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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
so MEN OF SCIENCE SAY.

The silllworm's web is only the Eve
thousand three hundredth part of an
inch in thickness, and some of the
spiders spin a web so minute that it
would take 60, 900 of them to form a
rope an inch in diameter.
A league has been formed to study
the cancer disease. Probably the
most eminently suggestive views on
the subject recently made public are
those of NM. Verneuil of Paris and
Roux of Lausanne, who attribute can
Ger to the improper use of meat, es-
pecially pork.
IT is claimed that the prize for pa
thence must be awarded to the scien-
fist who recently compiled cata-
logue containing lists of the various
kinds of insects which are to be found
in the world According to him there
are 100000 distinct species, not includ-
ing parasitic insects.
1t is popularity supposed that the
sudden downpour which usually fol-
lows bright fash of lightning is in
some way caused by the flash Me-
teorologists have proven that this is
not the ca G, and that, exactly to the
contrary, it is not only possible but
highly proba BILE that the sudden in
creased precipitation is the real cause
of the flash.
The London optician, in describing
the remarkable progress that has been
made of late years in the treatment of
eye diseases, says that with the oph-
thalmoscope and ophthalmometer
there are very few problems with
regard to the functions and diseases Of
the human eye that can not be deter
mined by an expert in very few
moments of time.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
Masonic Temple, Chicago, III.

NniCaEO, lii
This unparalleled structure Is
twenty-three stories, 335 feet in
he ght. The top floor is thirty-two
feet higher than any other pinnacle of
observation in Chicago. 1t is at once
the grandest and highest commerce al
building in the world. The ground
floor on which it stands, at the north
east corner Of State and Randolph
streets, valued at Sl25 per
square foot, perh ps the most valua-
BILE piece of ground in America,
and the value of the building and lots
is 81, 800, 900. The first corner stone
was laid Nov. 6, 1890, and the last
stone put in place Nov. Il, 1891. 1t is
built of granite and marble, bronze
and steel The framework is COM
posed of 4 ZOO tons OF steel work. In
the building tn re was used 900 car
loads of fireproof ling. Fourteen
passenger elevators are required and in
constant use in carrying the people to
the various floors and to the great OBJ
servatory, which occupies the entire
top floor. AS many as 5000 people a
day visit this enjoyable point of look
out, from whence Chicago, with its mill
ions of people, it's wonderful build
'o"s, its broad streets tee nlng with
lille, and beautiful Lake Michigan are
seen as from the clouds.
The sc. sation of first outlook is
one long to be remembered, and the
view increases in Interest as one con-
tinues to strain the eye in hope OF
reaching still farther into distance.
The canopy of the rotunda is a glass
dome over the light-shaft. This shaft
ex ends from the rotunda, which is on
the ground floor. Through this i'm
mense dome the rays of light from ev-
erv point converge, and, reelected by
the pure white and glistening marble
walls and p liars of the great shaft,
give light for all interior rooms.
Two immense Corliss engines, of 500
horse power each. are required to run
the sixteen elevators.
There is no machinery in or under
the building. Eight ste / boilers, SIX
dynamos and eight large pumps, be-
sides shafting, tanks, receivers, etc,
are all located under the alleys north
and east of the building, leaving the
ba' ement probably the finest under
ground room in the world. Twelve
and one-half tons of electric wires
t277, Coz Feet were used in the electric
light plant with which the building is
supplied. The building is heated by
steam. Each elevator makes an aver
age of $50 round trips per day, and
carries an average of twelve people
each way. The seventeenth, eight
zenith, two thirds of nineteenth and
one-third of twenti tn floors are fitted
up for the exclusive use of Misonic
societies. The sixteen lower stories
are devoted to business and Office uses.
The combined annual rental of tn s
building approximat S550,OO0 per
annum.
In the temple you can see the largest
elevator plant In any building in the
world; the greatest machinery plant
in any building in the world; the
largest observatory in the world. Ca
pacity of observatory, 1000 people;
capacity of elevators, 10000 people q
day. In twenty-five months els, 1875
people visited the observatory.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

