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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12
The Southern Baptist Convent

The Southern Baptist Convention met
at Columbus, Mississippi. DIR. P. H.
Nell of Georgia, was reelected President
with the following Vice-Presidents: f
T. Winkler, Alabama 5. ID. Lee, Mis-
sissippi; J. L. NJ. Curry, Virginia;
William Carey Crane, of Texas. Sec
retaries-Revs. Lansing Burrows, Ken
lucky; c. E. Dobbs, Missouri. The
address of welcome was delivered by
Rev. c. w Battle, Pastor of the Col
umbus church.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

a DISPATCH says says that Bayard, OF
Delaware, who hates fraud manipulation
as the devil does holy water, is opposed
to the Stanley Matthews appointment,
and that Davis, of Illinois, Garland, of
Arkansas, Morgan, of Alabama, and
Coke, of Texas, are all on the same line.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

MEMPHIS AVALANCHE There is a
mistake about Blackburn. His connec-
ton with the Star route business was
limited to attacking Brady and the
gang in the last Congress. In a notable
speech he denounced the thieving ring.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12
partial and judicial spirit.
Gen. Garfield and the Star Route
Marauders.

The Star route thieves were sharp
enough to fortify against the consequent
ces Of detection by retaining all the evil
idence that could be possibly used to
implicate others in their nefarious
transactions. 1t is known that the vote
Of Indiana was bought by the Republi-
can managers. The following letter has
been brought light, showing that Gar
field wrote TO Brady, the head ofthe clan
appealing to him for some Of the spoils
as contribution TO the corruption fund ::
Mentor ONO, August D, 1880.
Ny DEAR HUBBELL: Yours of the 18th
inst. received aud contents noted. Please
say to Brady hope he will give Us all the
assistance possible; l think he can help
etectually. Please tell me how the depart
meuts generally are doing
As ever yours,
j. 4. GARFIELD.
To Hon. J. A. HUBBELL, Washington, d. @.
President Garfield has admitted the
genuineness Of the document, and it
has an ugly look to say the least Of it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

THE Southern Baptist Convention
met at Columbus, Miss, on Thursday
last. Every Southern State was repre-
sented. Over four hundred delegates
present. Rev. P H. Nell, of Georgia,
was elected President.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

THE St. Louis Globe-Demoerat Re
publican) admits that there has already
been unearthed more corruption con-
nected with the Hayes administration
than all the rings and all the bosses of
the two previous terms. This has refer
ence to the ''Star route" swindles of the
postal department.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

RANKIN COUNTY: Our sister county o.
Rankin-''the Free State of Rankin'-is
happy, or ought to be, in having II. S.
Cole, Esq, for Sheriff and Tax Collector
But the good people of Rankin are not only
free and happy as the soubriquet of Free
State" long time ago being prefxed to the
name of their county would ipdicate-but
are sensible people and when left to
themselves they are very apt to edo up''
things in just about the proper man
ner-at least they did so in selecting
'Doc' for their Sheriff and Tax Collector.
In 1879 his people were anxious that he
should fill position directly connected with
their interests and they made him sheriff
and tax>colIector, a pozition which will
doubtless be one of life>time duration with
him. But enough,-his record in peace and
in war is sufficient guarantee for the fu-
ture, and he needs no laudations from any
source
His State tax, 1880, account was 80, $50. 60.
and his collections $3,7O9.64, balance being
covered by legitimate credits. He collected
$4,000 on privileges, and 100000 liquor
licenses. Docs" name occupies a high po-
sition at the Auditors office.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

WE don't concur in the opinion that
a victory for Malone and his allies in
Virginia, will give Mississippi to the
fusionists. We have no such issues by
which to divide parties in this State.
Besides, Mississippi is able to take care
of her own interests and will do it with
out reference to the course of other
Statns
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

ALCoRN COUNTY: The State taxes of
1880, as charged on the Auditors books
against Mr. B. F. Williams, tax-collector of
Alcorn county, were S3,935.44, and the
amount actually collected was $3,SO9.50,
thus showing his credits on all accounts to
be quite small and his collections very close.
He collected $4,000 on privileges and ST.
10000 liquor licenses. Capt. Gwin has or
dered the enrolment of Mr.. Williams name
high up among the good collectors of the
State, and around it large white
ring.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

HARRISON COUNTY: Dr. A. X Northrop
sits at the receipt of custom in this county
and gathers in the filthy lucre from her tax
payers; and right well does he do it too
The Auditors books showed a debit against
him of s., Sl2.79 on account of State taxes
1SS0-all of which he collected and prop
erly accounted for save 4t39, allowed him
on legitimate credits. His privilege ac-
count showed $4,000; and SO, 10000 liquor
licenses The DR.. is all O. X. at the Audi
tors office.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

WE regret to learn by a letter from
Hon. c. S. Robertson, to his son, who
is an attache of this office, that the
Court House of Union county was de-
stroyed by fire last week, and also the
printing materials of the New Albany
Democrat. Our good friend Mr. Wood,
has our sympathy in his serious loss.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12
NEWS IN GENERAL.

