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A Bareback Ride.
Trr.n lie Roches,sr az. ~ snoer.t.l

fFrsm The Hochestsr IN. ~ Ustiotrat.1
Caleb Harris. Of Hudson, Michigan,
beam on tho palm from all competitors
In the daring and romantic feat OF horse
back riding. He left Buffalo on the 7th
inst, with two car loads OF cows, pur.
chased near Hudson, and destined for
the hns dairy farms OF Madison county,
In this State. In the early part Of tho
evening the long stock train stopped at
Fairport, a. Mr.. Harris supposed for
supper. and he embraced the oppor-
tunity to look after the welfare Of his
stock, which was In the forward end Of
the train. Finding all in good order. he
was about returning 10 the rear Of the
train. when, unexpectedly, the train
started. and 30 rapidly that be deemed II
hazardous to attempt to get on the
cabooss when II should reach him. Res.
olvsd not TO DO left, he mounted the
train, at the risk Of life and limb, and
commenced walking back to the caboose.
when he fell, and camo near sliding of
TO the ground. He now resolved TO
make . virtue Of necessity, and ride to
the next station ON deck. After Drawing
the storm and cold md wind a few mo
ments he feared he might freeze to death
In that exposed position. and finding o
trAp-door On the deck OF the sheep car
on which he stood no decided to "go
below" and seek moro comfortable quar-
tsrs among his woolly fcllow-travelers.
Here he wa foilsd again. for the door.
fastened with ice or iron. refused 10
yield to his attempts to force 1t open.
The only remaining chance was to turn
in" with his horned passengers snugly
slowed away with ''svery sitting taken."
as It seemed to any observer. II was
short. quick work. The scuttle was
lifted and he alighted on tho back Of q
risky young Durhsm. She objected to
his rude intrusion In her quiet coach.
and commenced TO kick. She squirmed
and twisted and adgeted, till finding all
her Efforts turtle. she began TO below.
Il was no use. The frighted animal
was In q tight place, and our hero was
master Of the situation, and fully do
tsrminsd to hold ont and to hold on.
Time seemed long. but OH Numbered the
train. At length they arrived ut Syra-
cuse, where our friend found q release
from his cattle car pullman" to the
Joy no less Of his companions In tho
caboose than Of himself, and congratu.
lates himself as the champion bare
back rider OF the world, having ridden
ffty miles in three hours On the UNI
saddled back OF a COW.
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SCIENTIFIC LECTURES. Tomorrow
afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock, DR..
Rice and Prof. Mcdonald will lecture to
ladies', at Miners Union Hall, Gold Hill.
Admission free. The subjects treated
will be those OF the deepest interest to
any woman, and couched In refined lam
guage. In the evening. they will ad-
dress the gentlemen. free Of charge, upon
subjects relating 10 manhood. and phys
icul vigor, The philosophy enunciated
In these truly scientific lectures, Is the
key to tho development OF q grander and
noblsr physical, mental and moral type
Of humanity. II will pay 10 hear them.
DIR. Rice returns thanks 10 his numerous
patrons in this place; and others who
feel like cntrusting their cases to him,
may rest assured that the best remedies
known to modern research and medical
science will be nationally employed to
restore them to health. Consultation,
free. Office. In the Hall.
CAUTION TO Srocx DEALkRs.-Ths
Justice Mining Company give particular
notice through our advertising columns
to-day. not only to the San Francisco
Stock Board. but 10 dealers In mining
stocks generally. that their patented claim
closely adjoins that Of the Silver Hill
Mining Company. having no vacant
space between. Therefore the location
and claim Of q new company which has
adopted the name Of the "South Juitics
Mining Company" cannot be upon the
lead claimed by the Justice and Silver
Hill mining companies.
A M.RRrAoE.-Last night Mr.. Sam1.
Benefits took unto himself q wife In the
person OF a fair young widow, Mrs.
Stiles BY name. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Eastman, at
the brides residence. Homestsad grade.
After the knot had been securely tied.
the invited guests partook Of . sump-
tuous rspast, the punch bowl was filed
and filled again the happy couple was
toasted, and then the witnesses bst,ok
themselves homo - was their duty.
IsciKAsE or C~ArrrAL.---A special
meeting OF the stockholders Of the Lady
Bryan Mining Company Is officially
called through the msdiumship Of our
advertising columns to-day. to be held
at the Compsny's Office In San Fran.
cisco, on the 1lth day Of February next.
This meeting il called for tho purpose
Of considering and deciding upon .
proposition to increase the capital stock
OF the Company from $1,000, 00e. a at
present. TO $50, 000. 900. to be divided
Into JOG. 900 shares Of the par value Of
800 each.
FREIoHr RKcrIPrs. - The following
amounts Of freight were received at the
Gold Hill and Virginia depots by the
Virginia & Truckse railroad. during the
% hours ending II n. to-day. Wood l6
carloads. lumber 20. grain I, hay !,
mdse. 0, barley I. Total 50 carloads.
