The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-06
MIR. HAVEMErER's OFFER.
Five Hundred Dollars for the New York Cham
her Of Commerce to Hand over.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-lSir: When
the general allegation was made some months
ago. that American refined sugars were adul-
terated. called on Prof. Chandler. President OF
the Board OF Health. and urged upon him tho
necessity OF maxi ing an examination OF the re-
fined sugars on sale in the New York market.
and o'giving the result OF such examination to
the public. He then told me that refined sugars
were not aduterntcd. and that no considered
such examination useless. Notwithstanding
this. insisted that. as the public mind was
easily excited. II would be proper 10 give pres
ent attention to the matter Prof Chambers
reply was. that such an examination would DO
expensive. that the Board OF Health had not
money to defray the expense. and that II was
already ovorrun with work. / then offered to
bear the expense Of tho examination. stipu-
ating only that itshould be thorough and com
plete Upon his answer that he did not think.
as a public official. he could accept such an
offer from private individual. and his reas-
surance that refined sugars were not adute-
rated. allowed the matter to drop for tho time
being.
As the assertions, OF the parties attacking the
re1ners continued to be reiterated in a still
higher kcy again waited upon Prof. Chandler
and urged him TO make an examination Of tho
New York refined sugars. I received substan-
italy tho same replies and assurances as on the
previous occasions.
On Saturday Dec. q. a report was published
that Prot. Chandler had analyzed certain sam
pies taken by his assistant, Prot Ricketts, from
sugars In the possession OF Mr.. Earle. and that
and free acid. / called upon Prof Chandler
that morning and asked him whether the report
was correct He answered afirmatively. but on
reading over the report in my presence said
that the copper ought 20 have been left out
He further informed mo that Mr.. Earle had sent
ant Prof Ricketts, had taken samples. ut Mr.
Eare's request. from sugars in Mr.. Earle's
store: that Theses samples had been examined
been found contain
free actd and that one sample was so acid II set
me teeth on edge, ! asked 70 see the analysis;
but this Prot. Chandler declined. on the ground
that. rs Mr.. Earle had paid for the examination.
the ANALYSIS was his Mr.. Earie'sl property To
ms answer no objection can. think be made.
were In Prof Ricketts, laboratory and helwas
absent. When asked Prof. Chandler whether
the samples Of sugar furnished by Mr.. Earle and
taken by Prof Ricketts, from Mr. Eares store
were the only SAMPLES Of refined sugar he had
examined. he replied that such was the case.
again insisted that Prof. Chandler should make
report upon the general charge Of adultera-
| ton 10 the Chamber Of Commerce. and left him
with the impression that while calling attention
| 10 certain samples tasted. he would contradict
| the general charge OF adulteration advanced by
| given 20 the public without any such quanca
ton. Now. lot me ask the public. Mr.. Editor.
| whether the general issue OF the adultcration
| or non -adulteration OF refined sugars IS TO be,
| or should be. decided solely upon samples OF
sugar furnished Prot Chandler by Mr.. Earle
which sugars left the refinery unRdulterated
which have been in the latter's sole possession
| since June last. and the analysis Of which was
| made by Prof. Chandler. al Mr. Earc's request.
| 90 enable the latter Ia answer suit for the re-
! covery OF their value. During the course Of
this suit the fact that these sugars left the rein
cry absolutely unadulterated will be- quite suffi-
ciently established.
| Yesterday morning I again called upon Prof.
| Chandler an! elected from him the same state
| ment that the sugars tested and on which ho
| had based his report were chiefly taken from
| Mr.. Earle's stock. will not comment upon the
| manifest unfairness OF allowing the public 10
! rest under the Impression that such analysis Is
| in any sense either thorough or complete. But
| IT, Is precisely thorough and complete analysis
! OF all refined sugars that have for months
been endeavoring Ia secure. | have therefore
addressed the following letter TO the Chamber
| OF Commerce:
| NEw Y0RK Jan. T. 1879
TuE fREsIptNr ASp MANASSAS % tUs tHANRtR OF COZ
! NltCF-GeteWel. Prot chandler informed me Ncstcr
daN morning that the sugars tested by him. and Tho
analysis ot which ne based his report the Chamber
ami that the snaysi madc 81 the request and
| pcuse Of Mr Earle, Ee gave A. his reason tor what
o Health had not sufficient us AT its disposal 10 MAJ,
! q thorough examination. As I eel the public have
right 10 know WHISTLER what they purchase or is
unadulcratcd sugar herewith ltui 10 Your honorable
body i've hundred dollars tSSlW. which ! woul,
ask you TO place A. Prof Chambers disposal
50 a. 10 enable him To employ all th
refined sugars made by New YORK ronnerS his report
be furnished TO your honorable body when coWpct ted
nsmc the above sum. as Prot chandler assurrs me
Is sufficient 20 cover the outlay II not hod l self nc
sponshle for any additional expense. need not ad,
10 Prof Chambers eminent fitness Tor tins task both
President ol the Board Ot Health aud As one whose Ion
chemist has gwen him most extensive cNpVrenCe al
matters relating To the analysis Of sugara
trusting your honorable body viii take prompt acuo
IN this matter, ain. gentlemsn. yours truly
A "a.