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The National tribune., 1879-01-01


the attorney, but the pensioner himself It
impossible for the attorney get it into his possession
until after the pensoner has received it from the Govern
ment and hence impossible to withhold it from the pen
soner If the attorney gets it, he must get it from the
pensioner after the Government has paid to the latter
and receiving it thus would not be Withholding it. but
might be unlawful receiving, for which there is
penalty as above shown 1t therefore appears that
the law stands since the act of June 20 1S7S the aor
take fees from the pensoner in of what is
authorized by law and still cannot be punished for so
doing
Without celebrating do not hesitate say that there
is no penalty for violating existing law regulating the
amount OF compensation that may be received by attor
neys in pension
This act of June 20, 1878, is but one of our
honorable Commissioners stupendous blunders
and is only surpassed by his unparalleled prop
osition to divide the United States and Terri
tories, with an area Of 100000 of square
miles, into sixty (6O) districts, assigning com
mission to each district, whose duty it shall be
to adjudicate the claims of all applicants for
pension resident within the limits Of the dis
trct. When it is taken into consideration
that there are now pending before the Pension
Office about 140,387 claims, it will be seen that
if these commissions were to assume the duties
of their offices to-day they would each have
(assuming that the claimants are equally dis
tributed between the sixty districts) 2,339 cases
to commence with; when it is further consd-
cred that each district would embrace an aver
age area Of $4,000 square miles and that in the
adjudication of claim at least six witnesses,
on an average, would have to be examined, max
4 ing an aggregate of ,025 witnesses to be ex-
amined by each commission, and whose testi-
mony, under the provisions of the Commissions
ers bill must be reduced to writing and when
it is still further considered that, in vast
majority of cases, these witnesses are separated
from the claimants by hundreds and even thou
sands OF miles, the utter impracticabilty-
might say stupidity of the proposition is glar
ingy apparent.
In further contemplation of the operations
of the act of June, 1878, framed by Mr. Bentley
IN the interests C0 Of applicants for pension, the
fact should not be overlooked that an unprinci
pied claim agent may, under said law, charge
for his services without limit, and with perfec,
impunity, as the law fixes no penalty for its in
fraction.
In some pension cases now pending the first
payment OF the pensioner may amount to $4,000
or even $4,000, and shyster or unprincipled
claim agent could receive one half, Isl, 900 OF
S2,5oo0or even more, for prosecuting the claim
and escape any penalty for 50 doing. In fact
his fee need only be limited by his cupidity
and claimants not unfrequently offer, unsolic
tied, to pay one-half, and even a greater proper
tion of the proceeds OF their claims to their at
torney.
In view of the foregoing, claimants should
entrust the prosecution Of their claims only tc
, attorneys Of known and proved integrity.
The National tribune., 1879-01-01
Commissioner Bentley's Blunders.

Shysters and UnprincpIed Claim Agents Fees in Pension
Cases only limited by their Cupdity
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
Funeral of the Late John Scheffer.

Funeral of the Late John Scheffer
The funeral of the late John scheffer, an
account of whose unfortunate death BY fall
ling from an elevator, at Brandon, appeared
in Thursday issue Of the GLOBE, took place
from the late residence of the deceased, No.
3o1 Fort street, at O'Clock yesterday after
noon. The funeral cortege left the house
shortly after tho hour named, and was very
imposing, being composed of large num-
Der of well-known oitizens.
The procession was headed by platoon of
fifteen policemen in charge of Acting Ser
geant O'Keefe, following which came the
Great Union band, which preceded about
200 members of Schiller Grove and Mime
sofa Grove No. I, of the Ancient Order of
Druids, of which deceased was q member,
A long procession of sleighs and carriages
followed, containing the immediate relatives
and friends of the deceased.
The line of march was down Fort tn
Third, down Third to wabashaw, out
Wabashaw to Seventh, west on the latter
thoroughfare to St. Peter street and thence
to Oakland cemetery, where the remains
were inferred.
AS the precise circumstances of the acct.
dent have not been given, it may be stated
that while in the act of shingling the eleva-
tor deceased had the misfortune to strike
one of his fingers with the hammer. which
caused him to faint, and while momentarilv
unconscious he fell from the elevator. dis
lance of forty feet, which resulted in almost
instantaneous death.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
CITY GLOBULES.

