The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-11-20
Especial New York Letter.

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1t is not generally known that Mr.. G.
Washington Kersikes is preparing to
create q tidal wave of frivolity and
mirth, which is to sweep over Manhat-
tan island, by bringing out new farce
comedy. Such, however, is the start
Ting fact. | obtained the distressing
news u1dcr very peculiar circumstances
from the gifted literateur himself, whom
1 recently met in City Hall park.
He was comparatively sober, but
otherwise in high spirits. He said, talk
ing me by the arm:
81 want to talk to you about matter
Of national Importance, Have Il glass
of beer, at my EXPENSE"
was not feeling well just then, and
really needed tonic, so made only a
passive resistance, giving undue weight
to the refreshments being at his ex-
pense.
~ have struck it rich at last" said
Kersikes after he had unloaded the
schooner, and been supplied with a
fresh one. "I'll soon have money to
throw at the birds"
Great scheme! What is it?" asked.
incidentally Kersikes, is one of those
Who always has scheme. but never
any cash
81 am going to get my $4,000 down
and half the box receipts. am writing
farce comedy that will make Ed.
Harrigans eyes bulge out. 1t will be
bowling success"
'What is your plot, anyway?"
at is located right here in New York
Old Mr. Vanderhyde belongs to the
elite and to an oucient Knickerbocller
family. His ambition in life is to shine
in politics. He ,7ants to go to congress,
but has no pull. lie makes the ac-
quaintance of IN ex-boodler, Alderman
Pilfer, who has unlimited political in
f1uence. Pliers ambition is to get
social status, brt his anteccdcnts are
against him. They meet and arrange it
so that Pilfer helps Vandcrhyde into con-
gress, and in return Vanderhyde intro
.duces Pilfer to the elite. Amt that the
plottiest plot yol ever heard off"
Eyes, that's very fine plot against
the social and political propricties."
That's just the beginning of it.
Vanderhyde has a son, u typical New
York boy, who is athletic. His name is
Harry. EX-Boodler Pilfer has u lovely
daughter, Gloriana, SO it happens that
without consulting the young folks
Pilfer and Vanderhyde determine that
they shall marry. BY a strange coinci-
dence, such as occurs every day on the
stage, without being aware that their
fathers are acquainted, Harry and
I
at matinee.
For them to plight their troth is the
work of a moment, so when Harry's
father subsequently tells him that he
has picked out a bride for him, Harry,
not suspccting who the bride is, refuses
to ratify the proceedings of the conven-
ton. Harry is fred out into the cold
world. The same thing happens to
Gloriana, when her pa tells her she
must wed. There is lots of hcart-rend-
ing You are no child of mine bust
ness in it.
''IIarry and Gloriana, being discarded,
hold tryst, or business meeting, at
Spooner's ice cream saloon on Madison
avenue. They decide to wed on the day
following at the little church around
the corner. Isn't it a lovely plot?"
Yes, but trifie improbable"
"What of that? Amt half the plays
impossible plots? I'm not trying to
wrench any laurels from old Shakes
peares brow. am after money.
Waiter, haven't you got any English
ale?"
The bottle of ale was brought, and I
noticed that did not get my share of it.
The second act is grand. 1t repre-
cents Union square just as it is. There
lis night scene. EX-Alderman Pilfer