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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

The Legislature OF Indiana has enacted
a law giving TO married women many rights
and privileges not heretofore enjoyed by them
in that State. The act provides that a married
woman may bargain. sell assign. and transfer
her separate personal property the same rs If
she were sole. She may carry on any trade or
business. and perform any labor or service on
her sole and separate account The earnings
and profits accruing from her trade. business.
service, or labor. other than labor for her hus-
band or family, shall be her sole and separate
property A married woman may enter into
any contract in reference to her separate per-
sonal estate. trade. business. labor. or service.
and the management and improvement OF hor
separate real property, the Same as If she
were sole and her separate estate. real
aud personal, shall be liable therefor
on execution or other judicial process
She may bring and maintain an action in her
own name against any person or body corporate
for damages for any injury TO her person or
character the same as If she were sole; and tho
money recovered shall be her separate prop
erty and her husband in such cases shall not
be liable for costs
Women will. no doubt. be especially pleased
with that provision Of the law exempting from
execution for debt all such jewolry. ornaments.
books. works Of art and yertu. and other effects
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
Properly Answered.

The letters OF the several Police Commits
sloners to Mayor COOPER, in reply to his
summons to them to appear before him yes
torday, are highly appropriate answers to
that remarkable document.
What will be the fate OF Mr.. COOPER ?
This is the question which bids fair soon to
supersede in interest all speculation about
the fate OF the Commissioners.
If the Commissioners are as unfit for their
offices as Mr.. COOPER is for his, the city
Government must bo in bad way; but that
fact remains TO be inquired into.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
An Ann street Adventure.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sb: On Satur-
day last As was passing through Ann street several IN.
nocents brushed closely by each hodng in hi. hand
a copy Of the TgdHl one Of them. under cover OF his
newspaper as he pressed It against my side inserted his
fingers into my change pocket which act detected and
quickly erasrcd the chcruh by the throat and held him
.Mhle mob o' ms fellow lnuoconts thrtawmnglY pro.
tested un asccrinntd that hv had not succeeded in
fetuhs my money then released Inn, when he and
his associates quickly disappeared
nave hhi similar experience before aud doubt
many persons are robbed In the same manner think a
drctuNc might walk through Nassau street and PARK
row occasionally tn the advantage at CllIVns and also
by W doing bINaA un u sohOul nl thIeNerN. N.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
1t seems that Col. DWIGHT Of Blnghamton

1t seems that Col DWIGHT Of Blnghamton
is not to be suffered to rest even IN his grave.
The Elmira Gazette states that agents Of insur-
anco companies are seeking 10 have the re-
mains resurrected. ana that afldavits OF physi-
clans have been presented to the Coroner set
ting forth that tho circumstances attending
Dw1GHr's death warrant suspicion that II did
not result from natural causes. and urging an
other examination OF the body. The Coroner
has so far refused TO have the body taken up.
and the family Of Col. DWIGHT intend to take
measures TO prevent the surreptitious removal
OF the remains. Only one company the Equita-
bic, has as yet paid the amount OF insurance
due upon the Colonels life. The attempt TO
di-'1rb the dead has n dlsgraccful and ghoulish
aspect. and is not likely TO help the business Of
life insurance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

1--WE are declaring that the ballot shall be
free; we are denying that 1t is either constitu-
tional, legal, Just. fair. decent to subject the
sovereign to the surveillance OF the soldier"
Well said Congressman BLACKBURN That is
the issue in a nutshell, and the duDest voter can
understand II. RoDEsoS De GoLYER GARFIELD
Co, announce desire 70 60 to the country
on this issue. Certainly the Democrats have no
reason to balk them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
What has happened to rufllo lie DOCKS

What has happened to rufllc LIE DOCKS
temper2 II we may believe -Entomologst
RILEY. the great man is so ugly and fractions
nowadays that there is no living with him. Are
the reports from the tea crop uniavorable?
Has the cold snap nippod the budding promise
OF the bamboo? Or peradventure il the Hope
OF American Agriculture sulking over the
failure Of Congress to provide the necessary
funds for his latest and grandest experiment
the conversion Of the now vagrom buffalo into
respectable and Industrious beast OF burden [?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
Alexander stewart. Good Fortune.

fion ne haIliHgton Ftee Press
Alexander Stewart OF proctorsville Vt tho
alleged cousin Of the late Stewart has returned 10
~ wood pile and Il Is said that Mrs stewart and Judge
hllnh nave tlNcn MN sum Of money that viii pluce
him IeNOnd ue reach n want the rest OF Ills day
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06
A Trick Of tho ZnIn king.

LONDON, April 5.-Tho Pal NAL Gazette learns
from the best informed quarters that kim Cctywayos
wish for peace is pretence 10 gain time undl the
harvest gathered. Only unconditional surrender viii
be ACCEPTED
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

II Is an unusual spectacle for a man to be
tried for his life by a court without jury.
HENRY HAMLTS and JOHN ii. DAVIS. accused OF
the murder Of SHIPMAS. a Waterman in the
Connecticut State prison. elected 10 be tried by
the Judges Of the Superior Court DAVIS was
an officer Of the prison. He received 5000 as a
bride from HAMLIN and another prisoner
named ALLEN to assist them In making their
escape. DAVIS bought pistols. cartridges. and
handouts. and furnished the prisoners with
the implements. and planned to set them free.
HAMLIS and ALLEN were INSTRUCTED in their
attempt to get away by the Waterman. SHpMAS.
whom they knocked down, gagged and finally
murdered. ALLEN first shot at SHIPMAN.
and then HAMLIN put bullet In the
watchman's body near the heart. The
two desperadoes cut through the ceiling.
made their way into the belfry, and kept the
prison officers at bay until about daylight. when
they surrendered. DAVIS was at his home at
the time Of the killing. The Court found HAM
LIN guilty OF murder in the first degree. and
sentenced him 10 death DAVIS they convicted
OF murder in the second degree and no was
doomed to State prison for life. ALLEN elected
to DO tried by a Jury. and the jury failed to
agree He will therefore be triod again. The
verdict OF the Judges meets with general ap-
proval in Connecticut. while the jurymen who
refused to bring ALLEN in guilty are denounced.
The census statistics OF the Hawaiian
Islands indicate that the native subjects Of King
kALAKAuA are not progressing toward eXtinc-
ton so rapidly as in years previous TO his reign.
n fact which is regarded by the island authori-
ties as affording reason for congratulaton. Dur
ing the six years from 1860 to 1866 the decrease
was about twelve per cent, and the percentage
during the following six years was about the
same. During the past six years however. the
decrease has been only about eight per cent.
which shows that the natives have acted upon
the patriotic advice OF their King to increase
and multiply The Chinese have increased in
number over seventy per cent. during the past
six years. and now form one-tenth Of the popu-
lation OF the kingdom.
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It is now in order for the Rev. DR.. DEXTER
OF the Boston CoH0re0diiondHst and the other
watchmen on the walls OF orthodoxy to blow rs
loud and shrill an alarm in Zion as their lungs
are equal to. The Rev. JAMES WILTON is best
known as the author OF book entitled Is
Eternal Punishment Endless2" In this book
he sets forth his reasons for hoping that those
who have not heard the Gospel In this world. or
have only heard 1t caricatured by erring or
stupid preachers. will have a chance given
them In the next world also. that the incorrigi-
bic sinners instead OF being eternally tortured.
will be annhilated. or rather will annihilate
themselves. Congregational church in New
ark asked the Rev. Mr. WILTON 20 become its
pastor. and a council was duly convened 10 pass
upon his qualifications for that sacred Office
The President Of the largest Congregational
college and Of one OF the largest Congregational
theological seminaries in the country took the
chair. Tho Rev. Mr. Wilton. so fur from re-
canting his heretcal opinions. avowed and
justified them. Yet the Council. by vote Of 30
to 8. decided to proceed with the installation
No wonder that the Rev. DR.. DExTERs heart is
disquieted within him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

Debate on the Army bill ceased yesterday
after speeches had been made by Messrs.
SPARKS. CHITTEHDEN. LOWE. McLANE. AIKEN.
and $. $. Cox An amendment to strike out the
section repeating the clause permitting the
presence OF troops at the polls was rejected. 1873
to 1856. Mr.. CoNoER saying that the Republicans
would vote for repeal II the proposal were made
in a separate bill. After slight amendments the
Army bill was passed. 149 to 1922. Ten OF the
Greenback members voted for and two against
It. 1t now goes to the Senate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

