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THE BKOOKJLYK DAILY EAGLE TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1897. GOOD CONCERT PROGRAMME MISCELLANEOUS. MELODRAMA AND OPERA. INTER URBAN TRANSIT. was bold and brilliant and we may hear of it again.

When tho elevated railways renewed their efforts to get their trains over the present bridge in 1893 the late President Howell conceived the Idea of an "all railroad bridge," to be built east of the present bridge and in continuation of Adams street or of Flatbush avenue. The bridge was to be built by the elevated and trolley roads of Brooklyn and to be operated by them exclusively. The changes required in streets and railways on both sides of the river rendered the project objectionable to the railways; it involved loss of time and an expenditure of money which they were unprepared to meet and they manifested no interest whatever In the success of the scheme. In February, 1896, the Brooklyn Eagle published a sketch of a highway bridge from near the foot of Middagh street, Brooklyn, to Park row, nearly opposite the post office in New York; a wide avenue to be established between the post offices of the two cities, diverting a portion of the railway and all the carriage travel from City Hall square, Brooklyn, and delivering it where access could be had to Broadway and to both sides of the city in New York. In 1887 a project appeared for an inter metropolltan railway, traversing a nearly circular route, through lower New York and across Brooklyn.

It crossed the river twice in tunnel; near Thirty fourth street and between Fulton and Wall street ferrries. The west side elevated railways could enter the western tunnel from a viaduct between Washington square and Canal street and the Brooklyn elevated railways could enter the line from a similar viaduct, passing into tunnels under Fort Greene. Trains in either direction would carry tho passengers across the river. In 1890 the late Mr. Corbin projected an exclusive system of deep tunnels, to be operated in connection with a similar system of tunnels for rapid transit in New York.

The main tunnel was to cross the river, from near the foot of Atlantic avenue in Brooklyn to the battery to New York and then continue across the North river to connect the Long Island railroad with the trunk line terminals in Jersey City. In 1891 Mr. B. S. Henning brought forward tho gravity tunnel project for a line between the city halls of the two cities; this was revived last year in connection with the surface railway interests of Brooklyn.

The consent of New York city was obtained and that of Brooklyn was denied. Since the jurisdiction of New York extends to the shore lino of Brooklyn, it is said that the tunnel will be built and made to terminate, for the present at least, near the foot of Fulton street in Brooklyn. Whatever is thought of the "dark and noise some tunnel," it is evident that modern methods of construction and propulsion have materially mitigated the objections formerly so potent against their use. If bridges cannot be built or if a general system of underground roads Is built on Manhattan island, tunnels under the East river are a certainty of the near future. They will probably never be built at public expense, and only in connection witli some scheme like the revival of the Corbin tunnel, in connection with the depression of the tracks on Atlantic avenue, or as a means of accommodating the great trunk lines or some greater system of inter mural railways.

Tho Bridges of the future must be larger, and. if larger, fewer of them will be required. If the elevated railways and the trolley lines cross the present bridge Its capacity will be increased at least 30 per cent. The new East river bridge will accommodate all the travel of the eastern district for a hundred years and greatly relieve the pressure on the present bridge as well. With these two bridges at their best, a probable Blackwell's Island bridge and a possible Hudson avonue bridge one more bridge, and that a great broad highway bridge, located In the western district, should satisfy all ordinary requirements for more than a century.

One million people could then cross the river each way, dally, as comfortably as tho present 125,000, and we should then be prepared lor the four million inhabitants, which we shall surely have, even if the proportion crossing the river is twice as great as now. We should also have a direct and positive connection between the centers of business of the two cities, and then property in Brooklyn would be as valuable as if located at the same distance north of the Now York city hall, and tho cities would be one In fact, as they seem destined to be in name. Of those who followed Mr. Nichols. Enein cotton compress scene produced the orthodox creeping thrill.

Next week, "Cuba's Vow." The Gayety Under a new name a play which was last year seen in this city, "The Tammany Tiger," is this week at the Gayety. This year it is known as "The Woman in Last year it was called "A Tammany Tiger." The revised form was recently played down town. Last night's audience liked it. James Lack aye as Simon Krantzor, the district boss, was very good. His voice is a wonder.

A. A. An druss as Frank Mansfield, the hero, was greeted with loud applause whenever he appeared. Anna Cumberland and Stella Everett made a very pretty heroine and acted well. Agne3 Herndon played the part of Mme.

Zentla, the clairvoyant, carefully and with discretion. The play was much better staged than last year. Next week, Ward and Vokes, in "A Run on the Bank." The American. The American theater was well filled last night when William Haworth's "On the Mississippi" was presented for the first time in the eastern district. The scenes are familiar to those who have traveled in the South.

While there Is occasionally a serious turn to the play it was written to amuse, and its comic situations are well developed by the company, headed by Robert McWade, jr. Specialties are introduced by John W. West, James Richmond Glenroy and Miss Mabel Craig. Altogether the attraction Is one of the best seen at the American theater this season. Next week, AV.

A. Brady's "After Dark." Hyde Behman's. Ballet dancing is the main feature of this week's show at Hyde Behman's. It is offered by the Cosmopolitan troupe of fourteen, with those expert Americans, Capitola Forrest and Lillian Parry doing a HveCy turn. John W.

Ransome does his "Ruler of New York" imitation of Croker which has kept him prominently before the public for two years now, with some variations hitting off Croker's racing experiences and his return to New York. Phyllis Rankin does some imitations of Anna Held which not even the proximity of the original can rob of their interest. Eugene O'Rourke and Ada Dare, well known in musical comedies, do a sketch, and Joe Flynn sings more of his amusing parodies. Arthur and Jennie Dunn have a sketch and Delmore and Lee offer daring acrobatic feats. Next week.

Reilly and Woods' company will come back and with them Williams and Walker, the clever negroes. The Criterion. At the Criterion this week are several good specialty performers and some that are not so good. John L. Flatow and Carrio Dunn sing, dance and do a number of acrobatic feats with skill.

