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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
Sweet Quakeress.

Sweet Quakeress in sober suit of gray,
The brightest livery that thy sect allows;
Thy tair fond face shines back on me to-day,
Thy soft voice breathes thy tender "ihee's'
and 'thou's."
Sweet "thees" and "thou's!" were witehery
e'er so strange
As that with which the liquid tones befell?
Were Ger so quickly forged such golden
chains
As those thy small white fingers linked SO
wellI
The grave, quaint banding of thy soft, bright
Thy little cap so lovingly confined
fhe sunset look thy features seem TO wear,
The gentle thoughts that ruled thy quiet
mind.
All. well / mind me of thy violet oyec,
Thy meekest maidenhood's most modest
ways,
The roseate dawning OF thy sweet surprise,
Thy half incredulous, yet fond amaze;
Thy trembling answer, Friend, I hold thee
dear:'
We're ever words su sweet, SO simply
Divlnest music 10 my captured ear,
Divinest pcdging of faith unbroken.
Lost maiden, through the gathering gloom of
years.
Thy wcli-loved face and form yet dis
cover;
And. thro' binding, dazlng mist OF tears,
stretch my hand TO thee, who loved no
other
Sweet Quakeress. in sober suit of gray,
Ny lifes long color my true grief avows;
Ever thy robe clings round me night and
hear thy tender "thce's" and "thou's."
The Manhattan,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
MAGNETISM
NATURES OWN REMEDY
s!ssz:aza@

Our Magnetic Shields are Warranted TO euro with.
out medicine, and where the best Doctors fall,
Rhernalism, Neuralgia, Epilepsy. Dyspepsia, Pnen
rnonia, Diphthcria, Nervous and General Debii'
,y, Paralysis, Impotency. Seminal Emissions
Asthma, Heart Disease, Kidney and I.iv'
er Diseases, Female Weakness. &c.
Do not misunderstood rs: Our mode OF treatnenI
is By Magnetism pure and simple. We mean AZ Se
best hysIcans in Europe and this con ntry beside
almost legion OF those who are wearing our enieiua
90 S, al 81 ph best
a1d only ia.tirs . the world .xs ,,,. oesc.
Country Physicians are IL vited 70 maze our ounce
Phys,cians and Surgeons always IN attendanse,
Consultation by letter or Ia person Free; once xz,
rrce. We are In possession Of thousan ds Of ecrti-
cries similar to tho following:
ennvsr c you my Sgh sp
precatn OF and beiief 10 their virtue as curative
agent, From nv early youth have been trouSiec
acute pain in the small Of ihy back, accompanied oy
general sense OF ias-itude; which rendered me IN;
isUsr. Ecna nd ssed TO pr ocuIe one Of your belts
cd So tnouko with little fnitn IN tneir Ieneuiai
iae,"ry. since the nrst week Of wearing the belt
10y traitn has visibl Improves, my back mas peen
entlrey neacd. and would not now sell my belt Tor
isiiy. HpSrSp K DoIpSEY, EDITOR Wayne County
courier. petroit. Mich Nov. Il, 1855.
SOSS o Il;
Pain IN the hack or Kidneys. All gone. Tne g999u
y Wearing y1Ic sey are hs best
curative agents In the world. LOUIS H. RAND, OF
Rand 4 sons. prop'rs Michigan Eiec,rotype ana
The NJ Hgnetlc appliances purchased OF yeu nye
more fny met my expeststons Inc W. a;s
iress md ircc feeling have experimentation years
from the lower cxtrcmeties. MY patient Ior wnom
zoe Ss V assy Msosmr
Ave Ietreit. Decembor u lsS1
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

Every nervous person should try
Carriers Little NERVE Pills. They are
made especially for nervous and dys-
peptic men and women, and are Just
the medicine needed by all persons who,
from any cause, do not sleep well, or
who fail to get proper strength from
their food. Cases of weak stomach, in
digestion, dyspepsia, nervous and sick
headache, &C., readily yield TO the use
of the Little Nerve Pills, particularly if
combined with Carter's Little Liver
Pills. In walls Mt % cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
A Big Pearl From the Panama Canal.

