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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
NOMINATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS.
DIR. JOHN BLACKMAN SELECTED AS CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR.


Worcester, Mass, Sept. 4 (spccla0.-Thc Prohibi-
ton State Convention unusually spiritcSs to-
day. There were Gle delegates present, which Is
about seventy five less than the number present last
year Thore were three candidates for Governor
bur the contest was harmoniousv settled by enc
ballot All the other nominations were made
unanimously few women were present as del
gates, but not many usual and the galleries
were almost empty. George KemptOn, nf Sharon
was chairman. The only notable speech of the day
was by the Rev. l. J. ansng. pastor Of one of the
largest Congregational churches in this city. He
said that he had always been a Republican with
prohibition principles. hut he had grown tired OF
having his party BY Tumsellers. lie was tired
of seeing Republican papers favoring the hcresy Of
high license and denouncing the Prohibition party
instead of the rum traffic. lie prOfessed the great
est confidence I'm tie methods and Statesnlanshp Of
the Republican party but IT must rise up and put
Its heel upon the neck Of the liquor traffic. Until
it did this, he proposed work and vote with the
Prohibition party.
The resolutions take the usual stand I'm favor OF
constitutional and statutory prohibition and arragn
both the Republican and Democratic parties for lack
of interest in the suppression of the rum traffic.
They also favor suffrage resting the relations OF
the citizen to the State and not on color. race or
SEX The tariff plank calls for revision OF tariff
taxes, for the enlargement of industries. ana for
placing them upon a more permanent, natural and
equal basis.
DR.. John Backman. of Springfield was nominated
mainder OF the ticket made up as follows Lieu
tenant GOVERNOR, b. +. Sturcvant Of Jamaica + ain
Secretary of STATE Georse d. Crftenten. Buckland
Treasurer Frederic l.. Wing. Ashbunham Auditor
william II. Gleason. Boston; Attorney General. Alien
Collin. Nantucket. During the convention - 460
subscribed by town committees and delegates for
mi On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

THE HtBLEM DEMOCRATIC CLUB IN DoO BIZ
The first full meeting Of the Harlem Democra'c
orh ras held at the clubhouse in Fast one-huhdred
d.twenty. afthst. last night President OharioS
DAYTON presided. On behalf Of the executive com
,r,t,ee the secretary offered resolution that com
n,Ittee be appointed TO consider the pracncaoiV OF
tho Climb nominating candidates for the Assembly ana
BOARD of Aldermen in the MINI ana AAliid Assembly,
Do ,.. and conducting the canvass OF such can
,,. ctorg affection to the action was raised
y many Of those present, and the question VIII be
,,,J lpon at the next meeting on SeplemDsr 10; me
20 an nOlitcal reform was directed 10 draft
Gni nm ballot Reform to be presented to the next
LEGISLATURE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
GOVERNMENT SURVEYS FOR IRRIGATION.

GOVERNMENT SURVEYS FOR IRRIGATION.
Washing tOn, Sept. Al. c. Pllng' Acting Director
Of the Geological Survey has made report to the
Secretary of the Interior Of the progress made dung
July I'm the survey fcr the irrigation and reclamation
of the arid lands OF the West Under the Topographic
Division, the total area surveyed was $3.50 square
miles operations being continued In California
Colorado, Idahc Montana. New Mexico, and Nevada
In the Hydrologic Division field party, in Cal FOL Ma
began a thorough survey of Clear Lake Doaner Lake.
near Truckee in the Western Nevada section Is being
surveyed IT is the opinion that by the construction
az a dam two miles below the lahc,s outlet "a large
body of water can be stored at moderate cost. inc
work In the Rio Grande section was confined % care
rnl survey Of large reservoir SITE when seems p d.
ticabIe by the construction OF dam in the RIO
Grande River, near FL Paso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
Ass1GvEEs OF BROWN, srEEsE & co.

Boston sept. AT Defham to-day, In the Insol-
vcn,y Court, Judge White appointed assgnees for
the bankrupt firm Of Brown ste,se * Clark the fol
loving gentlemen W. H. Dupec, Of Nichols, Dup'e
a Co.; Samuel u. Colt, OF BRISTOL II. L.. and W. Lewis,
Of Boston. The last.named agreed upon In place
Of Henry @. Nichols or ~ ID. > Bell, both of whom
were objected 10 by many OF tho creditors. Al ella ms
wcir' a.lrwrl except one OF s"olll by the liol y
Dressed Beef and Wool Company and a small claim
Of the Riverside ard Oswego Nils, both Of which were
set aside temporarily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS IN CONFERENCE.

