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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

Ward.
Much interest is felt in Brooklyn IN the opening OF the
baseball season at Washington Part, today when the
Cleveland League nine will play against the Brooklyn7
The will be made mp fouow-: cleveland; tVt-
alinR centre field: Gasc-Ock second base Phillips. first
base MudOOu. third Uase Murphy, left hel1; Lydus'
tnd Brody catcher. Brocklvu Terry, pitcher; FarIov,
catcher; Householder first base Greenwood scconi
left Held; walker. ceu,re held; and CASSIDY Hsht held
The game will be called a. o'clock
ven n the YORK and Metropolitan mines
champion nip. will ba piayct WEIGH Will pitch Tor the
New FORKS and Keeie .or the Metropoltans
GAMES At OTHER PLACES
BALTIMORE, April 1.-THE Providence
League and Baltimore mines played well-contested
match here to-day fair her OF spectators. The
nome club good the field but the league play
ers were more effective with bat and dnay won the
game by the following scOrs:
Providence ..-..-... -.........-... ID
base h.ts-Prov dence o. baltimore >.
A game BEGUN 40 Newn-tOu Park to-day between
the Buffalo League and Princeton Clversity clubs but
stopped the rst Inning by tho managers Of the
Baltimore Club who would not permit the Buffalo Club
to play in this city except with the American Association
CLUB. II said that the Buffalo Club came To Balti
TO take IT, April practice. with the understanding
thai 10 would play Only with the Baltimore Club.
PHILADELPHIA April IL The Athletic ,ub defeated
the Amherst College Club by OF T. B3se-hrs
Amherst, : Athletic, l.. Errors-Amherst, ; Ath-
ietlc, I.
The Bay City Club was defeated by the Philadelphia
Club by score % 70 l. Base hits-Bay City, 2; Phs-
d.lpha, 4. Erors-Bly City g. Philadelphia, 3.
IBrrELEGEAPH To THE rErBCSE.I
TRENTON, y. J, April 1.-THE Cleveland Ma
tional League Club, IL a game here to-day with tie
Trenons, Of the Eastern League, won by score Of -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
Doaro ano Rooms.
East Side.

East Side.
DARLOR and second floors handsomely fur
n-hed private bathrooms: with private table with
ont board snsie rooms % East 2Oth-st
STH-AVE. 467-Elegant third floor to gen.
- temen party with or without private table.
"A EAST 3S,h-st.-Elegantly furnished
~ apartments; private BATH with or without pri7 ate
100 EAST 23D-ST.-Handsomey furnished
W. parlor suitable FOR physIc an and other rooms
good board; references.
West Side
DLEASANT FURNISHED ROOM on first
so 3Jj West 21dst
GPRING and SUMNER BOARD on the West
> eTn Boulevard Apply Immediately 10 Mrs BoUGHIoN
No - Vest i7tn-st
0S WEST -ST.-COol. well furnished
sesD rooms very desirable Tor summer terms moderate
i1 WEST TH-ST.-HandsOme second and
4 - third door BOARD hrstc ass fine large phJ 81
clans office rates reasonable
"a WEST 22D-ST.-ROOms 70 let with board;
~ large and small: also table board. 40 moving.
11S WEST 14TH-ST. Handsomely fur
~~b nished rooms with superior table from May l. Re
spOusiJle parties; references
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
Reiiaious Notites

Central Congressional Charch Nadison-sve and 9TH
%, Rev WILLIAM LLOYD Pasyor. - pecizi Faster
vices Morning subject An Easter Meditation" Evening
Christi" 10y 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

TRENTON, y J, April 1.-THE Cleveland Ma
tional League Club, game here to-day with Tie
Tren;ons Of the Eastern League by a score Of -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. corner OF
/ s6h-st. Rev. A. j PALMER, PastOr-C Ummun0n
row, az 1890 Preaching by the Pastor az 100
/ strangers cordially invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

Inmp. hurTh hNttlr,
The corners one of church LenoK Hin Of
Madison and seventy first ST. will be laid. God wiling
bv lie ssstant shop Monday April -. 80
a OF the clergy and OF The public - invited
Easter the present church East second
81 at / !, 4 ami ;.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

Rev: ileary VI sanders Pastor Of the Central BsHust
Church 42dst 3th and ssh breaches sunday IL
and 1880 p. N. sunday school 23O.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Liens on Growing Crops.

