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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25
CROOKED MiIL CONTRACTS.
The Result OF Investigations Begun In Conse-
aucnce of The suns Exposures.

WASHINGTON March 2i-To-morrow the
Subj Committee of the House Committee on
Post Offices and PCst Roads begin work in the
room assigned in the Post ONCE Department.
so far this examination. conducted by Col.
Money. and largely based upon exposures made
in THE SUN. has been highly successful Tho
examination OF the five contracts made q year
ngo with John ID. Adams has shown the accu-
racy of the statements made in these dispatches
and the justice Of the criticisms upon the de-
partment. These contracts were mode under
special law which permitted contracts only
with master or owner of the steamboat en-
ployod. Adams testified that no inquiry was
made by tho officers OF the department. and that
he was not in fact. a master or owner. as re-
duired by law. He testified that his con-
tracts were made at sums which permitted
profits by sublotting OF from 80 to GO per cent.
In one case there was n clear profit Of $4,000 on
a contract OF 100000. and he admitted that the
urgent petitions upon which these routes were
let were procured by him and his friends, and
signed at their solicitation. A careful examna-
ton OF the papers on file In the department in
each case will be made before proceeding with
Adams's examination. which Is likely to show
that he was aided in procuring these routes by
men who made Key Postmaster General.
But one witness. Judge Wiltshire. Democratic
memSGr from ArE9nssss has p, been o as yet eS
which Dorsey Is silent but not an Improbable
partner. Wiltshire testified that Hadlcy. at
bonds contrary to law. while Wiltshire himself
figured upon bonds to an amount in excess OF
his own means. The close and intimate rela-
with he Minor Peek Ring tinsmen and part
ncrs OF Dorsey has already been established.
Of evidence. Loose and culpablc conduct on
the part Of officers Of the department is already
plain. and the necessity for u full inquiry is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25
TKNNION,S CNTRCn OuaRREL.
The Doors Guarded by Police Oniccr- The
Pastors Explanation.

TRENTON, March "a Excitement over the
rejection OF the Rnv. W. II. Pcarnr by the con-
gr"Eation and ollcers of the Clinton Avenue VI.
t. Church in tbs city is unahnird. THIS morn
ing thtones consr"sai.L ncar the church in
snii -,:'"utn y IN attempt % force an en,rnn 50
uy w. nM{ i's' ,,. oi tMio M
door. tut the ediilr' WIS not opened. Mr..
pcaruc has gone to Philadelphia To- lay the mat
tr b lore Bishop Sinl son. and nothing will be
donr on either sidc until the bishops decision
il mnie. Mr. Pearnr says that the whole
trouble originated in an error made by the
telegraph operators a. A.sncum In receiving
tln despatch s"ut ly tie Board OF Trustees,
The despatch was.
We htyr ei. ulrd 20, i'nt iriinn N steward, lnl
trustees that "e can receive you =. our pastor
1t was written cannot and tn word 10; WIS
nii, Hfad Mr.. pclrn -rys that u, WIS assigned
t. ihr cii-".h pni "ons lrrs hins, # as its ras-
tor until bis g~.,.nT.riii = lry6Sfd. The irus-
toes are determined not To- rroniVr Mr.. PrHrne
in Gny CAST lut viii holi or iuthcir old pastor.
th' Il y. Mr. Hamilton. \ very b.uer teelins
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25
KILLED BY ms WIFE.
Mrs. Idc's Retaliation upon the Drunise en-
Monster who had Crnzed Her.

PRovlpEScE. March pa tragedy in Hop.
kns Mills. small village twenty miles from this city IS
in some respects very peculiar George ldc k.d 10
his vie lie married her when - WA. only ,i,,,oo,
years '" M. was ten year, ago lie became an abu
sN" afunkari. ani when int Ncated hahitualy buled
his wife and his nclyhb,rs on "Wednesday night he
went homo drunk. dragged Mrs Ilc olt Of bed and
whiplei her She ran ont but he overlook her ilo
pounied ana kicked her uti she could not stand and
lh' s,@ns her b, te hair dra.god hor over tc s.ny
tuS gM VI yist an Vs4Frl iae gn.I!cl stamps hrus.
III tf uihl Sic Wts sfu-lrss r armed her back
lhe hou'.. hnd lns his pistol on Table, threatened
10 Snhit Nor Ihrn he went to bed and n asleep
The woman Ay up tie iuor until nearly nurnu- safer
IN trruhl, from her hUii, Then -.c sru-c gOt u gun
h III At close to des head AS he slept and fired lie
ln,iul.lA hLLlNl
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Dr>rIrH ross M'LirGHLIy.
Independent Democrats and U"pubiicnns In
Iiatbish Likely 90 mite.

