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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
HoUsE-THIRTY-NISTH DAY.
THURSDAY, February 81, 1884.
NIGHT SESSION.


NIGHT SESSION.
70 authorize the working Of public roads
in Lauderdale county by contract. Passed.
To amend chapter 70, Code. Passed.
To legalize sale made by the board of
supervisors Of Sunfower county. Passed.
To secure to persons in possession of
lands sold under the DEGREES of chancery
courts, the crops planted or growing on
such lands at the time of sale. Indefinite
ly postponed.
To amend section 2063, Code. Passed
To amend section 1774 and 2460, Code,
to make the same apply to courts Of chan
Gerry. Passed.
To amend section 1903, Code, in relation
to preference cases in the Supreme Court
Indefinitely postponed.
To extend certain privileges to the own
ers of Coopers Wells. Passed.
For relief Of the sureties Of the late G.
z. Bent, Of Warren county. Passed.
To amend the laws Of this State in rela-
ton TO the action Of forcible entry and un-
lawful detainer. Passed.
To amend an act providing for the en-
ployment of stenographer by the circuit
clerks of Hancock and Perry counties.
Passed.
In relation to confirmation Of sales under
DEGREES in chanoery. Passed.
To amend section lT20, Code, in relation
to motions for new trials in circuit court.
indefinitely postponed.
By Mr.. Cutrer-To amend an act to pro-
vide for the leasing of the Chickasaw
school lands Referred to Committee on
Public Lands.
To amend section 265 Code, in relation
to distribution Of Mississippi Reports.
Passed.
To amend and extend the provisions of
section 1885 Code. Relates to appeals
from justices of the peace in criminal cases
Passed.
To amend section PALS and 2i75 Code.
in reference to issuance oflattachment by
justices Of the peace. Passed.
At 1880 adjourned.
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A Neat and Hearty Compliment.

After Mr.. Baker addressed the House
yesterday on the bill exempting jute
factory from taxation for ten years, the
following was sent to his desk;
] can't resist thanking you for your
able and unanswerable vindication of
the peoples interests. Allow an old
citizen to say that you have shown to.
day all the elements of a great orator,
with the Susceptibility and enthusiasm
to entertain and the capability and log.
zeal acumen to instruct and convince,
and lead to wise conclusions.
Yours, w. I. MAGRUDER.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
Railroad Taxation.

The Senate, q few days since, pessed,
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'
er different and consistent PROPOSE
tons. The Legislature Of 1882
granted a number Of railroad
charters with a like clause, and it
was because OF this that 80 much
capital has sought investment and
so many miles Of road have been built
during the past two years. And we
! have reason 10 believe that other corpo-
rations now seeking equally favorable
franchises, are doing 40 In good faith,
and that at least some Of the contem-
plated railroads will be built within 4
reasonable time. Until the population
Of Mississippi becomes moro dense, and
its commerce 80 great as 10 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.
tions, we would not only not disturb any
existing or vested right, but would extend
the hand Of welcome TO all others who
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 n reasonable number
of years
The Constitution Of the State says
that "the property of all corporations,
for pecuniary profits, shall be subject
to taxation, the same IA individually
that "sll property shall be taxed in pro-
portion to its value" and that taxation
shall be equal and uniform throughout
the State" Section 35 Of the bill that
has been vetoed, was framed in accord.
anoe with the letter and spirit Of these
provisions, but the objections were
urged to the manner Of assessing and
collecting the tax rather than to the
principle Of taxation asserted in the bill.
In Senate bill No. 23S, and subtitute
of Mr.. Hyer for S. b. No. 94-both now
before the Senate the matter of taxa
ton is omitted, so that if either should
become a law the railroad privilege
taxes, rs set forth ia section COS Of the
Code, will remain in force, This mode
and rate Of tax has been acceptable to
the railroads, and in 1888 yielded rev.
enue of $72, 3S2 80, which was distribu-
ted proportionally to the several coun-
ties through which the railroads pass.
1t may be said that in acquicscing in
this mode and rate of taxation, the adj
vocates of supervision make virtue of
necessity. SO be it, 1t is Il proposition
that we can afford to compromise or con
cede. 1t is merely an incident to the
main questionable vital one of etfectual
regulation and supervision of rates and
charges.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

