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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
THE HOUSEHOLD.


One pound of green copperas dis
solved in a quart OF boiling water Will
destroy foul smells. Powdered borax
scattered in their haunts will dispense
cockroaches. ~
Silk handkerchiefs washed in clear
water, with pure white CASTLE soap, look
like new. Do not iron, but snap be-
tween the fingers until almost dry, and
then press under weight.
To cure earache, take pinch of black
pepper, put it'on piece Of cotton bat
ting dipped i'm sweet oil, and place it in
the ear, and tie bandage around the
head, and it will give almost instant re-
lief.
To prevent the hair from falling out,
use a mixture composed of two ounces
of spirits of ammonia, two ounces each
of glycerine and rose water, one-half
ounce of cantharides, and enough alco-
hol to clarity. ~
To clean oil or grease spots from car
pets, use fullers' earth and water, spread
thickly, cover with paper, and let it re-
main two days; brush of, and if not re-
moved, make another application. If
utStc 10 lcpuiIcu, use DSuLiHc'
TO raise the pile of velvet, take two
pieces of wood and place them on a
table, and between them, bottom side
up, put three very hot fiatirons, and lay
over them wet cloth; hold the velvet
over the cloth with the wrong side down,
and when thoroughly steamed brush
the pile with light whisp.
Hot Inn, xrata,. ;o tho hoet ;ncao, 10
stroyer known. Put the alum into hot
water and let it boil till il Is all dis
solved; then apply the solution hot to
all cracks, closets, bedsteads and other
places where any insects are found.
Ants, bedbugs, .cockroaches and creep
ing things are killed by IL, while there
is no danger of poisoning the family or
injuring property. R'||
We here give a recipe for preparing
kid gloves which will make the hands
soft and white. Turn over the gloves
and rub well the kid with paste of
erris powder diluted with little rose
shade; when well dried wipe softly and
shake them little. Make mixture
with four yolks of very fresh eggs and
one spoonful of sweet almond oil, stir
the whole on hot cinders and add one
fourth ounce of beeswax when the
melted wax is well mixed with the yolks
and OIL daub the gloves well all over
with the compound while still hot; then
put the gloves on a polished board or
table and pass them over with roller,
so as to spread the mixture and remove
the surplus: then turn over the gloves
on the right side.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
The Importance Of Reading Before Sign
ing. F

London Telegraph, ..~..-.--
An amusing apecdote reaches us from
a village in the Indre ct Loire, where a
quarrel has been raging between the
Mayor and the local schoolmaster. The
latter was recently summoned to APP
pear before the Project Of the Depart
ment, to whom he complained of the
Mayors negligence. ts
In proof of this he showed an official
report, written by himself and contain.
ing the following passage: 1--WE have
no case of hydrophobia or madness to
report, unless it be that of the Mayor
and corporation, who are idiots and
raving madmen." The Mayor signed
and stamped the document without
reading it, little dreaming that 1t would
be used as evidence against himself with
the Prefect.t AfteW AsN 1917
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
The Tall Sycamore of the Wabash.

The special correspondent of the IN
dianophs lind. Journal, embodied in a
recent communication in the following
from Hon. Daniel w. Voorhees, L con-
slider st. Jacobs Oil splendid remedy,
| suffered from an affection of the back
and kidneys, with some rheumatism-in
fact, it was rheumatism of the back. /
used st. Jacobs Oil, and found it very
eificacious. 1t gave me instantaneous
relief, and finally cured me completely.
The most important part of any busi-
ness is To know what ought to be done.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
OFFICEHoLDERs IN New YoR

OFFICEHoLDERs IN NEW YORK;
Is estimated that of the 100, 900 Federal
officers Of the country 1000 arc in our
own state and 1000 in this city. There
are also on Manhattan Island 10000
salaried state and municipal officers,
and 5000 officers who are paid by fees,
making total of 10000 ofliceholders in
our city. There need be no doubt that
10000 competent persons could salts
factorily perform the whole service of
the 10000, and for half the pay. The
salaries of our city employees aggregate
S11 200, 900 year, not including che
pay of officers who receive fees.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
ADVICE mo- CONsUMPTIYES.

