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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08
A HOPEENL EXPERIWENT.

The belief that with the development of
civilization an era Of clean streets would ult.-
matey arrive in this city has never before had
so much TO sustain it rs now. The Mayors
committee of private citizens has reported n
plan of operations for that section of the city
Designated in the Mayors instructions which
appears in advance to be sensible and piac-
teal It's actual efficiency remains to he proved,
but, if fairly applied. the experiment cannot
fail TO be interesting and useful. In fact it
NAV he said that lis failure would be almost
as instructive as its success, though less salts
factory. 4 vast deficiency of knowledge on
the subject of STRENGTHENING exists in this
community, and generally throughout the coun-
try. both in Official and private circles. Hither-
10 there has been no means OF aSccltaining. by
compariSonS on large scale. Just why it is that
oar thoroughfarcs are constantly kept AT great
eypcnse in Il condition which even the Mayor
acknowledges to be deplorable. OF course, the
system OF municipal government by a secret
society organized for the purpose of making
life easy and pleasant for It's members is deadly
hostile to the faithful performance Of public
work; but frankly admitting that fact, 1t has
beon difficult to understand how the Depart
ment contrived TO spend 50 much money to 50
little purpose. Into this dark corner the Mayors
committee is expected to throw clear and
steady light.
In the course Of the experiment about to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08
Possessions in Possessions 10

"One evening some wears ago. says zine bo''
Transcript there walked INTO the Office Of "a iaios
hotel in Boston n most singular appalidon IL iooA'
like a man: at any rate Il wore Clothes pu' NV
clothes consisted OF a singular gray frocA pelleo A0u"
the waist and having full skirts OF looee' o'7sN
nair of trousers OF coarse shoes and OF rather WIZ
trimmed hat OF curious architecture. There was a'o
long nointed heard and there were hollow cheeHs 80
keen ewes Il, general appear ance was a''hos' eN
that Of the queer Dutch COLLINS who roll the 'euP.
halls and produce the hunders IN the mountain -
Rim Van Wlnlc, The figure seized the hotei rsisvs.
and quickly swung il around to write In II. ING eN
both started back In mock alarm For heaven 'aA,
Nm. said one aloud. to the other WHAT - ~,
Rlest ~ know said the other, where did IL o'o
'front.', The figure paid no attention 10 ti''
vulsingy funny dialogue, bit turned the book a'v,N
indicating the signature; and the astohishea S'e
road william Malone, L. :. -, WASHINGTON ~
For once il looked "a II the complaoent hotcl cerA
his .comeuppance'; for the two young men o".~
each other In obsequious attentions TO the ecoohu'
senator.
Had seen Fdo.-Mrs. De Flstte-Boy, dd W" ~
a SRA, pug dog around here anywhere H., o,ousd
smart Boy lcs'm. | Just saw one pei. 49,, ~" ,o
ND by "A big bulldog an saw another peih .,0 Jaw
tin can an kerosene poured all oves iI n .'
another heinr chopped up feI sausage. az nror,l-
Mrs De Fatte (oluching at railing ior ps..v
Oooi Horrors! I'd give % to get my lltue fuo '-'
smart Boy-All right. mum. You walt pefe ~
a minute.-lstreet & smiths GOOD New@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08
One of the most notable characteristics Of

One of the most notable characteristics of
the Hebrew is the generous consideration
and beneyolence displayed by the rich to the
poor in general, and 10 the impoverished men,
bers of their creed in particular. Rarely how
ever, has this trait been manifested in so munif-
cent manner as by Baron Hirsch, who has
cabled to the trustees of the Hebrew lmmigla-
ton Fund in this city an authorization to draw
on him for 50 800, 600. He adds that if the
income of this sum proves inadequate to ac-
complish the good work for which it is destined
among the poor Hebrews in the United States,
the trustees can make use of the principal, and
that he will make good the amount Nor does
this in any way constitute his first donation to
the fund which has already received from him
sums 10 the amount of SO 900 during the last
twelve months. Since the death of his only
son. a few years ago the Baron has devoted
much of his time and his fortune to analogous
deeds of bencvolence, and has created and en-
bowed with many millions of dollars organiza-
tons both in Russia and Austria for the relief
of INDECENT Hebrews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