Two years ago few citizens, after exam
lining the various methods OF dealing with
drunkenness. decided in favor Of what they
called the Christian plan. They rented a build
ing near the Central Park. and announced that
they would receive Incorporate men who de-
sired to reform. The euro Of intemperance ia
sought at this reiormatory. by medicaltreat-
ment or physical agencies. but the inebriates
are taught that drunkenness is a sin against
COB and no other means OF reform are em-
ployed. The results. according to a report just
published. have astonishod those who under
took the experiment. OF three hundred and
three persons received. they assert that one
hundred and eighty-sevcn were wholly re-
claimed. and have been long enough away from
the asylum to test the thoroughness Of their
reformation. This proportion is believed far
TO exceed that of any other inebrate asylum.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

for personal or household use as may have been
given to them as presents. gifts, and keepsakes.
Married women are expressly prohibited from
mortgaging or in any way encumberlng their
separate property as security for tho dobt or
liability Of a husband or Of any other person.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-06

whether the loan 10 be negotiated IL State or railwa,
everybody wants to have pull out OF IT, The LondO
bankers, speaking generally nor there pons
require heavy commissions TO begin with Then follow
the cost of rigging the market bribing sweetcnin
stock brokers and Obhcrs paying solicitors DRAWN
seductive prospectuses facilitating aotmenu and III
other pnraphernala at floating loan all which come
out Of The pockets OF the borrowers our kin beyon
sea" undertake to do the whole business for or D.
cent. borrowers will naturally prefer TO go 10 them
and as capital and credit grow RAPIDLY together the
might come formidable rivals to London lender
when we recall the monstrous amount Of swindi lin
which stands revealed as having been pcrpetrated /
London Of late years IN connection with foreign loan
We cannot wonder the business shows tendency to
past Us our bankers must LOOK TO their aureis Loi
don has maintained supremacy because as ia
monetary centre the money balances Of the world hav
come here. anu upon these balances our pronts hav
been made But money balances follow the course
commerce. and IL - not at all inconceivahle that the
may some dAY fit past aud the financial
be transferred To New
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
DEPEND ON YOUR OWN EFFORTS.

Young man, fight your own battle.
Hoe your own row. Ask on tavOrs Of
any one, and you will succeed a thou
sand times better than those who are
always beseeching some ones patron
ago. No one will ever help you as
you can help yourself, because no one
will he 80 heartily Interested in your
affairs. The first step will not he
such q long one, perhaps; but carving
your own way up the mountain, you
make each one lead tn another, and
stand firm in that while you chop ont
still another. Men who have made
their own fortunes arc not those who
have had Ave thousand dollars given
them to start with, but started fair
with a we'll earned dollar or two. Men
who have by their own exertions ac-
quired fame, have not been thrust
into popularity by pufs begged or
paid for, or even given in friendly
spirit. They have outstretcl,ed their
hands aud touched the public heart.
Men who win love do their own WOO
ing, aud I never knew one to fail 80
signally as one who had induced his
atfectionate grandma to speak good
word for him. Whether you work
for fame, for love, for money or for
any thing else, work with your hands,
heart and brain. Say ~ will" and
some day you will conquer. Never
let any man have it to say, II have
dragged you up" Too many friends
hurt q man more than none at oil.
Then depend upon own efforts, and
success and victorXswill be yours.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
TIE SAME OLD STORY.

An Oxford graduate was showing
his sister over his rooms in college,
when some one knocked ut the door.
Surprising that it was one of his
friends, and not wishing to be chaffed
he hid her behind the curtain, andad
mitted an elderly gentleman who
apologized profuseIy for his intrusion,
and excused himself BY saying that It
was many years since he had been ut
Oxford, and could not leave without
paying u visit to his dear oM college
and the rooms he had occupied as u
student.
"Ah" cried the old gentleman,
looking around; "the same old sofa I!
yes, the same old carpct---cverything
the same"
Then, walking into the bedroom,
he remarked, "Ycs and the same old
bed and tho same washstand! Yes,
everything the same"
Presently he stepped towards the
curtains, and remarked, "Ah! and the
same old curtains!' Looking around
he bel'eld the young lady, and, turn
ing around, said, "Ah, you young
dog, and the same old game!"
"But,' hastily replied the under
graduate, "that Young lady is my sis
ter" TO which the reply came: eyes,
I know, and the same old stOryw
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
HOW HE FOOLED THEM.

