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Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-23

lt takes SOOu Qeal OF paper TO go around
There are 1000 pulp and paper mills at work
the year round. But the newspapers and
magazines consume vast quantities of it.
The Century company take nearly 200 tons
month for their publications, and their paper
bill amounts to $500, 900 yearly. Harper &
Brothers take 25, 900 reams, Robert Bonner
$40, 900 reams at a time. Two cheap litera-
ture firms buy 5000 worth of paper
year. One patent medicine firm buys $780,,
600 worth of paper every year.
An interesting table exhibited at the Paris
exposition shows the relative civilization of
the several countries from tho postofice
standpoint, by showing the number of letters
per capita passing through them. Great
is next with thirty-6ve, and Switzerland with
| thirty. The United States, Germany and
Holland have twenty, and Belgium leads
| them at twenty-five. The other countries of
Europe gradually descend in the scale till the
zero mark is almost reached in Russia, which
reports only two letters year per head.
Mayor Hart Of Boston means to have the
civil service law respected. He has issued g
circular to the various heads of the munich.
pal departments respecting the enforcement,
of the civil service law, calling on the off
oials in power to "assist in the best possible
enforcement and in the constant improve
ment" of that law. The circular has a prao
tiosl turn in calling on the chiefs of depart
ments "to report at this Office, without fai
and without delay, every appointment ant
levery discharge Of employees, with full par
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-23

The sparrows have found defender in the
New York World, which says that the trees
in New York and Brooklyn are suffering
from caterpillars because the sparrows were
killed off in the great storm of 1888. But
perhaps If the sparrows hadn't been imported
there would have been enough respectable
wogm-eating birds to take care Of the cater
pillars
Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-23
ghe 9nmrmaI and Gnt1rier

The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
lished In Connecticut,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
TO INVESTIGATE.
Sub. Committees Appointed to Visit 'Institu-
tIons Asking for State Aid.

Sub. Committees Appointed to Visit 'Institu-
tious Asking for State Aid.
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, February 15.-Chairman
Dearden to-day obtained leave of absence
for the Appropriation Committee for all OF
next week. The committee has been divided
into sub-committees for all next Of week.
Messrs. Loomis, Hassett, Cory and Marion
will visit the charitable institutions in
Blair, Beaver, Westmoreland, Crawford
and Lawrence counties; Messrs. Thompson,
Billingsley, Baldwin, Fow and Marshall
will visit those Institutions in Pittsburg
and Allegheny, the penitentiary, free dis
pensary, Mercy Hospital, Home of the
Friendless, Home for Aged Colored Women,
Hospital for Children, Children's Aid So
ciety and the Society to Prevent Cruelty to
Children. ~.
DR.. Neff and Messrs. Marshall. Loomis,
Lemon and Andrews will visit 16 charitable
institutions in Philadelphia not yet re.
ported on. Messrs. Lemon, Losey and
Corey will investigate the institutions in
Lycoming and Mexican; Messrs. Dickinson,
Losey and Sands will investigate the insti-
tutions in Lebanon, Berks, Lancaster and
Montgomery; Messrs. Taggart, Potts and
Mccormick, will investigate the institutions
in Lackawanna and Lehigh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
DON'T WANT TO FIGHT.
International Difficulties to be Peaceably
Settled by Arbitration.

International Difficulties to be PeaceabIy
Settled by Arbitration.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
HARRISBURG, February 15.-In the
House to-day Mr.. Garrett, of Delaware, of
fered the following, which was adopted:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of Pennsylvania, that our Senators
be instructed and our Representatives in Con-
gress be earnestly requested to use all proper
means to secure the passage of a law
that shall authorize the President of the United
States to take the proper steps for concluding
with the Government of Great Britain a treaty
which shall stipulate that any differences or
disputes arising between the two Governments
which cannot be adjusted by diplomatic
agency shall be referred to court of arbitra-
ton, which shall provide for the settlement of
all international difficulties which may arise.
without resorting TO the cruel methods of war
and bloodshed.
Resolved, That we invite the cooperation of
the Legislatures of the different States to ioin
us in calling the attention Of their respective
members of Congress to the Importance of
speedy action on some of the measures now
before Congress for international arbitration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16