Those who love dogs and that means pretty
nearly everybody. are all agog over the Bench
Show of the Westminster Kennel Club, which
will be held in the Madison Square Garden, be-
ginning on the Oath inst. The Bench Show
has become firmly fixed as one of the great
social events of this city, and the indications
are that the coming exhibition will suIpaSS all
that have preceded it, in the variety and value
of dogs shown. Elsewhere in this issue will
be found an interesting account of some of the
salient features of the exhibition, as well as
the names of some of the famous dogs which
have been entered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

That is a mournful story which is cabled
from st. Petersburg. A pair of lovers who
were out promenading IN the Government of
Kieif, and who evidently were too much en-
crossed with each other to notice where they
were going were Overtaken by pack of wolves
rendered desperate by hunger. The man. it is
stated, after vainy attempting to fight off the
famishcd animals, twas finally compelled to
abandon his sweetheart and take refuge in a
tree" The girl was devoured by the wolves
and the sight proving too much for her lover. he
tumbled cut of4he tree lifeleSs and was in turn
made way with by the beasts. 1t was terrible
tragedy, but in one respect it might have been
worse Had the lover survived his betrothed
he would doubtless have found living worse
than death. He would have met with con-
tempt on all sides for securing his own personal
safety from q horrible fate at the sacrifice
Of woman-a woman who had bestowed
her affections upon him, and whom, of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

whether to tell his correspondents TO difeu SSs,,
letters to the Lieutenant-Governor or the Cover.
nor, for he doesn't know which he is goin, to be
in March. No wonder the lines Of care on NJ,
face are growing so deep.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

The centennial anniversary Of the birthday of
Peter Cooper is to be celebrated next Thursday
at the Cooper Union. Mr. Cooper deserves to
be kept in perpetual remembrance as one of the
city's greatest benefactors His principal benc-
faction took most practical form, and he lived
10 soc many of its fruits garncrcd. and died in
the assurance that its good work would be GER
ialn to 90 on for many generations IL is n
coincidence worth noting that Mr.. Cooper'S birth
dag falls upon the same day February ~ as
that Of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin,
these two mon, 80 distinguished in widely differ
ont fields of labor, having been also born in the
same year, 1909
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

course, he pretended to love better than him
self In the circumstances, fate was as merci-
full to him as it could be by not permitting him
to be left to tell the unspeakabe tale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08


ALASKA Is the coming gold mining country says
san Francisco business " II Is magnificent
country the only drawback being the intense cold and
long winters. Along the coast there is pretty good
timber and the interior abOunds with fine fur animals.
especially the silver fox the skins OF which moe
valuable than SEAL The country IS we'll wateret and
the gravel OF the streams Is filed with gold. OF course
all OF this gravel does not pay to wash out but there
IS plenty that does pay, and is easily gotten. The
great difficulty Is that you have 10 20 up inc the
country in canoes. and, the current Of the streams
being very swift, progress Is slow. The great dis
tancc, and the fact that You have To carry al your
food with you, is probably the reason there are not
more miners in the country. The season beng 80
short tOo-fTom three 10 five mOnths-deters many
but short as the Is. am convinced man can
make more at placer mining in Alaska than IN any
other country The gravel Is exceedingly rich In sod'
and I'm spite of all the difficulties and expense 1t Is tho
richest mining country in the world. The land AL
belongs 10 Uncle sam. and any one can stake OUT .
claim. You can judge how rich II is from the ia.s
that there are companies at work doing hydfauH0
mining which is simply pan washing on large scare
The steamship Orcl with HOO Russian SoIIl nas
on board became ice bound recently In the DaoA
sea Unless the weather m0derat,s, fears are en'e'
tiined for the safety of the men.
The remarkable development Of Africa Is grapheany
illustrated by the following table, which appeared ~
the Movement Geographlque':
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

