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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
a Clever Forgery.

A very clever forgery was most successfully
perpetrhted on the First National Bank of De
trOit, on the afternoon Of Dec 81. A we'll
dressed man entered the bank at 80 In the
afternoon Of that day, and presented a check
for 81, $50 IL was one Of the checks OF George
X. Sistare's Sons, made PAYABLE to the order Of
NJ. ]. Mead, purporting 10 be signed by the
firm name, and also that Of A. NJ. Stanton
manager. Contrary to the usual custom, the
paving teller did not require the stranger to be-
identified, since two or three checks Tor small
amounts payable TO the same order had been
presented aud found to be genuine, and with
out any questions this last check was paid, the
stranger endorsed ii, ald went away. The
forgery was so well executed that one Of tn,
clerks of the firm above named pronounced II
genuine; shortly after he returned 90 the bank
and request q TO see the check again, and after
some moments pronounced 1t forgery. ln-
vestigation showed that such was indeed the
case. No such PAPER had been issued by the
firm. The man nnd gone, and no clue could b,
found as 10 his whereabouts. The check pre-
sented was in all respects copy of the litho-
graphed form used by George X. Sistare's Sons.
and the writing was so perfect that the clerk
did not recognize the forgery Of his own pen
manship. Some two weeks ago the firm whose
name was forged purchased small amounts OF
bonds giving their checks for the sumo. IL
this manner, 1t is supposed, the forms wer,
secured Tor the purpose Of duplicating and the
result sho ed that il was well and Skillfully
done Detroit Is only one Of other cities which
have suffered in the same way, the same game
having been worked in Buffalo and Cleveland
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
Michigan Crop Reports.

Crop reports have been received at the office
of secretary of state at Lansing from 200 cor
respondents representing COZ townships. Oi
these returns 49, were from southern tiers OF
counties The condition Of wheat December l,
ia estimated at "a per cent. compared with the
vitality and growth of average years, and at 90
per cent. Of condition Of December /, 1881. Re
ports have been received Of the quantity OF
wheat MAJ koted by farmers during the month
of November at 2o2 elevators aud mills Oh
these PAP are in the southern four tiers Of coun-
ties, which is about onc-half of the whole mum
Der OF elevators and mills in these counties
The total number OF bushels reported marketed
Is 322, l2a of which 20S 672 bushels were market
ed Ia the first or southern tier of counties 49,
lS4 bushels in the second tier; 2l5,799 bushels
in the third tier; 300, 400 bushels In the fourth
tier, and III, 06S bushels in the counties north
OF the southern four tiers. At 81 elevators and
mills, or IL per cent OF the whole number from
which reports have.been received, there was no
wheat marketed during the month. The total
number OF bushels reported marketed thus far
this season is 5.535 Sy3
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
a Question Of Interest.

From the L'Anse Sentinel there appears TO
be something Of hitch in the official affairs Of
Barsga county, the eligibility of county clerk
elect oConnor being in dispute. The facts in
the case as far as learned at the present time
are rs follows: Mr.. O'Connor served term
In the United States navy during the late civil
war, and was honorably discharged therefrom.
In the year 1896 he made application to the cir
cult court OF Houghton county 10 become a
citizen of the United States, and upon showing
his discharge aud producing other necessary
evidence was admitted TO citizenship in open
court, Judge Eddy presiding James ii. ker-
win was then county clerk. The only entry
that can be found of the transaction In the
court journal Is to the effect that John Con-
nors with several Othcrs) was on that day
admitted 20 citizenship. O'Connor has lost his
papers, and thequestion arises how eau he estab-
fish hts citizenship II there Is nothing more to
be found upon the records! Another serious
question connected with this is, was he ever
properly nataralizcd! We know of no provis-
ion of law whereby on employe OF the navy
department. whether hcnorably discharged or
not, can be naturalized without having pre-
viously declared his intention to become citi-
zen of the United States as in ordinary cases.
The United States statutes provide that ''any
alien of the age of 81 years aud upwards who
has enlisted or shall enlist in the armies OF the
United states, either the regular or volunteer
forces, and has been or shall be hereafter hon.
ora5ly discharged, may be admitted 10 become
a citizen of the United States, upon the petit
ton, without any previous declaration of his
intention to become a citizen of the United
States" etc. From the above It would appear
that aliens discharged from the marine forces
of the United States are not accorded the same
advantages rs those discharged from the army,
but whether congress intended TO make such
distinction or whether the courts will recognize
Il arc questions we are not prepared to answer.
Mr.. OConnor has exercised the rights of q
citizen for the past 10 years, and II is unfor-
tunate for him that he has not inquired into his
right ere this. From the complexion Of affairs
NJ the present Time IL looks as though that quo
warrantO proceeding would be commenced soon
TO test his right to hold the Office 10 which he
has been elected.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
A Possible Country.
Portland Standard.

