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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

The immediate activity Of the So
called antitrust war gives every promise
of raising some very interesting issues.
In theory the purpose of the Admins
t~ration, operating through the Depart
ment Of Justice, Is the protection Of the
community against robbery by monopo-
listic combinations; but the fact is that
all combinations are not monopolistic
any more than all monopolies are COM
binations. Moreover, a monopolistic
combination may even operate. teohni-
cally, in restraint of trade and yet in a
manner generally wholesome rather
than injurious to the community. Be-
tween an agreement to maintain a fixed
price on a given commodity and a %ruinous
cutthroat competition the argument OF
welfare for the community is in favor of
the agreement.
The question becomes particularly in
teresting if the factor of percentage Of
profits is made the test of good and evil.
In granting a patent on a mechanical
device the Government grants a monop-
oily in the manufacture Of the device, if
the claim of novelty is sustained by the
courts, but places no limit on the per-
centage of profit which the manufacturer
may make. A patented continuance
may cost 30 cents and sell for IS without
violating any law. Yet if A, B and c.,
controlling an unpatented oontrivance,
agree that an article costing so cents
shall not be sold for less than 81 it would
appear that they are acting in violation
of the law and are liable to be punished
therefor.
The border line of conspiracy for the
control Of selling prices is vague. An
unincorporated association known as
the National Association of Retail Drug
gists has been enjoined because, we un-
derstand, of an agreement to maintain
certain prices for certain drugs, patent
medicines, proprietary articles and chem
icals. All through the country, par
ticularly in small cities and large towns,
there are local associations Of merchants,
butchers, grocers and other business
men who agree. sometimes definitely
and sometimes vaguely, to maintain
certain prices on certain articles. The
price Of a spool of thread or a yard Of a
particular grade and brand Of calico
will be the same in all dry goods stores
in a certain area. The price of sausages
and beefsteak, of spices and molasses,
will be similarly fixed by agreement or
mutual understanding. Unless such ar
rangements are made the tendency is
toward a reckless and ruinous COMPETE
ton, which results in bankruptcy and in
loss 10 creditors, in the sale OF inferior
or adulterated goods, to the general in
jury Of the community. .
The question Of percentage of profit
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
That ..Darllna Tora Of Ours"

To TIE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sfr: Why should
Conservative" reprove THE SUN for Its cynical
comment and bitter ridiculc" when he must know
that his beloved Boston has an endeartng indi-
uduahty that 10 all It's very own The visitor TO
the city where little graveyards are outnumbered
only by little women 10 sure always 70 md there
instruction, amusement and novelty.
Some years ago tho Hon. Rayner Sayler Of Gin
einnat and tho writer went 10 a Boston theatre.
One Of the seats sold us was 90 badly broken that
II could not be used. l complained to the usher-a
brihht faced little fellow. positively not more than
twelve to fourteen years Of age. sir" said he,
Il can't do any mechanical work this evening, but
II you will be good enough to go to the box once
and object. they win, I'm sure. give you a scat
quite as acceptably located as this one"
well, said Judge Sayler Q few minutes later.
.what a remarkable boy. Had Il been q Cincinnati
theatre the usher would have said: 'Ah, go 10 th'
box ONCE an kick. ! can't do nothin' with the
damn seat" HENRY GARRITY.
NEW YORK, May 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
A Forgotten Pioneer of steam Navigate

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUs-sh: In studying
the paintings In the rooms OF the New Haven Colony
Rhetorical Society my attention was taken with
the painting OF David Durham, who built the FIRST
steam vessel for ocean service. the Robert Fulton
OF 1919, built to run between New York and the
Island OF Cuba. touching at Charleston. s, o.. and
New Orleans.
No one seems 70 know anything more OF this early
promoter OF steamboats,, and the oficers of the
society cannot tell how they came into possession
OF the picture. May l ask through your columns
for any Information as TO who David Durham
really was, where and when he was born and when
he diedf have been for years seeking something
tangible along this line. and hope now that some
OF your readers may be able 10 supply what Is
wanted. Q. SEYMOUR.
STAFFORD, Conn, MAY q.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
First Alsaroba Tree In Hawaii.

