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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Is KILLED IN A MINE.
Terrible Explosion in n Pennsylvania
Colliery.


The York Farm colliery at Potts
Vile, Pa, mas been tine scene of ter
rible catastrophe. Two men had just
fired battery in the second lift of
shaft No. /. when there was 4 strong
rush of gas and run of coal One of
the men Immediately left TO inform
the fire boss in compliance with the
strict rules. This act saved his life, as
n minute later the gas, which had
ignited by defective safety lamp and
a terrific roar followed which shock
the earth for half a mile. Men coo
yards awaywere thrown from their feet
and workers in distant parts of the
mine were stunned.
In the shaft where the explosion oc-
Cured cars, wagons and debris OF all
kinds filed all the gangways and tun-
uels in all directions. Every body
around the mines at once focked to
the mouth of the shaft and hundreds
volunteered to search for the men inn
prisoned
With grim faces and fast beating
hearts the men tore and dug at the de-
bris with untiring hands, each know
ing that on his endeavor might hang
one or more lives. Finally one by one
the bodies were found, but all were
dead but one man, who cannot live.
Thirteen bodies were taken out all
burned in n terrible manner and two
men not found, but known to be in
the shaft cannot by any possibility be
alive when found
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Largest on the I.aIse,.

A boat whose dimensions will make
her the largest craft ahoat on the
lakes will be Immediately built by
Wheeler & Company, of West Bay City.
Her length will be 300 feet and her
beam as feet. The boat will be Of
steel throughout and is for HAYWOOD
d. Avery, of Cleveland. She will equal
an ocean liner in size and will be fitted
up with every modern appliance for
the successful handling OF traffic on
the great lakes. The contract for the
work has been signed by all parties
concerned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
BAY CITYS BIG BLAzE.
AT LEAST Si.5oo.ooo WORTH OF
PROPERTY DESTROYED.
The COnnagaratIOn starts in n Saw
Mill and Leaves over goo People
Homeless.

At least 200 familes-Gc0 people
were made homeless and Sl,500,OOO
worth of property was destroyed 10y
the biggest contlagratlon which visited
Bay City on the 10Th. The entire dis
aster commenced from a small spark
an Miller Il Turner's saw mill yard.
A heavy wind was blowing and the
flames rapidly spread from one pile OF
1um Der to another aud in two minutes
the entire dock and yard was nbla2e
and the wind carried u cyclone of cln-
der ard burning debris across the street
among a row of frame dwellings.
In 10 minutes four blocks were n
vast furnace.
The entire fire department had been
called out, but it was unable 10 cope
with the terrible ombination Of wind
and fire. Assistance was called from
West Bay City, Saginaw aud Flint
The laddes would no sooner lay
a hose line than they wou'd
be surrounded by fire and forced
to flee to save their lives The
fire continued TO work back from the
river, crossing first one street ana then
another until 80 blocks of mills, stores
and dwellings were mass OF charred,
smoking ruins over 200 dwellings
were burned, two churches, four hotels,
30 stores aud two mills were devoured
by the frey demon and over 900 people
were without homes or shelter. AS
the larger portion OF the dwellings
were the homes and represented the
entire savings of hard working poor
men, the greater portion of the loss
will be thrust upon them, and many
of them carried no insurance.
The common council took immediate
steps to relieve the suffering and home
less and all were cared for.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

well-dressed stranger attempted TO
commit suicide at Saginaw the other day
by jumping from the railroad bridge into
the dirty waters beneath. A good mouth
full sobered him enough to realize what he
was doing and he swan for shore and was
assisted to make IL by couple OF boys.
Rachel Dodge, a nine-year- old girl at
Evart, stepped on a rusty nail some days
ago and has dcd from blood poisoning.
Three children of f. ID. Lacy, of Mir
vlna, were invited by two wemen to rdo
home with them. The spirited horse at
tached to the buggy became frightened
and ran away. An were thrown to the
ground and moro or less seriously injured.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

The second general convention OF the
associated bi-chlorde of gold clubs will be
held in Dwight, ILL.,, Sept. Is.
Thomas Weller. charged with kiduap-
ping Charles Oberlander and taking him TO
Lower California, has been acquitted at
san Diego.
A syndicate intends TO buy all the street
car lines in New Orleans and operate
them with electricity. The deal involves
$40, 000,0 900.
Ii Is claimed that tho passenger solicit
ors, ticket brokers and conductors at Kan
sas City have formed O conspiracy TO rob
the railroads.
The Hazara tribcsmen. who are fighting
for their independence against the Ameer
Of Afghanstan, have Ambushed the
ameer's troops and killed many hundreds
Of them.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
A Brave Young Lady.

