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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
GRAIN DEALERS IN MANITOBA.
They Are Bitter Against the Canadian Pacific
for Alleged Discrimination.

for Alleged Discrimination.
WINNIPEG, Dec. "a big row is brew
ing between the Canadian Pacific and the
grain dealers, and the railway is accused by
many grain buyers of giving a big reduction
on wheat rates to the Lake of the Woods
Milling Company. which is controlled by
the road magnates and the Ogilvies. Both
firms are the largest grain dealers in the
country.
These two firms are paying such high fig
ures for wheat that all other dealers have
been forced to retire from competition as
buyers. They claim that the road must be
giving rebate to the roads named. as other
wise they could not pay the prices they are
paying. 1t is claimed that the object is
political, and that the company is being in
fuenced by the Dominion Government,
which is bound to see the price paid for
wheat in Manitoba as high as that paid in
Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
wELL-KNowN SIGNATURES TO THESE LETTERS

The Pennsylvania Legislature will have
no more important question before it next
month than the proposed building of a ship
canal from Lake Erie TO the Ohio river.
The commission appointed to survey a route
for such a waterway has sent its report to
Governor Beaver. The Governor will
message il to both Houses of the General
Assembly with whatever recommendation
he may think wise. So that in the hands of
the Legislators of this State the whole mat
ter will be placed for disposal. They will
either advance it by wise legislation, or de-
lay it by unfavorable action.
The Request for Information.
From the very inception down to the
present moment, The DISPATCH has moved
in advance of the various stages of the great
enterprise. Knowing that the commits
sion's report was about to be forwarded to
the Executive Department at Harrisburg
for its final preparation for the Legislature
this paper took time by the forelock and
sent to every member of the House and Sem
ate in Pennsylvania copy of the following
letter:
PITTSBURG, PA, Nov. =, 1890. (
DEAR SIR-For public information THE
DISPATCH would like TO know what your views
are in regard to the construction of the pro-
posed Lake Erie Canal
As you are member of the next Legislature
this matter-whIch is conceived by many to be
Of vital interest to the whole western part of
the State-will come before you for favorable
or unfavorable action.
The precise form in which the project is to
he presented 10 the Legislature by the commits
sion appointed to consider it may not yet be
determined, but it will be a satisfaction to the
friends of the canal project to know whether
or not YOU feel in a general way in favor of 1t,
and whether or not you will support such rea-
sOnable specific measures as may during the
winter be introduced at Harrisburg to give the
project effect.
The DISPATCH will be very glad to have
YOUR views on this most important subject at
YOUR earliest convenience.
Yours truly
THE DISPATCH PUB. Co.
Places Where Light is Needed.
The first installment of responses are
classified below and printed in full. In the
extreme eastern part of the State and in the
northeastern and southeastern corners very
little is known of the project Dozens Of
letters to that effect have been relegaIed to
the waste paper basket On all sides, how
ever, the desire is general for complete de-
tails about the result of the Canal Com
missions report Some valuable advantages
of ship canal are pointed out in the SUBJ
Joined letters by those who favor it. Those
who say they will oppose it do so because
they consider the cost excessive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

not yet seem SO to me. 1t was claimed that such
canal would be a panacea for railroad dis
elimination. I would suggest that enforcement
OF the Constitution would be easier and much
cheaper.
In short, I can see a gigantic Job in 1t. in
which the State could-and likely would-sink
millions of dollars. PIT. WEBER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Suspicious of Jobbery.

DU BoIs. PA, Nov. 81
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In the session of 1859 l wasNone among %
members opposing the joint resolution provid-
ing for survey of route for ship canal to
connect the waters of Lake Erie and the Ohio
river. favor State improvement of our water
ways when the project Is feasible, but this does
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
A Wise and Thoughtful Expression.