A. B. GuYNE.. sac.v.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-12

If the government will now show the
Postoffice thieves Star route to the peni-
Tertiary it will have done its work we'll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
COLONEL DyIGHTs LIFE INSURANCE.

The decision lust rendered by the Court Of
Anpea in the suits OF the executors Of Walton Dwight
against the Germaua Life and six other insurance com
panies although does make final disposition OF
these suits-which considered among the most inn
poriant lie insurance ltigaous in this Staepresent
some interesting points Colonel Dwight whose home
was at Blnghamtou n Y, died after procuring insur-
nnces upon his lie in large number OF companies the
entire amount being 100000. Some OF the com
NAMES incuiing the Equitable, the risk Of which was
sos 900, paid the policies TO the executors without
contest. Seven the companies however refused to
nav They set up their several not only that
Colonel Dwight committed suicide after obtaining largo
assurances upOu hs life. but also that IN his applications
hc had failed fully and correctly the questions
uropoud.d him also that AT various periods OF his
life he Lad suffered from such diseases hemOrrhIges,
liver complaint and rheumatism. whicl he had not DIS
closed IN his applications They also conended that his
failure 20 inform each company Of his application for
insurance In other companies breach OF the con-
tract Of Insurance and released the companies from
liability on their policies
Tho attorneys for the executors applied to Justice
Foet at Special Term for order directing the compa
MES 10 furnish bills Of particulars 0t the times and
places when and whore COlonc' Dwight had been
afflicted with the above diseases, the names or persons
who had passed nniavorsbe opinions upon his hfe etc
Justice Foet granted order. and his decision was
sustantd at the General Term. The companies assert
tat TINS Is the In the history OF JuTispiu-
dence where order has been granted for
"A b OF particulars other than purely CON-
mercial which accounting Tor money Ma' 70 be
had TN question on appeal 60 the highest Court was
whether Justice Foirtt at Special Term lad the power
10 order companies 10 furnish balls or particulars Ol
IUrr defcucrs where defcnces did not constitute
cpuntrr-cnlms. The Court OF Appeals holds that the
Specl 4 rm did have power and that the exercise
al n WAS matter IN the discretion OF the lower Courts
aud Was moi pp,alae Tue effect OF this decision Is TO
compel nv companies to specify definitely, before the
trials on the merits what the particulars oil theft tech
| meal ilrf to be.
Henry SMITH, Of Albany, and G. L. Sessions. OF Bing-
hamton The attorneys for the executors; Mcssrs
Snmnan Barlow Lar0cque and several other law firms
| of I'M, CITY represent the Insurance companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
THE COMMITTEE AT WORK.

The Committee Of Twenty-one appointed at the
mass meeting at Cooper Institute on Friday even
ing last TO- provide for better cleaning of the
streets met yesterday at No. 70 Fourth-ave. The
committee formally organized by the election Of
ID. Willis James as chairman. Subcommittee Of
seven were appointed TO call on the Mayor and con-
fer with him. This Subcommittee consists of
Thatcher NJ. Adams Henry T.. Pellow Samuel D..
Babcock, Lawrence Turnure, James Gallatin, John
l.. Cad alader. and Charles II. Marshall. Mr..
Sub- COMMITTEES later in the day called OH the Mayor
There we're present also Controller Campbell and
Corporation Counsel Whitney. The Mayor said
that he had in pref lTation q bill en-
bodyinQ his plan for cleaning tho streets, but it
was not ready. The members of the committee
will call on the Mayor to-day when the bill Will be
completed and will be submitted to them. 1t will
embody the views on street-cleaning which the
Mayor has heretofore made public through the
columns of TIE TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
BOUND TO GET MORE RAY FoR TBElG WoRE

