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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
BOUND TO HAVE A BLAZE.
A Crazy Jerseyman Fires His House
and Perishes in the Flames.

Eco HARBoR CITY, N. j., April A. Geo
Lang while temporarily insane, terrified
his family, consisting of his wife and three
children, by the announcement that he
would set fire TO the house, and wished
them TO remain quiet While help was be-
ing summoned the lunatic fired the bed
containing his five yeur-old tighter. The
wife forced him TO desist aud then Lang
proceeded TO the lower rooms TO pursue his
determination TO have blaze. The house
was soon in flames, and the neighbors, who
had by this time arrived upon tho scene,
with difficulty rescued the little ones, one
OF the rescuers being seriously injured.
A desperate struggle ensued when it was
attempted TO remove the maniac. He
finally secured a shotgun md threatened
with death all who attempted TO approach
him. He was seen TO jump into burning
bed, there were "a few groans, then oil was
quiet
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
The Charter Elections.

DETROIT, April g. The returns from the
charter elections in Michigan show sur
prises for both parties but the democrats
have app rently made the most gains
Among the cities which che sc democratic
mayors may be mentioned jackson Muske.
gon, Lansing, Battle Creek, Ann Arbor,
Adrian. Ionia, Alpena, Menominee, Albion,
West BAY City, Pontiac, Owosso, Mt
Pleasant, Big Rapids, Charlotte, Lapeer,
Corunua, Mt Clemens, st. Clair, Fort
Gratiot, St Iguace aud Mason. Port
Huron was also Carried though no mayor
was chosen in that city yesterday.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
FOREIGN FRAGMENTS.

A meat famine Is impending In Paris
The wholesale butchers threaten TO close
the abattoirs IL their demands concerning
the importation OF foreign cattle are not
granted.
IL IL announced that Emperor Will am
has decided that In the case OF future
strikes by workmen the general command
ing in the disturbed district shah act indie
pendently OF the civil authorities.
The Danish minister OF war has announ-
ced that socialist workmen will not be EN-
ployed in state workshops. This decision
Is based on the ground that they are sub
ject 10 foreign influence.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Miss shirley Released.

PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-Mary Rebecca
Shipley, from Stanton, Va, who was ap-
pretended on Wednesday for shoplifting,
and who afterward made an astonishing
confession, has been released on 6,O00 bail.
Miss Shipley says she does not feel that
she is a thief, because she bad not taken
the goods which were found in her trunk
from the various stores with criminal in
tent. She will probably not be prosecuted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Very Largely Bosh.

ROCKFORD, ILL, April 5.-Schweipfurth's
latest sermon was directed against the
press and reporters. He pronounced the
stories published about himself and
"heaven' tissue Of daily reiterated lies
and denouncing reporters as lost black.
guards. The City of Rockford, he said,
was doomed to some swift and fearful ca
lamity In which there would be such q
spectacle of disaster as would horrify the
world. This would be "a result Of the
wickedness Of the city and the 1neers, scoff-
ings and revilings with which the citizens
deluged him, the Lords Amounted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Thieves and fire bugs are working the
districts sNent by the recent cyclone.

Thieves and fire bugs are working the
districts swept by the recent cyclone.
Princess Wilhelmina, tho future queen
OF Holland, is a fair haired, slender, incon-
spicuous maid OF Q years.
The threatening aud apparently incura-
BILE deafness of the Prince OF Wales has be-
come source OF great annoyance TO the
royal family.
Ex-King Milan of Servia pays 5000 a
year for his residence in Paris. he buys
a great deal of iewelry. What becomes Of
IL nobody knows.
The purchase Of the breweries In Boston
and vicinity was by a German, aud not by
an English syndicate.
Three Of the largest marble manufactur-
ers IN Boston have notified their employees
that on and after June they will pay ten
hours wages for nine hours work.
Timber thieves are denuding Montana OF
the trees which escaped the forest fires last
summer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Shockinriy Manried.

GRAND RAPIDS, April S.-An unknown
man, poorly dressed but very clean, and
with all the ppe rance OF farmer so
years old, was struck and killed by the
Muskegon CIR nd Rapids " indiana passen-
ger train en- ering the city yesterday after
noon. His neck, back, rios, arms, and legs
were broken anu right leg cut of at the
knee All efforts to earn his identity have
proved uusucce ssiul.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Miners Combine.