The churches Witnessed goodly attendance
on yesterday.
Lingard Comedy Company in "Our Boys,"
at the Opera House tonight.
Three DRINKS and trio of tramps were
quartered at the police station last evening.
Mr.. J. Fl. Hanson has taken charge of tho
organ at St. Paul's church, giving his initial
performance on yesterday morning.
Two buffalo robes belonging to Arthur Koe-
ing, which were loft in a sleigh standing in
front of Turner hall, were seized by thieves last
night about IL o clock.
Four hundred and twenty thousand dollars
worth of revenue stamps have been received
by Collector Bickel from Washington. The
stamps are for the new distillery of Kiefer &
Heck.
Mr.. John Ford, the popular clerk at the Met
roplitan hotel, who has been ill for the'past
few days. assumed his duties at tho counter on
yesterday, to the genuine satisfaction of his
many sincere friends.
The principal driveways made vocal
yesterday by tho harmonious jingle Of sleigh
bells. The snow was superb, and as there is
nothing slow about your average st. Paulian,
all society, who is anybody, seemed to be dong
the elegant.
The passenger train on the Northern Pacific
railroad, due a o'clock yesterday morn
ing, was delayed until an early hour this morning
by being thrown from the track twenty-five
miles west Of Brainerd by broken rail. The
engineer was bruised slightly, all the other
train men and passengers escaping unhurt.
A pleasing entertainment was given by the
members of the Turner society at their hall On
Franklin street, last night, consisting of reci-
tations and vocal and instrumental music.
Several popular airs were rendered in artistic
style by Prof Seibert's orchestra, and the pro-
gramme throughout the evening was highly
entertaining.
The season is at hand when laboring under q
temporary fit of insanity, goaded by tho
thought of previous kshortcoming, the average
young man of the period will foreswear the
are "a false dicers' oaths, and weaker than
ropes Of sand. If the average man is sincere
in his desire to lead better life he should
prove himself man, subscribe for the GLOBE,
resolve to do better and stick like shoemakers
wax to the noble resolution.
young lad fifteen years old, named Herman
Fritz, was arrested by officer O'Keefe yesterday
morning at his parents residence in the Sixth
ward. The father Of the boy says he cannot
control him and that he is getting to be q
young desperado, staying out nights, beating
his mother, and committing other depreda-
tions. When arrested young Fritz had in his
possession cavalry saber, four locks and
a pair of shoe packs, which he claimed to
have bought from boy Saturday night, but
it is supposed he stole the articles Fritz
morning, and will doubtless begin tho new
year in the Reform school.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
FIVE CENTS A LINE
Cass Co., D. T., Farming Lands for Sale.

All Of section 49, In town 40, range 81, $40 acres.
This splendid property Immediately adjoins the
celebrated "Da1y%ple farm Prtoe 1900. on easy
All Of section 3, ~ Of section :, and south half
and northeast quarter Of section II, oil in town
ship 1877, range IS west, containing 1,76O
acres Of choice wheat land. Price S. per
ply to MORTON, DORAN 90. 3l2
The south half Of section 81, township 139, range
81, containing $40 acres Of choice wheat land and
low and terms easy. Apply to or address
812 MORTON, DORIAN h co.
The southwest quarter Of section 6, in township
Northern Pacific railroad about seven miles. Choice
wheat land. Price low and terms easy. Address or
apply to MORTON, DORIAN 90. So
141, range so west containing 16O acres. Situated
eight miles Immediately north Of Mapleton. supe-
rior wheat land Price low and terms easy. Address
or apply to MORTON, DORAN l. 90. 3l2
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TIE NORTHERN PACIFIC.
New Freight Cars and Passenger Coaches
A RumOr Denied. ~.