Petersburg Va, Sept sreciaD.-The Rcpub-
lican conference held at General Mahones house last
night 10 consider matters In reference TO the cam
paign, did not adjourn till daylight, and then only
for few hours to give the conferees little sleep.
The conference reassembed at IL O'Clock to-day. whcn
its body was largely increased by arrivals on the
trains this morning from all sections Of the State.
Among the most prominent Republicans here are
Campbell slemp. The candidate for Lieutenant Cav
ernor; W. l.. Lintz, candidate for Attorney General
Colonel William Lamb, of Norfolk; II. A. Wise, OF
Williamsburg: Morgan Treat, Of West Point; d. II.
Pannell. OF Husylvana County; b. W. Bocock OF
Bedford County; f. L. Broyles. OF Page County
r. X. Farr, of Fairfax County; Judge A. NJ. Decker
smythe County; and W Il. Craig, of Staunton
The cOnferees busy till this afternoon pIepar
ing list OF speakers who are 10 canvass the So
The first speech of the Republican campaign VIII be
made by eX-Congressman ". 4. Gaines, at Nottoaway
Court House tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

VAIN EFFORT TO STOP A CUT|jN RATES.
indianapolis, sept speciaD.-An atempt was
made to-day by President ingalls,, OF the Consolidated.
Big Four and Bee Line, to bring about an adjustment
of the differences which have led to the cutting OF
chicago rates He invited to indianapolis, Vice
President Mccullough General Passenger Agent Ford
and SUPERINTENDENT Miller of the Pennsylvania Presi-
dent McKeen. Of the vandala, and General Manager
Carson. OF the Louisville New-Albany and Chicago
but they were not Informed Of his purpose and were
surprised all round when brought together. The
Pennsylvania officers not in an amiabe frame
of mind and they refused TO discuss the rate difference
or to entertain any proposition for the settlement Of
the trouble Vice President Mccullough and General
Passenger Agent Ford say that the Monon people
have violated their agreement and cannot be trusted
In the last three years. Mr. Ford Sad the pennsylvania
passenger business between Chicago and indianapolis
and Louisville had dropped from IS to - per cent.
and they had found that IL was due 10 the Monons
socrat rstecutne and sale of tickets through scapers
They claim 10 have gathered much evidence showing
The practice Of discrimination, and they VIII present
The case 10 the Interstate Commerce commission for
settlement In this city September H. IN the
meantime they will continue The ngDt anu VIII ooh'
slider no proposition for a compromise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
,ryorrc VOTING MEMS UNION

providence. r. l., Sept 4.-The second days session
NJ the Catholic Young Mems National Union was
opened by requiem mass Tor deceased members me
opntrart was the Rev John II. Hughes c. S. p. of
co,rYork At 10 80 O'Clock the delegates assembled
e. Music Hall. President Stafford presiding. The Rev.
A waters, OF New-York. delivered address on
q The Conservative Element In Young Mems Catholic
Associations William +; Bowland. delegate OF the
The prize medal for the best essay upon DR.. orestes
A. Brownson at the graduating exercises OF that
institution lead an eulogy OF Brownson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

DELEGATES TO THE GREENBACK CONVENTION.
About fifteen Greenback men met lat night AZ
the Grand Central Hotel in answer to call for a
Greenback conference issued month ago. Delegates
elected to the National Greenback Convention to
be held IN Cincinnati September Il from OF the
Congress districts OF the State. George o. Jones' or
New.York and ]. Madison Hail. Of Chenapgo County
elected delegates al large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
WESTERN wATFRwAyS CONTENTION

Cincinnati sept. 4.-The convention for the i'm
provcment Of the Western waterways began It's eighth
meeting here to-day. The call for the meeting was
read by Secretary Bryant, Of New-orleans W. s.
Holman, OF Indiana, chosen temporary chairman.
He made an address. Various commissioners were
then appointed for the purpose of effccting perma
nent organization, and the convention adjourned TO
accept invitation 10 spend the afternoon on pleas
xct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
THE pErREL PROBABLY TO BE ACCEPTED.

