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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
LATER.

FIRE on the Goth destroyed the oil ware
house of Weston a. Fiske, in Water street,
New York, causing loss of $4,000. The
Mansion House at Long Branch, N. j., and
the American Worsted block, at Woon-
socket, r. J., were also burned.
TIE steamer Oliveto, from England, went
ashore on the beach at Moriches, L. l., on
the DIST, and the entire crew was lost.
The steel and rail departments of the
Cleveland (O.) rolling-mill one of the
largest establishments in the country, shut
down on tho Goth, throwing about 200 men
out Of employment.
ONE death from cholera was reported on
the 2lst at Toledo, Spain, and four new
cases and three deaths at Tarragona.
ONE HUNDRED armed men broke into the
courthouse on the 10Th at Traverse, d. T.,
stole the safe and destroyed valuable
about the county seat.
TnE residence of William Rabe, at
Washington, Ia, was destroyed by gas
explosion recently, and Mr.. Rabe, his wife
and child persisted in the ruins.
A CROWD of drunken roughs recently
tried to break up school entertainment
at Chatata, Tenn. j. riot ensued, during
which three men were shot and many
others were stabbed ana beaten.
a NATURAL gas explosion the other day
in the residence of John Gates, at Butler,
Pa, left the building a mass of ruins. The
family, consisting Of six persons, were
rcssucd from the debris alive, but were
severely injured.
UP to the afternoon Of the 21st the re-
mains of twenty-five children and two
adults had been taken from the ruins of the
st. Johns Orphan Asylum, Brooklyn. A
number of the boys were still missing. =
PRATT's astral oil-works, in the eastern
part of Brooklyn, valued at $1,50O,OOO or
more, were destroyed by fire caused by an
explosion on the DIST.
THE thermometer registered thirty eight
degrees below zero at Utica, N. Y, on the
Goth.
q THE United States Senate on the Goth re-
fused concurrence in the House resolution
for an adjournment TO January ). A secret
session was hold to consider the resolution
opposing tho expedition 70 Nicaragua.
There being no quorum present, an
adjournment TO the 22d was ordered.
In the House a bill was passed max
ing provision for the support of
the navy during the month Of January.
After debate on the Inter State Commerce
bill, a motion to strike out the section pro-
hibiting railroads from charging a greater
compensation for short than for long
freight hauls was defeated. An adjourn
ment to the Path was ordered, with an un-
Outstanding that consecutive adjournments
for three days at time would be taken
until January o.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

SEVERAL Chinese cruisers, which had
been preparing for service, sailed from
Shanghai on the 10th. Admiral Courbet
reported from Kelung that he killed or
wounded two hundred Chinese engaged in
erecting defensive works.
The other day a large quantity of
dynamite and giant powder was found at
Victoria, b. c., secreted behind a pile of
freight on the wharf of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company.
On January 30 the Dominion Parliament
will meet in Ottawa for the purpose of
transacting business.
THE death of Rev. T.. b. Fuller, Episco-
pal Bishop of Hamilton, Ontario, occurred
recently from blood poisoning caused by
running file into his hand.
In London on the 18th report was in
circulation that Louis Kossuth, the Hun
garian patriot, was dead.
On the 18th the French commander in
Tonquin reported another engagement
with the Chinese, in which the latter were
defeated with heavy loss.
IT is shown by details of the recent rev.
olution in Corea that the outbreak oc-
Cured during an entertainment given by
the King to the British Minister and others.
On given signal the Kings son and six
ministers were massacred. The King
placed himself under the protection of the
J.-r,vs-.~-- ul-- es.~ass-- --.-ia---s-
were safe. The motives of the rebellion
were unknown.
THE defalcation Of S1,000,000 by bank
President in Vienna caused panic on the
bourse on the 18th.
b On train between Kamloops and Vic
toria, B. c., mail bag was robbed of reg
istered letters containing $1,000 few days
ago.
A SAFE in Napoleon Lafevre's jewelry
store at Montreal was blown open the other
night, and watches and diamonds valued
at $4,000 were taken.
THERE is no foundation for the report of
the death of Louis Kossuth.
THE arrest of Herr Bauman, ex Chief of
the Cologne Financial Bureau, occurred
recently on a charge of embezzling 100000
marks.
THE temperance of cholera at Auber-
villiers, France, is reported. Six cases oc-
Cured on the 18th, of which four proved
fatal The temperance of the disease
was attributed TO the Eildness of the
,s'fitk-cso~ernvr ga sI..o@o .suss..
| traders in the Dnieper who can not supply
themselves with special permits. The de-
cree places the Jews in the power of petty
Russian officials.
THE Director of the Securities of the
Lower Austrian Discount Bank, Lucas
Jauner, shot himself on the 10Th, leaving
behind him deficit of about 81 100000.
AT Toledo, Spain, eleven cases of cholera
were under treatment on the 10Th, of which
three were fresh ones.
THE Spanish steamer Butaran and the
Maria collided in the harbor of Manila,
Philippine Islands, few days ago. The
Maria was cut in two and sunk within a
few minutes, and twenty-one persons
persisted.
THE American Consul at Liverpool has
caused the arrest of the mate and boat
swain of the American ship Chapman,
charged with murder on the high seas.
THE arrest is reported at Mayence,
France, of three men hailing from Amer
sion. - 'r'a-7 49, - r'sasa.s-s..s1s
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
The EAST.