DRosEY is hanging around Bob Inger.
sol, hoping that Bob eau convince him
that there is no such a place as Hades.
Dorsey is afraid there is such a place
and he is afraid he has soul and, bad
as it is, he may be held to an account
for the deeds done in the body, Better
get up all the money you can and pay
back all your ill.gotten gains.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

For STATE At LAhoE.~Wm l. Hemingway, o
Carroll, Chairman, Robert &. Patty, Of NoxuGeo
;, NJ. Watson, of Marshall c +. Ncison, Of vii
husun aud " Shields oi - ashiugton
"sr ulsrmcr-W Willis H. Harris. Of Iowndes
a..pNp DISTRICT A. ! Baker, Of LAFAYETTE
Spencer BAILEY, OF 1allnhatohic
fnlRp DIsrWCraW H. fitsticrald Of Grenada
L. 4, Fox OF summer,
FouurH DIymcr-P ] Mccormick Of Yuoo
l.. II Dial, ol lAuduflale
ftFIH DtttmCI-Roh H. Thomson Of Lin
coin, &. II Wood, Of Jackson.
hlSru ustWCr=Murray 4. Smith, Of Warren
lanch MclAurin, Of Claiborne
kECEErAMEAHD 7. Porter Marion smith
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
Congressional.

The House called on the Postmaster
General for reports on the Star Route
cases which had not been published.
The Secretary Of the Interior was
called on fer information regarding pub
lie lands granted to railroads in Iowa.
The Senate committee reports adverse
ly to Georgis's claim for cotton seized
during the war amounting to $500, 900.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
The Flood.

River continues to rise slowly at Cairo
and Memphis. At the former point 81
feet inches. The gale did not break
the levees. At Memphis "a feet inches,
Rising Of course all the way down, Il
II continues dry the river will soon be at
highest, and then II will fall of course
very fast. Unprecedented rains and
high waters are reported in California.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

TERRIFIC cyclones passed over many
localities on Tuesday and Wednesday
They went through the Carolinas, the
southern part of Kentucky and Tennes,
see bordering on the Cumberland River.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. and Franklin, Ky.
suffered severely. Georgia and Illinois
did not escape,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
JACKSON, MISS, Feb. %, 1884,

JAuKSON, MISE, FEB. Y, 1851.
Hon. W. NJ. INeE, and others:
GENTLEMEN Your favor Of this date has
been received, and whilst, fear, that in
your kindness, you may overrate the argu-
ment which | had the privilege to make last
Monday night in reply to the recent Veto
Message of His Excellency, the Governor
l will, at my earliest convenience, place al
your disposal, so far as may be able to
recall it, the copy which you request.
With assurance of esteem, most respect
fully yours, JNo. W. G. WATSON.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

The Secretary Of State of New Mexico
refuses to administer the oath to legally
elected members of the Legislature, so
say dispatches to Senators Vest and
Cockrill and Others from Santa Fe.
Some Mormonism in that, probably.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

WE are pleased to learn from Maj, A,
NJ, Paxton that the damage done to the
A. and NJ, College buildings last Tues.
day was very small and not so serious
as has been stated in the telegrsphic re-
ports Indeed contract has been made
TO do the necessary repairs for $4,000.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

THE bill to Incorporate the Helena,
Water Valley, Aberdeen and Birmipg.
ham Railroad Company, passed the
House yesterday afternoon, after one of
the most spirited debates of the session,
as to the term of exemption from taxa,
ton, which was fixed at ten years.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

The comments of many papers are
somewhat exciting on Shermsn's an',
Mahone's outrage mills. Hoar ought II
live with the negro awhile. After No
vember ho will have hut little use for
them till next time.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

WE have no shorthand reporters tc
take down speeches in the Legislature
nor would our space contain all that are
made, IL reported; but we cheerrully
publish the remarks of any member on
any important question: if he will take
the trouble to write them.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

