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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
In,va Prnhihitinnists.

The Iowa Prohibitionists met in convention
at Des Moines and placed the following ticket
in the field: Secretary OF State, James Nickel
waite OF Mills County Auditor OF State, Nal
Adams of Dubuque; Clerk OF Supreme Court,
+. .. Sharpe of Polk. V. q. Farnham, j. Mick
elwaite, ID. X. DUNCAN, and T.. w. Brady were
chosen delegates at large to the nation
al convention, and district delegates were
ssO Sn chosen CDton They FsEo IN Ss%
Jersey. for President, and J. ID. Crantinn, OF
Texas, for Vice President A complete cleo
toral ticket was nominated. The Committee ON
Resolutions submitted report recognizing Al
mighty God as the rightful sovereignty OF all
men, from whom the first POWERS OF govern
ment were derived and to whose laws human
enactments should conform; demanding the
earliest possible prohibition of the liquor traffic
by both State and national constitutions, and
the repeal Of all crime fostering license and
tax systems declaring that the rum power
must be vanquishod by political organization.
and those intrusted with enforcement OF the
laws must be in sympathy with the
Principles and sustained by a party un-
conditionally committed to tho doctrine of
prohibition, and that prohibitory enactnents
forced upon an unwilling party was prohibition
in the hands of its enemies. The resolutions
also protest against thu alleged cold blooded
attempts OF unscrupulouB demagoRues TO
shiell the liquor traffic by disgusting effort
70 fight another Presidential campaign on the
tariff issue, while the liquor problem, a thou
TO / o ignored. 1t declares for a reduction OF
both passenger aud freight rates on all trunk
lines; a fair count of ballots cast by prohibi.
tionists as we'll as other vot. rs sympathy To
wage,workors in their efforts to better their
condition; reser alton OF public lands for
actual settlers; prohibition Of importation OF
paupers and employment Of child labor, and
for woman suffrage.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
Intere sting Occurrences which Have al
VIII Happen,

Interesting Occurrences which Have and
VIII Happen,
DIR. MACKENZIE has declared his inten-
ton of prosecuting the journals which
have illuminated him.
TIE Carnegie mills at Braddock, Pa,
continue running with nom union men.
JAMES CUMMINGS, manager of the
Dun Commercial Agency at Dayton, o.,
who committed suicide, was $4,000 short
in his accounts.
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN attended the Ohio
State Encampment, Grand Army of the
Republic, at Toledo, last week.
JOHN b. SwINNEY, who attempted to
rob Wabash passenger train near Mis-
souri, City, No., Jan. 10, has been sentenced
at Kansas City to twelve years in the Peni-
tentiary.
THE famous Apex Side Line mining
case, of Colorado, involving property esti-
mated to be worth $l5, 900. 900, that has been
in the courts two years, has been settled by
q compromise.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
HUMOR.

TINoTURE of anarchy-beer.
ALWAYS comes out on top-hair.
AH1NT for the cynic-All is not oroide
that glitters.
AN auctioneer cannot expect to have
his own way. He must follow the
bidding of another.
IT makes q fire-red- headed man wild
to have barber ask him if he would
like a little brillantine on his mustache.
EAT q young rooster before he be-
comes "crow-cus!" After the "caw-
Gus" is the time to eat crow. --AfcoLd
Record.
BosToN mamma-Who dwelt in the
garden of Eden, Freddie? Freddie
Oh, know, the Adamses !-Haruard
LdmpOOn.
AN Arcola girl paints her face with
insect powder. 1t is unnecessary to
state that there are no flies on her,
Arcold Record.
"A PUBLIC Office is a public trust, !"
repeats the politician, and then he
cries, Down with the Trust Give
me the Office. ."-SUtings.
A BosToN policeman shot a somnam-
bulist the other night, who was running
in the street. new form OF rapid
trance hit.-TeraS SiftingS.
THERE is no letter "h" in Volapuk.
We had surmised that some of our En-
glish cousins were responsible for the
new language. Post.
IT would be an advantage to the
average topper if he could take his
homeward way as he does his whisky
notwithstanding ton Free Press.
A RICHMOND sister says Il am tired
of so much talk about the woman ques
ton. We have had our way in the
past and intend to have it in the future
Richmond Religious Herald.
JoHNNIE-Mamma, why do they cal
ministers doctors? Mother-I can
tell, Johnnie. Johnnie-Perhaps it's be
cause they are the pillars of the church
mamma. YOpkerS Statesman.
CUSTOMER Ito barber)-That is no
the razor you usually shave me with
Rastus? Barber-No, sab. was ou
to er dancin' pahty lest ebenin' an
don left dat razor home in my dress
coat.-EpOch.
TEACHER Ito Tommy, whose fathe'
is q milkman )--Tommy, how many
pints make quart? Tommy-A quar-
of what? Observation-Disclosures
for instance. Two pints; one pint o
water and one pint of milk.-Epoch.
He that conquereth himself is great
er than one who taketh city. Blu
both have to give way to the man VIII
can sit behind one of the spring bon
nets in a theater without thinking un
utterable things. Philadelphia Press
WHEN Boston girl is presente
with bouquet she says, 20 how dc
liciously sweet! Its fragrance impreR
mates the entire atmosphere OF th'
room" A down-East girl simply says
at smells scrumptious; thanks, Reub.
OMAHA Dame-Didn't you know be
fore your marriage that the man yo
loved had contracted the liquor habit
Neglected Wife-Yes, 1 knew he ha
contracted the habit, and if it had onl
stayed contracted / should not hav
complained, but after marriage tn
habit expanded.
THE oNE-BUTToNED sUsPENDER.
What vauntng ambitions aloft can man rais'
What fond aspirations engender
When he's held like O horse with one-side
BY the back strap of half suspenderP
We believe that the hopes a man has OF IL
He might surely be led to surrender.
When he feels himself pulled, jerked, haule
Bv the left handed, one buttoned suspende
Puck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
CHRISTIANITY AND WHISKY.
Two Prominent louisville Dis
tillers to Be Expelled
from Church.
Death OF a Kansas Jurist-A New Pro-
hibitlOn MOyement-Other
News.

