Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-11


TALKED ABOUT IN NEW YORK.
is Meams.
SORROW FOR A DEAD HERo-eoNE SURPRISES n
HORSE RAcEs-wASTED, a MAscoT-rHK PREsI-
DENTS UNCOMMON coRpIALITY TO REPoErERs-
THE COMING MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SEASON.
of TIE EVENING STAR
NEW YORK, August 10
The talk Of New York this week is largely con-
corning the great republican reception TO Mr.
Blaine on his arrival from long European tour.
No American citizen has ever met with 50 nat
tertng token OF heesteem In which he is held
by his fellows as has Mr.. Blaine. General Grants
grand reception at Philadelphia on his return from
his voyage around the world was really insignin-
cant compared with the greeting TO Mr.. Blaine,
when the fact is considered that the Grant affair
was all cut and dried, rehearsed and planned be-
forehand, and masQueraded as ''popu-
lar" reception when it was not. Mr..
Blaine's reception was spontaneous, and
there was no concerted arrangement
As guest OF one OF the out-of-town republican
clubs, which hired a big steamer for the meeting
down the bay, know what am talking about, as
/ learned that each organization paid Tor its own
water Conveyance, and recouped the club treasury
by selling tickets to each passenger. And a mem.
Der OF the New York Republican Club told me
tuesday that he was much worried Tor fear the
parade and reception ashore would be complete
hzzle, as although 1t was known with some degree
OF certainty that clubs from Brooklyn, New jersey
connecticut and towns in New York would be on
hand TO participate, there was no definite under
standing as to the exact program, and he feared
the result would be a scattered mob OF shouters
instead OF a respectable body with a concerted
purpose Complementary carried out The re-
publican national committee had very little 10 do
with the affair, and the few men who really ac-
complished what engineering" there Was done
began their WORK at so late day that they were
kept constantly at work, both by day and night
from last Monday morning until the demonstra-
ton was past.
From the character of the reception one might
pe forgiven for forg citing that Benjamin Harrison
pie are going TO vote for next fall for President OF
the United States. Few In the eager, enthusiastic
crowds cast a passing thought on the real presi.
Dental candidate OF the republican party, and
once, when some one shouted ''rhree cheers for
Harrison and Norton" blum philosopher In the
crowd checked tardy and lame response by growl-
ing: 'D-n Harrison and MortonI Three cheers
for Blainel" And they were given with WILL
There have been not few political Seers who,
since the demonstration, have predicted that In
some way, not clearly explained Harrison Is 10 be
Withdrawn as q candidate and Blaine put In his
place, with all this enthusiasm as starting BOOM
But this political prediction Is hardly worthy Of
serious consideration.
There is no question OF the infalibility OF one
prediction however, and that Is that II the plumed
AulSut enuerS the political ISIS 10 UTedk lance OF
two In the cause or Messrs. Harrison and Morton
his presence in the tourney Will be OF more value
to these gentlemen in their contest than ali the
protection principles republican clubs and leagues
and ''Dar's' that are relied upon now TO win the
laurel Tor the republican banners
talked about here this week Is the death OF Gen.
Sheridan. The great soldiers long illness, how
ever, has made his death an occurrence TO be ex-
pected, and less is said about 1t than would have
been had he been taken away suddenly. There is
no part OF the country, however, In which "Little
Phil" was loved more Loyalty than in New York
city, and the sorrow at his death is coupled with
regret that his remains were not allowed TO lie
here In state in order TO afford New Workers an
opportunity to pay last pubic tribute OF anec-
ton.
The third most general topic talked about re-
Gently Is the unaccountable way In which obscure
horses have been winning firsts at the races at
Monmouth Park. Saratoga, Yonkers, and else
where. There are bitter complaints among the
bookmakers and the regular attendants at the
various events, who have dropped large sums by
backing the favoriteS. The Bard's downfall has
added much woe to the tribulatlonS or the sport
Ing men, and altogether the majority OF the faces
seen at the races this week have been percepLtly
tinted with blue. ApropoS OF the general dlscour-
agement or the sports, md the following ad. In
one OF the New York daily papers. which tells
plainly OF the state affairs:
SPORTING NAN will pay handsome price for mas
cot or anything that will bring good luck Address
living al auu. prlce, Ace, BOX
At the newspaper onices the reporters are not
yet through talking about President Cleveland's
recent fishing trip TO these parts. And no wonder
Heretofore when the President has visited New
York he has shown the same anxiety 10 avoid
reporters that Government clerk exhibits
when creditors are around. But this time President
Cleveland was not only cordial 10 the Interview
erS-he Father courted their advances, in a coyly
digni1ed sort OF way. Everybody remembers how
oH, ny 0ser ,r OleVeiana planned and carried
inaugurated, and what efforts were then made TO
Keep newspaper men in the dark as to his move.
ments. And In his other flying trips to and
through this town Secretary Lamont has made the
fellows or his former profession rather mad at the
Cerberus-like attitude he has assumed before the
person OF the President But somehow or other all
this has suddenly changed. Not only did the Presi-
dent cordially respond all the questions OF the
newspaper men, but on TWO occasions Col. Lamont
was Gracious enough TO send Tor the reporters and
tell them or changes that were made In the pre-
vlouSly announced program. II is something OF a
mystery by what means the President has become
reconciled TO the news chrOnicers, but ne rshed,
and ate, and even saluted Mrs. Cleveland ia bid
ding her adieu, with whole battalions OF reporters
about him. and never seemed 10 mind them a bit
There is beginning to De some talk about the
theatrical season OF 1SSS-'S9. Last week but three
theaters were open in New York, and this week
there have been but four. Next week, however
three more houses will open their doors, tbs fol-
io"iuS "CCh tWo uloIc, anu lie next IOuT, lnat
by the beginning OF next month the season viii be
fairly under way.
In musical matters New York is likely to run
oenind her record OF recent years. The German
Grand Opera Company for the coming season has
been selected by Director Stanton with an eye TO
economy rather than artistic ability, as the stock
holders have grown tired or putting their hands
In their pockets every week or two TO replenish
the treasury. There Will be no grand opera given
by so-cailed american" company. Theodore
Thomas and his famous orchestra will be at an
otner city or else the organization will diSband.
way Will no longer make up the losses OF the
Thomas concerts and furnish a hall; another Is
that IL Is no longer so fashionable as in former
days to attend Thomas concerts, and the
third is that the public is acquiring
taste for German ana especially Wagperfan
music which has been nourished and rostered TINS
summer by Anton Seidl ana other Wagner doyo-
tees and Is not ready as formerly TO support the
class or music furnished by Thomas. the PHIL
harmonic society," which Is fashionable, will still
reign in its own exclusive way; and the symphony
Society, which Is not quite SO fashionable viii
furnish much musical pabulum. But there will
be a Lack or hlgh-claSs music this winter In New
York unless numoer or rich gentlemen pool
enough money 10 build q f1rst-cl,ass music hall
like that at Cincinnati, and get Ernest eye, carl
Rosa, or Henry Mapleson to come over and manage
things.
In light music there will be quaint. sun. The
Casino will next month put on new American
comic opera called 1.-The Oolah, which was writ
ten for Francis Wilson, the comedian OF "Erminie
TO star In. Fred solomon, OF tine Casino forces.
nent role in It's cast. On November ~ .sThe
Oolah," with Wilson and solomon at its head. will
start on the rOad and the Casino will or the same
date produce Gilbert & Sulllvans new opera
JOINTLY with It's production in London. OF TINS
much is expected. The scene Is LAID In Norway
sweden which npffx S,r