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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

''Thc Indian may dwell with tho
Caucasian for years, and live us the
white lives, but on returning to his
tribe he will fall into the habits of saw
age life, and will prefer that liie,' ln-
dian Agent Gardner said, in an inter-
view with a reporter for the Denver
Tribune. And he instanccd Chipeta,
the wife of the Colorado Chief Ouray.
She had little communication with the
white, but her husband taught her to
live as they do. Her house was well
furnished, and provided with many
convcniences that are luxuries in bor-
der life. She always had her cook,
and her table was supplied with good
food, well cooked, served in an elegant
platter, and eaten with knives, forks
and spoons. Ouray died in 1880. About
year ago Chipcta married again, and
returned to the old ways of her child
hood among her tribe. She has three
trunks full of valuablcs stored away in
the agency warehouse. One of them is
filled with silverware presented TO her
by the ladies in the city of Washington.
For these she has no use.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
Thew Decline.

Hon. d. X. Bruce, ex-senator and now reg
ister Of The treasury, aud Hon. Frederic
the executive committee Of the Louisville con-
Douglass have written letters Of declination to
vention, which recently added the nanes Of
these gentlemen as mcrnbers-at-large OF the ex-
ecutive committee. The reason generally
assigned fer the deelension Of these gentlemen,
after participating in the proceedings Of the
meeting, is the adoption OF u resolution calling
for convention Of colored men 10 meet in
Richmond, ia July next, 10 consider the pat
forms Of The different political parties, and 10
give their cOuntenance and support to those
who shall give them their rights, civilly, polit-
ically, and that recognition which is due them
as citizens. This resolution, it is sail, savors
little too much Of an ''open market" to suit
the taste Of these men who are holding offices
at the hands of the Republican party. Hence,
their desire to be placed in position of appar-
sent apathy towards that party.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
Destroying Our Labor Market.

Says New York dispatch: "The system OF
introducing foreign laborers into this country,
which was begun some three years ago, has
during the past year assumed such proportions
that 1t is beginning to attract much attention
throughout the country Congress, IL Is Cx-
pected, will soon be filed with petitions asking
that some means be adopted 10 prevent it. The
system is one by which large gangs of laborers
are gathered together In Hungary, Germany,
Italy and other foreign countries 10y agents of
large corporations in this country and import
ed here after having signed a contract to work
30 mauy years at a certain stipulated price.
The iaborers, it is said, are not correctly in-
formed as to the kind OF work they will rave
to do in this country, and in consequence agree
to work for a sum much lower than that OBJ
tanned by the laboring classes here. They
place themselves in a position of nothing more
nor less than slavery, and are shipped to the
United States like 80 many cattle.n
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
sLEET AND DESTRUCTION.
The Elements DO Decided Damage at Gin
cinnati and Along the Ohm.

Dispatches vi December I'D brought tidiugs
OF gloom from Cincindati and along the Ohio
river, and In view OF the terrible disaster last
winter in this same vicinity, the inhabitants
were justly frightened.
As severe storm as was ever known in the
history Of the city started with snow at o
O'Clock Saturday morning, and continued fall
ing undated until a. m Sunday the 23d. 1t
covered the ground TO depth OF two feet.
Several hours later heavy rain set in, which
continued necessarily up TO midnight, with no
sign OF abatement. Over five inches of rain
had fallen. This large amount Of water, To-
gether with the two loot OF snow, which was
fast letting go under the rising temperature
and warm rain, placed the streets in an indies.
cribably impossible condition. In many streets
the sewers were stopped, causing the water to
accumula To depth Of several feet, flooding
the cellars in many low spots, and even cover
ing the ground floors OF residences aud business
houses. Street car and other traffic was gen
orally suspended.
So grave were the fears Of an extended food
along the Ohio that steamboat men were bust
ly engaged all day transferring their boats and
barges To places of safety. Merchants along
the river were greatly alarmed on account Of
the reports received from the Licking and 9TH
er rivers above and below, showing them to be
rising very RAPIDLY and throwing out immense
volumes OF water. Should this prove true, as
well as the reports from the head waters of a
heavy rise, there remains no doubt but what
the towns and cities along the Ohio will re-
ceiyc a visitation of the great food of Febru-
AIRY last. The roofs of the following buildings
gave way under the heavy pressure of snow at
night, doing great damage Public library
Richter q Co, dry goods l.. p. Garvey d Co ,
commission house; s. Maurice, grocery and
residence; p. Powell, and several smaller con-
Germs. Reports from Newport, KY, on the
Other side, say that several bridges are washed
away and no less than thirty persons are re.
hoy nv laaa ffff1 DIN
ing twenty four hours by falls received
by walking on slippery pavements and side
walks. The storm seems to have been general
throughout the east and in the middle states.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
SECOND EDITION.

