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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
Has any one observed that rooms

Has any one observed that rooms in
which geraniums and calceolarial grow
are free from fliesP The Boston Her
aid has the following from CORE
spondent: "For three years / have
lived in town, and during that time
my sitting-room has been free from
flies, three only walking about my
breakfast-table, while all the neighbors'
rooms are crowded. often congratu-
lated myself on my escape, but never
knew the reason of it until few days
ago. 1 then had occasion to remove
my goods to another house, while / re-
NAMED on for q few days longer.
Among other things were few boxes
OF geraniums and calceolarias, which
stood in my window, being open to its
full extent, top and bottom. The boxes
were not gone half an hour till my
room was as full of flies as those of my
neighbors around me. This, to me,
was new discovery.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

In all things preserve integrity; and
the consciousness of thine own upright
ness will alleviate the toll of business.
soften tho harness of ill-success and
disappointments, and give thee an
humble confidence before God when
the ingratitude of man, or the iniquity
OF the times may rob thee of other re-
ward. Paley.
Energy Will do anything that can be
done in this world; and no talents, no
circumstances, no opportunities Will
make man without it.-Goethe.
The real object of education is to give
children resources that will endure as
long as life endures. Sidney Smith.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

"The leprous distilment, whose of.
feet
Holds such an ermity with blood of
man,
That, swift as quicksilver, it courses
through
The natural gates and alleys Of the
body"
and causes the skin to become "barked
about, most lazar-lixe, with vile and
loathsome crust" Such are the effects
OF diseased and morbid bile, the only
autidote for which is to cleanse and
regulate the liver-an Office admirably
performed by DR.. Piercs's Golden
Medical Discovery"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Womaa's best friend for relieving
tho many pains and weaknesses Incl.
dental to female life, aud one that gives
rosy cheeks, brightens the eyes, checks
every unnatural drain aud creates a
perfect picture of health aud beauty, is
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsa-
parila. II purifies the blood, strength
ems the female system, and removes all
telling of languor, distress. pimples,
sores and weakness, producing dream
less slumber and painless regularity of
natural functions.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

An Indiana man bet his sweetheart
on Blaine, and when, after the election,
she went over TO the other fellow, he
accused her of playing him false. Some
men are never satisfied.
Resolve to edge in little reading
every day, if it is but a single sentence;
If you gain fifteen minutes a day, it will
make itself felt at the end of the year.
H. Mann.
Building of the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road will continue throughout the win
ter. Twenty thousand men are EN-
ployed
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

In the general pairing down now in
progress, will the wages of sin be re-
duced?
With umbrellas. like men, It is gen.
orally the poorest that gets ieft.-New
York Journal.
Ben Butler has appeared in public
since election without buttonhole
bouquet. He is no longer working
man.
1t is said that Patti has teen in opera
twenty-five years. We know. however,
that she has sung forte.-Ph;ladelphia
Call.
A manuscript page OF Lincoln's last
message, in his own handwriting, sold
for $3.50 at book sale in Washington
not long ago.
Young Hysor is an awful teas.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

A great many people in Switzerland
are engaged in raising snails. During
the summer children are engaged in
gathering the snails, which are taken
to plot of ground surrounded by a
sort of hedge of sawdust, which pre-
vents them from getting away. They
are placed on bushes, which are also
surrounded with sawdust. and they
soUn grow very fat by feeding on the
leaves. At the approach of cold
weather they drop down into the saw
dust and bury themselves. When
wanted they are raked out, packed in
two hundred weight baskets and sent
off TO Italy, where as burgundy
snails" they command a ready sale.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Many who long suffered from urinary
and digestive diseases, causing ner-
vousness, weakness and debility, after
trying btters, kidney medicines, iron
medicines; etc, without benefit, have
found permanent relief in from one to
three bottles of DR.. Guysott's Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla, the only per-
feet blood purifier and strengthener.
Hundreds of letters to the proprietors
have testified to its superiority over the
many pretended cures so largely adver-
tised by means OF bogus certificates
that are bought and paid for.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

When you visit or leave New York City, via
Central depot, save Baggage Expressage and
50 Carriage Hire, and stop at the Grand Union
Hotel, opposite said depot, Six hundred ele
CANT ROOMS fitted up at a cost OF one million
dollars; 81 and upwards per day. European
plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated rail-
road to ell depots. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than
AZ any other frst-class hotel in the CITY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

