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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
AS1 PACKER DYING.
How n Poor Connecticut Lad Became One OF
the Richest Men In Pennsyivania.

A despatch from Philadelphia announces
that Judge Asa Packers condition at 10 o'clock
last night was critical. and that 1t was not prob
able he would live until morning.
Mr.. Packer was born in Mystic. Conn. n little
village lying midway between New London and
stonington From there. when about 16 years
OF age he journeyed on foot. with all his earthly
possessions done up in a knapsack on his back.
to susquchanna County. Pa. where he ap-
prenticed himself to his uncle. carpen-
ter. In two or three years he had mastered
his trade. and came to New York TO work at IL !;
but the city not to his taste. and he returned
TO Susquehanna County. AT the aga Of 23 he
married Sarah VI. Blakelee. the pretty daughter
OF a farmer living in tho neighborhood. For
four years the pair earned only a scanty sub
sstence. young Packer working a small farm
and doing odd Jobs at his trade. At the time OF
the opening Of the Lehigh Canal. in the spring
OF 1888 he became "a canal boat driver. With
his earnings he gradually was enabled TO buy
interests OF his own In a number Of
boats. and. retaining these. he gave up
driving. and opened store and a boat yard.
Afterward no contracted for tho building of
locks in the upper Lehigh and soon his fame
rs n contractor became great Throughout the
region. In 1888 he built boats at Pousyille for
the transportation OF coal 10 New York direct.
In 1910. leaving his boat building business to
his brother Mr. Packer removed to Mauch
Chunk. and Tor many years engaged in the
building Of the Lchigh valley Railroud In
1856 whom IL WIS completed. he was all but
ruined. but, aided by Commodore Stockton. he
survived his temporary embarrassmenis. and
his road rewarded him TO TINT extent that for
many years he has been accounted the richest
man IN peunsyivaniR. Mr.. Fucker WIS twice
cie ted To- CouEr rss. AMI served under the Ad-
self a beautiful residence at Mauch Chunk.
which was his home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
LIYELY TIMES IN CONGRESS.
Two North Carolina Member. FIInsinE Mud
a Florida Mnu Taking Hand.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Mr. Russell the
Greenback momber OF the House from North
Carolina. mado answer to- day to the criticisms
made upon him by Kitchen Of North Carolina
and Davidson OF Florida, and the spat was ono
OF the livoiest OF the session. Russell said he
did not charge that any Of the returning off,
GERS OF North Carolina were in the pcnitcntiary
but tho men who had counted in Kitchen
against majority OF two or throe thousand
were felons. and deserved to be in prison cell.
He would not say that the returning officers OF
Florida were in tho pcnitentary. but II they
wero not they ought TO be. Mr.. Russell de-
nounced tho frauds in Kitchens district in the
strongest terms.
Kitchen. getting the floor. styled Russolrs as
sertion ae false. He was nice man from North
Carolina laughter who stood in his place on
the floor and maligncd AMI slandered and (if
no could have done sol damned his native state,
his people. his bone. his flesh. and his blood.
There was not n gentleman on the other side
but who. in tho bottom OF his heart. hated and
scOrned those contemplate people who crawlod
nt the feet OF their country's con0uerors and
licked the dust Oft their soles. as well as those
men from the South who had deserted their
race and their country and their bone and their
flesh and Joined the rag tag and bobtnil of crea-
ton. Those people who had no standing in
the North had been showed into the South.
They had gone down and had joined in with
tho lowest typo of the scalldwag tribe in the
southern section to, prowl over a bleeding
s2ppiTy and oyer 5eedSg homss TG ro Addressing
marttaled and dismissed from tho Confederate
scrvice2 2"
The House became still. ond waited for tho
was court mnrtialed and dismissed from
the Confederate service for whipping aconscript
officer, and was aitcrward restored TO the Con-
federnte service by order OF Jef Davis"
Davidson Of Florida characterized RusselPs
assertions as false.
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SHERIFF REILLY,s ANsWER.
Denying Generally and Specifically the Bnr
Associntion's Accusations.

