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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07
Parksr's Pleasant Worm Syrup Never Fails
Notice to Taxpayers.

CITY COLLECTORS OFFICE, |
San ANTONIO, January 20. 1885. !
Taxpayers are hereby notified that the
time for the payment Of City Taxes for
the year 1884 expires on the 2sth day Of
February, 1885, after which date | am
required to enforce payment In accord
ance with the State law and City ordi-
nances.
+. c. HAUEISEN, Collector.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AT ONCE

A four room cottage, two galleries,
hall, stable, carriage house, well water
and irrigable land, for sale, $1,000,
young fruit trees, shrubbery and shade
on place.
A FIVE room cottage, stable, carriage
room, plenty Of shade, and hydrant
water. Price $500.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

Best smoking tobacco ia Little Joker,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07
BARGAIN COLUMN.
Parties Wishing TO Buy. Rent or
Sell Should Consult this
Column.
FINE FARM OF 100 ACRES, FOR SALE.

Fine tract of land Of LOO acres, In
Harris county, six miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running BY
same. Plenty Of water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
of hay cut from same last season. VIII be
sold Cheap and on easy terms, at bar
gain. Address. T. b. johnson, this
Office, or J. W. Bradley, Real Estate
Agent, San Antonio. 5-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

Solid body Of land, well grassed, 10 miles
fronting on the Rio Grande; II, 600 Sheep,
5000 Goats and 100 head OF Horses.
Price of ranch and live stock md also
all equipments inclusive, quick sale,
$4,000. Address J. w. Bradley or It. b.
johnson, San Antonio, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

On Avenue q. No. 1000, fronting on east
Milan square. Has 10 rooms, bath room;
stables and carriage room; oil the mod
ern conveniences; double parlors, water
and gas. A special bargain can be had
by applying at once, as the owner mas
left the city and wants to sell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

Frame house, closets In every room, and
all the modern improvements; located
on Avenue G. To be bought for $1,000
A bargain. '-3-tt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

Four (4) lots and two outhouses, OF
three rooms each, on Crockett street
for $1l00. Terms easy.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

A five room cottage, house and lot, on
Mckinney street. Fine brick cistern,
fruit and shade trees and flowers. A
cheap piece Of property at SlSo' Ad-
dress +. b. johnson, LIGIIT Office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-07

Six fine building lots on Alazan creek,
near Krisch property.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
LOCAL NOTES.

Just received, another shipment of
Sultana and Valencia raislns, at II. A..
Hollands IL Commerce street. 30-l2-Gt
Those are nobby checks in ready made
suits. at Panooast & Sons. l0-20-lmo.
--Diiect importation OF English break
fast teas at City Il Store. Slot
B6S-Use the Excelsior polishing paste
and ha re your silver ware replated by
Doe & ESGELRE. l2-2-lm
Every smoker should try Little Joker"
See our neokwear for fall,
l020-lmo. PANcoAsT & Son.
"A bran new piano, never used, cost
$3.50, can be bought at bargain, by
calling on or addressing 4. B. johnson,
LIGHT office. ll-l2-tf
Boy"DoE Il ENGELKR does the most
stylish monographs In the South. 2-lm
Our custom department Is superior
this fall. Finest Of imported and domes-
tic goods. PANcoAsT 4 SoS.
New Scotch jams of all kinds at CITY
L Store. 30-l2-0T
B6s-DoE Il ESGEIKE make the finest
jewelry at their factory, PA Commerce
street. l2-2-lm
Look at our show windows.
l0-20-1mo. PANcoAsT & SoN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02


The following is the score OF matches
shot yesterday at the Sunset Base Ball
park, at San Pedro Springs:
First match, 3 clay birds; Mckeljohn
4, Peterson 8, Polk 8, Prescott /, Woods
3, Thiele 4, Olsmith 3. Polk and Woods
won first, Thiele second and Prescott
third.
Second match, clay birds: Nickel
John 4, Peterson 4, Polk 9. Prescott 4,
Woods 4, Thiele 3, Olsmlth 4, Flood 8,
Critzer 3. Mickeljohn won first, Peter
son second and Thiele third.
Third match, 3 live birds: Mickelohn
y, Woods 3, Polk 3, Flood 3. Peterson g.,
Thiele J.. Flood won first, Peterson sec.
ond, Thlele third.
Fourth match, balls and 3 pigeons,
double rise, lG yards: Mlokeljohn 3,
Flood 3, Criizer o, Polk 3, Peterson o,
Thlele 3, usmith 4, Woods /. Critzer
won first, Olsmith second and Thlele
D. Fifth match, clay birds and balls.
single rise: Mlcklejohn won first, Peter
son second and Olsmith third.
sixth match, 3 clay birds: Miokeljohn
!, Peterson 4, Olsmlth 3, Flood ], Critzer
D, Thiele o. Thiele won first, Peterson
second and Olsmjth third.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
How he Escaped.