A large sized sensation has been created
at Louisville. KY, by the announcement
that two of the most prominent whisky
merchants and distillers in that city are to
be turned out of the First Christian church,
the leading church of that denomination
there, for declining to give mp the manu-
facture and sale of whisky. The two men
in question are Robert j. Tilford and
Thomas II. Sherley, both of the highest
social and commercial Standing.
The action of the church in the matter
has aroused great deal of indignation
among the whisky men, who are leaders in
business circles and regard themselves
quite as good Christians as anybody else.
II is understood that this movement is to
be followed up by other churches, and in
that event the whisky men will very likely
establish church of their own.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
THE KANSAS LIQUOR LAW.

A New Step Taken by the Attorney Cen
eraI of the State Which VIII Prove of Gem
eral Interest.
new step under the Kansas liquor law
has been taken at Wichita, Kan., which is
said to be the first instance of the kind on
record. Attorney General Hallowell has
filed petition 10 foreclose lien OF $4,000
on the property of Rosa Werner, large
brick llock on the most prominent street
OF that city. The defendant, it is claimed,
knowingly rented her property to one Rode
for the purpose of running what is known
as liquor joint. This man, January IL,
was convicted of violations of the liquor
law, sent to the County Jail for over two
years and fined $4,000 and costs of suit.
The importance of The suit becomes appar-
ent when il is remembered that in many
OF the business blocks are found these
joints run by men irresponsible and as
willing to be paid for staying in jail as for
keeping bar. All the fines and costs against
them which have thus accumulated and now
amount to large sums will be charged upon
the owner, and will no doubt be enforced
by execution if the case is decided in favor
of the State
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
n.InoisLabor Panty.

The State Convention Of the United Labor
party OF Illinois met at Decatur and organized
by placing w. w. Weaver in the chair. w. w.
Jones' OF Camargo, was nominated for Governor
on the first ballot. Charles q. Dixon, Of Chi
cago was nominated for Lieutenant Governor
Bert Stewart, of Decatur, Secretary OF State
ond George W. Ceilings OF Evanston, State
Auditor. Mr.. Jones is a farmer and straight
Union party man Of Repub lean nntecedents.
He Is worth S25,0Ol, is a native OF Indiana,
is 50 years old. q Methodist. and a strict tenn
perance man. The platform advocates the
strict enforcement OF all laws and obey
ance Of the Same, calls for lower
stats tax, urges that holders OF mor;-
cages shall be taxed on the same, that
members Of the Board Of Railroad and Ware
house Commissioners shall be elected that
IN ans OF communication and transportation
shall be owned by tho Cove; nment; that q
monetary system in ths interest OF the producer
instead OF the speculntor shall be secured hal
arbitration shall take the place OF strikes that
a graduated income tax bo established; that
United States Senators be elected by the
people that both sexes shall have the right
to vote, and that the Labor party is prohibi-
tion party.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
INDIANA DEMOCRATS.
Tho Districts Choose Mon Favorable to
Cleveland and Gray.


