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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
SPECULATIVE CIVILIZATIONS AND TRUSTS

SPECULATIVE COMBINATION AND TRUSTS
It is as well to look into the relative impor-
lance of things before going into public hys-
tories about them. Loading hundred-ton
rife to shoot gnat is not profitable. Tho
ncople who want to make fuss about each
and every trust, whether there is any occasion
or not, are naturally averse to any consideration
If their practical importance. But it makes
great deal of difference to the people whether
the article enhanced in price by any combina-
ton is one of which the yearly consumption is
large or insignificant.
One Of the trusts about which most anxiety
is expressed just now controls nearly the entire
product of white lead, Of which the present
price is not half a cent higher than il was "a
year or two years ago. The quantity Of such
paint consumed in the whole country cannot
amount to four pounds for each inhabitant, and
an addition of half cent per pound to the cost
does not mean more than cents yearly for
each person. True this is considerable sum
in the aggregate and the wrongful taking OF
it should not be tolerated, but until the trust
advances the price more than half a cent, the
evil need not be thought uncomfortable 1t is
said. however, that the same trust controls the
cntlle IeaO production III tulS toultll, p"O 'hO
quantity produced last year, though the largest
ever known, was only $4,000 TONS and stocks
having accumulated largely the consumption
was probably much less. But the entire guam
tity produced is less than six pounds per
capita. The metal has averaged about ! y
cents for some years past, and now sells at
cents, but if its price should hereafter be adj
yanced cent a pound wrongfully, or about
4l-2 per cent on the inflated capitalization of
the trust even that would mean difference
of less than cents "A year for each person.
The WhisLey Trust has lasted longer, and
has apparently met with more losses than
profits When whiskey is selling at 81 1 0 per
gallon, of which so cents go to Government.
there is not much room for profit. But if the
makers realize profit Of 10 cents per gallon,
the consumption being only IL gallons per
capita yearly, the profit Of producers would be
only IL cents a year for each inhabitant, Of
which some part at least is earned. Compared
with either Of these trusts, the dressed beef
mig or the coffee clique towers aloft. A profit
of only half a cent pound on the beef con-
sumed, not counting any Of the meat consumed
on farms, would still be about 2 ) cents for each
nhabitant and the advance actually effected
by speculation in the nice of coffee has at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
NOT THAT KIND OF A BUILDING.

There are several reasons why the interesting
suggestion that the Government might sell the
Postoffice to the city for municipal purposes
and erect new building for its own use else
where will not be carried into effect. But the
consideration which takes the project out OF
the domain of rational discussion and must at
once convince everybody that it Is such stuff as
dreams are made of and nothing more Is that
tho purchase of a ready made municipal build
ing would afford only meagre spollS OF patron
ace and profit to the powers that be. If Aladdin
were to appear upon the scene wtf his unique
and admirable lamp and mystenously erect IN
night the most beautiful and commodlouS
structure in the universe and offer it to the
city as free token of his regard for American
institutions, our Tammany potentateS would
decline the gift with derision, and frankly tell
the gentleman from the Orient that lie was too
fresh. They are not looking for accommoda-
tions for our distressed departments that can
be paid for outright by a single check This
has always been an inSuperabe objection in
their minds to the Stewart Building, and would
have been if that structure Lad been ten times
as well adapted to the requirements Of the city'
Their ideal edifce is one which costs IN
definitely more than the original estimates, and
the Capitol at Albany makes their mouths
water whenever they think OF 1t.
No: the Postoffice won't do. Standing there
lopsided to all the winds that blow it mas no
beauty in the eyes of our city fathers what
they want to see is u vast, complicated ana
effiorescent fabric slowly and majeStically rising
from its foundations, justifying its construction
every day by benefcent contributions to the
glory of Tammany Hail. feeding the hungry
clothing the naked, above all allaying the
pangs of the thirsty, difusing the pure light
Of Democracy in every Assembly district and
inspiring the unterrfed to uneXampled acts
CT yalor and devotion On election morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
THE TALK OF TIE DAY.