Honolulu correspondence San Francisco Chronicle.
The original ~algaroba tree. brought to Hawaii
by Father Bachelot from Australia In 1887. and the
progenitor Of the vast forests Of algaroba, seems
now doomed to destruction In order to make way
for q new once building. The tree, which Is Of
large size. stands OF one corner OF the grounds OF
the Roman Catholic mission on Fort street. II has
long been one OF the sights pointed out to tourists
and visitors. A new building Is to be erected on
tho adjoining groupd. But the tree bends In lis
upward growth so as TO bring the greater part OF
II over the lot TO be occupied by the new building,
so that II Is feared thai, destruction Is inevitable.
The algaroba tree, next to sugar cane, Is &C.
counted the most valuable vegetable growth
brought TO these Islands, II grows in thn most
arid and rocky soils. Its shade is extremely CRATE
full. 1t furnishes the principal source Of fuel for
domestic purposes In the islands. Its flowers arc
the principal source OF the honey product Of tho
Islands, and the bean which It produces in great
abundance Is one Of the most sought for foods for
cattle and other stock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
FOE THIRSTY BRUTEs.
inadequate watering Facilities In the
City's streets,

To TIE EpIToR OF THE SuN-Str, have
tried TO prevail upon the Humane Society and
others In authority TO establish a greater
number OF drinking fountains for horses
throughout the city. and to 80 increase the
supply Of water that the poor thirsty animals
which crowd around these widely scattered
places may have a clean and refreshing drink
instead of dirty dregs and the slobber Of
other horses.
The Society for the Prevention of'Cruelty
to Animals, through Its president, wrote q
year or two ago that they had a large number
Of fountains all ready to place, but their APP
pearance was objected to by those who have
charge Of municipal decoration. hence they
could not be used. Meanwhile a countless
multitude Of these faithful. hard working
beasts have gone thirsty.
The hot days OF summer are close at hand.
and under present conditions this needless
suffering must be Increased to a frightful
extent unless something Is done to lessen
for Te sssm e = S Sss ( shsP lsfS ost @ osi Msll st.T mst,
adequate dribbling stream, while Thousands
upon. thousands q gallons run 10 waste in
the fountain in City Hall Park. o few feet
Appeals to the authorities for an increase
IN the size Of this trough or an, increase Ia
on the part OF the gentleman in charge Of
these matters that the supply was Inadequate
or that the present accommodations were
less than necessary for all reasonable needs,
] wrote many months ago requesting this
individual to, go and look for himself and
scenes around that particular spot, but all
to no purpose. He insisted there was, or
ought 70 be, water enough. and nothing more
would he do or say.
I marvel at human inconsistency-our
hearts are touched at once by all reports OF
forth millions for the relief OF our fellow men.
yet are strangely inconsiderate when We
contemplate the agony Of thirst endured by
the min ais In our W city streets.
b NEW YORK. May "a. W, W. HALLocK.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: Please do
not report any more rainy weather prophecies
until you are sure OF what Is coming.
Cloudy" Possibly Rain" and Pain" may be
good as Weather Bureau guesses. but they do not
help the dry In my twenty -tve foot square farm
OF beans, &c. need the damp. the real thing. and
not promises.
Until the real thing comes I'll have to carry a
bucket and chase the dogs, for down In eastern
Connecticut we are drying up. and that is probably
the condition Of the farmers" within 100 miles Of
New York. w, W, C..
INV LONDON. Conn, May "a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

The Senate yesterday passed, with amend
ments, the House denaturized alcohol bill.
The passage Of a law removing the tax
from this product seems assured. II one
half the results predicted by IT'S promoters
are achieved the community will soon be
relieved almost entirely from the odor OF
g~asolene and similar producers Of power and
fragrance,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Japanese M04hers and Daughters.

From The Forfnf0hIv Reriap.
II seems unfortunate that the hundreds OF charm
Ing girls who are assimilating the best in Western
education. while the salutary exercises Of the gym
nasium and the playground are turning them Into
tall. strong, broad shouldered women, should not
have been able to retain the charm and uroaAity
OF manner for which their mothers are remarkable
The mothers look small and fragile beside their
daughters; the physical advantages OF modern
training have completely altered the physique OF
growing girls in Japan; but the manners have
changed. too, and 1t Is only among the older women
that one secs them In their perfection.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Question Of TerminoloEy.

