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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-01-31
THE POLICE INVESTIGATION,

The Investigations so far made Ivy The
police lead to the conviction that tia ex-
ploslves uqed in the attack on the Tow G.
were handled by persons who gained &C
cess to the st!ncture as sig tsy srs. 1t
turns out that the police were unusually
prompt and successful in placing their
embargo upon all egress from the tower
grounds. But few per. ons had left whom
this embargo was ordered. Extra guards
have been postad about the walls ard
every person within them "a subjected to
personal examination. Col. Maicndie.
chief inspector of explosives, i'll an inter,
view this afternoon, said that the exglo-
stems were due to nitro-glYcarine COM
pounds pecisely similar to those used in
the previous outrages in this city. Ho
believed that = woman had charge of the
! explosive apparatus at Westminster Hall
and at tho lobby OF the House Of Con-
mons.
! The explosion occurred on tho second
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-01-31
DAN POLLOCKs BOAT.

The swiftest steamer on the river, the
Wilson Captain Dan Pollock, lay just
astorn o. the flagship. made fast to the
east bank Of the Yazoo by a light haw-
ser. She was ''red hot,' shivering I'M
der the fierce pressure of her steam,
which escaped the safety valve with that
keen, metallic whistle so significant to
practieed ears that expansion has reached
Is limit aud will no longer brook TO-
straint. hastily scrubbed letter home
aud fastened down the bank to give it to
Captain Dan. lie was a Mississippi
pilot, and had inscribed bis name high
upon the roll Of honor by steamiug in
broad daylight right under the batteries
of Nickshurg to pick up barge load of
coal which had gone adrift and was float
ing into the enemy's clutches. Like
Marshal Noy, lie was reputsd ''the brav-
est of tie brave"
"Bounl up river, Captain Dan?'
cor M yonder.' said he, with twist
of his thumb towards the zenith.
IF tho Admiral don t let me off id
quick she'll 90 eff herself. Dye hear
that 'scapc?"
heard it and concluded to Ego off,
he; tha Wilson's boilers did.
/ ding Captain Dan goodbye and
Wis 3 him pleasant trip, one DAY or
thu o-her gave him my letter and
skipped out of range. AS 1 jumped
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-01-31
= NIGHT ALARM.

We ran only by daylight, anchoring a;
the naval stations at night Al White
river we found the gunboat Tyler, Cap
tain Pi'itchett. Also some transports
loaded with troops to join cur convoy
next day. We had barrel of beer on
board for Prtchctt, and feeling a pro
fessional interest III seeing It successfully
tapped Birch and passed the evening
on the Tyler. Victorious over tie been
we had just gotten fairly arranged for a
little draw" when, about IL 30 p. II.
Pritchett's orderly came 10 the Coor:
''Guuboat coming dowu White river,
sir :"
''Beat to quarters :" said Pritchott.
We knew that a gunbOat from tina,
direction could not be- one of our kiui,
and We were rather in dsshabilia for the
proper reception OF stranger. The long
roll began TO patter as we tum6led out
of one of the portholes of the ylel
down upon the forecastle of the Lyon.
Birch ran to arouse the pilots, while
began to least loose and provide GU,
long thirty-two Founder on deck. We
had steam up and in few seconds were
backing out into the river TO clear The
range for the 1ylei's broadside and play
our part in the reception of our Nocturnal
visitor, when word was passed that il
was only a transport which had been up
White river to rood and was coming
down to make fast alongside our convoy.
When matters resumed normal shape it
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-01-31
warren LELAND,
Largest Hotel EniaD,ises

whom everybody knows as the successful
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
Melvin Murmurs.