Washington Sept. 4.-The secretary of the Navy
has directed the President Of the Columbia Iron WORKS.
of baltimore TO have the gunboat Petrel, recently
tried by an official boaN, painted and cleaned ready
for the final inspection. This is taken to mean That
the vessel is satisfactory and will be accepted by the
Government Pending final action, however me
secretary is considering claim by the company to the
effect that they we're ready for trial thirty three
minutes before the Board began to take the records
of the engines which were during that period at their
hest The builders argued that they were entitled
10 credit for the performance of the ship for thirty
three minutes before the records were taken, and that
An equal amount Of time be taken from the end of the
four hours In this case the indicated horsepower
would be near 100 which is the requirement. ms
claim Is likely 10 be allowed, in which case the
nonaIties from this cause will not amount TO much
She has, however, earned large sum for the Gov
crnment in time penalties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
AN OLD COAST RESORT BURNED.

ocean Beach, Sept. (spcclaD.-A disastrous mrs
broke out here tonight in the big CarousaP ad,oin
ing the Ocean Beach House the Oldest resort on ms
coast In an incredibly short space of time the
immense structure was developed In flames and IN
less than an hour the whole structure was mass OF
cbarred timbers. The fire extended to the hotel NO
natoiv mo- lives were lost, although there were
number of harbrcadth escapes. Few guests remainsi
i'm the house. many having left In the past two days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
MR. scuooYMAKER PRAISES JUDGE vEAsEY

Mr.. sCuoONMAKER PRAISES JUDGE VEAsEf'
Kingston N. Y, Sept (Specia)-lntersta's Oon.neI',
coumIssioner Augustus Schoonmaker is highly pleased
with the appolnment Of Judge Veasey as his new asso.
ctate I'm the Commission. The first autumn session Oh
the Commission will held in New-York on september
10 Mr. Schoonmaker says the petition OF tranmen iU
automatic couplers and brakes has been received WINE
tho Commission has no power IN Itself make the use
Of such Appliances compulsory. requested he says tne
matter will be heartily commended TO Congress as us'
and necessary provision Should the Government aaop'
any special invention he thought Congress wouu oe ~
To nbri,e the manufacture or Of the device on pay
mont OF a ROYALTY to the inventor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
WILLIAM GRIFFITHS.

William Grniths. who died at his home al Fort PlaA
Y on Monday after Illness OF two weeks was born
in this CITY and was for years engaged in the manufaeurs
OF jewelry as partner in the firm OF Eaton Orimhs
Co. He retired from that firm with a compt enee twenty
five years ago. and Fort Plain to live h's lou'
daughters married TO L. Cronuse, OF NeorasAA' '"
Tinpue Harvey Clark and w ii. Wetng, OF this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
COMBINING AGAINST THE BELL COMPANY.

COMBINING. AGAINST THE BELL COMPANf'
Washington. Sept SpeclaD.-The suit of the Unite1
States Government against the Boil Telephone Com
pany Is assuming aspect. A paper has been
filed I'm the Patent Office by which the diversified
interests OF the Drawbaugh claims arc consolidated
The Peoples Telephone Company also assigned all its
rights under and title to the VARIOUS patents and ap
pl!catlons for patents which 1t controls, sIxty-one
I'm all. 10 three mutual trustees. These are Frank
Young, the millionaire State Senator, OF Portsmouth,
n. H., and John r. Bartlett and Henry c. Andrews
of York. These men originally represented only
the Drawbaugh interests, and were prominent In the
former contest The result of this assignment Is to
concentrate all the opposition the Bell Company
The Drawbaugh side now clam, TO have obtained
some new evidence of great impo lance, ana me cor
soldaion and the filing of papers at the Patent once
is said to be the preliminary step to an organizer
fight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
THE SHIFTS AGAINST THE NJ. X. AND T.

