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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
CONFESSED TO MURDER.
A Mystery Near Cooperstown That May be
Cleared Up.


rrEcrAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPkrcHi
FRANKLIN, PA, Dec. 10.-The saying
"that murder will out" has been verified
here this week. Three years ago the BODY
of young man named Howard, whose
parents resided in New York State,
was found near Cooperstown, this
county, with gunshot wound in the back
of the head. When found he was we'll
dressed, and wore a new pair of Shoes He
had made the purchases in Crawford county,
and in doing SO had displayed roll of
bills amounting to over $500.
He had been seen in the company of a
young man named Crispin, who resides four
miles north o. this city, and, while suspicion
rested upon him, there was no evidence to
cause his arrest. Last June Crispin was ar
rested in Buffalo and sent to the peni-
Tertiary for passing counterfeit money.
Meantime Howard's father had employed a
detective to shadow Crispin. When the
latter was sent to prison, the detective sue
ceeded in getting himself sent down also,
and the two soon became very intimate. By
alleged confessions of numerous murders,
the detective soon succeeded in getting
Crispin to confess that he had murdered
young Howard.
He said that he had shot Howard near
Deckert's postoffice, after which he dressed
the body in the new clothes and shoes,
placed the corpse in the buggy, and left it
where it was found the next day. 1t is said
that the evidence against Crispin is complete,
and after the expiration of his present term
he will be brought to this city and placed on
trial ior the murder of Howard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
THEIR GAME BLOCKED.
A SENSATIONAL ATTEMPT AT LAND
GRABBING IN OHIO.

The Nice Little Scheme of a Syndicate, with
the Government as Side-Partner, to
Scoop in Land Valued at a Million
Dollars.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 10.-Sensational
developments are promised in connection
with the State Canal Commission and an
effort to dispose OF public lands in the gas
and oil belt in Northwestern Ohio, estimated
to be worth 81, 900, 900. A company organ
lied at Cincinnati, and having relations
with parties in the vicinity of the lands, are
said to be the originators of scheme to get
charge Of 700 acres Of land in Anglaize
county. 1t is part of the Mercer county
reservoir and in the center of the natural
gas aud oil belt.
from the Legislature, has been disposing of
land about the reservoir, much of which
was productive of oil and gas, and the
value of the foregoing section was until
recently known to but few. Two members
of the commission favored selling or long
leasing to the company organized, but on
investigation it was found the State had no
title to the land, it never having been
ceded by the general Government. Those
in the scheme sent Senator Shaw to Wash
ington to investigate, as their attorney, and
the result was an inquiry from the Land
Department, asking the Auditor Of State
fora copy OF anv papers bearing on the title.
He was unable to furnish information.
The result was the department at Washing.
ton caused an advertisement, as required by
law, to be inserted in newspaper located
nearest to the land. No one, except in the
immediate vicinity, knew of the proposed
saloon December 81. The fact was learned
By a member of the Canal Commission not
in the scheme, and yesterday the attention
of the department at Washington was d.
rected to the effort to dispose of the land in
quiet way at 81 or So an acre, whereas its
speculative value will approximate
100000
The general Government has Cancelled the
order OF sale and will give the State officials
a hearing. The disclosures of the effort to
appropriate the property in clandestine
manner has created sensation in Off
circles
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
RETURNING TO COAL.
The Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Closes Down Its Southside Mills.
FURNACES ARE TO BE REM0DELED,
Three Thousand Men Affected by the Tenn
porarY Shutdown.
OTHER MILLS To MAKE THE CHANGE