INV VININf FvV1"
Or. y. 4. DedRe d Co., CdtstH, " Y:
DEAR SIRS-Iaylng completed my four
score years, | lind tlc need Of n little medi-
exactly. | have used them once in a whilo
for three years past, ana have warmly rec
commended them to friends who like my
case have they failed to Justify the recon-
mendation. make no pretense TO medical
knowledge, but judge the tree by its fruit;
and these Dyspepsia iills, in my experience
and observation have more than Justine ed
any words have spoken OF their efficiency.
Very truly yours,
j. NJ. STEVENSON, l5D Mass an ST., New
York, or Hawthorne, N. Y.
Write DR. j. A. Deane ~ Co, Cats kill, ". Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
Mise Chickens.

Little Dot-Chiclens is pretty
smart, isn't they? Mamma-In what
way? Little Dot-Why, papa and
fore beginning to eat; but chickens
don't own anything, and isn't sure
what they'll get, so they don't say
any blessing till they gets through
eating and begins to drink.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty OF exercise in the open air Her form
CLOVIS with health and her face blooms with
Its beauty. IL her system needs the cleans
Ing action OF laxative remedy, she uses
the gentle and pleasant liquid laxative
Syrup OF Figs.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Lost children in Japan do not remain
long astray. It is the custom for parents
to label their children with their adj
dresses, so that in case they go astray
any wayfarer may send them home.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

HALLS CATARRH CURE Is liquid and
Is taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces or the system;
Write for Testimonials free. y anufactured
by Il. J. CHENEY X CO., Toledo, o.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

For mild cathartic and efficient tonic
use Baxter Mandrake Bitters. Every bot
tie warranted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Thousands walk the earth today who
would be sleeping in its bosom but for the
timely use OF Downs Elixir.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

II the BABY II Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and weltried remedy, MIRA
wIEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children -eething
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Hegeman's Camphor Ic. with Giycerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender Sore Feet.
Chilbans Piles, &c. c. g. Clark Co.. New Haveni CT
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

A well-known bicycle firm, in giving
one of its wheels recently for n race
meet stipulated that it should be given
as prize in the novice race. so that
none of the well known racers would
get it
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
Pleasure is paid for in pain.

"Hansons Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted 60 cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist forit. Price Is cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
che Is ala 4Aore.

a woman 20 years old, living on the
headwaters of Grassy Creek, Ken
lucky, has been gaining in flesh rap
idly for the past four years, and now
weighs COS pounds She is the wife OF
Samuel Gamble, and when married,
ten years ago, only weighed l05. They
have two children years of age that
weigh 100 and 100 respectively.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
A BUILDING IN THE CLOUDS.

Nature is an author whose prose is the
mountains and whose poetry Is the flowers
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

A fanatic is a man who takes a burning
interest In something we don't like.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

FlTS-An hts stopped free by On. KLiNR'S GnRfrl
NERVE kESTORER. No nc alter first days use, Mar
velous Treatise and e. 10 trial bottle free to Vie
Send to DR.. Kline 03 Arch St.. Philadelphia
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

tits difficult for pretty woman to be
anything else.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
The Modern Beauty

The man who does right only because he
has TO, isn't much of a Christian.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
DIR. Shops Restorative Nerve Pills SO
free with Medical Book to prove merit.
for &c stamp Druggists &c. Dr. SBoOP,
Box W. Racine, Wis
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

II gravestones told the truth. the devil
would soon be walking on crutches
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

ShiIoh's Consumption Cure
Is sold on guaranteed. 1t cures lncipient consume
ton IL Is the best Cough Cure. IS cts. 5Octs Sl0.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

The great blood Purifier gives freshness and elearnesl
70 the Comp,exon and cures constipation. Csc. zoo.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Contentme mt breeds decay.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
NEW YoRK. Feb. o 1902.