Annie Turner, aged II years, was
alone in her fathers home at Hastings
a drunken man attempted criminal
assault upon her. She struggled des-
perately and succeeded in getting away
from him and securing a heavy stick
from under an open window dealt him
two severe blows across the face. She
then called for help, but before it had
arrived her assailant had made his es-
cape He is supposed to be Ed Shay,
a young man of that city. Shay has
skipped the country.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
DEAD ON THE WIRES.
The Fate of Lineman at Houghton Dur
ing "A storm.

The Fate of Lineman at IEoughton Dur
ing storm.
During an electrical storm at IIough-
ton lightning struck the Peninsula
Electric light line half way between
Calumet and Lake Linden. Five line
men were up on the poles making re-
pairs. All were not TO the ground eX-
cept Daniel Shevirge, French Canadian,
aged "a. He was left on the wire,
dead. The poles were 30 feet high.
The injured men are James Laverse,
collar bone broken; Harry Hoslling,
line superintendent, chest, shoulders
and head bruised, and two others not
seriously hurt. This Is the first case
on record of lineman being killed by
lightning while At work on the lines
with no circuit on.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
To Try Carnegie for Treason.

Mr.. Brennan. the attorney for the
Amalgamated association, has advised
the association officials at Homestead
TO communicate with the state depart
ment with view TO securing the
arrest in Scotland and extradition
from that country of Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie.
Mr.. brennan is of the opinion that
Mr.. Carnegie can be held on the charge
of treason in maintaining force of
unauthorized armed men without the
legal or constitutional right to do so,
and If a warrant in his case is granted
strong effort viii be made to have
him brought to this country for trial
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

Chicago will send 900 and the rest of
Illinois 3, 900 knights to the Denver con-
clave.
N. Y, and destroyed t45, 600 worth of
property.
Owing to the severe weather OF spring
and the hot weather that followed there
will be great shortage in Oregon and
Washington grain crops.
The North American Stock Investment
company, capital $3.50, 900. has been in-
corporated at Dickinson, Neb. Stock
ranches win DC started aud large bust
ness transacted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Won't Drive Carnegie Nails.

Six carpenters employed by the city
marshal of Grand Rapids, to lay side
walk, noticed the Carnegie label on
the kegs of spikes and refused to work
further until spikes from some other
source of supply were provided The
carpenters around town have declared
themselves in favor of this line of pol
icy, but no trouble is anticipated from
CHS source.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Attempted to Rob Mail Carrier.

An attempt was made TO rob a half
breed mail carrier named Frank Far
cier between Chassell and Portage
Entry. The road is through the woods
and when in lonely spot the strange
men sprang out of the bushes and one
of them shot Farcier through the hand.
The shot was returned by the mail
carrier when the fellows fled and made
their escape. but without the Doodle.
Farcier has been in the service for sew
-eral years.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
A Traverse Bay NIystery.

The badly decomposed body of an
unknown man dressed like a sailor was
found on the beach near Wequetonsing,
at the head of Little Traverse bay.
His face was badly cut and slashed
rs if with knife. Foul play is sus-
pected and an inquest was held, but
nothing could be ascertained as TO the
identity OF the body. 1t is thought
possible, however, that it is the body
of the Indian so brutally murdered by
his companion recently.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Mnex,r R.r,.~ ~ rr,,


NEW YORK, July 25 r.. g. Dun & Co. 8
weekly review OF trade says: There IL
distinct improvement not only in transact
tons in comparison with the same time last
year but also in prospects for the coming
season. Prospects of spring wheat are re-
markably good and returns from many OF
the states surpass all expectations. The
stock market has been little affected by the
vote OF Burlington & Quincy TO withdraw
from the Western Traffic Association. for
fine crop prospects and the coming adjourn
ment of Congress give strong operators
basis for a successful campaign against the
shorts Money is unusually plenty.
Merchandise exports In three weeks of July
are only half of per cent larger than last
wear. while in imports n large increase
appears. The business failures occurring
Throughout the country during the last
seven DAYS number tS7. For the cores
ponding week Of last year the figures were
"a.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Seven People Thrown over a olin.

