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POPULAR LETTERS ON TIMELY TOPICS.


To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: Tho
unjust discrimination enforced against Ameri-
can citizens OF tho Hebrew race resident in
Russia was discussed on June 2 in tho House
OF Representatives. Yesterday after further
discussion. that body adopted joint resolution
providing that the rights Of citizens OF the
United States should not be impaired Mt home
or abroad because Of religious belief aud that
States and Russia be found ms is alleged to dis
criminate in this or any other pnrticulhr. as to
any classes OF citizens. the President be re-
quested TO take Immediate notion to have the
treaties so amended as TO remedy the grlev-
ance."
American Jews living and doing business in
Russia stand on the same footing rs the He
brew subjects ~ tire Gar. Al told. there are
probably $50 600 Jews in Russia. They nre con-
cenrnted In few provinces; for. 4ccording 10
the Russian laws, they have the right to acquire
land. houses; and other fixed pronsrty only IN
tute but one-twentieth part Of the empire. I'M
happily for the Jews. land in those provinces Is
very dear, owing 10 the density Of tho popula-
lation. There are 1850 inhabitants to each
square German mile. and tho jews are ten per
there are only i5o inhatitants to each mile, and
among them ono jew to every 400
souls Is not 6r,Ss, sss ta,o ,b @e vord
the Hebrews should be forced to live huddled
together on n limited space and hnye almost no
prospect OF procuring real estatel Even the
cold and gloomy Siberia is barred against the
sons Of Abraham, unless they commit some
grave crime. The jews are looked upon IN rus
sin as q necessary evil; and though, Mt the time
Of the acquisition Of Poland the Government
was civilized enough not 20 follow the example
OF Spain. in banishing all Jews, II was barbaric
enough not to grant them tho rights possessed
10y orthodox subjects. The C2nr. in nj relation
to the Hebrews. seems to be fully under the in
flucnce Of the orthodox clergy. and. perhaps.
OF n smart party Of the business mon VINO don't
like the competition OF shrewd Jews. These
are now forbidden To either open or serve in
drug stores to keep liquor or beer saloons. or
hotels. They cannot occupy any oiiclal place.
IL s made difficult for them TO get admission to
universities. Naturally they have become bank
ers, pawnbrokers. merchants. agents. clerks.
and lessees Of factories.
For five years the Russian journals have boon
earnestly discussing the Jewish question. but
the Government OF the Gar has not rs yet paid
any attention to their suggestions md en-
treaties. A RUSSIAN.
New YORK juno II.
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Not All towards.

Since the breakdown in caucus Of the
Democratic majority Of Congress, the news
paper organs Of that party have been at
their wits ends to glorify the humiliating
situation. II the question at issue were less
serious, and its importance to the country
less pressing, these attempts would furnish
plenty of amusement to the independent
philosopher Some of the party organs,
like our esteemed neighbor, the World hear
voices in the air saying that the wrong will
be righted at some future day, and that all
that the present members OF Congress have
to do is to fold their arms and await in
calmncss recnforcements from the womb Of
Time. Others. like the Washington Post,
take holder and more original view OF
the situation, protesting to believe that it is
the Republican party which has surren-
dered, and that tho Democrats have won
everything that they fought for Our
Washington contemporary even goes 50 far
as to heartily congratulate the Democrats
in Congress upon the grandeur and COM
pleteness Of their victoryl
These tunes will do well enough to enliven
the sadness of an ignoble retreat from an
impregnable position. The fact remains
that the majority in Congress, with every
advantage on their side, with the will Of the
people behind them, with the Right on their
banners, have been outwitted beaten, hu-
inflated, and dragged in the dust by the
Republican leaders their superiors in polit
zeal sagacity as in political pluck.
Let the Democratic Congressman whose
cowardce has betrayed the Constitution
believe, If they can. that this overwhelming
defeat Is a victory. They have determined,
we are told, to return next week to their
constituents, and they are therefore in a
fair way to receive instruction as forcble ms
any that we could mpart on the essential
differences between success and failure.
Those of them who are less easily satisfied
and who are inclined to follow the advice Of
our esteemed contemporary, the World, to
" leave TO the people the whole matter Of
the army at the polls" will learn, no doubt,
at tho time Of the next elections, that the
peoples surest way to repeal an abominable
law Is to elect representatives constitution
ally endowed with courage enough to stand
whore they station themselves.
