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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Columbus. and every adventurer In Europe was
in fever to solve its mysteries We laugh NJ
those Spanish and French explorers who sconreu
Florida and Canada for gold, and wonder mat
they chased that phantom instead OF piah''hs
corn. Their miserable colonies, when lorso'
provisions In their eagerness for yellow sahd' are
the scorn Of the descendants OF less ihiasr
native race of settlers. Yet four centuries ih'er
our people are rushing off as they did, recKiesS!
counting starvation. And, curiously enough, wv
are finding the dreamed of FL Dorado. Ihey
always heard as they went forward that II was
further inland till they wearied and despaired
So 1t was-beyond the Rockies. California ana
Alaska have justified their search, ana ior Iar
later generations slaked the same old thirst Tor
gold.
The Socialist tells us 1t Is an ignobe thirst.
1t brings hardship and misery hatred ana dea.h'
Like the Kings Ankus, it kills thrice nigh'.
And vet with all its devastation, Is 1t not load
stone that draws onward? The Cloths were the
scourge Of Rome, but the founders OF Europe
Blood was mixed in the mortar or the New
World structure, bur mankind Is the happier
for its being built. Who shall say that 1t would
be better IL we had never settled California
and avoided whatever troubles the settlement
involved? Who With blood in his veins would
throw away Alaska because Of the hardship
men will undergo to get there? Who TO make
men materially equal and give to all comfort
able. lazy living would deprive man Of the up
lifting power of the struggle to satisfy amDi-
tons and desires? Hawkins was a SLAYER
Drake was n pirate, the Forty-Niners were not
holy men, but the impulse of hope and lie
which filed Ellzabethan England, the daring
and energy poured out upon this continent in
this centurys search for wealth, make the
world indebted to those lawless and restless
spirits The thirst for gold may mean sordid
struggles, but it is due to fever not half so
material as the standard of life which would
prescribe Socialistic community OF goods and
dead level Of compensations. That fever means
longing for distinction well as longing for
things 1t fosters courage, 1t begets heroes, 1t
makes romance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
THE Talk OF THE DAY.

conference Of men and women Interested IN the
creat social. hygenic and philanthropic questions
mort. aiming to the welfare Of human society VIII
he held al Battle Creek, Mch on October u to H.
over THE HILLS OF DUTCHEss."
over the hills OF Duchess
You come with flying feet
Bending the waving rye
Swaying the stiff-necked wheat,
Over the hills of Duchess
You come on hurrying WING 81, ;,ro,,arc,
While the daisies nod ana SWING
over the hills of Duchess
Oh. south wind, tell me true
Where else are the hills so green
over the hills of Duchess
Well wander with the wind.
With billowing grain ana via rose'
Harry V. MARI In Poughkeepsie Eagle.
.'rhe London Daily News relates this incident
OF the recent garden party at Windsor: when,
after the departure of the Queen from the grounds
boxes Of cigars and cigarettes were handed round
by the servants, distinguished member. who
never smokes took a cigarette. His wife deprecated
his smoking. prophesying that he would certainly
be sick. Not at an was the reply: when the
Queen offers me cigarette | should be wanting
in courtesy II decline to accept it, He accord
ingly lighted the cigarette at the god-tippod end
and no evil result attended the venture"
The ex-Klng Milan is credited with the intention
OF setting up as a trainer OF racehorses at Vienna
A group OF fnanciers are reported to have ad-
vanced the funds for setting up stable: while
the proximity OF the Austrian capital TO Serva will
permit the royal sportsman TO Keep an eye on
political events at home.
The American Institute OF Electrical Engineers
will meet at Eliot. Me-. July 26 to celebrate the
ml-centennal OF the first successful operation of
an electric passenger by Moses G.. Farmer. at
Dover. " II.
A Satisfactory Excuse.-"weil. little girl. what is
..if you please, sir. Mr. Simmer will not be able
to come down this morning. He's just got back
from a two weeks rest In the country, and he's
all tired out."-(Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Here Is a Ash story from Fort Tampa Fla: Some
fishermen who recently caught shark noticed
that his stomach considerably distended. while
the lower portion OF his body and tail were quite
thin These facts excited the curiosity OF the fish
ermen and they decided to dissect II. Upon opening
his stomach a small pork barrel with head
knocked out was found. The mouth OF the barrel
was pointing upward toward the hsh's throat. and
was literally filled with dead fish. but they could
not be digested hence the shark literally starry
ing TO DEATH yet he had a barrel OF fish In his
stomach.
n was the question OF the soul OF a certain sailor
mission was doing his best to show the owner
whittier certain habits In which he took great pleas
ure II not pride. would inevitably lead him.
And that lake" said the good man. continuing
"Humph." returned Jack. carelessy then It'll
soon burn out and that's all right
II! will never burn out" said the good man:
and. moreover, my friend. you are so made that
you will be able to endure H."
Then I'll soon get used to It," said Jack. cheer
fully. ''and that's all rght"-(Boston Budget.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
BOTANICAL GARDEN PLANS.
BUILDING ARRANGEMENTS APPROVED
RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF
1,I>rr, ,prc LL,ILrI ALTON