James Pilens, prominent citizen
and his wife, mother-in-law aud four
children were thrown IS feet over
cliff into the Ohio river by runaway
horse at Wheeling, w. Va. Mrs.
Pilens and her mother received fright
full injuries and both will proba oily
die. An infant child was also danger
ously hurt. The others escaped with
slight injuries The horse was scared
by train.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
j. .RICHFOR GOVERNOR
THE LAPEER COUNTY MAN THE
REPUBLICANS CHOICE.
Pingree, of Detroit, Defeated After n
Strong Eace---The HnIanco of
Ehe rIcket.
The Ticket.

For Governor
john T.. RICH, of Lapeer County.
For Lieutenant Governor
j. WIGHT GIDDINGS. of Wexford County.
For Secretary Of State
JOHN w. JOCIIM, Of Marquette County.
Treasurer
JOSEPH +. HAMBIrzER, OF Houghton Co.
Auditor-GeneTal-
STANLEY W. TURNER, OF Roscommon Co.
Attorney General
GERaTr j. DiE8EMA. OF Ottawa County
superintendent OF Pubic Instruction
II. II. PATTENGILI, of Ingham County.
Member Board of Education
+. A. WuSON. of Van Bupen County.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
AEnniish Adventure.

Marcus NJ. Mason, of Boston, accom-
panied by guide and J. II. Reed, of
Newcastle, Pa, started to make the
tour of the Cave of the Winds. There
is series of slippery stone steps just
at the entrance of the cave. Here, in
stead of proceeding carefully, Mr..
Mason jumped one or two steps,
slipped, and in a moment was hurled
into the descending volume of water.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

SENATE.-A debate involving the ques-
ton of specific contracts payable in gold
was precipitated in the Sen ate on the I'D
in the discussion OF an amendment to the
House bill in regard to judgements of Unit
ed States courts. This discussion was fol-
lowed by another upon the anti-option bill.
The committee on commerce. reported u
bill approprlating $3.50, 900 for the con-
struction OF a ship canal TO connect the
waters of Lakes Union and Washington
with Puget Sound and $780, 900 for facili-
Eating transportation between Lake Wash
ington and Puget Sound and it was placed
on the calendar. Adjourned. HOUSE,
General amendments on the general de-
iiciency bill received from the Senate were
non concuTred in and sent buck for further
conference. Very little other business was
transacted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Fatal Carelessuess.

David Bell, a young man 10 years of
age who lives with his father in For
est, Genessee county, attempted to
drag loaded gun by the muzzle across
the porch of his fathers house. The
hammer of the gun caught, the weapon
was discharged and the charge en-
aered the young mans head and he
died in great agony.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Costly Blaze nt Zig Ranids

VIM. Il. Jones planning, wood work
ing and single mill at Big Rapids has
been totally destroyed by fire. Loss
about $1,000; partly insured. The dry
kiln and store house were saved. The
fire is supposed to have originated in
the boller-room
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
SENATE AND HOUSE.

SENATE. The anti-opton bill was dis
cussed during the larger part of the ses-
sion of the 2lst. The House bill to en-
force reciprocal commercial relations with
Canada was received and placed on the
calendar. Executive session. Adjourned.
HOUSE. Among the measures passed
were: A bill 10 promote commercial rela-
tions with Canada; TO promote enlisted
men in the army TO the grade OF second
lieutenant; TO provide for the collection,
custody and arrangement Of the military
records of the war of the American revolu-
ton, ana the war OF 1912; 10 authorize the
secretary of war TO lease for five years
lands for public purposes; to define the
grade OF medical officers in the army; au-
thorizing the secretary OF war to appoint a
board of review in certain cases; TO pro-
vide for the promotion Of certain officers
in the marine corps; resolution authorizing
the officers and crew of the steamship
Baltimore to accept medals from the King
OF Sweden. Adjourned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

SENATE.-An explanation by Mr..
Allison on the 25th, OF the progress of the
conference on the sundry civil bill occu-
pied the morning hour. The anti-option
bill filed out the day. HoUsE.-The
report OF the committee 10 Investigate the
pension offices was discussed. a disagree
ing conference report on the deficiency
bill was received and new conference
ordered. After deadlock OF two hours
caused by the personal luminosity OF two
members the House adjourned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
A Enrmcr,s Suicide.

