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The New York herald., 1877-10-15

STRUGGLE FOR THE PALMA.
SUCCESS DUE TO AMERICAN SKILL RATHER
THAN BREEcH-LoADISG ARMS.

SUCCESS DUE TO AMERICAN SKILL RATHER
THAN BREEcH-LoADINd ARMS.
lrrom the London Globe
Since the formation Of the National Rifle Assoca-
ton event occurred In the shooting world
comparable in Importance TO the contest for sfbe
Palma the Amer call that Centennial trophy
which has lately given rise to so gallant struggle OF
the other side OF the Atlantic. In match con
ductcd with exemplary fairness and under most
favorable conditions, considering the difference
of climate, team which, IT not the best
Great Britain eau produce, Is certainly better
than either England, ireland Scotland
hope separately 10 send out, has been decsively
BEATEN and he particulars OF the contest which havo
Just reached this country, are interesting THO Ameri
disposed to credit their breech. leaders with
the victory. but their majority Of ninely-two points
gives than two and three -fourths per cent OF
difference between tho scores, and the superiority OF
thoir coaching. system suhcently accounts Tor TINS
difference, without assuming that muzZie loading
small borcs inferior In accuracy to theiI
finest brcech.londers. The presumption Is, m
deed, the other way, for while tho Ameri
cans put on their mettle, have attained an
average Ave per cent higher than that OF
their already hgh practice scores, our marksnen
using the muzzieoador have improved nj nearly
double that rate and is believed not unrcasonably,
that had tho British team been able 10 obtain another
week or two Of preliminary practice 1.-THE palma"
might have had TO shit IFS quarters. Our team
have evidently adopted some OF the principles
OF Colonel Bodine's system, and 10 this must DO
attributed much OF their remarkable Improve
meDt; and II, as We anticipate, the training for
future great matches at Wimbledon be carried out
on this systcm extraordinary scores such as those
made nj Creedmoor Will become common here.
Although breccn- loading rilcs not shoot
curutey than muzz!e.oaders some Of them
IDENTITY quite good enough TO win long range match
with, and they possess other undoubted advantages
which Will make them more ana more popular. Tho
Whtworth brccch. loader has not hitherto gained much
favor but II will propably attract more attention,
and We shall soon crack ricmcn trying
their hands nj tho Remington.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
SITTING BULLS WHEREABOUTS.
No. 355 fourth AVENUE,
NEW YORK, Oct. ii, 1877

To THE EDITOR OF THE H.RALp:-
Your correspondent ut South Mountain, ID. T.,
writes under date October T. regarding the location OF
Sitting BULBS camp locating at point .,n latitude
40 deg 30 min, longitude LOG deg. 20 min west from
Greenwich" Being familiar with this region the
error OF latitude struck at once, It being pos
sibe by any known to induce the iorticth de-
gree Of latitude 50 far north especially this season.
and upon reference to Slimson's Map OF .he United
States" find the one hundredth degree OF longitude
west OF Greenwich nearer the point described than
loo, as stated Knowing you desire TO be correct in
all things, and especially In matters OF geography
venture to point out this error. Respectfully,
s. ". SEARS
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
ENGLAND'S DANGER IN THE EAST.
From the Pail Mall Gazettc.l

From the Pail Mall Gazsttc.l
The TurItesdn Gd<ete says that the Khan OF Khelat
has entered secret with the Ameer OF
Cabul in order .'to make combined attack upon the
Enghshn and that .'the weak English garrison
Khelat II every moment fearing attack" Majoi
Sanuoman occupies strong position III Sealcote.
Tho paper publishes a telegram from the Gov
Of the district Of Semiretchinsk according to
which Hakim Khan. who after the death OF Yasoob
Beg had assumed the sovereignty OF part OF kash
the towns OF Akyu and korle had entered Russian
torritcry, the district oil lsskul, with force o
1000 men. Whether he forced TO do this by
tho advance or the Chinese irom Turfan, or by the
Of Bek kui Bog, the present ruler of kashgar,
Is not known; but the country Is now the scene ol
civil war. The Commandant OF the kashgarian
fortress OF Tcnamuk has also fed TO Russian terri
tory with the troops under his orders.
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THE WRECKED MASSACHUSETTS.
EFFORTS MADE TO GET THE VESSEL OFF
CONDITION or THE HULL.
fIBY TELEGRAPH TO THE uERAID1


