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THE BBOOELYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1899. MISCELLAlfEOTfS. DEMOCBATIC CLUB TREASURY. BROOKLYN'S GHETTO.

MISCELLANEOUS. PLAYS OF THE WEEK. Enormous Amount of Money Passed In and Out During a Year. The annual election of officers In the Dem W. H.

Crane in "A Rich Man's Son," Thomas Q. Seabrooke in "Cock Robin." ocratic Club of Manhattan was held last night and John W. Keller was unanimously made president. The other officers were re elected. The report ot Treasurer Theodore F.

Hascadd showed the following: Bisgraceful Conditions Which Breed Socialism and Anarchism as Well as Disease, hut Immorality and Drunkenness Are Vices Not Common to the Jewish Quarter of This Borough The Brutalizing of Men by the Knout and Years of Oppression. Just remem ber these two things, you can't tell how valuable they will be to you one of these days: (i) There is nothing so bad for a cough as coughing. (i) There is nothing so good for a cough as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. We mean the cough due to a hard cold, asthma3 bronchitis, whooping cough, croup, pneumonia, or even consumption itself. Jewelers.

Goods selected now can be held for delivery till Christmas. Flatbush Av and Fulton St. FINE PERFORMANCE AT PARK. lyn, which I originally presented In a communication addressed by me to you under date of May 26, 1899. As a result of that communication you made a recommendation to the Board of Estimate for an appropriation of $300,000 for the establishment of bath houses in all of the boroughs of the City of New York, the amount for Brooklyn being $100,000.

My understanding of the matter is that at the suggestion of the Controller, the question as to tho power of the board to issue bonds for these buildings was referred to tho Corporation Counsel. Some time subsequent to that action I called upon the Corporation Counsel and was Informed by him that the question was still under consideration in his office. This was, possibly, three months ago, slnco which tlmo I have heard nothing concerning the matter. "In my opinion, the establishment of these bathhouses would be among the greatest benefactions which It would be possible for the city to bestow upon tho people. My conviction that the floating free baths must be entirely abolished in the not remote future grows stronger.

Tho increasing pollution of the waters of the East River will render their discontinuance an absolute necessity. The amount of the proposed appropriation for affords wholesome and doubly enjoyable entertainment at the Columbia Theater. This familiar play has probably passed the stage of criticism long ago and' reached the period whero real humor and pathos, in all the homeliness of real life, may be experienced. It aifords amusement for both young and old alike, and none may go away without somo lesson that will continue while recollection ot the characters remains. At periods the laughter which forms the principal part that the audience takes in the progress of the play becomes actual ehouts, as was demonstrated laet night, and the godd sized assemblage made the lobby a buzzing place until the last had left the building.

To those who witness this play for the first time, satisfaction rnuut be experienced, which becomes real only on a second visit, for the characters on the old farm in New Hampshire become more real on better acquaintance. Deuman Thompson, as Joshua Wbltcomb, has become a household figure, with his quaint sayings and sturdy, honest character; and Cy I'rirac, Seth 'Perkins, Rickety Ann and Aunt Matilda are perfect companion figures. These are impersonated by old acquaintances in Charles Carter. Charlas H. Clark, Annie Thompson and Mrs.

Louisa Morse. All the others of the large cast are good, but some new performers are Introduced. The double quartet ia a never failing source of enjoyment, and wins much applause and repeated recalls. Its rendering of "Tho Old Oaken Bucket" and "Where Is My Wandering Boy To night" are fixtures of tho play, which are now isupplemented in the first act by "The March to Victory" and "The Sweetest Storv Ever Told." A. C.

Or TJenman Thompson Returns "With. "The Old Homestead" and Gillette's "Secret Service" Is Kevived. II. It has been shown by facts which cannot be overthrown that the Ghetto of Brooklyn is a menace to the health of the community at large that from this neglected quarter the germs of disease may escape to find lodgment In the homes of the poor and wealthy, far removed from the filthy breeding place of pestilent ills, and this despite the vigilance ot faithful health officers, unless the measures these officials have recommended again and In "A Rich Man's Sen" William H. Crane makes a nearer approach to farce comedy COTCCNG EVENTS.

The Brooklyn Post Office Clerks Association will hold a progressive euchre at the Argyle to jmorrow evening. The eighth annual ball of the John Ennls Demo RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS. Balance November 24. 1893 $34,720.93 Initiation fees and dues up to November 20. 1S99 172.4S0.CO House accounts, etc Sala of real property, old furniture, etc.

27,506.31 Total $313,657.79 Disbursements 303.126.15 Balance in bank 510,561.64 ASSETS. Club house. Fifth avenue 52O0.OO0.0O Furniture, paintings, etc 40.090.00 Due from resident members 12,275.00 Xon members 7G0.00 Due from house accounts 9,131.26 Grccerles, wlnss and cigars 4,381.71) Potty cash in office 300.00 Cash in bank 10.561.64 Total 5327,409.69 LIABILITIES. First mortgage (4 per cent.) 5100,000.00 Accounts payable 21.393.S4 Total $124,333.51 Excess of assets 203,016.13 Paid off second mortgage $60,000.00 Second mcictgage, interest 3, 600.00 Total Less rebate on interest 364.03 Balance $03,235.97 Paid on first mortgage $25,000.00 Interest 6.260.00 Taxes 3.6S8.9S Reserved on sinking fund, for first mortgage 15,000.00 Resident members elected 69 Non resident 103 than he has at any time since the earlier day3 of his partnership with Stuart Robson. This is not saying that Mr.

Crane is voluntarily loosening his grip on the "legitimate," but between Peter Stuyvesant and Peter DIbdin forence. His antics lnsldo a huge property whale were especially laughable. There are several ballets and each 13 well executed. Tho setting of the play or pantomime is especially gorgeous, and in many Instances has the merit of being decidedly artistic. Specialties were introduced by Eloise Dupont and Scott and Wilson as tho farmer and the college athlete.

