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come direct to the department without his
seeing them. Witness was asked ia rela-
ton to the status of of Trescott in the state
department at the time he was apparently
employed by the department in connection
with the preparation of dispatches touching
lh-feruvian matters, and replied that
PRESCOTT had just returned from China,
where he had been one of the commission.
ers' Tending the settlement of that matter
ne was consulted in regard to the
Chll-feruvian matter and made a
thorough investigation and pre-
pared statement of the facts
upon which the secretary could act. He
was specially charged with this matter in
connection with the preparation of dis.
patches, and with exception of the secretary
was the most competent person to expl ain
the meaning OF every word in those dis
patches He was very highly esteemed in
the department, aud on account Of his high
standing aud experience rs diplomat was
selected as commissioner to visit the South
American states. The chairman announced
that blaine would again come before them
tomorrow morning at 10 O'clock and the
committee adjourned.
To DE REPORTED FAvoRABLY.
The house committee on war claims, to.
day instructed representative Houk, of
tennessee, to report tavorably the bill for
payment of 81 go 10 Mitchell 4 Childres,
of Knox county, Tennessee, in payment for
supplies furnished Burnside's army in 1863
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Capital Gossip


WASHINGTON, May ?3-The reasons Of
the democrats for declining to discuss In the
house the Mackcy.o Connor election con.
test ARE stated by leading members OF the
party, among them Representatives Ran.
dali and Carlisle, In the following words.
There are two questions involved; first,
the forging of the testimony; aud, second,
the right to q seat under the rules OF the
house, II the democrats consent TO a con-
sidcration of the case the republicans
will seat Mackey by party vote without
stisating the forgery. The democrats are
ready to consider appropriation bills and
other public business, but will not consent
to try this case untila full investigation OF
the forgery is had.
ES.NARsuAL RUSSELL.
Stillwcll III. Russell, ex.united States
marshal for the western district OF Texas,
who was ARRESTED on the charge Of misap.
preparation OF government funds, was ar.
rairned In the criminal court and placed
under 81 0o bond to appear before the
United States circuit court at San Antonio,
Texas, at the June term.
Tnr CniLi-rERuvtAS NUISANCE
The house foreign affairs committee again
to-day took up the investigation of the Pc.
ruvian company. The ex.assistant. .secrc.
tary Of state was the only witness but all
" his knowledge had been obtained
while acting as interpreter between Blaine
and the agent Of the Credit Industrial com.
pany, when the latter gentleman visited
the state department In the effort to secure
the intervention Of the United States In be
half Of Peru. The gentleman, though rep.
resenting the Credit Industrial company rs
It's agent, had only sought Intervention in
the interest Of humanity, not Of his com.
pany. Upon all other points Mr Hin was
Of the missing papers aiter he len the de.
partment. never saw them: Ger.
taisly would have remembered the
came Il he had ever seen them;
/, was hardly probable that they would
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roE THE HOUSE!
Carl PET DEPARTMENT!
THESE ARE OUR OFFERINGS:

BODY BRUSSELS Of hiOh we have'toO many
We have Reduced from $l,50 to Sl,25, and
from $l,75 to $l,5O,
TlPBSTRY BRUSSELLs, an elegant line Of
Patterns, now selling at 75o, S5C snd $l00,
worth from loo to 25C more
EXTRA SUPERS, Reduced from Sl,00 to 800,
and from 85C to 75o, and from 75C to Coo,
INGRAM CARPETS, our line begins at SOC,
and is without doubt the best value for tho
money ever offered.
STRAW MATTINGs our line was never SO
complete and cur prices never 50 low 1t is
established fact that, in spite Of the decided
advance in all floor coverings our prices have
not changed one iOta. Straw Mattings we are
Selling at from l2ao to SOC,
OIL CLOTHS from to yards wide, in various
qualities, and lowest prices.
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Eastland.
Special to the Herald,

Special to the Herald
EAsrLAND, May 23.--McDonald and Mar
tin, two Of the ranger train robbers who
were captured in Shelby county by the
sheriff of that county, were brought here
yesterday. Martin was born there, and II
is said the officer received the information
through Hon. James Truitt, men,
Der, of the Legislature, and an
uncle of Martins. They are both
well connected here and at Ranger. Both
were indicted, and will be tried at the De-
ccmeer term OF the court. Only one remains
at large, ana ne is reported killed.
". H. Henly, a silversmth of Stephens
vile, Erath county, was killed Yesterday
by his son, Kelly Henly, boy of about 10.
We understand Mr.. Henly is Of a
very excitable nature, and il is sup.
posed to have been a family
quarrel. The old man drew and cooked a
shotgun ON the boy. A younger son
Knocked 1t up, the load penetrating the
roof OF the house. While The old man was
making second attempt, Kelly drew six.
shooter and killed him.
Our district court adjourned on the Goth.
the cases before itwere rapidly disposed of
Judge Wheeler is presiding with great DIG.
nifty and impartiality.
Crop prospects fair. 4.
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Houston.
Special TO the Herald.