New Freight Cars and Passenger Coaches-
A Rumor Denied.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-H. e. Sargent, general
manager of the Northern Pacific railway, ar
rived to-day from Philadelphia, where he has
attended the meeting Of the directors Of that
road. He says the directors approved Of the
purchases of rolling stock lately made by
him, consisting of 800 box cars and fifty
stock cars. He was also authorized to con-
tract Immediately for the CONSTRUCTION of
four new passenger and two parlor coaches
and 100 fiat cara for spring delivery. The
directors expressed themselves highly pleased
with the success of the road thus far, and as
soon as the weather permits the extension of
the line will be pushed forward with renewed
vigor and energy. Mr.. Sargent also stated
thar there is not a word of truth in the ru-
mors that the Milwaukee Il St. Paul railroad
company had got or was getting control of
the Northern Pacific. -. -. +
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
WOOD FOE SETTLERS.

Satisfaction OF Consumers With the New
Policy of the St. Faul & Manitoba Rail-
road.
On the 10th of last September, General
Manager Hill, of the St. Paul & Mani
oular:
Sd. PAUL. MINNEAPOLIS MANITOBA RAILWAY CO.,
GENERAL MANAGERS oFFlcE-CRCULAR NO.
ST.. PAUL, MINI. Sep. 10, 1S72-After Octo-
Der LIST, 1879, this company will not keep
supply of wood for sale at its stations.
Wood will be furnished to stations west of
Litchfeld, in carload lots, at the following
prices on board cars
Maple per cord. S475
OAK per cord. ...... Observation-Disclosures. 1926
Mixed per cord NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SITS
Parties desiring to buy wood in car. load lots
can be supplied by leaving their orders and the
price of the wood with the compauy's agent.
JAS. J. HILL, General Manager.
Previous to the issuance of this circular,
and under the old management of the St,
Paul q Pacific company, it had been the
policy of the company to keep supply of
wood at the different stations west of BIG
Woods to Breckenridge, to sell to settlers.
Custom in time becomes law, and the
settlers along the line had become to think
the company were in duty bound to caery on
a retail wood business for their special bepe-
fit and accommodation. Hence the issuance
of the above circular was looked upon
by the suspicious-minded as q violation
of one of their sacred rights by the new dr.
rangement, and not few were found, in
Guiding some of the newspapers in the To-
callty indicated, who charged an intention
upon the company of managing the wood
supply along their line in manner to seri-
ously Cypress the people and to increase its
revenue from this source.
AS time progressed and the settlers began
to understand the workings of the new plan,
this feeling against the company began to
die out, but it was not until the late biz
zard and cold wave came along
that the full advantage to those most inter-
ested, the settlers, began to be appreciated
by them. The circular was mandatory.
meaning just what it said, car load lots or
nothing, at the above prices, the only devia-
ton being that dealers buying large lots for
retail would be supplied at $3.50 per cord
for maple, provided that not more than SIS
was charged the settler by the single cord.
The consequence was that settlers as q
rule gave their order direct to the company,
so that at the time of the lato storm there
had been delivered more than 5000
cords of wood along tho line
from beyond the Big Woods
to Breckenridge-more than double the en-
tire deliveries last winter-giving everybody
bountiful supply of fuel with which to
combat the cold and make themselves COM
Portable during its continuance.
And now there is no fault with Manager
Hills new wood policy. The settlers have
tried it and know it's benefits. Thew get
their wood cheap, prompt and in such
quantities as to secure them against being
caught short at q time when most needed.
and the company is relieved of what was
under the old system constant trouble.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
Ho Capitalists and Investors.

LAKE VADNAIS PARK.-This magnificent prop
erty is situated just 81 miles north of the Metro
poltan hotel on one Of the most beautiful lakes In
the State. The property belongs to partnership
recently dissolved by tho death Of Of the part
ners and is offered by us at less than fifty per cent
OF Its value There about 500 in the
with three quarters Of mile front upon the lake.
For picturesque scenery and beautiful surroundings,
this PROPERTY Is not surpassed in the State. Its &C.
feasibility to st. Paul (only half an hours drive)
commends it as infinitely superior as . summer re-
sort to any other In Ramsey county. For full par
hculars, address or apply to ~.
3D. MORTON. DORIAN l. CO., st. Paul
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
Dickey Lingard Comedy Company To

