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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16
A Conductors Dog.

A conductor on one of the trains of
the q. ID. & M. Road had, until couple
Of days since, Scotch terrier dog,
which was his inseparable companion,
and accompanied his master with unfail-
ing regularity on all trips, the conduc-
tor going up to the north end of the line
one day and back the next. The dog
had his place in the baggage car, and
kept it all the time the train was in mo-
ton, but when the train stopped at
station he would step out and take a
look at things, and when the bell rang
he would resume his place in the car.
He understood all the signals as well as
any OF the men, and when the whistle
sounded Seattle On the track" the dog
would rush to the steps of the car and
join his notes of warming with those of
the whistle. just this side of Gutten-
burg, a year ago, while barking at the
cattle from the steps of the car, he fell
overheard, and it was supposed that he
had been killed. The next mornino
however, when his Masters train return
ed to Guttenburg, "Scipio" was there
and jumped on board as if nothing had
happened He seemed to understand
the time OF the arrival and departure of
the train, for many times when he has
been absent at the house, his master has
found him waiting at the depot. A cou-
pie OF days since, however, he met his
death. The whistle had sounded a cat
tie alarm, and he rushed to the platform
as usual. Just then the brakes we're
suddenly applied, giving the car jerk
that threw poor "Scipio" from his feet,
and he rolled down between the cars
and was killed. He had scarcely missed
train In three years, and was a general
tavorlte all along the line of road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16
Rust-Preyentive for Gun Barrels.

A correspondent of Turf, Field and
Farm says that the following varnish
works like charm, and is an absolute
preventive against the rushing of gun
barrels. The beauty of it is it can in
no way injure the barrels, and is easily
wiped off. Take of resin two drachms.
of sandarach three drachms, of gum lac
two and half scruples, and heat them
gradually until thoroughly melted and
mixed; then add two drachms of t,,r-
pentine, and heat further, after which
add three drachms of rectifed alcohol.
Filter thoroughly and carefully, and put
into tight corked bottles. It should be
applied on the barrel of the gun, with
a small brush. For gums that are put
away from season to season, it will be
found of much value.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16
Snow Bugs.

A strange phenomenon was observed,
on Wednesday afternoon, few miles
from Goshen, Indiana, by a couple Of
hunters: While passing over an open
prairie, they saw, a short distance off,
some dark object, resembling black
cloth spread over more than one acre
of the deep snow. On approaching,
they discovered the snow completely
hid from view by millions of insects,
resembling feas, which began to move
off as the hunters approached. The
insects were entirely different from any
ever seen in that part of the country,
and there were bushels Of them. Where
they came from is mystery. sbooB
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

draug BIT aud good speed have been ,ubst,tntod
rHecung reduction in the tonnage of the
Meet OF nearly 1900 tons reducing CORES
PondInGly the number of men employed and
otherWise hssenlng the expenses of maintain
ing The service. while greatly increas,nos iIs
EMERGENCY Equally important changes
nav" been made ~ the character
OF the Official corps, - through
The removal Of incompetent officers and the
institution OF rigid professional examination
OF candidates for admission. Constant i'm
provement has attended the progress of the
re organization, and the benefits already de-
rVed Indicate even better results than were an
ticipated.
The following comparative statements of the
annual cost Of maintaining the service. and of
Tie services rendered by it before and since
the commencement of the reorganization, well
illustrate the advancement that has been
made: 49,. '0o'
fiscal years ending 80 VIZ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