Sheriff Reilly and his counsel William d.
Shlpman and Aaron j, Vanderpoe went to
Albany yesterday to submit to Gov Robinson
an answer to the charges Of neglect Of duty,
malversaton In office. and extortion that were
preferred against the Sheriff by tho Bar Asso-
citation. The SherifI's answer is denial OF
every allegation. With reference to Ludlow
street jail. he says that tho food furnished to
the prisoners is Of good quality, abundant in
quantity. and properly served that the prison
ers accused Of or convicted Of crime have boen
kept separate from those held ON civil process ;
that female prisoners have never been allowed
to occupy the same room with male prisoners; {;
that mono of the prisoners who were able to pay
for their maintenance were fed at county eX-
pense; that the cells are properly furnished
the bedding clean and comfortable. Regarding
fees, Mr.. Reilly says that in the cases cited by
the Bar Association he charged only what was
allowed him by law. In conclusion he says;
| respectfully submit that have in all things
honestly and efficiently performed tho duties Of
my office without fraud. oppression. or deceit
and that these charges against me should be
diSTli6RaI"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
SPARKS FROM THE rELEGRAPH

Tho communal elections throughout Spain largely favor
the Government Senior Maritime, leader Oi the Cen.
Tasts, says he will support the Government
EN Minister Schenck Is very IN I'm Washington and his
friends are apprchensiVe, ms II Is Thought he has Sc
rious attack of Brights disease OF the kidneys
The house OF Thomas CoNne. IN Flushing l. ! was
burned yes rlay mong, with its cuure contents In.
sured In the Merchants and Columbia Companies
Mr. Hayes yesterday approved the hill authorizing the
Secretary ui the Treasury pay IN money TO cant lads
OF Mississippi Ietty fame, such SUMS as become due,
The Anti Discrimination bill prohibiting rebates, allow
Anccs or drawbacks o special singers was defeated IN
the PENNSYLVANIA House yesterday hN ~ yeas TO "a nays
there being less than constitutional majority
The Confederate monument erected by the Ladies'
Monumental Association IN Capitol square Columbia,
C., Was unyeed yesterday Win imposing ceremoneS
Gen John Preston WAS the chosen orator Of the day
Base Ball yesteriay-In Hudson: Hudsons o. New Bed.
lords D. In Cleveland Nlevelanis, q, syracuse, ~.
In Buffalo Bunnloes. z TrOys L. In Cincinnati. Bos.
tons 8; Cincinnaus q IN Chicago Providence IA, Chi.
cAgOs, o.
LOUIS barron, mnchinist Of Waterlown yester.
went home from oTk sick fell ianhg IN his yard,
amt exclaimed to his wife, l am dying rhls frightened
Mrs Barron 10 such extent that she died shortly altar
ward. Barron did not die
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
a. II. Pulham. Journalist.

Charles Henry Pulham. since 1870 n member
OF the cit, staff ct the Naf Iok H died yesterday at
the Park Avenue Hotel after protracted Illness lie
was a son Of william Pulham, ESQ, a gentleman farmer
OF Froome, Somerset tshire England. one OF family
consisting Of two and three daughters, Mr.
Puham was educated clergyman, his father
being his tutor at an early age lie sent
to college at the age OF 10, but he did not
take orders and IN 1870 he arrived IN this city and
found employment IN the office OF the Eenmg kIipcss
soon Aitcrward he sgNen the most responsible posi-
in the city department Oi the New YORK Times In
1870 Mr. Pullman ioned he New YORK Press club then
the spring OF 1911 he received the largest vote
Tor President OF the club, and under his energetic
management its affairs were disentanged from debt
and placed upon secure financial basis In le7s he
was elected Treasurer. IN 1879 he was placed the
head ol the Executive Committee In pecember last he
was elected Master Of Una Lodge No T73 r. ana A NJ
The lodge will meet this morning, TO take acti d.. The
funeral services o. be performed in 81 Paus Church.
OF which Mr. PulhHm was member, ht 10 O'Clock To-.
morrow morning The New YORK Press club Will meet
10 take "a. ton at O'Clock this afternoon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
DRAINED WITH AN axe.
wife Murder In Connecticut, Followed by the
Suicide Of the Murderer.

