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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1878-04-16

OUn FOREIGN TRADE.

A comparative statement Of the i'm
ports and exparts Of tho United States,
Tor the month Of February, and for tho
eight months ending the same timo,
compared with like periods OF last year
is OF the same encouraging tenor as
that OF the previous reports for a con.
adorable period. The effect Of this
constant excess OF our exports over i'm
ports must favorably influence the gen
eral condition OF the country, while it
indicates the gradual return OF busi-
ness prosperity. Last February our
merchandise exports amounted TO $780,
oil, ,-226; imports $50, ,70S i69-an ex-
cess Of exports Of S33, ,302. TAI. During
the same month Of 1877, the exports
were S5l, ,7S0, ,958-an excess OF only
GIG, 400, $50 over the imports. Com
pairing the eight months ended Febru-
airy %, 1878, with the corresponding
period a year ago, we flnd that the in.
crease OF the excess OF exports over i'm
ports during the later over the earlier
period was sl2. All ,0Ss, the exports
during the latter eight months being
Si6l, 263, $40 and the imports 1922, ,276,-
2S5. During last February the exports
OF gold and silver we're 81 800, ,S9i, the
imports g, ,667 ,552- an excess Of S2,-
3Si, 75S in favor Of the latter. Com
pairing the two corresponding periods Of
eight months, as in the case Of mer-
chandise, we find that the total exports
OF the two metals for the eight months
ended February 9th, this year,
amounted to $50. l79, ,4l9, or 81, $40, 1913
more than the imports for that time;
while for the corresponding period the
yesr previous the exports we 30, 230, l9l
and the imports S33, l90,9l0. Taking
both merchandise and specie. the ex.
ports for last February we're S67,
100 the imports S35, $40, l2l, an excess
in favor Of che former Of $50, 937, 500.
In tho same month. 1877. the exports
were s55, ,09l ,040, and the imports S37.-
22i, ,09S. the excess OF exports over im-
ports being only Sl7, 500, 9i2 Taking
the eight months periods, as before,
the increase OF the excess Of exports
over imports for 1873 over 1877 was
SlS. 1898, l39, the exports for the latter
eight months being Sisl, 45l .0S9 and
the imports 1909. .s79, ,3S2. Unreasona-
BILE, indeed must be the one who would
complain at the favorable comparative
view these figures indicate. Every
successive statement is still more en-
couraging than its predecessor Let
Europe have Russo war, and
the disparity between our exports aud
imports will show more surprising diff
ferences still.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

The missing Congressman Vance bor-
rowed $50, 900 before his fight. II is
reported be fed with the wife Of Q
music teacher.
The New Haven girl who prsctieed
with a revolver until she could snuff .
candle found, when too late, that Young
men were looking for wives who could
handle broomstick.
Madame Restell, OF New York, un-
der arrest for practicing abortion, was
found dead in her bath room Saturday
morning, where she had committed
suicide by cutting her throat with .
butcher. knife.
Internal revenue receipts this last
quarter fell off six or seven million dol
lars, compared with year ago. Ex-
penditures-s nothing about de-
! ficiencies-have been reduced SIS, ,OOO,-
600 IN two years.
Forney, of the Philadelphia Press
states, as an instance of enormous
wealth England, thaIe is 81 800, 000, 900
ON deposit in the various banks Of
/ LondOn-all Of which is drawing little
or no interest.
The New York Assembly has adopt
a resolution favoring the introduction
/ Of the Moffat liquor tax punch IN the
state, aud a similar resolution has been
Introduced into the Massachusetts,
Legislature.
The revenue rsiding force has made
a successful expedition on the North
Carolina border, having destroyed IL
illicit distilleries, %, 900 gallons Of beer
aud mash, and 26O gallons Of whisky.
The prop osition for building a rail.
way from Chattanooga to the top Of
Lookout Mountain, Is now being earn
estly discussed. II It o. bulit 10 gili be
quite similar 90 the railroad o. the
summit of Mount Washington.
Patrick and John REILLY. brothers,
Of Chippewa, near Niagara Falls, start
ed Monday afternoon To return in a
row-boat from tins side. Wnen half
over IL vas noticed they we're In trou-
bic. ~ II an oar was broken, but they
we're too far down 10 render any assist
ance. and they went over Horseshoe
Fats, inst outside Three Sisters Is
lands.
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uIsCELIANEOIs.