the specific szx Is used, and -it is because the
ad valorem tax will not answer that purpose
that it is condemned by those who favor high
many changes from ad yalorem tospecifc rates
by the Finance Committee, it is charged that
enormous frauds have been perpetrated
under the ad yalorem system. Frauds are not
the product of any particular system, and no
system Is exempt from them. Fraud is the
product Of taxation, and its evidences are to be
seen in all systems and at all rates, high and
low. and the number and magnitude Of the
frauds are measured by the amount Of the
burden imposed upon the taxpayer and the
facility foI It's evasion.
The report says that there is no good
reason why the sugar bounty provision of
the Senate bill should be adopted, and con-
cludes with the statement that there will
really be no reduction in customs revenue
under the provisions Of the Senate SUBJ
stitute.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
AFRAID OF THE VETO.
Appropriation Bills to be Passed Early te
Give n Chance TO Save Them.
rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Appropriation Bills to be Passed Early to
Give n Chance TO Save Them.
tFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, February 15.-The present
Legislature does not propose to abdicate its
functions, so far as controlling appropria-
tions is concerned, in favor of the Governor,
who two years ago vetoed number of ap-
preparations to various institutions after the
close of the session. The Legislature hav-
ing adjourned, his action could not be
nullifed. This year the Governor will not
be given an opportunity to have the final
say on bills of this character, unless he ap-
proves them, as the House Committee on
Appropriations will push them to an early
passage, so as to get them in the hands of
the Governor several weeks before the final
adjournment He will then have the option
of signing them, allowing them to become
laws by the expiration of the ten days
allowed for the examination of bills, while
the Legislature is in session, or return them
to the House In which they originated with
his objections. In the latter event the Legis-
lature could overrule his veto with a two
third vote and save the appropriation.
The House Committee on Appropriations
is exceedingly active, and in less than three
weeks expects to have all the bills in its
possession before the House. With this OBJ
ject in view, subcommittee have been ap-
pointed to inquire into the needs of the
several institutions that have made applica-
ton for State aid and have not received the
favorable action of the committee. These
committees have been granted leave of ab-
sence for the whole Of next week, and are
expected to complete their work in that
time. The General Committee will, the
following week, discuss the result of their
investigation and make prompt disposition
of the bill. The appropriations demanded
aggregate about $4,000, 600 and in number
of instances they have been reduced so per
cent. The amount asked for will probably
be reduced about s., 100000.
A prominent member of the committee is
authority for the statement that the Legis-
lature will not adjourn until it has had an
opportunity t. pass on the objections to ap-
preparation bills if the Governor should ex-
ercise the veto power on any of them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
GOFF MUST BE SEATED.
That 10 the Cry of the West Virginia Repub.
lican Clubs-Resolutions Adopted
Denouucing the Tactics of the
Democratic LeGislators.


Denouncing the Tactics of the
Democratic Legislators.
ESPECIAL TrLEGRAM TO THE DrsrATcH.l
PARKERsBURG, February 15.-The State
League of Republican Clubs met in con-
vention here to-day. Nearly 100 clubs were
represented, and upward of 500 delegates
were in attendance. The present status of
political affairs in the State was discussed
at length, and much feeling was manifested
on the subject. A series of very strong res
olutions denouncing the course pursued by
the Democrats were unanimously adopted.
The resolutions, after reciting that General
Goff was legally elected Governor, and that
the Democrats are guilty of treason in at
tempting to deprive him of his seat, continue:
Resolved That it is the sense of this league
that Hon. Nathan Goff should on the 4th day
of March next qualify and assume the duties
of the Office of Governor; that the fact that his
right to hold the same is contested by man
whose strongest plea is that he did not get
votes enough, and the pretense of illegal Re-
publican votes, does not impair his right or
duty to hold the Office until removed BY the
sentence of the court created by the Constitu-
uon to determine such cases in the manner
prescribed by law. Common decency, il moth
ing else, would seem to dictate that this great
shame which is sought to be brought upon the
State should at least be deferred until the
form of law has been complied with.
Resolved, That it is the Judgment Of this
league that the Republican members of the
Legislature should not aid in extending the
session Of Legislature, the Democratic ma
jority in which have shown themselves more
partisan and unfair than any Legislature
which ever assembled in this State.
The action of the Governor in issuing GER
tifcates to the Democratic rather than the
Republican Congressional candidates was
also denounced. An appeal was made to
the people of the State to enter protest in
the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
lFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. ]


