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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
Egypt's Condition.

The blue book containing correspondence
relative 10 Egypt Is just published. In Nav.
Col, Moncrieff wrote that the condition OF
Egypt was so serious that prompt measures Of
relief, which the people wonld feel, would be
Cf sufficient political value 10 counterbalance
any financial loss It might involve. He sug-
gests as a relief the abolition OF tolls on the
Nile and canals, taking OF steps 10 make the
canal navigahle, the abolition OF the date tar,
decrease o. the trades license tax, reduction of
land assessment, lower fares ON railways, and
a reduction OF the interest on the debt. Under
date of June 8, Nubar Pssha, the Egyptian
prime minister, forwarded To the government
a series OF statistics for the purpose OF depre-
eating a continuance If excessive taxation.
In letter of June q, Edgar Vincent advocat-
ed the eductiun Of i,xts 20 Der cent in Lower
and five per cent in Upper Egypt; otherwise,
be said II would be impossible to collect the
land tax puuctuelly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
SECOND EDITION.

For thirty cents in cash or ten three
cent stamps, We will mail to any address,
postage prepaid, an octave illustrated
book ollie pages, with handsome illum-
mated cover, entitled Donald Mckay
or, The Last Var Trail ofthe Modocs This
bool is true exponent oftbe old saying
Truth is stranger than felton," and
contains the romance of the life of Don
aid Mckay, the great Scout and Chief o.
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
deiied 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.,
l75 Monroe ST., CHICAGO, Ill.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
Settles II.

The following letter Was given TO the public
on the 6.h inst:
BosToS, August o, 1884.
To Hon. Charles A. Dana, f litor New York
sun, New York:
DEAR SIs,-As means Of reaching more
quersts thanI can do in any other way, write
you this note for such use as you choose 10
make Off
Answer-l do intend 10 stand by the
nominations Of the greenback and laborlng
men aud the anti-monopolists, and / hope
everybody will vote for me- VITO thinks that IL
is the best thing to DO. will give the reasons
for my action, which are controlling, 10 the
public az soon as can have the benefit Of Mr..
CIcveland's letter OF acceptance, so that where
IN disagree with him l may do him no ipius-
tict. Very truly, your friend and servant,
BENJAMIN r. BUTLER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
Iowa's New LIQUOR Law.

Judge Hayes, OF the Seventh Iowa Judicial
District, has rendered an important decision
as to the jurisdiction Of Justices of the pesce
under The new Iowa prohibitory liquor law
Judge Hayes holds that justices have no 1u-
risdiction 10 try, determine, or pass judgment
upon cases under this law, other than TO hold
preliminary trial and hind the defendant over
TO the district court. The decision Is based
upon the opinion that the penalties Of the new
law exceed the Jurisdiction Of the Justices
BY this decision all liquor cases commenced
under the new law are dismissed. Tue Ques-
ton is one OF great Importance and will be ap-
pealed 10 the supreme court.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14

The Emperor of Anam uses largo
and deep pond of water as safe for
money and valuables. The money not
intended for use is placed in the hollow
cd out trunks CT trees, which are thrown
into the water. To keep away thieves
and prevent the King himself from be-
ing tempted to draw upon tho reserve
fund without sufficient cause. number
of crocodiles are kept in the water,
their presence and the certainty of be-
ing eaten alive acting as wholesome
restrainer and insuring the security of
the royal treasure In most eflectual
manner.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
Found Watery Graves.

Particulars OF the sinking OF the steamer
Drone In the Thames on saturday night Aug
2, by which IL lives were lost, state that the
vessel was crowded with pleasure seekers. 1t
was clear, moonlight night. The collision
with the large iron steamer Camden occurred
aobut midnight, just off Gravesend. The
Drone's port side was stove in and she sank in
two minutes. Those saved jumped overheard
half dressed and were picked up by tugs.
Many women carried infants. One woman
placed her infant on floating crate, which
trifted away, but was found later of Thomas
Haven, with the infant alive The captain of
the Drone was badly hurt.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14

is SO inclined The air-holes of the box
are numerous, and as it is particularly
hinder the care Of the purser, the infant
will probably reach its destination
bright baby. Whether or not the young
lady will consent TO receive him when
he arrives is what is now agitating the
purser and the freight clerk. Il Toronto
IeH0or
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14

would communicate with the vessels In the
yard, but they were all saved through the ex-
ertions Of the fire brigade OF the works, aided
by the city department. The loss lie fully COW
cred by insurance.
James Abbott OF Bridgeport, Conn, is in
the tolls for having three more wives than the
law allows
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-08-14
The July Salt Product.
The Michigan salt product for July
IL a follnwc.