While these returns are believed to be rea-
sonaoly accurate as regards the exports by sea,
it has been found impracticable to obtain
complete statements of our exports to Canada
owing to the fact that manifests. containing
the quantities and values of merchandise ex-
ported In railway cars, are not legally requir-
able. Detailed statements have been received.
however, from the Commissioner of Customs
of the Dominion of Canada, from which it
appears that the coin value of our exports to
Canada during the last fiscal year was $1O,-
zoo, O59 IN excess of that returned by the United
States customs officers, which would increase
the exports for the last fiscal year as above
stated, by that amount.
1t Is proper to remark in this connection that
merchandise of the value of $17, 1878, 1926 was
withdrawn from bond for consumption, in ex-
excess of that entered for warehouse, during
the year.
The export of coin and bullion was 1924. 952-
138 less than for the preceding year, while the
exports of domestic merchandise have increas-
ed 1868. 803 118. Era~.4a
There appear to have been decrease in i'm
portations for the last year of S74. 1913 868 as
compared with the previous fiscal year, and of
$59, 1873. 735 as compared with the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1872
REVENUE MARINE.
During the past year the three steam yes
sells IN process OF construction for the Reve-
nue. Marine at the date of the last annual re-
port of the Secretary have been completed and
put in commission. They are wooden vessels,
of excellent model thoroughly built of the
best material, strong and fast, and admirably
suited to the work required of them. In the
design of their steam machinery special pains
were taken to introduce the latest well-estab-
llshed improvements to secure speed and
economy of fuel. There being great
differences of opinion among engi-
neers as to the relative value of differ
emit types of engines, and it appearing that all
operated successfully, it was decided to use
different engines in these steamers, the boilers.
screws, and bulls being the same. Upon their
completion, at the request and with the CO
operation of the Navy Department, trials on
a scientific basis were made of their steam ma
chinery the report of which has been nnh-
lished, and will, it is believed be found Of
great value. .s.,s.. s .4 f:ta@{
These three vessels are of about 25o tons
each, and have displaced four old ones HAVING
an aggregate tonnage of 1920 tons. Their
completion practically accomplishes the reor
ganization of this branch of the service which
has been in progress during the last three
years upon the plan recommended by the com
mission appointed Dec Is, 1869 whose renort
was submitted to Congress Nav 26, 1870 3Ex.
Doc. No: 93, 4lst Cong ID Session. For
nearly all me Old slow aud unweildv saith &
craft, and the large st Gamers ot teay ana ht
and complicated machine, l..,whlcb we q iii
adapted to the requi emeuts o, the serv ee al d
expensive to naidtaln, small steamers OF liz h5
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16
Total. 114o7045e os 1902, e44 TAG ss II, AGO. TOT 10

Total ,456 0s 102,644 746 SO II, 430, TOT 10
The decrease in the, receipts from spirits is
due to the small production of brandyin 1874,
in consequence of the partial failure of the
fruit crop IN 1873; the earlier collection of
ton in the value of warehouse. rectifers'. and
dealers stamps by act of June 6, 1872 which
reduction operated during the whole of the
fiscal year 1874 but during only eleven months
OF 1878; and the smaller collections from re-
peaied taxes relating to spirits in 1874 than in
Inc 1alhng on IN the receipts from tobacco
is owing chiefly to the abolition of the system of
bonded warehouses, under act of June 6, 1872,
by which large quantities of manufactured to-
bacco were placed upon the market during the
fiscal year 1878, and to the increased activity
given during the early part Of the same year to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

RECEIPTS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE.
The report Of the Commissioner of internal
Revenue presents satisfactory exhibit of the
revenues in charge of that bureau
The decrease from each source of internal
revenue for the year ending June 80, 1874, as
compared with the fiscal year 1873, appears
from the following statement
Sources. 1873. I 1874 Decrease
Spirits So, 099, 81 IS IS 281 90
Tobacco $50 BOB % 81, 242, 875 81 AT At
Fer. iq'rs. 1924, 937 81 a9O4679 u 90 258 10
Banks and
bankers. 3,771, 031 As 1887 $50 81 1888 87O 10
Penas, sc 46l,653 O6 3642l6 "a 81 1856 70
Ad. stamps 1902, 1916 IS 6,l36844 Ga 1865 $50 81
Back taxes
under
p1d laws. $685. 1872 90 764S8O IA 1854 9O1 Sc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16
Expenses OF the Revenue Marine for t.,
fiscal years ending

Previous to the year first named the ex-
penses of the Revenue Marine Service were
kept with the accounts of the general ex-
penses Of collecting the revenue from GUS
toms and cannot be easily ascertained
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