The county towns Of Kings county are excited
In .w o hc aY1rua, hing tou for town onccr- ami
M fatbu,h p'lurs i, the ,u-rns.in topic lin bfooN
hn hudcr, are taking hAud ia tnr nth aele in hehnt
o. Supervisor rsyr ilaM,on. whpi- cirliaie for re-
election. ANA !, 'htnnsn" q" il" i'uut'uu'r, Cunniiwr
having charge of the prl'uu of Wir rifIvc u Bp-s"
Mrllushln ., k"rrr. Nllham.nn D. holee uanor
ana 'tA- i', Nr tul tp 1U-' 80 t.i..ht hHt~ ur
hu uni hi- irnl, Thr ncmutAt- ui tile village desire
t'i. uNuiIlt un ni VII NuAnn 9. Nuiiiv. a wealthy
fri hut those VITO control Tine fnurnii' nnln. Mr
Muph'. whn i,acCu,'d ." 'nV'us rnimt ri bu., Me.
lfN- hllus loll, rslup, Wluru lt In HrnukNn grave
pnNucl onoucr Nj Williamson hfs tn' ne primary
uln uun, hut II I. as,eluI tla Hu iuirleudeuf re-
luf .n the nrnucrn, party W uuf" Nlih the H, pub.
J. ln. ma nominating Ml Murphy. aul M h' a strong
I.ll luI nm On OIrrllmm hnN.
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KILLIvG HKR .iGHD mo7HHR.


SYEAcrsE, March u Yesterday, in tnc
town oi Cicero. II rur;d itiemcnt eight mites
fromthis c.ty Mr., Lucy d ny.a drcrrpt woman
aged 50 years. WIS slain ly her laughter. agru.s
widow. named Mrs. lora J.. Eldon aged 49,
Tho two have iivol unler tl' same roof for
many years. hut have novor been on good
terms The dnu&htor. taking advantage Of her
moth Rs f"chl moss. has frequently maltrcnt.l
her. Vt Times BEATING ner with n cud.,el.
She bad thruomod that her mother should
hc got ria %. and tina, unless that was
brought abogt She t,ae laugi.trrl could not re
unin with hor hrothors who r'sid'd in the
same house. At dinner on saturday the pair
quarr 'l.d. and the dlu.htrr HtatlrI her
niuti r W.T.. n grEkniiH undcr the lrlt
shout ler Aiado The victim -tag..rrod out into
th" inld. and WAS found ~ n'i-nburs lying
near tr,' in an un""ns igNs condition.
Thcy llfttd her tQ her feet. and ~ tlry were
about 20 take her into the hous'. tho
murlrr -, rlmc out and Hn.r.ly addressing
them. said; What d'l tn" ---- - want tOcome
out 20 @h"w h"rsei i"rf' The old lady was
taken into ihr house and "it with her daughter,
who wa, uDt SUSPECTED unil evening, when the
hll.l w uud WAS discovered 10y the women as
sistlng no laying out the body Before their mr.
rival the daughter had strypcd the body of lis
hluply l,alin Huis .Had burned AL rN rI thrcaicO
dr'-- and a flannel waist. which are nut in u
place corr y niiug With tls wound, Mrs,
'nrl.- j'tlluS thut ia" crime, which she trrlly
nlnl'- will make heroine OF her. She AT first
tried to r.u r.l h.r Gr"l hy inyiug entrance
to- the olli rr-. hut finally lut OD hld ii,'' iHi
admitted them. Tho murdrrss NdS arr, -tcd
to-day and lrougnt to tins clly Tonight
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nroo1pn'- Fine k.uis n.h.

