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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Rare Relies.

A correspondent OF Detroit paper writing
from Charlotte says:
Some of the antiquities distributed about
Charlotte would make a collection well worth
a place in a historical gallery. Mrs. +. Shep-
herd has n silver mounted candle shade used
in England oy,r 2Oyea = ago; soldiers dis
charge from the REQ at onary war, signed by
George Washington In 1873; a manuscript l47
years old; pair o. rizors made In ITO, and a
gold tobacco box VIII oh has seen over a CEN
fury. q ares Collins has "A. copper teapot
made in Germany nearly 300 years ago; Mrs.
A. Tillson, aa oiicers wind M sheet, taken at
Sackclfs llarbor in the war of 1872. Mrs. Il.
Stone owns IL china iea-cup and teapot 125
wears old. and a saucer over 200 years old.
Mrs w. Helling has piece OF sheet music
brought from Germany 100 years ago; while
II. H. tale fs proprietor of warming pan
which did service IN lt;S0, and quilted skirt
ll5 wears old. Mrs X. w. Shriner has a parch-
ment deed made 3l5 years ago. one parch-
ment will made In liS5 and one In 1885; gar
den leas, made in Surrey, Eng, in 1913, legal
document dated In l14j, and an embroidered
handke chic; 100 wears old. Mrs. s. +. Hig-
by owns decorated powder horn, made In
1856, and Mrs. \. 4. johnson pair of tongs
in use 143 years ago.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
paate of .'Irauaaus.u

The Rev. Samuel Iren&us Prime, for over 40
years editor of the New York Observer, IL
dead DIR. Prime is known throughout the
reading world as "ircnaus." He was a vol
luminous writer, having written over 40 books,
that which gained the widest circula' ion b Ing
his work on The Power of Prayer" which
was publ shed In 1853 and was translated into
several languages and was reprinted in Europe
Asia and Africa. He has occupied many hfg'i
offices connected with church affairs, and knew
all the great men of Europe and of his own
country. His published works include TRAY
els In Europe and the East" 'Letters from
switzerland" 'sThe Alhambra and the Krem-
lin," ''The Old White Meeting House." "Iife
In New York; "Annals OF the English Bible"
and Thoughts on the Death of Little Chill
drenn
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Legally Landed.

The chief of the bureau Of statistics reports
that the number OF immigrants arrived In the
United States during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1885, was 3S7 1891, being 122,013 less than
the immigration during the proceeding fiscal
year and 401 III less than during the year end
ing June 30 1888 the year OF the greatest, immi-
grafton During the month OF June, 1885,
there arrived In the customs districts of Bal
timore, Boston, Detroit, Huron, Mimi, New
Orleans, New York, Passsmoqusddy, Philadel-
phia and San Francisco, 55,77S passengers, OF
whom 45,3s2 were immigrants; 6,952 citizens of
the United states returned from abroad and
3,444 aliens not intending to remain in the
United States. The arrivals Of immigrants In
the customs districts comprise about 95 per
cent OF the immigration into the entire country
The number OF immigrants arrived from the
principal foreign countries during the month
OF June, 1885 and 1884 respectively, were:
Treat Britain and her colonies in 1856, 1851,
In lsS4 896l; Germany In 1885, 1901, in
In 1894 n go -'''
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Gathered by the Reaper.

A terrible accident occurred about eight
miles south of Petersburg, in Whiteford town
ship, NJ nroe county. Jacob Swiey, a prom
inent I; rmer of that township, was cutting
wheat with a reaper, when his horses whick
had II. away several times before, became I'M
manageable through fright at some object.
Mr.. Swiley leaped from the machine and
caught one horse by the bride. The horse
reared and plunged, throwing him to the
ground, when the large wheel passed squarely
over his head an completely smashed 1t. A
little adopted son of Mr. Swiley, aged seven
years, went TO his fathers rescue and was
struck by the outside guard, making an ugly
wound in his tn gh He also received bad
scalp wound which may prove fatal. Mr..
spected and well-to-do farmers of his township
and his loss will be keenly felt by his
neighbors.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Business Men Protest.

