davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANIES 1T ODDS.
THE RECENT "CoMBINE" SPLITS WIDE OPEN
MR.. CLARK HEARS ARGUMENT.

THE RECENT "COMBINE" SPLITS WIDE OPEN
MR.. CLARK HEARS ARGUMENT.
Corporation Counsel Clark listened to recital Of tho
internal troubles of the electric light companies yes
terday and the arguments of their various repre-
scntatives in protesting against each others bids for
street lighting proved conclusively that the recent
combine had fallen part badly. The protests be-
fore Mr. Clark, which had been referred to him by
the Gas Commission, made by the Brush and
East River Electric Light companies against awarding
street contracts the United states ard Mount
Morris companies. In the last Bidding the United
states Company underbid the East River Company IN
territory now lighted by the latter About the
condition Of things exists between The Brush and
Mount Morris companies.
The East River Company represented by eX-
Judge William II. Kelly who charged the United States
Company with falsely stating that no other corpora
ton han an interest in It's bid, and declared that the
concern had been leased April to the safety Light
and Power Company-a branch Of the Westinghouse
Company Of Plttsburg lie further said that the
United States Company had legal rights in overhead
WIRES IN New-York, its franchise relating only 10
underground communication. The bonds given for
carrying out It's specifications also declared be
defective, and the United States IN addition
charged with bidding for streets and avenues where
it had trunk lines.
Paul D. Cravath the counsel for the accused COM
pany, submitted alidavltS made by It's officers, de-
nying the statement charging the control Of the
Westinghouse Company. Mr. Crava1h claimed that
certain court decisions avoided the second objection
and that tie other charges amounted ID Dothng.
President W. T. Moore of the Brush Company, charged
that the Mount Morris Company's bids in the Brush
territory contrary to The specifications and that
the Mount Morris Company had 10 authority 10
put up poles and wires fulfil its proposed contract.
W. J. Foster, for the Mount Morris Company, admitted
cd in mt f,f
but thought that these slight difficulties could be
readily sumOuntcd.
Corporation Counsel Clark " took the papers, His
opinion Will be given 20 the Gas Commission when il
meets Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
ITALIANS cLAMoRLNG FOR THE MAYOR.
RIVAL PARTIES DESIRE HIS PRESENCE AT
THEIR GARIBALDI CELEBRATION.

RIVAL PARTIES DESIRE HIS PRESENCE AT
THEIR GARIBALDI CELEBRATION.
Two rival italian combinations are striking for the
honor of Mayor Grants presence at their respective
celebrations Of the entry of Garbaldl into Rome, the
anniversary Of which will occur on September 90.
The first invitation received by tho Mayor came few
DAYS ago and was signed by Pietro Arata, president
Of The Grande fiesta Rationale" said TO repre-
sent forty Italian societies, and In 1t Mr. Grant was
asked to act as honorary president at the celebra-
lion which was to be held In Schutzen Park fesier-
day A. Barsotd, Editor Of ." IL Progresso ltalo
Amerlcanos accompanied by committee of his coun-
tvmen. called at the Mayors olce and handed Sec
retary Grain letter inviting the Mayor 10 be present
NJ another celebration OF tho same occurrence. The
letter said that Signor Crsp, tie Italian Prime Min
ister Baron Fava, Italys representative at Washing
ton. aud other prominent men Of that nation, would
be present and that the Mayor was wanted TO act as
honorary patron on the great OCCASION
The proceeds of the festival, 1t was said, were to
20 to founding a homo for destitute Italians. The
letter was signed by &C. p. Cav. Riva president Of
The Institute Nazionale 1taIlano" While Mr.. Bar
sotn and his committee were explaining 10 Mr.. Grain
that theirs was the only genuine SlmOnpure celeDra-
ton a committee from the Grande fiesta Nazonae,'
which had the first invitation, appeared, and there
was "a speedy Of words I'm mixed English ana
Italian For while IL looked as If knives and razOrs
would be drawn ana the mayors OHco DO uaHsloI4hou
in appearance 10 a section Of tho Aqueduct on pay
day. The committee Of which Mr.. Barsotti was the
head charged that the statement that the other
committee represented forty Italian societies was false
and that IL had only nineteen such organizations be-
hind it, The second invitation, they said, came
from the "highOned7 Italian citizens, while the
others were principally composed of ragpichers or
cau-erindcrs and garbage Sow trimiHeIs.
secretary Grain had difficulty in prevensng the
irate Garbaldiaus from invading the Mayors private
once wncrc His Honor consulting with Corpora
lion Counsel Clark about the electric light cOntn-
ycrsv but with the aid of diplomacy the secrc-
tar, managed 10 get rid OF them before the Mayor
ended his conference, and spared Mr.. Grant the
dangers which might have Overaken him had lac been
driven 10 decide between the cOncndng parties After
they had departed Mr. Grain wrote answers 10 both
Invitations The first was acluOV EDGED with a
simple expression OF thanks more prUinse declara-
ton OF the obligation which the Mayor felt at IT. re-
ceptlon was accorded TO the second. With The state
ment that II unable attend in person he would send
representative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
CLOSING PRICES OF PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.
WHAT WAS DONE IN STOCKS.