KILLINGLY, Conn, May 13.-Elmvlle is
small factory village in this town. 1t is delight
fully situated on a high hill overlooking
rayine. and has two small mills devoted to the
manufacture OF woollen goods. Among the
operatives was Andrew Manning. ray-haired
man. about 60 years OF age. His family con-
sisted Of wife. several grown-up children. and
an aged mother. Andrew had shown such
brutal disposition toward his sick aud delicate
wife that the children were compelled to inter-
fere. and quite recently had paid their father
money to quit tho house. He went away
short time ago. but returned yesterday. say
ing thnt he only wished TO come in and rest"
His wife. who had lived with him 80 many
years. could not resist the appeal. much less
drive him from her door. and she invited him
in. His two daughters came down stairs TO
protect their mother should he be disposed TO
strike her. as he had done many times before.
But Manning had more terrible and deter
mined purpose than n quarrel 10 settle or
late. and since he had left his family had
squnndcred most Of his money for rum. AL
though not beastly drunk yesterday, his brain
was wild from his several days OF dissipation
and his arm was strong for the deed he oyt-
IDENTITY contemplated. After h9 had rested no
went toward his wife, took her by the hand i'm
printed warm kiss on her check and SAID:
"Good-by. good-hy." He then left tho house,
IA they supposed for good lie called at the
next door and asked for nm axe. saying that he
had got to cut some wood for his family Con.
cealing It he went bnck. entered the door. and
then rushed madly for hts wife. who was sitting
10y the window. Standing right in front Of hor
he raised the axe. and with one blow buried the
blade in her skull. His daughter. aged 19
years. cnughther mother. but her head dropped
on the table and 1t was streaming with blood.
She then fell to the floor.
Manning deliberately placed tho axe on tho
table. and ran with all speed to the mill pond;
Placing heavy stones in his pockets he raised
his arms and jumped into the pond. Tho weight
Of the stone kept him down. and he was drown
ed. The body OF Manning was taken by the
town authorities to be buried and the funeral
Of tho Wifo takes place Tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
RAILROAD OFFICIALS IN ERROR
When they Make N Man Go the Right Way
who IL In by the Wrong.

What the employees Of the Harlem Rail
road Company may do with passenger who
enters train by the street car passage on
Forty-second street. instead OF through the pas
senger rooms, Ia considered in a decision Of the
General Term Of the Marine Court put on 1e
yesterday In 1878 Edmond Huerste a stu
dent in law office in this city. but living in
Morrlsania. having a commutation ticket, en-
tered the depot by the forbidden Forty-socond
street gateway. He was followed by two Of the
employees Of tho railroad company. and as he
was on the steps Of one Of the cars, about 70
mount the platform, ho was seized and dragged
down. There was some scuinlng, In which
against such treatment OF tho young man.
Huerstel said: have ticket, and want to
20 on this train" One OF the railroad men re-
plied =" don't care d-n whether YOU have a
ticket or not; you have got 10 get out OF here"
They insisted that Huerste having entered by
sage and make his entrance through the pas
senger rooms. He refused 10 do So and was
finally forced to, 90 out by two police officers
For this assault and bruises which he com
planned Of having received, he brought suit
JJoachimsen Obtained a verdict Tor 5000. This
judgment Judge SinnOtt set aside, without CIV
9g any reason i9r ms Gn, Geil5oh; ne General
Judges McAdam and Sheridan, roverses Judge
Snnotts order and sustalns the Judgment
Ion says that Huerstel. whether he entered by
the right way or the wrong way, was IN the
depot and on a ear. He had n ticket and was
lawfully there. and tho employees OF the COM
pany had no right. therefore. to remove
his entrance by the Forty second street
gateway; but having permitted him to enter
and get upon a car they were not justified IN
eiocting him. That would be furnishing past
offences. which is a power that belongs 70 the
courts. The opinion suggests this case: II q
man crosses my lot 10 enter his own house. II l
oppose his passage before he enters or has
crossed my grounds. can, make him turn back
but II no has crossed, and Is sitting on ms own
back the way he came. and require that he enter
his premises by another route
Mauvsr,s Ameriean Pointer Playing Cards.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
FIRES IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Lanin's Powder Mills out OF fDnnger-FiGhtinE
TO save the Coal Breakers.