CONDITION or THE HULL.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
GIEESpoET, l.. L. Oct. IA, 1877
II was expected to Goat the steamer Massachusetts
to-day at high water and lay her ashore tho sandy
beach about quarter Of mile 70 tho east Of where
sho struck to give the wreckers better chance to
work al her bottom and get hcr condition tow
New York for repairs. Pumps wore started at SIX A.
NJ The wrecking tug Relief was attached to her bow
and tho steamer Frances put the port, out
side. When first starting the pumps she
raised considerable, causing tho vessel
To assume her proper shape. Doing thus
somewhat changed the position OF tho Golfer dams
and caused them TO leak badly. Efforts at
directed to tighten them, using blankets and pillows
to calk tho seams The divers succeeded in getting
canvas under her bow, thereby stopping tho forward
leak to small extent
CONDITION HER BorToM.
One of the divers said to-day that her bottom
perfect pepperbcx. At four L. NJ. the tide at Its
height Captain Merritt ordered the tug Relief to
slack up the hawscr and take sudden jerk which
experiment tried several timos, tho Frances at
the time WORKING by her side, but the efforts did
not bulge her an inch.
The steamer Sylvan Star, from Hartford, and
steamer Ella, from Norwich, crowded with excursion.
ISIS, visited the wreck to-day.
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DISASTERS ON THE LAKES.

PoRT CoLBoRSE, Ont, Oct Ia, 1877.
Tho captain OF the schooner Battle reports having
passed the schooner Empire State tho way down
Lake Erie She In bad condition, having lost
mainsai iorcsail and ruddcr He also passed, about
thirty miles from the Dummy, the topmast above
water OF o supkcn schooner.
Tho schooner Lyons reports the schooner Kate
Kelly ashore on Long Point. When last seen she had
her sails set and was trying to work oil ny casting
carqo overheard.
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A MUTINOUS CREW.

a "
LEGED UNsEAwoRTHINEsS- ACTION
TAKEN by THE CAPTAIN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct a. 1877.
Tho OF the schooner John l.. Tracy, Of st.
George. Ne, before reported at Vineyard Haven ro-
fused to do d6ty October ~, claiming that she
unsoaworthy and short handed Tho master procured
the necessary and ordered a surrey his vessel,
which resulted In pronouncng her in good condition
continue her voyage. telegram was thcn sent to
the cutter Dexter at Newport yesterday afternoon,
which promptly brought that vessel 10 this port six
hours aitorward.
EXAMINATION or TIE CREW.
The crew were examined this morning Dy boarding
officer the Dexter. and all returned to duty with
the exception OF Warren McCurdy, seaman, who de-
that the vessel was unseaworhy against the de-
clsion OF the survey.
He was placed irons by the officer from the Dex-
TO be delivered up 10 the proper authorities
rival OF the vessel at kenncbunkport
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(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
FATAL STEAMBOAT COLLISION.
SAD DEATH OF WIFE AND MOTHER.

SAD DEATH OF A WIFE AND MOTHER.
ST. JonS, y. b.. Oct IL 1871
Last night tho steamer Soulongcs was run into by
the wood boat w. Godnnder the St John River
while her way Fredericton from ST. John
Twenty tee Of the steamers starboard sidc was torn
away and two ladies and Two gentlemen, cabin pas
sengcrs were thrown overboard The men were
rescued, but the adics-Mrs. Trecarterc, leaving a
husband and nne children residing opposite Frcdcric
ton, and Mrs. Joseph Carter, OF Long Rcach--were
drowned. The bodies have not been recovered.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Sir Petor Coats Of Scotland, is at the buckingham.
John B. Cough OF Worcester, Mass, is ut the West.
Minister. Rev. Dr. steele, OF Key West, is at tn,
Union Square Francis b. Hayes, of Boston, is at the
st. James.
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LATER.
NEW YORK, Oct. l5--2 A. M.
J. W. SIMoNToN.