Iowa AssEssxRsT.-An assessment OF
% cents per share is levied by the Iowa
Mining Company.
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WHEN I was . boy there was but one
permanent ambition among my COM
rades in our village on the west bank OF
tho Mississippi river. That was 10 be .
steamboatinan. We had transient am
billions Of othor sorts, but they were
only transient. When q circus came
and went II left NJ all burning TO become
clowns; the hut negro minstrel show
that came TO our section left NJ all sui.
fering 10 try that kind Of life; now and
then We had . hope that " We lived and
wsrs good. God would permit NJ 70 b
pirates. These ambitions faded out,
each In its turn; but the ambition TO Be
0 stsAmboatman rsminsd.-Ldrk
Tcdin.
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PIrER's OrEEA HorsE.-Owing to tho
inelemency Of the weather, but few per-
SONS ventured out last night and fewer
still attended the entertainment at tho
Opera House. Owing 10 the serious in-
disposition Of Little Nell. she did not
appear last night nor will she this even
inc. but tomorrow night II 10 highly
probable that the little lady will make
her r-e.appearanes. 1.-THE Little Treas
ure'' was produced last night. with Miss
Cowell AS Gertrude. We have already
spoken of this lady's talents and have
predicted for her an unqualified success
therefore, Ii il unnecessary ior
u. to a that she unprecedented
the above character with her
usual skill. Miss Adams was e.
ce~diu,ly correct and pleasing as
Lady Florence, while Mrs. Edmonds
a. Mrs. Middleton, called forth frequent
rounds Of applause for her excellent act
ing. Mr.. Giddens, the new comedian
caused bursts OF laughter by his enact
mspt Of the character OF Walter Mayhem
blush. Messrs. Lindsay, M Sir Charles
and Long. as Mr. Flattsrmore, we're eh-
cellont in their renditions. Tho enter
,ninment concluded with tho comic
op.n.ita OF Jenny Lind. In this piece,
Miss Cowell's talent and yivacity has
full play. Mr.. Billings. as Old Lealher-
lungs. aud Gouty-foot. Was immense;
To.nicbt 1.-The Child OF the Regiment
i. 10 be placed ON the boards. with sii.s
Cowell as Josephine. Jenny Land WI"
also hs repeated.
PoI,cs IrrMs. Waterman Cassity ar
rested a couple Of men in the 81. George
Hotel, Gold Hill. for fighting and other.
Wise disturbing the peace. when they
male their appearance : ths
Court this morning. thair faces nv
seuted a most ludicrous aPpearanee.
One was scratched m though he were
Mormou. and had got all his family 70
nopnee ON him and dishgure his Sisase
r;,h sirIe. The other had y lump
r,,.sd on his cheek bone similar To-
small cabbage sprout. The Judge va
to have inquired into their cases ~
y. y. to-day
Dmp.-In this town last evening"
Hannah Arvilla. daughter OF William
and Eliza Redfearn. She vas a child .,
unusual promise and intelligence, an na
her many genial qualities OF mind u
heart sndeared her to a large circle
warm friends and acquaintance. VINO
49, .vn,athize with her in her long
continued ~illness. and now mourn hsr
loss. From her earliest childhood shs
has been . member Of st. Johns BAD,
bath School, and the fearful eyes ana
sad hearts Of her sorrowing little ssso-
GATES will render pure and true tribute
To her memory.
oRx sHpMxSr.-Thero were shipped
ON the v. 4 T. Railroad. to mills on the
Carson river, during tho twenty-iour
hours ending al II O'Clock y. to-day
20 carloads Of ore, a~ggregating oootons'
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PrRycrioS.-The nearest approach 10 per.
%feciIou, In artlles designed for kitchen use. Il
that Of D0oley's Yeast Powder. now generally
recognized ~ the most economical and rella.
sams results. Il requires but one half or two.
thirds the quantity that II II necessary Ia usc
OF other iaking Powders. while uniform cue.
GEES In making rolls, bread. biscuits. pastry,
etc., 10 guaranteed. Recommended solely On
lie merits Dooley 4 Drother, Manufacturers,
90 New street. New York. For falc by. all
0roceu, ~
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AT this period Of the year a voice
steals at early morn through the key
hole OF domestic chambers: MARY
Jane, get up and fix the fire. and a
prompt and cheerful echo responds,
''I'll see you dodrottsd first, and then !
won't, you old brute" Such nre tho
celestial harmonies Of domestic life.
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Jusr READ Tnis .-Heyman Both'm have just
opened q new furniture store on the corner OF
Band Taylor streets. They offer ever, thing
necessary Tor furnishing houses. cheaper than
any house this eide Of San Francisco. They
keep constantly on hand . large stock OF furni.
ture. bedding. carpets. crockery, giass and
plated ware. Give them q call. dc7 I m
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BLUE PoNrs. = Lsrse.siked. delicious bi
waves. fresh from the sea, can be had every
stand. Palace Saloon. Virgins City. Alec oil
kinds OF nsh, rpring chicken. porter house
steaks and everything elsc crayed by the inner
man. ilefron's dinner combinations are .
marvel OF gastronomic skin. sell m
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STOCK REPoRr.
lnsrosrsD pAnr Ut \ r. xrArrss . co
This Mssnfss.