Portland Standard.
Alaska has been set down as nearly a
worthless country, yet it has already re-
turned nearly quarter OF the original
cost in rents of the seal fishery. Re-
Gently samples of an extraordinary yield
of potatoes have been furnished, prov
ing that the country is not worthless.
The extraordinary yield of potatoes in
country will produce other crops, espe-
cially oats, rye, flax, and probably bar
ley. In short, it will produce about rs
great variety as in the northern part
of Maine. Not only will Alaska produce
potatoes, oats, peas, cabbages and q
great variety of vegetables, but we have
found out that it is the cranberry field
of the northwest coast. The best cram
berries of the world grow there now, and
there can hardly be limit TO the bust
ness. Already shipments have been
made. The Alaska cranberry is coming
to the front Chicago beef may be
pressed into Atlantic cities; but the
Alaska cranberry will be first used to
supply California, then it will be pushed
into the interior, and it will finally reach
the Atlantic States. The climate, soil
and all other conditions are suitable to
the growth of this fruit. 1t is already
growing there in wild state.
Now, n country where the sea and
rivers abound in the choicest fish, and
where game is so abundant that con-
siderable population can be supported
on these articles, is not a poor country
by any means. We refer now to south
ern Alaska-to a country which is larger
than California, and which ought, at
least, to nave the advantage OF terri
torial government. Probably no coun-
try has been more misrepresented as to
resources than Alaska. Little by little
we are finding out the extent of natural
resources. No account has yet been
taken OF the immense wealth of timber,
and very little of the minerals which are
known TO exist. 1t is q country that will
keep. 1t ought, however. to be treated
decently. Men who 90 there ought to
have some protection for life and pro-
perty. 1t might as we'll be an accepted
fact now. in spite of all misrepresenta-
tons, that Alaska is rich in natural re-
sources-that it ought to have terri
torial organization, or at least courts
which can administer justice in decent
way. Potatoes and cranberries the best
in the world, and salmon so abundant
that they can be pitchforked out of
streams, and yet considerable number
of newspaper men and politicians are
continually asserting that the country is
good for nothing!
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
yaTIOyaL CAPITSL.

Senator Voorhees, of Indiana has sub
mittod 20 the Senate a national library bill
The returns of the department of agri-
culture show total yield ofcorn of 1926, 100000
for the entire country.
Gen. Sherman will give up active
command of the army next fall, and viii be
succeeded by Gen. Sheridan.
Clerks in the different departments
are anxious over the uneartbing Of an old law
requiring them 10 work eight hours per day In
winter and ten hours in summer.
The Secretary of the Treasury has de-
cided that a Chinaman living In this country can
not bring into the United States, under the Chi
nese restriction act, wife he intends TO marry,
though II already married, his present wife
could come.
A fire occurred in the law Office of X.
ID. Merrick, Washington, principal counsel for
the govei nmcnt In the star route cases. IL
was undoubtedly the work Of incendiaries for
the purpose o. destroying important papers
bearing on the case, known TO be there.
The House committee on appropria-
tons have completed tho army bill. 10 spprc
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28