ONE of the ahlcst debates of the SEES.
sion took place in the House yesterday
on the bill excmpting the Delta Jute
and Fibre and Manufacturing Company
from taxation for ten years The bill
passed by vote of 60 to 30.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
A Call on Judge Watson for His
Speech on the Veto Message.
House. OF ALTERNATIVES,
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. %, 1884


JACKSON, Miss, Feb. %, 1884.
Hon. J. ". c wATsos, Jackson, Mise.
DEAR SrR-Having listened with much
interest TO your able argument on the Con-
stitutional objections that we're urged by
the Governor in his Veto Message to the
Railroad Supervision Bill, and believing
that the people desire full information on
this as we'll as other subjects connected
with the public veal, we therefore respect.
fully request, (if you can conveniently dc
SOL to furnish us with a copy Of your argu'
ment upon that subject for publication.
Hoping that it may suit your con-
venience to comply with the above request
we are, dear sir,
Yours respectfully,
W. NJ. IsGE, Speaker,
IL. G. WILLIAMSON, OF Carroll.
W. z. EVANS, of Kemper,
]. NJ. HoYLE, of Lee,
J. K. ESOCHs, of Rankin,
HENRY CHRISTMAS, of Holmes
7. Is. WALDRIP, of Holmes,
EDWARD CURRIE, of Smith,
A. W. SIMPSON, Of NoIubee,
A. ]. BOSWELL, Of Noxubee,
SAML WHITMAN, of Jasper.
I. l.. BoLTos, of Newton,
w. l.. BAssErT, of Neshoba,
3. A. p SRLMAS, of Prentiss,
W. A. NABEBs, of Itawamba.
THos. J. HUFF, of Jones,
j. KtTTRELL, of Greene,
ALEX Pow, Of Wayne,
J. l.. DIoKEBsoS, of Union,
j. W. DESHAM, of Perry,
J. l.. CLEMENS, Of NoXubee,
W. l., HARPER of Jefferson,
WILEY N. NASH, of Oktibbeha,
WIN. O. Or, of Chickasaw,
]. ii. REAGAN, of Newton,
A. ID. GoRDON, of Clarke.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
SCHOOLS! TEACHERS ,

Those needing the services Of frst-clas
professional Teachsr-TeGeh~s wanting q
lucrative, permanent positions and those
wishing TO buy, rent sell school property,
appliances or furntturs. Address AT oxoz.
H. MAYE3s. Secretary,
Central Educational Bureau. Jseksoa.
Dee.t4, -sz.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

A FIGHT between the city authorities
of Birmingham, Ala, and the Louisville
and Nashville r. r Company is pro-
nouuced as inevitable, caused by the To-
cation of passenger depot by tho lat.
ter
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

WE comply with two requests receiy.
ed yesterday to publish the Democratic.
Conservative Platform adopted by our
State Convention in 1877, and re.adopt.
cd in 1891, Also the names of the State
Executive Committee.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

In September, 1852, the small pox
made its appearance in Tallahatchie
county, and the proper authorities took
the plantation Of Mrs. T. X. Sharkey
and converted it into quarantine sta
ton. The crop was already whitening
for the harvest, but all work stopped in
consequence of the terror Of the scourge
Mrs. Sharkey lost for that year the total
rental of the land for the year as well as
a large quantity of supplies advanced to
the rentees, There is bill now before
the House of Representatives providing
to reimburse her for the rental value OF
the plantation, 1t is nothing but fair and
just, nay, 1t is the bounden duty, that
the State shall pay back the citizen for
the damage done to the private citizen
Jor the public safety.
1t would be proper that every loss in
Cured in consequence of this quaran-
tine should be made good, but surely.
when the bill only proposes to repair the
damage to the extent of the rental and
asks nothing for the supplies, the bill
ought to pass without opposition.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

The ladies are respectfully invited to call
and see our elegant line of smoking jackets
and dressing gowns at
CAPITAL CLOTHING ENPoEruM
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

Dr. Rowan, Of the House, has been
invited TO appear before the Senatorial
Committee in New Orleans, and tell
what he knows of the Copiah election.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
Good

Democratic Caucus resolved that no
Democratic member should absent him
self from the House without leave
Campaign organization progressing.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Fine ties and scarfs, new shapes and
styles, a specially, at
CAPITAL CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

THE Lee Monument was to be unveiled
Yesterday in New Orleans.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
sENATE-THIRTY- EIGHTH DAY.