A meeting of Bay City merchants was held
In the common council chamber, the other
afternoon, when about twenty-five representa-
tive business men were present. The strike
question was discussed and IL was decided TO
appoint committee of five 10 act as me
dlator and meet similar committees from the
mill owners and operatives. As such com
mittee the following gentlemen were appoint
ed: G. r. Hawley. dry goods; Charles Supe,
wholesale grocer; J. b. Campbell grocer; c.
l.. Lowell dry goods, and +. I. Holcomb,
hardware.
A resolution was passed that 1t was the sense
OF the meeting that reasonable concessions
should be made by both parties that may sue
coed In bringing about an amcable and speedy
settlement of the present difficulties.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Lively Antics Of the Elements.

The signal service Office has published q
number OF papers on the tornadOes which oc-
CURED during the year 1874 They report the
number OF storms in the various states as fol-
lows Georgia 81, South Carolina %, Ala
bama Is, North Carolina l2, Kansas 12, Iowa
10, Wisconsin 10, Dakota s, Kentucky Z, Mis-
slssippi Z, Texas 8, Indiana 4, Ohio 3, Missouri
3. Minnesota 3, Pennsylvania 2, Arkansas 3,
Nebraska 2, Colorado 2, Tennessee 2, Illinois
!, Indian territory /, Louisiana /.
The following observations are also made
The rotary movement of the whirling tornado
cloud Is in ninety-six cases reported as against
the hands of q clock, and in six cases as prob
badly moving with the hands of clock.
Electrical discharges were observed In 80
cases as occurring in the clouds surrounding
the tornado cloud, that Is, in the cloud near
the horizon; and in ~ cases as occurring In
the funnel cloud.
The width of the path of destruction sup.
posed to embrace the distance between the
areas of sensible winds on the two sides OF the
tornado cloud varied In 62 cases from 20 TO
$3.50 feet, the average Being 1.037 feet.
The length Of the tornados track, as report.
ed in 81 cases, varied from to 100 miles, the
average being 36. 10 miles.
The velocity of progression of the tornado
cloud, as determined from the reports in IL
cases, varied from 10 to so miles per hour, the
average being AZ miles.
The shortest time occupied by the tornado
cloud In passing given point varied from an
instant to about minutes, the average being
about 45 seconds.
The state In which the greatest number of
tornadoes occurred Is Georgia, followed by
South Carolina and Alabama.
The month In which the largest number of
tornadoes occurred is February, yet this did
not indicate that 1t was the month of greatest
frequency, because there were only two DAYS
out of the entire month on which these storms
occurred.
The month of greatest frequency, that is,
the month embracing the largest number OF
days on which tornadoes occurred, Is July.
The papers say that more than 1000 build
ings were destroyed, and give numerous in.
stances where many were blown down.
The most extensive tornado was In Mime.
sofa, Sept. o. The estimated loss by this
storm was 100000.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
A Fatal Explosion.

Two explosions Of gunpowder demolished
the press house and mixing house at Glatfelt-
err, johnson X Bowman's powder mill at
Spring Grove, Pa. resulting In serious damage
to property and the death Of two employees
The first explosion occurred In the press house.
In which the two Victims George Auchy an |
Edward Wagner wee working. The mCn
were blown about 40) feet and horribly man
gled Flames from the first building set fire
to the mixing house causing a fatal explosion.
The glaze house, in which were stored TO-
kegs o. powder, next caught, but the fire was
extinguished by Mr.. johnson and his emplUyei
No other property was injured. The shoes
was terrific, and persons and horses were
thrown down at considerable distance from
the scene of the explosion.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

lieutenant colonel, $40; major, IS; Q al
jutant aud qnartermaster, $3.50 each; 8 cap
ssins, S2625; 3 first leutentants, $50: 8
$i250; 20 other serg ants, s45 The officers
pay thus amounts 10 sl6J.50 daily The
privates receive 81 per pay each, $40. The
subsistence Is S242. This gives total OF
SS47.50 daily. To this must be added the ex-
pense for tugs for conveying soldiers to and
from the waterworks, rent OF armoiies, repairs
and incidentals, which brings the expense to
about 81 900 per day. Two companies were on
duty nine days and three companies seven
days at an expense of between $1,000 and &c.
600. In Bay county there were about two
thirds the number OF men. but as much Of the
expense was necessarily Incurred anyway, the
cost thus far TO that county will not fall much
below $1,000. The transportation, IL is esti-
mated, will bring the total cost OF the troops
10 about $500. By the amended law, the
auditor general pays this sum out Of the gen.
eral fund and charges II back To the counties
TO be collected as a tax
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Sticking Strikers.

