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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
New Apportionment Bill.

The new apportiOnment bill rear
ranges the districts as follows.
First district-Fifth, seventh, nineth, eleven
Tn, thirteenth and fifteenth wards of Detroit
and townships of Hamtramck and Crosse
Pointe.
Second district-First, second, third, fourth
and sixth wards OF Detroit and townships of
Greenfield Redford, Livonia and Plymouth.
Third dstrict-Eighth, tenth, twelfth, four
teenth and sixteenth wards of Detroit and
townships of Springwells Dearborn, Nankin,
Canton, Van Buren,, Romulus. TAYLOR, Ecorse
Sumpter, Huron, Brownstown and Mangua-
gon and city of Wyandotte
Fourth Observation-Disclosures and Monroe
election returns to Washtenaw.
Fifth distrct-Lenawee.
Sixth district-Jackson and Hilsdale ire
turns to Hillsdale).
Seventh dstrict-Branch and Calhoun (elec-
ton returns to Calhoun).
Eighth district-St Joseph and Kalamazoo
(returns to Kalamazoo.)
Ninth district-Berrien and Cass election
returns To Berrien).
Tenth district-Van Buren, and Allegan IRE
turns to Allegan).
Eleventh district-Barry and Eaton (returns
10 Eaton).
Twelfth -Shiawassee and Ingham
(returns to Ingham).
Thirteenth Observation-Disclosures and Genesee
(returns To Genesee).
Fourteenth district-Oakland
Fifteenth district-Macomb and st. Clair IRE
turns TO st. Clair.
Sixteenth district-Sanilac and Lapeer ire
turns TO Lapeer).
Seventeenth dstrict-Huron and Tuscola
(returns to Tuscola).
Eighteenth distrct-Saginaw.
Nineteenth district-Clinton and Ionia IRE
turns TO Ionia).
Twentieth district-Kent.
Twenty-first district-Muskegon and Ottawa
(returns to Ottawa.
Twenty-second district-Mason, Lake. Ne
waygo and Oceana (returns to Oceana).
Twenty-thrd district-Mecosta and Mont
calm (returns to Montcalm).
Twenty-fourth district-Gratiot, Midland,
Gladwin, Clare and Isabella (returns to Isabel
la).
Twenty-ffth district-Arenac and Bay ire
turns to Bay.
Twenty-sixth district-Presaue Isle, Alpena,
Altoona and Iosco (returns to Iosco.
Twenty-seventh Observation-Disclosures Os-
coda, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Mssaukee, Kali
kaska, Crawford, Otsego and Cheboygan IRE
turns to Cheboygan).
Twenty-eight dstrict-Benzie, Mmistee,
Wexford and Osceola (returns to Osceola).
Twenty-ninth Decentralization, Lelenaw,
Charlevoix, Antrim and Grand Traverse ire
turns to Grand Traverse).
Thirtieth distrct-Emmett Mackinac Chip
pewa, Alger, Schoolcraft and Delta (returns to
Mackinac.)
Thirty-first distribution, Menominee and
Marquette (returns TO Marquette).
Thirty-second acknowledgements, Isle Roy.
al, Ontonagon, Baraga and Houghton (returns
to Houghton).
Mr.. Manwaring entered protest against the
attachment of Lapeer to Sanilac and Mr.. Cline
against connecting ST. Clair and Macomb St
Clair has increased in population, so has Ma
comb. Oakland has decreased in population
St. Clair alone has more population than Oak.
land
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
A BRoHEN STAIRWAY.
Twenty -four Persons Killed and Many In
jured.

A terrible accident occurred at Theirs, q
manufacturing town In the department of Puy
de Dome, 90 miles northeast Of Clermont,
France A large crowd had assembled In the
court house In that place TO listen 10 the evil
dence of sensational murder trial. The jam
In the court room was so great that many could
reach no further than the stairs. The stair
case soon became packed, and while men and
women were jostling one another In vain eff
forts to get nearer the trial yoom the stairs,
without a moments warning, gave way, carry
ing down hundreds of people TO the floor be-
low. Here horrible scene took place. Men
fought and scrambled their way out over the
bodies which lay beneath them, while the ag-
onizing screams of the wounded rent the air.
Men and women were piled on top of one an
other over 10 deep, and many OF those under
meath were crushed or suffocated to death.
The police were instantly summoned, and as
sisted bya number Of volunteers, soon restored
order and at once began the work of rescue.
Some of the victims were pinned by the fallen
timbers and considerable difficulty was expe-
rienced In extricatlug them. Twenty people
were killed and about so wounded, many, IL Is
feared, fatally. The whole town is In mourn
ing. The officials are roundly denounced for
their lack Of precaution in allowing the people
to block the stairs, which they knew could not
bear the strain.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Little Rock. Ark. youth are lie

