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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Ten Acres OF Flame.

The extensive plant of Borne, Scyrmser
& Co., lubrcating oil manufacturers, at
Elizabethport, n. j. was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire. An explosion OF one small
still occurred soon after the day force
had left their work, and although the
night men made use of the fire apparatus
on the premises, they were unable to check
the progress of the flames. Still after
still exploded and in short time much OF
the plant was mass of flames. The oil
works covered 10 acres, with $50 feet
frontage on the sound. The wharves
along the full lenght of this frontage were
consumed; also the cooper shop and the
barreling, filler and pump houses. Forty
five thousand new barrels, many thou
sands of barrels of manufactured Cd and
six immense stills were destroyed as well.
The loss aggregated $500, 600, partly in
sured. The company's great loss VII
result from the necessary stoppage OF their
business. as a number of large contracts
| were being filled by them.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
rHE ELDER ASHORE.
The Big Ocean steamship stranded
or the Isle Of wight.

London special: On rocky ledge OF
the Isle of Wight, only nino miles from
Osborn house, where Queen Victoria Is
living, the big steamship Elder. OF the
North German Lloyd line, ran haru
aground. 1t was about 10 o'clock at night
and u very heavy fog prevailed. Tho
lights usually observed in steering through
the channel to the Solent were not visible
and the fog siren of Atherfeld light was
not audible at any great distance. 10
Judge from her position, tae Elder was
carried by a roller about half on the
rocks. She lay with her bow ana
stern in comparatively deep water, her
midship section resting on the ledge.
The passengers were yet all astir and con-
temphting landing at Southampton. and
there would have been some stirring
scenes had il OF been for the cool deport-
ment OF CAPT. Heinecke, who assured
those aboard that there was no danger.
Signals were employed and life crews soon
reached the vessel. On their arrival, how
ever, the captain felt so secure and the
passengers had become so thoroughly re-
| assured that the boats were sent back
empty. The night wore away and the
mex day it was finally deemed safe to put
the passengers ashore and 200 OF them
were landed in surf boats and $500, 900 in
coin, which is part of the steamers freight
had been brought from the hold and pled
in sacks on the shoreward side Of the main
deck. II serious damages should develoT
this coin will be dropped overheard upor
the rocky ledge, whence it may at any
time be recovered by divers.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
SENATE AND HOUSE.

SENATE. The proceedings OF the goth
were exceeding duh. The Joint resolution
to provide for an international bi-metaiiic
agreement was reported back and placed
on the calendar. A bill to provide Tor
committee to inquire into the causes OF the
depression of the cotton market was re-
ferred. The house bill to amend the act
granting right of way to the Hutchinson
a. Southern railway through the Indian
Territory was passed. A bill appropriat-
ing 500. 900 for public building at Lead
vile was passed. HOUSE. Breckin-
ridge offered a resolution calling upon the
president for any dispatch in reply to the
ultimatum sent to Chill on the 2lst Also
that all correspondence between the United
States and Chill not already communi-
cated-if there is any-be sent to the
House. This resolution caused consider
able hot discussion and was finally re-
ferred TO the committee on foreign rela-
tions. The new code of rules were then
discussed but no action was taken Oh
them. Adjourned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
,rno ov,,b,aponr,s DownfaII.

Sheriff Mcqueen walked into the beautl-
fui parlors of the Owashtanous boat CLUB
house at Grand Rapids and requested the
young men present to vacate the premises.
They obeyed and the sheriff took formal
possession, locked the big front door and
placed the key in his pocket. Willard
Barnard, owner of the building, who has
claim of S645 for unpaid rent, brought the
club to its crisis and so other creditors
rushed in for their security. The clubs
liabilities foot up over 1000. petit
ton has been filed in the circuit court ask
ing for receiver The club was organ
lied eight years ago and was considered
one OF the finest of the kind in the north
west Extravagant management, that can
be attributed to half dozen high rollers,
who stood high in the clubs list OF Officers
has caused the downfall.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
New Military Cartridge.

