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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
PENSIONS.

NCMEEH AND AMOUNT OF CLAIMS
It appears frcm the report Of the commits
sioner Of pensions that since 1860, 1856, O63
original pension claims have been fi!ed; $780,
$40 Of these have been allowed and inscribed
on the pension roll; ~. $50 have been re-
jeoted and abandoned, being Is per
cent OF the whole number Of
claims settled There are now pending
for settlement 265,575 original pension
claims. 212,O of which were filed prior to
July l, 1886. These. when allowed, will IN
discharge in case Of an invalid, and from date
OF death or termination Of prior right On all
other cases, from al the data obtainabls,
It is estimated that Is per cont Of
the number Of claims nov pending
show the probable rejection Of "a, 90 cases.
and the probable admission OF l93, 900 claims,
all Of which involve the payment Of arrears OF
pensions With the present force employed,
the number OF adjudications remaining the
number Of claims u93, O00) could be
acted upon in period OF Blk years, and taking
January l. 1854, as near period from which
to estimate il each case the average amount Of
s5retfs !; j. found that eys.y ease allowed
the sum OF 1880. Multiplying this amount
by the whole number Of prob
able admissions gives $3.50, OOG, 600
as the sum required for tho first payment
This represents the sum which must be paid
npon claims which were fled before July l,
1856, and now are pending and entitled to
the benefit Of arrears. From this amount
$3.50, 100000! may be deducted 1fom SlO.-
100000 to SIT, 1000, 900 for cases where tho
claimant dying there ia no person who under
the law would be entitled to succeed to the
pension, leaving $685., 900, 900 Of the probable
amount to be paid In these estimates no &C.
count has been taken Of tho SO, 500 cases fled
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 tho claim.
" this number it 10 estimated that
SO per cent will DO allowed. As has
been stated, with the present force
of the pension bureau t675 clerks) it is esti-
mated that it will take six years to dispose of
ths claims pending. 1t ia 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. 80 that those
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 tho score of economy lnasmuch
that fully thirteen Of the clerical force Of The
office are now actually occupied in Rivin at
tentlon to correspondence With the thousand
compiaiuants whose cases have been filed for
the past eighteen years.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Timber Exhaustion.

From tho U. 4. Economist
The now well.known fact ia that We are
rapidly exhausting, largely by reckless
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 ceun-
it will have entirely disappeared. 1t is
stated on good authority that more than
$4,000 establishments. employing 400. 600
persons. and using materials to the value of
over $3.50, 000, 900 year, 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
$4,000, 900. No country can be or ever has
been despoiled of her timber and flourish.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
What PhYSiCi8na Sav.

San LEANDRo, CAL. Jan. 6, 1877.
DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear
Sir-1 have employed your Pheasant Pur-
gative Pellets" in my practice for the last
four years. / now use no other alternative
or catharic medicines in all chronic de-
engagements of the stomach, liver, and bow
els. know OF nothing that equals them.
T MYYIEp N n
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 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 De-
5roleum. which IL the only preparation ever
discovered that will really do This
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
AGRICULTURE.
LIE DUC'S EXPERIMENTAL

The report Of the commissioner Of agricul-
ture exhibits the results Of the experiments in
which that department has been engaged
during tho past year aud makes important
suggestions in reference to tho ag-
ricultural development Of the country
the steady increase Of our population and con-
gaRing in husbandry are giving to this depart
ment growing dignity and Importance. Tho
commissioners suggestions touching is ca
pacity for greater usefulness deserve attention,
40 it moro and more commeuGs itself to tho in
teEest which it was created to promote
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

when tho provision for tho Territories was
dropped. am not advised whether
this alteration was Intentional or
accidental, but as It seems TO mo that tho Ter.
ritories should be offordsd the protection whit h
is accorded to the States by the constitution,
suggest Legislation to that end 1t seems to
policy Of recent legislation by which the army
hiss ceased to be part Of the posse comitatrr,
au exception might we'll be made for permitti,
the military to assist the civil Territorial author.
ities in enforcing the laws of the United States.
This use Of tho army would not seem to be the
alleged evil against which that legislation was
aimed. From sparseness Of population and
other circumstances, it is quite impractica bic
to summon civil posse in places whore off,
GERS or )ustlco require assistance when mill
tary force is within easy roach.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Four autograph letters from Mrs. Gar
held 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 Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

A national reception IL enjoyed BY Perry
Dsvis' Pain Killer, which, for nearly half !
century, has been the favori:e household REM
edy tor bruises, burns, sprains and all bowel
complaints. Look to your supply, and never
be without it
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
DOa't Get tha Ch,lfa


