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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03
Railroad commissioner's Report.

From the annual report of the State Com
m ssioner or Railroads for 1885, just issued, II
appears tat the depression that has 30 af
fec ed the general business OF the country has
retarded proposed railroad enterprises in this
state. and that only 1856 miles were added 10
the track mileage during the year just closed.
The total funded and floating debt of railroads
operating in the st te at the c.ose Of the year
amounted to S345, 7S7, 796 &c. an increase over
the preceding year of 7,i57,674 o., or Sal
per cent. The total traffic earnings reported
for the year 1854 figure at the sum OF $751;
S07 1916 0S, OF which S2j0fS,S 64 43 was
for passengers and S55, 163,35l 81 for
freight. The entire operating expenses, in
Guiding taxes, amounted 10 SIS, 035,2sS IS a
decrease OF 80 l55, 707 20, the expenses being
70.S5 per cent. of the earnings. The interest
upCn the corporate debts OF roads reporting TO
the commissioner is placed ut Sl5, 7o9, lis CO, a
d crease of $685. 81 80 from the figures of the
preceding year, showing that the refunding
operations of the corporations has secured
them more favorable rates OF interest. Five
companes-the Chicago d Canada Southern,
Michigan Il Ohio, Ontonagon d Brule River,
st. Joseph Valley and Buckley & Douglass
reported insufficient revenues from which To
meet operating expenses, the total deficit be-
ing S35,5l5 80. or fifty per cent. less than re
ported by companies similarly situated last
year.
During the year Is, $50 tons of new rails we're
used in the renewal OF track, RELAXING i79, IA
length, were built or renewed. The commits
s!oner states hat the railroad COMPANIES of
the state areas arule entitled 10 unqualified APP
probationlfor tue sufficiency and quality OF their
equipments which are surpassed ny those of no
other ttate. The estimated value Of the roll
ing stock s reported at S34, 765, 4S4 ~, an In
crease of S6,578,574 40 over the estimates Of
the preceding year.
Referring to the law concerning automatic
coup,ers, passed at the last session of the
Legislature, the Commissioner says: 1.-THE
duty devolving upon me In this connection Is
not an enviable one, and In view OF the fact
that nearly 1900 patents for automatic couplers
have been issued, l have come to sympathize
with the troubles of the members Of the Master
Car Builders Association In recommending 10
the companies they represent the most de-
sirable coupler for uniform use, and II | am
largely influenced In my selection by the
conclusions reached by them it will be
because Of the conviction that of all men in
the country they ought to know better than
any Others as to which, among So many appli-
ances, are entitled to the preference The
whole number of passengers carr. ed In 1884
was "A 1s2,3g2, a decrease of 529,05S The total
tons of freight moved was 81, 1854 a de-
crease Of 624,4S0 'fhe total number OF cas-
ualitie ,reported was 495, 102 of which resulted
fatall(
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

The ladies of Japan show not less
readiness to adopt Western ideas and
-usages than the japanese of the other
Sex. The bellies of Yedo order dresses
from Paris; and the progress of imita-
ton has gone so far as to make o
knowledge of the fashionable dances of
Europe an indispensable feature in the
education of every Japanese lady who
respects herself. A riding school is
about to be opened in Yokohama ex-
clusively for the use of native ladies,
and it promises to be largely patronized.
The Japanese Government is about to
take step which will have the effect
of bringing the more solid branches OF
Western education within reach of the
female subjects of the Mikado. A
number of young women are about to
be sent to Europe to receive thorough
training in the essential branches of
female education as it is understood
there, with a view to their subsequent
employment as teachers in their own
country when qualified.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03
Ont of Her Course.

