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Pittsburgh QTcrmmcfCKtl atuvdatj, 1 61075. ALLDGKEirr TRACT SOCIETY. TXtB THE HEALTH BOARD. DEATH FROM POISON. RAILWAY MATTERS.

RECORD OF CONSTRUCTION IN 1874. T. F. BAILEY 'iXrOKTKRS AM) JOBBERS IS CHINA AND QUEENSVARE, Glassware, Lamps, Burners, Cbiineys SIGN 07 BIO FITCHES. OPPOSITE THE ST.

CHARLES HOTEL, WOOD STTIXIXIT, ITT8 XT H. OXJC SOMETHING TO INTEREST EVERYBODY. W' havc aVAI.rARI.I! HPFCIALTY In Uh Celebrated ftnilNrn anit rl-e-Pronf CIT1HWBT. which. lor brllllanry and clurahleneM, we challenge the world Ut ltr piarlnn Hie rblm-ief a drone nest, a tu Imrni r.

11 can be heated aofl that a eommon h-ad p--n 11 rau rtin-k Ihniugt. It dei. times. If detlri-d, without otherwlM- cracking or Injuring It. The lipid I.

rr aiiorrtni- to any oh burner; the flame larppr, Meacller. keen- itn loninr and bornn leaa nil, A No. I HI US Kit will give af much. If not more, light No nja, No. I.

HUKN Kit la Ju.t 0111. and la a great aa the No. I. cannot well aay loo much In rale of thew- Purm-rn and Clilmma. wehavea4 IhoiiMinde of dnzena or the No.

Burner In tin three yearn, and I it give usn -raal aalldactliMa wherever Istroduceo. It la fut taking the place of all other Hiinn ra aad CLlui ui If your cuWiaM get 11 once Uiejr ill have bo oMier. flou fail to send a sample order. filitojli Daily Commerciaf, GREAT WfSfM IN PICK Now is the Time to Subscribe. Th MBdof tm ih COMEHn iL save for time wnttmphtdl a Irdttetira ii tk Friff ef tke Paper Subseribrs, nif" delivwrt Camels and URiwnrf that from aid alter SOSMj, JAIME.

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The Weekly Commercial. Our weekly for this week containing all the news, complete and correct commercial reports, Mrs. Edith Brown Nelson's story, and the usual miscellany, is now out, and can be obtained in wrappers ready for mailing upon application to the counting room. The Com merci at. is the leading weekly published in Pittsburgh, and is just the pajier tor the farmer or mechanic, or the manufacturer.

It is sent to subscribers, postage free, at the following la'es: Oi copy, one year, 7C; ten copies, per aimum," each, $1 50; twenty copies, and over, per annum, each, 35, and one extra copy to the getter up of the clhb. Additions mat-be made to a club at any time during the year, at the club price, the subscriptions continuing a full year from the time the addition shnli have been made. Send for specimen copy. Local Observations. Ornci or Tna Obskrvf.

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1 't XntiontU Bank. January 15, 1S7S. J'lTTRKrKKH, Pa T. F. Bailey Co.

GREAT SPECIAL iALE OF CARPETS On the first of January we commence extensive Improvements la on of ew Sales Rooms, during which tha Goods in two rooms will have to be crowded Into one. This compels us to Reduce Stock on hand nearly one-half. In order do which at onoe, we offer from TO-DAY, DECEMBER 11th, our ENTIRH STOCK at Lower Prices than Fust-class Goods have ever been sold In Pittsburgh. McFAELAND, COLLINS No. 101 FIFTH AVENUE.

Next Door to U. S. Custom House and Potrtofflca W1SI. l' Time. Jiar.

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Organization of the New Committee The Mayor's Appoictments Acted ConErmation of Ross as Chief, Ac, The New Police Committee of Allegheny Councils met In the City Clerk's office last night, and organized by the appointment of Mr. Heagy as chairman. A resolution was passed authorizing the Mayor to purchase the die used forstriking policemen's shields; also, to purchase meals for prisoners at the expense of the city. At the opening of the meeting several reporters applied for admission to the committee room, but were refused. They then drew up a paper asking that they be admitted to the meeting, both as a matter of courtesy and of right, as the representatives of the reading public and taxpayers of Allegheny city.

This paper was presented by the clerk, when Mr. Moul moved that the reporters be admitted. The motion was lost. THK MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS. The Mayor presented a list of his appointments, hich were confirmed as follows: Chief of Police William B.

Ross. Clerk David L. Crawford. Office Force Jackson Scott, H. G.

Miller. Captain of Watch Richard Wilson. Lieutenants John Lang, John Sillen-burg, Joseph Campbell, Edward Brooks, Simon Roll, John Merriman. Patrol N. F.

Ward, John Askey, Wm. Barr, Henry Beckert, Abraham Baily, Wm. Bowden, Thomas Fair, George Barclay, R. R. Bunting.

Henry S. Brown, James Crone, Addison" M. Couch, O. E. P.

Cornelius, Frank Campbell, William Cowell, M. Craven, T. A. Cochran, 1. H.

(Hark, John Emanuel, James Frost, Richard Geary, James Greenwood, Charles Heindrichs, Charles J.mes, John Kaltcrfbaugb, Samuel Mitchell, Andrew Marshall, J. C. Mclutyre, John Mc-Curry, Georpe Thomas W. Noble, William Pahnerj Allen Richie, Jacob Snyder. Jerry Smith, John Scoles, Charles fteffler, Caleb Terry, William Thomas, Richard Whittaker, II.

G. Williams, George Wilson, John Wockly. Only two of the Mayor's appointments were rejected, William Atkinson and Peter iileidt. Two of the nominations proposed by the Mayor for positions on the office force, viz Clark and Wier, were withdrawn, several members of the committee objecting to their continuation. The Mayor, it will lie seen, has nearly every member of the old force, only about eight having been omitted.

Drs. Wm. R. Thorn, W. W.

Cole and G. N. Shillato, were nominated; for Tombs Physician. The vote stood. Thorn, Cole, Sbillato, The election ot Dr.

Thorn as then made unanimous. A motion to increase the force fifteen men was lost. Messrs. Drum, Heagy, Hofpt and Weaver ere appointed a special committee to re-district the city for police purposes. A resolution was adopted that any policeman found on duty without his uniform shall be suspended for the night.

An appropriation of for police purposes, will be asked for. The Mayor was authorized to advertise for proposals to furnish new uniforms for the police force. Adjourned. THE POLICE COMMITTEE. Organization Effected Yesterday.

The Police Committee of Pittsburgh Councils, for 1875, met yesterday afternoon and organized by tbe election of W. W. Thompson, as chairman. On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Braun, Darlingtou and Foley was appointed to prepare and submit rules for the government of the committee.

On motion'of Mr.Braun, the chairman was instructed to appoint standing committee on Supplies, Police Complaints and Accountf, and on Station Houses. The Chair appointed the following: On Clothing Messrs. Braun, Atterbury, Rowswell, Connelly and Foley. On Supplies Messrs. lariington, Mc-Candless, Walnwright, Reilly and Know-land.

On Complhints and Accounts Messrs. Meyran, O'Neill, Darlington, Powers and Frank. The appointments on station houses were deferred. A communication from James B. Young-son, proposiinr to furnish meals to the prisoners in tbe Central Station, was read and laid over.

Some discussion took place as to the appropriation to be asked for the year. It was claimed that would be needed, providing the full number of policemen authorized by law (23) were employed. It waa finally decided to ask for $225,000, and on motion of Mr. O'Neill, an ordinance was ordered to tie prepared, reducing the number authorized by twenty men. After fixing the 2d day of each month as the time of ragular meetings, the committee adjourned.

Pittsburgh Teachers' Institute. As stated elsewhere, the evening stwMion of the PitUiburg Teachers' Institute was interrupted last evening by a failure in the supply of from the old Pittsburgh company. hlle the lights burned, dimly, however, by the aid of a tallow dip held by Professor Gourlv, Miss Sadie Burtt read her essay on "The Poor Teacher." This was tbe only portion of the regular entertainment prepared that tbe audience enjoyed, but this they did enjoy. The essay was well written," well delivered, and showed thought and study. We must not forget to slate that the rtiuebart brothers had an epjortunity to furnish excellent entertainment in the way of songs.

riTT MATTEKft IX BBIEF. John Waooonkr, for fast driving on Madison avenue, Allegheny, waa la-tt evening fined two dollars and coats by Mayor Phillips. Joseph Bittner, an employee of Robinson, Ka At had his left hand crushed by a crank of a boring machine failing upon him. A vowno skater on the Allegheny, near Uie Hand street bridge, slid inu the water yesterday. Hewaalishod out by a man with a pole.

The tavern of M. earns, at Spike-town, near Castle Shannon, was burned down Thursday night, together with all the furniture. The house was ully insured. Otto Hanski of Pittsburgh, filed a vol-unatry petition for the adjudieuion of himself in bankruptcy, and the matter was referred to Register Harper for examination and report. E1.IZAHETH Hartman has brought suit In the Court ot Common Pleas against Solomon Quince to recover damages in the sum of $2,000, for an alleged breach of promise ot marriage.

