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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
The State ssmi-centsnnial.

The Semi Centennial commission desire In
formation for a paper to be published as a
part of their proceedings at the celebration in
Lansing, June 10, 1856, on the progress in the
mechanic arts in the last fifty years, par
ticularly those which pertain TO the state of
Michigan. Facts and statistics are wanted of
the great industries like agricultural tools,
brick making, iron works, saw-mills, wood
working machinery, paper mills, wooden mills,
machine shops, steamboats,, or. any other
manufacture In the state, the intention being
10 find out when such industries were estab-
lished in various parts OF the state. Also a
description OF the largest manufactures and
their products, and any striking facts of in
terest In the business. The time being limited
and the labor great, manufacturers will oblige
by sending their communications as soon as
possible TO Jas. w. Bartlett, AZ Leverette
street. Detroit
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
STATE SETTINGS.

/ The Michigan soldiers home board at their
adjourned sc ssion discussed the subject of
local about side the home-and a resolution
was adopted cutting this OIL after May 10.
The following order has been issued by
formation Of the Quartermaster Department,
in view of preparation for the coming encamp-
ment Captains Of companies will at oEce re-
port to this Office the number OF officers and
men carried on their respective company rolls
April 10Th, and at the same time give as
close an estimate as possible of the number
they expect 10 bring to camp.
Dan Myers and Bert Bennett have been ar
rested on charge Of stealing sheep from a
Fairfield, Lenawec county, farmer. They had
marketed the pelts at Adrian.
H. p. Cabot aged 35 years, musician, liv-
Ing three miles from WILLIAMSON, was run
over by a freight train near that place at noon
and killed. He was lying on the track. Ca
bot was unmarried
feorgiana Person of Grand Rapids, sued
Anthony Hammerschmidt, saloonist of that
rity, for 5000 for making her husband an
habitual drunkard. IL is alleged that Ham
merschmidt for the past two years has been
giving Picrson liquor until an appetite has
fastened upon him and as a consequence
rierson has lost his employment and gone to
the dogs.
he case OF Felix Collie VS.. Newell Barnard,
for S10,OOO damages for injuries sustained In
bis mill, after occupying the attention OF the
court In East Saginaw six days, was decided
Tor defendant
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
A Michigan Invention.

Mr.. Matthew Morton of ERomeo. Mich, has
Just completed an invention which promises to
prove great boom to villages and towns He
calls it the horse power fire engine, and it. is
best described by delighted insurance agent
who had seen it work, and who called it ''the
missing link" In other words, 1t comes just
between the heavy and expensive steam engine
and the inefficient hand machine, with which
so many towns and villages are obliged TO put
up Mir. Morton's machine is worked by tread
iOrs e-power, and after arriving at the scene Of
dc fire can be put 10 work inside of
two minutes. At the last test made with one
Of these engines stream was thrown horizon
tally a distance of 100 feet Through three
quarter inch nozzle. The. pumps are located
at the side of the engine and the suction pipes
are always attached. The engine also has an
automatic, or governor, by which the speed
can be perfectly regulated Mr.. Morton claims
for his invention that il is much cheaper than
the steam engine and much less expensive To
operate, while it is more efficient than the old
hand machine. II horses 1.-TWO are used) are not
at hand when the engine. first reaches the fire;
a doZed or ii men can mount the treadle PLATE
form and get good results until the horses ar
rive. The machinery cost about the same as
the old-fashoned hand engines.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
GENERAL NOTES.

A goose which has just died at Stuff
CART left the flock while still gosling,
and resolved to have nothing more to
do with its ompanion geese, but to try
a new way of life for itself. Soft bold
ly marched into the barracks of Uhlan
regiment one day and stationed itself
next the sentry box. Tbs Uhlans were
touched by the goose choosing to ally
itself with their corps, ana built a shed
for it to live in. For twenty-three years
neither threats or persuasion were able
to separate this bird from its adopted
regiment. When the corps changed
quarters the goose went with them, and
when the Uhlans went to fight for THEN
country the desolate creature took up
for time with battalion of infantry
but no sooner did the first Uhlans enter
the town than the goose marched out
to meet them, and went with them to
her old quarters. Since her death she
has been stuffed, and is to be seen in a
glass case on the gate of the barracks OF
Stuttgart.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
Grand Rapids Manufacturers Grant Con.
cession.

