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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

There are fifteen men in the city of
Portland, Ore, just in the prime OF
life, worth a million or more. These
men went to Oregon without dollar,
and by real estate and land speculation,
rather than frugality, have amassed
their large fortunes. Two of the men
referred to have never crossed the
Oregon border, or only to visit Wash
ington territory, since 1860.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

The knights of labor are making a
strong and united effort to get a min
ing inspector in Michigan. The list of
casualties in the past few weeks has
been unusually large, and experienced
miners say some of them might have
been averted. The matter is being
thoroughly discussed and agitated, and
it is hoped that some action may be
taken at the coming session OF the leg
islature.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
A Tramp Murders a Girl.

A young woman named Annie Wealth,
daughter of respected German, was muir
dered Is miles from Pennington, Mo-, the
other night. While her parents were abb
sent in the field tramp went to the house,
killed her, and threw the body In well,
where it was found by the family. Great
excitement prevails and searching parties
are after the murderer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
Train wreckers at Work in the Dominion:

Several attempts have lately been made
to wreck trains on the new extension OF
the Erie g. Huron railway, between Wal
laceburg and Sarnia. A bridge was set on
fire but the fire was discovered by farm
err in time to prevent disaster. A horse
shoe was placed on the track just south Of
COPYRIGHT station, but it was broken in
two by the locomotive. At the same place,
long logs, nearly to feet thick were placed
on end between the ties near the middle OF
the bridge, but the distractions were OBJ
served and removed by section men. A
large reward is offered for the apprehen-
sion Of the guilty parties.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
One DAYS Arrivals.

More than 1900 immigrants were landed
atCastle Garden on the 30th ult. The steam
ship Island, from Copenhagen, brought
464; the steamer State of Georgia, from
Glasgow, 800; the Lydian Monarch, from
London, 1S6; the California, from Ham
burg, 800; the Noordland, from Antwerp,
15S
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

The Rev.J. NJ. Buckly, d. d., editor
of the christian Advocate" and au-
thor of the article published in The
Century on "Faith-Healing and Kin
dred Phenomena, will contribute to
the same magazine a series of articles
on the subject of dreams, presentiments,
astrology, clairvoyance and spiritual
ism. of which he has made a lifelong
studv
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
The FISHERY Troubles.

Sir j. Ferguson, under foreign secretary
announced In the House of Commons the
other afternoon, that personal communi-
cations were passing in London between
the representatives of her majesty's gov
erment and the United States minister in
the direction of the removal of the friction
between the fishing interests of the United
States and Canada, arising out of the de-
fects of the present treaties.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
It was Conditional.

Gen. Miles annual report, embodying
the story of the surrender of Geronimo,
has been received by the acting secretary
of war. Gen. Miles, it is said, reports that
he accepted the surrender of the savage
chieftain, agreeing as among the condi-
tions, that he should not be surrendered
to the civil authorities of Arizona for trial
and that he should be taken away from
that vicinity.
The report shows that Geronimo and his
companions were not captured, but surren-
dered conditionally. He acknowledges
that he promised the hostiles that they
should not be turned over to the civil
authorities of Arizona, and that their
lives should be spared by removing them
from the country Immediately. This ac-
counts for Gen. Miles failure to obey the
instructions of the war department to
confine the hostiles at the nearest post
Considerable speculation is INDUCED in
as to the outcome of the matter, as the in
structions to Gen. Miles were capture, or
unconditional surrender"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
Another Old Servant Gone.

Andrew Lucas, colored, died in Brant-
ford, Ont, on the 30th, ult., at the sup
posed age of 1913. He was born in slavery
in Tennessee and was Gen. Jackson's SER
want. In Canada the deceased was highly
thought Of by all who employed him.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
Relief for Starving Fishermen.

The Canadian government steamer
Napoleon will Immediately proceed to the
north shore of the gulf of st. Lawrence to
render assistance to destitute fishermen
and their families. For the past few years
the gulf fisheries have been a failure, and
much suffering has resulted in consequence
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
More Religious Riots.

There was desperate fighting between
protestant and catholic workmen at Bar
bours foundry, Belfast. The police inter
fered. when the fighters Joined forces and
stoned and routed the police. The caval-
ry was summoned and charged upon and
dispersed the mob. Scores of rioters and
several policemen were injured.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

by the report that a dynamiter from q
fenian organization In Chicago has gone to
that city to blow up the houses of parlia-
ment and governor generals residence. His
name IL Christian Sudbury, and IL is ru-
mored he IL under arrest. The authori-
ties refuse particulars.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
Must Stand Trial.

