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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
THE FARMERS REPORT.
Statistics as to Prices Of Wheat and
COrn-StOck on Hand.

The statistical report of the department
of agriculture for March relates To the dis
tribution of wheat and corn. The amount
of corn reported still on hand is 1916 per
cent. The surplus amounts TO 7S7 ,000,0
bushels, OF which the seven corn surplus
states have ABS, coo, 900 bushels. The pro-
portion merchantable averages So per cent.
which is less than in 1884, 1886 or 1881
The average price Is less than in Decem-
Der, when il was A cents per bushel for
the United States and "a for the states pro-
ducing commercial supplies. Tho March
average for merchantable corn Is 800 cents
per bushel for understandable 22.S cents
per bushel the general average of seven
states, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Nebraska, Is 25.6 cents
per bushel.
The proportion OF the wheat crop on hand
March l is less than in any year since 1850,
except in lSS2 and 1887 Though nearly the
same in the latter year,. The actual guam
tity on hand is less than in any recent year,
except 1852 and 1886. 1t is estimated at
about liz 0O0,000 measured bushels. The
lowest state percentages are In the prlnci-
pal wheat growing states, as fellows; Ohio,
%; Michigan %; Indiana, 81; Illinois, p !;
Wisconsin, %; Minnesota, rs; Iowa, 2 {;
Missouri "a; Kansas, PA Nebraska, 81 !:
Dakota, ~ In these states the quantity on
hand is less than in March lact by about
2l,0oO,000 bushels.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
The Interstate Commerce Law.

The inter state commerce commission
has issued an important circular pertaining
10 and explaining the interstate commerce
act of March >. lisa. The amendment as
adopted is given and then the commission
says:
"rhe effect of the amendment is TO place
10 nt tariffs and individual tariffs under
substantially the same rules Neither can
be reduced without three DAYS public no.
tice, or advanced without 10 days public
notice; and the commission must also be
notified Of all contemplated changes; indi-
vidual and Joint tariffs siike must be OBJ
served in their integrity; and all inter state
traffic is necessarily &c ,eptcd under either
an individual or IA Joint tariff In reference
TO the application of these psuyis-
ions of the law 10 export traffic
the commission understands that all tariffs
now on file in this Office established by car
Tiers excepting merchandise billed or in
tended for export by sea, show the rate
charged by the inland carrier or carriers TO
the point of export, with notation TO the
effect that the through rate is determined
by the addition of the ocean rate from time
TO time prevailing. The law contemplates
that all traffic from inland points designed
for expectation by sea must be taken under
joint tariff or an individual tariff. Under
these tariffs the inland rate TO the point of
exr ort cannot be varied without subiecting
The carrier TO the penalty imposed for VIC
lation Of the law.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
Murder at UwossO.

Tom Kelley, aged 90 cigarmaker. shot
and killed his brother-in law. Stanley
Graham, in the National Ho;el bar-room in
0wosso on tho night Of March IL, killing
him instantly. Kelley was Immediately
taken in charge by the sheriff ana locked
up. 1t seems that the murder grew out of
q fcud of long standing between the parties.
Kelley claIiIs that Graham was in the
habit of going home full and abusing his
wife and it is said Kelley has on several
occasions warned him to stop IL or he would
deal harshiy with him. Some time ago
Graham and his wife separated, she pro
curing divorce and all differences were
settled, but the night of the murder Kelley,
who has been working at Eaton Rapids
lately, went to Owosso and got on spree.
He procured "A revolver at ID. h. Blairs
gun shop, and sought his victim whom he
found in the National Hotel bar room.
Without word OF warning, he walked up,
placed his revolver back of Graham 8
head and fred. Graham fell to the floor
aud Kelley attempted to shoot second
time but was prevented.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
FOREIGN.

