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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Tho StanlcyHazen court-martinl remained
in secret session al day yesterday After the adjourn
ment the Judge Advocate SAID that the Court hHd
rived al decision. that they would short
tine this morning. In order 20 draw up aud sigu the
necessary puivrs TOR TRANSMISSION to Washington.
From tustw orthy sources Us learned that the Court
voted on the nrsi sven sVo atinns within an no Z
after rctrlug Friday last lis il cunsic rcd favor
able indication bN the friends of the defence who say
that Ten Stanley will undoubtedly bc acquitted an
the charges The same persons that the "hitchn
has been ON the question Of placing Col lazen trial
Cot Stanley friends saying that Col llA1cn can
lace the army again ~ case he pleads the statute Of lint
uuons ~ bar to his trial Col llaZens friends are
confident that Col stanley Will be found guilty. AMI at
the least consured for conduct prcudica 10 good order
and disci pliue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
Anniversary Week.

We are in the middle OF the week when
many of the large religious and benevolent
societies of the country hold their annual
meetings in this city. Forty-five years ago,
when the most Of these societies were young
and all OF them were vigorous, their ami
versary proceedings were marked feature
IN city affairs during the first week of May.
Nor had they lost their prestige even TWEEN
ty-lvc years ago, Since then, however, the
influence Of these organizations upon public
opinion at large has perceptibly declined,
while the effect Of their anniversary exer-
cises upon the ordinary current of city life
and business is scarcely visible.
To what Is this change due? Not, we
fancy, TO a diminutiOn OF interest in the
causes which these societies were founded
to promote, This is perhaps, as profound
rs IL was forty years since. But being then
concentrated upon much narrower field, it
seemed deeper to the 100000 inhabitants OF
this city than it now does when dlGused
among tho million and three-quarters OF
people who dwell within sight of the spires
Of our hundred church ediiices. Another
cause for this falling away in numbers and
enthusiasm ut tho May anniversaries,
springs from tho fact that IN former times
all Protestant denominations united In
them, whereas now some OF the most power
full bodies rs, notably, the Reptls!s, the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
SYRACUSE BOrS DELIGHTED.
The Pubnc School. Closed while the Authori-
| tie. are In Dispute.


SYRACUSE May4--Things came to n crisis
last evening when the Board Of Education
passed resolution Indefinitely prolonging the
spring vacation of the public schools. which
were to have been rcopeucd Tomorrow. Tho
Board have been driven TO this decisive step on
account OF not receiving an appropriation from
the Common Council to provide for the current
expenses Of the schools. Their resolution was
passed unanimously. all the Commiss toner's ex-
cent one being present. No appropriation has
bcen made because q deadlock exists between
the Mayor and Common Council.
The Board of Education have long felt tho
need OF n new school house I'm the Fourth Ward.
and. thinking that their authority was sufficient.
purchased n lot and paid for part Of 1t. But
when they asked the Council for money TO pay
the rest the Mayor decided that their action
was Illegal. and said they had no right to pur-
chase the lot without fret consulting the Com
mon Council. The Mayor Is willing TO have n
new school house, but obiects to the situation.
and the price to be paid for the lot. He may
make the Board Of Education personally re-
sponsible for the $4,000 already paid by them
mon Council on Friday evening, 9 resolution
was presented appropriating s72 500 for tenn
porary fund for the current expenses Of the
Board Of Education. and $1,000 for permq-
nent fund TO be used by the Board IN accord
Rnce with tho requirements OF the city charter.
This would not allow the purchase OF the lot
spoken Of. and. consequently, n substitute was
offered. appropriating the same amounts, but
allowing the purchase OF the lot picked out
The substitute was carried by vote Of five to
two. one Alderman being absent. who would
have voted nay. Mayor Vann. however In or
der to be consistent. will veto the substitute.
and M six votes are necessary to break down
the veto. matters must remain I'm statu quo until
one side or the other retreat from their posi-
ton. The Mayor and his three hackers. how
ever are in the minority. and working against
five Aldermen and the entire Board OF Educa-
ton. and 1t is probable that the former must
retreat.
This is the first time in the history OF SYRIA
cuse that the public schools have had to be
closed for want OF money.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
The Dilemma is HaYes,s.