Conductor Harrison and engineer Brew,
er OF the excursion train in collision ct
Silver Creek, have both been indicted for
manslaughter by the grand jury at May
vile. They are held in 5000 bail each.
Their cases may be tried next month.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

Two or three years ago Phil. Armour,
saw negro porter in palace car in
dustriously trying to spell out words
in well-thubmed reader whenever he
had moments leisure. He became
interested in the boy, and offered him
1925 if he would read six lines before
the train reached its destination. The
porter by hard work earned the money,
and now he is a student in Oberlin col
lege, sent there by the generous Chicago
packer. He is very black and very
ambitious.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
Tor 10 Yaara.

The Portland. Me-, grand jury returned
additional indictments against ex-cashier
Gould. They are for the embezzlement OF
s54,275. Gould has been sentenced to 10
years In state prison.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07
October 20.

Mr.. Richard Butler secretary of the
American committee on Bartholii's statue
of Liberty, announces that the 2Sth day of
October next has been decided upon by
the government and the American COM
mittee for the Inauguration of the statue.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

A young woman of Bethany, H., in
vi ed large party to some private the
atricals at her home. In the course of
the play marriage took place, the
young woman acting the part of bride.
Just before the guests went home they
were told that the marriage was a
bona fide one. and that was really
what they had been invited to see.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

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In eithor sex, Involuntary Losses and Spermae-
orrhoea caused byoyer-exortion OF the braiu self
abuse or Observation-Disclosures. Each box contains
one months treatment $1.0Oa box, or six boxes
for$5O0. sent by mail prepaidon receipt OF price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
TO euro my CAGE. With each order received byue
for Dix boxes, accompanied with 500, we will
seid tho purchaser our written guarantee to re.
fund the money il the treatment doee not effect
Azure Guarantees issued onlyby
JOHN O. WEST 81 CO.,
se2 w. MADISON ST., CHICAGO, Ills,
Sole Props Vests Liver Pills.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose
Uncle Toms Cabin" has made her
name a household word, is in such poor
health as to seriously alarm her friends.
1t Is rumored that 1t has been her plan
TO write history of "Uncle Toms
race since the war. 1t would be an in
teresting and valuable work.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

Mrs. Custer is at work on her book,
taking notes from an old colored
woman who lived with her in camp, on
the plains and in Kansas, and who
is blessed with an exceptionally fine
memory. She remembers things her
mistress had forgotten, but which her
vivid description brings to mind again.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

The following is Burdett's carlcature
on the tobacco habit We think he is
quite right; the use of tobacco
leads toother vicious practices:
Only a few weeks ago an Indiana
man taught his dog, a very finely-bred,
well-behayed setter, to chew tobacco.
Now the dog comes into the house by
the back door, never scrapes his feet on
the mat, never goes to church, is care
less at his meals, gets burs in his tail,
goes with lower grade of dogs, and it
is feared that he is beginning to take
an interest in politics.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-10-07

The facts given in the report of the
commissioner of pensions for the last
fiscal year would seem to be sufficient
to silence all complaint that the gov
eminent has not been liberal toward
the soldiers of the rebellion. 1t has
shown that still, more than twenty
years after the close of the war, the
pension roll is increasing and the
amount paid in pensions is greater year
by year. The number of pensions
added to the roll last year was over
$4,000, while the average yearly value
of pensions was increased Sll.53, and
the aggregate annual value OF all the
pensions was increased nearly $4,000,
600. The whole amount paid for
pensions during the year was over $63,
100000, and larger sum will be re-
quired for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
A Presidents Romance.

The following is told of Don Bernardo
Soto, president of Costa Rica:
He Is undoubtedly the Youngest man who
ever held like position, being but 81 years
of age. He comes of one of the Oldest
families in Costa RIGA. and is said to be not
only the wealthiest but the most highly edu-
Gated man in that country, having spent the
greater part of his boyhood and youth in the
German universities, from which he returned
to Costa Rica only three years ago to accept
the position of minister of education, from
which he was promoted to be the head of the
treasury. There is a little romance in his
lite which is not uninteresting The late
President Fernandez had daughter, Donna
Pacitica
The father, recognizing that young Cen
eral Soto was the coming man of the repub-
tic, desired to form matrimonial alliance in
the interest of his daughter, and encouraged
Don Bernsdo to pay his addresses There
is not girl in Costa Rica who would not
have been tlattered by the attentions of the
hsndsomest as well as the wealthiest and
most conspicuous young man in the country,
but Donna Paciica had a mind of her own,
and snubbed the future president of the re-
public just as though he was nothing more
than common clay. She had a lover of her
own choice in the person of young man of
aris,ocrstic lineage, but no very great promi-
nence, upon whom her father frowned. But
the girl positively declined to have her matri-
monial arrangements made for her by others
Ultimately her father died. General Soto
succeeded him as President of Costa Rica,
and about the first thing he did when he as
sumed power was to send the young lover to
Washington and straightway married the
girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
The Migration of the Geese.