Thk County Commissioners yesterday awarded the contract for copying tax duplicates to Amanda Hill, at fifteen cents Eer hundred lines. There were eighteen ids, varying from fifteen cents to forty cents per hundred lines. The members of the One Hundred and Second (old Thirteenth) Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, met last evening and made arrangements to attend the funeral of the late Dr. J. H.

Roberts, formerly Surgeon of the regiment. Thr Market Committee of Allegheny Councils met last evening, and adjourned without transacting any businewt. The Committee decided not to elect a Market Master and Market Sweoper until the second Monday in February- Mr. Francis Taylor, one of the oldest residents of the Sixth ward, this city, died f-esterdny, at the advanced age of eighty, le was a builder by occupation, audf. tided in tbe construction of tbe court house aud the old Trinity church building.

Richard Huntlbv, the person who gave Officer Hays so much trouble on Wylie avenue, Thursday evening, was yesterday committed to jail by Alderman Mcllendry, to answer at court the charge of threatening to whip his wife. Thomas Littei.e, a one-armed individual, was before Deputy Mayor Heisel vesterday morning, charged with stealing a pair of gloves from Daniel McSwiggen, while walking along the street. He was committed in default of $300 bail, for court. Mb. C.

E. Milliken is a candidate for Alderman in tbe Second ward, subject to the decision of the Republican primary. Mr. Milliken served in tbe Union army during the late war, and is an intelligent gentleman, capable of filling the position be seeks. "My Linda Love," is the title of a comic song and chorus, written, composed and sung by John McVeigh.

The music is published by F. W. Helmick, 278 West Sixth street, Cincinnati. The song is in the negro minstrel style, and bids fair to become very popular. At Sheriff Hare's office yesterday the principal attraction was the rope which is to strangle Samuel Beighley, at Greens-burg, next Wednesday, for murder.

The slip noose was made by a Mr. Baup, of this city. We have 110 disposition to criticise the work of that person. "Yesterpay Robert McGonnigle, Secre-' tary of the Board of Poor Directors of Allegheny, made an information before Mayor Phillips in order to bring up a case of a man named Sweeney, residing in the Sixth ward, who is believed to be insane. The man will be arrested this morning.

The venerable Rev. Thomas M. Henderson will spend Sunday (to-morrow) at Arch street M. E. church, Allegheny city.

Rev. James A. Miller, pastor, preaching at the morning hour and giving a lecture in the evening, embodying reminiscences of olden-time Methodism, of which he was a prominent actor. John De Mark complains before Alderman D. L.

Smith, of Allegheny, against two brothers named John and Thomas Robinson, charging tbem with larceny by bailee. The case in brief is that the three men made a bet of ten dollars each, the winner to receive twenty dollars from the two losers. The losers refused to pay over the money. John has rather a poor show for the $20 which he claims. The Infant's Friend.

Mrs. Winslow'B Soothing Syrup is the best and surest remedy In the world for all diseases of children, such as teething, wind colic, 4c. It corrects acidity of the stomach, regulates the bowels, and enves rest, health and comfort to mother and child. THE WEATHER, "War Der irrvm 1 Okctce Tna CniK SiosAi. Ovrican, sutok, 1.

January 16, 1 a. 1875. Wabht PROBABILITIES. During Saturday in the South Atlantic and East Gulf States, lower barometer, higher temperature, winds veering to southeast and southwest, and increasing cloudiness will prevail, with possibly occasional rain in the latter. For the West Gulf Tennessee, cloudy weather and occasional rain followed by rising barome-eter, falling temperature, winds voering to west and north, clearing weather aud in Texas a "Norther." In the Ohio vallev and the Upper Lake region, cloudy weather and occasional snow, followed by winds shifting to north and northeast, rising barometer, falling temperature and clearing weather.

In tbe Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys and the Northwest, rising and high barometer, falling and decidedly low temperature, north to west winds and clear or clearing weather. In the Middle States and Lower Lake region, falling barometer, rising temperature, northeast to southeast winds and increasing cloudiness, with light snow in the latter and, possibly, light rain or snow in the former. In Now England rising, followed by falling barometer, low but slowly rising temperature, windsshift-ing to northeast and southeast, increasing cloudiues-a and at night possibly snow. Midnight Bulletin. January 14, 1S75 10:48 f.

5. STATlOJ.8. iKHr.iTher Weather. Cairo Cincinnati Davenport Indianapolis. Keokuk I-ouisvillc Memphis Nashville On ha Pittsburgh fhreveport St.

Louis St. Psul Vieksburg Yunklon Fort (iibon I), is 2S Fair. Clear. Cloud v. Cloudy.

Cloudy. Clouuv. i 21 11 19 17 12 ii 1 II. :o.a! oiear. S.

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Clyde, Ohio 3.000. Cleveland, January 15. The Ai.ierican House, at Clyde, wns destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is insured in the Sun, of Cleveland. NEWS SUMMARY.

PIT. The Virginia Legislature yesterday adopted their Louisiana resolutions. The Republican legislative caucus of Minncs'a yesterday re-nominatod Alexander Ramsey for United States Senator. The Londou steamship Alice, from Cardiff for Constantinople, has been lost at sea. Twenty persons were drow ned.

Two fires occurred in Rutland, Vermont, Thursday night, destroying property valued at two hundred thousand dollars. Charles A. Stevens was yesterday elected to Congress for the unexpired term of tbe late Alvah Crocker, of Massachusetts. A Central Commission for the International Exposition at Philadelphia has been appointed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Ex-Governor Bramlette was buried with Masonic honors at Ixmisvilie, yesterday, his funeral being the largest ever known in that city.

John Flynn, tried for the murder of Thomas Close, at Doutyville, Northumberland county, has been convicted of murder in tbe second degree. John Brooks, a prominent citizen of Madison, was killed Thursday afternoon by a locomotive striking him while he was driving across the railroad track. The Democratic caucus of the New York Legislature last night unanimously nominated Francis Kernan to succeed Reuben E. Fenton in the United States Senate. By order of the Mayor of Norwich, a national salute was fired in that city yesterday, in honor of the President, because of his action on the 1 Louisiana question.

Hon. T. M. Robb, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Allen county, was stricken with paralysis, at Columbus, yesterday, and is in a "dangerous condition. Bill Rodifer, the noted desperado, who escaped from the Indiana State Prison several weeks ago, and was recaptured, yesterday escaped again.

It is supposed he is in one of the sewers. The Postofnee Department desires it to be generally understood that H. C. Van l.eniian, of McGregor, lows, is no longer a special agent, or in any way connected with the Department. The vessel ashore on Carnsore Point, Ireland, ia the ship City of Ixindon, from San Francisco for Liverpool, not the steamship City of Iindon, from Liverpool for New York, as heretofore reported.

A resolution sustaining the President and General Sheridan in the Louisiana affair, was introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives yesterday, and made the special order for Wednesday next. A mass meeting was hold yesterday In Faneuil Hall. Boston, to protest against the use of the military in Ixmtsiana. William Gray, tiovernor Gaston, ex-4Jovernor Bullock, Chas. Francis Adams.

William Aspinwall and Francis W. Bird assisted. When the Republican legislative caucus of Minnesota met last night, it was found that but sixty-eight members were present, instead of eighty-two, as last ltight-The absentees are supposed to be Iavis men who Intend a Isilt. I'p to naif-past eleven there was no change in the situation-Judge Cadwalader, in 'the United States District Court at Philadelphia, yesterday, delivered au opinion in tbe case ol'Gitwon anc others against Iewis, trustee of the Jay Cooke estate, deciding that the trustee should be tcmMrariiy prohibited from disponing of the stock ih the Northern Pacific Railroad belonging to tbe estate. Turkish Baths.

A want long felt In this locality has been supplied by Mr. A. J. tireenawait, who has lilted up at great ijufl a Turkish and Kussinn hatning establishment at No. 11 Wylie street, this eit v.

The Turkish bath Is a sate ana agreeable lnxurv at all ar-asons to all person, and its has been recommend! bv the highest medical authority. liile much might Is said of the benefit onferred by the bath, tsnk health and disease, we presume the intelligent reader la already aware of ita manic influence. It has long been a matter of surprise and regret that no one In tills city was of the degree of enterprise to 0en an establishment to those of Laai-ern cities. Hut now that we hav such an one. there can tie no doubt but that it will be liberally patronized, and become an fndlstenahle institu.

tlon. The attention ul onr render is Invited to the card, in another column, bv which further particulars will be loArned. We trust the proprietor may abundantly succeed, and advise our renders to eontribnie thereto, snd thus intensify their health and promote their happiness. New Goods. Mr.

B. Tlegel, merchant tailor. No. 3.1 Smlth-fleld street, has just reeeivisl from the Kastern market-i a full line of the finest fabrics of both American and imported goods; which he will make spin the moist fashionable manner at the very loejt prices, lleeiuploysonly llrst-class workmen in every department, and all his work fe warranted. He never allow any but perfect fits to leave his establishment, arid it is universally conceded by his patrons anil the public generally, that the high reputation which he enjoys has been well earned.

Call and examine his goods and prices. To Let. The warehouse Xo. S.tt Llberv street, now occupied by I. Chtwtnut A the building is fouv stories high with a slate rof.

