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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-10
TIE METH0DiSTS IN CONFERENCE

DEPARTURE OF THE BRITISH DELEGATEs-THE BIBLE
IN THE COMMON sCHOOLS-CENTENNIAL OF A
BALTIMORE CoNFLRESCE-ELECTIyE FRAN HlsE
on ALTERING THE RESTRICTIVE RULES.
BALTIMORE, Md, May 9.-Gen. j. b. Weaver
Of Iowa said publicly charged this floor yester
day that large OF money had been stolen from
the funds of the Church He asked suspension Of the
rules enable him To offer resolution providing for the
appointment OF a committee OF to investigate tho
charge ard rcpor: the Convention On motion OF the
Rev DIR. Hatfield the matter was laid on the table.
The Rev. DR.. Newman submitted resolution that the
Committee Lay Delegations consider and report on
the propriey OF amending the Constitution Of the
Church, whereby only elected lay delegates may vote IN
the lay electoral conferences all proposed alterations
OF the restrictive rules, which was adopted. The dele
gates from the British Wesleyan Conference then took
formal leave OF the Conference. The Rev. Dr. Pope said
he would carry home an afactionato remembrance of
his visit here aud he hoped the apparent enaementS
would he into beautiful garment The Rev. DR..
Rgg, .n his farewell, took occasion to advert 10
and comment the alcohol aud social questions.
He said that in England they were divided ON many
Things but by large majority they agreed on the point
that there law OF the land which prohibits the
plause.l The education question for England IL one
thing: mere it is another Common schools had their
orr gin in Christian energy. 80
Resolutions expressing qualification at the visit Of
these gentlemen, and wishing them safe and prosper
GUS return adopted by the Conference.
A communication from the Rev. j. 4. Duncan and L..
g. Garland, fratcrnal delegates from the Methodist
Church SOUTH announcing their presence in the city and
readiness appear before tho Conference at any time
designated was read. The Rev DE- Walden said, on the
2lst OF May hundred years ago. an annual conference
mittee OF dive be appointed To make arrangements for
suitable commemorative service. Adopted
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MISS DICGINSON'S DEBUT.
COMMENTS OF THE BOSTON PRESS.


Considered from the literary and dramatic
ponts of view the tragedy is not at al great, ana WIZ
barely pass-if pass does at a-fOr good Ihe 1its
of construction are, oddly enough the opposite OF thOsc
which commonly deface the finest Efforts or young
dranatiss Instead II too much diuti0n we nave mere
something which looks like too much condensation
boston Advertiser
Though not in all respects perfect play,
Crown Of ThOrIs" contains much which IL likely TO
make II successful There is little attempt at either VIII
or fine writing and ii not for the strong dramatic
interest the play would seem to lack an eS
PLAYED Miss Dickinson quite strongly. A considerable
degree success certainly attached TO Miss cknso5
efforts she il to be credited more with nom st ald
earnest endeavor than with practically good results
Boston Journal.
From the outset she evinced the possession
of qualities which far insure upon the stage
and which, properly cultivated from youth and trained
IN the school Experience must have made Miss DICK
nson a bright light in the dramatic armament. Inc
weaknesses crudes OF the impersOnaon are 10 I've
charged patent obstacles of previous training III
an entirely different school and the nervous awkward
ness OF a nOyice.-l Boston Globe
The drama may be ranked as the best of
those so-caed historical plays that have to do with the
many phases of intrigue conspiracy. ana cruelty that
marked the court lie OF England III the reign OF henry
VIII Allow except few tribes IN the way OF d-
ecs which beginner could not hop" to entirely avoid
and the debut Miss Dickinson was magnificent sue
CESS Boston Post
She has safely and creditably passed the
ordeal OF first night, and the unanimous verdict OF the
vast audience Will be that her debut was success
Boston Herald.
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which are traversed by than 900 miles Of streets
and roads; and the city contains $4,000 dwelling
houses-a number exceeding by 600 that of any
other city In America.
is only during the months OF June july and August
that the mean temperature rises to high point, when
has been, during the past ten years. 1852 F. 1912
and 1922. But, during this period, there very
rarely any prevailing epidemic diseases and the chief
mortality occurs among children especially among the
poorer classes The city authorities will exercise
slant watchfulness to maintain cleanliness and TO avoid
every possible cause of disease
Within the Exhibition Grounds rigid sanitary nspec-
ton will be maintained under the control OF the Bureau
of Medical Service and thus guarantee will be afforded
that no of infection disease will be allowed TO
occur through neglect OF this important duty The OBJ
ject OF the circular is to call attention TO tho unusual
sanitary advantages OF Philadelphia and TO the prepare
lions made TO insure the highest possible degree Of.
heathulness during the Exhibition season. 1t is pro-
posed to issue at certain intervals other circulars an
nouncing in an official and accurate the sanitary
condition of the city, that entire security may be felt
by all who desire to visit the Centennial International
Exhibition.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

