New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08
CHAT ABOUT PROMINENT MEN.

William R Harper. president of Chicago Univer-
sity, has gone back to Chicago and 1t is reported
that within a few days announcement Will be MADE
Of another handsome gift to that institution from
John d. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller has already
been unusually liberal to this university, ana many
persons have wondered at the interest taken IN the
Chicago University by Mr.. Rockefeller. While his
gifts to the Chicago institution have bsen large. yet
he has made many presents to other worthy causes
but none so great as those received by president
Uarpers university. When Mr.. Rockefeller was
approached at one time for contribution TO GER
tain charity he said that he did not feel able to
make any additional gift at he time, lie was
reminded OF his hberality TO the Shlcas1 INV. nv
sity. He is reported to have replied quietly: 9sf
contribution. When Harper came to me ne said'
Mr. Rockefeller. want to build the greatest uni,
versity in tie world in Chicago, Later when he
came about telescope he said: MT Rockeielier
want TO get a telescope for the Chicago University
that will be the biggest in the world, and / want
You to help me- II he had come for small con,
to eclipse the world, and like that in man. And
when you come to beating the world 1t takes caP-
added with grim satisfaction: But We are beating
the world
William X Vanderbilt has a coat that Is the
wonder and admiration of all who have seen IL.
Mr. Vanderbilt has just come back from TRIP
through the West and he brought the coat win
him. Where he got 1t Is mystery. but 1t 10
~
blue He seems 10 have positive affection Tor
the garment and while he has been chaffed great
deal about 1t by his friends yet he STICKS 10 ,me
terday afternoon. however and appeared IN FTP.
ave. in snug-fttng Prince Albert coat. me
few gray hairs around the temple. looks very young
yet and he went swinging down fltth-ave. IKE a
man who thoroughly enjoyed good brisk walk II
is said that he will remain In this country for son'
time.
I'VE Just believe in bmetallism." was ex-Gov-
ernor Thomas Osborn's remark yesterday about
the financial ideas of the State OF Kansas When
asked whether upon an international basis or IN
the United States alone. he replied: Either way
just SO get It." The Ex-Governor Is staying at
the Holland House. and declares that he Is not
taking much part in politics now. but he is glory
ing in the assured triumph OF Mckinley my STATE
w b m0i nsrcted for McRney beyond doubt
Those who have already been elected IN the estate state
are for Mckinley There Is no doubt that senator
Allison and Speaker Reed have warn friends IN
Kansas but the people are for MrH1ey r ara &c
ton in the State Is overwhelming. and that y
where M ,Sn hc se Rep n eonmn and viii
show a handsome majority for the Major TINS ian'
g. F. Jones' OF Pittsburg. ex-chairman OF tho
Republican National Committee was In the city
Yesterday. Mr. Jones has practically dropped out
OF politics and is attending TO his large iron IN
terests In the West. While great admirer or ex-
President Harrison from a personal acquain,inSe,
he said that the over Theming sentiment III the
country for the champion OF protecu'i an, ana
that for any one to try to stem ne lqe %as
nomination. within the bounds of polite political H. GER
tainty, Is assured, and ne VIII Do eiec'e" ny ."
overwhelming majority
James II. Hoyt. OF Cleveland, who was prom
inent candidate for the nomination for Governor
in Ohio last fall. opposing Governor Bushnell was
at the Holland House yesterday MT. hoyt -
looked upon as OF the best speakers Oh inc
Western Reserve. and he Is young man yet
a promising political career is mapped out Tor hfn'
Mr. Hoyt was In amiable frame OF mind yester-
day over the news about the Mckinley INSTRUCTIONS
in Indiana WELL he said, Jestingly. ! judge
that the other fellows feel ike the man VINO IN, vas
run over by an ce-wagon-not only knocked uown
but frost-biten There has been no oou nI a. vas
the sentiment , from b tn9 neope oicaily to
declare themselves. / Mckinley has enough
te brn 80 to- speak in honor OF the It
Is all now, and nothing can prevent MN oi''
being the next President OF the United States.
Acting Captain Franklin p. Germann OF the Ninth
Precinct. has gained he good will of the residents
~ HIS district and brought down upon his head tho
wrath OF the small boy with a fondness for throwing
ba sebails through windows and playing shiny on
the street to the discomfort Of pedestrians Inc
result Is that the small boy wants him removed anu
the holders think that no better ponce ser
vice could be secured than by keeping him In charge
The Ninth Precinct has unusually large number
of bows In Il with aspirations to be balplayers ana
nrize-dehters They practise their embryo pro-
LESSONS in most reckless manner anu .hs n Mcn NM
hui the property holders say that he has succeeuen
and for the first time In several months me
The Acting Captain Is glad that he has gained inc
good Will residents Of that section OF he cty
But he doesn't feel sure what i viii be few
yea re- hence when the boys whom ne mas peeh us
clplining have grown to manhoods estate ne war war
has been a bitter one. and as victor the Actihg Ldp
tain has been congratulated by all or the citZens
that he has protected from the youthiui
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION.