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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
IDAHO WANTS WATER.
How Uncle Sam Could Improve the Land
by Irrigation.

How Uncle Sam Could Improve the Land
by Irrigation.
W. A. Copghanour. of Fayette, Idaho,
returned nome yesterday over the Union
Pacific road. He has been in the East for
the last two months, selling mining stock.
Mr.. Coughanour formerly lived in Belle
vernon, and is now one of the owners of the
Gold Hill mine.
He states that the population of Idaho is
so, 900, and they expect to see the number
increase since the Territory has become
State. At one time Idaho was u
fine grazing country, but the business
has been overdone. Too many sheep were
turned loose, and as they ruin the ground
for grass purposes grazing has declined, and
the people have turned theR attention to
mining gold and silver. What the land
needs is irrigation. The only water supply
is the Snake river, but the stream runs
through tremendous lava beds, and in many
places has cut its bed 900 feet be-
low the level of the land. On
either side are rolling prairies that
could easily be converted into fine fields
if the Government would dam the river and
turn the water through bitches oyer the soil.
The land is now sold 10 settlers for 81 %
per acre, but nobody wants it, even at that
price. Mr.. Coughanour claims if the coun-
try was irrigated that the Government could
recoup the expense In the increased value
OF the land.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
THE SUGAR TRUST AGAIN.
COMBINATION OF REFINERs TO BOYCOTT
THE FOREIGN ARTICLE.

An Agreement With Wholesale Grocers by
Which the Production viii Be Limited
The Profit the Refiners Want Under
This Restriction.
NEW YORK, April 13-Reports have
been current ior some days on the sugar
market at the foot of Wall street that a
combination had been formed between the
Sugar Trust, all the Eastern refners and the
Wholesale Grocers' Association to acquire
complete control of the sugar trade. 1t is
known that negotiations have been pending
between the independent refners, the Sugar
Trust a. d the wholesale dealers to handle
all the sugar refined in this country, and to
boycott the refined sugars of foreign coun-
tries. So far the deal has resulted only in
an association of re6ners.
1t is stated to-day that Claus Spreckels,
E. G. Knight, Harrison & Frazer, and all
the Independent sugar refners, have entered
into an agreement with the trust to work in
harmony with its managers, and to produce
only their pro rata share of the entire pro-
duction, which will be limited to the sales
made in advance by the wholesale grocers.
One of the largest sugar dealers in the city
said in reference to this agreement: ''The
rehners are now making a profit of only one
fifth cent per pound on the sugar handled
by them. They are restricted to this profit
because at three-eighths cent per pound
between the cost OF refined and the selling
price, foreign beet sugar would come to the
market in such quantities as to prevent the
placing of the product of the American
refineries. To-day kilograms have been re-
ceived asking for quotations on German
beet sugar, and that article, favored as it is
by high bounty to the producer from the
German Government, is looming up
promptly as a menace to the refining busi-
ness here. Of this German granulated
sugar. 10,05O bags, of 224 pounds each, have
arrived at New Orleans, and 25 bags, of 224
pounds each, and 25 casks, OF ], 900 pounds
each, have arrived at New York.
however, but the individual rehners and the
trust, acting together, will take whatever
steps they deem necessary TO prevent it or
any other foreign refined sugar finding a
market here The deal made is one similar
to that formed in the tobacco trade. The
Western Association of Wholesale Grocers
is not in it, but the wholesale grocers Of the
Middle States and the Eastern States have
Joined with the refners to such an extent as to
become the exclusive agents of their refined
sugars. The report is untrue that any ar
rangement exists in the Western States be-
tween grocers and reiners. At the East
the wholesale grocers have had arrangement
among themselves for the last two years for
the sale of refined sugars, and are simply
extending it at the present time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14

an inquest will be held to-day. The facts
developed were the same as published yes
terday. All the evidence goes to show that
Katharine Volkenac was the murderess and
Morris Chorenio her accomplice.
In the case of John L. E. Ralstock ver-
dict of heart failure was rendered. He
dropped dead at his residence, SO Page
street, on Saturday.
Apoplexy was discovered to be the cause
Of the death of H. CARRIER. He resided at
331 CHARTERS street. Allegheny and was
found dead in his bed there on Saturday.
In the case of the infant child of A. f.
Wibmes, which was found dead in its
cradle at the home of its parents, on Devil
liers street, Sunday morning, the Coroner
found that it died from natural causes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
MR.. HAMPTON's BODY HOME.
The Bar Association Will Hold q Meeting
This Afternoon.