FINE ARTS FEDERATION.
The Park Board at its meeting yesterday after
accepted the report on the plans and speciii-
cations for new buildings for the New-Ioik Botan-
ical Garden In Bronx Park. The report was made
by NJ l.. Britton. the director of the Botanical
Garden Commissioner Stiles refused to vote, say
Ing he knew nothing about the plans, in the seec-
ton Of which there had not been a proper compe-
titon. The plans and specifications were adopted
by the vote OF the her Commissioners, who also
passed resolution asking the Board of Estimate
and Apportionment TO issue bonds for SOVOV0 FOR
the buildings. Mr.. Stiles voted against the
other Commissioners several weeks ago, when the
plans for the laying out of the Botanical Garden
In Bronx Park were passed by the Park Board
Yesterday the Park Board received and placed
on file the following resolutions. which had been
passed by the Council of Fine Arts Federation:
Whereas The artists Of New-York look forward
with great interest to the establishment OF the
contemplated Botanical Garden: and
Whereas. They believe that. these gardens
are to be placed In one of the public parks. they
Justified in demanding that they shall be SO
arranged and disposed that they shall add to, and
not detract from the artistic effect Oh the sur
rounding landscape; ana ,,, ,,, -,
retained experts whose standing and ability are
recognized not only by the members or their re-
Examine and report up IN the artistic excellence
OF the general scheme prepared for the construe-
ton of the proposed Botanical Garden IN Bronx
Whereas, These experts have unanimously con-
demned the proposed scheme and have recon-
Whereas, II IL conceded that those in control or
important municipal projects should cooperate
with and act upon the advice OF skilled experts in
order that the work proposed may reach a sue
f Resolved That ' the Council of Fine Arts Fedora
ton deeply regrets and strongly deprecates the
action of the Park Board In rejecting the recon-
mendations OF its commission Of experts. TO whom
1t had referred the plan formulated by the Board
OF Mana cement OF the Botanical Garden; and that
IL respectfully urges the said Park Board to
consider It's resolution approving the general
scheme referred to. and give to the report of its
experts the consideration TO which II is entitled
The Fine Arts Federatio includes all the
socations representing the different branches OF
art In this city. Its protest probably will not be
needed by the Park Board. The National Sculpture
Society yesterday sent TO the Park Board COM
munication recommending the substitution OF the
new De Peyster statue for the old one In Bowling
Green. The communication referred TO the
Municipal Art Society with the recommendation
that the new statue be accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
THE RENTAL OF THE SEAL ISLANDS.
CONDITIONS OF THE LEAsE-A FRIENDLY SUIT
TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT DUE THE
GOVERNMENT