The Winchester repeating arms COM
pany has just produced military cartridge
which will, so far as the bore is concerned,
revolutionize the manufacture OF small
arms in this country. Five thousand oil
the new cartridges have been sent to the
magazine gun board, appointed by con-
gress year ago. for inspection. The new
cartridge carries bullet of 81 caliber,
and is charged with &C grains OF Duponts
No. 3 rife power. The bullet is of lead,
epcased in a copper shell 006 of an inch
thick. and is "A of an inch in length. AT
trial recently made, the new ".3l.66, "
as they are called at the armory, pene-
trated 10 pine boards, each one inch
thick, at a distance OF 200 yards. The
present standard government. cartridge,
under the NEST favorable circumstances.
will penetrate only nine inches OF pine
planking at 200 yards.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
LEFT Him 20 freeze.

Mark Rapson, of Nashville, went to
Charlotte and proceeded to fill up or
liquor. He went into CIRCUITS saloon glori'
ously drunk, and three local toughs en-
ticed him into an alley and held him Up.
Not finding any money on him, they beat
him in terrible manner and left him lying
on the snow in an unconscious condition
and bleeding terribly from the wounds
Inflicted. Tho nightwatch found him
later and took the injured man TO hotel,
where he was cared for and fully restored
to consciousness. 1t was narrow escape
from freezing TO death.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.
A Schooner Comes TO the Rescue OF
Crew of the Disabled Tug Web
ster Just I'm Time.
Columbus, o., Visited by n S3OO'OOo
Fire.--An Extensive OIL Manu-
featuring Plant Destroyed.
A New Military Cartridge Of Almost
Incredible Force.--Other Items
of More or Less Interest
Drifting Out to Sea I'm open Boats.

While the tow boat Webster, with two
scows, was struggling in 5O-mile gale III
New York bay, her hawser broke and be-
came entangled in her propeller. The
scows, which are used TO carry garbage
out TO sea, had on board about go Italian
laborers. The steamer having become
helpless, the three vessels began drifting
out into the Atlantic. Another tow-ooat,
the Nichols, also with two scows in tow,
anchored her scows in Gravesend bay and
want TO the assistance of the Webster. NO
sooner had the Nichols left her scows, on
which were about 90 laborers, than they
broke from their anchorage aud also began
TO drift out into the ocean. The captain
of the Nichols, finding he could do nothing
to help the Webster. and not being able
even to rescue the Italians from his own
scows on account of the high seas, re-
turned to the city and reported the con-
ditiou of affairs to Commissioner Brennan.
! The commissioner Immediately ordered
| three steamers 10 the assistance. III
addition to the 30 Italian laborers on each
| of the four scows. there are five men on
the Webster 1t is believed to be certain
that at least some of the Italians nave
been drowned by being washed OH th'
scows by the high seas.
LATER.-A steamer picked up TOUR itai
ians from two of the scows OF the Weoste
and Nichols No others were found. IN
belief is that the remainder have drowned
and the Webster has gone TO the bottom.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Worse Than Cholera.

London cable: DIR. Since, the medical
adviser of an insurance company, says the
epidemic of grip now prevailing has
caused more than twice as many deaths in
England as the cholera in 1912. There is
little danger from death, he says, among
people under 40 years of age; between that
and IS the chances of death increase 90
per cent. When the disease attacks per-
SON above 65. his constitution is utterly
ruined. The disease, the doctor said,
might at any time throw off its present
comparatively harmless form. and appear
in lis true malignity, which would create
terror throughout the world. The deatl
rate in London during the past week wa
/, 762 above the average OF the past II
years. The highest death rate In Eng
land is 60. 8 per 1000, in Brighton.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Eonr Frozen TO Death.