The Gregorys, Charles and Bessie, the latter a young girl, have an act that is new, the girl climbing and balancing herself upon a pole which the man holds upon his feet. Frank Clayton's singing and playing upon musical instruments is very good. Joseph J. Dowling and Myra L. Davis sing and recite, the songs and recitations being illustrated with the stereoptlcon.

The pictures might be better. Mr. Dowling also exhibits a klnetoscope. Two well known people who do a taking sketch are George Lavender and Ada Tomson. Jennie Robey sings with fair success, but Edward Brennan's imitations did not make a hit.

The performance closes with a sketch entitled "Domestic Bliss," in which appear Walter McCullough, a Brooklynite; Mabel Montgomery and William Green. As citizen Sangfroid, McCullough undertakes to cure his wife's sentimental fancy for a former admirer. It was the most pretentious act on the programme and was duly appreciated. Brooklyn Music Hall. At the Brooklyn Music hall last night a variety performance of unusual merit entertained a largo audience, which was unstinted in its approval.

Notable among the performers was Miss Sadie Fox, a versatile and accomplished young woman, Who shared the honors of the evening with Lew Bioom and Jane Cooper. The latter presented a character tramp sketch, which was highly appreciated. Among other good things of the entertainment were the clever musical selections by Diston, while Mitchell and Jess cam mended fhemselves to the audience in a sketch called "McKenna and the Gambling Man." The other performers were Avis and Pomeroy, Stanley Whiting, Carr and Jordan and WeUb and Hassan. The Star. Unlike the other participants in the Seeley dinner who have exhibited In this city on the strength of their participation In that event, Cora Routt knows how to sing and has an attractive appearance on the stage.

It is more than likely that the flattering reception accorded her yesterday by a crowded house would have been extended even without the flavor of the Sherry episode. She was decorous and fairly unostentatious and sang exceedingly well. The remainder of the programme comprising Weber's Olympia, has ben seen before at the Star. Next week, "Moulin Rouge" extravaganza. The Empire.

There are several things in the variety show at the Empire theater this week which will probably be cut out after Police Captain Short has witnessed the performance. The men who crowded the theater last night applauded tho questionable antios and at one time it looked as if a limit had not been Given at tha Sands Street Memorial Church Last Evening. A concert was given last evening In Sands Street Memorial church, Clark and Henry streets. The proceeds were for Che benefit of the choir fund and the concert was given under the auspices of the Ladles' union, wjth Professor A. L.

Schultz, the organist, as the director. Those taking part included Miss Marguerite Lldell, soprano; Miss A. Jessie Lidell, alto; W. H. McShay, tenor; Q.

Lahey, basso; Miss Ada Borden, piano; Master Vincent Fanelll, harp; G. Pezzoni, violoncello; Miss Ka'thryn Morgan, reciter; Miss Carrie Teale, violin; A. L. Schultz, organ. Carl Venth was accompanist to violin.

The concert was thoroughly enjoyed and the applause was evenly divided among the artists. EIGHT PRIZES WERE AWARDED. Men and women last night played progressive euchre, for the second time this season, at the Union League olub. About 160 persona were present. Eight prizes were awarded.

PARIS FASHIONS UP TO DATE. From the Eagle Paris Bureau, 25 Rue Cambon, through the courtesy of Abraham Straus. Blue serge suit trimmed with fine black braid, black satin belt and collar, front of waist of liberty satin. S3 Pzb Dozen Positively for March only. Alva famous Imperial Photographs, $3 per dozen.

Alva Peabsall, Fulton st, opposite Flatbush av. MARRIED. BENNBR ROBI2RTS On Friday evening. February 26. IDA B.

ROBERTS to CHARLES H. BBNNUR, by the Rev. Mr. Schovenhoven. SWEET HAB.KNESS On Saturday, February 27, at Christ Church, Brooklyn, N.

by the Rev. Arthur B. Klnsolvlng. JULIA HARK NESS. daughter of Charles Harkness.

of Anthony, R. to Dr. FREDERICK ARNOLD SWEET, of Blsbee, Ariz. (Rhode Island papers please copy.) DIED. ADAMS On Sunday, February 28, GEORGE STORER ADAMS, aged 55 years.

Relatives and friends are respectively Invited to attend the funeral service at his late residence, 123 Lincoln place, Brooklyn, N. on Tuesday evening, March 2 at 8 o'clock. (New England papers please copy.) BERRY Suddenly, on Monday, March 1, CARRIE daughter of Abble W. and the late James M. Berry.

Funeral services Wednesday evening. March 3. 1897. at 7:30 P. at her late residence.

334 Throop av. Relatives and friends respectfully Invited. CARHART On Monday, March 1. at his residence, 8 Reid av, Brooklyn, WILLIAM H. OABJ IART.

aged 45 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services at Ivy Lodge Rooms, Reld and Gates avs, on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock; also members oif Commonwealth Lodge No. 409, F. and A. M.

Nonpareil Lodge No. 1.308, and Ivy Lodge No. 2,157, K. H. CARPENTER On February 28, 1897, Mrs.

PRUDENCE CARPENTER, In her 84th year. Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of her son in law, WWlam Croft, 15G Fifty seventh 6t, on Tuesday evening, March 2, at 8 o'clock. Interment at the convenience of the family. CARROLL On Monday, March 1, JULIA CARROLL, In her lOOth year. Funeral on Wednesday.

March 3, from the residence of her son, John D. Carroll, corner of Arlington and Schenck avs, Brooklyn, and thence to St. Malachy's Church, where a solemn requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul at 10 A. CHASE On Sunday, February 28, CECILIA, daughter of John B. and Cornelia Chase.

Relatives and friends are Invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, March 2. at 8 P. at 24 Willow st, Brooklyn. Interment private. DIPPEL On Monday, March 1, 1897, WILLIAM L.

DIPPBL, aged 76 years and 11 months. Funeral services at the residence of his son in law, H. C. Schultz, 428 Seventh st, on Tuesday evening, March 2, at 8 o'clock. EMERSON On Tuesday, March 2, SUSAN J.