PrrTsToN, Pa. May 13.-Thc mountain fires
nrc still raging in this neighborhood. A largo
clearing has boen made around the Latin Pow
der Mills and II is said no danger is now appre-
hendcd. At Moosic the flames are undor con-
troll. The weather continues dry. and the woods
are rapidly burning.
PoTIsyILLE Pa. May 13.-The forest fires
which have been raging for several days on the
Broad Mountains. Shenandoah Valley. are be-
ginning TO die out for want OF material to feed
upon. Yesterday clouds OF sparks blew over
the town OF Shenandoah. and for some time
~ the county the forests are still burning fierce
ly, and men are lighting the flames 10 sayo the
the loss
READING. May l9.-The woods on tho Sharp
Mountains. IN Schuylklll County. and on the
a number Of places. Little damage has been
done 80 far. except among the young timber.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
THE SITUATION IN FRINGE
Settling the Difficulties In the Cabinet-The
Programme for the Future.

PARIS, May 13.-Ld Libert6 announces that,
in consequence OF the efforts Of President
Gr6yy. the Cabinet has resolved to leave the
disturbing questions in abeyance lie Temps
makes the conflrmatory statement that the diff
ncultles have been arranged. When the ques-
tion OF tho return OF the Chambers to Paris
comes up. the Cabinet will point to its pnst con-
duct rs sufficient guarantee OF tranquility and
Will. II necessary. demand "a vote of confidence.
II still intends To reorganiza the Prefecture OF
Police. but the reorganization will be a work OF
time. requiring the assistance of tho majority
In the Chambers.
The National says there is every reason TO
believe that an asrcemont will be established
without difficulty, and that the Cabinet will take
final action on Thursday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
CONGRESS ADJOURNMENT.
Diversity OF Opinion by Members OF the Ways
md Means Committee.

WASHINGTON, May bat the meeting OF
the Committee on Ways and Means to-day. Mr..
Woods resolution 10 provide for the adjourn
mcnt OF Congress sine dio on tho - day Of
May was considered. Mr.. Conger moved to
amend the resolution to provide that Congress
adjourn on the day 1fter the appropriation
bills are approved Mr.. Morrison moved to
amend by liking June 2. at noon. MIR. FELTON,
moved TO amond Mr.; Morrison's motion by in
priatlon bills arc passed and approved By that
day" A long discussion was had. Tho Demo-
Gratis, with the exception Of Mr. FELTON,. were
unanimous in the view that 10 attach any pro-
visO to a resolution fixing y dnte oi adjournment
would be imbecle folly. Mr. FELTON, announced
that he would vote to o-morrow or at any time for
the passage OF both the appropriation bills. free
from all riders. The resolution will be consid-
cred fnrihnr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
Cardinal Newman Foe TO the Spirit OF Lib
cralIsm In Religion.