"Thc Democratic dilemma" says our
esteemed contemporary, the Times, " is
whether the army shall starvc or not"
We rarely differ in regard to any matter
of fact from this able and consistent Repub-
lican journal. In the present case, how
ever we think that to some extent our con-
temporary is in error.
1t is not the Democrats upon whom the
dilemma is pressed whether the appropria-
tlons for the army shall become available or
not. That responsibility will finally rest
upon the Fraudulent President. The Army
Appropriation bill will be passed, giving all
the money that Is nocessary-mo in fact,
than ought to be granted. The dilemma Of
finally determining whether these appro-
priations shall be rendered effective or
whether they shall be vetoed, will rest ex-
clusively with the man who, without having
been elected, now occupies the White House.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Al about "A o'clock yesterday afternoon foot
passengers in the Bowery were surprised to train
on the downtown track OF the elevated railroad appa.
renuy trying TO assist another train by pushing Ngor-
Iisly from behind The locomotive " a third train was
snoring mpauruty lew feet IN the rear before II
could add its Efforts Ia that ~ its predecessor the ohst
nate tst tnin was forced forward Anl the three loco.
motives aud nine PASSENGER went racing down the
incline, the second train touching the rst, aud only
few yards Of space appearing between the third and
second.
Employees OF the road said It was some what unusual
but there danger.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

On Thursday night the last Of the Dunscomb
family, once political power In New York. died Of old
IN her home At ~ Blocker street Mrs Harriet
Clare was In her s5th Her husband Joseph clare,
who Tor many wears before his death lived in the Blocker
street house died ago leaving her with one
daughter, now married 10 a Mr. Little Mrs Glare was
The daughter Ut Daniel Dunscomh, who was deputy IN
the New York Provincial Congress IA lI11, l17d, aud
III Then he served A. member Of the Assembly from
III 10 lISH Her brother. ". nunScOmb, was for
many wears Comptroller NJ Trinity Church. The Rev Or
Dix read the Episcopal funeral service in the Bleecker
street pariors, and the remains borne to the puus
comb tomb IN TRINITY churchyard IL the last ncr
mcnt aud after the comm had been LAID niche the
vault closed forever.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Years ago Edison. the inventor. had labora-
tory in Newark, n. J. one day rough looking man
dropped IN and asked for job. lie said he Scotch
land. The inventor fancied the mans and
him s. week Ia do the chores about the abora
tory. The sailors mare was James Adams lie dcVrl.
uled surprising mechanical ability. aud became Of
the inventors heuunAnt He took mechanical charge
u all OF EdSun's inventions In England aud gave entire
satsIAcnon Yeserday morning De died Of consumpnun
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Presbyterians, and the Mcthodists, have
formed religious and benevolent societies Of
their own, whose anniversary meetings are
largely held in other cities, or, at all events,
on other occasions than the present. Thus
it turns out that several Of the Organiza-
tions for the promotion OF religious enter
prscs now assembling in this city, arc W an
extent unknown to the fathers under the
control OF orthodox Oongrcgationalists Of
the old New England type.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
Custom House Omcer. at The merritt. Trial.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: George
Palmer, pcpuW Collector Of the seventh or Law
Division Of the Custom House constant attend.
az The Williams Merritt trial adviser collector
Merritt Why sho ID YOU omit his name IN your remarks
uu civil service rri0ruf
To" stnograthcr Mr. Wrirht j. also chief clerk NJ the
seventh bNisuuu the Custom HOUSE under Gen Palmer
Nour reporter readily ascertain the truth of hs by
inquiry at the Custom HOUSE ONk VINO kAoWs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