EMERSON, In her Gist year, only daughter of Joseph and Mary A. Emerson, both deceased. Notice of funeral hereafter. FOSTER On Tuesday, March 2, 1897, FANNIE M. FOSTER, aged 83 years.

Funeral services at her late residence, 643 Greene av, on Wednesday. evening, March 3, 'at 8 o'clock. Interment private. HECKER On Sunday, February 28, 1897, MARGARET L. McKlE, beloved wife of Joseph C.

Hecker, aged 37 years. Funeral services at her late residence, 105 Roebllng st, on Wednesday, March 3, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend. HENRY On Monday.

March 1, 1897, THOMAS son of W. J. and Winifred Henry, aged 27 yearsr Funeral from residence of parents, 232 Gold st, on Wednesday, March 3, at 9 A. M. LOBLEIN In Brooklyn, February 28, 1897, ANN SUSAN, widow of the late George Lobleln, of Bermuda, In the 63d year of her age.

Funeral services from the residence of her son, George Lobleln, 241 Twelfth st, on Tuesday, March 2, at 9 V. M. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend. Interment private. PALME1R On Monday, March 1, 1897, after a long and severe Illness, JOHN PALMER, aged 77 years and 8 months.

Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Corner Stone Lodge No. 3G7. F. and A. ore respectfully Invited to attend the services at hl3 late residence.

262 South Third st, on Wednesday evening, March 3, at 8 o'clock. Interment at Cypress Hills Thursday morning, the 4th Inst. LONGLEY Suddenly, on March 1, EMMA E. LONG LEY. in her 50th year.

Funeral 8 P. M. Wednesday, from 728 Monroe street. LOWERY On March 1, MAURICE LOWERY, In the 43d year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, 211 Bergen st, on Wednesday, March 3, at 2:30 P.

M. thence to Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends and relatives are respectfully Invited to attend. Please omit flowers. SCHAD On Monday, March 1897, ELIZABETH SCHAD.

Funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Thoden, 435 Marcy av, on Thursday, March 4, at 2 P. M. WARD On March 2, JOHN S. WARD, aged 64 years.

Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 251 Sixteenth st. at 8 o'clock P. March 3. RolatlveB and friends and members of Greenwood Lodge No. 569, F.

and A. are Invited to attend. WEBSTER On Monday, March 1. 1897, Mrs. MARY WEIBSTER, In her 74th year.

Funeral Wednesday at 10 A. M. at Methodist Home, Pork place and New York av. YOUNG On Monday, March 1, 1897, LOUIS YOUNG. Funeral from his late residence.

281 Pearl st. on Thursday, March 4, at 10 A. M. sharp. Relatives and friends Invited.

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s. 6 Lover Brothers. will endeavor to award tho prizes fairly to tho bvst of their ability and judgment, but it is understood that all who compete ngre to acntpt tne awitnl of Lever Brothers, ai llnal. LEVER New York. FOR THE LENTEN SEASON, Specially Interesting Services Arranged by the Rectors of Several Prominent Churches.

Lent begins to morrow, the day being known in tho church calendar as Ash Wednesday. At Holy Trinity church, Cliniuon anii Montague streets, noonday services will ba inaugurated for the first time In this city. The rector, ihe Rev. Dr. S.

D. McConnell, announces that these services will begin ait 12:35 each day and enl at "even it the preacher has to stop in the middle of a sentence." The programme of preachers for each day ia as follows: T.wn.rrruiv the Itev. Ir. McConnell; March 4, th Rev. Dr.

H. ta.rlinci.n Mflrcli 5. the Rev. Dr. A.

A. M. rrison; Mirn tl. the Rev. H.

T. ScuJder; March Inclusive, the Rv. Dr. O. R.

Van De M.irch 13. tho v. G. Calvert Carter; March Ul. Inclusive, the Kev.

Dr. V. S. Ralns f.ir.l; Miin Hi. the Rev.

E. M. McGufTey; March, aa t'il. th. Rev.

Dr. D. II. Green; Marjrt 27, tha Rev. Un.ls.iy Parker, Ph.

March 29 to April a. Inclusive, the Rev. Henrv Swenlzel; April 3. the Rev. Spencer S.

R.whe; April the Rev. Dr. J. H. Darllnxtun; April 1G, Good Friday, tho Rev.

Tr. MCmnvll. At St. Ann's church, of which the Rev. Dr.

Reese P. Alsop is rector, there will be special services each day during Lent. The reSt8C has it: addi'ticn arranged courses of sermons, in which the life of Christ will ba fully set forth, especially with reference to Hia dealings with those who came to Him. "Jesus Receives Seekers," "Jesus With an Inquiivr," "Jesus Deals With Curiosity," "Jesus a "Jesus Repels tho Shallow," "Jesus Forgives the Penitent," "Jesus Answers Prayer," "Jesus Feeds the Multitude" ar.d "Jesus Gives Himself" ara tho special subjects which the rector will treat. "Jesus Demands Confession" and "Jesus Claims Divinity" will be the subjects of sermons in the course preached by the Rev.

William McCormack, assistant rector. Ob Battershall of St. Peter's church, AlbanJi will also preach once during Lent. At Grace church on the heights, the rector, the Kev. Chauncey 13.

Brewster, has arranged for several services each day during tha penitential seuson. He will bo assisted by the Rev. James Floy Aitkens. The special sermons are as follows: Sunday mornings March 7. "The Battle With March li.

'Tile Vle.c.rv"; March 21, March t'f. "Estimates nf Evil" April 4. "The cf Our Salvation." TueSilay aft' rtiixins "Personal Types In tha Stury uf the Paion." March "Judas, Possible In I ifsrji.le.jht;." March 1(1. "Calaphas, the 'Yee 1 nf Kx March 23, "Henxi. the Hardness nf WurUllii March l.

"Pilate, tho vwanllee of Tnie Ai ril fi, "Pilate's Wife, the Awe or Su: April 13, "Peter, tha I of Self i V.ntMen. Wi dnesilay riltht "l'rl nel pies of the Doctrine of "Thtirs lay afternoons "Practical Precepts" (Romans Friday nl. for the Sundays in Ivnt." An outline oi the services at the Church of the Atonement. Seventeenth street and Fiftht avenue, of which the Rev. Dr.