A troupe of trained dogs and monkeys directed by Professor Herbert helped the show along merrily and a grand transformation entitled "Columbia's Hero" brought It to an end. Next week, "Secret Service." The Gnyety. William Gillette's thrilling war drama, "Secret Service," was presented to a full house at tho Gayety last night, and despite the fact that tho author actor wa3 missed in the lead there is agreat gulf fixed and, in the lan guage of the stricken father in the melodrama, it is better so. Peter Stuyvesant did not pay in spite of tho public curiosity to know hdw Mr. Crane worked the Governor's wooden leg, but Peter Dibdin Is a role which will always appeal to a more or less extensive constituency of theater goers who are not dis Brooklyn would, perhaps, provide for the establishment of but three bathhouses; there should be at least ten.

These houses should contain all the facilities for hot and cold baths, including showers, should be amply provided with soap and towels and be free In the fullest sense of the word. There should be no money charge whatever to visitors. "When I first presented this matter. for your consideration I had in mind the charter provisions in connection with the erection of public buildings, and also chapter 351 of the laws of 1S95. This law Is entitled 'An act to promote the public health" and provides that all cities of the first and posed to bo exacting and who may be trusted cutt and chorus rendered "Tho Palms" in the Grace Church scene very finely, and when the fire chorus, in the second act, brought old Joshua from his bed.

the house was nearly convulsed. The scenery looks new and is fine, particularly the tableau act representing tbe winter sceno by moonlight on the night of the prodigal's return. Joshua Whltcomb and "The Old Homestead" improve on better acquaintance and should be witnessed by large houses, as its holiday flavor is peculiarly well to keep the box office receipts up to the prop er notch. The play began a week's engagement at the Mpnta.uk last night. The audience was large and disposed to be kind so that some of the again are adopted by the municipal authorities.

While the silent and invisible, but deadly, forces of disease are gathering, the foul conditions which bring them into life are making new converts to the ever growing ranks of the Socialists and the Anarchists. My readers may snap their fingers contemptuously at this last mentioned fact, and regard it as of no consequence; yet the thoughtful observer who has noted the spread of Socialism elsewhere will doubtless note with interest that these foes of Society as it is now constituted have secured a footing here. SoctallstH and AnarclilMtn. As we traversed the foul streets of the Ghetto I said to my Hebrew companion: "Have you any Socialists or Anarchists in this community?" "Yes. Is it not to be expected when anyone sees what you have seen?" was the quick answer.

"All of our Anarchists they are not many come from lands In which they subtly humorous bits, such as the serving Gabdxeb Co. Aro Offering Their Carbon ettCB at $3.00 per doz. Elevator to studio. We guarantee satisfactory sittings in cloudy weather. Sittings made until Dec.

20 for Xmas. 276 278 Fulton at adapted to this season of the year. Next week. "A Stranger In a Strange Land" will be presented with Cyril Scott and a competent cast. ing role, the audience grew very enthustaatlo and loudly applauded tbe many strong scenes.

William B. Smith assumed the role of Captain Thome, tho Union spy, and although ho was lacking somewhat in physique and in voice, ho did well and was given a good share of the applause. Frances Ring impersonated Edith Varney, tho Southern girl, with whom Captain Thorno falls in love. Her acting was of a high order. Ethel Douglas, as Mrs.

General Varney, and Marian Childers. as Caroline Mit ford, also made good impros sions on the audience. Frank P.ollestou gave a good interpretation of the part of Benton Arrelaford of the Confederate secret service. The entire company, in fact, ia a good one, and each member of it contributed to a successful production. The audience was perhaps the largest that has been In the theater on a Monday night this season.

Next week, Hanlon's "Superba" will be presented. Hyde Bellman's. It Is another rattling good variety show Hyde Behman's this week and every num cratic Club will be held at L. A. Phillips' Turn Hall, 61 ileserole street, to morrow evening.

The annual fancy fair of the united societies of the Church of the Atonement will begin in the parish house. Seventeenth street, near Fifth avenue, this evening, and will continue until Friday nisrht. The fair and bazar of the Park Congregation allst Church at Sixth avenue and Seventh street will begin to night and will continue to morrow and Thursday. An eveninc with Dickens, with readlnks from David Copper field, will be held under the auspices of the W. I.

C. Circle at the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church to morrow evening. Professor George Kellogg', curator of the art xnuseura of Columbia University, will lecture upon the influence cf art in the home to the patrons and friends of Public School No. 3 in the auditorium of the school, on Hancock street, to morrow evening. A cake and apron sale for the benefit of the Christmas tree fund for poor children will be held on Saturday from 10 A.

M. to 10 P. M. at the residence of Mrs. D.

D. Reeve, 319 Cumberland street, under the auspices of the Church of the Fraternity of the Divine Communion. A regular meeting of the Grand Street Board of Trade will be held at the rooms, 203 Grand street, on Thursday evening. The second entertainment of the Central League attached to the Central Congregational Church, Will be held In the chapel on Thursday evening. Mrs.

Ruth McEnery Stuart will read. A musical and literary entertainment under the auspices of the Ladies Union and for the benefit of the choir fund of the Sands Street llemoiial 3J. E. Church, Clark and Henry streets, will be given this evening, at o'clock. Blanch Fe derici, reciter; A.

Jessie Liddell, alto; Master "Willie King, violin, and Master Vincent Farrell, harp, will take part in the programme. The ninth annual ball of the Silk and Fur Hatters' Benevolent Association will be held In Arion Hall to morrow nlnht. The semi annual meeting of the Brooklyn North District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will be held at the Bush wick Avenue AI. E. Church, Bushwick avenue and Madison street, to morrow, beginning at 10:30 A.

M. Mrs. George Van Al atyne will preside. of antediluvian eggs and the continual crumpling of Peter Dibdin's dress shirt, received their full meed of appreciation. "A Rich Man's Son" is the work of Michael Morton, who says his creation is founded upon "Das Grobo Hemd," a German play by H.

KarlWeiss. Some of the humor in tho American product has a distinctly Teutonic flavor. The Abraham fc Straus enRraTlnR is characterized by an elegance and correctness that be surpassed, yet their prices are lowest. Park Theater. Under the circumstances the promise of the second classes shall establish and maintain such number of free public baths as the local Board of Health may determine to be necessary.

