Is unusually large. Typewriting, stenography, millinery, plain sewing and elementary English were the classes started last night. The bookkeeping, dressmaking and cooking classes will resume work in a day or two.

BRITISH SHIP ASHORE. Norfolk, October 3 The British ship Harts fleld, loaded with iron ore, went aground off False Cape Life Saving Station, near Currituck Inlet, at 7:30 last night. The sea is very rough and the life saving crew stands by to take off the crew of twenty three men. Assistance has been sent from here. PARIS FASHIONS UP TO DATE.

From the Eagle Paris Bureau, 53 Rue Cambon. through the courtesy of Abraham Straus. Brown cloth gown, with fine tucks, revers and belt of miroired velvet. One grocer soys: "We recommend 'M. Ginger Ale.

as we consider it equal to any brand In the world." It's cheaper than imported. Ask your grocer. DIED. BARR Sunday, October 1. 1S99, MARY HELEN, only daughter of the late John and Mary Barr, in her 64th year.

Relatives and friends are Invited to attend funeral from her late residence, St. James place, Brooklyn, on Wednesday, October 4, at 2 M. (Glasgow, Scotland, papers please copy.) 2 2 DE VEAUX Entered into rest on October 1, ISM, at 681 Vanderbllt av. LILLIAN YOUNG, beloved wife of William W. De Veaux.

Services at St. Ann's Church, Clinton and Livingston sts, Wednesday. October 4, at A. M. DUFFEY On October 2, THOMAS DUFFEY, native of the Parish Ardagh, County Longford, Ireland.

Funeral from his late residence. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend. GLAS3FORD On Monday. October 2, 1893, DAVID M. GLASSFORD.

Funeral from his late residence. 233 Tenafiy road, Englewood, N. Wednesday. October 4, on arrival of 1:30 P. M.

train from Chambers st, New York. HARLOW On Monday. October 2, 1899. after a lingering illness, MARTHA HARLOW, wife of the late T. M.

Harlow, at her residence, 1,231 Fuiton st. Funeral private. Interment Delhi. N. Y.

HENKE On Saturday, September 30, H. CHARLES C. HENKE, beloved husband of Annie D. Henke, in the 76th year of his age. Relatives, friends, members of Sanctorum Lodge No.

447 and Brooklyn Masonic Veterans, F. and A. are Invited 'o attend funeral servicec to be held on Tuesday evening, October 3, at 8 o'clock, at his late residence, 10S Kosciusko at, Borough of Brooklyn. Interment private. 2 2 HENKE Brooklyn Masonic Veterans: Venerable brothers You are requested to attend the funeral of our late Brother HENRY C.

HENKE, at his late residence, 103 Kosciusko st, Tuesday evening, 8 o'clock. V. ANDREW B. MARTIN, President. William L.

Gardner, Secretary. 2 2 KIDD Suddenly, on Friday, September 29, at Liberty Falls, N. CHARLES KIDD, aged 70 years. Funeral Bervlces at his late residence, 219 Hooper st, on Tuesday, October 3, at P. M.

Friends invited to attend. Interment Wednesday morning. MANVEL Entered Into rest, October 3, 1SD9, at Lakewood, N. in the 101st year of her age, ELIZA GRAHAM MANVEL, widow of Cyrus Manvel, Greenwich, and mother of Frederick C. Manvel of Brooklyn.

Funeral Wednesday, 4:30 P. at the residence of her nephew, the Rev. Dr. Horace O. Hinsdale, Lakewood.

Interment at New Haven, Conn. MEYERHOLZ On Sunday, October 1, HENRY MEYERHOLZ, In the 56th year of his age. Members of Corner Stone Lodge No. 367, F. and A.

M. VVashingtqn Irving Council No. 821, Royal Arcanum, and relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral services Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at his late residence, 1.7C5 Atlantic av. Interment private. 2 2 PATTERSON DE BBVOISE On Sunday, October.

1. Ib99. JENNIE beloved wife of William A. Patterson and daughter of Sarah and the late Henry S. De Bevolse.

Funeral services at her late residence. 5S9 Greene av, Brooklyn, N. Y.t Tuesday evening, October 3, 1S99, at 8 o'clock. Interment private. 2 2 PETT1T At his residence, S.SG Park place, Brooklyn, N.

on Monday, October 2, 1S39, MORT LOCK PETTIT of Pettit Reed. New York City. Funeral at his late residence, on Thursday, October 5. at 8 o'clock In the evaning. Burial at the convenience of tho family.