AN ACT relating to mortgages, deeds
in trust and liens on growing crops or
crops to be grOwn
I Introduced by Mr. Nniand in Senate.
SEorroS 1. Be it enacted ~ the leg
islature of the State of Mississippi, That
it shall be unlawful for any person wh"
is secured by mortgage, deed in trust or
lien Of any Kind upon any growing crop
or crop to be gr1wB, for money, sup
plies or any other species of property,
advanced or to be advanced by such
person. on such security, to charge
mere thaa 10 per cent. per annum tor
such money; and in the case of supplies
or other species of property, not more
Il an Is per cent. on the reasonable cash
prices thereof, and all such charges in
excess of said Arates shall be deemed
usurious, aud shall not be recoverable
in any of the COUNTS of this State.
SEC. g. Be it further enacted, That 1t
shall be the duty of any person secured in
any manner set forth in the first section
of this act. whenever his or her claim
shall become due and payable, to make
out correct itemized account or bill Of
his or her charges, whether such lien is
evidenced by open account or by prom
isory note, which, in addition to the
usual mercantile form thereof. shall eX-
hibit the cash prices of the usual articles
sold. And such person shall also make
affidavit to the correctness OF such ae-
count or bill and that the same is due
and payable, and shall attach such aili-
davit t. such account or bill, and deliver
the same to the party charged. And
failure to comply with the requirements
thereof, may be pleaded in bar of any
suit brought for the collection of such
claim or debt, or 70 defeat any suit or
attempt to enforce such mortgage, deed
in trust or lien mentioned in the first
section of this act.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
East Mississippi Insane Asylum.

On first page We publish the report Of
the Joint Special Committee of the Leg
islature giving the result of their visit
to the above Institution. 1t is brief, but
complete in detail IS to what has been
and vet remains to be done in order 70
place the building in readiness for pa
TENTS The commissioners who had
charge of the work, contracted for an
establishment the cost of which will
considerably exceed the appropriation
made, but it was SO manifest that an
Asylum ''with capacity for two hun
dred and Fifty patients" could not be
provided for the SUN of Fifty thousand
dollars, the commissioners had the alter
native of abandoning the work or takiue
the responsibility of doing as they did
From the exhibit they have made, IS
well asfrom the statements of those who
have noted the work that has been done,
believe they were not only justified, but
are 10 be commended for the manner IN
which they have discharged their re
sponsible and delicate trust. 1tonly re
mains now 70 make the necessary appro
priation 70 completa the building fol
the reception Of the unfortunate clas<
for whom Il was intended. scores 81.
wnom are confined in iails OF in the Gus
sOdy Of their friends. Rfthouf proper
eaEe @ treatment.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Legislative N Otes.
A CONTRARY sEEArP.

Friday when the bill for the relief of
J. II. Mana, of Yalobusha county was put
upon its passage, Mr.. billiard was the only
member who voted against it. The bill
refunds to Mr.. Mana the liquor license paid
by him because IN consequence Of the local
prohibition act hehad been deprived of the
said license. Mr.. billiard had contended
that only that portion of the money cores
spondent to the time for which he bad been
deprived should he refunded, and not the
whole amount as contemplated by the bill.
As stated above, the Senate refused to sue
cumb to the convincing argument Of the
Senator. When he saw the result of the
vote he sought permission to explain the
reason for his Swn vote. This was granted
and the Senator stated that this was the
most contrary Senate he had ever seen.
This reminds Us of an incident in our
child life. little cousin noticed that an
old gandsr was some distance away from
the rest Of flock of geese and cried out as
he ran TO carry out his intention: "Fm
going TO drive that old gander to the rest
of the geese, they look lonely down there"
A lawyers anecdote. too. presents itself:
jury had been hung for about two days,
standing IL for conviction and l for &C
quittaI When finally released without
verdict this last named juror announced
his verdict" namely: sThis is the stub
bornest jury that ever l saw
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Party Work.