For thirty cents in cash or ten three
cent stamps, we will mail to any address,
postage prepaid, an octave illustrated
book of liz pages, with handsome illum-
mated cover, entitled Donald Mckay,
or, The Last War Trail Of the Modocs. This
bool is a true exponent ofthe old saying
Truth is stranger than fiction" and
contains the romance of the life Of Don
old Mckay, the great Scout and Chief Of
the Warm Spring Indians. The story is
founded on facts, and is the only true his
tory of the capture of Captain Jack, the
Chief of the Modocs, the warrior who
defied the United States troops in the
Lava Beds; and every incident men
toned therein can be corroborated by
Donald Mckay, who is still living, and
for whom this book was published.
Address the Publishers,
@. p. SOULE & CO.,
lis MONROE ST., CHICAGO, Ill.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
The War Will Go On.

All hope of English intervention In the Ton
quin trouble seems to have been abandoned In
France. Three thousand officers aud thirty
thousand men have volunteered for service and
the outlook formidable.
A report was current the other day, that
during the recent visit of the Chinese ambassa-
dor Marquis TseDg, to London, secret treaty
was concluded with England, and this is de
MED.
A notable fact in the general estimation
In the capture of Sontay, is that IT took 1000
out Of the entire 1000 Frenchmen, and two
days fighting and the loss of >33 men in the
enormous proportion OF thirteen officers killed
and wounded, TO storm even the outworks. A
resistance so determined, it Is held, in spite of
official denials, prove the presence OF Chinese
regulars, and enhances the probability OF a
prolonged and pcrilous campaign. whether
this conflict represents pause or starting
point in the Franco Chinese h,stilities is still
undetermined
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
THE SCRAMBLE ENDED
And Speaker Carlisle Announces His
Choice for the House Committees.

After tedious work ever since his cleo
tion, Speaker Carlisle finally announced hts
choice for Craftsmanship on the cath of Dec
as follows: Two Of the most important com
mittNes are published in fun:
The following are the important chairman
ships;
Judiciary Committee-Randolph Fucker, of
Virginia.
Elections-Henry q. Turner. OF Georgia.
Banking and Currency-A. II. Backer, Of
Missouri.
Rivers and IIarbor-A.J j. Willis of Kentucky.
Foreign Atfairs-A. G. Curtin, Of Pennsyl-
vania.
APriculture-W. A Hatch. OF Missouri.
Military Affairs-Wm s. Rosecrans, of Cali
fornia.
Naval Affairs. s, Cox, OF New York. .
Pacific Railroads-Geo. w. Cassidy, OF Ne.
vada.
Commercc-Jno. II. Reagan. Of Texas.
expenditures In the Department Of Justice,
charged with Investigating Attorney General
Brewster-Wm. NJ. Syringe, of Illinois.
Invalid Pensions-Courtland G. Matso1, of
Indiana.
Var Clairns-Georga w. Geddee, OF Ohio.
District of Columbia-Johu j. Barbour, of
Virginia.
Special Committee on Shipping Henry W.
Slocum, of New York.
Civil Service Reform-wm. Mutchlcr, Penn
sylvania.
Printing! NJ. Scales. OF NORTH Carolina,
Ways and Means-Wm. r. Morrison, OF
Illinois, chairman Mills of Texas, Blount OF
Geogia, Blackburn Of Kentucky, Hewitt OF
New York, Herbert OF Alabama Hurd Of Ohio,
Jones of Arkansas, Kelley of Pennsylvania,
Kasson of Iowa, Mckinney of Ohio, Hiscock
Of New York, Russell Of Massachusetts,.
Appropriations Commttee-Saml J. Ran.
dali, Of Pennsylvania, Chairman; Forney OF
Alabama, Hills Of louisiana, Holman of Indi-
ana, Hancock Of Texas, Townse of Illinois,
Hutchins of New York, Follett OF Ohio, Burns
OF Missouri, Keifer Of Ohio, Cannon of Illinois,
Ryan IF Kansas, Caikins of Indiana, Horr vi
Michigan, Washburn Of Minnesota.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
After a Governors Scalp,