Also two suites of offices in tho stone front building Nos. 178 and 17S Wood street, the best location in the city. Also, a fine ball in the same building, suitable for a lodge or society of any kind. Also, A dwelling house, containing nine rooms, adjoining the Lucy Furnace In tho F. igMeenth ward, suitable for a boarding house.

Inquire of John l. Thompson, Hrush aud Notion House, 17B and 17S Wood street. For Sale or Exchange for good city property, nine acre of land at ttlentlalc Fort Wayne and Chicago Knilrofid. Improvements, a small house with a lsrge variety of fruit trees. Inquireof John 1) Thompson, Hrush and Xotiou liouse, 176 and ITS Wood street.

SPECIAL NOTICES. Schenck's Pulmonic 8yrup, Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake PiUa. These deservedly celebrated and popular medicines have effected a revolution in the healing art. and proved the fallacy ot several maxims which have tor many years obstruct, ed the progress of medical science. The false supposition that consumption is Incurable" deterred physicians from attempting to lind remedies tor that disease, and patients afflicted with it reconciled themselves to death without making an effort to escape from a doom which they supposelto be unavoidable.

It is now proved, however, that consumption con Ire cvred, and that it ha been cured in a very great number of cases (some of them apparently desperate ones) by Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone and in other cases by the same medicine in connection with Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, one or Iwth, according to the requirements of the case. Dr. Schenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted good health for more than forty years, was supposed, at one time, to be at the very gate of death, bis physicians having pronounced his case hopeless, and abandoned him to his fate. He was cured bv tbe aforesaid medicines, and, since his recovery, many thousands similarly affected have used Dr. Schenck's preparations with the same remarkable success.

Full directions accompany each, making it not absolutely necessary to personally see I)r. Schenck unless patients wish their lungs examined, and for this purpose he is professionally at his principal office, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia, every Monday, where all letters lor advice must be addressed. Schenck's medicines are sold by ail druggists. TTHS ELEQAKT AND Fancy Goods for the Holidays. We are Just In receipt of an elegant and large variety of toilet articles and perfumery, suitable for Christmas presents, including perfume cases, cut glass cologne bottles with any name on desired) Ivory hair brushes.

Gold and silver vinegarettes. Fine English Rogers ivory brushes in setts and many other artlclesof rare beauty and elegance will be found at Md i.abbus McKiiha'b. 85 Market street 67 Fifth avenue and corner BnathUeld and Fifth avenue. Also a lull line of staple goods such as Lubin's extracts and soaps, Atkinson's extra White Rose, Low's toilet soaps. Fine English hair brushes and combs, larria colognes, French plate bund mirrors.

Hegtfar Meeting Off: cers' Reports Resignation of Messrs. Edwards and Am-Lolt A regular monthly meeting of the Board Of Health was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Edwards in the chair. Health Officer Gray reported the number of nuisances abated during the month of December' at 285; number of permits granted 30; receipts 50; expenditures $13; balance $53 50. One case of small-pox was sent to the hospital during the month.

Report re-eived and filed. INlurrriotTs diseases. Dr. Snivelv, Physician io the Board of Health, reported "the whole number of death's during tbe month at 253; a per centum ot 22.16 per every 1,000 inhabitants; 27.27 per cent, of all deaths ere under one year of age, and 48.61 under five years. The following cases of infectious diseases were reported Cases.

Deaths. Scarlet lever. si sn Typhoid 71 35 lHptueria 20 4 10 ii Cmitro spinal Varioloid Clucken-pos 2 1 4 6 I Report received and filed! A number of bills were presented and were ordered to be paid. The petitions of Frank Morgan and Archy Taylor for the privilege of carrying on tbe night soiling business were granted. Henry Reutzell, a butcher, convicted of maintaining a nuisance on Fulton street, appeared before the Board and asked that the unpaid balance of his fine, $30, be remitted.

On motion of Dr. Arthurs his request was granted, as the man was unable to work. A HOSPITAL BCILDINi. Hea th Officer Gray reported that the patient afflicted with small-pox end been sent to the Mercy Hospital, in Itecember, had died since. He also reported that there are three more chses of the disease in the city, and that each of the hospitals have refused to receive any more patients, out of justice to the patients already under treatment.

He then presented a plan of a temporary wooden structure seventy feet long, twenty feet wide and to consist of one story, to be used as a small-pox hospital. The building, which is designed to be located on the property of the Hoard, in the Thirteenth ward, will cost between $2,000 and 12.500. It will accommodate twenty patients. Heaters are to be placed in a basement. On motion ot Dr.

Arnholt, the plan presented was adopted, subject to such modifications as the Sanitary Committee, to which it was referred, may adopt. The committee were then instructed to advertise for proposals for the building, to ascertain the cost and report to the Dr. A. M. Arnholt "and President Edwards presented their resignations as as members of the Board, hich were accepted.

A vote of thanks was tendered the resigning members, after which in neat and appropriate speeches they expressed rearet at leaving the office, and their thanks for courtesies extended them. On motion adjourned. EDUCATIONAL. Allegheny Teachers' Institute. The first quarterly meeting of the Teachers Institute of Allegheny City began its sessions last night, and will continue until noon to-day.

The exercises were opened with prayer by Dr. Cooper and singing by an amateur club from the Fourth ward school, John Morrow, Principal, where the institute is being held. A lecture on "Teachers' Institutes' was delivered by Rev. John Davis, City Superintendent. He gave a general review of the baneful influence of ignorance in respect to crime and the beneficent effect of general intelligence.

He thought that public educational meetings must have an elevating influence in raising the standard of the education both on the part of the people and teachers. Mr. S. A. Espey, Principal of the Fourth ward school, upper precinct, read a paper on "The True Teacher and his Work." Preparation, enthusiasm, experience, good common sense and good eyes, he maintained, were indispensable req uisites to the true and efficient teacher.

A poem on "Vapor," by Miss Lucy Rogers, of tbe Fifth ward school, was excellent, and indicated the young and beautiful lady to be in possession of a poetic mind well cultivated. Mr. R. C. Miller, a director of the Fourth ward schools, made a forcible address on the progress of education in Allegheny city during the last ten or fifteen years.

The singing by tbe amateur club, especially that rendered by Master Cliff, Mc-Causiand and Miss Annie Myler, was most excellent. SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION. The Photographic Art in Pittsburgh and the East. There are persons in this city, no doubt, who imagine that our smoky atmosphere is peculiarly unfavorable for the highest development of the photographic art, and are anxiously waiting for a trip East to get their pictures taken. If such persons wonld only lay aside their preconceived notions and prejudices in this matter long enough to pay a vistit to the gallery of Davis Maban, No.

43 Filth avenue, and carefully examine the specimens of his art there to' be seen, they would give up tbe idea of going East for pictures, and be convinced that they can obtain just as artistic and truthful likenesses at home. Mr. Maban has long been reoarded as the lead-ning representative of the art here and the correctness of his portraits has been attested on all bands. His pictures also have the essential requsite of durability. They will not fade or erow dim with the lapse of years.

Photographs taken by him six years ago now hang on the his gallery looking as fresh and bright as the day they were taken and not a shade lighter than thevwere at that time. Mr. Mahan is thoroughly versed in the knowlege of his pursuit and is possessed ot the most ad-m irable facilities for making that knowledge available. During a recent visit to Mr. Mahan's establishment we noticed several new style pictures that are not as yet produced by any other photographer in this city.

Some of them are verv desirable, and have only to be seen by those who have any knowledge of pictures to he appreciated. All interested parties would do well to call at Mahan's and see these new styles, which cannot be seen elsewhere, as they will be amply repaid for the time consumed by the visit and learn to their own satisfaction that we have one photographer, at least, who can successfully compete with Eastern artists. THE PUDDLERS. The Mill Owners Not Willing to Pay More than S4 50. A day or two ago we stated that the pud-dlers, in all probability, would agree to resume work at the figure offered by tbe mill owners, at the time of the lock-out, namely, $5 00 per ton.

The puddlers, under the scale, bad been receiving $6 00 per ton, but proposed a compromise to take $5 50, if the card rate was correspondingly reduced. The manufacturers were unwilling to give more than $5 so the lockout was inaugurated. There was no official announcement of the determination of the puddlers to resume at $5 00 per ton, but it was generally accepted as a fact that a majority of them were willing to do so. Some of them, at least, assert that they came to no such conclusion, and intend to hold out. In conversation with leading mill owners yesterday, we learned that they are unwilling to start their furnaces now at $5 00 per ton, knowing that they could not run even at that figure.

The business will not Justify, at present, a higher figure than $4 50, and they prefer to remain idle, or get along as best they can, until a change for the better takes place. CARD. Evening Session of the Teachers' Institute. By far the largest audience that ever assembled at a Teachers' Iustitute in this city was that which met at the High School Hall last evening. For this we are grateful, and sincerely thank the city press for the prominence given in their notices of the Institute.

Owing to tbe failure of the gas, which left the immense audience in darkness, the meeting was compelled to adjourn to meet at half-past nine o'clock in the High School Hall, instead of Ralston School, as previously advertised, when Dr. B. C. Jiilson will give bis illustrated lesson on "Sound." As many of those friends who honored us with their presence last evening as can conveniently do so, we cordially invite to meet with us at our morning session at the same plce. C.