May llowod has prepared veto message
10 b. ,fn o. faD H1mSNn Aldermen r-iay Ih-'p.
prove. .ih' r.nu'iu1 nAsins the niNu'etu' tn -aticr
in of the iIr,cn Alderre On tho ilii t ri the
,lc.al rroouirs, the ln1rd ant % fonns ,nnprfA
tive the lntO nplN.a'cos which i.c ih'iren A.itrmrn
voted L. ii.o f ittr u f', Apfnit n. is ,ir ht fhe
Tishcf \, Liu.liin combination u 'lr ih inst fuc
d yur I,rn-aNs unS the hniuiurts ihg IN AMI Nlll
n4t .ish iii' warrant, lur TIE pa al shN olicfs Ihs
a.hIllc iilOl c III bv s0!, Cd VL!y L.. ins iuIIA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25

Do uta Sandalwood Capsules tho snfest and
mort reliable cuie Tor all dl'ca@so Of the urinary organs
Certain cure IN eight days Beware NJ dau.rruus i'm.
iatiOns All druggists Wriic lot CIRCULAR Dundas
DicA Co, ~ Wooster 81, New YAK Ado
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BUFFALO, March q. Two inches OF snow fell
here last msht and to-day
WNtuowS. March g Elsht inclc, of snow have
fallen here today nnd II IL sui showing II ~ the
heaviest storm since January.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25

American Star Monogram Soft Calsulcs In
metallic h"re> Host and chcaUsst AL drassists- l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-25
Weather Once Prediction
JOrTINGS ~ TWO CfTIhs.

Clear or parity cloudy weather. northwestcrly
Ni.is iai.ns followed aJ stationary hhtun tcg
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KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED


Four Men Waiting for Bookkccper's Re-
turn from IA Bank Quick Work and n
Quick Escape One AssaiInnt's Picture.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16


No TRAMPs IN THE SoUTH-The tramps
do not take kindly to the Southern States
probably because the negroes do not take
kindly to them. In that region colored
people have charge Of the Kitchens and
ing mendlcants ravors:: - .rda;"ted- to show
one reason why so few tramps are to be
found in the South Another reason is
that the South docs not afford the same
advantages for plunder and free living that
are to be found in, the North. There was
an irruption of tramps into Louisiana last
winter during the sugar. making season.
They pretended to be in search. of work,
but when furnished with employment, they
soon showed that they were not fascinated
with it. They wandered from one planta-
tion to another, and became as much dis
gusted with the country as il was with them.
The negroes showed them no favor, and the
planters closed their doors against them
They were found to be an undesirable ac-
cession to the population, and the New Or
leans Democrat advises that ''if there is
more cotton produced than can be picked
by our own people, it is better to let it rot
away than bring down this visitation Of
tramps upon us, nndor the dclusion that
they will do any work"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

ROUNDABOUT WAY OF HEARING
There is passage from the cavity of the
drum of the ear to the throat, known as
the Eustachian tube. Its main purpose
seems to be to regulate the pressure of
air in the cavity; but under certain cir
custances it serves to convey sounds to the
inner ear. Writers on physiology record
instances in which persons who could not
hear through the external ear were enabled
to do SO through tho mouth. Another
roundabout way of hearing is by means OF
the tooth. A simple experiment illustrates
the transmission of sonorous sounds by the
vey 'feebld slpfaa068&s' that solid bodies con-
Lay watch, face downwards, ON table
and stand so far from it that you cannot
hear the ticking. Now let one end of a
wooden rod rest on the back of the watch,
and grip the other end with the, teeth
close the ears with the fingers, to exclude
other sounds, and tho beat of the watch
will be distinctly audible. Other sounds
may be conveyed in the same manner. If
one end of very long rod be placed on a
piano and tho other held between the
teeth, one can distinguish the tune played
though his ears be stopped. That the sound
is tranmitted better through solids than
through the air is shown by the old expert
ment of suspending poker or an iron bar
by n cord held with the teeth. IF the iron
be struck the sound will appear louder than
when heard in the ordinary way. Engin-
GERS when they suspect a leakage or other
mischief inside the cylinder of steam
engine, sometimes put a small piece of iron
between the teeth, press it firmly against
the outside of the cylinder, and close the
ears, when the sounds produced within be.
come clearly audible.--Journal Of Chem,
iSty.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16
SOUTH CAROLINA, AUGUST 1e;;@fs7s.