thursday, July LIP III
Well, it seems that the values OF stocks can
rise as well as decline. To-day's market was a
disappointment to those who believed the pessi-
mistic facts" sent out in circular letters last
Monday and Tuesday, but gudgeons were scarce
and the bears have succeeded in hooking or
netting much smaller number of them than they
anticipated. OF railway news to-day there was
little that was definite till late hour, and NOT
much then of a comprehensive character. Such
as there was was of a favorable character as the
conditions of traffic forced it to be. But 1T was
given. out with so many IFS and ands that 10
could not fail to leave q doubt in the readers
mind as to its correctness or Importance. Nothing
has been done OF will be done by the railway
managers that might not have been done 1our
weeks ago and thus have saved the demoraLza-
tons of the last two weeks III the stock market,
ana, what is Of more Importance, huhurcCS VI
tbousands of dollars TO the net earnings OF the
railways No company has gained any adNantaSe
by the four weeks of folly or crime. But WI~l-
out the practices INDUCED in, stocks could hot
have been purchased by railway managers az
Monday and Tuesdays figures mat compeLSdle7
for ali in the minds of " honorable men III
ordinary business such practices would De uer1leu
swindlng and interested parties would strive ID
bring the guilty ones to the bar OF JuSuce. D ii
the business OF railroadng is OF such coinpI-
Gated character that ordinary business metlouS
are not considered to be at all binding on either
managers or freight agents. Ihe Market was
strong all day with slight fluctuations ana clo'eu
strong at about best prices, because those VINO
have been principally the cause of the recent De
cline were anxious buyers OF their own contracts.
Very little real stock has been dslodged Dy the
managers raid on values.
In the trust stocks dead set was made at
National Lead. The alleged cause OF the heavy
selling of it was the discovery that the Outstand-
ng stock, including that lately issued for new
ACQUISITIONS amounted to SS3,00O,OOO. In this
there was nothing new, if allowance was mace
for recent purchases, but the Street was attempted
TO be startled by the announcement. L aid not
startle much The brokers who did the heaviest
selling down to 20 l-2 were not those who usually
represent the holders OF the certificates. The at.
tempt to demoralize the market with sales of
National Lead was failure, and 1t rallied TO
and closed at 30 Is, or less than $50, 100000
for all the principal lead works in the country.
Considering that few weeks ago the price was
ranging 40 2la23. the sellers found market
which must have surprised them. The decline in
lead had more effect on the market value of the
other trusts. Sugar after selling up 20 116 Ia
declined to 11jal151-4 against 1l5 last even
ing. and COtton-Oil declined 5-S to 80 "a and
recovered TO So 1-4a561-S against 56 is last
evening.
Government bonds were quiet and easy at
quotations as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
BOsT0y GIRLs DEVOTED TO SWIMMING.