Each bath is to be kept open not less than fourteen hours for each day, and both hot and cold water must be supplied. The act specifically states that the erection and maintenance of river or ocean baths Is not to be deemed a compliance with the requirements new management, Riley and Jaxon, the lessees of the Park Theater, was more than fulfilled last evening In the way the American Stand ard Opera Company presented "Ermlnlc," tho old Casino favorite, in which Francis of the law." HARRIED. AHEARNE RYAN On Wednesday, November 29, 1S33. at St. Stephen's Church, by Rev.

Nicholas Doran, JOSEPHINE VIOLA RYAN to JOSEPH F. AHEARNE. both of this city. BISHOP WOODEN On Saturday, December 2, 1S9S, by the Rev. Alexander Cummins, MAUD ETTA, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Mar Wilson achieved his early fame. The strong Jaxon Company's chorus was retained and with the new singers added the stage seemed at times almost too well filled. Tho new tin E. Wooden, to GILES BISHOP, of I ber on the programme but one is worthy of I praise and well worth seeing.

The Hungarian Boys' Band is filling Its second week en I gagemetit and Is easily the stellar attraction, i Fortunately they vary their musical selec scenery was gorgeous, especially in the second act at the chateau, and the costuming in that New London, Conn. SPADER MOON On Monday. December 4. 18S9, reminding one at the same time of the source from which Mr. Morton drew his inspiration and of those amusing things which the Flie gende Blaetter perpetrates in its happiest moments.

Tho playwright evidently determined when he set about writing the comedy that Mr. Crane should hold th estage from start to finish. He is not on hand when the curtain goes up, but he appears live minutes later and from that time on we are not allowed to lose sight of him except for a few seconds when the situation demands that a couple of lovers shall be allowed to bill and coo in quiet. For this early appearance of the star character Mr. Morton deserves credit, which Mr.

Crane must share, seeing that it was certainly aided and abetted by him. The rich man's son upon whoso mental vagaries Mr. Morton has hung his plot is Arthur Dibdin, tho son of a millionaire lumber dealer. Arthur, who has been educated In Paris, despises the parvenu at scone was brilliant. So great was the task undertaken by tho management that some ot the costumes were not finished until shortly Remeilie.H for EvilH Ignored.

Should the Board of Estimate make the appropriation recommendSd by Deputy Commissioner Walton, tho first public bathhouse thus provided for will be placed in the Brooklyn Ghetto. That is tho promise he makes, and ho is in the habit of keeping his promises. But it is not at all likely that the appropriation will be made unless public sentiment forces it. As Assistant Sanitary Superintendent Black's recommendations concerning the unpaved, unsewercd and unguttered streets have practically been ignored and pigeonholed, so will the recommendation made by Deputy Commissioner Walton slumber in some dusty by the Rev. E.

Huntington Saunders, at the residence of the bride's parents. 338 Clermont av. Brooklyn. ALICE, daughter of Mr. and Mr3.

Jacob S. Moon, to VANDERBILT have suffered much under the Of course, they are opposed to law. The Socialists are more numerous. They come here to this land of the free, of which they have heard so many beautiful things. They have been told that here the law is for the benefit of the poor as well as the rich.

It does not take them long to learn many people are better cared for under the law than others. They see their unpaved streets and sidewalks. On every side they are treated with contempt. Even the conductors and motormen shove them about as if they were dogs, when they get on the cars with bundles of clothes on which they have worked all hours of the day and night. It Is 'Get out of tho way, you or something like that at every turn.

Then the SPADER. before the time arrived for the company to assemble. Haste had to be used, too, In preparing the scenes. Everything considered, the performance reached a high plane of ex DIED. BERRY Entered Into res Monday.

December 4, 1599 ABBIE widow of James M. Berry. and friends aro Invited to attend the funeral services at her late residence, 238 Sumner av, on Wednesday evening, December cellence both In music and in display. It was evidently satisfactory to the audience, that filled nearly every seat in the theater. Whatever va3 crude will doubtless be polished as the company gets accustomed to the new situation.

Mr. Gene Riley's many friends showed their appreciation of the now departure by sending handsome lioral pieces and bouquets that were exhibited in the corridor of the theater. After the second act there were calls for Mr. Riley and he appeared be mosphere of his father New York home and yearns to make his namo In the world unaided by Inherited wealth. He is In love and money stands in the way of his marriage.

This freedom from financial embarrassment would not worry most men. even those who have an aesthetic side to their nature, but it disturbs Arthur and be makes things lively for the old man by ranting about the downtrodden poor and the grasping propensities of rich tions at every performance so that many hearers have been enabled to enjoy their good playing even better the second time than the first. Last night the band played, as its most ambitious selection, st me excerpts from "Faust" and played them remarkably well when it is remembered that tho average age of the performers only, iu tho neighborhood of 13 years. The audience, however, liked much better tho Sousa marches and popular songs that followed and there is no questioning the Tact that the boys put great dash and vim in their brilliant rendering of selections of this character. Tho theater management wouldn't go far out of the way if they hired the band for another week.

One of the best variety sketches, although by no means new here. Is that given by Harry La ccy and Miss Ida Van Siclen, entitled "Bob Rackett's Pajamas." It mado a big hit with last night's audience and is as well playid by both performers, as It Is amusing and entertaining. Flo Irwin and Frank Hnwley have a good sketch and Miss Irwin gives striking examples of the pert humor that has made her 3lster. May, famous, and Fanny Fields in a German dialect and dances gives a good act as does George Evans, black race comedian and Finger. Others in tho bill are Bogert pigeon hole, unless the various societies of thiB borough, interested in the poor and unfortunate, demand that action be taken.

Here let me drop a hint to Dr. Black: If he will send to Mr. Grout, President of the Borough of Brooklyn, a recommendation concerning the foul streets of the Ghetto, similar to the one sent by him in March last to the Health Department In New York, he will receive effective assistance In endeavors to secure the improvements which are required in the Interests of the public health. MUL. skinflints, such as retired lumber dealers and others.

Finally his father pretends that ho HOTEL ARRIVALS. Clarendon V. Dooth, Gretnport; J. H. Maloney, Boston; F.

J. Clandls, Greenport: Mr. and Mrs. Clark, E. S.

Champlaln, Now York; A. C. Clark, Boston; B. H. Jones, Jamesport: Mrs.