The Bar Association Will Hold Q Meeting
This Afternoon.
The body of John II. Hampton accom-
panied by members of the family and rela-
tives arrived yesterday morning from Lake.
wood. 1t was taken to the residence on
North avenue. In the party who travelled
in Manager Pugh's private car were Mrs.
Hampton, her son and daughter, Receiver
w. w. Barnes, of the Allegheny Valley. a
son-in-law, William Scott and G. W. Robb.
A meeting Of the Bar Association will be
held this afternoon. The interment will
take place in Allegheny Cemetery. DR..
White, of st. Andrews Church. assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Fox. of the Lincoln Avenue Pres
byterian Church, will conduct the funeral
services.
When the Supreme Court opened at Phil
adelphia yesterday morning, Hon. Wayne
MacVeagh made an announcement of John
Hampton's death, paying high tribute to
the ability of the deceased. Chief Justice
Paxson spoke few words Of praise of Mr..
Hampton and ordered minute entered of
the proceedings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
THE LADY FAIR MANAGERS.
Miss CouzIns Still Insists Upon Her Rights
as Secretary.

Miss CouzIns Still Insists Upon Her Rights
as Secretary.
CHICAGO, April 13.-Miss Phoebe Couzins'
trouble with the Executive Committee Of
the Board of Lady Managers over her claim
to the position OF Secretary tn the Executive
Committee Of that board has been taken Off
clal cognizance of by the National Commits
sion. President Palmer, now in Florida, is en-
deavoring to arrange by telegraph for a
meeting of the Board of Control some time
this week to take action in the matter.
A little Autter was created in the Office of
the Worlds Fair Lady Managers this morn
ing, when Miss Cora D. Payne, one Of
the members of the board, from Kentucky,
appeared and announced herself as Mrs. A.
c. jackson. Miss Payne took a leave of
absence last week and improved the time by
getting married. Mr.. Jackson is a STEM
ographer and resident of Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
ENGLANDs LOSS OUR GAIN.
| Territory as Large as Rhode Island Given
to This Country.

Territory as Large as Rhode Island Given
to This Country.
SAN FRANCISCO, April ia mistake
which cost the British Government piece
of territory about as large as the State Of
Rhode Island, has just come to light. En-
sign Edward Moole, Jr., of the United
States Navy, and connected with the Coast
and Geodetic Survey, is authority for the
statement that the iron monuments at
Blaine, Washington, and for many miles
east of there, are 800 yards north OF the
forty-ninth parallel, which should be the
proper boundary. He says the mistake
was discovered three years ago, while he
he was on the coast survey steamer, and has
never been officially reported at Washing
ton. He SAYS the mistake was probably
made in 1852 by surveyors in Northern
Montana. It was trifng at first, but Kept
widening out until it covers $50 yards at the
Straits OF Georgia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
WORKING FOR GLORY.
How a Youth Tried to Get Fame and Cash at
One Fell SwsSop.