IRoNwooD, April 5.-Nine hundred min
ers OF the Gogebic nj Penokce iron ranges
met here this morning to organize a union.
The delegates present represented 900
men. The OBJECT GA tho union is TO direct
blow at the system of physicians and
medical attendance prevalent at all Lake
Superior mines.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Crusading in Kansas.

WICHITA, KAs., April 5.-The crusade
against the saloons has reached this state
Some of the members of the w. g. Il. u. of
Kiugman decided TO make "a raid. Three OF
the places where 1t was supposed intoxi.
cants were being sold were visited and all
liquids of suspicious flavor were dumped
into the street.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11

Ex-Gov. Cornell of New York re-
Gently held reception ut which moth
ing but ice water was served to the
guests. He had large throng of men
conspicuous in affairs and literature.
and the evening was spent most de
lightfuIly. but there was nothing for
the guests to eat or drink. except ice
water.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
LIVE STOCK.

Cattle-Market strong for best; beeves,
a 5000 30; steers, S30Di 20; stockers and
feeders, 81 5O(93 %; Texas corn fed steers,
S3 UO014 Oh.
Hogs-Market slow; mixed and hight,
81 eOcpi %; heavy, SO 95(9i 80; skips,
IS 50013 81.
Sheep-MarlSet strong; natives, SO 75,9
20 western corn-fed, "a yO@j %; Tex
ans, "a 0005 ~.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11
Against Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Assistant Post.
master General Garrison says that prohi-
bition has largely cmptied the 1sils in 20
Iowa counties, but IL is failure In the
cities Nearly 10000 republicans favoring
granting license or local option TO cities
aud some counties where prohibition can
not be enforced.
They were delegates of this body led by
OK Gov. Kirkwood and prominent republi-
cans who held the recent auti-prohibition
republican state convention.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-04-11

The papers Of Athens arc jubilant over
an intimatlon from the Greek consul in
New York that thoro is prospect of tho
from Cosinth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25

mast ten years IL s.42i. being q larger num-
her than most counties show.
The steamer Washington struck stump
near the wharf at Leechville few nights
ago and sunk very soon.
GOOD poY.
A wake-Forcst boy. from California. ~
en- devoted to the memory Of DR.. Wingate,
late pres;dent of Wake-Forest College,
that hoproposes to be one OF i've TO put
memorial window in the college chapel for
it's honorod president.
BIO STICK.
Judge Conner, of Wilson, has returned
from Western Carolina, ami s0ys that n
stick of timber which measured seven rect
i'm diameter and contained 3.iyO feet mas
been shipped from point on the western
North Carolina railroad TO Scotland.
The oyster troubles by the virginia
pirates. continue. Some one susgests tnat
the only way 10 stop it ~ for Governor
Towle 70 appoint q deputy Governor Tor
Eastern Carolina.
NEW STEAMER.
The new palace steamer 10 run between
Elizabeth City and NewDerne viii proOa-
bly be named The William CASTOR, IN
honor Of MIR. CASTOR, who was native Oh
Newberne. The steamer Will be two hun;
bred feet long, thirty-one-ioot beam ana
eleven feet hold, will hold thirty-two
state rooms, will be supplied with electric
LIGHTS. and will run at the speed OF four
teen miles an hour.
Mr.. Lovey Davis died at her home, IN
Perouimans county, few days ago nj the
acc of eighty-fye. She bad never received
any medical attention in her life, her vision
was as good "a IN her youthful days, and
her hearing Wa not impaired. She dled
suddenly of paralysis
DAISY FISH HAUL.
In BERTHE county a few days ago 10000
herrings and 1900 shGd were caught at one
haul.
Tho Demorest medal contests are quite
popular in the schools throughout the
State. There IL II growing sentiment all
over North Carolina in favor of all reforms
looking 10 and encouraging Temperance.
Your correspondent wellacquainted with
numbers of men in the different counties
who IN years past took Their daily morning
dram and gave Il to their children, but VIII
not even so much as keep it now IN their
houses except in very small quantities as
medicine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY.
A Preacher knocks Doctor Down with
Brick.
tsnectal telegram % the Dispa,ch.


