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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
Ex-Gov. John P. St John at Armada.

Armada was quite alive with poo.
pie OH Monday the 22nd inst. by one
o'clock in the afternoon about 1 1000
people had gathered to listen 10 the
Hon. EX.Gov. John +. st. John, OF
Kansas, who spoke in the orchard ia
the rear OF the Spencer House at 80,
on the subject OF National Prohi-
bitioD."
The platform ana desk which had
been erected beneath beautiful :hade
trees, had been richly and profusely
decorated by boquets and testoons OF
choicest flowers. The speaker was
introduced by Rev. Mr.. Ciesey, of
Detroit, i'll an appropriate and happy
speech. For two hours the governor
held the vast audience in wrapt atten.
tion. The speaker at first set forth
the aims, and briefly reviewed the
history Of the new party, clearly de-
monstrating It's necessity from the at
titude and tendencies of the old par
ties toward Temperance and moral re-
form. Gave actual demonstration and
statistical proof of the success OF
prohibition in the states and counties
where IL has been put in force, show
ing that in the state OF Kansas, out Of
SO counties. 81 of said counties has not
single dram shop, and that its wealth.
instead of decreasing, has increased
S70.0o0,c00. Showed how the moral
and religious element in our land is
slowly but steadily awakening to the
enormity of the rum traffic and how
that in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri,
Mississippi and in ether southern
states it is even in the advance, in
many places, Of the north. In con.
clusion the speaker appealed to the
reason of those before him as touching
the governmental right and duty Of
removing known curse. The speech
throughout was thoughtful. logical,
eloquent, and the people went away
satisfied and delighted, many saying
they "had never seen it in that way
before" The choir and baud furnish
ed splendid music for the occasion aud
the day will long be remembered by
all who attended
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
ORDNANCE No. =.

An Ordinance relative to Auctions and
kuctioners.
SEC. l. No person shall sell or expose for
salo &t public auction or vendue any goods,
wares, merchandise, or other property either
sidewalk, or in any store, shop or building with
in the limits OF the Village of Brockway Centre
except hereinafter provided.
SEC 9. Any person desiring to sell or expose
for sale at pubic auction or vendue any goods,
wares or merchandise or any other property,
either real or personal within the limits of this
village, may. upon application TO the president,
receive a license therefor. provided that before
such license shall be granted such applicant
shall pay to the treasurer of this village the sum
CT one TO five dollars TAT tho discretion OF the
each day that such applicant shall desire to
continue such public auction.
SEc. Q. No bell man. crier or other means Of
or employed by any auctioneer or other person
for the purpose Of collecting bidders at the sale
or auction OF any property.
violate any OF the provisions of this ordinance
shall ON conviction thereof before justice court
pay forfeit or fine not exceeding twenty five
dollars nor less than five dollars and costs OF
prosecution.
SEC. 8. The provisions OF sections one and
two or this ordinance shall not apply to any
sale by marshal, constable or sheriff made by
virtue OF any execution or other authority vest
ed In him by law.
SEC. O. The council reserve TO themselves
the right TO graut half yearly or yearly licenses
to applicants who may desire them, upon such
terms and conditions as they may determine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
June 10th, 1885,
j. A. Menzies Office

J. Al. IncllLtcS OllCc.
Council met in special session.
Ii. +. Leonard in the chair.
Trustees present Andreae, Holden,
Morrill, Mckenna and Scott.
Committee on streets and side
walks reported in favor of buying
20 inch piping to put in culvert
across street from Darcy's shop to
Vanwagner's shop.
Moved by Morrill, and supported
by Andreac that the report be ac-
ceptcd and acted on.-Carried.
On motion the council adjourned.
]. WALLACE, clerk.
June %. 1885.
Council met in special session.
Called TO order by president I.amon.
Trustees present, Andreae. Leonard,
Morrill,, McKenna and Scott.
Ordinance relative to fast driving
reported by ordinance committee.
Moved by Andreae and supported
by Leonard that smd ordinance as
read be passed, ---Carried.
Ordinance relative to auction sales
reported by ordinance committee.
Moved by Leonard and supported by
Anlreae that said ordinance rs read
be passed---Cairied.
Moved by Andreae and supported
by Lco3ard that the bond OF NJ. L.
Miller be accepted Carried.
Moved by Scott and supported b,
Merrill that the bond OF l.. ii. Hal,
be accepted. Carried.
j. WALLACE, Clerk
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25

Jon Work We are prepared to d,
all kinds of jobswork at this office OF
short notice. Having just put in |
large supply OF material, we can furn
ish you anything you want. Especia
attention given to orders by mail o.
telephone.
ATTENTION L. 10 a. NJ. LoDGEs.-
We are prepared to furnish ali kinds
OF blank forms, such as are used, or
short notice. Orders by mail will re.
celve prompt attention.
NoTIcE-As parties are making in.
quiry nearly every day as to where the
town clerk s office is we take this means
of Informing them that you will find
his Office at his residence on Jones
street. 49,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
FOURTH OF JULY.
GRAND CELEBRATION.-
Gus TINE EVERYBODY
TURN OUT.