How Youth Tried to Get Fame and Cash at
One Fell Swtsop.
ROCHESTER,, April ID. The limited ex-
press on the New York central was signsled
at midnight Saturday two miles east OF
Batavia by boy with Ia intern wrapped in
red flannel. The boy was James Prentice,
aged 16 years, and he warnes ID the engineer of
a pile of railroad ties which he said was on
the track a short distance ahead.
The boys story did not hang together
very we'll, and, the trainmeA being suspi-
cious, he was brought to Rochester after the
obstruction on the track had been removed,
and he finally confessed that be had placed
the ties on the track and tagged the train in
hopes of obtaining a reward. Vie said that
he had been told by tramp that he could
get $500 or 5000 in that way. THE boy was
to divide the reward with the tramp, al
though the latter refused to assist in the job
on the preteIt that he would arouse suspi-
cion if found in the vicinity when the train
stopped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
A PARTING TESTIMONIAL. \
Rev. John W. OConnen Remembered I
His Conprepation Refora Ieoy;nA

Rev. John W. OConnell Remembered by
His Congregation Before Leaving
A meeting of the congregation Of St.
Peters Pro-Cathedral, Allegheny, was held
in the Episcopal residence, Sherman avsnu>e,
Allegheny. The object of the meeting was
to present valuable purse to Rev. John
w. O'Connell, who is about to leave st.
Peters, where he has oficiated during ten
years, for the Southside parish of st.
Mary's. The presentation was made by
Mr.. Thomas Curran, after which the ladies
OF the congregation, through Mrs. c. G.
Dixon. presented Father O'Connell with
handsome secretaire.
Father O'Connell responded gracefully,
and the proceedings closed with an enjoy
able lunch ct the residence of G. G. Dixon,
on Sherman avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
GIBSON HAS A GOOD CASE.
1t Will Be Hard to Prove criminality Upol
the Whisky Trusts Secretary.

1t Will Be Hard to Prove Criminality Upon
the Whisky Trusts Secretary.
CHICAGO, April 13.-The Federal Grand
Jury this afternoon again took up the in
vestigation into the charge that George j.
Gibson, Secretary of the Whisky trust, con-
spired to destroy the opposition Shufeldt
distillery with dynamite. Superintendent
Tubbs,. of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, was examined as to certain tele-
grams which are said to have passed between
Gibson and President Greenhut of the trust
and Government Gauger De War.
District Attorney Milchrist says that the
statute under which an Indictment against
Gibson is sought is very weak, and that it is
doubtful whether a conviction could be Sc
cured under it in case an Indictment was
found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
Ran Away From Ford City.

Dick Ford, Is years old. OF Ford City,
disappeared frouI his home in that place %
the first of this month. since which time
nothing has been heard from him. Since
his absence his aunt, to whom he was much
attached, has been badly burned by an ex-
plosion of natural gas, while his mother is
much worried about him. 1t is thought
that lie left home because the family pro-
posed to move TO the country, against which
he had strong antipathy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
GUARDING BARNUMs GRAVE.
The Tomb Is Closely Watched and His Body
Will Not Be Disturbed.

BRIDGEPORT. April 13.-The rumor
sent out from here to the effect that an at
tempt has been made to steal the remains OF
the late P. I. Barnum is simply "fake. "
Ever since the burial there have been special
policemen on guard at the grave, and every
precaution taken against even the stealing
of flower from the tomb. The vault in
which the great Snowman is buried is cov-
cred with heavy stone weighing several
tons, which would be impossible to remove
except with heavy derrick. The tomb is
being closely watched and no chance will be
given to desecrate the grave of the deceased
for some time to come.
The will of the old Snowman has been
admitted to probate, and There will be no
contest over it. Mrs. Barnum and the
other heirs have all signed waiver and the
document will take the usual course with
out opposition. DIR. I. De- Yer Warner and
Charles B. Brothwell have been named by
the Probate Court as appraisers, these men
having been named in this connection by
the deceased previous to his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
SHORT ON PINE AND OAK,
But Major Greenland Says Too Much Hem
lock Is on the Market

lock Is on the Market
Major w. w. Greenland returned to
Clarion last evening. He says that too
many runs OF hemlock have been brought to
Pittsburg, and the market is slightly over
stocked. The stock OF pine and oak is
short.
The Major says that builders are waiting
for May l, to see what will be done about
the eight-hour movement, and this leaves
ihe lumber market little depressed. The
output of stuff speaks well for the season.
Owing to the small sales, the wharves are be-
coming badly crowded, and this hampers
the raftsmen in their work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
B. & O. Time Meeting.

