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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

MILE. RHEA is said to have made a
Will directing her body, at death, to
be cremated. and half the ashes to be
deposited in her native Belgium and
half beside the remains OF friend bur-
led out in Nebraska.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

EX-JUDGE DooLITTLE, of Wiscon-
sin, is a man of medium size with
broad shoulders, and rich, sonorous
voice. He is so extremely democratic
that if he can avoid it he will not go
on the platform of the hall wherein he
speaks during political canvass, but
prefers to stand on a level with his au-
dience, generally supporting himself
by q chair.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

IT is remarked in London that in
the general lamentation for those who
have died in Egypt very little is said
for Col. Eyre, who worked his way up
from the ranks by personal merit, but
had the misfortune to be of plebeian
birth.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

Miss CRosMAN, a granddaughter OF
the late Maj. Gen. G. II. Crosman, U.
S. A., is playing as Edith in 1.-THE Pri-
vate Secretary" at the Park theater,
Boston.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

IT is not very generally known that
Queen Victoria was once called Queen
Alexandria Victoria, and that the
oaths of allegiance were in that name.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

ERNST KUNsTLER, of GAINESVILLE, o..
owns the original score of Mozart's
"OXen" waltz.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

A FRENCH critic has found out that
cosmetics cost Sarah Bernhardt more
than So per day.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

IT is said that not one of the Wander
bits is trading in Wall street now, but
when they were all specializing the
commissions they paid to brokers are
said to have aggregated close on to
81 1000, 900 a year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
A Fatal Dose.

Mrs. Ella Shay of Chicago, young married
lady, died while under the influence OF chloro-
form while seated In dentists chair In DR. ~
w. Days Office few days ago. The dentist
states that she requested that chloroform be
administered TO her. The police are investiga.
ting the case. DIR. Day has been arrest
ed on a charge of manslaughter and placed in
jail In default of 5000 bail
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

Miss JULIA GAUTIER, who has taken
the first premium in the department of
portrait-painting at the New Orleans
fair, is resident of st. Paul. Mimi,
and the subject of her successful ptc-
ture is PONY" a veteran negro wood
sawyer of that city.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

OLIVER L. MORTON, son of the late
senator, has commenced his labors as
editor of The Indianapolis Times.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
Our Currency.

The following is a statement Of the comp
troller Of the currency showing the amounts OF
national bank notes and OF legal tender notes
and Of legal tender notes outstanding at dates
of passage OF the acts of June 20, 1874, Jan. IA,
1875 and May 81, 1878, together with the
amounts outstanding at date and the increase
or decrease:
National bank notes
Amount outstanding June 90, 1874 849,S94 1S2
Amount outstanding Jan. IA, 1873 35l,Sll, $50
Amount outstanding May 81, 1878 322,555, 965
Amount outstanding at date (cir-
culation OF national gold banks,
$450, $780, not included) ......... 800, 451, S65
Decrease during the last month";. 4,302, Ss5
Decrease since May l, 1884. ..... 2l994,2l2
Legal tender notes
Amount outstanding June 20, 1874 $4,000. 900
Amount outstanding Jan. IA, 1875 8S3OO0,OOO
Amount retired under act OF Jan.
IA, 1875, 10 May 81, 1873. ....... 85,31S, 9S4
Amount outstanding on and since
May 81, 1873. ................... 3466S1 ,016
Amount on deposit with treasurer
OF the United States TO redeem
notes Of insolvent and llquidat-
ing banks, and banks retiring
circulation under act OF June 20,
1874. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3SOl1,1V3
month ........::.'.::.......... l,4oo,ass
Decrease In deposit nee May l,
loof........ss.ss $500. xt<o3,4o<
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
HERE AND THERE.

