The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1893-04-21
oUR NEW York LETTER.
NKw YoRK. April Ist. 1893.

NkW fokk, APfIi Isl, 1898.
Il is with regret that the news of The
destruction of "Crows Nest," the summer
residence Of the veteran American actor
Mr. Joseph Jefferson, was received by the
many friends of ''sid Joe" of Rip Van
Winkle fame. The house In question
was located at Bussards' Bay, Mass. The
paintings, which decorated the walls OF
the same, were said to be valued at $780,
900. all of which were destroyed by the
fire, which burned the structure to the
ground on Saturday. On the fatal day,
a domestic, Miss McGraib, discovered q
leak In the gasoline tank, which was kept
In the cellar. and calling the butler, Mr.
Wright, tried to prevent the oil from run
ming Into the furnace. The cavity became
so large that the oil ran swiftly into the
furnace and In one fash the tank exploded.
killing Miss McGfatf The butier es-
capped, but was very seriously burned. In
the meantime the servants escaped frsm
the burning house as also did Mrs Jeffer-
son. who was confined to her bed, owing
Z, illLess. This sad accident win no
doubt prove q hard blow TO the genial old
actor and the Words Fair will Be minus
some very fine works Of art, which were
burned and had been intended TO be out
upon exhibition in Chicago early In May.
Easter Sunday opened with clear SAY
and mild temperature. It's great Gus
tom for people living In the suburbs of
New York TO "come to town." as they
express il, on Easter Sunday, and see the
new sPring styles and pretty women,
The churches all had special musical pro-
grams and many horai decorations. St
Andrews Protestant Episcopal church
collected $4,000 for n fund TO paw of the
debt upon the building. John B Simpson,
the wealthy broker, contributed S7s 200.
and the congregation completed sne BAL
ance. Fifth Avenue was one line Of bon-
nets, ribbons and smiles at about I3:3o. a.
churches opened their doors and the
world once more graspeS the opportunity
OF the closing OF the lenten season. The
drive was alive with vehicles of all descrip-
tons and Central Park became one oasis
OF humanity. Taking II all In /. was a
model day and al suspicious spring OPEN
ing. As to the styles and fads ribbons In
all shapes and designs seem 70 be the rage,
especially eapes strung with many rows
Of silk ribbon.
Mrs John w Mackay and her son CIar-
encc, who a,rived on the Paris" last
Saturday from London. left thi. city or
TUESDAY for California to hasten to the
bedside OF Mr. Mackey, who was severely
wousded BY the crank Rippey several
weeks ago.
The appearance on Monday evening al
the Manhattan opera house Of Alexander
Saiviui, son OF the grea, ,ragedian Of the
saue name. was an interesting event
among the theatrical professson. The
Young man PLAYS In English and his per-
formanee of -Doa CaesarSe Baxans was
successfully rendered. and The verdict Of
the critics was fair for this young man
and ambitious actor.
That the streets OF New York are nos
clean Il fact beysnd denial, but the
question Is, car two millions Of dollars q
year keep them in 4 respectable condItiocs
The street cleaning department, Under the
direction Of Commissioner Brennxn IL al
lowed 100000 annually. IL IL TIE
general oplnIon that the streets could be
KEEP, in fair condition al this enormous
expense; but the trouble ID when the 90
lIticai bosses and leaders are finished TAX
ing their commissions out Ct the appro
priaIion, poor Mr. Brennan Is short OF
cash. Complaints and charges ss to the
tishy condition OF the city are heard on
all sides. and finally the City Club. an
organization tatere&sed In municipal
affairs. has taken hand Ia the problem
and demanded the resignatica of Mr.
Brennan and the appointment of Mr
'Ollie" Teal. Mr. Tel, wns Is commonly
called 'eOllie," is manager OF fairs and
numerous other public events. and IL also
a sweh club man. Some pecple are un
n s;eful enough to say that II Teal got the
contract he would uniform the street
cleaners with dress suits, hid gloves opera
hats and patent leather shoes Dir Teal's
irsentions are no doub, rery sincere and
well meant. but the problem is nos where
10 the man 10 manage the Office but where
Is the man who can manage to make the
city authorities turn over the full appro-
priztioa for the work he can dos Mr. Teal
has many hackers and friends who are
pushing his claim. but the only way to
have clean sfrckx Is 10 have q clean cify
government. and 10 accomplish this result
you must clean out the present eorrup,
ring which controls the city of New York,
and then clean the streets.
The war vessels that are TO represent
our navy In the great naval parade on
April s7sh have left the Brooklyn Navy
fsrd for Hampton Roads, where they
sill meet the ioreign fleets and form In
line for the review. which will take place
In New York harbor. President Cieve-
land has announced his intention OF at
tending. aud II the weather is fne q very
rare sight will be witnessed Ia these
waters. WM z III KoKtsca.
An excha ncc tells the 70 ll0xirr. Alfred MIR.