II yen are subject to Ague you must be sure
to keep your liver, bowels and kidneys in good
free condition. When 90, You will be safe from
al attacksL The 1emsdy to use ia Kidney
Wort 1t is the best preventive Of all mala-
rial t1lseases that you eau take See advertise
ment In another column
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
OUR MERCHANT MARINE


The continuing decline Of the merchant ma
rine OF the United States Is to be greatly d.
plored. In Wow OF the fact that We furnish
30 large proportion OF tie freights Of the
commercial world, and that our shipments arc
steadily and rapidly increaeing, it is cause of
surprise that not only is our navigation inter-
est diminishing, but it IL less than
when our exports and imports were not half
60 large as now, either in bulk or value. There
must DO some peculiar hindrance to the devel-
opment Of this interest or tho enterprise and
energy Of American mechanics and capitalists
would have kept this country at least abreast
OF our rivals in the friendly contest for ocean
supremacy The substitution Of iron for
wood and OF steam for sail has
ssfas S 9sds 5 c tic ro IL s as
these changes could not have been
adverse to America il we had given to our
navigation interests q portion Of the aid and
protection which have been 60 widely bestowed
upon our manufacturers. I commend the
whole subject to the wisdom OF congress, with
the suggestion that no question Of greater
magnitude or farther-reacLip8 Importance can
engage their attention. IN 1875 tho eu-
preme cour: Of the United States declared
unconstitutional the statutes Of certain States
which imposed on shipowners or consignees
tax Of 81. 50 for each passenger arriving from 4
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
largo majority Of such immigrants immedl-
ately ON arrival proceed to the inland States
aud the Territories to seek permanent homes
1t is manifestly unjust to impose on State
whose shores they fret reach to bear the bur-
RI wi haoN
because Of tho national importance of the sub
ject recommend legislation regarding the
supervision Of transitory immigrants 1t the
ports Of debarkation.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

A million of dollars in our gold coin
weigh 3.665.71 pounds avoirdupois, and q
million standard dollars in our SILVER coin
weigh 58. 928 81 hounds.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Catarrh Of the Bladder,
singing, smartipg, irritation Of tho urinary
passages, diseased discharges, cured by Buchu-
paiba, 81, druggiste. Prepaid by Exp. 1926.
D. 8. Wells, Jersey City. n. ].
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Free to ell Nintsters of Churcnes

Free to ell Minister'S OF Churches.
will send one bottle Of tho White Wine Of
Tar Syrup, gratis to any minister that will re-
commend it to bis friends, after giving it . fair
test, and it proves satisfactory for any throat
Or lung diseases. Respectfully. DR.: G.. D.
Warner, Reading Mish.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
On Thirty Trial,

The voltaic Belt Co., Msshal, Mich, will
send their Electric-Voltaio Belts and other
Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days u
Ally person afflicted with Nervous Debilts, 1set
Vitality, and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
Address as Above without delay
P.6-No risk Is incurred, a. 80 days trial il
all0ved
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Rev. George W. Gallagher. who has re-
oeived a call from the Second Unitarian
church at Athol, has also agreed to preach
as candidate at Hinaham, and. will defer his
answer to the Athol church until the last Of
Dacamhar
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

The bonded debt Of St. Louis, In round
numbers, is $22,400. 900; floating debt,
$60O, 600. 4 statement Of tho debt Il
Chicago by the census bureau at Was} ing
ton puts tho de BIT Of that city at 81. ZOO.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

weak lungs, coughs, colds, sore throat and
asthma. are earnestly recommended to take
piso's Cure, the best and most pleasant remedy
for those diseases.
b. N. Barge, Of Chatsworth. Ills, writes
''Piso's Cure for consumption ia the best cough
remedy in the market, without any exception. y
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
ST. PAUL TRADE LIST,

This G.t ias!ades none but wen known and reliable
hrns. with which transactions by mail and oxprusa
will be safe and satisfactory and which Invite perso1
q visits from strangers when In ". Paul Oofres-
Rondeuts with any drm In this HSt paease mention
tniS paper
Artists Materials and Frames.
STEVENS 4 ROBERTSON, Is East Third 81.
PaDer and Stationery.
+. .. WHITE = CO., II East 16tfd Otoot.
Observation-Disclosures
NOYES BROS. 4 CUTLER, elbley, Ooe. teh.
Dry Goods-Retail
LINDEKE, LADD d CO., II 4. Third Street.
NOliOas-W hOie*aie.
Arthur, WARREN d ABBOTT, e. "a St
Pawnbroker.
r. LXTLE, 81 Jackson q, opp. AeFchants.
Pumps-Wood and Iron.
WILSON d ROGERS, ~ East Third Street..
Scales and Wild Mills.
FAIRBANKs. MORSE { CO., II l. Third ct.
Stoves and Ranges.
HAMILTON 4 WHITEdAN. 1oa L. "A II.
Az. Imp, Sewing Machines. Wagons, Buesies
4AHLER 4 THOMSON, AOS Jaekeon Street.
Iron, Blacksmirbs' Wagon Makers Samples.
NICOJ q 4 DEAN. Cor. Third and Sll,lev A.
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a. Rp->.~>. M

