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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
A Lucky Finn.

Duluth (Minn.) Tribune July 16.
William Dalquist is the name of lucky
Finlander who at present is day laborer.
in X. A. Gray's saw mill at the West End.
The fact is, William, who has been in this
country some six years or more and who
has been a hard worker all his life, is one
of the lucky persons who drew "plum,"
at the drawing of the Louisiana State Lot
terry held on June Is last, he holding one
fourth of ticket ''61 COS" which drew the
capital prize of 100000. When Mr.. Dali
quist was made aware of his good fortune
by statement in the Tribune that that
number was the lucky one, he was over
joyed beyond measure and was the recipi-
ent of many congratulations from his nu
merous friends and at the same time not a
few were envious of his good fortune. Mr..
w. A. Foote Immediately offered Dalquist
1850 for his little slip of paper, but Will
liam thought he would do his own cashing
and thus save the $500, which he has done.
AS soou as he can make arrangements he
will at once proceed TO Finland, where his
father and mother, who are poor people,
live. The $4,000, Mr.. Dalquist says, will
be more than enough TO keep his parents,
himself and one OF Findlands fairest.
daughters (which latter was said with a
slight distortion Of his facial muscles, teud-
ing to smile) for the rest Of their days
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
A Poorly Paid Profession.

The actor whose salary is $50 or less
per week is not, as a rule, as well off
as the clerk or salesman who receives
half the amount The actor r arely
gets his salary for more than eight
months in the year, and when unpaid
salaries and prematurely closed sea-
sons are taken into account a still
further reduction has to be made.
Then, too, the actor, and particularly
the actress, has much greater expense
for dress than any other person earn
ing proportional income, while the
cost OF living. while travelling, in even
second-class hotels, is double that
necessary at home.
At all the agencies lists OF actors
classed according to their special
abilities are kept, and the agent gen.
orally knows pretty accurately what
salaries will be accepted. He is also
supplied with one or more photo
graphs OF his clients. A manager who
wants either single actor or an en-
tire company states his wants to the
agent, who looks over his list of I'M
employed people, and then submits
names and photographs to the mana
ger. He selects two or three, who are
requested to meet him at the office,
and from these n final choice is made.
Between 5000 and 1000 names are on
the books Of some agencies. These
names include not only every class OF
actor, but, tage-carpenters, property
men, baggage-men, business mana
gers and advance agents. New York
Tribune.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
MADE HIM LOOK SMALL.
How "A Chicago Butcher Came to
Shrink.

ON
One morning Opie j. Read OF the
Arkansaw Traveller came into the
Chicago Press Club rooms, where q
number OF the members were seated
chatting. Opie did not take part in
the conversation.
something on your mind, Opie"
asked one of the boys.
Eyes. My butcher is on my mind,
and he's the biggest butcher you ever
saw. I'm pretty big man myself,
but, sir, as came by that butcher shop
this morning the butcher was standing
out in 'front.' and | walked right be-
tween his legs. The top of my head
wasn't as high as his instep. l should
have had to reach to unlatch his
shoe"
"How much do you owe your butch
err, Opie?" asked James w. Scott, the
president of the club and business
manager of the Herald.
IA hundred and twenty dollars,
SIR" said Read.
That afternoon Mr.. Scott sent a
check for $3.50 to Opie, saying it was
an advance on story he wished him
to write for the Herald.
The next morning when Opie strobe
into the club, somebody asked:
HAS your butcher grown any since
yesterdayP"
Grown! No, sir This morning l
walked into his place with $3.50 in
gold clinkinR and jingling in my
pocket.
Where's that butcher?' I asked.
Here l am" said a faint, timid
little voice that seemed TO come up
from the cellar.
'WhereP' said l.
Here, right by your left foot.
Don't move or you'll step on me-
II got down on my hands ana
knees and examined speck on the
floor. 1t was the butcher. Wash
ington Post
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
PLAYED a Joke ON the Sheriff.

Sheriff Barry OF Missaukee county had
TWO wags of prisoners in his Jail. While he
was attending plug horse race the other
day these two chaps succeeded in getting
hold of long piece of wire. On the end of
the wire they made hook, and after work
ing about an hour succeeding in fishing up
both the keys to the cell and the Jail. They
then let themselves out, starting at once
for the race course. The gatekeeper de-
manded pay from the men. but, of course,
they were unable to put up the collateral.
Not to be dismayed by so small thing as
that, they went to the other side of the
grounds and sneaked in. The sheriff was
completely dumbfounded when they pre-
sented themselves TO him and requested
that they be taken back to Jail and locked
up. After the races all three returned, af-
fording much amusement TO everybody in
Lake City.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22