On the appearance of the first symptoms, as
general debility, loss of appetite, pallor, chilly
sensations, followed by night-sweats and cough,
prompt measures OF relief should be taken.
Consumption is scrofulous disease OF the lungs
therefore use the great iscrofulous or blood
purifier and strength-restorer, DIR. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" Superior to cod
liver oil as nutritive, and unsurpassed as a
pectoral. For weak lungs, splitting Of blood,
and kindred affections 1t has no equal Sold
by druggists. For DIR. Pierces treatise on Con-
sumption send two stamps WORLDS DIsPEN-
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

"How old is that dogP"e was asked of
a colored man. IF he lives ter see de
fifth OBJ naixt June, sab, he will be de
Oldest dog on the plantation. And If
he don't live until then" "He'll be
dead. sab. y
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

We will wager a years subscription
that 25-cent package of Sheridan'e
Condition PO,0ders contains more pure
ingredients and cost more money than a
bushel of any kind put up in large packs.
Sheridan's Powders are absolutely pure.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
Magic in the Nineteenth Century.

have sold large quantities of DIR. THOMAS
EcLEcTRIc On; 1t Is used for colds, sore throat,
Group, etc. and in fact, for any affection Of the
throat 1t works like magic. II Is a sure cure for
burns, wounds and bruises" a y s-st g - :
Faith steps into our aid when our boosted
reason and know ledge fall. fH I a
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
Arrears Of Paw and bounty.

TIC Union soldiers reported on rolls
as deserters. Act of Aug ust 9TH, 1882.
Increase of Pension Thousands emit
tied under new laws which are more
liberal. Send stamps for blanks to
Stoddart d Co., 4l3 G street, Washing
ton, ID. c. Pension and Bounty Claims
n speciality.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

thing tells me you wilton the day of your mar
read the verse have marked, and let II be the
ruling spirit of your life. II you should not
marry before that time, open II, and may you
find In its pages the strength and comfort
have found therein.
49, N "AUNT RAcHEI.'
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

JIM Might, Syracuse, N. Y, writes "When
first commenced using your BURDoCK BLOOD
BITTERs was troubled with fluttering and pal
pitation Of the heart. felt weak and langiid,
with numbness of the limbs; since using, my
heart he's not troubled me and the numbing
sensation is all gomez Price sl00 ftt~
Whilst YOU look too much Oh other gardens,
you will neglect your own.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

II is claimed that JohnSOnS Anodyne
Liniment is almost infallible in the cure
of diphtheria, pneumonia influenza,
bronchitis, congestion of the lungs, and
hard dry coughs. This may all be true.
We know it will prevent diphtheria and
that it will cure the Group instantly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

There are more fools than sages; and
among the sages there is more folly than
wisdom.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
A Hosts Troubles.

English papers tell an amusing story
Of q well-known banker Of Liege, Bel
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
The seeds Of our punishments is Gown at Z
same time we commit sin.
..SIGH NO MORE. LADIESw

for DIR. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is n
prompt and certain remedy for the painful dis
orders peculiar to your sex. BY all druggists.
No government is safe unless protected by the
good will of the people.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

Men show their character in nothing
more clearly than by what they think
lauphable.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
WOMAN AND HER DISEASES

is the title of large illustrated treatise, DR.. Il.
V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y, sent to any address
for three stamps. 1t teaches successful self
treatment. 80 - -
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
-AGoo,l Offer.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Company has Just issued an illustrated treatise,
"The Heart OF the Continent" describing the
wonderful growth of the Six Great States. The
book Is beautifully printed, and numerous en-
cravings OF high merit adorn its pages. ANY
one sending their name and address, with two
three-cent postage stamps, win receive q copy
by return mail, by applying TO Perceval Lowell,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III. Il =
Emigration from Germany decreased 1o,0 900
in 1881
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

Plunge boldly into the thick of life,
and seize it when you will, it is interest
ipu
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
Dpsnised.