CHARLESTON. W. VA. April 2l.-,Dr. l..
Carr. a prominent physician OF this city,
was Knocked down to-day by the. Key.
Rufus Workman, who hit him with brick.
Both had been among the crowd IN at
tendance on the County Court, which had
sat for the granting of hquor-lcenses.
Among those who addressed the court was
Rev. Mr. Workman. who opposed the grant
ing OF licenses. DIR. Carr took offence at
something he said IN his remarks, and the
two went TO the courthouse yard: where a
fight ensued. The doctor attempted to strike
the preacher with his cane. but the reve-
rend gentleman wac too quick for him and
felled him with brick. The doctor went
10 his room. secured a revolver, and start
ed on hunt for Mr.. Workman. swearing
he would kill him. An officer stopped him,
when he remarked that they might as well
LET him kill that man now, as he fully in
tended TO do so at some time. All Is quiet
tO-nlplt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25

At the request Of tho owner. who has deter
mined 10 discontinue the florist business, va
will sell By auction, on the premises, on
TTFepAy APHu % $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
A Railroad Mortgaged.

PAEKERsBURe. W. Va. April pa mort,
gage for SIS. 900 was filed on the Cairo and
Tanawha-Val railroad to-day in Richie
county. to secure bonds issued by the COM
pany. The road is being built now and
will be part of the Black Diamond system.
At Walkers station to-day ID. L. Leach, q
veteran soldier. was struck with a club and
fatally injured by one Doss" Devaughn.
There was an old erudge between them,
arising out of local political quarrel.
Deyaughn escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
ELECTROCUTlON.
Preparations Completed for the Novel
Method-The Victim Resigned.

AUpuRv, n. Y, April 24.-Preparations
for the electrocution of Kemler are practi-
cally completed. The condemned man is
resigned to his fate, acknowledging its
business. and manifests sincere repentance
for his wicked deed. Rev. DR.. Houghton,
of the First Methodist Episcopal church,
who visits him upon alternate days, is
thoroughly convinced there is no shamming
about his penitence and his conversion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
CAUGHT In THE ACT.
A coLlEeE-elaL CAPTURED WHILE
elOpING WITH HER LOVER.
IT,. p.,,roai Prisoners Discharged-Hen-
derson Wants a New Eoad-Coi-
lector Eaycs Holds On.
,en.l.a, ,olerram o ,he pIspa,cn.l

fcDeCai telegram 70 kho Di'b"N-Nsi
R.,rreH. N. c.. April 2i.-Manning and
Snears. two young students nj the MCCALL
I(ioh School, in Richmond county, were
nlaying a few DAYS ago. Manning grew
NE ard inflicted injuries upon spears
Sbicb are expected TO prove fatal. he has
0ed and has not vet been arrested.
n is now stated that Avery Butler. the
how who assassinated his father at Clinton
has waived an examination: In his COMES
SION. which will he published tomorrow,
he refuses TO state why he killed ms 1atner
or whether he had an accompiice. ne says
neonle VIII he surprised when he tells his
story on the witncss-stand 40 MS ulAi.
The farmers report that the irosts have
rlered havoc With lowland corn, which
20 rowing finely. 1t will al have TO be
replanted, and this is now IN progress.
THEY DiDS'r ELopE.
There is a sensation at Salem, occasioned
by the attempt OF young man haIleu
Gibson to elope with young lady-stndeht
named ROGERS She disguised herseif as u
eeryant and tried to clude the night-watch-
man NJ the school. but was detected Just as
she entered the vehicle when her lover
had provided. Tue young lady IVES taken
home by her relatives.
DISCHARGED THE PRISONERS.
Before Judge Armf ED here to-day hye
employ6s of the oxford and Clarksville
railway were brought up on h1begs corpus
PROCEEDINGS, having been arrested at Dur
ham Yesterday for running an engine over
the distractions placed on the street by
the town o! Durham. M,
The JUDGE dismissed the prisoners. The
excitement over the railway war y hign'
and there is talk OF bOycottIng the Rich-
mOnd and DanYllle.
Yesterday n she-wolf Of great size was
shot ON the SwannanOa river near Ashe-
vile. but escaped. Hunters are now pur-
suing her. -,
The people of Henderson will make an
earnest effort TO secure the construction
of railway from that town TO Nash county
TO tan the rich tobacco section III the lat
ter county.
1t is proposed to build a road TO Spring
Hone. TO connect there with the Aibenarle
and Raleigh road.
A ferociOus wild animal Is ranging
through the eastern part Of Chatham cCun-
tv and has devoured number OF hogs
The general belief Is that it is panther.
caves ALL RIGHT.
IT Is learned here this evening that John
b. Eaves will be confirmed as revenue col
lector of the western district or that the
committee will make no report. so that IN
either event he will hold his position.
The tobacco counties. ten in nun Der, are
allowed until May lst to make their tax
settlements. Sheriff Markham. of Dur
ham, settled to-day, paving $4,000.
TO-DAY while the young son OF the late
Major John Gatling was playing baseball
here he fell on the bat, breaking his leg
above the knee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
EASY TERMS or PAYMENT.
nr THURSDAY. MAY 1. 800.