THE house of Mrs. Sealey Sprague, at
Rockville Center, l.. l., was entered by a
tramp few days ago who demand mon
ey. She stepped to the bureau and stimuli
taueously seized a pocket book and revolv-
er. While handing him the money, she shot
him dead.
On the We { Shore Road a train was
wrecked on the 10th by the fall of rocks at
point fifteen miles from New York. The
fireman and two passengers received seri-
GUS injuries, and the engineer was cut on
the head. The property loss was 500, 600.
1T was reported on the 18th that the lack
of snow had brought the timber business
in Maine to a standstill in almost every Sec
ton of the State. Farmers were anxious
about the grass crop, which would be killed
unless snow fell.
THE centennial birthday OF Rev. DIR. o.
S. Taylor, of Auburn, N. Y, the oldest
graduate of Dartmouth College, was cele-
brated ON the evening of tho 18th.
SQUAD of sanitary policemen by di-
rection of the Board of Health went the
rounds in New York City on the 18th
among the thirteen wholesale. candy man.
ufacturers where poisonous colors were
found in use, and over two tons of candy
were seized and dumped into the offal
dock
EARLY on the morning of tho 18th the
district around Laconia, N. H., was shaken
by an earthquake, windows and dishes be-
ing ratified in residences.
THE firm of Riegel e. Robinson, clothiers
Mt Buffalo, N. Y, made an assignment on
the 18th, having liabilities of 100000.
The poet Whittier's seventy seventh
birthday occurred on the 18th, and large
number of his friends called on him at his
residence in Danvers, Mass, to extend
their congratulations on the occasion.
The other day three acres of land over
the Lance Colliery at Plymouth, Pa, sunk
Eve feet, the cavern being preceded by a
rumbling report.
TIE Catholic Orphan Asylum for boys
in Brooklyn was destroyed by fire on the
18th. IL was feared that some of the chill
dren persisted in tho flames. There were
7s5 orphans in the building.
AN explosion in Philadelphia recently In
the building Of the Metallic Car Company
killed the Superintendent, @. NJ. Hughes,
and George Owens, boy.
AT Christiana and Reeds Road, Pa,
railway disasters occurred few days ago.
In the former passenger and sleeping
car were thrown partly down an embank-
ment, the inmates being badly shaken up.
AZ the latter place she engineer and fire.
mpa were crushqt beneath the locomotive.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
Daring Attempt At Robbery,

New YORK, Dec. 20.-An Engllshman,
giving the name of James Smith, entered
the jewelry establishment of Ferdinand
Craft yesterday and asked to see some ex-
pensive rings. A tray containing seventy
rings valued at 81 900 was displayed, as
also was big diamond cluster. AS the
jeweler held the diamond up to the light to
see the price mark, Smith dashed
Into his face q handful of red pepper,
grabbed the tray, and bolted for the door
Although blinded with pain, Mr.. Craft
jumped over the showcase, grabbed the
thief, and desperate struggle began. Help
arrived as the thief was ON the point OF
numbering the jewelcr, and he WIS secured
and taken to the Tombs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
OF THE WEEK
Interesting News Compilation.
xLvIIIth CONGRESS.
Second Session.