The Baptist Conference opened wide its
arms yesterday TO receive back DR.. Fulton
who had been put out Of the association for
making remarks that were not pleasing to the
brethren. The cergymen who felt insulted
were no less gratined to learn that Brother Full
TON apologizod handsomely. cherished no i'll
will toward any one. and wished bygones 10 be
bygones. and greeted the proposal to take him
back with storm Of Ayes Then Brother Full
TON walked into the room. and was welcomed.
What an example for the Brooklyn Presbytcry !
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Father Sorn. the Superior General Of the
University Of kotre Dame At South Bend Ind. addresses
letter To the friends Of the college lately destroyed by
IRE IN which he says that the university win al once be
rebuilt lie l. confident tht the new rdince viii be mn.
lshcl by sept ami puts down the opening OF the class,
Tor the nrst Tuesday In that month
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Under authorization and direction Of the Gov
ernor the Board OF Health has issued order orbddnS
the turning out for pasturage otherwise in streets
highways commons, in any hut securely enclosed
premises Of any cattle IN the counties Of New York Rich
mond, Kings Queens and weslchester, and iurbdding
Also the pAsurage in the same enclosure OF cattle be
ing 20 different owners except ~ where eau be
eerhod that no contagious disease exists has existed
Tor six months previous To May This order to guard
againsI the spread VI pleuro pne umoniA among cattle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
IIntchInr Cndfi.h AriIfcInlly.

GLOUCESTER. Mass. May 5,-Prof. Baird's
forthcoming report will contain elaborate u
experiments in artificial Matching OF Goldfish at Goucrs
ter last winter The professor says the experiments
satisfied him that It IL entirely practicable to multiply
the species 10 any desirable extent with proper
chupry he could have Matched Young cod by hundreds
almost thuu.ands-oi millions, some eight or ten NIL
Nous were planted by at experiment The me thoi
adnnted are equally available Tor all kinds ct FISH
GLIDING mackereL The professor i having steamer
constructed at cost Of about $1,000 expressly 10 do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

II was bill day in Congress yesterday.
and a large number OF proposed laws were in
troduccd. Most important OF all was the one
agreed upon by the Democratic caucus for
bidding the presence OF troops at the polls. 1t
was presented In both tho Senate and the
House. Tho Greenback members came
copspiouously TO the front. Mr.. MURoH
OF Maine offered resolution calling on
JOHN SHERMAN to explain the granite cutting
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
MIR. Keeue Nall. a False Rumor.

From ne KenfHd,g Ltrs NocE Roord
There II rumor that comes by way Of phila-
tephiA that Nj James r. kceue's chestnut colt Spend
ttii years old. by amp Australian. dam Acrultc hY
Lexington. has broken down Ths The colt purchased
Tie uast winter by Mr. kccne from Mr. D. SwigcTt Tor
$4,000 cash aud one fourth of his gross winnings
Mt Keene says There is not word Of truth in this
runor. the horse yesterday Ills legs are all
right and his stamina never was heuern
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: II / were TO
enter Office and ask change for $50 aud give you e.
wouldn't you say, why, that is only 81 mllin You
would not 10 the drawer for change You say tho Law
in thus country is no rcspectcr ot parsons but think II
Is How is that the person accused j. at liberty Hud the
accu>cr l. IN PRISON. / IL because the has money
and influence and the other has monet
Rr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
John Sherman to Run for Governor Of ohio

COLUMBUS, May 4.-Secretary sherman r visit
10 ONO has created panic among tile Democrats Its
understood that IN the event oi Secretary sherman
nomtauon Tor the Governorship MI Thurman will with
draw ms letter declining 10 enter INTO tile contest Gen.
Rice substantially admitted tins evening that the belief
had now become fixed tmuug the Democrats m wash.
nston that Secretary sherman would enter the race
this tall. Should lie succeed In being elected there could
Tor The Presidency.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
The British and French Note. to til. KA.dlve

CMRo. May 5.-Tho British and French notes
have been presented To the khedye They express deep
regret at recent evcnt. and declare that the Khedve
VIII be held responsible Tor the uusCQucncrS They
urge the appointment at Europcan Ministers, wee
Mcssrs Wilson and DR. Bignerrs but do unon II
The khcdiVe has not Yet replied IL is believed lie viii
refuse 10 Appoiut Ministers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Have the
telegraph companies the rght on the tops per
because they w and touch wires
They have cut mine two three years succession
don't court lawsuit unless know have the law my
side. EnAUNn JoHNsON.
5ei Manhattan avenue, Grccnpunt, Brooklyn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

The series OF murderous assaults that
were made yesterday morning and the pre-
vious night upon Mr. LIGHT the editor Of the
Indianapolis Democrat by Mr.. HARDING. tho
editor of the Indianapolis Herald. were disgrace
full and shocking TO the last degree. HARDTNG's
previous attempts to kill Mr.. LIGuT were fail
ures. but he shot one Of Mr.. LIGHTs workmcn
and led to tho manning OF another workman.
OF his lie.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
Red B..h ne, TO he shrew.bury c,,y.