This Mssniag.
IT'S ophir. 10. soax. sot. 3oa. Na ss. scl, sos
$3.50 Mexican. q. ssk. g. a, o.. 81 b.. 50. 81.
sik rs, 81 bs. 90
isis Be.t 4 B.lehsr. 70. u, 20. 0x. 7sbs. Il,
$40 sssss., 100, 10. isx. iTs. i's. iso. III.
IS choIi.r roiosi. IS. 81. q. s., 81. soS. 50,
30 is,s : Sorro... s.. 81, s.
100 crssn rolnf. q. an bso. ~. ttk ~
- rsnov Jacket. $50, 100. us. ~ i' III
~ ynrssisl. isx. Is. % bio. isS,D
- kupirs MI. isk. u
- oo13 Mn Qnartx. s,T,s
- Kenfsuk. rjk. n. 10
$40 Alpha. 81. -, -
30 nelehsr. 81. siS; ab'. ssS, So
50 Confdenee. ~, ~
40 Consolidated Virgins. ESQ. eco. cas-. oTs
ass sierra Nevada, y, 15N, zt,7iS
81 cah,oinis. so. co. Go, sis, eo, sis b.
80 rs. eo
$50 Overnsn. Is, u. -. .sx, -. ~. 90 ep.
n Seq Belcher. 10 iu
Do E~xehequer. 800
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sIudiessnents.


MoBrLx. Ala. January l5.-Ths Grand
Jury in the United States Circuit Court,
in session since December 28th, were
discharged yesterday. They found no
indictment against any Of the sumptsr
county prisoners. nor against those
arrested in Mobile charged with killing
two negroes on election day. A MAORI
ty Of the jurors were Republicans, Ave
being negroes.
IndiEnasisn MeetiaG.
Albany. n. Y. January IA large
meeting wa held at Twsddle Hall last
evening to express indignation at tho re-
cent action Of soldiers in New Orleans.
None Of the speakers alluded to the
Presidents message. but sons Of them
held that President Grant was solely re-
sponaibls for the affair.
Basine.. Firm suspended.
NEW YoRx. Jan. l4.-A Philadelphia
dispatch strtes that Dawson, Judd x
Co.. importers Of dress goods. have u $
pended. Their liabilities are placed at
$500. 900. and assets at $4,000. The
loss falls principally ON New York
firms.
Ramsrsd special Message from she
President.
CuIcAoo. Jan. IA Washington
special says that intimate friends OF the
President state that he contemplate
sending to Congress a special message
or finance which will embrace the follow
ing propositions. In order to facilitate
resumption Of specie payments green
backs should lie at once redeemed in
gold at 10 per cent. premium for the lat
ter. gradually reducing the pre-
mimi at stated periods until
par is reached, at the end Of the four
ysars contemplated by tine Senate bill.
To justify the Government for this,
there should he some increase OF taxa
ton, This statement has not been off,
cially verified, hut comes from a trust
worthy source.
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wr.hinxsoa Matters.