'Dickey Lingard Comedy Company To-
Night In "Our Boys" -.,...r
The Lingard company having terminated a
successful weeks engagement at Haverly's
theater. Chicago, will arrive on the early morn
ing train, opening tonight and tomorrow
night in the great play of ''Our Boys" This
comedy is not new to our theater-goers, as John
Dillon and the eminent actor, John E. Owens,
have both appeared as Middlewick- Butter
man-in this city. When first produced in
London, it had wonderful run of over 1000
nights, and it is presumed large audiences will
greet the fair lady on both Mi hts. Reserved
seats can be secured for either performance At
the box Office.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
Ramsey COUNTY Lands for Sale,

That desirable piece Of property formerly known
es the "Hopkns place," later - 'shields addition
to Roseville," west Of the Driving Park, on Melrose
avenue containing 7bh acres. This valuable proper
ty is adjacent to the "Ham1ine University lies
beautifully, and will be sold at great bargain, and
upon terms to suit the purchaser.
3l2 MORTON, DORAN & Co, st. Paul.
That splendid piece Of property upon which is To-
Gated the Observatory In Reserve township between
the cities of g.. Paul and Minneapolis. Price low
and terms easy. Address or apply to
sl2 MORTON, DORIAN l. co.
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Rare sIaWAla

will be exhibited this week, elegantly mounted
in Rings, Pins. Crosses. ETC., for the New Year
gift seekers, at P. F. Egan & Co.'s, Green
leafs, " East Third street.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
D.slocated His Shoulder.

An unfortunate accident occurred in the
area back of Booths restaurant, on Waba-
shaw street, night before last, which resulted
quite seriously to one of the employees of the
establishment named John Krammer, en-
Pleyed in the restaurant baker. While
making his way from the rear entrance to the
bakery towards Fourth street, he unfor-
tunately fell into ditch and dislocated his
shoulder. He was conveyed to the restaurant
and attended by DR.. Abbott. An opiate was
administered yesterday afternoon, and tho
attending physicians succeeded in setting the
injured shoulder.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

Go to the B. & s. Co.'s, 81 East Third street.
for your return New Year gifts. Their stock
is complete in every department.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
PERSONAL.

NJ. NJ. Fuller, of Lake City, is at the Claren-
don.
Geo. W. Clenney, of La Crosse, is at the
Clarendon. ,..t
Walter Woodruff, of San Francisco, is stop.
ping at the Clarendon.
d. d. Cole, New York, relative of the circus
manager, is at the Metropolitan. =
j. W. Paine, Pittsburgh; Geo. Fl. Ismon.
Chicago, are registered at the Metropolitan.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

The new goods just received at the B. l. 8.
Co.'s, u East Third street, are very beautiful,
and very appropriate for New Year gifts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Saint Paul Gaslight Company will be held at their
day Of January next, at 10 O'Clock A. n. to elect
three directors for the ensuing year, and transact
st: Paul, December 27th, 1879. 0R
sa7's7 AZ. GOODRICH, sscs,ta7.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

Nothing can compare with Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic for bilious and malarial fevers,
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Black Walnut Coco

Black Walnut Goods.
Splendid line of Black Walnut Goods, Of
| every description, just received at the 80 Cent
cf0ro
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

As safe and pleasant invigorant. Reed, .
Gilt Edge Tonic suits ladies in delicate health
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More Beautiful Than Evar-

The new goods for New Year Gifts, in Jewel
ry, Silver and Plated Ware, Cut Glass, Bronze..
etc, just received, at P. F. Eean & Co.'s
(Greenleafs,) II East Third street. =
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Foot Rests

Those handsome and low priced Foot Rests,
so long expected. have just arrived, at tho 80
Cent store. 81
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

Corsets for so Cents.
The best so cent corset ever offered in tb;.
city, at the SO Cent store.
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CITY NOTICE,
Change ofStreet Grade.

