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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
CHEAP OPERA ~ BOSTON,.

AN EXPERIMENT IN REDUCED THEATRICAL
RATES THAT HAS PROVED SUCCESSFUL.
Boston. Feb (SpeciaD.-An experiment has been
made in Boston for a year which thoughtful people
have watched with interest There has long been
a demand for reduction in the prices OF the aver
age theatre tickets. rather reduction OF the
prices when poor or commonplace attractions were
offered as is sure to he the at every theatre
in Boston times in every The pub
lie believes that 81 20 is too much 10 pay for good
seat second-rate lot OF players perform in
a second third rate sort of play. but the prices at
the maiority OF the theatres have remained the
same. although occasionally they increase them
80 per cent when Irving Bernhardt or some other
extra attraction arrives. one OF the cheaper grade
of theatres under a new manager. tried the low
rates the beginning OF the season ana the mouse
is always full The grade of performances is quite
as good at houses where the high prices prevail:
and sometimes better. Just what the excheQuer
will show at the end OF the season. Of course only
the managers know but the fact that prices remain
low and the houses continue TO be fun Is pretty
good indication that the public appreciates the OPP
portunity . ,,,os opsned at rho berinnne Of
last season with new meodrama at the usual
prices charged at BUSINESS mHse After an Intellectual
struggle against the tide the manager decided 10
try comic opera early ast las. sansr q. PopIss
prices were 80 cents for all seats on the first moor
and % cents for hS }Se the fee start With the mo
crease OF business came improved casts for the
o pet The owners decided continue the same
pocy for the regular season and the result is that
ho hons Is literally SOU out every week many
AZ. IN advance for the evening performances
..hrs Tor the matinees when the price is uni
snmIv o. cents for every reserved in the
hnusa II is possible to get tickets only by applying
81 Least two weeks I'm advance.
Ths class OF people which goes there Is some
times as good as that which goes TO the SYM
nhony concerts, and Is always excellent The
wraethy middle class goes there. and good musicians
sill through a performance OF Faust uor they
are now giving grand opera occasionally with
arc sold by the season, for the most part and It
is rare to see vacant seat In the entire house
f.xts and n n m Il.
garded by Bostonians as important. especially in
view OF its possible effect on the theatrical business
of the future The operas given there this season
have been Heart and Hand" THE Mascot"
Martha The Merry War" The bohemian
Normandy" "Blllee Taylor" .Olivette." The
Lily Of Killarney" Carmen" rip Van Wrinkle"
"Faust" and I'll Troyatore.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
DIFFERENT FROM "THE OTHER SIDE"
AN FRESHMAN SURPRISED THAT cABMAN HERE
SHOULD OBJECT TO BEING BEATEN
OFT OF HIS FARE

Nv George D. Colon an Irish physician who has
-, 4, this country but week, and had been stay
no a1 the Fifth Avenue Hotel. went to the French
IN E-,rav night. At . o'clock yesterday morning
~ hired a cab from John Fnton. OF No. IS Yves;
S,x.y-second-s ST. and instructed Flnton to drive him
around the city. -
.Ar .ba doctor refused 10 pay the bill Finton ap-
led 70 Policeman Walsh. o: the West Thirteth-
81 station. and when the decor PCS began to make
~ ,d locked I'D for dsorGerly conduct AT the
he denounced MS arrest mas, as an ouaG ano 10
S saau ..hman out of his fare whenever he wanted
. f., . coll no was taken TO lief
trorket Court. Therefhe said that ne had
had enough prison e ana ne h was You'd d
b tne wi;hdrawn. He paid the money and WAS dis-
CHI rced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
AN EX-PRESIuENT or THE
AtTANf.t-
CHANGE:

Frank X Sturgis. who - the secretary OF the
Board OF stewards q tina Jockey club IL we'll
known Ncw-Yorker with an army of friends. he
hl- been the president u the Stock Exchange AMI
IS considered one O. the ablest men IN Wal SIee-
Mr. siirrls hae been active in the management OK
the Hor-. show and - ms Efforts much or the
success OF that great s0cil arhr Is due He - 4
starch ldfnlrer Of All outdoor sports ana 'rai4y
l,.,. racing lie intends 10 take an active part IN
the management 81 The JOCKEY CUB. ana WIN ms
energy executive ability and invIriahe success as
a manager OF social affairs the racegoins public
may Doe assured that valuable any 10 raclns naS
been secured In the person o: Frank IL. StiIsls.
Mr. Sturgs t. "A member Of tho Mon Nhlcher-
booker Union League Larchmont Yacht. century
Tuxedo. Ncw-York Yacht. Metropolitan flayers
Whist clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
BYRNES AND PARKER CONFER.