NAsnINGTOS. Tuesday, May y, 1910
The Secretary OF tho Treasury has issue cr' ar TO
collectors OF customs and Others announcing tha nu-
erous cases have been brought the attention OF the
Department in which deellc and wrecked goods SUBJECT
10 duty have been converted to the use OF the sa'ofs
without regard the rights Of other individuals OF OF
the Government, which may have accrued IL directs
that I'M all cases such goods must DE dellVrfeu 10 inc
rooer officers of the customs for such proceedings Ia re-
gard thereto as may be required by law and the Depart
ment regulations.
Auextepsiye representation OF the railroad ticket sell
ers of the South reached here this morning Ell route 10
attend the opening ceremonies Of the Centennial EA lo
sition, as guests Of the Midland route Near! e'ol9
Sou ru city Is represented in tho party. whlch Is n
der charge of W d. Chpey General Southern Agent Vi
the line.
mass meeting of German Repubcahs OF I'd" c''s
last elected the following delegates to tho Cncihhati
conyeution: Simon Wolf William Burchard. Major Behe'
Peter Baum grass and l.. r. Adler.
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DR. JOHN HALL And THE MILLION DOL
LAR CHURCH.

From letter a Trustee in m, Nec York Egntng Erpr>ss
In your paper of the 9TH inst, while you give
Dr. John Hall credit being one OF the most upright
aud eloquent OF the pulpit, y0u allese that he
knows lite Of business and the suferings OF business
AT "A salary Of SO 900 gold" Dr. Halls congregation Is
largely composed Of men engaged IN commercial pnr-
Suits do not believe there il another clergyman in the
city who has a larger acquaintance than ne mas among
business men," or one who knows more OF their suffer
ings Owing his strong sympathetic nature ne could
not II he would, help taking lively interest IN every
thing that relates 10 their temporal well their splr
itua welfare the main point that wish To correct
is your statement that he gets "a salary OF $4,000
gold" That il His salary Of $4,000 Is paid III
greenbacks We hear great deal not your paper alone
of the million dollar church IL IL true, 1t ~ costly
church but 1t very large church, covering Win s
large lecture and sunday rooms, space OF lOo
by 200 feet. A large building cannot very wei De
erected for the same that small one costs III u
wero too large and the congregation dld not Ill IT, or ii
il were u gaudy snowy edhce, covered with ginger
bread work. then Ii might be- amenabe 10 CRITICISM put
since Dr. Hall ILLS every sunday, cannot DO sald dt
IL too large IL reasonably De claliheu haI
there has unnecessary waste OF money, Tor
solid and substantial bull ling Of ITS dimensions cod not
have erected nj the time II was put up Tor less than
il cost which was little over SJOO,OOO In addition To
this however S35OOOO paid for the ground. Four
blocks below the Firth Avenue Presbyterian Church Tie
Catholics erecting their new Cathedral on site that
il worth at least times much as tlat on when
the Euh Ayenun Church built their cdnce VIII also
be much more costly but do not hear solitary word
about the cxry OF that undertaking. not even IN
Protestant papers.
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A BLAINE AND BRIsTow CLUB.

A meeting of the county organization of the
Empire Blaine and Bristow Club held last evening
at Science Hall, on Eighth ST., opposite the Mercantile
Library building. william Haw jr presided. over 200
members were enrolled Meetings will he held on Mon
day and Thursday evenings Of next week for the enroll
ment OF members, when Assembly district associations
will be organized throughout the county The follow
ing declaration OF principles was adopted
The moral and material welfare OF the nation requires
the continued ascendency OF the Republican party ana
in order that may surely reap tho victory which
seems ready to follow the usual efforts OF Presidential
campaign IL seems necessary to us that those whose
privilege II ~ TO nominate candidates for tile coming
election should he fully impressed with the earncsnc.s
OF the demand which the great body OF the Republican
party makes for reform Of the executive cha actrr Of the
Government, and for the fument of the party pledges
made In reference 10 dcbased paper currency As
citizens and Republicans demand Presidential candi
dates whose experience and hign personal character
shall be guaranty OF their ability to restore the
highest OF moral responsibility IN the officers OF
the executive department OF the Government and TO
tn speedy and successful result the pledge or
party restore the egatender debt Of the nation 10
its par value in the "m0ney Of the world We believe
that these great ends will be surely attained by
the prompt nomination at Cincinnati OF those tired ana
true Republicans James q. Blaine and Benjamin III:
BrstOw We respectfully represent To the delegates or
the Convention that with these two names rs our raj
lying cry the campaign will result IN grand and glori-
victory.
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cared that the proceedings Of the Council were Mega
and void and calls al the citizens to protect him.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE DISTURBANCES IN TURKEY.