Nebraska, directing an investigation and report
by the committee on public lands as to whether
payments should be made upon contracts made
under the deposit system for surveys before
such work had been inspected by the officers
created for that PURPOSE The committee Is
given power 10 send tor persons and all docu-
ments necessary Tor thorough investigation.
House. - The resolution providing for
the importation, free OF duty, oil books Tor the
use OF the blind was reported back by Mr..
Carlisle. OF Kentucky. Mr.. Hiscock OF New
York offered resolution declaring that ON and
alter Wednesday, January 3 tue hour Of meet
lug of the House, be- II a. m, which was adopt
ed At this point Mr.. Kelley made motion TO
adjourn from tomorrow till Wednesday. The
resolution was voted up1n and carried. The
House then went into committee Of the whole
ON the army appropriation bill. The provision
OF the bill that all officers now ON the retired
list, or who may hereafter be retired iron active
service, except in the case OF the general OF the
army, shall be borne on the rolls OF the army,
aud receive pay now provided by law as OF the
rank they actually he'll In the army at the date
OF their retirement, gave rise to considerable
discussion, but was finally passed over inform
ally. Other amendments were offered, but no
further business OF importance was transacted,
and after granting leaves of absence to % the
House adjourned, the common understanding
being that no business would be transacted To-
morrow.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
FASHION NOTES.

Solid dark colors are most favored for
children's hosiery.
JUDGE and electric blue arc the new
est fashionable colors.
Feutre-velours, or velvet finished felt,
will be the fashionable novelty in hats
during the coming season.
Blue in all its shades and variations,
from the palest ciel to the deepest ma
rine blue, is the fashionable color
Birds of every description are used to
decorate muffs. Duplicates OF those
selected for the muff are generally worn
on the hat or bonnet which accompa-
MES it. Some of these ornlthological
effigies are too large for good taste.
For outside wraps plain velvet is very
fashionable, worn both for large and
small CONNECTIONS; and many redingotes
and long sacques are being made OF II
by principal modistes. The trimmings
are of fur or of jet pendants, and eX-
ceedingly wide passementerie bands
There is nothing new to signalize in
the way of lingerie, hosiery or gloves.
Kid slippers are cut very low, and where
the stockings are embroidered the mules
or sandals are plain, and vice versa.
With evening dress the color OF the
stockings must invariably match that OF
the toilet worn. For house wear, black
or fawn-colored stockings embroidered
with cardinal, or those of solid cardinal,
are the height of fashion.
Very handsome visiting dresses are
shown, having a bodice cut in jersey
shape and made of colored velvet. This
fastens to a box-pleated skirt of MORE
or satin, the joining of bodice and skirt
being concealed by scarf drapery ot
the same A black velvet jersey fasten'
ed to black satin skirt is very elegant,
so also is one of dark myrtle green,
with gold and green satin in wide
stripes laid in pleats for the skirt, and
plain green satin for the drapery. In
laying the kits the gold stripes. OF
course, 90 underneath. A costume OF
this kind, included in bridal outfit
has the dark green velvet bodice trim
med with tiny arabesques in very fine
gold braid.
Cashmere shawls are now cut up into
princess cloaks and French redingotes
to be worn over velvet skirt. either
black, brown, green, or some Other
color which harmoniZes with that o.
the cashmere. This. to many people
seems an act of wicked extravaganza
but a shawl in these days Of clingins
garments and drapingS, which follow
the outlines of the figure, is at best AZ
unsatisfactory and cumbersome wrap
even upon Frenchwoman, who alone
knows how to put il on with grace
therefore it would seem better to utilize
the fabric by Transforming it into gar
ment which will be thing of beauty
and "A JOY for just the same long mum
Der of years in graceful rs in an I'm
graceful shape, and much less liable t.
be corrupted by the moths as if, in the
shawl shape, it were laid away until The
wheel of fashion shall bring bunglinl
styles into vogue again.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28

About 1880 o'clock on the night OF Wednes-
day, Dec. Goth, the convicts in to third tier Of
cells in the east wing of the Jackson prison
smeled fire, and as they rdised an alarm shrcks
were heard issuing from cell No. SO, occupied by
life man named Isaac Van Auken. Tho guard
on duty assembled 10 the cell as quickly as posi-
bic, which he found completely filed with
smoke, while flames envelopcd the grated en-
trance. Owing 10 the expansion OF the iron
door by heat, difficulty was experienced in open
ing 10, bt wen II swung back the wretch who
occupied tue cell sprang naked through the
flame. Meanwhile his cries Of agony were terri
riblc, for he was being literally cooked, and as
he shot out upon the corridor he would have
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
porsosrNn FROM Rrn sroc.

