Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-23
A GREAT GOBBLE.
An English Syndicate Trying to Pur.
chase the steel Manufactures.

PIrrsBURa, July 23.-The Pittsburg Post this
morning, under the heading "A Great GobbIe, I"
published - story to the effect that q syndicate
or English capitalists are making strenuous eff
forts to secure controlling interest in
all OF the steel manufactures in this vicinity
The article states that the syndicate's represen-
tatlve Is now on the ground sounding the vari-
Gus firms VINO will be solicited to sell out their
plants. The Post reporter interviewed w. II.
'inger, the senior partner Of the wealthy steel
i. III of Singer, Nimick d Co. Mr.. Singer ad-
iultted that he had heard of the matter.
A feiiow-mandfacturcr asked if 1 had
received any o. ertures from this syndicate and
remarked he had"
dave ANY overtures of the kind been made
to you. MIR. Singer!"
Not directly. However, there has been
considerable talk about the move The syndi-
cate Is the seIf-same corporation which has
been trying to get hold OF u number Of Ameri-
can Industries aud 1t appears 10 have immense
capita."
What is the object of the concern?"
'Ae l understand it il is an effort to invest
En- ,Iish money. winch is lying Idle. i'll Amsri-
can enterprises. Their object is to mercy OBJ
tam controlling interest Ia u number OF steel
concerns Of good reputation. Ii they held
majority OF stock they cou.d take it to Europe
am manipulate 1t with prUiit, the local owners
sui retaining working Interest in the plants
aud managing them. They have purchased
the large OTIS concern of Cleveland. aud
gu. IS have pald pretty good price"
II hayn't gwen the matter much thought,
but imagine II all the trims of the ci.y got
what they wanted for their plants the prices
wou.d be variable-they would SELL
'ihe English directors and trustees in this
scheme are the Right Hon. Lord 1hu.law,
London. England. and Joseph verdIn OF Wlns-
lord, Cheshire. England"
The Yacht Race Postponed.
BAR HARBoK, ME-. July 23.--Ihe race for the
Carol. cup between the 4O-footers of the Sea-
wanhaka, COrinthian and Eastern clubs, to have
been sailed here this morning. has been post
poned on account OF a dense log. The cup will
DC raced Tor when the clubs reach Newport,
where they Will meet the New York club.
Crops Damaged by Storm.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill, July zS.-Sunday night
severe storm OF wind and rain passed over this
county, prostrating the growing corn ami oats,
both Of which were greatly injured. good
many buildings. tr,es and fences were blown
down and several horses and cattle were killed.
number OF persous were seriously injured
Death Of Trainer Murphy.
New YoRK. July z3.-John Murphy died yes
terday of consumption. He was probably the
best known and most popular driver and trainer
OF trotting horses that this country has ever
seen. his integrity was never questioned.
Throughout the circuit he went by the name 0f
-'honest JolIn," rare distinction. Robert
Bonner knew him well. employed him Tor
years aud trusted him. The public believed he
always drove TO win, aud ue died respected Of
all men. wife and TOUR sons survive him.
Killed with . Hsndspike.
LouisvrILE. Kr.. July zx-L~st evening 81
Fairbush. near Somerset. KY, Vim. Baugh
killed Green FLYNN Elvun and Ranch NARA
wrestling, when Baugh's brother struck Flynn
on the head with . bsudspike, crusiainx the
skull Baugh vss arrsstsd and taksa 10 6omsr-
net for trial