Hugh McPhee is buying large quantities
! of grain OF all kinds AZ his elevator at this
| place and Brown City, the latter being at
tended by VIM Mcleod, the former by Hugh
himself. Hugh is an enterprising fellow and
knows perfectly we'll that his interest anu
that of the farmers are identical and there
fore pays such prices for farm produce az will
secure TO him the bulk OF the grain trade of
this vicinity.
Those weather prophets that foretold an
early fall, will. l am afraid, be unable to say
81 told you so" this time.
Our little burg is very quite at present.
Melvin has become quite noted place on
account of some notorious persoDages, but
since Detective Shannon got in his little work
here a lew days ago, things seem to be i'll
better sha ape.
very sad affair occurred here last week.
Old Mr.. King, father of j. Ii. King, the
proprietor OF the Melvin House, feeling
somewhat indisposei on TUESDAY, went to
the drug store aud procured some opium. as
ia supposed, to enable him to get a good
nights sleep and not being acquainted with
the actions of the drug took an overdose
from the effects OF whicn he died on Thurs.
dsy about noon. Deceased was about seventy.
nine years of age and widower, his COM
panion having gone before about eleven
years ago. He was taken to the Riley Centre
cemetery and buried beside his wife.
School has again commenced with G.
Kinnee as teacher. Every morning about
half.past eight O'Clock the sound, good'natur.
ed face of our pedagogue may be seen on the
road as he wends his way over the hills to
the school house, He Is housekeeping in
town and as he has no family, excepting
himself aud wife, his gifted lady assists him
in the management oil the school.
II Nl NJ
where hope be will succeed in the noble
profession which he has chosen.
Blannerhassest il seems is defunct and up.
on his ashes Phoenix-lke has arisen the ir-
repressible SHINDEBHA INES.
Card If Thanks.--To the many friends and
neighbors, who 30 kindly extended to me
their sympathy during my late bereavement,
l wish to tender my sincerest thanks.
j Ii KING.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
Brown City Budget.

The charge of the noble six huadred Ger
tainly proved more fatal hat cold not hay'
made any more nOise nor rnde to the attack
any braver, nor with any more determination
on their brow than did the thoroughly or
ganized enivari brigade march 10 the attack
of Brother Hayey's stronghold on the 18th
inst. Mr.. Havey WAS early aware that the
enemy was secretly nc work and ammunition
aud arms were being collscsei also the run
ners were at work warnlng the braves TO as
semble AT the west end aud At n gwen signal
attack the pickets OF Gen. Havsy who, il the
meantime, had n~t thrown up u great many
intrencnments but nad quietly drawa old
No. around so az 10 caeck the advance
guard Of the enemy as it advanced toward
the main entrance. \ few who scaled
No. were drivea back at the point OF the
shilalah. The enemy bping repuised fell
back and waited for reiuforceuents aud last
night were again rspulsed but with des.
perate charge gained. When reduced TO but
nine signal victory terms OF peace were
signed and the beseged paid over his 81 and
vas left with his blooming young wife to
brood over lost laures.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable
recovery of MIR. j. K. Corley, who was SO
helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise
bis head every body said he was dying OF
Consumption. A trial bottle OF DIR. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding re.
lief, he bought large bottle and box OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. by the time he
had taken two boxes OF Pills aud two bottles
of the Discovery, he was we'll aud had gained
in flesh thirty.six pounds. Trial bottles OF
this Great Discovery for Consumption free az
G. A. Wells & Co.'S.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
Interesting to both Sexes

Any man or woman making less than
$40 weekly should try our easy money.
making business. We want agents for
our celebrated Madame Dean Spinal
Supporting Corsets; also, our Spinal
Supporter, Shoulder Brace, and ABB
dominal Protector Combined (for Men
and Boys. No experience required.
Four orders per day give the Agent
St5o monthly. Our agents report four
to twenty sales daily. SO outfit free.
Send at once for full particulars. State
sex. LEWIS SonIELE a. Co.,
t 500 Bread way. New York.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Hannah Vanslyke died in the town.
ship of Brockway, Monday, Oct. 5, 1885.
She wss born in Pelham, Niagara Dist. Ont,
Sept IL, 1917. With her parents she remov.
ed to Talbut Co.. near st. Thomas. where
pleasantly and with bright prospects she
spent her early years. In the year 1881
she was Joined in marriage to Martin Van.
slyke aad in 1887 they settled on farm in
Malahide, but ia 1869 they left Ontario and
came to the township OF Brockway where
they have lived about 27 years. About 40
years ago the deceased found Christ and
identified herself with the people of Goo.
She lived and died an earnest, faithful chris.
tfan and took delight and found peace in
working and suffering for her Lord aud
Master. For months she suffered from
bodily weakness and disease; but no mur.
murs or complaints were INDUCED for q
moment and while longing for deaths sum.
mons she patiently waited the coming of the
Lord, She was good woman and has gone
home TO Heaven. She leaves O husband, the
dear companion OF her youth, and six
children, four daughters aud two sons. 10
mourn their great loss.
Mother Is not dead bat gone before,
SO patient, loving, true and good.
Her conflicts, trials, sufferings Ger
She's now like Christ aud lives with Col
REV. IRA LEBARRoN.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
CORRESPONDENCE.
Valley Centre Vapor.