FROM the IldTtlOTu lmes, april 10
The wild geese, whose large V-shaped
focks continue to pass over Connecticut daily
and nightly, heading fo- the frozen shores Of
Labrador and Baffin's Bay, are adding their
lofty testimony to the multiplying proofs of
the great fact that at last the long Northern
winter is zone. Tho flight of the Canadian
wild goose is continental. 1t sweeps from the
hayous and sounds of the far South to the
desolate shores of the icy arctic seas. These
large birds of the black mead neck, and feet,
whose wild gurgiug cries, coming down con-
fusedly from the upper air, seem to mix and
blend with the wind and the cloud in which
they move, are on their way perhaps from
the Everglades of Southern Florida; nor
will they make much delay till they reach the
far northern wastes where they breed. 1t
would seem that their winters are passed in
brighter and pleasanter weather than their
summers: but the north is their true habitat.
There they rear their broods and there they
probably best enjoy life. for there they spend
at least seven of the years twelve months on
shores too chill and grim for human kind, al
belt there the ice will melt and there the sun
shine for while all night. Just at present
they must find it an inhospitable region.
From the northern shores of the Gulf of St
Lawrence on northward indefinitely the rocks
are still deep IN snow and Ice, and the wealth
er is cold. But in the north great change,
are effected rapidly as the sun mounts higher.
Even in Lake Champlain the ice is said to be
still two or three feet thick, but in that Curl
Gus lake, as in some other northern waters,
the ice, when it goes, disappears suddenly.
1t NAV show at sunset a large surface of
miles on miles of solid looking ice-and the
next morning not bit of ice is to be seen
But ice or no ice, it is all one to the wild
geese. They are sure of their own pastures
and still waters-slbeit the former may not
be green nor the latter very still but the
grim rocks in the chill seas along upper Lab
rador, Baffin's Bay, and Smiths Sound are
the places that they are after. May it also
be that they go still further and find milder
cline surrounding the earths northern pole 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
GladstOne's Land Bill.

Mr.. Gladstone's Land Bill presented in
the House of Commons Friday is COM
panion measure to his Home Rule bill tor
Ireland. The landlordism of Ireland is
one of the great evils with which that
country is afflicted. The owners of the
land mostly reside out of the country,
and have no farther interest in the peo-
pie than to make their rents, which they
spend elsewhere, as high as possible.
They hold the land with grip of iron,
80 that unless some such measure as that
proposed by Gladstone is adopted. Ire
land will continue to be in the future as
in the past a country in which the great
bulk of the landed proprietors are foreign
ers.
Home Rule tor a country in which the
owners of the soil live abroad, and will
not identify themselves with the govern
ment proposed to be established. and
take no farther interest in it than
to collect their rents is not thing to be
thought of. Hence the two measures are
closely united and will probably stand or
fall together. Now that both measures
are before the House of Commons there
will come the real tug of war on the Irish
question. The land question is even
more difficult than the question of an Irish
parliament or legislature. According to
Gladstone's proposition, the State is to
purchase the lands of the proprietors, and
sell them to tenants who wish to purchase.
the latter to make yearly payments until
they have paid the required price. This
is an unusual method of proceeding for a
State, but seems the best that circumstan-
ces will allow. Various objections have
already been raised to it, and on account
of it Mr.. Chamberlain has already re-
signed his seat in the Cabinet. Of
course Mr.. Gladstone has thoroughly con-
sidered and mastered the whole subject,
but the difficulties are 80 many that there
Is great uncertainty about the result of this
first attempt to give self-government,w which
also includes the proprietorship of the
land, to Ireland.
The debate which will ensue upon Mr..
Gladstone measures will be one of great
interest The course of Parnell and his
supporters will be eagerly watched. Un-
less they come up resolutely to the aid of
Gladstone he will inevitably fail, and even
with their support he may not be able to
combine strength sufficient to carry his
great project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the
House has reported bill authorizing the
President to invite the governments of
Mexico and Central and South America. to
join the United States in a conference to
be held at Washington. for the purpose of
discussing and recommending some plan
of arbitration for the settlement of argu-
ments and disputes that may hereafter
arise as to the manner of considering
questions relative to the improvement of
business intercourse between them. Mr..
Belmont, chairman of the committee, is
doing all he can to defeat the bill.
The Rivers and Harbors bill is now be-
fore the House. Over fifteen millions are
called for by the measure, an immense
part of which is made up OF appropria-
tons for projects which cannot claim
national or even real local Importance.
The money is to be put apparently where
it will do the most good politically.
Here, for instance. is one million for that
great maritime State, with its great bays
and Underwater harbors. Kentucky, and
another for Missouri; but for the entire
State OF New York. into which is poured
so much of the commerce of the nation,
only $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
A REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Lewiston,
Wednesday, June 9th, 1886
AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ,