In the course of certain absurd statements
concerning the recent publication by The Trib-
une OF Secretary Shcrman's dispatch to Ambas.
sador Hay in relation to the seal question, men,
! ton has been made of the North American Com
mercial Company and ID. o. Mills reporter Of
, The Tribune asked Mr.. Mills yesterday to give
the for and the status Of the alleged con-
troversy between that company and the Govern
ment over the rental of the seal islands. In re-
ply. Mr. Mills said:
II am only one OF several stockholders in the
North American Commercial Company. whose
business IL conducted IN San Francisco. am.
however, familiar with the terms OF the COM
panys lease and its relations TO the Government.
The original law authorizing the leasing Of
the islands limited the catch OF seals to l0o.VW
year. but gave the Secretary OF the Treasury
the right to reduce the amount of the catch, with
a proportional reduction OF the rental The SUBJ
sequent lease to the North American CONNER
cial Company does not contain this provision.
but inasmuch as the law referred TO constituted
the authority for the leasing OF the Islands, II Is
contended that the stipuIations still In force
Since the present lease made, with an UNDER
standing on the part OF the company that the
limit Of the catch was to be 100000 year, the
Government without regard to the lease mas
during two years stopped ar killing excepting OF
such number Of seals as was deemed sufficient
for food for the natives-7.J00 a year being the
number fixed as presumably adequate for that
purpose Since then the Secretary OF the Treas
ury has seen 1T to limit the catch to small
proportion of that which was originally allowed
as the basis Of the lease
THE company from year to year has rendered
to the Government the amount which II cohsid-
cred due and has always been ready 70 pay
what it should be found to owe. year or more
ago a suit was brought by the Government
which should be regarded as OF the nature OF q
friendly action to ascertain the respective r'sh's
Of the parties This suit Is now IN 'he ohi'eu
States District Court, and decision Is eHpec''o
the coming fall"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
aem11ork Dailp Iribm,ae
POUNDED By HORACE GREELEY
TUESDAY, JULY 20. 1897.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Car has telegrapned 10 inc
sAiltan demanding the immediate evacuation ~ !.
Thessaly. - Under-Secretary Curzoh saiu
in the House Of Commons that the request vi tne
United states for a conference to consider more
adequate measures for protecting tne seais na -
been declined as premature. - Inc opahi Is
Minister for Foreign Affairs asserted IN an IN
teryiew that he had heard nothing about inc
claim for indemnity in the RUIZ case. o, - ~
q banquet of the British Chamber Oh Coiiinei -
in Paris Sir wiifrid Laurier made speech III
French.
CONGRESS-Both branches In session; -
Senate: The conference report on the Genera
Deficiency bill was agreed to, and the HaIiis a
cifc Railroad resolution was disputed. =. I'm
House. The conference report the Tariff Dill
was presented by Chairman Dingiey' uepate 49, @ 81
day and night sessions and adopted u! WV "a
1SJ to lis.
DO,fEsTIc-The conference report on the
Tariff hill WAS made public - The eNcite
ment in regard to the gold digginss on .ne
C,Iondyke continues. and many men are Swine ,s
ont for the new Eldorado. - DeDs inuuceu
many miners in the Fairmont region or west
Virginia to strike, but the number OF s',.he .
diminished greatly along the NorIoik anu -" his
ern Railroad. - LieutenanI Ieai 20 Cresns
marty sailed OF the Hope from Boston Tor ureen-
land - Governor Taylor Of Tennessee az
nointed Thomas B. Turley. Of Memphis oni'eo
States Senator to succeed the. late lshai' w.
Harris. $500.
CIry -I,rectors OF the Equitable Gas Light
Comnanv protested against consolidation with
the New-York and East River Company. .u.
The Rothschilds Sons COMPANY, manu with
of saloon fixtures. made an assignmem. NAV
liabilities Of 100000 and assets OF NOR '' ~
500 600. - The Park Board arproTeo tle
plans for the buildings OF the bo.am,ea Yacht
Club race meet were continued. -, Wih H.,
at Brighton Beach: Azure. Fleeing Goid' Ha-
ton Brandywine. Dacian and Sir 'assai'
Stocks strong and hlgheF.
THE Observation-Disclosures for today:
Showers The temperature yesterday HIGHEST
SO degrees; lowest, "A; average. 'Sas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

The enemies Of the Administration were horri-
fed because the President had ideas about
Librarian Of Congress which did not fit in with
their preconceived notions of what he ought to
do. They were that the whole library might
well he thrown to the dogs. All the new Ii
brarians acts have been conspicuously worthy
and have compelled their reluctant commenda-
ton. though they still insist that 1t was highly
improper for the President to appoint man
who has done just the right things that they
sure he would not do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
NOTABLE SPEECHES IN LONDON on THE
FOURTH.
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

