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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-03-07

1t appeared that the growth of those ac-
cumulations had been very rapid: The in
come tax returns showed that the pross in
come assessed in Great Britain, from 9115.-
oOo,OOO at the beginning of the century, rose
to El30,OOO,OO0 in 1915, $l51 ,OOO,OOO in
l843, and 9262,000,OOO in 1852; and then.
IN the United Kingdom, from e3O8 ,OOO, 600
IN 1855. to f396, 100000 in 1866, and e571,-
WooOO in 1875. If the capital of that por-
ton OF the income derived from capital had
only progressed at the same rate, the an
nual increase of capital all through, and es-
peclally OF recent years, must have been
enormous. The increase in the income as
sessed between 1866 and 1876 amounted to
$l|5,oOO,OO0 which was equal to forty
1our per cent. of the income assessed in
1000 Leaving out altogether the capital
not yielding income, a similar increase of
capltai, assuming the present amount to be
what ho had stated, would give us from 1865
a total capital of about E5, 100000, 600, on
which the increase of forty-four per cent.
would be ,228 100000; or in round figures
423O,O00,OO0 per annunl. The foreign in
vestments, though they were very large in
the years before 1875, by no means the chief
part OF the national accumulations. Our
main savings were at home. Before the ma
tlon could be said to be living on it's
capital, it must be shown that
not only was capital being called
III from abroad, but that more was so called
IN than was being simultaneously invested at
home lie had not seen this point consider
ed by any of those who had made suggestions
that the nation was living on it's capital.
Here you have two proofs, out of many,
OF tho enormous internal riches of England
in mere money! Fifteen hundred millions
of dollars in the public and private banks.
drawing little, and some of it no interest.
and a recent annual accumulation of over
%5,oOO,OOO,OOO. j. w. FoRNEY.
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Review of Fashions.

There are several things which 90 to
make up what is called good taste in
dress; form, color, quality, adaptability
or becomingness, and, more than all. that
discrimination which stands for restraint.
Without the latter, everything is likely to
be sacrifice to mere novelty, there will
be no "honorable retreat for waning
charms" in 'ark colors and old lace, and
low necked dresses, beautiful for the
white shoulders of girls in their first sea-
sons out, will upon elderly matrons recall
the remark of the portrait painter that he
priced variety Of scenery quite as much
as if he worked at landscapes. As the
present is the social season of the year,
full-dress toilets are of special interest
and, II special fancy inclines to extremes,
these may be looked for in evening cos
tunes. While the princessc form still
holds the first place in favor, great
number of dresses made in this manner
are decidedly low in the neck, and these
are worn by young married ladies as we'll
as those still more youthful. Plain prin-
cesse models as we'll as those which have
simulations of basques, etc. serve for
this purpose, and the shape of the low-cut
neck is matter oftastc or becomingness
Occasionally the back of the dress is
somewhat l.igh and square, and the front
is very low and built up to surplice
shape with frills OF tullc. Round necks,
too, are once more ''in the fashion," and
are drawn up high upon the shoulder like
the old-fashioned spencer waist worn by
children, the centers, front and back, be-
ing very low. All such waists or necks
to waists arc built up to proper height
by puffs of lace, with ribbon and flowers
mingled; the garniturc is carried over the
shoulder, and from below the short sleeve
appears. All short sleeves are longer
than they have been for several seasons.
Belts are also worn with princesse dress
es, and those for evening toilets, made
rather wide, are composed of folds of sat-
in, harmonizing with, or matching the
dress material, laid in harrow folds, and
fastened either with flat bow which is
continuation of the belt pleats, or else by
silver slide or buckle. Pompadour and
surplice-shaped necks continue to appear
upon princesse dresses, and are the
chosen shapes for dresses of heavy ma
terials.
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duty thereon. and to enforce the penalties
thereon both in civil and criminal courts of
the United States, Mr.. Whytc explained that
the resolution would enforce the collection OF
$4,000 of unpaid tiuty that has been cvaded
by importers of tin plates.
HOUSE, March "A large number of
bills were introduced, among them one by
Mr.. Gibson, for the appointment of a COM
missioner to superintend works for the i'm
provement Of the Mississippi A resolution
was adopted inquiring of the secretary of the
treasury whether he has authorized the sale
OF any bonds for outstanding legal tender
notes. The house then passed bills on the
Speakers table, among them being the bill
10 place on the pension rolls the names of all
who had served II days in the war of 1912,
and restoring all names stricken Off for dis
loyalty. Adjourned.
SENATE, March 4.-Pctitions and reso-
lGtlons were presented, among them the res
olutlon Of the Minnesota legislature, asking
m appropriation for the Improvement Of the
Mississippi. Mr.. Cockcrcll introduced a bill
authorizing the deposit of silver bullion in the
treasury, and the issue Of certificates therefor,
TO be legal tender for all purposes as money.
Minor bills were introduced. A resolution
was adopted calling on the interior depart
ment for information relating to timber dep
relations in Montana. Resolutions relating
10 the establishment of new mints Mt various
places were offered. Bills were passed. among
others Tor the payment of claims under the
act OF Jan. 16, 1874, and to authorize the con-
structl0n OF 4 bridge over the Missouri at or
near GLASGOW, Missouri.
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Painting Farm Implements.