E. Homer Well man is rector, was given on Saturday. A specially interesting Lenten programme has been arrangcl. At St. Barnabas' Episcopal church.

Bush wick avenue, of which the Rev. George William Lincoln is rector, special services will he held each day. This is true of tha churches of the denomination in the city. At St. Luke's church, Clinton avenue, near Fulton, the rector, the Rev.

Pr. Henry C. Swentzel. will, with his assistants, hold services each day. A programme of interesting special sermons by the rector has been arranged as follows: Sin clay "Sriertal Serninns" To Pes sim.

to afn to nnn churchcoers. to non. I 'n I'l i a to p. ci rch men. to churchmen.

Men lay a fterticons. "Sufferings of the Saviour" Humiliation, poverty, Ion. lines, passion. Tu. s.

lay aftern. voris. "I.enten Reflections' Usln the v.ori.. pun standards, proportions of faith, the art of living. We.

Ir.es. lay a erno. ais. "Pastoral Counsels' Ti inpta Ions, rep ntarice. meditation, development, experi' ii: e.

Thursday afternoons. "Character Lessons" virtues, social virtues, mental virtues, political virtues, ecclesiastical virtues, theological virtues. Friday "True Religion" rtellKion of the heart, religion d' the soul, rollpion of tha mind, re'titioii of the b. My. religion of.

God's servlee. reliitl. commonplaces. Saturday lernoons. "Some Neglected Truths" Divine so r.

ittnty. 'tod's omniscience, tho Holy Spirit, sureties of faith, the joys of religion, eternal awards. Holy "The I.lKht of Mount Calvary" The problem of sin, tlie problem of truth, the problem of n. the problem of mlptht, the problem of sueeess, the probb ilestinv. c.ood l'rl.

lay meditations lor the three hours' service, "The Cross of Our Most Huly Redeemer" The shrine of n. the token of mercv, tho scandal of unbelief, the altar of sacrifice, the source of comfort, the message from God, tho m. del of duty, the pulpit of the gospel, the ensign of the Itimr. The Rev. H.

M. Damn, D. C. will deliver five illustrated lectures on "Church History," at St. Luke's durint; Lent.

The Rev. Edward Helm will deliver tha following lectures in Christ church, Bedford avenue and Clymor street, of wiilch the Rev. Dr. J. It.

Darlington is rector, on the Wednesday evenings in Len't. March I'i. "The Cirdl of March 17. "The Hi of Righteousness" March 24. The Sandals of March 31.

"The Shield of April 7. "Trip Helmet of April 11. "The Sv.a rd the Spirit." THE RIVIERA AND ITALY. The Ahnoti Gunnison, D. will do liver a lecture on "The lliviora and Northern Italy," at the Church of Our Father, Grand avitaue and LetVerts place, Thursday ovoning, March 4, at o'clock.

Dr. GunniHon, who waa lor many years pastor of All Souls' church, in the eastern district, has had a remarkable success in the lecture field, to which his eloquenoo, genial humor and excellent voico have especially adapted him. Tho lecture will be illustrated by over a hundrod. superb views. Con CunvvrNc'n Jokes Don't pretend to bo anything but nonsense, but eachl on litis its point.

They'ro all futiuy, und they're clean nnd wholesome aud entertaining. What more ao you want lu tho way of a humor column Xor Variety's aako 'See tho Sunday Eagle. Adt, "THE CHERRY AND LILLIAN RUSSELL IN TOWN. 'An American Beauty" With the American Singer Made a Hit Anna Held Is Also Here and There Are Several Good Vaudeville Bills. The Monitank this week is redolent of powder after 10 o'clock and resplend en with red trousers before that hour.

'The Cherry Pickers" has come 'to town, aavd with, it the big 'braas cannon whlcJi dealt devastation for months In Fourteen tin street, and the scarlet uniforms which dazzled the eyes of the meat sl de girls. "The Cherry Plckiers" lis a stirring melodrama, with a story dealing wJ2h the Bnglislh army In India and the jealousy of a half caste officer ait the attentions which a scoundrelly English colomel pays to Ms sweetheart, a half caste girl named Nour mallee. The half caste attacks tfhe colonel and for Chils is condemned to imprisonment and degradation. The play is concerned vrtth bis from capture and the 'bravery by which he re establishes himself and. brings the exposure of the colonel, whom he has meantime killed In a fierce sword flgly.

The action is fast and furious and there Is do time for stagnation. There Is some for turn, however, and that Is provided in generous quantities 'by Jennie Sattiertee, who plays am Irish widow married to a half caste merchant, end by R. V. Ferguson as the secretary to the colonel. O'Donnell Duleep pervades halif the scenes and wiherever she goes laughter folBowe, partly because of the good situations and comic lines which Joseph Arthur has devised for her, and partly 'because of.

the humorous personality and acting skill of Jennie Satterlee. But the real excitement of the play is furnished by the trig brass gun. It is shown at 10 o'clock In the gunroom of a 'fortress and fills half the stage. Nazare, the half caste hero, is tied In front cf a porthole "by the orders of the scoundrelly colonel, and the cannon turned on its carriage until the muzzle points down the porthole where it is to be fired, blowing Nazare Into smithereens. Nour maMee pulls Nazare free and the gun goes off, rending only the ears of the audience and exciting great enthusiasm in the upper part of the house.

The gun is the star of the show. Willieim Harcourt, who plays Nazare, is a much better actor, and Ihe plays his part with a maniMmess and grace which are worthy of much praise, but the gun has the beet scene. The acting, aside from Mt. Harcourt, Mies Saoberlee and the gun, 1b net remarkable. Next week, WHsxm Barrett's play, "The Sign of the Cross." The Columbia.

