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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
'%-uz IzaeA1s ON The ROAD.
A Race oh Took .x rls's s.1 .n n 1--
msotton" IN Chicago Journal.l

o-,,s Day-A Surprise
.Iattan" in Chicago Journal
Ar vLerhilt was passing a group OF
MI. asto~noon when one Of them
orokels ,is horses we're here yet mo"
NS. H. ara not here-Tm have a good
o@ h.f o,morrow. I'm lonely without
.ea y y 1nossad on. and tho broker turned
" ~. e,Iis and said: ~ rode with him
10 us sor n second he wished he had
o o:Ssn H. horses or no horses at all. 1t
e. .s. ',,Atha commodore wa alive. He
W." t w., WI mo TO ride, and we wore sliding
- g. Echolas avenue in fine style.
it'd black box on wheels, you
49, rith two great, plunging
49, k,ed far apart aud pounding on the
Da 10y u No if Il we're q drum. Mr.. Van
%do,.,,;,t l., linen buster, was hurped up on
tho CON I,ith the loop of a line in each hand,
letting IL horses go as they pleased-per.
fectly boy; too happy to break his delight
sudfiy we heard the clatter, clatter OF
a tearjehind us. Vanderbilt was all at
~tentiof 1t actually grew nearer D nearer.
Vandbilt braced himself, chirped once
70 his Iyers and let them out They just
hounk forward and the millionaire
chucld as he thought of the surprise OF
the mk who had been presuming TO catch
mn tdhim, But thump, thump, thump
came The sound Of horses behind us.
II wd hard to believe, but there
seemed no doubt that they were
drawik nearer. The smile fled from
Mr.. Vhderbilt's face, he chirped Loudly
again nd again to his bays, tightening the
reins ID them as they shot ahead. Then ne
settled back and grinned. But trump
thumb pound, pound, sounded the hyine
fleet behind us, and we knew they hao
ouicke,ed their measure and were gaming
on u.
Mr.. Vanderbilt sat bolt upright like
poker, Ind, grabbing the whip somewha
petulenAly, began to flip little bits of fur OF
the earl Of his bays. Gingerl how it scarce
them. They probably did not feel q VIM
twice a year and never as hard az the DUN
little Hicks of the lash were touching theI
now. The little black box grew uncomior'
able. Iclutched its side with one hand an
nv hat with the other. "Get," said MI
Vanderbilt, chirping and hicking his VIII
as the, horses shot
But cAttsr, chatter, thuimarseeyEstsssau1nl3gl
thump came the team behind us. By Jov5
we saw the beads of the racers beside us. ]
was painful to see how it hurt Vanderbilt t
be pushed by, as he was; but fate is resist
less, and we saw the heels OF the rive
horses-tlen tho whiffletrees behind th,
heels. When the carriage came abreas
Of ours, Vanderbilt peeped out of the COZ
ners Of his little eyes at the successful drive:
Instantly his face lighted up.
s'Why, it's father said he.
"'Good horses,' said the old commodore
looking critically at his sons beasts, blu
not fast enough, William"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XIII.

COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES.
The following article shall be irrevocable with
out the consent of the United States and the
people of this state: First, That perfect tolera-
ton of religious sentiment shall be secured, and
no inhabitant OF this state shall ever be molested
in person or property on account of his or her
mode of religious worship: secondly, that tho
people inhabiting this state do agree and declare
that they forever disclaim all right and title to
the unappropriated public lands of the United
States lying within the state, ami that the same
shall be and remain at the sole and entire dis
position OF the United States; and that the lands
belonging. to the citizens of the United States re-
siding without this state shall never be taxed
higher than the lands belonging to residents
the state on lands or property therein belonging
to. or which may hereafter be purchased by the
United States,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
1ore- Warned. ~Fore-Arm.d.

Mo diseaco OF dealth.1
withont = eYer comes without a cansa o-
back for the earning; hence endeavor to think
~ ene 1nture. and on the instant " avoia u
so1uta a1ns bodily sensation CEASE aatiny a J y
least for an.'i it has entirely di-sappeared, at
ing consult a physician. ''" REMAIN
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
southern shellhsh.

On the coast of the gulf of Mexico, bs.
tween New Orleans and Mobile, there are
five establishments in which shrimps and
oysters arc canned, and others are projected.
It is claimed that tho supply OF oysters for
them " ~insxhaustible. and that these bi-
valves Hquite equal In quality to those
taken Ssspeaka bay.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XIV.