AGAIN the wicked English sparrow IS attracting
Tho INDIGNANT attention Of the country. good many
reusoaners are discussing the ways and means oil
dostrovinc the BIRDS but " Forest and Stream says
that the sparrow can only be exterminaed by con-
ccrted attack upon him in all parts of the United
states and Canada
Tbere Is a mean man in this village. He sells milk
shakes The other day his clerk nag tue cnlL i ~
very had that his teeth chartered Ike par OF
oeefSanets man came in and called for milk shake
and this mean man made the clerk hold the grass III
Lis hands tlll the mixture was beautifully shaken.
lie said he saved the wear and tear of his patent
shakcr.-(Attlca News.
4 recent close inspection of the comet discovered
by Mr. Barnard. OF Lick Observatory, in september
last shows that It's body is evidently becoming dis
ntegratcd and the fragments 10 be seen streaming
behind the comet In the form OF tall directed not
from, but toward, the sun. The comet. which Is
1865 900 900 miles from the EARTH IS still fairly bright
and were It not for the fragments which seen to
follow 1t, would to be in perfectly normal
condition.
In Mr. Warmers Little Johnnie In the World in
the current number of IIarpers,' Margaret returns
home TO her aunt from her visit and the author wloe
What sweet welcome II is-that of kln!' In the
text IL reads What a sweet welcome It is--thst Of
kiss!' The afectionate composition and proofreader
bt thew should have indicated that was theirs and
did not belong with the story.-lliartfod Courant
Charleston. It is said. leads the other cities of the
country in respect TO miniature painting. For 100
years this has been peculiar distinction Of the city.
Thomas Coram, English artist. the instructor
who introduced the art in South Carolina
Mother,' said the messenger boy. Pm exhausted
And phat has me darn' bin dom to tire him ~
inquired the anxious parent.
My commissions all took me uptown to-day and
spent the day on the II road The sense of rapid
locomoton is, | find. very wearing the nerve
ganga Of the csrebellum' and in the effort TO utter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

After considerable beating about the bush
the Sinking Fund Commissioners have select
ed plan for the Criminal Court House in
Centre-st. On the brief description OF the
building furnished it is not possible to form a
comprehensive judgment. Though we hope
for the best, it is not encouraging to observe
that the first estimate of cost, prepared hur-
riedly' by the architect whose design is &C
cepted, was 81, zoe, 900, while subsequent re-
vision caused him to add 100000 to that
sum- If the estimate was prepared hurried
ly,n what proof is there that the plan was not
drawn with haste, and perhaps careessly :?
Moreover the architects compensation is fixed
at 9 per cent As the Commissioners agreed
at the outset to pay the "fees prescribed by
the American Institute of Architects % per
cent customarly), is there not suggestion az
least, of bad faith in their final dckerng with
the competing architects on this point?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
SATURDAY, JULY 81, 1889.
TEN PAGES.
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

Foreisn.-Mr. Laboucheres amendment to the
Seport of the Committee on Royal Grants was de-
ieated in the House of Commons-39S to 1l6. -
The wedding presents to the Princess Louise OF
Wales are valued at so, 900 pounds. - General
boulanger will be candidate for the Councils
Eeneral in ninety.two cantOns in France. -
fhe National Liberal Club honored Mr.. and Mrs
Gladstone on the occasion of their golden wedding
T. The Gentlemen of Kent defeated the Phila
lelphia cricketers. - The English warshp
Sultan was raised.
Domestic.-Judge Fl. B. Brown, of the Eastern
District of Michigan, visited the President at
Deer Park - The Rhode Island House Of
REPRESENTATIVES defeated the Senate's amendments
10 the License bill. The Southern Pacific
refused to accept the Canadian Pacifc's offer of
b reduction of differentials. - The Amer
lean Institute for the Study of the
Sacred Scriptures has been formed at
Chautauqna. - The summer meeting Of the
Detroit Driving Club ended; Guy and Johnston
were driven against time. - Much dana &c was
caused by storms in the Northwest excessive
rains threaten to ruin the wheat in shock. -
The 22d Regiment honored its old commander,
General Porter, at the Peelskill State Camp
City and Suburban.-The plan of J. W. Wilson
Tor the new Criminal Court Building was selected
by the Board of Estimate. 80 The Giants were
defeated by the Washington team. 80 Solomon
Hirsch the new Minister to Turkey, arrived.
r. Stocks advanced and ruled strong till in
the last half-hour they were depressed by bear
taids
The Weather-Forecast for to-day: Threaten
ing, with rain; slight thermal changes. Tempera-
ture yesterday: Highest, 81 degrees; lowest,
50; average, 20 IA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
AT4LK WITH EX-SENATOR sEWELL.
HIS POSITION IN NEwJERsEY POLITICS
FRANKLY STATED.

