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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

Some Of our esteemed contemporaries
have charltably occupied much Of their
space, lately, with accounts Of persons in
distress; and these accounts have been fol
lowed by long lists Of contributions for the
relief Of the distressed persons But al
though days have elapsed since our esteem
ed evening contemporary, the Graphic,
printed the statement ~ Mr.. WILLIAM III.
VAHDERBlLT's straits, not SO much as n sol
itary dollar is yet reported rs contributed
to his relief
This seems strange. One would supposo
that n billionairr pnupcr would be the very
first 10 receive assistance We wonder tha'
no contributions for him have been taken mp
in the rich churches, such as the Rev pr
john HALLS for instance.
Mr.. VASDERnHr it viii be recolcctcd
sworo that hia personal property was lc-s
in amount than his debts. To his honor be-
It spoken, no one has had tho hardihood I,
question his wcrd. But what comment on
the fHlibiity Of human Judgment even
that OF the strongest Of menl Hero was
tho old Commodore, remarkable for his si..
gacity, leaving his mastodon fortune to his
son WILLIAM because he feared his Other
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17
CONKLING md H4TES.
The Fraudulent President Trying 20 Buy
Votes In Favor of his Nominations


There was n lively little set-to for few
minutes yesterday in executive session Of the
Senate between Mr.. Conkling and the Admins
trHttOn supporters. The Committee on Com
merce had requested MIR. Hayes To inform them
why he made n change in the management of
the New York Custom House. Instead Of
addressing his reply TO the Committee. IA
Senate by Secretary sherman. and it WIS
read Immediately after the doors were closed.
The communication went on TO state that
tho change was made in order 10 carry
out the Administrations reform policy. a..
Conkling Jumped To his feet. and began 10y
crticising Hayes for his discourtesy to the
Committee, and then he ridiculcd the civil
service policy and it, hypocrisy. He claimed
that the removals were made simply as n per
sonal attack upon him, aud announced his pur-
pose to defeat the confirmation OF the nominees
II the Senate would stand 10y him in vindicaiing
him because he did not choose to bow 10 the
Administration. He went over some Of the
same ground covered in his speech Of last ses-
sion and requested TINT thocummunication from
Mr.. Hayes be refcrred la his committee. This
WINS opposed by several Senators. who held that
was not intended for the Commerce Committee.
The result was that Conklings motion was car
ried By n decisive vote. number OF Democrats
voting with him. This was considered by soaie
of the Senators as Il square test OF Conkling Is
strength in opposing the nominations. and IL
fight. Sherman has undertaken the task Of put
ting the nominees through, aud visits the Senate
daily in search Of votes. A day or two ago a
prominent Republican applied TO Ms. Hayes for
an appointment us Governor of one Of the Ter
ritorirs. He was told he could have the place
publican Senator and have 1t cast in favor OF the
New York nominations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

We are told bya cable despatch that II
commission Tor the general revision OF the
German customs tarill has met in Berlin
and doubtless the result Of It's deliberations
VIII be- the confirmation OF Prince BIS
MARc.'s iettcr advising the imposition OF
new protective duties
Ten years ago the tide set strongly in
favor Of free trade as panacoa for the ills
Of mankind. Then 1t was regarded as
almost sign OF lunacy 70 question the adj
yantagos OF that system; but now we soo
that even England, which, with Switzerland,
is tho only country whero there IL complete
FREQ trade, begins to doubt whether after
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sn: have no.
uced much the newsPapers In reference to a monn
TO be erected TO the memory Of Andre the spy.
think II very unwise In Dean stanley to want monu
show up his fellow eountryman. long since dead
spy. And the msn who would spend his money Tor
such purpose would certainly only heap insult upon the
head OF every Enelishman that should look the
meut and causc every American 10 gnash his teeth with
rage point tie finger OF NJ him who tord
In attempt to defeat uc American people. Hut II II
must be done let II b. done and let It stand
mcnt OF tON to him who spends his to insult the
Anne rican people well as the English Then let there
be erected near the spot monument twice as high. To
the memory ot Of Americas modest sons and let
every citizen Of foreign birth put In his mite for that
pose An AMKRICANizKp EScLIsnhAN.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17
Another L,c. Saved by Nan. corp..