w.sufxarox- January lathe Com
m;,,ss nn Wsv. anil Means TODAY 70.
-, a.. a.. III ~ California /,
.s''eu ~ ,ha,. rr,u
uanf' IVA 20 Jsnns,y INA
'a. 80 .s.,i;,.d Will
s,"n nn,, I" ,s-, mr. .or,ohor.
~ ,hs,,.s ,s.,;monv n. 10 Tho amount
I.,.;n ,oot ~ califorri, and. with xIOG..
200 5;shnrssa Inv Ah.rt and Tho ans. 900
ss,nrnaJ 40 Ir,.i, b.re accounts Tor the
500 ooo ihsr, received
Ths su-nni.msnt,ry liz, NJ articles 10
h. ;nc,uJa,l in ,hs Hawaiian Treaty free
of duty il being prepared, in addition TO
the list ~telecaphed. kilograms havo
been received by Sargent and Clayton to
have the articles added. The Commis-
sioncrs OF the Sandwich Islands agreo
to admit burlaps, bags, cordaee. Irvine,
psper-wrspping and ready-made cloth
ing. Tho United States agree to admit
hemp. FAX, juts and other hbroua raw
material. The Islands have not Tor
years raised any Of these materials.
Pierce has returned and Is assisting
Secretary Fish TO prepare the treaty.
The Central Pacific's agents here are
feeling their way to legislation authorik-
ing them to run q race with Tom scott
Texas Pacific by allowing the Soutnerh
Pacific 10 construct southwark continn'
ously until the Texas road meets them
from the East. the samo an WAS done
with the Union Pacific and the Central
Pacific. Neither Committees OF Con-
grsss wiz iavor ,nis ahso ~. Ia
'ns Se aasI :. AL, Al. T.xa.
n'''ts "p
RACINE ""'
The snow nioeknde o" sns "
PHeine hosa.
OMAHA, January l3.-ln consequence
Of the continued snow blockade on the
Kansas Pacific road the Colorado man
matter when Is esrr'su ~ 'nls I..;ns,
%'ns. p";,..s, -. 0n.hs and Cbsy.
uo,iI a. b,ocl,,io on ths former
enns u Esnrs.s us,,sr and
I.au ls ,..;ab, = .l.n bs;nc ar.
JsrsJ T.. ss;nnsr. 10 be sspt via the
Iin;on Pac;ssi No further information
concerning the blockade has been 70.
ceiycd from Kansas, except that no
through trains ars expected al either
terminus for several days. N TINT little
or no Roadway Is made IN enthng
through the snowdrifts. The trains ON
the Union Pacific Railroad are a little
late on account OF the extreme cold
weather. but are all moving.
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" Jour hair 10 coming out or turning gray.
do not murnur over q misfortune you can 90
easily avert. Ayer's Hair vigsr will renoyc
The cause OF your gricfDy restoring your hair
to its natural color, and Herewith your good
looks and good nature.
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An ARTICLE or Tux MERIT. -
browns Bronchial Trcches" r the
most popular article in this country or
Europe Tor throat diseases and coughs.
and this popularity Is based upon real
merit. .
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WESTERN DISPATCHES
FROM CARSON CITY.
LEorsLArrvE PEocxEDIHOs.

