The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-10-28

AROUND lnlS spot bne lhy ekb ol Ouub gun
cred, and anybody who cared'to back his
convictions could be accommodated TO
the full extent of his purse. The scene
was strangely attractive one, and Ill
though one could not help exclaiming
with PUCK" "what fools these mortals
be-" yet, it was not thing TO be missed
by anybody anxious to keep up with
the march of civilization" as the latest
slang Is.
As regards the probable winner OF the
match, and the accompanying lions share
of the stakes and gate money, the "tal-
ent" is greatly at sea; HazAel is general.
ly tipped as the coming man, and yet
even bis staunchest admirers soy that If
Rowell stays on the track the little won
der cannot be beaten. At the same time
it must be said that Rowell has not been
backed by the people whose money is
guarantee that he will win. For place
the knowing ones divide their liking be-
tween Herty and Hart the former has the
lowest public record of any of the com
petitors in the present tournament, but
it is said that he has shown such wonder
ful form in private, that he is good
enough company for anybody. Hart is
fine pedestrian, capable of doing great
things, but he bas become such an in
and-outer that everybody is afraid to
back him. Hughes, who lives for re-
venge only, is in the walk, first to beat
1.-The Englishman," Rowell, and then TO
win, and he hopes to do both. What
object Panchot can have to enter is past
comprehension for he seemingly has no
earthly chance to win. Noremac and
Fitzgerald are looked upon as possible
"outside chances, and no more. Upon
the whole however no one is inclined to
bet, rs yet. except those enthusiasts who
simply back their likings. swat until
Wednesday before you put any money on
anybody" was the advice q prominent
betting man, who generally has things
straight" gave me, when asked him
who he thought would win. The best
tip however that can be given to anybody
anxious to speculate on the result, is that
of successful old turfman who said that
the secret of his success was that be new
er bet on anything that talked.
Marie Prescott who was so cruelty Ii.
beled by that libel on respectable journ.
alism, Ernest Harvier, was vindicated in
a grand manner; the jury awarding hel
no less than $12,500, more than half o.
what she sued for. She would probably
not have gotten that amount if the coun.
sci for the American News Company ha6
not conducted the defence in such vile
and fierce manner, so much so in fact tha
Judge Russell considered the defence Ii
belous. Miss Prescotts counsel accord
ipgly took the hint and another libel sui
has been commenced, and will probabl.
be pushed vigorously if the News Com
pany does not compromise. Marie Pres
colt is now one Of the best advertised
women on the stage, and although she il
not by any means leading actress, tn,
management of Salvini's company ha
had her pictures autographed. and the.
occupy as much prominence in the sho)
windows as those of the great tragediai
whom she is to support. Some peopl
thought at first that Salvipj might no
like the notoriety which she has gained
and decline to play with her. But, afte
all he is man of business, and as sucl
he cannot fail to see that her vindisatio
as much as her experiences will make he
very powerful desideratum for the bo
Office.
The new Casino was opened on Satul
day-at last. But, as was to be expecte
from Aronson's previous vagaries h
made a mess of it. A great fuss wa
made about hanging tapestries to cor
ceal unfinished ornamentation. Unfol
, tuuately Aronson as well as the buildt
, had tapestry on the brain, and forgot
put in the windows or even to cover u
the holes in the walls for them. The r.
suit was the chilly, damp air from IL
= outside swept through the auditorium
and gave everybody cold. For the fir
time within the recollection of moder
: theatrs-goers, men were obliged to kee
on their hats and overcosts, and eve
then they shivered. The new opel
which was produced, "The Queens Lac
Handkerchief, is one of the poorest eve
written by Strauss, and despite the Wa
it has been pulled and advertised durir
the past few weeks, do not see how
can manage to gain hold on the pop
ar mind. The cast however is superb
With Cottrelly, Lillian Russell aud Lill
Post, as leading ladies, Manager McCau
u has galaxy of stars with which he ougl
;, to succeed.
;. I was sitting in the cafe of the Hoi
= man House on Sunday evening. whe
whom should see walk in but MADAM
" Gallmeyer, the Thalia theatres brig
particular star, and the rival of Gelstin
er. She was accompanied by Manag
:. Conried and her companion. OF cour
: everybody looked up, for the sight of
lady in that place is curiosity. Ma
anne Gallmeyer had come in to see Il
:, pictures and other works of art, which
" to make the Hoffman House Cafe Il
most unique bar-room in the world. 81
. was ehraptured with the sights, and Il
: expressions of "Reizend" "Wundervoll
. showed how much she appreciated Il
things which Ed. Stokes provides for Il
y amusement of his guests. An Ameriof
=" lady in the place would have made he
self talked about, but to foreigner mai
things are allowed. Gallmeyer by I
way is a clever feuilletoniste, and l su
pose she will tell the Vienna newspape
some interesting stories how Die Herr