ducing them TO discredit and II posi-
BILE destroy valuable evidence for the
prosecution obtained by an enterpris-
ing journal is another bad manlfestn-
ton.
To aid, not to embarrass the prose-
outing attorney, the police department
and all agencies for the promotion OF
justice is present necessity. A we'll
instructed, calm. resolute public opin-
ion will be OF great use, whereas an
infiamed, frothy, mounting public
opinion, however earnest, becomes i'm
potent for anything but mischief
Chicago Times.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22

lay dying with his head resting In
Inza's lap. He told her all his sad
tale, his struggles, his sufferings and
failures. He whispered OF a blow on
his head that had deprived him of his
reason for years, and how. when he
was once more himself, he had hasten
ed to find her. He loved her still, and
his dying wish was that she might be
happy always.
And so, with the red light of the
burning house all about him. he
breathed his last in Inza's arms, happy
with her kiss upon his lips.-Yankee
Blade
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
LIFE. LOVE. DEATH.
What is lifei
A moral strife

A moral strife
In bliss and bane, 10 win some gain
From truth or wrong, or toll or song;
The mirth and tears and hopes and fears
TO dare and bear that each hath share,
And m1stepdure, TO make more sure
OF worldly rest-the souls sad quest
What is lovel
A trust 10 prove
Each heart by pain and loss and gain,
Through worth and wrong or shame or song
The Joys and tears of faith and fears
That make life fair the precious share
That doth endure and will make sure
OF peace and rest-the souls life quest
What is deathl
A failing breath
And then no pain of life, but gain
From toll and wrong and faith and song;
Or tears of years of worldly fears
From woe ana care that mortals share
And sad endure, comes peace made sure,
Immortal rest-the so1ls blest quests
Harriet Maxwell Converse, Boston Tran
script
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22
Misdirected Energy.

He was society dude of the first
water, and he had been boring her
for an hour with his insipidity
"You-ah admi-ah self-made men,
don't yer, Miss Winthrop" he drawl-
ingly asked.
Every much, sir, j" she said.
cav, thanks. You regward me as
self-made, don't yerP"
II do, sir. You must have made
yourself, for you certainly are not
what God intended you to be."-Do-
troit Free Press.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-22

1t is considered pretty serious charge
10 bring against a woman to say that she
means all she says.-Rochcster Express.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19

and was lodging 10 the woods. After
many hours were spent the POSSE was In
formed that the thief was hiding VA q negro
cabin some two wiles away. The officers
hurried to tue honse aud were making
preparation 10 close In on II, when Gardner
came dashing out with a revolver in hand
and firing as he ran. Two officers opened a
hot fire on him. bat without avail. Soon, bow
ever, the escaping thief encounteredtw two other
officers who were waiting IN ambush for him
with weapons pointing at him. and who
cried, "HoId up your hands," which Gard
psr promptly did. fIe was then taken IN
charge and dissrmed, and Il was discovered
that be had received quite painful wound
from the snois OF the officers. lie had about
his person quite = sum OF newly-made c0un-
terfeif coin, and IL now develops that he Is
the man who has circulated counterfeit
money throughout North and South Caro-
lima. when questioned about bis orgInlzl.
ton be would say nothing. II is known that
he always sold biz horses 10 horse dealer IN
Columbia. 8. e.. by the name OF Williams,
who had son living about four miles from
Columbis, and II IL to him that all stolen
horses have been delivered. after which they
would be carried into the CITY.
A farmer in Cabarrus county by the name
OF Julius Cuttz some days ago bad horse
stolen from him. aud, learning that 1t was IN
Willsmss possession at Columbia, he went
there and demanded il, when Williams gave
him 52l5 and told him TO say nothing about
the matter. IL IL known that Gardeners
gang stole the horse, and now It seems that
Williams belongs TO the gang, aud he. it Is
expected. will be arrested. There IL danger
OF Gardner's being ynched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
STORE BURNED.
Heavy Storm - House Struck by
LighininG-Narrew Escape.


