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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
MURDEROUS CRIMINALS.

The killing Of Detective Gilkinson, by the
leader of criminal gang whom he was
attempting to arrest for robbery, is an evil
dence that the day of desperate criminals
whose defiance Of the law will carry them
any length is by no means past. The affair
as recouuted in yesterdays DISPATCH is
not SO bold 2 flight of murderous outlawry
rs the Ravenna train murders of few years
ago, for which no one was punished, but for
awhile it seemed likely to reach the same
negative results. The recurring evidences
that there are robbers who are prepared to
commit murder rather than fall into the
hands of the law, indicates the necessity of
q more vigorous police system which shall
extend over the country as well as the cities,
and the making of arrests of such criminals
with force enough to insure that the desper-
ado who undertakes to prevent arrest BY
killing officers will himself be killed before
he gets of. The capture of the desperate
murderer, as told in to-day's DISPATCH.
reflects great credit on the men who ef-
fected il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISPUTE.

The critical condition into which the New
foundland fisheries dispute has brought the
relations of Englan and France is at once an
illustration OF the hazards that lie concealed
in the intricacies of which seem at the outset
subjects for purely pacific adjustment, and
| an explanation of some proceedings
IN Canada, which have been thought to
squint toward possible hostilities with the
United States.
Some time ago it was, announced that
some regiments of English troops would be
garrisoned n Canada, the explanation be-
ing that this was intended to suppress a
possible uprising of the Canadians in favor
of annexation h the United States. The
idea either of such an uprising or that Eng
land would put down a popular demand by
garrisons of troops was SO supremely ridic-
ulous, that the conclusion OF a Tory Yankee
phobia which imagined apostolic war with
the United States was all that was left.
That idea was strengthened by the work
done in fortitying Canadian ports on both
sides of the continent.
The gravity of the Anglo French dispute
over the Newfoundland fisheries imbrog lilo af-
fords possible explanation of these move
ments outside our own relations with Canada
and England. Yet if there could be war
that would equal in absurdity and madness
one between England and the United States
over the seal fisheries, it would be one be-
tween England and France over the New
foundIand trouble The gravity of the situa-
ton, however, is in thG fact tina. it places
both powers in dilemm :, Ii England con-
cedes the French view she inficts undoubted
hardship and even oppression on her own
subjects. Ii France reeedes she gives up
clearly defined and fully conceded treaty
rights. The problem thus created has gonr
from bad to worse, unit: war is possible
result of the difference.
But we cannot regard it as probable
one because it would contain nothing but
loss and peril to both coun ,es. England
cannot afford to suspend her commerce with
France, and undertake the hazards of a
naval war with a power so nearly her equal
on the sea. France cannot afford to expend
strength and treasure in fighting England
over few miserable lobster factories in New
foundland when she needs all her strength
to guard the possible continental complica-
tions. This is so obvious that the only
explanation on which France could be
expected to undertake such war would be
as an outcome of the recent Russian alli-
ance, by virtue OF which France should
act as cats-paw while Russia secured the
chestnuts in Asia. But even on that
hypothesis it would seem that the French
and Russian alliance would avoid policy
which would throw England with her navy
into the arms of the Drebund.
We do not think that there will be war
between England and France any more than
between England and the United States
Either is too foolish to be possible until the
whole world goes mad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
FAMINE IN THE soUDAN.