HARRISBURG, February 15.-The West
ern penitentiary appeared before the Legis-
lature again this morning in the shape of a
resolution introduced by Captain Skinner,
of Fulton county, proposing a joint COM
mittee of the Legislature to investigate ser
ious charges he was prepared to lay before
the committee when appointed. His resol-
ution also contemplated the Withholding of
all appropriations until the matter had
been fully sifted. After considerable good
tempered debate the resolution was referred,
with Captain SINNERS Endorsement, to
the Committee on Appropriations, the mo-
tion to that effect being made by Mr.. Mar
shall. of Allegheny, seconded by Mr.. Mes
bit.
The position taken by Messrs. Marshall,
Graham and Chairman Dearden, was that
the proposed Investigation was premature,
in view of the fact that the report of the in
vestigation of the Board of Inspectors was
not yet before the Legislature. When that
report was made Intelligent action could be
taken.
Chairman Dearden said he and the other
members of the Appropriation Committee
had given certainly as much thought to the
Western Penitentiary as any other members
of the House and would do their duty. He
wished to see prima facie case established
before making definite move. The COM
mittee couldn't afford to 90 on wild goose
chase. Captain Skinner said it was charged
by newspapers and reputable citizens Of
Pittsburg that the investigation of the in
spectors was merely for whitewashing pur-
poses. Mr.. Graham defended the inspectors
as honorable and high minded gentlemen
and Captain Skinner responded that the
charges weren't his. SIMPSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
WINDOW JOINS THE PILGRIMS.
The Ex-Secretary Starts for Indianapolis
to Secure His Old Job.
rrpEcr Al TELEGRAM TO THE prsp ATc1t

The Ex.Secretnry Starts for indianapolis
to Secure His Old Job.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
NEW YORK, February 15.-William
Window left New York yesterday morning
for Indianapolis which interesting political
center he visits on the invitation
Of General Harrison. 1t is under
stood that he is to receive the
offer of the Treasury portfolio He still
votes in Minnesota, though for several
years his business interests have kept
him in New York. The friends Of ex-
Senator Platt appear to be in comfortable
frame of mind, and no ways fearful that
their favorite is in the soup. All OF the
justification that Is tangible for this feeling
lies in the report that is going about Of the
following brief dialogue:
Friend of Mr. Platt-Senator, what is all this
talk about you and the Navy Department.
Would you take that portfolio?
Senator Platt-Would you refuse it if it was
offered to you?
F. of MI. P. (rehectivelyl-we-ll NO.
Senator Aldrich, of Michigan, was at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel this evening, and
was asked what they knew in Washington
about the Cabinet. ''They don't know any
more in Washington than they do here, he
said.
"Do you think they know any more in
Indianapolis than they do here?"
"Not much, guess. My belief is that
Blaine and Wanamaker are the only men
whom General Harrison has decided upon"
Senator Miller was at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, too. In the center of considerable
group he raised himself on tip-toe to in
quire: ''Do 1 look like distributor of
seeds 2"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
DRESSED BEEF In OHIO.
Four Bills introduced in the House for Its
Iuspection--The Authors Are Hope
full of Favorable Action
An Adverse Senate.


ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
COLUMBUS, February 15.-Since the
overwhelming defeat of what was known as
the Geyser beef inspection bill in the Senate
last week there has been tendency to trans
fer the agitation to the lower House. There
are no further bills of the character before
the Senate, and a majority Of the members
are individually on record as being opposed
to any measure which will require the in
spection of beef on, foot within the State,
claiming that it would be unjust not only to
the larger shippers from Chicago, st. Louis,
Pittsburg and other points, but that itwould
be an impracticable law. There are at pres
ent four such bills before the House, three
of which provide for the inspection of all
stock intended for food on foot, and one OF
them requires the inspection of dressed beef
only.
The latter bill, which was introduced by
Representative Ankney, authorizes the
Governor to appoint inspectors in all or as
many Of the towns and cities of the State as
he may deem proper, whose duty it shall be
to inspect the meat which is offered for sale
and condemn any which is considered unit
for food, and any person found disposing Of
meat which is not up to q certain standard
is to be fined not more than 81 900 nor less
than 800, and suffer brief imprisonment.
The other three bills provide for the inspec-
tion of all beef and other animals intended
for food, on foot, and authorizes the authori-
ties in cities, towns and townships to ap-
point inspectors for the purpose, as many as
may be required. The exception is made
in the measures that in case of farmers, who
raise their own cattle and butehers who do
the same, there shall be no inspection re-
quired.
These measures are all in the committees
of the House, and the authors express the
recommended for passage. The bills, or
some one of them, may meet with favor In
the Lower House, in amended form, so as to
include the best features of all.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
THE BURLINGTON SIGNS,
Only Two Roads Left to Come Into the Pro-
posed Association.

Only Two Roads Left to Come Into the Pro-
posed Association.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.J
CHICAGO, February 15.-President Per-
kins, of the c., B. & @. Road, to-day signed
the agreement for the proposed Interstate
Railway Association, and it is now believed
that the proposed combination among the
western roads is an assured fact The first
news of the changed attitude of the Burling-
ton was received early to-day in Boston.
Prices on the New York Stock Exchange
took plunge upward, Burlington scoring
an advance of three points and closing at
1888.
In Chicago, however, the report that
President Perkins had signed the agree
ment wasn't believed until late in the day,
when it was officially confirmed. President
Hughitt, Chairman Of the Committee on
Signatures, removed all doubts as to the
authenticity of the report, declaring to The
DISPATCH reporter that the agreement
had finally been signed by President Per-
klns. The directors of the Illinois Central
road will meet in New York early next
week and decide what position that road
will take. 1t is believed, however, that they
will direct President Fish to sign the agree
ment. The Denver and Fort Worth and
the Denver and Rio Grande roads have
signed the agreement, and II is believed that
when the Presidents get together next Tues
day it will develop that not more than one
or two roads have failed to sign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
For To-Day Only.

Who ever heard of mems fine tailor-made
suits selling for Sc? The price is ridicu-
lously low. and what is more remarkable
the value is there too. For to-day only we
will sell mems fine tailor-made suits in
cheyiots and cassimeres, about 30 different
styles, worth fully SIS, for Sc. The patterns
are in checks, stripes, broken plaids and
many neat effects, and they are rare bar
gains indeed. We expect a big rush, but
we'll have on hand an extra force of sales
men to wait on you. This Sc suit sale for
to-day only. at the P. c. c. c., cor. Grant
and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court
House,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
SURE TO ADD FOUR STATES.
| The House Refuses to Reconsider Its Action
on the Territorial Bill,

The House Refuses to Reconsider Its Action
on the Territorial Bill.
WASHINGTON, February 15.-By vote
of IA to 100 the House tabled the motion to
reconsider the vote by which the conferees
on the Territorial bill were instructed to
consent to the admission of South Dakota
by proclamation, and without another vote
on division. The remaining instruction
relative to the admission of North Dakota,
Montana and Washington by proclamation
was agreed to without division, and the bill
again sent to conference, after the adoption
of the preliminary instruction clause by a
vote of yeas, 149; nays, 1o1.
The House then passed the Senate bill
sppropriating $3.50, 900 for the protection of
American interests in Panama.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
NaiIers' Wages Take a Drop.