The Reason Why.
The tonic effect of Eidney- Wort 10 produced
BY its cleansing and purifying action on the
blood. Where there il \ graveI]y deposit In tie
urine, Or milky, 1opy urine from disordert
kidneys, It cures without fail. Constipation
and piles readily yield to ito catharic aud heal
liquid very concentratedi, either aet prompt
and eure.-Troy Budget.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Not Bad To Take

Manager Abbey has contracted to pay
Patti $4,000 each evening, for thirty ap-
pearances on the American stage.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected liv-
err, on the sea shore. BY Cssswell, Hazard 4
Co., New York. It il absolutely pure and
sweet Pahents who have once taken 1t prefer
it to oil othera Physicians have decided It su-
pertor to any one Of The oils in market
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

'U0ye12uQ T10IQ O68Ief.
Mr.. Theodore Hively, tobacco and cigar
dealer. log Seneca street, was recently laid
up With rheumatism 20 thst no couldnt
walk. After liberal use Of various prepa,a-
tons be purchased . bottle Of st. jacobs
Oil and, to use his own expression. ut ives
tho mt thing to afford him anything like
relief" He has completely recovered BY
ito use.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Brain and Nerve.

Brain and Nerve.
Wells Health Remover, greatest remedy on
earth for impotence, leanuess, sexual deb{lMv.
DC. 81 at druggista Prepaid by e1Dress
d.26. E. 8. Wells, Jersey City, N. J.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

A correspondent 3f the Providence
Journal reports that there arc 1umors in
Cambridge that Longfellow is threatened
with the growth of cancer in his fnce.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Miss Annie Louise Cary is mentioned az
the possessor Of 45o.O00-all earned By
her own charming voice
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

1t is estimated that to settle the velid
claims under the arrears of pension bill
will cost the government 1886, OOO, 600.
Uncle Sam may not know how to keepe
hotel. but he is certainly liberal in his man.
AQAmanf Of tho s,ona;ox,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has become 80 thoroughly established In
public favor that were it not for the forget
fulness Of people 1t would not be necessary
to call attention to ito power to cure con-
sumption, which is scrofula OF the lungs,
and other blood diseases, as eruptions,
biotches, pimples, ulcers, and liver COM
plaint
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Hnyv WA,nnn Wn,,lh Vnfo

How Women Would Vote.
Were women allowed to vote. every orc
In the land who has used DR.. Pierces ga
vorite Prescription" would vote it to be an
unfa:ling remedy for the diseases peculiar
to her seq. By druggists.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

..Wbat every one says must be true, :" that s.Dr.
Sellers Cough Syrup" has no equal for coughs
and colds Tryit Price ESQ
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Il Fsyette Journal

Il Fsyette Journal.
Such Reports DO Ones Heart Coed.
Mr.. Frank Wilke, Moth and 9Th streets,
stated. that it was not only highly praised.
BY his customers. but the st. Jacobs Oil has
not failed to gives abstraction in single case
Tho Boston Herald suggests that Tie
Massachusetts, house Of representatives 10.
trench expenses by dispensing With chap.
.a'n 9h ana e ns.ing vSluatesr pr.yers BY one
Chosen
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done thousands Of women more good than tho
medicines Of many DOCTORS It is Z poeiti,e
cure for al female complaints Send to Mrs.
lydia E Pinkham,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 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 Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

It is reported from New York that Mr..
D. o. Mills, the father in.l law Of Whitelaw
Reid, has purchased Jay Gould's interest
IN tho Now York Tribune. ftrue, it means
D good thing for Mr.. Reid.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

In Paris ct = meeting of influential Americana
to take measures to raise subscriptions In aid Of
the construction Of the monument and hospital
in America to the memory Of President Gar
field, committee under the direction of Min
lister Morton was appointed to receive cub
acrixfiona
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 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
was near at hand.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15

''since taking 'Dr. Lindsay's Blood Seareher'
that old sore Of mine is entirely cured" Sold
bv all drueRists.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.