To rHs EDITOR OF TRB suS-Sr; Like the
Scotchman who prayed the Lord In confidence
because in a long life he had never bothered Him
before, l write THE SUN confident that a steady
reader will have his question answered
| was mildly taken TO task by o lady Of this sec
ton the other day for using the expression, Miss
Jones has broken her leg,"it being asserted that the
use OF the word leg" In case OF young women was
vulgar, and that | should have used the word
limb"
Please do not mistake the object OF this inquiry.
l ask THE SUN because It knows rood English and
uses IL every day. | am not after q heart to heart
talk. / am no perturbed Edwin who has shocked
the modcsty OF bis Angelina. | merely desire 20
know as a friend OF the language. t. J. SEALocK.
MosBY, Va, May ~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
No More Cowboy Police.
From N, Kan,o, cnv journal.

FrUW nv huHsds CIV JOuFHNI'
The rapid advance OF Indian Territory towns
from frontier centres Of population 10 modern
cities is shown by the changed aspect OF the police
In some Of the leading municipalities. The ne"
administration both In Tulsa and MuskoCsc nave
~rclegated the cartridge belt and cowboy hat Tor
merry worn by the police to the plains where they
belong. and have adopted the regulation blue uni
form and club Of city police. AT Tulsa summer
uniforms have been adopted for the force.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Faithful Senatorial Servants.

mT' 1uTtr VI mt SeUdb,
know OF many clerks Of Senators and clerks Of
committees In this body possessed Of abilities which
would command In any outside occupation In the
business world a very much larger compensation
than they receive here. Senator's clerks and com
mittee clerks as a rule are men OF genuine ability.
high accomplishments and Of unqueslonable
fidelity u tie public interest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

The Kaiser legend, Kaiser lore ie inex-
haustible. Now the German Emperor dis
covers a soldier firing without adjusting
his sights properly and whispers In hi=
a r You fellow. that win cost you three
days u anybody else sees you One loves
TO believe all tales Of the bonhomie Of the
Little Corporal or Of WnHELM II. II the
tales are not true they ought to be.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

The veterans pension bill passed by the
Legislature was a measure for which
nothing Of good can be said. Governor
HIodINs has done we'll to veto 1t. One
statute OF this class would inevitably result
in the enactment Of others. and the civil
service pension law, advocated and sup
ported by all the employees of the State
and its political subdivisions, Is always
held just around the corner, waiting only
a favorable opportunity for nactment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

To THE EDITOR OF THB SUN-Sir: Is It to be
wondered at thai LsckAwanna railroad stock sells
at $50 when you consider the roads economical
Last night the 5lb train out from Hoboken for
Hackettstown broke down before the tunnel was
and the rest OF the trip was performed with
the aid OF a broomstick. used TO manipulate the
old fashioned brakes. However. the train waA
only about one hour late In reaching Its destination.
NEW YORK, May q, a. r. BRABHER,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
To Prevent Grade Crossing Accidents.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN !SE think n
the following suggestions were made fact many
lives would be saved this summer:
AL grade crossings Of railways shall have gates,
and q Waterman day and night.
Gates al all times shall be kept closed, and
opened for the crossing OF teams, autos. &c. ens,cad
Of as at present, when they are kept open and closed
for the passage OF trains.
In England. France and Germany the former
plan " In force. and I have never heard OF an scci.
dent, II. "A L.
NUW YORK. Nav %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

founsi ~ evrFY aaapset lRvitiaa amhis
tlous younH mss b. entsg M naval 49,
vier tNd ssttias fosfh fhe NE ~ adyen.
ttgs sad leitahfful ssgefien~cs shlch
hey my sHflelpHis ~ no hieh asNs
sHd In ~ vtewfs tmsflVa1 eulonial
possessions
W. csnno, bsllevs fhst fhls s,hsmr 10
faaliV Nepean9gV
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Ominous News From Kentucky.