REID At Kings Park, N. October 1, JOHN W. REID of Edinburgh. Scotland. Funeral services at his son's residence, 82 Wilson st, October 3, at 8:30 P.

M. Interment private. 'i RUSSELL On Monday morning. October 2, after a short illness, Captain TURNER RUSSELL, aged 61 years. Funeral private.

SCRIVEN On October 2. 1SSD, MARIA beloved wife of William H. Scriven. Funeral from her late residence, 147 Grant st. Flatbush.

on Wednesday, October 4, at 2 P. M. TURNER On Sunday, October 1, HOWARD E. TURNER. 38 years old.

Services at 222 Monroe st, on Tuesday night, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Leslie Carter Scores an Immediate and Emphatic Triumph at the Montauk. "HIS EXCELENCY" ALSO HERE. Bright Farcical Comedy Seen at the Columbia Other Attractions at Local Houses.

As a general rule, a Brooklyn theater audience is appreciative ol good acting, but spar ing of applause. It is but seldom that anything approaching a demonstration is seen in a theater on this side of the bridge, but occasionally genius claims its reward, and Brooklyn recognizes the claim. Such an occasion arrived last night when Mrs. Leslie Carter, fresh from her phenomenally successlul engagement at the Garrick Theater in Manhattan opened in "Zaza." at the Montauk Theater. The tribute paid to the art of the actress was as spontaneous as it was emphatic; spontaneous, in that it wan accorded at the right time, spontaneous in that it compelled the large audience to silence during portions of the play which were almost robbed of their jveness by the boisterous and somewhat indiscriminate outbursts of the Manhattan houiies.

'the appreciative faculty was also manifested last evening in the manner in which the fine points of the life drama and the delicate shading of the dra. uaiist re recognized. Little pieces of by play, insignificant when separated from the context of the play, yet of supreme importance as side lights upon the character of the central figure, were evidently enjoyed; everything contributory to a thorough acquaintance with the development of the woman in "Zaza" was thankfully received. For this Is the whole of the story told in the play, the story of the growth of the woman in the person of this piece of social driftwood who is first met with behind the scenes of the provincial mu3ic hall. The details of the story, the plot of the play as arranged by Mr.

Belasco, have been Id already in these columns, it is but necessary at this to call attention to the fact that the adaptation, nay the conception of this story, is as much of a triumph for the distinguished playwright as the acting of the principal role is a personal triumph for Mrs. Carter. Each had done work before Zaza was conceived, yet in this new play both have made a distinct advance. Those who see in the English version of "Zaza" gross immorality there are hut few of such, but the few make loud outcry have in most instances not seen the play. They have read accounts of the perft rn.ance given by Mme.

Rejane in Paris, or they have heard of it from friends who witnessed a performance in the French capital. They fail to recognize that from witnessing the exposure of the mass of garbage which Paris delighted in, the American playwright obtained an Idea. From it he could obtain a jewel of art if the garbage were treated properly. The Zaza who is presented to Brooklyn audiences this week would not be recognized by Pierre Berton and Charles Simon, who created the Parisian product. The French Zaza descends, as the play progresses, the Zaza of the English version ascends.

From the animal she becomes the woman, and. more than that, the woman whe receives the sympathy of every other woman In the house. This Is the secret of the marvelous success of the play; it is human, it is real. Not only is the Intention not Immoral, but the piece Is so full of the saving grace of humor, that only those "who evil think" could find in it absolute immorality. This aspect of the play, Its great fund of comedy, is a perpetual revelation.

It may be seen half a dozen tl.nes, yet each time will add to the full realization ot thiB fact. Of the work of Mrs. Carter in the title role of the play there remains little to say. It 13 without doubt the greatest piece of acting that she has yet given to us, and it stamps her, not only as one of the really great ones of the stage, but also an artist from whom all and everything may be expected in future. The finish given to every detail of the part, the thorough mastery of the lighter situations, as well as the absolute reality with which the stronger passages are acted, proclaim her the Bernhardt of the American stage.

Charles A. Stevenson, who plays the part of Bernard Dufrene, has Improved what was at all times a satisfactory presentation. When the piece was firs' put on in Manhattan he difficulty in holding his own in the strong scene at the end of the fourth act. The force of concentration which Mrs. Carter managed to convey was lacking; there was the barest suspicion of rant.