POISONING FROM RED STOCKINGS
DR.. j. Woodland writes to the Lancet
that, having had his attention directed
o several cases of great irritation of the
feet and legs, causing small pustules to
arise and the skin to subsequently ex-
foliate, and suspicion being fastened
Upon red stockings which the patients
wore. he carefully analysed them. He
found tin salt which Is used as a NOR
dant in fixing the dye. He succeeded
in obtaining as much as % grains Of
this metal in the form of the dioxide,
and as each time the articles are washed
the tin salt is rendered more easily sol
uble, tho acid excretions from the feet
attack the tin oxide, thus forming an ir-
ritating fluid.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
The Governors staff.

Governor-elect Beeole has made the follow
ing appointments of members of his personal
staff: Edwin +. Concly of Detroit, James C..
Cummings of Holly, r. F. Hill of Kalamazoo
and 5. w. Fowler of Manistee, aides-de-camp
with the rank Of colonel; James J. Atkinson OF
Detroit is made Judge advocate with the rank
OF major. The principal duties devolving upon
these gentlemen will be TO purchase swords
and belts, broad-brimmed hats with gold lace
tassels, and present themselves for attendance
at the governors receptions, militia encamp-
inents, etc. Mr.. Conely is the superintendent
OF police of Detroit, Cummings Is resident OF
Holly. Mr.. Hill Is well-kDown attorney of
Kalamazoo, Fowler is an editor and Atkinson
q lawyer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28

About another deacon: The deacon's
son was telling the minister about the
bees singing his pa, and the minister
inquired "Stung your pa, did theyP
Well, what did your pa sayP" "Slt p
this way moment" said the boy. I'D
rather whisper IL to you
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28

One hundred thousand elephants arc
every year slaughtered TO supply the
ivory of the world. The 1900, 900
pounds Of ivory used by England In a
year require the sacrifice Of $4,000 of
tho beasts.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28
CRIME.

John Schpengler, of Baltimore, shot
his wife while she was lying in bed with her in
liant child, and then killed himself
Geo. j. Rice, of Elmira, N. Y, president
of the Utica, Ithaca and Elmira railroad has
been arrested on charge of forgery. There Is
q discrepancy of nearly 100000 In his ac-
counts.
Geo. j. Rice, ex-president of the
Utica, Ithaca and Elmira railroad, has waived
examination, and awaits In the Toombs of New
York the action OF the grand jury.
The two medical students and their
colored assistants, who were arrested Rich
mond, Va, while attempting to no 8 ayes
have been sentenced TO six months In.
ment each
The City bank of Rochester, N. Y,
rated the thirdstron2cst in the city, has been
Obliged to close its door through the use Of
S35O000 Of funds used v the President, Z. T..
Upton, to carry on "a spccuiations. Until
about month ago IL 'auk was considered
perfectly strong. StN. weeks ago there was
a heavy fall in the prices OF OIL, and he took
money 10 carry this. Upon learning that
checks of the city bank had been thrown out
by the American Exchange bank of New York,
an investigation was commenced, and every
thing was found In dire confusion. Upton was
asked TO make statement, and he finally said
he owed about 100000, and had property valued
ut 100000, aud agreed to secure this to the
bank. Efforts were made by the directors to
raise money to continue the bank, but when
the real truth was learned that Upton owed
$780, all attempts to continue were aban-
doned. Upton has turned over TO the bank
property to the value Of $4,000. The Western
New York Episcopal diocese loses heavily, as
Upton was its treasurer and its funds were 10
the bank.
Paul Ruhl. letter carrier of Chicago,
has been arrested upon a charge OF rifliDg let
tors. He has made q full confession.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28

