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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04

On the average, the running expenses
Of State roads amounted to 81 per cent
and Of private to Sc per cent Of their
gross income. On the basis Of these
facts, the French railroad commission
declared in 1873 that the comparative
study of these two systems of manage.
ment and the tables exhibiting it's re-
suits, proved that everywhere, in Italy,
Germany, Austria and Belgium, state
managements had been more costly
than private.
The 1900 miles Of railroad operated
by the Canadian government resulted
in q loss of $60o, 600 in 1892.
In only three years out of the last ~
have the government railways of the
colony of Victoria yielded any profit.
The report by the interstate commerce
commission just published gives the per-
centage of interest paid on capital in
vested in the roads of all the principal
countries of the world. This interest
rate is 4. / per cent in the United King
dom, 3.8 in France, s. in Germany, 2.5
in Italy, 80 in Holland, Al in Switzer-
land, s.5 in the United States, s.s in
Australia.
Our Railroad Service II the Cheapest and
Best.
But the fact is, and it is the most sig.
nificant fact so far brought to light in this
discussion. that our service is not only
the best but by far the cheapest in the
world. This does not stand to reason,
if we look at the matter merely as q
theory. It is we'll known that the
prices Of everything, labor included,
are far higher in the United States
than anywhere in Europe. Our rail-
roads have cost q great deal to build.
Yet in spite Of the greater amount
which has been paid for material and
is constantly being paid out for labor
here, the United States has immensely
the cheapest service in the world.
The first class passenger rates in
Great Britain, which correspond to our
rates in this country, are 4.42 cents per
mile, in France $3.50 cents, in Germany
8. ~, in the United States but 2.12. Our
average rate is almost as low as the
rate for third class accommodations in
France and in the United Kingdom.
The same is true of freight rates, as
shown by an official compilation from
statistics given by Mulhau and by our
interstate commission.
Our Freight Rates Are the Lowest.
A table giving the average freight
charge per ton per mile in all the coun-
tries Of the world puts the United
States the lowest on the list. Its aver
age freight rate is given at / cent Der
ton per mile, which is really consider
ably more than the present charge and
higher than the rate has been since
1883. The revenue per ton per mile in
1893 was less than .88 Of a cent. But
even taking one cent as basis Of COM
parison, this is about one-third Of the
average rate in the United Kingdom,
Less than one half that of France and
Austria, Is per cent less than Germany.
and 60 per cent less than that of Bel.
Qium
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04

It is no wonder the French have in
dustrial superiority in SO many ways
Even gardening is taught in no Len
than 25, 600 schools in Franco These
gardens surround the schoolhousea
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04

The London Times says that in the
next American congress the tariff ques-
ton will be q deadlock, lover which
business men, whether tariff reformers
or protectionists, may nationally re-
joice."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04

Dakota and other western land to
trade, stock taken as part pay.
Stiff n, E. LAYTON.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04

A fine steam roller grist mill for sale
or exchange for land, almost new
plant. Owner in other business.
3l-tf NJ. E. LAYTON.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-10-04
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised
druggist to sell DR.. Kings New
discovesy for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, upon this condition. If
you are afflicted with a cough, cold or
any lung, throat or che It trouble, and
willuse this remedy as directed, giving
it a fair trial, and experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied upon. It never disappoints.
Trial bottle free at RAY HuMIsToN's
drug store. Large sizes Soc. and ST..
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
COLORADO cApERs.


War Clouds Mt Denver the state Militia
and United States Troops Called Out.
Some years ago the legislature of
Colorado granted new charter for
the city Of Denver, taking the police,
fire and public works departments out
Of the hands of the municipality and
putting them in the hands of boards
appointed by the governor. Upon the
removal of two members of board,
the question of the governors power
in the premises was carried to the SUI
preme court, which sustained the gov
ernor. Recently two members, Mar
tin and Orr, whose removal Governor
Waite demanded, refused to go out
until the courts should so decide, aud,
upon the appointment of others in
their place, applied to the district
court and obtained an injunction to re.
strain the governor, the mayor and the
new appointees from taking forcibIe
possession. Governor Waite, ignor-
ing the injunction, proceeded
to take steps to install
the new officers by force. To this
end he ordered the first regiment of
national guards to assemble at their
armory, prepared for action, under
command of Adjutant-Gencral Tors.
ney. On the other hand the chief of
police, backed by deputies sworn in
by the sheriff, making all together
force of ITO men, each armed with
breach loading shot gun aud two
revolvers, took position in the city
hall, resolved to hold it in behalf of
the deposcd officers. A mob gathered
until the street in front of the city
hall was packed for distance of two
blocks. On Fourteenth street the first
regiment of national guards stood,
thanking the Chatfe light artillery with
four Calling guns. AT one time they
were in motion to attack the city hall,
when a message from the governor
stayed them. Intense excitement
prevailed, and all sorts of rumors.
The sheriff issued an order to arrest
and disarm the militia. A
friend of the deposed members
left tie city hall 10 procure warrant
for the arrest of the governor. Com
mittees of conservative and influential
citizens were exerting themselves to
prevent conflict. AT ;15 p. M,
Brigadier General Brooks of the state
militia. accompanied by four aids,
rode up to the city hall and announced
that the governors orders must be
obeyed. A committee from the cham
Der of commerce called upon Governor
Waite, but effected nothing. 81 shall
order the militia to fire." he said.
"The people may assassinate me if
they will, but | propose to have my
way" A O'Clock Chief Stone re-
ceived telephone message from Gen.
McCook of the United States army,
stating that he had ordered troops
from Fort Logan to aid in preserving
order. AT S:45 the troops arrived,
600 strong, the militia was ordered
back to their armory, and comparative
quiet was restored for the present.
But the fact that late at night Gov.
Waite issued an order calling out
every militia company in the state,
indicates that the end is not vet.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
Nautical Mile and Knot.

