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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Celestial Calamity.

Details of the destru ,tion in Canton, China,
and vicinity by great rainstorm there, have
been received The food was the most erious
which has visited Canton in 30 years. NJ IRE
than 10000 persons lost their lives, and far
greater number are left in starving cond On.
Entire villages were engulfed. and the rice and
silk crops In the vicinity were almost ruined.
The price of rice has been IA sed Is per cent In
consequence of the loss o. the crop. The rain
fell In the latter part Of June, filling and over.
flowing all the rivers. Many of the streets Of
Canton were flooded for over a week.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Send for Yseult.

The London Pail Mall Gazette published a
copy of a letter from O'Donovan Rosa 10 his
dynamite agents in IIavre and Antwerp. In
this Rosa blames the agents for their present
inactivity and says 10 them: "You have
plenty Of oatmeal and won't use it, lie then
commands them TO recommence the dynamite
war and arrange for several simultaneous ex-
blossoms in England forthwith Red jim
McDermott,'' Rosa says, sis still living, al
though there is a standing reward of $1,000 for
his execution
A correspondent of the Gazette attributes
the present apparent apathy among the dyna-
miters TO the wranglngs between the radical
section Of the party and the moderates. The
latter, he says, wish To give the present Tory
prime minister, the Marquis Of Salisbury, a
fair trial, and they contend that the pursuit OF
a policy of exasperations against England just
now will hopelessly destroy all the chances of
home rule
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Butchering a Baby.

Near Talladega, Alabama, J. ii. MCGOWAN
killed and dressed pig for a barbecue. His
three children, aged IL, 9 and 4, saw the pro-
cess of butchering the pig The next day Nc
Gowan left home and the children agreed TO
repeat the process Of the day before. Having
no pig the two elder proceeded to butcher the
youngest They cut its throat and hung it up
by the heels as the pig had hung, and were
proceeding to dlsembowel IL when the mother
discovered the horrible tragedy
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
A New Phase Of the Question.

John Russell Young, ex-minstcr TO China,
In recent interview sa'd "The emigration
question is not understood H. America. Immi-
grafton from China comes from one point
alone-Canton. Canton Is city Of 100000
people, the ccnte- of vast province, the most
southern port m China. Within seven hours
OF Canton, by river, is Hong Kong. Hong
Kong ls a British settlement a. much under
traffic In the way OF emigration 10 America
Gomez from Hong Kong mainly through Eng
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Through the Bridge.

A portion of an incoming passenger train on
the Natchez, jackson Il Columbus railroad
went through Big BAYOU Pierre bridge near
Natchez the other afternoon The train ran
off the track AT the east end of the bridge, AMI
after humping over the cross ties went into
the bayou near the w,s ST end of the structure,
the locomotive, tender, baggage and mail car
and smoking ear all going down. The first.
sons were killed, and many others were seri.
Ously, perhaps fatally, injured.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Sudden and Mysterious Death.

Hon. j. o. Walkup, president of the city
council and acting mayor of Emporia, Kansas,
died very suddenly few evenings since. His
death has caused Intense ex .itcment, and his
wife, beautiful young woman of Il, has been
arrested on suspicion of having poisoned him.
The alleged object OF the crime l. to realize on
the husbands property and life insurance, in
all worth about S30,0O0. A post-mortem ex-
animation was held at which Mrs. Walkup ad-
mitted that she had purchased strychnine and
arsenic but used the former for removing
stains from clothing and the latter for her
complexion.
to day. Mrs. Walkup, nee Minnie Wallace,
was southern lady. the daughter of James
L. Wallace, lawyer of New Orleans, and
formerly United States commissioner. Walkup
had met Minnie when a child and watched her
boon into womanhood. Then he claimed her
as his bride. At Covington, KY, the wedding
took place July 20, and was brilliant affair.
After an extended wedding tour
the newly-marrled couple settled in
the home OF the groom in Emporia, and 10 all
appearances have lived very happily.
It is but justice to Mrs. Walkup to state that
the public inclines to deal with her leniently in
the face of the alleged strongly circumstant al
evidence against her The fact is pointed out
that there Is no apparent motive for action on
her part such as is charged, the marriage of
two, Notwithstanding the disparity I'm their
ages, having been regarded-since the COM
munity had noted that the couple dwelt to-
gether In apparent harmony-as strictly love-
match. Mr.. Walkup carried life insurance
policy of 1000 in the Ancient Order of United
Workmen and one Of the same amount in the
Knights of Honor, both In favor of Mrs. Han
nah Walkup, his former wife, and one In the
New York Mutual for 81, 500 In favor of his
daughter Libbe.
Mrs. Walkupi is closely watched. She Is self
possessed, and talks freely on any topic of con-
versation. The Hon. w. W. Scott, promi-
nent attorney in Emporia, has been engaged a.
her counsel, and 1t Is the desire Of the citizens
there that Mrs. Walkup have fair trial
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
slashed by a Pole.

A terrible cutting ARRAY occurred at Free
and, 10 miles north Of East Sag inaw on the
Goth inst, by which farmer named Benjamin
Badgley will lose his life. Mrs. Badgley was
accused bya neighboring farmer Pole,
the case was tried in the court OF Justice For
rest OF East Saginaw, resulting in Mrs. Badg-
ley's discharge. Both farmers started for
home in wagons and In the village of Freeland
they EXCHANGED words Finally thet quarreled.
In the fight the Pole drew a knife and cut
Badgley In terrible manner. One cut ex-
tended across the breast and penetrated to the
lungs. Another laid the right arm open to the
bone from the shoulder to the wrist Another
was across the back, cutting both kidneys.
Sixteen cuts were received In all, and the
wounded man cannot possibly live. The Pole
then fed, and was not captured. The weapon
could not be found.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Death of Ex-Gov. Fenton.

Ex-Gov. Reuben +. Fenton Of New York,
died suddenly the other afternoon while at his
desk in the FIRST National Bank in Jamestown,
n. Y, of which he was president. Cashier
Morgan stepped into the room to consult him
and saw the Ex-Governor with his head lean ne
upon the chair and breathing heavily. lie
hurried TO him and the clerks called physi-
clan, but death resulted soon after he was dis.
covered In an uncon cious condition. 1t is
thought that death resulted from heart disease
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Cooley Chosen.

At meeting Of the board of regents of the
University Il was resolved that Thomas NJ
Cooley, Ii. d., be and Is hereby elected pro-
fessor OF history and dean OF the school Of po-
ltical science at a salary of ~ 200, 1t being
TO give a course of lectures On constitutional
law 10 be attended by law students of the
school Of political science.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03

fish houses. There Is no stipulation or treaty,
and there can be none to justify us In asking
China to prevent Cinnamon from going
from Canton 10 Hong Kong
Once there they are from Chinese influence
IL the American government wishes 10. reach
the emigration question II will have TO go to
Lord Salisbury and ask him TO so instruct his
government In Hong Kong that there may be
no emigration. The British encouragement
at Hong Kong, whom / know very well and
whose guest I have been, said he was per
tectly willing, II the American government
wished II, 10 stop the immigration, but had
no Instructions. There is nothing in the record
10 show China has ever cndeavored to ,vade
the treaty. On the contrary she has enforced
II even more strictly than any request OF ours
calls for. The Chinese do not ca e for the Inn
migration. They would stop the whole thing
tomorrow. They do not OF course like the
idea of other naiionalities being accepted In
America and they being excluded but that is a
question OF pride on their part"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Finally Located.

The Board Of Managers Of the Michigan
soldiers home, have finally decided 10 locate
the new home In Grand Rapids. The partlcu-
lar ste has not yet been chosen.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03
Buried Under Rocks.