READING, February 15.-At Birdsboro
to-day the Broode Iron Company posted no.
tices in their nail works, where they employ
300 hands, that owing to the low prices of
nails they would be obliged to reduce the
cost of manufacture in order to continue
running. The employees are asked to accept
reduction, commencing March 1. The
amount is not stated. The firm has already
reduced the wages of its puddlers from s. %
to So per ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
i FRENCH MIX.
Manifestos TO be Issued In Reply to Genera
= Boulanger's Outburst.

Manifestos TO be Issued In Reply to General
Boulanger's Outburst.
PARIS, February I'm. Meline paid
voluntary visit to President Carnot late
this evening and expressed his willingness
to form Cabinet.
M. Felix Pyat places the whole trouble
to the credit of NJ. Ferry. He says that M.
Floquet was half dupe, half accomplice and
played into NJ. Ferry's hands.
At a meeting Of the Extreme Left, at
which NJ. Clemenceau presided, commit
tee was appointed to prepare manifesto in
reply to General Boulanger's address of
yesterday to the Electors of Departments of
the Seine. The committee drafted mani
festo in which the Opportunists were de-
nounced as the authors of the downfall of
the Cabinet.
At a meeting of the Radical Left it was
decided to cooperate with the Extreme Left
in issuing manifesto and a combined
meeting of the two groups was held FOR the
purpose. At this meeting the draft pre-
pared by the committee was read. A heated
discussion followed. After long debate
the meeting, being unable to come to an
agreement, adjourned until Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
For To-Day Only,

Who ever heard of mems 6ne tailor-msde
suits selling for Sc? The price is ridicu-
lously low, and what is more remarkable
the value is there too. For to-day only we
will sell mems fine tailor-made suits in
cheviots and cassimeres, about 80 different
styles, worth fully SIS, for S.. The patterns
are in checks, stripes, broken plaids and
many neat effects. and they are rare bar
gains indeed. We expect a big rush, but
we'll have on hand an extra force of sales
men to wait on you. This Sc suit sale for
to-day only, at the P. G. c. G., cor. Grant
and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court
House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
CRISP CRISpI
Boldly Defends His Course and Demands n
Vote of Confidence.

Boldly Defends His Course and Demands n
Vote of Confidence.
ROME, February 15-In the course of q
debate in the Chamber of Deputies to-day
on Signor Bonghhi's motion of confidence
that the Government would repress further
disorders in Rome with the greatest en-
ergy, Premier Crispi said that
the recent riots in this city were not in ques-
tion so much as the whole policy of the
Government. In several capitals Of Europe
similar disorders had occurred, but had
not occasioned protracted Parliamentary
debates. The fact was the opposition had
seized this chance to attempt to overthrow
the Government. In conclusion the Premier
said:.
It is for this Chamber to judge of my con-
duct. see nothing in it to alter. / always
will govern with the greatest faith In a system
of liberty combined with public order. If my
policy is not confirmed by an explicit vote Of
confidence 1 shall not stay here another quarter
of an hour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
TOOK AN APPEAL.
An Important Test Case Carried to the United

An Important Test Case Carried to the United
States Supreme Court.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPAToH.i
HARRISBURG, February 15.-Attorney
General kirkpatrick was to-day notified
that the case against the Delaware Division
Canal Company, which was recently decided
in favor of the Commonwealth by the State
Supreme Court. had been appealed to the
United States Supreme Court. The eappeal is
based partly on the alleged violation of the
Federal Constitution by the impairment of
the obligation Of contracts by the effort to
collect the tax on loans.
The amount involved in this decision of
the State Supreme Court and in that of the
Chester City municipality case, both of
which were decided in favor of the State. is
from $500. 200 to 100000 for the years 1886,
1887 and 1888.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
Young Turrell Released.

Marion c. Turrell, the young ALLIE
ghenian who was sent to Jail for forgery
committed at Tarentum last December, was
released yesterday and returned to his
home. The case, which was particularly
sad one was published in this paper on
Monday. Burgess Mccormick, who made
the information, withdrew the charge when
he learned that it was the first offense and
that young Turrell had been driven by
despair to commit the crime.