Glasgow correspondence Cincinnati Enquirer.
Thousands Of the so called seventeen year To-
Gusts are coming up from the ground and literally
overrunning this section. Their wings bear fs'
shtious this 10 regarded as an omen OF want ana
war" II Is further asserted that on the last aP'
pearance OF the locusts, In 1889. their wings bore the
letters p. p" betokening peace and prosperity"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

Son Antonio correspondence Houston Por:.
II has been practically decided that the training
Of nghting cocks 10 not labor. A cocknghter Of
San Antonio Imported four Me4lcans to train his
cocks. was arrested for importing labor, and the
case was dismissed upon tho recommendation OF
the Federal District Attorney.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

Some time ago the Boston Rapid Transit
Commission seized the east end Of the Old
State House. Now the same enlightened
body proposes to seize the Washington
entrance OF that historic building, Has
Boston grown 30 unspeakably barbaric as
to permit this desecration Of a public
p,on,,napto
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
s,,enc. tho Music OF Uom.n,, Voice,

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: 1t may be a
good scheme TO lock the women UP. but wouldn't
It be simpler to md some way TO curb their wagglng
%tongues'
Lock them up' oh. for a way TO shut them up'
BROOKLYN, May z. HESRr PRcR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
An Old Rain Charm.


From The Raleigh Times.
we can get a copious isin In this section within
twenty-four hours II some wise man will do ="
say" remarked a citizen this afternoon. AL hat
Is necessary Ia for some one 10 kill a reptile, black
snake. moccasin. rather or any kind. and hsns
him on a clothesIine or a tree. II will rain thea u
spite OF everything"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
Matter of Taste,

From the YOUTHS Companion,
can any little boy" asked the new teacher ten
me the difference between a lake and an ocean"
i can" replied Edward, whose wisdom mad been
learned from experience. Lakes are much pleas
anter 70 swallow when you fall In"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

Genuine, Inspiring fusion. - Pihsburo Post.
Such as the fusion between the Pennsyl-
vania Democrats and the Pennsylvania
Vets, for instance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

Solomon was making his summer preparations.
Think, " he groaned. of the number OF windows
! have 10 close, cats TO feed and letters TO write
while the Mrs. SIS ore away"
Thus indeed did he keep bachelor's hall under
dinnculties.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

Knicker-How do you know the poor fellow never
leaves town.
Because he wears a yachting cap, tennis
shoes. chauffeur coat and golf stockings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

The Hon. EDWARD PAYsoN WESTON
proves that he is a better pedestrian AT 81
than he was in his twenties. DR.. OsLRB
should be notified at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25

A balloon a~s-enslon for weak eyes, the
new French treatment, might he recon-
mended to JoHN SHARP WILLIAMS, who
can never acc a quorum, by DR.. CANNON.
who has no trouble with his eyes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-25
InexpenNye RaIlroad Eouipment,

Leg" Is not vulgar. The use OF limb
for leg" Ia both vulgar and ambiguous.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
uCEO POHCERo
Colegio prinario y profesio.
nal. -Directora: Senora
Ana Rogue de Duprey

Preparation do nasstros On les
alasss noeturnss.
Ctoses por oOTTespsndsnoia
Para msestros rursles, RrAduados,
prineipales J ~ grsdo. Prscios ..
ves ciona.es.
Los i6vsnes que aspiren { osupar
las 90 eseuslas vacantss, J las 100 do
uusva srescon, tiensn una oportuni4
dad de ob.ensr IN csrtiHeado On Junio
8 Sstismbrs de este aEo.
Sc Admitsn intsrnas.
Gale M.yor ndmsro 81, 1877
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
The New York 4 Porto Rico Steamship
Bab seatio Postal con csieno Do los Estadps-Und Do

Nsu Osn-E vApo ARCADIA hk vass tsgslarsa
New orse. Pssrso Ksc lisvs1sS % sss,lsroo % ssrE.
dl s dos dc nsdrugada tsde. 10. pu
sguisntss sas mcoss Febyero
Marie 2Abr ls por 81 oss Marso Abrl
ss rsbs h.sss dol die snes Do d 81 vsnds pasas
vAsco vande solsHsns sd tcdcs
isa maAsna las sRuisrtas hss:
Fsbo Mario &c. Abri k por Os Marso
2l Ab L. Admdrk a'gs haa las del da saida
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
BOARDING HOUSE

CAsE DO hu6spedes de JosetnA
Hernandez. sitasda sn sl punto mas
sSntrico de 10 capital. La mas rsso-
mendada On toda la isla por sus COM.
das, habitaciorss, limpieza y prscIos
squitAtivos. Lux elSctriCA, y bsnoa.
San Justo 81, al lado do La Ma
ltorQssifl0. San Juan p. r, /. m d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
In @ @ R @ @
GRATIS!