Boston special: The recent zero weather
in this section has been followed by the
report of four persons found frozen 70
death. James A. Bsbee, iron founder
Ga years old, was found dead in one OF
Chelsea's streets by men going to their
work. John James Barnett ticket-of-
leave man, from the Concord reiormatory,
was found dead on the marsh along the
turnpike leading from Lynn to Saugus.
Patrick Cronin, who wandered from his
home in Brookline while insane, was
found dead in carriage house at Brock
ton. Martin Bauer, 53-year-old Ger
man, was found dead on the doorstep o.
his home in New Bedford. All these
deaths resulted from exposure.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05

Two thousand railroad men represent
ing all sections of the country, met In New
York and adopted resolution providing
for the equipment of all freight trains
with the automatic couplers and air brakes
Archbishop Langevin died on the Goth at
Father Point, Que, after short illness
He was founder OF Mont st. Jean college
and brother OF Sir Hector Langevin, ex-
dominion minister OF public works. His
body was buried In the cathedral al
Rimouski, where his mothers and two
brothers remains repose.
A fortune lost for dozen years to the
heirs Of John Wise late Of Sumner county
KS, has been discovered by John w
Wise, grandson of the deceased. while
digging for the foundation Of a new struc
ture on the farm on which the old mai
died. Thirty Ave thousand dollars II
J gold Is said 70 be the amount recovered
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
MICHIGAN STATE ITEMS.

New p. OF L store at Lake City.
Dickinson county Republicans have or
ganized.
Newaygo offers 10000 to remain the
county seat.
A butter factory has begun operations
at Ypsilanti.
Pontiac will have knitting works with
a capital OF 100000.
Mormon elders are still industriously at
work in Huron county.
Local talent of Charlevoix have organ
,ized musical company.
The new Michigan Central depot at
Niles has been opened for business.
Menominee will launch Daniel ].
Campau club on Washngton's birthday.
A Morrice merchant has purchased and
shipped east %, 600 rabbits this winter.
The Mackinaw express killed an I'M
known man at the charcoal liilns at Gay
lerd.
William c. Teller, of Iron Mountain,
aas been appointed surveyor of Dickinson
county.
St. Clair river is now frozen solid its
entire length and the Sarnia ferry boats
cannot run.
Georpe Dukeman, of jefferson township,
IIillsdale county, fell down stairs and
broke his neck.
Rev. M. Boede. of Reed City, was very
seriously scalded by the upsetting OF Q
kettle of soft soap.
Arthur Salters, of Dowaglac, aged IA
ruptured a blood vessel while skating and
died from the effects.
Mrs. Charles A. Baldwin, wife Of Post
master Baldwin, OF Vicksburg, died o
blood poisoning, aged 43.
Miss A. e. Robert, OF Battle Creek, be
came mentally deranged through continues
sickness and disappeared.
West Bay City has secured the plant
Whittemore g. Maxon, manufacturers OF
power transmitting device.
Wheeler g. Co. S shipyard in West Ba
CITY will have an electric light plant so
can continue operations at night
Lord g. Foster, of Hudson, will be trie
In the circuit court on the charge OF oil;
posing of diseased meat for food.
The grand council, Royal Arcanum, ca
have representative hall for It's meeting
De held in Lansing, April 10 and 26.
BlissHeld's city fathers have passed q
ordinance forbidding bsrber shops an
meat markets to be kept open on Sunda.
Silas Larabee, farmer near William
con, fell down the cellar stairs and Il
iured his spine and died the following da
Jasper Van AuSen. hard citizen OF Pa
paw. is under arrest at Decatur, charg'
with making criminal assault upon Mr.
Aaron Warner.
Mrs Deitz. OF Hesperia, Oceana count
was accused by some Of her neigh0ors
destroying her daughters babe. Her tr
resulted in al acquittaL
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Neeklx REVIEW OF ,rrads.

New York, February 1.-R. G. Dun n
Co.'S weekly review of TRADE says; ~
is undeniable that there exists a. consider
able feeling OF disappointment More bust
ness, but at lower prices, seems 10 be the
rule. That the volume of trade Is gradu-
ally increased. even In branches which
have been dullest seems to be no doubt.
But In an unusual number or cases in
creased sales appear to be the result of
some yielding In prices. The money
markets throughout the country are un-
usually well sapplied, but in part because
the demand is only poderate collections
are generally improving or decidedly good.
The course. of foreign trade makes the
absence OF gold imports somewhat note
worthy; exports from New York for four
weeks OF January have been ST., $4,000, or
400 per cent larger than for tho same
weeks last year. while In imports there has
| boon n slight decrease, which would point
to an excess OF exports over imports,
| amounting to about $4,000 ,00o for the
month against $40 900 900 last January.
The business failures occurring through
ont the country during the last seven
davs number POI as compared with totals
of a9s for last week. For the corresponding
week OF last year the figures we're 32o.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
MAINTAIN order by Brutism.

