New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-17
CURRENT CHAT.
BITS OF THE LIFE OF TO-DAY.

Ultimately associated with the Society Tor tho Pfe
vcnton of Cruelty to Animals that it has become
kind of trademark by which the society Is every
where recognized. The sudden removal Of trade
mark is generally considered damaging 70 IN artois
that Is accustomed to bear It. Mono genuine without
our trademark Is what manufac turers stamp their
goods and undoubtedly IL is excellent business
policy In this crcduous age. 1t wiz be interesting to
study the effect Of the sudden withdrawal OF tbs
Eenry Bergh trademark The founder OF the 5. p.
G. A. has been dead year-Tuesdsy was the ami
versary Of his death-but he has lived for tho Last
twevcmonth through his nephew aud namesake, 50 Ear
the interest OF the organization considered Tho
uncle was man Of almost gigantic stature, but bis
physical proportions were disguised by his excessivs
lcanness He was little more than a shadow. The
nephew is shadow Of this shadow, considerably 10
duced In size. He is probably the smallest member
Of tho society. The new president, ON tho other
hand is one,of the giants Of the organization, pushing
Horace Russell close for first honors IN ayoirdupois.
James n. Brown moro resembles the typical
banker than George Hearst resembles the ideal
United States Senator. At first glance you would
big scale aud after mature dsiseration yoI would
not be inclined TO change your. mind. His rudy
complexion, short, gray chin whiskers and hearty
voice smack Of the field. td -
Superintendent Charles a. Hsnkinson the immediate
cause OF Mr Bergh's resignation, Is one Of the most
radiant men in NewYork II to be radiant Is to have
the rosest Of compilations and the rcddest of boards
lie is man Of solemn demeanor and seems to have
the world on his shoulders, which tired and bent
with carrying SO great burden.
Negotiations arc pending between mrs Cleveland
and Mrs. Randolph, of Berkeley Heights N. j.,
which may decide the fate Of tho Russian poodle THAI
tho ex-mIstress Of the White House brought to Now
York. Tho nation having heard much and resd more
Of this poodle may be Interested in the
OF Mrs. Randolph that In order meet want urgently
ek for many years, she has established at BERKELEY
Heights poodle retreat and sanitsrium, where pet
dogs. Of high degree may md al the comforts Of
home-terms reasonable. al have considerable In
fluence," writes this en,erprlsiDg Jersey
acquaintance, and feel quite certain Of getting Mrs.
Clevelands dog. want ladies owning pets TO under
stand that their little dsrlings win be with lady. and
consequently VIII not run the risk Of being taught
bad manners. shall not take vicious dog to board
nothing but Pugs, poodles, terriers and other pos
breeds. Ny place Is ncloscd with high wire fence
that VIII keep the animals from going sstray. Tho
dogs that take for the summer go outdoors greaS
deal and are allowed to DO "a thes please
Since the reports of tho extraordinary receipts OF
The Old Homestead" at the Academy have been 60
widely published, Denman Thompson has become
mark for all the crans and begging letter writer's to
aim az. One day a telegram addressed 10 him rom
washIn gton received at the box Office. and the
c. o. u. charges, sxy-one cents, thereon were duly
paid. The message, signed by some person unknown
Have been robbed. Am in great distress. Wire
me s4o.S
Mr.. Thompson answered 9; Q. d:
a." too, have been robbed OF si1tyone cents By your
telegram
An oil man comes to the top with q statement thas
ne can save Coney Island from the sea- which is try
ing hard to steal It. His plan is 20 place several
oil tanks the highest part of the island and connect
them with pipes which will rum along the bottom
Of the sea distance Of $50 feet from the beach.
The tanks arc to be filed with 6sh or crdc OIL and 50
regulated that the OIL be turned OF at
pleasure. What next on and electricity seem TO
DO overcoming and controlling tho forces Of nsturs
In way lilely 10 change the entire course Of
existence. This Coney Island protective scheme 10
not altogether chlmerical. 1t may seem fantastic
at first thought but in the face of recent practical
tests there be doubt that OIL Of the right quality
properly used viii smooth rough sea and render
waters have failed TO check the ravsges OF old ocean.
Bring on the oil.
The confidence man is abroad and Wilson Barrett.
the actor, is the victim TO the extent Of $50 Of
shrewd aud clever Yankee, who represented himself
to be Harvard professor, especially sent to England
TO deliver to Mr. Barrett an invitation 30 lecture IN
Cambridge during his next visit TO this country In
the autumn. 1t Is said that the shrewd confidence
had little trouble IN efect1ng the financial OK!
change which made Mr. Barrett somewhat poorer and
considerably wiser. The same dextrous man OF con-
ndence buncoeds England's great tragedlsn, Henry
Irving, out Of $500 But then, after all, the loss
may Be recouped with American money, and possibly
the rsss so may % 'ss sn az s
Only the favored few in the city able TO enjoy
the pleasures Of skating without going beyond the
confines of their own dwellings. Indeed, those who
are fond Of the snort arc obliged boake themselves
TO the Park or 70 make journeys to the country side
whom the weather and the season is propitious for
this exhIlarating outdoor sport. Tho luxury Of
having skating pond as an adjunct Of city homo
IS, Of course, reserved for the privileged few and
the number Of these ponds is in consequence exceed
ingly limited A wellknown millionaire In the Upper
part OF the city has set the example, and possibly
this new and sensible form Of amusement may have
wide popularity among those who are able 10 Crafty
their desire for something new, something attractive
and above all, something heaithful. 1t Is an easy
matter expense aside, TO transform q spacious yard
which in summer time Is green with turf and brighs
with flowers, into an Ice pond whose surface offers
great temptations to the skihu skater aud the nex-
pert beginner. An exquisite surface has been pro-
yded in one Of these ponds where the yard has boon
completely covered with solid wood nooring upon
which the water q turned at night to become SOLD
and glossy and ft for the skaters BY the morning
For the entertainment OF invited guests skates o. nh
sizes and shapes are provided, while comfortable
those who either cannot dare not trust themselves
the slippery surface. IL the surface OF the pond
dose from the hydrant remedies the difficulty, ana
the pond presents new face the next morning Only
to have lt cruelty distorted on the morrow oy tas
sksters imprint. 20 ~
peculiar feature among the decorations a. the 70;
cent annual dinner Of the OIL Paint and yafnlsh Cub
and one which would scarcely have seemed nieasing 70
the uniearned diner, large silver potasc-bus.
which occupied prominent place in everS dish OF
bonbons Men In the color trade promptly recognized
the visitor old friend, and hailed him as the nrst
bug Of tho season. whose carly advent would GER
tainly cause good demand for Paris green j. scsper
Page, who spoke In behalf Of the tariff COMMITTEES, no
fegTcd With candor 10 old story that be wns co.
eustomed to send out drnnes early each year 20 de-
post small but growing family Of potate-bugs In
every township. He pronounced this story bese
fabrication, but no admitted THAI the potato bug was
nat ssatff nd he VIA III