ITO be submitted to a separate vote as pro-
vided by the schedule and ordinance.]
No person or corporation shall manufacture or
aid in the manufacture for sale any intoxicating
liquor; no person shall sell or keep for sale as a
tlre shall by law prescribe regulations for the
enforcement of the provisions of this section
and provide suitable and adequate penalties for
the violation thereof.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
Diseases Among
tScfenti1c Exchanpa.1

According to Mr.. w. II. Harris unwhole-
some food, defective ventilation and the
diffusion Of poisonous germs produce among
human family. A common and very fatal
disease Of the bees is ~dysentery, due to im-
perfect ventilation and poor wiutsr food.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XIV.
ON Ar @--v------

SECTION l.. The charitable and penal ~inst;tn.
lions of the state OF Dakota shall consist OF ,
penitentiary, insane hospital, q school for In"
lorn school. S
6Ec. 2. The state institutions provided for in
we preceding section shall be under the control
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XIV,
MINORITY REPRESENTATION.

MINORITY REPRESENTATION. =
ITO be submitted to a separate vote as provided
by the schedule and ordinance.]
SECTION /. The house of representatives shall
consist of three times the number of members of
the senate, and the term of Office shall be two
years. Three representatives shall be elected in
each senatorial district at the first general cleo
ton held after this constitution takes effect, and
every two years thereafter.
Sec. q. In all elections of representatives afore-
said. each qualified voter may cast as many votes
for one candidate as there are representative to
be elected, or may distribute the same, or equal
parts thereof, among the candidates as he shall
see fit; and the candidates highest in votes shall
be declared elected.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
JOHN CAIN. Secretary.
he Know the Proper Time.
Merchant Traveler.l

Merchant Traveler.]
~rhe new Cincinnati pitcher is IN anna
teur. Won know" said q base ball young
man e. 4 scholarly friend.
4Realiy, I don't know" was the reply,
sbut WIN do you say 'amaehewer.' when
the correct pronunciation is 'amateuri
Don't you know bettsr7"
"Of course I do"
"Thsn why not do betterp
aDon,t you worry yourself about me.
When5I talk art and beauty and han paint
ing I say amateur but whom I strike base
bali, it's 'amachewar,' and you don't want
TO overlook it, either"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
Not the Painting.
lnas.a,< r.---

he returned from Europe the other lay.
and he asked his friend x to 60 up to the
house with him and %criticise o painting
he had purchased in Paris. & COM
piled, and after viewing the painting
from all sides he cautiously observed:
II dunno. but it seems to me that the
shadows over here are not we'll worked OUT
~SShadowsl Why, thu shadows are on the
canvasi" .j
aOf course.p 4
"Ohl thunderl ] don't care q continenta-
for ths painting. I brought you up here =
eyiJejse tho frepaas
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XII.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND EXPENDITURES.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND EXPENDITURES
SECTION l. No money shall be paid out @, the
treasury except upon appropriation by law aud
on warrant drawn by the proper officer.
, SEc. 2. The general appropriation bill shall
embrace nothing but appropriations for ordinary
expenses on the executive, Legislative and Judi.
ciaI departments of tho state, the current ey-
penses Of state institutions, interest on public
deDt, and for common schools. All other apuro.
pr1atlons shall be made by separate bills, ench
embracing but one object, and shall rs0uire n
two-thlrds vote of all tho members Of each
branch of the legislature.
SEQ. .. The legislature shall never grant nrv
e9ua compensation to any public officer, en-.
H,oye, agent or contractor after tho services
shall nave been rendered or the contract entered
INTO, nor authorize the payment of apy claims or
part thereof created against the state, under any
hsreefient or contract made without exnress
authority OF law, and all such unauthorized
agneements or contracts shnll be null and void.
nor shau the compensation of any public ofiic,r
Dc increased or diminished during his Term NJ
Office; provided, however, that the Ierisiat,ra
may mako appropriations for expenditure in
CURED IN supprcSsins instruction or reneiliny
$50. 4. An itemized statement of MI rcoei nts
a"a nSpGndituIes Of the public moneys shaii be
EGi'lshed annually in such manner rs tho jeyise
sha!l provide. and such statement sbnu
=, y snonilteJ I" tho Legislature at Tho beginning
= Etc., regular session By tho governor With hiss i,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS.