llousroN, May 9.-Queen Victoria's
birthday will be observed for the first time
in this city tomorrow, by former loyal sub
jects of her majesty, now residents of Hous.
ton.
The telegraph Office and office of the Post
were crowded this evening, awaiting news
from the New Orleans drills. Tho drill
for $3.50 took place to-day, from which
the Crescent Rifles We're barred, and
news that, the Light Guards OF Houston
were ahead in the drill, though the official
decision has been withheld
until tomorrow and the con.
quent rise of Light Guard stocks
was received with enthusiasm. The latest
news is that the Light Guards are now SELL
ing in pools next, and only five dollars be-
hind the Crescents The citizens met to.
night at Armory Hall and decided 10 give
the Light Guards public reception on
their return,
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Galveston.
sneclal 10 the Hcrald

sneclal to the Herald
GALyHToN, NAV 23.-Louis Balse, keeper
ola small grocery on Mechanic street, be-
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth, disap.
pcared from Galveston last Wednesday.
He was seen in Houston Wednesday even
ing, since which time no.hng has been
heard as to his whereabouts. Balse came
to Galveston eleven years ago from New
Iberia, Louisiana, and engaged in the bust.
ness Of slaughtering beeves. Having ac-
cumulated $500, he purchased house for
his family, In part of which he established
small grocery placing the balance OF his
money, 81 800, in bank, Wednesday even.
he had drawn from the bank deposit In the
past two years all of the money therein, ex.
cept SIS, which he dres Wednesday. An
money about his home, together with all
his wife's jewelry, including her wedding
ring Is missing. Balsc Is a Frenchman ~
years of age, was of temperate habits. The
case is one of cruel desertion. Mrs. Bal.e
believes he was at the time slightly de.
mented. Fortunately the grocery Is LEFT
her by which to support herself and chill.
dren.
AT O'Clock Sunday some one rappel at
the door o Steve Hume, q colored dray.
man for George Seeligson, who resides on
avenue III, between 1lth and 18th streets.
ON going to the door, Hume found white
female child, three days old. wrapped In q
white cloth Hume did not report tho
occurrence to the police, but states his In
tention to keep the child aud raise hor.
Col. Geo. IL. Sweet. editor Of, ard largely
interested in the Journal OF Commerce,
both daily aud weekly, has sold out his In.
terest In the paper TO tho Journal Publish
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San Antonio,
5HH AHtOnI
Special TO the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
SAN ANTONIO, May 23.--J. p. Stone.
breaker pleaded guilty in the Federal court
here to-day to the charge Of robbing the
Laredo stage, and will be seatenc d to.mor.
row.
James and Berry Buckalew, cousins.
charged with robbing the Uvalde stege, un.
dergoing preliminary examination before
United States Commissioner Peachal. are
swearing Justify against each other, each
endclvoring to escape by turning states wit
ness. Both stories tally, and IL is moi known
whether either will get the benefl from the
Ihe Ihe present sympathy with the government.
These are the last the west Texas stage
robbers.
James Quigley, a prominent contractor
on the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Anto.
MO railway extension, wac killed at the
Pinto to-day by one OF his teamsters.
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ed TO any mOdilicati0
Commercial Data
THE STOCK MARKET.

