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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
The Way You See Ii.

The reader will remember the old
story of the Chinese traveller in Eng
land. In those days, not long since,
when the pleasant shores and banks
of the Thames were lined by water
men, our Chinese traveller was landed
by one of these ancient worthless who
had a wooden leg. 1t was fact, and
it struck him; the stranger saw that
the wooden leg was used TO stand in
the water, while the other was kept
high and dry. The economy of this
fact struck him very much; he saw in
it strong evidences of design. and he
wrote home that "in England one-leg-
gcd men were kept for watermen, to
the saving of all injury resulting TO
health, shoes or stockings from stand
ing in the water" The fact was cor
rect, the inference or generalization
was ludicrously wrong.
There is a story told by the once very
popular writer, DIR. John Moore, of
French student in London who lodged
in the same house with poor man i'll
of fever, and who was continually
leased by his nurse to drink, although
quite nauseated by the liquids she Of
fcred him. At last, when she was
more importunate than usual, he
whispered: "For heavens sake, bring
me Il salt herring. and will drink as
much rs YOU pleasc!" The woman in
dulgcd his request, the man perspired
profusely and recovcred; the French
student inserted in his notebook this
aphorism: "a salt herring cures an
Englishman in his fever On his
return TO France he prescribed the
same remedy for the first patient in
fever he was called to attend; the pa
tent died. The student inserted in
his notebook: IN. b. Though 4 salt
herring cures an Englishman, it kills
Frenchman. This may be satire
upon that rapidity of generalization
for which our French neighbors arc re-
markable. But. true story or joke, it
certainly illustrates the false method
in mind that is called observation. -
TIE World Of Erorerb and Parable.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Trippcd Up by n Yahoo.

The other day, after having made a
careful examination of our edition of
Worcester dated 1882, the latest is
sue) and our copy of Webster's Una
bridged dated $3.50, book in which
we had all confidence, and which here
tofore has never failed us, we publish
ed to tho world the fact that the word
popularity pronounced "dy-namite"
should be, according to the best usage,
pronounced "din-amite. Both the
above works, as well rs the new I'M
perial dictionary, an English work,
agreeing in the matter, we felt that we
occupied strong ground in making the
announcement.
But IL seems that our backing was
not rs strong as we thought it was;
aud so we have been tripped up. And
by whom? Not by any world-renown-
ed orthoepist, not by Knowles, not
by Smart, not by Richard Grant
White, not even by Prof. Burt; but
by yokel. pumpkin, a yahoo from
between the burrows on the Washing
ton county frontier, whom no one
would dream of being picked up by in
orthoepy; by Col. Chill Hazard, editor
of the Monongahela Republican, who,
referring to our pronunciation OF the
word, says, In late issue, that the
Leader had "better go down street
and blow in dictionary. The proper
pronunciation of the word Is dynamite
according to the latest vintage of Web
ster on bridge"
Well, 1t is awfully CALLING to be COR
rccted by our rustic contemporary, but
nevertheless. we went down street and
discovered that Editor Hazard was
right. Webster Unabridged" (dat-
cd 1880. without giving any reason
for the sudden flop, now gives the pro-
nunciation OF the word with the long
sound OF the ~ while Worcester and
the Imperial still hold to the old style.
--ItfsJurg Leader
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Bugey-Riding Made Easy.