LONDON, Tuesday, May 0. 1870
A dispatch from Constantinople asserts that
rho bulgarian rioters have fed to the mountains ana
cordons Of troops have boon established to prevent inc
movement from spreading. Teegraphic communication
between Consantinople and Sophia Is, however inter-
rupted by the insurrecuon.
rup TURKISH ACCOUNT OF THE sALONIcA OUTRAGE
The Porte has sent by telegraph the following account
OF the disturbances salonca to the Ottoman Amoassa
dor at London
"The convert TO Mohnmmedanism arrived at salonca
by railway Tho Mohammedans proceeded TO conauc. c
General where about 100 persons whom the Consul OF
the United had assembled rushed at the
tore off her veil and mantle and carried her Dy oIco W
the house OF q Christian. The excited Mussunshs Po
ceeded the Governors residence and lhsseu h ,
convert should be brought thither The Governor
ing that the German and French Consus had entered o
Mosque, which invaded by crowd went there i 70
induce The Consuls withdraw and TO calm the pe0pe
All his efforts useless The popnace them
from the grating fell upon the eonsn ana nyernor 10
shield them with his own person. Inc troops u''l'"''
dispersed the people"
TIE ORIGIN OF THE sALoNIcA DISTURBANCE.
PARIS Wednesday. May TO- 1876.
Tho Coysspondence Un,rersels says the foreign Gov
crpments have forwarded the following account OF the
origin OF the disturbance at Saonica to their Legations
in Paris:
The American Consul at the railway station when
his attention was attracted by the cries OF
Christian girl. She was surrounded by score
OF Mussrmans who Tho w Gdel to u. tbo girl nm
der his protection While he was seeking Tor lniOTht-
ton as to her nationality tho German ana French ooh-
suls were sen ratey informed that woman, belonging
To- their respective nations had been dragged INTO
mosque They consequently repai cd to the mosque
where they were beaten to death
LONDON Wednesday, May TO- 1876
The Paris correspondent of The Times learns that
the American Consul, fearing the mob would
succeed in forcing his house, sent the
girl to the German Consul ate Tho mob in the mosque
compelled the German Consul TO sign order for her
delivers and then murdered him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-10
POLITICAL NEWS.
THE REPUBLICAN REFORM CLUB.

EXTENDING THE oRGANfZATION-AN ADDRESS TO
THE PRESS.
The Executive Committee of the Republican
Reform Club met the rooms OF the club at No. 81
Union Square last evening Gen. III. L. Burnett presiding
After considerable discussion to the adyisabity OF
calling public meeting Mt an early day. the subject was
postponed another meeting resolution was offered
by John Jay requesting members OF Republican Reform
organizations throughout the city to communicate with
John A. Weeks, chairman OF the Conference Committee,
for the purpose OF perfectng the organization OF the
club Plans for placing the objects OF the organization
before the country and securing the cooperation OF Re
pubcans everywhere in the Of reform were dis
cussed and address be sent to the press OF the Uni
ted States presented. Tho following Is the principal
part OF the address:
Believing that the principles set forth in the call for
this organization those entertained by the honest ana
earnest members Of he Republican party everywhere
and that only needs organic ed and united effort 10 Sc
these principles have determined 10 appeal directly
to the press-the natural leaders OF reform ana OF at
yanced thought-to help in this movement for reform and
good government We ask that you will give this move
ment publicity in your Journal and that you will advo
cate the formation OF similar CUBS IN your locally sh
interest or official dictation formed Immediately proceed
~ Te anG S mus ee gGr y tba body WI"
While this club has not pronounced IN favor OF any
particular candidate yet its is TO have an ini
cnial representation at Cincinnati work untedy for
that person whose election will be to us the srest guar
aniee OF securing the measures and reforms we advocate
This movement proceeds the theory that the Repub,
lcan party cmb0dies the best average intelligence ana
conscience the country and that the reforms needed
best be accomplished within and through that organ
iZatiOn
We shall he glad to hear from you in reply either
through the columns OF Journal by personal com
munication what your views on this subject, and
what prospect there ia of forming similar your
neighbOThOOd.
Members OF the club that the membership rapidly
increasing, and now numbers about 800. number Of
prominent Republicans have joined the organization
within a week. Among those reported last night were
Clarence King and Prof. Charles L. Chandler.
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WASHINGTON.
BELKNAP INDICTED.