Information from the interior of the Sou
dan is slow in reaching civilization nova
DAYS. But sometimes that fact is compen-
sated for by the importance of the news.
The latest intelligence from the vast region
which a few years ago was abandoned to the
forces Of barbarsm is of that significant
kind. The rumors that the Soudan was
afflicted by a terrible famine prove on in
vestigatiOn to be true. The extent OF the
famine is probably the widest on record, in
modern times. From the border OF Egypt
10 Seunaar and from near Suakim to Darfar,
the whole territory supposed TO be under the
sway OF the Mahdi, has been plagued by
dearth and destitution. The roads are
strewn with skeletons, and every town and
village is filed with misery and death.
The cause of this devastation is plainly
stated. In the first place since the rise of
the Mahdi great share of the Soudau has
been given over to tribal feuds, rapine and
plunder. A plague of locusts and three
dry seasons have completed the misery
OF the people, The result of the suf-
ferings is still more important. The
prevailed ever since the Egyptian power
was overthrown, has increased until outside
of few towns the Afahdists' control is no
longer acknowledged; while the Mahdists
themselves have been reduced to a shadow of
their former fighting strength by the ravages
OF the famine. The Hadendowas, who in
former campaigns were the most valiant part
of Osman Digna's forces, refused to join
him on his last attack on Suakim; and every
where the report is that the tribes are ready
10 throw off the last vestige of allegiance to
the Mahdists and to welcome any central
authority which will give them peace and
civilized trade.
This view may be, and probably is, col
ored by the desires of those who would like
to see the Anglo Egyptian rule restored at
khartoum, and as far as The Equatorial
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
ASouthern self-Made Croesus.

There have been several fortunes made in
the rapid rise of the new town. Last night
ask red an old visitor here who quiet little man
of middle age l had noticed about the hotel
might be- The man referred to was of medium
height slightly lame in the right leg, and of
dark complexion, though could tell you little
about his face but that 1t was lighted by pair
of keen, searching eyes that even the broad rim
of a soft felt hat worn low on the forehead
could not obscure.
THAT is Ed Hogaboom" was the answer I
got; "a representa- American money-maker
He came to the Hot Springs years ago, to see
what the water would do for the muscular
rheumatism which he had contracted in the
Civil War. The water practically cured him,
though it left him lame as you see. When he
came here he clerked in a drugstore and when
his employer died he bought the business from
the latter's widow. He prospered exceedingly
and bought other drugstores in the town.
Then when bank was started in the town his
felloW-citizens thought so well of him that they
made him president. The bank has done very
well, and Mr.. Hogaboom now is also president
of the savings bank here. He obtained an in
terest in the Kentucky stables, which controls
the express and livery business of the town,
early in his business career, and that invest
ment has paid wonderfully. When the East
S25,O 900 worth of stock, and he owns large in
terest indeed he is the principal proprietor Of
the latest hotel, the Park, which cost nearly
S5OO, 600 to build. Now there is hardly an en-
terprise started in Arkansas that Mr.. Hoga-
boom is not invited to join, and it can be said
to his credit that he has always been ready to
help any young man who shows disposition to
help himself. To-day he is reckoned more
than millionaire"
Such self-made men seem to be rarer here i
than in Pittsburg. Perhaps the warm climate
keeps fellow from more than half making
himself, as 1t were. HEPBURN JOHNS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
STEALING FAMOUS GEMS.
The World'S Finest Diamonds Have Been
Thieves Booty.

Thieves have stolen and broken into several
pieces for better safety of sale some of the
earth's finest diamonds worse sacriege than
the wanton vandalism of the Goths and Huns,
says David Graham Adee in LippincotrS Maqa-
zine.
What stones have been so treated? Notably
the French Blue, which was reduced by cleav-
age into one large and two small fragments 1t
originally weighed 1l2 carats and was worth
3,000, 600 francs The famous Regent itself was
once stolen from the Tuileries On the morn
ing of September II, 1871, Monsieur Sergent
and the two other commissioners of the Paris
commune perceived that some time during the
night robbers had made their way in by scaling
the colonnade from the side, of the Place Louis
XIV, and through a window in that direction.
Having by some means obtained access to the
great halls of the Garde Meuble, they had torn
OF the seals without forcing the lock, carried
away the enormous treasures contained in the
cabinets and. vanished without leaving any
other trace of their presence. Several sus-
poets were arrested, but were released after a
protracted inquiry. An anonymous letter was
addressed TO the Commune stating that some
of the stolen Jewels would be found in ditch
in the Alice des Veuves, Champs -Elysees. NJ.
Sergent at once hastened, in company with
his colleagues, to the spot indicated. Here
sure enough. was unearthed, among other
valuables the Regent diamond, which prob
ably, because of its vast worth. had been
obliged to be abandoned by the thieves them
selves Finally one of the culprits surrendered
himself to the police and made a complete con-
fession. His name was Baba-but not Ali. The
criminals were convicted and condemned to
the galleys, except Baba and Burgeois who
were imprisoned at Bicetre, where they died.
This ended the affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23

