The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-09

volumes for the solidity with which
the edIflce must be constructed. Ger
tainly rafter or two was displaced last
night by the roars and thunders of the
congratulations volleycd at the Giants
and the Consolatory cheers that rang
out in answer to the mention Of Capt
Robiuson's name and that OF the Baltl-
more Baseball club.
Both teams were present as guests of
De Wolf Hopper to witness his remark
ably pretty and tuneful comic opera,
"Dr. Syntax." Hopper in the title role
was as enthusiastic as when IN his, hear
tiest and happlest vein as ian AZ a
game. He felt "A reflection of the glory
Of Johnnie Ward and his brawny play
ers. as did the other ruoters who were
Needless to say, tn" huus" was in
adequate to contain all the people who
feel responsible, in measure, for tn"
capture of the Temple cup, and when
every seat and every inch of standing
room had been sold. those who could
not secure entrance remained outside
and fed their enthusiasm by staring at
the facade of the building, which was
appropriately decorated. When Il mem
Der Of the New York team appeared on
the sidewalk between the acts u thrung
gathered about him, eager to grasp his
hand Should he select one of the neigh
boring hOStelries in which to Stake the
thirst that Is natural to the man who
sits out an art in a crowded auditorium,
that particular tavern Immediately did
a land office business.
Inside the theatre elaborate and EN-
everywhere. ne-tenths of the audi
ence wore the black and white OF the
home club and "rootcd. whenever the
opportunity offered. The lower boxes
with the national Colors, under winch
hung festoons of black and white.
In them sat the Giants. CAPT; -Manag f
him big Amos Rusie. In the opposite
boxes. which were draped with the
orange and black Of the roles, sat the
the fore on either side of the pros
enium arch hung the coats of arms OF
New York and Maryland, respectively.
played Hail to the Chief and Mary
land, My Maryland" while the audience
showed unmistakable evidences OF the
with the New York emblem of the
Giants nj his buttonhole, and he had TO
walt until the orchestra circle got
through proposing Johnnie Ware, for
Mayor Of New York" and the gallery
had worn itself out shrieking Whats
i ,i;,, matte h,sJ,o With Eddie Burke? Eddie
Then. from somewhere, Hopper pro-
duced Digby Bell. who spoke his little
sGSs FRGdt fs ea oT With h s the tne
cent and energy OF Burkeville deni-
into n,ter tu rne ' I'VE want ward, Johnnie
ward Well, give us Rusie, then! Burke,
Murphy! Speech sang the 'rooters
in stentorian tones. Ward rose and
Then the crowd showed Its fairness. and
directed the yolley. Mt the opposite box,
cheering the Baltimore team collectively
and Individually.
In the moonlight scene Hopper had 10
succumb and recIte his inImitable Casey
at the Bat" Then the audience, insisted
as one man that Ward get on the stage
opportunity OF mis- life by declining, for
that thrung of shouting humanity was
ready to nominate an independent ticket
right there, with J. Montgomery for Gov
ernor, Rusie for Lieutennnt-Governo
Meekin for Judge of the Court of Appeals
and each OF the team Milling place on
the ticket, reserving the Mayoraity Tor
But Ward declined. and Hopper told
the audience that he would acknowl-
be given on Sunday night in the theatre
to the Champions of Champions. Hop
pcr's voice was tremulous with real agi-
tation az he spoke touChingly Of the
| high spirit and honest effort which had
characterized the work of the New
York team and OF the honesty of pur-
pose which was convincingly prominent
In the Temple Cup series. when, by
each individual would have been largely
swelled: He closed with compliment
to the Baltimore team for their success
in winning the pennant.
After the play the crowd still fingered
on the street and both teams left the
theatre by the stage door in order &c
get away before further demonstration.
The Temple Cup was To have been ex-
hiblted In the lobby of the theatre, but
| its custodians, a business firm In Balti-
more, neglected to send 1t on. 1t is
probable that 1t will come now promptly
enough, as the Orole rooters will hardly
care to view longlngly the trophy on
which they didn't even get II little finger
| of actual possession.