The great labor question in Grand Rapids is
quieting down and the men are receiving due
consideration from the manufacturers. The
Pho nix company have conceded an advance OF
five per cent, July /. The 81 men are not re.
duccd. The men are very enthusiastic and the
business of the city is not impaired. The
" orGen factolr adopts the cight-hour rule but
say it is ute impossible TO grant any al
vance Of wages at present as the condition Of
business does not warrant it. The men arc
all at work. McCord and Bradfeld's men left
the question of wages FLOR the future and the
men continue work. Berkey " Gay have
adopted eight hours. The 81 a day men re-
ceive the same pay; the 81 20 men will receive
81 l215 for eight ho1rs. Higher priced men
receive no raise at present, but expect 1t later.
By the New England company the eight-hour
basis was adopted, and the men will work two
weeks for raise IF not then conceded they will
walk out. The Moulders' Union decided TO adopt
the eight-hour system and demand an increase
of wages. There are eight foundries and 10C
Tbs virtually prevents any trouble and 1t l.
expected that all the factories will come to an
amicable settlement at once.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
THE STATE AT LARGE.
A Terrible Mistake.

G. G. Meisel or Melsel Bros, Port Huron,
wholesale and retail dry goods dealers, was
disturbed at an early hour the other morning
by some person attempting to enter at the
back door. Mr. Meisel raised window and
asked who was there Receiving a rough
answer, he threatened TO shoot. the intruder II
he did not leave, finally firing shot To scare
him. This had no effect and the fellow con-
tinued his efforts to get In. Meisel then went
TO the back door and again warned the man
10 leave or he would shoot him.
The strangers action made Meisel believe
that he had an accomplish and as he continued
his efforts TO enter, Mesel fired second shot,
the ball lodging In the mans breast, causing
instant death. The police were notified and
removed the body TO the city jail. Investiga-
ton showed that the body was that Of Henry
L. Smitl,a Columbus township farmer and ex-
deputy county treasure and ex-deputy
sheriff
Smith came to town and got fdrunk. He
wandered about the city and strayed into
Meisel's place. Meisel is an exemplary citizen
and feels keenly the fatal termination OF his
work Everybody sympatbizes with him.
Smith leaves widow and two grown up
daughters. He once owned large farm in
Columbus township, but lost it by misfortune.
He was about so Yeas old.
The corone's inquest on the death of Smith
rendered a verdict of iustifable shooting. The
verdict is approved by the people. The friends
Of the deceased are not satisfied.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
DETROIT 1MARKETS.

WHITE WHEAT-FaIrly active at prices
ranging from s511 to S7l4 cents.
RED WHEAT-Demand and supply about
equal. Prices range from 81 to $50 cents.
CoRN-No. spot offered at SOC; May offer
at 3sc; high mixed, at 3S14c; rejected, sea
&c.
OATs-Quotations range from 35 to 81 cents.
SEEDs-Prime clover, So 10 to So 20.
Timothy seed, 81 1902 Is.
Flour-The market is steady and quiet at
at the following figures: Michigan patents,
S5d525; Michigan roller, 81 5O(0475; Michigan
superfine, 81 75@3 IS; Minnesota patents,
IS 5OCd5 IS; Minnesota bakers, 81 25(d4 ~ J.;
Michigan rye, SO 55@3 So; Illinois rye, 50 700
So.
Provisions-Detroit new mess S10@10 %;
Detroit family pork, 1l@ll 25 short clear, ST.
Gll2 %; lard in tierces, 61s@6$sc; half bbls,
$1,000 in pals, 754@712c; hams, 919@9Ac;
shoulders, 51S@54c; dried beef, 1l@ll1e;
bacon, 112(G1s4c; extra mess beef, IS 15@9;
family beef, 9(G9 %.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
Choice of Car-Couplers.