The Judge has had experience in matter,
OF the kind. The writs, if disobcved
would be enforced with the whole power of
the army of the United States, even if the
warlike Howard should have to be recalled
from the pursuit and slaughter of the fugi-
tive Bannocks and other "hosties" for the
purpose. A fine, stirring "issue," it is
hoped, may thus be presented at the fall
eiestlons, upon the strength of which the
administration may possibly gain several
members OF Congress, besides reins;ating it.
self IN the friendship of that portion of the
party which has been alienated ever since
a6 ssyalEssS HHsEsfa 70 osapien 4 this and
more foolish and wicked talk of the kind
one may read in some of the Radical
Journals. 1t is refreshing, therefore, in
contrast, to tind language like the follow
ing in the sober, stcadfast Journolo Of Com-
merce of New York, which rcbukcs the
aSitators and would-bc mischief makers af-
ter the following fashion:
South Carolina is not loved by some
people at the North. They cannot forgive
or forget her past. In every question that
arises between her and the Federal govern
ment they always try to put her in the
wrong. They assume that she is at heart
as rebcllious as ever. Merely legal and tech
nical controversies, such as come up between
the Federal power apd one of the Northern
States Without attrdoting any attention, are
tliess pre- sjediceds persons ia>-
40 sdisloyaity and new rebellion
Sosi<s1 <s1ssass ,6liaAzxALsa,
this spirit of unjust Judgment they treat
simple law issue which has been raised in
South Carolina between one Of her courts
and the national government, growing out
of tho arrest of four revenue officers who
killed man said to have been implicated
in the illicit whiskey business. The ques-
items involved are purely legal ones. Were,
or were not, the four revenue officers act
ing in the line of their official duty when
they entered the house, and was the killing
OF the man an official act? 1t is not rebel
lious to take the stand Judge Kershaw has
taken. Should an exactly similar case oc-
cur in the North our citizens would applaud
The firmness ofia State Judge who should
decline to make the transfer, if he had con-
scientious objections to it. While we have
the greatest respect for the Ualteds StanesI
gREt .nrs = utln6sl Impoft lance That
thS authority ofthe local tribunals; even
the humblest-to which we first look for
protection against wrong and injustice
should bo maintained in the fullness of
their lawful scope. If the. South Carroll
mans sympathize with their own courts and
their own judges, SO should we in paral-
lol instance in the State of New York. -
Balttmorc Sun.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16
THE LADD MURDER CASE.
"A COMPROMISES PRoBABLE WIruour
PREJUDICE TO THE STATE

WASHINGTON, July 0.-Notwithstand.
hing the aaoouuced purpose of the Prcsi.
dent to assert the sovereignty of the Federal
GO%ernment and to remove the South Car.
.olins internal revenue cases to the United
States Circuit Court, there has been
strong feeling to-dsy in official circles tn at
this line of action may be after all aban-
doned, and solution of the existing diff.
Guilty reached in another way, without fur
ther issue between the Federal and State
authorities. Nothing definite regarding
= this can be ascertained, but the fact that
the matter is seriously discussed in admia.
istration'tircies gives some credibility to the
story.
The Administration is very desirous of
avoiding conflict or raising an open issue
with the State of South Carolina and there
can be no doubt the President will avoid
one, if he can consistently with the duties
of his Office, as he understands them. 1t
is limited, but not officially, that the cases
may be compromised without prejudice to
the State, and this may account for the de-
lay in the proceedings. Commissioner
Raum received, to-day, long letter regard.
ing these cases from District Attorney Nor.
throp, the text of which he would not make
public. Judge Northrop takes strong ground
in favor of the sovereignty of the Federal
Government in these cascs.-Balinore
Sun.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

LEE AND WASHINGTON "A word to
Mr. Barnum When his clown associates
Robert 4. Lee with Washington as patri-
OF who will "always have place in the
hearts of his countrymen," he grossly Of
fends and Insults his audiences. Mr.. Bar
nun ought to sec that this bespangled fool
is suppressed Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Well, Lee was "leetle the best man" of
the two, but we of the South don't mind
having Washington associated with him
Washington would have besd as good if he
had known how. Mr.. Barrum's clown
may so ahead with his oration.-Augusta
Chronicle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

APPLE DUMpLING-Use good sized,
rather tart apples, pare, and remove the
cores envelope each separately in puff paste
and tic it in piece Of cloth ; boil or steam
for one hour. Before serving, remove the
cloths, cut a piece from each and put in
some sugar and fresh butter; replace the
piece of paste, and sprinkle with powdered
sugar. If preferred, they may be served
with liquid sauce or sweet cream. The
same correspondent sends
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