The four mills of the Oliver Iron and
Steel Company, located on the Southside,
were closed down last night, and will re-
main idle until next Monday. In the mean
time all furnaces will be changed for the use
Of coal.
There was intense excitement among the
employees last night when the men were
notified that the mills would close down in
definitely this morning. No cause OF prior
notice was given to them. The
puddlers were told not to pre-
pare for another heat and the
other men were told that nothing would be
done until further notice. The news soon
became whispered about, and all fell to
wandering what it meant The firm en-
ployes 5000 men, and all were in an anxious
mood.
The night boss at the Eleventh street mill
said all he knew was that the mill was to
close down. He did not know whether
it was to take an invoice or not,
but did not seem to be alarmed.
Several others.seen thought the mills were to
be smut down in order to make an invoice of
the property, as John Phillips was to retire
from the firm; but this tranfser was made
some time ago.
DENIED THEY WOULD SHUT DOWN.
The report that the mills were to shut
down gained circulation yesterday morning,
but when the matter was inquired into at
the Office of the company on the Southside it
was denied. The mills were neither closed
down nor had the firm any intention of do
ing so, is the way the information was given
to The DISPATCH reporter.
A call was next made at the Office of the
Amalgamated Association, but no one there
had any knowledge of an intended shutdown.
Secretary Madden seemed surprised when the
affair was suggested. "1 cannot understand
why the divers should close Indefinitely. I
am sure it is unexpected by the men. All
that have seen lately talked as though the
firm had more business on hand now than
they could yet out before the next scale
would go into effect, even if they did not
get any more orders"
GOING BACK TO COAL.
An emplove of one of the other Southsid e
mills was in the Office at the time, and he
said it was his opinion that if Olivers' mills
were to close at all, it was on account Of
fuel. He knew that for some time past slack
and steam had been used in the South Tenth
street and Woods Run mills, and that it
had proven unsatisfactory both as fuel and
as productive of a smell, beside which the
men could not work.
It was learned, however, last night that
the shutdown was only OF temporary
-. II IL tl,a
necessary change for the use of coal. 1t is
thought the Oliver & Roberts wire mill will
be closed next week for the same purpose.
The firm was interested in one or two
companies and also had line of their own,
and consequently was not one of those who
had the gas shut off from them the first Of
the month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
THE BARKER sU sPENsI0N.
Creditors of the Philadelphia Firm Aske
for an Extension of One Year.

Creditors of the Philadelphia Firm Asked
for an Extension of One Year.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.-The creditors
of Barker Bros. & Co., the bankers, who
made an assignment recently. have been
asked to grant an extension for one year.
A paper to that effect has been circulated
among the creditors for several days, and,
it is said, a number of signatures have been
obtained. The principal creditors of the
firm are banks, trust companies and other
fl nancial institutions, and the officers have
sig ned the paper .'
Barker Bros. & Co. have some valuable
assets. but in the present condition of the
market, it is. impossible to realize much
upon them. The various enterprises with
which the firm was identified, such as the
''Three Cs" road Charleston, Cincinnati
and Chicago, Ohio and Northwestern, San
Antonio, and Arkansas Pass, Oregon
Pacific, etc., may in time realize something,
but at present an attempt to yield upon the
securities would mean great sacrifice. s.
A prominent trust company which began
suit against the firm some time ago has with
drawn it and signed the paper. There has
been no objection up to this time and none
is expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A DIVISION OF OPINION,
Philadelphians Unable to Decide Who VIII
Get $4,000.

Get $4,000.
ESPECIAL TEL EGRAM TO THE DIsPArcBI
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.-The different
Irish organizations of this city are divided
as to which OF the two Irish Parliamentary
parties should be the recipient of the funds
raised in this city during the recent visit of
the Irish ENJOYS. Postmaster John
Field is treasurer of the fund, which
amounts to nearly $4,000, deposited
with Drexel & Co. Mr.. Fields statement
that he was in favor of sending the funds to
the Irish Parliamentary party led by
Justin Mccarthy was the chief topic of con-
versation amoug the Irish leaders of this
city to-day. The Parnellite factions will
oppose any such action, and they are said
to he at present in the majority.
The local Catholic clergy, who contributed
so generously during the visit of the Irish
envoys here. are opposed to Parnell The
Clam Na-Gael are all for Parnell. The
Wolfetone, Ironsides and other branches of
the League are for Parnell, as are also a
number of the divisions OF the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. The next meeting OF
the council will most probably decide by
a vote to which party the money should be
forwarded
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
KILLED HIS WIFE.
An Atlantic City Tragedy Recalled by the
Trial of the Husband.