Nan, the Newsboy." and his companions.
Long and Kelly patroed the East River last even
ing undeterred by the snow through which plunged
up to their knees A. they approached C,entcs slip at
about o'clock they heard voice CRYING. save me
save me irom the end OF Pier Z They 10 the spot
aud found man houndering IN the water IN n narrow
space between the ull OF schooner and the dock Long
ANA Kelly Jumped aboard the schooner AMI swung down
rom III" lenders Long caught the uan. 25O pounder
ny the coat collar while Kelly noosed line around undc
ms arms bi 'his time Nan had thrown ladder TO him.
The man was safely landed chilled 10 the The DO,
poured Jamaica ginger down his throat got
Recently revived Ia start Tor his home. IN Harlem lie
sHd ms name was tolgAn and that he clerk IN
south street store lie was prouso IN his expressions of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17
The Fort Hamilton Iaebrla.e. Home.

To THE EDITOR OF The SuN-Sir, In THE
srS OF this date under article headed Political Re
taliauon tits said that the nebriaes Home Fort Ham
hion, at one unc was indebted 10 the sum ri ssso
which amount we had great diiculty In collecting In
Justice 10 TINS institution desire to state thai ne We
nj any time had we the least trouble IA tile cllectn II
onr accounts tut ON the contrary. they have ALWAYS
been hqudnt'd as they que. and not unirrquenty
pFiui 1" WatuiiN. MhCnsLAK, ABkAHAM A Go.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

To THE EDIToR OF The SUS-SN How is it
that when the Pos, once issue their yearly report they
claim that they deliver postal card In one and
half 10 two hours afer mailing when last Tuesday
Ing mailed card ate ~ Station and IL reached
%. destination IN the ncishhorhuOd station the toll.
low INK morning. on saturday morning at ~ O'Clock |
mailed letter which reached It's defamation Monday
unu. In my omnion the Post ONCE employees need 4
sglriule
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

Remit subsc ripuons In Post ONCE money orders regis
cred letters drafts New York TO the order OF TINS
BuS, at our risk
Any subscriber failing 10 receive his paper within
reasonable time aner writing. Will please advise US
promptly Of the fact and whether he cash check.
money order. or registered letter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-Sr. For two
months ana more have walked the streets OF New
York in search at work. To-day am without money to
buy dinner lam willing work NJ anything and for
any price mat will give me something and place
80 sleep and clean clothing | single man lust IN
The prime oi lite. am good salesman or collector am a
iair Wtitrr can make myself useful any where An I
want i some steady work have uawned all that /
have that they viii take aud have lust two cents lett
San M
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

virtue is no longer sufficient for their presc-
walton, and that they can only be main
tanned by the purchase Of their enemies.
No Field Marshal Of the United States
None now, none cvcrl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17
Ulysses. swing Around the Globe /.

Sony Jor me Third rrmsrs
Ulysses highly famed in war.
QUITE otherwise in peace. SIR,
Set out to conquer all the world.
As once did julius Caesar;
He thus pursued his deadhcad way.
With his especial toadies,
The favored guest Of kings and courts
And various corporate bodies
Csor4s-Ulysses, swing around the globe.
Aud range the wide world overt
For tins year youu merry. merry be
For this year you'll merry, merry be,
And then skip out of the clover.
Nobody tells who foots hishns.
or whore he got ms money.
But plainly all his howery paths
Are hled with-poach and honey,
And when he wants to sail at will
Upon the ocean blue sir,
Dick Thompson comes and houses him
Within a Yankee cruiser.
Although so much Of lite he sees,
It's little he Is learning.
And in his heart the hot desire
For empire sull is burning,
Aud so he chngs TO titled folks
Their hunkcys and their lackeys,
And all the frauds beneath whose weight
The peoples hardened back is.
WIN Europe's auiocrAuc rule
His sympathies grow hcrccr;
The reign ot whskoy ana the sword
lie tain would sot az here SIR;
But he torgets that those for whom
lie has such predictions
Though high and mighty at their homes,
Don't vote AZ our elections
Our people will not try again.
While they possess their senses,
The rule OF one who knows no law,
And cares not for expenses;
The problem OF our Government
Must lind its sure solution
In what they love aNd honor still
Tho good old Constitution
Cho's'-ulysses swing around the globe
And range the wido world overt
For this year youW merry. merry be
For thus year youn morry, merry be
And then skip out vi the clover
Avoid Confirmed bronchitis
lily taking Jayne's ENpoctorant ado,
The nfatuaton NJ the people Is not strange when Or
ali Cough NNruu 4 die
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-SW, ] saw ia
Tnk Sun letter from young man, formerly an assist
ant bookkeeIcr who has lost his place have use for a
smart mt isrnl man, good scholar and penuan. and
Mouhi pay lAr salary. could get plenty u men nat
they prefer that should DO the work JOSIAH SuCG
NOkWALk, Conn. Jan h..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