To day this is not noticeable. The Bernard is worthy of the Zaza and even Mr. Stevenson could not ask for a higher compliment than that. Marie Bates continues to add to her reputation as a capable actress by her excellent work on the part of Mme. Bonne, and the other members of a well balanced company show that they have profited by their association with Mr.

Belnsco. Little Therese Berta. who assumes the part of Toto, which was played by Helen Thill in the original cast, is a decided improvement over her predecessor. She does more than recite her lines, and unless all signs fail she will be t'eard from in more ambitious parts within the next few years. During the balance o' the engagement at the Montauk the curtain will eo up on the first act of "Zaza" at 8:05 o'clock.

Mrs. Carter remains at the theater for two weeks. The Columbia. "His Excellency the Governor," the farce comedy which has proved a good drawing card at the Lyceum and the Empire Theaters In Manhattan, began the week at the Columbia last night before an audience which came to be aroused and apparently realized on expectations. When Mr.

Marshall wrote this play he called It a "farcical romance," or the playbills did so with his implied assent. It he has discovered any greater difference between farcical romance and farce comedies than exists between comic operas and musical comedies, he should have emphasized It more strongly than he did in telling the story ot Sir Montague Martin, governor of the Amandaland Islands. Evidently the playwright must have intended that the construction of his comedy should match its setting; we do not look for the substantial in the tropics and "His Excellency the Governor" Is as light and airy a creation as one should properly expect to meet anywhere between Cancer and Capricorn. Whatever plot there is is rather vaguely connected with the pollen of a century plant which infects all upon whom It settles with a desire to make love. And It settles upon pretty nearly everyone except a couple of English army ofllcem who don't count.

gets upon Sir Mrmtaeuo "i' and he at once begins to woo Miss Ethel Carlton, the daughter of a cabinet officer, who is visiting the Amandaland Islands. Miss Carlton lis also a victim of the pollen and falls in love with the governrr's aide de camp, who has an unsuccessful rival in the governor's private secretary. In the meantime the visiting cabinet officer takes a turn at love making himself all owing to the century plant and finds his affinity in a visiting concert hall artist, while his elderly sister, who has also been dusted with pollen, begins to think that her proper sphere of usefulness would be widest as the wife of the governor. Incidental love affairs are supplied by the servants. When the last curtain falls the only point still in doubt relates to the future of Sir Montague Does he marry Mrs.

Wentworth Bollngbroke or does he remain In solitary state In his governmental abode? The various love making episodes furnish the members of Mr. FrohmanVi company with excellent opportunities for entertainment of which they make the most. Whatever absence of humor there may be in the dialogue, there is none in the situations, and that the verdict of the audience would be favorable was apparent last night before the first curtain had been up ten minutes. The work, except one or two Instances, could not have been in better bands. Edwin Stevens played the title role with a great deal of skill, chiefly manifested in those minor points which when recognized by an actor add so much to his part and when neglected or Blurred detract proportionately.

The leading woman of the company is presumably Miss Ethel Barrymore, whe appears aa Stella de Gex, the eticert hall star, although Grace Elllston, who plays the part of Ethel Carlton, Is a conspicuous figure at all times. Ida Vernon as Mrs. Bollngbroke, shared with Miss Barrymore and Miss Elllston Piay, as oi tne suit or waich it is an enlarge mc nt, is to make as much fun in a given time as possible. It Is certainly full ot clever 1 specialties, a statement, the truth of which is guaranteed by a glance at the cast. This in eludes Joe Welch, Ray L.

Royce, Frank Rich 1 ards, George B. Reno, Maud Detty, Edyth Murray and others. The singing, dancing acrobatic feats performed are well worth attention. Many ot the jokes were new, and on that account were very much appreciated by the audience, which was large. Hayes, as a piano mover, and "A Wise Guy." otherwise Spike Hennessy, was clever, and Miss Lvtton as Gertie Wonderbuilt, the millionaire's daughter, and "the whole thing" was a good second to him.

Next week Andrew Mack in "The Last of the Rohans." Hyde Behman. There are several numbers of special merit at Hyde Behman's this week, while the performance, as a whole, Is amusing and en tertaipiug. One of the former is supplied by i Kitty Luftus, an English music hall singer and dancer, who makes her first appearance in Brooklyn after a successful first engage ment in Manhattan. She is aided by three i new and good songs, somewhat different from i those generally heard on the American stagi; and composed on strictly English mueic hali lines. MLss Loftus sings and dances with great vim and vivacity and is possessed of considerable personal attractiveness.