The great strike in the Saginaw valley is
hour plan, and are running without molesta-
ton. The main body OF strikers, however, are
still clamorous for the reduction asked for,
and are determined not 10 yield. The mill
owners too, refuse 10 make any concessions
and thus the matter stands.
Pinkerton's men have gone, leaving the
troops.
Barry aud others continue to address the
strikers, urging them t. hold out, and to these
inflammatory addresses the prolonged strike Is
undoubtedly due Could they he suppressed, q
compromise would in all probability be
brought abo nj and the men resume work
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Murdered for Money,

What will no doubt prove a murder foi
money has been developed at Defiance, Ohio
ffty-siX miles west of Toledo. Some time age
John Crome left home with SOD and for n
time nothing was heard of him. Suspicious OF
foul p ay caused the Sheriff to investigate, and
clues took him to various towns in Indiana
and Michigan. At Big Rapids, Mich, a body
was found in an underbush near the city
where it had evidently lail month. TIL,
skull was fractured and two large bloody stone:
were found near. The body has been identi
fled "a the body of John Crome. The Sheriff
claims TO be on the track of the murderers
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Lightningis Antics.

The house of Mr.. Beech at Bloomingdale,
Kalamazoo county, was struck by lightning the
other evening and together with its contents
was burned up. About the same time the elec.
trio fluid struck the house of Mr.. Stone at
Grand Junction, flashed down the chimney,
struck Mr.. Stone and from him leaped to Mrs.
Stone, who suffered the loss of her shoes and
stockings, burned by the fluid She was com
pletely stunned by the shock, but soon recover
ed, except from the not serious burning OF her
lower limbs Mr.. Stone was doubled up some
but is able 10 be about. Mr.. Dallas
family In Oshtemo was shocked by the striking
of tree close by the house. The family were
stunned. This l. the second time the tree has
been struck
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Routed Rebels.

A Cairo dispatch states that large body Of
rebels few nights ago made a vigorous at
tack on Kassala at three points. The garrison
poured into their columns a destructive fire,
and succeeded In repulsing them at every
point. The garrison then sailed forth and
pressed the retreating enemy so closely that
they fed precipitately, leaving behind them
1900 oxen and sheep, 700 rifles and large
quantity OF ammunition. The rebels lost fully
5000 in killed and wounded. The casualties
TO the garrison were small.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

Ing time table for the removal or the remains
from Mt M .Gregor; 4 lesday, August 4, lea :,
Mt McGregor at p. ~ August 4, arrive /
Saratoga a. ,. M; leave Sarat ga at 80 p.
m. arrive IN Albany a; 43l p. IA: leave Al
bany at 12 o'c ock noon, Vein az, Aug s
5, and arrive about 3 p. m in York. In
the interval from - p m. Tue dlr 10 noon OF
Wednesday, August D, the rema ns wi lie Ia
state at the Capitol. aud rom tle time OF ar
rival in New York on Wedncs ay afternoon
until Saturday, August s, tie body will lie in
state at the City Hail. The public obsequies
will take pla g on SATURDAY. ut su h time n the
civic authorities may ar. an e. and the Inter
ment will then follow In Central Park
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
"A Nineteenth Century Hero"

The express train from Atlantic City, on the
West Jersey railroad, ran off the track at New.
field the other morning, and engineer George
Murphy, residing In Camden, received injuries
from which he died In a short time. A number
of passengers were slightly injured. The
engineer was marie man and leaves a fam
fly II Is stated that his brave conduct In re-
naming at his post averted more disastrous
results. The accident was caused by mis-
placed switch.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Keep Open the Trails.

The following is copy of telegram In re-
lation to the opening OF the cattle trail In the
Indian territory, which has been sent to Lieut.
General Sheridan from the war department:
"You are instructed by the secretary of war
TO take such means as will carry out the decs-
ion of the secretary OF the interior to open
and keep open the cattle trails and highways
leading into the Indian territory and there
from, to and upon the puplic lands, for the
purpose Of the unobstructed passage Of cat
tie and other purposes of interstate com
merce.o
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
state Uniforms.