Cleveland and Gray.
District meetings for the appointment Of
delegates to the Democratic Nat onal Conven-
tion were held throughout Indiana on the 25th
OF April Cleveland and Gray swept the plat
form. The twenty six delegates chosen are
for that ticket without reservation, although no
instructions were given. Following are the
delegates elected
First District. +. Mccullough, Gibson |;
William Rahm, Jr., Vanderburg.
Second. M. Oglin, Washington; l.. B. Null
link Green.
Third-o. o. stealey, Clark; Wayne Cook,
Harrison.
Fourth-Frank R. Dorman, Dearborn; James
X. Ewing. Decatur.
Fifth-John c. Robinson, owen; John w.
Ragsdale, johnson.
sixth-Thomas J. Newkirk, Rush; William
NJ. Harris, Randolph.
soventh-Ailen W. Conduit. Marion; Charles
@. Offul, Hancock.
Eighth-Maurice Thompson, Montgomery
Perry II. Blue, Sullivan.
NINTH. o. Sanderson, Howard Charles d.
Stuart Tippecanoe.
Tenth-Michael Fansler. Cass; II. F. Skinner,
Porter
Eieventh--C. P. Cole, jay; L. B. Fullonwider.
Miami.
Tweifth-Charles McCulloch. Allen; Andrew
Baxter, De Kalb.
Thirteenth-G Garland Z. Rose. st. Joseph; w.
G. Wilson, La Porte.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
THE IMPORTATION OF FOREIGNERS
The President Objects to the violation OF
the Contract Labor Law.

The President Objects to the Violation of
the Contract Labor Law.
The letter to United States District At
torney Calvin from President Cleveland,
relating to the importation of foreigners
into the ports at Boston in violation of the
contract labor law is as follows:
Information has reached the Treasury De-
partment that a large number Of foreigners
have been brought into Massachusetts, under
violation of the contract labor law for the pur-
pose OF manning American fashing vessels sent
out from the Iorts of Gloucester, Boston and
Beverly for the purpose Of taking fish
along the Canadian coast 1t seems to
me quite certain that such foreigners
and aliens have been brought in by parties
in direct violation Of the statute covering
such cases, and / believe that the importation
Of such foreigners tends to the displacement of
American labor. 1 am aware that manv OF
those persons have, through tho caro- of the
officials been returned TO the country from
which they came. / therefore enjoin on you
the duty OF a prompt inveetg CATION OF these
cases, and request that you confer with the col
le tors of the ports of Boston and Gloucester,
that prompt and effective measures may be
taken. The department has ordered that
special agents be detailed, who will report di-
rectly TO you, and II you require any further
assistance IL will bo sgiven you upon appli-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
Maine Republicans.

Seven hundred and eighty three delegates at
tended the Maine Republican Convention at
Bangor. which was presided over by Horace II.
Burbank. Horace II. Shaw Of Portland and
Samuel N. Campbell Of Cherryheld we're chosen
Presidential electors. Delegates-at- large to
Chicago were selected follows: Charles II.
Prescott, Biddeford Joseph II. Manley, Angus
Ia s. II. Allen, Thomaston, and Charles A. Bou-
telle Bangor. The platform declares for pro-
lection and denounces the Mills bill and tho
PRESIDENT free trade message. It favors the
reduction Of the intsInal-revenue tax to equal
the wise expenditures Uf the Government.
As to Mr.. Blaine the resolutions say: "The
Hon, James g. Blaine, our long-trusted states
man, is deserving OF the thanks of the people
Of Maine and OF the entire ma ion for the
promptness and remarkable ability and facility
with which. in hi Paris letter. he answered
the free-trado manifesto Of President Cleve-
land and pointed out the duty OF maintaining
the American industries and markets for the
American people"
The other resolut ons denounce the filibuster-
ing against the rounding OF the war tax, aud
crIticise the conduct Of foreign affairs by tho
Democratic party. The declarations OF hostil-
ity t. the saloons are renewed and the proper
administration Of the civil-service law de-
manded,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
INDIANA FOR GRAY.
He Is Indorsed by the Demo-
cratic Conv vention for the
Vice Presidency.
Maine Republicans Choose Delegates
Illinois State Labor Con-
vention.

