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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
OUR MERCHANT MARINE
Tr4 nccanrNcE nEpTnRED-

The continuing decline of the merchant ma
rine Of the United States is to be greatly de-
plored. In view of the fact that We furnish
so large proportion Of the freigbts of the
commercial world, and that our shipments are
steadily and rapidly increasing, it is cause of
surprise that not only is our navigation inter-
est diminishing, but it is less than
when our exports and imports were not half
so large as now, either in bulk or value. There
must be some peculiar hindrance to the devel-
opment of this interest or the enterprise and
energy of American mechanics and capitalists
would have kept this country at least abreast
supremacy The substitution of iron for
wood and Of steam for sail has
wrought great revolutions in the
carrying trade of the world; but
these changes could not have been
adverse to America if we had given to our
protection which have been go widely bestowed
upon our manufacturers commend the
whole subject to the wisdom of congress, with
the suggestion that no question of greater
magnitude or farther-reaching Importance can
engage their attention. In 1875 the su-
unconstitutional the statutes of certain States
which imposed on shipowners or consignees
tax of 81. so for each passenger arriving from
foreign country, or in lieu thereof required
board to indemnify the State and local author
tiles against expense for future relief
or support of such passengers.
Since the decision. the expense attending the
care and supervision of emigrants has
fallen on States at whose ports have landed, as
large majority of such immigrants immedl-
ately on arrival proceed to the inland States
and the Territories to seek permanent homes.
1t is manifestly unjust to impose on a State
whose shores they first reach to bear the bur-
den which it now bears. For this reason and
because Of the national importance of the SUBJ
ject I recommend legislation regarding the
supervision Of transitory immigrants at the
ports of debarkation..
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
PENSIONS.
NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF CLAIMS.


It appears from tho report of the commits
sioner Of pensions that since 1860, 789, O63
original pension claims have been filed; $780,
$40 Of these have been allowed and inscribed
on the pension roll; ~, $50 have been re-
jected and abandoned, being - per
cent of the whole number of
claims settled. There are now pending
for settlement 265,575 original pension
claims, 212, O4O of which were filed prior to
July l, 1880: These, when allowed, will in
volve the payment Of arrears from the date of
discharge in case Of an invalid, and from date
Of death or termination of prior right On all
other cases, from all the data obtainable,
it is estimated that Is per cent Of
the the ,d number aiaa Of claims now pending
show the probable rejection of 4,O4O cases,
and the probable admission of 193, 600 claims,
all of which involve the payment of arrears Of
pensions. With the present force employed,
same and no new business Intervening, this
number of claims u93, OOO could be
acted upon in period of six years, and taking
January l. 1884, as near period from which
to estimate in each case the average amount of
i il f or ha 1 apoH
the sum of 81, 1850. Multiplying this amount
~, the n;o whole number 600 Of oo, prob ROB
as the sum required for the frst payment
This represents the sum which must be paid
npon claims which were filed before July l,
1880, and now are pending and entitled to
the benefit of arrears. From this amount
$3.50, OOO,O OOl may be deducted from $1O,-
600, 900 to 81 {, 900, 900 for cases where the
claimant dying there is no person who under
the law would be entitled to succeed to the
pension, leaving 1895 600, 900 of the probable
amount to be paid. In these estimates no &C
count has been taken Of the IS, 500 cases filed
since June 80, 1880, and now pending, which
must receive attention of current business,
but which does not involve the payment of any
arrears beyond the date of filing the claim.
OF this number it is estimated that
SO per cent will be allowed As has
been stated, with the present force
of the pension bureau 1878 elerks) it is esti-
mated that it will take six years to dispose of
the claims pending 1t is stated by tho COM
missioner of pensions that by an addition Of
$50 clerks, increasing the adjudicatins force
rather than the mechanical, double the amount
of work could be accomplished. so that these
cases could be acted on with
in two years. Aside from the
considerations Of justice which may
be urged for speedy settlement of the claims
now on file in the pension Office, it is no less
important on the score of economy inasmuch
that fully thirteen of the clerical force of the
office are now actually occupied in givin g at
tention to correspondence with the thousand
compliments whose cases have been filed for
the past eighteen years.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Witty Waits.