Managers of the Home for Aged Protestant
Women made report TO the Women's Christian
Association. Fifty or sixty aged women find
here comfortable, qaiet. and pleasant abiding
refuge for poor girls who have fallen into sin,
and show desire to get out again into decent
and Christian living.
A Hospital for Sick Souls.
Here they are taught housework, laundry
work, nursing and religion. There is a hos
pital department. the inmates Of 1t being all of
them poor. aged women. The whole home is a
hospital-for sick souls. Another charity,
under the care of the Association, is Home
for Colored Children. Fifty little darkroom
plexioned waits and strays are here cared for
and given decent start in the direction of
manhood and womanhood.
The Young Women's Christian Association
OF the East End. is branch of the larger or
ganization. They have a good house now at
ZIG Collins avenue, and are making good use of
1t. These busy young people hold prayer and
Song meetings in houses and hospitals; conduct
gospel meetings." teach a sewing school, carry
on boys club composed of particularly active
boys. most of them in the newspaper and black
ing business and employ district visitor who
looks after the unlooked-after poor of the East
End. She is the pastor of the sheep who
are NOT counted in the folds.
Yes, there is no end to it. There are the hos
pitals, West Penn, homeopathic, Allegheny
General Southside and the new one for the
children. There is the Home for Incurables,
and the Home for Aged Couples at Williamsburg,
and the Church Home and a dozen other de-
nominational charities. And not one of them
could get along without the good women. They
could better dismiss the doctors. And there
are the Day Nurseries and the Women's Chris
tlan Temperance Union and the Christmas Let
ter Mission. And there is the Society for the
improvement of the Poor, with women for its
managers and women for its agents. and the
whole city for its parish, doing splendid service
carrying light into all the b1ackest corners of
darkest Pittsburg. Nobody knows into how
many wretched homes these faithful Christian
women go, Sisters of charity. without uni
forms, bringing blessings with them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23

Another singular development of the jury
system in an opposite direction from that
which caused the New Orleans massacre,
is shown in the conviction at Camden, New
Jersey, of the negro, Lingo, for the murder
oi Mrs. Annie Miller. The Philadelphia
newspapers all say that the verdict is 4 sur
prise, although some of them say that it
must be because the jury had clearer esti-
mate Of the evidence than those who read it
which is a roundabout and timid
way of saying that the reports of
the evidence did not show ground
for conviction. Anyone who reads
the Judges charge TO the jury can see that
the evidence was insufficient. 1t is preg-
nant but very uncomfortable reflection that
ii the accused had been an influential man,
instead OF a poor negro with bad reputa-
ton, there would have been no possibility
of conviction upon such evidence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
PITTsBURG. MONDAY, MAR. %. 1891
THE MAYOR WANTS TO KNOW.