LighininG-Narrew Escape.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. February IS. 1889.
The store and stock OF Mr. Edward Hutch
insoD, At Glebe schOoLhouse. Norfolk
county. were destroyed by fire on Saturday
night. The adjoining dwelling was also
damaged. There was an insurance on the
property. The IRE was the work OF an in'
cendiary.
During the storm this morning the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Peter Oaks, on the Deep Creek
turnpike, i'm the county. was struck by
lightning and damaged. Mrs. Osks mad
narrow escape from injury.
A cruel aud heartless story comes from the
Great Bridge section OF Norfolk county.
Mr. George Wood charges before Justice W.
i. Jones that his sister. Mary Eliza Wood,
was driven out Of doors on the night OF the
tn OF February by farmer, with whose
family she lived, and while she was WANDER
ing around the woods seeking shelter she
fell In the road and was frozen 90 desth.
When the body was found the farmer bad
It nailed up IN a common dry-goods box and
buried the next day.
An allnight thunderstorm, accompanied
by a tremendous fall OF rain, visited this Sec
ton last night and the rain continues all day
to-day. The explosions were terrific, and
the electrical disturbance equalled any July
storm at 100 In the shade. IL Is very warm
to-day.
Rev. DR.. J j. 1aherty, OF Richmond,
preached morning snd evening at Cumber-
laud.Slrcet Methodist Episcopal church yes
terdav and lectured there tonight.
The orders OF Commodore Brown, COM
mandant OF the nayy-yard. have been ex-
tended to December next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
pro.ee.Iou q DC mt ,sal, aod .aluou Dob.

protection Of the fur seals and salmon FISH
cries OF Alaska.
After some debate Che biII was rccommit.
ted With Instructions TO The COMMITTEES on
Merchant Marine aud Fisheries 10 report 1t
back With an amendment reducing from
twenty 10 ten rs.the term Of the lease OF
the seal fisheries and suthorlzing any person
10 bring suit against the lessees 20 recover
$40 for every seal taken In excess OF the
number Gxed by law.
MIR. Crisp then called mp the California
election csse Of Sullivan against FELTON,,
against which Nc. McKenna OF California,
raised the question OF consideration. On a
rising vote the Republicans oIisyotea the
Democrals--7s TO 74-anti the yeas and nays
were ordered. Then The body of Repubi.
cans refra,nsd from voting aud left the House
without quorum, The vote upon taking up
the election case standing-yeas, 1870; nav 8, II.
A call Of the House was ordered. and 243
members having responded 10 their names,
further proceedings under the call were dis.
pensed with aud the vote was again taken on
the consideration OF the election ease. Again
the Republicans reirsned from voting, asd
again the absence OF quorum was developed,
the vote standing-yeas, 1875; nays, @ and
sgsiR cal, o! ibe House was demanded by
Crisp. The call was ordered and pending
this, on motion OF Mr.. Crisp, a resolution
was adopted directing the Sergeautat- Arms
10 telegraph for absent members. Then Mr..
Crisp called attention 10 the fact that the Re-
publicSns who last week were so anxious TO
proceed 10 the consideration OF one election
csss were now flibusterIng against the con.
sideratiOn of another case. otis strange,
indeed, what difference DC 'twixt tweedIe-
dur1 aud tweedle-dee."
Mr. Reed. suggested that last week The Re.
publlcans bad had some confidence IN this
tribunal, but that that confidence had been
lost.
4 he House then. at AS, adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
Declines TO Hear Kietn-DtsaGree
ment Among the COnferrees.
Lby lelegraph % lhe DlspaLcl

WASHINGTON. February Is Klein, the
American newspAper-man whose adventures
i'm Samoa have been the subject OF inteTna-
tional comment, will not sppear before the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, at
least FOR the present. lie telegraphed Secie-
tary Bayard upon his arrival in san Francis
co, suggesting that he be summoned to testify
concerning matters In Samoa; but the Secre-
tarv was advised that the committee did not
deem II polite or polite to take any further
stems In the samoan matter pending the re-
suit of the conference to be held in Berlin,
and so Klein was probably advised by secre.
tary Bayard.
This afternoon the cOnierrees on the omni-
bus territorial bill were 10 session two hours
without coming TO conclusion. The report
Of the difficulty in reaching an agreement
caused surprise. for II was believed mat after
the action Of the House last week tue meet
ing OF the confeTrees would be purely
formal. But il is intinated that the House
conferrees are inclined TO insist that their
views upon all points Of difference yet re-
naming shall be accepted. As yet Tue
Senate conferrees are not inclined 10 con-
cede this. IL appears that several matters OF
detail which are supposed 10 be OF ninOr
importanee nave suddenly become stumbling
blocks in the way OF agreement. Inc GATE
of the election in South Dakota and the
location Of capitals have become question
OF difference.
The sundry civil bill as IL passed the
House provided for appropriations a@gre-
eating 1913, 900. 600. To this the senate APP.
propr;atlons Committee has added about
s. SOC. 600. Tue exact amount is not yet as
certained. About 100000 OF this goes TO
the lighthouse service, and S2OO,OVO Is
added TO the soldiers homes appropriations.
-Four hundred thousand is for a slIe Tor
new city pogtoflice In Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Mean temperature. ..............
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19