NEW York, May 23--The stock market
opened generally weak and l to ! lower
than it closed yesterday. In the early deal
ins, decline Of to was recorded. in
which c., C. G. & |. c. and Denver 4 Rio
Grinde We're prominent, while G. G. G. x |.
g. sold OFT rs to2. At II O'Clock specu.
laton was dull but slight recovery took
p,ce in some shares.
Stocks duh to lower Eric. 35};
East Tennessee railroad O5-S: Georgia
rairoad, 1866; illinois Central, li5I,
Lake Shore, Michigan e Southern, 1929;
Louisville & Nashville, a is; Memphis X
Charleston, so; Nashville & Chattanooga,
GO, New York Central & Hudson railroad,
1874; Pittsburg & Cleveland guaranteed,
l39; Richmond& Allegheny, l6l; Richmond
K Danville, lO7A; Rock Island, 1884 South
Caolina consols l0l; Wabash, st. Louis h
PauiiC, 2li; do, preferred, 52i; Western
Union telegraph company, S9l. Sub treas.
ur, balances, coin, S'9,i220V5i currency, ST.
l6l2i9,
FUTURES.
NEW HoRH, Nav % The Posts report
says Future deliveries have lluCtuatrd
to.tay more than usual for instance, Au.
gua At first call sold i.lO0 dearer, namely
at EGO TO 1923, fell soon after the second
callto l2l7, advanced to 1926, and after
sevGil ups and downs. ultimately settled
down at IL ~ to 1921. which was, lust be.
for, the third call, the current price. At
the third call May brought llu9 June,
~; August, 1921; September, ll.0l; Oc-
tolrr, ll,lS.
HEAVY coin SHIPMENT.
iEw YORK, MAY 23.-rhc amount Of gold
engaged for shipment To Europe To morrow
ia ,stimnted IN hp AZ UlO UlD
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Foreign Affairs
PARLIAMENT,


LONDON, May 2S.--The house of commons
this afternoon adopted the motion of Glad
stone, that the various stages of the repres-
sion bill and the ad djourned debate on the
arrears of rent bill shall have precedence
over all other business until the house
shall otherwise order.
Sir William V. Harcourt, home secretary,
stated in the house of commons this after
noon that Michael Davitt is subject to con
dition of his ticket-oi-leave, which will be
revoked II he speaks contrary to law and
order.
no arrears 81 rent bill passed its
second reading IN the Aeuse of commons
this afternoon.
LURED AWAY.
The st. James Gazette says. We learn
on authority that we cannot disregard,
that Under Secretary Burke was followed
for protection, by constable on the day OF
his assassination, but the constable, Just
before the murder, was lured away by Il
false report that woman was being MUIR
dcred
SHOCKING.
VIENNA, May 23--The Presse says that
so tremendous was the rush of refugees
at BRADY yesterday, who were applying for
assistance to proceed to America, that one
man was crushed to death. Three hun
dred fresh refugees are expected to arrive
at Brady to-day.
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
PARIS, May 23-The chamber OF depu-
ties o.day, by 302 to SO, adopted an order
expressing confidence in NJ. Leon
Say, who will accordingly remain in office.
WON'T ACCEPT 1T.
II is thought that President Grevy will
refuse to accept the resignation of NJ. Leon
Say, minister of France. The chamber OF
deputies will have an opportunity of re-
considering its action in favor of the pro.
posal substituting duty on alcohol for the
duty or wines and beers which is opposed
by NJ. saw.
"GoING AHEAD"
! M. May 23.--The cabinet in council
yesterda, resolved to proceed with reforms
in their own way regardless Of the mani
festations of few inpatient -malcontents
Prime Minister Sagasta expressed himself
as opposed to any modification of the
cabinet.
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Marshall.
Special to the Her,

Special To the Herald.
MARSHALL, May 23,-'rhe fair now going
on at Mason's opera-house for the benefit
of the Catholic schools, promises to be one
Of the grandest affairs of the season, The
hall is beautifully decorated. The tables
are groaning under the weight of good
things. Games and tricks of sundry dc.
vices have been Instituted whereby to coax
the pennies from the pockets Of ye charita-
Bile public. Sweet music gladdens the
heart and. everything moves on in happy
style,
We had the pleasure of meeting your
special agent and correspondent, Mr.. 3. s.
Mayo, this morning lie leaves tor JeiIer.
son this evening,
The weather Is lovely and everybody
happy.
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a full line of Choice Patterns.

LINE0LEUM full line of Choice Patterns.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS such as Jutes, Raw
Silks, Pushes, Furniture Trimmings, Cret-
tones, Double-faced Plannels and Puntnre
Coverings.
C0RNICB POLES and Extension COrnces, in a
full variety of styles An excellent Walnut
Pole at 81 25.
WINDOW SHADES, in Rustic Holland and
Opaque, all oolors, sizes and styles, made to
order, Just received full line of Opaque
Shades in latest style Of DadOs, Bands, and
Artistic Prints of various designs,
LACE CURTAINS Nottingham and Antique
Curtains Nets in Cream & White.
LANGUEDOC, SWISS, & SCREEN NETTS in
LARGE VARIETY.
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Crimes and Casualties.
An uNSAruRAL MOTHER.