Capt. Thomas Harbottle, government In
spcctor of hulls, and Lieut.. Gordon, X. N, the
two commissioners appointe by the depart
ment of marine and fisheries to inquire into
the Algoma disaster, have concluded their in
quiries, with the exception OF the examination
OF Capt. Moore, who is is suffering severely
from his injuries, which include three broken
ribs. Capt Harbottle declined to give the re-
suits Of the inquiry, which, he said, he could
communicate T. the government only. From
the evidence adduced the newspaper reports OF
the disaster were In the main correct, except
IN one important particular. II was at first
stated that the Algoma was making for Rock
Harbor Isle Royale, when she struck the rocks
but the evidence went 10 show that the wreck
ed steamer was putting about and heading for
the lake, when Il was found she was nearer TO
the fatal rocks than was an
ticipated by the officers. 10 re-
mains for the court of INJURY to decide II
any one was responsible for the vessel being
out Of her course and in that dangerous local
fly at the time the disaster occurred. The evil
dence showed that after the vessel struck the
crew behaved like heroes, and all hands had a
terrible experience. Many OF those who perish
ed had been thrown high and dry on the rocks,
and could have saved themselves n they hal
had strength left TO rise aud get out Of danger I;
but while they lay there exhausted another
wave would sweep In and wash them back In
10 the lake, so that only two escaped. II IL Inn
possible TO obtain a correct ist, either OF the
crew or assengers. Seven assengers got IN
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

The following extract from Berlin
paper about American journalism is too
crcditable to what exped,ent American
newspapers resort to gain point owe {
competi or. Three eatable papers
printed on sugar cakes flattened out,
appear at present in America; two ON
rolled chewing tobacco; five on fly
paper. one on porous plaster, seven on
linen handkerchief. Three publishers
have each of their subscribers photo
graphed yearly and make them a pres
ent of dozen photos, several give
them free burial, five invite them tc
dinner once a week, and 26l give each
a doctors certificate.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

In the tempestuous times of Gov
Belcher's reign over Massachusetts Bay,
in 1871, great dispute arose as to the
boundary between that colony and New
Hampshire. 1t was referred to the
Crown, and a certain boundary line
ordered to be drawn. A man named
Hazen surveyed this line, and allowed
10 degrees for the westerly variation
the needle, when he should have al.
lowed only 6 degrees and 40 seconds.
The result was the loss to New Hamp
shire of triangular piece of territory
TWO and three-fourths miles wide at tho
base and stretching from Dracut to the
Connecticut River. This error has never
been officially corrected, and now a
Joint commission has been appointed
by the two states 10 confirm the line.
over which Massachusetts has been ex-
ercising only prescriptive rights for l45
years. The curiously notched boundary
line north of the Mcrrimac belongs to
the same period, and resulted from an
attempt to follow the windings of the
river at distance of three miles.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

at Owen Sound and number at Sault Ste.
Marie. The commissioners will proceed 10
Owen Sound and examine Capt. Moore as soon
as he has sufficiently recovered from his in
iuries
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

II Ieadns papers and books for cents 10 stamps Any
Franklin News Co., PhiIad'a, Pa.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

MANY of the old railroads in the
South in existence in 1880 have beeu
purchased since by syndicates and vast
ly improved and extended so as to de
velop new territory or make new con-
nections. Besides this, however, many
millions of dollars have been expended
in building new roads, and wonderful
impetus has been given to the develop
ment of the resources of the South
The increase in mileage alone in five
years has been 9, 1928 miles. The smallest
increase of any state has been in Mary
land-forty-two miles-and South Car
Dina comes next in smallness with l36
miles. Virginia shows an increase OF
794 miles, which is exceeded by only
two states --Texasla land Arkansas.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03
Gov. Agor's Proclamation.

Governor Alger issued the following pro-
clanation Nov. "a:
Amidst the Joys and festivities OF our ma
tional thanksgiving, death, with scare mo-
ment's warning, has startled the country by
striking down one OF its chief officers, the
Honorable Thomas A. Hendricks, vice-pres-
dent of this great republic. AS token of re-
spect for the departed statesman, 1t is hereby
ordered that the flags on the capitol of this
state be placed at half mast for the period of
ten DAYS and that on the day of the funeral all
state offices, as far as practicable, be closed.
X. A. ALeER.
BY the Governor:
II. A. CoNANT, Secretary of State.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