FRANKLY STATED.
Trenton, July 26 (Special-Ex-Senator william D.
sewell was In Trenton yesterday. To reporter no
said that the prospects for Republican victory IN
New-Jersey this fall bright. He looked upo"
the selection of a Republican candidate for Governor
as an important matter, but was doing nothing i'll
personal way to influence the choice oil the party
lie regarded a state Convention of the RepuDHea"'
of NewJersey as perfectly capable of making us o""
choice of standard bearer without any dictatlon Hon
liquor leagues or individuals. The stories current III
some quarters that he wanted 30 boss the job wers
all moonshine.n The stories set ahoat by mess
same mschiefmakels that he was running the M
tionaI Administration in the matter of New-Jersey
appointments were equally groundIeSs. whenever
the Administration, moved by the friendly PERSONA
relations between the President and himself ana the
fact that he Is the Republican caucus nominee ior
senator and thus charged with senatorial functions
in the matter OF patronage distribution IN This STATE,
has consulted him to New-Jersey appointments ne
has given his advice under deep sense OF his re-
sponsbility TO the party. He has sought In what
ever recommendations he has made 10 promote ths
welfare of the party. He has M personal ends u
serve. He has personally assured every Republcat
Congressman in the state That he does not propose
TO interfere with their appointments In any way. Hs
will only venture TO give his advice In the mattel
of appointments in districts represented by Demo
Gratis or In those which Of Senatorial character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
the simple sentence the bravo boy fell of his chair n

the simple sentence the bravo boy fell of his chair !.
dead faint-(Time..
Blakely.-wby Ferguson, what is the matter VIA
youl Your face Is red rs a boiled lobstar e.
streaming with perspiration.
Ferguson.-The fact Is, Blakey, was awful IN,
but unluckily passed by fur store Just now Ara
they had big sign up stating how cheap furs wer,
end felt all at once though / were In Turkish
bath. think 1t is an outrage they have such storer
open such weather II hadn't CHANGED to meet a.
ice cart don't know what would have become Of ma
IL Is reported from Deer Park that Mrs Harrso,,.
retirement TO that place has freed her from ~
many annoyances 10 which she subjected ~
Washington. Her mail Is bu:doned daily with letter.
from reIc-hunters eqIesting a thousand meInentos
The writer's boldly ask for a lock Of her hair a rem
nant Of her dress photograph Of herself and ~
President, or patch FOR crazy quilt. They maks
the request as II they had a right to make r. ara
sometimes hint that failure TO comply with II Womb
rot be polite. In many respects the Presidents VITA
IS looked upon as a public character, but this does
not mean that she shall have no privacy whatever
IL nothing better can be done she should at least
be allowed the privilege OF spending her vacation m
a pkvate manner. She has earned the rest, add I'M
be vastly better able 10 endure the heavy stain "a
the winter II given fair chance now.-(Philadephia
Inquirer.
Three deer now roam through the State Park ID ths
Catshill Mountains, and five more will soon b
added. Tho park contains about 100 acres ard n
situated at the head OF the west branch Of tho Neys
sink River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

As the Duke of Fife has n comfortable income
considerably over 100000 year and landed
estates of 100000 aeres-the Princess has pleas
ant prospect before her, royal grants or no royal
grants. The Duke and not the Princess is TO be
commiserated on the probable result of to-day's
wedding at Buckingham. lie renOunccs his iden-
tity from noon to-day. lie will be known hence
forth as the Prncesss husband, and will inevitably
have TO walk behind all the royalties. native and
imported, on state occasions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
,rr,r FRANK TALK TO DEMOCRATS