Brockway Centre is always up with
the times on u fourth Of July celebra-
tion and this year you may expect
something grand as no pains are being
spared to make IL a success. There
are prizes offered for all kinds Of races
and games. The day will open with a
national salute of 3S guns at sunrise.
The program Of the day will commence
at 10 80 O'clock with "A tcade procession
lead by the Brockwav Centre brass
band which will march through main
street TO tho fair grounds where the
games of the day will come off, Of
which the following are few:
Wheelbarrow race. blindfo,ded. run
five rods and turn around stake and
back, lst 50, end 81.
Mems running race. 100 yards, LIST
%, 2nd 81.
Boys running race, 100 yards. 1st
81, end 90 cts.
Hop step and jump, ist 81, End soc.
Entrance fee 25 cts.
HORSE RACES.
To commence at 80 p. 10. sharp.
| The track Is IN flne shape and some
good horses are expected 10 compete
for the prizes.
Tro!ting. free to all. mile, 1st 500,
end $40. 3rd So. Purse S35.
Green race, q mile. irot in -four
wheel rig, 1st 1900, 2nd 1000, ,3rd 8 90.
Purse 5000.
Running race, free to all, a mile.
ist SIS. 2nd $40, 3rd 800. Entrance
10 per. cent. Of purse. Best in three.
5 TO enter and 3 to start.
The small sum OF 10 cents will bt
charged at tie gato TO help defray ex
| penses. Come one, come everybody
and bring along your children and have
\ a glorious tine in Brcckway Centre or
July 4;h.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
BRoCKwAY CENTRE. St Clair County, Mich 25 1885

We had beautiful shower on
Sunday last.
/ Strawberries 10 cents per quart at
D. Il. Browns:
w. II. Wear & Co. have just re-
ceiyed a fresh line OF groceries.
The excursion last Sunday to Port
Huron was quite well attended.
w. w. Coles circus and men
ageri9 ut Pt. Huron next Saturday.
Hugh Rose, Sr, left for Tuscola
60. to-day to visit among his friends.
john Saunders has brick, lime and
hair for sale at his residence in town.
1tf
Miss Mary Grouse was the guest
of Wm McRoberts during the past
week.
Rev. A. j. Holmes has gone to
Capac to baptise fifteen or sixteen.
converts.
Hosiery, gloves, dry goods and
groceries in endless variety at M. 7.
Grandy's.
If you want TO have good time
don't forget To attend Michaels' ballin
his new hall.
Hon. Chas. Wellman and wife are
visiting 1T his brother -in-law's. III. r..
Merritt, in this place.
Let all the knights Of Labor turn
ont to the meeting next Wednesday
evening. Something special to at
tend to.
We acknowledge the receipt OF n
beautiful boGuet the compliments of
Mrs. Jos. Eifrick for which we re-
turn thanks.
Mrs. Amasa Brown, of Evergreen,
has been visiting her friends and re.
latives in these parts during the past
three weeks.
Don't forget the concert at Miss |
Performance commences at $50. |
Admission 10 cents.
II. i. Cough wishes to say to the |
party who stole his buffalo robe that |
he is known and will be exposed if he |
does 10. return it at once.
j. +. Lutz has resigned his posi-
tion as principal Of the high school in
this place. 1t is on account of SO
much insurance business lie has to at.
tend to.
Bible class in A. c. chapel Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock sharp.
Subject, "When was Christ's Kingdom
established? and what will be the ex-
tent OF It 7"
w. w. Grinnell has accepted a
position as station agent as Clifford.
He Is working for the Pt. III. IL n. w.
II. II. and the II. O. 81 Z. A. II. Il.
companies and although he has mole
to do is better satisfied with the work
and is dong much better in regard to
wages. His family will reside here
for time yet.
WIN Burns mail agent on the ut
II. & y. w. Il. II. has been renewed
from that position and Mr.. Steward,
OF Pt. Huron. takes his place. This is
on account OF the change Of govern
ment. We are sorry to hear of Mr..
Burns removal for he is splendid |
fellow always obliging and courteous.
1t is to be hopsd he may secure anoth-
er position ere long.
The p. II. & n. w. Ry always
alive to the interests OF its patrons
will sell excursion tickets 10 Port
Huron on Saturday, June 27, to wit
ness w. w. Coles great show at IS
cents for the round trip. Our early
morning train leaving Brockway
Centre at Z :27 a. III. arrives IN Port |
Huron in time to witness the street |
parade and our afternoon train will
not leave Port Huron until close of
the afternoon performance, thus Civ
ing people plenty Of time to transact |
their business, see the show in the |
afternoon and return home the same |
day.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
FARM FOR SALE