W. H. Fowler, Southampton; MIhs McCulIln, SaK Harbor; E. Mollohan. New York; A.

3. Strauss, E. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, M.

Strauss, city; M. G. Fltzpatrlck, Olean; J. M. Smith, Staten Island; E.

D. Honnessy, city; G. Dehman, C. S. J.

F. Flattery, New York. Plerrepont Captain Bishop. R. Tyson White; P.

T. Palmer, Baltimore; Miss K. Jennings, Nyaclc, K. Miss V. Courtney.

London; Georgs Chambers, Kentucky; Charles Kennedy, Belfast; Dr. Henry Knox, Elizabeth, N. Miss Henrietta Davis. Portland, Me. Miss Hattle Van Ness, Boston; Captain Wilson, Scotland.

St. George R. Bernstrom, Stockholm; W. W. Smith, Poughkeepsle; Mr.

and Mrs. M. Hoyt, Brooklyn; S. L. Harris.

East Orange, N. E. C. Adrlance, Leptondale; M. Weeks.

Hlghwood; G. M. Van Saun. Brooklyn; C. S.

Hursh, Boston; Charles Dunn, New York: W. M. Smith. Pat chogue, L. G.

V. Hutcheson, Omaha; Van Byckel, Now York: Mrs. M. J. Runcle, Buffalo; George A.

Priest. Brooklyn. Socialist leader comes along and says to them (we have one who Is doctor here): 'See how you are abused. Join with us and the Socialists will make things better for And then these leaders tell them: 'Do you not see how the politicians have lied to you, how they always break the promises they make in election times. You will not get paved streets and sidewalks or anything else from the poli Is it any wonder that these people, most of whom do not speak English, naturally turn to Socialism?" At no point during our long walk did we see has lost all his money in Wall street specu fore the footlights, when a floral piece from his friends in Tammany Hall was handed up to him.

In a felicitous speech he returned thanks to his friends and to the Tammanyites who had crosssed tho big bridge to see "Er mlnie." Humorously he said that tho audience must excuse him from making a long speech as he would be compelled to see his friends after the performance, and this meant absence from home and mother for two davs. He hoped the audience would decide lation. and Arthur runs up against the hard realities of life In a tenement house, where he becomes the sole support of a sister and a ruined father, who wears Hester street THEATERS IN MANHATTAN. clothes and lunches at Delmonlco's on the sly. Tje consequent trials of the young man.

his apparent success through the disguised of a drunken man or woman, and I commented forts of his sweetheart, his sister's love story Frank Daniels Has a Comic Opera "Which Is Keally Comic Double Bill at the American. that every promise by the management had and the struggles of Peter Dibdin to keep up upon the fact. Whereupon my companion re marked: the farce are told in the second act and in and Brien, musical comedians; James H. Cullen. who sings fairly well but should stop vainly trying to be funny; and the Carl Dam man troupe of gymnasts who do somo very clever work.

Next week, Magglo Cllne, Camilla Urso, violinist, and vaudeville. part ot tne third. So much for the play it "You may come here day after day and see MRS. WAFER'S FUNERAL. no drunkenness.

We have but one man in this self, and now a word for Mr. Crane. He has never worked harder than he does in the been fulfilled. He would say also that future promises to give good and acceptable opera In Brooklyn would also be religiously kept. His speech was received with applause.

Mile. Dlard gave the part of Er minio with the refined interpretation that might havo been expected from her. It proved equally as acceptable as the more boisterous If the merit of a show Is to be measured by tho favor with which it is. received by the role of Peter Dibdin and he deserves whatever success he has made out of It. 111 stand ing as a comedian of high merit was long ago established, but, recently at least, he has not and bouncing style of many of her antecedents in the part.

The lullaby song in the second act was charmingly sung by her and was repeated, with tho entire company. Another fetching number, "Good Night," in tho last Services Held at the Home and at St. Stephen's Church. Mrs. Mary Wafer was buried yesterday, after services at her late residence, 154 President street.

A solemn mass of requiem was said at St. Stephen's R. C. Church, Hicks and Eumniit streets. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives.

The interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Wafer was the mother of Alderman Moses J. Wafer, James Wafer, superintendent of tho local Are alarm telegraph; William Wafer nd Mrs. M.

Korbel. been altogether fortunate In his selection of plays. For tho demerits of "A Rich Man's Son" his acting, at least. Is In no way responsible. There were times last night when his work was equal to the best he gave to us as Nicholas Van Alstyne and Hannibal Rivers.

These occasions were unfortunately few. His acting in other passages was Im community who is known as a drunkard. On last election day he asked, 'Who shall I vote He cannot read and someone as a joke told him he should put a mark under the Prohibition emblem. He knew no better, and so voted the Prohibition ticket. I do not mean that liquor is not used here.

Many of the hard working men take a drink of whisky because they think it gives them strength when they are almost worn out by hard work. But there is no drunkenness. Our poor people cannot afford to spend money on liquor for sociability's sake. And you will not find any evil houses here. One or two attempts were made at 8 o'clock.

Interment at convenience of family. 5 2 BHEZ vt Clarens. Switzerland, on November 18. 1899. JOHN DANIEL BREZ.

In the G4th year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence. 22 Plerrepont st. Brooklyn. N.

on Wednesday. December 6. at 3 P. M. Interment in Greenwood.

4 2 BROWN Entered Into rest, December 4, 1S99, WILLIAM THOMAS, eldest son of tho lato James Brown of Peterhead, Scotland. Notice of funeral hereafter. COTTRELL On 'Sunday, December 3, 1899, SARAH, beloved wife of John Cottrell. Funeral services at 7:30 this evening the residence of her son. 42 St.

Felix st. Funeral Wednesday, December 6, at 2:30 P. M. COCHEU HENRY 2d, son of Theodore, and Aurelia Cocheu, aged 8 months. Funeral services at his parents' residence.

D90 Eleventh st, Tuesday. December 5, at P. M. Interment Wednesday at convenience of family. CRIMMINS A solemn requiem month's mind will bo offered on Thursday, December 7, at 10 A.

in St. Teresa's Church, Classon av. corner Sterling place, for the repose of the soul of the Rev. JOHN CRIMMINS. Reverend clergy and friends are respectfully Invited to be present.