The Democratic members Of the
House met this afternoon for the pnr-
pose of eIecting caucus officials. > S.Cox
was chosen Chairman, and Messrs. Post
Lamb, Mavbury and Breckenridge Sec
retaries. A joint caucus OF Senators
and Representatives will be held we'd
nesdav afternoon, the 2lst inst. to Sc
lect Congressional Campaign Commit
tee.
Since the Democrats got the House of
Representatives they seem to think tat
is all that is necessary 70 elect Presl-
dent next fall. Were it not for the pre-
cedents set for years, we believe the
Democracy about Washington would
scarcely think that a great contest Is
lust before us, that the Republicans are
thoroughly organized, and have done
more work since Congress met than the
| Democrats wilt do all summer, it is very
near the truth. 1t is true, after an un
necessary family quarrel, we got Mr.
Carlisle elected Speaker and the Demo
Gratis quit, let their hold go, and took
trip to the river to battle in its soothing
waters. Sun Set Cox came out first and
few good meaning Congressman fol
lowed him, aud nov they propose Con
gressional Campaign Committee.
The Republicans and Readjusters Of
Virginia have made the coalition com
plete. The executive committees O
both have arranged to have delegates a
| the National Convention in June.
We may presume that Malone ha
hopes of full recognition OF the Repub
lican party, and after that he hopes t.
be provided for when his Senatorial tern
expires. What nice box these rene
gades from the noble old party are il
through ambition and disappointment
Without money, without true friends
without position, hanging around part,
who hates them, and begging for crumbs
This is what ambition leads to.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Railroad Taxation.

The Senate, a few days since, passed
by decided majority, number OF rail-
road charters, each containing clause
exempting from taxation for twenty
years, and this has been suggested as an
Inconsistency or a weakening on the
part of the advocates of supervision in
that body. We cannot see it in that
way. Encouraging the construction OF
railroads, and supervising them after
they get in operation, are sltOgeth-
err different and consistent PROPOSE
tions. The Legislature of 1882
granted number of railroad
charters with a like clause, and it
was because of this that SO much
capital has sought investment and
90 many miles of road have been built
during the past two years. And we
have reason to believe that other corpo-
rations now seeking equally favorable
franchises, are doing so in good faith
and that at least some of the contem'
plated railroads will be built within a
reasonable time. Until the population
of Mississippi becomes more dense, and
its commerce so great as to make new
railroads remunerative from the start
the required capital will seek invest
ment elsewhere.
While we have been persistent and
uncompromising advocate of not only
the right, but the duty of the Legislature
to supervise railroads and other corpora
tons, we would not only not disturb any
existing or vested right, but would extend
the hand of welcome to all others WHIT
may desire thus to develop our State
The benefits arising from the construc
ton of any railroad, in the way of en-
HANGING the value of land along its line
are an equivalent to the State for exemp
ton from tax for reasonable humble
of years.
The Constitution of the State say
that "the property of all corporations
for pecuniary profits, shall be subJee
to taxation, the same as individuals :
that "all property shall be taxed in pr
portion to its value" and that "taxatio
shall be equal and uniform throughou
the State" Section 35 of the bill ths
has been vetoed, was framed in accorc
auee with the letter and spirit OF .thes
/ provisions, but the objections wei
urged to the manner of assessing an
collecting the tax, rather than to tn
principle of taxation asserted in the bill
| In Senate bill No. 23S, and subtitu'
of Mr.. Hyer for s. B. No. 94-both no
before the Senate-the matter of tax
ton is omitted, so that if either shout
become a law the railroad privileg
taxes, as set forth in section COS Of tn
Code, will remain in force. This mod
and rate of tax has been acceptable
the railroads, and in 1888 yielded a re-
enue of $72, SO, which was distribl
ted proportionally to the several coul
ties through which the railroads pass.
1t may be said that in acquiescing
this mode and rate of taxation, the az
vocates of supervision make virtue Q
necessity. So he it. 1t is propositio
that We can afford to compromise or col
cede. 1t is merely an incident TO th
main questionable vital one of efectu'
regulation and supervision of rates an
charges.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27

liz an interview in New York, Gen. Han
cock said cotton planting in Mississippi
was profitable but precarious business.
1t requires large capital to insure any
decree of success. In case of failure of
crops, or overflow, money must be had at
whatever interest He considered the prin-
cipal drawbacks. overflow, the cotton worm
and too much heat or cold. In his trip lie
saw a large amount of cotton unpicked for
lack of labor Generally speaking, cotton
planting is good business.
Yes. it is a good business, so good that
people plant too much of it. In the
Mississippi Delta more is made general
ly than can be picked out. Even when
foods and the worm and cold weather
come. cotton is found in the fields in
February and March. Would the plan
tiers raise more corn, hogs, cattle and
mules than they do and plant less cotton,
they would live more bountifully, be
more independent, and make more money,
but they will not do it. No planter can
make cotton with hired labor or on
shares, at 8 and 10 cents, and buy mules,
corn, meat and other necessaries and pay
taxes. Last year we had foods and
droughts; this year begins with floods
and may end with droughts. Every
planter should husband his resources
this spring and summer. Sow oats,
make gardens and attend to the grass
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Good and True Testimony.