Little Rock, Ark, youth are learning
"elocution" from the once famous con-
federatc spy, Belle Boyd.
The "tone" of afuneralin Rio janet
70 depends largely on the number of
mules which draw the hearse.
Paris journalists are going to raise a
reserve fund for the maintenance of
their club by lottery swindle.
"Consols' are consolidated annuit-
ties, the name being shortened for con-
venience. 1t is English, you know.
A monograph has been taken to Afri-
ca by DIR. ZintgraG, the Bonn savant.
He will give ''native dialect" recitals II
he ever comes back alive.
Foochow is the greatest transporting
city in the world, with Calcutta good
second and gaining every year.
Singing contests between birds arc
often held in Normandy, aud the deal
srs put up money on their favorites.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
A Months Arrivals.

The chief of the bureau of statistics reports
that during the month of May there arrived In
tne customs u,stricts ol baitinnoIe, BOSTON, pc
York, Passamaquoddy Philadelphia, and San
Francisco, which comprise ninety-seven per
cent of the total immigration, 1856 passen-
gers, of whom 66,911 were immigrants; $3.50
citizens of the United States returned from
abroad and 4,445 aliens not intending to re-
main in the United States. The total number
of immigrants arrived in the above named
customs districts from the principal foreign
countries during the eleven months ended
May 81 last as compared with the same period
of the previous year was, 1885, 343, 439; 1874,
<54.2O6
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
DETROIT MARKETS.

The grain market is irregular but generally
higher, showing considerable strength after an
early decline, which is induced by the visible
statement showing an increase. Provisions
are firmer but not quotably higher The gen
eral produce market is QUIET. The receipts Of
strawberries is large and the market somewhat
demoralized. Eggs are little stronger and
generally &c higher. Butter is unchanged
and as dull as ever. Salt fish show a decline
of about 1c per h., caused chiefly by the
liberal receipts of fresh fish. The hardware
market shows some changes, nails having ad-
vanced &c per keg, while tin plates have de-
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Fatal WATERFRONT.

June a waterspout burst In the mountains
about eight leagues east OF Lagos, Mexico, near
the dividing line between the states of Guiana.
juato and Jalsco. The effects were most de-
plorable Immense quantities of water swept
low and wrought desolation and ruin. There
are already 100 lives reported lost, and it is
feared that the list may he swelled still larger
when all the details are known great many
houses were swept away Steps have le N
taken in Lagos among the wealthy manuiac-
turing classes to alleviate the pressing wants
of many who escaped from the valley but lost
evervthinV
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Will Sue the State.

The governor OF Pennsylvania through the
attorney general, has served notice on the at
torney-general and state treasurer that they
should pay the officers and employees Of the
House and Senate that portion OF salary vetoed
by the governor. This includes the extra
salaries for 1888 and 1885. The clerks held a
meeting, at which they decided TO mandamus
the state treasurer and have the matter settled
in the courts
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
A Series of Fatalities.

Mrs. Mary Kreshner of Erie, Pa, committed
suicide A few weeks ago her husbands
mangled body was brought home, and the
hearse containing the corpse ran over and kill
ed her only child. She was about returning
TO her father in Germany when the news came
that he was drowned. Greatly depressed in
spirits Mrs. Kreshner took a dose of laudnnum
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Hoadley Again.

Hon. J. B. Foraker of Cincinnati, received
the Republican nomination for governor of
Ohio. at the state convention held at Spring
field on the 18th inst Gen. Robert =. Ken
nedy was nominated for Lieut.. Gov, Judge
Geo. W. McIlvane for Supreme Judge, and
John G. Brown for Treasurer, all by acclama-
ton. j. A. Kobler Is the nomination for At
torney-General, and Wells s. st. John for
Board of Public Works. The ticket Is very
satisfactory TO the majority Of the party in
that state
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Two Hundred Lives Lost.