James Richmond Glenroy, in his original sayings and songs, is another strong feature on tne bill, and is quaint witticisms, as well as his humorous i collection of epitaphs, are productive of much 1 laughter. Lillie Western, who has long held the reputation of giving the be.it instrumental i performance on the variety stage, gives one i of her enjoyable acts, while Mile. Lotty, in i p. ses plastique. presents some beautiful pic tures, the colors and designs thrown by the lantern being of an unusually high order ot excellence.

Francesca Redding and her com pany are fieen In a short sketch of above the I average merit of vaudeville acts of this char acter. One of Miss Reading's assistants takes I the part of a frightened noclety Willie, wh.i I is trying to screw up courage to fight a duel and gives an excellent Imitation of Stuart Robson. Hli name, by the way. ia Louis A. Simon, and he does by far the best work in the sketch.

Edward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair are seen in their fa.nlllar and amusing sketch, "A High Roller," while Mr. and Mrs. Robyns also do good work In another old time act, "The Counsel for the Defense." Others on the bill are'George W. Day, in black face monologue and songs, and Brothem Damm.

eccentric comedians. Next week. vaudeville, headed by Robert Downing and company and the Yorzooim Arabs, acrobats. The Bijou. "Two Little Vagrants" made their first appearance at a popular price house last night when they came to the Bijou.

The audience was a good sized one and over enthusiastic, especially in the balcony and gallery. Mildred Holland played her old part of Fan Fan and scored a prrnounced hit. Claude was interpreted by Miss Bengie Harrison, who invested the part with considerable pathos. The George d'Armont of Arthur Cogliser was acceptable, while Mr. De La Barre as Le Renard (the fox) was hissed and laughed at alternately as be succeeded or failed In his scemes.

Carmen St. Henry, played by Miss Kathrine Vincent, and Helene d'Armont by Miss Barbara Douglass could have been presented with considerably more animation and expansion without Injuring their parts. In response to a number of requests Miss Holland will alternate the role of Helene with that of Fan Fan. playing the former part to night and on Thursday and Saturday's performances and Fan Fan on Wednesday and Friday nights. Next week "Shore Acres." The Park.

The Jaxon Opera Company selected "The Chimes of Normandy" for presentation at the Park Theater last evening and the continued popularity ol the company and of the light and pleasing music of Planquette brought together an audience that fully occupied the first floor and the balcony. There was but one change in the cast, J. Aldrich Llbby being substituted for MIro Delamotta, as tenor in the role of Henri, Marquis ot Corneville. M. Delamotta is to sing the part of Lionel in "Martha" later In the week and as it requires a fresh, strong voice the management concluded to let M.

Delamotta rest. Mr. Libby has a clear, strong voice of a romantic tinge and he is valuable both In solo and as chorus loader, as evinced by the applause heartily given. Mile. Diard showed her versatility in the soubrette part ot Serpolette.

and was never more bewitching than in her mistaken assumption ot the character of the lost mar chioneBS. Miss Daise Thome's fresh voice and well trained method earned well deserved applause. Henry C. Peakes, as the old miser, scored another triumph, a part he has sung many years. Edward Webb, as the fisherman, Will H.

Hatter as the bailli and William K. Dixon as the notary were well received. The chorus sang well together and was In excellent voice. The scenery Is entirely adequate. There will be matinees to day and tomorrow of "The Chimes of Normandy," as well as evening performances.

"Martha" will be sung on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at matinees and In the evenings. The Gayety. Before a small sized audience at the Gayety Theater last night Clifford and Huth opened an engagement in May Irwin's caet of "Courted Into Court." The producing company is exceedingly weak, and but for the help of two colored singers the best songs would have fallen flat. The audience laughed moderately at many of the funny lines in the play, and it Is safe to assert that they would have shrieked with delight had the interpreters been clever enough to read the book with intelligence. The ehow is all Clifford and Huth, they occupying the center of the stage during nearly the entire piece.

The engagement Is for the remainder of the week, with the usual matinees. Next week, the attraction Is "A Wise Guy." Brooklyn Music The Brooklyn Music Hall presented a new vaudeville bill to its patrons yesterday afternoon. Most of the tunes were acceptable and two or three of them were cordially received. 1 Harry and Sadie Fields presented a German skotuh which was especially Rood in Its way. and Charles M.

