The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-17
ROUND ABOUT GOTHAM.
a WEEKS SAYINGS AND DOlNGS
IN THE MGI ROPOLiS.
rn,crcs, In N.s.ois Arrivkpg nj the Port
Proposed Hanging Garden-House Rent
atrlcal Gossip.
NEW YORK BUREAU.
RICHMOND DAILY TiMFs,

aud Living In Sew lork-iateft me
atricai Gossip.
NEW YORK BUREAU.
RICHMOND DAILY TIMEs,
Aug. ~. 1901
Arriving vessels in this harbor are irst
reported by the expert observer at f're
Island. and two hours later reports are sent
i'm from thc Navcsink Highlands on the NJ
lantic coast. and from city Island ON the
Lone Island Sound. The lookout with his
experienced eye, aided 10y powerful ielc-
SCOPE. sweeps the horizon. lie secs h'acN
snock and intuitiycly he knows That
il is the expected steamer. ANA hours
boforo the shore is visible to me
nassenccrs the news of her ARRIVAL
has been reported. A sailing vessel il
reported almost ~ quickly n steamer
Outgoing vessels are always reported from
sandy Hook. and IL il the starting posi- 81
the racers who are trying 10 break Inc
record I'm many respects IL u more III
poriant station than the one on the iil.h-
lands. The time a vessel enters Quarantine
and leaves il is also tcleeIapned. ne a.
sistaut SUPERINTENDENT i'm Ihe Maritime IA
and multiplied many times, ana me
owners. underwriters, and parties IN
tcrcstcd. each receive copy by
messenger. The name Of the steam
pr. the hour sighted. and the time she
viii probablv arrive nj the dock, are written
ON me bulletin board. The telephone brings
the intelligence 10 the agents al once ana
dock. The custom house officials are also
notified. and lose no time IN clnbaIkihg lot
their search for smuggled goods. Inc post
office makes ready for the IONS q loIci-n
mail She brings. and even the barge 'illcc
receiving station for the cmigranls IL III a
state Of hustle. The passengers friends re-
ceiVe notice Of their arrival. tne sdic aIIl'"i
or fine steamer is telcgraphcd 10 Europe,
and all the large cities in the states.
\ constant stream Of telegrams runs INTO
In. office all DAY. and expert hands digest
the news and send it all over the country.
News must De instantly utilized, ana usu-
ally il comes in the shape OF ciphef. ON!
the initiated understand marine nOmehcla-
ture. Its vocabulary seems 10 Dc maze up
from history. fiction, ana city directories.
~pocial telegram facilities are found at all
life saving stations for reporting wrecks
and vessels i'm distress. Those most inter-
estcd receive immediate notice and the pub
lie at large hear the news through the press.
THE HANGING.GARDEN.
TDopc0ple Of wealth and importance in
New York have manifested very little In
tcrp-t Ina the proposal 10 make "a public gar
den out of the reservoir at FOrty-second
street and Fifth avenue. The reason OF thI7
lack of enthusiasm no one knows.
LIE IL NEw YORK.
New Workers accept criticism with such
"A urOf0und spirit OF indifference that they
seem fo invite abuse. Foreigners always
complain Of the amount 10 COSTS 10 live IN
tlis city. and many men move out OF New
York and settle in smaller cities for
tlc same reason. very handsome
modern house ON Commonwealth avenue.
a beautiful Boston street, can be
bad for 81 900 year. The same house on
Fifth avenue would bring $1,000, and III
point Of beauty aud comfort, the Boston
street l1- tine advantage. one great POM
uf difference between Boston and New ork
is Oh. lack Of back alleys here. II is me
cause of much IF the dirt of New York. The
Grocer bow and Tire butcher deliver their
good, at the front door. ana the barrels for
ashes and garbage remain ln front OF The
house for many hours. ANA the tramp who
.n BOSTON would knock at the back alley
door. sits ut hi, ease on the front siocp eaiin-
ais lunch until inc servant drives Ann away.
Tine back alley, though. the New pihtf
thinks is mot an advantage. lie would
much rather have his back yard. Inc back
,3II- a. the older streets below the parks
are very pleasant SIGHTS in summer. There
d., always central -r1ss-plat surrounded
Dy q Jagged walk. % border gay with Hover.
extends around three sides. vines are trained
aioug ihc fence. and shrubs are planted in
thr corners. Here many Stay -at-nont
spa. these warm evenings. reading his paper
,nG taking his comfort i'm an easy chair.
SOME TurArEICN,.
Mliic Nal;c i-a sweet young inine who
BE- NOW in tht variety shows. Her specially
ifs tD suspend herself by neck and heels
from tac backs ct tNo chairs, and allow
rocks t0 he broken ON her chest.
Dion Boucicault i7 iil again. lie i- am
aldaui worn ont man who probably has bat
Cd irN months of lile remaining 10 him.
The end Of the tarmcnciia excitement L.
a. hand. She has grown lazy in the dense
atmosphere 0f Roster and BioF-. AMI no
longer bumps her back hair ON the Stage D.
hcr famous twist Besides, she chcW>
gum.
Thomas W. kcenl. who Will begin his
season iu Virginia, will produce play
called "IauucDlOt' when be reaches Call
ornia.
John 4. Stevens ~ nknoan," which un-
lccourtlDN refuses t0 fulfil the meaning
% IFS title, is 10 rage through ine south nest
winter with brass band.
n announced ON pretty good authority
that the next positively last. only and con
.hdiu- farewell Of Mime. Patti to This hos
plablt country will not occur for two years
Another gem of song that We VIII have
next season is called delaney Wasn't ia IT
from the start" Those radicals who insist
that vc are having too much Wagner III
Wv Work fuirhf call ou Mr. stanton and
sec il he could not get Mr.. Fisher to sing in
the "Golt,rdammcrung.' Either that oi
d" Ills Funerals Tomorrow would have q
certain appropriateness if delivered b!
Wotan just before lhe wreck Of matter ano
crash 0f worlds.