We measure time by talent, eternity by
genius.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29
TABERNACLE PULPIT.
Dr.. TALMA0E ON THE DEPART.
ING CENTURY,

Thinks Christian Nations of the Earth
Should Join In Great Love Feast
at the Death-Bed of the Nineteenth
Century.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Cupid is never idle.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

No bird sings by note.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

Avarlce is all grasp and no conscience.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

stellar, intercons ellat on. If you re-
member what occurred on the first
Christmas night, you know that it was
not Joy confined to our world The
choir above Bethlehem was imported
from another world, and when the
star left its IL ual sphere to designate
the birthplace all astronomers felt the
thrill. If there be anything true about
our religion it is that other worlds are
sympathetic with th, world and i'm
communication with it. The glorified
of heaven would join in such cele-
bration. The gene atoms that toiled
to have the world for Christ would
take part in such iubilation and pro-
longed assem- blage. The upper gal
leries of Gods universe would
applaud the scene, whether we heard
the clap of their wings and the shout
of their voices, or did not hear them.
Prophets who predicted the Messiah,
and apostles who talk d with him
and martyrs who died for him, wou d
take part in the scene, though TO our
poor eyesight they might be invisible
| he old missionaries who died in the
malarial swamps of Africa, or were
struck down with Egyptian typhus,
or were butchered at Lucknow, or
were slain by Bornesian cannibals,
would come d wn from their tn ones
to rejoice that at last Christ had been
heard of, and so speedily in all ma
tions. At the first roll of the first
overture of the first day of that meet
ing all heaven would cry: Heart
Heart"
Aye! Aye! bethink myself such a
vast procedure as that might hasten
our Lords coming, and that the ex-
pectation of many millions Of Chris
tians, who believe in the second adj
vent, might be realized then at that
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

write DIR. J. A. noano ~ Co. CntsIiil' N y
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-09-29

When writing Co Advertisers please say
pou saw the advertisement In this PapeD,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11
Plymouth, Dec. 30.
JAMES II. WILLARD.
In Favor of n Convention That Would
Modernize the Fundamental Law.

In Favor of Convention That Would
Modernize the Fundamental Law.
To THE EDlTOR-Sir: Responding to
your letter of the 22d inst, l will say that
favor the calling of a constitutional con-
yention.
1t is true that some years since demo-
cratic convention inserted plank in the
state platform OF the party opposing such a
convention, but the reasons which at that
time led to the opposition to the idea no
longer have force.
1t is now forty years since our present
constitution was adopted and many of tue
impelling forces of our present civilization
were not then in extended operation, and
in addition to this the population of the
state has quIntupled. Railroads, tele-
graphs, telephones, electric plants, build
ing stone quarry companies, coal mines
and natural gas wells we're then either IN
known or limited in use throughout the
stats. The new in development requires the
new in government, new physical forces,
new rules OF action. The constitution OF
1882 fitted admirably conditions then ex-
lsting. but is certainly inadequate to those
which now confront Us.
The supreme power of the BODY polite
defined this not only for the safety OF in
vested capital. but for the safety Of the
people against the encroachn,ents of cor
porate wealth. Certain combinations of
capital known as trusts" created for the
Impeachment OF the people. should be
absolutely prohibited by the supreme law,
and this prohibitive clause should bs go
clear as 10 be incapable of misconstruction
bN any court
The police power of the state" new
departure in the legal theory of admins
tratiOn, should be adequately defined so
that It's limits would be certainly known
in some other way than by the decisions
OF courts OF last resort The taxing power
of the state should be more exact in it's
details. and new powers should be con-
ferred in this regard to reach those who
now escape the burdens of taxation. The
amount OF Indebtedness which municipal
corporations may assume should probably
in some cases he increased above the pres
ent constitutions, limit.
The power OF the legislature in the
matter OF appOruonments should, if pos
sibls, be fixed clearly and beyond doubt.
The vast array of judca. decisions as
to the limits of constitutional power
should be incorporated in the constitution
itself so as to place the adjudicated law
beyond further dispute.
These are some OF the reasons which
lead me TO believe that the time has ar
rived for the &C ling of a constitutional
convention. The limit of time OF such
convention for its deliberations should he
long enough to give the fullest oppor.u-
nifty for debate and consideration of the
new constitution, so that when finished it
will be an honor and glory TO the state. a
constitution which for many years shall
be regarded as the perfection of the theory
OF self government as defined by peo-
pie in the front rank OF advancing ciyili-
cation. Very sincerely yours
JAMES II. WILLARD.
Radford Dae 90
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w. C. DUNCAN.
Changes Are Needed But Not n Constitu-
tional Convention.