LEGlsLArTvE PRoCEEplNos.
camp MeDessiss-rhs Storey cssn'
" .Hsss" RaiIrssd-Insans-
Thrss-Card Monte -Leuisiaua
Buuesmbe-Csntessed E1sstions
DOW oses Herc-CradisbsuEh's
Heies-ometaI Lssehss, etc.
sxxArI.
Carson. Jan. is, 1875.
varian presented . petition relative to
the removal Of Camp MsDsrmits and .
memorial relative thereto. Rstsrred 70
the Committee on Federal Relations.
The Storey county delegation recon-
mended the passage OF the Virginia
Street Railroad bill.
The House concurrent resolution rel
alive to n committee to visit the insane
ut Woodbridge was concurrsd in.
Variants thrss-card monte and hog
ging game bill passed.
Cassidy offered q joint resolution de-
nouncing the authorities in Louisiana.
Made the special order for Wednesday.
Adjourned TO Monday.
ASSEMBLY,.
The contested election cases were
made the special order for Monday
evening the 25th,
Dow offered a Louisiana Democratic
bunconbs resolution. Referred to .
committee Of Eve.
Notice was given Of . bill TO prevent
the carrying Of concealed weapons.
A bill was introduced TO regulate
weights and measures.
A bill was introduced for the relief OF
the heirs OF C~radslbangh. Referred to
the Committee on Claims.
A bill was introduced 10 create the
Office OF Official Reporters Of the Senate
and Assembly. Referred.
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Coon slsighing in Eureka, Nevada.
Also In Austin.
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irrrsn . cAasex.

NJ. shArss. the Newly Elected Sea.
assr-lIis Capabilities and HIS
fi Yususs Cssrse-Whas The Carsss.
Q rhfnk Of His Eieetisa-Ete,
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n LOWER
MINING co.
HAS OPENED BOOKS

ITO RECEIVE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR A
L limited amount Of stock, fora working cap
ital. at o. 90 per share.
The stock viii soon take its place In the
Stock Board. and Q large advance I'm price must
occur 10 The work progresses.
This mine 10 on the great Comstock Lode In
Gold Canyon. between the Silver Iiili and the
Dayton Ninlng Companies.
The work now done upon the milne 10 ~
follows;
one shan. heavy timbered, three eempart.
ments, 100 feet deep.
One shaft, two compsrtmenis. 40 feet deep.
One incline. on The lode. ~ feet deep.
Two tunnels. one SOS feet ard one 10 feet.
Thirty eight assays made rom one OF the
erosscuis. iun from Ga TO %. 900 per ton.
Title u. \. Patent. There are twenty
shares 10 the foot. Maps can be seen and full
particulars obtained at The once. Work TO be
commenced on tho mine Of once.
Tmsiees-J. A. Pritchsrd. Robert Sherwood,
II. {. Kibbe. Capt. 4. X. Warsaw, and Samuel
A. chapln.
GEO. X. sPlNNEY Secretary.
sAML. CURTIS. ......... Superintendent.
The books are open at the or.ec OF the Pres.
ident, ]. A. sRlTCilARD, 30 Pine street.
roolns ] and Q. San Francisco. Cal. jais sw
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EASTERN DISPATCHES
poMEsTIo NEWS.

.r.c,.l TO TIE. solD m. D.lr s..'
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sETTLE UP.

TT is THE YrRsr OF THE YEAR. AND
ever enc 70 expected 70 settis up their old
s~ecounts, and al Bills not paid on or before
he isth vtl b piseed In the hands Of an on.
jss.is ". r. RisoN.
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R.aisaasiss Of superintendent.

Nrw YoRk. Jan. i%3.-,rhers was con.
adorable excitement in Wall street yes
terday over the resignation Of Thomas
r. Eckert, NJ General Superintendent OF
the Western Union Telegraph. II Is un-
derstood that he will be hereafter con-
nected with the Atlantic and Pacific Tel
csraph Company, probably as President.
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nhrridnn.. IntcntIou..

New ORLEANS, Jan. 13.--Sheridan re-
mains quiet and is apparently undis.
turbed by the hatred or threats OF the
most violent OF the opposition. He
declares his intention Of snppressing tho
Whita League,
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CIlicngO.