so acres OF land for sale, being the
west half of the southeast quarter Of
section l, township of Lynn ST. Clair
Co., and better known as the Blair or
Walker Lot. one mile north and four
and one.half miles west of Brockway
Centre. For terms and further par
ticulars address, II. Il. WALKER, La
peer, Mich. administrator OF the Es-
tate of Eliza Walker. 49m3
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
An En,erprIsIpg. RELIABLE House.

w. N. McKsnna can always be relisd upon
not only to carry ia stock the best of every
thiog, but 10 secure the agency for such
articles ss have we'll known merit. and are
popular with the people, thereby sustaining
The reputation OF being always enterprising,
and ever reliable. Having secured the agency
Tor CoDsum ption, We will aell 1t on O positive
guarantee. 1t viii surely curs any and every
saection Of Throat. Lungs, and Chest, and to
show our confidence. we invite you 10 call
aad get trial bottle ires.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage ESpressage and Carriage Hir.
aad stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposit.
Grand Central Depot. Elegant rooms fitted
up at cost of one million dollars, reduced Il
81 and upwards per day. European plan
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the best
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad 10 eli
dspois. Families eau live better for less
money a, the Grand Uaion Hotel than At any
other Erst. clasg hotel inthe city.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25

An Ordinance relative to fast Driving.
The Village Of Brockway Centre enact and
ordain:
SEC. i. No person or persons shall run or
race any horse or horses within the limits or the
Village of Brockway Centre at a faster rate than
railes an hour.
SEC. 2. Any person violating the provisions
OF section one OF this ordinance shall forfeit and
pay to and for the use OF the Village Of Brock
way Centre. for each ofense, sum of not more
than twenty dollars and the cost OF tho prose-
Cu.ion. 6ws
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
Bucklen's Arnica saIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts, biu ses
sores. ulcers, salt rbeum. fever sores, letter,
chopped hands, chilblaips, corps, and ali
SIX in eruptions, and POSITIVELY cures piles, or
40 pay required. 1t il guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Prize % cents per box. For sale bv w. N.
Mex euns
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
MONEY TOLOAN

am prepared to place loans up
on farm property in sums of $500
and upwards, at per cent. interest.
Apply to GEO. =. VOORHEES,,
Stevens Blosk. Port Huron. Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
MARRIAGES.

DELI.-MARTIN--In Ksnockee. on Wed
nesday. June 17tb, 1888, John DeA to Miss
Ida Martin both of Kenockee.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
BrocAWay C9nl1a Bank,

-,DcOF JNO. w. LAMON,Nc~-
Brochpay Centre, Nichigdn.
New York Exchange bought and sold.
General Banking business done.
Limited amount taken on deposit.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
MONEY TO LOAN,

In large or small sums, Apply to
B. c. Farrand and w. L. jerks,
Port Huron. Michigan.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
The Thoroughbred Short Horn Bull
BARRON VYOL.EEMDE EM.

For Breeding Purposes. Pedigree frsnish.
ed on application. Tsrms--Sl IS, cash down.
lie is years oi1 and weighs 1870 pounds.
4ml RoBT. RICKs Brock WY Csntrc.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
HOLDEN BROS,

have the finest line Of HOSIERY
IN town. Also full stock of every
thing else in the line of general mer.
chandise. Call In and examine their
immense stock.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25

The street commissioner has had
the sidewalks along the west side OF
main street torn up and is filling in
The low places with earth. In some
places the sidewalk Will be raised two
or three feet and the street filed in
accordingly. ~.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26
AMUSEME NTs.