A nautical mile, otherwise known
IS an admiralty mile or a knot, is
$3.50 feet; it is one-sixtieth of a de-
gree of latitude. 1t is called a knot
Tor this reason: The old log Of a
ship was composed of float of wood,
to which was attached cord coiled
on an easy-running spindle. Tho
float was thrown overheard and a
half minute sand glass was turned.
The cord, which was divided into
fections by knots of different colored
rope, ran free until the half minute
was up, when the spindle was stopped
and the cord hauled inboard. The
cord was so divided by knots that
this proportion existed: AS one hall
minute is to one hour, so is the mum.
Der of knots paid out in half a min
ute to the number of miles sailed in
an hour. So as each knot on the log
line represented mile, 1T came about
easily that the mile should be called
a knot: and so it is.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
141g Bus. Potatoes Per Acre,

This astonishing yield was reported by Abr.
Hahn, of Wisconsin, but Salzer's potatoes
New Yorker reports yield of 1876 bushels and
pounds per acre from one of Salzer's. early po-
tatoes. Above 14l0 bushels are from SaIzers
potato Lightning Express, has record of 803
bushels per acre. He offers potatoes as low as
$3.50 barrel. and the best potato planterin the
world for but 81.
IL you WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND 1T with
&C postage to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, you will receive free his NAM
moth potato catalogue and q package of six
teen-day Get There, Eli" radish. A
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
CONDITIONS OF TRADE

As shown by X. G. Dun IL Co.'s Review,
Week by week it is fonnd possible
by the increasing number of consum.
ers to revive production, with the gen
era. range of prices the lowest ever
known-many with doubt as to how
long they will be able to operate. Thus
the measure of resumption by works
or hands or hours of labor is not a
measure of the revival in business
either as to quantity or values of
goods distributed. Prices of commod-
tiles are, this week. on the whole, the
lowest of which there is any record,
having declined IL per cent in March
and averaging 11,3 per cent less than
year ago, so that more than third
of the decrease in the volume of all
payments is due to decline in the
prices of things consumed.
Six more iron furnaces have gone
into blast this month in part, because
prices of flashed products are shade
lower and further contracts have thus
been secured. Pittsburg gets the
lions share and has most of its works
in operation this week, with lower
wages, and coke and contracts for
Mesaba ore at 1925. The Illinois
steel works are about to resume in
part, having secured orders for rails,
but at the east rails are inactive and
deliveries everywhere are the lowest
for many years. Cheapness of ma
terial and labor stimulates the erection
of many bridges both east and west
Pig iron does not change in price.
but sales are somewhat easier,
Cottons are generally steady.
though good results have followed a
small advance in Lancaster ginghams.
Concessions in brown goods are re-
fused, bnt stocks of printed cloths are
the largest in March since 1885.
The volume of business as reported
by clearings this week is 1922 per cent
less than year ago, and at all cities
outside of New York 2l.3 per cent
less. Monetary conditions have been
growing more favorable, although il
is impossible TO say how far they NAV
be cliunged by the possibility Of the
veto of the seigniorage bill. Some
nervousness in the market is sean al.
ready, and at least Sl,250,000 of gold
will be exported today.
The treasury has been improving
its condition, for while the customs
revenue this month has been 45 per
cent less than last year, there is some
recent increase in internal revenue
through removal of spirits from bond
to avoid higher tax. With none
outgoing from city banks that is usual
at this season there is an almost un-
precedented want of time for com
mercial loans, and for the best paper
per cent is quoted.
Exports OF products are so per cent
above and imports % per cent below
last year for the month thus far
The number OF failures this week ia
264 in the United States, against 200
last year. and So in Canada, against
so last year. The absence of embar
easements is still most encouraging.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
Satisfactory Resu,,s.