The various industries along the limo
OF the new American canal seem 10
have already received an impetus from
its construction. Among others the
pearl fishery is being pushed on with
great vigor, and with good deal of
success, rs many fine specimens have
lately been found. Among some con-
signed to Mr.. Benson, Bond street, is a
very fnc-shapcd pearl, called the
..Lesseps, weighing nearly 200 grains.
It is about the most important that has
been in the market for. many years,
and takes it place in the list of the
largest knowa pearls in the world
london Iclegrdph.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
MIR. III. S. Benedict.
In Charge of the American, National. and
American ard Canada Express Conn
panies at Troy, y. n.

The strength OF Rome'lay not In her multitude
nor In her grain laden fleets. These were elements
OF Strength but her never failing lay In the
self-control auc discipline OF Roman soldiers Dis
cipliue-itis the very soui TO all the wonderful
meaning possessed by the word "vcteran." Mr.
Benedict or Troy Is veteran IN the express BUSH
ness Thirty three years" he said to your report
err 1--WE stood at this desf' II Is tho discipline OF
years OF experience which gives him the position he
holds In tho trust and esteem of these three great
corporations. I'VE have a business of 100000 per
year, and I've been absent from this Office hardly
month I'm oil that time. although must confess that
many times I've worked here when suffering great
PAIN for have been troubled all my life with bill.
ionsness and dyspepsia: Ny system had become so
gestlon wholly osordered. I've tried various RENEE
dies. but almost two years ago happened 10 hit MP
on DIR. Kennedy's FAVORlTE REMEDY. After
using only one bottle SO began 10 feel stronger
I'm every way. The great difficulty has been with NV
Digestion but this seems to regulate II perfectly. 1
have, sir, great faith In DIR. Kennedy FAVORITE
REMEDY. have bought ana given great deal of
u Ia the 20 )r around here; those, you know, VIII
had money to buy medicine OF any kind for there
are great many troubled with bilious seases and
suffer on without aid. always keep FANORlTE
ecine for he blood In the market Well, must at
tend to this for the western part or the city
say, you tell the Doctor am coming down 10 Rond-
out TO see him in August want TO know him." 1
left the veteran still ut his post rejoicng In health
and grateful 10 DIR. Kennedy.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

himself. shouted to mis- son 10 use h
club. This was Intellectual. however.
and throttling the infant lion with his
left hand, he pressed down with all his
might, and it was not until no had al
most killed the animal that the son was
enabled to release the claws from his
fathers neck. Yesterday MIR. Palmer
arrived in the city with both of the ami
mails, and Gagged them in Schloss's old
building. Democrat.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. One box has cured the worse cases 20
years standing. No one need suffer five min
utes after using Williams Indian Pile ONT
ment. II absorbs tumo' allay itching acts
as poultices, gives instan relief. Prepa cd on
~ for piles, itching OF priv ate parts, nothing
else. Mailed for 81. Frazier, Medical Company,
CLEVELAND
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

Kindergartcns being under discus
sion in the California School Teacher
Convention, Mrs. A. Griffiths said that
in her experience the kindergarten
children had proved to be the most
unmanageable youngsters of any she
had ever tried 10 teach.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

During the late war, DIR. Lloyd, OF Ohio,
from exposure contracted consumption. He
saye; ''I have no hesitation I'm saying that II
was by the use of Aliens Lung Balsam that j
am now alive and enjoying perfec' health y
Don't experiment with new and untried medi-
cInes. IN YOU have cough or cold, take Of ono c
Allenis Lung Balsam.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

a CURE At LAST for Catarrh. The evidence
is oyerw helming that Ely's Cream Balm goes
more directly than any other to the seat of the
diseasc, aud has RESUMED In more cures than
all other remedies HUketdyTe (Pd.) Union
Lt1dcr. (NOt a liquid or snuff, sac adt)
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

! HAVE BEEN sufferer for years with
Catsrrh, and under physicians treatment for
over ayear Ely's Cream Balm gave me i'm
mediate relief. ] believe am entirely cured.
q. ;, DAVIS, First National Bank, Elizabeth,
N j.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

suppnS CHANGES or WEATHER are produc.
tive OF Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds, etc.
There Il TO more effectual relief. In these dis
eases to be found than In the use Of BRowN's
BRoScuIAL TRocBEs. Price % cts.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