Pursuant to provisions of act No. 147, ses-
sion laws of 1885, the commissioner Of rail
roads has made selection of the following car
couplers, TO be used on roads owned or operat-
ed in Nj hiean
The Altman automatic car coupler, =. A.
Altman, Detroit, patentee.
Tie Ames automatic car coupler, Ames car
coupling company, Philadelphia, Pa, owners
of patent.
The Blocker antomatic.car coupler, John c.
Blocker, Chicago, ILL.,, patentee.
The Cowell freight coupler, the Cowell plat
form and coupler company, Cleveland Ohio,
owner of patent.
The Marks automatic coupler, &. E. Marks,
Flint, Mich, patentee.
The McCree automatic coupler, James Nc
Gree, Lansing, Mich. patentee,
The Perry car compiler, with safety at
tachment," w. " Perry Chicago, H.,
patentee.
Eachsroad so as above owned or operated is
required to select one FOR more of the above
patents, and report such selection to the
commissioner on or before July l..
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
Remembering their Rescue.


Many of the 7S6 survivors of the Sultana, the
ill-starred steamer whose tragic fate forms one
of the sadGe chapters of the late war, met in
Toledo, April %, TO celebrate the twenty-iirst
anniversary of their rescue.
On the morning of April u, 1863, the Snl-
tana, whose capacity, according TO Hon. John
Covode, chairman of the war committee, was
$40 passengers, arrived at Vicksburg from
New Orleans, having on board passengers and
crew to the number of 100. Willie there she
was boarded by 1895 federal soldiers and
thrty-flve officers, just released from Ander-
sonville and Cahaw ba prisons, making total
of 2,14l-six times her capacity. The soldiers
were mostly from Ohio and Indiana regiments.
1t is needless TO say they were huddled to-
gether like sheep in the shambles. Many
of the soldiers were yet suffering from
wounds received in battle, and most OF
them were sadly emancipated from starvation
in prison pens. Memphis was reached on the
10Th. After coaling the steamer proceeded
northward. At 2:30 a. IN. on the 9th, just op-
posite Tagleman's Landing, eight miles above
Memphis, suddenly and without any warning
the steamer exploded her boilers with terrific
force and In II few minutes had burned to the
waters edge.
The scene that followed was horrible, be-
yond words to depict; but 1t was of short dura-
ton, as the glare OF the burning steamer that
illuminated the sky and made visible the aw-
full despair of the hour soon died away, while
darkness more intense than ever, settled down
on the floating hulk, and the 2,14i victims OF
the disaster, who, manned or scalded, In add
ton to battle wounds, were borne down by the
Implying flood, whose rapid current was
strewn with the bodies of the dead and diving
and OF but few apl arently uninjuIied.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
Gone to His Reward.

Solomon l.. Whitney, judge of the United
states district court OF the western district Of
Michigan, died at San Diego, California, April
26, of heart disease.
Judge Whitney was born at st. Adams, Vt,
April 81, 1920. He came TO Grand Rapids in
'37 and was admitted to the bar in IA. He
was elected Judge of probate OF Kent county
In '4S and served four years. Elected state
senator in 81; was delegate to the consti-
tutional convention and later a
member of the constitutional commission.
He was appointed by President Lincoln to the
judgeshp in '63 and he has held the position
20 years In $50 he was appointed district
court Judge by Grant, but declined. He had
been in falling health for several years, and
went west last fall in the hope of an improve
ment
1t was through Judge Withey's efforts that
Grand Rapids was made the judicial center of
western Michigan. AS judge he was mild
anu pleasing yet at the same time resolute
ana intelligent His court was always
model of dignity and decorum. He was noted
for the clearness and logic of his instructions
to juries and of his decisions. He was often
called to Detroit Cleveland and Memphis To
relieve the supreme court justices.
In 1915 he married Marion i. Hinsdale OF
Hinesburg, VI He was q member of the
Congregational church, to which body he
gave largely of his time and money.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

The gift of 81 100000 Just made by
; the Vanderbilts to the College of Physi.
clans and Surgeons in New York, would
have been made by William II. Wander
bilt had he lived. IL is the intention
to make it the most complete medical
college in the world. The college was
organized in 1907 and has been uniform.
ly prosperous. About twenty profess.
Ors lecture there and it costs about $3.50
year to a student. No degrees are
given, except to graduates who have
passed three years under the direction
of a regular physician or surgeon. The
college is located on Fourth avenue,
at Tweuty-third street; prime
brick building attracting no general at
tention. The new college is to be plant
ed on the west side of New York, al
some distance from the great city hos.
pital called Bellevue, which lies down
upon the East River side. The institu.
ton is to cover Twenty-Five building
lots, each 25x100.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
on, voungplants and II is'expected to put in