ROME. May l3.-Tho Rev. DR.. John Henry
Newman. replying TO the ConsistoriAl messenger an.
nouncng his elevation to the CLriinalate. made long
speech the Eis OF which that he would hereafter
he had In the past resist with all his powers the spirit
OF liberalism IN religion the doctrine that there
positive truth IN and that one creed IS as gooi as
another. And tins, he said, j. the teaching which Is
gaming substance and force daily II Is inconsistent
with the recognition OF any religion true. While there
Is much IN the theory that Is good and noble in ITSELF II
IS scY because intended 10 supcrsede releion lie said
he not AFRAID that IL would seriously inluTe the
church Christ though II would destroy many souls
Christianity. he said had been too often in seemingly
deadly peril that should fear TOT n amy new trial now
koNt Nay IL The Pope today presented the hcrrctta
to the newly appointed Cardinals lie said he iet that
in appointing d. Newman he rendered sigua service
TO tile Church. 10 the Sacred College, and to society
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
PENSION ARREARS.
The Vote ON Releasing sIO,OOO,OOO from
the Treasury Vanilla

WASHINGTON May 13.-Tho Senate considered
the clause Of the Legislative Appropriation bill that
poses 10 Immediately the $40 OOooO In legalender
In the Treasury special fund for the redemp
ton OF fractional currency said to be for the pay
ment OF arrears OF pensions The debate long and
at tunes spirited. The Committee on Appropriations
had stricken the clause from the BILL and the question
was on agreement with their action The amendment To
strike out lusta 60 STani IL therefore remains in
the bill Tie following sthc vote Republicans iu italics
icas-Mcssrs 1Ni~n. AN0ong BAyard. heN Dfarr. hgn-
sid Butler. Guneop WIS. Chandler Cunliug. Davis w
Va b Baton Ehavlds iotl, Hampton, Hei hatg9. her.
nan, Ltyn. hcMNIH, AorfU, PdfdlA, Plan, h1lns. and
WiuiYni-21.
Nays-Mcssrs Bailey. Beck B,oh Cali Cinieron PA D..
Cockrell coke. Davis Ind, M Farley Garland. Gordon
Grover Harms Hereford. my tol. Houston, iaels.
Johnston Jonas. Jones Fa b huAirorf MANey. Morgan,
Pendlcton. Plumb. RANSOM Ssniss Slater. fei,r Thur
man. Vance. Vest voorhees,, Walker, Wallace, Williams,
ma fItara
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14

Ai-,l9qure at the Nsw York Founding Asylum.
Thiriynnc graduates Of the Law School Of the Unver.
sty were given Diplomas by Chancellor Crosby in te
Academy of Music last evening
S'.s .tnt @ NnS oM & Age9r , Of nGoEn M
member OF the Board of Education.
Nv, william Evans, "a seooPSr in RS,scTs rlace yaksd i1te
A. NJ yesterday Gilbert Long rescued him.
Francis McQuade Of Castcton. staten Island was
Island IN the place OF Capt Garrett Wright
The Rev. Albert Van Deuscn wa' ordained and IN.
Eighty sixth street nd Lexington a,cnuc last evening
The managers OF tho Ncw Jersey state Prison, with
Gov MeCleIgn9s Chairman. lat night clccti .ssna;
tor CHARLES Moorc el somerset Supervisor in place of
Col. William X Murphy
Long island, ye;Mrlay lie was found lying IN nc
@ s@,t.st u} U,Sr pinl w. sSs Sl' 'e ,Sl az 4, ti,st
piml, Willamshursh. lie i-not expected tohye
rns spr9soA Ba'., ngll club o.. spriasncl. Mass.
ierday The spunshclds outlaNcd the Atlantic "nl ie
brown, today IN New Jersey.
The officers and employees Of The Associated Press at
viii Nr j " Slmon,'n on uic icail ot Al, Nic rho
Associated Pioneer a." l1e TERRITORIAL dMs -, '1uYrma.
SRareR Si sR'g aG5 FN iGS" 'Gay ''"'''' '' D '"'"'
George " L.c of newark, the CHAMPION amateur oars,
Rcnneiy Of Maine slalci ,c,iciiW urruo9n ron
Maars mSG4is a a, Ls Gen rpar 1at m cse'nt eod M
ton. lie has been practsms on the rasstic RNcr
N pS % Is' s 1sa .rSsn sn 1'9 .ans sS "S
vruuon of the Ancient order o IhcrnAus IN central
Hall at 22h East Forty seventh street Patrick Gbbon
was Nauoua ,nrcct.r Patrick Campbell National Sec.
retary, ami James LHnsan. NauonNl Treasurer Ths
Convention Is 10 continue uuul tomorrow evening.
rnny Freeman late President q the Gionc Mutual
lAie Insurance Company, dod in KAYtnsWool. l. L. on
Monday In bis e2d year lie made a fortune IN mcrcen,
tie pufsnt', and at one time worth ~ oul0u lilo
lost the greater part of hs wealth In later Years lilo
was the father oi fr,tcuck A. Freeman now m Ludlow
street jan on account OF irregularities business OF tho
widows and Orphans, Guardian aud Globe Lie lnsuT.
anee Companies
O., Henry Esbe, capenttr % years Of asc win tam
lily dependent uuun him, has suffered with asthma for
nine years Most of the umc he has been confined IN is
room At li3 East Fourth street In hts of despondency
he has often told his wife that he wished he de ah
when leit alone Tor few moments YESTERDAY he cut hu
throat from pear with razor lie was placed
carriage and hurried T. bellevue Hospital, but heTs 3
NO chance 0i hls recovery
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
PREUOT'S Walk.
a Frenchman who wns seized with "Pedo
mania" and was not stopped.