At the municipal election in Red Bank. y. j..
yesterday, Avote taken the question OF changing
the name OF the town There t29 votes cast 1i2
Tor retaining the Red Bank W for adopting the
name Shrewsbury city and blank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Republican newspapers that have go in
dustriously shrieked about lnck OF harmony in
the Democratic party "a 10 its course upon the
election law repeats. may now reflect with profit
on the condition Of the RepuD lican party rs re-
CARDS the same question. Already there Is
difference OF opinion on sustaining or opposing
the bill introduced yesterday MS n separate
measure. forbdding the presence OF troops at
polling places. Some wish to pass IL; others
urge that 1t should no, be sustained.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06
Sore aud Indamed Lungs
Are heated by Jayne's Expectorant ADJ.

Mama was once Jewish food; Jew aud dsnAls AlAs
now usa DR.. Bulls Cough SyTup.,-Ada
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

II In the prison at Auburn, or in any other
Of our State prisons. the men are inhumunly
overworked the State authorities cannot be too
prompt in nscertaininG tho fact and applying
the remedy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

Gen. StAgeT, ono OF the Vica- Presidents OF tho
Western Union Telegraph Company has bought me sole
right to the use OF the Brooks patent for elegTapng
derground, and line between Philadelphia and Nc W
YORK expeeled " be IN operation within SIX months
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

There is something characteristic OF what
Is miscalled Christian civilization in the Eng
hsh reception Of CETYwAYos pleas for peace.
Before the battle Of Isandula the Zulu King
sued for friendship. but his offers were mad
missble. After that disaster he again sought
peace. but 1t was believed 10 DO ruse." A
third time he sent like messages. but the au-
thorites put them aside. being convinced that
he only wished to gain time. Not month has
passed. In short. without n renewal OF the saw
age sovcreign's overturcs to stay hloodshed. all
Of which are in succession coolly put by as
shams But there Ia something else to observe.
No corresponding offers or efforts are made on
the other side-not u single move for peace.
The talk is all Of invasion. vengeance. anneNa-
ton. annihilation. Here. then. Il the spectacle
OF a savage king. after victory. In vain supple
eating his beaten enemy 20 live at pence, and n
Most Christian Majesty insisting on more
biood-ihis. too. in u cause originally one Of
plumber and tyranny Can any keener satire
DO conceived on what we call the progress Of an
enlightened age? Would il Dee strange II il.
fortune should follow this refusal 10 listen 10
terms
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

There is one special reason for rejoicing
over tho victory which ITANLAN. tho oarsmnn
won 40 oasily Yesterday on the Tyne. HANLAN
was the man to whom. Mt the Centennial re-
gnttn. had been awarded tho championship for
single sculls. to tho great disgust Of his English
competitors and their friends. who had never
heard Of him." That was tho trouble, too. with
tho Americans. who wrcsted the four-oarcd
amateur championship from the astounded and
Indignant London Rowing Club. This great club.
whose members had come over hero for an casy
victory. had never heard Of their antagonists
that set OF men having such an unhcard-of
and almost impossible name. could fairly beat
them. was not to be credited. Ever since then
we have heard ABOUT " American foul play In
rowing contests But by this time his English
friends have heard Of HANLAN. one of the Cen
tennal winners. Should he go on to take the
championship OF England from Elliott. the
thought may occur that perhaps something
else than foul play gave the Centennial prizes
20 other American oarsmen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

For steady, ingenious. and malicious perver-
sion u facts with deliberate intent to deceive CONNER nd
H. Nsr To- Tftis0is - Hd,ifiHg'oa Pot
This is II strong yet not inaccurate statement
But what can be expected from journal which
belongs to JAY GOULD. and Is steercd now this
way and now that as happens for the moment
to suit the interests OF the great shark Of Wall
street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

ring contracts. concerning which thore has
been scandal in Mr.. MURoH's State OF Maine.
and Mr.. DE Ia MATYR Of Indiana sentin mod
incation of his one billion Of dollars Rrrenback
scheme and various other financial measures.
The proposed construction of II bridge over the
Potomac, tho expense OF which the Government
il to pay ono-haf. the District Of Columbia
half, and tho state Of Virginia nothing, gave
rise TO n shnrn clnah Of words.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