New York. May 23,-A sun special from
Rapahanock, Virginia, nnrrates murder
committed by Mrs. Maria Bruce, victim be-.
higher step.daughtcr, aged 10 years. She
hal conceived a hatred for the girl because
of he latter's disapproval Of her fathers
second marriage. Entering the house in
bal humor she sized u poker and beat the
gih's head to Jelly. She then carried the
boly to cabin IN the field and pouring
Smc neighbors happened on the scene and
arrested the woman.
uSs,rlsFACToRY.
1oLLiNgwooD, ONT, May 3,--The latest
ntNices from the wreck of the steamer Of
tie Manitou line which was burnt near
X liar 1cy on Friday last, places the num-
br of persons lost at from twenty to TWEEN.
tvfiye The names oi many who were lost
am not recorded, and probably the names
of all of the victims will never be known.
SERVED mour.
LirrtE Rock, ARR, May CIV. F.
Whitton wns killed by Edward Mcpherson,
nj Russelvile station today. after leaving
the magistrates office where Mcpherson
htd arragned Wilton for running away
with Mrs Mcpherson.
General Rosscr
NEW YoRK, May %. "A 81. Paul Min.
neso,a, special to the Sun says Suit has
been brought at winnepeg against General
Rosscr, Of Confederate cavalry fame,
late chief engineer Of tho Canadian Pacific
railway, charging him with retaining Ger.
tain plane aud profilee { the Canadian Pa
citic railroad with the Intention 10 default.
A police court held defendant for trial at
the nex, as,izes Bail was fixed at 800,
and the general was released on furnish.
ing II. -
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Kansas City.
Special to the Herald.

KANSAS City, Mo-, May 2s.--The cold
weather continues throughout the north
west. The irosts and snow last night and
the night before have done good deal Of
damage to the crops and TO fruit II is not
believed they are seriously affected In this
latitude, however.
A meeting of the stock holders OF the
Kanses City Il Southern railroad was held
IN this city to-day, and u was decided 70
place a further mortgage Of $ll 600 90 on the
road. II was also decided to change the
name to the Kansas City, Helena Il South
ern. The southern eud OF tho road Is op-
Grated and paying. Little has yet been
done for this end OF the road.
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Fort Worth

Special 10 The Hertld.
FoRr woRrn, May 23,-six thousand
pounds Of wool arrived this morning from
Wichita county and were sold for % cents
per pound.
Colonel Young, prominent cattle owner,
living here, received u letter from his
rancho west this morning stating that
there are 1000 head OF cattle Of Colorado
City and about 1900 at Abcline awaiting
shipment for want OF cars. Colonel Young
said the same grade OF cattle that he sold
last yeag for so he sole this year for ss0.
Eight ca1es In tho recorders court this
morning. Total fines, $50.
County court has adjourned until next
Monday.
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Con,iuned on fourth page.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

Mr.. David Patterson whose Office is
located at 266 Woodward Ave. Detroit
Mich, and whose works are at Quincy
Mass. and Concord N. H., has been en-
gagged in manufacturing and dealing in
Granite statuary and monumental work
in Detroit since 1868. He has erected
work in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and
New York, amounting to more than
100000 dollars. Mr.. Patterson has ar
rangements with the best granite quar-
ries in the east whereby he is enabled to
furnish work from the plainest to. the
most elaborate. He refers by perrmis-
sion to the following prominent pc
sons. Messrs. James Mcmillan, G. Van
Husan, w. j.. Chittenden, James Burns,
S. F Hodge all of Detroit Mich, Messrs.
j. b. Atwood, Flint, Austin Richard
son, Grand Rapids, j. M. Wattles, La
peer, Mrs. Z. j. White, Lapeer, @. 7.
Hills, Muskegon, and others in various
parts of the state. Mr.. Patterson has
every facility to execute work entrust-
ed to him in the best manner as re-
CARDS either material or workmanship.
He Will be pleased TO furnish estimates
ond designs upon application by mail
ar otherwise. He solicits correspon-
dence.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

A WHALING GUN.-The first breech-
loading whale gun ever made has just
been completed by Robert Liddle, of
San Francisco. 1t was made to 60 on
the whale steamer Bowhead, which
started for arctic waters last Tuesday,
under command of Capt E. Z. Smith.
The gun in shape bears strong resem-
blance to an ordinary hreech-loading
rifle, and weighs los pounds. 1t has a
rebounding lock, and the length of the
barrel Sc inches, and one five-sixteenth
inches calibre. 1t fires with precision
either harpoon or bomb lance the dis
lance OF 80 odd yards, while even fur
ther than that it will do good execution.
The gun swings on swivel and can be
fred in any desired direction and at al
most any angle, and is about as easily
handled as an ordinary firearm.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