EX-Gov. PORTER. of Indiana, is lee
turing in the towns of that state about
Gladstone.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

A WRITER in The British Medical
Journal. who was acquainted with
Coleridge and De Quincy, says that
the latter was systematic in his use of
opium. and increased or lessoned his
doses gradually as the exigencies OF
his health required. But Coleridge
took opium by fits and starts, and
often such heavy doses as to over
power him. He did this on one oc.
casion when he had engaged to lect-
ure before the London Philosophical
society. The hour arrived, but the
man was in blssful forgetfulness of all
material matters.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

SENATOR LAMAR stepped into one Of
the "bobtail'' cars on Pennsylvania
avenue, and, after funbling in his
pockets for some time, finally pulled
out 'half-dollar and absent-mindedly
dropped 1t into the box. A friend sat
on the opposite side of the car, and re-
minded the senator that the fare was
only 3 cents. "Well, WE'LL" replied
the Mississippian, smiling, that's
just like mo-" And, once more put
ting his hands in his pockets, he drew
therefrom a nickle, which he quietly
deposited on top of the half-dollar.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

JOHN DANFoRTH, known as "Major
john" was character of whom the
Connecticut papers are now telling
anecdotes, Danforth being under the
sod. His chief oddity was his spread
eagle patriotism, copied from that of
Jonathan Brooks, who, clad in red
clothes of continental cut, USED to
mount Gorton's heights, New London,
and deliver an Grafton to wondering
urchins and grazing COWS. One day
when there was real meeting at the
grove Danforth got up to make an adj
dress. Soon after he had begun the
quick-witted president of the day
sprang to his feet and shouted:
"Three cheers for Maj. Danforth, who
has just finished his great speechr'
The major stood bowildered amidst a
cannonade of applause and finally sat
down like man in tho mazes of a
dream.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

Now That Mr.. Henry James has
found so many capital subjects for
burlesque among the people of Bos-
ton, it is a matter of wonder that some
other novel-wrter does not deal in
similar strain with one-time resident
of that city who is an eminent author.
The literary gentleman in question
lived in Mount Vernon street one win
ter recently, and kept the whole neigh
borhood in an uproar with his
NERVES" All the cats had to be
killed so that his slumbers might not
be broken by their midnight cries, the
servants went about in list slippers
and spoke with bated breath, aud
every bell in the house rang with a
mufilod tongue. Even to this day that
season is named "that terrible win
ter" And the voice of rumor whis-
pers that the nervous .autocrat who
thus made life not worth living in his
environment bore the name Of Henry
James.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07

Cancer increases the number OF Its
victims in England at tho rate OF over
300 per year
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
Tarrihla Texas Tales.

Reports from Dallas, Tex as, and the surround
ing country, give details of great destruction OF
property and live stock by the re-
cent floods. At u point twelve miles
north of Dallas thirty men, women and
children were surrounded by the raging waters,
and forced to take refuge on RATS, where they
remained exposed without food over thirty hours
before they were rescued. At another point q
family named Rankcs, father, mother and three
children, were suddenly surrounded and com
PEELED to take refuge on top OF a rail pen, where
they were discovered in starving condition
and finally rescued by young farmer with 9
down the Trinity. John Sparkman, a farmer
lost twenty-five head OF fine horses. Other
stories Of loss OF life and property are reported
and tales Of suffering OF the most narrowing
nature.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
Anril'a Coinage.

The following is a statement Of the coinage
executed at the mlnts OF the United States dur
ing the month of April, 1885:
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-05-07
A Dead Commodore.


Commodore Cornelius X. Garrison died sud-
denly at his residence In New York city.on the
LIST inst, In the nth year OF his age The cause OF
his death was paralysis OF the heart, but the
familyhad no prcmonition OF the sudden disso-
luton. He had been I'm ill-health for q number
OF years. Since July, 1882, HIS health failed
until completely worn out by busy life he
was obliged to make an assignment on Juue
10, 1884, TO protect his property. Commodore
Garrison had q remarkable career. At one
time he was regarded as one Of the richest men
in the United States. His wealth was various
ly estimated from g. 000, 900 $25, 600 600 though
the former figures probably more nearly rep
resented his actual possessions. A long series
Of bad investments and depression In railway
stocks diminished his wealth TO not more than
$1,000, 900 OF 100000.
Commodore Garrison was born uear West
Point March 1850, and after receiving com
mon school education he started out for him
self at the age Of Is, beginning life with Com
madore Vanderbilt as boatman. Mr.. Garrl-
son afterwards became builder and was '49er
In California. He became interested In rail.
roads In 1860, joining his brothers, ID. r. and
Oliver, In great building schemes. Three
years ago he began tho Wheeling q Toledo
Road, Into which he put 5000, 900 cash and
almost ruined himself
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Improving Soils.