100 icres.
The friends or William ireveIyan, the young
man accused OF robbing the mails In Hancock
are circulating petition asking that the boys
sentence, whatever IL may be, be suspended,
in consideration of his previous good standing
and the circumstances leading him to commit
the act.
Cicero Scott, the young eolored man OF
Kalamazoo who was shot by another colored
man short time ago, died Of his injuries on
the Both ult.
Charles Chosen, young man, fell into hole
In the sidewalk opposite the residence of John
Z. Derby, on Genesee avenue, East Saginaw,
breaking his back. His right side is paralyZed.
Doctors say he cannot live.
Walter Taylor, aged 80, was found' dead in
the woods, six miles back of Oscoia. He
was killed by being run over by a
loaded wagon. He leaves a widow and
four small children.
The executive committee of the southwest
ern Michigan soldiers and sailors association
have resolved ITO hold an annual reunion ASSOC
citation at Kalamazoo, the amount necessary TO
secure the meeting to be raised by citizens.
Gen. John A. Logan is expected to be present.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
LIVE STOCK.

Cattle-Market fairly active and 10c higher;
shipping steers, ESQ to 800 lbs, $4GI5 a.
stockers and feeders, SO 90(d4 SO; cows,
bulls and mixed, 81 50(d4 25; bulk, 81 15d325
through Texas cattle, S4Cl4 GO.
HoGs-Market strong and steady trough and
mixed, 81 s5d4 25; packing and shipping,
S4G4 30, light,S3 GOA 5;skips, 81 5OCd3 GO.
Sheep-Markets stronger; natives,$ SO 50a5 80.
The Drovers' Journal special cablegram from
Liverpool denotes the cattle market steady
best American steers 13c per ID estimated dead
VeiOht
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Some Germans in the Fatherland
have issued an appeal to Germans be-
yond the seas for Universal German
Congress, to be held in Berlin on Sep
TENDER Is, Ia, 10 and 16 next, at which
the promotion of the intellectual and
economical interests of the nation are
to be discussed. Applications for
attendance and for more ample infor-
nation may be addressed to the Blu
reau of the Society for German coloni-
cation.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Four SCORE YEARS AND TEN HAVE NOT
SEEN THE equal of Ely's Cream Balm as
remedy for Catarrh, Colds in the Head, and
Hay Fever. 1t works like magic, giving relief
al once, and permanent benefit. A thorough
treatment cures the worst cases. Apply with
the finger into the nostrils. Price 81 cents al
druggists. 60 cents by mail. Ely Bros,
Owego, n. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

The ondon papers comment upon
the confederate celebration at Montgom.
cry, Ala, and the ovation rendered
JEFF Davis on that occasion. The gen.
eral opinion is that nothing could be
more conclusive proof of she perfect
unity which now reigns among the
American people than the possibility OF
such gathering of the leaders of the
South in the late war. The News
thinks that in no other country than
America would it be possible for man
occupying the position of Mr.. Davis to
figure as he does on this occasion. The
Telegraph referring to the same fact,
declares that it places America in an
enviable light and that the treatment
OF the vanquished leaders of the late
insurrection reached the highest level
of humane and enlightened civilization
yet attained by any nation.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06
Heard Under the Bed.

Games hlng, John Wilson and Charles Nc
Cleary have been arrested In connection with
the horrible murder near Wharton, Ont, a
month ago, the victims of which were James
A. Bahey, q farmer, and. his hired man,
name unknown. The house was fired, and the
charred bodies of the mutilated victims were
found In the ruins The arrests were made on
the confession of Ellen McCleary, whose fami-
ly reside next door to Bailey, and who kept
house for the murdered men.
Detective Rogers Swallowed the McCleary
family, and when he saw Ellen board q train
with a man he followed them TO Palmerston,
where they registered as. man and wife.
While they were out Of their room Rogers
slipped In and concealed himself under the
bed. When the couple returned they soon
began talking about the murder. Rogers
listened for time and then disclosed himself,
arrest.ng both the parties. The man gave his
name as John McCarty.
The girl stated that on the night OF the
murder King and Wilson came to Bailey's
house and asked II Bailey was at home. King
bad told her he was going to kill Bailey that
night Bailey had not returned from War
ton. The men told her to go home, and then
went into the bush TO wait his return. She
saw King and Wilson return 10 the house an
hour later, and afterwards saw the fire. King
formerly lived with Bailey, bu had trouble
with him. Both men were pay ng attentions
TO Ellen McCleary. The girl nd said moth
ne about this because King threatened
10 kill her IL she did. King has bad record.
w. L. Douglas, the great shoe manufacturer
Of brocton, and all ofGhis help, have joined
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