The strike among tho masons, bricllaycrs and
carpenters Of Newark. n. j., began yesterday. The
strike was principally by masons and bricklaycrs
whose employers have not yielded TO the demands
made IL was learned from number of boss
masOns yesterday that their men were standing out
for the advance asked The bosses had agrees, to
advance from ~ - to ~ 70 a day, but The men
refuse less than SO. Men employed on large con
tracts out of the city included among the num-
Der standing out for the advance. Among the car
pcntcrs there is less difficulty. Some OF the men
demanded % cents day extra this was granted
and they renamed at work. In fow instances
boss carpenters declined to acccde to the advance
and their men quit work.
A large meeting OF boss masOns was held last
evening at the offices OF Van DuYne ~ Young IN
Newark, about sixty being present. Ii was decided
not 10 accede TO the demands OF the strikers, and to
adhere to the rate of wages already offered.
The FrescO Painters Union of this city has adj
dressed circular 10 the employers demanding an
Increase of wages. Several fresc0 painters who
were recently engaged by Smith n SmonsOn, of No.
1915 Broadway, are on strike because only 81 30 a
day was offered them for nine hOurS work, instead
of SO 80, as prescribed by the union.
The Custom 1GilOrs Union ID making prepare
tions for general advance Of wages and meeting
is soon to De held in reference to the matter.
The CaTpenterS Union has obtained IN advance Of
wages for the men employed by Meisner 81 CorFeI
who now receive ~ 80 day for ten hOurs' work.
The silkweavers employed by Richard Walter. in
West Forty-filth-st have been on strketOr several
days, and have succeeded IN obtaining an advance
of % per cent They also demanded the discharge
OF q experimenting foreman named Huerleman, 10
which the employer would not agree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
RAPID TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

TIE pourFs DEcIDEp UPON BY THE THIRD COM
MISSION APPOINTED BY MAYOR HOWELL.
The Mayors third Rapid Transit Commission
in BROOKLYN composed of Messrs Henderson, "aiaen'
Cohn Tredwel and Hatton yesterday decided upon INC
routes upon which it recommends that railways 10
nuit In their report Commissioners say that they
have designated routes which, while avoiding MAIN
thorouehfsres approach sufficiently near at proper
ponts TO give rapid transit facilities As any company
rrauizc 10 bud upon these routes 10 entitled 10 con-
meet with existing steam railways, the Commissioners
have attempted TO supply missing Inks IN eASnH roauS
rather than to establish competing nes and by these
routes persons living near prospect Park upon inc INC
of the Brooklyn Elevated Road and in AtanoaVe east
bf Flatbush-ave will be given direct connection WIN
HE City Hail. the bridge and the ferries from the "eSr
cru District OF Brooklyn to New-YorK. me routes
recommended the report OF the Commission sent 10
Mayor Howell yesterday are as follows;
From Fulton Ferry, along waterst. washington.st,
Highest. Pearist, wIlloughby-st, f!eeI-plsce an d
Ss sast 10 poDt west OF De KsIb Hudsonave
then by a private property 70 iP
near Flatorsh-ave. along FlatPushaye an which a.
AIan the road wall connect WIN tne Long lSana
RaiIroadI Ffh-ave., SecOnd-st aud SeyentD-dVe 70
point near BraxtOnst where the road wl cease 10 10
Elevated; and thence mostly through private prOpsr'
Prospect-ave, Seventeenth. Eighteenth, Nneteehln
Twentieth and TO the Guy LYNN g s hs5
From Wlonehby.st, at Fest place. along Wonghby-
Connection with the Brooklyn Elevated Road
west Baltic ST. Couftst anu Baltio-sr, to connect at
Fiftirave with the route first mentioned
The style Of structure has not yet been determined
upon.
The Railroad Committee OF the Brooklyn Board Of
Aldermen reported resolution yesterday requiring the
Long Island Railroad Company to rcduce Tho epee o
its trans Atanticave. TO miles an hour WITHIN the
city limits and 70 the fence in that avenue
each side Of the tracks from fiStnnsVe 20 we
City Line After some discussion the resolution was iiu
on the table for two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
ATTACKING THE EQUITABLE LIFE.

John II. Bewley and Marietta Bewey, his
WIFE, began in 1850 n SUIT in equity in the Supreme
court aglinst tho Equitable Life Assurance Society OF
thc United states obtain accounting and the APP
uotmcut Of receiver OF the property ana funds OF the
soriey Mr. Bewlcy brought his suit ms po.icyhoder,
and Tor the protection Of his interest as such. He
alleged In hs bill that the Society had violated its
charter and tho relating TO such companies in
thai IL had invested ulds IN property ard enterprises
foreign 10 the purposes or it's organization. and not
necessary 20 enable II TO carry into eject the legitimate
purposes Of IT'S The Unauthorized appropriation
of ts capital consists 1t alleged, among other things
IN the following investments O0O0 the amount
PAID for the premises No. 100 Broadway; $5OO0O for
the premises Ms III and ia broadway; Sl,0O0,000
for the Boston Equitable Building; $1,000 invested
IN INC stock OF the Mercantile Trust Company $4,000
usrd IN erecting safes for the Mercantile safe Deposit
onnauy uud $4,000 Tor buildlug safes for the Eqlt
able Safe Deposit Company. in Boston.
The society drmurrci tO tine bill hrst that the state
Of n. York ought have been joined coplaintn
with MI Bewley second. that tue facts set forth IN
the complaint do not constitute cause ~ action The
case wa rgued yesterday ~ Special Term before Justice
Iarrm more who reserved hts decision. William Blake
appeared for Mr.. BGwley. and Msssrs. Alexander &
Green for the Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
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THE TODD TIN WEDDING.