C. Cochran, for the Executive Committee. Pittsburgh Gas Committee. Tbe Gas Committee met yesterday, and organized by the choice of Mr. Shipton as Chairman.

The Chair reported that tbe number of gas lamps in the city at the beginning of the year 1874 was 1,003, but, with additions, the number had been increased to 1,060. The amount of gas furnished to tbe city by the Pittsburgh Gas Company was 38,948,915 feet, at seventy-five cents per 1,000 feet. There were eighty-four new lamps erected in the East End, and the number of feet furnished to the city was 5,778.466. The South Side reported 18b lamps, and furnished, in nine months, feet. Mr.

Weldon moved that the East End, South Side and West End Companies be asked to reduce the price of gas and of gas posts furnished the city, and that the answer of these companies be placed upon record. Passed. Adjourned to meet on Friday next at 3 P. M. Thr bar' and plate mills of Phillips, Nimick which have been idle the past week; will commence operations on Monday.

Annual Meeting Ojx-ratfons of Uia Tear Election of Manager, etc. We are in receipt of 'h(' Proceedings of the thirty-erst annual meeting of the Iji-dies' Tract Society of Allegheny, hold in the Firs-t Presbyterian Church of that ciiy. From the report of the Board of Managers we make the following extracts: Tbe good hand of the Lord has been with us during the past year, as in previous yeara, and the discouragements we have met with seem but trifles compared with the blessings we have received in our work. The general plan of operations has been continued without change, the city being divided into twenty-four districts, each of these districts being in charge of a manager, and subdivided into smaller districts, which are assigned to the monthly visitors. The gratuitous distribution of Kaglinh and German tracts has been continued, and the circulation of the American Mtsxenprr in both languages.

In as far as can be exhibited by figures, the work of the past year corresponds very nearly with that of former years. Abont one hundred visitors have been employed, all ot whom arc ladies resident in the city, with the exception of some of the Seminary students, who have kindly given us their assistance, and are profitably engaged in the work. There have been distributed 40,100 English tracts and 21,800 English Messengers, and German tracts, 7,100 German McsxFnfiers. Some Swedish tracts have also been circulated, as also several hundred temperance tracts in English and German. An average of 963 visits has been made per month.

A number of. Bibles have leen distributed, gratuitously or otherwise, through the Bible Society, and the wants of the sick and the destitute have been supplied through the Rebel Society. An important feature of our work as it has been conducted for the past two or three years, is lacking in the present report; we refer to the employment of a Bible reader. Two hundred and fifty dollars a year seems a small sum to raise for this object, esjecially when we consider the vast amount of good which is tons accompiiahed; bnt the money could not be secured, and, in consequeure, the work was discontinued. We hope, however, that we shall be able to resume soon.

As will be seen from the Treasurer's report, we close the year with a debt; it is larger than has been incurred for many vears. It is not only without hesitation, but with confidence, that we make our appeal to tbe Christian public for money sufficient to pay off this debt, and to enable as to enlarge and extend our work the coming year. To carry on our enterprise properly, going over tbewbole of this great city in Its length and breadth, we used J500 per annum; and the character of the work justly entitles it tothi.i generous support, for not only is it a work which is in itself important the dissemination of religious literature but it occupies a sphere which is largely peculiar to itself. It is confined neither to one denomination of Christians, nor to one class in society, high and low, rich and poor, learned and ignorant, churchgoers and non-church-goers, believers and. unbelievers, and disbelievers it is our aim and effort to reach and influence all.

The following Board of Managers was elected for the ensuing yean President, Mrs. F. R. Brunot; Vice President, Mrs. Nelson; Secretary, Mrs.

K. 8. Hays; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. T. McFadden, Treasurer, Miss M.

Herron. Managers Mrs. M. Br van, Mrs. J.

Slagle, Miss K. Paul, Miss M. Whitten, Mrs. llolden, Mrs. W.

Vankirk, Miss Orr, Mrs. Magoffin, Mrs. E. C. Cochrane, Miss M.

Pressiy, Mrs. Poindexter, Mrs. A. M. Bryan, Mrs.

Ondey, Miss Blackstock, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Kay, Miss Hoag. Miss L. Clark, Mrs.

Reymer, Mrs. W.Hamilton, Miss Pattinson. LIST OF PATENTS. Issued from the United States Patent Office to Citizens of the States of Penn-, sylvania and Ohio. Following is the list of patents issued from the United States Patent Office to citizens of Pennsylvania and Ohio, lor the week ending January 14, 1S75, furnished for the Commercial from the office of J.

McC. Perkins Connsellors-at-law and Solicitors for American and foreign patents, 513 Seventh street, Washington, D. C. PEN N.srSVANIA. Churn-Power Frederick Rauh, Pittsburgh.

Filed December 17, 1874. Handles for children's carriages Charles F. Lauer, Pittsburgh. Filed November 7, 1872. Force-Pumpe Wm.

W. Green, Cambridge. Filed July 2S, 1874. Horse-Powers Reuben Stiles, East Troy. Filed November 7, 1874.

True-Clamps for Rock-Drills John Fleming, Spring City, assignor to Shantz, Keelev, Fleminir same place. Filed November 20, 1874. Nut-Ixx-ks Alban F. Dimond, Cresson, assignor of one-half his right to Albert Ford, same placa. Filed November 13, 1874.

Organ Roed-Boards Rilev Burdett; Erie. Filed August 24, 1874. Earth-Augers Mark Hitching and William Eynon, Hyde Park; said Hitoh-ings assignor to Win. Teague, same place. Filed April 10, 1S74.

Torsion-Springs Richard Dadley, Erie. Filed November 3, 1874. OHIO. Slides for extension Tables Jas, Pleuk-harp, Columbus. Filed Septembor 21, 1874.

Breech Loading Fire Arms Frederick Smith, Sulphur Springs, assignor of two-thirds his right to Wm. S. Bacon, same place. Filed April 17. 1874.

Horse Power Weil Boring Machines Matthew Stewart, Napoleon. Filed October 31, 1874. Mill Spindles. Wm. S.

Bacon, Sulphur Springs. Filed October 13, 1874. Grain Separators G. Beachler and J. R.

Beachler, Centre. Filed June 4. 1874. Safety Locks for Elevators Henry Car-lile, Steubenville. Filed November 12, 1874.

Wheels for Vehicles A. B. King, Camden, assignor to C. King, Rome, Ga. Filed August 10.

1874. Dash-boards William C. Peel, Spring-field, assignor of one-half his right to J. V. Elster, same place.

Filed October 20, 1874. Photographic Platas P. Neff, Gambier. Filed September 1, 1874. COURT PROCEEDINGS.

United States District Court Judge Mo-Candles. Standley Licklesmlth, bankrupts, Waynesburg. The exceptions to the report of the Register on the proofs of debt of the First National bank of Waynesburg are overruled," and the report is confirmed. Smith F. Hatch, bankrupt, Butler county.

Bankrupt's petition for discharge presented, and the usual order made for final hearing before Register Shafer on the 17th prox. J. Klee fc Bro. and McCord A Co. et al.

vs. J. H. and J. E.

Maharg, Brownsdale, Butler county. On motion of W. S. Pur-viance, solicitor for petitioning creditors, an order to show cause was granted in the above case, returnable on the 5th prox. An order was also made for a hearing on the 15th, on a motion for an injunction, and in tbe meantime restraining John Maharg and Aaron Gamble from performing the act sought to be enjoined.

i John Behan et ah vs. Martin McMahon, city. On motion of the solicitors for petitioning creditors, the said debtor was ad-jndged bankrupt, and the matter was referred to Register Harper- 4 United States vs. the Distillery of Amos Appieman. On motion of the United States District Attorney, Hon.

David Reed, an information for forteiture was allowed to be filed, and process of attachment and monition was ordered to issue, returnable on the first Moudav of February next. The distillery is located In Towanda, Bradford county. Common Fleas No. 1 Judges Sterrett and Stowe. Meshack Rowson vs.

Wm. Green; an action for iniuries to plaintiff's cistern, defendant's horse having fallen into it, and having been killed by defendant and taken out in small pieces. Verdict. for plaintiff for $75. James E.

Striekler vs. Jake Hill; action on a promissory note. Verdict for plaintiff for 318 (53. Frederick lAchner vs. the Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Railway Company; verdict for plaintiff for $365.

This was an action for damages to plaintiff's property, caused bv building the railroad in front of it. J. F. and E. B.

Orne vs. Hill Burgwin, trustee of the estate of O. II. Ormsby. Verdict for plaintiffs for $574 16, This was an action for stolen goods.j Common Pleas No.

3 Judge Swing and Kirkpatrick. Tbe ease of Ranktn vs. MoCarrell, an action for damages for alleged malpractice, Jreviously reported, is still on trial before udge Ewing. i In the case of John Birmingham vs. W.

trttui hflfnre Judire Kirkpatrick, the jury returned a verdict for the defend- case of Jrwin vs. West, action on a Judgment note, is on trial. Quarter Seaaions-Judge Collier. Commonwealth vs. Cbas.