By the upthirking, Burdock has been con-
sidered weed, and Its luxuriant growth, I'M
pleasant smell, etc +, has rendered 1t, to those
mot knowing It's virtues" nuisance, and yet
the root has iongIbeenIac by savants
as most invaluable as diuretic, aperient and
blood purifier. BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs en-
body al its good qualities. Price $l.OO.
There is no such thing Is being proud before
man and humble before God. 20 ~ a. "
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand
Central Depot.
Elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost OF one mil
lion dollars reduced 10 81 and upwards per
day. European Plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and
elevated railroad to all dcpots. Families can
Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the
ctys
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

He that would have the perfection of pleasure
must be moderate in the use of e.. /.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
ny S PEP Ia

Ana The seVerer lOruis OF INDUCES lion. y sinall
pamphlet on the above mos distressing malades and
their complete cares, post free, cents in stamps
BY II KING, Esq, STAFF SURGEON, ROYAL NAVY.
ENGLAND Apply TO
RICHARD KING Hox ~,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

NoTrnSe is ugIier than crooked boots,
straighten them with Lyons Heel Stiffeners.
The sweetest thing ON earth is a little child
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

The Medical Pro
pcrties OF SAMAbI.
TAN NfIivINE aie
Nerylno Aperient; Dla
ph0retic and Carmini
tive Neutiitlaus; Laxa
tive. Dlui etic; Sedatiye
COlin 'er-irTitant SudC
rife. Alternative and An
Il Bilious. The speri.
ent and mill Laxative
properties Of SAMARI
TAN NERvNE are the
best Safeguard In al
cases of ETuptlons and
Mn ignant fevers. Their
balsamic. healing ana
soothing properties pro
tect the hurOrs OF the
taucus. Their sedalivf
properties allay pain In
the eryous system.
stomach and b0s els
either from inflammation
.Ountcrirritdnt Influence
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
There was a young lady quite fair,

There was young lady quite fair,
Who had much trouble with her hair,
SO she bought Carboine
And sight to be seen,
Is the head Of this maiden, declare.
Genius at first Is little more than great
capacity for receiving discipline.
To ALLOW VIRnE POwER TO ebb slowly, inn
perceptibly away, is Madness; check II with
that never failing remedy, Aliens Brain Food,
sl.-At druggists and at Aliens Pharmacy, 315
First Ave-, NY.
He who lives 10 benefit himself confers on the
world benefit when he dies
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

lncOsc stamp for our large. Illustrated Journal CIV
ing ties Onias OF hundreds OF the most wonderful
cu performed. Address
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08
PalpitatiOn OF the Heart.

hen you bury an old animosity, never mind
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-02-08

properly was ner own, 10 uoWltn as she thought
best"
Mr.. Crawford opened the will and read It
over to Ruth, and Jonas, and Huldah.
To Arthur Ford she left the sum of thirty
thousand dollars. To Ruth Nugent, her old
Bible. with the request that the wishes written
on the paper in which she had wrapped it be
complied with. All other property belonging
to herewith the exception Of a farm In an adj
joining town, and three thousand dollars,
which she left to Jonas aud Huldah Strong In
consideration Of long years of faithful service
and friendship--was TO 90 to build a school
and substance, was Rachel Nugent's win.
"To thinkl" cried Huldah, "she has left
more'n we ever expected to be worth In all our
Ives to Jonas an me; an nothin' but her Bible
To- youl There must be something wrong about
-. She never meant to cut you off In that
way"
81 had no claim upon her." answered Ruth
~ have no need of more than can earn. She
probably did what seemed best TO her, and am
satisfied"
Ruth spoke truly. She had thought IL alto
gether likely that she would be remembered In
different way in Aunt Rachel's will. But she
had never counted on a cent from her. She
had no desire for wealth. Therefore, the
knowledge that the property Rachel Nugent
left was to go others, was no disappointment 10
her, In the ordinary meaning OF the word. IL
surprised her little, but brought no feeling OF
injustice, or of being deprived OF something 10
which she had right, and which she had
been justified in reckoning on.
BY and by she went into Aunt Rachels room.
On the table in the corner lay package bear
ing her name Beneath the name were written
In trembling hand, these words: Ia
81 give to you, my dear neicc, the Bible
which for many years has been the staff have
leaned upon--the friend have never turned
TO In vain. You will find In its pages help for
the time of need, and this bequeath to you
knowing you will appreciate II fully. II you
should marry within three years-and some
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-27
War Claims allowed,