The state military beard have awarded con-
troops as follows: W. G. boylan, New York,
300 overcoats at $500 +. s. Pierce, Grand
Rapids, 600 b'ouses at 1928; NJ. c. Lilley, Co
lum5us, SOD dress coats at s1.62; 1000 cork
helmets at $1.71, 600 fatigue caps, gossamer
tops, S019c; Pettibone Manufacturing COM
pany, Cincinnati, 800 knapsacks at S1.t5, and
Tor making up 500 dress coats 50 81, 600 blouses
at 96c, 200 pairs of trousers 5Jc. Some 20 bids
were received from large concerns east and
west. Pliccs are very low in each instance.
The articles selected are of much better grade
than ever before used.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Gone 70 the Wall.

Such is the condition of John Roach, the well
known ship builder, he having made an as
signment on the 18th inst The liabilities are
well up In the millions, but the amount is not
known. The assignment occasions great sur
prise as John Roach was considered one Of the
richest ship builders In the world. The as.
segment Is said tS have been caused by the
withdrawal Of patronage from the navy de
partment. Over 1900 men are thrown out of
employment by the failure.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
TO CORRESPONDENT

Accommodation for this pspershould be accom-
panied BY the name Of the author not necessary fo
publication but as an evidence OF good faith on the
part OF the writer. Write only on one slde OF the
paper he particularly careful about giving nafpfs
and dstes TO have the letters and ngures PLATA And
ulstlnct Proper names often difficult 10 deeiphf :
because OF the careless manner In which they are
written. 4.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
A Bloody Feast.

Advices from the west African coast state
that an army of the king of Dahomey recently
made an unexpected descent on several coast
villages peopled by French settlers and ruth
lessly massacred men women and children.
On thousand Of the settlers were taken prison.
ers and put to death, roasted and eaten.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Brave Mon Die.

A dispatch from Yarmouth says a life-boat
containing fifteen men, started from London
to the rescue of the crew of brigantine which
was In distress. Before reaching Its destina
ton, however, the life-boat struck a sunken
wreck and sank. Eight OF its occupants were
drowned. All OF the unfortunate men were
married.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Stricken Spaiu.

Cholera is on the increase In spain. Each
day the number of new cases reported range
from 800 to 2,C0) with deaths fully one third
Of the number reported. DR.. Ferran's cure by
innoculation has been found OF no avail, rather
increasing than checking the disease.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Princess Beatrice's Marriage.

The marriage Of Princess Beatrice, youngest
daughter OF Queen Victoria, TO Prince Henry
OF Battenburg, was celebrated ON the 23rd, In
the church OF st. Mildred, six miles from Os-
borne. Queen Victoria gave the bride away.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
: Not entity ,

Was the plea entered by Riel at the opening
Of his trial at Regina. A stay OF proceedings
was asked for that witnesses might be brought
from Montana Riel is closely guarded in the
barracks
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

CArTLE-Best firm; common, 1Oc of; ship
ping steers, ~ 50(o6) 3: stockers and feeders
slow at ~ 75(d4 40; through Texas cattle 10c
lower .. e4QQ4 20.
HoGs-Steady and firm; rough and mixed,
AGA 30; packing and shipping, - 256D4 30;
light weights, 100 to l55 ms "a 2S@4 so
SHHKr-Steady; natives, ~ 1906 30
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
MCCULLOUGH Insane.

The commission appointed to inquire into
the mental condition of the actor, John Me
Cullough, has concluded its labors and agreed
to report setting forth that he is of unsound
mind, with occasional lucid intervals They
recommend the appointment OF a committee to
manage his estate
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

PROFESSOR c. X. ADAMS of Michigan
University, who succeeds Andrew II.
White as President of Cornell, belongs
to the noble order of self-made men.
His father was a farmer of small means
and the boy Adams obtained an aduca
lion almost wholly by his own efforts.
Professor Adams ranks high as al
hi tora", even if in scholarship, general
culture and executive ability he can
not be deemed the peer of Presiden
White.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Mexico Need Not Aun,v.

Senator Henderson Of the senate committee
on territories, has just completed tour of New
Mexico, and as result of his observations will
file report next December against its admis-
sion as state.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Grants BurIal Place.

Central Park, New York City, has been
Grant.
Mr.. W. J. Arkell has arranged the follow.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Released From Duty.