From The Boston TraVeIer
While visiting Revere Beach recently the writer
had tine pleasure OF interviewing very prepOssessing
yGung lady while she resting on tho shore after
several successful dives. She said:
" ] am IN rather damp condition TO consent 10
an Interview sh9 said. but DO so love the sport
OF swimming and diving that don't who knows
my sentiments ON the subject. You well know that
am q BOstOnan and every girl Of my acquaintance
WHO lives I'm the city has taken sudden liking this
summer 10 the salt water. ! have practised mtl I
suppose many cali ne an expert swimmer although
an Iny companions around here can make u hif' In
the water every time. II YOU mon do not attend
pretty closely u practice I'm swimming. al OF us weak
little things viii give you all the trouble YOU want
10 beat rs. Practice makes perfect I'm swimming as
I'm all things aud yOf take nav aivice and tend 20
rcrfoctng your good ideas about swimming I think
I am quite dry and rested now and you had better
run home that all | have said VIII appear IN the
first edition.
WITH this remark, the charming speaker was on and
soon hil beneath HIGH hreqUr. She later appeared
a noat SON" distance nom the shore, surrounded
by several yong lady companions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
corDr CALENDARS FOR TODAY.

Supreme CourtGcneral TerI-letess on MotIon
Svnrene Court-Chambcrs-l}e q Incu . 'IV'io'
calendar Nos to - inclusive, c"tie9 az iw,r,.d until
S,nrene C0urt-Spceial TcIm-Part l-AdJOu'hou ui'i'
next Tuesday. r. No.. IT Adjourned for
'"e sunreme Court-Crcuit-PaIs l. IL, Ill ana "
Adjourned for the term. g. ,vtts NJ, patrick
Surogates CourtBefore Ransom SIMs % Nedi 70
rrenor and Isabella COnTOy. 10 A. IN. James 49,
~ Eor nrabate: Wills OF Michael (anheld @S9 -.
sfanrcr f. A. T. Barnard. Dorothy Mcl-iroy ~ d. HI >
kSuDefior Golri-Geneal Term-A dIourned Tor Dne T
Suierior Court-Special ICin-belVic y "Vi'"-' ~
Court opcns at l. m.-Motlons. -. , n and III
Sunerior COurt-Trial IcIm-Parts l. II "'A 49,
A't common Pleas-Gonerl Term.-Adlournea uh'i July
Common Peas-Specal TeIn-Belofo Va" i
Court OPENS II q. m.--Mouons - II Adjourned
COMMON Pieas-Tral Term-Pais ana Al'-HuI0''"'1
LOT NV Comrt-Snecial Tern-Before Holme Moroici
City Court-Tnal Term-PaIts !, II ana lll'-N'oU
" Court OF General Sessions-Part I-Bei9ge to Of
and Assistant District Attorney falAe4' AVE-
inch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
SAMUEL FRENCH ON THE STAND.
FLAT DEN1AL5 or SEVERAL OF MR.. sANGER's
STATEMENTS.