Leon Augustine Andrew Prevot. French
man OF l3e West Twenty NTH street attracted olccr
HawXhurst- attention at "a O'Clock on nday night by
walking with remarkable speed along FlaUush avenue
Brooklyn toward Prospect Park. The officer followed
ue walker. but could not oyertakc him unt Prcyot was
stopped by Park nncer itrNot Is tall nud welcomed
lie Was dressed well. and his face dripping with
perspirauom lie talked incohercuuY. aui btggcd the
officers t0 be owvd % finish the race" lie taken
10 the Bergen street police station ana he made his cap
tor pant iu keeping mp with him Being put into cell
frevoi walked round and round until the advice
physician. who was summoned at midnight lac was AL
lowed to walk an the ward There flcVot continued to
walk and run tor Two OF three hours, until he
hauscd and lay down Then he was put In cell, and
his friends were scut tor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14
SOME W1sHING TON TOPICS.


WASHINGTON. Mny 12.-Mr. Bliss. in explana-
ton OF the bill introduced by him providing for the pur
chase Of ground and the extension Of the wnder Build
ing says that he did know the contents Of IT, and
simply did 1t to obge colleague who requested him TO
do II That he did this to obge absent colleague he
says in nowiso commits him To the Mr. nlissa
record Is good one and he had sufficient courage to
assert his convictions by voting with the arm few against
the recreant many the Hartridge resolution which
condoned the great fraud Of 1870
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-14

It was reported yesterday that tho house,
keeper the tenement 10 Ludlow street through which
Red Leary made his escape had turned the sheris
misfortune TO good advantage to himself by advertising
the rooms and hole In the wall curiosity, and col
lecung 10 cents per head from the curious Being ques
toned tie housekeeper explained that the story orig
mated In the fact that he hnd sunday morning posted
a notice outside the door that read Red Learys hole
In the wall. Admence 10 cents lie said he hai been
put deal of trouble by visits from the neghhors ami
had put the plachTi for protection aud Tor Joke
An attach6 Oi the Department OF Public Works called
the lh Yesterday 10 make estimate and plans Tor
the work OF repairing the breach ~ the walls and Is
expected that the masons Will begin the work today
The intention - To MI the cavity with ircesone faced ON
the outside and inside with brick to preserve the uniform
appearance of the wall The inside of the closet will
then be lined with boiler iron 10 prevent the possibility
OF similar escape IN the future. Al present the closet
Is kept locked and guard sits watching the hole day
and night The expense Ot the repairs is estimated at
800 The OF the tenement Is reported tu have
offered his propery to the county for Slb6O tbs esli
mated to be worth s9OD or $1,000 The proposition to
purchase it's being discussed by the authorities
Knox Morgan's French calf button boot. SO, latest
English styleA Gal BNAy door below Beecker It-Adp