Mr. Joseph Delaroche, ex-Superlntend-
ent Of the poorhouse, denies the Ex-
press reports Of the George Washington
escape from the poorhouse. lie SAYS
Washington has been confined for one
year In a cell at that place, and was
never allowed to get out of It, weGnes-
day morning as the guard carried him
In his breakfast he knocked the guard
down, ran out and seized an ak at the
woodpile, with which he attacked an
idiot In the yard. lie then rushed through
the hall, but met with no one. Mr.. Della
roche. as soon as he heard of the escape,
telephoned from the Alamo cement
works to police headquarters, and was
answered by Officer Bishop that mount
ed police would be sent to his assistance.
1t was an accidental escape and not
gross earelessness.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Lunatics nre allowed to run at large
Good men are murdered without provo
cation! Take warning, and attend the
great mass meeting at iW East Houston
street, at 10 n. M, on Saturday. January
3, 1885. when all unclaimed freight will
he sold at public auction. A fortune
made in day. If.you desire to specu-
late, this is your chance, as the packages
are intact and no limit.
Ladies are especially invited, MS we
intend to conduct this business so the
ladies can see the circus.
CoLToN a. BoLToN, iAuctioneers.
Regular sale days-Tnesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, each week
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

wishes to intern her customers that she
will have severed all connections with
the house of Haas " Oppenheimer on
and after January |, 1885, as she intends
going into business for herself. with
headquarters over Newman g. Co.'s dry
goods store, No. 20l Commerce street
Goods will be made up no matter Of
whom or where they may be bought, at
most fashionable manner. She will be
pleased TO see all her old customers as
well as new ones. Al orders can be
left at Newman & Co.'S, 20i Commerce
street. i2.90-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Alamo drug store. retail department.
The undersigned begs respectfully to
call the attention Of the citizens OF San
Antonio, as well rs strangers, thnt ow-
ing 20 the Inconvenience and delay Of
customers In having their prescriptions
filled after business hours, he has de-
clded ION and after the frs day Of Janu-
ary, 1851 to keep his retail store open
ALL NIGHT. The dispensing department
will be attended by competent drug
glst, who will always be found Mt the
prescription desk ready to wait upon
customers the same ms during the day.
Mos. respectfully,
ADOLpH DRESS.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
WATCH PARTIES.
To Celebrate the Ending OF 1884
and Beginning OF 1895.

A pleasant watch party was held by n
number OF young people at the residence
OF Mrs. Cadwallader, on Fourth street.
At the residence Of Mr.. Henry Dlgno-
witty, on Dlgnowlty hill, where grand
time was had. Fireworks were set of.
and general rejoicing was INDUCED In
by large party OF young people as
sembled
Religious services were held at mid
night at Paine Methodist church, on
Travis square.
Religious services were. also held at
midnight at the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, on Solednd street. The
services were well attended.
Several more watches were held in
the city.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
In its columns the name OF z. n slson for
the office of Street Commissioner at the
coming city election in January
The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Fritz Russi as candidate for reelection
to the office Of Street Commissioner at
the ensuing election in January. 22-tf
We are authorized to announce W.
ALBERT WALLACE for the Office Of Stree {
Commissioner, at the ensuing election.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
G. A. r.

The members of L. o. c. Ord Post
No. 3, Grand Army of the Republic,
their wives and friends, are hereby in
vlted to attend meeting this evening
at O'Clock, to witness the installation
OF officers. Comrades will attend in
uniform. BY order of the commander.
A. BELKNAP,
Attest; A. KUHN, Commander.
Adiutant.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
DANCING ACADEMY.