Two miles from Hardinsburg. KY, there ex
lists what is known as the natural gas cave,
from the fact that a strong flow or natural gas
has for many years past been escaping from 1t.
Ii Is the same belt as that Of the natural gas
well at Brandensbnrg and seems to be great
natural vent for great vein or mineral store
house of this great phenomenon OF nature. At
times the flow OF the gas is tremendous, and
the pressure great that the cave fairly vi
brates and the loose rocks tumble into the
seemingly bottomless pits. But few persons
have ever yentured into the cave at such times
as the gas Is almost oyerpowerlng, and to enter
with lighted torch would be simply suicidal.
A party of tourists from GRAY son and Jetler-
son counties came to explore the diamond"
and ''Tallow" caves-two noted caves near the
natural gas cave-and while there they heard
for the first of the natural gas cave, and de-
termned to visit II. They had scarcely entered
II with their lighted torches when there was a
terrible explosion, which extended through the
cave for miles. Explosions were followed by
explosions. There were violent upheavals Of
the carth's crust and new domes or vents b
the cave were at once created, while great
masses Of rock and fragments If what were
once great trees were strewn In all directions.
The shock was felt at Cloyerport, 10 miles dis
tant The entire party Of six were buried in
the debris Of the cave and so great Is the mass
upon them that many days must elapse before
the bodies can be recovered.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-09-03

CArrLE-Narket stcuhcr: shipping steers
"a x50oJ 10 ,stockers and feeders, So 5060f TO-
cows, bulls and mixed. S2d3 90: througb
Texas cattle frmer ut SO 6cd3 40: Western
rangers, steady atS3 5(04 IS.
Hoos-Market stcadicr: rough and mixed
S4g4 20; hacking and shipping, a 25004 65
light weights, - 20(d4 90; skips,s Sc 9Ofa3 30.
sHEEr-Market stronger; natives, s2ta2 40:
Texans, 81 15013
WOOL.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin says:
"Michigan fleece Il strong, and the price of
\ neeces Is a shade higher Choice X com.
mands Pie. No. Is quoted
as selling at Bic and held for &c. Michigan
NO Is exceedingly scarce In this market, and
there IL said TO have been strong speculative
movement from Philadelphia. but "a No.
wool has been brought here from that city dur.
ing the week at prices eighty below those
ruling here, IL would seem as II the feeling
OF that city.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

. John Workman, Esq received q letter
recently from his old friend, G. Austin,
who owns q large amount Of real estate
10 This county, and who is now visiting
at his old home in London. Referring to
the fact that most En- glishmen in Amer
lea are ashamed Of England for showing
the white feather in the dispute with
Russia, he said that same feeling was
entertained by most Englishmsn there,
and that the blame was attached 10 GLAD
stone. Mr.. Austin was of the opinion,
however, that Gladstone's policy was the
best one, and thai when the contest be
tween England and Russia does come it
had better be or the India side of AZ
ghanistan. He expresses desire to visit
this place again. He OWES several
thousand acres of land in Merrisoa ana
Todd counties.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

VIM. Jones, who has baen employee,
as day telegraph operasor at this place
fer the past year, received tbs sad5news
On Saturday last that his brother Frank
had just died at his home ia Oskaloosa.
Iowa. VIA. Immediately started for
home, and will be absent several days.
sIhe yonng man died will. consumption,
having been afflicted with it several
years. He came 10 Minneapolis for his
health last summer, but the Minnesota
climate WIS tried too late, aHd be contin.
ued to grow weaker and returned home 8
few weeks ago to die.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

The S,earns county horse thief whe
was ca ptured in this village short time
ago by Sheriff Quina Of Benton county
had his trial at st. Cloud last week and
was found guilty. He received the light
sentence Of two years in state prison. The
woman who was with him was tried on
the same charge and acquitted.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