FLAT DEN1AIl5 or SEVERAL OF MR.. sANGER'S
STATEMENTS.
The reference case OF Frank W. Sanger against T.
Henry French before cx-surrogate Rollins, which has
been tedious during the last few days.
what enlvened yesterday by the testimony Of sam
uel French of London. The articles Of coPartnershp
between samuel French and r. Henry French were
produced. They showed that Samuel French
the solo of the business of samuel French Son,
Henry French being resident partner only, receiving
half OF the profits of the New-York house. The
witness said that he had negotiated for the play
Little Lord FalnilerOy7 with Mrs. Burnett for the
firm OF samuel French & son. lie denied that Mr.
Sanger had told him that he (oanger and T.
Henry French engaged in partnership for tho
purpose of exploiting plays In New-York and the
I nited States in general He had known. however,
ths3 an agreement had been made between his son
and Nlg Sanger for the production Of plays at the
Broadway Theatre only. lie denied the reported
conversations testified to by Mr.. Sanger as having
taken place between the witness and Mr.. Sanger
relative 10 the " Bells of Hasemere"
lie had come to America, he said in October 1888,
and had met Mr.. Sanger al the firms Office in Twenty
third-st The witness declared that Mr.. Sanger had
said 10 him at that interview that he ha1 always
had the belief that he owned an interest IN Little
Lord IauntierOy.' On Che contrary, he had asked
the witness to make a proposition giving him in
erest in the receipts OF The contested play when pro
duccd out Of town. The witness, however, had re-
fused because the play had been paid for and all
the preminarcs arranged, and because it already
az, assured Mr.. Sanger hal never intmated
in subsequent conversations with the witness that be
had an Interest IN the OutOfOWn receipts OF Little
Lord Faunteruy7 that he hal hal az option upon
st. The witness had first heard of this claim when
Mr. sanger announced his intention TO them.
Regarding the agreement male between re three
men samuel French, I. Henry French ana F. ".
Sanger, on October Is. less, in reference 10 the
future exploiting of plays, the wtncss said that !.
Henry FYcDch had declared that rather than sign
ne would leave the FIRM The case was adlodned
az this point until o'clock to-day, when Tbs cross
eX animation Of Samuel French VIII be begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
PRODUCE MARKETS.

Liverpool, July H. 3:45 D. m-Beef In talr demand
Pork in poor demand. Ham, good demand. Bacon n
demand Gheese-uhe demand IL IMPROVING Amer-
finest white ana coored steady at 45s Tailow Ia
fair demand prime city dul, a. sDr.t Of t9Fpsnlas
rcnhed steady az e8s Resin In fair demand eom9loH
steady az "a ID Lard-Spot and futures la poor demand
Wheat In moor demand Flour IN fair demand, Coin-
Spot aud futures poor demand Hops Londonl ac1e
Coast In poor demand
BreadstuGs-wheat quiet; demand poor holders Ocsi
cent,i Corn quiet but steady demand poor
Provisions-Lard 33s - per GENIAL t0r prime Western
Produce-Splrlts OF turpentine. 3Ss per GENITAL.
LONDON. July H. A y. m.-Produ, calcutta Llnseet
sos ri per quarter. fnsoed oil POS lea per eeRtal
snirts OF turnentine 3ls per cental.
London, july l1.-BeeE Sugar-July, OBS 3D. oetsess.
l6l . la
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
PUTTING JAY GOULD II THE WRONG.
JUSTICE o'BRIEN's DECISION IN THE LAREDO


The Mlllno National Bank of Laredo, Texas, sued
Jay Gould and others IN the Supreme Court recover
$50 oI4 IL which paid by the bank in July. 1883.
10 the Southwest Construction Company organized by
them. The company was established to perform the
work made necessary by the consolidation Of the
Gould and Grant system of proposed railroads under
Mexican grants. Upon agreement that the roads
should be completed before July II, 1883 the money
was ad, anced on drafts the alleged false
of the directors that the necessary funds for carrying
the enterprise through successfully had been obtained
fn Europe. A demurrer TO the complaint was over
ruled by Justice O'Brlen, who held that the part
played by the defendants in a common scheme. which
resulted in the perpeTatOn OF wrong against the
bank was sufficient to make them responsible
In rendering his decision the Judge said: II woIl1
Indeed be extraordinary II persons could arrange a
scheme from which all to be benefited and after
Inducing the bank part with money, they coul4
shield themselves from liability behind worthless
corporation which they had wrongiully and without
authority used for the purpose Of perpetraiing
wrong" The judgment has been affirmed on the
opinion Of Justice OBrlen by the General Term after
hearing before Presiding Justice Van Brunt and JUS
tees Brady and Bartlett.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
A SUCCESSFUL BOOK AGENT,