The fault with most all cough prepa.
rations is that they contain morphia,
and are absolutely injurious to the
stomach and nerves. That simple
preparation of wild cherry bark, called
DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry,
contains no morphia and yet will cure
a cough or cold in less time than any
other compound. 1t is the only reli-
able cure for consumption.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
PERMANENT"

There are medicines which give only
temporary relief and then leave the
sufferer worse of than before, espe-
cialiy in cases of dyspepsia. Remember
that'this is not the way with Brown s
Iron Bitters. See what Mr.. j. M. Gaines
of Gaines, s. c., says about this prince
of tonics: my wife has been troubled
with dyspepsia for years, and now l
believe she is permanently cured" 1t
also cures liver and kidney complaints.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

It's no secret that DR.. Pierce's Com
pound Extract of Smart.Weed is CON-
posed of the best genuine French
Brandy, distilled Extract of Smart
Weed and Jamaica Ginger Root, with
Camphor Essence, and constitutes,
therefore, the best remedy yet known
for collie or cramps, cholera morbus.
diarrbea, dysentery, or bloody-flux, or
To break up colds, fevers and inflamma-
tory attacks. so cents. BY druggists
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Young men or middle aged ones,
suffering from nervous debility and
kindred weaknesses should send three
letter stamps for illustrated book sug-
costing sure meaps of cure. Address
Worlds Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
CARBOLINES

Full oft We feel the surge OF tears,
Yet Joy has light for all the years,
TO all whose hair is getting THU,
Our Carboline will keep It In.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

An exchange has poem "On the
Birth of Twins" and didn't know
enough to make the rhyme cou ct
st. Paul Day
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

The people of Galesburg. ILL.,. are re:
joiciDg over the discovery of coal in
their neighborhood.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

The original barber-quene--The pig
tai. of a Chinese tonsorial artist.-New
York Journal
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

A slight cold, II neglectc', often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
give sure and immediate relief. Sold only ia
bo1es, Price 25 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Were just driven to death, ," replied
the undertaken when asked how his
business prospered. Boston Times.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

The police had to lasso an insane
Tennesseean who was chasing his wife
on horseback.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

HarboIisaIve cures feelings and Irritationso Of
theSkin Scalp. poisons, Bites of Insects. Piles.
Ulcers, &C. Cures Burns and Scalds without scar.
Small boxes 2c large 75c Get the genuine. Sold by
Druggists. j. w. COLE & Co. Black River Fall. VIZ.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Nurture your mind with great
thoughts. TO believe in the heroic
makes heroes.-B. Disraeli.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

Robert Browning is correcting the
proofs of new poem.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
AN OPEN LETTER.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
To the Mutual Marriage Benevolent Associa-
tiop, Marine City, Mich.
uENTLEMEN:-- have much pleasure IN &C.
knowledging the receipt Of your draft in full
OF my claim for certificates 65 and GO for the
sum OF $500. Please accept my thanks for the
very prompt payment OF my claim. / can
recommend your Association as very profit
able investment for unmarried people.
J. KEARNs, Dentist.
wallaceburg, Ont, Nov. 5, 1854.
The Marriage Association OF this city psd
VIM. j. Phillips Of West China benefit last
Saturday. Is also paid $4,000 to some of its
Canada members last week, and Monday OF
this week It paid Fred Sovereign, Of Port HUI
ron, a benefit. 1. is paying several thousand
dollars each month TO .ts Observation-Disclosures
City Reporter.
Fred sovereige Ia pretty well known to the
people of Fort Gratiot, especially TO the boys
In the railroad shoLe. He appears TO be well
satisfied with his investment. There are sew.
eral other Fort Gratiot folks who expect soon
10 realize handsomely from the came institu-
tion.-Ft. Gratiot Sun.
For further particulars address r. Mcneil
Secretary, Marine City, Mich. II win Jay you
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
SINGING irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney an
Urinary Complaints. cured by 'Buchu Paiba." 81.