Seay and Anita Hendric a comedielte, "Dollars and Dogs." wh ch uch laughter. Herry Siebach gave an exhibition of bag punching, in which ho displayed unusual skill, and Kelly and Vio lette had a series of songs and quick change acts which were fairly good. The concert in the Palm parlor continues to be a popular feature at this resort. The Novelty. Manager Williams presents another excellent variety bill this week at the Novelty Theater.

The head lines on the programme are the ever popular Russell brothers, in their time sketch, "The Irish Chambermaids." Canfield and Carlton, in their amusing comedy, "The Hoodoo," also make a hit. The entertainment Is opened by the Marshall Quintet, others on the programme being Mile. Olive, the clever little juggler; Ed R. Lang, the poetical tramp; the Raymond Trio, in a refined musical sketch, and tho acrobatic fun makers. Harding and Ah Sid, the clown and the chinaman.

The American vitagraph is used to close the bill, with some excellent pictures of the Dewey celebration. The Star. Sam Devere. apparently without a wrinkle on his forehead and with a tongue that continues to have an utter disregard for conventionalities, is on deck again with a couple of his usual songs and a few of his customary jokes. That is the extent of his contribution to the performance at the Star, but the rest of his company do three or four turns and seem to like it, irrespective of the feelings of the audience.

The opening and closing acts merely serve to lengthen the programme and could easily be left out. Several of the sketches are good, notably the Murphys, the HOTEL ARRIVALS. Plerrepont w. S. Plumm, Philadelphia, Theo.

S. Locke. Porto Rico; Hilton A. Pitt, Bermuda: D. W.

Blakely, Earlville. Mr. and Mrs. P. F.

Denver, New York: James Bowie, Wurtsboro, C. W. Martin, Chicago, 111.: R. A. Patison, Blnghamton, N.

Y. W. H. Pratt, Brooklyn; C. Feltman, Long Island City: C.

H. Lynch, Caldwell, N. J. Mangam, Mont clalr, N. J.

St. George A. W. Rosing, Chicago; B. Cowles, Cleveland: Mr.

and Mrs. G. S. Quail, Brooklyn; Henry G. Peabody, Boston; Mr.

and Mrs. G. W. Siingland, Peter Gaffney, Brooklyn; James Howell, Saddle River; Mrs. F.

M. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. W. I.

Duncan, Brooklyn; J. W. Perego, Miss Perego. New York; T. R.

Brown, Brooklyn; Henry Martin, Piatt Clove, N. Y. J. H. Kruickshank, William 'Leslie, Brooklyn; W.

R. Davis, U. S. S. Chicago; Charles L.

Stiver, Pennsylvania; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Murphy, Brooklyn; Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Herbert, Keyler; T. Brlggs.

Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. P. H.

Martyn. Daniel Adams, Mrs. E. C. Seward, New York; Major Wlllard Paeton, Washington; L.

O. Clark, Brooklyn: Mr. and Mrs. P. S.

Davis, New Haven; William H. Brown, W. J. Courtney, Easthamp ton: A. SlmtB, Brooklyn; Mamie Daly, New York; A.

M. Woodford, Newark. Brandon Mr, and Mrs. Edmond Hayes, Mr. and Mrs.

Ray L. Roys, G. B. Rein, Mr. and Mrs.

M. Harte, J. Dele, William Hartman, E. J. Shaw, Brooklyn; O.

W. Tropp, James Watson. Harry Sweeney, 3. Coop ery, New York: F. O.

Learey. J. Donahue, Sheeps head Bay; G. Ondon, F. Dunn, Westchester; J.

Doyle, J. Shay. J. Murphy, Boston, Mass. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Dooley, R. Robertson, Newark, N. J.

Robertson, D. Long, Rahway, N. W. Lobe, McCarty. Plainfield, N.

J. Dalley, C. Russle. Jamaica. L.

I. Clarendon F. H. Wood. Pittsburg; Mr.

and Mrs. O'Brien and daughter. Bridehampton; Francesca Redding. New York City: W. E.

Murdock. Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller.

New York City; James McClulghey. Salem; J. B. Hazelton. West field; Mr.

and Mrs. Avers and child, Portchester; H. L. Chandler. Philadelphia: H.

