The morning call., 1893-05-23

dirnre, and had less reason 10 clamor for
visitors. Chicago unfortunately Is great
distance from NeT York, Boston. Phila-
deIphia, Baltimore. PittsbuTg. Cleveland.
and many other poDal0us centers, and thus
lar the railways are d ling little 10 bridge
that distance over with cheap fares. Win
Sunday-opening a good deal of leeway
may De made up. but every me can under
stand the point of an Eastern papers joke.
that Chicago is in silent prayer for a rail-
ROAD war over Fair rates. as .she does not
Wish the public TO De robbed before reach
Ing the city," May Is nearly past. and
million If admissions a week is srlii an
expectation f0rloTn rather than hopeful. 4
good deal could be done by two-day ex-
eursions, but the railroads have, 1nfiT-
tunasely, enough Of employment for their
cars.
The cruiser New York is now undergo
ing her official trials. Upon these much
depends IN respect Of extra payment for
merits developed, policy which has much
70 commend it in securing good workman
snip. The private trials are believed TO
nave yielded speed of 20.5 knots per
hour. Should this speed be maintained
oinelaily, the New York is one of the most
powerful war vessels aloat. Her dis
placement is $50 tons and her estimated
horsepower 1900 but this will be ex-
review the New York would have taken
away the prestige from the Blake. the
English flagship. Whatever comes of war
vessels IN armament and armor, speed is
destined 10 be principal factor in the
superiority of the future. The new vessels
OF our navy stand we'll in the fnihllment OF
this requirement.
Another consignment Of California
oranges has reached Queen Victoria. II
was present from the Claremont Fruit
growers Assoeiatiou-a title which has
some commemorative interest for her
Majesty. a little renown Of this kind may
assist cur market for fruit 10 merry Eng
land- 1t IS TO be gay season in London
on account of the forthcoming wedding of
the Duke OF York and Princess May, and
celicacies OF every kind are in demand for
parties. The long drought In England.
France. Germany and Holland has proba-
bly, had disastrous effect on the fruit crop.
ana some OF our surplus could be well
placed in Europe. There is just one fright
ful hurdle 10 leap 10 win the goal--cheap
transportation for green fruit.
The Infanta Eulalia is inclined to be
simple, and no great stickler for the eter-
nal proprieties, il well-meaniDg people
would but leave her alone. II is now
quite certain that the ball at New York
VIII glide along without hitch, from the
TACT that Ward McAIlister has come to the
assistance OF the befogged committee and
the Spanish Minister. The Infanta is 20
dance at least quadrille. and II Mayor
Gilroy is not in the set, Mr.. McAllister
might be substituted. He represents not
the city but the -Four Hundred.
a charge of 81 Der kodak carried into
the grounds is not an uumixed extortion
for the benefit of the official photographers
at Chicago. The snap OF the kodak shut
ter Is cheerful to the operator who gloats
over the number Of his successes, but it is
Annoying TO the victims whose good looks
or eccentric ways are tins distracted. Still
the kodak Is less ObtrusiYe than the old
fashioned manner of Selling a group or
scene with the camera mounted on
tripod and the operator doubled up under
black pail, gOblinlike sight which rem
ders outdoor photography trying to the
nerves and somewhat ludicrous.
Complaint is made that few pictures are
finding purchasers 1t is chronic CON-
plant If all the pictures produced in one
year were disposed Of and hung On walls,
never again to be disturbed. there would
be twice as many awaiting purchasers next
year. People who buy may be classed In
G.
those who look upon them as furniture
needed to adorn house, and those W no
regard them as an investment which may
yield handsome profit. The old masters
are still adored because they sell well.
When they do not the taste will fail off.
Some modern works increase in value.
But what is the proportion that does not?
This is ascertained at auctions-the true
test Of permanent value when tried again
and again.
One of the city judges understands how
to maintain respectful demeanor among
the prisoners in his august presence. A
culprit who expected few days of retire
ment on fair diet for vagrancy had the
presumption 10 swear as he filed down.
stairs TO the dungeons loaded with four
months sentence. His Honor, Judge Con-
Ian, called him back, inquired what ne said,
and added two N onths I o the punishment.
This will carry the vagrant along in life
comfortably until next winter, and then he
will probably quarter himself at large on
the city again. Meanwhile he has the op-
portunity to reflect on the disadvantages
that come 10 man with spiteful tongue
when under the lash Of justice.