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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
THE. SUFFRAGE IN MISSISSIPPI.
PLANS SUBMITTED TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.

roc,son Miss Aug l0.-The usual batch OF amend
ments regulating suffrage submitted to the Con-
stitutional Convention to-day, but no new iea.u.o'
were presented except In the resolutions ohereu ny
Delegates Paxton, Of Washington. and Thompson VI
Lincoln Mr.. PaxtOn's resolution recites that thc
mid increase of negro population In the laZoo Dc'
threatens Authorization of the State OF Mississippi
sugccsts that the threatened danger VIII he most
safely met by such apporonment OF representation a.
will vest the power Of the state In whl'c eo"s"v
uencics; afirms that, assuming that inc mch'
lership OF the House OF Representatives Is re-
duced 10 100 IL is essential In 0risr % mth'
tain white supremacy and consequent good gov
eminent in Mississippi that the several countries
I'm thc Yazoo Delta be limited 10 one member IN inc
Uouse of Representatives, and all that county o"ce'
he filed BY executive appointment, as the "o'ei"O'
NAV be advised by primary nominating coNeni'"'
regulated by law. AS Mr.. Paxton Is representative
Of one Of the counties in which the negroes hsois
outnumber the whites, his resolutions arc l"oio"u'o
of willingness on the part Of the people he represents
., mako noIit,caI sacrifices In order to avert negro
sun-cmacy Mr. ThompsOn's proposition IL that INC
state be divided into twelve grand pDltlcaI dVis'oS
composed OF six or counties each when DIVISIONS
shall each elect ten Representatives ana TWO 9chd"
10 serve in the state legislature and tlat all 0Nio
officers shall be elected by twelve state electors ap
pointed by these twelve grand poNu'" u.''1o"''
The views Of the Republican members OF the con
ventlon are probably indicated by tho plan oi
suffrage submitted to-day by Judge oimll' OIL SiVSs
burg Who was Chief Justice OF Mississippi under lIe
puilican ric Judge Simrall's plan provides. als
qualification for voters, residence OF TWO yeTo ~
The state. one wear I'm the county, ana the pay neV
of polI tax 1t also prescribes tho Australian sS91m
as the method under which all elections sh@ii 10
held. .,,oo,o.I bv tbo
convention was the passage OF resolution pgoVldnhg
,boi he Judiciary Committee be requested 10 MAKE
special report, this convention at a. cary ca C /"
day ns possible upon the effect of the Act nt on
cr..s readmitting Mississippi Into the Mon lniilns
the rich OF Mississippi TO impose certain r.trriT,
upon the rgh Of franchise. and otherwise prohlDIi6
The state from changing the Constitution OF ths
state Of Mississippi adopted In 1869. so iar as ule
said act shall affect the work Of the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
NEW RAILROAD BRIDGE COMPLETED.

Pttsburg Aug 10 (SpecaD-The northeast span OF the
obto connecting bridge swung into position to-day.
The bridge will when completed, he almost mile long
and viii have cos: about 81 2soooo. 1t Will be used for
freight trains between the Fort Wayne and the Pan Handle
Freight coming the Fort Wayne 10 'e sent over
the Pennsylvania may also be sent around THIS way
The Bridge Company began the erection OF the present
s1mn twenty DAYS ago Most Of the time spent II
occupied in the construction of the heavy trcsue work
IL was erected upon Of ping cyebeams. driven
bed OF the river close TO Bruhots Island. and
yards below the spot which II was to stand
About July the work OF raising steel strinres the
top trcstle begun, and the span stood
complete BY August 0. The time since then has lecn
spent in making ready for the swinging so successfully
performed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
W. NJ WINS GOING To LONDON.

william NJ. Wins. counsel for the Fassctt Investi-
eating Committee. will sail for Liverpool on satur-
day on the steamer Aurania.
Are you going to see Richard Crokeri' Mr. WINS
was asked.
40, am not going to see Mr. Croker, and probably
shall not visit the Continent. as have business in
London that will fully occupy the ten days which
expect "a pass there ! shall return TO New York
some september 90 and 23 and the Senate
Committee Will then its work OF investigating
municipal affairs. We shall begin with the Excise
Department and complete the wOrl, left undonc when
We adjourned | not say what department VIII
next receive our attention. though rs our accountants
have been engaged all the summer In going through
the books shall be prepared with enough facts aud
figures to enable TO 90 with the Investigation
without delay.
"A large number OF reports have been received from
the cities throughout the state. and ono Of the hrst
duties Of the committee rcasscnbhng Will be To
examine these reports and Others that VIII come, col
latiug the Information into single report whlch VIII
be ID comprehensive statistical showing ~ the conduct
status and effect Of municipal government IN every
with that o our work In the metropolis, VIII DO ,,hl
for present alton 10 the senate as soon as II assemblies
"Wlll the committee extend its luVcsugatlOhs ID
other cities besides <rw York ~ asked
Il can not speak positively upon tht poiht, 50
much depends upon the character Of the reports IRON
side cities and the future discoveries We may make
here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
vOvryArrD FOR CONGRESS.