A LONG INTERVIEW BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
CAUSES COMMENT AT HEADQUARTERS.
The appearance at Police Headquarters OF ex-
Chief Byrnes yesterday. and his long conference
with Commissioner Parker behind closed doors.
caused much comment in police circles. Mr.. Parker
to his office early In the morning which Is
contrary 10 his usual custom, and this gave the
impression that the interview prearranged. The
ex-Chef and the Commis sioner were together about
fifteen minutes, all after the conference both re-
fused TO say what discussed. All Mr. Parker
would say was: Mr. Byrnes made request OF the
Board The matter Will come out in a few days but
cannot now say what It is. II is OF triAing inn
portance however"
After Mr.. Rvrness departure. President Roosevelt
and Chief Conlin were closeted with Mr.. Parker.
As Mr. Parker Is counsel TO the Greater New-York
a candidate for Chief Of the Greater New-lork
police force SO ne of the wseacres declared that
Mr. Byrres's visit OF especial significance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
Calumet and

Miller is a member Of the Union Caiume' am
Rockaway Hunt clubs. .
Francis Reynolds Hitchcock also young men,o ,,
OF the Board of Stewards is a member OF the wen
known Hitchcock family which has been proml-
nent in social affairs in this city for many yearS;
and cross-country sports for "A long time. He IS
nothing II not practical and tn men VINO n'r Know
ropular with all classes of turfnen. He Is a mem
Der OF the Union Knickerbocker Racquet Down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
TWO Young STEWARDS.

Andrew Mile l. one of the younger members d
the board I(n,l recently Mr. Miller has beer i1en-
tilted with the troting element on the TURF. MI
Miller was the president Of the Gentlemen DrivinE
Association at Fleetwood Park. but resigned the
position 70 talke earnest part IN turf aHlrs Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
JOCKEY CLUB STEWARDS.
MEN or MARK ~ BUSINESS AND SOCIAL
AS WELL AS TURF CIRCLES.

THEY HAVE LONG BEEN DEVOTED TO THE BEST
INTERESTS or THE sPORT-THE PLACES oc-
CUrIED EY MEssRS BELMONT. THoMP-
son. KEENE. BRADFORD STURGlS.
MILLER AND HITCHCOCK.
Rlccgoers and the general public are now looking
forward a OF racing far superior in c'asS
AM quality to that OF previous years. MIch inter-
est is manifested In the officials of tho Jockey Clup
who TO control the dest.n.es OF the leadns ou'-
door sport during the racing season Of 1896 IL Is
generally believed that the Attendance at the RAGS
to be given under the auspices of the Jockey 'Iuo
VII be greatly improved. and that the lea4tFS %
society will materially AID racing by their presence
at the tracks. The Jockey cub has given rac'hs a
much desired impetus. and rAccgoers look i)r"diH
TO an eXirem .ly successful season.
The men who practically control racing IN 'h'9
State are the stewards of the Jockey cub. Livery
one OF them is man of affairs IN busy city me-
Each Of them Possesses intense love 10y the tAfi
and to them the breeders. owners. jockeys am race
goers look for turf management that VIII pace me
sport Of racing in lis true position in IN Empire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