Jack Hamilton had just arrived
from Texas, and a few days ago he
was telling some stories to the boys
about the bowie-knife and graveyard
State. Jack is as full of life as soap
factory.
81 don't see why people should be
80 afraid Of Cur,ie," said Jack, "why
many and many II time I've called
him all the names | could lay my
tongue to, and he never shot me that
l know Of"
1t was afterwards ascertaincd that
Currie was in Jail when Jack insulted
him.
"Alligatorsv' calculated Jack.
"Why pve seen thousands of them.
In some of the lower towns the streets
are full Of them. Eve often rode on
one from Savannah to Peck Slip,
down in Texas"
They must he quite tame then" j"
said one Of the boys.
III should smile. One night l went
to bed without lighting my gas. / got
in, pulled the cover over me and
went to sleep. When ! awoke what
do You suppose had taken for a bed
quilt and pulled over me 7" he asked.
"An alligator" all shouted.
"No, a bed quilt"
Jacks Prince Albert was kicked
into Seymour coat before the boys
got through with him, and every
time he sits down he crumples po-
rus plaster.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
SUPPOSED MURDER.
Iberia Sugar Bowl.

Under date Of Decem Der I'd, we
received a communication from Judge
Wooster, of Centerville, acting Coro.
Der, requesting us to publish thc fol.
lowing facts:
On The 9th nit. m inquest was
held at the Daucl,y plantation, about
one mile and a half above Centre
vile, on the body Of an unknown
man, whose corpse WAS found in u
thicket about half a mile from the
public road. He was Of medium
height, his hair was short and gray,
and the features were disfgured by a
pistol bullet, which had entered the
left eye. He had ON u dark colored
coat, black cloth vest, dark flannel
shirt aud two pair Of pants, q pair Of
some dark WOODEN material drawn
over cottonade pair. On his person
was found pipe, a pair Of brass
framed spectacles, and thirty three
dollars in currency, also 4 me'nOran-
DUN book, in which was an entry
written in French, Of the owner hav-
ing received 1855 on account, with
no date or name attached. Near by
was found a hat perforated with a
ball; it did not, however, seem that
the skull Of the deceased had been
toucbed. Near the spot was found a
carpet-bag and black valise, both
open and the contents scattered on
the ground. The valise was cut from
end to end. The bag had the appear
ance Of being closed by strap and
buckle. IN or near the bag was a
leather apron, small hammer a far
rier's hoof knife, - pair Of carpet slip
pers, a pair Of planters brogans, a
razor and strap, and a pair Of steel
framed spectacles. The jury, after
viewing the body, formed the opinion
that the man had been murdered.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

Ethel carried a few flow ers, and
naturally the conversation turned up

Ethel carried a few flowers, and
naturally the conversation turned up
ow them. .ti
"Are not flowers just the loveliest
thugs in nature, Mr.. Grahame I"
asked Eteel, loOking fondly at them.
"Yes," answered Edwin, "tlley cer-
tainly are very lovely. Who would
think to look upon their innocent
lovelincss they had the power to
change the entire future Of q man -
that any ones fate rested alone upon
one little rose, seems almost incredi-
bic. does It mott"
Ethel laughed. "lt does indeed
In fact, should say utterly impOssi-
bic. But perhaps You will enlighten
me upon this mysterious power they
can exercise upon us poor mortals."
Edwin looked steadily ut Ethel u
moment before answering. Could
she 10 soon forget1 Was she then
but tritiing with him, and for the sec
ond time! She looked up at him,
AMI from that instant these thoughts
fled, and there flashed through him
one which caused his pulse to thrill
with joy--could it be possible she had
never received his note.
"Ethcl," and he endeavored tn pre-
serve q cool and calm exterior, while
watching her attentively; Ethel, did
you never hear of q man risking hts
whole future happiness upon q little
howcrp
"Never!'' and she gazed up in his
eyes fearlessly, untlinchingly. Surely
there was, there could be, no decep-
ton in those clear, honest eyes.
"Oh, fool that I've been !"---and
Edwin, as he repeated these words to
himself, placed his hands before his
eyes, as though to shut out some un-
pleasant visio,l--some unhappy re-
collection. .
"Listen then, Ethel, to u very fool
isl, net, of which ! was guilty." and
here followed u recital of the event Of
which we already have knowledge.
"And never knew it," said Ethel,
slowly.
"Would your answer have been
a different one, had you--but | care
not what it would have been, but
what it will be now, for | again place
my happiness in your hands; for try
az have, have never yet succeeded
in living down my love for you, nor
my disappointment:--again do | ask
you to become my wife"
EYES," was all Ethel said--simply
one word but it was sufficient to
Edwin GraIlame, who had waited 80
long for it.
"My own darling at last! Ethel,
you have made me very happy"
That evening, when Ethel came
down stairs to join the family party,
she wore rcd roses in her hair and at
her throat; and seeking EdwiD's
glance Of recognition, was satisfied ut
the happy smile which quickly spread
over Ills countenance; at last she
wore them, and for him.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
Sqlqtt Wlistqllanp.
WAfTING.