But It must be borne in mind that a very
largo part almost a controlling part-of
the Democratic majority In the two Houses
have stood their ground and done their
utmost 10 redeem the promises Of three
months ago. At the Joint caucus Of June 8,
when the modified surrender urged by the
doughfaccs under the lead of Senators THUR
MAN and BAYARD was adopted as the party
policy, resolute stand was made by Repre-
Bcntatlves BLACKBURN. Cox, EWING Speaker
RANDALL, and others, against any such cow
nrdly proceeding. II is said that the modi-
fled surrender passed the House Democrats
b. u majority Of two only-the vote on Mr.
BLACKBURNs substitute for the Committed +
report being forty to forty-two.
We do not know yet who were the Demo-
Gratis that held to their principles In this
stormy caucus. They owe 1t TO themselves
and to the country to put their names on
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EMIGRATION TO LIBERIA.
CoIored Families from Arkansas to sail Hence
on Saturday Next

The bark Monrovia is lying Mt Pier II,
East River and her veteran Capt. Richardson
was preparing for a second voyage to Liberia.
About fifteen colored enigrants we're in tho
vessel yesterday. They are all from Arkansas
near Helena. and arc farmers. Ono OF their
number. jasper Yancey. who was once slave
Of tho noted VIM. L. Yancey OF Alabama, takes
out his wife and three children.
why do sail for Liberla2 do II to benefit
myself and my race. Africa is our ancestral
home. and to Africa we must, believe eventu-
ally go. At present we cannot cope with the SUI
perIor epd overriding Intelligence Of the
pie. to try to do 90. Tho Constitution,
civil rights. But do we get those rights in fol:
lowing like sheep the white people to the polls
demagogue' and then another 1t is seventeen
years since we were made free. and In all that
long time what have we done for ourselves
What do / think Of the migration TO Kansas
1t s scheme born in the brain Of devil born
politicians, and too late fear. the deluded col
ored people will be forced to see H.. Yes. the
colorcd people OF Arkansas hive their eyes
turned TO Liberia. But Il is the privilege Of
only few to CO. II costs money. i had TO
pay my way for myself, wife. and three chill
dren from Helena to this city, and the passage
across the ocean besides. Now there are very
few colored people can raise tho money to do
this. and that Is why there are not more ding"
G. G. Brown, colorcd resident OF Liberia for
81 years. and ex-member Of the Legislature.
was in the Monrovia. He gave q glowing ac-
count Of Lberia. its salubrious climate, Rener.
Gus soil. and tropical fruits Its Government
II modelled after that OF the United Stntes. But
no white man Is allowed to hold Office The
principal ,exports of the country are coffee.
sugar. and rico. Corn Is raised for home con-
sumption. and q new crop may be raised every
month in the year. the thermometer never TALL
ing below CO. nor rising above 9O'.
Every emigrant is granted on his arrival,
twenty-five acres of land, and ten additional
acres Tor every member Of his family. Single
adults are granted ten acres, and s tx months
provisions are furnished, and farming implo-
ments are sold on time. But every emiRrant is
advised to take with him the tools of his trade.
COlored emigrants from North and South Car
olina are expected this week to swell the num-
her TO be taken out In the Monrovia on Satur
day next, to about sixty
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HAYES His strength.

HAYES, always so weak, now so stronRP
These are the words addressed by an old
man, whom we respect for his age, to THE
Bun. He intends them as a criticism on the
course OF THE SUN; but they are, In fact,
simple expression Of the real truth.
Strength is comparative and relative. As
compared with his former standing HAYES
IL now n strong man. SO, relatively to the
strength Of his opponents tho strength of
HAYES is superior. We can hardly say that
q man Is weak and insignificant when we
see him come in conflict with leaders like
THURMAN and BAYARD and SEQ him over
throw them.
II Is true that the name OF HAYES has be-
come the synonymc Of fraud. SO was that
OF LOUIS NAPOLEON; yet for n long time
LOUIS NAPOLEON exercised n greater inllu-
oncc in European politics than any other
man Of his day. Moreover, If HAYES is
badly tainted so are the prominent men
around him, like SHERMAN and FOSTER.
II is not certain that HAYES will not be
able TO make considerable showing in n
Republican National Convention. His fam
lily are said to have formed q wonderfully
strong local attachment to the White House.
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On the same day that HANLAN and Ell
LOTT have their struggle for the championship
in rowing the pedestrians start In London for
another worlds championship walking match
In tho rowing contest HANLAN is to represent
America rs its champion. no having fairly
earned the title by last summers performances
in which he was not once beaten. although he
met the best oarsmon of this country. including
COURTNEY. lie defeated HAwDoS. who had a
good English record. with such ease three
weeks ago. that a victory over the British cham
pon is predicted. No boat race in late years
has attracted more attention.