"Having been in the drug business for near
" 80 years, "lwrltes W e. Field, pharmacist,
1882 Cedar avenue, Cleveland, az have had
au opportunity to learn the merits of rheu-
matte medicines, regular and irregular, aud
have tried about everything and suffered ev-
erything, aud nothing did me any good urtil
took Athlophoros." Price 81 per bottle. IL
your druggist hasn't IL, send TO Athlophoros
Co., LIZ Wall street. N Y
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
The M M. Benevolent Association
for Unmarried Persons.
ORGANIZED APRIL, 1883.

1t is paying rs members when they most
need 1t, viz: It marriage.
The association Is known as the Mutual
Marriage Benevolent Association OF Marine
City, having been incorporated under the law
Of Michigan In 1:S3, It is the only institution
of its kind In the state. The association is
paying several Thousand month to Its men,
bers.
1t has paid GEORGE MCHANRY OF Marine
City 81, 600. ORvILLE MCDONALD 81 900, MRS.
ROSE MCDONALD $1,000. WALTER WEBBEB
$10O0. VIM. Il. PHILLIPS $3.50, FRED Sow
EREIaN $3.50, E. N. Weber $1,C00.
John w. Boyer and wife, Port Colburpe, Ont,
benefit on eight certificates. Doctor Fletcher
Blagboru, Marine City, John Furlong Algonac.
T. I. Nc Arthur, Merritop, Ont I. James
Stevenson Merritop, Ont, Thos. Coulter, Port
Robinson, Ont, and many others.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
NERVOUS Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual Debity
cured by Wells Health Renewer al,

preparation OF beef containing its entire nutritious
properties IL contains blood making, force-gener-
lHDlGEsrIos, DYSPEPSIA nervous prostration, and
al HORNS on general debiityi also In all enfeebed
vous prostraton, overwork or acute disease partic-
ulary II resulting from pulmonary comp ANTS CAS-
WELL HAZARD CO., Proprietors, New York. Sold
BY Druggists
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

In cases OF dyspep-
sia, debility, rbeu-
matlsm, fever and
ague, liver COM
pla Mt, ina, tlvity OF
the kidney and
bladder, constipa-
tion and other Or
ganic maladies. Hos
tetter'sStomach BIT
ters II n tried REM
edy, TO which the
medical broth err
hood have tent their
professional sane
ton, and which as q
tonic Alternative ana
household specific
for disorders OF TIE
stom CHI, liver and
bowels has an un.
bound d popularity
For sale by drug
glsts and dealers. To
VII N apply for
Ho' letters alma
nae for 1885.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR

wv SOS6O OUG UOllHn
Can be applied uuthfully to Hoods sarsaparilla
only, and 1t is an unanswerabe and convincing areu
ment as TO the strength and real economy of This great
medicine Hoods Sarsaparilla is made of roots,
herbs barks, ETC., long and fivorably known for
their power in eradicatng disease from the system.
and purify ing the blood.
RESTORED TO HEALTH
During the summer months have been somewhat
deoilitaied or run down. Ihlve taken Hoods sarsa.
parilla which gave me new life and restored me 10
my former wonted health and strength" WILLIAM
III. CLoUGH, Tilion, N. III.
GIVrN IN APPETITE
within week after taking Hoods sarsaparilla
my appetite began TO improve, my headache lett me.
my strength seemed renewed, and felt better in
every part Of my body. rejoice when think ofthe
good Hoods Sarsaparilla has done me-" CHARLES
l.. BABBIrr, Syracuse, NY.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. s.; six for S.. Made only by
T. l. HOOD & CO, apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-12-25

BED;BuGS; flies, rosenss. ants. mice, cleared out
CARD-To all who are suffering from errors of
youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of man
HOOD &c. will send q recipe That will cure on,
FREE OF CHARGE. THIS great remedy was DIS
covered by a missionary In south America. SEN
self addressed envelope TO REV. JOSEPH 4. IN
MAN, Station ID, New York
TROUGH ON PAIN" Quick cure for Collie. Cramps
Dtarrh1a. Aches. Pains, 5prains, Head ache.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14
A Sfra sr Battle.