J. O. Hervieux, who was for oyer q
year bookkeeper in VIM. Buffers store
in this village, is now travelling agent
for Van Horn, Coles 4 Co., nurserymen,
OF st. Paul. He is now canvasing ia
this vicinity, and will doubtless take O
large number Of orderz as the trees and
shrubs he sells are especially adapted to
this severe climate. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Chas. Sharkey, who was employed at
the Little Falls depot for long time
and who is now agent for the Northern
Pacific company at Darlington, Dakota
stopped in town few hours last week
while on his way to his old home at
Floyd, Iowa, for visit. His many
friends here are pleased to learn that he
is prospering.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Martin Richardson ;retnraed from
Ddlp,h on Wednesday, and won, make
another break in that direction, very
soon, He did't seem ia catch on to the
boom which is supposed to exist in thai
locality. He visited Ashland and Supe
rior, and pronounces Ashland the live
liest city he saw.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

.s# On Saturday afternoon the. new mjls
engine WIS started up. and before It had
run run i've minutes small sized smash I'D
occurred which will delay them for
another week. Some Of The parts Of the
machinery had never been properly fitted
inthe shops and as soon as q full head
Of steam had been turned on the part.
welded and one Of the eccentric rods was
broken Also the governor and fen
castings. The repairs are nov being
made in the shops at Dubuque, Iowa,
and the engine will probably be ready to
run again next week. II -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

W. J. W.igton, Of Pennsylvania, has
been in town several days looking over
the village and vicinity, He ccntem-
plates going into business near this place
and will probably start stock farm.
His brother is in the banking business
at Altoona, and will have an interest in
any enterprise which he may engage in
here.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

/. A person interested in educational
matters in Parker town hands in the
following: School district No. 30, in
Parker town, Morrison county, has an
enrolment of forty-six names, and the
average attendance is near forty. Many
OF the children have to come three miles
or more. 1t looks as though the county
commissioners ought tc consent to the
dividing Of the district when the petition
for that purpose is presented to them at
their next session."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

PARKER CELEERArIoN.-Par
will properly celebrate the 4th this year
Exercises to commence at 10 80 o'clock
Reading Of the Declaration of Independ-
ence by Miss Alta De Moss. Forenoon
Grafton to be delivered by Mr.. S. w.
Warner. Afternoon Grafton delivered
by Mr.. S. &. Cochran. Essay, Decla-
nations, etc., by quite few. There win
be swings and croquet grounds arranged,
dancing in the evening, racing, and
anything to make the time pleasant.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

The Rev. DR.. Hawley of Brainerd
Will hold services in the Episcopal
church here on Wednesday evening,
July l, services commencing at O'Clock.
DR.. Hawley asks for full attendasce as
ne will make report of the proceedings
OF the recent church council at Faribault
which will be found specially interesting
to the Episcopalians ard others who feel
an interest in church work.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Gravel q Goulet Bres. will cut 4 large
amount Of lumber at their. saw mill al
Gravelville this season. It was intended
to saw about SOC, eco feet but the boom
which held the logs broke last week
when the Platte river drive wss passing
and half of the logs got away and went
down river ~. !E4% = T. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

At the Palace Sample Rooms, Leon
Houde proprietor, our thirsty citizens
will find the finest brands Of beer. He
has secured the exclusive sale in this vii
lage for Phi Best's "Select" bottled beer.
1t is undoubtedly the finest bottled beer
in the market, and is the kind which is
for sale Oh the N. P. DINING cars. He
also. sells sch'itz's bottled beer, ~
Best's key beer.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

A temperance lecture will be delivered
at the Congregational church next
Sabbath evening by the pastor, Rev Al .
K. Pasco. Subject: THE Effect of
Liquor drinking upon the Stomach and
the Pocket" 1t will be a fair and
courteous discussion. All are invited :;
those who belieye in moderate drinking
and all saloon men will be interested in
= very candid presentation Of the subject
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

DR.. J. O. Simmons picked a mess of
green pease from his own garden on the
2Srd inst he also has corn in ear and
with few warm days will DO able 10
give you mess Of green corn. Who
says this il I cold clinate .=a
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

