Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-20
AROUND In GOTHAM.
A WORD FOR THE HEALTHY AND
LOVELY GIRLS OF BROOKLYN.
Governor Flowers Anti-Gif-Frsncbise
Movcment--whnt Aristocracy Means
In New York-nakays and Ochiitree.

NEW YORK, March lJ.-it seems W nle
that the pretty and rich young women OF
Brooklyn are neglected by the chroniclers
OF social affairs. This may be accounted
for by the TACT. or what appears to be a
tact, that there are so many pretty ana
rich young girls in New York that the re-
porters will never get through with them
to say nothing Of going over the bridge to
look after the Brooklyn girls. But the
fact remains that Brooklyn has a large
number OF exceptionally pretty girls. Inc
New York reader may marvel thet tney
never cross the bridge that the world may
behold their loveljness but this may DC
attributed TO local jealousy. am iniorin-
ed on good authority that, besides these
handsome gIrls. some OF them rcn ana
some OF them poor, there are go unmar-
RED young women IN that town VINO nave
fortunes aggrecating Si0,0oO,0O0.
| am aware that this publication may be
the means OF sending more titled foreign
ers TO Brooklyn 10 find wives who are able
and willing TO support them. But since
the late Count Butcher turned out 20 be
such an unworthy spouse believe Brook-
lyn girls do not look with great FAVOR
upon noblemen. II was related the other
day that the next titled foreigner VINO
lllONfh lDVi DiOOAlNu sVia'Nf N'Nh
monial intent might have 10 compromise
on being driven out OF town. At the same
time I-observe that since this suggestion
was made that Brooklyn girl, at present
abroad, has been betrothed to gentle
man possessed of title and alleged large
and valuable estates SO n will be seen
that in matters of this kind It IS difficult
to lay down a law that Will bind all par
ties. A red-nosed nobleman may be ruth
lessly kicked from one doorstep ana IN
vited to dinner at the next
FLOWER AND THE FRANCHISE GRADERS.
II does not require very critical OBJ
server of political events 10 note That
Governor Flower Is growing rapidly 10
public estimation. There must have been
a great pressure brought 10 bear upon him
TO secure his cooperation with the con-
trolling forces in the present Legislature,
but il is very evident that he has given
these gentlemen the back OF his head.
He nav even have shown them the door.
In any event he is the most independent
Governor W. have had in Albany since
Tlden. Persons who started in 20 believe
that he would be a plant instrument IN
the hands of party managers were not
well informed.
The Governor has greatly strengthened
himself with the people by his message In
relation TO municipal franchises, and II
Governors of other States would take q
like stand 1t would oe a happy sign of the
times. The discriminate granting OF iran
chises to corporations and individuals has
become one of the worst OF evils. by tins
means the public Is robbed without STINT.
Millions upon millions every year are
drained from the people and go TO make
fat the Golfers of wealthy men and corpo-
rations by reason of the excessive liberali-
ty of legislative bodies. Governor Flower,
BIZ his special message, places himself IN
direct opposition to this sort Of thing.
IL calls halt on several rapacious
schemes which were intended TO loot the
clty of New York, but its influence Will be
more far-reaching than the mere obstruc-
ton of local schemes OF plumber. 10 will
have a deterrent influence upon other Le-
pisla,ures that may be disposed TO pass
out valuable franchises TO whoever asks
for them. Il Is Governor Flowers idea
that municipal compensation for fran
chlses-such as bridges, street-rallways,
etc" should be based upon future earn
lngs rather than upon present estimates
and the uncertain values OF privileges
granted This seems like an entirely
safe and just business proposition. But
any scheme by which corporations can be
required to pay back TO the people ialr
share Of the profits accruing TO them IRON
the extraordinary privileges granted Is
something the public has long suffered for
lack of. The Governors anti-gitt fran
elise movement is to be commended. IL
does not diminish his presidential boom a
particle.
THE HASsoM-CAB FAD.
For a wear or two the private hansom-cab
has been much affected by the hOwllngly
swell gentlemen of this city. There IS no
greater mark of the swell swaggerer than
a handsomely "sct-up" hanson with a
liveried driver and all the appurtenances
thereto appertalnlng, lntenslhed DV the
luxurious taste,of the owner. have noticed
number of them about town tins spring
with gorgeous fittings. and ] think that
there Is a tendency TO run 70 illuminated
wheels. although the true mark OF gem
tilitv for the private CAP is the same de-
gree of sombreness that distinguishes the
gOndala in Venice. Coming down f1tth
avenue last week. the street being com
parativelv quiet saw one of these aristO-
cratic equipages sailing toward me IN grand
STYLE. The horse, trained high-stepper,
was Respondent in gllttering brass har-
ness. the cab was beauty IN lts way, and
the driver was as gorgeous as drum-ma-
ior in his livery.
Instead of steel tires, cutting and knock
ing sparks out of the street. the wheels OF
this vehicle were adorned with heavy ruo-
her tires. Ii was absolutely noiseless. But
as the vehicle came bounding over the
sharp Belgian blocks of the pavement the
vibration was surprising To behold.
The gOrgeously attlred dude sitting IN
side was bouncing up and down as though
composed of calf s-foot jelly. The rapidity
Of the vibration was such that his face
seemed 10 be about foot and halt long
aud his eyeglasses were so elongated that
they seemed in appearance very much like
| the prismatlc glass pendants that we used
| to see on the old-fashioned chandeliers. III
| the horse had only been shOd IN rubber,
| the whole outfit might have swept through
| the streets a. no:selessly as canoe on the
| bosom Of still waters. The private ham,
som.cab is destined to become the dlstln-
| gushing mark OF New York aristocracy.
OF course, arlstOcracy IN this town means
that element of the community winch has
money for the support of private cabs
and gaeat many other things, private
and otherwise, too tedious to mention.
CITY CASTLES FOR kILLIoySAIRKs.
There are signs that New York may be
entering upon sensational era IN house
building. Mr.. Cornelius Nanderbilt's de-
Termination 10 erect on Fifth avenue res
| ;6ence TO cost 81. 900, 900 according to pres.
emit estimates. and, therefore, perhaps
| twice that much before IT is completed, Is
pretty sure TO lead other multi-million-
naires to do the same. IL seems e
| be MIR. Vanderbilt's present plan TO buy
| a large part of Fifth-Avenue block not
| already owned by him. and erect thereon
a residence that viii eclipse some OF the
| imperial residences of Europe. The rich
| and liberal gentlemen of New York are
keeping pretty close watch on each Other
| OF late, with q view TO taking notice that
one OF their number does not secure any
great advantage over the other one III the
religious. financial. or social world.
This was observed when MIR. Rockefel
ler's recent gift of S10OO.OOo to an educa'
tional institution was quickly followed by
one from Jay Gould for $4,000 for church
extension. which has since been sup.
| plemented by $4,000 TO the University OF
the CITY OF New York. While Mr. Gould
did not exactly cover Mr.. Rockefeller;
ante. his action nevertheless illustrate;
what have SAID. These rich gentlemen
do not like to see any particular gentle
man get too far III advance of the process.
SION. So, if Mr.. Vanderbilt erects an ex
pensive habitation IN New York, where
eround is scarce and exceedingly high
4. 1, he.