5 2 CUMISKEY There will be a solemn requiem mass, month's mind, offered for the late Rev. THOS. F. CUMISKEY, at St. Malachy's Church, Van Slclen av, on Thursday, December 7, at 10 A.

M. Reverend clergy and friends are Invited to attend. 5 2 HARLEY On December 4. MAMIE daughter of John and of the late Eliza Harley. Relatives and friends Invited to attend funeral Wednesday, December 6, 9:30 A.

from her late residence, 315 Third st, thence to St. Francis Xavler's Church, Sixth av and Carroll Bt, where a solemn requiem mass will be offered. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 4 2 HENDERSON At Jamaica, N. Y.

on December 6, 1899. MONROE HENDERSON. In the Slst year of his age. Funeral services on Thursday, December 7, at 2 P. at the residence of the late Charles H.

HarrlB, 54 Union av. 5 2 HIGGINS On Monday, December 4, 1899, THOMAS, son of tho late Patrick and Margaret Higglns, In the 29th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend th funeral from his late residence, 729 Liberty av, on Thursday, December 7, at 10 o'clock A. M. thence to St.

Malachys Church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul. INNOTT On December 4. ELIZABETH, widow of PARIS FASHIONS TJF TO DATE. Im to run them, but they had to close up, morality has no hold here. Virtue is part Wrvm the Eagle Paris Bureau, 53 Rue Cambon, through the courtesy ot Abraham Straus.

of the religion of our people." These statements were subsequently con firmed by a police official. public then Frank Daniels in "The Ameer" is presenting a very good and laughable comic opera. Comic operas are supposed to be to a certain degree funny. Daniels and his company are funny all through the three acts of "The at least their antics kept a crowded house roaring at Wallack's Theater last night, when the play was presented for the first time In New York. And it must be said that it takes a very good imitation of something funny to keep the average audience of bored New Yorkers laughing for three hours at a time.

Good comic operas are also supposed to have bright, catchy songs. "The Ameer" is full of them; all of the kind that the audience enjoyed so well it kept calling for more. With Frank Daniels funnier than ever and with a large chorus full of pretty girls "who are possessed of good voices and a sprinkling of good male songsters, "Tho Ameer" was undoubtedly a success. Victor Herbert did not fall below his standard when he composed the music for the piece. It Is true that the story of "The Ameer" is of a well worn family of dramatic skeletons, all of which have been used repeatedly as the framework for comic operas and operas that were not comic.

But Frederic Rankin and Kirke La Shelle, who wrote the book of "The Ameer," left out all the old jokes and songs, and if a few familiar characters were utilized they were hardly recognizable. The story Is that of Iffe Kahn, Ameer of Afghanistan, who Is a rather Impecunious specimen of royalty and who has to marry a wealtny girl every year In order to secure funds to enable blm to live and to pay his annual tribute of 1,000,000 rupees to the British government. He is also chief of the Arm of Cut Slash, a picturesque lot of brigands, who terrorize the mountains of Afghanistan, but his connection with the brigands Is kept a close secret, the brigands not even knowing him in person. It so hap" pens that the English captain who has come to exact the annual tribute of the Ameer loves the rich American girl, Constance, whom the Ameer expects to marry in order to get the money to pay to the captain. In the progress of the opera the Ameer's brother hires the Ameer's own firm of brigands to kill the Ameer.

But Iffe Kahn hears of this, and, disguising himself, goes among the brigands, who make him their prisoner and subject him to all sorts of indignities. Finally he is forced to Join the brigands and Is selected as the man to assassinate the Ameer, 1. paired In effect by tho necessity of sustaining too much. His cast was not Inefficient, but when an audience is invited to feel amused at tho antics of a soubrette disguised as a maid of all work who rattles property dishes with an elbow movement, that would wreck any ironstone china ever made, who handles property coal without regard to the latest advance of 25 cents a ton. and who obtrudes herself and her gutter talk altogether too frequently, It is time to think whether an artist of Mr.

Crane's caliber does not deserve a tetter setting. The more prominent members of Mr. Crane's company are William Court leigh, Miss Percy Haswell, William Sampson, Miss Selene Johnson, Miss Evelyn Carter, William Ingersoll and Charles Jackson. Of these Mr. Jackson was the most conspicuous in what Is the best situation in the play.

Next week, Louis Mann and Clara Lipman, In "The Girl In tbe Barracks." The Amphion. "Who Killed Cock Robin?" an entertainment of the farcical order, which received its first presentation New York last evening, Is not baaed on the nursery tale, as the title might indicate, but is derived from French sources that have gone through a thorough cleansing process for American purposes. J. Cheever Goodwin, who has adapted many plays and comic operas, struck a mine of whimsical material when he came across the original play and he has succeeded In evolving an entertainment that promises to take high rank In this season's stage successes. act.

was also encored. Ella Chapman was a sprightly Javotte and Blanche Chapman as the Princess of Grauponeau admirably sang and acted in tho rather difficult part. Made lino Lowrio as Cerise was pretty and sang tunefully. Cora Deane was well cast as Captain Delauney and used excellent Judgment in not overacting the part. William Broderick also was well cast for the part of Ravanr.es.

He well sustained his reputation for both singing and acting. Ha was ably sustained by Edward Webb, and together they filled to full measure all requirements of humor, from horso play up to wit. Will H. Hatter was courtly as the Marqui3 de Ponvert and his excellent voice was heard to advantage with one exception, when his memory failed him for a line or two. The audience appreciated his situation and good naturodly applauded and forgavo him, but he declined to receive honors and sadly shook his head.

The part Is undoubtedly new to him or he is unused to It. James A. Donnelly was well made up and acceptably took the part of the Chevalier do Brabazon. William Stephens was in good voice and he was applauded and compelled to repeat the love song in the scr ond art. Ed win H.

Carroll as Simon. John A. Dewey as l)u fols, Gordon Hamilton as Sergeant, William Dixon as Ernest de Brlssac, Dick Jones as Benjamin and Blanche Davis as Marie sustained their parts with credit. "Erniinio" will bo continued until further notice and it should be heard. Bijou Theater.

