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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
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INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU.


INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU.
The annual report Of the commits
sioner of internal revenue says that the
heavy falling off in the receipts from
taxation has ceased, and that
the receipts for the current fiscal
year have thus far shown an increase.
The commissioner reports that in
majority of the states the internal rev.
nue. laws have been enforced without
serious difficulty or obstruction; there
has been commendable spirit exhibit
ed on the part Of manufactures and
dealers to observe the law, and it is be-
Heyed that the tax on distilled spirits is
now being collected with few frauds
and less loss TO the government than at
any time since the ablishment of the
internal revenue system. The commits
sioner reports, however, that there is
great loss TO the revenue in the south.
He says:
"In the regions of country named
there are known to exist about 5000
copper stills, many Of which, at certain
times, are lawfully used in the produc-
ton of brandy from apples and peach
es; but [ am convinced that a large
portion of the stills have been and are
used in the illicit manufacture of spir-
its. Part Of the spirits thus produced
has been consumed in the immediate
neighborhood; the balance has been
sold and distributed throughout the adj
iacent districts. This nefarious business
has been carried on, as rule, by de-
termined set of men, who, in their vari-
Gus neighborhoods, league together for
defense against the officers of the law,
and at a given signal are ready to come
together with arms in their hands to
drive the officers of the internal reye-
nue. out Of the country" ar.rD ~.
With reference to the proposed re-
duction Of the tobacco tax, the commits
sioner argues that the reduction of the
tax one-third, as proposed by the bill
now pending, would inevitably result in
a corresponding reduction of the reve-
nue.. He also states that an examina-
ton of the market quotations of tobac-
co for q series of years fails to show
that the tax on manufactured tobacco
has had any depressing effect on the
market price of leaf tobacco. He con-
tinues:
1t is obvious that the price of the
tobacco used by our manufacturers is
affected by the foreign demand for the
surplus product. A small accumulated
surplus, light crops, and an active for
eign demand will increase the price of
all grades, while large accumulated
stocks, heavy crops, and sluggish for
eign demand will result in depression
of prices of all grades; and these re-
suits would be produced whether the
tax on manufactured tobacco remain
ed at "a cents, or should be reduced to
l6 cents per pound, or if the tax were
entirely removed The bill before the
senate proposes reduction of the tax
on cigars from S. to S. per thousand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
Hard Nuts for Prince to Crack.

One principal reason why the Duke
of Edinburg is so much less known and
so much less popular than his eldest
brother is because he is exceedingly
shy, and therefore very retiring. So
shy, indeed, is he that when ne has to
make a speech in public it is painful
effort to him, whereas the Prince OF
Wales, without necessarily losing an
inch of real dignity, is " hail fellow,
we'll met!" with his intimate friends,
and, as a rule, sociable and pleasant,
not to say jolly, with other people. He
has also the happy knack of turning
aside or answering good-humoredly-
his tact and happy temper are pro-
verbal the most embarrassing, and at
times, it must be confessed, imperti-
nent remarks. Fancy a man-to be
sure, it is said he had not the slightest
idea who it was he was addressing
asking the Prince if he had ever heard
a report that the Queen was in the
habit of drinking to excess, and if he
thought it was true? Yet that is an
actual fact; [ mean that the question
was put, not, of course, that Her Ma
jesty imbibes But it is also a fact that
a lady hailing from your side of the
did recently very earnestly in
quire of the Prince (well knowing, too,
who he was) if it were true that his
mother was about to marry Lord Bea-
consfeld. 1t has been limited, that, al
though the most dutiful Of sons, he re-
piled with due solemnity if not as
sumed horror at the bare idea of such
a contingency, he could not succeed in
entirely suppressing an amused smile
San Francisco Call, London Letter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