School began Monday again.
j. II. Beckett IL attending the meeting OF
the board OF supervisors at Sandusky this
week.
Mr.. Sullivan, of Ridgeway, has a gang ot
men at work on his ditch north of this place.
Mr.. Makelim is buying and shipping from
two 10 four GERS Of grain day.
Mr.. Wadsworth's house is nearing com.
plelion as also is Mr.. Cnristie's.
The social at Mr.. Kyes on Saturday even
ing was well attende and everybody seemed
to enjoy themselves.
Our new NJ. l.. minister seems to be a
worker aud is king favorable impression
so far.
The recent rains have greatly improved
the looks OF the wheat fields.
Potatoes are rOtting quite badly on some
farms in this neghborhood.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
IMRORTANT

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire
and stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite
Grand Central Depot. Elegant rooms fitted
up at a cost of one million dollars, reduced to
81 and upwards per day. European plan.
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the best,
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other first.clsss hotel inthe city.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
BIRTHS.

ADAMS-At Caseville, on Monday, Oct. 12, 1895,
to the wife of Wallace Adams q bouncing
nine-pound boy, We extend our congratu-
lations and hope the parents will keep steady
rein on the little lad and expect in the dim
future to see him working in the harness finely
wELCH--In Brockway Centre, on Tuesday, Oct
9th, 1885 to the wife of A. Welch, son.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15

LosT-The undersigned forbids pay
ment of two notes which he lost about
q week ago. One was made by w. III.
Ballentine the other by Albert LutZ
both payable to him. Any one finding
them will confer favor on the owner
by returning them. III. GoUsHMAN,
Brockway.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
puctIen,s Arn,c. s.lve

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter,
chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and POSITIVELY cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale bv c. A.
Wells & Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15

READ THIS. Those who were in
debted to ID. II. Brown by note or book
account will find the same in our pos
session. AS soon as convenient we
would like to have you call in and
settle. J. A. MENZIES.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
DEATHS.

INGALLS-At his late residence in Green.
wood, on Thursday, Oct. Sth 1885. Norman
Iugslls in the S1st year of his age. Funer.
al services Sunday at the NJ. p. church In
Greenwood, Rev. ]. L. Chaplin officiating.
GROSHAW-At the home of her parents in the
township of Kenockee one mile south of Old
Brockway on Sunday, Oct IL, 1885, Anna,
daughter of Isadore and Mary Groshaw,
aged 10 years. Funeral was held on Monday
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
IL BROCKWAY CENTRE MARK EFT.
Reports corrected every Wednesday by o. w


Three valuable lots in the Chamber
lain Plat to the Village of Brockway
Centre for sale CHEAP. Will sell one
or all. Title clear. Terms easy. For
further particulars and terms apply at
THE EXPOsITOR OFFICE.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
FARM FOR SALEI

A good farm containing 100 acres,
so acres cleared, splendid house and
barn. well of water, orchard, stream
OF water running through back end.
and finely located in good farming
community. Four miles north and
one-half mile east of Brockway Cen
tire. Terms easy. For further par
ticulars call on or address.
j. a. MENZIES,
BrOckway Centre, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
PATRICK MURPHY

AUCTION SALE.-Geo. w. Bell auc-
tloneer, will sell for the undersigned
at his residence in Speaker, on Satur-
day, Oct. II, 1885. lot of stock,
farming implements, etc. Commenc-
ing at O'Clock, p. m.
JAMES KETTLEwELE.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
MARRIAGES.