Jas. L. Preston, and T.. X. Rose, a
director, were sentenced Saturday to
500 fiue for conspiracy to defraud the
Merchants Loan aud Trust Company
Of Paterson, y. j., and Preston was
saddled with another 500 ine aud one
ear in State Prison for larceny and
embezzlement OF the funds.
They intend to put Tilden on the
stand when his income suit is brought
90 trial. A man who Las faithfully
practiced amateur swearing for four
teen months ought 10 make good
witness.
The late Mark Hopkins, Of Califor-
MA, left Great Darlington, Mass, 10
years ago. in coarse clothes aud rough
boots, and a little money given 10 him
10y his uncle. Last year his wife visit
ed Great Darlington m special pal
ace car, with a retinue Of servants. -
y. Y. Tribune.
Tho Ohio Legislature has found that
one of it, leading Democrats, the Hon.
John O'COnnor, OF Dayton, had per
formed three years Of public service in
the Michigan penitentiary before he
became member OF that body. Fa-
ellis decenus; though from a convict''
garb in Michigan 90 a Democratic togs
/ I'M the Ohio Legislature is a very long
stride on the downward road.
ruE BEAUTIFUL sPRINGTfwE
In the Fpliugtime the husband yearueth
For the other suit - clothes,
And he scarcheth through the gaTref,
Aud he swCats aud bumps bic nose.
In the snfin- The young wiies fancy
Turncih back ~ Wild despair
She remembers that she traded
Ills old clothes Tor chiuawarc.
Here is another:
Welcome. season of string leans,
Lettuce daudcliun greens,
Nadishcs aud Juicy uects.
Now-llid cg-s aud irush-horn meats
Welcome season Of dClights-
Balmy days aud breezy uights-
Welcome hale aud hearty Chills,
Doctors phy.ic, doctors bills
lSt Louis Journal
Tho Utica Observer has learned tha
i DR. Mary Walker was born in Middle
sex County, and thinks that account
FOR i'll BuilalO Lxpreis,
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The ear OF charity is as deaf as an
adder at work on long column OF fig
ures.
The grinders should cease. because
they are few, and hand-organ music
isn't very popular just at present, any
how.
Old age comes on apsce in harness,
and at a good round gait.
The boy steod on the burning deck
that he had hauled from the fire. where
his father had thrown il; but the old
man yanked him of and completed the
cremation of the vile cards.
Women are generally pretty smart;
but they cannot hold a candle TO q can
OF kerosene with safety.
Virtue is its own reward; but little
besides, that will buy something, is
generally quite handy.
The old hummer smelleth the bottle
from afar of when il is set mp for a
free treat 10 the crowd.
A word spoken in due season, how
good il is when il strikes the man with
the bill just about right.
Remove not the old landmarks,
pleaded the venerable tramp when they
bid him peel of and get into the bath
pool at the work house.
II beg Of you, have you few cents
for starving man?" asked tramp OF
a pedestrian on Vine street last eve
ming. "Oh!' exclaimed the latter;
You are only begging the question:
aud he passed on.
The blood Of the turnip is the seed
of the church in some Of the stingy in
stances.
When at home do as the home'uns
do.
Beware Of the man with one book,
II he be an agent for IL.
When a man slips in TO get a sly nip
and finds a crowd OF his acquaintanoes
there, his FIRST thought is, Defend me
from my friends.
The motto Of the gay old bachelor
on the shady side OF life is, The Guard
dyes, but never surrenders.
At many Of the cheap clothing auc.
tions there is great cry and little
wool.
God helps them who help themselves.
The lunch fend takes heart and goes
for what there is on the table, regard
less OF Providential aid in the contract.
The fullness Of a merchants store i,
not indicated by the beggarly account
Of empty boxes which he permits 10
block the sidewalk.
All the worlds n stage, and money
makes the mare go before il.
How doth the little busy wife i'm.
proye each shining hour, and gad
around the shops all day--at night
done out and sour
Father, at that critical period when
the down Is appearing on the chin oi
your boy, when his changing voice il
constantly getting out OF gear, when
he is experiencing his first dreams oI
love, and he is peculiarly sensitive, bt
careful in your bearing towards him,
aud govern your temper, practice for
bearance, for fear the son may &c
down on your wrath, and you be clean
eel out at your own game.
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"spotiing'' Conductors.

