National Republican., 1882-12-15
PAINTING THE LILY,
And In not TOO Attractive Coiors-Why the
Prince of woics's Letter Didn't Count
"The Boy" GcbiRrdt.

hluuEib ltllNIo VI lllIuuNNlAbH WI nv dliiN'h
here from the Prince of Wales to n lady ac-
quaintanoe, who could have given her cntrce
into society, and would have done so but for
the fact that she received about the same time
a letter from the Marchioness Hastings, warn
ing her that Mrs. I.angtry had been guilty of
the little indiscretion of taking summer
trip to Switzerland with Sir George Chctwyn
as an escort. An account Of this affair was
published in Music and Drama several months
ago, and had attracted the attention of the
society lady. When its truth was confirmed
by the letter of Lady Hastings, the following
letter from the Prince of Wales introducing
Mrs. Langtry was of no avail ..f.
My DEAR MRs =; In presenting my friend
utmost in enabling her to successfully undertake.
n revelation of her dramatic experience in Lon
don, for which her personal Qualities so emnentiy
fit her." .HuE ..H
1t was signed "A. E." and dated from
Marlborough house.
Mr.. John Stctson returned from Boston
yesterday evening and gave to reporter OF
Daily Music and Drama full statement of the
affair with young Gebhardt and Mrs. Langtry
of which we gave the outlines yesterday. Mr..
Stetson said the special dispatches to Daily
Music and Drama and those to the Associated
Press were in the main correct but not com
plete.
Mr.. Stetson, who has always an eye to bust
ness, says he was iu his box-otiice last Satur-
day evening at the Globe thcater, Boston. He
watched the notes and silver rolling into his
Golfers, and particularly noticed a stylish
young man, by name Gebhardt, buy an ad-
mission ticket. Everything went on smoothly
until Mr.. StetsOn thought it his duty to see
how things were going on behind the curtain.
Betaking himself to that locality, he had to
pass his own box, and to his surprise noticed
that Mrs. Langtry was in it, accompanied by
the admission ticket Gebhardt."
The usher was Immediately summoned, and
an explanation was demanded. The usher
explained that knowing Mr.. Gebhardt to be
friend of Mrs. Langtry, and she also desiring
it, he had shown the young gentleman into
the box.
The usher's feelings may well be imagined
after John Stetson had finished his brief ex-
plOsion of profane epithets
The usher suggested that he should imme-
diately eXpel the intruder. "No," said John,
Z" 1 don't want to hurt Mrs. Langtry's feel
ings let him remain." All the reports to
the effect that Gebhardt was bounced are
false.
John Stetson having quoted down, nothing
more was said until after the next act. John
happened TO go to the green room, and whom
should he meet but the hoy Gebhardt
again. Straightwith he made track for the
stage doorkeeper and upraided him for allow
ing any stranger to be on his stage, saying
"not even to allow his own brother to enter
without written pass, as nobody was re-
quired there who did not act"
The stage doorkeeper, innocent of anybody
being in the green-rOom, suggested that he
must have entered from the box, and thereby
got himself clear.
John would not have Gebhardt turned out
of the green-room, but quietly allowed the
"boy" and Mrs Langtry to talk it out"
After the performance was over Mr.. Stetson
had q private conversation with Mrs Langtry,
in which the following language was used:
"Why did not Mrs. Labouchere come to
Boston with youY"
because she objected to some of my move
ments."
"But it is better for you to have lady com,
panion with you"
''Yes; | think so myself. l have tele
graphed to Mr.. Langtry to send his sister
over"
"Do you know it does you no good having
that young man running after you ?'
81 cannot see any harm in it,"
| "Perhaps you don't, but people will talk.
consider it very improper Besides it will
iniure your business, both theatrically and
financially"
"Well, perhaps it is best that keep to my
self"
81 am glad you see it in that light. Keep
to yourself and do not be bothered with any
foolish young fellows, and you will be all
right. BY the way, has Mrs Labouchere got
any pecuniary interest in your present ven
ture?"
"None whatever. She simply escorted me
to this country as friend"
Mrs. LabOuchere having been seen last
evening, fully confirmed Mrs. Langtrys state
ment in this respect Mrs Labouchere was
found busily engaged with her maid packing
her trunks for her departure tomorrow. She
had received many callers during the day and
was fatigued, and begged to be excused from
q further interview.
SHE'S REAL MEAN-so-Now
Sergeant Ballantine, who is an old friend of
both Mrs. Labouchere and Mrs. Langtry
called on the former lady on Monday and was
with her several hours, accompanying her to
the Fifth Avenue theatre in the evening. Of
course they talked about the scandal in which
Mrs Eangtry has involved herself with young
Fred Gebhardt, and this morning Sergeant
Ballantine told reporter of Daily Music and
Drama much of what was said that was not
confidential.
"N[rs. Labouchere," said the famous Eng
lish barrister, sin speaking of Mrs. Langtry,
said she thought Lille was real mean
She says that she practically kept both Mr..
and Mrs. Langtry in England for over one
year and half. Henrietta did all in herpower
to help Lille along, as know. She pre-
pared her for the stage, and took extra pains
that success should be insured But ex-
claimed Mrs. Labouchere, continued the Ser
ieant, it is the old story-two women can
never long agree, Why, what do you think
Mrs. Langtry has actually left New York
without paying my hotel bill, which is over
$780, Now, it was stipulated before / left Eng
land that all my expenses were to be paid in
America, and as yet she has not paid one
penny. What shall l do? l advised her."
continued Sergeant Ballantine, "to telegraph
to Mrs. Langtry to remit it at once. Henri
eta said, Oh, have already acquainted her
that she has forgotten to pay the hotel bill.
And what was her reply? Not word But
| this will be my last attempt ut extending
kindnesses to any woman"
The Sergeant then continued, after q pause !:
" l asked her il the interview reported in
one of the New York dailies was correct but
she denied any interview, or had seen any
body except from Music and Drama. She re-
fused to see all the other reporters who called.
! | asked her ii IL was true, as stated in a 6pe-
Cial telegram, that Mr. Labouchcre was COM
| ing over, and she said: There is no truth in
it, He could not leave England at present.
"' Are you satisfied with your visit to Amer
| icaY ! asked her, and she replied: l cannot
say / am. If it had not been for this un-
pleasanmess | would, no doubt, have enjoyed
the tour immensely
| " | called upon Mrs. Labouchere yesterday.
/ am very fond of Henrietta, and may say
she is a great admirer of mine, and was natu-
rally glad to see anybody from the dear old
country. She positively sails tomorrow
The Red-Headed Members.
Peoria Transcript.
Mai. Tom Ochiltree, the newly elected mem