Gold price OF 500
currency.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

The following is an adv eritsement.
signed by Minnie Farrell, in Balti-
more newspaper: II am pleased to
make public that l have obtained di-
vorce from Dan Nash, whom | foolishly
honored by quickly-repented mar
riage. Should any of his friends doubt
the legality Of said divorce, their inves-
tigation is earnestly desired to the ex-
tent of self-conyiction. III.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

the national banks was on Oct. l, 1870,
when it tell to $S,O5O,329 OF that amount,
1886, 624 were held by the national banks
in New York City, and 5000 704 by the
other national banks. On January 20,
1877, the specie held by the national banks
reached the maximum amount, $49, 7O9,-
267, Of which the New York banks held
S35, 1913, 944, and the other banks $14,41O,-
322. On Oct. 5, 1868, the total amount OF
specie, in coin, United States coin certi-
ticates and checks payable in coin, held
by the national banks was $13,0O3, 113, of
which the banks in New York City held
S9,625, I16, and the other national banks
S3,37S,596. On Oct. 1, 1878, the aggre-
gate specie held by the banks was $780,
6S7, 800, Of which the New York City
banks held $13,294 500, and the other ma
tional banks $780, 04. Until June 80,
1878, the amount of specie held by the
banks in New York City exceeded that
of the other national banks; at that date
the former holding $13,S60,205, and the
latter 1851 1854.
The amount of silver coin held by the
national banks on June 30 and October 3,
1876, was $1,627, 500 and $2,557 500 re,
spectively. The amount held On Oct. l.,
1877, was $3,T0O, 703, and on Oct l, 1878,
5000, 100. 1u0 aSSIcSdte dl1ouHt VI
specie held by the State banks in the New
England States, in New York, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Louisiana,
Ohio and Wisconsin, as shown 5y their
official reports FOR 1873 was $3,023, 4e9,
of which the banks IN New York City
held So ,629,S39. In the returns from Cal
ifornia the amount Of coin is not given
separately.
In the last annual report a statement
was given from estimates made by the
Director of the Mint, showing that the
probable amount of coin and bullion in
the country on June 80, 1877, was $242,
$50, S5S, of which $50 1876, 69S was silver.
Assuming this estimate to have been sub
stantially correct, the movement of coin
and bullion for the year ending June 30,
1878, and the amount in the country at
the latter date is shown, from further es-
Inmates of the Director of the Mint, to
| have been as follows:
Estimated amount of coin and bull
lion in the country June 80, 1877 $3.50. S55, SIS
Estimated product of the mines for
the wear. ...................... 90, 600, 600
ImpOrtations for the year. %, S21, 3l4
Total. Observation-Disclosures. 1911, ca, 172
Deduct expectations. $11, 697, 555
| Amount used In the arts
and manufactures. q. S35, go
oos
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Total estimated amt of coin and
bullion in the country on June
40. 1873


30, 1878. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1892. 443 941
Of this amount, 1914, 800 was in
gold coin and bullion, and SIS, 090,557 in
silver coin and bullion. The increase for
the fiscal year was $S9,5SS,0S9, of which
$51, 633, 100 was il gold coin and bullion
and 1854 900 in silver coin and bullion.
The Director estimates the amount of
gold coin and bullion in the country on
Sept. 80, 1878, at about $259, 1858, 800, and
of silver coin and bullion at about $780,
090,557, making a total of $35S, 443,947.
NATIONAL BANK AND LEGAL-TENDER
NOTES BY DENOMINATIONS.
The subjoined table exhibits, by de-
nominations, the amount of national
bank and legal-tender notes outstanding
on November /, 1879
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

RUM.-He was found guilty Of forgery,
and was asked by the Judge if he had
anything to say why sentence should
not be passed on him, and in reply
made a speech of great feeling and
real eloquence. 'T have said that I am
guilty. It was lie. I. was rum that
did it. 1t was not my mothers boy"
There were few dry eyes in the court
room when he uttered these words, and
strong men shed tears like children
He was sentenced to two years impris-
onment.-Sak Lake Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