How did you come to get married?"
asked man of a very homly friend. "Well,
you see, he replied, latter I vainly tried
to win several girls that I wanted, finally
turned my attention to one that wanted
me, and then it didn't take long to arrange
matters"
It is told of Las Vegas girl: While sit
ting under tree at Mineral City, waiting
for her lover, a cinnamon bear came along,
and, approaching from behind, began to
hug her. She thought it was her king Of
men, and SO leaned back and enjoyed it
hugely, murmurinP, Tighter" It broke
the bear all up, and he retreated to the hills
and hid in the forests three days to get over
his modification.
Miss Sophronby Waddlesworth, aged IS,
was reading the fashion notes, and when
she struck the paragraph, Babies are fash
ionable this season, she tainted dead away,
and remained unconscious fifteen minutes.
It was all the fault of the intelligent COM
positor. The item should have read:
''Rubies are fashionable this season.
Something of difference, you will OBJ
serve, though both are dear little things.
A Newark, N. j., church member, who
says on Sunday that he is too tired to stand
up in church while the hymns are sung,
stood the other day for an hour on Broad
street waiting for circus to come along.
His neighbors say that he did not complain
OF being weary on that occasion.
1t happened on railroad train which was
going well, it wasn't exactly lightning ex-
press. The engineer whistled down
brakes. whats the trouble, conductor"
excitedly asked passenger. Gov
on the track, cody responded the con-
ductor. The man was satisfied. Shortly
afterward down brakes" was again whis-
tied. Whats the trouble now?" cried the
same passenger. Cow on the track, wa 9
the reply. Great heavens! cried the man,
haven't we caught up with that COW yet"
Polite Society.
From Julia Ward Howe's Lecture
What is polite society if not potter Po-
lite society aims to give the tone Of man
nerssand to be the very embodiment OF
taste. Not to lay down arbitrary rules that
may last for period, but to be steady
and permanent institution. Let us moi
satirize one polite society, but study ito
short coming that we may cure them.
What is politeness? A skin deep courtesy
- mere gloss? Would you like 20 live
with q man who puts it on % . garment
when he walks abroad. Give me tho mau
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Tho Qn0cnn Whv

The Reason Why.
The tonic effect Of Kidney Wort is produced
by it's cleansing and purifying action on the
blood. Where there is q gravel]y deposit in the
urine, or milky, ropy urine from disordered
kidneys, it cures without fail. Constipation
and piles readily yield to it's catharic aud heal
ing power. Put up in dry vegetable form or
liquid very concentratedl, either act prompt
and sure.-Trov Budget.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
"The Railroads and the Farmers.