commencing at p. NJ. sharp, We will Offer tho
sbove-meB Toned REAL ESTATE for snlc, upon
the promises, 10 the following orier-yiA; NINE
llts, commencing az TIE southeast corner OF farS
avenue and Vine street fronting 20 feet each on
tho south side OF Part avenue, Two, ccm-
mencing at the sou hwestern intersection OF
PARK avenue aud L0nI ariy street. irouting -
feet each on PARK avenue iwo, Win front u
81 feeg each en- wes. side OF LON bardy street,
commencing NJ tha northwest co uor Of Hanover
AID IOmbsrdy street,. Gad seven ir0ntlug on
tho north SIDE Of Hanover street, commencing
at the northeastern inierectOn VI Hanover anu
Vine streets, with irontsgo OF - feet each.
All OF these lots run back good Depth 70 On
alley. livery Indication points 70 rapid I'M
movement and large Increase In value OF pro-
perry In this locality. he fact IS that no Invest
meut can 10 male in real esinte Ia thls or any
othor city with better assurance ~ large anu
speedy profits than in these lotA tuorofofe, ms
sale is worthy of the attention OF oil persons IN
wan OF BUILDING LOTS Tor their own use or
for speculation.
Maps Of these lots arc at the Office OF tho auc-
toncers FOR free distribution. Call and get one.
TERMS: ono four,n cash: balance at six,
twelve eighteen, aud twcnty-four monts for ne
g,tiable n0tts, interest adie1. and secured by a
deed OF trust.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON.
aplg AuciioneerA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
BY James b. Klam,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
iliS Main street
TWO NEAT AND ATTRACTIVE
FRAME COTTAGES
ON NORTHEAST CORNER CHERRY AND
CHINA STREETS.
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

BY request Of the owner shall sell BY public
auction, on the premises. on
MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 18Th,
NJ 8 O'Clock y. NJ, thoss TWO NEAT, WEIl-IO.
CATED, AND DESIRABLE FRAME COTTAGES.
situated as above stated, the corner houss con-
tainipg four rooms and bsYing q GOOD stable ON
tho LOT, the adjoining house containing three
rooms. both having The usual couvenlopces In
good order. Well OF good water and we'll worthy
ina attention OF home-ssekeTs or tuyestora a.
rental purposes WIN pay well while incroa SINS
In value.
an y I u M4Ax. AamsnaaA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
BY Qusrles & scCurdy,
Real Estate AuciioneerA
TRUSTEES SALE OF DETACHED
Il FRAME DWELLING
AND
VACANT LOT
on vENABLE BETWEEN EIGHTEENTH AND
MOSBY STREETS.

In execution OF a certain deed Of trust. bearing
date 18th October, 1855. and duly recorded,
Deadlock 1886 ~" page q, default hayiBg
been made In the payment OK one Of the note
thereby secured, aud being required 30 10 do BY
the holder thereof, We Will oder for sale, upon
tho premises, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1890,
at o'clock L. NJ, the PROPERTY, conveyed and
therein described. LOT, with Improvements,
fronting as feet on venable street between
Mosby and Eighteenth streets. and running back
1865 feet: also. LOT 3Oxl65 ct corner Of yenAplo
and Buchanan streetA
m note for f36a az due l,th Octebcr i2sp upon
q credit on f366s7 till isth octobsr, 1890; on
t3e667 till i7fh October. 1891; balance ~ IN;
nounced at sale. This properly II sold subject
10 prior deed 10 secure about $40 not yet duo.
particulars Of which will DO given as salsl
Il n. QuARLkS.
WI. q. GARRETT. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
ByH. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctoneer
VHE LARGE AND ELEGANT
PRIVATE RESIDENCE.
WITH BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ATTACHED,
SITUATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD AND CARY
STREETS,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION
By request OF Mr. ". G. Miller I will sell at
auction, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, MAYs 1900.