Killenburger et indicted on oath of Isaac Adolph, for larceny and receiving stolen goods. Verdict of guilt but defendant recommended to the extreme mercy of the court. Henry Deal and Annie Deal, indicted for receiving stolen goods, on oath of John Weir, was not found guilty. The jury is out in the case of the Commonwealth vs. Patrick Lyons, indicted for attempted rape.

Commonwealth vs. Moritz String, indicted for receiving Btolen goods on oath of John Weir. Xolle proaanii allowed on payment of costs by defendant. William Cooper and Sarah Jane Cooper, indicted for assault and battery on oath of Elizabeth Morgan, are on trial. Benefit of the Poor.

Tbe Gounod Club, in reply to frequent solicitations on the part of prominent citizens, have consented to give a concert or opera for tbe benefit of the Ladies' Relief Asportation, and have set Thursday evening, 2Hth as the occasion. An Unhappy Young Woman Swallows Arsenic A young married woman, named Annie Carlon, who resided at No. 189 Robinson street, Allegheny, died yesterday morning irom the effects of a dose of arsenic. The Coroner was notified, and a jury was sworn by him to investigate the case. The testimony developed the following facts: The deceased was the wife of a man named Thomas Hall, who deserted her about three years ago.

She was subsequently married to, or lived with, a man named Carlon, whose name she took. A few weeks ago she gave birth to a child, and had made an information before Aldermau D. L. Smith, chaining one John Thompson with being the father of the child. Thursday evening she called the attontion of a young man living in the same house with her to a package which she held in her hand, tolling him it was arsenic.

She emptied the contents into a glass of water and swallowed it. Shortly afterward she retired, sleeping with a Mrs. Jennie Phillips, with whom she lived. Yesterday morning about four o'clock Mrs. Carlon aroused Mrs.

Phillips, Bnd told her ii was time to get up. Mrs. Phillips did get up, and a short time afterward Mrs. Carlon called her and said that she whs sick. She gavejher a glass of water, hich caused her to vomit.

Mrs. Phillips, becoming frightened, ran for a physician, but when she returned with, him to the house the unfortunate woman was dead. Deceased was twenty-two years of age. The jury found that deceased came to her death by poison, administered by her own hands. MORSE SCHOOL HOUSE.

Dedication of the New Building Last Night Tho new school building in the Morse district, Twenty-fifth ward, was dedicated last night, Prof. C. C. Forney officiating. The assembly, hich was quite large, was presided over by W.

C. Aughibaugh, who made a brief speech, in which a forcible contrast was drawn between the schools of to-day and those of the speaker's boyhood days. Tho exercises were interspersed with songs and gymnastic exercises by the pupils of Rooms Nos. 11 and 12, accompanied on the organ and violin by Miss Morgan and Prol. Huey, and were very entertaining.

Misses Morgan and Young also sang "Larboard Watch," with fine effect. Another song, entitled "Twilight," was also well rendered by the teachers. Speeches were made by Messrs. Vannote and Superintendent Luckey. City Superintendent Lucky's address was in the main a defense of'the present management of the Pittsburgh public schools.

He claimed that of all the vast amount of money expended not a dollar had been diverted from its legitimate object, and counseled parents to go still further in the expenditure of money for this purpose. The building, which is pronounced by the Inspector as one of the best, if not the best, in the city, will 00, when finished in all its appointments, about $60,000. It has fifteen recitation rooms, each seating forty pupils, and a fine hall. THE WATER COMMITTEE. Organization for 1875.

The Water Committee of Pittsburgh Councils, for 1875, met yesterday afternoon, there being but a bare quorum present. R. B. Brown, was chosen Chairman. Mr.

Brown, on taking the chair, stated that the position was one that had not been sought by him. It was a position of great responsibility and a thankless one, too, but having been chosen, be would eudeavor to discharge the duties in a manner that would give satisfaction. The regular meeting day was fixed, as heretofore, as the fourth day of each month. Several desired to bring up business, but it was found that two or three members had left after an organization bad been effected, whereupou the committee adjourned. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.

Pittsburgh Opera House. "King John" was given last evening for the benefit of Agnes Booth, whose Con-Mtanre was marked by great taste and a very high order of dramatic excellence. This lady improves on acquaintance, and we regret that her engagement here is so short. Mr. J.

B. Booth appeared for the first time this week, aud played the Mr. Wheelock took Faleon-triiige Mr. Egbert, uftcrf, and Mr. Price, Snhsbnryj.

and all did well. Arthur was assigned to an infant prodigy. Master Ryan, a little fellow five or six years old. "He in tbe son of Sam Ryan, the comedian, and Is the most promising little one on any stage. The house lost its self-control once or twice, and applauded the young lioacius aa if It would never stop.

The youngster wan called before tbe curtain three times, each time answering tho call with a stalely bow, such as Forrest or Kean might have made. Ilia reading (and be cannot read a word) was perfect, and his stage business would be a profitable lesson for large delegations of his elders. This afternoon "Much Ado almut Nothing" will lie plaved, ami this evening "Kinit John." Monday evening Baker and Farron appear. The Jubilee Minatrels. Callender'a Jubilee Minstrels, number-bering eighteen performers, jrave their first x-rforniaiice at Library Hall, last evening, be tort a very small audience.

The entertainment was first-cass in every ay, and those who were present enjoyed really rare treat. The aiugvrs are sweet-voiced and well trained; the dancers agile and graceful, and the gnnerai character of tbe acts unexceptionable. As the company will suv but to-day, it is charity to all to advise tbem to go and hear them. Trimble'! Varieties Theater. "Ixion," with its numerous local joxes and hits, its beautiful scenery and effects, will be presented at the matinee this afternoon, and again to-night.

In addition there will be a tiue variety show. Real Estate Transfers. The following deeds were filed of record in the officeof Ralph J. Richardson, Recorder, January 15, 1875 l.onU et ax. to Ooltfrted "ru-Uii, SeptcmlH-r tt, undivided half of a tract of land in Mifflin township, containing 14 acre lul TS-lue pvrctx.

with buildinits Modem Life Insurance and Improve County ment irui-l company 01 rittsonrjf. Hrnifmlirr 13. 173; two lota In lu- illnii tonuip. 41x110 leet each 673 00 banit! as at.ve to Joseph P. Michel, lot in (mine township alravu, iit HHi tetrt 3M 09 Andrew Hnrtlne et nx.

to Martin Harting, Hoveuuber 14. lot iu K'Coml ward, Allegheny, 3Wx70 f-et: also lot In snine ward, in Wm. irs ham plan, 19 feet SJ4 inches by ivet CM0 6U Gcorite T. Miller et ts.fl al. to tieorse beech, A 2 174: lot in l'ort Perry, feet, with bulldtiur 500 00 Daniel Mcunrk et ux.

et al. to Mar Buret Walker, Jane 174; lot la Twenfy-nret ward, city, in Daniel McUnrk'splan, 45x140 feet 750 U0 Peter llreinlg et ux. et al. to Mnnraret lienaer, tctober 19. 1S74; undivided dx-scveiitus ol a lot on Mt Oliver, lxwer St.

4 lair township, in Jo)-phine Onnaby'e plan, with Imlldtntr 3,100 00 Thou. Mellon et u. to Martin Dolan. January 1x74; lot In South Payette township, containing 142 perctiis SJ SS wm. Korsythe et ux.

to ieo. Barnes, July 21, 1H74: tract uf laud in Minim townsiiip, containing 2 acres aud 10 perches, wilh building. 47S 43 Kolx i K. liluek et al. to Hartley Logan, Anptist 10, 1S71: lot on frsnklin street, Allegheny, buildings.

O0 00 John Black et ux. to Hartley Logan, AugustlO, Franklin street, Allegheny, 15Hx feet, with buildings tiOO 00 Joseph L. Mover et m. to Frederick Delimiter, JnnuaryS. 1H75; tract of land In Sewiekley township, containing SO acres more or leas, with buildings 4,800 00 Louis II.

Hood et nx. to Bernard Krugh et December 1S74; lot in liwer 1, Clair township, In plan called by Win, Kuoxet aL 00 The Poultry Exhibition. The annual exhibition of the Western Pennsylvania Poultry Society, at Old City Hall, is attracting large numbers of visitors, and Is undoubtedly tbe most successful exhibition which has ever been held by the society. The display comprises every species of land and water fowl, together with hundreds of of birds, fancy pigeons, etc Exhibitors are present from various sections of the country, and the greatest interest is manifested in the show. Quite a large number of premiums were awarded yesterday.

As the exhibition will close next Wednesday, we would advise all who take an interest in these exhibitions to visit City Hall. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is fust taking the place of all the old fashioned cough remedies. It never fails to relieve the most violent cold, and tor throat diseases It la Invaluable. Price, cents.

Beat Flours in the Market are the Pearl Steam Mill two star, made from best Kentucky white wheat; Pittsburgh City Mills and Eclipse, made from Kentucky amber and Michigan white wheat, all manufactured and guaranteed by Marshall, Kennedys A Co. N. B. See that the firm's name is on each barrel or Back mtuvs Coal and Iron Property for Bale. Attention Is directed to the announcement of the sale ot the property of the Steubenville, Iron and Holt Company, wbicn place at Steulienville, on Saturday, February bth, 1S75.