POTTER -McFARLANE--On Thursday, Oct 1
1885, by Rev. l.. Clark, Abraham Potter Il
Mrs. Mary McFarlane.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15

AUCTION SALE--Geo w. Bell, auc-
tioneer, will sell for the undersigned
at his residence two miles south and
one-half mile west of OLD Brockway on
Saturday. Oct. "a, lot of stock,
farming implements, &c.
IL. L..
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-10-15
c. G. MEISEL & BRO.
Invite your attention TO their
FALL STOCK
OF
DRY GOODS,

Which is Complete in every De-
partment.
An examination of PRICES will
prove that we are selling these goods
VERY LOW and that it will pay
well to make your purchases
promptly. 1t is scarcely possible
that they will be sold as low again
tol years to come.
We have plenty of room OH Two
Floors to show our goods by the
best light, and every d sirable con-
venience TO-. dealing pleasant 7 with
our patrons.
%" Orders by mail will receive
prompt and careful attention.
When you visit the city do not
fail to come and see us in the
BRYCE BIOCK.
Military and Water Streets,
Port Huron, Mich.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01

mn, What must ho do TO bo saVea
was the question. He know II wonlo
be impossible to shake it oil, because
at the least disturbance it would plant
its fanus into his flesh. He felt 1t crawl
ing, and as it came higher ana higncr
on his limb the pcrsplrauon bolleu i'o'n
every pore of his body Every moment
was one of agony, and he began 10 ,o-
alize that his life hung on slender
thread. Finally an idea snggesteu
itself. lie dealt the ccntipede terrific
blow, killing it; but OF course AZ ,nc
first touch its tnugs were inserted II, MS
flesh. Almost instantly he disrobcd'
and with a common pocket knife maze
AN incisiop around the affected part
and removed about pound OF hesh.
This was twenty years ago. ana 'he
man carries an ugly scar to TINS uay'
but to that scar he owes his ne
Another story more rcmarkabic' Is
briefly told. A company Of cmigrants
had camped in New Mexico, ana one
pjpht one of the party, who was Sleep
ING on the ground, was awakened ny
pcculiar sensation on his toes. lie
looked and saw monstrous ccntlpeuc
crawling aCTOss MS loo'' my "
feet from him was the campfire, ana
he could see every fibre of the reptile.
Knowing its peculiaritics and the ehect
| of its sting. he. too, was in fever OF
excitement. Afraid to move a muscle
: he dared not attempt to shake 1t OIL.
| After Il seconds pause he reached un-
| der his head, got his pistol, and, taking
| deliberate aim, fired. II was nfe-
| saving shot for the man; the centipede
divided and dropped in two parts on
either side of his foot But here comes
| the most remarkable part of the story.
| Within an hour after the shot was fired
the men heard terrible groaning from
| one of their mules picketed only few
yards away They went to them and
| found one of them with his left fore leg
| swollen to an enormous size. The
| swelling increased as did the agony
and groans of the brute, until it died il
about thirty minutes thereafter. Al
examination was made, and it was dis
covered that the bullet which had sew
cred the centipede had entered thu
mules foot Just above the hoof, and in
oculatcd it with the poison from thu
reptile.
| The person who related the abov,
incident bears a splendid reputation
for truth and veracity, and he empha
sized that it was Il true story, but hi
audience, nevertheless, gave him loo
of suspicion. ut may be true" SAT-
one, but I'll be blamed if I'll briiev
it. n-Louisritie Courier-Journat.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01
The Centiprde's Bite.

A few days ago Lucien Alexander re-
ceived, from friend in Arkansas, a
specimen of that venomous animal, tho
centipede. Mr.. Alexander placed the
articulate in jar Of alcohol and has 1t
on exhibition at his store. Almost
every one who has been attracted by
1t has related remarkable incidents
about its family. The centipehe is said
to be one Of the most poisonous reptiles
In existence. 1t is claimed that its
sting is sure death, and an antidote for
Its poison Is among the undiscovered
wonders Of the world.
One Of the stories related of this spe-
cies Is that of an ex-sOldier. He says
that when among the Ozark mountains
q companion felt one OF them crawling
up his leg. He knew its sting was sud-
den and fatal. but the varmint was ON
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01

Fahrenheit was a mathematician and
knew that circle was divided into 800
degrees. He found that steam and ice
were the most natural fixed points in
temperature, at opposite poles. He
therefore naturally divided the distance
on his glass tube between ico and steam
into the number Of degrees in the diam
eter Of circle, which Is 1S0. He want
ed an instrument which could be cheap
ly made and which would measure
above steam and below ice, so far as
would be used In everyday life. He
found that artificial cold could be pro-
duced which would cause the mercury
to fall just thirty-two OF the spaces he
had marked of on his glass between
ice and steam, and he there, sensibly yor
not, placed his zero or point from which
he could count. Hcnoe Ice or freezing
is thirty-two degrees above, and steam
or boiling water Is the diameter Of his
circle or $50 degrees above ice or 2l2
degrees above zero
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution or Ohio.
ID L ID CT 70 N - .
Senate Joint Resolution No. 20.
JOINT RESOLUTION
amending Section 4, Article X. Of the Con-
sGiuGon, relating to the election
of Township ODcers.