State. T. he Jockey club racegoers are Indebted
for many radical reforms the turf. The Joc;' =
Club s. still IN Is infancy. but is robust healthy
organization that has for fossils excep: As
curiost-s. 1t e a progressive. energetic club Of
active men who have been emnenty successful
IN their business careers
AUGUST BELMONT CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD.
August Bolmon. is The prosIen, o; the Jockey
club. and Is also the chairman Of the Board Of
Stewards. He is the Of August Belmont. the
founder OF the famous Belmont banking house.
which repro,cnts the R1taschNds In ta.s country.
The father Of tn present Angus, Bclmon, was one
o. the pillars % tho American turf and 10 his broad
views progressive ideas AMI libcr2ly the breeders
ami hors,mcr throughout the country are vcrf
largely indebted for the Oh STANDARD Of breeding
ana the position ~ the American thoroughbred Co.!
to-day. Apgus' Belmont was tho president q the
American Jockey Ci-h. the foremost racing club
in this country in the early seventies. It BE- ON
tly proper that biz SON August Belmont. should
tax" his place IN the tort.
That the prsernt Angus Belmont inher.;r the
mantle o. hi- fit.tr is plainly proven ~ the clean
cut admirable infringement % racing a.nc- DE os-
ganlzaton Of the jockey club H.. purchases Z
his!l-cass horses 90 rc'1' i-nroaking prices when
racing was AZ it, lowest ebb restored the confidence
Of racing men and breeders In all parts OF the
country. and gave the rport nc@ lease Of lie.
Mr.. Belmont owns an extensive racing stable. sad
he is breeder II ih0rousnor,is on large scale.
He breeds and races MS horses f1r he sport DERIVED
from racing AMI Is ln every way fitted and cluippc!
to stand a. the head OF racing anlirs IN This
country August Belmont o. member q Tho fo-
following clubs: Manhattan. UIion. Knck-r-
booker. Country. Ncw-Yofk Yacht. Sons o. the
Revolution Seawarhoka. Eoekaway Hunt. Coru-
THAN Yacht Meadow brook. Racquet b0"n Town.
Democrats. Larehmoni Yacht Lawyers. New
York Athlete. besides being an active membes o.
several college soc,tl,s.
COLONEL THOMPSON As \ TrEFMAN.
Colonel William +. Thompson who bought the
famous BroOklalc Farm established by j. j..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

AS the opening Of the riding season IS not far
distant. unattached wheelmen and members of
clubs that did not have vitality to outlive the
winter are considering wha: club it would be
best for them to join the coming season. The
Century Wheelmcn Of New-York desire to in
form those who ride for the pleasure derived
from cycling and the companiOnshop Of agree
able associates. that their ranks are open to
every wheelman Of good character, oyer twenty
one years Of age. who owns his wheel and is
member Of the League OF American Wheelmen,
or who Joins ii within sixty days after his ad
mission 70 membership. standing invitation
Ia given 10 all such to visit the clubhouse, No.
an West Fifty thrd-st., and become acquainted
with the members and the advantages accrulng
from membership. No initiation fee is required
n appl,cation FOR membership is received before
March 9 next the first anniversary of the organi-
zafiOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

Withers. Is practically a newcomer on the turf
although FOR years he has been a devoted aImirer
OF high-clase tr0tters and hlgh-ciass horses OF
every krd. Colonel Thompson is West Vlrg.nian
who entered the Confederate service as captain
and who fought In almost every ercat battle in
Virginia from Bull Run until the surrender at
Appomat,Ox. When the war ended Colonel Thomp.
son accepted the result pailosopAlcaliy. and with
nothing bu, his energy as capital devoted himself
TO the task Of building up a fortune and developing
the resources OF West Virginia. He took an active
part In healing the wounds caused 10y the civil War
and some N his letters printed in The columns OF
The Tribune attes.od the high estimation in which
Horace Greeley held the efforts of Colonel Thomp-
son to restore peace and confidence among the citi-
zens OF West Virginia.
Colonel Thompson one time editor Of a
West Virginia newspaper His succe.s in business
call.ngs has been 50 pronounced that he has accu-
mulated a fortune ana Is millionaire. Colonel
Thompson Is the president OF the National Lead
Company and Is director in banks. railroad.
mining and other companies He owns mines In
the cripple Creek district OF Colorado. and has
varied interests In widely separated parts OF the
country. He Is enthusiast the subject OF
racing. ard intends TO race upon extensive scale
throughout the coming Colonel Thompson
enjoys the distinction Of owning the champion colt
Requita and the champion hlly One-I-Love As a
turf official he gives the turf tho calm. COOL
saCacious judgment OF the successful business man.
pure racing. Colonel Thompson is a member OF the
Manhattan Lawyers. RACQUET, Down Town and
Tuxedo clubs and OF the Southern Society.
MR.. KEENE's SUCCESSES.
James r. Keene is perhaps the most widely known
Of all the members of the Jockey Club He has
had more than the usual share OF the good fortune
and evil fortune tina; attend the pathway OF men
who daily with the stocks. bonds shares and COM
rnodites that the basis of operations for the
stock exchanges OF the world. James T. Keene
was one OF the persons who crossed the plains In
1872 in the great caravan that started from Illinois
for California the land OF gold. He studied law
as a youth and a, one time was associated with
The press OF san Francisco. AS a young lawye-
connected with famous legal firm In San Fran
cisco he visited the mining regions OF Nevada. His
natural shrewdness caused him 10 see that every
thing associated with the Comstock lode was greatly
inflated and that n crash was Inevitable BY careful
operations and good management when the crash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