ST will be dead in three hours Shed
no tears is the advice given to his
wife by Farmer Goss, of Okemos, who
was found dead in bed by her. A bot
tie of morphine laying near the body
with the note inside it explained the
means by which he sought death.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
IiARRITY THE MAN

Selected to Run the Campaign for the
Democratic Party
The Democratic national committee
met at New York city, Chairman Brice
presiding. w. f.. Harrity, of Pennsyl-
vania, was elected as the new chair
man of the committee and $ p. Sherin,
of Indiana, was reelected secretary.
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Whiting re-
eeived large nun Der of callers at the
Fifth Avenue hotel. Among the callers
was Chairman Harrity. Robert v.
Roosevelt, of New York, was elected
treasurer of the committee, to succeed
Charles j. Canda.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

Romrilus citizens are joyful over the
consummation Of the plans laid down
by the land syndicate, who have pur-
chased nearly 1000 acres of land
around the junction. Two factories
have been started winch would be n
credit to any town of 10000 inhabi-
s<ants.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29

SENATE.-Mr. PefTer-on the ed
spoke in support Of his resolution, pre-
viously offered, insJructing the judiciary
committee to inquire into the subject of
labor and capital difficulties and as to
what legislation was necessary 10 protect
the right Of employees and secure fair rate
of wages. Mr.. Call spoke against the
Pinkerion detective force as an unauthor-
lied armed organization. The anti-option
bill occupied the remainder o. the days ses-
sion. The House oil authorizing com
mercial retaliation on Canada was passed.
Adjourned. HOUSE. discussion OF
public land bills and the conference re-
port on the deficiency bill occupied the
day.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Iightning's Freaks.

Otto Boyer, stepson of August
Jacobs. of Midland, was instantly
killed by lightning while unloading
hay in the baru. j. Irwin was also
knocked down and slightly injured.
NO other damage was done.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
Careless woman and Gasollne.

Mrs. William Heating, while filling
a lighted gasoline stove at Ypsilanti
dropped the pitcher which contained
the gasoline, setting her clothes on
fire. She was badly burned about the
legs and face, but will probably re-
cover.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-07-29
An EpiIeptic Drowned.

Chas. Gregg, of Hastings, aged ",
was drowned while bathing in Cedar
creek Gregg was subject to epilepsy
and is thought TO have been taken with
q fit while in the water. His body has
been recovered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13
LINcoLNls MEMoRY hoNoREp.
The Eighty-third Anniversary Of Hi
Birth Observed NV tbe NATHAN

The Eighty-third Anniversary of His
Birth Observed by the Nation.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Yesterday was the
eighty-third anniversary OF the birth Of
Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipatoT
and martyr president. The annual celebra-
tion Of his birth is always iittingly observed
throughout the country, and this occasion
was no exception to the rule except ia so
far as it was more generally honored than
ever before.
Reports from nearly every important city
in the Union state chat banquets were held
last night at which many Of the most prom
inent Republican statesmen and orators Of
the country were present, and where the
memory and deeds Of the beloved trail
splitter were eulogized, and the man him
self held up as a typical Republican and one
Of the noblest products Of our American
civil life. In Illinois the day is a legal
holiday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13
ooNaREssIoNAL PROCEEDINGS.
The bin for the Relief Of Aquiiia Jone,
pnaanA the mnman.

The bin for the Relief Of Aquilla Jones
Passes the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb l9-The session Of the
house was devoted TO the further eonsidera.
tion Of the Military academy appropriation
bill, which was concluded.
Private bills FOR the relief Of Louisa @.
Lowell and Aquilla Jones were passed, the
latter giving rise to wide debate, the Demo.
Gratis being divided upon the question Of re.
imhursing postmaster for money stolen in
view Of their well known policy OF retrench.
ment.
The Peoples party in the house Of repre-
eentatives has joined with the free coinage
people in demanding the prompt eonsidera
tion Of the Bland bill In a separate peti
tion, addressed 70 tho speaker as chairman
Of the committee on rules, the nine regular
Peoples party representatives petition the
committee on rules TO set an early day fof
the consideration of the Bland free coinage
bin. This petition is Independent Of the
one circulated by the free coinage members
Of the committee on coinage, weights and
measures, and il intended as the official ut
teranre q the Peoples party as represented
in the house.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13
THE NEWS OF ALBANY.
A BIN 60 Divide yonIsers Into rive
Wards PASSES the Assembly.