This decrease is represented by
the excess of receipts over
expenditures. ........ .....$
The interest due and unpaid
June 80, 1874, was less than
June 80, 1873, by. ......
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

the movement of plug tobacco by the reduction
In the rate of tax from 80 to 20 cents per
pound. fO'
The act OF June 6, 1872, SO far as it relates to
reduction Of taxation on banks and doom
mentary stamps, did not go into full operation
prior to the last fiscal year
The number of brewers engaged in the pro-
duction of Fermented liquors during the fiscal
years 1878 and 1874 was as follows:
In 1878 Q s5A
In 1874 ......- ~. -. Q sod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

During the fiscal year 1878, over five millions
were collected from income as back taxes and
tive hundred thousand from gas, items no
longer taxable. and collections of past-due
taxes, under repealed statutes are Of course
constantly decreasing
The receipts from intereal revenue for the
first quarters of the fiscal years ending June
80, 1874, and 1875, were as follows:
First quarter of 1874 . S25 $40, 454. Al
First quarter of 1874 ..... 26,314615 SO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16

The report Of the Director of the Mint pre-
,ents in detail the operation OF the minis and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-12-16


The act of Congress prescribing the oath
which pensioners must subscribe before draw
ing their PENSIONS cuts off from this bounty a
few survivors Of the war of 1912 residing in the
southern states. I recommend the restoration
of this bounty to all such. The number of
persons whose names would be restored to the
list of pensioners is not large. The all old
= persons. who could have taken part in the
rebellion, and the services for which they were
awarded pensions were in defense of the whole
country.
THE CENTENNIAL.
The report of the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, herewith submitted, contains suggestions
of much interest to the general public, and re-
fers to the approaching Centennial, and the
part his department is ready to take in it.
feel that the nation at large is interested in
having this exposition success, and commend
TO Congress such action as will secure greater
general Interest in it. Already foreign nations
have fisnified their intention to be represent
ed at it, It may be expected that every civil
lied nation will be represented.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The rules adopted to improve the civil ser
vice of the government have been adhered to
as closely as has been practicable, with the OPP
nosition with which they met. The effect of it
has been assented on the whole and has tend
t,d to the elevation of the service, but it is inn
practicable to maintain them without the direct
and positive support of Congress Generally
the sunport which this reform receives ls from
those who give it their support only TO hnd
3 fault when the rules are apparently departed
from. Removals from Offices without prefer
ring charges against parties removed are re-
quently cited as departures from the rules
adopted and the retention OF those az lnst
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

RAILROAD ITEMS. - The Virginia
Chronicle informs rs that the V. & T.
engine Empire" broke lift-pin yes
terday and had to get to Virginia with
one side of her machinery in motion.
She was brought down here and taken
10 the machine shop for repairs. The
Virginia is also here for thorough
overhauling. The Chronicle further
says, that the new coach shed built by
the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Com
pany for their passenger coaches has
been completed. The shed is 22O feet
long and l6 feet wide, and has water
pipe running along the east side, with
places to attach hose for washing the
coaches. Painters will commence to
paint the whole building, including the
roof, in few days. G. w. White su-
psrintended the building Of it.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

REGARDING the affairs of Honest John
ullrick who was SO unlscky as to fail in
business through the disasters of the
past severe Winter, the Bora1 Miner
says: Mr.. J. NJ. Meredith, of Aurora,
has been appointed the assignee to set
tie up tho affairs Of John Ullrick, the
bankrupt proprietor of the stage line be-
tween Independence and Aurora. We
understand that the debts amount to
about sc, 200, and that Ullrick turned
over everything to his creditors, includ-
ing his watch and a homestead in Ben
ton, which was legally exempt. 1t is
thought that with able management by
the assignee land there is no question
but Mr. Meredith will ably fill the place.
that assets can soon be made to equal
the liabilities, and the creditors recsiye
the full amount Of their claims.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

AProIN1ED.-On Wednesday the Board
Of County Commissioners met and filled
the vacancy caused by the death of 5.
d. King, Senior, by the appointment to
the joint Office of County Auditor and
Recorder. of Mr.. S. D. King, Junior.
The appointment is an excellent one
Mr.. King being thoroughly conversant
respects qualified to fill the same. He
filed his bonds as Auditor and Recorder,
Yesterday.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