Trial of the Husband.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.1
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Dec. 10.-The
trial of Joseph F. Young, who killed his
wife at the Minnequa House, this city, on
the morning of September and then put a
bullet in his own head, was begun this
morning at the Atlantic County Court
House, in Mays Landing.
1t is set forth in the Indictment that
Young came to this city from Philadelphia
on September 8. having heard that his wife,
who was sojourning here, was too intimate
with William Ogden. On arriving he reg
istered at the Minnequa House, where his
wife and Ogden were stopping, and when
he returned to the house from a stroll on the
beach, he shot his wife twice and then shot
himself. Mrs. Young's wounds proved fatal,
but he shortly atterward recovered.
The entire day was spent in examining
witnesses, and when Young was put on the
stand he claimed that be had been wild
with excitement on hearing the charges
against his wife, whom he dearly loved,
and that when he came to Atlantic City and
saw how true the reports we're he became
crazy and went entirely out of his senses,
remembering nothing from the time he reg
istered at the house until the bullet had
been extracted from his head.
The defense based their case entirety on
temporary insanity. An affecting scene
during the trial was the sudden appearance
in the prisoners dock of Eleanor, ,lhe 5-year-
old daughter of Young, who broke away
from friends in the court room and placed
her arms around her fathers neck, who
broke down completely. Up to this he had
appeared entirely unconcerned. but that un-
nerved him, and during the rest of the day
he would frequently burst into tears. The
jury retired at P.M M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
IRELAND IN A BLAZE.
TContinued From, First PAGE I

in Russia and to take action TO secure some
alienation OF their distress. The Lord
Mayor who presided over the meeting mad
an address, in which he expressed the hope
that nothing in the slightest degree hostile
to the Gear would be said by the speakers.
The hopes of the Russian Hebrews, he said,
were fixed upon the Gar. who. with one
stroke of mis- pen. could annul the laws
which oppressed them. The citizens of Lon
don were always ready to take leading
part in defense of religious and civil liberty.
The Duke of Westminster moved the
adoption of resolution declaring that the
renewed sufferings OF the Hebrews in Russia
from the operation of the severe and excep-
tional edicts against them and the disabili-
ties placed upon them are deeply to be de-
plored, and that in this last decade OF the
nineteenth century religious liberty is a
principle which should be recognized by
every Christian community as among nat
ural human rights.
Lord Ripon, in seconding the Duke of
Westminster's resolution, denied that the
meeting was composed Of sentimentalists.
Those present did not desire to jeopardize
peace by business, he said, but the resolu-
tion was an appeal from English public
opinion to the Gar. The resolution was
then adopted, and committee was ap-
pointed to convey the views of the meeting
to the Gar.
The italian Parliament Opened.
ROME -. The Italian Parliament was
opened to-day. In his speech opening the
session King Hunbert said that the recent
election for members of the Chamber Of
Deputies had rendered the State more solid
than ever. Italy, he declared, was faithful
to her foreign alliances and the cordial
friendships that existed between the pow
ers had dissipated the danger of interna-
tional complications. The most reassuring
anticipations everywhere prevail. He an
nouDced that bills to improve the condition
of workingmen would be introduced.
Dock Laborers' Strike Ended.
LoNDoN-The strike of the dock laborers
at Cardiff has ended, the employers having
conceded the chief demands of the men.
A crew of non-union men were shipped on a
steamer belonging to the New Zealand
Steamship Company, lying at the Albert
dock, London. A crowd of unionists
mobbed them and robbed two of them. The
police i1tervened and quelled the disturb
ance.
Italy and Abyssinia on the Outs.
PARIs-The Steele says that King
Menelek, of Abyssinia, finding that the
Italians had duped him in drafting the
recent treaty between AbyssInia and Italy,
has ordered the suspension of trade relations
between the two countries. War between
the Italians and Abyssinians is, therefore.
imminent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11

who expressed the opinion that determi-
nation Of the accuracy of the count in New
proper consideration Of the reapportionment
question.
The discussion then turned upon the num-
Der of members that should compose the
House, and showed sentiment favorable
to 1856, the number originally suggested by
MIR. Frank. The talk in committee did not
turn on party lines, as had been expected.
and as a whole the Democratic members are
satisfied that 356 is, perhaps, as fair num-
Der as any which could be proposed, pro-
vided that New York is accorded proper
consideration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A New Rufaln Calf.

A buffalo calf was born in the Central
Park menagerie last week, says the New
York Sun. Its parents are the only speci-
mems of the Cape buffalo in this country,
and they are descended from pair brought
from Africa by General Wade Hampton
nearly 80 years ago. General Sherman
brought them to New York from Georgia
after his march to the sea. The new calf is
not robust, though it weighs 100 pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
Mudsharks for Game.