When the Mayor returns from his Southern trip.
which, unlike his recent Boston visit he is not
making in strict incOgnito,' he will learn that
The prospects Of the trolley in the Annexed Dis
trict decidedly gloomy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

The college authorities at Amherst are anxious
to ascertain what collceiatc course costs there.
and have taken the cmincntly practical way of
arriving at the Information they seek by asking
the students 10 report just what their expenses
were during the last collegiate year. The as
surance is given that all such information will
be treated as confidential, but, of course the
general results will be made known, as u guide to
both parents and students, The cost of a college
course varies widely that it is hard 10 strike
4 balance. Many young men freely supplied
with money and spend too much Others are 50
eager for an education and have such limited
resources that they are willing to live on next
to nothing The information on the subject that
will come from Amherst in short time cannot
fail to be both interesting and instructive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

1t is sad to SEE an intelligent felow-man who
is unable to say what his postoice address is
going to be a short month from now. But that
is JOnes's embarrassing fate. lie doesn't know
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

After all II seems that Jerry Simpson, Of Kansas
doesn't deserve 10 be called sockless.' According to
John > Richardson, Editor Of The Wichita Beacon
Jerry speaking, at political meeting. Now
Jerry's personal appearance Is far from what the ap
pelatOn of sockess statesman would naturally sug-
gest to one unacQuainted with the He looks
like prosperous banker than rough. weather beaten
mortgage plastered old farmer. So that when lie
touched up the cOrpulent arstocrats the ngruity %
this wedressed man calling them " SILK Stockings
mortgage sharks" and the like seemed altogether
prepOsterous. horny-h handed old farmer at this
iuncture called out, "'Pears 10 me, Jerry, that you
uns silk stOckn's too" Quick wink Jerry
pulled up his trousers. Ny friend them are all the
stockings ever wore. II you don't see them from
where you are. come and touch them.' And
Jerry showed a bare leg half way 10 his knee. He did
have pair Of socks but they scarcely showed above
the tops Of his big shoes that they deceived every
body. Somebody In the audience shouted ont by
gosh lie amt any," and Jerry simpsons fame
had dawned. From that time on Jerry called he
sOckess statesman This nickname spread all o'er
The With District Ike wild prairie fire. and JeTy
too smart boy 70 deny the report.
THE MUGWUMP TARIFF GIRL.
talked OF things of interest,
The facts of every day
OF fashion. church. the newest song,
The opera, tho play,
With Ianguld interest she heard
! marvclled much until
- Had | read the Tariff blll7'
said that Carmencita danced
Like aspen on the wind:
She asked me what the duty was
on plush clOaks, satn-lined
spoke then Of MacQueary's book,
And was lie orthodox
she said il a shame 70 charge
Such tax on wOollen socks.
/ praised the cOloring she had made
The etchings she had drawn.
She urged the tax on frames and sighed
Beneath her b0-0m's lawn.
! eyed the swaying chandeliers,
She caught my rowing eve.
And whispered, We're the tariff low
The glass combine would de-
The floor OF marble she explained,
Sweety. her wont,
Was taxed to aid man who owned
A quarry In Vermont
In leaving, something on the stoop
lmpeted my descent:
She said il English rug,
Taxed eighty five per cent.
u. d. Miller in Boston Transcript
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-08