In the life of Bishop Newton the
following story is told: At the court
of Frederick L., King of Prussia, IA
battle OF wild beasts was exhibited for
the entertainment of the Duke of
Marlborough. y troopers horse and
IL bull We're turned into the ring, or
grassy closed place, and then We're let
loose on them, all at once, lion, II
tiger, Il bear aud II wolf, which had
all heeu withousftpod for several days,
that they might be more ferociou>. The
tiger crawled stealthiiy up to the bull,
and >priuging upon his back brought
him to the ground. The wolf and
the tiger were soon killed. The lion
then attacked the bear, biting aud
scratching him ferociously, but rs the
animal bad very thick fur no vital
part was reached. AT length the
bear caught the lion III his arms, and
giving him Il deadly hug, soon
squeezed the life out of his body. All
this time the horse, an old calvalry
hack accustomed to conflicts, was
quietly grazing as if he had no part in
the fight. The bear, as soon as he
had finished the lion, turned tierceIy
upon the horse. The latter put bacN
hls ear. and gave him II violent Kick
in the ribs, which only provoked
bruin to II second onslaught. The
horse was ready for him, aud a he
approa ched kicked with both hind
feet, striking the bear on the head,
breaking both jaws aud crushing in
his skull, leaving him dead upon the
ground. Thus the horse, although he
really fought but one of the animals,
was the sole survivor of the five, and
remained master of the field.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14

Lieut.. Kobbe, stationed at Mount
| Vernon Barracks, Alabama, reported
to the war department that white
mule which had been at that post Is
years was about TO be sold, and the Of
ficers asked permission to buy him,
and keep him at their own expense.
| The petition went through the regular
channels, and General sherman sub
mitted the case to the secretary of
war, with the following report: 81
have seen that mule, and whether
true or false, the soldiers believe it
was left at Big Spring, where Mount
Vernon Barracks now are, at the time
| General Jacksnn's army camped there
about 1919 or 1920. Tradition says il
was once sorrel, but now it is white
| from age. The quartermaster' de-
partment will he chargeable with in
| gratitude if that mule is sold, or the
maintainance of it thrown upon the
charitable officers of the post. | ad-
wise it to be kept in the department
and fe1 and maintained until death
! | think the mule was at Fort Morgan,
Mobile point, when ! was there in
| lS42.' The secretary of war thereupon
made the following order: "Let this
mule be kept and cared for as long as
he lives"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14
Postal Rates Ninety Years Ago.
| Elmira Advcrtiscr.l |

Now that the two-cent postage law
has gone into effect, the following
provisions of the first law of congress
OH the subject will be read with inter
est February 20, 1892, was the date
of the first act fixing rates OF postage
on domestic letters and established
the following rates to take effect June
l, 1892:
Act February 90 1892, section 8, by
land:
For every single letter not exceed
ing 80 miles, 6 cents.
For every single letter over so miles
and not exceeding 60 miles, s cents.
For every single letter over 60 miles
and not exceeding 100 miles, 10 cents.
For every single letter over 100
miles and not exceeding $50 miles, T.!
cents.
For every single letter over $50
miles and not exceeding 200 miles, Is
cents.
For every single letter over 900
miles and not exceeding 250 miles, Il
cents.
For every single letter over $50
miles and not exceeding $50 miles, 20
cents.
For every single letter over $50
miles and not exceeding $50 miles, -
For every single letter over 45O
miles, 25 ceuts. :.
For every douGle letter, double the
said rates.
For every triple letter, triple the
said rates.
For every packet weighing ounce
avoirdupois, To pay at the rate of -four
single letters, for each ounce, and in
that proportion for any greater weight.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14

The suspension of work on the
Cascade branch, between here and
Ain>worth, says the Yakima SJgndt,
seems to he radical and thorough,
although we trust not permanent.
Even the locomotive and Construction
train were taken off and ferried over
the Columbia to the main line last
month OF course there are numer-
Gus rumors and specu!ations az to
the cause for this stoppage; but as
stated last week, the probable cause
exists in the unsettled condition Cf
the Company's affairs at headquarters.
More than likely work will he re-
sumed early in the spring, but this is
not known for certainty. In fact
all is in state of vague uncertainty.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14