Chicago Sept A dispatch from Topeka, Kan,
saws: The attorney for the Missouri, Kansas ana
Texas Railroad Company has filed motion In the
United States Circuit Court to have consolidated all
tho suits now pending in that court In which inc
comuanv IS defendant. There are four immense suus
brought by different trust companies, one pehg 'a'
of the Mercantile Trust Company Of New YORK. unner
which Cross and Eddy were appointed receivers Inc
hearing will be set for September 10, before Judge
Brewer. at Leavenworth."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
GALENA AND KEARsARGE AT sT. NICOLAs MOLE

Washington, Sept. A cable dispatch received al
the Navy Department to-day announces the arrival
OF the Galcna. under command OF Commander Sum
ncr at st. Nicolas Mole, HaytL
Admiral Gherardi, the kcarsarge. IS also az
St. Nicolas Mole, I'm communication with inc navy
DEPARTMENT 1t is probable the KearsarSe Will come
North soon but thar Will be left largely, II not en-
tirely to the AdmiTal's discretion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
oG1ING COST THE "MAsHEH" FIVE DOLLARS.

OGLING COST THE WASHER" FIVE DOLLARS.
John c. Crackwell- of Boston. age forty one was
fined 50 by Police Justice Peterson yesterday for
insulting by ogng them at the Bridge entrance
Tuesday afternoon. Tic asserted that he was walt
Ing for friend and merely looked at some women
flo was told he could not DO allowed TO look at
women IN the way he did.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

Geneva, y. Y. Sept 4.-Professor Brooks, director
Of the Smith Observatory, successfully observed the
occultaton of Jupiter by the last night He
also secured several photographs Of the phenomenon
IN its different phases. showing Jupiter half
covered by the Thtse are the first photographs
secured OF this phenomenon and the results are
highly Interesting and valuable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
THE rrrprp AMERICAS CONGRESS.

washington, Sept. 1.-The Department OF sa'e mas
been informed that Paraguay has appointed seaol
Don Alberto Min a, dceeate t. the lntehauohs
Congress which meets here in October. Eedes senior
Unrtado. Minister to the United States the CoiomD al
Government has appointed senior Carlos Mar M 5doa
secrsTgry of the treasury and of the President
of the Supreme Court, and Dr. Ciimaco CaLkeiOh
ConsuC at York, delegates 10 the OohsreS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

the wages Of the 800 puddlers in its three mills from
80 % 50 so per ton, 10 take effect September Is.
year ago nearly all The mills in the Schuykl Valley
we're paying s3 per ton. and since then nearly all have
increased wages, until large majority are now pay
Ing from 30 40 to - So TO puddlers, and all Other
employees in proportion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
TILE REV. CHARLES JONES.

North Arlington, Mass. Sept. 4-The Rev. Charles
Jones' age eighty years. Congregational minister wei
known in the eyangelistical field died yesterday h'
was n graduate Of the New-Hayen Theological School,
and had served pastorates Rome oswego and Lafay
ette, ~ ". Battle Creek. Mich. and Cambridge and
Saxonyie, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

reaching sixynnthst reared aud threw ou' the driver
who Instantly killed At the tint tho man eoud NOT
10 dntlncd and his body taken 30 The Mrrgur lie
was about forty years old light emp eSion brown
hair and moustaehe and dark suit OF clothes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
rornrn.cLAsS posrMAsrERs AppoNrED.

Washington sept. 4.-The POstmaster-General has
appointed the following named iourth-ciass post
masters
Connecticut samuel stephens at stevenson Oate
Zoar Bridge.
pennsylvanla-Thomas Biting Amber; Samuel o.
Fbv Bismarck; T. J. Fyshcr Fllcksville John D. Me
CURLY Livernoro; Henry Strong Noo; James ii.
Shelley. RichlandtOwn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
cu,Nrrs IN THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

C,hicago Sent 4-Acting President HarrIman' OF VHo
Illinois Central made number Of changes TO-DAY coi7
oucnt upon the sudden retirement Of f. l. Jehfoy Holi
the management OF the road A. w. Sullivan supe ~
ent Of the lines in Illinois, becomes acuns ea 90 hs
,,or, q, tho ,svsem vice c. A. Beck promoted TO De
acting general manager. +. G. Russell superh"i,' %
the Wisconsin Division. made superintendent also Vi
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
TO CHOOSE CHAIRMAN ABBoTT's SUCCESSOR.