Indian hOstilitles have occurred in
various localities in the territories, and
have been suppressed by the army;
but, in some cases, not without serious
loss of life, both among soldiers and cit
liens. I remain Of the opinion that
permanent peace in the Indian country
can only be maintained by the exhibi-
ton of force sufficient to overawe and
keep in subsection the more warlike
and dangerous of the savages. ..
In short, our policy toward the In
dams should be designed to enforce
these two propositions, viz: ......
l. Fair and just treatment of the In
dams, including the faithful perform
ance on our part Of every promise; and,
2. The prompt and effectual punish
ment of all acts of war on their part,
and to this end the employment of a
sufficient military force in the Indian
country to act with vigor and success
when occasion requires, and prevent
the possibility of the defeat or massacre
of small attachments Of our troops, by
which Indian wars have been so often
in the past encouraged and prolonged
The experiment of enlisting for spe-
cial services Indian scouts has proved
quite successful, and it has been a
source of regret that the department
has not been able to employ larger
number. III aaa ....8 s0-aa5. - T..
The increase of our force in the vi
cinity Of the Rio Grande, and the vigor-
Gus policy which for some time has been
pursued IN dealing with marauders in
l,
duced the result predicted in my re-
port Of one. year ago. Although the
people Of Texas have not been exempt
from these incursions during the wear,
and several of them have been attend
ed by heartrending atrocities, vet they
have been fewer in number than dur
ing any year for long period, and with
in the past four months almost perfect
quiet has prevailed. A considerable
Mexican force has been sent to the vi
entity of the border to operate against
the bands of Indians infesting that re-
gion, and the avowed purpose of the
Mexican government is to put stop to
raids upon our people and TERRITORY. ia.
THE BUDGET.
The president will transmit with his
message a book Of estimates, showing
in detail the sums asked for the service
OF, the government for the year ending
June so, 1880. -.
The estimates for the executive prop
er,are the same as the appropriations of
the present year. ..... -.
The state department asks an in
crease of $17 900, but $4,000 of this is
for publishing the laws Of the present
congress. 1aa Il
Throughout all the numerous branch
es of the treasury department, except
the internal revenue, there are only two
items Of increase asked for, one of 3d.
$40 in contingent expenses, and one of
$13, 800, which is made necessary by an
act of the last congress establishing the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

This would be equivalent to reducing
the tax on each cigar l mill. 1t is in
credible that such a reduction can af-
feet the retail price, or in any degree
operate to stimulate the consumption of
cigars, and, in my opinion the reduc-
ton would be an absolute loss of reve-
nue., without any compensating advan-
tage. ...
at is to De noted that the agitation
for the reduction of the tax on manu-
featured tobacco does not come from
the consumers. who alone pay the tax.
ward as such to demand his reduction.
The whole movement in my judgment,
involves an absolute sacrifice of $11,-
100000 of revenue, without reasonable
prospect of benefit to the producer, or
reliefto the taxpayer. The agitation Of
the question of reducing the tax on
manufactured tobacco last year para
lived the trade during the time the I'M
certainty prevailed. Many manufac
turers were compelled temporarily to
suspend operations, and large numbers
of workpeople were thrown out of en-
ployment. The tax on manufactured
tobacco from December, 1877, to June,
1878, showed a falling off as compared
with the corresponding months of the
preceding year of 81, 947 ,O41, while i'm
mediateiy upon the adjournment of
congress, when it became known that
the tax would for a time remain undis-
turbed. the trade began to recover, the
receipts from the tobacco tax for July,
1873, showing an increase of $546, 427
over the corresponding month of the
previous year, [ have no doubt that
similar results would follow prolonged
agitation Of the subject this year. 1t,
therefore, appears to be desirable that
whatever action is had by congress in
regard to the proposed change of the
tax, should be had as early as. possible
in the interest Of the revenue as we'll as
of the manufacturers, their thousands
of employees, and the producers, to all
Of whom continued suspense must
prove injurious.
A statement Of the collections of in
ternal revenue tax by districts, for the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1873, shows
that the sum of $11O,654, 2SO,S6 was
collected and accounted for during the
past fiscal year, and that the sum OF
$9,7O5.5o remains unaccOunted for.
The commissioner is assured that the
amounts due will be paid during the
present year, and sureties of the col
lectors' bonds being entirely good so
there will be no actual loss to the Unit
ed States. The defaulting collectors
have been removed from Office. The
total cost of collecting internal revenue
in the United States for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1873, was $4,056,91O,
being less than 81 per cent. upon the
whole amount collected
The commissioner thinks that the
revenue for the present fiscal year, if
the rate of taxation is not disturbed,
will not fall short of $4,000, 900.
WAR DEPARTMENT-sEC MCRARY' 5
REPORT.
1t appears from the report Of the
general Of the army that, according to
the latest returns, received Oct. Is, 1878
the strength of the several arms of the
service was as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