In this country there are chiefly two kinds
of bad lands for the farmers to fight. One is
the hard, sun-baked adobe soil The other
is the light, dry sandy soil. The first bakes
and becomes too hard and brick-like on the
surface for the plants to spring forth. What
the second is like was described long time
ago in the parable of the sower. The seed
sprouted and sprang forth quickly, but when
the sun came it withered the plants, they
dried and that was the end of them. The
sandy soil dries out quickly and roots can
not be firmly fixed therein. OF the two bad
soils, adobe and sand. the sand is the hardest
to improve. Rather strangely, however, the
remedy is the same in both instances. 1t is
red clover At least red clover is better than
any thing else 1t should be harvested when
in bloom, and the second crop plowed under
in the fall. Good soil is made of clay. sand
and loan, or decayed vegetable matter. The
strong, tough clover roots work themselves
into the adobe and make it loose and friable.
On the other hand the strong, tough roots
compact the loose sand, hold it together. and
keep the moisture from drying ont.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Attentio. Ranchmen.

We have been requested by not few of
the ranchmen of Delta county to lay the
question of forming u Farmers Alliance for
the mutual protection of our farmers. Such
an alliance has already been formed in Mesa
county, and if the three counties, Mesa, Delta
and Montrose, would combine themselves
as one order, we are satisfied that much good
for our farmers would be the result. AS
they now stand they cannot as single man
obtain freight rates for their produce so as to
compete with places where such alliances
have been formed, and which alliances
through the influence of its combined strength
have been able to secure for its members
freight rate on and fixed price for farm
produce that would enable the farmer to re-
alize by it a fair profit. Let the three count
les consider this very important matter and
in the meantime let us hear from you, and if
possible let the organization be formed as
early as practicable. A meeting, at which
the irst steps will be taken, is called of the
farmers OF Delta county, to meet in Delta on
Saturday afternoon next. Farmers should
heed this meeting and attend it in body, as
the organization is to be composed of them,
and for their benefit. Farmers, you all want
a fair price tor your produce. You are now
ouly getting about half of what your pro-
duce is worth, and why not take steps to
remedy this matter? All should attend the
meeting.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Republican county Convention.

Notice is hereby given to the Republicans of
Delta county, Colorado, that there will be a
Republican County Convention held In Delta on
Saturday, september 26, 1885, at 10 o'clock .. m.
for the purp ,se of nominating candidates for
county Ulcers, to elect County Central com
mittee and for the transaction of such other busi-
ness us may come before the convention.
The representation to said convention will be
as follows: Precinct No. l. 7delegates; Precinct
No. ., 2 delegates; Precinct No. s, 8 delegates
Precinct No. 4, delegates; Precinct No. D, 4
delegates.
The primaries for the election of said delegates
o'ci"ck p m. at the following places; Precinct
No. l. in fieita Precinct No. 2, at the Hotch kiss
school house; Precinct No. 8, at the Crawford
school house Precinct No. 4, at Kohler's ranch
Precinct No 3, at Wade's store.
At said primaries justices of the peace and
constables for the several precincts should be
dominated, also road oyersecrs for the several
road districts.
By order of the County Central Committee.
S. s. SHERMAN, Chairman.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

The scripture says, she that does not
work, neither shall he eat, but the So
called respectable element" of society says,
che that works shall not eat, and he that
does not work shall be clothed in purple
and fine linen" scciety's mandate il. potent
the mandate of scripture is impotent, and
the church says "amen, we will now pass
the contribution box"
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Our public schools will open shortly. A
mother i, always ambitious t" train and have
her child mount to the top round in the lad
der of fame, but, like the sensible mother
that she is. she always commences at the bot
tom to train them.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Boston girl on tour through through
Colorado who sat down upon Towering cac-
tus: "Who would have dweamcd that un-
der mantle of such royal hues lay hidden
such penetrating agony. Excuse me, dear
Chawles, while HE myself behind yonder
boulder and commune with my mother"
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Miss A. f. PARKS, Secretary.