Pottsvc Penn Aug. 1O-Tho Republicans NJ inc
XIllth PENNSYLVANIA Congressional District yesterday
nominated John i. schooner for Congress
New orleans, Aug l0.-Thc Democratic convention
in the IVth Congressional District Of LOUISIANA 10
day nominated y. z. Blanchard TO succeed himself
in Congress.
Charleston :. C., Aug. 10 (SpeclaD.-The Democratic
Convention Of the Ist District oday nominated W. H.
Brawcy. of Charleston. for Congress. Raw!ey was a
straight. ont Democratic candidate aaing't 81. a.
Mectze OF Lexington. who was the Alliance cahGlua'e
nrawlcy replied with an emphatic No' TO the Alliance
catechism and ,Mcctze with all equally emphatic
" Yes" The vote stood In the convention 81 To ID
The district includes Charleston. which controls h'
convention In the TIA District the Alliance mas
tndorscd d. X Norris. but he Ia, i've candidates
running AGAINST him and II + thought that ines, 'al
hy combining beat him. Norris j. FOR the sun lFcd'-
ury plan. ,o RI. : oct.,orr,
r.,,,,r,t. held their County Convention pdN
v,.t.r Workman T. '. POWdcrly, of the knlsht, 81
i,bor was unanimously the choice 81 the convention
,,r congress but his friend, wouli not 'rmt ms
name Ia be mentioned. Mr.. PowderY would hot
arr.nt a. Attorney Lemucl Amcrnan was me next
choice and was nominated GA the hTst baloJ ny
Richmoud Va. Aug. io.-Gc0rge d. Wise was re-
,or,in,ted for Congress today by tile Democrats Oh
the lid District on the first ballot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
AT SEA OVER THE COMMISSIONS ORDER

Chicago, Aug. 10 (SpeciaD.-What babe fair TO be
sensational meeting of The presidents and attorneys
81 the Western lines to-day rather hattened out oW'
ing the absence of the Rock Island and Atehlson'
The meeting was called 10 take final action on me
order Of the Interstate Commerce Commission r-
ducing grain rates from the Missouri River To the
Mississippi and Chicago. 1t was announced tha'
Chairman Cooley. Of the Commission. would be pres
ent and every line in interest except the Afchlsoh
and Rock Island represented Chairman tVOiey
arrived in Chicago this morning but left here ALMOST
Immediately, receiving telegram that his WIG
dangerously Ill IN Ann Arbor. Vice PreSden'
Ripley, OF the ST. Paul, announced that Chalrnia"
Cooley had advised the making OF the rates as Or
dercd, and that the Commission would then listen
complaints. Tie NEST OF the lines present "es
still in favor of lighting the Commission but all "eaA'
ened when word received from the Rock lsiana
that il would reduce he rae ordered by the Son.
mission. This Lrphcht q statement that the hocs
Islands action nullcd the agreement 10 advance ss
agreement specified rates grain higher than tno.5
ordered By the Commission and all lines present asi.v
that II the Rock Island reduced the grain rate ~.
agreement not binding This view II the 20,
serious one and pending action an adiournne.,
was taken until Thursday In order 10 secure inc -
tendance OF the Rock Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
TIE AMERICAN BOARD INQUIRY.

Boston, Aug. l0.-Thc committee which Is engaged
in examining into the methods Of administration en-
poyed by the executive officers Of the American Board
met at the Congregational House to-day. The last
meeting was held In May. at which time certain sub
committees appointed TO conduct the inquiry, and
each member expected 10 bring 10 today's meeting
written expression OF opinion upon what Is the one
crucial question at Issue. namely, the methods which
ought ought not TO be employed III determining
the fitness OF candidates for missionary appointment.
Al to days session every member present except
Mr. Emerson, who, however. sent his report. The
session occupied with the reading OF the reports
The committee vii! sit for two or three days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20