DIR. Pengelly:
Dear SRI have recently moved here. from
Mason, Mich. had been taking your Zoa-
Phora. or "WOman's Friend" and when ! got
here, much 10 my disappointment, ! was unable
To find u here.
| have for four years been sufferer from
female diseases, brought on BY 10 years OF
hard work on a farm. Much OF the time have
not been able 10 be on my feet, but am salts
fed that with few more bottles OF your
medicine shall be a well woman.
enclose paw for two bottles. Please send as
soon as possible. Mira +. z. Rowe.
"BCCHU-PAIBA. QUICK, compete cure, all
arnoving kidney ann Urinary Dtseases. ~
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

THAT Ananias of the currency" IL
the New York HeraldS designation for
the trade dollar.
The short, hacking couch, which leads to con.
sumption is cared by Piso's Cure.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

"Fits rendered my daughter deaf, dumb and
riaralyZed. Samaritan NrUine cured her."
Peter Ross, Sprngwater, Wis. At Druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

where were you engaged lastp"
asked lady of the new colored cook.
Eyer oughten'tcr AK me dat. lady"
81 just want to know, as it may tend
to give you character. ''Wall, lady,
de las time was engaged was down
in Bottoms. / was engaged to Bob
Phillips, dc triflinest yeller man l eber
seed. Wy, lady, dat map stole my
year-rings and ruined away How
many times was yurself engage ladyp"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

There were pa divorces in New York City
last yeer, against 800 In the preceding one.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
FOOLISH WOMEN.

Those suffering from
complaints peculiar to
their sex. which are
daily becoming more
dangerous and more
firmly seated, yet who
neglect to use. or
even To learn about
Zoa-Phora Woman's
Friend
Forproof Of i;smerit,
address,
X. PENGELLY & Co,
1923 w. Main ST..
Kalamazoo,
Mich
Sold by all druggists.
n. B.--Every woman, sickly ar
healthy, should read DR.. Pengelly's
book advice to Mothers" Free 10
any tcdy. Postage in sealed envelope;
4c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
st. Cloud, MINI, Nov. !, 1888.

MOTHER SWANS WORM SYRCP," for feverishness
restlessness, worms constipation. Tasteless 25r
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

ROUGH ON RATE" Clears out rats. mice. ries
reaches, bed-buRs. ants. vermin chipmunks. l5c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

They who vsrk
early and late the
year round need, oc-
casio ally, { he
healthful stimulus
Impaired byawhole-
some tonic like Hos
letters stomach Bit
ters. To all, It's
purity and efficiency
as a remedy and pre-
vcntive Of disease
co m N end 1t. 1t
ch ecks incipient
rheumatism and
inalarial symptoms,
relieves constipa-
non, uyhS ps.s- ana
blliOusness, arrests
premature decay OF
the physical ener-
ries, mitigates the in
urInities of age. and
ha stens GONZALES
ceHce. For sale By
ali Druggists and
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

The most popular neryine tonic In the world
l. DIR. Rlctmoud's Samaritan NeTeine. sl.50
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21

When woman wants TO be pretty
she bangs her hair, and when she wants
to be ugly she bangs the door
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
ELY S
Cream Balm

when applied By the
finger into the nostrils
will be absorbed. eaec-
tually cleansing the
head OF catarrhal vlr-
us, causing healthy Sc
cretions. II allAys In
tiamatlon, proteststh
membrane ofthenasal
passages from addl-
tional colds, complete.
ly healds the sores and
restores taste and
smell. A few appllca-
lions relieve. x thor
uge treatment will
o use. Send for o,;ye,i.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-02-21
Look Ont For Eraudsl

The genuine "Rough on Corns" Is made only by
Il. :, Wells Proprietor of Rough on Hats") anc ID
laughing face OF man on labels. l5c &c. Bottles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
A Professional Drinker.