The next meeting of the Delta County
Horticultural Society will be held on Satur-
day, October Sd, at the school house, in dis.
trict s, Paonia. The meeting being held at
Paonia will necessitate those residing about
Delta to travel some distance, but We feel
assured in saying that all who attend will be
we'll paid. especially if they have never Wis
tied the North Fork country. All the
ranchmen on the North Fork will be expect
ed to attend this meeting, and some very in
teresting discussions will take place. 1t re-
mains no longer a doubt regarding the sue
cessful growing of fruit, and vegetables OF
all kinds in this productive section, and now
the question is, how and when are we going
to put forth our efforts? A great deal has
been learned by ali during the past season.
Let as many as possible meet together on the
Sd of October next and tell what they have
learned and learn what they do not know.
Arrangements will undoubtedly be made for
those around Delta to attend this meeting in
body. Let all who wish TO do SO report to
Il. ID. Blair.
The programme Of the meeting will be
published later.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Poetry, n waxed moustache, long hair and
a sweet voice will often make woman feel
as if there was only sheet of tissue paper
between herself and heaven, hut it is the
man with Il wart on his nose and six figures
in his bank balance vino scoops her in and
makes her life IN SCRABBLE ever afterwards.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Several of Delta's sports departed yester-
day for a weeks camping out and roughing
it on the Grand Mesa. They intend to tri-
umphantly display few bear scnlps on their
return. Particulars of the b,ttomless panta
looms, or how the boys went bear hunting,
next week
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
De,.. County horticultural society.

Delta County Horticultural Society.
A meeting of the executive committee Of
the Delta County Horticultural Society has
been called to meet at District No. school
house, near Paonia, Saturday, September II,
for the purpose of arranging . programme
for the next regular meeting, to be held At
the same place, October 3.
SAMUEL WADE, President.
II. B. KENNEDY, Secretary.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Republican Go. Central Committee.

There will be meeting of the Delta County
Republican Central Committee held in Delta, at
the Office Of $. S. Sherman, on Tuesday, Septsm-
ber L. 1885,, for the purpose of electing throe del
sgates to the state Republican convention, to lie
held in Denver, September "A, 1885, and for the
transaction of such other business as may come
before raid meeting. Said meeting to be held at
2 o'clock y. M. s. S. SHERMAN, Chairman.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

We are informed that c. W. Haskell has
purchased the D.ltn rhicf and will also en-
large the rdt-Grund junction Neios.
There is nothing like go:n. away from
home to learn the news.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

The big force on the lower Gunnis"n bridge
are expected every day. The conl any ha.
gone to work with the force at present on
hand, driving piles, and making general
preparations for active work this fall.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

There will he a meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society next Saturday evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. J. &. Chapman. Lawn parties
music and heaps of good things will be the
order of the evening. All are invited.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Market quotations rule about as follows:
Eggs, zoe per dozen; potatoes, from 80 to 75c
per hundred cabbage, lie; tomatoes, &c ;
watermelons, he; oats, from Sl.30 to Sl.5O
per hundred; wheat, from sl.25 to 81. per
hundred.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

the city last Saturday. He reports harvest
ing progressing very iavorahly, and the grain
so far as thrashei out as giving good and
satisfactory yield.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Hammond & Hamilton are plastering and
renovatlng their harness and saddle shop.
They will stock up their house with new and
improved goods and make ready to supply
the public in general.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY pos.
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipthcrin and Canker
Mouth. Sold by |. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver complaint,
you havs grinted guacantec on every bottle
Of Shiloh's Vitalizer. II never fails to cure.
Sold by l. N. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