mandng eight hours work and ten hours pay Inc!
have not yet received reply, and Cey sent another
communication to the effect that they would quit work
II they did not get hearing before Wednesday morn
Ing.
Ansonia, Conn, Aug. 10 (SpecaD.-The gang OF
PAYERS employed by C. w. Bakeslee sons In paving
Upper Mainst struck this afternoon on account OF the
contractors hiring a nOnunion man. The McssrS'
Blakcslee sent representative TO Newly rk tolet
to hire another gang. 49,,
San Francisco, Aug. 1o.-lt is reported that tlo
brakcncn on the stockton division of the southern
Pacific Railroad have made demand for an Increase
Of wages. 1t IS said that they demand an increase
from $65 to $40 a month, with no hospitai dues'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
TO ELEVATE TRACKS IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Aug 10.-rhe question Of railroad crosShp
NJ street grade. with their accompanying danger
life, has long been a moOted enc in this city, "
preston OF the tracks sufficiently below the surfSe
lmpracticable on OF the Of the "a''
sewerage and other underground systems 10 the SUI
face The conclusion has been reached that tie o.'
way to solve the problem is to elevate the ua'N'
Officials OF the Michigan Southern and Rock isi"HN
roads which enter the city the same tracks We.
In conference with officials Of the city on the sip "a.
to-day and like conference was held WIN bnason
road officials short time ago. A. yet no :. ,nIs
has been reached but II is believed that plans M n
end Will be carried out IL IS estiae' M n,N
viii cost 1900 900 TO 5000 600 a mile 10 naAe 'Ne Wv
posed change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
DEMANDS ON A WESTERN ROAD.

Chicago Aug. 10 (specal.-The Chicago and East
ern Illinois Railroad Company IS anticipating strike
among It's engineers, frcmen, conductors ana brake
men, Among their principal demands are That
hotlers receive $50 month instead OF $50. and that
the hostlers relieve the engineers and hremen at the
Pok-st depot and take passenger engines back To
TMrty-thlrd-st. on through fri:--- they want all
time over ten hours 10 be extra and on local freight
extra time over twelve hours regular time AT present
heinQ twelve and fifteen hours. respectively. bn
Cncers want a raise from 81 - to % 90 on ulp
between Danve and Chicago. The bremen ocihahd
TWO promotions from their ranks for every engineer
hired by the company from outside sources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
PEOPLES MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECRUITS.

PEOTLIsN MINIIITAII
The Peoples Municipal League has received stirring
letter from Daniel H. Chamberlain. formerly
Of South Carolina, OF No. 40 and ~ Wall-st. He
thinks that courage like NaDocOn's &c o'clock In the
morning. courage is what Is needed now In bills cause
'any are already weary Of the contest" he adds "for
these reasons great difficulty the apparent hopeless
ness Of the night. will not refuse whatever aid can
give time, money influence am especially cheered
zeal-as told 10 lsof the clergy Of
this city lose with Drs. Newton, Potter.
Crosby Adler Bishop Corllgan and Fathers Ducey and
Huntington than win with most Let obstacle
dlsnay YOU the possible umidIty desefon Of
present friends who may not stand against the terror
Of party tyranny"
Among others who enrolled themselves yesterday
Dr. f. NJ Patterson Of no go East ihirtythd-st., who
gives his reasons for so doing In vigorous style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
TOO MUCH FOR JOHN L. SULLIVAN.

Two alarms were sent out yesterday at 30 p. m for
fire that started the second floor of the fvestory
brick building No. 1873 Crosbyst.. occupied by Emil
Fox as factory for umbrellas. satchels and leather
and metal goods. Mr. Fox had Just locked up for the
night and had gone only few minutes when smoke
poured from TIE second third and fourth story windows
The flames were subduc1 after halfhours work with
a loss OF SO, 500, covered by insurance.
The smoke rolled the street into the rear stage
entrance of Nlbo's Garden where John L. sullivan
for his part in Duncan IIarrson's play
Sullivan hastily donncd his street clothes and left the
theatre saying that he would face any man but was
afraid Of fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
A LITTLE BABY's SKIN
And Scalp Covered with Sores. wonderf.l,,
Rapid Cure by the Cu;icurn Remedies

have used your cUTIcuRA REMEDIES IN 49,.
where proved 10 be successful The nrs. was IN
the case Of boy year ana half old His face and body
terrible condition, the former being comnle,o
covered with sores; took him to the Massena snnhn
Springs but he did not improve any. was then adysst
10 try the CUTiCURA REMEDIES, whica did III
took one and half hotties of CUTICURA RESOIvryr
when his skin smooth could be and T. "a.
| usAd tie CUTICURA his sores and the CUTICrRx'
SOAP In washing him. He Is now five years Of sss ~
all right The other disease OF the sean wsix
was cured by washing with the CUT1CURA SOAP ~
rubbing In the CUTICURA one bottle OF CUTiCUPx
RESOLVENT being used. 1t Is surprising how raniSi>
q child viii Improve under this treatment.
JOHN r. BER0, Hogansburgh, n. z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
DREDGEs FOR THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