Chicago, March Northumberland
good nj full prices. Wheat-DCniand nc.
tive and prices advanced; No. | spring 0!c
bid; No. =, SSc, strictly fresh; size regular
spot; SD9Gc seller April; 0SAD3Hc seller
May; ~ jSaO4 seller June; No. 3, S4hNSlI9ci
rejected 7SHc. COrn-Dulli No. 2 mixed
Glc spot; G4Nc bid seller April. Oats-De'
manh active and prices advanced; No. 2
69]&c spot; 63a53itU seller April; 6ja5Ol 4
seller Mny; rejected Ole. lIye-pnll and
nominal; No. |, O7aN7 10. barley Dull and
nominal. Dressed Hogs - Steady; light
81 50a7 %. Seeds--Stcady and unchanged
pOrk-DCmand fair and prices advanced
No. 9, SIS AOlaiS 80 spot; $iS 57M WlleI
April; $iS 72kalS 10 seller June; Is Il
seller May. IArd--DelnOnd active and pri
cCS advanced; $40 37,G seller March, u a
seller April; $40 Of seller May. lInlh
Ments-Sicahy aud IN moderate demand
shoulders GHaG'GC spot; rib midllCs We
short clear iOIr nll Inuse SpOt. Whisky
Domand fair mud market firm atSi 10.
Call board - Grain unchanged l'0rh
$lS b April $lSs2H May, large sales
Fur1 Sl3Jb
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RAILROAD BONDs-StrOng, with the Pa'
ciflc Issues and Northwestern consolidated
gold bonds rs the features.
SFoCES-To.day has been very impOr'
tant one in Wall street, with the public in
tercst centered chiefly in the Stock Ex'
change. At the opening great bnoyancy
prevailed In the mnrket for securities, ind
thGrc was further improvement in values
In tho upward movement Union Pacific Is
sues were the prominent stock, rising to
4SH, the first mortgage bonds to ", land
grants to 1904, and sinking funds to 9oH
these prices being In most instances the
highest ever attained, This large advance
in Union Pacific issues was caused by the
annual report and the adoption Of the same
by tho stockholders ut Boston to-day aud
the harmOnyof tho meeting. The adoption
Of the report carried with It the reCOmmcn'
datiOn OF the directors that an annual divi'
dpnd Of 0 per cent be declared payable
quarterly, commencing July LIST kilograms
from Boston state that 39O, Gds shares were
voted ut the election to-day, being 7O,WO
more than lust year and the largest ever
pOlled The vote was unanimous for the
following ticket; Oliver Ames, Elisha At
klns, +. Gordon Dexter, llOnj. L Bates, Oil
yer Amss Second, Ezra II. Baker Sidney
Dillon, Jay Gould, CharlcSJ. Osborne, Geo
$. Scott, Samuel n. Mills, James D.
Smith, Joseph Richardson, g. NJ, Dodge,
aud John Sharp. Tho annual report
shows that the earnings for the year ending
December 81, 1874, were SlO,jjO,SSO l9, md
expenses, including taxes $lGj!,3ll nj
leaving IL surplus Of earnings Of $,VOI.
5Gj ~, equal to per cent on the stock ahd
bonds Of the company. The operating cx.
pOnSUs were 4l,0i per cent Of the gross rarn'
ings, against 1915 per cent last year. After
Union Pacific Northwestern common was
next in point Of interest, advancing to
1917, the highest price Of the season. There
seems to bC quiet and steady buying Of
this stock, under the belief that the affairs
Of the company have improved consider
ably during the paSt yCnr, Hnh likely to un.
dcrgo further Improvement under the
amendment to tho "pOttcr law" Western
Union WINS prominent in the lc0linE ind
rose to 7biS, under the declaration Of the .
per cent quarterly dividend, payable April
10Th. ~. Paul rose to 3G7S, Lake Shore to
74sS, Rock Island to lOj, OhiOS to 27lG,
Pacific Mail to 1913 ant Wabash to AS.
At intervals during the day the transactions
were attended with activity and excitement
Late In the afternoon the dealings and nc.
tivity subsidized, and there was general
reaction from the highest point Of the day,
under sales to realize the profits Of the ad.
vance. The transactions ut the Stock Tx.
change, 921OOO shares, Of which 5000
were Pacific Mail, SS,0OO Western Union,
2i,OOO Northwestern, $500 ST. Paul, 81.
OOO Lake Shore, GOW Ohio, 5000 Wa.
hnSli md $1,000 Union Pacific.