Emigration statistics published in ID erlr
show that $500, 90 emigrants have left
Germany since 1871, of which 2, 900, 600 have
come to America.
Famine prevails TO a distressing degree
In the district OF Winterberg, Bohemia
Twenty-four villages in this district are al
most entirely without food ana $50 destitute
families have been removed to Prague
where they have been housed and fed.
Berlin authorities have prohibited the
salvation army from carrying on its work
in that city.
Services in memory of Emperor William
were held throughout Germany on the 10th
inst.
A passenger train was wrecked in tun
mel near st. Petersburg on the 10th inst.
and 80 persons were killed and injured
The accident was caused by train wreckers
A report has reached Hong Kong that
the steamer Remus was sunk on reef
near Point Belieran while taking out sol
diers as relief TO various stations i'm the
Philippines. Fortytwo soldiers were
drowned.
The steamer Remus was wrecked off the
PHILIPPINE Islands March IL. Forty two
persons were drowned aud III saved.
Japan has suffered severely from disas-
trous fires. On February /, fire broke out
in ShidsuolSa and destroyed 1000 buildings,
including schools, hospitals, shrines, tenn
pies, aud other public buildings. On the
same day at Yokosuka fire Quilted 500
houses.
Parnell win bring another suit for libel
against the London Times, claiming $l0J,-
600 damages. His private secretary will
also sue the paper for 5000 damages.
Private letters have been received stating
that Stanley is rapidly moving toward the
east coast of Africa.
Queen Victoria will shortly go 10 San
Sebastian " pay q visit 10 the cemetery
where lie the British soldiers who fell in
the peninsular war resulting in the British
| conquest OF that place In 1918.
Twenty persons were killed by ON explo-
sion In a colliery at Wrexham, Eng, on the
18th inst.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
A Bold Robbery.

A bold bank robbery took place the other
day Mt Norwood, st. Lawrence county, N.
Y, the robber being a postofhce clerk
named Charles Phelps. He entered the
Norwood bank about noon when the only
occupant was the cashier. T.. l.. SIN tn.
Phelps asked for some stamps, and as
Smith stepped into the vadlt, Phelps
quicKly closed the heavy door, turned
the combination and securely looked the
cashier in. The robber then ried tho
money drawer and took all the paper
money contained therein, amounting to
Sy1S. He did not touch several hundred
dollars in silver. Business at the bank
happened to be very light, and Phelps did
not get so much as he prob bly, expected.
After the robbery he mounted horse aud
started for the Canadian border, which is
only short distance from Norwood For
tunately the bank was visited by gentle
man, who heard the cashiers cries, and
getting the combination from the impr SON
cd official, released him. Phelps was
captured on the midnight train. Only
about I'll OF the stolen money was recov-
cred.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
The Detroit Market.

Wheat-No cred, 91lI; NJ Tch, 91c: April,
9Sl1c; May, 9SlEc; July, SIC. No. 3, red
SIC; rejected, 75c; No. white, spot, 9Sc.
Corn--No. 9, April, 1890; No. ., 32Ac.
Oats-Light m xed, BIC.
Fish-Trout, S5.25; whitefsh, 1926 per
cwt.
Tallow-Marliet dull and weak at 500
$50 per ID.
Observation-Disclosures very quiet. Mar
ket easy at e.. 256s2 80 per bushel.
Wool-Market firm; fine, 2.029c; medi-
um, 200; coarse, 20(G30c per ID.
Dried fruit-Dull at 5lI6eic for evaporat-
ed and iCp4l4c for dried apples per ib.
Bearn3-Sales very slow. City hand
picked mediums are quoted at 81 55@l Is
per bu.
Chaese-Market steady at 12dl21$c for
Michigan, and 121I@l3c for New York per
Eggs Market steady at II cents per
dozen for fresh receipts and la lee for cold
storage.
Apples-Market quiet and easy at 81 25@
so per bbl for fair stock, and 250o5Oc
extra fine choice stock.
Potatoes-The demand continues light.
Car lots are selling slowly ut 23(e 95c, and
small lots from store at 2S6t3oc per bu.
Butter-Market steady at 1S@20c for
best grades of dairy and l60rl7c for fair
receipts. Creamery Is steady at 24@2Cc
per 10.
Hay-Marl1et steady; No timothy,
$l2 as for car lots; small lois, Sl4 20; clover
mixed, $40 in car lots; straw 81 in car lots.
Elour-Miunesota patent, 50 p; Mime
sofa bakers - 25Gp5 80; Michigan patent,
sd096 %; Michigan roller, s. 2515 so per
Dbl.
Poultry Market easy, i've fowls, T(0Sc /;
live turkeys, 100; live spring chickens, ga
10c; dressed, l0@l1c; dressed turkeys, ll@
12c; dressed ducks, l2(0l3c per Id.
Dressed Hogs-Very little doing. Mar
ket very dull Packers are offering 50Qj14c,
but the greater part OF the receipts go to
butchers at 14@Mc above packers prices.
Hides--No green, &c per ID ; No do, &c f;
part cured, 4lSc; No l cured, SC; No >, DC;
bulls and st9gs, 4c: kip veal No 1, DC;
stays and H., 21zc; No l calf, 4lSc; No 2
dc, 2l%c.
Provisions-Detroit new mess pork, Sl2.-
5c01l2.75 imily, $l30s0Dl3 %; short clear,
Sl4. 2561l45O; lard, in tierces, 1C171%c; kegs,
sass; pals, 5l$d9c; hams, 10I@llc I;
shoulders, 71S00T9lc; breakfast bacon, 100p
10l<c; driedoeef hams, ss4@Jc; extra mess
beef, new, $50
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Marlzet moderately active, but not
very strong; light, "a 50d4 so; rough
packing, 81 65@4 50; mixed, 81 1904 81;
heavy packing and shipping, "a 1904 80.
Cattle-Mar1et quiet and slow; beeves,
81 20CD4 go; cows, 81 406o3; stockers and
feeders, SO 25Ce9 80. Sheep ~ Market
steady; muttons, 80 1905 10; lambs, 81 "
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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
X. of p. Officers.