B. Bit seems that our informant
Of the place for playing the base ball
match between the Silver Stars and
O'Shaughnessys made a mistake in an
swering our question as to where the
game would be played. He probably
misunderstood our question. The game
will be played in Treadway's field here.
in Carson. We are requested to invite
the ladies to be present at the match.
Seats will be provided for them, and the
boys will do their sweetest, encouraged
BY their smiles.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15
A BIT Of duel with grubbing hoes

A BIT Of duel with grubbing hoes
took place oyer that everlasting source
of quarrels, the irrigation question, yes
terday. Two neighbors who have been
pegging away at one another for several
years met upon the sedgy bank of a
ditch which divides their ranches and
from pushing. got to fencing with hoes,
and one of them got his hand pretty
badly hoed while the other found his
back rather seriously weeded and the
top soil of his head-piece somewhat
roughly cultivated. Friends separated
the bslligerents before anything serious
occurred.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

a PICTURE Of Vasquez, the outlaw, is
in the possession of Sheriff Swift. 1t
represents the renowned bandit as quite
an ordinary looking young Mexican,
dressed in American fashion, and look
ing not at all formidable. 1t was ru-
mored that he was here yesterday.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

THAT exemplary person and patient,
charitable Christian, John c. Lewis, was
in our city yesterday. There will prob
ably be an earthquake, a tempest or a
pestilence follow this visitation.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

ADAM UHLs "shiveree" lasted till
about o'clock in the morning and
ended with a stag dance at the Brewery.
Adam seems as happy over it as his
namesake was before Lis pippin expert
ence in the Garden of Eden.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

A MAN named Bob Mellon WAS shot by
Anna Smith, his paramour, in Virginia,
yesterday morning about o'clock. The
ball entered the right breast and ranged
downward. The doctors think he will
recover,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

McCALLuM's condition last night be-
tokened gradual sinking, though his
splendid physique seems to warrant
the belief that he would live for another
twenty-four hours. At best, however,
his case is to be regarded as past all
hope.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

NoTABLEs COMING. The hairless
horse Will reach Virginia City on Satur-
day and Victoria Woodruff on Monday.
The horse will exhibit his naked hide,
and Victoria will proclaim the naked
truth,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

Hon. JOHN BOWMAN went hence to
Virginia City yesterday afternoon. He
will return here on Saturday.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

Hon. G. E. DELoNG was in town yes
terday, but we failed to meet him. We
understand that he went to Virginia OH
the clock train.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

An old time Carsonite, Charley Smith,
brother of the late Tim. G. Smith and
Hank Smith of Gold Hill, was among
US yesterday.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15
MINING STOCK REPORT.


Forenoon Board.
SIS Yellow Jacket GO, g
90 Crown Point s3A
l65 Hale Il Norcross IS, 35h b. 81, So
CO Chollar SO
1855 Savage 64k. e5k. bse, 65
800 Best Belcher -, PAN
1920 Gould 4 Curry 22h 22l4 BIO, az, % oso
244e Ophir 151f, .5s. ID b30, 15ss
4le Imperial AZ, "a $50
IS Empire Mill 3ss, 81
1916 kentuck l2x
$40 Alpha 10, l0k, 1o1s
231 Belcher 81, SOY, S9as b, sois
10 Nevada 16h
10 Seq Bslcher II
LOO knickerbocker4
$40 Baltimore 6s 6k
o5 Caledonia 164, l6ss, IL
el6 Succor2I
so Overman 26. 25lt. % 500, % h3o
100 Julia %, "a
10 Utah ~
$40 California 81. 36S, 3. S., 3eH
$50 Globe IL, IA
s. = Hill 7;-.7
IS Hclipse44
80 Dayton
l20 Woodville2
IS Kessuth 5a
20 Seq Z Island SOC
40 Justice 64, G..
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15
Christmas Novelties, Toys, Jewelry,
Ktc,

At r. Fred Brooks's noted store for imported
segazs. tobacco, books, stationery. musical in
struments. cheap jewelry. toys, etc., At Theater
Block, next door to Ast kinchell's butcher
shop. Carson City. Agency for all the Cal,for-
mia papers. Gold Hill News, Pict0risls and Ma
RnEiuN0.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

q, 500 Gallons DevOe's Photo OIL, -
per case; also . large stock Of Averiils Chemi-
cal Paints, Atlantic Lead. Boiled and Raw Oil,
Sto yes and Hardware, which offer low down.
my3-lW 4. b RAIL.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