Lillian Russell is still unrivaled as a comic opera singer, and she proved at this theater last night that with a piece that is not worn out she con still All the seats from the orchestra to the gallery. "An American Beauty" is full of action, there are pretty costumes on the women when there are any, and there are songs and dances which are amusing. The piece has a plot, too, that it is not difficult to find. The singers and danc erB do their "turns" without interrupting the play very much. The first two acts of the piece pass at Newport, where Gabrielle Dal mont ihas a country place.

A circus manager sees her and wants to get her to ride on the head of an elephant as a $10,000 prize beauty. Of course she cannot accept such an offer, but she gives what she calls a circus ball. It is in the second aot that the ball takes place and it is there that most of the fun centers. In order to pay proper respect to the plot a third act is given in which' the entanglements are unraveled. Miss Russell is the Mrs.

Delmont of Newport and when she came on the stage first she looked as if she weighed twenty pounds less than when she was last in this city and she sang with a voice that was in much better condition, than It has been during her Brooklyn performances for two or three years past. So long as she can sing as she did last night her place cannot easily be usurped by any rival. In the solos every note was touched with preclson and in the concerted passages her voice rang out clear and true above an unusually strong chorus. The composer of the opera has given her an opportunity to show her versatility, for she sings two or throe sentimental lyrics that require tenderness and exaltation alternately; then he makes her sing a rollicking, topical song about the many things which she has inherited from her aunt, that suggested to some of the men In the audience that she was becoming slightly autobiographical, and lastly she has a French song during which she mimics the woman who goes to the French ball and kicks off the hats of the men. Mention ought to be made of Jerome Sykes, the circus manager, and of Miss Linyard, Mr.

Cameron, Mr. Simms and Mr. Blake. The people who saw Mr. Sykes last night will not be surprised if some day a manager has an opera built for him.

His voice is rich and strong and wholesome, and he fills the stage with good cheer when he is on it. Miss Linyard also has considerable charm and voice. while Mr. Cameron has limber limbs. The only person who was encored to a standstill was Mr.

Simms, whose song about the gait of the girls on the stage seemed to please everyone. No notice of the performance would be complete without reference to the youth who offered for sale between the acts "all the mislcal seleschins of the 'American also welds and meeslc of 'Luv Me, Luv Me' for 25 cents." The piece will be continued this week and will give place next Monday to "Jack and the Beanstalk." The Amphion. The week of German plays at the Amphion by Conreid's company, from the Irving place theater. New York, opened last night with "Dora," a German version of Sardou's play made familiar here as "Diplomacy." The performance was auspicious for the artistic success of the week, but the audience was much smaller than the excellent acting deserved, in view of the iarge German population of the city. The company was fully equal to most English companies which have presented the pley and the actons work Tvlth on enthusiasm and wholeheartednoss that is peculiarly German.

Anna Braga as Dora made the most of her opportunities and played with a pathos and passion which won her frequent and hearty applause. Julius Strobl as Andre was sincere and convincing and Herbert Roesch made a fine Lucien. Arthur Eggeling. who played the scheming baron, is a good actor, and Adele Hartwlg made a handsome and tempestuous Zicka. Wilhelmina Schleu ter was an ideal Marquise and the balance of the cast was good.

To night the company will play Sudermann's "Die Ehre" for the first time in any language in this city. The Grand Opera House. Anna Held's return to Brooklyn with Evans and Hoey's "Parlor Match" company was welcomed last night by a reception most flattering to the attractive young French woman. She sang a half dozen songs, responding with utmost good nature to encore after encore, including her courtship of the bass vial, "Come Play WIz Me," "I Need You My Honey, Yes I Do," and several other ballads in French and broken English. Hoey's by play during the songs was thoroughly enjoyed by the audlenco.

It was manifested that Miss Held is firmly established as a Brooklyn favorite. Beside the comedy work of Evans and Hoey, those contributing to the evening's entertainment were Minnie French as Innocent Kidd, Annie St. Tel, a dancer of unusual elasticity; the Olympia quartet, Florence Holbrook as Lucille Kidd and William M. Armstrong as Ralph Bellomont, who has a pleasing Voice. Next week Kathryn Kidder in "Madame Sans Gene." The Bijou.

The usual large Monday night audience greeted Davis and Keogh's play, "Down in Dixie," at the Bijou theater last night and it Is doubtful if any production which has been installed there this season has met a more enthusiastic reception. The play is a melodrama built upon Southern life and interspersed with those features which wore supposed to make Dixie before the war a land of sunshine, cotton, corn cake and song. The characteristics of such features as the work of Mr. and Mrs. Milt G.

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I. COMING EVENTS. Fair of the Sumner avenue M. E. church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society.

In the lecture room of the church to day, Wednesday TSursday and Friday. Regular monthly meeting of the New York Chamber of Commerce Thursday, March 4, at 12:30 P. M. The play of Hamlet Co. will be produced by the Polytechnic Dramatic association, Friday evening, March 12, at the Academy of Music.

Progressive euchre to night by the Ladiess' Catholic Benevolent association. Sacred Heart branch, at hall of Sacred Heart institute, Adel phi Btreet, near Parle avenue. Proceeds for the church. Durand entertainers at Bethany chapel, Thursday evening. March 4, at 8 o'clock.

A meeting of wheelmen and property owners' will, be held at Association hall. 253 Manhattan avenue, to morrow evening for the purpose of pushing the completion of the asphalting of Leonard street, from Greenpolnt avenue to Broadway. Elwin S. Piper, president of the Grand street board of trade, will preside Addresses will be made by G. W.

Palmer, Dr. D. C. Hoi ton, John M. Isaac B.

Potter, president of the League of American Wheelmen; Isaac S. Remson and W. P. Jones. SOCIAL NOTES.

The M. E. McGuire association held its second annual concert and reception at Prospect hall on Wednesday evening. Among tJhose who took part In tine concert were Murray and Lynch, Miss Emily Roberts, Miss Ada LobdeM, McGuire and Leddy, MJIss 'Mat tie Boorume and Fields and Campbell. The Imperial Social club met at the home of Mrs.