came across Il professional drlnker
the other night. You never heard OF
such thing? Nor did | till | had it
pointed out to me and explained. 1t
was at the Liederkranz masquerade.
The great bar-roOm of the Academy of
Music was crowded, and it always is
when the auditorium is in use for nota-
bic dancing. A man took 4 seat at one
of the numerous tables, and ordered
whisky. The waiter started away to
fetch the drink.
Say, here, " the man called in q loud
but not boisterous voice, 'Iet it be Tor
rido whisky, and none other"
TorridO was not the name, but that
suggestion of fiery liquid is better to
write than the one which he was adver-
Using. Yes; this was :: professional
drinker, in the employ OF leading
whisky manufacturer. 1t was his bust
ness to order this particular brand of
whisky in public places. He was a
weII-dressed, middle-aged man, who
looked ike y competent judge of bever-
ages, and quite able to hold I consider
able quantity without losing his gen
tlemanly bearing. When the liquor
was brought he talked TO the waiter
again as to his strong preference Of
Torrido, which he declared to be the
only whisky worth drinking. An hour
later he was emphatically demanding
Torrido ut the bar, and again he held
an argument on the subject with a
chance acquaintance in the midst of an
overhearing hundred. There is moth
inc that folks are so exacting about in
their Ignorance, said the friend who
explained the professional drinker to
me, ethan in the matter of drinks.
The slightest thing will set a man to
ordering special brand. There is no
telling how many fellows are now spec
flying TorridO for no other reason than
they heard this mar mention 1t at the
Liederkranz ball. He no doubt cost
the firm 800 that night, altogether; but
how else could they have done SO much
effective advertising for the same
money! But how much viii it cost
the professional drinker? Perhaps his
death in an inebriale asyIum?-NcW
York Cor. Al5any Evening Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
Would See Him Later.

A swell, who had been paying de-
voted attentions to rich banker
daughter finally interviewed the old
gentleman on the subject. After q few
preliminary remarks, he said:
81 love your daughter, sir, and want
to marry her. =
''Ah, is that SOP" replied the father,
looking at him sharply over his glasses.
II N not surprised at it. She's Il good
girl"
4 know it, sir, and it was her good
ness which won me from the first.
"Ahem! yes-I've heard you had
some very extravaganza habits, and
some as bad as they were extrava-
giant"
I've not been saint, sir, but when
am married and brought under the
tender influence of a good and loving
woman, | shall reform"
81 am glad to hear that; it would be
unpleasant for your wife if you didn't
Were you aware, sir, that when l give
YOU my daughter / give with her $25,-
900 in United States bonds? $25, 900
sirr'
Il was not aware of that, sir, but it
would make no difference to me. Pc
cuniary considerations do not enter into
my calculations at all, sir. Love is of
far more Importance, sir; and it is a
wife, not bank account l am looking
for. Money is mere trash, sir
Don't give yourself away, young
man; don't give yourself away. said
a0ten [ gave you my daughter, I'd give
you the money; but you see [ am not
going to give You my daughter and that
changes the aspect of affairs very ma
teriaIly. Good morning. Call around
after you have been reformed about
fifteen years. Az 2cvo3r !-Mercha2at
T,.07.oHe9.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
Stopping a Liar With an Ax-helve.

An Austin colored party named Jake
was very late a few days ago in
getting down to the store. His en-
ployer, Colonel Allspice, rebuked Jake
in somewhat severe language. Il
wantyou to understand that this trifing
won't do. Ii you can't get around to
your work in time III hire somebody
who can. Boss, don't be hard on
me-" and the negro's eyes filled with
tears. E'Why, what's the matter with
you? Anybody sick?" Sick? I don't
know which am gwine ter die fuSt, my
wife or my ole mudder.' Il am sorry
| spoke so harshly as that. did not
know it was as bad us that. We won t
need YOU about the store TODAY. :"
THANK yer, boss; thank yer kindly"
and off he went. Next morning Col.
Allspice asked Jake what he meant by
saying that his wife and mother were
dying, when he had seen both on the
street the day before. ''Dyin'n eX-
claimed Jake, opening his mouth wide
enough to admit Of 4 coffee-mill being
thrown into it, and elevating his eye
brOws in amazement. Yes, diving.
You said they were dying, and half an
hour after you left, your wife came
down TO see if you had drawn your
wages for last month. 81 neber said
dey was dyin'. Eff you was ter see de
way dey opens der moufs and takes in
chunks of bacon yer wouldn't spec
dem oh dying. I b'lieve did say [
didn't know which of 'em was gwine
ter die fuSt, and I don't know that yet;
deys bofe got SIGH good appertiteS-I
knows one OBJ 'em has ter die fust, but
-" Here Colonel Allspice inter-
rupted the orator with an ax-helve, and
the business relations heretofore exist
ing between them have been severed. =
Teas SlftjnpS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
Danger From Gasoline.

