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, 1891-08-01

constantly brought into force. Scarcely a
day passes without some new military law
making its appearance. The greatest &C.
tivity prevails in the military depart
ments in order to complete the new mill
tary system by the time, long ago appointed,
next year, when Russia will in all probability
proceed to carry out a general mobilization as
an experim ent. One essential thing, however,
is wanting, and cannot be provided in sufficient
quantities for q long ii me to come, and that Is
the new rife. An Imperial decree has Just
been promulgated for further organisation Of
the territorial reserves and leU@e en- mGSSe.
These men, including all the male population
up to 43 years of age as regards rank and file,
and 50 and So as regards regimental and stah
officers respectively, are divided into two cate
gories. The first category will be called out
by Imperial ukase to the Senate, and will form
separate detachments of reserve troops for fill
ing up gaps in the active army and the second
will only be mustered by Imperial manifesto
to act as separate reserve or Landwehr of all
arms for national defence. The maximum
time for mobilization is IS days. In special
and exceptional cases this period may be ex-
tended. Another decree institutes a new rank
of officer in time Of war, to be appointed from
among the subalterns, to supply the want of a
sufficient number of junior officers, and thus
obviate the expense of increasing the present
complement of officers in time Of peace.
The international Postal Congress was forna-
ally closed on July 4. In his closing address,
the president remarked that, after surmount.
ing considerable difficulties, the Congress had
made an important step towards the realisation
of the great idea of a universal postal union,
thanks to the union having been Joined by the
Australian Colonies, an example which he
ventured to hope might soon be followed by
the South African Republics.
, 1891-08-01

The French Budget Committee have receiv-
ed a warning from the Minister of Finance
against increased expenditure. He sent them
a return showing that up to June l, and al.
lowing for the supplementary credits already
voted or about to be voted, there is a deficit of
IL millions. 1t is true that the five months
showed % millions revenue in excess of the
estimates, and that the remaining seven
months are expected to show IS millions, but
there is no telling what further supplementary
credits may be presented. Next year more
over, the railway traffic duty is to be RENTED
and in 1898 short Treasury bonds to the
amount OF 1853 millions will have to be paid of
, 1891-08-01

The welcome given to the German Emperor
and Empress on their arrival in this country
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
VICTIMS OF THE LAW.

FREDERICK MILLER was arrested last even
ing for playing ball on Carson street.
BARNEY MoPoLAN yesterday waived hear
ing on q charge of larceny and will go to
court.
JOHANNA MCCARTHY and Patrick McGrail
were held for court yesterday under serious
charges.
A WARRANT was issued yesterday for the
arrest of William Grant for disappearing
with O coat and vest.
, MRS SIGMUND, who keeps a saloon in Re-
serve township, is under arrest charged with
selling liquor to minors.
GEORGE GRANGER, of Allegheny, has been
sued by Joseph Shenkel and Rheingold
Haeger for assault and battery.
H. c. HORNE was threatening the lives of
people on Carson street last night. He was
arrested and put under bond to keep the
peace.
ANTOINE WALEGoRsKI is under bail to an
swer the charge of making an uncalled for
assault on the 10-year old son of Pauline
Papelick.
w. B. vEATcH, Humane Agent of Industry,
Elizabeth township, yesterday placed in
jail H. p Mcpherson on charge of cruelty
to his family.
ALBERT WERNER was committed to jail last
evening for a hearing tomorrow before
Magistrate McKenna on informations for as
sault and battery and surety of the peace,
preferred by Mary Sproul.
MARY KIRcHER, alias Allie Nagle, has been
arrested for improper conduct with Joseph
Staudelman, a butcher of 1910 Penn avenue.
The charge was made by Mrs. Mary Wilson,
who has been living with Mrs. Kircher.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
SOME MINOR BUSINESS.