"
a legal tender in the payment of all debts,
public and private, except custom duties
and interest on the public debt
The amount of legal-tender notes, de-
mand notes, fractional currency and ma
tional bank notes outstanding on August
81, 1865, and annually thereafter, from
January l, 1866 to January 1,1S79, and
the amounts outstanding Nov. l, 1873, are
shown by the following table, together
with the currency price Of gold and the
gold price Of currency at each date
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

Total. .................. 1916, 6S1, DIG
The retirement of legal-tender notes
during the fiscal year 1878 under the Re-
sumption act was $13,083,316. Of this
amount $3,990,423 were in 81 notes, and
81, 178,87o in So notes. No attempt was
made, in carrying out the above act, to
retire any particular denomination of
notes. The distinctions were made
monthly from notes sent in for redemp-
ton by the public, which were held until
they equaled 80 per cent Of the national
currency issued during the month, and
then destroyed. -
The act of Congress of FEBRUARY %,
1878, required the coinage of silver dol
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The smallest amount of specie held by
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Currency price Of
500 gold.
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-Dy t11e dCI OF OUHgIcSS 0l Hoy OF,
1878, foroidding the further retirement
of legal tender notes, action under the
former act ceased. The amount. of legal
tenders outstanding at that time amount
ed to $346,6o1 ,016, at which volume they
remain. .. . ........ O.. ....-...
The following table shows the denomi-
nations of legal-tender notes in circula-
4;
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Work of the Supreme Lodge knights OF
Pythias at indianapolis.

Work of the Supreme Lodge knights of
Pythias at indianapolis.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1.-Ata session of the
supreme lodge OF the world, knights of Pythias,
yesterday, Representative King, of Ontario,
from the committee on finance submitted their
report part of which favored a reduction In
jewels, charters. ETC., which was also adopted.
The item of 81, 200, payment of supreme chan
cellors expenses, was moved stricken out by
Representative Golfer, of Kentucky, whereupon
discussion of over two hours ensued. The
motion was lost by vote of Is to AZ. The re-
port of the committee on finance recommend
ing closing of accounts of debts of the supreme
lodge was adopted. The special order, the re-
port of the committee on uniform rank was
taken up and read, and laid over to next SEES
sion. A resolution from the committee on state
of order recommending the repeal of former
legislation in regard to memorials, was adopted.
The committee on nnWrIttan work reported on
the resolution offered by Repres entative
Stumptit on advancement of candidates, that
consideration of the matter is expedient at this
time. The committee on law and supervision
reported, recommending that the term of SUI
preme representatives be changed from two to
| four years. Adopted.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
HORRIBLE DEPRAyIrY.
Il Corpse Carried and Sh0chingIy 1Intiiated
by TscO Baltimore Boys of Eight Years.

Il Corpse Carried and Sis0clcingIy M,ttiiate1
by TtCO Baltimore Boys of Eight Years.
Baltimore Special to Cincinnati Enquirer
In the village of Brooklyn, a suburb of
South Baltimore an act of juvenile deprav-
ity and righteousness, rivaling the cold
blooded crimes of the boy murderer, Jesse
Pomeroy, was brought to light to-day, and
created sensation among the residents. An
officer learning that the corpse of year
old child had been found floating in the
river, visited the vicinity this afternoon, and
found an official investigation in progress.
Two boys aged about 8 years, named
Charles Hart and Willie Stansbury, were un-
der arrest on charge of mutilating the
corpse. Their statements taken separately
agreed in giving the particulars of the shock
ing mutilation of the corpse. differing only
in the fact that each charged the other with
the crime. They stated that on Wednesday
afternoon they found the body floating in
the river and drew it ashore, where they spen,
several hours playing" with it. They
finally dug shallow grave, buried it, anc
returned to their homes without mentioning
the circumstance. The corpse appeared tt
have been in the water about week.
Yesterday the two d-thirsty children
returned to the grave. dug up the body an6
began the work of mutilation. One of then
had shar ,ened a knife on grindstsne fol
the purpose, and the weapon was used to in
t1ict horrible gashes on the abdomen, thighs
legs and feet of the swollen and fast decom
posing corpse. They finally cut gasl
around the left leg, and slipping strap into
the gaping wound, made it secure, and at
tempted to hoist the body up on fence, ba
their strength was insufficient for the task
They evidently enjoyed their "sport' i'm
mensely, as the corpse was literally slashee
to pieces in spirit of malicious wanton
ness.
The children were allowed to return to thei
homes. The body has not yet been identi
fed, and the mystery is rendered greater by
the fact that no child has been missing in th,
neighborhood. The parents of the two boy'
and members of the jury were Mortified q
| the story of playing with CORPSE as tols
by the naturally -depraved juveniles.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Edwin Forrest, the Great.