We will pay within 10 cents of the market
price at Mnntrosc for oats.
NC igASAuAs BECs.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiees-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appe
tite, Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is n
positive cure. Sold by |. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

The two threshers are busy on the North
Fork, but are expected soon to return to the
lower country
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Ross and Levi Wilmot, csttlemen Of the
North Fork, were in the city last week. Levi
Wilmot talks Of moyin. his family To Delta
the coming winter TO enjoy school privileges.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

l.. c. Alley last week moved to his location
on the Cushman mesa, and now has the
ranch par excellence of the county.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate reliefl Price lo
cts so cts. and 81. Sold by I. NJ. McNiurray
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

1t is nearly time for the picniccrs to take
in the beauties of the Grand Mesa laKes
The mosquitoes are now all frost bitten, trout
are ripe aud the rainy season is over.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

"HACKMETACK," "A lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 20 and 80 cents. Sold by
NJ McMurrav
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Crops on the lower Gunnison are of tn
finest, especially vegetables.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whoopine cough and Bronchj.
tbs. Sold by l. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Mrs. J. r. Spencer left last week on visi
to her old home in Picton, Ontario, Canada
to be absent several months.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Miss Vida Hastings returned on yester-
day mornings train from visit to relatives
in Denver.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

THE REV. GEO. II. TlIAYER, of Bour-
bon, Ind, says "Both myself and wife owe
our lives TO SIIILOH'S CONSUMPTION
CURE" Sold by /. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Miss Ella Blair left last week for Denver
to attend school, and will not return until
next summers vacation.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot.
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cents. Sold by I. NJ. McMurray.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09
Precinct No. !, Delta, delegates
- 9, Hotchkiss, 3
g. Smiths Fork,
" 4, Surface creek,
g. IaOniA, !

The primaries will be held in the several pre-
cncts On saturday, September 10. 1885. at o'clock
p. IN. ut which time there should be delegates
chosen to represent each precinct at the county
eGnv, nton and at said primary meeting the
justices of the peace and constables for the sew
erul precincts should be nominated, also road
overseers for the several road districts, and two
members for the precinct committee for the en-
suing year.
BY order Of the County Central committee.
w. b. BROWN, Chairman.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Several families have passed through tn
the city lately, going to the Grand Rive
country.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

J. A. MacDoneil, our popular merchant,
has purchased the Andrews hotel building
into which he will move his family shortly.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

All notes and accounts now due me must
be paid bv the first Of October, or will place
them in the hands of an attorney for collec-
ton. j. j. BARKER.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Rev. Jas. A. IIaycr,sit will preach Mt the
residence Of Mr.. Castle, on Surface creek,
next Sunday morning, and in the vicinity in
the evening.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Jack Frost is gradually but surely rocking
Summer into another dormant six months
existence.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

The Shakes" have been prevailing to
some extent in the valley.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Parties just from Aspen say it is not boom
ing so much of late.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Smoke Pappoose cigars, best Sc cigar in the
world. BAssLER x MACDoSELL.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Rev. VIM. Osburn, the newly appointed
pastor of the n. T.. church, will preach in
Delta next Sabbath, the 18th, morning and
evening.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

The Gunnison river is now fordable in sew
eral placeS.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Cedar fence posts for sale by Bassler &
Mac cDonell.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Largest and finest stock Of Wool and Fur
Hats in the county, at McGranahan Bros.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Trout fishing in the Grand Mesa lakes i
reported to he excellent.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Thousand Of service and raspberries ar
reported on the mesas to the north of Delta
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Geo. McGranaham's new residence on th'
Garnet Mesa Is now nearly completed.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

There is talk of a new sawmill on the Un-
compahgre plateau, south of Delta.
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

A Farmers Alliance meeting of the farm
ers of Delta county, is called on Saturday
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Henry Hammond, our genial livery stable
keeper, has possessed himself Of n 2:25 team,
and now proposes to beat anything on the
road
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

Dave Wood, Montrose's forwarding ant
commission merchant, was in town yesterday
Delta chief., 1885-09-09

New goods constantly arriving at McGran.
ahan Bros.