BAKED APPLE DUMPLINGs.-Pare and
core smooth apples of uniform size, and fill
the cavity of each with sugar and little
cinnamon. Divide the paste into as many
parts as there are apples; roll each piece
out square, and inclose an apple in it, slight
Fly wetting the edges to make them stick
Bake in shallow pans, and serve with hard
sauce.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

less than six months nor more than three
years. The Court is directed to render n
Judgment against the officer or agent for
the amount Of damages sustained by the
party injured, to be collected by execution
Under the provisions Of this section the
citizen has an ample remedy, and know
that the Courts of the United States would
be as ready to afford relief to the citizen
against the unlawful acts of officers as to
punish tn. citizen for violations of the law
The laws of tho United States are enacted
by the representatives of the people, and
are designed to promote the general welfare
OF the whole people. The Courts of the
United States A5cns much the COURTS, of the,
people. as the State Courts, and are as ready
to protect the rights Of citizens as the State
Courts are. .s. z,...
In my opinion it is essential to the hap
piness and prosperity of the country that
Communities should not be Kept in state of
excitement over the question of conflict
OF authority between the laws and Courts
or the United States and those of a State,
and, to avoid this, citizens should be encour
aged TO appeal for redress against the al
legged unlawful acts of officers of the Uni
ted States to the Courts of the United
States.
You will understand that in writing as
do do not disparage the character or ju.
rlsdiction of the State Courts, but wish
to point out to you that the laws of the
United States not only make provision for
for the PfottcsfoS o. ene cltlzes nag against fne
misconduct Of its officers; that these taxes
are to be collected through the instrument
tality of the officers and Courts of the
United States, and that all grievances can
be better redressed in the same manner.
Respectfully, GREEN b. RAuM,
Commissioner.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

An unpleasant sort of Arithmetic. Di-
visions among families.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-16

Commissioner Ram, Assures Me DistiAcrs
that Faith aoiU be Kept, and that they arc
Entitled to tile Clemency Of the Govcrn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09
THE BRITISH FLEET MOVING.


IRONCLADS GOING TO CONSTANTINOPLE.
THE TURKISH CAPITAL AT THE MERCY OF THE
RUssIANs-FIvE sTRONGHOLDs TO BE OCCUPIED
BY THEM.
In the British House of Commons, yesterday,
the Chancellor said that the armistice places
in Russian hands almost all of Bulgaria and
ROumelia up to the lines of COnstantinople
and Gallipoli. He said that COnstantinople is
defenceless, and that the Russians might,
after giving three days notice, advance upon
the city without hindrance. He said also that
five British war vessels had been ordered to
ConstantinOple to protect the lives and prop
erty of British subjects. Sir Stafford North
cote also defined the British policy in detail.
The grant of f6,OOO,OOO was promptly voted
amid deafenlng cheers. The Russians are to
occupy WiddIn, Rustchuk, Silstna, Belgrad-
iik and ErZerum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09

tion,' said Mr.. Coffin, when we are able to supply
our own wants and produce little for export. The
future prosperity of this country depends upon our
ability to do four things First, to reduce the cost
of production of raw materials; second. to reduce
the cost of manufacturing. not by reducing wages,
but by employing steel and steam to do the work OF
human hands; third, to reduce the cost of trans
portaton to foreign lands, or rather to open new
ways of transportation which do not now
exist; fourth, to become able to take goods
from other lands in payment for our manufactured
products" Mr.. Coffin in closing his argument
drew highly coored picture of the possibilities Oh
the future of American industry, and excited the
ent.
Mr.. Henry d. Hyde, of Boston, followed, and pre-
sented in an able speech the arguments in favor Oh
the boot and shoe interests of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. j. j. StOrrow of Boston, began an argument,
which he will continue tomorrow, in favor OF the
bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-09

to the object of the mission of Mr.. Zamacona and Of
two other representatives of the Diaz Government
here, it says that they are in the United States for
the purpose of clearing the atmosphere of the Amer
lean press.
Mr.. Scheicher says that if nothing else comes ont
of the present Mexican complication, the Govern
ment and the people of the United States will have
learned that the only practical remedy for the ex
listing troubles between this country and Mexico is
that the United States shall protect it's citizens
and interests 1t is useless he asserts to rely upon
any pledges of cooperation by any particular Mexi
can Government; all Mexican Governments
originate in revolution; the Daz Administration
itself started as a revolutionary movement among
the cattle robbers on the northern border,
and General Diaz received his first encouragement
in a loan of $4,000 from the brotherin-law Of the
bandit Corina. That noted chief himself. as soon as
he escaped from prison, declared for Diaz.
The principal question to be discussed at the
ference Tomorrow therefore, is whether it will be
wise for the United States to recognize the DiaZ adj
minfstration, in spite of the refusal to comply with
the terms already announced, or to wait until those
terms are acceded to.