The season of summer opera at Albaugh's Grand
Opera House continues to be markedly successful
For the coming week there will be grand double
bin, embracing "The Chimes OF Normandy" and
the immortal "Plnafore." The "Chimes" viii be
presented Monday, Tuesday, aud Wednesday even
ings and Pnafore for the other three evenings of
the week. In the roles Of Serpoiette and Josephine
Miss Mary Beebe has won the highest praise. Miss
Agnes Stone will appear In the roles OF GeI'Didine
aud Hebe, and Miss Rosa Cooke will Ill the part Of
Lille BuitercuI1 most acceptably. Mr.. De Lange Ii
cast for GasDard, the miser, and much curiosity
will be felt to his handling OF part so essentially
dramatic though IL said that he has before essayed
the role with distinguished success. Those who
have seen the careful work OF Mr.. W. H. West dur
Ing the season of summer opera Will feel very sure
that he will do full justice to the role OF the Marquis
de ViHerof. Az Grsnfcheur, The Fisherman, Mr..
George Appeby has somewhat minor part In the
opera, bu he can be depended on to make all OF Il
that 10 possible. With two such attractive operas 1t
Is safe to predict large weeks business. Next
week. IN response to the wishes OF many OF the
Washington theatre goers, Manager Albaugh has
arranges to present Boccaccio, with Mise JEANNE
Winston In the title role.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26
The Growth OF Lon don.


The view OF The growth of London which was re-
Gently presented by Mr. Price Williams 10 the sta
tstlcal Society covers ground familiar 10 many Of
our readers IOr the most toTcible appeal to The
Imagination nothing can exceed the mute elOquence
OF the figures OF tins preliminary Report Of the Cen
sns OF 1855. There We learn that While, at the be-
ginning OF the century, out OF ten inhablianiA OF
England and Wales one lived In london, the proper
lion has risen 10 one In seven. The Greater London
OF the Register Generals weekly returns contained
In 1851 C55,s Inhabited houses, built over area Of
09I square miles The growth OF the population over
this densely peoped area mas been from 8222I20 In
IN twenty years and Of 22C per IN tue last de-
cade. Intimately connected with the growth OF the
population OF London, and win tue house room pro-
ylded foT their accommodation, Is the yet more poT-
tentouB growth OF the rental and OF the raable value
Of the houses In 1871 The metropolis, then contain
ing according 10 the report OF the Local Government
Board, III TGT houses, rated at eisS30,O5l. In
1851 the corresponding number Of houses waa
4S6 266 aud the Tatable valuable Il bl1 44C showing
an advance In the latter OF from e1i4 to e6C0 per
house. The Increase IN the total value was thus
So - per cent In ten years against growth OF 7l.Kl
per cent Of the population comparison OF ihlf
attending on the question OF the housing OF the work
ing classes. And not Of the worklng classes alone
for unless corresponding activity IN trade ano
manufacture accompanies this apparently irresisti-
ole Increase In Of the main articles OF necessary
expeudlfure, poverty muzi be on the Increase OYei
me whole OF England after dedncting the metropolis
HE Increase OF Tatable value mas been rs per cent IN
me decade against lS 81 growth IN the population
N Is conceivable that thls fact becomes known, II
may tend 10 apply some check 70 tue enormous
growth OF this great fealm Of brlck and mortar.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26
A CONVENTIONAL HASDsnAKIsG.
Gen. MeCleTnanTs Meeting With Gen. sherman
About Year Ago.
[Chicago News, Jnly 49,