Much excitement has been caused In
Russian military circles by the conduct OF
an officer of an artillery regiment stationed
at wilma. The men of one of the regiments
at that place had lately displayed a mu-
tinous spirit and finally they refused to
salute the artillery officer. The latter was
highly indignant at the lack of respect
shown him aud drawing his revolver he
deliberately shot two of the non-commis-
stoned officers of the insubcrdinate regi-
meut. He was about to fire at third
when the men complied with tho regula-
lions aud salutcd.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Russia Will Restore serrdom.

The system Of serfdom abolished by
Alexander /. is, it is reported in a measure
by the present car. The population in
the villages has been increasing of lats TO
such an extent that the lands Of the local
communes are insufficient TO support the
people. To remedy this tracts OF agricul-
tural lands are to be turned over to the
peasants under the following conditions:
One.third of the harvest is to. be stored in
warehouses for the support OF the serfs;
one third goes to pay local debts to the
state. and the last third goes for taxes.
The peasants will not be allowed to leays
the land.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Hive Men Killed.

The boiler of a locomotive exploded near
St. Clair, Pa, with terrible results. rive
men were killed instantly, and not W.T.
ness lives to tell the story OF their death
At the time of the explosion the loco
motive, No. $50, of the Philadelphia "
Reading railroad, was standing on a sizing
at Newcastle, mining village about
mile north of St Clair. The men killed,
who comprised the crew OF the engine,
were standing around at the time OF inc
explosion. The cause oil the explosion
cannot be learned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
'The DOings and Happening In our
Two Peninsulns which are
OF Much Importance
nIoody Fight Between Two Boys.

Harry Williams, colored, Of Detroit, and
Frank lie Fevre. of Bay City. aged 10 and
10 respectively, both Inmates OF inc scaUe
reform school. became involved in quar-
rel over a picture card. They were sepa-
rated. but later found themselves I'M
watched began the fracas anew The
celored boy struck his smaller rival several
times. Then the little fellow, for his bet
ter protection, seized splinter of hard
wood. The fight continuing, he made a
lunge at the bigger fellow with his ugly
weapon, striking him in the front OF the
threat. A jagged and ugly wound was
inflicted and some of the smaller veins
that act as feeders TO the iugluar were
punctured. A copious hemorrhage en-
sued. There is no resident physician at
the school, and before medical gentle
man residing in the vicinity Of the instltu-
tion arrived. Williams nearly bied 10
DEATH He was very weak and Tor three
hours was in an extremely critical condI-
tion and yet may recover.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
rha salration armv At Eas.bourne. lam

The salvation army at EastbOurne, Eng
land, was set upon by bowling mob
while at worship on the beach. The cry
of throw them into the 5 ca" was raised
and the mob made rush after rush at the
salvationists but were kept back by the
police after fierce hand to hand encounters
When the soldiers were returning to their
barracks they were again assaulted and
their flag taken away from them, their
caps were torn from their heads and q
number of the ''army lassies" tainted and
were trampled nearly 10 death by the
brutal mob. The uniforms Of all the sal
| yationists were ruined.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
rrr ,n nnrn 1he rn,yn.

For the tenth lime within the past ysar
an attempt has been made 70 set IRE TO one
town of Burlington, Iowa. In one or two
cases the incendiaries have been successful
in destroying some property. Fires were
discovered at the Bennett & Franz car
riase works aud tho Woodenware manu-
featuring plant simultaneously. Both arc
larxo structures and In the heart OF the
business portion. Rags and paper
saturated with coal oil were employed in
startinx tho blaze. Public feeling Is
highly wrought up.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
~ vo,no xhes,ve Very Popular.

The Egyptian officers took their oashs
Of LOYALTY to the khedive in the square be-
fore the Abdin place in Cairo. There was
abrilliant display. All the Egyptian troops
in the city were drawn up and inspected
by the khedive. Half the population Of
the city witnessed the spectacle and loudly
ACCLAIMED their young ruler, who has al
ready made himself popular with his sub
ieCtS.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
u.nor,er. VIII No, he Excluded.