On the report of the state board OF
charities Governor Alger has ordered
the transfer of eight inmates of the
r.; stern asylum, and one inmate of the
Michigan asylum to the asylum for in
sane criminals at Ionia. All of these
persons have developed homicidal ten
denotes. he one from the Michigan
asylum is the person who fatally stab
bed DR. Adams of that institution
about one year ago.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

Prof. V. C. Riley, the well known
entomologist, has presented to the Ma
tional Museum his collection of insects.
which contains over 10000 species, and
more than 115,00O mounted specimens,
besides additional mounted material.
A large number of books and pam.
phlets accompany this gift which Is
considered one of the most valuable
ever received by the government.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

JEREMIAH CLEVELAND, an uncle OF
the President, used to make "Cleveland
clocks" in Batavia. o. James Il. v al
lace of Milford, Mass, has clock, re-
paired by old Jerry Cleveland, which
was brought from Epping, N. H. II
had been in the Norris family l56 years.
and in the French and Indian war two
babies were hid in its case during the
Indian attack on the cabin.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

Latest information fran the Balkans
leaves no doubt that hostilities are at
an end. The smoke of battle has dis
appeared and peace reigns in the
mountains. Most of the Serbs have
retreated across the border. King Milan
accepts the armistice proposed by the
Powers, and Alexander of Battenberg
wears a big feather in his cap.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

GEN. o. L. SPAULDING. special
treasury agent, has returned to his
home in st. Johns, from four months
stay on the Pacific coast. His prin-
cipa, business was to investigate the
customs business of that region, and to
examine into the workings of the
Chinese restriction act.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-03

General Grant and Bishop Simpson were
first cousins.
The City of Mexico is entirely without
sewers to New York
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
The Eta.

a question we often hear asked by our
readers is, what is the Eta company
doing and for the benefit Of those we
reprint the following:
New York Justice: We were gratified
in meeting during the week our wei!
know correspondent, Mr.. Ward A. Hep
burn, who is at present manager Of the
Harney Peak Tin Mining, Milling and
Manufacturing company, whose prop
erty is located in the Black Hills of
Dakota, and promises rich develop
amply supplied with timber and water
for mining purposes, comprising both
quartz and placer claims. The Eta
mine, three miles from Harvey City,
and the lodges in and near Hill City,
are richly impregnated with tin, both
having been extensively tested. The
company has been improving its prop
erty and will soon have a sixty-stamp
mill in operation and be prepared to
handle lS0 tons of ore daily. The ore
from this mine will average at the mill
per cent of pure tin, or three tons of
metallic tin to 100 tons Of ore.
The company owns over 400 acres OF
placer ground containing stream tin and
gold in large quantities. The stream
tin averages 46 per cent of pure metallic
tin, as determined by tests made on a
large scale. Already respectable settle
ment has been made on the property,
it consisting of the general Office, store
house and eight dwellings, including
two used as boarding house, labora-
tory, barns, shops, etc. Regarding the
| Eta mine, the manager of the New York
Metallurgical Works says:
"The mine has been thoroughly pros,
pected to depth Of about seventy-five
feet, and tunnel now almost completed
will develop the ore body little over
100 feet deeper still. My lowest es.
| innate is that the Eta, as at present
shown, will yield 500 tons Of per cent
gressen ore for every foot Of depth
The dryness of the ground, the friability
of the rock, the cheapness of wood and
lumber, combine to make it possible to
prospect and open the mine in two OF
three years to a depth Of thousand
feet.
That tin has been found in the United
States in large deposits Of pay ore in the
Eta mine is proven, and that it is O.
extraordinary purity in occurrence, ant
especially so after its production al
pigs.
The above conclusions are not reach
ed by judging from scientific data, deriv
ed from surface indications and expora
tions; but are the results Of my per
sonal examination Of actual heavy
developments into the bowels Of ths
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