The Toledo Blade has the following
There has been a good deal of excite
ment on the Wabash line this week.
No less than 20 conductors were dis
charged on Saturday, receiving letters
informing them that their services
were no longer required. Five of the
twenty were old and experienced men,
some Of whom had run continually Oh
this line for a score or more OF years.
II is said that every conductor on the
81. Louis division had his "head cui
of. Experienced train men who have
been on passenger trains in subordi.
nate capacities. have been raised TO the
places Of the discharged men. 1t i:
rumored the superintendent has had q
"spotter" out on the road for some
tune past.
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SENATOR FrRnY on TEMPERANCE. -

SENATOR FERRY on TEMPERANCE. -
Senator Ferry. OF Michigan, presided
at the recent meeting Of the Congress
sional society-its 4Jth anniversary. -
lie says: This is the centre toward
which millions of eyes are turned; it
is centre Of hope; the spot where
ideas crystalize into law; where the
real value Of life find its emphasis;
where man feels his true relation and
his responsibility 10 his fellow-men aud
10 God. Here one sees what q fearful
thing il j. 20 live. II the influences
that 60 out from this city are evil, the
responsibility rests on you, each OF
YOU, and on me. The drunkard we ig-
nore. but be is but the blossom OF the
moderate driukor, and the moderate
drinker is gradually undermining So
ciety. IL requires independence to
put your finger on your glass, at the
Focial toard, when others are filed;
but though the wine may be nectar &
the lips, tte empty glass :, a riei0ry 10 Tie
$aul. a" He said he was glad Of this eel
obration, for "we have appealed to
statutes in vain, aud now We are going
on the true Republican idea of appeal.
ing 10 the popular will.
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Marcus Markham, q

ScASDALoUs.-Ma Marcus Markham,
farmer in easy circumstances, and
worth from 81, 600 to $4,000, livinP in
the township Of Girard, about = miles
north Of Coldwater, has permitted his
only daughter 10 go 20 the county poor
house-the first county charge from
township. Trouble at home and the
influence OF pretended friends induced
her 10 marry worthless scamp by the
rame OF Nichols, whose negligence
induced her friends to contribute to
her support, till absolutely abandoned
by her husband, at which time she was
bur!eued with one child about year
and half old, (Which of course is
with her now,) and the prospect Of an
other 90 bs born a pauper. Such o
father! has aroused the whole commu.
nifty. not excepting his own kin, and
the mob law has been threatened to be
enforced against him, and tar aud
feathers would have been voluntarily
furnished by many who were before
this his friends.
He should, at least, be thoroughly
advertised throughout the State, and
We earnestly request all exchanges to
copy. A. Il.
Girard, Mich, March %, 1873.
Coldwater Republican.
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About eight years ago one Of the ac-
tive Young men in the republican party
of Michigan was III. III. Smith, who
served through the campaign Of 1870
a. secretary of the state central COM
mittee. He slid into the Greeley move
ment in 1872, and the committee were
not sorry 10 lose him, for they found
their accounts confused and their mon
ey short er his hands. He was an
ardent advocate OF Greeley and re-
form, and wrote boastful letters from
Michigan of what was going TO be ac-
complished for the Chappaque candi-
date. Mr.. Smith drifted to Washing
ton and got the appointment Of clerk
of the committee on claims from Con-
gressman Austin Blair, who was chair.
man OF that committee. Since thea
Smith has been = petted haDger.on oi
the confederate house. holding various
committee or clerical positions, and
acting rs correspondent OF the Detroit
Free Press. Quite recently 10 vas
proved that he had sold bis inhaencs
as clerk Of tho claims committee, pock
citing 5000 therefor, 90 certain lady
to get her claim allowed. But he 90
capped punishment on the ground thai
/ the prtsen, congress has no jurisdic
tion for ofienses against previous con
crosses. Having got whitewashed by
a technicality, Smith will now be read.
10 take n fresh start in "reform" poll
/ tics.
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Mr.. Barnum attracted an immense
crowd at the Cooper Institute, New
York, Sunday, 90 hear his discourse on
tenn mperance. About 40 years ago lac
began, while abroad with "Tom
Thumb, 10 drink little, and when lac
built Iranistan, his country house, he
took great pride ia his wine cellar;
but he saw he was going % destruction,
ana lie stopped right whore he was,
aud had scarcely known an ache or a
pain since that time, although he had
buried two generations Of friends.
many Of whom had been hurried out Of
the world by liquor. He said paying
for a glass of whisky was not the worst
thing about IL; the horrible thing vas
that YOU mast drink ~. The Chinese
hire people 10 dance for them, aud he
thought 70 was a pity met couldn't
make swine aud dogs do their drinking;
hut these animals won't touch liquor;
they know too much. 10 would be n
great deal more sensible % take cold
potatatoes with you, and when you
meet friend touch tie end Of your po-
tato 20 his aud then each bite of a
niece. Mr.. Barnum took an imaginary
cold poiato from his coat tail pocket,
aud after daintilv touching 10 to his i'm.
aqinnry potato, be took an immense
/ imaginary bite much 60 the delight OF
tho audience. There's some nutri
T ton IN y potato, continued the speak
I or. sshut there's no more nutnt.ou in 3
glass of msky than In a pound II ten
] penny nails,
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AZ almost every point where the Ma
'ionals or Workingmen have put tick
et in the field, tho result has been a
Democratic victory. The Democrats
are quite ready TO join other organiza-
iions, but when il comes 30 the polls
they never fail 90 vote the Democratic
ticket. Wetrust that Republicans who
join other organizations will make q
note Of this fact.
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Illinois proposes 10 celebrate next
Fourth of July as the centennial OF her
dehverance from British rule. Kas-
kaskia, the oldest settlement in Illi-
nois. was occupied at the outbreak Of
the Revolution as an outpost by a
British garrison, and II was not until
July 4th. l7Ts, that the garrison was
eaptured and the British were driven
out Of the Illinois region, by Col Geo.
Clark, with four companies OF Virginia
troops.
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Trains are run by Chicago time, which 10 ,
minutes slower than Detroit and Cleveland time
All trains run daily. except Sundays.
CorSrcrfoss-Close connections made at ] ?
slanti, with ". c. n. N. FOR all points east an
vest At Manchester, with Jackson Branch o.
Is hsRR r.. At HillsdAle; with l.. 5. N
sRR AT Bankers, with n. W ). 5. X. X
for points north and south.
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Patent Law Practice in the Patent
officc aud the Cour,. n Specially.
pArENrs oRrAINEp TN TnE