This report shows the largest amount
of salt ever inspected in one month by
23, $50 barrels. and an increased in
spection over 1888 of 1928 barrels TO
Aug. /.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
Mr.. BarnuIn's VIII.

AS already announced, Mr.. =. T.
Barnum has finally become reconciled
to the advances of age and made his
will Characteristically he invited
several physicians to Bridgeport, Conn,
to testify to his mental competency to
execute a last will and testament, and
after his death. The will an its codi-
ellis cover more than 700 pages of close
ly written legal cap and bequeath SO
O0O,0OO 10 twenty seven direct heirs.
The property consists of personal and
real estate in New York, Brooklyn,
Bridgeport and Colorado, and his in
terest in the Barnum and London
shows, which is valued at $4,000 600
among the charitable bequests are
sums varying in amount to the Chaplin
Home. Children s Aid Society, the Rev.
q. l.. Brace, secretary Old Mems and
WOmen's Home " to assist males and
females over eighty years Of age -
Bridgeport Orphan Asylum, Bridge
port Hospital and other Bridgeport So
cieties.
He also makes handsome provision
for some societies by bequeathing them
certain percentage of the annual
profits Of his share in the Barnum and
London shows for each year that the
show is in existence, and authorizes his
executors to renew the partnership at
present in effect with James A. Bailey
and James l.. Hutchinson at its eXpira-
ton in 1899. He secures to the city Of
Bridgeport the only water front left,
with dock cos ing $50, ,0OO and which
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01

During January, Venus, Saturn,
Neptune, and. until the Goth, Mercury
| viii! be evening stars, leaving Mars,
Uranus and Jupiter as morning stars.
The latter planet will, however, become
an evening star on the 18th, and re-
main SO until August 7. Though Jupi-
ter never shines with the bewitching
brightness that distinguishes Venus in
her period of greatest brilliancy, the
latter planet will have to take second
place on the list in the order of beau ty
and brightness during the crisp and
clear moonless nights of January, when
regal Jupiter, high up in the North,
at his nearest point to the earth, shi-
ming from above the horizon In theleven-
ing, will be the brightest of the swarm.
ing stars that adorn the heavens.
Venus, however, nquestionably
wins the second. She is now a beauti-
ful object In the Western sky for nearly
two hours after sunset. Travelling from
superior conjunction to Eastern elonga-
tion, she is constantly receding from the
sun in her Eastern course, and, at the
same time, approaching the earth.
Observers who watch her movements
will rejoice that, during the entire
Winter, she will be he peerless starry
gem, outshining all others in the
Western sky. The January moon falls
on the 18th, at twenty-seven minutes at
ter 10 o'clock in the morning. On the
Sth the moon makes close conjunc-
tion with Neptune on the 9th she is
in conjunction with Saturn on the 18th
she is in conjunction with Jupiter !; on
The l4th, with Mars on the 18th, with
Uranus. On the Goth, two days before
her change, she is at her nearest point to
Mercury.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
One Hundred Years Old,

The firm of y. LaGdr,th Il Soas, seedsman
of Philadelphia. celebrate the one hun
dreth anniversary of the establishment OF
heir business this year, nnl have published
their annual Rural Register and Almanac
as Centennial catalogue.
The first seed establishment in America
was oGnded at Philadelphia by David Land.
reth In 1884. seven acres then being consider
cd an area quite sufficient to meet the
demand tor seeds and plans. The business
OF the iirm has, during the past one hundred
yehrs increased to such an extent that they
have farms in the States of Penrsylvania,
New jersey, Virginia and W sconsln The
Bloomsdalo farm in Pennsylvania Q mprises
six hundred acres, and is the most perfectly
cultivated tract Of ground In this country, The
farm In New Jersey comp isss one hund ed
and thirty acres; the estate in Virginia of
five thousand acres is chiefly devOed to
foresty. whil, their lands in Wisconsin are
used for seed raising. Persons wishing the
Rural Register can obtain 1t by addressing
the David Landreth Sons, Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
Dangerous.