Dispatches continue to be received about the
earthquake In the Vale of Cashmere. Whole
tirely, having been completely engulfed in the
awful commissions. During the continuance
of the shocks a sulphurous dust was sent forth,
impregnating the atmosphere At the same
time volumes OF hot water issued from the
great assures made In the earth. The fort at
Guraio and granaries In many parts Of the
Vale have been swallowed up.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
STATE NEWS.
Appointed by the Governor.


Gov. Alger sent the following appointments
TO the Senate few days ago, which were
promptly confirmed:
Trustees of the soldiers home: Aaron t.
Bliss, Saginaw: Samuel Wells, Buchanan,
Royal A. Remick, Detroit; Byron X. Pierce,
Grand Rapids; Michael Brown, Big Rapids;
Chas. Y. Osborn, Marquette.
School for the blind. Michigan school for
the blind: Townsend, North Vassar; Thomas
s. Applegate, Adrian; James M. Turner, Lam
sing
Pharmacists. Board of Pharmacy: George
Mcdonald, Kalamazoo; +. II. Van Emster,
Bay City; Jacob lesson, Muskegon; James
Vernon, Detroit; Christian Eberbach, Ann
Arbor
Live stock men. Live stock sanitary com
mi ssion Chas. +. Moore, st. Clair; Henry II.
Kinds, Greenville; Thomas Foster, Flint
Veterinarian. State Veterinarian: L. A. A.
Grange, agricultural college, Lansing.
Miscellaneous. The following appointments
were also made Cornelius Van Loo, iceland,
state board corrections and charities, vice Il.
II. Van Deusen, resigned
George Spalding Monroe, industrial home
for girls, vice T. II. Hinchman, resigned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
Salisbury Selected.

The announcement was made In the House
OF Commons the second day after Gladstone's
resignation that the queen had accepted the
designations and had summoned OF her pres
ence the Marquis Of Salisbury who was then In
Baltimore In conference with her majesty. A
later dispatch states that Salisbury has
consented to form q ministry with Sir Stafford
Northcote as chance llor Of the exchequer
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
A Rich Gift.

Another good fortune has just befallen
Michigan university by the gift OF the Chinese
government of the whole Chinese exhibit at the
New Orleans exhibition to be presented to the
university. This includes 1900 specimens
from North aud South China ranging in value
from few cents to several hundred dollars
each. This very valuable collection was Sc.
cured for the university through the efforts OF
President Angel, and his acquaintance, as
former minister plenipotentiary, with the Chi
nese officials. Several other colleges had ap-
piled for 1t. man will be sent Immediately
to pack and ship the collection to Ann Arbor
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-18
LIVE STOCK.

CArTLE-Shipping steers, "a 90(Q5 60;
stockers and feeders, SO coos 90; cows, bulls
and mixed 81 25(d4 50 through Texas cat
al IS; western ranges, corn fed, s5(o5 a.
Hoes-Rough and mixed, % g5ta4 70; pack
Ing and shipping, 81 15d4 30; light weights,
" 1904 40; skips, s3d3 75
SHEEP-Slow but steady; natives, ~ 100
so; western, 81 1904 90; Texans, ~ 50(Q
30: lambs per head. ~ 25013 Is.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

exists. II that circumstance does not
exist in fact, it is just As much incon-
elusive a. IL . man had sworn 10 fact
that he had seen another commit mur-
der when he had not seen him commit
il. Consequently, caution. everywhere
in the books, is asked to be exercised
ty juries in the determination Of guilt
where ii is dependent upon circum-
stances.
. But. gentlemen Of the jury, have
detained you already too long. I'm
perfectly. | know, have discharged
the duty that rests upon me. but il now
draws TO close, and, as far as ! am
concerned, I leave the destinies Of this
young man in your keeping. believing
that those destinies are committed to
the keeping Of prudent, wise, Judicioas
Virginia gentlemen, who have but one
desire. and that to attain truth and to
yindicate right and justice and let
your verdict be that and shall be sat-
isfed.
When Mr.. Pollard sat down Mr..
Meredith asked who was to follow, and
it was stated that Mr.. Beverley T.
Crump would next address the jury.
Mr.. Meredith said he thought he ought
to be allowed to conclude the argument
the next day, but no conclusion in this
respect was reached.
The court then adjourned until 10
o'clock TODAY,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
plan. for she Ncv CITY Hail.