FRIDAY, Feb. 18th, 1884.
The Senate met pursuant to adjourn
ment, Lt.-Governor Stands in the Chair.
All members present except Messrs.
Boone and Mitchell
The privileges of the Senate were ex.
tended to Messrs. Gen. s. d. Lee OF the A.
4 M. College; j. r. Mcintosh, L. A.
Ragsdale, ]. g. Levey, ]. ]. Shannon, J. H
Lewis, Z. H. Dial, W. NJ. Hancock and
George S. Covert, all OF Meridian.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23
EVENING SESSION

House met pursuant to adjournment.
An act to require railroad companies to
inclose their roads or build cattle guards
in certain cases was taken up. Passed.
Mr.. Brien-An act making it the duty
of jurors to afix the penalties in criminal
prosecutions. Judiciary
Mr.. Houston--To incorporate the Hels-
ma, Water Valley, Aberdeen and Birming-
ham Railroad Company. Passed, after
protracted and earnest debate as to the
term of exemption from taEstion, which
was finally fixed at ten years.
AT $50 p. M, the House adjourned.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-02-23

THE House Leyee Bill passed the Sen
ate yesterday, without amendment.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-16
ono of lheJnmes nng iorang.

CHARLIE, oN, W. VA, JalN l5.-At 10
o clock last night Judge Fraal; Guthr'c,
o. The KduaWlia citcui,, held a a3c,ia
session OF cour,, and sentenced ClMle3
S2urlocL, a mcmber Of thG lin boy,
and Jesse jane, gang, who murdered
Alvin Wood, aud shot his E',hcr, Jack
Woo, near S.aibals, this taty, tlIJ Int
te.' ,af, OF April. Spurlock IS to hang
October II, nex,, between tae hours OF
10 u. III. nd 3p. nj. His only 'eGu st
when sentence WAS pronounced was u
be bap,ised. Notwithstanding he COLI
! Il Sscd 10 murder in the a.st decree,
when brought out for trial, he eaid last
night that he did so in ieur Of the mo-
b,,t he Geuiod ever having Hllei cn,
| one.
! William Coleman. alias John Cole
man, colorud, who shot and killed Fen
ton Hill, colored, at Il Saturday night
dance, on the south side last Octo'ier
was sentenced by the sanlo Judge TO II
hanged The same day rs Snyrfck,
Ii has been many gcu.S nee tiel,
was legal hanging her,i Coleman
case will be taken TO Inc Suprem
cOur..
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-16
CRIME CALENDAR.
The Citizens In Arms ut 0wensburg,
Kentucky.
THE LONE HleHwAYMAN AGAIN
Death of w. Il. Trice at Waco City Mar
shal of Morgan Fatally Shot-One
of the james Gang to Swing
in West Virginia.
shooting Aacay at Galreston.

GALVESTON, July l5.-About $3.50 to-
night shooting atIray occurred at the
residence of julius Gensey, better known
as "Jinlis, the hackman,n between hiE-
selfand Claude Crossland, growing out of
Crossland's attention TO Miss Gensiug.
resulting in Gensing getting a bullet in
his thigh. Grassland is a married man
but is applying for divorce and has
been paving assidunus corrt to
Miss Gensing. TO this her father
objected. Last night Crossland
called and took the young
lady TO the beach, not retu uing IT. ~
there until quite late. She was afetM
to go home, and spent the night at Mrs.
Polley's, lady friend. Her Ather
being cruel To her, she sought
a place to-day, where she cOule earl.
her own living. This evening WITH
Grassland she visited her father fesi-
dence, got her clothes, and WIS met by
her father ut the gate. He tod her She
could not enter. She told him what she
came for, when he permitted her toentor
Tn house. Gensig then tuned upon
Grassland, upbraided him AMI said one
of them had TO die. Grassland emarked
that he didn't think that was nee
essary, that his motives We're
honorable, that as soon as he
obtained divorce he intended
marrying his daughter. Genslg turned
aud went into the house. Grassland
heard the daughter demonstrating. lie
presently appeared at the door
with revolver which pointed
at Grassland. The daughter
sprang forward and seized the pistol
arm, turned the muzzle upward, when
il went Off in the air. She then dashed
into the yard, seized Grassland, and
was hurrying him out Of the yard,
followed 10y the irate father Wh'
fired five shots at the ileeins
couple, Crosslard turned aud fired onC
shot, taking effect rs stated. Crosslant
was arrested and gave bond for $3.50 l'
appear for preliminary examination ans
was released. "Jinks" was conveyed
to the house and medical treatmen
summoned. The wound Is lot serious
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-16
TuE TEACHERS
In l,stional TOM niion- Address Of th'
President --i,out;nc Business.