Oberg, 244 Bergen street, last "Saturday night. The parlors were decorated wltlh ferns and palms. Dancing was kept up until midnight, after which supper was given. The annual masquerade ball of the Caecelia Singing society of Grand street was held in Caeotlla hall, 101 Grand street, last night, and was largely attended. Miss Alberta Flske of 413 State street gave a curhre party on Saturday night.

There was an entertainment for men only at the Columbian club of South Brooklyn on Friday. The Misses Miller gave a reception and dance Thursday evening, at their home. 382 State street. A pleasant social gathering was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. T.

H. Snider, 878 Madison street, in honor of the hostess' birthday. There were dancing, singing and instrumental music and a supper. The rooms were decorated with Mags. Among those present were Mr.

and Mrs. T. H. Snider. Sylvester Snider, Master Harry Snider, Welford Snider.

Miss Ethel Snider, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Dekins, Miss Maud Deklns, Mrs.

Lizzie Dalrymple, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Dennis, Mrs.

Ida Dingman, William Hesler, William Burton, Mr. and Mrs. William Murray, Richard Bill. Mr. and Mrs.

Wilcox, Miss Bucko, Miss Hutchinson, Mr. O'Nell. Leonard Yates, Miss Minnie Dryer, Harry Shelton. Eddie Mown. Misses Mary Woods and Flora McCloud of New York.

HOTEL ARRIVALS. Arlington Mr. and Mrs. J. Burke, Utlca; Mr.

and Mrs. w. H. Price, Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs.

CI Edwards, Newark, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. R.

L. Adams, Brooklyn; Charles W. Wood. Boston, Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Rice, Providence, R. Mrs. S. B. Ballou.

Brooklyn; Mrs. H. H. Ward, Miss J. Seymour.

H. H. Ward, Now York city; G. A. Victor.

Cincinnati, O. James McKenzle, Holyoke, Mass. Mr. nnd Mrs. C.

B. Rawson, Norwalk, Conn. Miss Teay, New York city; Mr. and Mrs. B.

Benson, George Jenkins, Brooklyn. Clarendon Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee McCorles, Chicago, H.

R. Hanfleld, St. Louis, W. M. Armstrong, Philadelphia, W.

S. Dens low, Derby, Conn. W. P. Sabon, Greenport, L.

I. C. McTigne, Far Rocka way, L. I. C.

O' Hara, Kings Park. L. W. Russell, Utica, N. Y.

Miss Ada Dare, Miss P. Rankin, Miss G. Scott, A. S. Pitt.

S. Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. C. J.

Campbell, E. Lewis, New York; D. H. Ralston, Brooklyn. St.

George Mr. and Mrs. H. Lawmen. New York; Mrs.

Antonln Pita, Spain; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Seaman, Fall River; J.

L. Morgan, Newtown, L. Mr. and Mrs. G.

A. Sykes, Brooklyn; John H. Wei ley, Mlddletown, B. Lodge, Albany, N. Y.

Thomas G. Scolder, Boston; Robert Sheldon, Brooklyn; Joseph M. Gibbons, Boston; A. J. Comlne, Brooklyn; Mr.

and Mrs. Browning, Newark, N. J. Albert Lupton, Brooklyn; L. A.

Wall, New York. DR. MCDONNELL'S LECTURE. Dr. Caffius McDonnell will deliver a lecture on "Physiology" at the residenoo of Mrs.

Bittig, 378 Jefferson avenue, this evening at 8 o'clook. Dr. McDonnell has recently roturnod from a three years' residonco in India. FATHER RYAN'S LECTURES. The Rev.

It. V. Ryan, who is delivering a course of non Catholics in St. Edwards' church on Canton street, near Myrtle venae, will Bpeak to night on the "Divinity of Jesus Christ. It is regarded by him as the most important lecture of bis course.

SYSTEMS OF COMMUNICATION WITH NEW YORK DISCUSSED. First Assistant Engineer Nichols' Lecture Before the Brooklyn Institute. Bridges and Tunnels and Their Relation to the Future Needs of the City. Tho department of engineering of the Brooklyn Institute held last night one of the notable meetings of the year. The theme of discussion was the problem of passenger and general railroad transportation over the East river.

First Assistant Engineer O. F. Nichols of the new East river bridge read a paper on "Projects for Crossing tho East River," and ho was followed by several prominent experts in informal expression of their views. Mr. Nichols, who was introduced by President Charles E.

Emery, exhibited a large outline map of the territory continguous to the East river and showing the bridges new and old and the various tunnel schemes that have from time to time been proposed. Mr. Nichols said: The area of greater New York will exceed that of any city in the world save London, and the average density of population will be about the same as that of London, Chicago and Philadelphia. While the continental system of crowding may be still further extended on Manhattan island our people, when they become more civilized and more Americanized, must have greater comfort and mere room la which to live; they will not bo content to exist as people do in Berlin where tho average number of persons in each building is sixty and where one tenth of the inhabitants live under ground. Many will reside in the borough of the Bronx, but the greater majority must cross the East river and we may look for a population of four million souls within the limits of Brooklyn and that, possibly, the next century The 'travel across tho East river is now about the same as if one ninth of the population cf Brooklyn crossed tho river and returned every day.

This proportion has decreased since 1S70, when it was about one sixth and then only by the ferries. For many years, prior to 1870, the inconvenience of the ferries had been keenly felt and there is no doubt that tho growth of Brooklyn which was 175 per cent, from 1S50 to 1860, 42 per cent, from 1SS0 to 1890 and even less for the intervening decade, has been greatly retarded because of the slow development of transit over the river. In 1S67 It was estimatod that the population for 18S0 would be about one million, in fact it reached only 566,000 or about 50 per cent, less than the figures estimated. The exodus from Now York city to New Jersey had set in. It required years of agitation to develop and complete the present bridge and the work was seriously retarded by the opposition of the river interests and the pessimists, who doubted its practicability and bewailed the money "to bo wasted" in its construction.