Councils Attend to a Host of Little Matters
Chief Bigelow to Prepare List of
People Who Use No Water, but Are
Taxed.
Councils had plenty of small business to
transact.
A communication from the Controller
stating that there is but s. 500 remaining in
the finance fund, and recommending the
transfer ofthe remaining SIS 600 from the con-
tIngent fund, was accompanied by a resolu-
tioh in accordance Herewith, which was ap-
proved by both branches.
In Select q communication from the Con-
troller was read, in which attention was
called to a resolution that had been re-
ported by the Finance Committee authoriz-
ing the Superintendent of the Bureau of
Water Supply to exonerate persons not
using city water from any water tax. For
some reason this resolution was not passed,
therefore, under the law, the collector of
delinquent taxes must file liens against such
persons, although the city cannot collect in
any such cases, and the result will be to bur-
den the city with the costs and expenses
thus incurred. Mr.. keating moved that in
asmuch as the resolution referred to had
been indefinitely postponed in the Common
Council, and Select Council could, there
fore, take no action, the, communication
be received and filed, which was agreed to.
As to Paying for Water.
Mr.. MacGonigle in Common presented a
resolution directing the Chief of the Depart
ment of Public Works to furnish Council
with a list of all persons who are assessed for
city water and who do not, or claim they do
not, use city water. Mr.. Magee said the res
olution would include the Southeide. It was
too sweeping. Mr.. Bingham objected to the
words, Fclaim not TO use." This was agreed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
LESSER LOCAL NEWS.

PRESIDENT ROBERTS, of the Pennsylvania
road, is expected here to-day from Chicago.
THE Allegheny Auditing and Public Ii
brary Committee met last night, but trans
acted only routine business. $50
THE State Convention of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians will meet in Mckeesport
to-day. About 200 delegates are expected.
JOHN WEBER, an ex-Confederate soldier,
was sent to Alliance, o., yesterday by the
Department of Charities. He has daughter
living there.
Ara congregational meeting ofsthe United
Presbyterian Congregation, of Stenbenville,
held yesterday morning, Rev. E. NJ. Milligan
received unanimous cali to become their
pastor.
ALEXANDER KnLEN's attorneys yesterday
served notice that on June % they will ask
for his pardon. II they fail in that they will
plead for the communication OF the death
sentence to life imprisonment.
LEO DERRY, the little child picked up by
the police Saturday night and placed in the
Twelfth ward station house, was claimed
last night by his father, John Derry, who
lives on Spring Garden avenue, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
WILL HAVE FIREWORKS.

C, L. Magee's Big Donation Makes the Sue
cess of the Fourth OF July Celebration
. Gertainty-Nearly Four Thousand Dol
lars Now In.
Quite a boom was given to the Fourth Of
July celebration yesterday by Mr. C. L, Ma
gees donation of $500. Other subscriptions
to the amount of $135 80 were received yes-
terday, including $50 from THE DISPATCH
which was one of tho first to subscribe to
the fund, but whose subscription was over
looked at the time The fund is s3,SlS up to
date, and it is not doubted but the remain
ing 81, 200 necessary will be forthcoming from
the citizens of a patriotic turn. The Mayors
desirous that all who intend to contribute
will send in their subscriptions this week If
possible, as he wishes to close the fund as
number of corporations and large firms are
expected to contribute on this call
The Mayor and Chief Bigelow yesterday
decided on the selection of the Great West
ern the Select knights and the G. A. r.
hands for music for the celebration. Each
band will have 80 pieces. A meeting will be
beld in the Mayors office at 2 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon, when Chief Bigelow and
the Mayor will meet all parties who desire to
open stands at schenley Park on the Fourth
and make arrangements with them as to
privileges. Those who fail to attend this
meeting will not be allowed stand privileges
as peflnlGS VII Dt lSSutu hI GlldI tllne WHICH
win be final.
1t is desired that number of merry-go-
rounds be secured for the occasion also, and
owners of such machines are requested to
be present prepared to make arrangements.
Yesterdays contributions were: C. l..
Magee, $500; DISPATCH, $50; E. NJ. Ferguson, SO;
Charles A. Brown, $40; D. G. Stewart, s.; E. J.
Mclaughlin, %; James Mckibben, SO;
Charles c. Baer, $5 George II. Bennett &
Bro, $40; John Escherich, IS; Philip Schultz,
IS; John Williams, IS; J. H. Shlott, 81; Thomas
Moroney. 81; John Bush, 81; cash, 50 cents.
total, s6S3 so; previously reported, s., ls4 so;
cash on hand, $3,s1S.
Mr.. Magee's letter to the Mayor is as fol-
lows:
ToHon. H. 1. ,Gourley, Mayor:
DEAR SIR-Pursuant to promise made last year,
herewith enclose my check for $500 on the Fidelity
Title and Trust Company, for the coming Fourth
of July celebration ut Schenley Park, conditioned
on the night display Of fireworks being made part
of the ceremonies. Very truly yours.
G. L.. MAGEE.
Mayor Gourley says the proposition is ac-
cepted, and the contract for s., 500 worth of
fireworks will be let very soon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
AN INSIPID HARMONY.