The medinval custom Of excluding
reporters from the electrical executions
which has prevailed since the existence Oh
the present law in New York state mas
met its death as the assembly has passed
the bill allowing newspaper representa-
tives to be present and report the execu-
tions. The newspapers have secured the
reports for all the excl usion, but hereafter
they will be much more. accurate as 70
detail
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05

Frank Fleckenstein, alias Stein alias
Bonn, who is wanted in Dickson county
for the murder Of Patrick Casey, was ar
rested in Chicago recently. The muir
der. which was a cold blooded one, was
committed December 30. Casey was fore
man in logging camp owned by his
brother, about 20 miles from Iron Noun
tain. Sheriff OConuell, OF Dickinson
county. escorted Fleckenstein back To
Iron Mountain.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
Burned to Death I'm school.

A terrible tragedy is reported from
Berue Junction, about mile from Berne'
A little girl, IL years old, was warming
herself in a district school when her dress
caught fire. She ran outside and, it being
a very windy day, she was soon enveioped
by flames. In the sight of all her play
mates her clothing was burned from her
body and the hair snged from her head.
She was so severely burned that she lived
but few hours.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
. sou,h Amer,can Forger.

Forgeries amounting to 500, 900 on ac-
count of the Huanchaca mining company, OF
Bolivia, have been committed by Assistant
Cashier Duiny. The latter part OF Decem-
Der he disappeared, and later he negoti-
ated SIS, 900 OF the fraudulent paper IN
Lima and a small check in Panama. IL Is
supposed that he was passenger on the
Pacific mail steamer leaving Colon Tor
New York.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
water Anything but stiiI.

Saltwater, Mimi, was inundated
from peculiar cause. During the late
cold spell Perros Brook was frozen soild
at it's mouth but the water continued 70
cow and backed up all over the fat on
which the village is located. The street
railway was obliged to suspend operations,
and great damage was done to private and
public property.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05

SENArE.-The Presidents special mes
sage and a few nominations-amongw which
Was that OF yron M. Cutcheon, OF Michl-
gan, as civilian member OF the board OF
ordnace and fortifcation-for confrma-
ton was the principal business Of the 2sth
HoUsE.-The Presidents message was
received. The new rules again came up
and after several brilliant speeches on
both sides the rules were read by para
graphs for amendment Adjourned as
mark of respect to the memory OF the late
Representative T. r. Spinola, OF New
York.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05

August Meyer soda water manuiac-
turer. of Savannah, Ga, was found in MS
factory with his throat cut and skuIl
broken. Discharged negresses are sus'
pected OF the murder.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05

The worlds fair is to have postoffice
large enough TO supply hourly mails to
1870, 900 exhibitors. The force to be en-
ployed will be between 800 and 400 men.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
KNOW YOUR NEICHBORS.
Two Boys az the State Reform schooi
Engage I'm n Hand 10 Hand
Almost Fatal Fight.

Toughs Almost XIII Drunken MAN
60 Rob Him and Then Leave
Him 10 Freeze 90 Death.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-02-05
ChiIi,s Apology Accepted.

Secretary Blaine has sent cable mes
sage TO Minister Egan iustructing him 10
inform the Gillian government that It's
proposition for settlement OF the diner
epce between the two governments, MADE
in response TO the ultlmatum OF the Zlst
inst, are satisfying to the president OF the
United States, as indicating good prospect
that the controversy can now be adjusted
on terms satisfactory to this government
by the usual diplomatic methods. The
telegram makes no request or suggestion
of any kind whatever for salute by Chili
to the American flag. There was nothing
said at the cabinet meeting on this subject
and there is no reason TO believe that this
government will require such salute
from Chill. 1t is very possible. however,
that Chill may, OF her own accord, per
form this graceful act at the termination
OF the diplomatic adjustment OF all difficult
ties which is now in progress.
A Valparaiso special says, the United
! States, acceptance of ChilPs reply to the
ultimatum has given great satisfaction
there. Exchange has risen l u pence.