President Finch, of the State agricultural
society, has displayed remarkable energ, and
good judgment in securing attractions for the
State fair. The list is unparalleled in variety
and quality. Chief among them is the pres
ence Of the wonderful trotting horse Edwin
Forest by many believed to be the fastest horse
in the world. The history of this horse is
wonderful in the extreme. Raised by plain
farmer in Missouri, he was early broke to the
motion in that State. But the horse
was born trotter, and whenever urged
to a fast gait he would strike into trot. So
persistent WAS the horse in adhering to the trot,
when going FAST that his owner finally awoke to
the conclusion that he had trotter, and he waa
horsemen of the country by trotting heat in
2:254, though beaten in the race. This year
he went through the grand Eastern circuit in
the 2:24 class, winning with the greatest ease at
Cleveland, Buffalo and Rochester and lowering
his record to 2:l8. At Hartford, Conn.,, he was
given his first exhibition trial. ting the first
half-mile in 1:05, feat never
at Milwaukee last week. without anymoney In
durement, he trotted an exhibition heat, with
scarcely any warming up preparation, going
the first half mile in 2:O6 and the full mile in
2:1sA. and that with bad break just as he
reached the distance caused by piece of paper
flying in his face. Thursday afternoon next.
he trots for special purse with Great Easter
under saddle. By the terms of the contract,
the sum of $500 is to be paid by the society II
2:l4 is beaten and an additional sum of $500
if 2:13 ia beaten. Great Eastern
has the fastest saddle record OF
any horse in the country. 2:15I. For this
race he will be ridden by Mr. Dan Mace. of
New York, one of the oldest, most iudicious,
accomplished and honorable horsemen in tue
country, Mr.. Chas. s. Green, of Babylo !,
Long Island, who only three weeks ago paid
SIG. 900 for Edwin Forest, will drive the won
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
To-Day's Programme.
The Weeks Programme.

There is 80 much crowded into this memora-
BILE week that it is impossible to enumerate the
whole programme. Rarus makes his big trot
on Wednesday, and Hayes is the attraction for
Thursday. Rarus is already at the driving
park, and Hayes will arrive by the 6 o'clock
train on the Chicago, St. Paul q Mill
waukee road Thursday morning. He will
breakfast with Senator Ramsey and go out to
the grounds by special train to Rarus, be-
ing escorted to the depot by an imposing pa
rade. The week is full of good things besides
Rarus and Hayes, and every visitor to st. Paul
will be entertained, no matter which one of the
six DAYS ne appears.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Prasid. nt's Pavilion.

This structure is being erected on the east
side of the judges stand, in front of the grand
amphitheatre. 1t is octagon in form, four
main sides forty feet across. Adjoining it on
the south, by passage 6xs, a similar octagon
building, but of less dimensions, is being
erected. The latter has sides twenty feet
across. In the smaller building an elegant col
lation will be spread for his excellency and the
distinguished mem bers of his party. In the
| centre of the small building pyramidal ter
raced constructed stand will be established.
upon which fruit, and all the delicacies of this
northern land will be lavishly displayed. The
entire enterprise il to be completed and ready
for the head of the nation by tomorrow even
ing. Paint and putty and star spangled ban
ners will enter largely in the adornment.