To-Day's Conventions Promise to Be but
Pantomimes-ThereI Is Nothing Left to
Fight For-Indications That the States as
Arranged Will BE Passed.
Allegheny politics yesterday was as in
sipid as potatoes without salt, and the con-
ventions to-day promise to be only marion
ette pantomimes. Nothing short of q
stroke of providence or broken
pledge will infuse any life into the
meetings to-day The Republicans will
nominate Judge Over for the seat in Or
phans' Court, j ohm Bradley for rProthonotary,
and Archy Berry for Jury Commissioner.
H. P. Ford will step aside, and John Gripp
will become Chairman of the County Com.
mittee.
In the Democratic convention, which con-
venes at Old City Hall, matters will be just
as routine Mr. sips again said
proved. Thomas aaIiin aRiilib viii be placed In
nomination for Jury Commissioner and
Director of the Poor will be nominated. Be
yond that the Republican nominations will
be tndorsed unless some aspiring Democrat
wishes to become a candidate for Prothono-
tary for the notoriety it will give him:
In the various legislative districts the con-
vention will be marked by the same happy
go-lucky air. The slate for delegates to the
State convention will, from present indica-
tiOns, be the same as published in THE DIS
PATCH. Mr.. Magee will be one of the MEM
bers from the Fifth district.
The politicians in general wore a self-satis-
fled air. When 7. j. O'Leary was spoken to
on political matter yesterday he only re-
piled: "Politics is dead. am attending to
my private business, for there is nothing to
watch.n William j. Bremen said there was
no possibility of anything outside of what Is
promised. Judge Gripp and Judge Porter
were both OF the same opinion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
BITUMINOUS COAL.

Present Annual Output Double That OF the
Coal and In Miners Wsges-Some Inter-
esting Figures.
A bulletin has Just been issued by the
Census Department In relation to the BIZ
luminous coal in the State of Pennsylvania,
prepared by John H. Jones, special agent
1t shows the output Of the bituminous
regions in the State to have been 36, 6,l74,oS9
short tons in 1889, nearly double that re-
ported at the tenth census. The total value
of the output is given as s27, ,953 Els, against
$ls,5 ,l29 in 1880. The average number of per-
sons employed in 1889 was s., $50, against 3d.
2fS for 1850, the amount.p paid for wages In 1853
being $2l, l42051, against 0,s6S, ,5s3 for 1880
The output of the small local banks and
farmers diggings is reported at $40, 1877 short
tons. The quantity sold to the local trade
and to employees by regular establishments,
together with this neighborhood mining,
amounts to 1,59065l short tons, OF 440 per
cent of the entire production. The amount
of coal manufactured into coke during the
year 1889 was 10, 100 5SS short tons, or 23 II per
cent of the total production.
The output of bituminous coal in the State
of Pennsylvania during the year ending
June 30, 1880, as reported to the tenth census,
was Is, ,425, l63 tons of 1900 pounds. valued at
SIS, 567 l29, or an average of zoos cents per
ton. The average number of persons of all
classes employed was 33.2S, and the total
amount of wages paid, $10, 1858, 5s3-
During the calendar year 1883 there were
in operation SIS regular establishments and
2,949 country banks, producing total OF
36 74,0 ,0S9 short tons, nearly double the out
put of the census year 1880 The average
numbe,of persons of all classes employed
was 5378O, and the amount paid in wages,
$21, ,H205l The value of the total product at
the mines, including that consumed in min
ing operations during the year, was S27 $50,
Bis, or an average of T.2 cents per short ton.
No attempt has been made to determine the
number of persons employed and basis of
wages at the country banks owing to the
irregular character of the operations.
The counties of Allegheny, Westmore-
land, Washington, Greene and Fayette, situ-
ated in the southwestern corner of the
State, contain the upper productive meas
ures, at the bottom of which lies the notable
Pittsburg bed, yielding in the vicinity of
Pittsburg q gas coal of the highest quality;
to the eastward the coking Goals from which
the celebrated Connellsville coke is made,
and to the southwark the Cumberland steam
Goals of Maryland. Small areas of this bed
also occur in Indiana, Somerset and Beaver
counties. The remaining counties referred
to contain only the lower productive meas
ures ranging from the isolated areas of the
Pittsburg bed to the Brookville bed, the low
est in the lower productive series, and the
Mercer, Quakertown and Sharon beds in the
conglomerate series.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09