It will be noticed that the coal property, consisting of J4S acres, on account of its location on river and railroad, is valuable. Tbe mill building is well and solidly constructed, the machinery new (bavins been placed in position within the past twelve months), and the facilities for transportation unsurpassed. Personal. Gentlemen about to order new suits wilt find at the merchant tailoring establishment of Mr. C.

A. Muhlanbring, No. Fifth avenue, a large stock of Imported and domestic fabrics of supcriorquality, which he is prepared to manufacture on the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Mr. Mtthlanbring Is an artistic cutter, and no customer of his was ever heard to complain of a mistlt.

If you leave your order for a suit with him you are guaranteed satisfaction in goods, fit and price. The Showing Not So Bad, Considering Hard Times. From the Railroad trantte, January Our record for the year shows a total of 1,923 miles of track laid on new railroads durkig the year. We will probably have to rlake some corrections in our list, and most of theso doubtless will be additions, but it is substantially correct, and illustrates very completely the progress made during the year. As was to be expected, this is tbe smallest mileage constructed in this country for many years.

As we have compared tho figures from week to week it has appeared that in 1873 we constructed twice as much, and in 1872 about four times as much, as in 1S74. But the construction in 1873 was itself tho smallest for many years, it being indeed the beginning of a decline after a long period of extraordinary activity in railroad construction, as will be seen by the following statement, in which we give the figures from our own records for the last four years, and from the Poor's Manual for the otheryears, our record covering the miles of track laid, whether opened for traflio or not, during the calendar years named HILGAOK or 1'. All.RO AD COXBTKECTKn FOB TEN VKABS, Miles. 1,177. vr.o lt 1NK7 IHliS ISM.

ls71 7--- 2.44i 1ST 1S74 We have to go lwick, then, to the first year after the war before we find so small a niilrnge of new railroad constructed as we report for the year just past. Poor's Manual gives the mileage of the United States at the close of 1873 as 70,651. Accepting this, we begin the current vcar of 1K75 ith a total of 72,570 miles of rail road to serve a population of about souls, wo that there is a mile of railroad to support for every 612 ersons. The increase in mileage during the year was alKiut 2 tier cent. This is very nearly equal to our average yearly increase in population, and doubtless greater 1 han last year's increase in production, but it is tri limit compared with the rate of increase during previous years, which was a per cent, in 173 even, 12' per cent, in 1H72, and no less than 13) per cent, iu 1KT1.

This latter was a rate of progress hich could not possibly last: it would have bankrupted the world. We give below the mileage completed in each State for 1874 and 1873, which ill enable tho reader to see where the falling off has been greatest 1S74. is is ll.V 1 i 7 is iii 34 fil 3'i 371.4 2c is' 3K 7 31 40 45 39 12S 142S 1st 14 Alsbama Arkansas California Connecticut lK-laware Dakota Iiistriet ot Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada Xew Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rbodc'lsland South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington Territory West Virginia Wisconsin 75 4.1 i3 Tetal LW23 Not all the States show a decrease, of course. Indeed, no less than ten show an increase. But without exception these are States which had a comparatively small-most of them a very small mileage in 1873.

Indeed, three of them had no mile age at all in that year, and another only seven miles, and only two, Indiana and Kansas, have at any time recently had any large mileage constructed. A better comparison of tbe work of the two years ia that by groups of States, which we give below BECAPITrtATIOH BY OBOrrS. 174. 17 22 507 2 3111 Xew England Idle etnles South Atlantic Slates, including Honda Gulf Mates (west of Florida) South Interior states (Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia) 4 North Interior (Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana) Northwestern Stales (Illinois. Minncaota, lows.

Missouri, Xebraska) Far West Interior (Colorado, I tah, liakotaand Nevada) Pacific Coast sst 1C9 120 463 453 7 121 304 135 Total 1,2 3,13 The greatest decrease is in what we have called the "South Interior," from 4i3 to 49 miles, or aliout 9t) per the average decrease of the country having been 50 per cent. Every group shows a decrease, but it is least on the Pacific Coast (only ten and comparatively small in the North Interior" (12'i per New England, the tiulf States, the South Interior, the Northwestern States, and tbe Far West have all fallen off more than the the others less. Those we have classed as Northwestern States are frequently spoken of as "Granger States" and all or nearly all there has been legislation of late intended to reduce the incomes of tbe railroads. It is not easy to decide bow much influence the action has had on railroad construction. As a whole, the construction was lens by 55 percent, than in 1873, when, however, it had already greatly fallen off, and this is a little greater than the average decrease.

The decrease, too, was especially great (71 per cent. ia Wisconsin, where the legislation has boon most disastrous; but then it has been greater still (S7 per cent.) in Missouri, where there has been no enforcement of such lesislation. The truth is that for several years railroad construction had been greatly overdone in all these (and many other) States, and it did not need hostile legislation to discourage it at this time. Nothing but liberal bounties could have made railroad construction in 1874 as active as formerly. It will be noticed that most of the lines descrived in our record are short.

An unusually large proportion are almost purely of local interest, aud several are almost private roads intended to serve some mine or furnace, or some little group of mines. An unusually large proportion, as was to be expected considering the financial condition of the country, are cheap railroads, and ne less than 300 miles of the new road, or 18.7 per Is of S-feet gauge, and very light and cheap. Nearly half of this is intended chiefly or wholly to serve mining districts. Tbe closeness of tiie money market has prevented any great improvement of old lines, where we must look in future for a large part of the new railroad work and, indeed, many companies have found their traffic so reduced that their facilities, previously insufficient, were superfluously great. It has been an extraordinarily favorable time to make such improvements, however, because of the low prices of labor and material they were very much lower than for many years previously, and those companies which could command the money could do their work for probably a fifth or a quarter less than iu lsrSL The New York Central and Hudson River has had the advantage of these low prices while expending about ten millions for third and fourth tracks, and the Baltimore and Ohio incompleting its line to Chicago; most companies, however, have had to postpoue even much needed improvements from inability to obtain the necessary capital.

The companies of unquestioned standing can now doitow money on better terms than ever before, and there is an eager demand for their securities. It would seem to be a wise policy for such to begin thi year whatever costly improvements they will be likely to need soon, even if they do not need them now. They will hardly be likely to get the money so easy hereafter, or to get so much for their money. We relieve some activity may be looked for in works of this kind, and also in new rail-bonds, during the current year, but there is no prospect that there will be any considerable number of railroads constructed in 1875 solely for the profit ot building them, as has been the case with thousands ot miles built in tbe United States since tbe war. The field for making fortunes is pretty well worn out for some time to come.

The controversy about the baptism and the confirmation of the Archbishop of Canterbury still continues in the church Journals of England. The facts appear to be these: Dr. Tait was born in Scotland, of Presbyterian parents, who cared little about baptism. When he was an Infant he was at one time very ill, and was supposed to be dying, and he says that at this time his nurse, an old Scotch woman, baptized him. This baptism would be a good one, even in the eye of the Catholic Church, if it were done with the proper intention and with the essential words.

But no evidence exists ot these facts, and no other baptism was ever administered to the child, who is now Archbishop of Canterbury. When he grew up to be a young man he became an Episcopalian, and when he was a student at Balliol, Oxford, he was confirmed by Bishop Bagot. After the confirmation the Bishop learned that Mr. Tait had never been baptised save in the way just described. The Bishop sent for him in great distress.

"Mr. Tait," said he, "confirmation cannot be duly given to any one who has not been validly christened. I have confirmedyou in ignorace; go and be baptized for security's sake, and then come to me again for confirmation." Mr. Tait de-declined to do anything of the kind, and thus the case stands. A Kentucky lady has the vest worn by Geperal Israel Putnam when he made his escape from the British soldiery, in his ride dow the stone steps near Stamford, Connecticut, in 1776, where with one hundred and militia, he was opposing.

1.500 British under Tryon. fc POLITICAL. OenerwL It might, or it might not, serve aa an emollient to soothe the outraged feel In as of tbe fastidious pupils of tbe New Orleans High Schools, to know that al tbe reunion of the alumni of Cleveland High School, held Tuesday evening, the oration waa delivered by John P. Green, a colored graduate," he having been selected fur that duty. The says that Southerners "have got over the Illusion that slavery waa to spread over the earth; they must now got over the notion that they can bo considered within the pale of civilisation a long aa murder is a favorite mode of avenging Insults and settling differences of opinion, and murderers go tinwhlpt of justice.

Their present state of mind on the subject is only worthy of Gaul In tbe sixth century," Homebody has been mean enough to nk up the record and show that Dan Voorheea, tbe great. 1 loonier soft-monoy inflationist, voted tor a resolution indorsing the contraction policy of Secretary McCulloch, In 105. Tbe House "cordially concurs In the views of the Secretary in relation to tbe necessity of a contraction of the currency, with a view to cut early a resumption of specie payments as the business interests of tbe country will permit, and we hereby pledge co-operative action to tarn end aa speedily as rsswlble." And Dan Voorheea voted for this. OICDl VOpiT- At Monnt ru -ant. Weatmorrtand eoantr, Ki r.