Tho importance of timely legislation with 70.
spect to the ascertainment and declaration of
the vote for presidential electors was sharply
called to the attention Of the people more than
four years ago. 1t is to be hoped that some we'll
national election which viii render nnnacas..rr
resort to any expedient Of o temporary char
acter for the determination Of questions upon
contested returns. questions which concern
the very existence Of the government and tho
liberties of the people, were suggested by the
prolonged illness Of the late president and his
consequent incapacity to perform the functions
OF bis Office WAS provided by the second srti-
Gle OF the constitution in the fifth clause Of
its first section, That in case of the removal of
the president from, Office, or Of his death, as
saasina6on- or inability to discharge tho
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
Iucreaeo and Decreaeo

The census shows that the proportion OF vot-
err to the population 10 / to 674-1OO The
proportion Of persons troubled with Kidney and
liver disorders has been alarmlngly increasing,
6nt eince tho almost universal use OF Warner's
Safe Kidrey and Liver Cure these diseases arc
rapidly diminishing
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
1nE C0UMTRYmAN
IN THE
Weather Signal Office.

IA NH Mr.. jeremiah Toadyine, Of the rural
GGug3 district, brought letter of inlroduc-
- ton to the United States Signal Oh
tfN) Ger, and by the latter gentleman was
~ shown the beautiful scientific instru-
fI ments for measuring and determining
NF the various changes and conditions
iii II c:the weather. Pointing to the stand.
Ep1 4 1rd thermometer he explained to Mr..
lios T. the uses Of the heat gauge, where.
lbl- II upon Mr.. 7. anxiOusly inquired If he
!eaiH II hadn't nuthcr un to spare-sich
80! nice merch1nc to sot the weather in
:JIl haydn and harvest time" His inspec.
~ ton ofthe aerometer or wind measurer
,;a2F evoked the expression: "Wouldn't
,:1SE mill with" The barometer was
'zo| i'll one too many for Toadvine and, look
,55 Ing queerly at the official. a. If he
MI were utterly nonplussed and bank
hs1e the sasd: gid f fSe
stbf abruptness Of the question surprised
al What" Evidently recoilecting
Mr. Mr. on em the lagg Sd
I'LL said: Il only wanted to know, for If
81 this trap (pointing to the baromcter)
Jill shows the good an bad weather afore
ITS a, tine IT.; It would be bully trap fos
so1 flank It every time: Up my country
:1I when folks has it they use ST. JACOBS
81 OIL. an lisa powerful argument a9in
fs9mats ~, the d dS5ggt in the The
the unexpected information, the off,
III cial politely turned Mr.. Toadvine
I'LL over to the usher to show him to the
tilt |strect car. while he. looking over his
Wa Ee%a ,trcst rf phi;,dc4 Gbi;s No.
jill writes: I had intammatory rhcuna-
5oI tism very badly. 1none footandanklc
LII it seemed to have taken hold with the
81 determination to stay. and the morn
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ALASKA.

= T.
1regret 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 tho extent of it's 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 aud secure the administration Of
Justice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-12-15
LYDIA E. P!WKHhM'8
Is @ Positive Cure
VEGETABLE ccMPOTMH.

Is Positive C1ce
Ter all t!ose Painful Com2int1ts and wealnesecs
socomnun to CEF best female population.
It will entirely the worst 1ocl o. Female Com.
nlaints al ovarian troubles, Inflammation aad Ulce:A
ton, Falling ard Displacenects, and tie Consequent
Spinal Weakness, end II particularly cted to tie
Change OF Lie.
Il viii dissolve end exel tuors from the uterus IN
IN early Eage CT development Tie tendency to Gao
oeroCs 10 checked very speec by is
removes faintness, fasu.ency, destroys all craving
for s:lmuan:s aid relieves weakness Of thu stouach
1t cures Eo.t:rg, Headaches, Ncvo1s Prcs.-ntion,
General Dshfty, sleepieasness, Depression and Irdl
eeetion.
That feeling OF bearing down, cscsrg pain, weight
ard tacxache Is eiwayS permanently cured ~ ts
Will at a, times ard under ell circumstance. nc: In
harmony With the laws that govern the female system
For the euro OF Kidney Cc2.in.s o: either this
Compound Is unsurpassed.
LYDIA e. PINEHAA'S VEGETABLE CON.
POUNDS prepared It sa and rs Western Avenue.
Lynn, AaM- Price g. eix bottlesfo= g. Sent by mail
In the form Of pills. also in The form Ct lo.enees
receipt Of price, 81 per boz for either krs. P,kam
freely al letters q inquiry. Send for pamph
let. Address ~ Above. k1atto. THE Piper.
No family fhould b without LYDIA E. r1SKKAMs
LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation, bii;oasnsM
and to1pidi:y Of the livsr. 8 cents per boy.
M Sold BY all Druggists. -EA
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EDUCATION.

IT'S ADVIsABuITY AND NECESSITY
Asnoneh our system, Of government does not
eonteuf9}sta that the nation shoula rrov;d. ~.
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CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.

The senate at its last session passed a 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 tho important department connected with il
has become subject of national importance
aud should receive promnt attention