II you want good SUI, of clothes for
less than they are worth, 60 to A.
Tanners as he is closing out his stock
OF clothing cheap to make room. for
spring stock.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Brainerd citizens are making energetic
efforts to secure the location of the new
state insane asylum at that place. Ithas
every desirable natural advantage, and
can justly demand the new institution,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Hon. George T. Barr, Mayor Of Man.
kato, arrived in town accompanied by
his wife on Wednesday evening for few
days visit. He was formerly in the
barking business in Little Falls, and has
many friends here. E.E..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Capt. Houde returned on Tuesday from
his fishing trip to the lakes near Swan.
vile, and brought back over barrel Of
fine fish. Some Of the Swanville BOYS
went out with him and all had royal
time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

There will be nsighbsrhood picnic
g II. Ripley il the grove just back Of
ths depot On July z, and there will 80 1
DeWery dance in the afternoon. All are
invitsd 70 come and bring their baskets,
and = general good time Is expected
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Page Russell, quack doctor from
the Fletcher creek district was arrested
on last Saturday for stealing pair Of
boots from fellow lodger at the Ameri-
can house. He was sent to the cooler
for few days. ". j..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

On Monday the body Of Martin Keffer,
who was drowned in the mississippi at
North Prairie, on the 18Th inst, was
found floating in McNeal's eddy few
miles below where the accident occurred,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Among those who propose to visit
Glenweod part of next w elk are, E..
h. Farnham, Leon Houde, r, G..
Sparks, Sheriff Rasicot, G. Fl. Kirkpat-
rick and w. NJ. Fuller.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

When we say that we can save yoa
money on Groceries, Glassware and
Crockery, it is not idle talk, but we ars
prepared to hack it by figures (Which
never ]ie). RICHARD Bros.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

BeDj. Taylor from Culdrum reports
that crops are looking very well in his
town. Another slight frost visited that
locality on Monday morning, but only a
small amount of damage was done.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

| Mrs. Peyley just returned from a !
visit to the city bringing with her a
! large and elegant line of new millin- !
cry and fancy goods. All the latest /
novelties at reasonable prices. Call
| and see them.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Aleck Thauotte, a nephew of N.
NORM who recently arrived from Cana
da, is now bar tender at the Champion
billiard hall, Johnny Mcdonald has
been let out.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

81 The rear Of the Platte river drive il
now IL Rice lake, and most Of the logs
are already il the Mississippi. It viii
pc bat few days before Ill Of the logs
are down, and Platte river will be clear
OF logs for the first time for several
years. $5 0
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Theo. Bruener. Esq, Of st.. Cloud
county attorney Of stearns county, was
in town on professional business on
Monday, and madea pleasant call at this
office *%'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

George doulet was in town yesterday
and expressed the opinion that Gravel
vile came out ahead in the contests at
the St. Johns day celebration at Belle
Prairie on Wednesday. -.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Billy Harker came down from Wynd-
mere, Dakota, on Sunday for couple of
days visit. He is looking we'll and is a.
happy as ever: He will make another
trip down here about the 4th of july.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

Mr.. Henry Grassland andMiss Edna
Gillette were Married on Monday, the
22nd, at the home of the brides parents
In Bellevue town, this county, by Rev.
j. N. Mcdonald.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

j.. H. Sheets Of the Long Prairie
Argus was in town on Tuesday, and
made US neighborly visit. He reports
business good, and the appearance of
his paper proves it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

@-Do not forget that You can get
more goods Of any description for one
dollar at Tanners. than at any other
store in town. His stock is always full
and complete.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

@ Buffalo Mead, the best temperance
drink in town at the Palace Sample
Rooms. ~. 81. a:s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-06-26

" Agricultural machine agents repor.
that the farmers are buying With I'M usual
great caution this season, and that it is
now exceedingly difficult TO make sales