The Glass b champion Bald was usually TO be
seen around the Columbia booth a; the Cycle
Show and always surrounded by a bevy Of pretty
girls who were all admiration for the hero Of
1895. Bald has lost none OF his good looks. and
his always affable manner and pleasant smile
make mary friends for him. Just what he in
tends 10 do the coming SEASON no one seems TO
exactly know. II has been rumOr~d that he has
signed to ride for various firms. out none Of the
reports seem 10 be authentic. and until Bald him
self announces what his plans VIII be. his many
interested friends and admirers will be in state
of uncertainty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

drawback will be remedied and one of the most
attra ctive beaches anywhere around New-York
will be accessible to all who ride the silent
steed. Long Beach Will be reached by way Of
the Merrlck Road with turn 70 the right at
Rockville Centre. At present the only point 10
which wheelman can go who wishes dip in
the surf Of the real Atlantic al the end Of his
trip is Far Rockaway: and pleasant run il
Is. too; along the Merrich Road To Lyrhr"cN.
and then down through Woodbury.. Lawrence
and Far Rockaway to the shore. In the sum-
mer season the trip may be varied in one direc-
ton by going to Canarsie. and taking a boat
from that point to Rockaway Beach. The a.
rect all-land route Is to go straight ahead from
the South Jamaica pumping station, instead OF
turning 10 the left on Locust-ave., but theHe
is SO much sand and much hard riding thal
one who makes this trip once will not be likely
to try it 4 second time 1t IS understood that
this road may be :nacadamized some DAY
When improved it will surely be most popu-
lar with wheelmen, for IL runs drec'l! To
Lawrence. intersectnG the road from Ign
brook 70 Far Rockaway, about mile ana
half north Of the beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

letter received at this office voices the
complaint OF bcyclist who has had trouble
with dogs He writes. Even IL l have the
LEGAL right | do not like TO carry pistol, as
l never fred one off in my life bu; once.
should more likely shoot myself than the dog.
Is there any arm for the bicyclst 10 carry mat
will scare the dogs and perhapc hurt them
little? | should have to dsmount 10 IRE
pistol Those VINO don't ride bicycles ana %
keep dogs that rush AZ them as they pass are
generally amused at the riders complaint Al
least SO l have found it The writer Of the
letter calls attention to an article by Charies
Dudley Warner in which h. speaks OF doc,
chasing and worrying sheep and remarks thal
Mr. Warner should also have dWei on l"c
great damage done to calves by dogs. ny!
self" h. SAYS possess two calves anc' thonSh
so far unbtten. il makes me nervous 'Nc''
time | turn them into the road. me coz
sDondent seems never TO have heaTd Oh 'il'
ammonia pistol" which is used by some fiueiS
to compel dogs to keep their distance At -
said TO be effective but its use Is OBJECTED 20
by the Society for the Prevention 81 'ruFN
20 Animals Certainly an ugly dog IS an IN
comfortable customer 10 meet. as nearly every
rider who has gone about the country 10 any
extent must know Perhaps some otner enc
cal than ammonia and one that would 90 ,nC
dog no harm. while giving him pause III ms
vicious career might be employed III one "a ''
pistols" OF which mention has been hlaue'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

Ietter-carriers do more walking thah an!
other class of men. and Il is not strange that
they manifest an interest in bicycles. On the
Kings County Elevated Road the other day one
~ them wearing his uniform. was observed
reading most diligently bicycle catalogue or
treatise setting forth the merits % certain
tires As yet the streets Of Brooklyn are 80
poorly paved that the general use Of wheels by
the carriers is out Of the question. but some car
riers in Fatbush who the owners OF bcycles
use them in making their deliveries, with lne
consent Of the authorities, but Wholly on theiI
own responsibility. When free delivery Is OK
tended 10 the new Brooklyn wards 1t IL expected
that many Of the carriers VIII ride on thelr
rounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
COLONEL TnOMpsON As 4 TrHrMAN.