I suppose that there arc many farm
crs who never use paint brush; and
can imagine how their old rusty wagons,
plows, etc. look, the woodwork badly
cracked, and going to ruin rapidly. 1t is
OF as much Importance to keep farm i'm
plements we'll painted, as it is to paint a
house; and every farmer should have an
"outdt" Of painting materials on hand, so
as to be prepared to do any job in that
line that may be necessary. All that is
necessary, is atwo-gallon oil-can, couple
of brushes of different sizes, and the
necessary paint; but that can be bought
as wanted, yet it is better to buy 25 pound
kcg of white lead, and can of oil (half
boiled and half raw as they viii! keep a
long time. For plows, harrows, and the
running gear of wagons, you need only red
lead and oil; but for other colors you will
require the white lead. If you want a
common black paint, use lamp black and
oil; but for a carriage body get black
coach paint at the wheel wright's, also
some varnish to finish with. You would
be surprised to see the nice work that
you or the "boys" can DO after little
practice: ana when you get in the way of
doing your own painting, your keg of
lead won't remain on your hands long.
Why, there is money in paint-actually
bank bills, and gold, and silver dol
lars! For instance, you buy new farm
wagon, and keep 1t we'll painted, and un-
der cover when not in use. Now. your
neighbor buys one at the same time. and
doesn't paint at all for ten or fifteen
years; and what is the result? Worn out
dccaycd woodwork, split and cracked,
must be thrown aside as FUSED W" while
yours is as good almost as when new.
You have found hundred dollars in your
paint; but your neighbor, poor man has
got, perhaps, to stint his family in the
necessaries of life to pay for new wag
on.
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What: ''Chuck'' Smelt.