My second and last quarter for the
season begins January and 8. At the
beginning OF the quarter commence
with the Rudiments of Dancing, and
gradually take the pupil (time, two or
three months) through the following
dances. also other older dances: Glide
Waltz, Newport Waltz, Knickerboeker,
Military Schottlsche, Racquet, New
Glide Polka. Ripple, Troytown, Toe and
Zoe Glide, Quadrilles, Lawn Tennis, In
noyation, Centennial, Minuet, Partisan
Varieties, New Polka, Waltz, Minuet and
Ali DESTROYS q taking a thorough
course in dancing should avail them
selves Of this opportunity, for | will
leave for some o.ier city after April l..
Call at the hall (Dullnig> building) for
terms, hours Of lessons. etc. Respect
fully, RUFUS WHITEHEAD,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been Issued during Christmas week;
December 2G-D. Leon Horn and
Sophie Wolff.
Deoembe 27-Luoiano Leal and Corlna
hernandez, Julius Conrad Tips and
Emelie Isabella Schreiner.
December Or. II. Ames and f.
Sphent.
December 30-ChArles Dix and Mary
Biesenbach
January 2-Ferdlnand Bulk and
hmalie schnster, A. A. Alexander and
II. NJ. Ashbrook.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
THE PHOENIX
Gifts OF Clothing

The headquarters of the san Antonio
Relief association are at No. G West
Houron street, and any persons desiring
to donate money, blankets and clothing
for distribution among the poor of the
city, can do so by leaving thei donations
with the Secretary.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

l hereby give notice that all carriages,
buggies and other vehicles which have
been lett at my factory for repairs, and
on which charges have not been paid,
will be sold ut public auction to satisfy
said bills, as required by law, on Tues
day, January 20, 1885. Parties having
vehicles at my factory will please govern
themselves accordingly.
j. l.. CoNDEN,
l2-30-5t 3l2 to 3lG Naoogdoches Street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
A Good Price.

Mackey's ranch, about eight miles
west OF this city, was sold last week for
$4,000. Two years ago this ranch was
purchased for $3.50. This speaks well
for the future of san Antonio, and Of the
confidence In the city's prosperity held
by some Of our citizens.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

East Commerce street, has just re-
ceived the latest designs in holiday
goods, consisting OF cellulold dressing
cases. Florence sets, shaving sets. nail
sets, infant sets, odor cases, cigar cases,
cut glass and cologne bottles; also a
large assortment OF Wright's, Palmer's,
Lundborg. Colgate's and Lubin's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Editor san Antonio Light:
Please announce to my fellow citizens
Of the Third ward that | am candi-
date for reelection as Alderman to rep
resent them in the Council, and shall be
pleased to receive their commentator
IL my past record merits 1t.
,TOIfS II nDTTo<
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

The Frank d. Zottarelli Company will
furnish first class music throug-
out the coming season for balls and par-
ties. The band Ia composed of the best
talent In the city and Will insure Salts
faction whenever called upon. Give us
trial. Address G12, Avenue +. l0-25-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Found-A sorrell pony about l2i hands
high, branded IA on left hip and NRD
on left thigh. The owner can recover
same by calling on Henry Steiner and
paying charges. Naoogdoches street,
opposite j. II. Kampmann's factory.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

or Miss Marie Upton will open Monday,
January 5, FOR a special term of six
weeks. Those wishing Instructions in
latest designs of oil painting should call
at once, as the term will not be ex-
tended, and get class rates. Room No.
7, Soledad block, l2-27-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

viii sell on Saturday. January 3. 1885,
at 10 O'Clock, a. M. all stock and fixtures
belonging to the late firm of ii. Binney,
consisting Of candies. fruits. soda foun-
tain, ice cream fixtures, and ice cream
parlor fixtures, etc. FRED Baden,
Constable Beyar County.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Carpenter and builder, 2lb West Com
MERGE street, next Daily Express. Store
fitting a specially. All kinds Of jobblng
promptly attended to- 500 0-m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
For Alderman-First Ward

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Mr.. j. n. Gallagher as a candidate for
reelection as Alderman from the First
ward, at the coming election in January,
1885. I9-lg-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

