Booth Will Not Retire

New York, April 6. - When Edwin Booth, at the close of the performance in the Brooklvn acodemy of music Saturday afternoon, rame before the ourtain in response to applause that vvould not be silenced until he had spoken, he said in a voice that betrayed his emotion: "I&dies and gentlemen, I don't know that I liave anything to say beyond my usual speech - "I thank you.' I hope this is not the last timo I shall appear before you. Next season 1 shal pay some attention to my healtlt and I think that I shall return to you strengthoned. " lle bowed. The cheering and the waving burst forth again. He bowed again and looked sadly over the audience before he diappeared.