New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-17
TOWN TALK ABOUT PERSONS And THINGS
PERSONAL, THEATRICAL AND POLI1

PERSONAL, THEATRICAL AND POLITICAL.
THE DELMoNiCOs. death OF Leon G. Delmonico
young cousin OF Charles Delmonico announced H6
was Of one OF the original Delmonicos, but had
taken part In the business they built up There was
a lately Charles the head of the family and
now in control OF the business OF all the four large
in this city, contemplated selling them and re-
firing absolutely from busness-a step which New
Workers would look upon almost In the light of personal
misfortune.
THEATRICAL FREE TREAT SUGGEST ED.-ColOnel Sim,
of the Brooklyn Park Theatre yesterday suggested to
Mayor Low that the City of Brooklyn, the night OF
the Bridge opening throw open all the places OF amuse-
ment city the public free OF charge by agreeing
TO pay managers actual expense of the evening"
He said that that night his profits would undoubtedly
be large no matter what the weather the play and
these he was willing to throw away. He believed the
other managers would be willing to do the same mo
idea is In accordance with q New-Orleans custom on
Mardi-Grass night.
A CLOCK NEEDED on FULTON MARRET.-At the Tina
the commission hour fares the ferries went into
operation the public clock which had presented It's
cheerful face both the front and side OF Fulton
Ferry suddenly disappeared II said that the econom
zeal managers OF that bonanza removed so That those
waiting for the commission hour would not know how
long they had to walt and rather than remain waiting In
doubt would pay their two and pass over For
time THE TRIBUNE tower clock supplied the want, but
since the Fulton Market has been built the view OF
THE TRiBU NE clock has been shut off, Hence there Is
general wish that public clock should DC put up on
Fulton Market
THE DISCHARGED DETERMINATIONS familiar with
the p,rsonne and the methods OF the police detective
force NJ this city will have their confidence in Inspector
Byrnes Increased by reading list of those detectives
whom he has relieved from duty and reduced 10 the
ranks. Not single man OF the lot OF twenty-onc Oh
them have ever done an Official ACT worthy
OF note or which has round record
MP TuprS's CoSDrIoy-Apropos OF a leader in The
SIN, of Yesterday, emphatcaly and authortatlvey do
nying that Nj. Tiden cOnempatc3 being candldato
for the Democratic nomination Tor the PreSidehcy,A
former stan officer of his Governor, and since ~"
innate with him. said: IL Is very true that MI lurn
il not and cannot be cinidate for the Presidency De-
cause he is physically disabled was at Ills house lew
weeks ago lie shulcd INTO the room dragging one leg
r the other painfully and slowly, and supporting ms
alsed arm with his one good hand. He was always
whtsperer you bat on tins occasion ne hau 10 pue
hi, mouth close against my ear TO make DIS weak NOico
heard and even then I could not catch all lie sald'
WAS compelled IN the way. almost to shout In MS
ear to make him comprehend what ! had to say ga!
ir Iiden is not physically capable now o. pohl!cal
leadership and no himself thoroughly recognizes IT,
Mr. TmDEx PROCASTINAIOR. SO Why does Mr.. Ill
zen not make plain AMI unequvoc1 announcement
that he will take no part IN National pohtcsI "a'
asked OF his friend by listener at the ABOVE CONVERSE
ton "l}ecause" was he thinks tha' ms
defamation IN $50 was sufficient and he insists that MS
friends should accept that hnll and As sincere Anu
hi, immediate friends really do. one or two lea lers
keep up illusion Of his cAnIdlcy to frghten ADVERSE
factions with It's ghost story. BESIDES ne audei
in further exclamation Of Mr. Tten's silence, Mt I'll
den in all political affair. Is procastinator on principle.
lie openly ayows It as part Of his political phio5oply
heard him defend il once wAe Governor Adut1nt'
General Townsend mai spoken OF the annOyahceS arising
from his delay IN acting on various National Guard
,n,tier, when Mr. TIcea fOrclDy expressed his views
ON the impocy OF deciding at once on aay political OF
Governmental matter. 'YOu may blunder occasionally
he said in putting Of such matters I'll the last mo-
meu but IN out Of every hundred you
will make By delay His I'll sec you later was no. as
many thought his way OF csc Ipng importantly; twas
a part Of his system; and delay almost always DiougM
HIM information winch Influenced his determinaton