New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
GUESTS OF A GREAT CITY.
PEOPLE WHO FIND THE TOWN INTERESTING
CROWDED HOTELS AND THEATRES - GOSSIP !
Apo1rr srr, ANGERS From MANY PLACES.

by many thousands during the past week. The hotels
werc filed to overlooking, the business houses havo
realized the addition TO the population in their largely
Increased receipts, and there has been great rush
TO the theatres. In this miscellaneous crowd OF
strangers werc seen politicians big and little led
hher by tho fact that this Is the central point OF
the campaign and that the grand climax Is rapidly
approaching; statesmen real and so-called prope'os
of country business houses ordering fall ana Wh'ef
supply OF goods, many ladies on their periodicai
shopping tours and visitors in general from all parts
OF the world.
ATTRACTED BY SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.
Resides tho activity occ3siOacd by the opening OF
tbe schools and colleges for tho present academic
year. many winter additions to the population have
been made by those who seek here enlarged fachues
Tor the requirement OF acknowledge in chosen drccons
Ono hears the same story at most OF the larger hoeS
Every room has been taken and people are IN nans
instances turned away. The average hotei ciern
fumes and frcts about having so much 10 40 'ha'
he scarcely knows what he is doing whiie 'he p'o
prietors walk about with light, springihg s'cp
jlngng samples of tho importing shekeis ana "caie
broad smiles Of placid contcntment
reporter went the rounds Of some Of the principal
hotels and saw many of the visitors familiar to New"
Workers during the winter season. The buckingham -
filling up rapidly with families who intend 10 go i'o
winter quarters at that comfortable hosclry or TO IT.
main there until repairs and alterations IN their
houses have been completed large addition IS
being made to the south side OF the hotei winch WI"
be decided improvement.
LIVELY TIMES FOR MOST OF THE HOTELS
The Clsey presents lively appearance
and bcing one OF the hotels favoraoly
situated for shoppers, many ianleS
grace with their presence while In New-fork shop
ping and pleasure seeking. N. Coqueln ana Ills SUI
have attracted much attention among It's patrons duhp
the week. A Jacksonville physician, who has come
north on account of his health, is stopping there al
NJ he
said that although the reported mortality was large
II was remarkably small prOportIonately 10 that
OF former vlsltatlons. Therefore he concluded 'ha'
the disease had probably been of mlder type the
precautions vlgilant, and the work OF The physi
clans the spot he commended in the highest terms
He saId know many of them, and place the fullest
confidence in their judgment and experience"
In referring to who bad boon stricken fatally
he remarked sadly We have lost some OF our very
best ctlzens-many who VIII be much missed IN the
business social and charitable circles Of our Florida
lfeo In reply TO the question as to whether another
epidemic was be expected next year, he said IL
IS not at all likely. The other years in which we
suffered had long intervals of almost total relief be-
tween them. Besides, the added knowledge resulting
from our last terrible experience viii be beneficial
in that II will insure still greater precautions for the
futures
The Hoifman's corridors have been thronged all the
week. f. p Wilbur the genial and popular president
OF the Lehlgh Valley Railroad, and family have been
there for several days The recent accidents on the
Lehigh Valley have greatly troubled the officials who
among the most careful, painstakng and vlligant
railroad men OF the country The Valley road has
been noted as a model line and the management has
been emneny deserving Of the public confidence
which 1t has inspired Accidents will happen, and the
blame in these referred TO must certainly be
attributed neglect IN obeyng definite instructions.
And yet the engineers and trainmen employed
under strict supervision, and must be wellquafed
rnai I'M m ha tftiaS ~ the
road.
SOME OF TIE CITY'S VISITORS MENTIONED.
Other visitors to the Hoffman that were noticed
we're John L. Mitchell of Milwaukee II. S. BlOodgOOd
and family. of Pensacola, Fla C. II. Hoyt, OF Boston
wilson Soulc and A. G. Yates OF Rochester Lieutenant
General Willis, {. b., retired officer of the British
Army, has been at the Albemarle. He has lately
turned from tour through the Western part of the
United States and Canada. Count Arco Valley. the
German Minister to the United States, who has been
summerlng at Lenox, is also there also w. de Bounder.
the Belgian Minister; J. W. Bookwalter, OF Ohio. and
Baron Schroeder and family recently Of San Fran
cisco.
The Brunswick scems TO be OF the favorite re-
sorts for pennsy lvanlans W. T. Carter and family.
of Philadelphia, have been there Mr.. Carter is one
OF Pennsylvania's coal kings, being the owner Of
Of the Beaver Meadow cOicries lie has long been
prominent in the municipal affairs Of Philadelphia
and Of the vice presidents Of the big Re-
toLer -. In the party S. S. Everett and
family, OF Cleveland, o. Mr. Everett Is the vice
president of the Union National Bank treasurer of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, and was at
time treasurer OF the city OF Cleveland lie has
been for many years one of Clevcland's most prom
nent and popular Republican politicians. His eldest
daughter who is tall. han(some brunette, and has
recently returned from Europe, is said to be engaged
to c. J. J. Carter, the eldest son Of W. s. Carter
A HANDSOME YOUNG COAL BARON.
The son, who is the manager o. the large coieries
and furneces owned by his father Is sirikingly hand
some of about thirty, with genial whole-souled
ways, that have made him of the most popular
men In Eastern Pennsylvania, where he Is best
known. The alleged engagement has romantic
tnge, as "ChaTle,' as he Is familIary called, has
been noted for his antpathy TO the far sex. But,
considering the circumstances, his bachelor friends
have willingly forgiven him.
John Thomas. owner and proprietor OF the largo
lllng-mls at Catasauqua Penn, and daughter spent
few days at the same hotel. Mr. Thomas has a
large interest in the iron industry at birmingham,
Ala, and is an ardent Protectionst. Professor H.
c. Johnson, of the chair Of Latin at the Lehigh Uni
verlty, IS often the principal lhoroughfarcs
Of The city He has recently been elected, and has
accepted, the principashp Of the Philadelphia High
school His departure is considered great loss TO
Lelgh University.
Many OF the leaders Of the political parties have
been seen the Fifth Avenue which continues to be
a favorite rendezvous for them. Allen Thomdike
Rice had been staying there the early part OF the
week, but has taken up his quarters in Levi p.
Moron's house In Fifth-ave senator Quay Is the
star at the Everett. Among Pennsylvanians seen
there were The Misses Moore daughter OF Johnston
Moore OF Carlisle. Ex-Governor John r. Uerranfts
name was the register early In the week: His |
tail striking figure. while he IS not popularity known
I'm York. cannot fall to attract attention. lie IS
Interested the business Of large insurance COM
pany and, although not at present in the public eye
he has never lost the popularity he acquired while
Governor Of the old Keystone state.
SOME NOTABILITIES DOWN TOWN.
Down at the Astor House E. c. Swift, OF Chicago,
was one OF the weeks guests He is the famous beef
merchant and weighs 260 pounds. lie has a fine,
large full face with sandy eolorei mustache d. ID.
C. Mink. general superintendent OF the Clyde Line
OF steamships, was also there. Al another Of the
down-tov hotels was seen Judge j. j. Weed, Of