There is a schoolboy in Detroit whom
all the boys call "Chuck."'. His full
name may be Woodchuck, or Chuck-a-
luck-"it makes no difference" as the
sweet singer of Michigan says. The boy
has given a great deal of attention to
school panics, fire escapes and public
doors which open the wrong way, andit
was his belief until the other day. that
the scholars i'll each school. should he
trained to run down stairs e,, aaasse at the
cry of fire. AS the teachers didn't seem
to agree with him, he determined to inau
gurate a new idea-"Chucks Celebrated
Rush Down Stairs,
lie couldn't keep the idea to himsel
alter inventing it, but confidentially in
formed some of his companions that ex
actly at ten O. clock in the forenoon he
should rise in his seat and call out to the
teacher:
II smell smoke-I guess the building
is on fire!"
If that didn't start 'em he meant to crv
"irc!" till the tide of immigration began
to set down stairs. Everything went off
all right during the morning, and when
ten o'clock came "Chuck" was 'sthcrc."
He rose up, according to programme, and
began:
"Teacher, SMELL.
At the third word some one picked
him up, tied him in hard knot, united
him, and played with him like ball,
md finally sat him down in a badly de-
moralized heap and asked:
"What was it that you smelti"
Chuck got his breath, looked up into
the face of the principal, and humbly re-
piled:
"1t may h-have been n-new mown hay,
but IL wont swear to it,"
The boys who peached On him come to
school late and go home early, but
'Chuck's" time is coming.-Detroit Free
Press.
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Justly regarded as a grave breach of the public
1alth to undertake to pay these bonds, princi-
pal and interest, in silver coin, worth in the
market less than the coin received for them.
tender by this bill, will, under it's operations,
be equivalent in value to the gold dollar. Many
supporters of the bill believe this, and would
not justify an attempt to pay debts. either
public or private, in coin of inferior value to
the money of the world.
The capital defect of the bill is that it
contains no provision protecting from its oper-
alton pre-existing debts, in. case the coinage
which 1t creates shall continue to be of less
value than that which was the sole legal tender
when they were contracted. If it is now pro-
posed, for the purpose of taking advantage of the
depreciation OF silver in payment Of debts. to
coin and make legal tender aslver dollar of less
whether Of gold or paper which is
now lawful money in this country, such
measure, it will be hardly qucstiont d, will, in
the Judgment Of mankind be an act Of bad
faith. AS to all debts heretofore contracted the
silver dollar should be made legal tender only
at its market value. The standard of value
should not be changed without consent of both
parties to the contract.
a. National promises should be kept with un-
dinching fidelity. There is no power to compe
a nation to pay it's just debts. Its credit de-
pect, cannot approve bill which,
in my judgment, authorizes the VIC
lation of sacred obligations The obliga-
tlon of public faith transccnds all question of
profit or public advantage. Its unquestionable
maintenance is the dictate as we'll of the high
est expediency as of the most necessary duty
and should ever be carefully guarded by the
Executive, ny Congress and by the people.
1t is my firm conviction that if the coun-
try is to be benefited by a silver coinage it
can be done only by the issue of silver dollars
OF full value, which will defraud no man.
currency worth less than it purports to be
worth will in the end defraud not only creditors
but all who arc engaged in legitimate business
and none more assuredly than those who are
dependent on their daily labor for thcir daily
bread.
(Signed) RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
President of the United States.
Executive Mansion, Feb. 2S, 1873.
Immediately upon the reception of the
message, both branches OF Congress passed
the bill over the veto by the required two
thirds vote.
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The New Queens Bed Chamber.

A short corridor separates the apart
ments of the Queen from those of her
royal spouse. Passing through VIC enter
the cbanab,'e a co,tc1es, where number Of
workmen a1e engaged putting up the
nuptial couch, gem of the Partisan up
holsterer's art, richly carved and delight
fully upholstered in silk. It'cost $4,000
francs. The interior of the dome like
canopy is richly upholstered in rosc-col-
ored silk, on which cunning hands have
wrought flowels and devices with golden
threads. The headboard is surmounted
by two reclining nymphs, nude as Moth
er Eve in Paradise. As they had ust un-
packed this jewel Of bed it is impossl-
BILE at this present writing to give any
further descri ption of its beauties; but
the ladies may calm their impatience: :
for, by the sword of Mohammed! they
shall hear all about il, though the cores
pondeBt should have to beard all the
lions of the Castle. In addition there is
c1am6re dc toilette, delightful sal1e de
lecture, with windows opening on the Pa-
"a de Oriente and on the splendid terrace,
which affords fine promenade, with a
magnificent view of the city and the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE, Feb. 26th.-Mr. Ferry was
elected president pro tenn. in the absence of
the vice president by one majority. A reselu-
ton was adopted instructisg the commission
er of agriculture to investigate diseases of
hogs. Other resolutions and bills were con.
sidered without action.
HOUSE, Feb. 26.-Committees were
called for reports, after which Chalmers of Mis-
sissippi made speech upon southern matters
attacking the returning board Of Louisiana.
Mr.. Butler made his previously announced
speech on the finances, which consumed the
rest OF the session.
SENATE, Feb. a.. Petitions, resolu
tions and minor bills were introduced and dis
cusscd without action. The house bin to
authorize the temporary appointment of
pension agents to prevent delay in the pay
up and caused considerable discussion, Blaine,
Conkling and other malcohtents opposing the
bill as intended solely for the relief Of the
newly appointed pension agents in New York.
The bill finally passed, A tos.
HOUSE, Feb. 27th.-A bill, to restore
Surgeon General Hammond to the army rolls
was passed. Bills were passed providing for
the publication of the revised statutes. grant
ing the use OF tents, ammunition, etc., to the
arms and ammunition to Idaho Territory The
bill for pensioning Mexican veterans was
taken up, and after discussion in committee Of
the whole, went over and the house adjourned.
SENATE, Feb 28.-Several bills were
reported and placed on the calendar. Mr..
Beck tried to call up his bill declaring it mex
pedient to levy taxes to maintain the sinking
fund, but the senate refused. Mr.. Chatfee in,
troduccd bill organizing the Territory of
Lincoln. The bill authorizing special term
OF court in southern Mississippi came UP, and
pending It's discussion message was received
from the house announcing that BODY had
passed the silver bill over the presidents veto
The senate then passed the bill, 46 to 10. The
bill changing time of holding court in Missis.
sippi was then passed, and the senate adjourn
ed until Monday.
HOUSE, Feb. 28th.-A bill reportcd
from the naval committee requiring that all
appropriations for the navy department should
be made In specific detail was passed. Some
! minor reports were made when message was
RECEIVED from the president vetoing the silver
OIL; Ihe bill was again put upon its paesapa
and passed, 1876 to "a, Notwithstanding the ob-
]ections OF the president. After brief sitting
OF the house In committee of the whole on the
Mexican pension bill the house adjourned
HOUSE, March 1.-Mr. Whyte asked
leave to offer resolution directiug the secre-
tary OF the treasury te institute legal pro-
| ceedings against such persons as have en9ap-
cd In the importation Of iron and tin plates
galvanized with any metal otherwise than bv
electro battery, that have fraudulantlv or t.
legally paid less than the legal rate Of dutv
thereon. or who have fraudulently 'cansed
to be levied or collected less than the LEGAL
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England'S Immense Wealth.
(Philadclphia Press.