We are authorized to announce e. IT.
Merritt, nominee Of the Committee Of
One Hundred, as a candidate for Mayor,
at the coming city election. January
u, 1885.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

VA viii find it to your advantage to
buy your coal OF A. Bruni. 32i Military
plaza, telephone 23i. Delivered in any
quantity to my part Of the city at low
est prlees. ll-l9-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Is the Wlldermuth patent bed springs.
The best ever made, and as cheap as the
cheapest. Smoothness and comfort
combined. Can b. seen at No. 8 West
Houston street. l2-ll-30t.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

desire to announce myself us can
ddate for Recorder in the coming cleo
ton, and respectfully solicit the votes
of the citizens JoHN Il. OCHsR.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Two-story house, rooms, acres of
irrigable land, 800 fruit trees, on South
Garden street. Apply to
j. w. BRADLEY,
ll-l3-tf iO2 East Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Fire Works, Toys, Etc..
al BELLS cor. Houston 1t. and Ave. G.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Hereby makes his announcement as can
didate for Street Commissioner ut the
coming election in January.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02
Gil IOCKET3 AMI
CHS

Cents watches, soLd md
gold filled. ..,,.. Sl5 "a N som IN
Gents watches, solar q m 10 S0 ~
Ladies' watches, sohd ma W. =" wv "
chatolains .........I o. m ,o IN M
Ladies' watches, solhr and II W
ohatelains. ,,.,... i.o
Gonts' vost chains, s4id 10 M IA ~ az
Gents vest chains, rdinte = IN ~ Ia M
Gents vest chains, sd;er S9 70 ~ ~
Ladies' vest and ope1ins "
solid gold. po m IN an m
Ladies' vest and opchins W. "
rolled plate. ......... hoo IN tkoa
Gonts' charms and loClolid "
gold ..,..... IN "a RI "A
Cents charms aud ~ '" !" "
rolled plate. 20 ma a.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

BY Rice Brothers, another supply of DR.
Kings new discovery. 12-S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

oysters, Celery, Game,
at Bells, cor. Houston ST. and Ave. G.,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-02

Fresh Grated Horse Radish.
clipped beef, etc. at Bells.
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DEPARTM ENT OF JUSTICE.
OPERATIONS OF THE PAST YEA


The report Of the Encouragement containsa
history Of the conduct Of the department of jus
tee during the last year and a number of valu-
able suggestions "a to needed legislation, and /
invite your cSre hi attention to the same. The
condition OF business in the courts of the United
States is ench that there seems to be an impera-
tive necessity for remedial legislation on the
subject. Some OF these courts are so overbur-
dencd with pending causes that the delays on de-
termining. litigation amount often to "a
denial OF justice. Among the plans sug-
gested for relief is one submitted by
the sttorney-grneral. Its main features
are the iragsfcr of ali the original Jurisdiction of
the circuit courts To the district courts. and IN in
crease of judges for the latter. and when necessary
an addition OF judges TO the circuit courts. and
constituting them exclusively courts Of appeal
and reasonably limiting appeals thereto. Further
restrictions of rights to remoye causes from the
atate 10 the federal courts, permitting appeals 20
the supreme courts from courts from the District
OF Columbia, and from the territories only III the
same asses rs they are allowed from the state
courts. and guarding against Rn unnecessary
number Of appeals from tue circuit court. | ap
prove he plan thus outlined hnd recommend the
legisi ion necessary for its application TO oar
juuici J system.
Itt present mode OF compensation of United
STATE, marshals and district attorneys. tie mes
saga declares, should be changed TO fixed sala-
RES. CLGer the present method uhsCfupaIous
marshals are found encouraging frivolous prose
cuti.na
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-19

the incumbents Of which might Immediately ex-
ercise ia functions of the presidential Office, has
caused public anxiety and u just demand that q
recurrence az such a condition OF affairs should
not be permitted"
I'm conclusion, l commend TO the wise care
and thoughtful attention OF congress the
NEEDS AND WELFARE or AN INTELLIGENT
NATION.
To subordinate these TO the narrow advantage
Of partisanship, or tho accomplishment Of self
ish aims, is to violate the peoples trust and b.
tray the peoples interests, but an individual
sense OF responsibility on the part OF each OF rs,
and a stern determination to perform our duty
we'll. must give us place among those who have
added in their day and generation to the glory
and prosperity Of our beloved land"
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
WAsHINGToN. December 8. 1885,.
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THE MARINE SERVICE.
sTEAMROAT INSPECTIONa.