II. K. F. VOH.T, la Uic uluiUeUi year of bla age. Funeral front Moant Plraunt SATlBDAT xobb-ixo.

at le o'clock. BF.ARF.S In Xowark. N. on Tneadar, let klr. F.I.IZA IttAKCS, relict ol" liearr llcarca.

deceam'd. Funeral nwi Uie hnnae of Jam r. Brady, Snake-pearr atrcet, Kaat Liberty, mm Sati bdav mobn- no, at le o'clock. C'arrlagM will Ian Falrniaa a Sampaon'a, No. le SevoaUi avenue, at o'clock.

Oldest Ins. Co. in America. ASSETS, $3,975,782 25. Ins.

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l'aaaengera alao booked to sod frma Hantaan BrcnirnjMwedrB, Ac, at low raUf, LIU A FT8 laaued at Lowest Rate. or Cable or steerage l'aaaaga apply to JOHN J. McC'OKaflCK, AgOBt. Bmlthield street and Fourth tnaaa AMUSEMENTS. PITTSBURGH OPERA HOUSE.

Ki.L8i.iB A Leasee ana Managers. AGNES BOOTH. SATURDAY, January IS, IS7S MATINEE, MUCH ADO ABOUT N0TH1K3. EVENING, Monday A KF-R AXI FARRON. Trimble's Varieties Theater.

R. GABbwxa A Trimble. Leaaera aad Managers. B. W.

Williams Stage Manager. IXION MATIXEE TO-DAY AT The Walte Slutera, Glenn and William. Female Minstrels, and all the Favorite. Monday Xew Htara. iiinnAnv TWO.XIOHTS AND A MATINEE.

FRirtAT. 'J :vi.J""T and le, aud SAT I KD AT AFTLBMNtX, at o'clock. Return of the Oreat Original COLORED PLANTATION MELODISTS. Callender'a Jubilee Minitreli. ClIAK.

I II.I.KNIHR Proprietor Alo Proprietor or the fainoun "4mjrgla Mlnnirela)' lit st A Fk. ill AM and Sole Manager r. Saob Agent IS Pcrlnrmera, IS. 4 End Men. Son aad Ilanre ArllMn.

s. Two Cornet Kololut. Full lira aud String Bauda. An entire new programme of Songs, llitnrc, lianjo Soloa. Negro Farcm.

etc. Piece roiupoaed erelr for tiila Troup will be prcM-nted. Ticket; TS, Be and S3 cent. Reserved au at Hale'. Wnic Store, Snililill.

1,1 attwl. Twutr-are cent, to all parti, ol the huc al the Mallnee. 1 FAIRS. CATHEDRAL EVEEY EVENING, In tlxe POULTRY EXHIBITION. TheAEMalExlitioii 'WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Poultry Society, ILL HE HELD AT OLD CITY HALL, COMMENCING January 13 and Closing January 20.

Belde all the knows Land Bad Water Fowla, th'r will exhibit aa extraordinary flue dhplay of Fancj PigwnH, Song, Cage id. Oris-mental Birds, ftegj, fft Animals, Etc. The Society have enraged Mr. FRED. MATH KB.

of Honeoye Flla, X. who will have oa exhlM-Uon Trout, Baa and other "lah, from three saya te three yeara old, and Egg. la ail itagea or hatching. Entries will be received until JAKtTAKYa, fcy A. A.

MILLER, Corresponding Secretary, at Mar. ket Chrk-t OWce. Old City Hall. wra PATENTS. PATENTS PROCURED.

PATENTS BOUGHT AND BOLD. Town hi p. County and State Rlxht for tale far fne best Inventloni In the county. Send for firm, lar to In ventora' Bureau, So. 1 H1XTU aTatJtMr late St.

Clatr. a aur, Charge to anil the w. C. BERINOER A COT PATENTS AND CT.ATra! lie SMITHFIKLU nniiSieST'i PATENTS! U. 7OUT oBata In having Pafrnu to sell or Model tu give na a call.

All inforiaeu. bead for circular, a Ukln aat rleaU Ap I I ci. to ii'- laUua eovu-rklly glvea. hi, anil. o.

sixth PETROLEUM. Baoeeaaor. to Werrng A Bias, Canaaalsalea Blerehaata la Petrvle aad is rraolaeta. mftb Aveuu Phlladelrhl. aa.ir.-a, WABINw BMOTMKM 4k a aunut Buy a Lot in Ashchenaz NEW YORK.

Niw York, January 15, 1875. TIl.TOX-REBTHKR OftTOM TKTl MOS V. Owing to the repeated complaints of counsel and the sixty reporters that they were cramped for room, Judgo Neilson has given instructions to admit to the trial of tho case of Theodore Tilton against Henry Ward Bocchcr only such of the public as have been provided with tickets of admission. As these tickets have been lssuod to more persons than the court room will contain, grcat.con fusion was caused this morning by the struggle of holders of tickets to gain an entrance. As soon as the place tri lotted to the public was filled, the doors were closed, and tliote favored with tickets were formod in line and admitted in such number as those inside would leave.

There was present today the usual strong delegatiou from Plymouth Church. When tbe Judge took his seat, Mr. pullerton, one of tbe counsel for Tilton, said they were somewhat embarrassed by the alence of Judge Morns, who was sick and confined to bis bed, and they would therefore have to ask tbe indulgence of the court from time to time. Prank Moulton then took tbe stand, and bis direct examination was continued. It consisted mainly in identifying documents and relating circumstances connected therewith, already familiar by publication in the various statements.

During the examination of Moulton, Mr. Fu licit on turned to Mr. Evarts and asked for a copy of the church records to prove that the charges of W. F. West against Tilton, founded on the Woodhull scandal, had never been entered on the books.

Mr. Evarts replied that he did not think they were compelled to produce the records of the church. Judge Neilson sustained Mr. Evarts. A statement by Moulton, that Beeeher had admitted to him that Sherman was a mischief-maker, created considerable amusement in court.

Moulton next testified that he procured the word "offense" to be inserted in the Bacon letter, in place of the words "a revolting crime." Mr. Beeeher said the Bacon letter was "a dead Ishot." Moulton further testified that Woodruff, his partner, came to him and said that not only he but tbe firm had been criticised for the" part he had taken in the Beeeher matter, and the firm recommended that he should engage counsel, lie asked Beeeher who was the best man, and be recommended Cieneral Tracy. He told his partners he was willing to employ Tracy, and an interview was had between Woodruff, Tracy and himself. Tracy was told of the criminal intimacy between Mr. Beeeher and Mrs.

Tilton, and Tracy said that this should be hushed. He said'he would not advise lying, but tbis was a case in which it might be used. He told Beeeher that Tilton was angry with him for disclosing the truth to Mr. Tracy, as ho did not want the story of Elizabeth's shame made known, and that Mr. Tracy had told Mr.

Tilton that the interests of all concerned demanded a denial of that story. Moulton identified numerous letters written by Beeeher and others, among them a letter from Mrs. Morse to Boecher, asking help and promising that the secret of Elizabeth's life would never be mentioned. This Beeeher handed to witness witn the remark that it was a dangerous letter. Witness testified to having told Mr.

Hal-liday, pastor, that Beeeher was guiltless, and when he informed Beeeher what he had done, he thanked him. They thought Mr. Halliday ought not to know the facts. When witness told Beeeher that Butler should be consulted, Beeeher said be did not think much of Butler's moral sense, but it would be a good idea to consult him, as he was a wise man. Moulton read to Tilton and Beeeher separately the statement which he afterward read to the committee, and asked Beeeher if it was honorable for him to make such a statement, and Beeeher thought it was.

Beeeher said he didn't wish to see Tilton, that his presenile was a standing rebuke to him and always unnerved him. Adjourned till Monday. TKE rX'IOX LEAOVR AND LOUISIANA. At the annual meeting of the Union League Club, last evening, a short and spirited disenssion of the Louisiana trouble followed, the general tenor of which was in approval of tbe President's course. An extended consideration of the question was deferred until Monday evening next, when a special meeting was called and a committee appointed to report on the question.

In the election of officers the names of Wm. E. Dodge, Peter Cooper and Win. C. Bryant, owing to their participation in the "mass meeting at Cooper Institute in relation to the actiou of the Government on the Louisiana question, were scratched considerably by the members.

THE OYSTKR BAT Mt'RDRRERS HANGED, The two negroes, Jackson and Jarvis, who murdered Samuel Jones, at Oyster Bay, 1ong Island, last summer, were hanged at North Hempstead to-day. Tbe Boston papers are discussing the advisability of American audiences learning to hiss in the theater. The revival ot hissing is strongly recommended. ADDITIONAL BIVEB DISPATCHES. Htennaer St.

Francis Kaak. MKMrais, January l.V An Avalanehe'M Forest tlty, special, to-night, says the steamer M. Frauds, hence for Willshurg, struck a bidden olwtruetlon, near Madison, this evening, and sunk with Ave fed of water over her guards. Her offloers think it is doubtful about raising her. She hail a light carge.

Tbe boat is fully insured. Xn Uvea were lost. Tbe St- Francis is owned here, hut it is impossible to get the lnsuranoe to-uight. EvAssviLi.B. January IS.

Weather dear; mercury 7 to 29. Klver falling, with 10 feotou the gauge. The river Is full of ice, which is piling up on the shore. The Thompson Dean, Henderson and J. D.