Changes Are Needed But Not n Constitu-
tional Convention.
To THE EDrroR-Sr: Yours OF recent
date relating to the propriety and neces-
sity of holding a constitutional conven-
ton was duly received and in reply will
say that in my Judgment there exists no
sufficient emergency for changes in the
state constitution "a would warrant the
calling of such a con vention.
Admitting that there are some changes
now proper and perhaps necessary to be
made in the organic laws of the state,
there are none OF such imperative or i'm
mediate necessity that IL may not we'll
be trusted TO the slower but very safe
method of presenting them to the legsa-
ture of the state and through them to the
people for ratification.
1t seems we'll settled that the present
number OF supreme judges. as allowed by
our constitution, is insufficient to transact
the increasing volume OF business before
that body.
The terms OF all state and county
officers should be made OF uniform dura-
tion of four years and the incumbent
limited to a single term.
These and even others can be accom-
plished through the legislature without
mourning the vast expense of elscting and
assembling the members OF constitu-
tlonal convention, with the incident dam
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

a competent and qualified attorney of the
same politics of the judge whose Office
was made vacant. OF course in the first
election after engrafting such q provision
in the constitution tire judges would have
to be elected as follows. to-wit: One Tor
two years. one for four years. one Tor SIX
years, one for eight years, and one Tor ten
years, and after that elect one each two
years.
Many good reasons suggest themselves
in support OF this change:
]. The supreme judges should be placed
as far away from polltica fights. broils and
contentious as it is reasonably possible
to do
2. Ten years would be as long as many
OF the persons elected as supreme judges
would care to serve.
5. In a ten-veArs' term the last four
years of service, by reason OF experience
and acquaintance with the business.
would be of more real value to the people
than the first six years.
4. If the people should see fit 10 re-elect
Judge for a second ten-years' term, then
the TACT OF his having had ten years ex-
periencs would make his decisions the
more valuable and would make him The
better qualified to- fill the position.
5. With this mode OF election We would
not be so Likely to have at any one time
the majority of the court composed of in
experienced judges, but the reverse would
most likely be true at all times.
6. Our supreme court decisions would
not DO go apt to get away from the old
landmarks and from the long and well-es-
tablished rules OF law and practice.
Different lawyers have different notions
about what the law ought to be. and
where there is an almost constant change
OF judges there is almost constant OPP
portunity for an incoming judge to have
the law declared in accordance with his
notion OF what il ought to be- and thus
the opportunity is offered and the ten
dency is to get away from precedent and
from established law. ID. d. HELLER.
Portland Dec Of
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JUDGE DALEY
Does Not Think n Convent on Would Be
Advisable.