NEW YORK, Oct. I5--2 A. M.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD
Up TO this hour nothing has been received by
cable from Europe. The land lines In Europe con-
Meeting with both the Anglo-Amercan and French
cables are stn interrupted in consequence OF
storm. ]. W. SIMONTON
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TRAIN ROBBER CAPTURED.
BOOTY TAKEN ON THE UNION PACIFIC ROAD
RRCA pTIyRED

RECAPTURED.
Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. H. 1877.
special despatch to tho Times from Mexico
No., says:-.James Berry, supposed TO be
one OF the Union Pacific Railroad train robbers,
has been captured In Galloway county He
had 81 800 his person and was badly wou nded in
the leg He had also sold 80 600 gold IN Mexico a few
days ago, and loft there for Texas. This gold said
to have been identified part OF that taken the
tram ut Big Springs,
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ERIE CANAL CLEARANCES.
BUFFALO, N. ", Oct. Ia, 1

BUFFALO, N. ", Oct IA, 1877.
During the twenty-four hours ending this evening
122 boats, with tolls aggregatlDg over sol05, have
cleared on the Erie Canal This Ia tho heaviest bus
ness transacted within tho same time In Ave years.
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TIE HARLEM EXTENSION RAIL
ROAD.
BENNINGTON, w., Oct IL, 1877

BENNINGTON, VT, Oct IL, 1871
The Harlem Extension Railroad VIII be open to
morrow Tor passengers ana freight irainc The road
IL 70 be opened by the bon dholders
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Oct l5-l n M.
To THE EDITOR OP THE HERALD.
No dispatches have been received by tile Asso-
ciated Press from Europe since midnight on
saturday. Inquiry has been made at
the cable department OF the Western Union Office
muncation The reply Is gwen that the
land wires connecting with the cables on
the European side are interrupted by storm No
further particulars have been given to the Western
union.oliice by the cable companies.
j. W. S!NfONTON.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

IT Is FALLACY TO SUPPOSE THAT OBJ
noxious skin diseases be removed ointmens which
grease. To completely and quickly radcae
Ons CLAIMS SULPHUR SOAR which Is cleany pleasant
gpd e
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

THE SITTING BULL COMMISSION MOVING
TOWARD THE CANADIAN BoRDER--PRoBABIL-
lTY THAT THE SIOUX LEADER WILL LRAEN A
LESSON FROM JosEpHs DEFEAT.
FORT BENTON, NJ. t., Oct 10, |
Via HELENA, OCT. IL. ls.7.J
The Sitting Bull Commission will leave this post
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A.-BENNETr BUILDING.

LOCATED on NASSAU, ANN AND FULTON SITS
HANDSOME AND WELL HEATED OFFICES
TO LET ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS,
SUITABLE FOR
LAWYERS BANKERS AND INSURANCE OFFICES.
APPLY PREMISES.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

A.-IhE VARIOUS DISEASES OF THE RE,
spiratory To which large number Of the resi-
dents la variable climate subject promptly us
ade to yield TO DR. ScHrsCk's PuLMoNtc sYRuP
foSC These medicines to the palate
speedy in their lon They bc had OF druggists
nh I'M nd State
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
THE MILFORD RAILROAD DISASTER.

RECOVERY OF THE BODY OF MRS CHRISTIAN
HUpER-FUNERAL or CONDUCTOR Read
DING.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON, n. j., Oct. II, 1877.
This afternoon, in the Delaware River, short dis
tancc below this city, the body OF Mrs. Christian
Huber one OF the victims OF tho Milford Railroad dis
asier found with tho head stuck In tho mud and
feet upward, by man named George Smith. II
tukcn a mor2ue to await the action OF the Coroner.
All the bodies the victims have been found,
altogether.
The funeral OF the lamcntod conductor, Thomas c.
Renddng was largely attended at Lambertvo today,
iull OF railroad employees and others having
lett this city to be present.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

A.-FoR GENTLEMEN'S HATS OF EXTRA
quality 20 direct to the Manufacturer EsPENscHEID,
Mass 81.
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IN FCOD A ROrAyICAT.
EXTRACT