In the walking match America Is to DO repre-
scented by ENNIS OF Chicago. who made nothing
moro than fair record in the Glmore's Gar
den contest. EDWARD PAYsoN WESTON. an al
legged pedestrian. IN also to walk Opposed to
ENNIS will be RowELL. who won the Gilmore's
Garden race. and Brown. who has made the
best six days distance on record. $40 miles.
This is 67 miles moro than ENNrss record. and
40 more than RowELL walked while here II Is
% miles bcttcr than OLEARY made in his best
performance Unloss, then, ENNIS makes much
better timo than while walking here. no has
little chance OF winning.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: On the Goth
Of May accident occurred OF which the victim
The results two broken ribs and other external and
internal injuries. An hour AlserwArd. finding
could not walk. l sent friend who with for a
police officer was brought to Oak street police station
Aer being there Tor about two hours with
officer and my lend 20 Chambers street hospital After
being examined and handngsd hy the surgeon put on
my clothes ana was going home, when told by the
officer that was prisoner To say surpris
would not describe my feelings when went hack to
OAK street ASKED the Sergeant Ia charge what was
charged with. lie said be dad not know, the Cap
taius order.
Wa put down in cell and locked up lay on my
back Tor ease where remained hrplcs. turtle in
the position. not even atic 10 get drink
The next morning Was lifted up On feet. taken to
the Tonlbs AMI charged with VagraucNi stated my
the Justice the bench. who ordered 90 TIE
hospital. where still remain. Ny slight knowledge "
the tuslsh LANGUAGE leads me iuinr that wax ant Is
person without home visible means support For
siX weeks before the accident WAS vins boarding
huuSr stanton street near COLUMBIA 50 much Tor
having ~ home Wien The accident tup. place. and Tor
two months previous had been wuakn. Tor Mr. "
lipmau no Cannon street So much having no Vsi.
bic means Of support These facts can easily prove
MICHAEL liAstLL.
futcenth Ward, Bel, NuV Hospital
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To THE EDIToR OF THE SUN-Sr: l have
read the communications OF " d. ~ s." and Seventh
Regiment who seem TO be doubtful Of Gen shaler's
patriotism because he does not order the First Division to
parade the Fourth OF July next would respectfully
state for the information of your CORE pondents;
Frst-That the fact Of Gen shaler having been taken
prisoner twice during the late rebellion Is sufficient
test Of his patriotism and bravery
Seconi-Gcn. Shalcr and all other division command
IN tie y. q. expressly prohibited by law from
parnding their divisions except In Of INVASION In
surrecuon 20 aid the civil aut critics, without the
sanction 81 the Commander IN Chief iSee section 1855
Military Code ~ laws governing the \. Y NJ
Formerly country relatives To the city TO spend
Inde pc ndcnce bay anil the military parade was special
feature Of the day Now 1t Is reversed. the people In the
city visit their country relatives and everybody who eau
the city the mountains aud the shore tor
the very purpose Of evadng the heat and noise in the
city do not think II eyinces lack OF PATRIOTISM and
twothiris Of even the seventh Regiment apparently
agree with me. than third of the avail
able strength Of the regiment have paradcd Ia celebra
The facts the general public DO manifest such
interest In Fourth OF July rarades they wont TO
do Their greatest de sire Is Ia Keep cool + LANE
To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: Thank
God have yet soldiers who remember the Fourth Of
July the birthday OF national indie pendence. II the
Thirteenth Regiment can parade 20 Canada FOR the
Queens Birthday why cannot the FIRST and Second
Divisions br ordered out for the old Fourth of July.
noticed In the parade Of May - the old Seventy first
Regiment American Guard small In numbers but big In
set ovation such as you have never seen before
T. l.. j.
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The following anonymous stanzas have found
their way into print They apparently the proIue.
ZION Of Phladcl phas celebrated obituary poet but
have no positive information regarding the authorship.
Less careful guardians of Mr. Chidss rOccal reputa
uon might be disposed to from the internal evil
denee, that they his and publish them with his
name. That would be hasiy and wrong. and suhjoin
the poem without undertaking any responsibility In the
matter merely remarkne that II the verses are not
Childss, they belong to some unknown bAr who ought
to rank high IN the Childs school.