Wonders will never cease The Chi
cago Mining Review has seen fit to men
ton the tin mines Of this district, in the
following manner.
"The conclusions Of the Rocky Noun
tain News, of Denver, in regard to tin,
based upon the government report OF
the Mineral resources Of the United
States,' for 1888 and 1884, entirely ignor-
ing the record of facts for the present
year, and the positive demonstration OF
the existance of tin in important quanti-
ties in Dakota at least, is a strange one
for reputable journal to entertain.
During the present year number OF
important discoveries of tin have not
only been make in Dakota, but also in
Mexico, Idaho, New Mexico, and other
regions. Many miners to whom we
have shown samples of the Dakota tin
ore, have expressed their positive belief
that they have seen such ore in different
localities in which they had worked
and did not understand its character
The fact that We have tin in the United
States, substantially proved by consta nj
development Of mines near Harney
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
Fraudulent Practices.

The Chinese are said to be the most
initiative race of people in existence.
Americans do not fall far behind them.
There are many liquid compounds hav-
ing a peculiar and original color odor or
flavor by which they are recognized,
and chemistry has advanced so far that
it is easy by the help Of worthless in
gradients, to prepare something having
the semblance of the original. but with
out the characteristics which render it
sought after. Wines and liquors Of in
ferior quality are often by chemical
process given an appearance of age and
strength which they do not possess. ST.
Jacobs Oil has always been recognized
by peculiar color and odor, and knowing
this, many attempts have been made to
initiate it by preparations having no
curative power. The warnings which
have been uttered on this subject should
be carefully needed.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
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Moro Than q Million,

New Orleans, LA reporter Of the
Times Democrat, who recently complet-
ed tour Of this neighboring states,
visiting every city, town and hamlet,
states that he interviewed all the whole
sale and retail druggists and store
keepers, as we'll as transportation COM
panies, with a view of learning the
volume Of trade in certain articles. The
statistics thus gathered show that dur
ing the past two years over one million
two hundred thousand bottles Of st.
Jacobs Oil were sold in this section
alone, and that this quantity largely cx-
ceeds the total combined sales Of all
other similar remedies during that
period. He adds that dealers, as well
as tho public, continue unanimous in
their praise of the wonderful paincnr.
ing powers of this unaPproached re-
medal agent.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

OAK. and the erection of mills upon the
same. Recent discoveries at Custer
show that this metal is not confined to a
single locality, and it will doubtless be
proven that ignorance on the part of
miners concerning this metal. is one of
the chief reasons why the United States
to-day, is not producing this metal and
supplying the same to manufacturers in
sufficient quantities to meet every re-
quircment.
1t is too early in the history Of min
ing in this country, TO attempt to es-
innate its value and extent, or to limit
the variety and character of the mineral
resources which are distributed so wide
ly and generously. 1t is probable that
not only will all the metallic products
required to supply any demand, be
found amply abundant, but more than
this. many minerals. as vet unknown,
await the broader requirements of a
higher civilization"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

earth, and the character Of the ore has
not only been ascertained by mere
laboratory tests but by actual practical
mill tests on large scale"
1t will be seen bv the above that
while the conversation took place after
the discovery Of tin at Warren's gulch
and else where in this vicinity, Mr.. Hep
burn overlooks the fact. We don't
doubt the existaDce Of tin in the Eta
and we have the satisfaction of knowing
that its getting to be very common in
the vicinity Of Custer
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

The president on the 9th appointed
William n. Meade of Arizona United
States marshal for the Territory OF
Arizona. Mr.. Meade has been a resi-
dent of Arizona for ten years. He serv-
ed in both branches of the Arizona le-
gislature. At the last democratic con-
vcntion he did earnest work in bringing
the territories to the support of Cleve
land. The appointment, says an old
Arizonian, will give satisfaction to the
democracy OF Arizona.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

Custer City, the prettiest town in all
the Black Hills region, is left out in the
cold by the recent railway survev, and
will have to content itself with its mines
and a prospective branch road in the
future. Sioux City Journal.
1t will not require much of an effort
for Custer to content itself" the only
thing that worries us is that we are
afraid that when the road gets to the
Cheyenne river the company will change
its mind and run here instead to Rapid.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