Division Passenger Agent E. d. Smith
and Superintendent Holbrook returned
from Baltimore yesterday. where they at
tended time meeting. The summer sehed-
ule of the road will go into effect May 10,
and Mr.. Smith states that better arrange
meDt for the through trains from Pittsburg
was never made before. Some desirabls
changes in the running card are promised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
WAR AGAINST PROHIBITION.
The Tough Experience Of a Constable In an
Iowa Town.

BURLINGTON, IA. April 13.-An open
revolt against the prohibtory law occurred
in this city to-day. A county constable
named Green. who has been a searcher in
connection with Justice Court at Medi-
apolis. came to Burlington, and with three
deputies began to search the place Of one
Hirchberp.
Before he had finished reading his war
rant he was surrounded by an organized
band of about 40 well-known liquor dealers,
who administered terrible beating to him.
Green's skull was fractured, his nose broken
and one eve nearly destroyed. His deputies
deserted him at the first blow and escaped
from the crowd.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
THE CONNECTICUT MIX.
The Case VIII Be Taken to the Superior
Court on Ono Warranto.

NEW HAVEN. April 13.-An important
m owe in the political contest between the
Democrats and Republicans, it is expected,
will be made before Judge Prentice in the
Superior Court in the shape of quo war
ranto proceedings Two cases are expected,
one by Governor Morris against Governor
Buckley, in which the former will demand
to know why he should be longer kept out
of the Gubernatorial chair.
The second case will be that OF DR..
Alsop, of Middletown, the Democratic
Lieutenant Governor against General Mer-
win. who, in Republican opinion, is law
fully at present the Lieutenant Governor of
the State. A great deal of interest centers in
the proposed movement
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
DUG THROUGH a WALL.
How Fonr Wyoming Prisoners Escaped
From a Jail.

From a Jail.
RAPID CITY, S. D., April 13.-Four
prisoners in the Pennington county Jail dug
through the heavy brick wall and escaped
last night. The delivery was accomplished
while the prisoners were in the corridor
after supper Loyett, the noted Wyoming
horse thief. was one of the prisoners. He
had been at large, evading the authorities for
three years and was but recently captured.
Sheriff Wilson is iE hot pursuit and has
offered a reward for recapture. The names
of the prisoners are Lovett. Albright and
johnson, horse thieves, and Bell, charged
with assault with deadly weapon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
Still Owes the City $4,000.
JOSEPH FRICK,s WILL
The Testament of the Dead Anarchist Filed
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
The will ofthe late Joseph Frick, the we'll
known Anarchist, was filed yesterday for
probate. The instrument was written in
German and is dated September 10, 1890.
Mr.. Frick first recites that he is in his 77th
year and lived at 73 Spring Garden avenue.
Allegheny. He directs that his body be
cremated and the ashes inferred in lot i6, of
Minersville Cemetery. No religious SER
vices were TO be held at the burial.
He held policy for SI65 in the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Company of New York,
the proceeds OF which were to be applied to
his funeral expenses. Of what was left S25
was given to Henry Bower. His books re-
lating to the international Workingmen's
Association were to be turned over to the
association. The balance of his estate is
given to his sons Charles, Mark and Al
brecht
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
Warned by White Can..

Si!as Dimond, an old gentleman living at
Oakmont, has received two White Cap no.
tices within the past ten days, ordering him
to get out of town at once and take his fam
lily with him. The origin of the notes Is un-
known. Mr.. Dimond is 10 years of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
GENERAL RADM VERY SICK.
The Pension Commissioner Unable to Leave.
His Hotel at Chicago.