BRAIN FOOD. BOTANICAL EXTRACT
the BRAIN positive remedy Tor wcascned
forces debility; price, ST. All druggists DO
pot. ALIENS Pharmacy, 18th ST. and LIST New York
Send Tor circular.
BRAIN FOOD Is SOLD BY HUDSUT HERALD
Hulldinr. ASM ELL & MASStY 10Th and BroadMay.
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and 81 20 q. W. CAHLhTON Il CO.. Publishers.
DEFOkE ALL
ID SPECIAL DISPATCHES FROM CONGRESS-
EVERY NIGHT
IN THE EVENING TELEGRAM.
nEBfbiTY TERMINATES IN TOTAL Loss or MIND
IL nd body. or tho disability of organs
limbs aud The frequently reversed
The causes aud treatment explained in utsAfHS
treatise. Tree at 100 Broadway, New York.
DEMOREsrs MONTHLY MAGAIISE -rnE Ntk 90
~ ber number. nos ready, contains fine steel line 0no
lux portrait OF Shakespeare and other splendid illustr
OF novelties DO not fai the beautiful shnkesSxA
IN November number OF this model magazine. Pri,thA
cents Address W. JENNINGS ukMORESL, n ksss
~, New xeSk ResstrsA LA
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VIEW PUBLICATIONS.

A Ii FOR HIM-riiE MOST kEMAEkABLE NOVEL
Aoi this century by the anonymous author OF A Tor
Her which made such sensation year ago. Pnce ~
aud 81 80 o. w NAkLETON a co. Publishers.
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T..
spECIAL DISPATCHES FROM CONGRESS
EVERY NIGHT
IN THE EVENING TELEGRAM.

DYElNG AND CLEANING G-rAkE YOUR DYE.
ISc ASD CLEANING to the New YORK Dyeing ami Printing
Staten Island Offices, ~ Duane st, 7ol
Broadway and $40 9th av. New York: 1865 Pcrrepont st
Brooklyn.
H. w. JOHNS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 81
Maiden lane the manufacturers OF genuine As
bestos Paints Roofing. Pipe and Boiler Coverings
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

HAVE YOUR JOB PRINTING
SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM,

SALE IN BANKRUPTCY In ANOTHER COLUMN
o. this issue readers will lind the advertisement OF W.
u sNEED assignee Of h. II Taylor, J giving iu inior-
nation ot sale October IL oi tne celebrated
T. DsrIIERy. at Frankfort. ny. line opportunity Is
offered or profitable investment. As this disiiery has
excellent established reputation and sale for It's product
throu h0u the country The distery occupies the org
nal site where james Crow made tue famous Old
Whskcy 1t has capacity tor making about barrels
each season - n net profit Of $40 TO the barroL
THE HERALD OFFERS FOR SALE
TWO SINGLE BULLOCK rERFRCTIN6 PRESSES
capable oil printing: Al, 900 copies per hour
OF eigtpayc paper either six eight columns
ALSO ALL THE STEREOTYPE MACHINERY BE-
LONGING TfiERETO.
PRICE, $1,000
Address j. q. BENNETT.
New York Herald.
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J0SEPI'S PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
AS the Indian chief thus stood before hts captor
q sclfacknowedged prisoner he presented the
figure and mien OF as gallant warrior chieftain
as ever confessed himself fairly beaten at the game
OF war. About thirty.dve years OF age
i've feet ten inches In height, and clad In
pair OF blanket trowsers, leggings and moe
casins, he wore none OF the war paint or savage
bravery OF hcaddress and feathers which usually
adorp an Indian warrior on the warpatl HIS
features regular and handsome in their outline
were covered by hardly wrinkle. Ills eyes, black,
brilliant, and as piercing an eagles, rested on
those OF General Miles with an expression at once
melancholy and reserved. His long black hair was
gathered into a loose queue at the back OF his head
and ornamented with simple cluster OF green
feathers. Two long bralds descended from his
temples and hung down in lIont OF his ears. such
was the man who for 50 long time had bade de-.
lance TO his pursuers. and who had almost gained
the refuge he aimed Tor
TIE SURRENDER ACCOMPLISHED.
AS Joseph uttered the brief salutation to Gen.
eral Miles already recorded he handed that brave
officer his rifle, with the barrel pointing toward the
ground. When the weapon had thus changed
hands the chief passed quietly to one side with a
cultural "How y as he gave place 10 his onowers.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
NO CABLE NEWS.
GREAT STORM IN ENGLAND AND ON THE
CONTINENT INTERRUPTS THE WORKING OF
THE LAND LINES.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