Is Willie gone-gone 10 the land shove
Gone where all Is good where all Is lovet
1ts-yes on angels Wtuls away
To the Land ot love, the land OF day.
No night no cloud. no scarlet fever there,
Nor sin. nor pain, nor death its Il u "a here
our Willie sgone-a land 81 rich. good,
That saints are ted ON angels iOOi.
IL Willie gone. gone fnr away
That we no more shall hear hum say
Papa, ten cents tor cake. and ~ love YOU
III love NOu, mamma. George and grand ma, too"
Yes gone where others sweet and dear
said Come Willie. plrasc come MP here
Wen wait tor papa, mamma ami GeotAle, too,
And while waiting sink--wc u sing To yonN
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The Grave OF New York. First Mayor.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-.Sr: ! saw in
your paper not long ago, an article IN regard the
burial place of New Yorss arst Mayor, ana tempted by
curiosity have visited the place which Is about halr
mile southeast OF Cedar Grove station on the Prov
dcner. Warren AMI Bristol Railroad. 1t is pleasantly
situated AT the hcnd OF Buucks Cove the east bank
The ground ste,osed hN wup picket fence aud is IN
20 way run down or dlaridatcl As expected 20 and IT,
IT j. silN used Tot hurul purposes noticed the
oi Ncu Brown Bullock. and Vial the original settlers
% tu- town Iut dates on thC hVuistuhcs range from
1860 down 70 The present time. Thomas Miil,tt Sew
Horks nrd Mayor, died Ia 1914 MARY Winer, his wife,
died in lt0a
Tue l,adsiones are Ia remarkable state of prcscrva-
non they are cut ont ut ordinary blue ledge stone fully
AN inches nm thickness ana nhout hyeu inches wide Nv
eighteen inches m height The lettering Is very ancient
IN style though quite plain and reCut would last Two
cenlur,s more, as tie stone is very thick and subsan.
Italian une uumuu thing iur old hcadstuucs
Persons visiting the place viii md trouble in IND.
ms the erhvc. as they stand in front of the monument vt
Nftnuucl Wal. Three ar fuur young aud orus GAL
ovcrshnduw the sraNes 81 Thomas Milc ms wife Mary,
hud her alcc surs the fruNus II beautiful SPOT ON
which amy lover of uatur Will love 10 huger
pkoyGlhACE, r. 4, June 8. BENJAMlN f. OWN
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GEORGE W. McCRARY, HAYES Secretary
OF War. delivered an address on Tuesday
before the members OF the Cadet Corps Of the
Pennsylvania Military Academy. His subject
was Some Elements of Success in Life" He
gave the young men some advice In a general
way. and. among other things said that tho
man OF character is honest. will perform what
he promises. hates cheating. despises techni-
cality. abhors fraud and population. whether
by man or by State" These are queer words
in the mouth of member OF the Cabinet Of an
acting President who holds his seat by fraud
and who. in tho language Of CHARLES FRANCIS
ADAMS bears upon his brow the stamp OF
fraud first triumphant in American history"
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Mr.. Hendricks and the vicc-Presidency

Mr. HENDRICKS has been talking again.
He declares that he will not be q candidate
a second time for icc-President. II he is
on the ticket next year, he must have the
first place on it,
We rather like the frankncss OF Mr.. HEN
bricks; and his right to decline to run
again for Vice-President Is indisputablc
But when he comes to talk about having the
first place on the ticket, silence on that SUBJ
ject would be more becoming and more
polite In him. The people are very jealous
OF the privilege OF choosing their own
rulers, and no political party will allow any
man to dictate himself to them as their
candidate.
1t is amusing to see how often men de-
cline in advance offices which, when tender
cd TO them, after due consideration they
conclude to accept.
We recall conversation with the late
WILLIAM II. SEWARD. in the course OF which
he declared, with great earnestncss and
solemnity, that If he was TO bo anything
except Senator he must be President. IL
would not be Secretary Of State" were his
words. And he went on to say: THE man
never lived to whom would be Secretary.
IL GEORGE WAsHISoToS were alive to-day.
would not be Secretary to him. know
what could do If l were President. l do
not know whether could do anything as n
member Of the Cabinet"
Yet, in spite OF all these positive and i'm
FASHIONED asseverations, Mr.. SEWARD was
very glad TO serve eight long years as Sec
rotary of State!
But with Gen. PALMER and DAVID DAVIS
alive and well, there can exist no occasion
whatever for forcing Mr.. HENDRICKS to run
for Nice-P President against his will.
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- Portrayed nv me Rspsbhcaa IaiJoialls,.