A BIN 60 Divide yonIsers Into rive
Wards PASSES the Assembly.
ALBANY, Feb Ex-senator Brown called
the senate to order before there WINS a
quorum present. Nineteen senators We're
ia their seats before the active business ct
the day began. A few reports Of commit
tees were received, d few bills introduced
and few passed Then the senate ad.
journod until Monday night
Bills were introduced by senator McClel.
land and Assemblyman Fraser dividing
Yonkers into flve wards The elective ON.
GERS are to he a mayor, a supervisor at large,
court judge aud four Justices OF the
Taace, together with q supervisor and two
aldermen from each ward Unanimous
consent was asked aud the bin passed by
this assembly.
A bin has been introduced by Assembly.
man Guenther providing that every life in
suranee policy issued after May /, 1892.
shall be nonforfeitabie for nonpayment Of
premiums after It has been in force for three
years, but shall be binding on tho company
issuing it for its then net value, according
to the combined experience rate, less any
Indebtedness % the company with interest
at the rate Of per cent per annum.
Assemblyman Nauderwater introduced a
bill providing that ne private company OF
Incorporated institution or almshouse shall
be exempted from taxation whose gross in.
come from It's real and personal property
shall exceed s200,000 This is said to be
aimed at the Bloominglale asylum, the
Trinity church property, etc.
Governor Flower has signed the bill pro.
yiding for the existence 81 signal service
corps IN the State National guard
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. i8.-Mr Stout, OF
Michigan, introduced in the house a resolu-
tion calling upon the committee on inter
state commerce TO investigate the recent
consolidation Of four great trunk line rail-
ways in New York, New Jersey and Penn
sylyania, and 70 report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution says that the Reading,
Lehigh Valley, the Jersey Central, the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western railways,
operating lines IN different states and repre-
senting a nominal capital Of 5000, 900 900, the
plant Of which could be duplicated at one
half the sum, have consolidated, and it asks
the committee on interstate commerce to
investigate the facts Of the case and report
whether such consolidation should not be
prohibited by national law, and whether q
bureau Of interstate transportation should
not be organized. headed by cabinet officer
known as the secretary Of commerce.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13
TIE Arena OF POLITICS.
Republican Gains in New York State Elec
tions-More Hilt Delegates Elected.

Aepubttrhh baihs ln New Aork state Etec-
tions-More Hili Delegates Elected.
ALBANY, Feb l3.-The results Of the SUI
pervisor elections of Tuesday show that in
twenty counties S62 supervisors were chosen.
OF these 2iS are Republicans and ia Demo
Gratis. At the 1891 elections l99 Republicans
and l6S Democrats were chosen.
The Republican majority Of 90 IN 1891 was
increased to l34. Fifteen counties report
Republican gains Broome, five supervisors;
Chenango, four; Cortland, nine. Cattarau-
gus, one; Delaware, one; Franklin, four;
HerNimer, two; Madison, four; Montgomery,
two; Onondaga, eight; steuben, eight, Scho-
harie, three; St. Lawrence, one; Toga,
three; Washington, two.
Two counties made Democratic gains
Chemung, four; Schuyler, four. Three oonn-
tiesnade no change -Otsego, Putnam and
Seneca
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-02-13
smnl1 but Enthnsinstlc.

BROOKLYN, Feb. lSThe Criterion theater
was the place where the independent Demo
Gratis OF Brooklyn protested against the mid
winter convention Of the Democratic state
committee. When A. Augustus Healy, the
chairman, opened the meeting there were
in the private boxes and 159 ii the orchestra
The small audience, however, was enthusi-
astic, and Mr.. Healys soathing rebuke Of
Hill was cheered at every point. Resolu-
tions similar TO those adopted at the big
New York meeting were adopted.