The steamboat inspection service on the s0th
day Of June, 1885. was composed OF 140 persons,
including officers, clerks and messengers. The
expenses Of the service over the receipts were
SIS, sS3. 227 during the fiscal year. The special
inspection of foreign steam vessels organized IN
der the law OF 1882 was maintained during the
year at an expense of $50, Gal $50. Since the close
Of the fiscal year reductions have been mad in
the force employed, which will result in a saving
during the current year Of Sl7,00 without affect
ing he efficiency OF the service.
The supervising surgeon-general reports that
during the fiscal year IL ia patients have received
relief through the marine hospital service. of
whom 1888 were treated in hospitals and SSH
At dispensaries. Active and effective efforts have
been made through the medium OF this service TO
protect the country against an invasion OF chol-
era, which has prevailed in Spain and France,
and the smallpox which recently broke out in
Canada.
The most gratifying results have attended tho
operations OF
THE LIFE-sAvING SERVICE
during the past fiscal year. The observance Of
the provision OF law requiring the appointments
of the force employed in the service to be made
''solely with reference to their fitness, and with
out reference to their political or party atiilla-
TONS" has secured the result which NAV CONN
IDENTITY be expected In any branch Of public en-
ployment where such Q rule 10 applied. As q
consequence this service 10 composed Of men well
qualified for the performance OF their dangerous
and exceptionally important duties. The number
Of stations in commission At the Gloss OF the
ySas vas IN. Tbs nambss OF diasstsrs 70 vessels
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and crafts Of all kinds within their field OF action
was s7l. The number Of persona endangered in
such disasters was 2,4Se, of whom 2 .43s were saved
and only IL lost. Other lives which were i'm per-
litd taough not by disasters TO shipping. wcr'
also rescued and a large amount of proparty was
saved through the aid Of this service. The cost
OF its maintenance during the year was Ssh
Ei.43.
HHK WORK OF THE COAST AND sEoDErIc
RYE
was, during the last fiscal year, carried on
within the boundaries and off tho coast of thirty
two states, two territories and the District of
Columbia. In July lat certain Irregularities
were found to exist IN the management or this
bureau, which led 10 prompt investi Cation OF It's
methods. The abuses which we're brought to
light by this c1amination, and reckless disregard
OF duty and tho interests OF the government ds-
vtl2ped ca the part Of some OF those connected
with the service. made a change or superinten-
dency and "A few Of it's other officers necessary.
Since the bureau has been in new hands the in
PRODUCTION OF economies and the application OF
business methods have produced an important
saving to the government and a promise Of more
useful results. This service mas never been
regulated 10y anything but the most Indefinite
legal e~nactmentS and the most unsatisfactory
rules. 1t WAS many years ago sanctioned
for a purpose regarded "a tenn porary and related
to a survey OF our coasts. Having gained u place
in the appropriations made by congress 1t has
gradually taken TO itself powers and objects not
contemplated in its creation, and extended its
operation until it sadly needs legislative atten-
ton.
80 far "a a further survey OF our coast is
concerned. there seems TO be no propriety in
transferring that work to the navy department.
The ether duties now in charge Of this cstab-
lishmeat, if they cannot be proftahly attached
10 some existing department or other bureau,
should be prosecoted under n law exactly denim
ing their scope and purpose, and with a careful
discrimination between the scientific i~nqui,ies
which may properly he assumed 10y the govern
ment and those which should he undertaken by
the state authorities or by individual enterprise.
1t il hoped that the report uf the congressional
~co1nit,ee heretofore appointed 70 investigate
this ana Other like matters will aid in the ac-
complishmeat OF proper legislation on this sub
taat
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-19

A REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS OF II
DEPARTMENT.

The report Of the secretary OF the navy gives a
history of the operations of his department and
the present condition of the work committed to
his charge. He details in full the course pur-
sued by him to protect the rights Of the govern
ment In respect to certain vessels unfinished at
the time of his Accession to office and also con-
corning the dispatch boat Dolphin. claimed to
be completed and waiting the acceptance of the
cital contained in this report that only the sppli-