| The soldiers reunion in Detroit prom.
Uses to be a grand affair. Wednesday
evening there will be addresses by Gov.
Jerome and Gen. E. S. Bragg of Wiscon-
sin. On Thursday evening at the BAN
quet, Secretary of War Rob't Il. Lincoln.
Ex-President Hayes, Gen. Danl E.
Sickles, ETC., are announced to respond
to toasts. The City Hall in honor of the
occasion is to be decorated profusely
with flags. the fountains are to be illu-
minated, and 1000 Chinese lanterns
will add to the general effect.
John Murray and John Ratten cut,
on two double-block Chalioners ma
chimes at the Mill of Stokes, Nelson, q
Secor, Manistee, 301, 900 star and six
inch shingles, all of which were packed.
This is the largest quantity ever man.
ufactured in one day from similar ma
chimes. Chris. Bodenhoff packed 55,-
600 shingles in one day at the mill of
Brooks & Sweet.
The st. Joseph river has overlooked
its banks, and great destruction to crops
in the valley between Niles and the lake
is feared.
The surviving Michigan veterans of
the Mexican war will hold their annual
reunion in Grand Rapids in September
next. There are now living in the state
about 260 of the $500 men who served
in the war.
The Niles Plow Co. go to Benton
HarDor and organize for business with
$4,000 capital.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

A party of five expert mining pro-
spectors. under the lead of Edward
Shiefiiin, of Arizona, are about to
start out on a three years exploring
tour along the valley of the Tukon
river, Alaska, in Sc arch of minerals.
The first shipment of California wheat
for Liverpool via New Orleans was
made from San Francisco on the 9Th of
this month. The quantity consisted of
600 tons. 1t arrived at New Orleans
last week and was transferred from the
cars there to steamer
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

and after few words, shot him dead
with a shotgun, and fired at the run
ming boy, also breaking his arm.
Monday 5.-A dispatch from Fort
Worth, Tex, says 100000 head of cat
tie and 100000 horses have been driven
through that place this spring for
points North and East, with more to
follow. -. The Sultan informs the
French Ambassador that the Porte is
able To remove the difficulties in Egypt
without conference. The Sultan says
he expects his commissioners to be
obeyed. r. S. Montgomery, president
of the Shelbyville, Tenn, Savings
bank, has been indicted on the charge
of defrauding Small &C.,, of st. Louis
out of $4,000; E. M. Samuel & Sons
have been defrauded out of $4,000
others are also losers. /. 4. General Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan. Hancock, Warren,
McCook. Steadman, SlOcum, and other
heroes of the war have given assurance
that they will endeavor TO be in Detroit
June IA and Is, at the soldiers reunion.
The railroads offer half rates TO the
army of the Potomac reunion.
The eight-hour law being Intellectual,
the attorney general of the United
States recommends supplementary
legislation. Three little children were
burned to death near Decatur, Ala. by
the explosion of an ell can. Somebody
tried to I'LL burning lamp. Prepare
tions are being made for the holding in
Detroit of national convention of kim
degarten instructors on the 21st-23d
inst.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08
A Judges Experience.

Judge j. t. Bossier, of st. Tammany
parish, La, and of the State Legislature.
thus expressed his opinion to one of our
representatives: 81 have found st.
Jacobs Oil to be very efficacious in
sprains and bruises. In my opinion
there is no oil or liniment equal to it,"
-Ne,o Orleans Lay Times Democrat.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08
OUR PROGRESS.

As stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion Of railroads. 30 the huge, drastic,
cathartic pills. composed Of crude and bulky
medicines, are quickly abandoned with the In
PRODUCTION OF Or. Pierce's pheasant Purgatiye
Pellets," which are sugar-cOated, and little
larger than mustard seeds, but composed OF
highly concentrated vegetable extracts. BY
druggists. -
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

RHEUMATISM. --There has been 10 medicine
introduced for rheumatism that equals Du-
rangs' Rheumatic Remedy. 1t is as sure to
cure as the seasons are u follow each other.
Many OF our prominent men here la public life
have used It with great success. We unhesi.
tatlngiy recommend it 10 all sufferers.-Wdsh-
ingt0n city Republican Sold Mt all drug
stores, one dollars bottle; six bottles for 1--WE
dollars. Write FOR free pamphlet 10 the propri-
etOI. K. K. HRLPHRNSTINE,
Washington, &C.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-06-08

Nearly 1000 sheep have been shipped from
Grass Lake TO Texas and other southern and
southwestern states during the past year. The
ast shir naai OF 900 was made last week.