In travelling throughout the length
and breadth of this great and glorious
republic, one cannot helm being struck
with the evidences of the great and
rapid strides that have been made i'm
>tvle of building the past 1 or ! wears
and are how being made in our do
nestle architecture. Everywhere NAV
be seen the most decided advance in
building town and country houses on
new and improved plans, convenienceS
aud artistic ideas being introduced
that 10 years ago would never have
been dreamed of, and which is ap-
preaching direct contrast with the
hdeous structures which for the most
part have been monuments of the
want of architectural beauty i'm our
villages, which has chiefly arisen on
account of the rapidity with which
new towns spring up i'm this country.
but this box stvle of building will soon
he crowded out hy improved and bet
ter work taking its place. This marked
improvenent is in "A measure due TO
the fact that well-known firm of
architects, Palliser, Palliser x Co, Of
Bridegroom, Conn, are doing valuable
service in its frequent publication of
couiouSlV illustrated works on build
ing and architecture, which are not
only moderate in price, but in accord
ance witha constantly improving pop
ular, artistic taste, and the new aud
original work on every description of
modern Architectural Detail, entitled
Palli>er's Useful Details. published at
-, perhap, meets the most extensive
aud actual demand for practical de-
signs, than any work ever issued on
the subject Of bHildng, rs a builder
remote from IA city, and who perforce
of his situation, is his own architect,
needs last such a book, giving. as il
does every description of American
constructive detail, of good charac-
ter, in large and endless variety OF
such features a. must toe wrought into
the small houses, stables. shops, etc,
in whose construction nine-tenthS OF
the mechanics and "A large proportion
of the architects Of thi, country fiud
occupation. Useful Details" they are
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14
Frank Le,lic's Popular Monthly.

This periodical for February is al
ready on our table, and is, as usual
overlooking with good things in
prose, poetry aud illustrations. The
articles particularly interesting are:
Henry Irving aud HIS Work, -
"New York IN its Early Days
"Sobieski and the Relief of Vienna IN
1865, "rhe Colossal Statues of Ger
many aud France" "Life on The
Surface oi the Ocean, etc, etc.-they
are profu,ety Illustrated. In the de-
partment ol Iiclion Eta w Pierce's
serial, "A Dark Deed is continued,
aud there are short stories 10y Mary
\. Denison, Edwin +. Iraitou, {.
q. Rosenberg, Surrey Wyatt, etc. etc,
aud Sketches, Adventures, Poems,
etc, 10y iavorite writers-many of the
poems are beautifully illustrated, ia
Tact, all the Illustrations are highly
finished, aud the colorvd plate froulls-
piece, Little Mlschlef' Is worthy OF
AN elegant frame. The price OF "a
single number u - cents, aud the
yearly subscription 500, postpaid.
Address, Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher,
81, %, and 81 Park Pace, y. \.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14

The Seattle Star says; \ number
of Portland Spectators with real
estate mot dirt IN their eyes aud
bullion in their pockets, have been
il'ttiug to and from Seattle with cou-
siderable frequency of late. le holder
of town lots winketh his left orb and
smileth audIbly.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14

Go to MeCormicN tor your boots-go to
Mccormick for the best.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-14
H AII7S
Vegetable Sicilian
HAIR RENEWER

was the first preparation perfectly adapted TO
cure q seases OF the scalp, and the first sue
cessiul rtStorer OF faded on gray hair 10 its
natu... color, growth and youthful beauty.
1t has lld Haay im.tatols, but none have So
fully met a. e. requirements hccdful for
the proper treatmcat of I'll, hair and scalp.
HALLS HAIR hENLWTR has steadily grown
in favor, and spread t. fame and usefulness
10 every quarter of the Eohe. Its uuparal-
lcied success can be attributed 10 but ono
cause: n~ eiasgc JH.taI.U n as Erom.ses.
The propretors have often been surprised
at the receipt of orders from remote coun-
tres, where they lad never made an effort for
It's Introduction.
The use for short time Of HANS HAIR
KENEWEH wonderfully improves the per-
soual Appearance. II cicausps the scalp from
all impurities. cures al ham1ys, fever. ana
dryne>s, aad taUs prevents badness. IL
stimulates the weakened glands. and enables
them 90 push foyV.rl new aud vigorous
growth. The effects If tbs article are not
transient. like those of alcoholic prepare
t.ous tUt rrwaiu % long time, which makes
is use % u1'tcr 90 cc..cMy.