Resoired BY ths General Assembty of the State Of
Ohio (thTee-hfths Of all tn mem bers elected to
each house col curing iberein), That there be
end Tuesday Of O.tober, A. ID. 1855, q proposition
to amend section four, article ten Of the Constitu-
tion Of the Stale, SO NJ 10 read as follows:
Section 4. Tow ship officers shall be elected by
the electors OF ea' township, atsuch time, In such
manner, rsd for such term. not exceeding three
years, as may be ovid d by Law; but shai hold
qualified.
The electors desiring. at said election, T., vote In
favor OF the for gOiug amentmcnt, shall have
printed Oh their ballots the words, Co slit iiona
amendment, t0wnship oficers-Ye, 4" and those
who do not favor the adoption OF said amendment
shall have written or PriDtei on their ia lots TIE
words, Constitutional amendment, township off,
ctrs-No."
A. y. M..R-H,
Speaker gJ The House qf Represenfdfipes.
FINER WH,lt
President pro tenn. Of he Sendte.
Adopted April 0, 1855.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01

tonishment depicted upon the faces of the
miners at seeing ladies in their midst, tor un-
til our coming no ladies had ever been there,
we were told. Ascending little farther. we
we're ushered into the temporary dwelling Of
the Administrator OF one of the mines. Here,
our. host, insisted upon serving tea and beef.
steak; which were gratefully received, al.
though the light atmosphere at height Of
$4,000 feet prevented our having hearty ap-
petites. After a short rest-two OF us taking
maps while the rest were at lunch-we went
ont to explore the mine itself. With care
fully adjusted lamps, held near tAe ground
by means of the long iron rods to which they
are fastened, we penetrated some little dis
tsnce into the dark interior but we're nothing
loath to return to the light OF day. Having
oIes as we were well abe to carry and taken
a mental picture OF the beautiful and exten.
sive view which lay before u,, we began our
descent. This was comparatively easy; as
with the aid OF our trusty STATS we jumy e 4
from stone to stone 10 the mule path which
we had chosen tor our homeward route. We
discovered soon that mules are not afraid Of
wetting their feet; for their path crossed and
recrossed the stream which flowed through
the valley. However, thanks 10 the gallantry
OF Mr.. AcNamars, who spurred his horse on
to relieve one damsel 10 distress, and then
sent II back 10 another who was growing
weary Of the long walk, we came out safely
At last upon the main road and halt hour
more brought us to the bodega. Here every
preparation possible had been made for our
comfort A large room bad been made ready,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01

"The descendants of the noble Spar
tans," says an exchange, "are said to
be race of liars, beggars and thieves
This would seem to take in the Amcri-
can Indian.
029 names. which indicates popula-
ton OF l,50O, li5.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01
NOTICE TO EAsTTRN ADVERTISERS

Mr.. II. C. SNYDER, 23 Park Row, New York, is
the Inconsistencies special representative, to
whom all Eastern advertising business must be
referred.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01
Logan sticks and stays.
Gladstone cannot be downed.
Canton, Ohio, needs cleansing.

The new Postmaster-General is begin.
ming to wish even that he were dead. The
extreme pressure for places is terrible.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-01

UNITED sTATEs 0F AMERICA, ONO, !
OFFICS or 1HE SECRETARY or STATE (
l. JAMES ). ROHIssOS, Secretary Of tate OF the
staie Of ohio, do hereby certify that The fOrego M
Is true copy Of Joint Re.OlutiOh adopteI ~
the General Assembly o. the state Of ohio on the
oh day Of April, 4. D., lssi, taken ON the orig
iDal rolls filed H. IN 0fbce.
IS TksITSONY WnEREOP,I have hereunto sub
scnhed my naGc. and siixed my off,
lsEAL,l oial seal, az ola mbus, the 9TH day of
April, A. d., 1887.
JAMES ;. ROBINSON
Secreidyy Qf State.