Chauncey Olcott still continues to play to good houses at the Bijou. "A Romance of Athlone" seems to touch a popular chord, and Mr. Olcott, as Dick Ronyane, tho younger brother, who is driven from homo by the machinations and evil plottings of his un ecrupulous foster brother, holds tho sympathy of his audience. The masquerading of the Eagle Theater. If Manager Georgo A.

Blumenthal of tho Eagle Theater produces the plays he has In view for the remainder of this amusement Reason in tho capable manner in which ho Is presenting the drama, entitled "Gettysburg," tho complete success of his enterprise would soon bo assured. Last night the audience was as large as could be expected in this time of many taking attractions elsewhere, and what Is gratifying to both management and actors, intelligently appreciative of capable acting. It would be difficult to imagine better conception of the character of Aunt Judo than that given by Gabriella McKcen; Camllle Watson parried tho dignified, yet womanly, part of Florence Pryor with true comprehension and Fannie Colin was sparkling as Clairo Pryor. Tiie male characters were so generally well filled that it would bo almost unfair part icularize. Tho scenery is fully appropriate and the tableau of Columbia, with North and South on cither hand, shown with each act.

Is highly effective. "Gettysburg" will fill out this week. Next week, "A Celebrated Case." The Novelty. An excellent bill was offered yesterday afternoon and evening at the Novelty Theater. A novelty appeared in the person of Miss Ida Fuller In her sensational fire dance.

Wrapped in numerous folds of linen she dances as many colored lights in various designs are thrown upon ber. She was received with much favor and was compelled to respond to several encores. Lillian liurkhardt, assisted by True S. Jamo3, presented a very pretty playcttc. appropriate to the times.

In "Her Soldier Hoy." It deals with a long separation a cruel war hns entailed upon the young couple and ends very prettily with Mendelssohn's wedding march. The Eldridges. exponents of colored comedy, show themselves to bo clever delineators of coon characters and uglle dancers. Mc Brlde and Goodrich give an Irish tinge to the programme, and their witty sayings and quaint Irish dances bring them much applause. A very clever juggling act is done by Sntstmia und his manipulating of parasols and lighted lamps shows much prpfic Icncy.

The acrobatic turn done by Muhlen hack's Arabs, met with favor. Others on the bill wero Collins and Collins, comedians ahd vocalists; Dan Allman, In a monologue act, and Cyr and Hill, juveniic duellists. Brooklyn Music Hall. A good cosmopolitan bill wns presented yesterday afternoon and evening at the Brooklyn Music Hall. Mr.

and Mrs. Stmirt Darrow occupied' tho Stella position on the bill. Mrs. Dnrrow showed remarkable cleverness In making picture1: out of various hues of sand, while her husband showed the same proficiency In drawing smoke pictures and making shadowgraphs. A novelty was introduced In warms of Chtlrtren.

Upon nearly every street we came across swarms of little children. Amid such squalid environments I was surprised to see that the great majority of the little ones wero warmly clothed and well shod. You cannot go to any other poor quarter of the city and see children similarly attired. That indicated parental affection and commenting upon a remark to that effect my companion said: "No man or woman has greater love for his or her children than these poor people have for theirs. Yet as soon as the child is old enough to leave school and go to work, the law says at 14 years of age children may work, they have got to help provide bread for the family.

I have had many mothers come to me with children to ask me to prepare the petition which must he signed, before the authorities will grant permission for these chil tho late James Innott of Brooklyn. Funeral on Wednesday, December 6, from residence ot her son in law, James Brltton, of Newark. Coaches will meet 2 P. M. Annex boat, foot Fulton st.

Interment In Flatbush. (Newfoundland papers please copy.) dren to work. Sometimes I have said: ou should not do this. Why don't you send your children to And women and men, too, have said with tears in their eye3: 'You know we cannot keep together unless all work. It is because we must have broad that the children must work." Thnt was true, for wages are low, and two heroines lends an air ot iny.stery iu liii play, which is Increased by the attempted kidnaping of Dick's baby nlster by the gypsies, who arc In league with hia brother, Francis, and the prompt foiling of tho attempt by Dick.

Mr. Olcott's songs aro well ri nderwl and never fall of appreciation. Hl.s render There was a good sized and friendly audience, present and Its pleasure was frequently indicated. The piece, in brief, tells of a Parisian shopkeeper, who is in love with a romantic village maiden and who becomes involved In Innumerable difficulties, primarily on account of an amatory episode with a married woman, but principally through his habit of disguising himself under the alias of Cock Robin in order to meet this woman. While posing in this character, he hns a stormy scene with her and throws off the disguise in order to escape.

The garments are found in the river and murder la suspected. A neighboring village has gained great renown because of the number of crimes that have been committed there, while the place where the scenes aro enacted, sleepy and peaceful, is anxious to JTjCIIAU On Sunday, December 3. 1S99. CHAR 1 LOTTE JUCHAU, daughter of Chas. D.

Juchau. Funeral services at late residence. 4G Putnam, av. Tuesday evening. December 5.

at 8 o'clock. Interment private. 4 2 KEARSLEY On December 3, at 9:30 P. the beloved wife of Thos KEARSLEY. Funeral services at her late residence, 1,074 Lafayette av, Brooklyn, N.

Wednesday morning, December at 9:30 A. M. (Papers please copy.) LEFFERTS On Monday. December 4. 1899.

WILLIAM beloved Bon of Chas. A. and Elizabeth F. Lefferts. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, from his late residence.

484 Lafayette av. on Tuesday evening, December 5, 1899, at 8 o'clock. Interment at Greenwood. 4 2 LOWERY On December 5, at St. Mary's Hos We'll ing of "My Wild Irish Hose" and of to kill himself.

He is finally rescued from his ridiculous position by the British captain. The British captain gives the Ameer up to a certain hour to pay the annual tribute under pain of being thrown into a dungeon. The rich American girl, who has been disguised as a boy all along, does not show up. and the Ameer Is on the verge of going Into the dungeon when Mirzah, an oriental dame, intended for an uelv old maid, but as prosented by Kate were heartily applaud Drown It in ihe Bowl cd last night. Mias Olive White, or Rose Manning, daugh the whole family must work hard in the busy season, which lasts from three to four months, if they would have enough to keep their homes and live together the re3t of the year.