"GUIA DE LA SALUD"
Contiene mas dc l8O pGginas
J muchos grahados magn1Aeos
y laminas en- dolores.
SE BNV1A GRATIS AL QUE
10 DOL1CITE.
Este libro esta escrito de una
nanera clara y concisa, para que
,odo aque( que 10 lea pueda cem>
prenderlo. Por medic dc este libn
'interesante &c han ,salvado murhsa
vidss, y salvar& aln muehas maa
por muy cercanas que SO hallen do
10 sepultara.
Este es Nm tratadito en- Ell eual 90
'escnben todas las enfermsdadea
que atacan al sistema humane y loa
msdlos de curarlas.
EstA eserito exclusiyamento
para los Hispano.Americanos 4
mas bien para 10 raza EspahOlA
1or el Professor e. C. COLLINS,
10 la Universidsd do New York,
En- este libro pueden leerse los
'ecretos de la vida sexual y ma.
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lebercs matrimoniales y consecuir
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pia sAlud y Ia dc sus hijos,
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Para las personas que gocen de
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ie impedir las Intermediates asi
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1Dre la vida sexual y mAtrimO-
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40 West "a ST.. NEW YORK.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
Sc Vsnds . arrIenda

Una huca rdstics, situsda en- sl
kIl6mstro II do 10 carrstsrs central y
Cerca de BIO PisdrG', compusIta de
So cusrdas de tsrrenoS, con espaSiosa
casa de vivisnda, dsp6SIto de aqua, ,
cuerdas de cShas, muchos irutalss ,
busnos pAstos.
Para iAtormss diriiirss { Carlos
q. Blondst, San Juan 8 Hato- Rsy,
Rio Piedras,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-03-08
PRO BONO PuBLIco

Los llamados vinos cordiales preparacio-
mes sin sabor de aceite de bacalao son compues- ,
tos espirituosos que contienen unafuerte proper
ci6n de alcohol de dudosa calidad, pero ning1n |
aceite de bacalao. Por la gran cantidad de al
cohol que tales preparedness contienen, eercen
sobre ell organismo un efecto estimuante al
principle, pero enervadory debilitante alalarga.
La administration de estos vinos cordiales
puede producer en- los ninos resultados fatsles
por la Influenza pernciosa que ejerce ell alcohol
en- el sistema nervioso
Estos vinos y cordiales preparedness sin
sabor que Sc dicen contener los alcaoides 6
prinG pios activos del aceite de higado de ba-
calao, conhenen por 10 menos de 1596 20%
de alcohol, y ademas de afectar ell sistema ner-
viose perturbar las funciones de nutrci6n,
cream "a los adutos la fatal propensi6n al uso
de bsbdas slcoh6licas, sus efectos en- gene
raj son comparsbles los del ajenjo los del
aguardiente otros lcores embriagantcs
Cuando el cu+spo esta debtado, haco
extenuado, no requiere estimulantes alcohol
cos sino una alimentaci6n buena abundante
en- grasa en- principles nutrcios que engorde
fortfque, por ESQ los mGdicos recetan la
Il EMULs1ON de SCOTT, que contiene Ell aceite
puro de higado de bacalao de Noruega, que es
la grasa que mas faosmente SC asimila Ell
mejor alimento nsa9lal
Ademds G.. acesc de higado de bacalao, la
Emulsion de Scott contiene la Glicerina que
ayuda la pronta diesssi bn del aceite, y los Hi
pofosftos ds CO.. y de soda que nutren ell cere-
bro, los neyvts y los huesos. La Emulsion de
Scott no pr.a3e sabst;tuirse con NADIA como un
creador de cSznGs sangre fuerzas,
Su me; recommendation es Ell uso constante
csc de esla haoen todos los medicos del mundo
en- el tratanrleato de 10 Iisis y de todas las
enfsrmsdadss consuntvas