For ALL forms Of nasal catarrh where there
is dryness of the air passage with what is
commonly called "stutiing up" especially
when going to bed, Ely's Cream Balm gives
me has been priceless.-A. G. Chase NJ. D.,
Wildwood, Kansas.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

When you need friend, select true one
Dr. Jones Red Glover Tonic is the best friend
mankind has for all diseases of the stomach
liver and kidneys The best blood purifier
and tonic known. 80 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Where gold and silver dwell in the heart,
faith and hope are out OF doors.
A citizen of Davenport, Ia, was converted
recently at n revival meeting, and groaned SC
long and loud over his past sins that he was
arrested for disoIderly conduct and fined SO
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

The Rev. VIM. Stout, Wharton, Ont, states {:
After being Intellectually treated by seventeen
different doctors for Scrofula aud blood dis
ease, was cured by Burdock Blood Bitters.
Write him for proof
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

John Northwood the newly elected
department commander of the Michi-
gan G. A. r., lives in New Lathrop,
Saginaw county. He entered the
merchant marine service in 1852, but
retired in 1855, and located in Saginaw
county. AT the breaking out of the
rebellion he joined company C, Six
zenith Michigan infantry y, and remain
ed in active service until the battle of
Gaines's Mills, June ~, 1862, at which
engagement he lost his RICH arm. Mr..
Northwood was captured by the con-
federates, and lay in Libby prison one
month, subsequently being exchanged
He was member of the last legislature
and was the author and special
champion of the soldiers home bill.
His election as department commander
meets the hearty appreciation of all
veterans
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

IHAvE used one bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm
and II is the best remedy i have found for
catarrh IN fifteen years ". G. Babbage, At
torney, Hardinsburg, Ky.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

The CLERGY, THE Medical FACULTY AND
THE PEOPLE all indorse Burdock Blood Bitters
rs the best system renovating, blood puri-
tying tonic in the world. Send for testi-
mOnials.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

For BURNS, SCALDs, BRUISES and all pain
and soreness of the flesh, the grand household
remedy is DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. BE sure
you pet the genuine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

was afflicted terribly with Rheumatism. I
took some Athlophoros and now the rheuma-
tsm is gone, and / have had no return of the
disease to speak of. T. T.. Chadfield, con-
tractor, 365 Eleventh avenue, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Henry Brewer of Irwinton, Ga, while wait
Ing for rabbit to run by which was chased by
his dog, was attacked by mad dog. The boy
had light wood knot in Lis hand, and when
the dog jumped at him he killed it with one
blow.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

San Francisco has ''freak" in the person
Of man with four ears, who is not in mu-
scum.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

S.BDurfey, mate of steamer Aarizona, had
bis foot badly damned. Thomas Eclectric
Oil cured it. Nothing equal to it for a quick
pa N reliever.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Small and steady gains give competency to a
tranquil mind.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

A Nebraska town has business firm com.
posed of an Indian and an Cinnamon.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

"Apostle of the Genteclsi Is tie appella-
ton Of a fashionable church rector In Utah.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

The Agricultural Department j,
sending out large quantities of the
eggs of the silk worm. These go in
little packages by mail to all parts Of
the country. 1t has been satisfactorily
demonstrated that the leaf of the Usage
orange makes as good silk as the null.
berry and that the worms will feed up.
on it and thrive. The department is in
receipt of letters from girls in various
parts of the country saying thai they
have made from 500 to 500 by raising
silk in this way. The department be.
lieves this may become an important
discovery.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-05-06

Despisc no one, for every one knows some.
thing which thou knowest not.