We want no monarchy as yet
No kaiser, emperor, or King,
Shall over Ms and ours be set
To rule tie oligarehAl RIMS
Before our wishes soar so nigh,
or sink so low, we mean 10 try
The Imperial Republic,
How glorious was the civil war,
In which SO many fought torus.
Nor knew wha, they were lighting Tor.
Nor guessed the meaning OF the tusst
They fought TO make our future sure,
And died 10 help Us TO secure
The Imperial Republic.
The Constitution, In its way.
Was well enough some time ago;
II played ITS part and had ITS day.
Yet clogs US when We strive to grow.
The day approaches of it, doom.
And We must shelve it t. make room
For the Imperial Republic.
Though now and then some dotard pratos
About the Fathers and their laws,
About the rights secured to States.
About the peoples sacred cause
The lines Of States we viii ciace.
Old laws and customs must give placs
10 tho Imperial Republic.
We want an empire Of the few.
Upheld by fraud and strenuous force.
Nllh which the mass has naushttodO
but To confirm our acts, Of course.
rhuswe shall rule with i,on hand
Until a monarch shall command
The Imperial Republic.
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Ackerman'. Hond.men to he sued.

Mother Geo b. Alderman. eX-Supervisor Of
New Rochelle the trends who have been trying to
decrease the amount Of his dehowncy Of about s3 500
have been successful In the efforts induce his four
boudsmen 10 pay their liability OF 81 $40 each Ackcr.
mans friend, that he did all that be coud reduce
the hondsmen's liability by transferring TO them his
house and furniture in New Rochelle which they sold for
about $500 Three ui the toudsnen oi 1875 were the
hondsmen OF 1877 tor 500 each They have refused to
pay the bond Of ISIS unless hey be rcea from
the other honi. but they have dcclu,d o. receive re-.
ieaS Atncd i6 suger'For Phelps. who was authorized
hY tile Town Roaft 90 collect the money Conferences
aud combinations have bcn had since early In Ami hut
substantial result followed the promises made by Ack.
ermans representatives. and supervisor Phelps has
lustruc ted Harrison To sue the bundsmen Tor thcr
hdtY An order o arrest ia civil suit against Ackcr.
man has not been served lie qut the state last month
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Yesterday morning an elderly woman was
found gagged. blindfolded, bound hand and
foot. dead in her own bed. Her rings had been
torn from her fingers a rned trunk stood near
by the front doors wero wide open.
This is not a story Of Baxter or Crosby street
This murder was committed in one OF the best
houses Of heightened neighborhood. and the
victim was the wife OF q woll-known doctor
viii the murdcrcrs be tracked DOWN. Or are
we to have another addition to the long list OF
so-called mysteries 2
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Keller Laid Out by Mr.. Cox.

WASHINGTON. June III Warren Keifor Of
OHIO Haycss pct Congressman received another dress
ing out in the House to-day, MT Keller not content
with malgning Judge Abbott Of Massachusetts, yester-
day corrected he Record SO as 10 make 1t appear that
Mr. Cox In indicating the assault upon Judge Abbott,
had instead Of Furnishing Mr.. Kcicr, SIMPLY set mp a
man o straw To- knock down with ms unanswt rHlc ar
guuent Mr. Cos today obtained the stcuugrAphcT s
notes and by COMPARING what was actually said with
what appeared M the Recgid convicted Mr. Keller OF
having alsn,d the k'owd The ONO Congressman WAS
Conueled 10 admit that lac had Modified the lang
used by him IA lis charge against Judge Abbott There
was personal discussion Between Mr. Keller and Mr.
Cox. In which the latter in perfectly parliamentary
manner inslnuaed very poIntedly tat Mr. Keller WAS
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Shall these I.awbreaker. Escape,


Kemblc has no respect for the Consttu-
ton; he may be taught n wholesome dread Of
the law made in pursuance thereof to punish
violations Of section 80. article s. which reads
Any person who shall directly indirectly offer.
give. OF promise any money thing Of value, tesii-
monial privilege pe rsOnal advantage h
nve " Judicial officer or member Of the General Assem-
bly, a. inus him an the Performance Of OF his
public official duties shall be guilty u bribery. aud
be punished IN such manner as shall be provided by law
The Committee finds Kembe and his oonfed-
crates guilty OF violating this provision. and
amenable 10 punishment under the law. II
these lawbrenkers escape, II will be useless
hereafter to investigate any conspiracy against
the Commonwealth.