DAuY a PAGES. by mail SIC. q month. or $3.50
year. postpaid. with sunday edition sac.
SUNDAY ~ pages, S1.2O per wear, postpaid
NKEkLY u pages ~ per Vcar. postpaid
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

To THE EDITOR OF The sUN-Sir II each
oartman would cart the IN front OF the stores
he does the carting for would have clean stree Is
down town And great saving 81 horse hesh AT very
he cNprnse or aui 10 each Please give THIS ID,
publicity through Ink SUN A VAHrNAN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

The proposition to cut down the State
senates expenses found little favor among
members OF that body. Tho Republican policy
has been to increase Republican patronage in
stead OF diminishing 1t. Every additional
clerk. messenger. and doorkcepcr meant an
additional contribution to the election fund
and an additional worker at the polls on cleo
ton day. Their number has been increased
year by year until now. according TO Mr.. Coop
WIN. there IRE five assistants to each Senator.
The Senators objected TO the Governors criti-
csm OF their extravaganza yet they dared not
vote down the resolution that n committee in
quire into and report what reductions may be
made. But tho willy Canal Ring Senator from
Syracuse. Mr.. MCCARTHY. was equal to the oc-
casion. His proposition was that the committee
include In it's inquiry the entire State Govern
ment. and report where money may be saved
Such an investigation he saw must occupy n
single commuters time for the greater part OF
the session, must POSTPONE the report upon the
Senate's cXtravagances. while It might also
draw attention from that Republican body To
the Democr ratio State Government.
by all MEANS IL dollar Is TO be saved thereby.
let every department be scrutinizsd. But 1t
should be remembered that there have not been
accusations OF extravaganza in the State Gov
ernmeut since Mr.. TiLDEN cut OF tho heads Of
scores OF Centennial DTxs sinecuro helpers.
and since Mr. ROBINSON refused 10 have them
back again. II il the Legislature that needs
wedding out-the Legislature that has doubled
its expenses In ten years and tina. cost In 1878
more by t2l.OOO than in 1877.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

The inmtuaton nj the people is not strange when DR.
BAlVs Cough syrup Is tie SUBJECT Aiv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

Tho Police Commissioners OF Boston pro-
pose 10 usk the General Court to enact law ap-
pointing an officer in ench city and town Of the
Commonwealth, whose duty It shall be to look
after and follow IN suspected persons and rs
capped crminala The purpose is to extend this
system OF police surveillance ever to the re-
mct'st towns Of the state, and To primitive com
wuntlos, where nj prescott policemen are re-
.;arlcd IA needless and whore fugitive crimi-
nails mny. if so inclined. 1.-Two unmolrstcl as
iong NJ they do not arouse uspicion by mis- be-
nnyior The subject rs n very grnye one, and il
ia 10 be presumed hat the Legislature OF
a titc as l"nlous of individual rights as Massa-
cnuscus has always shown itself to be- will not
leal hastily with IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

A cable despatch reports that the terrible
gun-burstng accident on II. b. M turret ship
Thunderer, il Hscertained 10 have boon CAUSED
by the depression Of the gun in loading. whereby
the ball slipped forward, leaving nearly six
inches between 1t and the cartridge. The prob
ability Of this was pointed out long ago. The
Thunderer's two huge 3S-ton guns in the for
ward turrct are loaded by a new hydraulic gear
for running the gun forth and back first used
on that vessel. and altorward applied to two
other heavy ironcads. the Inh.Xibo and
Dreadnaught Chief Engineer KING OF our
navy. Ia his report on European ships OF war.
made over n year ago. said Of the Thundcrer' 5
system Of loading her forward guns: An OBJ
lection raised TO this system is the alleged liza
hility 10 premature explosions in loading" lie
then mentioned one or two precautions or ex-
pedients that might partly obviate this danger.
but noted with more approval the arrange
ment that will be- applied to the InneXble in
which thn loading gear is placed so that the gun
is little depressed when in the loading posi-
tion.' Two and u half years ago the ill-omened
Thundprcr burst boiler, and there was a loss
NJ lifo the like of which from such a cause had
never before been known-all because valves
would not open that ought to have opened. an
lmpericctlOn wholly prevontiblo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

