Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-16


Captain Padget and the Prince-Al.
bert Weber's Failure-A Swell KIep.
Communicating Billiard Champion.
ship, Etc.
Special Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAB.
NEW YORK, June 49, 1883.
went down to Billy McGlory's celebrated
dance house a few nights ago, and was treated
by that gentleman with courtesy and hospital
ity. His place is in Hester street, just of the
Bowery. The locality Is not aristocratic nor ex-
clusive-in fact it is pretty tough. The reason
went to Billy McGlory's was not because he
kept dance house, but because wanted to
see the man. who, despite his reputation for
wlckedness and immortality. had proved himself
to be manly. self-sacrifcing and heroic. He
saved the life Of girl who was the victim of
runaway horse on the road, and he did it at the
direct risk Of his own life In fact, 1t was risk
that few men among the million or more in New
York would care to take. When spoke to
McGlory about it he said:
II would rather not speak about that. The
whole thing is over estimated. II that is what
is called bravery, wish had q chance to do 1t
every day In the year. like the exercise. As
for 1t being heroic, it is all Internal nonsense.
Any man in my place would have done the same
thing"
He refused to talk about the matter further
than to disclaim all credit for any heroic action,
whenever the subject was brought up. He did
this sincerely and honestly. and evidently thinks
that his deed is overpraised. 1t is curious that
man of McGlory's fame should be at heart so
courageous and modest, for he is certainly de-
spite his position and surroundings one Of the
most retiring men l ever met. His place Is q
hall about 40 feet square. The floor Is polished
for dancing. gallery runs around the hall at
height of about IL feet from the floor. It is
typical New York dance-house. All sorts ofmen
and the wrong sort Of women meet here every
night and while away the hours until or
o'clock In the morning. Politicians, newspaper
men, FOUNDERS OF all sorts, and many sWells from
the upper part of the city. visit McGlorys just to
see the man and his famous dance-house. The
women dance with absolute abandon, and there
Is no attempt at propriety or decorum.
All OF the walters in the place are fighters of
pronounced ability but they all fear McGlory.
He can knock out any of his men. and hence
they respect him. When he and his employees
get together they can knock out any gang that
visits the place. Everybody Is welcome The
worst tOuehs In the city often go there In
gangs to create q disturbance, and they
are generally accommodated with fight
if they desire one 1t is somewhat significant
that the gentle William always comes out ahead
in the ffstic encounters. He does not look like
fighting man, but he has terrific hitting power,
and his reputation is great among the toughs.
Every Sunday night he gives over his place to
missionary named Jerry McCauley, who has es-
pecially devoted himself to the work of saving
falling women. Billy gives him the whole place
free OF charge, turns on the electric lights, fur
nishes the music and assists himself ut the cere-
monies. He says if any of the girls want to re-
form he Is the last man In the world to keep
them from 1t, and if any of them takes step
in the right direction the first one to offer them
pecuniary aid Is McGlOry himself. He seems
made up OF contradictions. There is one thing
certain-in city like New York he cannot re-
main in Obscurity, and his future is brilliant.
Didn't John Morrissey rise from the same leyel?
No man can foretell the future Of the proprietor
OF the Hester street dance house.
THE CURRICLE.
Mrs. William K.Vanderbilt will drive curricle
at Newport this year. 1t is sort of two
wheel chaise, with q pole and bar across the
horse. 1t is to be built by an American
firm, but will be closely modelled after the old
English style, with two wheels and seat for
the groom behind. 1t Is as dangerous vehicle
to drive as dog-cart or a Stanhope-gig Mrs.
Vanderbilt is capital whip. In fact, there are
few better hOrsewOmen than she in New York
She will probably be the first of her sex to drive
curricle In America. It is said the last man
who drove one Of these vehicles In London was
the old Marquis ofAnglesey, of Waterloo fame He
did not allow his grOOms to sit beside him. but
had two of them following on horseback.
Though Mrs. Vanderbilt's vehicle is to be made
In America, she imports all of her harness from
England. She has great liking for snowy
equipages, by the way. Last year she drove to
the races In Victoria, with four horses and
postilliOns 1t was the first time that such
turnout had been seen In New York, though it
is common enough IL England. Positions
have since been employed oy Mrs. Augustus
Belmont and Mr.. j. l.. Anthony. The carriages
attract great attention here. They are certainly
foreign to the spirit of a republican country.
THE CLUB TROUBLES.
There has been another row In the athletic
clubs. This time 1t Is the Land and Water club
which was formally opened on Friday last at
WhtestOne, Long Island. 1 met young soci-
ETY. man, named Minton, day or two ago and
he was very bitter about the way the Land and
Water club had been wrested from him. He
started the club, organized it and pushed it
till 1t was successful thing last winter and lust
as 1t had reached the point where it could stand
on It's own legs it was calmly taken from him,
and he was ousted from the management and
all connection with it. He is inclined to feel
stubborn about it and says he will bring law
suit for 81 600 damages. 1 do not know who
he Is going to sue or how he has been damaged,
but his action goes to show how
New York. Despite Mr.. Minton's grievances,
however, the Land and Water club seems to be
great success. The club house and grounds
are charmingy situated on the Sound, and on
the premiseS>are brilliant rooms. tennis grounds.
QUOT grounds and all facilities for athletic
games. steam launch runs from New York
to the club grounds.
MRS. CAPTAIN PADGET AND THE PRINCE.
Mrs. Paran Stevens is covered with gratifca-
ton and delight because her daughter rode next
to the Prince of Wales on Lord Castlereagh's
coach at the recent coaching parade in London
1t was very brilliant scene, and all London
turned out to see the pageant. great many
coaches were In line, and, of course, the princi-
pal object Of curiosity was the Prince of Wales
1t Is a great thing for Mrs. Stevens daughter to
be seated next the future king OF England
that is, it is great thing In social point of
view. 1t does not influence the condition of
political affairs in America to any alarming ex-
tent-at least, 1t has not yet. Miss Stevens
married Captain Paget, who, believe, is now q
colonel, and will eventually be duke or some
thing Of that sort. She was one of the most
popular girls in New York society, and her loss
is keenly felt. But she is envied by every
woman OF her SET Happy Mrs. Colonel Paget.
MR.. ALBERT wEBERs FAILURE.
Albert Weber has declared himself insolyent.