The tin wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Todd. tho
tenth anniversary of their marriage was celebrated
last evening from to IL o'clock, at their house.
No II West Fifty-eigbth-st. Mrs. Todd wore her
bridal dress of white satin and point lace. Music
was furnished by Stubs orchestra. Numerous tin
presents. both of useful and ornamental char
acter were received. The parlors wero profusely
decorated with growing plants and flowers. From
the chandeliers hung tin receptacles tiled with cut
flowers About 800 invitations were sent; out.
Among the invited guests Were: Mr.. and Mrs James
b. Colgate. Miss Colgate, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Town.
send Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis. Mr. anu Mrs.
Jacob Vanderpoel. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred White, MIR.
and Mrs. j. Milbank. MIR. and Mrs. A.. Anderson,
MIR and Mrs l.. b. Shaw, Mr.. aud Mrs. Is. w. Hor-
ton, NJ and Mrs. II. c. Childs. Dir. and Mira. D. c.
Hays Mr.. and Mrs. s. J, Drake, ME. and Mrs: y. w:
Harding Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Onion, DIR. and
Mrs c. l.. Young Mr. and Mrs. j. Z. Hays, the Kew.
DR.. and Mrs. Joseph f. Elder, Mr.. aud Mrs s. Ray
nor. the Rev Dr. G. DE w. BrIdgman, Mrs; Jacob
HAYS, Dr. A. S. Patton. Mr.. and Mrs; ]; NJ Bruce.
Mir. and Mrs. ]. Odell Mr. and Mrs. William Odell,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles ii. Todd. Dr. and Mrs. Edward
Bright, Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Butler. Miss Butler DIR.
and Mrs Baldwin, Dir. aud Mrs.. Jonas Is. Kissam.
MIR and Mrs. Robert Maclay, Mr.. and Mrs. j. X.
SecOr. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. n.
Gwynn the Misses Gwynn, l.. ID. White, mr. and
Mrs # Il, +. Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il, t6lnp-
ton. Colonel aud Mrs. Hubbard, Mira john Van.
darn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
TILE READING ELECTION.