The people Of Dakota according to United
Press association dispatches are after the polit-
cal scalp of Gov. Ordway. Petitions are cir
culatipg in all the counties of the Territory
asking the powers at Washington To remove
bim, ior gross abuse OF his trust, and for using
his position for personal gain. Downright
dishonesty is hiuted at although specifications,
at this writing, are not present.
Should Gov, rnQr Ordway I've retained In
office, and deaf car turned to Dakota's ap-
peal for justice aud a new executive, it is very
probable, indeed that Dakota's convention
will instruct for some other candidate for
President than Mr. Arthur. and choose delega
lions heartily Ia accord with its action. Or
dinarily, Dakota's two votes would be given
Arthur, and the Presld mt would doubtless be
enlightened fully as to the situation.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
A Candidate for the Hangman's Rope.

One Of the most brutal crimes reported for
several days occurred at Joliet, H., a few days
ago. which will In all probability result In the
death of the woman. George Freestune, 90
years old, one of the boarders at the Auburn
House In that CITY, entered the room of the
head cook, Jane Haycock, bound her head TO
prevent her screaming and then outraged her.
When he started To leave the room the woman
gave the alarm, when Freestune ran back and
cut Ter throat with knife and ded He was
arrested while bis hands we're etil covered
with the biz Cd OF his victim, and afterward
confessed the deed, but declared he was in
toxicated He was taken to jail amid threats
Of lynching from an angry and infuriated mob
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

TIE little kingdom of Anam, for the
possession of which France has deter
mined to make vigorous struggle, is
rich in agricultural and mineral re-
sources. Recent investigation led to
the discovery that 1.-THE coal deposits
exceed anything in the world" OF
course China knows the value of Anam,
and if the French win the prize it will
be by wager of battle. Yielding to the
invaders, without an attempt to beat
them back, would advertise China as u
nation of blockheads.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

II is related that on recent visit OF
the Emperor William to needle fac
tory, the borer that is, the working
man whose business it is to bore the
eyes in these needles-asked for hair
from the monarch's head. 1t was readi-
ly given and with 4 smile. He placed it
at once under the boring machine,
made hole in it with the greatest care,
furnished it with thread and then
handed the singular needle to The as
tonisbed king.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

SAYS the Deseret News, n Mormon
organ: 1.-THE resolution proposed by
General Rosecrans for an amendment
to the constitution forever prohibiting
polygamy in the United States is very
absurd. 1t is as good as an admission
that, as The constitution now stands, all
laws made with view to the suppress
sion of the plural wife system of mar
ringc are in conflict with 1t which we
hold to be the case A constitutional
provision is of itself powerless on any
subject. This is so plain as to be al
most self-evide,t.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

EVEN mans greatness will not save
him from the accidents common to men
in the humber walks of life, As General
Grant was stepping from his carriage n
few days ago, he slipped upon the icy
pavement. There's nothing very ethe-
real about the proportions of the great
general, and nc fell with such force as
to seriously injurc the right leg about
four inches below the thigh, and he
will be confined to his room for several
weeks.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

The late Professor Sophocles, of
Harvard. was excessively fond of chill
dren and loved to amuse them by re-
lating wonderful stories. He was also
strongly attached to the poultry yard,
and it was said that his love tor each
chicken was like that of father for his
child, while his grief at the death of a
avoritc was indeed affecting. He al
lowed himself and his friends to enjoy
the eggs from the yard, but would al
most as soon have eaten child as the
flesh of "a chicken, either of his own or
another's raising.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
The Laws Delay.