Does Not Think n Convention Would Be
Advisable.
To THE EDIToR-SI: 1 am not favorably
impressed with the propriety of holding
such a convention at this time. 1t is tue
that our present constitution (since slight
ly amende J took effect 90 Nov. l, 1851,
when Indiana was comparatively an insig-
ni6cant state. and thatlshs has since grown
to immense proportions, hut the trainers
OF that instrument builded for the future
and made provisions for the wants and
necessities of the people for many years
to come. Il seems TO me that we have
enough organic law, and the calling OF a
new convention could result in little good.
Ii would be quite an extensive venture,
and at a time too. when the state is con-
siderably burdened with debt. Il is quite
furtunate that art l6. sec 233 OF
this instrument provides q cheaper meth
cd oil changing Its provisions. This Sec
lion reads: "Any amendment or amend
ments TO this constitution may be pro-
posed in either branch of the general as
semby; and ii the same be agreed to by a
majority OF the members elected TO the
two houses. such proposed amsnim-nt or
" rildfis WIN JAO Cho huh
thereon, be entered on their journals, and
referred to the general assembly to be
chosen at the next general election; and
ii, in the next general assembly so next
chosen, such proposed amendment or
amendments shall be agreed to by a ma
jority of the msmhers elected TO each
house. then it shall be the duty
OF the general assembly to sub
NIT such amendment or amend
ments to the electors of the state;
and If a majority OF the electors shall ratify
the same such amendment or amend
ments shall become a part of this constitu-
ton" As much deiiberation and consid-
Grafton would attend this plan as the
more cumbersome and expensive plan of
q constitutional convention.
1 would change sec. 152 of art. 6
go as to make the term OF every county
officer four years. and make such officer
eligible four years in any peri d OF eight
years. | would also change Sec 162 of
art. so that the supreme court may
consist of not less than nine nor more
than thirteen judges. a majority of whom
shall form a quorum. after which it would
be economy to abolish the appellate
court. JOSEPH DALEY.
Button, Dec 20.
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S. NJ. RALSToN.
Favors Convention ard Suggests Needed
Reforms.

Favors n Convention and Suggests Needed
Reforms.
To THE EDIToR-Sir: The present con-
stitution is not equal in scope and COM
prehenson 10 the spirit OF the times.
Without submitting an argument in sup
port of my views. am in favor of con-
stiiutional convention.
Among some OF the provisions of new
constitution would suggest the following.
to-wit:
/. Vest the legislative authority of the
state in general assembly, which shall
consist of a senate and house of repre-
sentatives Divide the state for GEN.
atorial purposes into fifty permanent dis
tricts and give to each district one senator
Make the house of representatives to con-
sist of one representative from each
county, provided that any county con-
tanning city of one hundred thousand, or
more inhabitants. shaIl be entitled TO two
representatives.
.. Make the term of all state and county
Offices four years, and disquaIify all per-
sons from holding the same Office more
than four years in any period of eight
years.
3. Provide for special election at which
to select the judiciary OF the state.
4. All impeachment proceedings should
be instituted before and tried by the SUI
preme court, except proceedings to i'm
peach judge of the supreme court, which
should be begun and tried as is provided
for in the present constitution, and in all
cases as one of the causes therefor make
incompetency ground for impeachment.
Yours, very truly, s. NJ. RALsroN.
Lebanon, Ind, Dec. "a. 1892.
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Bedford. Dec. %.
THE HON. R. c. BELL.
A Convention Neither Desirable Nor Ad-
visable.

A Convention Neither Desirable Nor Ad-
visable.
To THE EDIToR-Sr: do not deem it
either desirable or advisable to call con-
stitutional convention at the present time.
1t is not necessary. Our constitution pro-
vides simple, sufficient and inexpensive
means for its own amendment without re-
sort to the large expense Of a convention,
whose work, when done, may and often
should fail of approval and adoption.
Our people are neither i'll the mood nor
condition TO incur such large expense.
l know of no greatly needed reform in
the provisions OF or constitution which
is being clamored for by the body OF our
psople. Its present provisions have
been so often construed 10y our courts that
their meaning is well settled Settled
safety and the sense of safety are worth a
great deal
Besides. this. in my opinion, ia not a
prOpiIious time for changing and remOld-
ing our organic law. There is too great
feeling Of unrest abroad in the land.
There is too much dissatisfaction in
some directions with the order of things.
which should not be changed and which
are not in fact responsible for the causes
OF this dissatisfaction. Much of this, in
my opinion, is Justly chareeable to the
present unjust system OF federal taxation.
Yet this feeling could hardly be prevented
from giving an unjust and unfair coloring
to tile work OF convention.
Better bear the ills we have than
fly to others We know not Of"
r. c. BELL
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