to and the resolution was passed. Select
also passed it.
An ordinance authorizing the construc-
tion of the Schenley Park bridge, and the
Mayor to give an indemnifying bond on be-
half of the city for the protection of dam
both branches
In Common, on the call of the wards, the
following papers were presented and re-
ferred: Ordinances changing the name of
norton of Joncaire street; changing the
name of Woodlawn street to Hollywood
street. locating Woodlawn avenue; estab-
I;shino the Grade of n portion of Negl " ave-
nne q norfion of Larirner avenue. Deary
street Annie street and Dean street: for
sewer on pfrsie street: chanrina=the name of
Fralich street to Woodlawn avenue; locat-
inc Eearns road: petitions for water mains
on Mckee street. Yoder street and Wads-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
ALL BY THEMSELVES,
Southsiders Arranging for q Fourth Of July
Celebration of Their Own.

Southsiders Arranging for a Fourth of July
Celebration of Their Own.
Last evening number of the Southside
business men met at the Birmingham Fire
Insurance Company's office and decided to
hold a Fourth of July celebration of their
own. Complete Arrangements for speeches
ETC., have not yet been made, but it has
been definitely settled to have grand fire.
works display in the Twenty-seventh ward,
at the head of South Eighteenth street. One
thousand dollars is expected to cover the
entire expense of the celebration
Peter Snyder was elected treasurer and a
committed of three was appointed to solicit
subscriptions. Money wifi be received at
Henry Miller's store, Carson street, near
South Fourteenth street.
So far the following contributions have
been made: ii. Miller 4 Brother, $40; Albert
Ernwefn, 90; August Bodenhagen, $40; Charles
Weber, s5; Adam Paff, s5; William Wigman,
s.; H. F. Oluhausen, So; John P. Snyder, S.;
John j. Friend, $40; Robert Beck, s.; Solder &
Herman, %; Charles Horstmeyer, s; or total
of SIS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
MANY MILL IMPROVEMENTS.
Some of the Firms Who Win Increase Their
Capacity This Summer.

Capacity This Summer.
A great many new improvements are being
made by leading iron and steel firms in this
city At the Isabella Furnace work of dis
mantling No. l is in progress The old iron
shell is nearly all taken down. The old
foundation, which is about 30 feet Deep will
be rebuilt and the furnace will be recon-
structed at a cost of not less than $20O, 900.
This work was made necessary by reason of
the many floods in the Allegheny fnjuring
portions of the foundations.
The new improvements to the Edith Blast
Furnace, in Allegheny, will reach nearly
100000. The furnace which will remain
standing is about ready to be refined. The
two old style pipe hot blast stoves will be
displaced by three new improved stoves OF
the Kennedy patent. Besides the brick
needed it will require nearly 800 tons of iron
and steel plates for the shell work. Work
on the foundation for large new engine
house has just been commenced.
The National Tube Company at McKees-
port are progressing very rapidly In the con-
struction of their new No. rolling mill,
which is to have pudding department of
40 furnaces and finishing department of
II heating furnaces and four trains of rolls.
The Elba Iron and Continental Tube Works
is closed for repairs and new improvements.
A new ironclad building is. to be erected
over portion of the rolling mill and a por-
tion of the tube works. The pudding de-
partment of 30 furnaces is to be increased by
ten new ones, and new department for the
manufacture of coal gas is also being put up.
The capacity will be increased from 10000 to
5000 tons year.
In the Eagle Rolling Mill at Sawmill Run,
which is operated under q lease by the
Oliver Iron and Steel Company, two heating
furnaces have been remodeled, each with
double pudding furnaces, making in all 81
furnaces in the mill. In the Republic Mill 1t
will be necessary to tear down about one
half of the furnaces in the new department,
which has Il double furnaces, these being
built for gas and are too close together,
making it necessary to remove some to make
room for the coal boxes and ash pits.
The experiment of Lima crude oil in the
Keystone Rolling Mill has been abandoned.
The Oliver Iron and Steel Company will
increase the pudding forge of 42 furnaces up
to 80 in their mill in Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
CAN 90 AHEAD NOW.
Resolutions Passed to Garry Out the New
Street Legislation.