NFNANN ~
VIZ have received from Hon. c. B
Simonton the letter of the Secretary
Of the Treasury, transmitting a list Of
claims allowed under the act of JULY
4, 1864 In looking over the list O.
claims we note the following to citi
zens Of Fayette county:
Joseph 7. Alternately, deceased
NJ. A, Gober, administrator, $3.50
George l.. Branscom, 1892: A. w
Crawford, $l25; Joseph P. Thomp.
son, deceased, r. G.. Thompson. ad,
ministrator, $500; VIM. H. Tarplcy
1926; Elisha Williams, $40; VIM. F
Young, deceased. Mary j. Young, ad.
minis'ratrix, $240.
Also the following to citizens O
Hardeman county:
d. @. Bieber, deceased, W. D. Maud
lin, administrator, 1855; T. j. Baker
5000; Mary A. Dun, S125; David +
Ham, deceased, r w. Smith, execu
tor, $3.50; James j. McOlendon, 500
George W. Newbern, s242 Cicero
Rhodes, deceased, j. 7. Nethery, ad
ministrator, Sl46; NJ. A. Stewart, de,
ceased, b B. Stewart, administrator
1880; Robert Scott. deceased, Sam.
uel Scott aud s. P. I~ngraham, execu
tors, $26l.26; James B Simmons, $40
J.J Tedford, deceased. Thomas Shea
administrator, 1851. so: VIM. W. Vim
cent, 1925; Emily Willoughby, 1874.
The claims allowed will Of cours
not be ready for payment until the bill
therefore passes the House, which Mr.
Simonton says will be done at thi
session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-27
WHEN DOES SPRING BEGIN,
A Cusious Case for the Supreme
Court TO Decide upou.


The interesting question OF whether
spring begins on the LIST or the 2lst OF
March was yesterday brought to the
attention ofthe Supreme Court in the
argument ofan appeal taken from the
judgment Of Common Pleas Court No.
2. in the suit OF Edward Samuel & Go.
against the Phoenix Iron Company.
Samuel Il Co. had contracted to fur
nish a certain amount of iron 10
the iron company in the ''early
spring" Of 1880. Two deliveries
were made in March, and the third on
the 2lst of April. The iron market
declined, and the company declined
to accept the shipment, on the ground
that not having been delivered until
after the 10Th of April it was not il
the early spring" Suit was ther
brought by Samuel & Co, on whose
behalf it was argued that spring
astronomically aud correctly speak.
ing, did not begin until the 2lst o.
March. Numerous almanacs indors
ing this statement were offered in evi.
dence, and the jury returned a verdict
ia favor Of the plaintiff for som,
$29, 1000. The Supreme Court helC
the case under Amusement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-27
GUILTY OF SUICIDE.
How a Red-Hcadsa TeRdersool
Was Laid in HIS iOne-
Iy Grave.
Bosom elobs.


There was fun at San Simon, though,
while Bill was laid up for repairs. A
big red headed galoot came down there
an snorted round town that be wanted
TO fad Carl Bill an take him in any
kind of a game, He let on that no
other man could be chief in the Ter
ritory while he was on deck. Made
EN- think he wss huutin' a fight an
wanted it bad Went into the Silver
Palace saloon-that was atent with a
couple Of bssre's an a pine board for
a bar-an cpSsvd about Their bein' DO
hospitality Ill ther place, an fnally
went up to a sickly ole MAJ an asked
him to fight. The ole Teller lowed be
was no tighter, an hadn't any gun,
but the red headed cuss offered him
one o his navies an said he'd give him
the fuss shot. The ole TELLER was scarf
blue in the face. lie wouldn't tax,
The odds, an red headed began bully,
rigin' him an calm him a whit,
livered, ouery sneak. an rubbed
the barrel Of his pistol NJ
90 down the side Of the old man.
head until his ear vas bleedin' raw
That was a little too much for the
loys, an somebody shotgun went oE
bout that time just behind :.the
pad man. Red, head was shot TOO full
0i holes to skin. an was chucked into
the ground inside haitian hour. Some
body who couldn't mind his own bust
1ess telegraphed 20 the Sheriff at Sal
Marcial that a man had been killed
an the Sheriff come up on the mex.
train. The fust mar he met was tn,
barkeeper of the Silver Palace, which
was likewise the Coroner. we helC
IN inquest right away while the fact
we're fresh, au here's the verdick .
the jury; Guilty OF sooersid in tn,
fust degree. That satisfied tn,
Sheriff, O. course. He heard the re.
mains was filed with buekshot from
her seat of bis pants to the back o
MS neck, but be had conf fence in th,
Coroner, an knowed him to be a gentle.
nan, so he took the next train HON,
thout nosin' round fer Their details
Last time | was at San Ssmon | seeI
ZONE lovin' hand had histed a boarC
over rcd heads grave, but as nobody
knowed his othOr name, only this wa
carved on the board in red chalk:
''He was a-fule"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-27