An eastern chemist writes: Ii oaso-
line is confined in a barrel or can so
that the vapor or gas does not escape
into the atmosphere there is no danger
A lighted match can be applied to i
full barrel of the fluid and no explosion
will take place, blue flame being the
only result. The trouble is, however,
that gasoline vaporizes very rapidly,
and when certain amount of this gas
is mixed with the atmosphere Il very
explosive compound is formed. have
demonstrated these facts by expert
ments. / have taken a burner from an
ordinary brass hand lamp partly filled
with gasoline. and applied a match to
it. Then taking 4 gallon can half full
of gasoline / have poured the fluid into
the blazing lamp without producing an
explosion. [ have then applied q
match to the can after the gasoline was
poured out. The gas is heavier than
air, and, of course it would remain in
the can TO the exclusion OF all air. The
result was that the gas would buSn and
not explode. Turning the can bottom
upward and letting some of the cas- es-
cape, its place being taken by air, |
have again applied 4 lighted match
and the can was blown to atoms. There
are many ways in which accidents can
occur. II q barrel or can be open i'll q
room the gas will escape and mingle
with the atmosphere. Ii 4 person en-
ters the room with 4 lamp or candle an
explosion is sure to occur. The recent
accident at Linndale is an Illustration
of the fact. The conductor of pony
engine crawled under an empty tank
ear which mad contained gasoline.
Some of the fluid evidently collected
on the ironwork of the car, and when
the gas escaping from it came in con-
tact with the light in the lantern it was
ignited. The flame ran up the side Of
the tank to the opening, and IN explo-
sion occurred. The force of it can be
judged from the noise it made, which
was heard all over the city. The gas
escaping from it is heavier than air, as
have said, and it therefore settles to
the ground. Its presence cannot be
detected, and a person carrying a light
will walk into u room filled with it I'M
Willingly. 1t should never be stored in
cellars, as in that case the gas has no
chance to escape, and IN explosive
agent far more dangerous than gun
powder is confined under the building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
In the Festive Flood Time.

An old negro who operates planta-
ton ''down in de bottoms" was asked
the other day il the colored people
were any better prepared now for high
water than they were in 1882.
Bout de same, boss, an jest bout
ez anxious.
How anxious?"
''In wantin' it to come "
''You don't mean to say that they
want an overflow"
Oats what [ means. Yer see, if
dar's anything in this Worp dat Mig
ger enjoys, it is ter eat suthin' dat he
doan halter pay fur. He'd ruther hab
half-rations dat doan cos him er lick
er work, den ter work fur q much ez
he ken eat. When dat guberment "a
tion-boat blows, yer better bleDo de
niger is in his glory"
''How is it with you, old man?'
''WaIl, sab, Use Il sorter patyottic
gem man myself, and | is pufectly will
lin fur de guberment ter feed me-
ArkanSGlU TrdUeLer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-04-24
y Misplaced Heart.

A neat, dapner little man stood and
brushed his Prince Albert coat before
a glass in the Office of the ST. Cloud
hotel rs 4 Times reporter entered yes
terday afternoon.
What have [ dOne?" he asked IS
the reporter approached,
Are you the occupant of room HOP"
Yes, [ am, and that slip of paper in
your hand shows that my hearts on
the right side; and there have been peo-
pie running here all day about
it, and | suppose that you'll get me
into the Dime Museum between YOU"
is it true?"
Yes, " replied Mr.. Gleason, for such
was his name. Il never knew it until
Twas i'll in 1881. Then my physician
was looking for the pulsation. Great
Scottr said he. where's your hearth
Guess | haven't got any, said |. He
looked and found the beat on the right
side"
Has it never troubled you?"
Never. The right side seems to be
the right place"
The reporter asked Dr. NJ O'Hara,
of Sixteenth street, if his senses had
not deceived him.
Not bit, was the answer The
hearts q loose, hanging thing. 1t may
be displaced laterally, vertically, for
ward and backward. 1t is generally
caused by an enlargement of some
other organ, but here, where the
patient is healthy, it is probable that
the case is the rare one of congenital
transposition. In all probability the
liver is on the wrong side and the right
and left lungs have exchanged posi-
tions. You see," continued the physi-
clan, running over a number of pleas
ant plates, that showed hearts crowd
ed up to the arm-pit, damned into the
throat, lowered to the abdomen, and
otherwise Displaced "that nature is an
erratic creature-rather q stepmother,
in fact, though scientific men of to-day
endeavor to make a god of her. Phil
QGeIDht0 Times