Col. W. F. Villas, the famous Wisconsin
orator. delivered the annual address before
the Minnesota State Fair, and chose for his
theme the Railroads and the Farmers,
and tried to point out their reciprocity of
interest. A few extracts from his admira-
BILE speech will interest the reader:
Before railroads were devised, there
was no extensive freight communication
but by water. And that was valueloss an
less conveniently accessible. From
this the agriculture of past ages
gathered around the seas and lakes, or
lined the rivers margin. Ii girt the Med.
iterranean, and made famous lhe valley Of
the Nile. The unwatered world of the in
terror was left to the wandering nomad or
the forest barbarian. It was the unknown
region full OF mysterious terrors. The
great Hercynian wood was the homo of
beasts, brute and human, the latter the
ever impending peril, and finally the des-
troyer of the civilization of the world. The
reserve corps of barbarism lay back on the
plains of Russia and Tartary, which
nourished the fierce savages
who could live on equine
flesh and carouse on the milk of
mares. So, too, water communication was
slow and tedious, even when accessible.
That is true, especially of inland naviga-
tion. It is weeks by water from st. Paul
to New York, though the aid Of steam be
invoked; and northern chimes Of navigation
is available for but half the year. Your
magnificent wheat fields would mostly be
unbroken, farmers of Minnesota, had not
the invention and enterprise of other men,
stimulated by your demands, laid the dou-
ble-1ined highway by which the freight
car bears your precious berry. to the sea,
and the Indian would still be master Of the
Territories of the West.
Your lands derive their value, your in.
dustry its reward, your homes the luxuries
and many of the comforts they exhibit, from
the we]l-abused railroads of the CONT
nent.
But while we do them justice, let us rot
forget there are doubtless many faults to be
corrected and abuses to be reformed in the
administration of these highways. Cor
porate powers and corporate values have
advanced with more rapid step than the
invention of our statesmen and law makers.
The agency of the corporation is COMPARE
lively modern, and, like the agency of
steam, is a mighty power. Unless subdued
by the proper appliances of law sufficient tc
control it, we are liable to disasters as ru-
nous to our welfare'as the accidents which
sometimes befall tho train are destructive
of life.
But must not protract this weary hour
to discuss this problem foreign to my sub
ject. Important as it is, we need not fear
it. The railroad. rightly used, is the friend
of the farmer and the whole people. It is
the paramount interest of it's owners that it
should so remain. They dare not make it
an enemy, and when We reaaot that a single
.invention-the steel rail-has reduced the
freight tariff forto per centum, we may
trust somewhat to time and genius to re-
lieve the Inconvenience, and continue to
enjoy its blessings with composure."
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

The bonded debt Of st. Louis, in round
numbers, is $22,4OO,0 900; floating debt,
100000 A statement of the debt Of
Chicago by the census bureau at Was' ing.
ton puts the de BIT Of that city at $12, 700,-
ono
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
What PHYSICIANS Sav.

SAN IEANDRO, Cal, Jan. 6, 1877.
DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. y: Dear
Sri have employed your Pheasant Pur-
gative Pellets" in my practice for the last
rangements of the stomach, liver, and bow
els. know of nothing that equals them.
J. A. MILLER. NJ. d.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

It is reported from New York that Mr..
D. o. Mills, the father in-Jaw of WhitelAw
Reid, has purchased Jay Gould's interest
in the New York Tribune. Iftrue, it means
q good thing for Mr.. Reid.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Thousands of persons who are bald to-day
might have full heads of hair if they would
only use Carboline, deodorized extract of Pc
discovered that will really do this
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Brain and Nerve.
Wells Health Remover, greatest remedy ON
earth for impotence, leanness, sexual debility,
&C. 81 at druggists Prepaid by express
I.26. E. 8. Wells, Jersey City, n. J.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Four autograph letters from Mrs. Gar
field have been received ut the American
legation in London. One was addressed
to Queen Victoria, and was Immediately
forwarded; the others were for Mr.. Lowell,
Mr.. Gladstone, and Mr.. Tom Hughes.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

A national reception is enjoyed BY Perry
Davis Pain Killer, which, for nearly half !
century, has been the favorite household ROM
edy for bruises, burns, sprains and al bowel
complaints Look to your supply, and never
be without it.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
EDUCATION.

IT'S ADv1sABnITY AND NECESSITY.
Although our system Of government does moi
aoptemnIAta that the nation should provide or
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Free to all Minister'S of Churches.

Free to all Minister'S of Churches.
will send one bottle Of the White Wine Of
Tar Syrup, gratis to any minister that will re-
commend it to his friends, after giving it . fair
test, and it proves satisfactory for any throat
or lung diseases Respectfully. DR.. @. D.
Warner, Reading Mich.
A million of dollars in our gold coin:
weigh 3.685.T pounds avoirdupois, and q
million standard dollars in our silver coin
weigh 58.928,57 pounds.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.