Mavor Gourley's course in vetoing the
Pittsburg appropriation ordinance until its
provisions are made intefligi bic in detail to
himself and the public will command the
entire approval of the taxpayers. 1t has
been the fashion 10 rush appropriations
through Councils at the last moment Year
after year they are kept back as long as
possible and then put through under whip
and spur on the plea of urgency. This year,
as THE DISPATCH has already noticed, the
uncertainty Of what might have to be provided
for on account of Supreme Court decisions
gave an excuse for the delay which in other
years was utterly lnexcusable. But excuse,
or no excuse, when Councils undertake to
vote away 81 500, 900 of the taxpayers
money, they and the public should know
the why ana wherefore for every dollar so
voted
Mayor Gouriey has pluck in rails
ing this issue after some protesting Coun-
cilmen had quietly submitted. To-
dav they should have the cour-
age of their convictions aud make
stand with the Mayor for knowing where
and how this money is to be expended and
the need for it in every case. They are the
judgeS-and upon them rests the response
bilIty for what is being done, not upon COM
mittees or heads of departments. Let them
grant what is shown 10 be justly needed, but
let them at least be able to say they know
the reason why" for what they vote.
The Mayors position is sound; and the
public are with him in his call for an exam
ination of the budget in detail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
. A Millionaire Bunko-Steerer,

oD1ect to mllllonaires masquerading. They
will do it. Jay Gould. the last time he declined
to converse with me on the platform of his pri-
vate car, wore shabby and shiny coat that
most of his employees would decline contemptu-
ously. But Jay Gould usually has hedge of
servitors about him who make known his dig
nifty betimes.
A friendly Pittsburger warned me on my ar
rival to keep an eye open for bunko-steerers,
who he said were rather numerous. 1t has been
my experience that by some subtle instinct the
bunkosteerer seems to be able to identify
newspaperman. no matter how guileless his ap-
pearance. and hoped but did not expect to be
tackled by one Of the gold brick and lottery
ticket gentlemen. That very afternoon, as I
emerged from an interview with hotel clerk,
an erect, elderly man, with gray hair and
nicely trimmed mustache, walked up to me
and. Just touching his hat politely, addressed me
as '.Mr. Stephens. L believe" He looked SO
thoroughly respectable, albeit his clothes were
trife rusty, that was off my guard and sim.
ply replied that my name was not Stephens
Excuse me, STRIP replied the old gentleman,
II took you for an old friends son, your name
He was so polite and SO venerable looking
that never thought of confidence men or their
tricks, and gave him my name. He bowed,
apoogized for making the mistake and went
struck me that 1 had been incautious but
forgot all about the old man in the excitement
of hunt for a trunk which an enterprising
expressman had carried away.
The episode came back to me wildly when
very well-dressed young man, with good deal
of snowy jewelry. engaged me in conversation
an hour or two later, and before I knew 1t had
discovered what town hailed from, and was
airing his acquaintance with Pittsburg and
its people, including two police judges,
by the way, with a great show of friendliness.
Before things got really interesting l was called
away, and never had a chance to discover the
character of the bejewelled young man who
had such love for Pittsburg. I suspected the
old man. however, of having prepared the way
for the other fellow, and for several days
watched him and privately decided that he was
e hoary.headed sharper of the most dangerous
kind. 1t was Western friend who gave me my
next surprise. Re was talking to me when an
old man / took for a bunko-steerer passed u.s.
and 1 tentatively vented my suspicious. My
Western friend laughed heartily.
81 shall have to tell M that" said he;
II guess he's never been accused of buuko yet.
He doesn't look much like man worth S., ,000,-
boo or S600O.000. either, Tll admit, but every
body in Minneapolis knows that's about the
size of old Ms pile.''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
A GREAT SCHEME.
Jovial New Workers. Plan for Breaking
the Drink Habit.

the Drink Habit.
New York Tribune.1
II read something the other day." said a
jovial fellow who is classed among the "good
fellows " about breaking off the drink habit. l
have been drinking man for number of years.
drinking as much for the good fellowship Of
the thing as for anything else. And this kind
of drinking, want you to understand. Is the
worst way to drink. My wife is the most sensi-
BILE woman in the world. She never tried to
get me to give up the rum habit, but what she
did say to me was this: Now, Frank. you are
very likely to iniure your health if you
keep up this drinking habit. Why
don't you limit yourself to so many drinks
day? OF course if you were to break off entire
ly you would feel disguised with yourself when
you really wanted to drink. But allow your
self so many day to go on and use those up as
you see f1r.' Of course my wife is always right
in everything she advises SO l tried it. al
ways allowed myself six drinks day. Now
here's the funny part of it. was so afraid that
might exhaust my six and then find that ]
wanted one that boarded them up until late
in the day. The result was that frequently
came home with some of my drinks to my
credit. 'Jen.' l said to my wife, your scheme
works beautifully; only l find that my limit is
too high. 1 seldom reach it now Well she
said, try five then.' No. answered, 1'll try
FOUR 1 tried four and generally had some
thing coming to me, so 1 cut it down to two
Sometimes do not take drink at all. Mean
while my wife smiles and tells me that am
sensible man and begin to believe her,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
FACETIOUs FANCIEs.
She sped along the icy street,