A Washington dispatch of the 9th says
the secretary of war has directed Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan to take immediate steps
toward the concentration of all troops
that he may find available in case of In
dian disturbances in the west. 1t is re-
ported at the war department that the
Indian troubles grow more threatening.
In regard to the reported invasion of
Southwestern Kansas by the Cneyennes,
Gen Scofeld has sent the following
telegram to the war department:
Latest reports Indicate that no In
dians have been in Kansas yet, and no
citizens killed; but number, perhaps
hundred young Chevennes have left
the agency, it is believed, to conceal
their arms on account of recent untime-
ly threats to disarm them. The present
disposition of troops will, / hope, pre-
vent serious trouble if the Indians are
left alone.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

Nearly 50 900 cattle on the drive from
Texas to the Panhandle of Texas and
Colorado have been furcibly stopped
and prevented from passing over the
common trail for such cattle through
the Indian country, the Cherokee strip
and No Mans Land, and are now stop.
ped there by an armed band of men in
the pay of a rival cattle interest. These
cattle comprise the h, rds of j. r. Block.
er, Of 1000 dead Pughley Bros. &
bowling, of 5000; J. w. nryskoll, o!
1900; II. 5. Holly, Of 1000, and John
T. Lyttle, Of 5000 all citizens of Colo
RADIO, Missouri, Kansas and Texas.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
POINTERS


NOTORlETY.
Chadron, July l3.-As my last letter
was not lost in the waste basket, / will
write once more.
Custer is scarcely known by eastern
parties coming in here Rapid on the
contrary, is eagerly inquired after. 1t
is needless for me to say why it is SO
Rapid has spent hundreds Of dollars ad-
vertising, while Custer has done moth
ing, She might with a little judicious
advertising get boom and one that
would be lasting. Custer has enough to
induce the railroad even to consider
whether it would not be better to 90
there then to be fooling around the
foot hills trying to get to Rapid, when
the grade is less to Custer than to
Rapid.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
POINTER.

/ will give you a pointer (but don't
tell anybody, this railroad will never
go to Rapid unless they get more than
the town is worth, and suppose the road
should go through there, it would not
stop and as far as the foot hill towns is
concerned Buffalo Gap or vicinity will
lead, with some town in the northern
foot hills, near Dcadwood, for rival
To an unbiased person that knows about
the lay of the country, it is not necessary
to say why. Custer might spend fifty OF
more dollars to good advantage in ad
vertising, but unless some one wakes
up to the fact, and can make the citizens
believe it, she may lose her golden op.
portunity, and see the prize that right.
fully belongs to her secured by another
This town has not yet begun moving
to the new townsitc. A splendid place
for a town this is, with plenty of water
and drainage, at the new town there is
neither, ard if the.road goes OH this fall
you will see
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

1t is reported that Fred Evans is liable
to 90 to London to perfect arrangements
for putting on line of bull trains be-
tween Kyber pass and Herat. AS the
Sioux City Journal Is the authority the
chances are there is no truth in it.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18

Under the treaty of 1882 with the
Omahas, Il part of one township, some
$500 acres, north Of Bancroft, was to be
appraised and put on the market the
present year. One man in Alabama
and another in Mississippi have been
appointed by the Washington authori-
ties to come mp and spend day or two
with Henry Fontenelle, the intelligent
half-breed head man of the Omahas, in
looking over the land and fixing its
value. The whites Of Nebraska who
voted for reform and Cleveland could
not be trusted to draw mileage and per
diem and pass judgment on the value OF
the acres.-Sioux City Journal.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-07-18
A LARGER TOWN

nearer the Hills than here-another
pointer. Everything indicates an ex-
tension Of the road to the Hills this
summer The graders are going through
here constantly to work on the % miles
Of the Hills road and it reminds one OF
the '76 Black Hills excitement. The
people have come here to stay, and
believe the land is going to be good for
farming. If any one thinks we don't
have any rain here, they are - we'll
they ought to come and see. Wishing
Custer and its people success, | am as
before
ANONYNOus