II there is no other way Of checking the
effort to seize Central Park for the Fair Of 1888.
a mass meeting OF citizens should denounce the
project. and make public opinion upon It un-
mistakably clear. The Park is for the people.
at all times to fence on large part tor the
buildings grounds. and decorations Of a fair.
and TO largely cucumber the rest with side
shows and with the transportation TO and from
the fair. spelling it as II tranquil and beautiful
peoples free pleasure ground, cannot be permit
ted. Even were it practicable il would yet be bet
ter TO offer Central Park ms u separate atirac-
ton, complete in itself for visitors to the World 5
Fair. Where the Fair shall be held is another
question. Probably those new and powerful
bodies. which are destined to exert an enor-
nous influence on public affairs. the two great
elevated railroad corporations, will take care
that it is so located rs to give them the chief
transportation b and from il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-06

When the snow water runs out Of tho
Adirondack streams and the brook trout 20
forth from their winter hiding p.acas. WILLIAM
ALMoN WHEELER is called from Washington on
important private business. He drops out OF
the current Of public life and oddics into the
cool woods Of the great northern wilderness.
remaining there until approaching frosis warn
him back again. 1t was announced yesterday
in Washington that WILLIAM ALMoN WHEELER
would not return to the Senate Chamber during
tho eNlrn snssIon.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-05-09
A Fatal Wave.

An accident most distressing in
circumstance, and causing tho death
Of Mrs. NJ. KIinkinbearq, Of Marsh
field, occurred in Choos County, Ore
gon. With party Of friends the
lady had gone 10 the ocean beach to
view the storm angered waters, and
while standing little distance from
her companions, near an immense
tree trunk stranded on the beach,
nearly washed away by the waves,
which, following each other, came
higher and higher, she pointed to the
sands at her feet and repeated "'rhus
far shalt thou come and no further" "
The next billow came with rcsistlcss
force, lifted the trunk by her side,
dashed it against her, and killed her
Hoy companions fortunately recover.
cd the body. Mrs. klinkinbcard was
forty-six years of age, and was one
Of the pioneer women of Oregon
having reached the State in the fal
Of 1S47. She was the molhe: o
thirteen children, several OF them be.
ing still young.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-05-09
Mrs. Blaine's Piano.

The Hon. Jas. G.. Blaine is thrift
ty man, rs all who know him will adj
NIT, but VIC hardly think the public
has ever been informed low lie made
his substitute do double duty in the
dnys Of the war. Mrs. Blaine desired
n new piano, and her husband told
he: she should have it. The days
came and went. Al that time Names
''idle son" WAS not as he has become
since. One day he called to his wife !:
"Suc, here's your piano" She look
cd out and saw man coming up the
walk, but he bore no visible relation
to the musical instrument in question.
"What do you mean?" she asked.
81 mean," pathctically replied James,
'that l have hired this man to take
my place in the army. If he doesn't
60, l must. If lie goes we cannot
afford the piano" The history of
the substitute is familiar to tho coun-
try. We trust that Mrs. Blaine
eventually got her piano, and that it
was better quality than the vicarious
warrior.-Boston Post.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-05-09
Mutual Admiration.

It's NICE mutual admiration So
cicty they have down in Washington,
"they" being the saviors Of the coun-
try's unity and tue dcspoilers Of its
treasury. While Conkling was sny-
ing his piece on Thursday General
Sherman entered door in his rear,
while the Senator was in the very
midst Of his eulogy of the army. 1t
had been neatly timed. Conklipg
paused in the midst of sentence to
cordially greet the General of the
army and point him to Senator Dav-
is chair. A correspondent says in
noccntly: "General Sherman's face
meantime flushing purple at the un.
expected conspicuousncss Of his posi-
ton. During the debate Sherman
had occasion to try 10 look uncon.
scious, and hlushed again, MS Conk,
ling referred to him by name in q
complimentary manner, and called
him the man noted for his courage
and practical common sense"