/ LthlchgO NeWbi July 10
Gen. John A. McClernand, who has been brought
to the front as candidate for the Springfield
collectorship In opposition to the man backed by
conreissmaa sPpngef IS Gne OF ins oaselo o
men that never forgeis wrong. Gen. McClernand
was one of the brayest and best volunteer generals
In the Union Army Ills success az an oficer natur-
ally drew him into the jealonses which existed be-
tween the West Pointers and the political" gen,
erals during that entire struggle; Gen. Meclernana
strongly maintained his own Right TO distinction.
The history Of his qnarres with the other generals
would I'LL q large book. Probably the most bitter
dispute was with Gen. Sherman. For twenty years
he remembered that quarrel with Sherman and posi-
lively refused TO forgive the real or supposed nnI
neither recognized the other. Time, however, had
softening influence upon Gen Sherman, aud when,
tend the dedication Of the Batle-lag Memorial Hall
he was ready 10 kiss and make up with Gen; Nc
Clernand. The latter was IN no such mind. Unlike
Gen. Palmer, who had also qnarreied with Gen.
Sherman he refused TO pay the distinguished soldier
who visited Springfield that day any honor. Palmer
met Sherman at the train, conducted him TO the
state House, and paid him other attentions. Nc
CerDand ignored Shermans presence, and In order 10
avoid meeting him did not enter tue where the
services we're conducted until after Gen Black had
begun the delivery OF the Grafton OF The day. Even
then then he entered by aide door aud TOOK seat
| down among the audience, though requested 10 90
on the stage Gen. Palmer caught sight Of him and
remarked TO Gen, Sherman; "Gen. Mcciernand
| has lust come In"
| UAsk him to come up here,n replied sherman
| Palmer edged his way 10 MeClernand and said
"Gen. hcClernand, Gen. Sherman requests that you
| come upon the stage.
IBID Gen Sherman send this message 10 me p
asked McCiernand, as he assumed his most dignine1
| air. "and 80 you, Gen. Palmer, bring such mes
| sage"
aof course; why notg" questioned Palmer.
seen. Palmer" said the still more digni1ed Nc
Clernand, have you condoned the wrongs Of twenty
years aRo2"
| 81 haven't c0ndoned anything, said Palmer, I" bu
think II 10 about time we gray-haired fools hat
Keep up old quarrcls which Interest nobody aud d
us no good?n
"well," said Mcclernand, Z" / win 20; but con
yenilonally, sir, conyentionally, remember anS
they proceeded 10 the stage. When they arrived be
fore Gen. Sherman that distinguished Qentlcnar
| arose anu offered his hand. The audience was com
posed mainly OF old soldiers who knew OF the long
standing quarrel Believing this TO be a reconcila
ton, the soldiers heartily applauded and Gen. Blacl
| was compelled TO discontinue hl5 speech for shor
time. Even now there are very few who were II
| that audience who know that the Handwriting wa
only conventional"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26

Marcus w. Cassidy, one OF the drivers OF Mr..
q. w. Knox, who was overcome by the heat yester-
and removed to the Emergency Hospital died al
that Institution last night. His body was removed
about II O'Clock TO his late home, ALB Eighth street.
nue., was overcome by the heat yesterday afternoon
at Seventh and d streets. lie was carried home In
the police patrol wagon.
Mary Monroe, white woman, was Frustrated at
the corner OF Twelfth and II streets about O'Clock
last night. She was removed 10 her home, 1904 4
street, by the patrol wagon.
j. f. Chrsty, who lives at 405 X street, was over
come In Pennsylvania avenue car when down
near the Navy Yard gate. lie was removed to hia
home, aud II IL feared that his case will result
far
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26
The spaRish-AmeTicsn Tssde.
fAn~laan Nina N ofar


The stock argument q the american press when when
10 that the commerce Of these countries rtghtfully
belongs 70 the United States that Il, that the other
natlons Of the continent should deal more With the
United states than with European countries This
IL all entirely gratuitous assumption. An American
paper remarked the other day that the trade OF the
tropical countries OF America had been too long
the commercial prey OF England AMI spain" NOW,
the real reason why the European countries continue
10 monopoize the largest share OF the trade OF the
South American nations 10 that the South Americans
can buy more cheapy In Europe and get their goods
more conveniently from across the Atlantic than from
the United states. The commercial policy OF the
United States since the Civil War has been suicidal
one; unwlse legislation has destroyed It's merchant
marine, and an onerous customs tariff has 20 bur-
dened with duties the raw materials OF mapufactuT-
ing industry that 70 all intents and purposes the
European manufacturer has been protected BY
the United States against is own citizens engaged
10 trade. The geographical position Of MEXICO and
the facilities OF transportation Afforded by the new
railways make the United States Inevitably the larg.
supplier OF foreign products TO this country and
that the trade between the two countries VIII con-
tinue 10 increase there can be no rational doubt.
The law Of trade, that goods are bought where they
are cheapest and at points where the cost OF trans
p0rtaion 10 the home OF the Duyer Ia not too expep
siye, Will always hold good.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26

Q, Gladmon, Barr, Tomney. Home runs-Hoover,
Knowles. Double plays-romney. Mack. Struck
out-Nationals, l; Lancasters, Bases on balls
Nationals, 3. Bases on hit balls from pcher-Lan-
casters, l. Passed balls-Fumer, .. Wild pitches
-Wetzel, 9. Time of game, l hour, SO minutes.
Umpire. Bates.
BASE BALL ELSEWHERE.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., u; Newarks, 9.
AT New YOrk--New Works, 3; ST. Louis,0
AT Observation-Disclosures 9; Detroits1.
At New York-Brooklyns, 10; Metropolitans, G.
At Observation-Disclosures, 8; Trentons, 9.
At St Louls-Pittsburg, 2; st. Louis,
At Boston-Buffalos, s; Bosons,
At Provdence-Rain.
The record TO date Is follows in tue three asso
Citations.