The Indiana Democratic Convention assem-
bled at Indianapolis on Thursday, April 20, and
speedily effected an organization by making
Charles l. Jewott chairman. Courtland Q. MAI
son, William II. Myers, w. ID. Bynum and VIII
liam Holman were named for Governor, but ON
motion OF Mr.. Myers Mr.. Matson was nominat-
ed unanimously. Mr.. Myers was i'm mediately
nominated Lieutenant Governor, and RobSft
w. Niers was chosen Secretary OF State by ac-
elamation. The other nominations made were
Charles A. Munson, Auditor; Thomas Is.
Byrnes, Treasurer; John H. Wilson, Attorney
General A. 4. Griffths. superintendent OF Pub
Sc 1S9n s ksT tba or ans
Court were nominated from the First, Second
and Fourth districts. These were w Il; Nib
lack George howk and Allen zSSs TaSss
David Turpie Of indianapolis, John e..
Shanklin Of Evansville. and John II. Bass OF
Fert Wayne were elected delegates to the Ma
tional democratic Convention at st. Louis.
The platform, which was reported by Hon.
William II. English, cordially indorses the ad-
ministration OF President Cleveland, and com.
mends him to the country for reelection. 1t
Il also approves the State administration Of
Gov Gray, and instructs the delegates to ths
st. Louis Convention to cast their votes as q
unit for him for Vice Pres dent The resolu-
lions declare against stringent prohibition, and
favor a well-regulated license system. Labor
legislation OF character calculated to assure
the safety and payment OF the laborer, and TO
promote harmony between employers and en-.
ployed, is approved. Indiscriminate land
grants are disapproved The revenue and civil
service planks are follows:
We are opposed to taking money from the
pockets Of the people and boarding it in the
treasury Of the United States beyond the needs
Of proper administration OF the government
thus converting 1t into dead capital at the ex-
pense Of the business Of the country, and en-
couragin5 extravagant and corrupt expendi.
lures. 10 the end that these cruel burdens
DO removed from the taxpayers and that such
expenditures shall cease, we insist that the
taxes ON imports be reduced to the lowest
point consistent with efficiency I'm the pub lilo
service, and We demand revision and reform
Of the present unjust tariff as recommended in
the late message OF the President.
"The Democratic party OF Indiana favurs
such rules and regulations for the civil service,
both national and State, as Will secure honest,
capable, and deserving public officers; but
where honesty. ability, and merit are equal,
we believe there would be both justice and
wisdom in giving pref renee to those who would
harmonize in principle and policy with the
party having the responsibility Of administers
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
JUDGE LECOMPTE DEAD.

The Famous Kansas Jurist Passes Away
Events In His Life.
Judge Samuel d. Lecompte, residing at
Kansas City, is dead, at the age OF IA. He
was buried at Leavenworth.
Judge Lecompte was familiar figure in the
stormy and troublous days OF the admission of
Kansas as a State into the Union. He was born
ON the eastern shore Of Maryland, In 1851 he
was appointed Chief Justice Of the Territory
of Kansas by President Franklin Pierce, and
served in that capacity until the admission OF
the Territory Of Kansas as a State into the
Union Judge Iecompte presided over the first
Constitutional Convention held at Lecompton,
a place named after him. Latterly Judge Le-
compte was in poor health, and made his home
with his son in Kansas City.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
Loaded Cake OF Soap.

Saws customs Hawkshaw: "Smug-
olers must lie awake nights trying to
evolve new schemes to evade the pay
ment of duties. At least imagine
they must from the number of new
schemes / am obliged to be on the
lookout for. No sooner do we begin
to watch for passengers with the thick
soled shoes, made by European shoe
makers to accommodate the diamond
smugglers, than we have to keep our
eyes open to detect the woman with a
bonnetful of jewelry. We seize enough,
heaven knows, but not fiftieth part
of the contraband goods brought into
this country are ever detected.
"The articles which seem to be most
favored by the smugglers are dia-
monds, jewelry and watches, although
silks and costly dress goods are by no
means despised. Diamonds, however,
hold first rank, because OF their porta-
bility and the small space which they
occupy. Search in the most unlikely
places has often revealed q mine of
wealth. Only few days ago in the
travelling bag Of tourist just arrived
was very innocent-looking piece OF
toilet soap, which would never have
been given second glance by the in
spector il it had not been for the evi'
dent anxiety displayed by the owner oi
the bag to get IL back.
almost ashamed of himself the Off
Ger pulled out his pocket knife and at
tempted to pierce that cake Of soap
The travellers jaw fell and the officers
knife blade met an obstruction at about
the same time. There were just %, 00t
worth of rubies and diamonds inside oi
that partly used cake"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
WOMEN who medtlle with everybody