The grand lodge of Knights of Pythias,
at East Saginaw, elected the following of
ficers Grand chancellor, Il. II. Colgrove,
Hastings; chancellor COMMANDER +. 5.
$. Curtis, Battle Greek, grand prelate, ID.
G. Page, Petoskey; grand master OF
exchequer, j. NJ. Lenhoff, East Saginaw
grand keeper of records and seals, j, w.
Hopkins, Lansing; grand master at arms,
H. j. FOotlander, Muskegon; inner guard,
w. II. Loomis, Grand Rapids; grand outer
Representatives j. r. Bennett, Muskegon
trustees, three year, +. X. James, Hills
dale and Robert Smith, Ithaca.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
Immigration During 1888.

The forty second annual report of the
New York board of emigration commission
ers, as prepared for the legislature, shows
in substance that during the year 1883 the
total number of passengers from all foreign
ports landed in Castle Garden was $40, So
237, $50 males and lS2, 96j females The ma
tiona,ities chiefly represented were-Irlsh,
a, 300; English, 1885; German, 1915;
French, less than 500; Russian, 1862
Swedish, 80 ,93i; Italian, 1882; Australian,
10; Chinese, 3 OF the total number of inn
migrants. 61.51s were under 10 years OF
age; 205,5 500 over 10 and under 40; 81, 799
over 40 VenrS
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

ed on account OF warm weather Tho high
est temperature for the first ten days of
March WAS A. and eight tenths degrees and
the lowest Is and oight.tenths above zero
Precipitation has been below the average
The total amount of wheat reported mar
keted from August TO February inclusive is
IL, 2S6, 2C5 bushels. The estimated amount
from sales in farmers hands is 3,645, 2J9
bushels
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
The Senate Committees.

The senate committees have been an
nounced The chairmen OF the more i'm
portant ones are: Agriculture. Paddock
census, Hale; claims, Spooner; coast de
lenses, Dolph; commerce, Frye; District
of Columbia, Ingalls,; education and labor
Blair; fisheries, Stockbridge; foreign rela-
tons, Sherman; Interstate commerce, Cul
lon; judiciary. Edmunds; manufactures,
Mcmillan; military affairs, Hawley; pen
sions, Davis; postoIfices, Sawyer; railroad,
Mitchell
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
Sears Charged With Cruelty.

Supt. Sears of the state public school at
Uoldwater is charged with severity to two
boys in that institution. Philip Smith,
aged IL, and Frank Harper, aged 10, claim
TO have been taken to the barn and whipped
with a horse whip by Mr.. Sears, for. run
ing away from tho school The punish
tent was inflicted several days ago but
the facts did not become public until the
boys complained of not being able to roll
go b idly swollen. Persons who have e1-
amined their arms say that the cuts are
very deep and from two TO three inches in
length.
Sup. Sears does not deny the punish
meat, and thinks tho boys deserved severe
chastisement. Ho acknowledges giving
them from four to fourteen blows each
followed the blows.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

ordered referred TO the appropriate commit
toe when formed. There is some surprise
expressed at the failure to confirm ex-Sen-
ator Palmer's nomination at once, but the
rule for immediate combinations, save of
The cabinet, is confined TO senators. MIR.
Palmer is not now q senator, and, while
every senator wanted To vote for him, it
was deemed best not TO depart from the
cule, and his nomination went with the
lQct
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
State Crop Report.