CRY CLERKS OFFICE,
ST. PAUL, MIMI, Dec. ~, 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the Common
Council of the city of st. Paul will, at their
regular meeting, to be held in the council
chamber of the City Hall, in said city, on the
order . change of grade on the following street.
in accordance with, ana as indicated by the red
line on the profile dated by the City Engineer
August 9th, A. D. 1879, viz:
LOrient street, from Pennsylvania avenue to
Minnehaha street.
The profile indicating the proposed change
can be seen at this office.
Official. By order of Common Council.
THos. A. PRENDERaAsT
Dec % mon&thur 3w City Clerk.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
MEDICAL.
SC0VILL'S
Blood 4 Liver Syrup,

peerless remedy for Scrofula, White
swellings, Cancer, EEysipelas, Gout, Chronic
Sores, Syphilis, Tumors, Carbuncles, Salt
Rheum, Malaria, Bilious Complaints, and
sll diseases indicating an Impure Condition
of the Blood, This grand remedy is COM
pound of vegetable extracts, the chief of
which are SARSAPARILLA and STILL
LINGIA. The cures effected by SCOVILL'S
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP are absolute,
and their record is undisdgured by failure.
For sale by all Druggists. -...
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29

M The Hitchcock Lamp is attracting much at
tention throughout the city. The fact that
light superior to gas can be had at one-eighth
the cost, and that kerosene oil can be used
without the least danger, is sufficient reason to
recommend them to all, and for all purposes
where light is needed. ... -. I'll
Headquarters over Griggs e. Johnson's, cor
ner Third and Cedar streets. as
W. CARPENTER Arent
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For Sale.

A fine, new two seated cutter, nicely up
holstered, will be sold at a bargain, if applied
for Immediately, at Nippolt & Co., corner
Seventh and Sibley streets. IT,
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The B. & 8. Co.. 81 East Third street, have
fully replenished their stock of elegant New
Year gift goods, and you will find there every
thing you wish for return gift.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-29
Gold and Silver.

In most exquisite design and finish. All in
the latest styles, and of superb workmanship.
Just received at 2. f. Egan & Co.'s, Green
leaf's,) II East Third street. Lovely for New
Year
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Females.

.VNANTED-A situation as second girl, or to do
w sewing. Good references furnished. Apply
at 294 Broadway. 313s
WANTED-By competent dressmaker, cutter and
w filter, few more engagements by the day in
private families. Apply over 81 West I'd st. $685.
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WANTED-A young man who is willing and able
w to work wishes some employment, or a place
where ne can learn trade. Address J. NJ, this Of
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REAL ESTATE-In the CITY

HOTEL FOR sALE-One Of the best paying
Ill hotels In this State well advertised and very
popular. Lease, furniture, and good WILL for sale at
bargain. Address box 666. p. o., st. Paul 1861
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WANTED-By q capable young man-any kind Of
w indoor employment, or light outdoor EN-
3O2< - Address r. this ofRca
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WANTED.

expert book-keeper to examine q
w set OF books. Address A. B. c., this Office.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by gentleman as clerk,
w salesman or traveller, in st. Paul or any inland
town; has had experience; good references. Ad-
dress A. H., this Office. 400. ,
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OITUATION WANTED-Younp man. single GOOD
~ business experience, fluent German and English
correspondent; not afraid of hard work. Address,
Fl. RICHARD, 289 East Fifth Street, 334*
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YOUNG MAN (26) wishes to find employment of
IL any kind; hard, manual labor excepted was
formerly manager Of paper mill. Address j., this
Offca = -. - ~ ~
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WANTED young who understands the
w business wants place to work in butcher
shop. Address G. NJ, this Office 329.
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WANTED Situation in drug store by druggist of
w s years. experience. Understand the business
thoroughly. Address Druggist care of GLOBE Of
fee. - - - ~ = o1ok
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WANTED-A situation, by young man In q
w store or Office. Served 16 years to the pawn
brokering business In England. Can be well recon-
mended by present employer. Good salesman. Ad-
dress 80 East Sixth street, st. Paul. 1894
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WANTED Situation to take care of horses or
w work about house. Address JOSEPH HAN
SON, this Office. 318s
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WANTED-A situation as engineer No obiec-
" ton to going into the country. Address G.
E. W., this Office. 33O+
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NTANTED-By young man, work in store or
w hotel or will take care of horses Address W
REED, No. 800 First street, N. Minneapolis. 3l1*
"ANTED-Bya young man who is willing to
wv work. and can furnish, references place to
take care of horses and do chores. Address A. J.,
this Office. aO8s
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WANTED-By man who thoroughly under
w stands the business, place to take care of
horses or place as restaurant or private house cook
Address j, D. T.. this Office. = -'ss.s ala.