A Wise and Thoughtful Expression.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. q.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Yours of Goth inst, is at hand, asking for my
views as to the construction of the proposed
Lake Erie Canal In reply will say that in a
general way favor the project and will sup
port such reasonable measures as may be
framed to give it effect, believing that the
scheme is a great one and would no doubt be
of much commercial benefit to the State and
country. Care should, of course, be taken to
avoid in legislation the placing of the cost by
guarantee or otherwise upon the Common
wealth. FRANCIS A. OSBoURN. g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Struggled Opium Seized.

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 5.-The Custom
House officials seized 200 pounds OF opium
on board the steamer Olympian and ar
rested the fireman of the vessel on its ar
rival here from Victoria yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

the promotion of State or national measures in
aid of the project. JOHN B. ROBINSON,
State Senator-elect, Ninth Pennsylvania Dis
trict Congressman-elect Sixth Pennsylvania
District.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
The Benefit of a Doubt Promised.

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
1 am in general way decidedly in favor of
all schemes that will promote the prosperity of
Western Pennsylvania, and l shall advocate
the giving of State aid to the proposed Lake
Erie Canal, provided a proper measure is
brought forward for that purpose. 1 will also
say that when 1 may De in some doubt the
scheme shall have the benefit of it.
JAMES S. STOCKING.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Enriching the Whole State.
MEcHANIcsBURG, CUMBERLAND Co., !

Nov. 80. I ,
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Your favor in reference to the proposed Lake
Erie Canal duly received. The comments I
have seen in the newspapers have been favor
BILE to the project. 1 believe it to be most i'm
poruant to the people in the western portion of
the State.
l shall consider it my duty to support any
lawful measure offered in good faith which
promises the greatest benefit to the people of
the whole State recognizing at the same time
the fact that that which enriches part may
proportionately enrich the whole"
G. MORRIS EcKETs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
HOUSE OF Representatives, -
MEMBERS FROM ALL PARTS OF PENN.
SYLVANIA EXPRESS VIEWS.

Many are Warm Advocates for the Canal
Project, Others are Opposed to it, and
Quite Number are Open to Argu-
ment.
All shades of opinion are brought out in
the replies of members of the House of Rep
resentatives to THE DISPATCH'S circular.
Many of the Assemblymen stand ready to
be easily convinced OF the advantages of the
canal by the report of the Commission
which has just completed the survey of the
route. Others are opposed to it as State
enterprise. The sentiment seems to be
general that the National Government
should take the project under its wings.
Still others are unalterably antagonistic to
the scheme. One of the strongest letters is
the following:
EMPORIUM, CAMERON Co., Dec 2
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
l am inclined to favor any improvement that
will build up the industries of Western Penn
sylvania, and my impression is that a water
way from and to the Western ore beds and
markets is of the utmost Importance to the iron
markets of Pittsburg and Western Pennsyl-
vania generally. All ask is that the plan shall
be practicable and the cost within reasonable
possibilities. j. c. JOHNSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
What Progressive Member Saws.

MEDIA, DELAWARE Co., Dec. 2.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
WAS favorably impressed with this matter at
last session of the House. and am anxious to
see what the commission will suggest.
l profess to be one of the progressive men,
bers OF the House. but at the same time hope
you will not ask me to decide what shall do
until hear what the commission suggests, NV
inclinations are at present in favor of legisla-
tion in reference to same. am,
JESSE NJ. BAKER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

CABLE LETTERS from all over Europe
are special features of fTO-MORROW'S DIS
PATCH. See for yourself. Twenty-four
1,apPs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
A Pleasant DUTY.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
ST. MARYs, ELK Co., Nov. "a.
Yours OF the Goth instant received. l cannot
give decisive answer. but will emily be too glad
to support any measures that may prove bene-
nclal to the State or any portion thereof.
CHARLES LUKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
A SLEEPY TowERMAN

Causes a Fatal Train Accident on a New
Jersey Railroad.
CAMDEN, N, j., Dec. "a freight train
on the West Jersey Railroad ran into an
open switch near this city this morning, and
Conductor Samuel Leap was killed and
eight cars were wrecked.
The accident was caused by q sleepy
night towerman turning the wrong switch,
and he narrowly escaped lynching BY the
excited people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Erie County's Senator.
Jack Robinson,s support Promised.