The Committee on Grounds and
Buildings met at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning.to receive plans for the new
City Hall. Between twenty-five and
thirty plans were entered for competi-
ton BY architects from every section Of
the United States-Massachusetts,
MARYLAND, New York, New Jersey,
Illinois, Missouri, Texas. Washington
Cd. C.), Kentucky, Virginia, &c. Two
Richmond architects enter plans.
The committee adopted the following
resolutions That they receive for
competition all plans now on hand and
those which the committee have been
notified are shipped and now on the
way that the plans be insured for the
sum Of 100000; that the City Engi-
neer be directed to return all plans
which fail to meet the requirements Of
the Council, as follows--to cost not
more than 1900, 900. to be constructed
of granite, and accompanied by speciti-
cations and estimates of cost.
The committee then adjourned TO
meet at the call Of the chairman, when
the report of the Advisory Board Of
experts will be received on the plans
submitted, and a choice Of designs
made.
The plans received show a great di-
yersity Of talent, and some are remark
able beautiful in appearance, and men,
berS of the committee seem to be im-
pressed with the fact that at last Rich
mond's new City Hall will be no longer
a matter of doubt, as a perfect building
can and will be chosen from the de-
| signs submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
Prom the Capitol.

Governor William +. Cameron yes
terday made the following appointments
of members of the Board Of Visitors
to the Medical College OF Virginia DIR.
W. =. McGuire, of Frederick county,
rice John +. Lewis, resigned; Hon.
John S. Wise, Of Richmond, rice DR..
W. r. Weisiger, deceased; Tazewell
Elicit, Esq, of Richmond, rice DR.. A.
5. Wexford, deceased.
The Governor yesterday removed the
political disabilities Of the following
persons Michael Quigley, of Chester
field county, who was convicted May,
1884, OF felony and sentenced TO two
years in the penitentiary. Afterwards
pardoned by the Governor.
Henry Walker, Of Greensville coun-
ty, convicted Of petit larceny in 1879
and punished with stripes.
Doctor Jones, of Petersburg, con-
yicted August, 1874, of petit larceny.
The Governor yesterday pardoned
Jonathan b. Hague, of Madison coun-
ty. who was convicted February, 1888,
Of felony and sentenced 70 one year in
the penitentlary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
TeAtimOoinlO of Eslee0l

The workmen Of the machine, black
smith, and boiler-shops, and the en-
gineers and firemen of the eastern
division of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway have presented Mr.. j. b.
Pierce, late master mechanic of that
division Of the road, with handsome
gold watch and chain, and = silver
pitcher and goblets. The presentation
took place at the residence Of Mr..
Pierce, on Chelsea Hill, and was made
by a committee selected for the pur-
pose. Mr.. Pierce resigned this posi-
ton about the lst of April. lie had
been connected with the road for a
number of wears,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
Leave OF Absence Granted.

The Council at its meeting Monday
afternoon adopted resolution tender
ing the City Clerk, Z. e. Howard, who
is quite sick, the wishes Of that body
for his early restoration to health and
granting him leave Of absence for
one m9nth. Mr.. Ben. August, Ser
geant-at-Arms Of the Council, will fill
Mr.. Howardss place during his alb
sence. He has been authorized to EN-
ploy an assistant at a compensation
not 10 exceed ESQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

Last night DR.. j. J. Lafferty lee
tured at Union-Station church to one Of
the largest houses that has been seen in
the church for long time. His subject
was "Luck and Pluck" Everybody
was delighted with what the Doctor
said. andit was agreed that he had to
repeat the lecture at an early day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

Rev. Henry Mcdonald. d. D., Of Al
lanta, Ga, former pastor Of the Second
Baptist church, win preach to-sight
"Wednesday st that church at 9 o'clock.
The members Of the church end fsisnds
viii no doubt give him . warm vsl-
come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
Arf Assorfaf1o0 .

The annual exhibition Of the Rich
mond Art Association was opened on
Monday night and continued last night.
The display Of work Was very fine and
reflected much credit on the Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

A meeting Of the Board Of Police
Commissioners will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon for the purpose Of
electing one third Of the members Of
the police force to succeed those whose
terms Of Office expire the Isl Of July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

DR.. George b. Steel has been elected
. member of the Board Of Governors
Of the Mozart Association, in place Of
R. II. whitlock, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
The Public Debt.