If work lasted from one end of tho year to the other, even if for no more than six months of the year, things would be better for the children." "They Are Dirty." "They are very dirty," a city official said to me in referring to the hard workers of the Ghetto. Some of these people are unquestionably uncleantheir wretched quarters are unmistakably unclean, and as bread and onions, in lieu of meat, are the chief articles of food TJart a very beautiful girl, is accepted as a hr the Ameer, and out of her 5,000,000 tucked and Gray mohair gown. Waist trimmed with embroidery. ter of the rich, one armed major, but masquerading as his penniless ward, carries off the love scenes with Dick Ronyane in a natural and Ingenuous manner. As this is the last week of tho engagement, tho audiences promise to 1111 the Iiljou at every performance.

Next week, "The Gunner's Mate." Grand Opera House. The gorgeous pantomime spectacle. "Su perba," a creation of the Hanlon Bros, and well known to Brooklyn audiences, is claiming attention this week at tho Grand Opera CHILDREN'S CHARITY EUCHRE. rival It In this respect. The finding of tho disguise Is taken advantage of to overcomo the reputation of the other town.

The shopkeeper is arrested, charged with committing tho murder. He is branded as a monster. Instead of being held up to execration, however, he finds hlmcolf a hero in the estimation of tho people. Ho Is petted, feted and glorified, notwithstanding his protests of innocence; Indeed, he Is bombarded with missiles of a vegetable character when he attempts to exnlain the circumstances. Out of this ma pital, EDWARD P.

LOWERY, son of tho late Robert H. and Emily L. Lowery. Notice of funeral hereafter. McNALLY On December 4, ELIZA McNALLY, beloved wlfo of Felix McN'ally.

Funeral from St. Agnes' R. C. Church, Wednesday, December at 9 A. M.

4 2 MOORE December 3, 1899. RUTH A. MOORE. well, you can imagine the rest. Conceded that these people are not of cleanly habits, as Dr.

Black charges, is it not manifestly the duty of the municipality to enforce and encourago cleanliness? One public official has recognized that the rupees the annual tribute is paid, and the English captain finds that the American heiress has loved him all along and never intended to marry the Ameer. To complete tho Ameer's happiness some of his soldiers bring in the head of his hated brother at tho climax of the story Helen Redmond as Constance, the merican heiress, did not sing as well as usual last night, but Norma Kopp, the pretty soubrette, who played the part of Fanny, tne friend of Constance, made up for this by in a sweeter contralto than ever before Mr. Daniels made a hit with a song In the 'last act entitled "In Old Ben Franklin's Day The costumes and scenery In "The Ameer" are rich and artistic. Although Frank Daniels did well with "The Wizard of the Nile" he will no doubt make "The Ameer" the most popular comic opera he has ever had. A double bill, including the entire first act of "Fidelio" in English and "Cavalleria Rus tlcana" was given by the members of the Castle Souare Opera Company at tho American t.

Manhattan, last night. The audi House. It Is a pretty fairy tale, brougnt down to date, and Is Klven with a wealth of calcium light and tinsel and spears und armor of different kinds and boats sailing on billowy and rolling seas of property roses which are, nevertheless, hard to distinguish from real ones. Superba. "a righteous queen, guardlnn of true love." by Pearl Ford, ha.ii the center of the act of Sam ollliis.

Minnie line ana Hnstus. which was roplnte with and dancing and funny sayings. a little negro, showed a great deal of intelligence' und wits the hit of the net. The Golden trio are three eiever people in their various char act ors. Trovollo is very clover ventriloquist, and his walkiutr figures look so llfo like that from a distance they would betaken As stiob.

Anna Lloyd is a eiever little soubrette who does some excellent, buck dancing. Another good net was that of Lillian Green and William Friend, in "Mrs. Bruon'a Burglar." which scored a hit. Joseph Adel man, late a soloist with Sousa's Band, received numerous encores for his xylophone playing. Others on tho hill wero Foy and Clarke In a sketch end Klelst in a musical act.

The Star. Robert Manchester's Crackerjacks is the attraction for this week at the Star. They give two burlettas, the curtain raiser being "Tho Sousa Girls," while the one which brings tho show to a conclusion Is entitled "Drummers' Paradise." Neither is very pretentious although both serve the purpose ant nmuse the ear and gratify tbe eye. In the olio, tho trick bicycle riding of Bert Snyder easily carries off tho honors. Unlike most Band of Willing Workers Holds a Successful Entertainment.

A progressive euchre for ttie benefit of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was held last evening under the auspices of the Band of Willing Workers a class composed of young glrle at the Bedford Mansion, Willoughby and Bedford avenues. There was an excellent attendance and ten Well contested games were played, the prize winners being Mrs. R. Van Zandt, Mrs. M.

W. Fogg, Miss L. 13. Fogg, Miss L. A.

Silleck, Walter Moore, William Fitzpatrick, Clarence E. Turton rnd Frederick Guttenberg. Dancing followed the conclusion of the euchre, the music being contributed by Professor Lorte. Tho euchre was managed by Walter Moore, vice president of the Knickerbocker Club, and widow of tho late Ira Moore, aged G5 years. Funeral services at her late residence.

754 Monroe st, Wednesday, December 6, at 7 P. M. Interment private. MURRAY" On Sunday, December 3, 1S99, JANE MURRAY. Funeral from tho residence of her sister.

Mrs. Rata Corrigan, 242 Vernon av. on Wednesday, December 6, at 9 A. M. thenco to St.

Patrick's Church. Kent and Willoughby avs. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. 4 2 PHILLIPS At his residence. 572 St.

Marks av, ALEXANDER THILLIPS. Funeral services at his late residence. Tues dav. at 8 P. M.

Interment Wednesday at convenience of the family. terial, Mr. Goodwin, assisted by Lee Harrison, has evolved a humorous entertainment, quaint and original, and filled with fanciful situations and scenes that skirt along the border of burlesque throughout. There are some defects, principally in verbosity, but the adapters will, no doubt, soon whip tho piece Into better shape and thereby eradicate eomo of the few dull spots that appear. Much of tho success that the entertainment attained ia due to the Interpreters, all or whom are favorably known.