While out duck-huntIng Wednesday
morning, in the neighborhood OF small
slough near the Stuck river, Washington,
says the Summer Herald, s. H. Williams
espied what he supposed to be large fish in
the water. He managed to get shot at it,
when 1t came toward him in very threaten
ing manner. A second shot killed the
thing, and when dragged ashore by Mr..
Williams it was found to be a mudshark,
which measured feet and 10 inches in
length and 81 feet in width across the
back. 1t is not often that such water ami
mails are found so far from large bodies Of
water.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
A FORTUNATE ESCAPE.

MIR. Stouffer's Runaway Ride Sudd emily
Stopped by Telegraph Pole.
Quite an exciting runaway occurred on
Fifth avenue last night about 10 o'clock. A
horse attached to a family carriage, and
driven by Mr.. Stoufer, of the Southside,
became frightened at cable car, and
started off at a run. At the Postof1ice cor
ner OF Fifth avenue and Smithfield street
one of the front wheels of the carriage en-
braced the big telegraph pole, which per-
formance not only brought the horse to a
rather sudden stop but also rent the har-
ness some, and twisted the running-gear of
the vehicle. Mr.. Stouffer escaped with
out injury.
The affair had the effect of bringing a
big crowd together at that particular point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
NEW Y0RNs CENSUS COUNT
And That Of Brooklyn Not to Delay Appor.
tionment Bill Action.

And That oil Brooklyn Not to Delay Appor-
tionment Bill Action.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The House
Committee on the Census this morning dis
cussed informally and without action the
reapportionment bill. 1t was decided to
give hearing Friday to Brooklyn on the
demand for a recount of that city, and ii
was also required that the question OF the
accuracy of the count of New York City
and similar questions with respect to Brook
lyn and other cities should not delay action
upon the reapportionment bill This decla-
ration that there should be speedy action Of
the reapportionment bill received the sup
port of all the members OF the committee ex-
cept two-Messrs. Blount and Holman
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
MAY BE LOST IN THE SNOW.

Fears for the Safety of an Exploring Expe.
dition Sent to Alaska
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-A special from
San Francisco intimates that the Arkell
Exploring Expedition in Alaska has posi-
bly, been lost.
A 2-months-old letter from one of the
party has been received at San Francisco sc
much belated that the party is known to b
snor-hound
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
a NEW YORK FAILURE.
Stock Brokers Hamilton & Bishop With LA
bilities of About $4,000.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Hamilton & Bish-
op, Stock Brokers. No. 96 Broadway, sus-
pended to-day, and the partners, Charles H.
Hamilton and William F. Bishop, made an
assignment to Herman Aaron, giving prefer
ences for s37, $40, of which S3l, 40 was to
Jane s. Bishop, wife of William +. Bishop,
for loans Of bonds. The other preference
was to Jim Stevens, of Rome, n. Y, Sc, 400,
for the loan of 100 shares of Missouri Pacific
stock.
The firm have been in business since
March, 1879. The liabilities are said to be
SIS, 900. The failure was caused by the
bank refusing further accommodations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
PAINTED UNDER THE LASH.

A Prisoner Who Could Not Stand All
His Punishment.
MONTREAL, Dec. 10.-Joseph Cusson,
who impersonated a Friar and ill-treated
girls, and who was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for two years sand to receive 40
lashes, received portion of the latter SEN
tence to-day.
The whole punishment could not be in
ficted, the prisoner fainting at the first
stroke and remaining in a state of collapse.
The remainder of the punishment will be
inflicted in January.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
CAMER0N's PLAIN TALK.

He Announces His Intention of Voting
Against the Force Bill.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Senator Cam
eron said. to-day: 81 will vote against the
election bill, whatever form it may assume
am opposed to i: on principle and in its
details. The South is now resuming quiet
condition.
1.-THE election law would disturb this de-
sirable condition and produce i'll ceiling be-
tween the North and the South. I am,
therefore. opposed to the bill, and shall as
sert my independence as Senator and cast
my vote against the emeasure."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
NO WHITE TRASH WANTED,

A wedding That Was Not Down on the
Bills
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArcHi
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Dec. 1o.-The
city was excited to-day over the issuance of
a marriage license for James Hurst a white
man. with considerable property and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-11
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
THE CONVENTION TRANsACTs A LARGE
AMOUNT OF WORK.