Hitherto all experiments with dogs
Tor army use have produced most sat.
1sfactoiy results, but opinions still
differ as to the best breed for the
purpose. The question is all the more
important, as such dogs can neither
De obtained nor trained in a few
days time, A most careful trainer il
needed, and the animals education
must begin when it is from six to
eight months old. Even then it will
De six or eight months before the dog
mas learned its lesson, and still longer
before 1t is perfectly trained. During
This years army maneuvers alike in
Germany, France and Italy. war
dogs have been freely used, and do
Justice to their excellent training.
In fact, the canine company prom
ises to become as necessary in cam.
palgning as the balloon and cyclist
corps. telephone communication.
and the latest innovation in the
commlssariat and sanitary depart
mentS or war material.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
A Chicago Girl ana a Burglar.

Miss Francis Heeney is a Chicago
girl, Is years DID, who is possessed of
more pluck than ten ordinary women.
She was awaiting for the return of
her brother the other night, and about
10 o'clock she heard a slight noise in
the parlor of the first floor Thinking
it was her brother she called out his
name, and receiving no answer, ran
down stairs and into the parior. She
turned on the gas and stood face to face
with a burglar.
Il came to get some money, and
want you to remain quiet" he said.
"But you cannot have any money,
and you dare not touch me, as the
house is full of people, responded the
plucky woman as she stood beside
him. Il am going to search you to see
if you have taken anything from the
house" and she commenced to search
every pocket in his clothes, but only
found 25 cents. This she returned to
him, and escorting him to the door let
him 60
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one
from dyspepsia, another from heart disease.
another from liver or kidney disease, another
from nervous exhaustion, or prostration,
announcer with pain here and there, and in
tnis way they all present, alike to themselves
and their easy-going and Indifferent, or over
pusy doctor, separate and distinct diseases,
Tor which no prescribes his pills and potions
assuming them to be such, when, in reality,
Then are all only symptoms caused by some
womb disorder. The physician, ignorant of
the cause of suffering, encourages his practice
until large bills are made. The suffering
patient gets no better, but probably worse
by reason OF the delay wrong treatment and
consequent complications. A proper medi-
cine, IKE DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
directed 70 the cause would have entirely
removed the disease, thereby dispelling all
tnose distressing symptoms and instituting
comfort instead of prolonged misery.
The lady whose portrait heads this article
Is Mrs. Ida Coventry, of Huntsville, Logan
County, Ohio. She had an experience which
we will permit her to relate in her own
writes II had female weakness, very
bad-in bed most of the time, dragging
down pains through my back and hips no
appetite; no energy. The family physician
was treating me for liver complaint. I
did not get any better under that treatment
Prescription and his Golden Medical Dis
covery.' / felt better before | used one
bottle of each continued their use until 7
took six bottles of each. In three months
time felt SO web did not think it necessary
to take any more. In childbirth it does
wnat LIZ. Fierce recommends it TO do
lessons the pain and perils to both mother
and child and shortens labor' l would like
TO recommend DR. Pierce's Extract of Smart
weed 70 those who have never tried it it
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
She preached,o Prisoners.

Fulton county Jail has lost its lady
revivalist. For more than a year
past, Mrs. S. A. Davis wife of a
phrenologist IN North Carolina, has
visited the Jail on Sunday and held re-
ligious services. She never missed a
Sabbath during that time. The pris-
oners became greatly attached to her.
This morning she visited the coun-
ty prison and babe them all goodbye.
She has graduated in medicine and
will leave today for Augusta TO prac.
tice her profession.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
----1,'--------------<-------
ELEVEN TO SEVEN.
orahd Jury Excused From Furt
Sarvfce

service.
In the Unitea States district conrt
IN session at Birmingham, Judge
Bruce, on morton of District Attorney
UNeal, discharged the grand Jury on
the ground that the jury was no long
er serviceable in carrying out the pur
poses of the law. Assistant Attorney
Hawkins. addressing the court,
said: "The court well knows,
that there has been com
mitted to this grand jury large num-
Der OF cases of greatest importance to
the public. and, which involved many
intricate facts. OF these cases in
particular, my observation and ex-
perience has led me to believe there
cannot be an impartial investigation
by this grand jury" The foreman of
the jury, Mr.. Mitchell, being question:
eddy the court, replied: "The great
er portion of the unfinished business
was class of important cases which
he was led to believe the jury would
not properly consider. ut is alleged
that in the face of the most positive
evidence in cases submitted, the grand
jury Invariably stood eleven for con-
vlctlon and seven for "no BILL"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
s10n Reward. a1nn.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, aud that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires q constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
giving the patient strength by building UP The
constitution and assisting nature in doing it's
,ys The propriet9rss have so much faith in
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
eE~ Sold by Druggists, 75c. -
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
Surprise to His Ncighbor.