OrE young friend Jim Iorreyson Is
pitching into his studies with great zeal,
under private tutor in New Haven. and
expects TO enter the freshman class at
Yale in September next. Good for
our Carson college boy.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

les of the best and purest and most
crystalline sort can be had, all the season
long. Of Doctor J. NJ. Benton, agent in
Carson for the Pacific Ice Company.
See the Doctors card and then go and
re:riserate.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

Doc. BENTON has been receiving, late
", several handsome carriages and
buggies from the Kimball Manufacturing
Company, San Francisco. Weinspected
the same yesterday-as also his painting
and repairing establishment. up stairs
over the stable. His new vehicles are
admirably adapted to the wants and fam
cies Of this community, and he is paint
ing his coaches and carriages in very
gorgeous condition for the summer cam
palgn.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

Evening Report
$50 Valley 10. lOA bs0
go Raymond 4 Ely 25k. 60. 2654, 2th
24o Eureka Con II. 20A
100 Washington 4 Creole -.
$40 Page 4 P IL
4lo 4 lag 81
100 Bowery Soc
100 HUM 4 Hunt Soc
17oo Belmont 61s, G..
S3s Ne x3rk 75c
100 Charter Oak nc
It's Rye Patch ?. 81,
Coo Eldorado South : < :, "a, - G3o
:06 kukluX "a
76s Eldorado North az, ~ SO
$50 Watson 6, ca
Iso Bellevue X
80 Q1intero SOC, Axe
50 Eureka G. V My
70 Chariot l6. l52s
$50 Chariot l2s. la b1a
$50 Empire Idaho :, ~, IL
10 Nahogany5
ss5 ,elcher So. 50 bs0. 79t., ,a4
AGO Crown Point s2h. 81
Ices optnr 141f, "A Il b30. 4As D5o, IA.
l35 Best L Belcher %, 23A
$40 Ovcrmsn "a $50, -, "A 500, % s.3
60 Imperial A..
10 California "a
30 Gould L Curry 1875, 70, 2oia
GO Savage 65
100 Con Virginia 20
so Mentor Belmont 81
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

The JUgY in the Pierce case was still
locked up, last evening. and had not
then agreed upon verdict. 1t was ru-
mored that they stood ten for conviction
(of manslaughter) and two for acquittal.
There was another rumor that they
stood ten for acquittal and two for man
slaughter. We shall have ascertalned
the exact truth of the matter when We
find ii out.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

THE PREsB1rEE1AN SoCIABLE last
evening was largely attended. The e1-
ercises consisted of Rotations and tab
leaux and the singing of songs by the
happy young people. Everybody seemed
to enjoy himself, and take it for all in
all. it was a most enjoyable affair. As
to the amount of the receipts, We are
not informed.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-15

WITHIN the last few dogs mother
feline brought to light, at Captain
Meder's grain mill, brood of kittens.
a goodly proportion of which are minus
each IA hind leg. Now, how did this
happen All the evidence being con-
sidered it seems az if some cat Of Tom
boy species must have Gnawed off said
extremities before the maternal ancestor
had placed them within sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A picked pine from the old Resolute Club Of
this city played match game OF base ball with
the Confederate Club of the Episcopal High
school near this city yesterday, on the grounds
of the latter and were defeated by score of Is
to 81.
The funeral of James Brawner, the colored
ice man, who was we'll known all over the city,
took place this afternoon, and was attended by
the coIored Old Fellows and Galllean Fisher,
men Of which orders he Was member.
Attention is called to the sale of a valuable
residence on south St. Asaph street to take
place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock on the
premises.
Work on forts Washington and Foot is now
progressing rapidly. A large force Of laborers
is employed and the appearance OF the two forts
is undergoing decided change.
A large number of delegates and visitors to
the Annual Council of the Episcopal Church
of Virginia left here this morning on the train
for Charlottesville.
By the official registered vote of the city and
county of Alexandria the white majority III
both is found to be 37S.
The Radicals of the 2nd Ward will hold a
meeting tonight.
The Shipyard meeting will be held at Har,
monte Hall tonight.