have waited for thy coming
Till the moon has sunk u rest.
Far behind the distant mountains,
In tho gorgeous, blushiDg west
And the stars look down upon me,
Wondering why linger hsro4
But shall not tell tho story,
Twill keep II many year.
At tho sound Of each faint footstep,
Made by gentle fairy tired,
l start up, with hope returning
Ola vision that has fed.
Zen the stars will not betray ME,
Tell tho secret to thy ear;
50 I wait, alternately hoping
For the voice fain would hear.
But tho one light, merry football
viii not come, 1t seerns to me;
And I fail to hear the music
or that v0ics Of richest CLEO.
Yet I wait, as have waited,
Though the grass Ia moist with dow.
For thy light and fairy footstep.
Hoping still that thou art true,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

The Constitution was carried by a
majority Of 50, ,7G votes. The debt
ordinance was adopted by 1896
majority. These figures will vary
very little from the official returns.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

the country belonged - the Aau,e
broad family which stsvtchsd a6foss
the large belt VI Africa trAversed by
him, and the grammar was on the
same principles ~ the grammar Of
the Swell. S.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20


" Arthur Sullivan, a one-legged
Confederate veteran, % member Of
Stoncwa11 Jackson's brigade, has been
voted ont Of his position as doorkeeper
of the lower house Of the Virginia
Legislature, and a negro now enjoys
the office; this notwithstanding Sui
livan's faithtulness and competency
as a legislative officer. The assistant
doorkeeper has been displaced by a
Republican, and Republican has
been made doorkeeper of the senate.
The new Constitution has the COM
Portable majority Of over $1,000.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20


The first fruits Of the season have
made their appearance in Jackson.
Internal Revenue Collector Jim Hill
is the enterprising importer. He has
given the wheel one twirl and spilled
every Democrat except one Out OF his
office and substituted Republicans in
their places. j. p. Matthews takes
the position formerly occupied by
Edgar West; W. II. Foote, Of Yazoo,
supplants Thomas J. Wharton, Jr.,
and Frank Hill, brother Of "Jim," is
substituted tor Mr.. Howry. Political
reasons are all that can be offered by
him for this move, as the gentlemen
decapitated are all above reprOach,
and are conservative in politics. It
is simply the beginning Of the Sher-
man programme, which we predicted
some days ago. Where it will end or
what tho result may be, is beyond The
ken Of political sag-s oi both politi.
cal parties who are in tire rirs CONF
dence.-Vickshurs Commercial.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20
THE VOTE FOR GOVERNOR

The vote for Governor ID 40 follows,
: indicating majority in the parish II
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

NORDAGE-A full assortment of Rope,
" Cotton, SisaI and Manila, Cotton
and Hemp Packing, Clothes Lines and
Baling Twine, always on hand at store
WM. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

CUGAR KETTLE TILE-T have on
- hand Brick Tile, suitable for setting
Sugar Kettles, which | offer for sale at
lowest market prices. WIN. GARlG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

GUGAR COOLERS-I have on hand
- fine lot ofsccond-hand Sugar Coolers,
which | will sell at n very low figure.
WM GARtG
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

TEAS-I have just received, direct
/ from the importers, q fine assortment
of fresh Teas, in convenient packages
for retailing. WIN. GARlG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

HERRA GOTTA WARE-Flower Va
s l. ses, Hanging Baskets and Lawn
Vases, in great variety, at prices to suit
the times, at VIM. GARtG'S.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

OOAp-A full stock of Proctor n Gam
- hlc's, Haas and Keller's Soap, always
3on hand, and which | am prepared to
give ut bargains in ijoh lots.
WM. GARIG,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

d OCK SALT-.Jmst received, 5 tons of
IN Rock Salt, suitable for sailing stock,
and for sale at a low figure by
WIN. GARIG,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-20

NOOpERAGE-I am fully prepared to
~ meet the demand for Sugar Hogs
heads, Molasscs Barrels, Half Barrels and
Syrup Kegs, at the lowest market price.
WM EADIE