PHILADELPHIA, March 21.--George NJ Dallas
Cleo is repor, court to-day as master of the Reading
Railroad election last Monday 1t covers ninety printed
pages and gives full record Of the proceedings at the
election.
The report says that the votes Of all stockholders duly
registered at the time Of election were as ollows For
president q. Bond, 2l1 OILS; F, h. Gowen, 62.
For Mauagers-GeOrge +. Tyler, Samuel r. shipley,
John s. NewDold Edward T. Steel. Charles Parish and
John Lowber Welsh. 21l .0l5 each.
For Treasurcr--Samuel Bradford. For Secre,ary-Ed-
ward L. Kiusley, 011.O15 each The votes OF stock
holders registered three calendar months previous TO the
election. were follows: For PrssdeDt-F = Bond,
20S 225: r. b. GoweD, 62. For Managers-Georgc e.
Tyler, Samuel r. Shpley, john :. Newbold. Edward r
Steel Charles Parish and John Lowber Welsh 2OS 225
ssch For Treasurer-sauInei Bradford, 208 237 For
secretary Edward L. Kinsley, 208. 226
AT the conclusion OF his report Mr. Daas says that IL
Appeared from examination OF the registry DOCKS OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company that the
whole number OF stockholders appearing upon sad regis
Try books on the day OF the meeting was
IS hoeng aggregate OF 6S7843 shares " the capital
9ock OF sand company, -. u, - =.
lected = .
cisien IN the report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, March 21.--The following bust.
ness was transacted the supreme Court OF the Unitsd
States to-day:
No. 2l5-James L. sharp appellant agt The Dover stamp.
inR appeal from Massachusetts Decree reversed
NO @7-Ena r Bopdurant execntrix etc. appellant agt
Frank Watson appeal IRON Louisiana Decree affirmed With
Yates plaintiff e ss s,, The ,r ma
20 ios6-Edsard Bonha@ e a. appellants agt Thomas
di Hse Rs a SSS5i Of Of ne court Below
No. l59The National bank OF Genessee plaintiff In erTer
agt. Edward A. hney ct al ~ error from Ne"'YOrr-
Decree reversed and cause remanded ,n,,r T., 49,.
Aioph Cuss for the use Of John Cresswe e al com.
R Inasen' af Sif with costs D-, w
Company appellant agL The United ststes appeal from the
Court OF Claims Jgdgment Affirmed ,.,...x a.
clSaG dock Island and PSsa g s,s ct
No 2io@Elaa Dsnmek sdminisLrarI. etc. plaintiff in
error ast S Sehts h ana esne PsmSadeS
f Decree a aRR@sa w aIe costa Sss'' ~
20 2l6-Mrs = T. BondnraD. exeeutrix etc. plaintiff IN
srro ag Fsaph from wan, Of GsdcOn
No 333-I Central National Bank Of Baltimore painna
NewYofE Judgment affirmed with costs e
a hs Bh Chicago s0r
Illinois Judgment affirmed wi1n c S;sr, IN act Ma,
Jaco6y Ct al rom New York judgment Is affirmed
NO ssoWIiis@ Seward e al appellants As, Jean
Bapste Comean sheriff etc., e ali appeal from LOUISIANA
not sss"Francis Hneklcy appellant agt Low P Nor.
ton appeal from Illinois Motion 70 dismiss denied motion
o aniT1n granted.
No. i.OoD-Georre P. Humphrey. appellant agt sanford
from Michigan Appeal dismissed with costs.
No original parte-The Dies Monea and Minneapolis
Railroad Company. petitioner. Petition for rue 70 show
Cause Gened.
OF Columbia Dismissed each party to pay Ito own
4
Nos ll6S l,16G and l,l70-ripton County. Missouri,
error the Rogers Locomotive Works Morton,
Slaughter Co., and Ohm r. Elmunds 20. Docketed and
NJ 23GThe City Of Waco plaintiff ip agt Nelson
Besu Dismissed with costs.
No 9G5-Clay Green. appellant agt II. C. +. III. Fisk.
Motion TO dismiss affirm submitted
J63-tay GIren. appellant, agt Mary Anr FISK. Mo-
On 10 affirm subr,ittod.
No : original paTteThe Detroit River Ferry Company,
net toner Motion for rule 10 show c2use submitted
No 05-rhe steamship BeAefacor, etc, appellant agt.
William H. Mount ct al
No G6-The New York and Wilmington Steamship Com.
many appellant agt. william a. 8oupt ct al. Motion u TO
form in No &C. or for further Instruction argued
Noe 523 524Tho Board OF School Directors o. the
PARISH AvOyces plaintiff IN error agt Joseph hernandez
Motion - Ill .niss submitted.
Delaware; argument begun.
until To mOrTUw at II o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-22
GREATER INTEREST AT ALBANY.
GOVERNOR CORNELL IN FAVOR OF SPEEDY
LEGISLATION.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TBTBUSE.l
Albany, March 21.-Thc great meeting in
New York on Fnday night to protest against the pres.
ept street cleaning system attracted even the attention
az the country members OF the Logs and the New
York members returning to-day were fun OF the subject
Governor Cornell said to-day mat he had read the re-
ports of tho meeting with great interest and was OF the
opinon that bill ought TO be introduced at once ~ the
Legislature 10 carry out swiftly the proposed reforms
II woud be unwise he Thought 10 bury the hill 10 the
depths of the Mccarthy charter aud thus compel 1t to
step along ss slowly through the Legislature as that
poDderors affair. It should DO introduced. In his
opinion as a separate measure III order TO hasten Its
passage.
Senator strahan Stated that May,r Grace "a having
prepared another street cleaning b which will moro
clearly express hs ideas 10 the proper method OF
dealing with the street cleaning problem than the bills
which have been introduced with ms sanction. Tie
forthcoming bill will be Oh the model as the others.
The Mayor is to have the absolute OF removing
and appointing superintendent o, Prtct cleaning and
also also the power to make contracts for the
street cleaning by districts. There IL
slight restriction in regard TO contracts.
Tho consent OF the Board Of AIpOrtOnment tO
said that he was OF giving the Mayor control "
street cleaning without check that could possibly
prevent hs carrying out his plans. Senator Bxby also
manifested keen interest in Mayor Graces plans and
expressed the hopes that they may shortly be carried
ont.