The married tlirt brings terror ant
dismay into every circle ahe iuvades
She means mischief. Women know
her and fear her.
She has married many match, de
many a season.
1t real cursing, not loud but deep
could Kill, she would have been dead
long ago. But she is perennial She
prevades all places, and spoils al
plans.
She gets a new zcst from the disap
pointlnents of others, and like the VAN
pire, feeds upon the hearts.
And the whole thing is so easy to
her no care, no worry, no frettlng,
but plenty of folly. 1t is no wonder
the young girl is distanced.
There Is no risk, no danger of fails
ing. Breach OF promise suits are as
foreign to the married firt's thoughts
sa genuine sentiment.
She is fascinating, but you cannot
call her false. She is evidently fitted
to conjugate love II al its moods and
I nses but the sense of safety makes
her cruel
b'a iihp iCi lihi y anu ~ III TIdtiG, anu
are surprised to like her better brisk and
souGrettish. One day she is shrinking
aud skitIsh, the next sle is audacious
and impudent. She takes her cue from
Cleopatra
y" Age cannot wither nor custom stale
her infinite variety
She is also abs lutely apostolic she
is all things TO all men, and although
the danger signals are always out, she
finds fool every time she takes the
trouble to open her eyes.
No su MINER resort IL without her
from the hotel of high degree to the
meek and lo"ly camp.mee ting she is
Omnipres'n
The trail of the serpent is over them
all. Tbs married tiirt is not only null
titudinOus, but multi tarious. She is
of all ages and degrees, of all classes
and conditions,
One season she Is languid and Ian
another she is fast and furi.
Gus. Now she is demure and devout
and again she is tiighty and frivolous.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
Gambling In Philadelphaa,

The Philadelphia Press makes the
charge that 1T is twenty years since
professional gambling flourished in
Philadelphia w it does at the present
time," and declares that all the promi-
nent gambling establishments are con-
Quoted within the knowledge of the
police, and direc tly or indirectly un.
der their protection. Mayor King, it is
said, who in the past has ordered seve-
raj raids which resulted in nothing, now
takes the position that some citizen
must first make an affidavit charging
That u misdemeanor has been commit
ted, "aud thus" says the Press, " he
glves-possihly unwittingly-al the
protection to the gamblers that they
desire. None but professional 'squeal-
ers' will make public the fact that they
have been in a faro den, and the
" squealers only bring suit in order to
have their silence purchased. The
Press adds to its Indictment descrip-
tion of the most conspicuous gambling
houses, with their location, the names
of their proprietors. and the manner in
which they are operated.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01

If you have window curtains, hang
them on simple aud obvious pole. lt
need not be very thick, and is batter
formed Of wood than of metal, for ths
rings on which the curtains are attach
ed pass along almost noiselessly. The
ends Of the pole may be of metal, but l
prefer simple bali Of wood The pole
may be grooved, and any little enrich
ments may be introduced into these
grooves, providing the carving does not
come to the surface and thus touch the
rings, which by their motion would in.
jnre it. Whatever is used in the way
of enrichment should be Of a simple
character, for the height at which the
curtain pole is placed would render fine
work altogether ineffective. Small
mirrors placed at convenient distances
add greatly to the appearance of room.
They have moro than double or treble
the effect of one large surface.
A corner cupboard that has solid, un-
glazed doors, either fiat or rounded,
would gain richness by the insides of
the doors being covered with choice
bits of old Venetian leather, CIR, failing
that, painted diaper, perhaps with
gold leaf background when such doors
ave opened, ard laid back against
either wall, the warm fine color would
be a valuable adjunct, not interfering
with the brilliant beauties of shelved
treasures, such as rare old china glass,or
silver.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
The Rath bone Tragedy.