A Resolution Pledging the support of the
Members of the Federation to the So
cialistic Labor Party Reported Upon
With Negative Recommendation.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-03-05
Public sales.

vuch 8 Arnold yarnes will sell near
Est salem. live stock. farm implements
and household good-.-James Caveny, Aue-
tourvr
V.rch II.-vr,. Sarah Trost-I Will sell
Al her lace OF residence in Fayette Twp,
her entire stock Of personal property and
household furniture
March I2-H W Kurtz, will sell a; his
rr,,, az residence in wslker township.
an brld OF live stock and farm utensils.
March > Peter Brown will sell a; Co
roIsuu.. Fayytte township, live stock and
farming u,,usiiS-
March Is William Luck viii sell live
stock ana farminS Implements in Tusbetr
to~a,tsr.-U. H. snyder, AuctioHeer.
Tuesday, March ls.-Nrs. W. p. Gruver.
will sell At her residence, one mils north Of
warbIr, at 10 o'clock, horses, eatt.s, sheep
farming implements and 50 forth.
veiu.,day-Nt trch I9th.-w. $. Switz.
sr will sell ut his place OF residence on the
p,ty farm, - miles northwest ct Patterso n
and, uirr. west %; Milford station. head
of horses. ~ head of catti-, l3 hogs and
+, large Dot of farming machinery. - H. II
SNYDER. Aucuourer.
March -, 1890 John Brown of Fayette
township, Niu sell live stock aud farming
implemau.s. Joseph Page, Auetioneer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-03-05
Post Gmce Signal.

Fr..a the Bloomfield Alvoca.e:
For some time the post master AT
LanIisaurg '.for tha pubic good,
has been putting q Ii bted lantern
.sop the outer WALL as a signal TIA
he mail is CHANGED. Toe light can
be seen from both ends Of our town
apd therefore answers a good purpose
TIE thoughtful parent who don't
wish his boy TO endanser his health
bv standing On the wet pavement
g. ait:rE for the mali 10 be changed
now looks towards the pos' Office and
II he se,s the light out, he say
.-JoInIy 70 for the news, tie mail
Is changed" As the mail now gets
here about an hour earlier than form
eriv and the days getting longer the
lighted lantern mrst give place to
an. tier kina of a signal
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-03-05
N4RRYED: 4:


CRAMER-F -Fow1Es.-On the 18th
ult., by Rev. e. E. Berry, Ira A.
Cramer, of Patterson, and Lizzie l.
Fowles, Of this place
DALToS- -IsENBERG-On the 18TH
ult, by Rev. A r. Miller, at the home
of the bride, in Fernanagh town
ship, Mr. William Dalton of Tarbett
township, and Miss Ella A IsenberS.
KNzER- On the same
day at the residence of A @ Hslde-
man IN ThompsOntown. by Rev B.
II Hart, Vii II kiuxer, of Fayett
towns ship, and Tiilie Bal.antyne, of
Fermanagh township.
DLroS- ILEs,BERG. the same
dsy. by Rev A r. Miller, William
L Dalton, Of Turbett township,
IN Ella Iseobsrg, of Fermanagh =
township.
Ho1sIAx-H,wK.-O the 25th ult-,
at the home of the bride in Patterson
by Rev Philip Graf, Dr. W. Fl. j
Holman. of Milhintown. and Kate K
Hawk Of former place.
ARAhEh-lSDBESDN- Tue lOi4i
ut, by Rev-.J. c. Mumper, James 5
w. Ciamer aud Mamie II. Robson
all OF Eass Waterford
HowER-Sw.GART the 2Oh ult
at Lewistown, by Rev John B. Focht.
J. Clarence Hover and Annie E.
SwigarF, both OF Fem snagh town
ship
ANDREws- -bfcLAUGHIN.-On the
4th ult., in Lswistown, by Rev. John
Gourloy. James G- Andrews OF Reed s
GAP, this county, and Annie II. Me
I.au La Of Aattawana, Mifflin eoun-
tn.
EglEE.H HlEaT- BABRIcK.-0n the
5th u.-. i- George Ubil, J. p, Cor
nrlius =. 8-ckelberry, Of Spruce Hal
township, ana Emma r. Barrick, of
Perry coInty.
HHEE.UGE-CoSS--On the 18Th
ul--, by Rev. ). G siumper, Wm. n.
Hinebaugh and Sadie Z Com. al Of
East Waterford.
-W1L1s.-At the home of
J. ". D ockard, y. D., of Richfield,
Pa, Feb, %, 1880, by Rev. G. w.
Leisher, Wm. h. Ripka of Globe
Mills, Snyder county Pa, and Miss
Iudia 5. Wills Of Richfield.