From The Philadelphia Times: New-YorA letter
! was an UnOb,crvci obs rycr few days ago OF
book agents methods as they piled in the down
town Office OF d wealthy No~-l 0-k lawyer. THIS
agent IS an exceedingly pretty woman OF about huy-
five ] imagine. Her face is snruiarly beautiful. AMI
her figure would delight The soul VI artist. Shc
is what IS called truly fetching" and her descent
upon male victim means success almost cye.y
time. In this instance She sold her unwilling pur-
chaser an encyclopaedia SET for Sls2. she calls only
upon men and CevcIly receives all the attentions
which are CONTINUALLY paid her. She IS nlanied. bus
never goes TO any pains 10 tel the fact II by az
ceptng theatre invitation She think, she maze
a sale OF moment She pariakes. She Is uUr ght
woman In every respect, model wilc aud devoted
mother, but she understands men thoroughly. This
knowledge means from $1,000 10 $1,000 year 10 her,
and what Is not needed for family expenses Is added 10
bank account which has already reached five figures
have watched this women on several occasions, and
have her transform the coolest man INFO
almost Gmirng slave Not long ago | saw her IN
the high priced seats Of theatre IN company with
well.knOwn broker. Two days AZ or ] an order
from her on the books Of a large publishing hOus'
showing a sale OF several hundred dollars 10 her
Wasi. escort She dresses plainly and richly.
no jowelry, but knows 10 DOT what sort Of gown
will show of her figure 10 the best advantage and what
kind Of a bonnet most becomes her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
LIVELY MEETING AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE

The grain operators at the Produce Exchange held
a lively meeting yesterday IN the calroo Just
before noon They met to consider the question as TO
whether December wheat should be substituted the
dial for August. d" AH Gecr the official caller OF the
Grain trade vigorously maintained that the legiti
mater interests in speculation preferred August
delivery 10 mat Of December. and also that the scalp
ing interest tho only contingent taa favored De-
cember as the regular month for basis OF quotations
After a stormy scene Paul Worth moved that Deem
her be placed on the dial but the chairman. Henry r.
knceand, declared that the motion was lost. Tho
legitimate interest therefore. carried the day end
August was placed the dial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12

DID SIZE hNOW HE IND ANVIIIEH VT n
The varying views of Ruth Emillne shacheton ana
Joseph Shackleon the question whether she IS his
lawful wife and as such entitled 10 slimony and
counsel fee, In her suit against him for an Absolute
divorce were submitted to Justice O'Go1nan' IN the
superior Court, Special Term. yesterday She say
they have been living together since November II,
1851 when they made contract Of marriage before
witnesses at Hayerhill Mass lie says that when they
entered into intimate relations she knew thai he had
a wife named sarah shackleon in Nowlersey' 10
whom he has been married for fifteen years. lie De
clares that her correct name Is MIs. Ruth +. Bche
and that She is a widow with grownup children win
whom he has boarded at NO l27 Cedar-st.' ana ior
whose rent he gave security TO her landlord nut ne
ayers tha: she las no claim upon him Tor support ana
no right TO question his relations with otcf Wohi.h
She says he is a mechanical engineer VINO IcceHlH
made 10000 on the sale OF certain patent nEh,S'
She asks Tor $15 week and counsel ice Oh 9lOo
The decision was reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12

OF CITY Penn. July 11.-NaJonal Transit certificates
opened o. is; highest % 81 lowest. o. Is closed
92 IL sales $4,000 bbls; cearauces OBS 600 bos;
charters, 1J603 bbs; shipments, 1Oe.779 bbls runs.
o. l9l bbs
National Transit certificates opened Is closed
% Isl highest 81 81 lowest, o. clearances $4,000
bbls.
Bradford Penn, July 11.-Nadonal Transit certificates
%; clearances as, geo bbls.
ruisyillc, Penn. July l1.-Nauona Transit certificates
opened at 92i highest % 81 lowest %; closed -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
THE BOARD OF APPRA1sERs At WORK.