ASSOCIATED PRESS OFFICE,
Oct l5-l \ M.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

sToICAL CONDUCT OF THE NEZ PERCEs-
The manner and method OF lighting adopted by
these Nez Perces has been admirable from nrst to
last, and they have taken their mishaps and final
defeat without whimpeE They have never
scalped dead white man, nor even Ill treated a
wounded soldier or citizen throughout the entire
campaign. Whatever tales may have reached you
In regard to the alleged crueties perpctratcd by
the Nez Perces are denied here in anticipation by
the officers and soldiers who have been engaged
with them in all the conflicts during the progress
OF nostilites
Whatever scalps have been taken from the heads
OF white men were taken by members OF other
tribes OF savages, who lowered along the verge OF
the various battle fields and swooped down upon
dead Ncz Pcrces and white soldiers alike The
last word to be said OF Chief Joseph In this conncc-
ton is that the original difficulty between his tribe
ana the white settlers in oregon has had vet but
a confused and unsatisfactory description When
the whole truth Is made known the question viii
assume an aspect quite different from the one 1t
now wears.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-04

Although we usually call reward and
punishment the two hinges upon which all
government turns, yet l could never OBJ
serve the maxim to be put in practice by
any nation, except that of Lilliput. Who
ever can there briug sufficient proof that he
has strictly observed the laws OF his country
for seventy three moons, has claim to eer-
tain privileges, according to his quality or
condition of life, with a proportionable
sum of money out of fund appropriat d
for that use he likewise acquires the title
snilpaH, or legal, which 10 added to his
name, but does not descend to his posterity.
and these people thought 1t prodieious de.
feet of policy among us, when 1 told them
our laws were enforced only by penalties,
without any mention OF reward. 1t is upon
this account that the i'm ge of justice, in
their courts of judicature, is formed with
six eyes, two before, as many behind, and
on each side one, to signify clrcumspection |;
with bag OF gold open in right hand, and
q sword sheathed IN her left, to show she
is more disposed to reward than 10 punish.
Iu choosing persons for all employ ments
they have more regard to good morals than
to great abilities for, since government Is
necessary to mankind, they believe that the
common size of human un derstanding is
fitted to some station or other. and that
ITONlu6uCG u6NtT W LnO
management of public affairs mystery to
be ecomprehended only by few persons oil
sublime genius, of which there seldom are
three born in an age, but they suppose
truth, Justice, temperance, and the like, to
be in every mans power, the practice Of
which virtues, and assisted by experience
and good intention would qualify any man
for the service of his country, except where
course of study is required, But they
thought the want of moral virtues was SO
so Tar from being supplied by superior en-
dowments of the mind that employments
could never be put into such dangerous
hands us those of persons so qualified, and
at least that the mistakes committed by
ignora nee Id virtuous disposition, would
never be OF such fatal consequences to the
public veal, ss the practices OF man whose
inclinations led him to be corrupt, and who
had great abilities to manage, to multiply,
and defend his corruption.
Dean Saoft.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-04
GENERAL NEWS.

Senator Morton is doing so well that
his friends hope to take HIM 10 his ho Inc
in indianapolis within two weeks.
The Cape God Five Gents Savings
Bank OF Harwich, Mass, suspended on
Monday, the suspension to continue un-
til a meeting of the officers, to be held
Yesterday. There had been a run upon
the hank and over S75, 900 had been paid
ont. The treasurer says the bank was
never in better condition than before the
commencement of the run.
The tIalt House, in Louisville, KY,
WAS sold Yesterday by order of assignees-
If brought $157,000, Its original cost hav.
ing been upwards OF $l'ooo'ooo'
The Allegheny Savings Bank, the old
est hank in Alleghaney City, Pa, sus-
pended yesterday morning. Inc Direct
ors posted notice on the doors stating
that tue suspension was caused Dy the III
ability of the concern to convert lts as
sets inlo money; that the stockholders
are individually liable, and 1t Is hoped all
the depositors will be paid. IL is UNDER
stood that the banks deposits have been
steadily decreasing since the run upo IL it
last vear and do not now exceed $591 )
ono. of which about 100000 belongs to
the stockholders. In addition, the bank
owes secured debts and mortgages to the
amount of S12S,000. Its assets, chiefly
real estate, aggregate $74s,OOo.
A Telegram from Camp Robinson says
tho, twenty lodges of Slsux left Spotted
Tail for the north on Tuesday night. nd
adds: "It is believed that for every lodge
thsL comes into the lodge six GO out"
The daily gazette., 1877-10-04
LO AL TIME TABLE.

TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON.
For fhiladelphia: 221, $40, 6.65, $40, 800,
e.H, 1000 q. M; 1881, i2 10, 2.30, 4.30,
6.4e, s;4e P m. On sundays: 2.2i. 3 10 a.
For New York: 221, o 47, a m, 70 81, 70 40,
64e p m; on Sundays; 2 q a m.
For Baltimore and Washington: 06, g 80
. AM u 2a, 2e9, os. 90 p mi on Sundays
For Port Deposit: SO p m; no Sunday
For New csstlei 8. 3 %, 9 80 m; / 80, 80 p
For "a; ps,a%sIs aS sTneaR r. H. trsin. sas
For wilmington Il Northern r. R.: Is a
m; 4 10 p mi no Sunday train. -
For Delaware Western r. r.: 10 20 o m;5 30
pm: on Sundays: 10 30 a m. =,
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON.
from Philsdetpnia: IL 66, s "a, 8 "a m; L.
d m; 1244, l951, S66, 4 81, 3 "A. s 25, I %,
y 8 10, 0 81, II 10 p m; on sundays; Il S.,
r, Y oS % e m 80. sSi l. II 70 10 p m: o1.s;oss
soi, sSl' m on sundays: i2 Sc . N !;
From baltimore: 2 IS, s4i, q m; 1s I, IL SO,
4, . 3s, $50 p m; on Sundays; Q 10 mi 0 80
FROM Washington. 2 1s a m 12A, 1888,
63e, s46 p m; on Sundays: 2 Is m; 9 40
From Port Deposit: 500 a m /; no Sunday
From New Castle. Z IS, 8 80 m; 1900 m,
4 20, 6 40, Z O5 p m; no Sunday trains.
From Delaware r, r.: s 80 q mt 4 20, 8 40 p
m; no Sunday trains. Z.
From Wilmington Northern R. R.: IL 80
a m; 8 Is p m; no sunday trains.
From Delaware Western r. r.: 65 q m; F.;
$40 p m; on Sundavsi 00D m.
TRAINS FOR wILMINGT LEAVE PHIL
ADELPHIA.
From Broad street and Washington ave-
nue.: 80, 500, 10 80, 1 45 M; 80, 80,
g Ak II E0 n &nn-
days: 80 q m; 1919 i5, II 80, p m.
From Thirty-S econd and Market streets:
7 25, II 40 a N, Il 10, 3 So, 90, II Is p m;
on SUNDAYS: 8 80 II As . m.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-04
Senator oonkling's Repub blican con-

Senator Conkling's Repu blican con-
ventlon affects hostility to hte imposi~
ton of gratultous burdens on the people,
which is remarkable when viewed in con-
nection with an interesting chapter of
Republican history. 1t calls upon bur-
dened Taxpayers of the state ito watch
and defeat all attempts, however specs
ious, to increase the public debt or to OBJ
tain their money for remote and qpes-
tionable purposes"
This sounds well !; but how strange
that the New York senator and his
friends did not think of it when voting
in 1869 to increase the public debt 35 per
cent. by converting greenback debt, of
81, zoo, O,000, 900 into a coin debt, and when
voting again in 1873 to increase it 10 per
cent more hy converting it from a coin
to gold obligation !! The act of 1859,
''to siren G hen the public credit" added
5000, 100000 to the public debt, and the
act of 1873 demonetizing silver added
5000, 100000 more to 1t; but the New
York senator not only forgot to opposse e
these oppressive measures enacted III
the interest of the creditor class, but
voted for them st. Louis Republican,.