TUESDAY, Dec. 10.-The bill provid-
ing for the admission of Dakota as a State
In the Union was passed in the Senate by
a strict party vote-34 to 2S--the Republic
ans voting In the affirmative. The bill
provides for the creation of State from
the region south of the forty sixth paral-
lei, the portion north Of that line TO be-
come the Territory of Lincoln. The Silver
bill was further considered, and a
resolution was adopted calling for infor-
nation regarding our trade with Mexico,
Central and South America and the West
Indies. In the House a bill was passed
authorizing postmasters to forward mail
matter of the second, third and fourth
classes on which the postage has once been
paid in full. 1t was voted-135 to 97-to
substitute the Reagan. Interstate Com
merce bill for the committee measure. A
resolution for holiday recess from De-
ceIuber 20 TO January was passed
WEDNESDAY, Dec. lin the Senate a
communication was presented from the
Secretary of the Navy stating that he had
ordered two civil engineers and an ensign
to visit Nicaragua and survey a route for
the proposed canal. Mr.. Dawes presented
petition for canceling the lease of graz
ing lands made by the Crow Indians to
cattle-raisers. The Naval Appropriation
bill was passed. In executive session
Mr.. Riddleberger again opposed the con-
firmation of Secretary McCulloch. In the
House the Inter State Commerce bill was
further considered, and a motion to recon-
slider the vote adopting an amendment
against race discrimination in transport
fno dafaafad WI Q
agreed to add clause, conceding to rail-
roads the right to provide such separate
accommodations for passengers as is
deemed best for public comfort and safety.
THURSDAY, Dec. 1S.-Mr. Hoar pre-
scented memorial in the Senate from the
Woman's Suffrage Association of Penn
sylvania, protesting against the admission
OF DAKOTA wIunouu the en0veivv fr~.~-i.-
for women. A bill was passed appropriate
ing $4,000 for statue of Lafayette. Mr..
Cullom made an address on the Inter State
Commerce bill. The nomination of Secre-
tary McCulloch was confirmed by vote
of so to /. In the House the session was
occupied in discussing the Inter- State
Commerce bill.
| FRIDAY, Dec. 19.-In the Senate q
bill was passed making March of Presi-
dent al Inauguration years legal holiday
in the District of Columbia. The Inter
State Commerce bill was further discussed
In the House the Interstate Commerce
bill was again considered, and an amend
ment to prohibit the issue of free passes
was lost, as was also an amendment To
strike out the clause which forbids pooling.
At the evening session pension bills were
considered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
HORSE CAR ACCIDENT.

a CoIisLOn or street cars on Capitol Hill
Washington - Several Congressman Sc
vercly and Others Slightly Injured.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-There was a
serious accident upon Capitol hill yester-
day afternoon which resulted in severe in
jury to several prominent members of the
House, and came near killing outright the
venerable ex-senator and present member
from Connecticut, Mr.. Eaton. 1t began TO
snow here before noon, and yesterday after
noon by four o'clock when the members be-
gan to leave the House the Pennsylvania ave-
nue. car tracks, running down from Capitol
hill upon the south side of the capitol, had
become very slippery. The grade here is
very steep, and is nearly an eighth of a
mile N length. The tramway company
was unprepared for the storm, and as all of
their horses were smooth shOd they gave
orders to have all the horses unlocked from
the cars so as to let the
cars slide down, locked by sim
gle brake upon the front of each car. 1t
was very safe proceeding for the horses,
the passengers. just before four o'clock a
single car, containing number of MEM
bers, slid down safely. 1t had to wait at
the foot of the hill however, as there was
uOuDlC tdI SIuCk uDOH bllC lulLl JUST DtyOuu.
Down followed double car packed with
members. 1t slid down at quite a rapid
rate, but the brake held it very well,
Notwithstanding the icy tracks and
the heavy load. When it was about
three-guarters of the way down third car,
a double one and crowded, left the top of
the hill. The brake slipped before 1t had
gone but few feet, and 1t came crashing
down like fash Of lightning, and crashed
upon the second car with great force, driv-
ing it upon the single car. Two of the cars
were upset and smashed. Mr.. McAdoo,
of New Jersey, had his head driven
through car window and had his face cut
open by glass. One of his fingers was
broken. He was badly shaken up besides,
and had to be carried home. Mr.. Hemple,
of South Carolina, was knocked senseless,
although no bones were broken. He sus-
tanned severe nervous shock. Mr..
Leedom, the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House,
had one finger cut off, an artery opened,
and his knees badly bruised.
Mr.. Cobb, of Indiana, received a
very severe shock, but had recov-
cred last evening, although he was still
quite lame. Mr.. Eaton, of Connecticut
was very badly bruised and shaken up, al
though he had no bones broken. He
moved with difficulty and had to be helped
home. These are the members who were
the most severely injured. Fully score
OF others received slight bruises. The only
wonder is that there was not a loss of lifa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
The Bankruptcy Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.--Nearly every
member of Congress has been in receipt Of
numerous letters since the beginning of the
session asking for the passage of Bank
nptcy bill. Leading business men through
out the country are strenuously urging such
measure as a permanent need. The bill
now on the House calendar Is in charge Of
Mr. Collins, of Massachusetts, who intends
20 call It up on the first Monday In January,
aud lopes to have IL passed "a majority
aio undoubtedly in favor of the BILL" said
Mr. Collins, land Il will pass II II can bs
gotten before the House."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
A Woman KiiIs a eurgl r.

