Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-14
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
Anthony Cemstsck and His Meth0ds-Howard
CarrOlPs NOminafiOn-NIike Cregan's Ways
Fashions In Diam0nds-Nrs. Langtry Again-
Two New P1ays-Carpet Decorations
Madame Geistinger, Etc.



| Special Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR.
NEW YORK, october l3
The arrest OF Anthony Comstock was one OF the
sensations OF the week. He was engaged at the
time in making a raid on the booksellers In Long
Island City. The expedition was conducted In his
characteristic manner. Several coaches were
filled with detectives and driven to cemetery, as
| If to funeral, and then by a flank movement the
gamblers were taken by surprise. But this bril-
liant coup d'etat had ludcrous ending, the leader
himself being dragged OF before a magistrate.
He had the power OF the supreme court, but a
policeman refused to recognize it. This gave rise
| to the complications. The classes against whom
Mr. Comstock directs his attacks In behalf OF the
society for the prevention OF crime regard him
with the most intense hatred. At the meetings of
advocated, his name Is the signal for jeers and
Kisses. Some years ago he was successful in pre-
venting some OF the leading members OF the club
from sending obscene literature through the
| mails Many who are in sympathy with the
movement In general criticise his methods, which
are based on the theory that the end Just1es the
| means. He catches men who are engaged in IN
lawful pursuits as an angler does fish. He throws
cut bait One OF his men Will buy lottery tickets
or policy slips, and then arrest the dealer. To
these men Mr.. C0mstOck is snake in the grass.
His reply to his critics is that there is other
way to bag the game.
HOWARD cARRoLL's NOMINATION.
The selection Of Howard Carroll the journalist,
OF the Times, as republican candidate for Con-
gressman-at-large, is grasping at a straw. 1t is
too much to expect a straw to float such an i'm
mense machine as the republican party OF New
chance OF election; everybody else thinks he has
not, and they wonder at his wIldly-expressed
mos Of has
passed passed the Fifth Avenue hotel. I stopped
| for a moment to speak with one OF the strongest
leaders OF the republican party. His name is
Mike Cregan, and he is a man of more importance
in city politics, and also in controlling the state
| elections other
In their most influential days. He is small man,
thick set, with little black twinkling eyes, closely
in very low voice, and constantly acts as though
he was nervous 1t is impossible for him to
meeting. but his influence is enormous
and made it his duty from the time he entered
politics, when he was nineteen years old, until
the present day, to study the political situation OF
his district: His knowledge gradually spread, and
| he worked harder year after year, until he came
to have what Is almost unknown In city OF the
size OF New York-a thorough and accurate per-
sonal knowledge of every voter in his district. He
can go from one end OF the east side OF town to
the other and point out exactly how the voting
viii 60 His influence is is mysterious No
he can change the vote of large assembly dis
trct from strong democratic to a clean republican
majority when bis party IS in condition that Inn
done It for years. and never yet has been accused
of bribery by any substantial witness, though
he presides When 1 met him in front Of the
he Ss s ua S ast
he was worth. which is stereotyped
| fort was made all along the line the elections
! might be carried In November 1 do not suppose
was remarkable to observe the distinction with
which the little man was treated as he walked
along: Men pointed him out to each other, and
respectfully made way for him as he passed along.
Hands were put out on all sides to be shaken, and
more than one city politician of standing
his hat a and waved his hand as
looking little :'worker'' passed along, with his
head down and his hands in his trousers pockets.
after political triumph has been achieved, but at
1uncture like this, when the party is on the
solid supports as johnny OBrlen, Barney Biglln,
Sol Smith and Mike Cregan; But to return to the
ted after fourteen refusals by prominent
republicans. This certainly robs the nomination
OF whatever honor it might be supposed to con-
vey, and reduces the chances for election to
| nothing. Carrolls appearance in the political
arena Is due to his having married year or so
House OF Representatives Starin is worth about
fifteen Million is influential and it is this which
tried soldier, experienced politician and admir-
| able lawyer as Gen. SlOcum, poor Carroll will be
lost in cloud of dust before he has fairly started
IL Is pity that his chances not better for he
Is one or the best fellows In the world.
FASHIONS IN DIAMONDS
The present departure from old styles is also
being carried into diamonds and other personal
ornaments White diamonds will not be ignored,
but those which are tinted will be more fashion
able Where there is cluster, various colors are
combined Lace pins are made by placing four or
five OF different tint in row. Society leaders,
who are famous for their diamonds, are buying
other precious Stones such as the ruby, the sap
phire and the emerald, which usually form part
Of curious combinations. Pearls win
tsr aSd W be w wSgns as 'hl Earrings
and necklaces, made OF two and three strands Of
pearl beads. But artistic ideas are more partcu-
larry embodied in hair ornaments and pins for
holding flowers in place on the cOrSage. 1t is In
fact, the proper thing now for lady to go to a
Flower pins are made OF q large number OF small
diamonds attached to leaves OF frosted silver. The
effect is brilliant. Various curious ornaments have
been designed to pin on the COrSage or shoulder.
Some of the ornaments for the hair consists OF
huge spiders. scorpions and other insects made OF
diamonds and other gems. The man OF fashion
Will not make great display of Jewelry this sea-
monds, on his capacious shirt bosom and curiously
shaped rings on his fingers Some OF the swells
will wear star sapphires or star rubies for shirt
pins
MRS. LANGTRY AGAIN.
had chat with Manager Abbey yesterday. He
was in a high state of excitement over the COM
ments Of the London press on Mrs. Langtry's ap-
pearance as Rosasind. This was remarkable, as
is almost stony. 'Do you think Mrs. Langtry
will meet with success in this country?" in
quired.
ST understand the American people, she will
She is not only a beautiful woman but she has a
charming manner that Is sure to win friends.
Besides, the critics now admit that she has merit
as an actress"
what phase OF Mrs. Langtry's beauty did you
admire 2"
"The shape Of her head and the lines OF her neck
and shoulders"
"In what position does she appear to best .ad-
vantage 2"
with her face in profile"
us 1t true that she has imperfect teeth"
ut Is not She has beautifully shaped teeth,
but she does not show them much In speaking"
does she not 2"
Eyes, just as any actress does. At the Park
Theater she viii have to put on more paint than
ever, as the theater Is small and the lights are
glarfng."
"When will the first performance take placer"
"On October 3d. Mrs. Langtry will arrive on the
Arizona on October g. Rehearsals will begin at
once. She VIII be accompanied by Mrs. Labour-
chere. The pieces, AN Unequal Match She
StoOps to Conquer and AS You Like It. viii each
run week. Meanwhile Mrs Langtry will study
q new part"
sWhat will 1t be7"
''That OF JaIssa,a in sThe Honey Moon.' think
she will appear to good advantage in this char
ActRr III ia well suited Stvie acting