A dispatch from Kentwood, La.
says: Intense excitement was caused
this morning by the arrest of j. J..
Sanders, alias Seth Rogers, by United
States marshal from Jackson, Miss.
accompanied by United States de-
tective from Washinst ton Sanders is
charged with fraudulent application
for pension. The accused has been
a hard working, Industrious man since
he came here and most successful
truck farmer.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
Girls, What Do You Think of Itq

A London paper, moved by the pain
full spectacle of the modern breach-of-
promise case, proposes a novel expedi-
ent in order to overcome the difficult
ties which such suits present. 1t says:
There would be one very simple meth
cd of tightening the task of the jury,
which would also afford to young wom-
en- and their guardians a means of as
pertaining whether the lover had any
serious intention of developing into a
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
-
To Wash Wtpdows

Dissolve little washing soda in the
water if the glass is very dim with
smoke or dirt. Do not let it run on the
sash, but wash each pane with old fan.
mel; dry quickly with a soft, clean
towel, wiping the corners with Aecial
care. Polish with chamois 81 n or
newspapers rubbed soft between the
hands
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

husband or not Let no promise OF
marriage be held valid unless it is
made in writing upon properly stamped
paper. If the plaintiff could produce
a formal promise of that kind, there
would be no need to go into all the his
tory of doubtful courtship. or to con,
slider any other factor in the assess
ment OF damages than the respective
incomes of the contracting parties.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs.
One bottle will answer for all the family and
costs only 80 cents; the large size 81. Try it
and be pleased Manufactured by the Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Co. only
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Il HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED with an affection
of the Throat from childhood, caused by diph-
iberia, and have used various remedies, but
have never found anything equal to 'Broton's
Bronchial Troches.' "-Rsu. @. W. r. Hampton,
Pafeton, Ky. Sold cnly in boxes.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
strength, aids Digestion, tones the nerves.
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers, weak women and children.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Many persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters repuilas the system, a'as dlSestion' re-
splendid tonic for women and children.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Buy the baby dress with money saved on
mailable articles in drug line. Vests Nerve
and Brain Treatment, 67c.: Liver Pills, 12c;
Prescription ''2905,n Best Worn Remedy, lei
Porous Piasters, 12c. Free catalogue. E. A.
Hall, Charleston, S. C.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

HALMS mi zsEE:I .assHss!sC heWlng6um
= Cures and Prevents rheumatism, indigestion =
Dyspepsia, heartburn, Catarrh and Asthma =
Useful in Malaria and Fevers. Cleanses the
Teeth and Promotes the Appetite Sweetens
the Breath, Cures the Tobacco II abit- Endorsed
:. by tue Medical Faculty. Send for 10 10 or =
a cent package. Slrer Stamps Postal Note 4
GEO. H. HAHN, is1 West Goth ST. New York.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
Best of All

Lots wife was what might be called a well
preserved woman.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Impaired digestion cured by Beecham's
Pills. Reecham's-no others. 25 cents box.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
cM c/eMs eAkMz1S,

For "worn-out,n rundown" debilitated
school teachers, milliners, dressmalkers seam
stresses, general housekeepers, and over
worked and feeble women generally, DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is tho best Of
all restorative tonics ii is not ''cure-all, .
but admirably fulhlls singleness of pur-
pose, being o most potent specific for all
those chronic weaknesses and diseases pecu-
liar to women 1t is powerful, general as
well as uterine, tonic and nervine. and inn
parts vigor and strength to the whole system.
1t cures weakness of the stomach, indiges-
ton, bloating, nervous prostration, hysteria,
debility and sleeplessness, A Treatise 16S
pages, nmstrated), on Woman and Her
Diseases seat sealed III ploia enrefope, on
receipt of ten cents to pay postage Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
lnvalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buff
falo, n X. 1t contains vast number Of
testimonials with half tone, or phototype
portraits OF their authors and gives the full
address of each.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

Christ did not have much to say about
death. His theme was life.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

II some of our heads were not so big our
hearts would grow faster.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

II anlicted with eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell at 25c. bottle
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22

a rose measured by its fragrance makes a
cabbage head look little.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1894-03-22
MA~ HaA14sf A6aAA

The following is from Mrs. NJ. A. Meal
lister, of Linn Rock, jackson Co., Ala: 1T
was in bad health age was working upon
me, and / had liberation of the womb !;
could not get about l took DR. Pierces
Favorite Prescription and it cured me
felt ten years younger. have not had any
return Of my trouble. / am the mother of
thirteen children and am fifty-three years
old, have never seen better woman's friend
than your medicine. | have recommended
it to my friends here, and it has never failed
in any case, SO let me thank you for the
good it did me-" Yours truly,