New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-17
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
MEN AND AFFAIRS AT THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL

FAIR COLONEL FRED
GRANTS POPULARITY.
Wasbinston. Dec. l6.-Two figures were added
Yesterday 10 the long list of historical personaee'
yrho bay. promenaded upon the avenue. These
ware Joseph Jefferson and William j. Florence.
Xo two men in public life could have attracted
more attention than did they. There was "S
s,rikina A contrast between them in their appear
anoo unon the street as is seen in their portrayas
,non the stage At every step they were saiu'e"
With bows and glances Of respectful admiration
Mr. Florence was the round high-colored' moS'
iovisl looking figure of the two. The spalchesS
90 Joc Jefferson was a good foil for the rotunoiN
of Florence Here is mental photograph Vi
them as they passed the fifteenth-stt corhei'
Mr. Florence was dressed in dark olue iIocN
suit over this he wore a soft due oN'i'o"'
which was slightly thrown open. A Mgn shh
no, was worn rakishly over his broad, cieai-sh"e
Jolly face The English mOnocle screwed lh'" HIS
rioht Irish eye. dmming its twinkle, winch was
On apparent in the unobscurcd left irish eye WIS
the only feature ont of harmony WIN 'he colieoV
makeup of this most interesting comeuiah' i"e
air was full of life The Washington sun was SHIN
inn IN a elorious way and from a sky so blue that
il seemed made for the occasion. Inc sparkle lit
tho air seemed 10 give new life &c every muscle
casr staggering swing OF a young man home from
Lila, His face was constantly LIGHTED up with
q smile As he from time TO time greeted the many
tr;enos who turned their faces toward him. Inc
,..l Geure of Mr. Florence Overshadowed The
sirhter one of Mr.. Jefferson. Even with his
h,,b hat Mr. Jefferson was not much above MI
Tlorence's shoulder Mr.. jefferson has slight
s,oop lie was dressed in black. with the rlsoI-
ous eyactncss as 10 detail OF a professional man
of high rank. M JCnerson's smooth ShaNeh'
irregular featured face looks thin by the sac
Of the BROADER one OF his companion. Bnt tcle
Is the same look OF rosy Leath in ms race ana the
same sparkle of good spirits in his dark nIue eyes
IEs sandy hair shows as Vet uut little sign OF
orav Mr. Jc1crson'S face is more Nndcr cohuol
rcrhaps1 He docs not s"ilc as easily as MI
Florence. His smiiC Is IN his eyes ana rait!\
dcscrnds TO the lines Of his mobile mouth III
nothing did these gentlemen suggest ny 'Il'l'
manner or appearance tie stage MI. 'eHeI-
son in particular looked more Ike lawyer Vi
man Of affairs than an actor. The two had the
rrmis,akablc air Of distinguished men. men VINO
were familiar with the curious gaze of tie public.
Their manner, even their walk. showed the stamp
If deserved Success Their record upon the stage
is q high one No scandals have ever obscured
their carcer, They have used no cheap
devices 10 advertise themselves to the pubic.
1nev have robbed no ore, and have had TO destroy
10 rivals as they advanced Their success has
Teen one OF pure merit. and 81 correct ana kndll
have lcen their private lives, so modestN have
tlcy worn tic laurel leaves of their prosperity
that the saiuies which were paid them as they
W'lNe' "'"A ire nls,"'' "''n'.
of respect as of kindly affection.
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Tov, some az the funny features of \ Texas
Steer Bat tins fun is no. q. pIcdominating
ogaIt- IL bus:cc.s he IS serious and lorcctuL
lie +, q GOOD sinner Of comic >on.s, and when with
Two or three friends behind closed Go5rs he coca
sionaliy gives illustrations Of bis ability III ihls
direction On account of his irenkneSs upright
ness and social qualities he WAS always popular
IN Congress. and has made for himself the position
OF u real leader upon The Republican size, whlch
lie gives up OF his own Tree VIII al 'he cl0Sc ~
this session in order to better ms fortunes III pl
Nate business MIS- "r"c' "oi'"' wiz Voc
,oa,,ros i,or.a,v coalbiocl< eve, and an elegance
-, manner and dress which have made her a prom
mont G,ure in Washington society for many via
,cr. Ron Eutterworth is Of Quaker stock. and
:, III. children Inc still uses the beautiful thee and
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