The vote in the House on Friday does not COM
pei Mr. Cleveland TO fOrego the privilege Of writ
ing that courageous and conclusive letter against
free coinage, which pressure of other engage
mcnts has hitherto compelled him to defer On
the contrary, this is just the time to begin an
educational campaign with reference to the next
session, since nearly every Democratic Rcprs sentl-
tive has now shown himself to be in urgent need
of instruction and reformation.
This is a good time to call in for repairs sew
eral thousand arguments conclusively proving that
the Reciprocity Act was doomed TO ignominious
failure.
Delaware has long occupied the UNIQUE posi-
ton of being the only State in the Union i'm which
the whipping-post is maintained. If the lower
house of the Indiana Legislature has its way. that
State will deprive Delaware of this distinction
for it has passed bill providing that wife
heaters Shall BE- publicly whipped. sixty ashes
being the minimum. Judges in this neighbor
hood occasionally declare that they favor the
whippng-post for such offenders, but there is no
genuine sentiment in favor of punishment of that
kind. Indiana will take step backward if this
measure is made a law.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17
DIRECTORS,
FINANCIAL.
New York.

NEW YORK. Sept 16.-The stock market to
day displayed more activity than for a long
time, but at the same time it was irregular in
Its movements, the bear and bull forces dis
tributing their strength uneqnally over the
list, and while some stocks this evening are
materially higher. others are lower and the
majority is with the latter. The great feat
ure of the early trading was the heavy and
apparently enthusiastic buying for foreign
account, but advantage was taken of this de-
mand by many domestic holders to realize
on their stocks and q feverish and gen
orally strong market was succeeded bv &
slow but steady depression in the afternoon.
Union Pacific was the special point of attack
for the bears, the only reason given for the
selling being rumorS OF forthcoming I'M
favorable statement but quantities of other
leading stocks, including some of the Van
derbilts, were thrown upon the market. and
hence most of the active stocks are slightly
lower as the result of the days operations.
The effect of the stories in regard to the Sc
curing control of the Ontario d Western by
the New York Central was again seen in the
former stock, but realiZations preyent ted any
material advance in 1t. Kansas & Pacific
preferred was another specially stroug point
in the list, and both the common and pre-
ferred were unusually active for them. Late
i'll the day, however, Reading became the
chief bull card, the expectation that upon
the dissolution of the pool in the stock it
Will be III demand and the dealings in it win
be more widespread and its value in the
market enhanced After Union Pacific
which was strong in the early dealings, the
Changers were pressed for sale most urgently.
and many of them show large fractional
losses for the day. The market finally closed
active and heavy to weak at small fractional
losses from first prices as rule. The final
changes of note include ga in Kansas d
Texas preferred, 17s in Reading, IA in On
tario d Western and 11s in cordage while
Burlington scored loss of per cent.
The Post says: Silver bullion Is declining
again, aecording 10 the usual programme for
the last half Of the month. To-day the full
government quota of 4,500,G00 ounces for
September was completed; The. great Lon
don bullion brokers have long since discov-s
cred that the proper card for them to play is
to withhold all orders for American silver.
until our government is out of the market for.
the month. A little engineering of the Ions
don silver market, which they control. then
depresses the commercial price; holders of
silver here are anxious to avoid accumula-.
ting large stock, and towards the close of
the month the Londoners buy at large con-
cessions in price such silver as they need for
India and the continent. This happens with
each successive month, and is likely to con-
tinue so long as the abnormal government
demand continues to create temporarily an
artificial market for the metal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17