We outlived all this and the bridge is now earning a reasonable interest on its cost; and this earning power, destined still to increase, Is not the full or Just measure of Its value to Brooklyn or New York. During its years of delay and vexatious obstruction, which tried men's souls and developed tho true greatness of men like Kingsley, Stranahan. Murphy and Low, George W. Dow revived a plan first suggested in 1867 for building one or more causeways over the river with piers between and a "locking system" for the passage of vessels. Professor Hllgard of the coast survey dealt this scheme a death blow in predicting that this obstruction of the flow of water through the East river would result in the silting up of the channels at the Narrows and the ruin of the port of New York.

One of our fellow citizens has, I think, confused this Mr. Dow with David Dows, giving the last named gentleman credit for this absurd scheme. Mr. Dav iu uows was a pioneer in tho earliest rapid transit and, as you well know, foremost in all matters of public interest in bath cities, but he was far too deoply interested in tho 'commercial prosperity of the metropolis to advocate an obstructive measure of this kind. Because closely akin to this project I refer next to a bridge proposed in a recent bill before the legislature.

It is proposed to build a low bridge about twenty six feet over the water with a draw span for the passage of vessels. It is claimed that "clear span" bridges cannot be built for less than fifteen million dollars, while this bridge can be built in half the time and for about threo million dollars. Now, setting aside the very reasonable objection the national government would surely make to the construction of such a dam across the river, granting, also, that little right of way would be required, although we know that there are no proper street approaches available for Buch a bridge, it is still impossible to build a structure as proposed for less than $3,000,000, and the saving is $10,000,000, on which the interest would be about 5300,000. The intercourse over the river would be constantly interrupted and the draw be open and the street closed from one third to one half the time. The injury to the commerce of the port would be irreparable and the losses by detention of vessels, which if not chargeable to the cities must be borne by the shipping, would involve losses compared with which the $300,000 per annum, or say $820 per day would bo a mere bagatelle.

It is doubtful if this bridge would be as useful as would be the resuscitation of the old Johnson street ferry between the same points. The commissioners of the new East river bridge, appointed in 1855, purchased the charter for the Broadway bridge granted to the East river bridge company in 1SH2. Extensive borings have been made to bed rock at a depth of 63 feet on the New York side and about 100 feet on the Brooklyn side; plans have been made and adopted and were filed in August, 1891! the contract for the Now York tower foundation was let in October last, and the first caisson will be launched early in April this year. The bridge will be of the suspension type, with four cables each about 18 inches in diameter and two deep suspended trusses. Six railway tracks, two in the middle for elevated railway service and two on each side of these for trolley service, will bo included between the two trusses.

A carriageway will be placed outside of each truss and two foot walks will be placed over the trolley tracks. The total length of the bridge will be about 7,000 feet, the main span will be 1,600 feet from center to center of towers, and the width will be about 120 feet. The towers will be of steel and will each rest on two masonry piers or pedestals extending 20 feet above high water. The East River Bridge company still holds Its charter for a bridge at Hudson avenue, which will be a cantilever of about 1,400 feet span, and which is Intended for elevated railway service only. It is not required to have a carriageway or footwalks and need not bo commenced until the Broadway bridge is completed.

The Long Island Railway company has built two foundations for the Blackwell's Island bridge, a charter for which was obtained by Dr. Raney in The bridge is to be a cantilever and will have two carriageways and footwalks beside the railroad tracks. This bridge was to have been completed in 1897, but congress has recently extended the time of completion to 1900. A charter is now pending in the legislature for one other bridge over Blaekwcll's island, to bo built at the joint expense of New York and Queens counties. It is provided that the commissioners for this bridge may purchase the charter of any existing company, and It may be that this Is a project to unload the Long Island bridge on the cities.

Private enterprise and enerny seem requisite to start any project, but the financial and other limitations of a private company and tho difficulty of forcing them to hasten the work seem to muke it Imperative that all the big bridge projects should fall, ultimately, under public control. In 1893 Mr. L. L. Buck suggested an en tranco Into New York city for the Pennsylvania railroad, by tunnel between Staten Island and Brooklyn; by viaduct, depressed road and tunnel through Brooklyn and by bridge over tho river near Fortieth street, with a terminal station at Park avenue and Fortieth street in New York city.

This project would develop the southern center of Brooklyn for freight and passenger service with the West and give an Ideal entrance to tho heart of tho metropolis for one of tho greatest railways In the world. The plan eer Briuckerhoff said it was curious to note that the original plans of the East River nrmge comprehended what was belncr nut for ward as an absolutely new thing, i. tho crossing 01 tne bridge by the surface cars. Upjohn mentioned the advantages that might fall to Brooklyn if the Hudson river and other great roads could receive and discharge passengers and freight here. Mr.

Mc Elroy said he looked forward to tho day when tho question or filling in the East river should come up in practicable shape. It was probable that the building of the Harlem ship canal would hasten this consummation. President Emery took issue with the last speaker, saying that while the East river was of small value as an outlet to the sea, its importance to the territory north of the sound was incalculable. Nichols closed the discussion by some facts and figures regarding tin. m.

bridge. If the money is forthcoming, there is no reason why it should not be completed in five years. Of the fifteen millions of cost, seven millions will bo expended on the bridge itself and the remainder on buying the right of way, etc. GAGE'S CIVIL SERVICE IDEAS. He Is Glad That the Lav Stands in the Way of Hungry Office (Special to the Eagle.) Washington, D.

March 2 Tho Republican boys have been given a cold chill. Lat night the new secretary of the treasury, Lyman J. Gage, stood In the lobby of the Arlington and thus expressed his views untm civil service reform and his intention to prevent if possible, the hungry Republican workers from breaking through the walls of the classified service and securing soft berths in his department. He said: "I anticipate more trouble in dealing with tho applications for office than with any matters connected with treasury policv. I have been receiving applications from "would be office holders for several weeks, and a big batch of them camo to me in this morning's mall.

I confess they present some embarrassing problems to me. 1 am an uncompromising adherent to the principles of civil service reform, and during my incumbency in the treasury department I shall support the civil law to tho very best of my ability. Tile major number of tho applications fur office which have been presented to tno are for positions covered by the civil service lu.v which makes me devoutly thankful. It really seems extraordinary to me that men throughout the United States, whoso ability Ik such that they consider themselves fitted for the holding of responsible positions under tho government, appear to be entirely unaware that the operations of the civil servfen law. as recently broadened, mako it absolutely Impossible for them to bo given tho positions to which they aspire.