Mrs. McKce Rankin, that admirable actress, again demonstrated the versatility and ripeness of her art. At an Innkeeper, she achieved the greatest measure of the Blase on numerous occasions and makes i the most of her coniuiainlirig position. She had more tinsel ami a more fiv iueut. change of I costume than the others in the piny, and so 1 she comes flrnt in the rc.

dinn notices of the show as on lis piay. jiu. annua, tae queen benlini as the good success. Thomas Q. Seabrooke Is not qulto 0 v( 1 tYtn flrct SU11CU 111 Llie Clliei uuiuv Lei.

xn; initja I1UI ei much opportunity to display his unctuous and eccentric style of humor, but when ho be falrv last nlgnt. tint sne saia was trie queen of evil and no one objected. The part was plavod by Lconore Lockwood. Until near the end of the third an the last act Le exhibitions of skill on the wheel, Snyder's irulor and Wallima ware a venge.ui war. ror city has a duty to periorm in mis matter.

As far back as May last William Walton, the efficient Deputy Commissioner of Public Buildings, Lighting and Supplies, addressed a communication to the commissioner of his department in New York, in which he recommended that an appropriation be made for the establishment of public bath houses in Brooklyn. Commissioner Kearny made the same recommendation to the Board of Estimate and there It slumbers. Recently Justice Brenner, Congressman May, Samuel Goodsteln and Michael Furst of the Hebrew Educational Society called upon Mr. Walton to request his aid in bettering conditions In the Ghetto. This committee is working in unison with Abraham Abrahams and other members of the De Hlrsh Fund Association.

Mr. Walton Informed the committee that he had already supplemented his May communication with another letter dated November 24 to Commissioner Kearny, of which tho following Is a copy: "Dear Sir I desire to call your attention ngaln to the question of interior fresh water public bath houses in the Borough of Brook Wallalla has stolen from the young lover his tricks are nearly all original and he works 3vivln I Camllle Porter) anil lias to bo frus RICKARBY On Monday. December 4. at her residence, 173 Marion st, Brooklyn, MARY A. RICKARBY, beloved wife of William Itickarby.

Funeral Wednesday. December G. at 9:30 A. M. Solemn requiem mass at Holy Rosary Church.

Chauncey st. at 10 A. M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. SPADER On Monday, December 4, MARGARET E.

SPADER, widow ot William Spader, In the 91st year of her age. Services on Wednesday, December at 2:30 P. at the residence of P. D. Bertlne, 261 Clifton place.

Brooklyn, N. Y. STUEHLER At her country residence. Jefferson vllle. N.

on Tuesday morning, December 5, JULIA STUEHLER. wife of Professor J. Josef Stuehler. mother of Fannie Gunzenhauser. VAN SINDEN' Suddenly, on December 4, WM.

H. VAN SINDEN. Funeral services at 129 Fifteenth st, on December 6. at 8 P. M.

ence was unuiumj a of the week, and judging from the applause, was thoroughly pleased with the performance. Mary Linck's work as Fidelio was excellent. She Is an actress as well as a fine singer. Marie Mattfeld as Marcellina gave the part an excellent Interpretation. Miss Selma Kronold.

with whose work the public is quite familiar, made an excellent Santuzza in "Cavalleria She was in excellent voice. Baron Berthald took the part of Turlddu, the returned soldier, and Bernlce Holmes that of Lola, Alflo's wife. The work of all of the members of the cast was earnest and an even, enjoyable performance was the result. Tho singing in every instance was unusually good. The artists all possess fine voices and were they all as good actors as they are singers one could hardly desire a more Interesting Interpretation of the operas they are giving.

comes more familiar with the character he should do better work. Last evening, at times, he seemed ill at ease and spontaneity was lacking. Some clever character sketches aro portrayed by Arthur Larkln, J. Cheever Oood Charles Danby, Edgar Halstead, John Jennlnga, I'hebe Coyne, Ada Deaves and Margaret Robinson. All of them are actors of well recognized ability and they did full justice to their parts.

Next week, Francis In bis new comic opera, "Cyrano de Bergerac." The Columbia. As fresh and green In principles and good Mrs. Moore, ine proceeus are lu ue uaeu iu purchase materials to be made up into garments for the children at the homo of tho 'society on Schermerhorn street, and also to provide a few Christmas gifts. Mrs. Marie Robinson is the conductor of the sowing class; Miss Virginia Guttenberg.

secretary, and Mrs. Mary Bogert and Miss Winnie Brown assistants. The members of the class are the Misses Adele Wandmaker, Anna Dauber, Mildred Bindrim, Hattle Ryerson, Martha' Worth, Carrie Schulz, Helene Morrison, Viola Morrison, Leola De La Ree, Adelaide Snedeker, Lillian Palmer, Helen Palmer. Meetings are held every Saturday afternoon at the Single Tax headquarters, Bedford avenue, near Gates. Visitors are welcomed and donations of clothing and material solicited.

The class works entirely In the interest of thfl Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and the members are very energetic, trnted in many evil designs af.aln.st the wooing pair. Pierrot, active, pale dumb, tho lending comedian, helped things aler.g materially. The part was taken by t'harle Guyer. who. with Helolsc Dupont an Gretchen.

a foster sister to Sylvia, easily carry off Unloading honors. Mr. Guyer has but to move across the stage to create laugh. Ho can twlBt his ph siognomy, which In private life or in sober moments Is evidently not un pleaslng to look upon. Into a variety of with a rapidity and a precision which adds greatly to the attractiveness of his act.

King and Gray in their acrobatic turn were received with favor, as they also introduced a number of novel and origlnil feats. G. D. Davies, monologulst and punster was reminiscent ot the late J. W.

Kelly. Al H. Weston sang a number of humorous songs, the McDonald i Brothers created somo laughter in their sidewalk couver sutlon. as did the Six Scnnetta In their knockabout turn called "The Irishman the Monkeys." Belle Wilton in a slng I lng specialty and Irene Young, a dancer, also gave satisfaction. Next week, the UtoDiaufc morals as It was the first day It wae pre shapes, anil ordinarily waiws wun a guiu os lr.ier sented, "The Old Homestead" again this week gcGtivc of what Is known horses.