SEC. 2: The governor shall receiyo. an annual
salary Of two thousand five hundred dollars; the
an annual salary. of two Thousand five hundred
dollars; the judges of the circuit courts shall
each receive an annual salary of two Thousand
dollars; provided that the legislature may, after
the year eighteen hundred and ninety, increase
the annual salary of the governor and each of
the 'SS a1F9sT Of ad tss ,h supreme no,,s, court to e, three a.es tho us
dollars.
state auditor shall each receive nm annual salary
of one thousand eight hundred dollars; the COM
missioner Of school ,and public lands shall re-
hundred dollars; the superintendent Of public
instruction shall receive an annual salary of one
thousand, eight hundred dollars; the attorney
thousand dollars: tho compensation Of ~liouten-
ant-governor shall he double the compensation
of n state senator.
ever for the performance Of any, duties connected
With their offices. 1t shall not be competent for
t a1sc ses's stature to % increase tS;s as,;t the o salaries 3. SDff,tdhee
provided.
OATH OF OFFICE.
Sec; 3. Every person elected or appointed to
any office in this state, except such inferior Off
entering upon the duties thereof, take IN oath
Fl 21n atiidp s9stan to sns su a1 ;% the ,t eon naa sti, Of the
discharge the duties of this office.
EXEMPTIONS. e.
SEC. 4. The right of the debtor to enjoy the
comforts and necessaries Of life shall be recog-
uized by wholesome laws cxempting from forced
sale a homestead, the value of which shall be
limited and defined by law. to all heads Vt FAINT
lies, and a reasonable amount of personal prop
erty, the kind and value of which to be fixed by
general laws.
RIGHTS OF ri WOMEN
SEQ. 5: The real and personal property Of any
woman in this state, acquired before marriage,
and oil property to which she. may after mar
rinGe become in any manner riglrtfully. entitled,
shall be her separate property. and shall not be
liable for the debts OF her husband.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
Sc 81. The failure to use this form of the
# the intent of the voter is clearly ascertainable

SEC. 90: Nothing in this constitution or SEIZED.
ue contained shall be construed to authorize the
Legislature to exercise any powers except such as
are necessary to ITS organization, to elect United
sssss : ssna nseesss se p1 pr.ii,n,n anS p sas m ;ns;Gsn tp I'd
admission to the union, and to assemble and rcas.
semble and adjourn from time to time, neither TO
authorize any officer of the executive Or admins
trative department to exercise any powers of his
office, except such as may be preliminary and Incl
dent to admission to the uuion; nor to authorize
any Of the duties of his office until the state of
Dakota shall have been regularly admitted into the
union, except. such as may be authorized by the
congress of the United States.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XIX.

BEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
SECTION I. The question of the location of the
temporary sea- of government shall be submitted
to a vote OF the electors of the proposed state OF
Dakota In the same manner and at the same cleo
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-10-09
ARTICLE XXI.

M1scELLANEous-sEAL AND GOAT OF ARMS.
SECTION 1. The design OF the great seal shall
be as follows: A circle within which shall ap-
pesr IN the left foreground n smelling furnace
background a range Of hills In the ri.ht fore ore
ground q farmer at his pillow. In the right back.
ground q herd of cattle and a field OF corn. Be-
4 river bearing a steamboat. Properly divided
1fetWeen the upper and lower edges Of the circle
s s a,pp , the legend; Under God the People
Dakota. Exterior to this circle and within a
oircumseribed circle shall appear, in the upper
part the words Great Seal,'' aud the date in
Arabic numerals Of the year in which the state
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
OUR SCHOOL HOUSE.

This composition, together with another
which will spnenr next week. is Just as writ.
ten by The children with no corrections but
their own.
Ny teacher wishes nIe TO write adescrip tion
# our Sch al House. IL Is situated quarter
of 'uie West at ou- house. II is long and
narrow, the .iz- beng "A by 40 H.. There are
two euties, ON. for the girls and one for the
boys. In,ije the e. tries are hooks 10 hang
the hats and caps ~ d shelves on which to pat
dinner pals. We ave two maps hanging M,
aud between them is a little round clock,
which belongs to the teacher, ana below on
he same End is two black boards, and below il
IL . ru.tium on which stands the teacher s
desk. There ME twenty-five patent desks
The hovs ST. % the west side and the girls on
the east. There are two dnuDle windows on
each side, aBd Que OT tie rud which is much
larger than those on the std,S. There is q
stove 'hst sts IN the hrck ~ it. The School
ground contains three quarters OF sn ocre.
Ii IS quite billy aud tss neiiher fence nor
trees. EMMA CALL IS, (gge 10 vears.)
School Dis'. No 8. Brockwav, Nov. II, 1885.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
Deanville Dashes.