For the purpose Of nominating a candidate for Gov
ernor to be supported at the September election and
transacting any other business that may properly
come before II.
The basis OF representation will be follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate, and for each seventy five votes for
the republican candidate for Governor In 1884, ad-
dtiOna delegate, and for fraction OF forty votes In
excess OF seventy five votes additional delegate.
The state Committee will be In session In the Re.
septiOn Room of the hall at O'Clock the morning
ofthe Convention. for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates.
All the electors Of Maine who in favor of main.
tanning Protective Tariff who will join In resist
ing the attempt now being made in Democratic
House Of Representatives to injure many of the lead
Ing industrial interests of Maine; who are In favor
OF elevating and dignifyng human labor by secur ng
TO the aborcr his just reward: who demand freedom
of suffrage throughout the republic and an honest
counting OF the ballots; who uphold all judicious
measure, for the encouragement of American ship.
building; who believe In honest and responsible
civil service and In an economical administration OF
the Government; who approve the Prohibition OF
the Liquor Traffic and the Promotion Of the of
Temperance, cordially invited. without regard
past political differences to unite with the Repuoli
cans In the selection Of delegates to this Cow
Per order Republican State Committee.
JOSEPH II MANLEY, Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary.
Augusta Me, April 10, 1886
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
What They Think of the Reform
Trick Mule,
CMacon Telepasnb fDem

Macon Telegraph (Dem.).l
"Mr. President. have you ever ridden q
bucking mustang
"No, Dan, but have tried to ride in the
reform s'ddle strapped upon the democrat
ic mule. BY the way, Dan, perhaps YOU had
better order another gallon of Mustang Lipi-
ment and mile or two of court plaster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher declares
that 'the democratic party is a double
cared ass" And yet he maintains that
the party is deaf to the teachings of ex-
perience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

The Ohio Democrats in Congress have
no consolation to give those who antici-
pate democratic defeat in the congress
sional elections this fall. for they antici-
pate the loss of four districts in their own
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

The most accurate definition of the DEM
ocratic Chicago Platforms declaration tor
"honest civil service reform" is given by
the Macon Telegraph. 1t says that it
meant the placing of the best democrats
in office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
BiliOuaneaa

Is very prevalent at this season, the symp.
tows being bitter taste, offensive breath, coated
tongue, sick headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
loss of appetite. If this condition is allowed
to continue, serious consequences may follow.
By promptly taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, a
fever may be avoided or premature death pre-
vented. 1t is a positive cure for biliousness.
Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

Mans love for woman passeth understand
;no The love OF Senator Jones for the
Michigan heiress has passed his understand
mo He would give honors and home tor his
nas.;on The Florida goose is to become Q
M;chicander.-New Orleans Pieayune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19
STATE OF MAINE.
By the Governor.

Faith in God IL the foundation stone upon which
our forefathers raised the super of our free
INSTITUTIONS Succeeding generations should rec
ognize this vital truth by humble acknowledgment,
Of their dependence upon Him and by conscientious
observance of all other christian duties.
The sanctfying of particular days for that purpose
Is especially enjoined upon us IN the Bible, a com
mand which has been sincerely obeyed by an hon.
ered ancestry.
therefore, by the advice and consent of the Ex.
scutive Council appoint
Thursday, the 2ad Day Of April,
next, as day Of public fasting, humiliation and
prayer.
And do urge that it be kept in the sanctuary, at
the Preside and In public places according to the
original intention. By the performance of these
outes and by confessng and forsaking our SINS the
best welfare Of the people Is advanced. their faith
assured, their comfort Increased and a higher
christian civilization secured.
"Sanctify ye a fast, call solemn assembly, gather
the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the
house OF the Lord your God. and cry unto the
Lord"
Given In the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
twenty-third day of March, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty six and
OF the independence of the United States of Amer
lea the one hundred and tenth
FREDERICK Robe.
BY the Governor.
ORAMANDAL SMITH. Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

Mr.. Dingley's resolution relating to the
fisheries question passed the House Fri
day. A similar resolution. Offered by MIR.
Frye. had previously passed the Senate.
The British minister will find Congress
more difficult to manage than Secretary
Bayard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-19

II is asserted that son of Senator
George of Mississippi was prominent in
the Carrolton massacre. Hence the re-
luctance of certain Southerners to let in
the daylight on that atrocity.