4 Gratifying Announcement In nc
spect 10 Taxation.

fsueclal telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
LYNcmuRG. Va, February lS.-Great
GOOD feeling was created this evening when
10 became known at the annual meeting oil
The CITY Council that the chairman OF the
Finance Committee, w. f. Mathews, In his
annual rcnOrt recommended the reduction
Of taxation from the present rate OF SL65
pcr hundred 70 Sl50. The most gratifying
feature OF the recommendation was that all
the principal departments OF the city had
been literally provided for, and the public
schools are 10 get The largest appropriations
they have ever received since their lntr0duc-
ton ~ over S1.j00, and streets are to exceed
last years appropriation by over S4,jOO.
Besides this, nearly every department. re-
ceives increased sums. This reduction OF
taxes is based on receipts for the past wear,
and as real estate has largely enhanced in
value since January lst, the Chairman made
the statement that he thought it possible
next year 10 still further reduce the rate to
si.9J. This Is the finest statement made Tor
wears. and taken IN connection with the con-
q INFLATED new enterprises and push OF our
people aiely is thought TO argue well Tor The
future OF the cny.
Thompson Loving, OF Amherst, received
nm apDoiniment as postal clerk to-day and
vas ordered 10 report for duty in Richmond
tomorrow. lie is a son Of Hon. Henry
LOVING Of Amherst Courthouse.
The Richmond and Allegheny passenger
train from the West WAS delayed several
hours THIS morning by big slide near Glen
Wilton. Nc damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Reception OF supreme Officers In the
Twin CitieA
rsnecisl tolerram % the pIspatch.l

Special telegram 70 the DlBpatch-l
NORFOLK. VA, February IS. This norm
Ing Hon. :. NJ. Lindsey aud Hon. John
Haskell Butler. supreme regent aud past SUI
preme regent OF the Royal Arcanum, ar
rived here, and were met AZ the New York,
PHILADELPHIA and Norfolk whsri by COM
mittee OF P0cahontas Council and escorted
In carriages to the residence OF Vice SUI
preme Regent Judge l.. l.. Watts, whose
guests the distinguished visitors are dn.
ring their stay here. ~ noon the Supreme
and Past supreme Regents held a reeep-
ton for two hours In the parlors OF the
Young Mems Christian Association building,
and the Grand Regent OF the State. Il. a.
Dobie, and large uumber Of the members
OF the order and their ladies called upon
them and made the occasion very pleasant.
A luncheon followed.
Tue reception by Portsmouth Council to-
night was 4 brilliant affair." and took place
publicly 10 Kim Hall, an immense throng
being present. Wee Supreme Regent l.. ".
Watts delivered the address OF welcome, and
supreme Regent Lindsey and Past Supreme
Regent John Haskell Butter delivered eio-
Quent fraternal addresses. superb vocal and
instrumental music and Rotations followed,
and the whole concluded with a cOmpil.
mentsry banquet st the Ocean House. The
supreme officers leave early in the morning
for Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
WE'LL RECEIVED.
Governor FOwIe's visit TO Newberne-
A Pleasant Occasion.
-snecial telegram b &c Dlspalch.l


NEwBERNg, y. C., February 1S.-GOver-
nor FowIe aud stat with party OF promi-
nent gentlemen and a military escort left
Rllelgh this afternoon for New6erne 20 At
tend the Fish. oyster, aud Game Fair. At
Goldsboro' the Governor was rendered re-
ceptiou aud the address OF welcome was
made by Major Peterson. This evening al
this city the Governor was rendered a recep-
ton by the managers Of the fair. The
buildings Of the far were thrown open.
They are the haudsomest In The State and
the exhibit is remarkable in point Of variety
and beauty. Tomorrow the Governor viii
formally open the tar and viii deliver an
address.
The steamer with the veterans OF the Burn.
side expedition will arrive at noon t0-mOr-
row. The veterans will be given grand
reception. kilograms tonight announce
that Senators Nance aud Beck will be here
tomorrow evening.
On Wednesday Governor Fowle will 60
to Moreheld City and will drive the last
spike In the Atlantic and North Carolina
railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
state Convention Y. II. Q. A.