A Williamsport gvnius claims 10
have invented n buggy that, like the
boys whistle. goes itsclf--that is, it
II is furnished with two upright levers
In front OF the seat, by means OF which
the rider can propel il with great ease
six or seven miles an hour. If he has u
feminine partner, he can use one lever
and she the other. Ii the weather and
scenery are delightful, the riders can
be as deliberate as they please. They
can stop TO rest, ii they want to, under
big shade tree without being COM
PEELED to pull ut the bit OF an
impatient horse, or make them
selves hoarse shouting whoa" TO
him. The new buggy won't scare
or run away, wrccking itself and
running the feathers and iinery of its
fair occupant. And there is no horse
with eyes TO see and give away any
trifling impropricties that may be in.
dulgcd in. As TO chcapness, the new
buggy doesn't eat, doesn't have to
be rubbed down four times day.
doesn't want n new set of blankets
every fall, and Il new harness and whip
once year. In short, the cost of the
buggy, which is about that of Il modcra
bicycle, is all the outlay required.
IL is evident from this description
that the Williamsport invention fills a
long-felt want. When the new buggy
has become popularized everybody
will ride, of course, and livery-stable-
keepers with their vcXatious bills will
go out of fashion. Romeo and Juliet,
as they take their daily drive in the
park, each working lever of the new
vehicle, will be taking practical les
sons in the art of working in matrimo-
NAL harness. II any would-be Juliet
should prove too lazy to work her
lever, Romeo would understand at
once that he had better be looking for
new Juliet with a more industrious
turn of mind. The ordinary riders will
ride for pleasure and go as slow or as
fast as their muscles and surplus ener-
gy dictate, instead of feeling compelled,
as now, to drive like Jchu in order to
get their moneys worth out of hired
horse or team.
The only drawback to this delightful
picture of possible era in which
everybody can take buggy-rides to his
hearts content, is the fact that the in
ventor has only perfected one of these
self-acting buggies and charges an adj
mission of % cents to all who want to
see it.-Philadeiphia Times.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Moberly-Coleman.

On Tuesday was consummated o
marriage, the details Of which are in
terestipg, on account OF the unusual
circumstances that cemented bond
already existing. Several years ago,
Mr.. John nj. Moberly, a mature bust
ness man, and person of sedate and
methodical life, was smitten by the
quiet charms and modest graces OF Miss
Mamie K. Coleman, then mere girl
with long curls of beautiful brown hair.
The friendship formed ripened into the
deepest devotion, and Mr.. Mooerly
soon occupied the position of The favor
ed sutton of Miss Coleman. Time rolled
on, and the ardent regard OF the young
people might never have proved other
than Platonic, had not good fortune
visited them by means of the Louisiana
State Lottery. In q playful mood,
they agreed to invest three dollars in
three-iifths of a ticket Miss Coleman
paying one dollar, with the expectation
of receiving one third of the returns.
Two weeks later MIR. Moberly
in whose name the ticket was made,
was startled at his desk at the Mercer
National Bank by the intelligence that
his ticket had drawn $4,000. He inn
nediately went to New Orleans, &C.
cured the money, and, with a high
sense of honor, sent Miss Coleman her
portion, $4,000. After two months
longer of waiting, the devoted young
people determined to invest in a lottery
ticket again, this time in the lottery of
matrimony, in which we are fully per-
suaded they will both draw prizes.
The marriage was celebrated Tuesday
last at 1890, at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. r. +. Coleman,
where q moot sumptuous feast was
served to the few friends invited to at
tend. The young couple left on the
1:25 train for Washington, whore they
will make their future home. Mr..
Moberly will engage in the real estate
and claim business with his brother.
Judge VIM. Moberly. The groom is an
able business man, while the bride is
an amiable and attractive lady, and
they cannot fail to find success and
many friends in their new home
Harrodsburg, Ky., Democrat. Feb. %.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Bide a Wee, and Dinna Fret.
Is the road very drcaryY

Is the road very lrcaryY
Patience yet!
Hest will be Sweeter IL thou art awcary.
And after night cometh the morning CHEEKY,
Then bidc wee and dinna fret
The clouds have silver lining
Don't forget;
And though he's hidden. still the sun is shin
ing;
Courage instead of tears and vain repining,
Just bdc wee. aud dnna fret
With toll and cares amending
Art besety
Betbink thee how tho storms from heaven de-
scending
Snap the stlf OAK. hut spare the willow bend
ing,
And bidc wee, and dinna fret.
Grief sharper sting DOTH borrow
From regret;
But yesterday Is gone and shall its SORROW
limit us for the present and the morrow
Nay; bidc vice. and dinna fret.
An overnnXious breeding
Doth beRet
A host of fears and fantasies deluding:
Then. brother, lest these tormcnts DC intrud-
ing,
Just bide wee and dihua fret.
Every Other Saturday.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Martin FL. Blanchard, who died
recently at Bloomingdale, N. j., at the
age of "a years, left behind him a Won
derful progeny. In 1905, when IA
years old, he married. A year later he
was father. A year and half later
his wife bore him twins, so that he had
three children before he was IL years
of age. His first wife died in 1859,
having borne him 10 children. His
second wife had IL more and Blanchard
became grandfather before he was 80.
1t is estimated that his descendants now
number between 600 and 700. During
the war he declared that he could mus
ter a full company of his own male
children and grandchildren.
Some genius has invented chm
holder for the violin. If he could only
invent hand-holder he would do more
good.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