Jack Robinson's support Promised.
MEDIA, DELAWARE COUNTY, Nov. go
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Without committing myself to any specific
measure in general, cordially favor the pro-
posed colonization and will lend my efforts to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
He Believed That Way for Years.

HUNTINGDON, PA, Nov. FL
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Your letter in relation to the Erie Canal is
before me. In answer to your inquiry,
Whether or not feel in a general way IN
favor OF it?" emphatically 1 answer yes, pro-
vided it is not too expensive. have felt Tor
years that such public improvement would De
grand thing for Pennsylvania, could it be ac-
complished by reasonable expenditure.
w. Nj. K. WILLIAMSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Member Kutz is Against 1t.

BOWERS, BERKs COUNTY, Nov. q
To the Editor of The Dispatch
In reply to your circular letter of the 10Th
inst will say that should desire to first see
the report of the commission. and an estimate
of the cost before can give my views in regard
to the proposed Lake Erie Canal.
From what learned about it two years ago.
the friends of the project cannot expect much,
if any, support from me- Truly yours.
CYRENIUS w. KUTZ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Probably on the Right Side

ADAMsBURG, WEsTMoRELAND Co.,
Dec. 9.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
am inclined to favor the canal project. but
would not promise now to support any meas
ures that may be introduced at Harrisburg to
give it effect. for they might not meet my ap-
proyal. However, the possibility is that shall
able specific measures as may be introduced to
give the project effect" j, K, ELLwooD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Washington County Deeply Interested.

IHt6TGsu6us
BURGETTsTowN, WASHINGTON Co.,
Nov. a
To the Editor OF The Dispatch:
will most certainly favor any public i'm
provement that would contribute to the interest
of our own end of the State and should this
project come before the House in proper shape,
know of no reason why I could not be for it.
T. NJ. PATTERSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Somerset County's Senator.

SOntrseC COunty 5 StndVUIs
JENNER's X ROADS, Nov. 80.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
will be new member in the Senate. and L
shall want time to consider the canal project.
There is no question in my mind as to the ad-
vantage of the proposed canal would afford the
commercial interests of Western Pennsyl-
vanIa, but other questions must necessarily be
taken into consideration before l can deter
mine what course shall take with regard 10 IL.
N B CRITCHFIELD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
THE STATE SENATORS.
THEIR VIEWS ON THE PROPOSED ERIE
SHIP CANAL.

Some of the Most Prominent Statesmen in
Pennsylvania Are Heartily in Favor of
the Enterprise-Others Are Conserya
tive.
From members of the Senate in various
parts of the State comes some thoughtful ex-
pressions in reply to The DIsPATCH's cir
cular letter of inquiry. The desire for more
definite information is general, however.
The President pro tenn of the Senate writes
as follows:
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. %.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
have your circular of November %, asking
my views. as a member of the Legislature in
regard to the construction of the proposed Lake
Erie Canal. As Iknow nothing of the details of
this proposed canal. my only knowledge of it
being the general rumor it is difficult for me to
express an opinion.
But may say that it is my intention and de-
sire to vote and work for all measures which
will develop and benefit the interests of the
state of Pennsylvania, and, in a general way,
favor such project as the Lake Erie canal.
BoIEs PENRosE,
President pro tenn. Senate of Pennsylvania.
Erie County's Senator.
ERIE, Pa Nov. q
To tile Editor of The Dispatch:
In reply to your favor of 10th inst. 1 would
say that from the time the proposed Lake Erie
Canal was first talked of was greatly impressed
with its supreme Importance to the business
interests of Northwestern Pennsylvania, as
well as to the commerce of the lakes, and it was
my pleasure to actively support at the last
session of the Pennsylvania Legislature the ap-
pointment of the Commission to investigate
and report upon its feasibility. 1t will also
give me pleasure to aid at the coming session
any practical measure having in view the &C.
complishment of that important project.
ID, b. MCCREARY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
The Pros and Cons Desired.