limited states, Canada, England, France, Ger
many, Russia, Belgium, Italy, &C.
REFERENCES. Hon. ". n. Allison, u. 8 sena-
or. GOV = T. kirkwOo,l, L. \. senator. Judgt
Wm I0ughridge. Ex-M. c.; Justice samuel
Miller, u. ;. supreme Court; Hon. James Harlan
Fx.secretary Interior; Justice ,. Y. Dillon, q. \
tgrcult Court; Judge r. l. v. Clarke. Chairman
Appeal Hoari. paten; once; Col. T. NJ. Vail
eaDt Railway Nsii Service, een. y. VI. hedrick
Ek-Supt. Int. Rev; sndge \. ,. sampson, NJ. G.
hon. GeO. w. McCrary, secretary OF War, Gel
u. ID. Ingersoll, Chicago Post. taug
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Detroit saloon keepers. according 90
the papers, are dol & a lively bu siness
in rObbing CaL ucks, where they call
for drinks.
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REv. j. VALENTINE,
pastef ". 3. Church. Cooper. Mich.

Limitations are applicable % al diseases Of the
respiratyry organs, including Catarrh. Throat,
Diseases, Asthma. bronchitis and Consumption
aud thousands Of cases can be cured by this
mode Of treatment when nothing else can reach
them.
Those who desire 70 consult me in regard "a
their cases had better call AZ the once for an ex
animation. but n impossible to visit the once
personally may write for List of Questions,
also Dr. Williams New Medical Trcaiise a. pa
ycs, Illustrated, on Diseases ~ the Breathing
Organs. sent free. Address,
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LAKE SHORE a MICH. SOU. q. r.
Trains will leave tho stations named. as follows

IL Michigan Accommodation, going Mes,,
Train at White Pigeon.
~ Mail and Night Express trains going east
connect with Trains for Detroit, al Adrian.
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CONSUMPTION
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All sufferers from this disease that are anx-
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BRATEp CoNsUMPTIvE POWDERS. These Powders
are the only preparation known that Will cure
Consumption and all diseases % the Throat and
Lungs--lndeed, so strong ~ our faith IN them,
and also 20 convince you that they are no hum
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post paid. free Trial Box.
We don't want your money until yOu are per-
fecuy satisfied OF their curative powers. IL your
life Il worth saving don't delay in giving these
Powders trial, as they will surely cure you.
Price, for large box, $500, sent 10 any part OF
the United states or Canada by mail on receipt
Of price. Address,
ASH 81 ROBBINS,
500 FrLrOS STREET. BROOKLYN, y. Y.
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DETROIT HILLspALE a SOUTH
WESTERN Ri
Trains will leave the stations named. 40 follows
rom aud after Nov. lith. 1871:
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Inventions and Patents.
T.. WOODWARD,
Attorney and Counsellor Mt Law

iOoa s,h ST., y. W, ~. o. Lock Boz iTl) Wash
inRton, ID. G.
Late Examiner-in-C hief United states fateni
Once. Member OF the BAR of the Supreme
Court Of the United states.
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RRIEFS printed on si,o no.
I'D tiCe, af the STANDARD OFFICE
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VI. HILTON WILLIAMS, W. ~,
95l Woodward Ayenue, petolt.
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LANSING DIVISION.