By request O, Mr. ". G. Miller I will sell at
auction. on the premises, on
FRIDAY, MAY 9. 1900,
a, O'Clock z. 81. his wcll-Enown and univer-
ssliy-s.mired RESIDENCES, situated rs aUoya.
II Is Of brick. covered With stuccoe, and contains
fourteen rooms. besides store-room- aud closets,
with hot. cold and shower baths, ana wafer,
with stationary wash5lant7 IN the principal
chambers: kitchen, with dye rooms, Tor ser
wants laundry, Win stationary fixtures; gas
thrCughOut the premises, aud all OF tie most
modern congenien 'es. Tho able t. nearly now,
and beeiies a hos'lcrs room has space TOR two
carriages nld three sails.
Il wOu q DO impossible IN an advertisement u
convey an adequate idea OF tue cOmpioiene-- az
THIS property la every rcspec-. IL com tinor the
most admirable Arrangements with the most
thorough finish In every detail, AMI IN highest
possible degree OF cOnyen ence aud comfortable
accommodation fof q large family.
The lot FONTS l33 foe! On ThiTd street and runs
back 10 feet
TIE situation IA orc n the mos beautiful and
convenient in the city, AMI A. /, stands this pro
perty Is not eXc,led ~ any other 10 All that con-
stitutos a 1rst-ciass residence.
It will be sold whole, or II desired the
dwelling will be soil with front Of about %
Tee, leaving three building lots, each fronting
about q feet on Third street. 10 be sold seDA-
ra,alY.
Persons wishing 10 0xsmine the promises be-
fore the day OF sale are requested 10 call upon
me.
Terms: Accommodating. and VIII be made
known at the time OF sale. n. W. BOWIE,
apo3 Auctiolecr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
HOW THEY WE'RE DISPOSED OF.
EASTERN CAROLINA.

RIA and Green's Growing Industries
Besufort's Mortgages.
Correspondents Of tho Richmond Dispasrh.i
SCOTLAND NICK, n. O.. April "A, 1890.
The business Of Greenyille has already
greatly increased since the advent OF the
railroad, few months ago.
Daiiylng Is o growing industry In Pitt
county. Special attention IL being given
10 some sections, and the running OF the
railroad through the county greatly fscils-
tstes matters for such industry.
The number Of mortgages secured on
rel estate IN BesufogS county within the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
HISTORIC LANDMARK.
Corvallis Headquarters Near Char
Iottc DESTROYED by Fire.
tsnec,a, ,.,egram 10 the p,sps,ch.l

lottc Destroyed by Fire.
Especial telegram to the Dispaich.l
CHAnIorrE, n. c.. April 2i.-One Of
Mecklenburg's oldest historic landmarks
was burned Monday evening. IL was at
Tuckaseego ford, nine miles from Char
iotte. and was the house which CORVALLIS
occupied during the Revolutionary war,
when his army camped at Iuckaseege ford.
On this same campaign CORVALLIS made
bis memorable visit 10 Charlotte The
house was two stories high in the fashion
Of building common to that day. II had
been repaired from time To time, was well
preserved. and belonged 10 Monroe Hips,
who occupied il. The family were away
Monday evening when it caught on fire
and so were unable to save It. All the
furniture except one bed was destroyed.
The FIRE arose from a detective tiue.
IN TIE COUNTY PooR-RoUsE.
J. NJ. Sheffield. an old Confederate vete-
ran, was yesterday admitted TO the county
poor-house. He has been staying at the
home and hospital in this city, but ii was
unable TO keep him any longer. Some
days ago Colonel ID. q. Maxwell wrote to
the Secretary Of the Confederate Home
Chat is TO bel tor admission for MIR. Shelf
field, who was q gallant soldier He was
Informed that not enough money had been
raised 10 furnish the home so generously
given by Colonel Heck last year. II is a
shame on our people that they should be
% forgetful Of those who risked their lives
at their country's call.
HOW TREY WERE DISPOSED OF.
Sheriff Smith is rather lonesome at the
Necklenburg Jail just at present. He is
keeping house all alone. There is not q
single prisoner in the iail--a thing that
only happens once or twice IN q century.
Judge Mears has Just concluded a term Of
the criminal court, and this accounts for
the jails being empty, he having disposed
OF its inmates by sending them to the State
penitentiary and the county cnain-gang.
The Athens and Augusta FIRE companies
have entered for the 10th of MAY contest
and write that they will surely be here.
Colonel Frank Coke, owner of the Bat
tory Park Hotel at Asheyilie. has decided
10 build an addition Of one hundred rooms
20 the hotel.