Henry Moneis, the principal In the famous
hank robbery at KeDsiLeton, near Philadel.
phia, on the night of February 3, 1871, has just
been convicted of the crime Moneis was
policeman at the time OF the robbery, and was
assisted by John Redgraves. They bound and
gagged the Waterman and got away with many
thousand dollars. MOneis was arrested In
1875 for other robberies and was sentenced for
zen years. He was released last August, and
Immediately rcarrested for the bank robbery
Redgraves fled 10 Liverpool and died there.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

lT is authoratively stated that there is
not an organized band of lnvincibles or
Irish avengers in Buffalo. John Nc
Bride, who is credited with having
threatened dire disaster to Canada, is
an ex-convict. and one of the most dis
solute men in that city. Reputable
Irishmen are justly indignant at the
stories which have been so widely cir
culared concerning plan of the ''In-
vinciplos" TO capture the governor
general of Canada, and say that that
official need have no fear of being mo-
leSted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

Miss SABRA PHILLIPS, of Norwood.
Il. l., is a hundred years old. The
Providence Journal says: "She lives
alore, does all her own bousework,
saws wood for her own fire, and brings
it on her back from the woods. She is
aconstant reader of the Bible and reiig-
ious books, reads without glasses, and
is ready at any time to preach sermon
upon any passage of Scripture, which
she often does to those gathered around
her. She is the last of her generation. :"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

A CLOCK was set going at Brussels
which continued to go for nine months,
and had not run down when last heard
Of. An up draught is obtained in a
shaft by exposing it to the sun. This
draught turns fan, which winds up
the weight of the clock until it reaches
the top. 1t then works brake which
stops the fan until the weight has gone
down little, when the fan is free to
recommence.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
Murdered for Money.

The BODY of William II. Kirk, a dealer in
land and lately in horses, was found among
the vii ows along little stream near Cummins.
vile, a suburb Of Cincinnati. A rope was
about his neck, and the tongue protruded "a
II the man bad been chOked To death. There
were also marks of blows on the too OF the
head. Kirk left home several days before with
considerable sum Of money for the purpose
Of purchasing horses. IL is believed that he
was murdered for his money. One Neil has
been arrested on suspicion,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
Spencer Released .

Judge Wyley, having decided that TX. Ser a.
tor Spencer is not guilty of contempt in not
appearing 10 the subpoena of the court In the
star route trials, owing to reprehensible error
Of the governments officials In making out
the paper, the defendent has been released.
He promises to bripg suit for damages for false
Imprisonment. A Congressional invesi igation
of the star route trials y '''"i prospect
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

The attempt of Lord Lorne to ac-
climate in Scotland the moose deer OF
Canada is likely to prove failure. Oh
the pair which he sent from Canada
several weeks ago, one is already dead,
and the other does not appear able to
live long. 1t is the opinion of Scotch
men that the moist climate of Argyll
shire will never suit an animal accus-
toned to the bracing air of Canada.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

The American hog continues TO be a
bone of contention" in France. The
latest action against that worthy ami
nal is to prohibit importation. at all
ports with the exception of Marseilles.
Havre and Bordeaux, and even at these
nlaces the authoritie t. ucted to
use great caution to be sure that we
haven't sent over any parasites with our
hAr
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03

A st. Louis man had letter return
ed TO him few days ago which he
mailed to man in the interior Of
the state thirteen years ago. The
country postmaster had somehow kept
IL ALI that time, and finally sent it back
under return in ten days" request
OH the envelopes
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
MICH
NOTES OF THE DAY.

THE oldest newspaper carrier in
Philadelphia has just retired from busi-
ness at the age of 20. He has sold his
route which he held for AZ years. In
summer and winter he never missed q
dav in all this time, but trndged his Il
or 10 miles and served his customers
OuncluallY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
TIE NEWS
Our Extra Cash.

AT the close OF the year the surplus cash In
the treasury amounted To Sl42, 600. OF
this Il, $780, 900 will be required ~ pay the in
terest on the four per cent bonds and 81 ,50O,-
600 for the interest on the Pacific railroad
bonds. The balance will remain until some
method o. getting rid of the money Is devised.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
O'Donnell an American Citizen.