San Francisco. Aug 10 (speciaD.-Prvate advices
received here say that the Nicaragua Canal Con
structon Company paid 100000 for the great slaven
dredges at Colon. Captains Clapp and Norton who
left NewYorS for Aspinwall August l. went there
for the purpose Of removing the drcdges TO Grcytown
The Nicaragua Company has also contracted with
William smons d. Co., of Rcnfrew, Scotland for Sne
NJ tIeir pateut homer dredccs, Which has three
central hoppcrs holding 900 tons. and with a
capacity OF 500 tons per hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
TRANSIT FACILITIES.

A meeting Of a number of large owners OF property
in the counties OF Morris and Essex, NewJersey, wu
held Yesterday morning In the onces OF CIarKe q
Culver No. so Broadway, to adopt plans for carry
ing out a project which the people OF that neighpor.
hood have for several years been trying to accom-
plish. That is the building OF a railroad from Hop
atcong on Hopatcong Lake, TO Ncw-iorA, by way OF
Dovr, Rockaway, Caldwell, and MontcaF. The
need OF railway communication with number OF
towns in this neichbOrhCod set forth at length II
special art Gle published in The Tribune yesterday,
I'm which il is also asserted that the various pro!ecn
set Oh foot by private individuals 70 accomplish this
end have been systematically discouraged by the Dea
ware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company,
which has from time to time held out promises TO build
branches to the different localities.
Among the persons interested in the scheme who
attended the meeting yesterday were II. [. Ray
nolds Whippany DR.. John ). stgcr, Mendham; Delos
f. Culver c. W. Leaytt, Robert J. ;. White, X fIoyd
Clarke and F. F. Culver, New-York; b. X. Sickle,
Roclnvay: Dr. Fttzgibtons and M'Iaroe H,weus
Boonton: b. F. Howell, George B. smith, ana j.
Condit Smith, Troy Falls: and f. f. Baldwin Par
sipany. ID. f.. Culver acted as chairman ana Mr:
the various plans presented for carrying out us
scheme committee consisting Of Messrs kaynods
ID. +. culver, Fitzglbbons, Waite, Robert Dunlap; l.
II. loagand and J. T.. Y. Mehck was appOlhtn 70
consider the possibility OF building the road already
described with branch 10 MOrristOwn, and to ascer
tain the estimated probable traffic and the nna
cal support likely TO be given by the various owns
and to submit a written report at the next meeting
be held at the same place on Tuesday september .
Those present at the meeting were nearly all con.
fden that the proposed road could o. suGGessi1 t
all the towns interested would De prOvldeu WIN
ample railroad facilities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
OPPOSITION TO McADoo IN JERSEY CITY.

Congressman william McAdoo Of VIrsfnin. rs his
enemies In his camp put II, paid his regular
biennial visit 10 jersey City yesterday for The avowo
purpose Of looking after his fences. The Congress
man has been in the city only once since his last
election nearly years ago, and then he came 10
attend funeral. The news of his arrival spread
quickly and he was bescired by a crowd OF MS
hcnchmen Mr.. McAdoo openly declares that he Is
seeking a RECONCILIATION. He made up his mind about
a wear ago that he would retire AT the close Of MS
term but when he communicated Ill, determination
10 his friends they would not listen 20 II, he says
4 strong opposition Ia Mr.. McAdOo has grown mp
among what are known MS the active WORKERS the
men who are depended on to manipulate the ballot
boxes and do the other fine work. Their grievance
is his persistent avoidance Of thcm except when he
want, 10 use them. When they want u use nm ne
Is too FAR away TO be reached.
Heretofore Mr.. McAdOO has been able 10 calm their
RULED feelings To- extent, but this time they
declare that II he wants q 10 Congress again he
oucht e. 20 from Virginia. where he lives. Well In
formed politicians believe the opposition TO him to
be 30 bitter that there will be excellent fighting
chance for Republican. II good nomination Is made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
1ovc STRIKE DECLARED OFF.