HUNTER's PoINT, l.. l., Dec. ia re
port from Rockville Center states that Mrs
Sealey Spague shot dead a tramp or burg.
lar who entered her house Monday night
He demanded money and threatened her.
When the man demanded money she went
TO the bureau and got pocket-book in one
hand and revolver In the other While
handing him the pocket-book she shot hin
down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25
The Mason cotton picker is said tc

The Mason cotton picker is said to
be an entire success. Commissioners
appointed on behalf of the New Orleans
Exposition have followed the machine
in the field, and record their official
opinion that one picker, carefully
driven. drawn by one mule, and fol-
lowed by three CLEANERS, will do the
work of forty pairs of human hands.
The flying metallic fingers pluck only
the full-blown cotton. The plants are
uninjured. The fiber thus plucked
is automatically bagged.-New York
Post
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25

The population of Connecticut by
the census of 1880 was 622, 700, and
may be roughly computed at tho pres
ent time at $4,000. In this number
Mr.. Frederick III. Nash has detected
more than 5000 above so years old, and
publishes list of them arranged by
townships. OF the 5000 there are 651
more than 90, and 120 more than 100
years old.--M y Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-12-25

The members of the New York po-
lice force who have served over five
years are to wear service stripes on
their sleeves, with an additional stripe
for each additional five years term.
This is one of General Porter's innova-
tions.-M Y. Star.
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william NJ. Evar,s ON mur,sran.

W. AN"hsh Oh uhotatEhus
Every thinking voter In the land ought
to read the recent speech of Hon. William
III. Evarts, OF New York city, as found in
the New York Tribune of yesterday. 1t Is
one Of the most powerful and conclusive
speeches Of campaign that has been
memorable for its brilliant oratorical efforts.
Mr.. Evarts Speaks to the situation" and
at all controverted points triumphantly
vindicates the measures and principles of
the Republican party. He takes up also
the Mulligan letters, and, with q skill that
is mastery beyond compare, triumphantly
vindicates Mr.. Blaine from even tho appear
ance of evil in connection with those trans
actions. The defense is unanswerable aud
pours such a flood Of light on n subject on
which, hitherto, "words have only dark
ened counsel" that the reader willsrise
from its perusal thoroughly convinced that
in those transactions Mr.. Blaine pursued
the path of man whose intentions were
Immediately honorable and whose in
tegrlty was unimpeachable. After that vim
dication Mr.. Blaine and his supporters can
afford to pass by future howls about those
letters as the jabbering of idiots or the
falsehoods Of irrecaimsble scoundrels and
liars
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-10-25
"Thn,,s It-rhars SOL.

When Mr.. Blaine spoke at Evansville,
Ind, the other day, large crowd of Demo-
Gratis was present, and, at first, they seemed
inclined to repeat the Fort Wayne perform
ance, and hoot him down. But, as most of
tn csc were farmers and operatives his frat
sentence caught their attention aud they
quieted down. Before he had spoken half
dozen sentences they began to assent to his
statements and arguments, and soon cries
of "That's it-that's so y were heard from
all over the crowd, and by the timo he fin.
ishcd they were heartily cheering him.
The scene, for few moments, was q thrill
ing one, and afforded Mr.. Blaine an oppor-
tunity to show how skillfully ho can adapt
his address to the leading sentiments of his
auditors. Mr.. Blaine put the entire argu-
ment for Protection into such little COM
pass, and into such plain form, that even
the most uninformed grasped and made
it their own. Mr.. Blaine gave the people
something to think about for all time to
come,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-10-25
BLACK ON BLAINE.
The Late Jere Biack's Opinion ana
Prediction.