vary in prices according to grade. Prices
Butter-First creamery, 21Q22c; second
creamery, l7@lSc; first dairy, 16@lsc; second
dairy. l2C0l3c; packing stock, 1O0l1c
Cheese-Full cream. 9QI0c: Primost, G07c:
brick cheese 10120llc Limburger cheese,
9l2@lOc; Young America. 9I2010c
Eggs-Fresh, per doz, 13L2@11c.
Poultry-Liye turkeys eGlI0c; spring chick
ems, G0lOc: hens, sQ9c: ROSTERS, 5Q27c.
Negetaoles-Sweet potatoes Vans, $3.50
$685.; do Jerseys. St04.50; onions, green,
per doz 12c; cabbage crate, $l.25@l 50: Gu
ishes. doz, 15c; pie-plant, per ID, &c; to
matoes, per bu, 5O175c; string beans, bu, SOC
do box, Sl.25; wax beans, Blu, 75c; asparagus,
doS 35c; lettuce, doz, 15c.
Grapes-Concords, lob baskets 300l35c :.
30-lb crates S2D225.
s-Oranges-Riyerside medium, $3.50
O. Lemons-Choice, $5.50Qe.6). Fancy, $3.50
al. Apricots, 4-bu crates, Sl75. Plums, 4-bu
crates Sl25. Peaches 20-lb boxes, Sl@11. %
Bananas1Port Unions. $2Q2.50; Bluetield
SL5c@2; Honduras, 81 25@15O Watermelons.
per JOG, SlCQl2. Apples-New, S2.2jG12 so
per Dbl; do 70 bu box, 5G@75c.
Misceilaneous-Veal, per 100 lbs, S4.5O0
$50: hides, steer, green, per ID, &C.; hides,
per h. 7c; hides, steer, salt, per lb,
'0lAc; hides, COW, salt, per Id. SC;
peltS 25c@Sl. so: wool, washed, Csc;
wool, unwashed, 16D1sc; tallow, 4I2c: pork,
mess, Sl3@l3.50; beef, $3.50: bacon. Ss@iO;
hams, Sl0@ll; lard. $3.50 09.5O; hops, 800
36c; peanuts, raw, 6@6I2c; peanuts, roasted
&c. Walnuts-California 15c; Grenoble, 1Sc :
s@l0c; almonds, Tarragona fec; almonds,
California, lie; filberts Sicily. lie Cider
Apple. clarified, Dbl, S6055D; apple clari-
fed, 12-bbl, 81; orange, ls-bbl, $3.50; pear,
l2-bbl. $3.50; peach, I2-bbl $3.50. Figs-Bags,
% lbs, &C; 2-crown, l6c 3-crown, 1Sc: s.
crown, gle. Dates-Hallowee, 60-lb boxes,
&c; Persian. 60-lb boxes, STAG; Sayre, GJ-lb
boxes, sc; fards, 10-lb boxes, 11c golden,
Job boxes. Size Honey, per ID, 12I2@1Sc.
Maple sugar, sl2Ol2c. Maple syrup, per gal,
Sl01 so. COcoanuts. per 100, SIS.
Game-Mallard ducks. doz, 81. 1908; com
mon, Sl.250I.5O. Prairie Chickens $3.25@
PeacheS-Michigaas peck baskets. 4OQ5Oc.
Grapes-Muscats, 12-case, S1.50@l.75; To
kays, 12-case, Sl.75012.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17
Duluth Wheat.
Special to the Globe

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Sept16.-The market opened here
at decline from yesterday of about 1I2c, but
there was strong demand and rising mar
keL until the close. There was an exception
ally strong demand for hard wheat. Cash
No. hard opened at 92Ac, ruling steady at
that price till o'clock, when it jumped to
93c. Cash No. ! northern did not appear to
be in as great demand, opening at 90lsc and
closing at 91l2c, which is Ac below yester-
DAYS close. September No. hard opened
at g2s4c went up to 93c, dropped again to
g2s4c, remaining there until just before the
close, when trades we're made at 950l931Ac.
closing at the last-named figures, lust Ac
below yesterdays close September No. /
northern gained steadily from 9Olac
at the opening, closing at 91s4c,
also Ac below Yesterdays close.
December wheat was dull, closing at 1Q&c
off. respectively for the two grades, from
yesterdays close. The market was dull at
the close, except for September No. hard,
which closed rather active Cables from
abroad showed a duh market The close
shows small decline from yesterday of
l3@lc, as follows: No. hard, cash, 93c;
September, s3Ac; December, 9ilsc; No. i
northern, cash, 91lsc; September, 9ls4c;
December. 92s4c; No. 2Eorthern, cash,
s3c. Receipts-Wheat, 40O,04S Blu. Ship
ments-Wheat, AZ, 555 bu Cars on Track,
IA; last year, Ply. Cars Inspected-Wheat,
No. hard, l31; No. 1 northern 259; No. 3
northern. 63; No. 3, 9; rejected, z; white
winter, &; total, 447. : Barley, | car
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17
- Spring Whef
FLOUR AND COARSE GRAINS