His Hotel at Chicago.
CHICAGO, April 13.-General Green B.
Raum, United States Commissioner OF PEN
sions, is seriously i'll at the Grand Pacific
Hotel. Physicians are constantly in at
tendance. The General has been ailing for
several weeks with disagreeabie cold and
the SYM ptoms of la grippe. a feeling Of
debility prompted Mr.. Raum to take his
furlough, with the hope that a rest in Chi
cago, where he has business interests, would
recuperate his health. Yesterday afternoon
the symptoms were serious, but not alarm
ing. To-day, however, Mr.. Raum is Yery
ill.
Had it not been fer the illness General
Rum would have returned to Washington
several days ago, as he intended, so as to
quiet the people who circulated the story
that he had resigned his position as Com.
missioner OF Pensions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14

of electing City Clerks. George Booth was
elected City Clerk and Edward j. Martin
Assistant City Clerk, without opposition.
Their terms run for three yesrs.
After the joint session both branches Of
Councils confirmed the election.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14

through the different quarters of the city,
and good library and reading room in the
business center OF the city as part of the
plan, in any event. think there will be no
room for the idea that this institution is not
intended for the benefit of the masses"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
Notice to Retail MilIiners

In Pittsburg and adjoining towns. Mr.. W.
d. Clause will be at the Hotel Anderson
April 13, IA, 15, with full line of samples
and pattern hats. Please call.
AMMoN STEVENS & Co.,
Cleveland, o,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
The Best for 81.

Very fine glazed dongola kid button shoes
for ladies; smooth insoles. No nails; no
tacks; flexible soles, at G. d. Simen's, IS
Ohio street, Allegheny. Pa. TTF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
WATER WORKS OWNERS,
The Question of Meters to Be Discussed at
the Annual Meeting.

A crowd of Western gentlemen owning
water works passed through the city yester-
day for Philadelphia to attend the annual
meeting Of the American Water Works
Association.
Mr.. Donahue, of Davenport, said the
question of water meters. notes, securities
and pressure records would be thoroughly
discussed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14
CITY CLERKS REELECTED.

Another Term of Office.
A joint session was held for the purpose
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-14

Beside attending to this WORK the infanti-
eide case in Allegheny was investigated and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-19
A JOINT EXCURSION,
Illinois and Wisconsin People and Their
Friends Have y Good Time.

rrfen0s Have D 0OO0 Time.
Tho Illinois and Wisconsin Republican Asso-
Citations gave joint excursion to Marshall Hall
last evening and the event proved to be one of
the most successful and delightful Of the sum-
mer season. Besides the 500 members Of the
two associations there were on board about 700
of their friends and guests many of whom were
democrats, who, taking their lives in their
hands, found that the lions and the lambs
might under such circumstances go down the
river together and have first rate time. Not
withstauding the cloudy sky that threatened so
much for a while the weather was very near
perfect and nothing occurred in any way to
mar the pleasure Of the evening. On
the trip down an orchestra stationed on
the lower deck went through . program of
appropriate selections and at Marshall Hall
politics were given the go-by for the time being,
while the young people, aided by the orchestra,
made the evening pass pleasantly and rapidly
dancing in the big pavilion.
The floor committee consisted OF Messrs.
Charles W. Summers, Clayton c. Mason, E. A.
and II. Rothe.
Coming back brigh. and witty speeches
we're made by Gen. Bane, Judge
J. Q. Magce and ex-Civi Service
Commissioner Oberly. The speaking was done
on the upper deck and below an impromptu
concert enlivened tho trip.
The reception committee in charge Of the
excursion was as follows: From Illinois-Lee
Cllery. W. c. Allen, Henry O'Donnell, L. F.
Fullen wider, j. A. Lackman and O. j. Ricketts,.
From Wisconsin-D. W. Kellogg, d. J. Waters,
A. T. Longley. Col. WIN. Helm, 81. o. Kimber-
ley and ii. l.. Rothe.
The Illinois association will make . pilgrim
age to Gettysburg September 8. A number of
monuments that battlefield will be dedi-
Gated by various Illinois regiments among
Ia fva ho
eighty-second infantry. Addresses will be
made by ex-Gov. Beveridge and Gov. Fifer and
the Washington contingent expects TO send at
least 100 members