How many people would be mute if
they were forbidden to speak well of
themselves and evil of others.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-28


army appropriation bill, the amount of the
appropriation being s24.6sl, 200. Mr.. Hewitt
of New York, addressed himself to considera-
ton of the provision [ ., Tor army trausporta-
ton land grant roads watch had received gov
crnmcnt aid should only be allowed compcnsa-
ton not exceeding so per cent. of that paid BY
private parties for the same service. Upon this
phase of the question long debate ensued,
participated In by nearly all present. Decisions
of courts and citations from acts were quoted
In support Of different arguments. The debate
was closed BY MIR. Robinson from Mass, who
won the APPLAUSE 1.-THE House when be said
'there was somewhere In every man an impulse
that told him that in dealing with other people
he wanted to deal squarcy. Every man
wanted to feel up, to the dignity of living up
government, but IL would be weak beyond
description when It ceased to do the right and
just thing A number of leaves of absence
were granted and the House adjourned.
Scnate--Dec. PA number of post
masters were confirmed, among whom was Julius
Roper, at Ishpeming, Micn Petitions for al
lowancc OF rebate In case Of repeal of the tobac-
cotaxw were presented. Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont,
offered an amendment modifying the resolution
so as TO promise rebate only In case of failure
TO give ample notice of the time when the act TO
reduce tax shall take effect The amendment
was finally adopted. The bonded spirits bin
came up, when Mr.. Morrill, offered an amend
after Jan. |, 1884, shall be withdrawn In one
year from the time they are entered or deposited
In distillery warehouses. The amendment was
lost The civil service bin came up as unfinished
business, and was carefully discussed. The
most notable event Of the session was the
speech Of Senator Malone, who addressed the
Senate In a carefully prepared speech. The
Senator thinks direct accountability of public
officers to the people the safest guarantee of
faithful discharge of duties. Mahonc's speech
was spiced with sharp rctorts by Beck OF Ken
lucky, and altogether the scene witnessed in the
Senate was nothing short Of sensational
Several amendments TO the bill were offered by
others when Mr.. vorhes proposed on be-
half Of the Senators opposed TO the bill, that It
he taken up tomorrow and disposed of. A |
wac offered by Mr.. Van wyck of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-08-26
Correspondence baltimore Co~H,y taieH.
FAILURE OF A STOCK INSURANCE CO

BALTIMORE Cot MY, No, Aug. -, IsS2.
MessTs Editor. I'll send the following item for
your columns rs have seen no notice Of IL in THE
CSIoS: 1.-THE fsrmers' Mutual Live Stock Asso-
citation Of North America located at Hanover,
Pa. has been compelled to suspend Thi. compa-
ny has done q large business In our State aud APP
peared % have the confidence q the public, a. IL
paid its losses promptly and satisfactorily. But
u was conducted on the mutual plan aud the
fatal tnalady that has carried % many "Hu-
tuas seifed IL at Lac; aud IL died Of assessments
The officers say that they found IL impossible 60
get along without excessive assessments" and
they thought IL better 20 wind up, the plain Eng
lsh of which ne doubt l.. the policy holders did
not pay up the leyies made on them. and having
no capital or surplus to fall back on. the company
had 10 collapse.
Quite a number Of these eompanic. have sprung
into existence in the past year or two. and the
sooner some more Of these give up the ghost the
better Il will be for the survivors. We have
company. managed by gentlemen Of this county.
now doing fair business in the stock insurance
line. and from the careful manner in which the
business l. conducted and TIE rigid Inspection
made Of all stock offered for insurance. certainly
deserves the confidence Of the public. H. like the
others. Is on the mutual plan" aud possesse, all
the inherent defects of that syftem Of insurance.
But the Insurance Of live stock Is an important
matter and iis prac,icabili,y l. worthy Of trial
even ut some sacrifice the part Of insurers, and
In order 10 test IL Il would be better for them 60
concentrate on one good company than scatter
their patronage among half dosen. :.