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY Nov 20.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
would prefer to hear the pros and cons in
debate in the House. If it is of vital interest
to the whole western section OF the State /
will give it my support. WIN. R. JEFFREY,
Count it as Benefit, Then.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
FREMONT, SCHUYLKILL Co., Dec. 2
Your favor of the Goth asking my views in re-
gard to the construction of the proposed Lake
Erie Canal; as member of the next House
would say have not read much about It, 1
would like to do what is right to all sections
If it is benefit to the State, let's have the
canal. If not, we can do withoutit
S. S. COOPER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
westmoreland,s senator Doubtful.

WestinOreIanPs Senator DOubt1uI'
GREENsBURG, Pa, Nov. q.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In reply to your letter concerning the con-
struction of the proposed Lake Erie Canal,
permit me to say that I am not familiar with
the details of the project and cannot at this
time give an intelligent reply to your inquiry
While the establishment of a direct water
route between the coal and coke fields of " est
ern Pennsylvania and the iron ore beds OF the
lakes could not but advance the material pros
perlty of Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania,
yet there are no doubts of the practicabiity of
the scheme and of the propriety of the state
embarking in an enterprise of this character.
However, will give the matter careful con-
sideration. and will favor all proper leglsla-
tion for the advancement of the material IN
terests of Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania.
EDWARD E, ROBBINS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

HOW THEY ALL STAND
Members Of the State LegisIa-
ture Give The Dispatch
Their Views
ON THE ERIE SHIP CANAL.
Immense Advantages of the Enter
prise Very Generally Admitted
All Over the State.
THE COST CAUSES HESITATION
On the Part Of Quite q Number OF As
semblymen Who Hail From the In
terror of Pennsylvania.
OTHERS HEARTILY FAVOR THE SCHEME,
Believing That the Government CouG be Induced to
Make Appropriations Because Of
Interstate Benefits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Only by National Appropriation.

KING-oF-PRUssIA, MONTGOMERY Co.,
Nov. q.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Your circular of 10Th instant received. The
appropriation made to pay the expenses of the
commission for surveys, etc., was made with
the understanding that it would show the
feasibility of the projected canal, and as 1t was
of national importance, the General Govern
ment would be asked to do the work. l am not
in favor of the State undertaking it
A L. TAGGART
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

n LlUeFaI I FnIIaueIphlaIl.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov %.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
You ask for my views in regard to the con-
struction of the proposed Lake Erie Canal. 1
am not at this time sufficiently conversant with
the matter to express an opinion, except to say
l would favor any project likely to assist the
commerce or help develop the natural resources
OF any part of our State. JOHN BURTON
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Worthy of Careful Examination.

READING, Nov. 2S.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
While the National Government often makes
large grants of money for such public works,
the State never does, and it seems to me that
at least portion of the enormous expense the
building of a canal would incur should be de-
frayed by the general Government. have no
information on the subject and when the time
comes shall examine very carefully the project,
II extravagant, or job of any kind, shall
vote against it. If beneficial to the Common
wealth as whole, and the State can afford it,
NAV assist its passage. The act authorizing
the appointment of the commission is SO loosely
drawn that hardly think could have favored
it, and hope the legislation asked for is not
as indefinite in its provisions as that act.
HENRY w. GREEN.
General Goblin Undecided as Yet.
LEBANON. Nov. q.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
In reply to your inquiry, L would state that
have not gwen the subject of the construction
of the proposed Lake Erie canal the thought
necessary to an enterprise of this magnitude.
The cost, character of the work, its manage
ment as well as the constitutionality of the
legislation required. requires careful atten-
tion. have no opinion to express upon the
matter now. When it is presented l will en-
deavor to be guided in my vote and action by
what regard as conducive to the best interest
of the State. ]. Z. S. GoBIN.
Important Considerations Involved, Ger
tainly.
LYKENs, DAUPHIN Co., Dec. 3.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
This being. in my opinion. great undertak-
ing. involving considerations of much import T.
ance cannot make any promises, or even de-
termine what 1 shall 90 in the premises until
the plans, specifications, estimates, together
with the measures, are presented, fully dis.
cussed, and considered. A. F. THOMPSON.
Senator W. S. Smith Opposed to it.
BAINBRIDGE, LANCASTER Co., Nov q.
To the Editor of The Dispatch.
Referring to your letter of November 20 in re.
gard to the Lake Erie Canal project, 1 will say,
at this time, am against the bill.
w. S. SMITH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Janiata County Sizes it Up.