Wilkesbarre Penn. Aug. 10.-W. X. Kline master
workman Of Axle Works Assembly, No l,S3o, knights
Of Labor last evening declared of the strike nj the
axle works in this city. An amicable agreement has
been made between the superintendent OF me WORKS
and the assembly By which all the old men stu re
naming I'm this CITY, and applying for work, Will be
taken back a. soon as places are open LOT ucii
About 100 have moved away and secured places IN
other works The strike has been a long one AbOht
zoo are now at work, aud il IS expected thai employ
nent will be given TO at least 200 more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
EFFECT on THE CESTRAL's WESTERN LINKS.

Chicago, Aug. 10 (Special.-The effect OF the New
York Central strike plainly manifested on inc
Michigan Central and Lake shore roads today. FOR
the first time since the strike began. the Lake Shore
refused TO accept perishabe fright and not pouhd Oh
any kind OF freight shipped. The reason OF thlS
abandonment of business Is that the Lake shore con
meets with the New York Central at Buffalo. wherc
the strike is hottest. and where the yards are choKd
with freight. Michigan Central IS better on Tor inc
reason that 1t with the NewYork Central al
small amount OF perishable freight sent out over
the Michigan Central, but, like the Lake ShOre' IL
solicited business. The Nickel IIate nus ilor
pendent outlets the Erie, Lackawanna ana Lchlgh
Valley roads and Is actually doing larger business
than before the strike began.
,rifhnnf trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20

onposuon: Deegates-Edward T. Bartlett Joseph FOOL
william Leary Alternates-w. NJ. X olcott Chafles "a,
Phelps Joseph DoVd All understood to ia'of .pu
l,can nominations municipal Offices, ana ths seh
ores,ionably pervaded the meeting although no formai
declaration was made Some OF the members OF me .o''
mittee on Municipal Elections expressed the opinion % ~
committee would reply the OF the PopeS Mu0
pal League. III, r,..,.,.,
m Republican Club OF the XIIIth Assembly District
ha. chosen the following delegates and atenates 10 repre-
sent the club at Convention Deiegats-h
iamin Patterson, John =. Wndolph. Colonel Johh W.
Marshall alternates-George Schocn Andrew Hener Au'
IL Wlnd1l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
srNn1NG pELEGATEs To sAnAToaA.

The Republican club held wcl-attended special meeting
at No $50 Fhae last evening for the purpose Of clcc
ing delegates and arnec TO the Republican State League
Convention held at Saratoga Oh September I. Ccphas
Bralncrd president Of club presided and among
nresent were James Blanchard Colonel l.. a. McApin
John T. Baker William Lcary. A. j. Humphrey. T.. r.
Hartleit Colonel John A. Grow. William l.. Findcy and
Henry Gleason The following ticket elected without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
wopyIyGMFy SHOULD OPPOSE TAMMAYY.

Laborng men Of New York are getting restless over
Commissioner Gilroys delays IN pushing forward the
work on the streets for which he has been making
paving contracts for several months. At meeting
held on the side yesterday to consider the object
Of this procrastlnaon displayed by the Commissioner
and his yortc contractors, Patrick McCabc addressed
his fellow w0rlncn and pointed out that the situation
was Only continuation Of the old game OF Tammany
Hall the object being to control the votes OF the men
OIL Election Day. Mr. McCabc showed that the " com
bInen were to begin work tho Broadway
cable road and the Broadway pavement
fully a month ago. yet nothing Is done because the
Tammany Hall leaders want 10 use the Job q lever
to secure the sufrages Of the men employed for tho
Tammany Hall ticket. lie said that the attention of
the woi iing population OF tho whole city ought To be
called To this. IN his opinion their proper remedy
was to add 10 the strength Of the Republican party
I'm the Legislature, In which the only safety OF
the wOrhiugmcn Mr.. NcCabe urged also that they
cast their votes for Republicans for municipal officers
this fall and thus remove from Tanmany Hall the
power placed In its hands by the hardwOrking people
which 1t had grievously abused
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-20
cAxAnAs INDICTMENTS For IMMIGRATION

ottawa. Aug 10.-Slx or eight representative British
farmers and three delegates Of leading Agricultural
societies will visit Canada next week for the purpose
of reporting upon Manitoba and the Northwest as a
suitable field for settlement. number OF British
farmers came to Canada similar mission seven
or eight years ago, and their reports, which We've
published and scattered broadcast throughout Great
britain had n beneficial effect In promoting emf
grafton 70 Canada.