FLU II AMI OOAttSE GEAlNS.
Flour-The added daily output OF the mills
grinding yesterday will probably aggregate
q, GOO bbls. Shipments, 27,7l4 bbls Quoted
at S4.S005.20 for first patents: 81 .6074.S5 for
second patents; S4.10D4.50 for fancy and
export bakers; S2.25612.g0 for low grades in
bags, including red dog. There was larger
inquiry for -four for the last few days, and.
considering the late wheat depression, the
condition of the market was quite satisfac-
tory. Unlike most seasons the current
breaks in wheat find low stocks of -four that
have to be replenished, making a fairly
steady domestic trade on patents The bak-
ers and the low grades move well for either
foreign account or for home use.
Bran and embellishments $50 tons:
Quoted at S9.50010sfor bran, 81 .75112 % for
shorts and Sl3 seals Tor middlings. Bran
and shorts are selling steadily without much
activity. The demand, although not urgent
is general.
Corn-Receipts, $40 bu; nominal at 5s,a
SOC on track. The tendency of corn was 10
be weaker. although the inquiry was fair
There were reports of new corn in Kansas
City. The amount offered by sample was
small and there was some inquiry.
Oats-Receipts, 24.240 bu; shipments 1000
blu. Quoted at 29c for No. white, 2sc for No.
3white, and 2e027c for No. aud 8. The
oats market was fully stocked, ana the feel
ing regarding sample values was weak After
all some of the high quality went pretty WELL
On the average the market was inactive.
Rye-Receipts, LAO bui shipments AGO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17

bu; nominal at s10sltac +. o. b. A few cars
OF rye were on the tables by sample, and foT
quotations.
Barley-Receipts,1 ~ 900 bu; shipments 1920
Du steady at 4Oa55c for poor TO fine samples
or NO. 3, The barley market was overstocked
ties. The buyers for use are of opinion that
there is big crop, and masters seem to be
holding Off for very low prices before stock
ing up largely even at the present very mod
crate values.
Flax--Receipts, 1920 bu; shipments none
Flax sales are based OH l0@l1c off from the
Chicago market.
Feed-Millers held at $40 5C@91. so; less than
622.50.
Hay-Receipts, 20 tons shipments, none.
Choice wild quoted at S75OGgs: fair wild,
SCC97; poor wild, $5@6; good timothy at Sl0.b6
oil.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-17
LIVE STOCK.
Union StocI4Ynrds.

Receipts-,Hogs 7l2; cattle, 9l5; calves, 80,
sheep. 1879; horses, 10.
Hogs-Majority of receipts arrived late, and
market opened slow, but frmed up at the
close and everything was cleaned up at
steady prices; pigs sold at 81; regular run,
S415@5.
Cattle-Butcher grades sold readily at
steady prices; stockers and feeders in some
demand choice feeders selling at 50. Quota
S2Cn2.5O; common to fair cows, SlG2: bulls,
steers and oxen. Sl.250250; feeders, S3053 80;
veals, S2.50@i; Gamers sold at 81; stays, 81 90
a.; heifers, SL100L50; feeders, Sl756o3;
S3.2lGl360.
Sheep-Good muttons and lambs steady:
stockers slow and thin; lambs a drug on the
market; fair demand. Quotations: muttons,
common, S2.5003; mixed S3.50G4 10; lambs,
S3.750425; bucks sold S2.75G13S0: feeders,
$3.50; muttons 81. scat 10; lambs, 81