Colonel William T. Thompson who bought the
famous Rrooklalc Farm established by y. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

II seems as II before long that there would be
good field In every city for bicycle cleaning
stands or at least for boys who have a desire 10
make a little money and become known cap
able OF cleaning bicycles in good shape. Even II
such a place bicycle stand were not avail
able, II /; were known that boys could be procured
at certain places who would call when requested
and clean a bicycle properly for fixed price II
seems II they would be In great demand. If
this We're the case there would be a good many
more bicycles cleaned thar now. The wheels
would last longer and OF course be more valuable
Notwithstanding the fact that people may in
tend to clean their wheels. It IS often neglected
and put off when II there was boy around
who they knew would do Il for them for ten
or fifteen cents their wheels would always look
as good As new. This seems Ike a good open
ing for enterprsing boys and there ought 20 be
money In Il for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

There are a few rules which the cyclist should
observe when riding and which may prevent
accident The rider should never gaze az his
feet when riding for the reason that he hardly
appreciates the rate of speed al which hc Is go
irg and would not unlikely run into some OBJ
struction before he knew II. and perhaps re-
ceve a serious injury. II Is proper when pass
ing team. foot passenger or any one whom ne
might meet on the road. always u keep 10 the
right: or II they are going the same way you
are pass them on the left. !; Is no more than
right when meeting a horse that appears 10 be
frightened that the rider should dsmOunt. These
few courtesies are appreciated by every one, and
will not only gain respect for wheelrnen. but VIII
make the spor. more popular than ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

Plans are being laid for the conpi'No" o' '''v
Hudson County Boulevard. which was opsH'u
-, ,,,hic 1850 on THANKSGIVING Day The Legs
,a,ura sitting at Trenton is to be asked 10 ar-
thorize the issue Of bonds to the amount OF Gov
600 so that the loop from the northern end OF tne
boulevard 10 Weehawken may be finished MS
will make the fine road along the heigh'S pe
tween the Hudson and the Hackeils,aCn ~" ma
oocass,hIo than il row is at the northern ENG
The estimated cost Of the loop per mile Is .iip.
OC0 The Boulevard itself cost more than mat
owing to its greater width
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02
ISLAND ROUTES.

in connection with the plan formed last year
for making a bicycle path alorg the surface OF
the old Croton Aqueduct. The suggestion was
made that II would not b. bad thing II the
aoueduct or conduit which supplies Brooklyn
with water were put 20 similar use. At pres
cnt no absolute necessity for such an improve
rnent exists because the Merrck Road and the
Rockaway Road. with the connecting link. fur
nish such a satisfactory route for wheclnen.
Still there is considerable complaint from the
natives" respecting the free use made by BIZ
cyciists Of these fine drives and II might rot
he a had ,ea for the wheelBlen to be laying
mans for a route Cor their exclusive Use for \
dozen or fifteen miles out from the Brooklyn city
limits The conduit parallels the fine drives Just
mentioned nearly all the way and II would re-
ou,ra little labor and n small amount of mater
tal 10 convert II into an admirable cycling path
.f,frloIals Of the Brooklyn City Works Depart
mont say that there void be 10 objection to
bicycles using the conduit.
a somewhat similar matter and one equally
OF interest 20 all the riders Of the metropoli-
tan district. IS the proposed construction Of n
highway to Long Beach. AT present this fine
beach can be reached only by rail. There Is
carriage road leading 10 II. If the pans now
under consideration arc carried into effect this
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-23
SAN FRANCISCO "cALL."

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco CALL
ZIG Market street, open until IL o'clock every
night in the year.
BRANCH OFFTCES-630 Montgomery street,
corner Clay; open until $3.50 O'Clock.
3S9 Hayes street. open until $3.50 O'Clock.
71S Larkin street, open until $50 o'clock.
SW. corner Sixteenth and Mission Streets epcn
until o'clock.
251S Mission street. open until O'Clock.
lI6 Ninth street. omen until ESQ O'Clock.