In compliance with many requests Gov
Alger telegraphed ON the afternoon OF the Goth
ordering the withdrawal Of the troops from Bay
Citv
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Confirmed.

The reported death Of Fl Mahdi Is confirmed.
the British government having received an,
thentic information on this point. a sheikh
who attended the Nahdrs funeral has arrived
In Cairo.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

Sir Henry Thompson says that from a lonf
course OF observations he Is forced 10 the con
clusion that more mischief In the form of &C
tual disease, Of impaired yigor, and of shorten
habits Of eating than from the use OF alcoholi'
drink
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Almost a Life Sentence.

Mrs. stricklIne OF Mt. Sterling XIV, wild
ow of Pate Strickline, who was murdered by
Floyd Williams, has been sentenced to 90 years
IN prison for completely In the death Of her
husband.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

CHOLERA is not only on the increase
in Europe, but increasing in virulence as
well. In Spain the number of deaths
daily is about half of the number OF
cases reported proportion of mortality
unprecedented.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
The following dispatch was sent TO Mr.
Grant by Gov. Alger:
EXECUTIVE OFPIcE.
Cost Of the Military Pionic.

The maintenance Of the state tr,sps involves
an enormous eSDcnse upon Saginaw and Ba
count -. tn daily ex ense, ,aa only be ar
proN ma els estimated, but according TO AID
jutant 5. cry, OF the third regiment, they are
about as follows. One colonel, ~ per day; /
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

An Italian doctor has lately asserted
that the workmen in borax factories
appear to possess charm against the
attacks of cholera. Daring the terri
ole epidemic in 1864 90 the workmen in
seven contiguous factories in Italy
ere quite free from the disease whicl
killed off one third of the popula ion o
a village in their immediate neigbor
hO~d. He recommends the interna
administration of boraX as a specific foi
chole' in doses of a grains each day
lie believes il not only destroys thu
crobes in the intestinal canal, but a'sc
ia the blood.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

King of Denmark, who has been asked to act
as arbitrator of the points at issue between
England and Russia
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30
Michigsn's Expression of sympathy.

Gov. Alger issued the following proc
lamation regarding the death of Gen. Grant:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, LANSING, July %, 1886.
The nation mourns to day. Our great AMI
beloved miiitf rs ch'citain who saved the Union
from wreck and dlsinteg atom has passed from
earth. II Is mos; fitting that every loyal citi-
zen of the commonwealth as W II ~ of the
naticn should by act AMI thought show the
marks OF respect that are due b. the memory
of this great hero.
The casitOl at Lansing VIII at once b, ap.
propr.atey draped and all the state offices, SO
far as practicable, win be closed on the day of
the funeral.
| sincerely hope that all citizens will, at their
resp 'ctive homes and places of business, dis
play appropr ATE emh'ems Of m urning, and
that all business will be suspended during the
hours of the funeral
Let us all show proper regard for the man
who, by his great ability and fidelity to his
country. carried us safely through the 6ery
ordeal OF war.
Let us all remember and reverence the i'm
mortal name OF Ulysses $. Grant.
BY the governor, RUSSELL A. ALeER.
III. A. CoNANT, Secretary Of state.
The following dispatch was sent TO Mrs.
Grant by Gov. Alger:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
DETROIT, Mich, July 90. 1885
MY DEAR MADAM-The poop'e OF Michigan
with one voice unite with you and your family
husband and the soldiers's Idol.
Permit me TO adj my personal heartfelt
sympathy for the loss of my old beloved com
mander.
RUSSELL A. ALoER.
Mrs. U. 8. Grant, Mount McGregor.
Cost Of the Military Picnic.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

ONE of the greatest curiosities of thu
present day, found among the pines o
central Wiscon sin, was discovered neal
Knowlton few weeks ago. 1t was il
the form of petriiied squirrel, about
the size of a common squirrel, and was
taken from the heart of tree by some
woodsmen. 1t was of brownish color
as hard as a rock, and was "aS natura
~ life, e en- TO the kink in its long.
busy tai The curiosity was CAREFUL,
packed and sent y William Mulhallen.
its owner, to President Cleveland, from
whom a personal letter Of thanks ha,
Just been received by the sender, saying
that it would 'e carefully preserved
and placedin the public museum al
Washington.