F. Condict, Morrlstown; Mr. and Mrs. A. P.

Hanan. Brooklyn; Thomas Adams, New York City: Captain E. H. Jones. Jamesport: Miss N.

B. Fitzgerald, Troy; Miss A. Rellly. Troy; F. A.

Gein. Cincinnati; S. S. Ackerly. Northport; J.

Zimmerman. J. C. Zlnimerm. in, Brooklyn; O.

G. Carter, Sing Sing: J. E. Collins. Westerly; F.

A. Fitzgerald, W. H. Brltton. New York City; O.

I. Havcock. Brooklyn; O. W. Srhaerer.

T. W. Hanson Philadelphia; J. F. Moloney, Boston: J.

Lemmings, Brooklyn; C. C. Clark. New York Cltv: E. K.

Winters. Albany; W. Gilmour. Boston: C. F.

IJlhbs. Brooklyn; W. H. Howe. Buffalo; J.

A. Baltimore: L. F. Jackson. Brooklvn; Ft.

W. Rodman, Xew York City: TV. H. Pitt. Brooklyn: J.

Comstock, Palm Beach; J. C. Mathews. INSTITUTE CALENDAR. Tuesday.

October 3 Department of Philology First lecture in the course on "English Authors iS? 9ueen Anne Period." by Professor Caleb T. Winchester, L. H. of Wosleyan University, faubject, 'The Introduction: Politics. Parties Perrons." Art BuikllnB.

174 Montague street. 4 'p Department of geography. First lecture In tha course on "The Great Southwest." by Mr Wharton James of Pasadena. Cal. Subject "TV Seven ties of Slhola.

and the Zunl," Illustrated' by ejcel.cnt lantern photographs. Art Building L4 Montague street. 8:15 P. M. POLICE WERE BRUTAL.

To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Your article in Sunday's paper regarding the police on Saturday was true, as three members of my family were near grand stand and one on balcony of Fifth Avenue tel and they saw lots of swearing clubbing officers. They are a disgrace to the cltv. o0 P. A. GATES.

98 Quincy street, October 1, 1899. CAMBRIDGE CLUB MEETING. The first meeting of the Cambridge Club since last May was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. I. N.

Hoagland 206 i Quincy street. It was an informal session. during the members very pleasantly entertained each other with reminiscences and anecdotes of vacation days spent at varl i ous prints of interest in this country and uu. oumt uew memoers were nrnnnsofl and a couple of resignations received. FRANKLIN LITERARY SOCIETY.

The Franklin Literary Society held its opening meeting of the session 1899 1900 last evening at the rooms of the society, 201 Montague street, the president, Frederick K. Winslow, occupying the chair. It was purely a business meeting ior the reception of the annual reports of the treasurer and of the board of trustees, which were received with satisfaction by the society, as they showed it to be in a healthy financial condition. The inauguration of the new officers for the present term was deferred till the nest meeting and the annual election of members of the board of trustees, resulting in the choice of Thomas E. Grossman Rvfin Rucffr, ti, A.

Quintary. Louis J. Somerville and Arthur I H. Delano. The board subsequently organized year uy tne Election or Thomas E.

Crossman as chairman and Arthur H. Delano, secretary, and Evan J. Rustin as treasurer. Robert M. Nesbitt was re elected to the office of librarian.

WANTS THE SERVICE CONTINUED. The following letter reveals another cause for complaint against the Rapid Transit Company: To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Will you please publish this as one of many thousands whose dear ones lie resting on the Bunny slopes of Greenwood I wish to enter my protest against the railroad company removing the little car, which for yeara has been the only means of reaching the beautiful cemetery from Third avenue and Court street cars. This recent action on the part of the company renders the cemetery entirely inaccessible to a largo section of our city, as It is too far to walk, unless one is very strong. I hope the railroad company will reconsider its hasty action and replace the car, at least through the lovely autumn weather. MRS.

A. W. MOREHOUSE. 370 Clinton street, October 3, 1899. With reference to the foregoing an official of the Rapid Transit Company said this morning that the car alluded to had been taken off because of the fact that there was scarcely any traffic.

THE SOCIETY DISBANDED. Despite of the f.rt that the season has opened very auspiciously for German societies in general, one of them has been compelled to disband on account of a steady falling oil In membership, which made its prospects for the winter months extremely gloomy. The society in question is the dramatic club, The Frog, for years closely identified with amateur theatrical efforts of the Ridgewood section. At 178 Stockholm street its members assembled last night to what appears to be the last meeting and The Frog was formally disbanded. President Otto Scholl, who called the meeting to order, stated that he was obliged to request a vote on a motion of disbandment made some weeks ago, but which was then laid on the table.