The following is a statement Of the
funding of the public debt Of Virginia
under the Riddleberger bill to May 81,
1885, inclusive:
Surrender to April 80. lss5.-se. .ss<, ,s2s %
Surrender during May ............ l52,070 81
Total surrender 10 odate.......s7. OF .2ss 81
New issue In Virginia 8 per
cent. bonds:
To April 80, 81 ,ssl.6es 10
During May, les5-.."..u......... iel,037 80
Total new issue to odate.......s+. .e62, ,74S 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

seen in deceased's room key like the
one found near the reservoir. He said
this was an important statement, and
one bound to have effect with the jury.
The proof to the contrary was too
vague and shadowy and weak. Pre-
sumption would not do, and while cir
cumstantial evidence might be cor
rect, incorrect presumptions could be
drawn from circumstances.
MR.. POLLARD's PERORATION.
Now, gentlemen, Of the jury, what
caution should characterize your delib-
erations in cases Of circumstantial eyi-
dence The books TEEN with cases
where men have been improperly con-
yicted on circumstantial evidence. My
friend Colonel Aylett) says circum-
stances never lie. ! say SO, too. But
say incorrect presumptions are drawn
from circumstances. say that when
you see certain track thst is not con-
elusive; when potion, for instance,
smells like poison, it does not necessari-
ly follow that it is poison. II is not
a necessary presumption to arise
from that circumstance that il
is poison. A potion is necessary.
Circumstances do not lie, but witnesses
who testify to circumstances lie, and we
have abundant proofof it. Hence, gen.
tlemen Of the jury, the importance Of
weighing carefully circumstantial eyi.
dence, Where the evidence is direct,
where . witness saw Q deed performed
and acted there, he Is an eyewitness,
and no presumption is necessary to b
deduced from what be has seen with
his eye. But where the conclusion
rests upon . circumstance, the witness
has TO speak truthfully - to the circum,
stance, and then the deduction has to
be wisely and judiciously made
from that circumstance. Henc,
it stands removed three degrees
from the truth, and you are only on,
third as likely to attain truth in . CAS-.
Of circumstantial evidence as you are ID
other cases. Witnesses testify un
truthfally that certain circumstance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

Mr.. Evans challenged the Common
wealth not only to show seduction, but
that the prisoner had had any sort Of
unlawfui association with deceased
whatsoever.
What he demanded was proof, not
suppositicn.
What is the proof afforded by all
these pursuers Of Tommie Cluverius ?
What is the evidence Of personal
identity?
Here be touched upon the grave diff
ficulties arising from conflicts Of the
Commonwealth testimony as to nous
tache and dress.
THE PRISONER IN TEARS.
Mr.. Evans, having occasion to men
ton Willie Cluverius, stopped for .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
THE TRACKS.

Mr.. Evans next proceeded TO exam
Inc the question Of tracks. He main
tanned that il there were any mans
tracks there they were not shown to be
the prisoners. They did not corre-
spond in size; they did not correspond
in character with the shoes the prisoner
wore. On this point Mr.. Evans earn
estly challenged examination Of the
evidence. There Was . broken shoe
string found on the embankment, but
bis shoes had no strings on them !.
Nov" said Mr.. Evans, show do
you make the prisoner responsible for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03

Ny friends first inquiry was, Was
it murder? Second, Who was the mur-
derer? And to establish the first pro-
position he starts on the embankment
at the reservoir where the tracks were
seen and says that the evidence dis
closes the fact that they are opposite to
each other. and in a position as If
bracing themselves for final contest. |
think my friend has colored in some de-
gree, unintentionally, this testimony.
DR.. Taylor, certainly the most intelli-
gent, and probably the fairest wit
ness-and they all appeared to
be fair and candid in regard to
that matter-said, if remember him
Alright, that no very distinct tracks at
all could be seen upon that embank-
ment; that what he supposed to be the
impression Of two heels of a mans
track were to be seen. but that the rest
Of the track was indistinct that no
measurement Of the tracks could be
made successfully because they were so
underlined and uncertain in their size
and in their form that it was impossible
to make any just and reasonable mea-
surement Of them. My friend says that
the woman, as shown from that track,
was bracing herself for the final strug-
gle. That is one Of the circumstances
from which you are asked to draw the
deduction, to let the presumption arise,
that because two tracks were on that
walkway, one of which appeared to be
! the tracks Of woman brscing herself