Judge eclleh said ets aint iAls 10
attack q man for projecting a lads, and
through the press. l FL one don't
believe In that way Of doing things.
There is not a man in New York but
would hike to see Cunningham get
whipped. Heis the fresh man 10 the
case. Gebhardt is right and can take
care of himself"
Uncle John Mott said: young
Gebhardt amt no coward. he viii
tight and if he does, that St. Louis
man will get left. No New Yorker
will allow a lady to be insulted with
out taking il up. He ought not to,
for q woman deserves any mans pro.
lection"
George Webb said: "Thst insult
ought not TO go unpublished. Gun
ningham insulted a lady, and then was
afraid to stand q good knock
down. Fred could whip him with
fists, and l hope he does with pistols.
l will bet $1,000 to $500 that Gebhardt
can whip him either way"
Harry Dickson said: "Gebharlt NAV
be acting too fresh bat any man
would in the same position. The
men are all jealous of Fred, and they
want to back cap him because the
Lilly won't pay them any attention. |
want to have Fred win every time,
I'll back him with my pile"
Sandy Spencer said: "Well you see,
my motto is live and let live Fred
Gebhardt only wanted to punch Gun.
ningham's head. That's no reasop
why they should want to shoot at each
other as We shoot at ducks. No st
Louis fellow ought to be able to cook
Freddy's goose. Besides, the st. Louil
man ought to have expected a round
when he supplied so much sauce"
Budd Stokes said: Two TO on,
that Gebhardt san knock Cunning
BAN out any way you put it; fists
knives or shotguns Boys, we mus
back UP New York and keep her rep
utation M"
Britt Haynes said: 81 am for New
York every time. Our city has beef
insulted in this matter. and u goot
name for courage in this question
Fight and clean him out, Fred. w,
will back YOU"
Ben Wood said: "Gebhardt i
standing by the lady, and he is gam,
enough to see it through. | hone h
gets the best of St. Louis. 1t was
mean trick in Cunningham, and
don't think there is a club man in tn
country who won't back Fred up.n
Pete DeLacey said: mo man !
justified in giving another that kin,
of a deal. 1t is like calling the turn
out OF the window to give a lady ava
as that st. Louis man did. Some me,
would not give Cunningham a chanc
to challenge. He dou't deserve it,
Charlie Ransom said: 1T was tn
lowest racket | ever saw played on
man. Fred is doing what is right b
the lady, and it is no mans bushes
as long as they are satisfied"
Ed Stokes said: at was no way t
insult an actress as did Cunningham
He deserves to be called out and pun
ished for it. New York is on Fred
side"
Joe Doyle said: 1T was a scury
Job. IfGebhardt has the inside trac
let him keep it. Any man in hi
place would do the same as he ha
done. Whose business is it? N
man OF spirit would act as Cunning
ham has. Gebhardt can whip him,
am willing to bet"
John Jacobs said: what RICH
has any man to pry into the privat
life Of a professional person? Thei
lite off the stage is not the bushes
OF the newspapers. The St. LOU
man is in the wrong. However ras
Gebhardt may act, that is his ow
business. and he ha6 a right to de
lend his lady as he did,"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-27
Escape Of Prisoners at SOmer-
willie.

Six celored prisoners made their
escape from the county Jail last night,
We learn from Mr.. Knox, the taller.
that n of the keys to the cell in
which they we're confined had been
misplaced, and was not turned over Ia
him when he took charge Of the jail.
The prisoners had been repeatedly
searched with a view of finding the
key, but it was not discovered. It is
supposed they had the key in their
possession, and with it unlocked the
cell door. This admitted them 10 the
hall where the prisoners were allowed
to stay during the day. From this
hall an iron door, fastened with a
clasp and paddock, opened to another
hall. They drew the staple and opened
this door. This gave them access to
the north wall Of the jail, through
which they picked a hole and escaped.
the brick used in the jail being Of such
inferior quality that there is little
difficulty in picking a hole through
the walls. The prisoners who es.
capped are all charged with larceny.
Their names are as follows Coleman
Edwards, JEFF Anderson, Bryant
Smith, Jacob Tharp, Webb Virgins
and John Mitchell.