The report Of the commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia herewith transmitted will
inform you fully of the condition Of the affairs
Of the District and tho vital importance of
legislation for the reclamation and i'm
provement of the marshes and
for the establishment of the harbor
lines along the Potomac river
front It is represented that in their present
condition these marshes seriously affect the
health of the residents of the adjacent parts of
the city, and that they greatly mar the general
aspect Of the park, in !, which stands the Wash:
ington monument. This improvement would
add to that park and the park south
Of the executive mansion large area
Of valuable land and would transform
what is believed to be a dangerous nuis-
ance to an attractive landscape extending to the
river front Thsy recommend the removal of
the steam railva9 Hn6s from the surface of the
streets of the Sity, and the location of the
necessary depo6 ii such places as may be con-
venient for the publlc accommodation. They
call attention 30 the deficiency of the water
supply, which seriously affects the material
prosperity of the city, and the health and COM
fort Of it's inhabitants. Icommend those sub
jects to your favorable consideration.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

nON't Got tho Chile

II yen are subject to Ague you must be sure
to keep your liver, bowels and kidneys in good
free condition. When so, you will be safe from
ell attacks. The remedy to use is Kidney
Wort 1t IL tho best preventive Of all mala-
rial diseases that you can take. See advertise.
ment in an0thar c0lnmn
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Miss Annie Louise Cary is mentioned as
the possessor of $3.50, 000-all earned by
her own charming voice.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
CLEVELAND Plain Dealer

s16v6lA6d PAN Dealer.
Mr.. Theodore lively, tobacco and cigar
dealer, 100 Seneca street, was recently laid
up with rheumatism so that he couldn't
walk. After liberal use Of various prepa,a-
tons he purchased bottle of st. Jacobs
Oil :, and, to use his own expression, ut was
the first thingto afford him anything like
relief" He has completely recovered by
it's use.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Timber Exhaustion.

From the U. T. Economist
The now well-known fact is that we are
rapidly exhausting, largely by reckless
and improvident waste, our supplies of
timber in the Northern States. The de-
mand for it increases at the rate of 80 per
cent year, and even those who are in
terested in high prices and immediate sales
of what is left of it admit that in 20 years
or sooner, building timber will be extremely
scarce, and that in many parts of the coun-
try, yet supplied in part from their own soil,
it will have entirely disappeared. 1t is
stated on good authority that more than
$1,000 establishments. employing 100000
persons, and using materials to the value of
over $3.50, 600, 600 ayear, are engaged in the
United States in manufacturing entirely
from wood, in addition to more than
5000, 900 persons partly employed on wood
or using that material yearly to the value of
100000 No country can be or ever has
been despoiled of her timber and flourish.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
On Thirty Dav's Trial.

vi IHITCy Ody 3 IT10Is
The voltaic Belt Co., Marshal, Mich, will
send thor Electric-VoItaic Belts and other
electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to
Ally person afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lest
Vitality, and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
complete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Address as above without delay.
. P.S-No risk is incurred, IS 80 days trial il
all0wed
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
AGRICULTURE.

The report Of the commissioner Of agricul-
ture exhibits the results of the experiments in
which that department has been engaged
during the past year and makes important
suggestions in reference to the az
ricultural development Of the country
the steady increase Of our population and con-
sequent addition to the number of those en-
gaging in husbandry are giving to this depart
ment . growing dignity and importance. The
commissioners suggestions touching its ca
pacity for greater usefulness deserve attention,
as it more and more commenGs itself to the in
forest which it was created to promote.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Increase and Decrease .

The census shows that the proportion OF vot-
ers to the population is l to 74-1O0. The
proportion of persons troubled with kidney and
liver disorders has been alarmlngly increasing,
bnt since the almost universal use OF Warner
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure these diseases are
rapidly diminishing.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

The London Times says that forty years
ago the Irish people formed one-third of
the United Kingdom, while now they form
only ONE seventh
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Not Bad To Take

Manager Abbey has contracted to pay
Patti SIS, 600 each evening, for thirty ap-
pearances on the American stage.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
ALASKA.