A dispatch from Hanover, Germany
says that Colonel Rat hone IL still alive
and the doctors think he will eventu
all y recover. He now lies in the City
Hospital. A legal adviser has been
engaged 70" him in accordance with in.
struCtions from the United States. Col.
tathbone appears to have been labor
ing under the de!usion that his children
were to be taken away from him, and
they had intended to kill them, and that
Mrs. Rathbone had sacrificed herself TO
save them. Col. Rathboue has been
suffering from a certain kind of insani-
ty for long time past, and it was we'll
known to his wife and family.
A judicial examination on the body
OF Mrs. RathbOne shows that she re-
ceived several shot and dagger wounds.
One bullet passed through her breast
and passed out at the backbone A
dagger thrust penetrated one of her
ribs to her heart. Both the dagger and
revolver used by Col. Rdthbone we're
new. Col. Rathbone has lately been
very jealous of his wife, though there
was no cause whatever for any such
feeling on his part At the present +
time an official inquiry into the tragedy
Is impossible, owing to the condition of
Col. Rathbone. His mind is still at
fected and his utterances are of a ramb-
ling character. 1t is understood that
he believes that his children have been
abducted and that he was wounded in
fight with their abductor.
Col. James G. Berrett, Col. Rath
bones attorney In Washington, says
that in letter from Hanover there are
no evidences of mental unsoundness.
Col Berrett, however, attributes Col.
Rathbone's mad act to ths shock which
he received from his encounter with
Booth at the tims of his assassination
Of Lincoln, land that he was temporarily
insane when he killed his wife.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
A hiIsiIGlt OF Keys.

The Opera House was well filled
Saturday night to witness the musical
comedy entitled :" A Bunch of Keys
Miss Flora Moore, as Teddy, one Of the
Keys, waa exec lent, and played her
part in an effective manner. She sang
humber of ngs,and executed several
dances in n manner that brought down
the house. w. c. Crosbie, Az Littet0n
Snagg, ESQ, "A legal gentleman, who
nhderto' k 10 run hotel, was first class,
and with George A. Booker as Jonas
Grimes for HIS right hand man, created
considerable amusement. The remain
ing characters were well sustained, and
although The play lisa compound of nom
sense, it is o kind that plcases.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01

Unlike hi office in the Ledger build.
ing, The walls Of which are covered
with the portraits Of famous trotters
and famous authors, Robert Bonner.
sitting room, at his private hou 10 give,
no evidence OF the tastes of the Owner
for hors flesh aud literature. Mr.Bon
ner, who Is a thick.set, yonngish-ook
ing man, with keen eyes and reddish
beard, sat in HIS easy chair the o. Icl
ever ing gcaressing one foot with his hand
aud chat ing on his tavorite hobby to
"a Tribune reporter.
think may lay modest claim, "
said he, 10 be an authority on the
trDJtlng horse, and it was. curiously
enough, mere chance that led me to
take an in crest, which subsequently
t"cane an eugrossing one, in that sub.
J'1, II Is more years ago than ! care
TO recall that ] came 10 this city from
Hartford on the COuraut, of which
city had been working In a literary
capacity. Soon after my arrival |
started venture which soon took my
whole care aud attention. For some
years | worked day aud night, till my
health began To give way. one day my
oli family physician walked into my
office, and after telling me how Ill. [
looked, said : Robert, want n
check for $500" What for?" ] asked.
" To buy horse" answered he.
We'll, he did so, and for while tried
saddle horse exercise, but soon found
that il did not agree with me. Then |
took to driving, and | have driven
ever since, and behind some pretty fast
horses, to,A let me tell you. have
seen great changes, though, since the
day first drove, by my doctors advice
to gain health and strength. In those
days the owners of fast trotters were
as il rule either "sporis (Which was
then another name for gambers) or
'cher.hoys and the like. For several
years old Commodore Vanderbilt, Colo
lionel Harper, the senior member Of the
publishing firm, and myself were per-
haps the unl" respectable members Of
scocIety who made practiceand were
proud Of driving fast ttotters. A man
tnen WAS given 10 4 )reriating the
spaed suf ANY b." Jwue,l--a state
of mind sly rare nova.
days, wh-u in"n s powers of imagi-
nation rather in cline to the contrary
order OF thugs. Little by little, how
ever, 1t began to be recognized that "a
man Couid drive q fast horse and sill
be respectable member of society.
Speaking for myself, may say that
from the first day took the lines In
,ny hands | made one resolve which |
have rigid)y adhered to. 1t was that
Under no circumstances would allow
Il horse owned by me to compete on
he race-rack for stakes. As soon as a
horse enters my stable his public ca
ceer IL over.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
Duties Sr Voters.