The testimony of Rev. A. Lomax be-
fore the Senatorial Committee is thus re-
ported:
Alexander A. Lomax is Baptist
preacher; is a Democrat. Would not
vote for drunkard, whore monger or
an infdeI. Voted the Democratic ticket.
Was sent for at Matthew's house after
the killing of Matthews. Witness did
not think it was safe to express opinions
about the death of Matthews on all oc-
casions. There was meeting of Pro-
hibitionists at Hazlehurst; most of the
members were Democrats. There had
been several meetings of this body, and
the last one was held February s. Ras
Wheeler was chosen one of the delegates
to go to jackson to present petition TO
the Legislature. Witness knew the peO-
pie of Copiah county. They are peacea-
BILE and in favor Of law and order, but
if man is spelling for fuss he can get
one. Witness believes that large ma
jority of the people Of Copiah county
of both political parties are peaceable
and orderly.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27

THr Colnmbus Dispatch i much
pleased ii making the announcement
that Gov. Lowry has vetoed the Rail
road Supervision bill.
It saws mo matter what reason IN
fuenced him, Gov. Lowry has aligned
himself with the progressive and vide
awake element Of our people, those who
are in favor Of building up the State,
rather than rstxrding is growth. We
congratulate the Governor upon bis wise
decision in the matter
Let u see whether the Dispatch is jus
tilted in aligning Coy. Lowry with the
undergraduates Of railways-for 80
We understand the meaning Of its ar
ticle.
In the veto message, the Governor
saws: ave are pledged to the snper-
vision of corporations Of every descriP-
ton, within constitutional limits, in the
interest and for the protection OF the
people. and the time has come when this
pledge is to be redeemed" He further
saws: st is fortunate for the cause OF rail-
road supervision that these (objectionsl
have been discovered this early while
there is vet time for their elimination,
and the passage of another BILL"
Which does our contemporary claim as
the progressive and wide-awake element
of our people? The supervisionists or the
friends of monopoly? Again, does the
Dispatch remember the plank put in the
platform on which Governor Lowry was
elected We give it to remind the
friends-exclusive friends, of corpora
lions and monopoIies the position Of
the Governor before the people.
Corporations of every description
supervisable within constitutional limits
, nv State authority, and subordinate t
State legislation, in the interest and 10
the protection of the people
, Was there Democratic paper in th
State who did not go into the contest OIL
this platform. and have any of them dc
serted it since! The monOpolists ar
. gaining ground on the people, perhaps
e but the people are ride drdke, as gu
contemporary says, and they are not t
be deceived by pretended friends or en'
f mics in disguise. This contest is on
h tina: cannot be ignored or pretermitte
;, by public servants.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
Removal Of the capi.Ol.

We learn that majority of the House
Committee appointed several weeks since
to inquire into the matter of removal of
the State Capitol to Meridian, are in
favor Of the proposition, and that the
Committee will recommend accordingly.
While any objections that might be
urged by any newspaper or citizen of
jackson. would be attributed to per
sonaI and local interests, We feel it our
duty to remark that il is rather too big
. thing to be rushed through the Legis-
ture, without any previous considers
ton of the subject by the people Of the
entire State. It is altogether ''tOo pre-
yions" at this time.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
THE yUDICTARY.