son. CORNELIUS, might spend It; yet here
is WILLIAM, 80 far as personal property is
concerned, already reduced substantially to
the condition of CORNELIUS, owing more
than he ownsl
II is fortunate for Mr.. WILLIAM II. VAN
pERBtLT that Notwithstanding his frank
admission that his debts amount to more
than his personal property, his credit still
remains good, and he is able to supply him
self with every luxury. Such team as he
was driving the other day when he ran into
a family sleigh and scattered its occupants
would be intrusted by livery stable keepers
we assume OF course that poor debtor
like Mr.. Vanderbilt would not own such
tcam--to but n very few favored customers.
On this occasion Mr.. Vanderbilt volun-
tecred, with his proverbial generosity, TO
pay the damage he had done to the sleigh !;
although, we infer from his statement OF the
condition Of his personal property, he may
have TO cucumber one OF his numerous rail-
roads to raise the means.
What is the use of comparing any other
city TO New York Here is WILLIAM H..
Vanderbilt among our poor men What
shall be said OF our rich ones
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

Congress is so far behind in its work that
faithful and conscientious consideration Of the
imporian, subjects vet 10 be passed upon seems
almost impossible. Nine of the great .apropri-
alton bills remain to be disposed of;t1Ly one.
the Military Academy bin. having been sent 20
HAYES for signature since the holiday recess.
Barely iN weeks remain in which To enact or Kill
the Geneva Award Distribution bill. the Texas
Pacific subsidy Job. the Brazilian subsidy Job
the Sugar Tariff amendments. the Patent ONCE
reorganization plan. the EDMuNDs Electoral
bill. tho Army Reorganization bill the Inter-
State Commerce bill. the Mississippi River i'm
provcment scheme. and the hundreds Of less
important bills for spending II few hundreds
here aud few thousands there. The Ways and
Means Committee Is pushing now bundle Of
financial bills before tho Housc-enough. as
legislation goes, to keep that body debating for
week.
Yet Congress must blame itself only IL II does
not get through. Tho House Is SIMPLY droning
the time away. Take Tuesdays proceedings
foreXample. The Mexican War Pension bill was
under consideration and the members con-
sumed the entire day in frivolous debate and in
making absurd amendments. After they were
through the hill was no nearer being disposed
Of than when they began. Tho day had been
devoted 10 hlibustering. Tho Senate. too. Is
getting along ut an unusually slow pace Mean
time, tho lobby gathers. ready to take advan-
tage Of the hurry and confusion OF the closing
days of the session.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

The Pension Arrears bill passed the Senate
yesterday. and now goes TO HAYES Exactly
how much money 1t viii take out Of tho Treas
ury remains to be seen. Mr. INaALLs's guess is
that between eighteen and nineteen millions
will be required.
In the House the Mississippi Lovees bill
blocked the way. After several hours Of talk. 1t
was agreed to set aside next Wednesday after
noon and evening for more talk. after which
the vote is 10 be taken and the bill disposed OF
for the time being
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

A respected correspondent writes from st
Thomas Lincoln County. New. rs follows:
Sir. Have We a Poet Laureate. and whoisu'
PRETTY SooSm
We answer that We have in this country no
tltuar Poet Laureate as yet. such functionary
being part Of "a royal court. luxury we have
not yet como into possession Of Among our
many pociical writer's however. there is one
whose name is irresistibly suggested by the in
quiry Of our Nevada correspondent We refer.
# course. 10 Mr.. q. w CHILDs. \. NJ. Of Phila-
dclphia, the celebrated writer OF obituary verse.
who has often been called by his admirers the
Laureate Of the Tomb. II Congress were to
pass a law providing for the appointment of a
national poet laureate. Mr. CHILDs would inev-
itahly be the man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-17

Avoid Conarmsd bronchitis
Dy taking Jayne's ENpoc torant -Ats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-06-11
What Iowa Girls are Taught.