There Is always considerable COM
plant about election time, on the part
of some persons, to find that their nam es
are not on the assessors list, and while,
as Is well.known, the fault frequently
lies with tho assessors, who have been
known 70 leave off names, or even
strike them off after the~ were on the
books, still it is undeniabie that In some
instances the voters themselves are to
blame, In not attending to the matter,
and seeing that they are properly as
sessed.
The same trouble Is experienced in
Philadelphia, and recently Judge Ar
mold Of that city, delivered an opinion
on the subject, of which The following
extract is applicable to this city
"There is simpls, CONF -ohensive Ind
effective system to enable a voter TO
have his name placed on the assessors
lis.,s that he may pay his poll tax and
become qualified to vote. Three oppor-
tunities are given him First, the as
SCISSORS inquiries at the dwelling
houses in his division second, the op-
portunity afforded the voters to call
upon the assessor and request him TO
"ou 'hV Ntb Oifllbltu
third, the ad itional opportunity to see
the assessor on the extra assessment
days. lfthe assessor shall commir any
breach of his duties the court may com,
pei him to perform them. Now "a
breach in this connection means some.
thing more than mere omission by in.
advertence it means default or will
ful neglect of duty in refusing to place
voters name on the list when request
ed 10 do so, or Improperly striking it
OF, or suppressing the means which the
law has prescribed to give the voter an
opportunity to discover whether his
name is on the list. If the voter does
not take the trouble to look at the lists
and request that his name be put on it,
If it IL not already there, the default or
neglect is as much the voters as 1t is
the assessors. If voters would give
personal attention to seeing that their
names are placed on the list at the pro-
per time, and to paying their own
taxes, they would save themselves
from the necessity of alleging their
own neglect AZ u breach of duty by the
assessors, and help to obtain fair ex.
preston of choice at the polls ana
avoid contests in courts after the polls
are closed -
Daily Republican., 1884-01-01
small ID ~ IN Ilngs.

II Ia relat.,l nf Hha MT raw tha palahra
tod s~,intor tha, whsn IA a wss Nen "a nov y
he was nbservaJ ~ a osntlenan in ~ ~.
neiobborhood ~ Sbeaieln verv atten
tiysiv engaged 1, rnttino = stick with q
nankn,f..
He asksd tho ;ad uh,t bo u,.
doing. when win y,es s;mnlic;ty
of non,ar H., In onaat oo,,r,.,,, H.,
renIied IL am custinc old =, Eox'. >.
head. Fox was the schoal master oftbe
village, '
on tbis tbe pentleman asked IN see
what he lad dane and n,onouncina q
to he an excellent likeness gave fbe
youth a siv,anca And ,I,,s nm ha
reckoped the frst money Chan,,ev
ever received for the ,odnct,on or ia
art
The anecdote ia INIT ope of n Thousand
that might he CITED of as manv Al itterent
men &C. ho trom small hsdnni1a. rnss ' to
station and infnence and ahows tho
importance of NOT dssnisinp the dav of
small tbIngs in onv cnnd,t;on or c;r.
cumstance of life
All nature. I'm fact. IL fuIl of instr,c-
tive lessons IN .fhis .,oint whirh II
wopld be we'll for M NOR, tbronghIy IN
sludy and annreciate
The river. rolling on warl its accumn.
lated waters to tbe ocean was in its
small beginnipv Int an oozinp rill tr;cl
ling dowf, some moss.covered roct and
winding like a silver ,hyead ha, yean