We hear much of her losses by unfortu-
nate hazards in America, but not much of
her gains. Nearly three years ago, May,
1875, procured and printed list of the
deposits in the public banks of London at
midsummer, 1874. Most of this treasure
was not then and of course, is not now flor
the times are just as gloomy as they were in
1874, drawing more than two per cent. The
Bank of England is not included in the list,
in which the private deposits arc the bal
ances of the bankers; nor are the heavy de-
posits of the Indian, Australian and Cana
dian banks; nor is there any return of the
immense boards in the hands of the thirty
one private bankers ANY one of whom has
more money on hand than any one of the
public banks named. I now submit the list
of the public banks of London, with the
1ooaao1z in 4hoir o,,l4c I,,.aa % 1914.
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Escape OF a Ksnsas Thief.

G. G. Scraford, the first American ex-
traditcd from Pcra, under the existing treaty,
accused Of forging school bonds in Kansas,
arrived at Panama under guard, en- route for
New York, tile Goth ult., but was set at liberty
by the Panama government. The president,
i'll letter to the United States consul ex.
planning his action, says: "Whatever be the
degree OF c. G. Scraf1ord's guilt as an alleged
forger, given up by the Peruvian government
in compliance with the extradition treaty,
this man cannot be allowed to remain in prison
or under arrest on Colombian territory or
within Colombian waters, since no treaty for
cxtradition Of criminals has been celebrated
between our republic and the North American
Union, and such an act would be in violation
OF established rules governing such cases un-
der international laws.
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rear cur Of the stationary train, catching the
fonr men standing on = platform, with the
result above stated.


At Chicago on the I'd of March, the
grand jury returned Z bill of indictment
against the officers of the late Protection Life
Insurance company for alleged conspiracy be-
tween them and certain State officers. The
management of this rotten concern was
thoroughly investigated, and as result a
joint Indictment was brought in against Law
son P. Hilliard, Allanson W. Edwards, Martin
Ryan, John Reid, Joseph H. Kellogg and
Robert NJ. Woods on a general charge OF con-
spiracy. 1t is alleged that two hundred
thousand dollars in all was stolen. This was
accomplished in part by lying statements, a
fraudulent system Of bookkeeping and by
swearing to false affidayits, respecting the
affairs Of the concern. Woods was State insur-
ancc examiner. While occupying tho posi-
ton, he inquired into the affairs of the CON
pany shortly before its collapse and pro-
nounccd them to be in good shape.
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Pope Leo Crowned.