THE GRAND JURY OF THE DISTRICT FIND TRUE
BILL on ACCOUNT or OFFICIAL BRIBERIEs.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Grand Jury of
the Criminal Court of the District OF Coumbia to-day
found n rue bill OF Indictment against W. W. Belknnp
late Secretary OF War The Indictment sets forth that
he Secretary Of War June 6 1879 at which time
certain question. matter, cause, proceeding was
pending In relation to the appointment and retention
in office Of the trader at the post Of Fort SILL in the
Indian Territory that he did unlawfuly, wlfully and
coTupty accept and receive the sum OF s1.700 from
Caleb Marsh, with intent to have his decision and
tOn the question pending influenced and did appoint
one John s. Evans. and did retain John Evans post
trader in consideration OF having received said sum-
The additional counts charge him with receiving 81 800
for the same purpose on Nov. 4, 1875 Jan % 1874 ;
April 10, 1874; May "a, 1875; and Nov To- 1879, and
$3.50 on Jan. 10, 1876.
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THE FLIGHT TO PHILADELPHIA.
SCARCELY ANYBODY IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES LEFT AT
a.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Not a Committee Of
the House neId meeting to-day. All legislative bust
ness was entirely suspended and the capital was pretty
generally deserted for the Exhibition at Philadelphia
Owing bad weather, the Brazilian Emperor did not go
TO Mount Vernon this morning as he intended He how
ever called at the Treasury and escorted through
the building by Assistant Secretary Conant He lett at
1880 D. H. for philadelphia. The President his Cabinet,
many OF the heads OF bureaus the Executive Depart
ments numerous members of the diplomatic corps, and
a large majority OF the officers and members of Congress
left on the limited express at 923 for Pha-
dclphia The President accompanied by Mrs Grant
aud Mrs. Ulysses Grant, Jr.
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FRESH SANDER ON MR.. BRISTOW.
HIS ENEMIES HAVE NO BETTER LUCK THIS TIME
THAN BEFORE.

WASHINGTON. May "a statement is pub
shcd to the effect that Secretary Bstow has suspended
proceedings against j. f. Buckner who was Collector OF
Internal Revenue at Louisville and deaulter to the ex
tent of 100000 because Mr. Miles, the foster father oil
Mrs. BrstOw, who died recently leaving Mrs. Brstow
handsome legacy, Is the bond OF the deauter Upon
this subject the Treasury records show that James f.
Buckner has been for several past Collector OF In
terna Revenue for the Fifth District of Kentucky He
not defauter for 100000 nor any other sum- but
during last Summer his then cashier Jackson, robbed
him OF sos 800, Government money. Jackson subsc-
qucntly committed suicide. The loss discovered by
Mr. Bristows officers at Washington before was known
at Louisville. All of BuckDers bonds are on flo nj the
Treasury here and examination OF them shows that
the late Mr.. Miles any OF them The loss Ia
aunanty secured to the Government by the Collectors
bond OF $50 O00 the sureties which worth more
than 81 100000. Mr.. Buckner has now petition for
relief before the House OF Representatives, Endorsed by
citizens OF Kentucky without regard to party.
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THE NEW WORLDS FAIR.
Centiuued from Finh Page.