The matter was taken up in a rather reluctant way, as everybody seemed to defer the fateful decision as long as possible. There was no use beating about the bush, however, and a resolution, framed accordingly, was finally adopted by unanimous vote. President Scholl then suggested that, instead of taking matters so seriously, it would be more advisable to part in the same jolly manner in which the members used to meet hitherto. His advice was acted upon and merriment took the place of the former sad mood that had taken possession of everyone of those present. The jollification lasted until an early hour.

DURYEA RECOVERING. Man With Fractured Vertebrae May Regain Control of Muscles. Walter A. Duryea, who dislocated his neck in a dive from a landing stage at Glen Cove, L. several weeks ago, and who submitted to an operation in which the laminae of the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae were removed, la recovering, and It seems almost certain that he will practically regain control ol his muscles.

He was completely paralyzed, below the chin as the result of the accident, nd the operation was performed without the WAGNER'S COMIC OPERA. "The Mastersingers" Given in English by the Castle Square Opera Company at the American Theater. The Castle Square Opera Company began its third season of opera in English at the American Theater last night. The event would have been of importance in any event from the good work which this organization has done in the past, but it was of special interest because it was marked by the first production in English of Wagner's one comic opera, "The Mastersingers of Nuremberg." The opera has been sung in German and Italian at the Metropolitan Opera House and in German at the Academy of Music in Fourteenth street, but at prices which placed the music beyond the reach of the great mass of the community and in tongues which pre i vented anything like a comprehension of its story which the music illustrates by English speaking auditors. English speaking New York got its first conviction last night that "The Mastersingers" is a comic onera.

It had such a presentation of the story as made the discomfiture of the antique Beck messer vital and funny, and as brought Wagner's biting satire of the old fugal style of song and its demand for the tra Ia laing, wnicn its devotees thought was the only form of melody, home to the consciousness of the audience. Of all Wagner's operas this is most conspicuously the one which should always be sung in the vernacular of the audience. One must know the story to enjoy the music, anad as In this work Wagner was sane and sunny the whole opera through its score ought to be widely known. It is beautiful music and there is little chance for audiences to tire of it after they have heard it in connection with its text and can thus appreciate the comic spirit which relieves and frames the beautiful prize song. For this reason a performance of the opera in English would be welcome were its shortcomings much more glaring than those of last evening.

There were shortcomings, of course; some which will be overcome before the week is out and some which are inherent in the system under which the Castle Square operas are given, but, nevertheless, a person who does not follow German as it is spoken or sung will get a much better Idea of the work at the American Theater than he has been able to get at the Metropolitan Opera House. The chelf merit of the performance lay in the excellent dramatic and vocal work of the chorus, as the apprentices and villagers, and of the actors who played the slighter parts among the mastersingers. These actors created Illusion. They transported the auditor from Eighth avenue to old Nuremberg, while at the Metropolitan Opera House one seldom gets out of sight of Fifth avenue. The stage manager is William Parry, who distinguished himself for several seasons at the Metropolitan by pitchforking operas upon the stage In any shape which allowed the great stars to be conspicuous.

A new spirit has come i Into the man at the American and he car I ries out the fine ensemble which has been I one of the great merits of the operas given there. Homer Llnd as Beckmesser and Harry Davis as Davies did more to make the opera understood than any other of the actors. Mr. Llnd played Beckmesser on the same lines as the German actor who appeared with Walter Damrosch at the Manhattan Acad 1 emy of Music, and who delighted his countrymen as highly as Mr. Lind.

with his clear enunciation, did last night's audience. Miss de Treville made a girlish and tuneful Eva; Barron Berthald sang the prize song very well and Marie Mattfeld was an excellent musical Magdalena. For the rest of the principals not so much can be said. William Mertens has neither the voice nor the humor for Hans Sach and both he and Berthald sang an English that might as well have been German. It was Dutch part of the way and Greek all the time.

However, Hans Sach is the greatest comic part ever written in opera, unless it may be Falstaff, in Verdi's work, and one cannot expect to. hear it always with Fischer or Edouard de Reszke. The orchestra was the weakest part of the performance, as it always Is at the American. Part of New York has been pampered by hearing this music by the great orchestras of Thomas. Seidl and the Boston Symphony.