A-coming out young bud;
She slipped alas out flew her feet
There was an awful thud.
The man who helped her to arise
Told me with bated breath,
That the word she used, to his surprise,
Means something after death.-Puek.
"Some people," said clever observer
speaking of an over-sensitive friend the other
day. .ieave their feelings lying around for other
people to step on. ''-Boston TraueLter.
Turnkey Ennls-Did you search that man
in No. 81?
Sergeant Sinkklng-Yes; what's the matter2
Turnkey Ennis-Why, he wants to know IL
you've got his false teeth out here He wants to
eat supper. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The short comings Of the English paronet
at baccarat may be due to the fact that Cummings
was "short. ''-Ne1o York Horld
Hardiace-I used to be a regular caller at
the Bellows mansion.
Cheekleigh--oh. come off!
Hardface-I's fact. Used to drive = milk
wagon; course did.-Epoch.
BIffles-This.i is a pretty high wind.
S,ifies-I suppose it's due to the Mekin-
Bifies' Gun-Bang
SMILES Corpse-Thud.
Coroner's Jury-JustlhabIe.- -MuHsey's Weekly.
Judge-What do you do during the weekf
Tramp-Nothing.
And on Sunday?
Then take a day of.-Tsrqs SVtin0s.
MY daughter can sing in all the lan-
guages." -
80 see. She's doing it now. is she noss'.--
HarYer's Bazaar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23

Province. But it is based on the reports of
refugees who have come to Suakim to escape
starvation; and the fact that the natives of
a country which threw of civilization are
now seeking civilization fer the means of
living speaks volumes. The Egyptian Gov
ernment of the Soudan was not much to
boast of, but it was far better than the an
archy of barbarism. 1t would be instructive,
if the experiences of the Soudanese, in their
return to the rule of savage Mohammedism
should be the most powerful influence in eff
fecting the restoration of civilized govern
ment along the entire course of the Nile.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23

CONCERNING the reported intention of
the Union Pacific Railroad Company. to float
consolidated mortgage tor $3.50, ,0O0, ,0O0, to be
applied to various purposes, including the set
tlement of the Government loan, a Wall street
journal says: This, if it be true, cannot be
done without the concurrence of Congress"
If the settlement referred to means the pay
ment of what the company owes the Govern
ment, there need be no uncertainty about the
concurrence of Congress. When the Union
Pacific adopts the honest business policy of
offering the Government the principal and in
terest on what it owes it will get taken up so
quickly as to make its head swim. But we
fall to see what there is in that offer for the
Gould crowd.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
A Photographers Trick.

There is special apparatus in use at the
coast survey office for preventing photographs
of maps from shrinking unevenly, as to affect
their accuracy. Any photograph is smaller
than the negative, because the paper on
which it is printed, having been moistened,
shrinks. Unfortunately, in shrinking it does
not preserve its proportions, the shrinkage
across the grain being something like twice as
great as with the grain. Next time you have
a photograph taken get the photographer to
make one copy with the grain of the paper
turned one way. and another contfariwise and
You will find that one will make you look fat
while the other will cause you to look lean
The effect is very curious, and, it is said some
times to be taken advantage of by photograph
ers when customers want to be made to look
stout or thin IN their pictures.