Prom Wd'HITE1"H 107E' =. a, -.
Democratic friend ald brother dIhs "a,hY yvs
ton n and especially don't plead the baoy %t anu
claim protection under the cy service W aaw never In
sh, Tiara should be- The Democrats never founo
any trouble in making vacancies -, , ne P "s,
paved to take the medicine that you Wo n S.S comes
S gahsr vouysef up apply the arnca whore you arr
most bruised and Join Democratic campaign oiu'
but don't whine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

The shpyards recently established at Newport
News are to be greatly enlarged and provided win
all the plant and facilities for turning out the
largest iron steamers and fastest cruisers. ms
is form of enterprise which will enkindle pubic
enthusiasm. The creation of new navy mas
already impaired an impulse to shipbuildlng >ndus-
tries. and will end in promoting revival OIL tne
American commercial marine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

vote of sos 10 49, There has been no
doubt at any time as to the result of the de-
bate, the opposition to the grants being made
solely for effect. Precisely what the effect
will be cannot be foretold; but assuredly there
must be limit to the supplies for the Queens
rapidly increasing descendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

A correspondent wants to know what is the
origin of the custom of throwing up the sponge
We cannot say at this writing, but that's the
way Free Trade uses sponge at the conclusion
of a debate with Protection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
which roundly abused the Legislature of 1885 for
not passing the resolution

II is reported that Mr.. Cleveland has been invited
10 20 TO Ohio and stump the State for tho Democratic
ticket and tariff reform. There Is strong suspicion
thai this Is part Of decp-lad Republican plot to
mako douby the reelection OF Governor Foraker
1.-THE Rochester Union tDem.)
There's fire compliment for you, Mr.. CleNe-
land One If the organs of your party plainly
insinuates that your labors in campaign are
worth much to the side you fight against And
this is the month when Democratic brethren are
supposed to be making special efforts to get to-
oether It's sad world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
A VERY MODEST NEsT-EGG. AT BEST

From The st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Chicago wants the Worlds Fair in 1892. ana saw
she will provide for II with unexamped nberaliV
can IL be possible that she Is willing 10 devote that
Johnstown relief fund to such purpose!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

William Purcell, eX-chairman of the Democratic
State Committee says that he is not a candidate
for nomination for Secretary OF State IL is
understood that Mr. Cleveland and his friends
concur in this opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
VOLAPUK.

The Volapuk clubs are organized,
And English may be ostraczed
With German. Greek and French.
Then the fellows who try 10 rhyme
viii have q far easier time,
Than though through tough slough
OF such words they plough
With Psychological wrench.
II Volapuk Is ever recognized
Its founder should be canonized
A bright, linguistic saint.
Now, mouse In its plural is mice,
Though house doesn't rhyme with 70 nices
And that's only a type
OF language unripe
That augurs eternal complaint
But there's rascal that spoke a tongue
Ere Volapuks praises were sung
To an admiring throng.
lis Drcgle all ears comprehend
VI savage or civilized bend.
ana prayers are but said
when one hears in ones bed
The mosquitoes Volapuk song.
-tBoston Transcript,
Electricity Is the coming power. Scranton propels
all her street cars by it, and proposes 10 take the
mules out Of her Goa. mines and use electricity a.
the motive power of the coal cars. Moreover tho
mines are to be Illuminated with the electric light
Teacher in geography-Now boys, which OF yos
can tell where Washington is
Willie Smart, (after scanning the League record
Please, sir, Washington IS In the soup.-(Phadephia
Press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
CLEARLY A MIsCALCULATIoN.