DANViLLE, FEBRUARY 10, 1881
The Christian Association Convention
elected the following State Committee: Hon.
j. Taylor Ellyson, Charles Il. Willis, ID.
j. Weisieer, Joseph Bryan, j. L. Gray,
Charles L. Thomas, Richmondj W. W.
Smith, Ashland. George A. Dinguid. Lynch
burg; l.. l.. Marks, Petersburg; %. V. Smith,
Portsmouth,; L V. White. Norfolk; Ii. M.
McIlhany, and T. C. Morton, stanton; w.
W. Yeycar, Norfolk; &. G. Holland, Dam
VILE; ID. h. Jones. Roanoke; Rev. X. j.
McBridge, Lexington; Andrew Broadus,
Luray; f. l.. johnson, Richmond College.
The committee organized by the election
OF the following officers: W. W. smith,
chairman; Charles Thomas, secretary
Charles X. Willis, treasurer; ii. o. Williams,
Stale secrefary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
EASTERN SHORE.
AFTER the Drsascrs-Personai Notes.
morr.,oouaspco Of the Richmond DI.pa,chl


OSANcocK. February u. 1883.
Rev I II. Barnes has resigned the pasto-
rate OF the Baptist churches IN lower North
amnton. He is very popular with the peo-
ME Of all denominations and his departure
will be universally regretted. \,
II Is stated that several OF the owners OF
Fishernan's island have refused to accept
The offer OF $4,000 recently made by INC
limited states Government for the island IS
quarantine station. Hon. John ;. Wise rec
presents the owners Ia the transaction. d.
John Watson, Sr., worthy citizen OF
Cbincoteague island, died several days ago
at the ripe old age OF eighty-three years.
C.ptaIn John r. johnson, oyster-inspector
for Tsngier sound, summoned posse
OF eighteen men several DAYS sgo ana sue
ceeded in securing the names OF quite
number OF vessels dredging In the sound
without a license. The names OF the own
ers Of these vessels have been obtained az
tine custum-house here. and proceedings VIII
be had against them 10 the County Court.
Cards are out for the marriage OF MI j'
II. Nicholson. OF Philadelphia, 10 Miss hary
Il. Mapp, the pretty and popular daughter
OF William J. Napp, Esq, who lives near
Exmore, in the lower part oil AccomscS'
! The ceremony will take place IN the SOUTH
| pTn MetlN0lsL tNlItu ~ Dftt 1ARfth ". 49,
Goth instant. Rev. Mr.. Easter. OF the Fps
copll Church, officiating
Mr. Edward W. nottingham. who lives
near Cheapside, IN the lower part OF North-
ampton. brought % the office OF the Cape
Charles Echo several days ago leaf from an
scconnt-bcok which his little daughter bad
found In = bottle on the sea beach near MS
home. The following was written In pencil
on the niece Of p4per:
corr CAPg Con. July ., 1sSS.
"The bark Lucy Low with all on board
f. about 10 90 down. She has been IN gale
Tor seventeen days She Is laden with OIL
bound Tor Liverpool. GOod.by. my dear
wife. good-by. You mu,t tell Willie about
hts fatnor as soon as be IL old enough to
understand. The finder Of this will please
keen t. until advertised Tor. GO0d-bY,
loved ones. /. l.. NOTTINGHAM, Master"
There i. something in the family name,
which is = numerous snd honored one III
northampton, 10 cause suspicion az to toe
Qenuireness Of the writing. Nothing is
known here Of any such vessel or captain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-19
WashfngtOn N0tes.
nv telegraph " the Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, February Isl. X. Hud.
son. Of Topeka, kan., capttsiss wno Is IN
the CITY. saws that the excitement IN MS
STATE respecting the opening OF oklahoma Is
decreaslag. but that at least the ORGANIZATION
of new Territory, II IL Is effected, VIII de-
nonnL,te the western counties OF kansas 10
men AN extent as 10 lose the seat OF one con-
gresham at least under the new apporuon-
meut. -. ,..,. srh-
sntute for the Springer Oklahoma Dill au-
thorlzes the President to sppoinl ave com
nssioners, not more than three OF whom
shall belong TO the same polit'ca' party,
whose duty Il shall be TO enter INTO neSv'-
stions snd agreements with the Cherokee
Ind,ans for full and complete eesion
and rejipouishment OF all then tiue
~ ov Interest In she Cherokee outlet 10 the
limited states. Such agreements when mace
are 10 be submitted 70 Congress ana tue "a.
tIopaI Council OF the Cherokee nsuou ior
,st,tIeat,on. The commission Is given
nowrr also TO negotiate with any tribes OF
indians In the Indian Territory LOT 'ne reNh'
ou,shment OF any claim TO the lsno. an sp'
nronriatlon OF $4,000 IS made Tor tue pur-
moss Of conducting negotiations.
sens,or Hampton introduced an amehu'
men, 40 The sundry civil blli to appropriate
enc cos Tor Tesuryey OF Charleston hsreor
and Ashley and Cooper rivers SCUM Csro-
tina