TO tke Kditor Of The Egenia0 critic.
In 1876 Grant ana Blaine were tho most
prominent candidates before the National Re-
publican Convention presented for nomination
nB the standGrd-bearer for the Republican
party. recall very vlvidly the excitement aud
Intense interest manifested by Republicans,
especially in this city, over the proceedings
ofthat convention. Tho hopes OF some centred
on Grant, OF others on Blaine. When this ex-
element had reached fever heat, / happened
TO meet ut tho Ebbltt House my old friend OF
some thirty years standing, the great lawyer,
Zero Black, ana 10 my surprise and nstonish-
ment he was menlfesting the deepest interest
in tho proceedings Of the convention, and
coon discovered that II was all on account OF
his sympathy for Blaine, not that he wished
for his election over the Democratic candi-
date, but II defeat should again come 20 the
Democracy, he said, she country would have
ono Of the ablest and purest men Of tho Nation
10 preside for four yenrs over iis dest!nles."
Continuing, he said 70 the writer: ~ have
known James G. Blaine from his infancy, and
am cogniZant OF almost every step In his pub
lie career. And mark my words; II he should
be defeated for the nomination now, the time
win come, II the Republican party survives
and holds its strength, when he viii stop over
yonder IN tho White House (pointing his 1nger
IN that directlon)"
Doesn't It look as II my old friends prophecy
is soon 10 DO verified? AN OLD DEMOCRAT.
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arc as bravo as any The sun shines on but
tho Nation cannot permit its faithful ad-
herontg 10 be murdered and disfranchised
without intervening in their behalf If it
docs, IL is worthy only of tho contempt Of
mankind. IL is, then, no longer nation
government, but IL is chaotic mass of
people in a chronic condition Of insurrec-
tion. And iusurrection must be put down
and peace restored at all hazards and at
every cost. The law.abiding States cannot
permit the present condition of affairs to
continue, for 1t may involve them in woes
unutterable. Peace and Justice must be
secured at every cost
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-10-25

THE series of races just closed yesterday
accomplished whatever was necessary to
elevate Washington to the highest plane as
centre of sporting events of that descrip-
tion. In horse-racing the National Capital
is as progressive as in other things. She can
claim as fine a track as any in the land,
fine audiences, popular support and interest
Of a substantial character, and now it can
be justly asserted that the city has full
share of the best racing contests of the
season.
Ivy City is becoming famous for the great
deeds that the kings and queens of the turf
accomplish on its track. Nowhere in the
country are the races witnessed by moro
distinguished people.
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"THE QUEENS OWN -"
REMEDIES
AS PREPARED
BY ORDER OF HER MAJESTY FOR THE
USE OF THE ROYAL FAMILY.

These remedies have been used In private
practice In this country for many years, ana
have been the foundation OF the success OF
many noted specialists. They are unap.
proachable In excellence, and any one using
them according to directions cannot be sick.
They are now for the frst time put upon the
market Tor general use.
Do not pay hundreds OF dollars to doctors
until these remedies havo been tried. Write
q full description OF your symptoms aud con.
dillon to "The Queens 0wn," and, whatever
your disease, you Will receive free by return
mall directions for immediate relief and per-
manent cure. These medicines are scientific,
practical and certain In their action.
THE KIDNEY REGULATOR is an UNFAII,INd
REMEDY for Brights Disease and all diseases
OF the urinary organs.
THE DYSPEPSIA CURE restores tho stomach
and bowels TO perfect health.
THE DlPHTHERIA CURE is absolutely cer-
tain to cure the worst cases II used according
10 directions. Price OF either, 81 per bottle.
The New York ofllce ie the only place wh ore
any OF these medicines can be obtained until
further notice, as the difficulty OF procuring
some OF the ingredients makes II possible TO
elk bottles VIII be sold to one person at one
time. Tho price OF these remedies will be
Ono dollar per bottle. Six bottles at ono
time To one address, Five Dollars.
Parties sending orders will please have n
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se3O-tf New York city.
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THE Columbus (ohio) Times plaintivcly
assures Its Democratic brethren that there
won't be any United States marshals at the
polls in November" Oh, won't. there
Where did the Times get its news?
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THE CRITIC wishes 1t distinctly under
stood, now, that If Carl schurz supports the
Republican nominees in 1888, land that
will bc his Republican year, It will take
its dishes and go home, and won't play.
The CRITIC is not in want of any cast
off schurz, and especially of one that has
been worn through this campaign by a
champion of the NANCY Grover Cleveland.