The American Society in London held Its annual
dinner In commemoration Of Independence Day at
the Royal Palace Hotel. Kensngton. last night
Mr.. Newton Crane. president OF the society cccu-
pied the chair. Most Of the speeches were worth
listening TO. but three Of them were worth going
a long way 10 hear: These were made by Bishop
States Ambassador. and the Hon; Whiteaw Reid.
Special Ambassa 1 OF me United states upon the
speeches was perfect In Its way. but Mr.. Reid who
spoke at greatest length succeeded In rousing his
audience TO tremendous pitch of enthusiasm.
Bishop Whipple. OF Minnesota. and the Rev. Mr..
Milburn the blind chaplain OF the House OF Rep
resentatives also spoke In all the speeches every
reference TO England was made In the kindliest
spirit and In language that could only have been
most gratifying TO Englishmen. The Queen was
chcered quite as heartily as the President OF the
United States, and II seemed 10 he the general opin-
ion that the Anglers Saxon was without a rival
and that the two families were upon very cordial
terms. and intended to remain So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Persons going ont Of tom. either 10 sum-
mer resorts or country homes. can ha1e me
Da7r and SUNDAY Tribune mailed TO mem
for 81 Der month, or 3d. for ) monfhS.
The address orW be changed as often as
desired
Travellers in Europe can refei1e me
Tribune dnring their absence for Sl.'s per
month. or 81. IS for 3 months. postage pre-
baid. address changed as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
IOW4'S GIFT TO HER NlNESlhE.
A SILVER SERVICE PRESENTED To THE BATTLE
SHIP AT NEWPORT.

SHIP AT NEWPORT.
Newport r. l.. July 1.-THE presentation OF
silver service to the battle-ship Iowa. which was
to have been made by Governor Francis NJ. Drake.
occurred this afternoon. Governor Drake was not
present, account of painful accident sustained
last week while he was entering the State Capitol
at Des Moines He fell on the State House steps
and injured his left leg quite badly. the injury
becoming more serious because OF the leg having
been wounded during the war. However. dslega-
ton headed by &. ID. Mccarthy OF Des Moines.
slowed by Mr.. Mccarthy with an appropriate
speech. -.
Iowa at League Island In two handsome French
plate glass cases. finished with mahogany. IL con-
sists OF a dinner set OF forty-one pieces. having
embossed on each piece the STATE seal and motto.
The service gracefully accepted by Captain w.
r. Sampson. the commanding officer OF the Iowa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
CLARK UNIVERSITY SUMNER SCHOOL,

Worcester. Mass. July 1s.-The annual Summer
School at Clark University, which is devoted TO
pedagogy and child-study. began the two weeks
term to-day. Worcester people who interested
In the University make a feature OF the opening.
and there a large attendance of citizens,
well Of those who are taking the course. The
feature OF the exercises address by Sem
ator George +. Hoar. Trusts and Monopoes."
Colonel f.. b. Stoddard, chairman of the Advisory
Committee, presided and welcomed the students
to the city. President G. Stanley Halls morning
lecture was on Mature Study and Teaching"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY JULY 20, 1897

Hawaii purchases. The interests of the United
States outweigh theirs manyfod-so enormous
ly that there Is no comparison but only con-
trast between them. SO far, indeed, as COM
mercial interests are concerned, Hawaii Is al
ready and has long been n part Of the United
States. 1t is not to be conceived that this conn-
try will be compelled TO ask the permission OF
any other nation before It can set the formal
seal upon what is substantially an accomplished
fac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
Qmnaeynenfe.


'CAsYNO--s.iO-The whirf OF the Town and Cine
EDFSN NTSEE-Wax Works. Grand Concerns " ~
ROSTER 8 BI,L,s-7:so-varietv and Promenade 'o"-
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AMrHITHEAThf'-''i'-
n LINN SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-s-Concer' oS
Metrapol;tan Permanent Orchestra ,.,..rn Cant
MANHATTAN BEACH--4-3-Scusas Sohoe''' -
tan. . ,,,.
/, a 0JtSIl' - con. inuous Performances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
TO BE Mr.. REDS GUESTS.

London. July 20.-"The Times this morning says
II is stated that Whltelaw Reid. the Special Am
bassador OF the United States at the Diamond
Jubilee before departing for home. will entertain
the Prince and Princess OF Wales at banquet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

The tropical seals brought to the Aquarium at
Castle Garden possess constitutions of great deli
cacy, and one of the three has died of consump-
ton. which It seems sometimes affects that in
nocent animal and which Great Britain may
now assert Is the cause of the falling off in
numbers Of the Pribyloff herd. the piratical
Canadians with their harpoons and artillery hav-
ing had nothing TO do with 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
NEW-YORKERS MARRIED IN LONDON.