The March crop report, issued from the
state department, Is upon the subject of
wheat entirely, but gives no estimate of
damage ia the southern counties where 80
per cent of the wheat crop is grown. Thir.
damage to the plant and 43 per cent report
Che ground poorly covered with snow dur.
ing February. The average depth in this
section March was three and
two teuths inches, but has since disappear
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
q. A. R. and w. II. G. Officers.

Az the G.. A. r. encompment in Bay City
q few days ago, Judge Michael Brown OF
mander; w. III. Russell of Clio, senior vice
commander George w. Stone of Harrison,
junior vice commander; medical director,
DIR S. G.. Wilkins of Eaton Rapids; chap.
lain, III. S. White of TolSonsha. Adrian was
chosen as tho place for holding the next en-.
campment.
The w X. G.. elected the following OH
GERS: Department commander. Mrs Har-
riet Ii. Thompson of Flint; senior vice com
mander, Mrs. Abbie T.. Flagg of Battle
Greek junior vice commander, Mrs. Laura
Cobb of Bay City; treasurer, Mrs. Bur
bank of Flint; chaplain, Mrs. Armstrong OF
Corunna AS the ladies Of the relief corps
meet with the annual G. A. r. encamp-
ment Adrian will be the gathering place
next year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
Five Mon Killed

A battery of boilers at the West Point
boiler works Of X. Monroe a Sons in Pitts
burg, Pa, exploded shortly after IL O'Clock
the other day, completely wrecking the
plant and burying a number of men in the
ruins. August Lindebaugh, Charles Allen
backc, James Canton. Daniel Clark and
John Remheimer were killed.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
To Honor Heroes

The colored people of Springfield, H.,
have decided upon the erection of monu.
ment In that city 10 the memory of Abra
ham Lincoln, William ii. Seward, Charles
Sumner, Wendell Phillips, John Brown
aud soldiers OF the late war. The proposed
cost of the monument is about 5000 600, to
be raised by donation from all the colored
lodges and churches throughout the United
States
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
A Canarll.

Advices received in Wash;ngto on the
18th inst from Auckland, New Zealand,
show the story concerning tho alleged bat
tie between the Olga and Nipsic TO be a
mere canard. II is further stated that the
Germans have abandoned their aggressive
policy and cvcrythir is now quiet In Sa-
moan waters.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

Gov. Luce has ordered the board Of cor
rections and charities to conduct the Pom
tao asylum investigation.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

The senate hes passed the bill to cut
down the number Of Grand Rapids justices
of the peace from four 10 two, and 10 pro
vide them with clerks.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

A bill making II lawful to shoot ducks
from Oct. / 10 May has p used the house,
and given Immediate effect. The present
law limits the time from Oct TO Jan. 10.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.
Summary of Subjects Under Con:id-
GRAFTON by the Legislators.
some Matters Acte l Upon.

The house has passed the bill giving Do
troit women the right 10 vote al school
elections.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
THE STATE.
HONORs FOR OUR TORI.
He is Nominated as Minister to the
Court Of Spain.

Ex-senator Thomas w. Palmer has been
dominated by President Harrison to be
envoy extraordinary aud minister plenipO-
teatiary to Spain. His name headed the
list OF nominations sent TO the senate, and
Consequently his is the first nomination
cent in by the President outside the mem
bers OF his official family. In the executive
session of tho senate his nomination was
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

Tho bill prohibiting boards of registra-
ton from meeting in rooms or buildings
where liquor is sold, has been favOrably
reported.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

The bill permitting women to vote for
school inspectors passed the senate by
vote of 20 10 1, the adverse vote including
Nagel and Grosfield The bill was amend
cd to provide separate ballot boxes Tor
school inspe tors. lnasmuch as tho effort
10 give the measure immediate effect failed
il will not do the Detroit women any good
this year, unless a reconsideration is Sc.
cured.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
Fehrnary Salt Product.

The report Of the state inspector shows
the salt inspection during the month of
EehrnnrX rs follows;
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

The Damon bill to amend the liquor law
has been found TO be SO crudeiy drawn that
it has been referred to a committee for re-
construction
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

According TO existing laws all insurance
companies must conform TO certain stan
dard form Of insurance policy, except farm
ers' mutual insurance companies. Senator
Holbrook has bill TO enable any mutual
insurance company to insure buildings in
cities without regard to the standard form
of policy. The senate Judiciary committee
have reported the bill favordbly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21
WOLVERINE WHISPERINGS.

Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...tOl,l
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-03-21

The bill nppropriating S12S,5 co 10 the
deaf and dumb institute at Flint has passed
the house
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-14

The Arundel School, the Misses DnvaI'
principals, closed to day. Certificates Of
merit I The first and second grades were
awarded 10 the pupils according % stand
ing and Certificates OF Distinction to tbs
following: Misses Sarah Colt. Virgins
Jordan. Katharine Brewer, Nellie Brew
er, Louisa Wainwright. Florerce Wickes,
Mamie Nichols, Bessie Brewer. Masters
Leslie Oliver and Richard Wainwright
Miss Mamie Nichols received q Certifi'
cate for regular attendance.
This school Is one ri the best prepare
tory schools ia the city. The course Of
instruction is thorough. and embraces al
branches essential 10 az English and
French education. Particular attention
Is paid 10 mathematics and photography
and all the Fudiments of an English vdu
cation. Parents who have children &c
educate could not 6nd better school oil
fnetructiOn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-14

The Order of Vesta, Fraternal Order
for both sexes, viii pay you the above
amount in five years, for weekly assess
ment at $1.S5. or $25 per week in case
of sickness, thus protecting you in sick
ness or accident, and giving you some
thing during life The order also pays
smaller sums, viz $500, 5000. $4OO and
5000, in five years. and weekly benefits
Of, $50, SO, $40, and $5,aecording to the
assessment paid. There is lodge now
forming in Annapolis, those wishing to
join as charter members may do so at the
small cost Of 81, including medical exami..
nation. Another feature Of the order is
the Loan Fund. From this fund any
member of the order, in good standing
can borrow the full amount Of their GER
tificate. Now is the time to join. There
will be public meeting at the Maryland
Hotel on Monday EUening. June the nth
at o'clock, when the objects of the
order will be fully explained by Deputy
Clarke. The public are invited to at
tend.
J. HARwooD TOLERANT,
Secretary
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-14

M. Mullins Wayne, Of Altoona. Pa.
entered lbs Naval Academy yesterday.
He PASSED bis examination successfully
about three weeks aeo from the prepara-
tory school 0f Prof. W. L. Werntx. and
had gone 70 Baltimore for 8 short Visit
inst before The Jahnstown ti00d occurred.
Knnwfnr that bis sister had g0ue 70
JohnstoWn 10 attend wedding The day
before the food be started for home and
took I've days ID making the trip. Miss
Wayne he'd been caught In the food and
was carried BY Il for two miles down the
valley when she was whirled up on The
banks and saved herself. TWAS psucky
act and shows the value Of preserving
presence OF mind in dangerous situations.
or course young Wayne was oveFioyed
when be reached home 10 Eind his sister
safe. He received many congratulations
from his friends. OF whom be has made
many in Annapolis, when he returned.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-14
A Good showing.

Mr.. Edgar Hutton. City Commission,
er submits to the public In the CAPITAL
today, amount of improvements made
and monies expended under his two terms
of Office. which is very creditable show.
ing. 1t will be seen that the appropria
ton from July 1885. to May 1SS9-nearly
four years-was $3.21O, while the expen
ditures were So 021 .00-a saving of the
appropriations made by the Board OF
$2S8 81. The report gives 10 detail the
work done and character Of work and il
altogether an interesting report. No
one will deny that Mr.. Hutton has made
a coed City Commissioner, and has dis
charged bis duties faithfully 10 the pub
lie. He has made some most excellent
improvements to some of our streets
which reflects credit on his engineering
skill We commend the report TO care
full petusal of our readers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-06-14
CAPITAL JoTT1Nos.

Mr.. Daniel Duvall, a prominent farmer
ofthe Second district, was knocked down
and trampled by an Infatuated COW on
Monday last, sustaining painful but not
serious injuries.
Mr.. VIM Burk, of Sherwood. North Sew
erp, has a large force of hands employed
making superior quality of brick.
Prof. Chas. A. Zimmerman turned over
to the Farmers. National Bank yesterday
$40 60 as the proceeds of his concert for
the Jamestown sufferers
A change In the time table of the An
napolis and Baltimore Short Line Rail.
road will be Into effect on and after Sun
day, June 10th.
The A, d B. Short Line will run four
trains daily TO Bay Ridge during the
season. commencing on Sunday. as fol-
lows: 6 10, a. IN. and 100, p. "a. On
Sundays-7.15, a. M, 2.15 and 500 p.
m.
There has been turned over to the Far
mers National Bank from collections of
citizens, in all, for the Johnstown suffer
ers the sum Of $431, 35