At yesterdays session OF the Board of Appraisers
there not much done. When the Conference al
jOurncd until 10 a to-day the members dis
cussing the classification OF a cheap little violin. They
unanimous in declaring It a nuisance, but such
article of commerce IS not entOned IN the statutes
To-day they win decide whether it IS toy a musical
instrument and the chances are in fi3or Of tie toy.
Information received thai metal buttons. which
being imported at % per cont al vaorem, were
made principally Of brass. samples were sent 10 the
laboratory Of the Department to DO analyzeh II
the chief component part Of the buttons Is found 10
be brass they viii have to BE- entered SUCH ana
pay a duty OF ID per cent. An importer Of This city
had appealed TO the secretary of the Treasury from
decision of the Appraiser this port classifying dry
plates for use by photographers partly manufactured
goods at duty Of a. per cont The appellant asserted
that the rightful tariff was 20 per cent The action
Of the Appraiser susl aimed The Board received
information that lnOicum being fraudulcnty i'm
ported as second and thrdIatc material. Invastlga-
ton showed that. I'm many instances, the goods
Of much higher grade than declared IN tho
Invoices In future, such fraudulent importation viii
subject the importer 10 prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
SPIRITS OF TURprNT1vr.

Charleston s. C.. July 1l-Turpent.ne nnn at 35c.
Ro.in steaiy good strained, soc.
savannah, Ga. July li.-TuFpenflne finn 90 80 Ice.
Rosin quiet 40 - 1892 lee.
Wilmington. X. C.. July t1-sp'rt o. turpentne stesfy
rs &c. Resin dull strained Use good strained zoe
Tar nfm at 81 70. Crude turpenJne frm; hard aoc
yellow din aud virgin 81 SO. Corn. firm white 53c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-12
The Treasury purchased 1000 4 LIS at

The Treasury purchased $4,000 1-2s at
1O6 rs.
and Tennessee settlement IS at - 3-4a14 rs.
there were no transactions IN city bank stocks
a frmer tone prevailed III the general bond
market. Special features were Atlantic and
Pacific incomes up TO Is -, Fort, Worth ana
Denver firSts up to 06 81, Milwaukee, Lake Shore
and Western extension Js, III which an unusual
amount of business was done up to iO5 Ia, and
Ichigh and Wllllesbarre Coal IS rose 10 l07 Ii.
Missouri Kansas and IeAaS first - sold at 90, and
the general % were up IL per cent at 90 81.
Reference is made TO full report Of bond 81 les
Money was in abundant supply at Fer cent:
the days range was 3a2 Il per cent Tor call
loans, and the offerings at the close were , IL
reTT The Clearing House statement to-day was as
follows: Exchanges Sl?G,7lo,565; balances
The Sub-Treasury to-day was debtor to the
Clearing House Sl,129,326. It's net loss on bal
ance was 1852, 703. made up by losses of S54,e39
currency and Ss97,S64 coin The days operations
covered: Receipts S2l06,276; payments, S3I48.
970: resulting in general balance Of 81 1s9,.
226, consisting Of Sl74,12S,37S coin and $780,.
060,34S currency.
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
The United States Treasury at Washington re-
ceived to-day SOL 900 National bank notes tor
redemption
The customs receipts were SOL ,2e6. and the
internal revenue receipts were "a 95,067
Todays Washington Treasury statement OF
cash on hand and deposits in bank compares with
the figures of the last previous statement as fol.
lows:
Ne, gold on 5ay ss sp Il Dee De sS9ss
Nct Silver on ma ai5752ls Sl.4d2S7O Dec iS5s5S
Nv on hond''....' sssas.e5o ss.eeoeO5 mo. na44o
Actual cash IN
Treasy Naula
D5SS s 4 s S5SS rs Bee Bee ss
Net chas balm ss2ss $50 $685. $50 4e Dec s0ase4
The foreign exchanges were a little more active