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
Senator Vest thinks Montana Will SO Den,ocrs ss
,h, faI Not this fall SENATOR some other ial VIII W.,
WiSsonr goes Republican, and there IS good shAins
IN Thai ofherwIso strongly Democratic region
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

Another lucky fenyboat collision has oc-
eurred-lucky for the ferryboat, that is. 1t
Vas a tugboat that came in collision with one
Of the Union Ferry COmpanys boats in the
fog yesterday morning, and the tug went to
the bottom The ferryboat was unframed.
The fault seems to have been with the tug
which is said to have been going at full speed,
while the feuybOat was feeling her way.
Every occurrence of this kind is an additional
argument in favor of bridges and tunnels to
rfface the rivers that separate New-York from
The neighboring shores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
CAN A TIIIRD-PARTY LEADER CONDEMN En-
TREMlSTSl

From The Boston Journal
General Clinton b. Fisk did not attend the ian
New-Jcrsey Prohbitory Convention, ana MS aDssnse
is beginning 10 excite considerable comment DC ~
keep away TO show his dsapproval OF the eAr'n,S s
who apparently, hate the Republican parry is tpa,
than they do the saloon 1t must be admitted 'na'
4 Look 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

The Voice states that If the Prohibition
amendment resolution is submitted Ircmaturely,'
il will show its loyalty to Prohibition by Ito works
Prematurelyn is good, coming from q journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

Persons going out of town for the summer can
haze the Daily and Sunday TRIBUNE mailed
- them for $1.00 per month or $3.50 for
uree months. Travellers in Europe can rece,re
THE TRIBUNE during their absence for
81 IS per month, foreign postage paid, or $4.45
for three months. The address Of the paper ptH
be changed as often as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

THE WHOLE COUNTRY SHOULD TAKE HULL"
From The ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
g. commercial bodies In all our cities and towns
hnvd address themselves TO the subject and devise
Mans for participation In the event VI tao 0sn'N
the Worlds Fair In New.forks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27
Qmusemeilfs.

mo NwxY THEATRE-2 and s-The oolah
CASINO s:ls-The Brigsnas
EDEN MUsEE-wax Tableaux.
~ .nIsoN SQUARE THEATRE-2 and sso-Ths Burglar.
NANUArrAN BEACH-s-" Last Days Of ronpeh"
KEW roLo 6RoUNDs-4-Baseoal.
pAIMER's THEATRE and s-clover.
trppAcE GAIDEN-s-orpheus and Eurydice.
sTH.AvE AND l9TH-ST.-Gettysburs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

There need be no repining on the part OF peo-
pie who have been unable to see the Exposition
in Paris this summer. Let them possess their
souls in patience three years longer and they Will
be able to see an International Exhibition right
here in New-York which will equal, If not sur
pass the wondrous show at the French capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

Mr.. Iaboucnere's fling at Mr.. Chamberlain as
aunlxev who would be delighted to don uniform
and become master of ceremonies at court without
COMPENSATION hardly deserved the uproarlouS mer-
riment with which it was greeted in Parliament
The Member for Birmingham has earned the hatred
of the Home Rule party by defeating Mr. Glad
stones Irish policy. but derision excited by arrant
vulgarity is a poverty stricken form OF political
retaliation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

The silly season languishes. Our Mugwunp
friends made good start in shooting folly on the
wing when it announced Secretary Baine's fail
ing health and probable RESIGNATION IN October
but they speedily became tired
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

The Exposition of 1902 will draw the greatest
crowds ever assembled on American soil. But 1t
will not be creditable to this big and wealthy
town if that concourse of visitors sees General
Grants tomb in its present neglected state OF the
Washington Arch completed only on paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-27

CONCENTRATIONS for King KaalSaua are IN or
der 1t is announced, apparently on good au-
thority, that the monarch of the Sandwich isianus
is not at so low financial ebb as has peeh sup
posed On the contrary, he had money enough
several weeks ago to enable him to start 1or inc
Paris Exposition, but sober second thouenC
he decided to postpone his departure lie" weeN'
and s. take larger amount with MN. iierei"
Kalalxaua shows the wisdom of serpent VINO
has taken his diploma with the highest honors.
Other would-be visitors to Paris this year might
wisely take pattern after this dusky potentate'
Rv all means wait a few weeks and take a larger
amount with you.