Thomas Hutchinson has had several sheer
killed by dogs within the last week. The
dogs have been captured and shot.
Mrs. G. B. Bentley and Mrs. Walter Gum
will start for CaDads, on Wednesday, Dec. g.
ior an extended visit OF five or six weeks.
Benjamin Shell, An old resident of this
township. died verv suddenly, at his home, on
Tuesday morning, Dec l, of heart disease.
VIM. Barker, of this place. who has beer
working at Meredith, Clare Co., for the last
few weeks, has returned home with cut
foot.
Mrs. Judsen Blacks mother, Mrs. T. s
Raith. Of Sherwood, Ont, who has beeu
visiting here for the past five or sixsweeks, will
start for home on Saturday next.
The Sunday school of Deanville has decid
ed To have a Christmas tree this year. The
parties having charge will push the matter
and good tune is looked for by all.
Thomas Crosett and Miss Emma Westoyei
were united by toe holy bonds of matrimony
on Sunday, De. 6 /; or NJ least so it is reported
but still they deny it. "Aint that dwful?"
James Clemens AMI Miss Dora Schaier were
married, on Tuesday, Dec. /. Both of tn,
parties are Of his town, where they are high
ly esteemed, and their many friends all joir
in wishing them mucn JOY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
CapaC Capers.

DIR. McGurk is confined to the house with
sickness
Robt. Shut is confined to the house with
rheumatism.
H.C. Siegel spent few days in Detroit
last week, on business.
Pat. Conlors is moving into the building
recently bought from Joe Nehman.
Gurley Lester is goiDe tn gravel two miles
of the state road east of Capac, next spring.
Winter has set in with great severity.
The thermometer indicated degrees below,
on Monday morning.
Earnest Cannis is contemplating moving
into town. He has sold his farm to parties
from Germany for S.. 900.
The following officers were elected mt regu.
lar review Of Capac Tent. X. o T. NJ. last
FRIDAY evening: Com, L G. Martin; 1t Com.
A J Mcknight; r X. Noble Hun err; f X.
ID Patterson; Pre-, VIM Row; Phys. Drs Pat
terson and Ross: Sere joe LOCKE: NJ at A. Fl
Allen lst NJ of the G, j Jonas; Cd NJ of the
G. II Smith; Sen. l. Locke Pic. S Sherrard
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10

SCHOOL REPORT The following are the
pupils in grade A. tor the month ending
Nov. 80 who passed the 90 per cent ordeal
in department, diligence md punaualitv {:
Minnie MURRAY. Jennie Murray Ellen
King, Emma Griffin, James 'Rsgan, w. j
McFhee and Burley Wilson. c. Kinnee
taoohar
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
FARM FOR SALE!

a good farm containing 100 acres.
so acres cleared. splendid house and
barn, well of water, orchard, stream
of water running through back end i.
and finely located in "A good farming
community. Pour miles north and
one-haf inile east Of Brockway Gen.
ire. Terms easy. For further par
ticulurs call on or address.
J. a. MENzIEs,
Brockway Centre. Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
RESTAURANT :

The undersigned has opened a
restaurant in the old stand lately
vacated by C.. A. Rich, and is pre-
pared TO furnisc meals at all hours.
Rooms have been fitted up to ac-
commodate few boardcrs. The
tables Will be kept well provided
with the best the market affords.
We would be pleased to have our
friends give us n call when in town.
JOHN BAXTER.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
CORRESPONDENCE.
Brown City Budget.

The merchants report T" business hoon.
Two friends meet: Gold day. is"'' u!
Yes, tell YOU, It's n terrible cold day."
Samuel Herbert, our genial wsgonmaker.
wears smiling csuntenance these days. It's
fine baby girl.
Honey's new shoe shop is completed in
6rst.class STYLE. and he reports two men az
steadily ut work. -.
Main street rejoices in a splendid sewer
running from Windsor Bros. in an essterly
direction into main ditch.
Loree's restaurant will be complete in time
for the knights of the Maccabees oyster sup
per and assembly. on Xmas night.
There was n splendid gathering ~ the
youth and beauty, of Brown City, at James
Browns residence, last Friday evening, tn
chase the glowing hours with lying feet
Music by Honey & Delonp's string band.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regulat.
or ever placed within the reach of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Btters. Inac.
tivity of the Liver B,iiousness, Jaundice
Constipation, Weak Kidneys. or any disease
OF the urinary organs, or whoever requires an
appetizer, tonic or mild stimulaut, will al.
ways lid Electric Btters he hest and only
certain cure known. Thev set surely and
quickly. every bottle guaranteed to give en-.
tire ss'', faction or money refunded. Sold al
fifty rsHis bo IL hs Z. A. Wells & Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
First Glass Agent Wanted
In This County