WOMEN who meddle with everybody
else's business are to be stunned and
feared. One of them was on the Troy
local the other afternoon. A sprucely
dressed young man held in his hand a
yellow paper covered book, in which
he seemed to be deeply interested.
The woman sat in front of him, and,
happening to turn to take in the pas
sengers, observed the cheap literature
which was engrossing the attention Of
the man behind her. In pleading,
insinuating voice she said to him:
"Young man, don't you know that you
are wasting your time very toolishly in
reading dime novels? You might bet
ter take book on history with you or
something else that would benefit your
mind and give you an opportunity to
improve" Reaching her hand over the
back of the seat, she said very deliber-
ately: "Let me look at that book. !"
The young man, without relaxing q
single feature, handed the book over to
his aggressive fellow passenger. She
turned il over to read the title. It was
as follows: Easy Lessons in French
for Beginners. The old lady never
said word. She dropped the book
into the young mans lap and shot into
the next car.--Albdny Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
TATE's EMBEZZLEMENTs.

The Report to the Kentucky SolOns Shows
a Shortage of $3.50, 0,0OO-Gross Negli-
gence.
The report Of the Commissioners ap-
pointed to investigate absconding Treas
urer Tate's Office has been submitted to the
Kentucky Legislature. 1t contains no SEN
sational disclosures, the deficit being placed
in the neighborhood of $230,000, the sum
already named. This may be reduced tc
less than 100000 il certain papers prove
good. The report shows that the grossest
carelessness prevailed in the Treasurer't
Office during Tate's regime Of twenty years
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
uNRETURNING.
pY JAMES FRANKLrN YIrTs.

The season trips with lightsome feet .
And radiant smiles through April days:
It's tuneful harmonies are sweet
With one melodious song OF praise.
Soft south winds blow among tho woods.
Their odorous cups the fiowerets shake,
In lofty galleries multitudes
OF choristers the air awakes.
All sights, all sounds, all gladsome things
Are changeless 70 my painful sense
And still each living rapture brings
My loneliness no recompense.
The very brook by which we strolled
With hand in hand year ago,
Babbles It's mirth as uncontrolled
As II the world knew naught Of woe.
haunt the hooks we used to love.
turn the leaves we used to read;
Muteiwitnesses, where or move,
For perished days will intercede.
Gods will be done. with thee and mel
My murmuring lips fain would still,
And crush beneath a bended knee
Ayearning souls rebellious will
In vain, in vain Ny fond desire
Still clings TO thee where'er thou art.
The ashes OF loves smoldering hre
Lie warm around a woman's heart.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
BODY BLOW FOR ST. LOUIS.
The Vulcan Steel-Works Forced to Re
move Their Plant Elsewhere.

The Vulcan Steel-Works Forced to Re-
move Their Plant Elsewhere.
A sensation has been caused in manu-
featuring circles of st. Louis by the rumor
that the rich body of iron ore at Iron
Mountain and Pilot Knob has been ex-
hausted and that the Vulcan Steel Works
will be removed to Cleveland. The plant
is controlled by the st. Louis Ore & Steel
Company, and its lessees are Wilcox &
Stuart. The shipments have fallen from
$4,000 tons of ore per month to 5000
Seventy per cent. of the men employed
have been discharged because there is nc
work for them to do. Stores in the vicinity
have been abandoned, and the settlement
which was so lively year ago, as only q
mining camp can be, is now exceedingly
dull. The former employees are going
elsewhere to seek for work, as there il
nothing for them to do at Pilot Knob.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-03
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
They Choose Uninstructed Delegates Il
ChicagO-Blaine's Name Cheered.

They Choose Uninstructed Delegates to
Chicago-Blaine's Name Cheered.
Jacob NJ. Campbell, of Cambria County, pre-
sided over the Republican State Convention at
Harrisburg. The mention of Blaine's name
in the convention was loudly cheered. James
r. Mitchell Of Philadelphia was nominated for
Supreme Judge. Thomas Dolan of Philadelphia
and Lewis Pugh OF Lackawanna were chosen
candidates for Presidential electors large,
and Senator M. S. Quay, Daniel III. Hastings,
Nelson u. Reed and Henry w. Oliver were
chosen delegates at-large to the national con-
yention
The platform, which was unanimously adopt
ed, demands that Congress enact such laws as
shall secure fair elections for members OF Con-
gress and the electoral college denounces the
Presidents message and the wool clause OF the
Mills tariff bill demands the passage of a just
and comprehensive pension bill condemns the
action OF the Democrats in the House in refus-
ing to pass the direct-tax bill declares In favor
OF a true civil-service reform pledges the Re-
publican party of the State to submit the ques-
tion of prohibition to a vote OF the people. and
indorses the State administration OF Gov Bea-
yer.