I do not know of any American governmental doctrine that Is less understood in general throughout the entire ceuntry than the civil sorvk law. but I fancy there will be a general awakening on the subject during the next four years. In so far as the department of which I am to bo the head is concerned there certainly will bo. expect to have a conference in a day or two with Secretary Carlish a valued friend of mine nf many years' standing, with regard to the personnel of the treasury department, and as to sumo of the more Important practical working details of the department. For the past, week 1 have been devoting a good deal of careful study to the official organization of the department In so far as I could gain Information on the subject from the blue book: but that is a rather unsatisfactory method, and of course, rely upon Mr.

Carlisle for data as to the capabilities of the present heads of the treasury divisions." KRAUB KINDERGARTEN. Tho February meeting of the Krauti Alumni Kindergarten association was held at tho Hotel San P.emo in New York. Saturday morning. Miss Daisy Floreneo presiding. Mrs.

Coit Melcny of Huh city, read a paper on "Mother's Mooting which was listen. to with dee) interest. Misses Crawford uiul Hay. who are in chargo of kindergartens connected with Plymouth church, gavo accounts of their rcoetings for mothers. MisH KogorH of Moors town, also spoke.

A CHURCH BAZAAR. Tho women of St. Poter'a Episcopal church, State ntroet, near Bond, will hold donation fialo of household articlos this afternoon and evening in tho parish hall adjoining tho church. Supper will be Herved lrom 0 to 8 o'clock. 'I'ho proceeds will be dovoted to the church.

fixed. Some of the performers have ability and their work is exceptionally clever. This class includes Howard and Earle, Foster and Lewis and Johnson and Dean. George B. Snyder, whose home is in the eastern district, also did some good work and was presented with a bouquet by his admirers.

Next week, Weber's "Olympia." INVINCIBLE CLUB OUTING. A Jolly Night at the Park Theater With Local Jokes. Ada Bothner, Grace Vaughn Jenning3, Bessie Varse, Gertrude Barnes, George F. Hall, Fannie Tewkesbury, Ben T. Dillon, Charles H.

Prince, George Mitchell and William Smith are the names of the merry company that produced Hoyt's "A Bunch of Keys" at the Park theater last night for the special amusement of tho Twenty fifth Ward Invincible club and they had as much fun in guying the club's heavy politicians as tho audience had in laughing at tho comicalities of the play. The Invlncibles with their wives, sisters and sweethearts wero on their annual theater party and this year T. U. Hal bert, chairman of the entertainment committee, bought up the entire house from orchestra to gallery, and ccached the cast to crack timely jokes at tho expense of tho magnates of the club. The result was that every body in the theater knew every body olso and It was a great big family party.

Snaggs, the hotel proprietor in the comedy, used the names of the club members in making up his posthumous hotel register to tho great amusement of the audience and puns, perpetrated by Teddy Keys on President Dallas, Treasurer Clarke, Librarian Bailey and other Invincible lights, were hugely enjoyed by their friends. Tho committee In charge of the affair, perhaps the largest theater party ever given in the Park, was T. U. Halbert, Howard A. Knudson, J.

E. Burns, J. E. Coon, A. E.

Claus, William Iremonger, R. H. Shannon and S. B. Wrlsley.

The officers of the club are: President, J. T. Dallas; first vice president, F. C. Blllott; second vlcu president, H.

P. Wrlsley; treasurer, R. H. Clarke; secretary. II.

W. Smith; counsel, Lorrln Andrews; lihrarian, G. W. Hiilley; director. James Jackson, IC.

Jaeoljs. C. II. T. U.

Halbvrt. F. P. Williams, K. Stryker.

GeorKe 13. Clarke, W. IremunRer, C. W. Cow tan.

S. Gallnger. Besides theso the following were among those In the boxes and orchestra: H. ItOfa Appleton. Theodore Karelin, SlKTlft W.

J. HuttllnK. Commissioner V. C. and Mrs.

Iryant, Walter W. Atlerbury, Mr. and Mrs. T. Dallls, Mr.

ami Mrs. Relml.ern, l. tllius, Mr. and Mra. Manning, Mr.

Vane, Mr. Mlnaldl, Mr. and Mr. It. 11.

Clarke, Prank Kay. Mr. and Mra. Howard Kun.Lsen. Mr.

ajid Mrs. ifcarth man, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H.iyden. S.

L. llrlerly, Mra. William Brlerly. Senator Albert A. Wray and Mra.

Wray. Mr. and Mrs. Ceurtre Akik Mr. anil Mrs.

John Buchanan, Captain and Mth. Alexander Lees, Mr. and Mrs. I rt. Mt.

Hlssen, Mr. and Mrn. M. C. Ebel, Mr.

nnd Mra. J. M. llmwn, C. H.

Lyon, Alderman Adam Ivek Walter 11. Atter bury, William E. Phillips. ReitiMter (Iranvllle v. Harman, GeorKe II.

Huberts. Ja j1i Hrenner, Augustus C. Tate, .1. J. Hawes, J.itvn T.

Post, Wlllllam Wentz. Coroner K. Jl. OKmbs, Cavtaln Jacobs. Ward Phillips.

David Mlnaldl, Snl.minn Gallnger. S. L. Brlnley, J. E.

Hums, Kichard Clark. Henry Smith. I Vank K. Moore, Joseph Cabbie. Mr.

'and 'Mrs. K. V. Hue.han an. H.

H. Clarke, M1as Clarke, rs. Turrey, Mrs. Smith, It. B.

Ken yon, Comminsloner T. II. Willis, Mlfs Ethel Ken yon, Mies Selden, John Wtrth. The comedy was beyond criticism and the specialties of tho artists In "A Bunch of Keys" were repeatedly applauded. Next week Paul Cazeneuvo In "Tho Three Guardsmen." i.