During the unavoidable absence, last
week, of the proprietor and managing
editor Of this journal, an article ap-
peared discussing the question Of Rail
road Supervision, In which the follow
ing language occurred:
II You sue, - Il the Csc generally
the Judges win not slow the verdict %
4 iury % stand II the amount q Dam.
- IL large. They usurp the night o
t6e iury and decide Law and TACT, ana
generally In favor Of the railway. Lei
fhese facts be denied and instances VIII
BE- brought forward to establish our POI
sition.
One of our contemporaries called upon
TIE CLARION to cite single instance
establishing the above, and it was given,
and 50 plainly-without calling names
that we supposed it would be under
stood that no judge now on the bench
was intended. On q more careful ex-
animation of the language of the arti-
Gle, and after conference with the au-
thor, who was Temporarily in charge OF
the paper, we are free to admit that the
statement is too sweeping, and that
it is not justified by anything
that the author or that We know
personally, or that We have heard even
intimated, as to the personal and OH
cial integrity of any judge who has beer
on the bench in this State during the
administrations of Governors Stone and
Lowry. Indeed the single Instance
cited. is the only one that was in tht
authors mind, and that was such fla
grant abuse of judicial position, tina
the term Judges" was inadvertently
used.
We intend this as q full and complete
acknowledgment of an unfortunate sill
discussing question of great public il
interest. and as vindication Of the Ju
dietary of Mississippi, with all whom
is our pleasure to sustain pleasant per
sonal relations, and of whose qualifics
tions and integrity, it may in grea
truth be said, they are Sans pear ct san
reproche.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27
prATF0RM

Or rHE RxoczATIc-Cos sEKvA11vz Party o.
THR STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ADOPTED Is skATE
CoSyEzTIos u 1871, AND RE-ADoPTkD AeUOsA
:, 1851.
Rs,otrsd, That re re-afirm the following prinel-
ples adOpfsd by the Democratic state SonFen oon
which assembled IN this city on the % day Of Au-
The Democratic party Of Mississippi. grststul Tor
fe gucces Of It's past efforts In the cause Of reform
and Of lost and honest government, and invoking
fhs bIesines Of Heaven on It's future endsayors In
the same czass, does adopt and proclaim ths loAO~
Fidelity 70 the Constitution Of the United
3 Home rule, and the preservation Of the STATE
governments, with all thslI reserFea Ahd s-Ai12'
rights unimpaired. -.,.A ,hs
freedom Of elections and With the civil ana Po'''-
enI rights Of citizens Of the United states
l. Inc protection Of the equal rights Of al I
s. No discrimination on account OF race, eoOI ~ 7
previous condition Of serVitnde or ortatiHaeS, ~
no special legislation Tor the oenent Oh tn0 40" -
Styic, adherence, in the selection OF public
agents. to the time-honored
as be honest Is he capable, Is he true to the Con
sfitutiOnTi
T. A continuation Of the policy Of retrenehmeni
and reform 80 singulariy inauguTAted . the Dem
s. Reduction Of the burthens Of taxation to the
lowest point compatible with an efficient execution
Of the law.
9. Corporations Of every description supervisable
within constitutional limits by state authority and
subordinate state legislation In the interest anh
for the protection Of the people.
10 K the purpetuity Of free government de
uends upon the virtue and intelligence OF the pep
Die, we pledge ourselves 10 the maintenance Of oul
state system Of free schools.
II. We faFer the granting Of such aid - may b
extended without violation Of the Constitution o
the United states departing from the establishes
uszges Of the government, 10 the Texas and Pacih'
Railroad, and for the rebuilding ami keeping IN re
pair the lsTees Of the Mississippi River.
- That upon this platform OF principles and 0
public policy we invite the cooperation Of all cit
zens without regard 10 past differences, in supper
OF the candidates nominated by this convention.
I3 That We declare IL 70 be the policy OF IN
Deunoeratic-6 Conservative party, 10 encourage tn
hiJx vi immigration 90 this state and recon- men,
The passae OF all needful laws and the making OF al
necessary appropriations Ia effect this end tls5l
II That We invite the investmeutof capital, ant
assure TO it ell necessary legal protection, (iSsll
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-27

Tar National House Of Represents
tive. On the 18th inst, by large major
;tv refused to seat afr. Manning on hls
credentials pending bis contest with
Gen. Chalmers. In doing 50, the House
h. departed from its invariable rule.
# Mr. Manning had fled the certificate
Il election issued to him, his right TO
oceupv the scat, psnding The confess,
could not have been questioned. Ihis
action on bis par, coupled With Ehat
the Committee on Elections considered
o be their duty under the Instructions
of the House to investigate the returns
an which the certificate was founded,
doubtless influenced the decision. The
case win come up for adjudication on
lis merits. In other words-to deter
mine who Is the lawfully elected mem
Der from the Second District. should
Mr.. Manning be declared not entitled TO
the seat. it does not follow that Gen.
Chalmers will be seated. 1t may DC
revealed that his apparent majority was
yitiated By corrupt and illegal practices
IN the election, and that the seat viii DC
declared vacant and new election or
| dered.