The very best remedy that can be
compounded from our present knowl-
edge of drugs, for colds, coughs,
asthma. bronchitis and other lung dis
eases, is DIR. Wistar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry. 1t has cured many cases of
consumption when all other remedies
had failed. A single spoonful will cure
an ordinary cough or cold and give in
slant relief to asthma. 1t is soothing,
healing and strengthening to throat and
lungs and is very pleasant to take.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

A complete cure for that facilitating
drain that indicates q weakness of the
urinary organs, nasal catarrh and
other evidences of diseased and
mucous membrane may be found In the
use Of DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla. Don't he frightened by
the advertisements of quack doctors.
This remedy will purify, the blood and
strengthen the parts affected, heal al
irritation of the mucous membrane,
and remove every symptom Of the dis
orders. 1t is y sure cure for nervous
debility and general III health.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

The Lowell Citizen proclaims that
"The Chinese language has several
thousand letters, but T IL the one most
used" Somehow we always thought
the most used was Q. 1t seems to be
more worn.-Yonkers Statesman.
A New York church (Dr. Paxton's)
has crank In the sections pew, by
turning which he regulates the tenn
perature of the house during service.
In some other churches the crank is In
the pulpit.-Burlington Free Press.
Betsey, an old colored cook, was
incoming around the kitchen one day,
when her mistress asked her IL she was
i'll. "No Ma'am, not 'zactly, said Bet
shy; "but de fac Is, don't feel ambi-
ton 'nough to git outer my own way"
--Harper's Bazaar.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

A Cincinnati man claims to have a
wife so hot-tempered that he can light
his cigar from the flash of her eyes.
He made a good match whom he mar
ried her.-Chicago Sun.
"A penny for your thoughts, Mr..
SLIM" 81 was thinking of nothing,
Miss Carrie" well, that's just like
all the men," And then he wondered
what che meant.-Boston Post.
A close observer has come to the
conclusion that if there is anything
under the sky at sight of which the
gods weep it is to see a woman trying
to do up package. New York Jour-
nal.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Without further communication, ex-
cept to appoint the time by Post we
were married. did not find her dis
position to be peculiar, only in the in
tensity of her love for me. "Why did
you treat me sop | one day asked her.
The dominicker has great deal of
trouble with her chickens" she replied.
Shortly afterwards, when she thought
that | was not looking, she threw back
her head and laughed. - ArkonSaw
Trdrcicr.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

had to do all his reading for him. lie
wrote book full of curious things and
murders, but one day when he found
| me reading 1t, he took il away from me
and burned ID up. 1t must have been
bad and he must have been sorry that
he wrote 1t. What is your nameP
told her, and expressed my surprise
that she had not sooner asked me.
1T was your place to tell me without
my asking" she said. "When / told
you my name, you should have told me
yours. Don't you see?"
l acknowledged the justice of her re-
bukc
The day passed rather pleasantly,
with tho exception OF the influence of
| the night before, which naturally
| enough she could not dispel and which
l could not keep from arising occasion
ally. We sat on a log and ate dinner,
and Munette's remarks gave me adj
ditional insight into her close habit of
observation. When evening came, we
stopped at n farm house, where the sad
story of the little girl awoke such SYM
patty that the kind-hearted housewife
begged me to allow the child to remain
with her.
ut is a question that she must de-
eide" / reioincd. What do You say,
Munettep''
81 am surprised that YOU should
ask me such question: she replied,
approaching the chair where sat and
taking my hand. Would it not be
ungrateful in me to desert YOU so soon,
or to ever desert you?'
"Shc's got more sense than an old
woman right now said the host, adj
dressing his wife Our twcnty-cight
year old daughter that married last
month amt Il patchin' TO this girl.
wy, Jcsperson, y said his wife, in
mild censure, Margaret amt twenty
eight years old"
She's mighty nigh il"
AN besides that" continued the
woman. 'she n yer had chance.
Didn't 20 TO school three months
outcn nearly every year, eli? What
show does gal want, I'd like to know?
This little crcetur. ! warrant you never
has been to school,.
''Oh, yes, sir. NV whole life has been
a school. The old house where used
to live contains many books. If you
want them you may 60 there and get
them. ! shall never go after them. L
could never read them again.
well, blast my buttons if | don't
mosy up that way. amt much of
scholar, but | reckon can worry
through with a lot of them"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Many whose blood had become pois.
oned from various causes, and whose
i'll health was indicated by pimples,
sore feelings, aches, pains, urinary
sediments, catarrh and Inflammation of
the mucous membrane, constipation,
dyspepsia, bad dreams, nervousness,
sleeplessness, etc., have been restored
to perfect health by using DR.. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. 1t is
the only true blood purifier and
strengthener of mind and body. No
other remedy equals it.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
NOT A TRACE.