Parker have lull here aud have gone Into Ureen river. CtaoiKWATi, January 1. River feet 6 Inches and falling. Weather clear and cold. XAHBVII.I.M, January IS.

Ulver still falling, with 6 feet scant on he shoals. Weather clear and cold. Arrived LddyvtUo, Cairo; Cook, Vppcr Cumberland. l.frfn.a Rock. January 15.

WMthna elnndv and pleasant. Ktver 1 foot 6 Inches above low wnter mark. There was a gorge of Ice for three miles above the Cairo and Fulton Railroad bridge to-day. It broke this evening; no damage done. Caibo, January 15 Xo arrivals or departures since noon.

The Cleburne and Ml n-neola have laid np on aoodnnt of Ice in the Ohio. Klver 1-2 feet 4 Inches and falling. Weather clear and moderating; mercury as. MxMPHia. January l.V Klver declining stead Uv.

Went her clear and cold. Departed-Sherlock, Cincinnati; James Howard, fcvana-ville. XkW Oblbaxs, January 15. Arrived Smoky City and barges, Pittsburgh; Great Republic, St. Ixmls.

No departure. Weather cloudy and cool. Vicxssrso, Januaiy 18- L'p Iron Mountain and barges and Msry Houston. Weather cloudy and cool. River rising alowly.

ADDITIONAL MABKETB. IIVE TOCKMAKETS. riwrlwawtl. CiiMjmw ati, January 15. Hoys Receipt IS.9S5 head.

The market Is heavy for lower grade, with which tho market is overstocked; better grades in fair demand; common 8 00tf AO; medium to fair 7" Wi; good packing and butchers' 7 SO; about 7,000 head unsold. Shipment 490 head, New Orleans. Vxw Orlbaks, January l.V Flour scarce; common 4 XX AS 2S-, XXX SS 5Oi05 76; choice 1 0U6 M. Corn quiet at H7sso. Oats 11 roier at 4oc Bran firmer at il 40, Hay dull; rtrima 'M Dry Salt meats Arm at llacon dull at Vii HSfi12c.

Hams ugar-cured 14c Lard scarce tuiu firm; tierces, packers', UVjc Albany. Ai.bakt, Jan nary 15. The cattle market ripened fair, with sales to moderate extent at ai to 0e higher for live weight: the highest price was 15; Texans ranged from St 50 to to 00. Kheep and lambs market strong: common to fair fl 5U4 50; fair to good 4 MQH 00; extra 7 007 25; Iambs common to fair S6 00 50; fair to good 6 504J7 60; extra 00. nlra.

Chicago, January 16. Cattle receipts l.soo bead. Market fairly active and prices steady snd entirely unchanged; no extra cattle on sale. Shipment l.JOOhead. Hogs estimated receipts 25,000 bead, with 50,000 to head still in pens.

Market quiet but not quntably lower; interior to choice heavy to 257 00: common to choice light 50; extra heavy 7 l.Hf 7 SO. Shipments 14,000 head. Sheep receipt puo head. Market fairly active; good to extra S4 20. i Cleveland.

I Ci.xvKi.ABn, January IS. Wheat dull; No. 1 red hell) at tl 11; Xo. 1 do tl W. Corn steady and nnelianged.

Oats steady and unchanged. Petroleum strong; standard car lota lOVio: Ohio State test IlUc; small lots Mvto hhrhi- Receipts ot wheat 700 bushcla; corn itoO Cuaa- vis; iniwvuuouna. Mean fticrui.u....l Mean Ill Lowest 4 Probabilities. In the monthly weather review for December we find this significant statement "A critical comparison between the predictions published in the tri-daily probabilities and the subsequent weather reports shows that, on the. average, during the month, ninety-four and four-tenths per cent, of the predictions have been well verified." Election of Officers.

At a meeting of the newly elected Directors of the Teutonla Insurance Company, of Allegheny, held on Tuesday, for the purpose of organization, John C. Fliner, who has, since the organization of the company, been its able President, positively declined a re-election, on account of his declining years, and nominated Hon. Henry Gerwig his successor, which nomination was unanimously continued by the Board. A. Weise was re-elected Treasurer, and Henry F.

Eggers as Secretary. The Cash Insurance Company. The annual statement of the above-named corporation of this city appears in another column, and is, as usual, highly satisfactory to all concerned. The Cash is one of our very best home companies, and and is deservedly popular with insurers. It is ably managed, and Robert II.

Ring, the President, and Joseph T. Johnston, the Secretary, are both gentlemen highly esteemed in the community for their business capacity and their genial and accom. modating disposition. Property owners are invited to give the statement referred to an examination. Treepfftrl on Last evening a large number of the friends of Mr.

Wm. Paul, Superintendent of the Allegheny Water Works, assembled at the residence of that gentleman, on Linden street, when they present- to Mr. Paul a costly set of silver ware and an elegant French clock. The presentation speeches were made by W. B.

Bodgers and W. C. Smythe, Mr. Paul responding. Mr.

Paul, in retiring from the position which he has so ably filled, carries with him the good wishes of -every one who knows him, and the a (fair of last evening was an evidence of the high esteem in which he is held by his many friends. County Bridges. J. B. Stilley, County Engineer, has sub-: mitted bis annual report to the County Commissioners.

He recommends the con struction of iron bridges, hereafter, as more durable and economical than wooden structures. He makes a number of prae-tical suggestions, which ought to be carried into effect, in regard to the repairs to bridges, etc Referring to the bridge at the head of Seville Island, the Engineer says that a bridge was ordered, but its erection deferred in consequence of the heavy expense. There are ninety-two bridges in the county, of which seventy-four are wooden, ten stone and eight iron. Tbe estimate of appropriation for constructing and repairing bridges, exclusive of those in boroughs, is $23,067. Want of Attention.

Just when, the Pittsburgh Teachers' Institute was about to open proceedings last evening, in High School Hall, the gas, furnished by the old Pittsburgh company, gave out, and the large audience that had assembled was left In total darkness. Earlier in the evening there were signs of i tbe gas giving out, and as a precaution, Professor Jiilson sent to the gas office and had employees of the company examine and see that it was put to rights. They left giving assurance that it was all right. When it went out, as stated, a messenger was dispatched to the gas office again, but he was uncourteously treated, and one thousand people were sadly disappointed bv missing Professor Jiilson 's lecture on "Sound," for which great preparation had been made. City Scbool Board Organisations.

We publish below further organizations of Scbool Boards of the city: AUS5 DISTRICT THIKTY-FIRST WAltD. President, Daniel Montgomery. Secretory, W. C. Burtk Treasurer, Thomas Jones.

Daniel Montgomery, 1876; August F. Fiedler, 1876; David Soarem, 1877 W. C. Nicholas Stinger, 1878; Titos. G.

Jones, 1878. HIL.AHD DISTRICT NINETEENTH WARD. President, J. P. Sterrett.

Secretary, R. A. Cunningham. Treasurer, M. Everson.

B. A. Cunningham, 1876; T. C. Lazear, 1876; J.

W. Tim, 1877; John Allen, 1877; Geo. C. Negley, 1878; J. P.

Sterrett, 1878. Allegheny Foot Directors. The Board of Directors of the Poor of Allegheny City met yesterday afternoon. The Secretary reported 150 applicants for work at seventy-live cents per day. It was decided to furnish employment for half that number at a time, and let the work i be distributed equally among the whole number, which will givC employment to all as far as it is in the power of the Board to give it.

This step was rendered necessary bv the fact that tbe Board is nearly ont of funds. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Finance Committee to borrow $1,500 to defray expenses until the 1st of February, when the new Board will come into office. The poor fund is very low at this time, on account of the unusual drain upon it this winter. Out of tbe original asseas- meets, about some 810,000 remains uncollected, and 27,000 was used to pay oB the debts of 187a-4. Tbe Board also bor-rowed 15,000 during the past year.

The call for monev for the relief of distress is unprecedented in the annals of the city. There are at present on the relief list lour hundred and fifty families, averaging six persona each, making 2,700 persons at present drawing su bsistence, fuel, etc, from the Board. vy Bigh School of Pennsylvania. Where shall the Mechanics High School -of Pennsylvania be located? Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Beading, Bethlehem, Easton, and other cities are pressing their claims, and see the great advantage of its organization and location in their midst. Donations of land have already been offered; 'but Pittsburgh, with its converging rivers, sur rounded by towering hills and fertile valleys, ladened with a greater profusion of nietaliferous wealth than any other equal area in the world, remains indifferent.

Pittsburgh has done well for the education of her sons and daughters in the ordinary walks of life; but what is she doing to develop the hidden mysteries of science, and to educate master minds to traverse the hidden paths and bring to light the immense wealth which lies beneath our hills and valleys AU honor to the master minds who taught us now to use the things which God has made. But science is in its "nascent state," and pregnant with more wonderful developments than anv yet discovered. Shall Pittsburgh remain cold to science amid her ten thousand fires Shall she be indifferent to its development though science has made her what she is? The aristocracy of wealth has lost its power, and given its place to knowledge. Shall Pittsburgh with its inventive and productive skill, make no provision for the future? Come let us enter on the race, and run with all our might, for the location of the Mechanics' High School in our midst. It will give us more light than all the coal we burn, snd teach us how to unlock the occluded forces of the sues part.

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