London. July 2O-"The Times this morning an
not noes the marriage OF Wilfred James Worcester,
of New-York and Susan Baldwin Kirkham. OF the
81 me city The ceremony took place In the Church
of St Mary Abbot's, in Kensington, on Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

The local Populist wants money to conduct his
campaign. and he has none himself. and can
not get any OF the gold bugs whom he is pre-
pairing to spray out with hellebore and mandras-
ora, he is enforced to send the hat around
among his brethren of the West and South. But
they also have none. which is the principal rea-
why they are Pops" and are trying to bring
in an era Of confiscaton. On the whole, the out
look for the local organization Is over sterile and
stony ways. and without staff or scrip they bid
fair to have a rather wearisome journey Of 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Mrs. Lease wants to be Governor OF Kansas.
We hope she win get the nomination. The
Populist circus has been rather tame Of late. 1t
needs more ringlets and less whiskers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
JEAN INGELOW SERIOUSLY ILL.,.

London July 19-Mlss Jean Ingelow. the dis
tnguished poet and novelist. now in her seventy
seventh year, Is seriously III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
MR.. SHERMAN ALMOST WELL.

Washington. july l9.-Accordlng to the report OF
his family, Sc ,-atary Sherman has almost recovered
and would have been at the Department to-day but
for the bad state. OF the weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Last week was a record week In Fresh AIT
Fund work. Let this one be record week IN
Fresh Air Fund contributions!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

If the free silver agitators should resolve to
emigrate forthwith to the new gold fields and
grow up with the country there would not be
the slightest objection the part Of any sensi-
bic citizen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

British gunboats in Behrng Sea- Is not an
alarming but rather a reassuring announce
ment. The vessels welcome there. for they
are needed there to fulfil duty to the United
States az we'll as to Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

A fresh batch OF vaudeville people ,ntertained A
big audience at the Casino Roof Garden last night.
The list included Clarville and Harmant, Louise
j. Valentine, Byron and Langdon. Fred Brown
the Darling sisters. Adelina Roatino Nick Adams
and Gus Yorke, the Saiomonskys. the Clover Trio.
the Whites and the Murray brothers '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

March American Eagle. .............J q. Bcehms
Overture 'Iodoska .......................C herubni
Paraphrase blue Bells of SCOTLAND .IAngey
Fantasia The Prophet .................M eyerbeer
Overture FLYING Dutchman'' ...............W Wagner
"Badinage Herbert
Variations Kentucky Negro Song .........W uerOk
Spanish Serenade Lolita ....................I angey
n ,hs M,. GIes
Hungarian khapsody NO s.'....................L szt
overture fWue Dane .supps
waltz. autumn Roses .Straurs
GaVot'e.
March, Military" Issts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

John b. Doris on Monday night next will present
an original burlesque to meet the wants OF patrons
OF roof gardens. Little Casino" Is Its title II
treats Of the adventures Of a bold nlibuster can
tain. commissioned by New-York's Good Govern
ment Committee to rid the town OF features and
personages that have from time TO time been
bringing down upon her the scorn OF Red Oak
Iowa. and Sandy Bottom. Mich Gus Yorke will
impersonate the wicked captain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Among the entertainers on the bill at Proctor's
Twenty-thrd Street Theatre this week are Jennie
Yeamans. Eugene Sanger. Frank Ely and Frances
Brooke the Franchonette Sisters, Hastings and
Marion. the l.eroys. Tony Hart. Marguerite Ash.
ton Frances Loeb and Dolly Tarerla. Herbert and
Marie DeWolf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
SUMNER ENTERTAINMENT.

The programme for to-nights concert by the
Permanent Orchestra at the Madison
square Roof Garden IL follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20
arA,x "a advertisements.
Brsli,fss Notices.

Bus,ness Notices.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

Edmund Lyons will play Bottom In the open-air
production on July 80 OF "A Midsummer Nights
Dream" At the Olympia Bicycle Park. Lenox-ave
ard thirty -hfth-st in aid OF the
Abigail Free School and Kindergarten Mr. I.yonss
daughter. Gretchen. Will play the part Of Puck N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-20

A conference OF men and women Interested IN the
great social. hygenic and philanthropic questions
pertaining TO the welfare Of human society VIII
he held at Battle Creek, Mch on october IL 10 H.