DIR. ID. +. Pennington, ID. ID. s., $50
West Fayette street, Baltimore, Mary
land, states that he has personally used
the Red Star Cough Cure and in his
family, and has found it prompt and
sure remedy for coughs and colds. No
bad results of other cough remedies.
Not a trace of opium or morphia.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
CHAPTER III.


The war came on. How natural it
is, in writing a story, to say The war
came on;' but this is not a story, and
nothing can be more natural than
truth although il is said TO be stranger
than fiction. Therefore, when ] say
that the war came on. intend that the
declaration should have its full mean
ing. ! left home full of pride was n
captain. My mother prayed; but Mu-
nettc did not seem 10 he affected.
Good bye she said. War is one of
the incidents of civilization. as well as
O feature OF barh1rity. | know that
you will do yonr duty. aud that you
will not forget The little gir. whom you
once saw sObbilig under the band Of Il
dying man. When YOU return shall
be old enough Ia Hiss you.
j looked at her in asionishment
Merriment sparkled in her eyes. You
don't like to kiss children. Il seems
"Munette. YOU are strange. ] once
said that did not kiss YOU because you
looked like a woman.
"Oh, yes. that is true. thought
that you did not want to kiss me be-
cause ] was 80 small. There now, cap
tain, don't swell up like Il toad.
l turned away. She callci ine. when
was about hundred yards away and
said; when you pass the big gate,
look on the right hand post"
did so and found the words. II love
you Under this wrote. "An love
you"
did not receive but one letter from
Mnne 80. and that might just as well
have yeen written by a professor Of
geology, for its four pages were de-
voted to description OF a lot of peb-
bles she had found in cave.
returned home ragged and i'll. Mu-
nette was delighted TO see me. She was
so peculiar. though that could not tell
whether or not she still loved me. IL
seemed that she did not, for whenever
/ attempted to remind her OF 1t, she
changed the subject. Like all true
lovers, | felt that without her my life
would be blank. spoke TO my
mother concerning my trouble.
"She Is a very strange girl, but / al
ways found her frank except when /
asked her II she loved You, and she re-
piled that the hawks had carried of
three OF the dominicRer hens chick
ems.
One day. in passing the big gate, /
wrote on the post the following:
Twill you marry me?'
Two days afterwards visited the
place and found the word Eyes.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
RUPTURE, BREACH OR HERNIA.

hUfIUhE, bhEACH OK HERNIA.
New guaranteed cure for the worst
cases without use OF knife. There is no
longer any need of wearing awkward,
cumbersome trusses. Send two letter
stamps for pamphlet and references.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Asssocia-
ton, 663 Main Street. Buffalo, N. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

My physician said I could not live,
my liver out of order, frequently
vomited greenish mucous, skin yellow,
small dry humors on face, stomach
would not retain food. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me. Mrs. Adelaide
O'Brien, 372 Exchange St., Buffalo,
N. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

that consumptives should be the least
apprehensive of their own condition,
while all their friends are urging and
beseeching them them to be more care
full about exposure and OVERRIDING. 1t
may well be considered one of the most
alarming symptoms of the disease,
where the patient is reckless and will
not believe that he is in danger. Read
er, if you are in this condition, do not
neglect the only means of recovery.
Avoid exposure and fatigue, be regular
IN your habits, and use faithfully of
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry" 1t has saved thousands who
were steadily failing.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
his snan Of life was lent