To people so privileged Mr. Liesegang's thirty to forty men sounded rough and hollow. Ho took the same slow time for which Schalk was so much criticised at the Metropolitan last winter, but like Schalk he brought out his climaxes, if not smoothly, with a good deal of power. Tho performance gives an intelligible idea of the work and that is the main thing. The place to make the acquaintance of "The Mastersingers" is at the American.

After one knows the story and the text the musical refinements of the Metropolitan will greatly add to one's pleasure. But without the story they are a babel of unknown tongues. The audience last night was large and very demonstrative, especially after the third act, ana tne auuience was right. Next week "Romeo and Juliet" and the return of Grace Golden. DEATH OF RUSSELL ROBBINS.

Said to Be a Brother of Mrs. Perry Belmont. Charlotte. N. October 3 Russell Rob bins, formerly of New York City and said to belong to the Robbins family of Brooklyn, died last evening, in his room at a hotel in this city.

Mr. Robbins came to Charlotte about seven years ago and has since then made this city hi3 home. His death was sudden. Convulsions seized him yesterday morning and after the first attack he relapsed into an unconscious state and remained in that condition until death. The body will be taken to New York for burial.

The Robbins family of Brooklyn moved to New York a generation ago and Herbert D. Robbins of the firm of McKesson Robbins was said to be the sole remaining brother. The Robbins lived on the Heights here and were leaders in the world of fashion. Socially few outranked them. Miss Jessie Robbins married Henry T.

Sloane, separated from him a few months ago and is now Mrs. Perry Bel nont. Mabel Rchbins, Mrs. Belmont's only sister, who married Peter W. Lynch of Brooklyn, last May began divorce proceedings in Paris, where she and her husband went to live in 1894.

NOMINATION INDORSED. At a meeting of the James Walker Democratic Association, held at 449 Hudson avenue, last night, the following officers were elected: James Walker, president; Samuel Jackson, vice president; Charles A. Henderson, ser retary; William Sykes, corresponding secretary; Theodore Ferguson, financial secretary; Smir'' ver; James an Dnni, sergeant at arms. The association Indorsed the nominees ol tho Democracic party. Brooklyn Armories Crowded With Sol diers at Opening of the Season.

The different armories of this borough were crowded last night with guardsmen, it being the first night of the drill season and the boye were out almost to a man. After a long sum mer's rest the soldier boys were ready to re sume their regular drill work. One night a i week haB been set apart for each company to do its drilling at each of the armories. At some of the armories two companies drill each I night. The armories have been placed in first class condition and much good work will be done during the coming winter.

I The beys of the Twenty third Regiment were among the most prompt in the city In assembling last night at their armory on Bed ford avenue. Little business was transacted at brigade headquarters last night. The absence of As si taiaefJeneral 11. Frnthingham was due to an accident which betel him during the Diwey parade last Saturday, when his horse fell with him. His right knee was badly cut he is confined to his home, where his physician says, he will be compelled to remain for some weeks.

Notwithstanding thg accident, he remained in the parade until tha end. General James McLeer, the brigade commander, was present as usual. NEW TRUST COMPANY I Is Being Organized by E. C. Lockwood With 1,000,000 Capital.

Edcnund C. Lockwood of 03 Wall street Is organizing a new trust company, to be known as the Trust Company of New York, with a capital of $1,000,000 and a surplus of $1,000, 000. The depository of the new Institution will be the National Hank of North America. Among the Incorporators and trustees aie George W. Qulntard.

proprietor of the Qula tard Iron Works; General James Jourdan, president ot tho Brooklyn Union Gas Company; Smith M. Weed, president of the Cha teaugay Railway Company; John E. Scarles, I president ot the American Cotton Company; Edward V. Loeiv. ex Controller of the City of New York; Thomas P.

Flower, president of the New York. Ontario and Western Rail I way Company; Ernst Thalmann of Ladea burg.Thalmann and Charles E. Sprague, pres'dent of the Union Dime Savings Institution. NAVAL RESERVES TO PATROL. Half a hundred tnejnbers of the First Division, Second Battalion, Naval Reserves, under command ot Lieutenant Orlott loft tho headquarters at the foot of Fifty fifth street at o'clock on the Aileeu.

ho tars ottered their services to Captain Evans to help out In patrolling the course for the jachl.