To represent our beautifully illustrated fam.
lily magazine. Special terms and permanent
engagement given to the right party. ANY
smart man or woman who is willing to work
secure splendid position. Write us at
once giving age, particulars OF past work and
territory desired. Address,
COTTAGE HEARTH Co, Boston. Mass.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
Melvin Murmurs.

Not much news nor many murmurs this
week. Weather tao cold-nesrly everything
heng frozen-- even the potatoes that our last
remaining sneak theft stole from Mr.. Bur.
Wells cellar the other night, presume are
frozen.
During the recent storm the snow drifted
fearfully, in many places piling itself high
err than our church steeple. 1t drifted "a
high on the mill yard that the car track was
buried nearly four feet deem, preventing the
starting of the mill on the first of the week az
was intended. 1t will soon be in operation
however, and hope the managers will see
about cutting those Eastwood logs, which
will enable the people 10 get material for u
justice of the peace who would be an improve.
ment upon one who will decide case before
he tries it.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
MORTGAGE SALE


Whereas a certain mortgage was executed the
first day of August, 1875. by Howard #. Towle
and Jane, his wife, to Phineas III. Clark, and re-
corded the eighteenth day of December, 1875, in
the Office of the Register OF Deeds of ST. Clair
County. Michigan, I'm Liber 10 of Mortgages on
page ~. and duly assigned by said Clark to
George w. Carfpan, by assignment recorded in
said Registers Office. In Liber of Assignments
of Mortgages, on page 1872; and there is claimed
to be due on said mortgage at this date the sum
OF seven hundred and thirty dollars. and the
further sum OF twenty-five dollars as attorney
Zee provided by law. aud default has occurred
In the conditions of said mortgage whereby the
power OF sale contained in said mortgage has
become operative; therefore notice is hereby
given that said mortgage win be forclosed by
sale OF the premises In said mortgage and here
matter described, at public auction TO the
highest bidder, at the front door of the City
Hall, IN the City.of Port Huron, Nhat being the
place for holdingsthe Circuit Court of said coun-
~ = on the 10Th day of January. 1856. at nine
O'Clock In the forenoon. Said mortgngcd
premises ere described as Lot SO and fractional
I.oi %, in Block 70 according TO the plat OF the
Village OF Marine city In said county.
Dated Oct. ~, LES
GEORGE w. CARMAN.
FARRAND d jerks. Assignee.
Attorneys for Assignee nj
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10

Where you will find large assert
ment of Holiday Goods, such as
American Watches of all grades
and st lies, Clocks, Rich Jewelry,
Solid Gold Rings, Bracelets, Vest
and Neck Chains, Lace Pins, Cuff
Pins, Cuff Buttons, Ear Rings,
Spectacles and Eye Glasses, Rogers
tS Bros. Celebrated Silver Plated
Tableware, Quadruple Plated Hol-
lowware, Etc, Etc.
Toilet Cases in Plush and Leather
from S1.00 to $500.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
BROCKWAY CENTRE MARKET.
Reports corrected every Wednesday by o. w
Village Lots For Sale

Three valuable lots in the Chamber
lain Plat To the Village of Brockway
Centre for sale CHEAP. Will sell one
or all. Title clear. Terms easy. For
further particulars and terms apply at
The EXPOsrTOR OFFICE.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-12-10
SANTA CLAUS
HEADQUARTERS .AT
c. KIo MIG GLE M & MS.
HEADQUARTERS .AT

Toilet Sets, Vases, Glass Ink
Stands, and IL fine selection of
China Cups and Saucer.
Violin with bow from $3.50 up,
Accordeons from $1.25 up, Richter
Harmonicas 10 and l. cents.
Photograph Albums from 80 cts.
to $500.
Autograph Albums, Fancy Writ
ing Paper and Envelopes, large
variety of Writing Tablets, Blank
Books, Memorandum Books, Misce-
laneouS Books, Pocket Books aud
Hand Bags.