This span OF life was lent
For lofty duties, not for selfshness.
Not to be whiled away In aimless dreams,
But to improve ourselves and serve mankind,
Life and Its choicest faculties were given.
Man should be ever better than he seems,
And shape his acts, and discipline his mind
10 walk adjoining earth with hope OF Heaven.
Sir Aubrey de We're.
We never speak as we pass by,
Altho' q tear bedims mis- eye;
know he thinks Of when he wrote
His name across my three months note.
The Judge.
Glddy girl, with heart a.hutter,
Do you ever pause to think
What pile of bread and butter
Could be purchased with the chink
That your beau spent for that cutteri
New York Journal.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Departing Winter

Leaves The blood sluggish and full ofimpurities, the
nervous system IN bad state, and the whole body
debtatod. Hoods Sarsapara is just the medicine
TO cleanse The blood, 10 give seadiness TO the
nerves. and TO restore that feeling Of strength and
ambition which lkcs seem equal 10 any kind Of
labor. Try itnow.
II was was troubled with salt rh.um three years.
took Hoods Slrsaparilla aad am entrcly cured
and my weight has increased from los pounds 10
49," MRS ALICE SMITH, Stamford. Conn.
"Last spring was troubled with boS, caused by
myblood being out oGordcr. Two bottles Of Hoods
Sarsaparllla cured me, and can safely recommend
It," JosErH ScHocn, Peoria, III.
II used Hooi's sarsaparilla last spring and can
truly say il helped me very much. To those suffer-
ing with bilious complaints, prostraon, or
rheumltism earnestly recommend it," Mrs T..
CARPENTER, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

There is not chimney nor cooking
stove in Havana; not a carpeted room
nor a feather pillow.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

A CRNIURY Of progress mas not pr, duced a
remedy equal to Z US Cream Balm for Catarrh,
Cold In the Head and Hay Fever. IL is not a
fq1id or a snuff, but Is perfectly safe and easi-
~ applied with the finger. II gives I'm mediate
relief and cures the worst cases. Price SO
cents. At druggists. 60 cents by mail. Z y
Bros. o yeRo, N, Y
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

ELY Bros, Owego, n. Y;-Piease send me
two bottles Of Cream Balm. | can't do with.
out It, 1t is the best medicine for Cstarrh In
the world j. g. Eimonson, Coup [ tty, Neb.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Steam Is said to be better disinfect-
ant than sulphuric acid gas. Even
steamed oysters are quite harmless.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

NEVER NEGLECT constipated con-
dition Of the bowels, or serious results
surely follow, such rs piles, impure
blood and many chronic complaints.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the remedy.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
DO YOU KNO w

"For months / suffered with malaria and
nervous dyspepsia. During the attacks ex.
perienced severe pain, accompanied by that
extreme tired and languid feeling. Could
not eat or sleep. Would get up mornings
with hardly life enough 10 move. None OF
the usual medicines employed In such casec
had any effect upon me. From time u time
was laid up and unable TO attend to any
business. Finally druggist of this city sug-
Rested
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Maine has sent 40 900 barrels of ar
pies across the water this season.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

For COLDS, GROUP, ASTHMA, BRoN-
CHITIs and Sore Throat use DIR. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil. and oct the genuine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

The greatest brick manufacturing
center in America is Haverstraw, N. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

CoUGHs AND COLDS. Those who are suffer
Ing from Lolghs, Colds, Sore THROAT, etc
should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocuEs
Sold only IN boxes
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

The people of Idaho refer to that
territory as being the best poor mans
country out of doors.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
4 POINTER FOR YOU !!

You'll never loose anything IL keeping posted.
Maps. pamphlets, papers. ETC.. concerning Lands.
Farming. Stock-raisng, Fruit-growing. Mining. Manu-
featuring, etc =, in KANSAS, CoLosADo, NEw MEXICO.
ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA and OLp MEXICO sent FREE on
application to {. b. SCHMIDT, Commissioner OF
Immigration. A. y. & S. +. r. R.. Topeka Kas
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26

Unslacked lime nearmeat preserves it
by keeping the air dry.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-03-26
Did you Sup

pose Mustang Liniment only good
for horsesl 1t is for infamma-
ton of all flesh.