Resolutions Passed to Garry Out the New
Street Legislation.
The joint resolutions prepared by City At
torney Moreland for putting into effect the
new street laws were presented by MIR.
Magee in Common Councils. They are as
follows:
Authorizing the City Attorney to discon-
tinue of record all liens filed for securing
and collecting assessments made for public
improvements under the acts of 1887 and
1889; authorizing the City Attorney to insti-
tute and conduct legal proceedings to collect
the assessments for improvements made or
authorized within two years prior to May l6,
1891; authorizing the Chief Of Public Works
to enter into arbitration to fix the value of
certain land, necessary to the completion of.
the Schenley Park bridge; authorizing the
Chief of Public Works to complete ali street
improvements contracted for under the acts
of 1887 and 1859. t...4
They were passed by both branches
Communications from the City Attorney
and from Chief Bigelow relating to these
joint resolutions were ordered received and
filed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
THE POOR FARM AGAIN.
Mr.. O'Donnell Objects to Chief Elliot Be
ing Allowed to Select It.

Mr.. ODonnell Objects to Chief Elliot Be-
ing Allowed to Select It.
In Common Council Mr.. MacGonigle called
up the Poor Farm ordinance as passed by
Select several weeks ago.
Mr.. O'Donnell-I object to Councils con-
ferring the power to purchase the property
on one man. 1 thought committee of
Councils would be appointed to do this
work. The Stewart farm was selected at a
figure that would bring a profit of $65, 900 to
some persons about the hall. 1 believe tbs
four men who made the purchase knew of
this profit. The old farm was sold by
the Chief of the Department of Charities
and believe the city lost from $900, 900 to
$500 900 on that sale. Now it is pro-
posed to give the Chief of the De-
partment of Charities the power he
had before. believe there is little use %
talk; the ordinance will be passed, but L
hold that there are men in Councils who
could buy better and cheaper than this ordi-
nance provides for.
The ordinance was passed finally by a vote
of 40 ayes to l no. Mr.. O'Donnen cast the
negative vote.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
THE coRoNER's DENIAL.
He Shows How He Was Not Hasty in the
McNally Inquest.

Concerning q statement that the inquest
in the case of John McNally had been un-
necessarily hurried, Coroner Mcdowell said
yesterday: Lieutenant Cramer, Officer
Cornelius Gribben, Sergeant Best and
Police Surgeon 1. j. Meyer were present at
the inquest. 1t was proved by the
officers that McNally was found helplessly
drunk on the pavement. He was taken to
the station house, but was too drunk to lay
on the bench and was put down on the floor.
The records of the Nineteenth ward station
show that during the past three years Nc
Nally has been arrested % times for drunk
enness and disorderly conduct.
"When Police Surgeon Meyer swore that
death was due to excessive alcoholism saw
no reason for prolonging the inquest,
especially since the police records showed
him to be a habitual drunkard. This latter
fact in Difference to his relatives kept back,
but since his son has charged me with hasty
conduct must tell it to vindicate myself.
DIR. Meyer said the man had only one small
scalp wound, which was probably caused by
falling on the pavement when drunk. 1t did
not even bleed. The doctor was with him
till he died, and his testimony was strong
enough to settle the case" :
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09

district viii be held to-day to further con-
slider the matter of withdrawing from the
United Mine Workers. 1t is stated that
Vice President Penna will be present to
keep the dissatisfied members from leaving
pected, rs the grievances of the members
who want to leave are against the national
officers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-09
A GREAT EVENT IN VIEW.
Arrangements Completed for the Labor
Day at Steubenville.

Arrangements Completed for the Labor
Day at Steubenville.
As the time of the annual convention of
the American Flint Glass Workers Union
approaches, the members of the committee
in charge are renewing their efforts to make
the affair q success. The design for the
Armstrongforal tribute is the most elaborate
and most costly ever prepared, to be placed
upon any grave, SO far as known. The de-
sign has been copyrighted.
Among the speakers for the occasion are
Hon. John Carcoran, of Local Union No. 9,
of Steubenvil1e, Prosecuting Attorney John
A, Howard, member of the same union,
William Martin, ex-Secretary of the Amalga-
mated Association, President Gompers, of
the Federation of Labor, President Smith,
of the Flint Glass Workers Union and many
other prominent labor officials and leaders
1t will be the greatest labor demonstration
SteubenYille has ever seen