Pope Leo XIII, was crowned in the
sistine chapel, Rome, on the Sd inst. The car
dinals, prelates and diplomatjsts accredited to
the vatican and a few otherpersons were pres.
ent. The pope was afterwards carried to his
apartments blessing the spectators on the wav
few houses were Illuminated. The Opin;one
reports that the council OF state in response to
the question of signor Crispi, priest of the
chamber of deputies, as to whether the italian
government had right to modify the panal
guarantees has rendered decision TINT
the law Of papal guarantees
dos5essed constitutional organic
character. When Cardinal simeoni was
about to resume his Office as pontifical secre
tary OF state. the Catholic powers and some
cardinals protested against his restoration. be-
cause OF his reactionary tendencies. Cardinal
s'meoni thereupon resigned, and Cardinal
francn, was appointed in his place. Crowds
broke the windows which were illuminated
for the pope's coronation, but were disnersed
by the troops without casualty.
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9134,775,896

4134, ,775, 1876
In round numbers, adding the estimated
finds in private banks, it is safe to say that
there are to-day 9300, ,OO0, 600 sterling ($1,-
500,000,0 ,000) on deposit in London in these
receptacles alone, drawing very small inter-
ests, which, with better times and honest
dealing, might be attracted to the United
States, where all sides agree there is more
stability in the government and fairer pros
poets for investment.
Another instance: A few evenings ago
was invited by ''the president and council of
the statistical society" to hear MIR. Robert
Griffin read paper on the "Recent Accumu-
lations of Capital in the United Kingdom
William Shaw Lefevre, NJ. P, in the chair.
A number of persons took part in the dis
cussion after the lecture, which was very
able. A few of the facts may serve to
my position:
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lIArEo Fire In Chjco3o.

AT Chicago on the 26th ult., fre
broke out in Cameron & Amberg's great
printing, stationery and book binding estab-
lishmcnt, number "a Lake street, which in an
hour destroyed large quantity Of stock and
nearly burned itself out. The stock was csti-
mated at $780, and the insurance on it was
$4,000, but exactly what amount Of stock was
destroyed, cannot be definitely ascertained.
The building owned by Judge 7. Lyle Dickcy,
was damaged to the amount of 5000.
Eleven printing presses, type, and other print
ing material, was destroyed, this loss bcir z
estimated at about $3,7OO.
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From Rene

Cardinal McCloskey, on presenting his
homage to the Pope, said he had no reaaon to
deplore the ]atencss of his arrival in Rome, as
the conclave had made so excellent choice.
1t is announced the coronation of Pope Leo
XIII, will take place on March Sd, in the Sis
tine chapel. All new appointments to pom
tifical court offices will be made by the end of
the week, to be in readiness for the coronation.
Cardinal simconi has been reappointed aud
confirmed to his post as pontifcal SECRETARY of
state. The irreconcilables and Jesuit parties
have been strenuously working to obtain this
confirmation. Father Angelo secchi, tho
famous astronomer is dead.
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California FlDoAa.

1t is reported that the villages of 1sleton
and Andrus, in the delta of the Sacramento
river have been swept away in consequence
OF the pressure brought upon the walls by
cutting in Of the dikes on Grand island lust
across the river. Reports are continually
coming in of disasters by floods in the sacra-
mento valley. The water covers the whole
face of the country, and the destruction of
property from Colusa to the mouth of the
river aggregates millions Of dollars. Forum
atcly with but two or three exceptions, as far
as learned no loss of life has occurred. Steam
ers and barges arc busy conveying live stock
and other property to places Of safety. The
Legislature has made an appropriation of
$500 for the benefit of the sufferers,
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Virginia Railway Accaa...

In railway accident on the cath Of
Feb, on the Richmond & Fredericksburg rail.
road, W. c. Wainwaring, of Baltimore. wa.
Killed, Fred Faulkner, of Richmond, had a leo
amputated below the knee: L. F, Cbarle.ton
west Virginia, had both legs crushed and
amputated, and John w. A]dridpe of r-oa
er1cksourgh' received injuries not known.
No Others were severely hurt. Wainvar;nr
was private secretary of President Robson of
the Richmond, Frcdericksburgh e. Potomac
railroad company. The accident wa. ca,sed
oy the sleeping coaches becoming detached
on down grade, when the locomotive stonned
and the detached coaches crushed into the