1--,;orl,rro Charles II. Miller; Fine Arts, John
ssrtain: Medical, DR.. VIM. Pepper; Awards Charies
y The Centennial Board of Finance raised the funds
r. tha Exhibition, made the contracts tor inc ouiiu
ings regulates EXPENDITURES anu Nm $685. %v of re-
ulslIlou'e inning expenses Its officers are: John
WIZ President; William Sellers anu Jonh :. DaI-
W. Wee Presidents Frederick rraley, Secrctaiy
p oS 'Treasrrer William Bigler, FINANCIAL Agent;
djsnrv s. Lansing, Auditor. n, ho,.;,o
charge of the official exhibit made by the Sni'cu
StotS in in own building is composed OF the loio"
ing members:
Col :. c. Lyford. Chairman
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Hon II. W. Tayler,
First Controller OF the Treasury
NAVY DEPARTMENT
Admiral Thornton A. JENKINS
L. = Navy
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
Hon. ISin Eaton,
Commission OF EducalOn
POST-OIFlCE DEpARIMLSl
Dr. Chas +. Mcdonald,
Chief of Money order Deparsme
AGRICULTURAL DErABIhhNi'
Vim. Saunders
supcrntendent Of Propasatlng u"'uon'
SMITHSONIAN lNsInt iioN'
prof :. r. Baird,
,-.. s..uo.or,. If the Smithsonian Institution, and
hssis'""' -" II z Fishery Commissioner;
Vim A. DcCaindry, Secretary
,rho Uo,pen's Centennial Executive Committee
-. rorIered services of the highest yaiue TO the
n mn ht;on in raising funds throughout the country
snd in orousing general interest IN the enterprise
The Commitfee has organized and directs the unique
and beautiful display III the NOmens iaNlnon, ana
an ;J ali the EXPENSES connected with it, nclud-
; he cost of the building. Its officers are Mrs.
n n Gillespie President; Mrs. John sanders, Vice
Pr1siGent: Mrs. Richard p. White, Secretary; Mrs.
+. NJ Ettiug. Treasurer
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TILE MEXICAN REVOLT.

GALVESTON, May 9.-The Ne'cs has received
special dispatch from Brownsville, Texas which con-
firms the dispatch from Rio Grande City to the same
newspaper to-day to the retreat OF the infantry ana
artillery OF Cen Daz 1t Is reported that force Oh
ment cavalry il advancing toward Maamoros from nc
tora To intercept the retreat The ordinations aOuhu
Natauoros are being hastily prepared, as siege was
expected The Mayor OF BrazOs has been a-Ke' ior as
sistance if il il necessary for the protection OF the o
and property OF American citizens IN Natam0rOs
Gen 0untaTo stl holds Nueva Laredo for the Govern
mont with 1870 well-armed men. Forty CustohlGuse
guards under Cen EspnOsa attacked Mier yesterday,
but repulsed by the lcNoiutohiS,S tuS
guards losing two men killed ana SIX WOUNDED.
Nothing has been heard OF the movements
Of rho Government forces under Gen Escobed0 as
the revoutionists between HIM and the Rio Grane
ard prevent all communication. The latter are very
rrtcent and tell nothing to the military movements
either sllc.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
Probabilities.

Daring Wednesday in the South Atlantic and
East Gulf states rising followed by stationary VI FALLING
b,rometer cool north west backing to warmer south
west Winds and clear partly cloudy weather Will
prevail . 80.
I'm the Lower Missouri Valley rising followed by falling
barometer cool nOr-wesery winds, possibly shifting
TO warmer soutcaStcry, and generally clear weather.
I'm fine lower lakes falling followed by rising barOme
ter warmer sOuhery winds shifting 10 cooler northery
and occasional rain, succeeded by partly cloudy
weather.
IN the Middle States. rising fooced by fang taronc
ter cool northireseriy rihds bGcig To rest and SOih
,rarmer ceaing and partly ciody peater, ept occa
stonaI rains in ne northern pOrtlOn.
In New England, rising followed by falling birom eter
variable winds shifting to southerly. continued cool
cloudy, partly cloudy weather, and occasional rain
The Lower tennessee River, the Mississippi at caro-
and the Ohio at Paducah will cOntlne rising.
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preparations :
|" ALL TRIBUNES SOLD"

SIR: Your paper is left at my house every
morning but to-day 1t did not reach mo. cannot posi-
bly, begin the business OF the day till have read the
paper founded by Horace Greeley" On my way down
town this morning accordingly started in search OF
THE TRIBUNE. | began at the stand on the corner of
sixthave. and Fftysecondst. and in frutlcss hunt
was led on on and on, till had made the journey
on foot from Fftysocondst. to my Office in Broadway
near Wast. Down Sixth-aye. to Broadway, through
Broadway to UnOn-square and still on down Broadway
Walst, inquired at every news stand, and the an
was All TRBUSEs sold" An abundance OF all the
other papers hand but not TRIBUNE 10 be had
TIL reached the corner of Chambersst and Broadway
aud the paper stand there two copies only left,
and | took both, fearing might never get another
chance what seemed To be prize. Why is tins
sol Is it because the supply OF TRDUSEs is not equal To
the demand, the standkeepers IN league against
IT, or, what is probable, they all sold In the
early hours OF the morning and the public forced To
take the other papers or Without Who will answer
the conunhrum Yours,
Ael0- ORR. May .. 1876.