THE NEED OF 4 GUVEKNMENT.
regret to state that the people Of Alaska
have reason to complain that they are as yet
unprovided with any form Of government by
which life or property can be protected.
While the extent of its. population does not
justify the application of the costly machinery
of Territorial administration, there is irnme-
date necessity for constituting such form of
government as will promote the education of
the people and secure the administration Of
Justice.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Consumphve people and those suffering with
weak lungs, coughs, colds, sore throat and
asthma. are earnestly recommended to take
Piso's Cure. the best and most pleasant remedy
for those diseased
II. M Bangs, of Chatsworth. Ills, writes:
"Piso's Cure for consumption is the best cough
remedy in the market, without any exception. y
ftSinee taking Or. Lindsay's Blood searcher'
bY all druggists.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.

The senate at it's last session passed bill
providing for the construction Of building
for the library of congress, but it failed to be-
come . law. The provision Of such able pro-
lection for this great collection of books and
for the important department connected with it
has become subject Of national importance
and ahQuld receive prompt attention. :.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
ST. PAUL TRADE LIST

This list include. none but well known and reliable
firms; with which transactions by mail and express
Win Be safe and satisfactory and which invite psrgon
Il visits from strangers when in st. Paul. Oorrss-
pondents With any drm In this List please 0anaon
this paper.
Artists Materials and Frames
STEVENS ROBERTSON, Is East Third 1t.
Paper and Stationery.
r. q. WHITE CO., II East 1hird Street.
Observation-Disclosures
NOYES BROS. . CUTLER, Sibley, Cor. eth.
Dry Goods-Retail
LNDEKE, LADD d CO., ID 4. Third Street.
Observation-Disclosures.
ARTHUR, WARREN . ABBOTT, i. I'd 1t.
Pawnbroker.
e. LYTLE, 81 Jackson st., OPP. NsEcha2ts.
Pumps-WoOd and Iron.
WILSON d ROGERS, "a East Third Street.
Scales and Wiad Mills.
FAIRBANKS, MORSE d CO., II 4. Third st
Stoves and Ranges.
HAHHTON d WHITMAN, 1O8 Z. I'd 06
Az. Imp, Sewing Machines, Wagons, BugEies
MAILER q THOMSON, A08 jackson Street.
Iron, Blacksmiths' 4 Wagon Makers Supplies.
NICOLA DEAN. Cor. Third and alhlaY 0fa,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected liv-
ers, on the sea shore, by Casswell, Hazard 4
Co., New York. It is absolutely pure and
sweet Patients who have once taken it prefer
it to all Others Physicians have decided it su-
perior to any one of the oils in market
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

..What every one says must be true, 'that ':Dr.
Sellers Cough Syrup" has no equal for coughs
and colds. Tryit Price ESQ
Catarrh of the Bladder,
singing, smarhng, irritston of the urinary
passages, diseased discharges, cured by Buchu-
paiba, 81, druggists. Prepaid by Exp. $1.23.
E. s. Wells jersey City. N, J..
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

A correspondent 1t the Providence
Journal reports that there are rumors In
Cambridge that Longfellow is threatened
with the growth of cancer in his face.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

The bishop of the Episcopal diocese of
New Hampshire has startled the people of
that state by saying that he would not be
surprised if the Savior's second coming
Waa near at hand
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

The Boston Herald suggests that tbs
Massachusetts house Of representatives 70.
trench expenses by dispensing with chap
lain and having volunteer prayers by one
Of the four clerical members who have been
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done thousands of women more good than tho
medicines of many doctors. It is . poeitive
cure for all female complaints. Send to Mrs.
lydia E., Pinkham,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Rev. George W. Gallagher, who has re-
ceived q call from the Second Unitarian
church at Athol, has also agreed to preach
as candidate at bingham: and will defer his
answer to the Athol church until the last of
December.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
How Women Would Vote.

How Women Would Vote.
We're women allowed to vote. every ore
in the land who has used DR.. Pierces GA
vorite Prescription" would vote it to be an
unfailing remedy for the diseases peculiar
to her sex. By druggists.
It is estimated that to settle the valid
claims under the arrears of pension bill
will cost the government 1926, O0O, 900.
Uncle Sam may not know how to keeps
hotel, but he is certainly liberal in his man
aqement of the nenaiOn