TO CHOOSE CHAIRMAN ABBoil . SCNNi~0oo"
Chicago. Sept (Special).-The western states
Passenger Association does not know wnether IL ms
chairman or not. According TO some OF the ROADS
Chairman Abbott's term of office expired al tne DC
ginning of this mornings session, and according "
others it does not expire unth Jan
nary l. At any rate, Mr.. AbDo't was
NOT in attendance to-day, and the whoie uaS
was spent I'm balotIng for new chairman. Chairliah
Abbott had eight faithful friends who STUCK 10 Nun
all day Mr. Newman. formerly of the Union pacl"c
and Traffic Manager White also strong faVoi1bs'
After dozen or more ballots 1t became manifest t@'
il would be impossible to elect permanent chairL""'
and It was decided IA try to elect temporary char
man. After repeated ballots Mr. Newman "as w
clared elected when General Manager ST. Johh Oh tne
Rock Island put in a decided negative lie saiu
that the Rock Island could not recosh"'
any one except Mr. Abbott, whose ei"i
of service extended TO January l. lhs Poo'uo.
was actively combated by several ne"o "r'.u,.r
committee h :. been appointed to inform Mr. Newman
of his elect but owing to the objection Oh uio
Rock Island the Commission did not perform us
mission There Is a chance for quatrei gill po's
a lawsuit before the question Is settled. There IS
radical disagreement as to the tenure OF on''o VI ~
Abbott and Il IS probable that some Of the roads VIII
refuse longer to recognize his rulings One member
confidently asserted after the meeting that inc ooo
would end In secretary Thompson, OF the
taking charge OF the Office and inc ASST tf cbarma1
could be arreed upon. Chairman Abb0tts POSITION u
an embarrassing one. According 10 sone Vi to , q
he cannot resign, and according 70 otIerS, no Ue
said to day that he had not and would not ask any
road SyOte for him lie received unanimous car can
from association nearly three years aSU " 81
resigned his place as general passenger "s'"' Va
the Ere accept II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

1,d,napolis Sept (Specia)A new railroau company
sg tod,v called the Cincinnati and Bedford to
hrd line from the OHIO and Mississippi to the Lou'sNo
Now Albany and Chicago. 1t VIII open NUN nv" =
orv 70 Cincinnati and John H. Barnard Oh th'' CITY, !"
At the head OF the enterprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
SCHEDULE OF FoRGER coLLomS ESTATE.

Minneapolis, MIMI, Sept At was given out last
night, on good authority, that the schedule In the
assignment made by J. Frank Collom charged with
S2a7 900 forgeres, would show assets OF $4,000
and liabilities Of about s2a5 900. The Gladstone,
Mich, property Is said TO DC listed at 300
Mr.. Collom has declined TO give out any figures AZ
present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
TO SELL TIE OHIO. INDIANA AND WESTERN.

no SELL THE OHIO INDIANA AND WESTERN.
fundamentals Sept 4 (SpeciaD. President Ingalls, oi
the Cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago and St. LOUIS Vousy
had another conference with the general ohces Vi wv
Ohio Indiana and Western and 1t is regarded as s'eo
hat the line Will be purcha by the consolidated Bee
ina and Rio -Four owners. When Austin Coron was
here few days ago. he said that he had sunk S,oooVo ~
the road and wanted get rid of IT, Nothing oen'e -
expected from negotiations until the annual w ee "
the obo Indiana and Western officers next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
NEW MEMBER OF THE TEXAS BOARD.

Washington Sept. 4.-Nava Constructor Bolles.
who was appointed member Of the board to examine
the plans Of the Texas has been detached at his own
request Assistant Constructor Hughes has been de-
tailed 10 act in hS place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05
povns OFFERED AND ACCEPTED.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The bond offerings to day
were as follows: Four per cents rcglscrrd-S43OoOO
at 1873 Four and half per cents. rcglscIed-S21oO Oo
al IOj 3D. Both offers were accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

,.aa Connany has been incorporated under the STATE
law The projected line will run from Washington ." .o
obio and Mississippi Road, to Jasper on inc LAM i.io
and western distance Of thirty miles Inc c"p'' 'O'
Il. ,nn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-05

TO DE SUPERVISOR OF THE PORT OF NETWORK
Washington sept 4.-Captaln Robert Boyd has been
selected by Secretary Tracy supervisor of the Port
OF New-lOrk