The correspondence OF Secretary Frelinghuy-
son with Minister Lowell, about 0'Donnel was
sent TO the house December Gath. 1t shows that
Mr. Lowell was instructed TO consider O'Don-
nell an American citizen, and To ask the Brit
ish to grant him respite. The Minister did
as instructed. The denial OF the request Is
also befor, the house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-07-31
Temperance.
CONDUCTED BY THE w. G. I. U.
".F5r God and Home and Native Land."

Regular meeting of the w. C. 7. u.
on Friday afternoon at o'clock at
the Baptist church. We hope to see
many new faces.
Mrs. W. d. Parker writes us that
she had the pleasure of listening to
Miss Francis Willard at Madison, and
speaks of her in glowing terms, clos
ing by saying: 1--WE must secure her
for lecture il possible.
Maine amends Iowa's happy thought
so as to read: "A school-house ON ev-
cry hilltop and in every valley and
no saloon anywhere. =
Rev. Aaron Quincy in sermon on
the subject of prohibition preached in
EIgin, ILL.,, June 10Th, said: "If any
of you are disposed to censure my
frank speech, remember that am a
Methodist preacher; that Methodists
| carry their religion into politics; that
the Methodist church is pledged to
labor for prohibition.
Permit me to say with emphasis
that though the whisky lordlings
| were strong enoungh to silence the
Republican convention, they are not
strong enough to silence the NJ. Z.
pulpit. We have drawn the glittering
| battle sword, and raised the thrilling
battle-cry. 'aThe sword of the Lord
and of Gideon and we shall not
sheathe that sword nor hush that bat
tle-cry at the command of the whisky
ring, even"
/ IN the window of a Cincinnati sa.
loon is a stuffed rattle snake coiled
over whiskey jug and Wreathed in
flowers. The proprietor evidently
has correct view Of the fitness Of
things.
| The Indians say there are FIVE muir
ders and fifty fights In every barrel Of
! whiskey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-07-31
Mdiden Rock.

July ~.
Mr.. Frank Fitz is back again from
st. Paul.
DIR. Lloyd, of Col umbia Co.. Wis, a
graduate from the Cleveland, Ohio,
| Medical College, has been in town a
| few days. He intended to commence
practice at Plum City, but has chang.
ed his mind, and win start to-day for
| Dakota.
Our population is increasing. Mr..
Frank Carpenter rejoices at the advent
of little girl at his house Sunday
morning, and Mr.. Peter Lungren re-
ceived a similar present Sunday noon.
Mr.. Adam Raab, living with his
son John, near Maiden Rock village
is very low with hemorrhage of the
stomach, and his recovery is very
doubtful.
Mr.. j. T. Denham, has entered the
office of DIR. Hutchinson as a student,
and will now give his attention to
medical literature.
The Indians have been very numer.
GUS in this vicinity for the past few
| weeks, gathering berries. They have
a camp near the mouth or Rush river.
Mr.. Albert Denham is visiting
friends and relatives in this vicinity.
The surveyors have finished their
work on the railroad in this vicinity
and moved further down the line.
They made estimates while here for a
tunnel through the bluff, 1000 feet in
length, at Maiden Rock point. People
here are confident that the railroad is
a thing of the very near future, but it
is ''hope deferred that maketh the
heart sick.
| The lawn festival on DR.. Hutchin-
sons grounds last Friday night was
largely attended, considering the
storm in the afternoon. All present
seemed to enjoy themselves. Re-
ceipts were about ST..
Rev. w. E. Barker has accepted the
invitation to teach the Maiden Rock
school, and will remove here with his
family as soon as practicable. The
high character of Mr.. Barker as an
educator will insure our having an ex-
celient school for the coming year.
Those living at a distance will do well
to send children here.
Miss Lois Russell has taken the pri-
mary department. AS Miss Russell
has refused an offer of better wages
and an urgent call at Cumberland, our
people are to be congratulated on Sc
curing her services.
There was a severe hail storm at
Plum City and over the eastern part
of this township last Friday, which
H.. s.
along its route.
Rev. E. B. Russell is to hold quarter
ly meeting at Pepin next Sunday and
Rev. w. E. Barker will fill his APP
pointment here.