Train. -lll leave the stations named, IS follow
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DEAR SIR add my testimony % those alrcadl
Fivon hy SAYING: I had catarrh for over twely,
ears. Two years ago last December nv ere
sight began % fail. and ] was soon unable .,
cad my hymns and scripture lessons. I va
leariy blind. The best oculists pronounced mi
sase hopeless. one year ago last fall va
obliged 20 discontinue nv work and take a super
annnated relation, hoping rest from my stud
and pastoral work would bene1t me. but founl
40 relief Lastyear ! began treatment a. you
branch once a. KALAMAZOO, under your bruthe
and assistant, Dr. JAS. A. Williams. Wthh
two weeks received considerable benent an
within three montbs I was aoout cured, AZ ou
last conference returned % the affective work
I believe your mode Of treating cstarrh. etc. .
- the very best
Win gratitude, am yogr. iruiy,.
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500 FuLroS STREET. BRooKLYS, y. 7.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-01-19
wAsHISaToN NOTES.
re.e,n.es Esan ra..s ...s..

the memory of the Hon q. p. Morton,
lately senator OF the Uni ed states from
Indiana and to manifest the high es>
innate entertained of his eminent pab.
lie services, his distinguished pa
triotism, and his usefulness as d cit
izen, the business OF the senate lie
now suspended that the friends and
associates of the deceased senator may
pay fitting trioate TO his public and
private virtues.
Resolved, That . widespread and
public sorrow, on the announcement
of bis death, sttested the profound
sense OF the loss which the whole
country has sustained
Resotred. That AZ mark OF respect
for the memory of Mr.. Merton, the
members of the senate will 20 into
| mourning BY wearing Grape on the left
arm for thirty days.
] Resolved, That the secretary of the
senate communicate these resolutions
to- the house of representative.
The senate, rs q further mark of re
spect, on motion of Mr.. Voorhees,, sd.
ieurned.
! The case of Wickersham, nominated
as postmaster for Noodle, had an indie
finate consideration to-day.
! The New Orleans eustom.house ap
pointment is still open. There ar
lilies with regard to 1t ''titl you cam
rest.n
Representative Waddeips bill for tn
abolition of the western Judicial dis
trict court of North Carolina, has en-
countered no opposition in the com
mittee and Will be reported with
recommendation to pass.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-01-19

A farmer came into the city yester.
day, at noon, inquiring for Sheriff
Moon. aud having fonnd him, stated
that man named Cox had shot an
other named Miller, jist over the line,
In Denton county, and had made good
his escape. Sheriff Moon told him that
as the deed Was committed IN Denton
epunty, he should have gone TO the
sheriff OF that county for aid for the
arrest of the man. The law Of the state,
under such circumstances, would not
allow Sheriff Moon any remuneration
Tor his services or actual expenses, the
crlne not having been perpetrateG In
tb.a county The man stated that the
difficulty grew cut Of 40 old feud be-
.wsen TIE tao, which terminated in
Miller being badly shot. He was stili
alive at last accounts, though the
wound Was considered as dangerous.
The farmer returned to Denton to no.
tiiy the sheriff OF the affair.
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sattss Stealing,

Yesterday morning about ten O'Clock
Deputy sheriff Spencer arrested a
butcher Daned Joe P1lser and two
men in his employ, o1 charge of the
heft OF five head OF cattle from Mr.. V.
BoiIa, a farmer who lives about four
miles north Of the city. Mr.. Bolls says
The theft was committed Wednesday
night, and that several persons saw n
negro In the employ of Polser driving
the cattle iAto this city. Polser and
The two men denied any knowledge
Whatever Of the stock, declaring them
selves inneeent OF the ehsrge. On
searchinx his pen the hide OF one of
the missing animals was found. Upon
being Intercepted. Polser stated that
a man brought the animal there, aud
had given him finy cents to have 1t
siaug hteEed for him. Polser and the
two men were placed under bonds.