Janiata County Sizes 1t Up.
REE DIS GAP, Nov. q.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Yours of recent date to hand. and would say
am not fully acquainted with the proposed
project. but think it would open up way from
the Atlantic to the Mississippi, and would be of
great interest to Pennsylvania, especially the
western part of it. J.C. CRAWFORD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Private Enterprise Preferred.

Private Enterprise Preferred.
SLATINGToN, LEHIGH Co., Dec l.
To the Editor ofThe Dispatch:
AS to the matter you mention of, am not
prepared to speak, not knowing anything of its
costs nor its prospective advantages. Am
always in favor of public improvements. but be-
lleve they are usually more cheaply and
honestly made when made by private enter
PRISE. d. d. ROPER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Thinks it Will be Unpopular.

HYNDMAN, SOMERSET Co., Dec. g.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Until Illnow more about what the scheme
contemplates, 1 am unable to say as to whether
L will favor or oppose it. am inclined to the
opinion that the project will be an unpopular
one within the rank and file of the taxpayers of
the Commonwealth. They have right to be
heard, and their will ought largely shape the
course oil Legislators on this question, as well
as all other matters of great public concern.
W. SCOTT MULLIN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06

@OOhHO1A1HO 1AUpOU
STATE COLLEGE. CENTER Co., Nov. o.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Yours of the Goth to hand, and contents noted.
In reply would say that cannot fully define
my opinion on the subject, not knowing the full
intents of the project. 1 will be able to give
you my views on. the matter later. after 1 am
more fully acquainted with it.
am in favor of any measure that will relieve
the laboring and agricultural classes of unjust
oppression and improve the condition of the
people generally. JOHN T. MCCORMICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-06
Not Sure About the Necessity.

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
ADAMsvILLE. CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa,
Nov. q.
In reply TO your circular of Goth, 1 would say
l have very little faith in the proposed ship
canal. Should the general Government take
hold of it, very well; but for the Legislature to
take such action as to throw the responsibility
on the State, think would be going too far.
ana do not know that the people are asking Tor
any such legislation. Unless convinced to che
contrary shall most certainly use my infiu-
ence against it. H WALLACE BROWN.
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THE COST CAUSES HESITATION
OTHERS HEARTILY FAVOR THE SCHEME,

Believing That the Government cOulG be Induced to
Make Appropriations Because Of
Interstate Benefits
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Real Estate Deals

TIC. Stevens to P. J. Classen, 1876
acres, Edward Evans survey 4lO, and
IL acres original survey 4l2, 5000.
S. G. and B. H. Newton to John
Ireland, lots I, 8, 8 and 13, block 49,,
above u PIPER Labor ditch, 81 900.
Thomas P. Devine to L. Schulmey-
or, $50 acres, A. Houston and james
Hord surveys 80 and AL, Sl9l2.
f. b. Cushing to J. f. Davenport,
62l acre, NJ. l.. FORTS survey No. 81,
$4,000.
West End Town company to John
X. Thrill, lot Is, block 6, first addi-
ton. S400.
John R. Shook to G. L. Pope, IA in
terest in three lots containing l56 100
acres. range 8, district l, $4,000.
Il. Il. Wander Hoeven 20 G. l.. Pope,
Ia interest in above property, $4,000.
Adams & Wickes to G. l.. Pope, IL
in above $4,000.
Henry Elmendorf to Henry Glenn
ems, lot IL, block 7, on Mesquite street,
for 1926.
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