At the Iowa Agricultural College every
girl in the Junior class has learned how
to make good bread, weighing and
measuring the ingredients, mixing,
kneading, and baking, and regulating her
fire. Each has also been taught to make
yeast and bake biscuit. pudding, pies
and cake of various kinds; how to cook
a roast, broil steak and make trag.
rant cup Of coffee; how to stuff and roast
a turkey, make oyster soup, prepare
stock for other soups, steam and mash
potatoes so that they will melt in the
mouth, and in short get up a frst-class
meal, combining both Substantial and
fancy dishes, in good style. Theory and
manual skill have gone hand in hand.
Vast stores Of learning have accumulated
in the art of canning, preserving and
picking fruits, and they have taken
practical lessons in all the details OF
household management such as house
furnishing, care of beds and beding,
washing and ironing, care of the sick,
care of children, etc. The girls, we are
informed, are also thoroughly grounded
in science, mathematics and English
literature; but this is of slight moment
compared with the foregoing catalogue
of virtues. If there is anything that
challenges the unlimited respect and
devotion of the masculine mind it is
ability inwoman to order well her own
household. Each one ofthese charming
Iowa girls, it is safe to say, will marry
within six weeks after graduation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-06-11
KOmanIY MOdeStY.

Man loves the mysterious. A cloud
less sky and the full blown rose leave
him unmoved; but the violet which
hides it's blushing beauties behind the
bush, and the moon when emerging
from behind cloud, are to him sources
of inspiration and of pleasure. Mod
esty is to merit what shade is to figure
In painting-it gives boldness and prom
inence. Nothing adds more to female
beauty than modesty. it sheds around
the countenance halo of light which
is borrowed from virtue. Botanists
have given the rosy hue which tinges
the cup of the white roses the name of
"maiden blush" This pure and deli
cate hue is the only paint Christian
virtue should use. It is the richest or
nament. Awoman without modesty is
like faded flower diffusing an unwhole-
some odor, which the prudent gardener
will throw from him. Her destiny is
melancholy, for it terminates in shame
and repentance. Beauty passes like
the flowers of the albe, which bloom
and die in a few hours; but modesty
give the female charms which supply
the place of transitory freshness of
youth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-06-11
paused, leaning on the arm of a tall

paused, leaning on the arm of tall
young man.
81 thought at that time." the tall
young man was saying, and they stood
so near the window that John could not
fail to hear-was obliged to listen-"I
thought at that time that you had a
fancy for young Everett-John, wasn't
1t? By the way, met him abroad, and
decided that you must have refused
him, he was so distraught."
Ellnor stirred, and shower of petals
stirred with her. 81 may as we'll be
frank with you," she said; it makes
no difference now. [ did. I was in
love with him, Granville; l believed
that he loved me. 1 should have mar
ried HIM if he had asked me. But that
was year ago, and when one deserts
you, what can you do better than for
get him ?"
Nothing, darling; could not advise
anything that would please me more.
Poor fellow! And I am his heir! Well,
perhaps [ shouldn't have been here
myself but for a lucky chance. loved
you, Elinor, when l left you. One
evening [ was drifting in a gondola be-
meath the marble ruins of Venice. when
two youths, idly pleasuring like myself,
passed so near that / distinctly heard
one say, Faint heart never won fair
lady, Denis [ took it for an omen,
and determined not to lose you through
faint heart, dearest; left Venice that
night"
/" You were right. All, Margaret, a
gentleman waiting osee me? We will
be in presently"
John had listened, like one in a
trance: in spite of himself; then he
moved slowly into the hall, possessed
himself of his hat, and went away, re-
peating, GA faint heart never won a
fair lad y; and she would have married
me if | had asked her! And Granville
Dormandy is my heirP'
Margaret, Margaret" called Elinor,
you SAID there was gentleman here
to see me. What have you done with
him z"
~ showed him in here, 'pon my
honor, miss, cried the astonishe ed maid;
81 left him a-looking at your picter as if
he could eat it. He can't hev got into
the dining-room ter the silver can't be :?
"I-think-not, said Elinor, picking
up handkerchief, and reading the
name of John Everett, Jr, in the COR
ner; "I-think-not. Never mind,
Maggie; if he wants to see nae he'll
come again"
But he never came again. And to-
day Elinor wears, among charms, a
tiny slipper of gold, embroidered with
pearls, which every one knows to be q
memento of the days when she and
John Everett made shipwreck to-
gether.