In l,stionaI Cony eniion- Address Of the
President --i:out;pc business.
MAD son, WIS, July Ia Convention
work of the National association opened
Tile .lorning with meeting of the Wis
conSiI State Teachers association, DR..
Y. W. s.tearnS, President, of Wisconsin,
nd, rCSsod he State Teachers associa
tion o. Tho subject of course OF instfuc-
tiun ,oI coin diOn schools. Distressing
the sl bioc,, President Stearns s,i l.:
"Unh crsal education IL elementary -
cdu,atol IN Milwaukee. one pupil
only s In the high school ous OF slsty-
tevcn "a the tolai enrolment, and IN .he
;Ate u large, foriy-tDee. Therefore
elementary rchools 7hould face
aud In This way thpy will he bes, pre-
pared Tor lijgh schools. Their course
Should he so planucd that IN whatever
State the pupil lives lac will have re-
rcived the hest preparation 10 life lossi-
hle NJ school. The wants of The child oI
nau 80 must also ho considered DtOadlJ
IA plair ing the course. The el0mentrr
cou,se sh0uld aim to give the chil'
command of all the common implements
q learning aud 10 create IN him desires
| ior things OF the understanding. Iho
| last part is Indispensable, and vet IL rs
| the most neglected power. Tne wor't
possible result OF teaching Is 70
! rive child distaste for study and
! The next worst is TO leave him trained
oniV 10 formal correctness. With this
taought oF crcating an interest In the
ihings of understanding TO guide us, we
-ivc The statement OF objects of element
arv education. They are 10 give the
caild the power TO get accurate knowl
edge through the use of his senses
Second. the power TO express this
knowledge clearly and mcthodicMiy II
speech, writing and drawing. Third
tho power to ret ont of books what Is II
them. Fourth, the power to us'
|, numbers skillfully. The firs
Is seored by the stud,
; of things. II should not be called teach
Ilny what a child will learn for himself
but what he will not"
DR.. A. &. Barry, DR.. Lyman G. DraIew
Dr. j, T., Pickard, Col. John q. McMyron
Dr. Sam Fellows, President, and w. {
Whitcford, past state Superintendent
followed in the discussion In the coui
sci on the subject of podugogues, an
science was discussed by DR.. Willial
4 Harris, of the Concord School of Phi
osophy, y. S. Hall, II. II. ID. Howard,
o the State University; Prof G. o Thoml
- son, of Indiana, and others. The col
vontion was then addressed by Jam'
NJ. Alllster, of Philadelphia; subiec
7, srTo what extent can kindergarten b
v como n past of tho public school sy
J. tcmf"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-16

NEW YORK, July l5,--The Times has
story from Philadelphia of the loss of the
schooner Deborah II. Deverity, from
Eichpoad, for Albany, with a cargo OF
coal. The vessel sailed June 18th, with
a c'ew, consisting of captain, mate,
steward aud four men before mast, be-
sNes having on board the captains wife
and child and tho wife. of tho steward. !.
On The night of June 27th, during hur-
ri,ane whicl swept the Atlantic coast,
the schooner WIS foupdered eight miles
of Pocll's beach, on the New Jersey
coast. No assistance could be rendered.
\ diver. later, visited the wreck and
made ont thename Deborah II. Doverity,
on the stern. Since then the weather ha j
been such that he has been unable GO
make an examination. He saw what he
took to he man lGshed to the helm. lie
thinks the bodies of two women and Il
child are in the cabin.