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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28

Additional mixed trains Southwark pass
Charlestown at STA a. NJ. aud 2 25 p. ~, ar
irving at Harrisonburg 9 10 and IL 80 P. NJ
On Sunday mixed train leaves CharlestoYn
Southwark at S.4S A. NJ, arriving Mt Harrison
burg 90 p. NJ,
*Daily sxcept Sunday.
CoNNEGTIONS.
Train No, 4IS connects at Harperss Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Columbus
2 80 and Chicago IL 25 next morning,
Train No. al6 connects ut Harper's Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, nrrlving
at Gonnellsville % and Pittsburg 6 20 next
morning, Columbus so P. NJ, aud Chicago
o so z. NJ.
Train No. 4l7 has Day Coaches and Pullman
Sleeper New York to Washington, Day Coaches
Baltimore and Washington tn Lexington. Pulls.
man Buffet Parlor Cars BALTIC. to stanton, Now
York passengers change at Washington; Phil.
adelphia passengers change Mt Harpcr's Ferry.
Train No. Al9 has Day Coaches and Pullman
Parlor Cars New York To Baltimore, and
Through Coaches Baltimore to Winchester via
the Old Line
Train No, 400 las Through Coaches WIN
chester to Baltimore win the Old Line and Day
Coaches and Pullman Parlor Cars Baltimore to
New York.
Train No. Ais has Day Coaches Lexington to-
Washington and Baltimore, Pullman Buffet
Parlor Cars Staupton 70 Baltimore, aud Day.
Comedies and Pullman Parlor Cars Washington
to New York
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars from Har-
per's Ferry on NIL Western Express Trains.
Excursion Tickets will be sold to parties of
ten or more between all ticket stations on the
Valley Division--Goo6 for two days
For rates, tickets. baggage checks, apply TO
any Office of the b. IL o. r. r., or to q. T..
Dudr9w, Travelling Passenger agent Winches-
ter, Yirginia.
CHAS. o. SCULl, Gent Pass. Agt.
July 14.1SAi.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28

nEODoRIZED Gasolene, for on stoves,
June 4 ss5 s. osl sss B HENRY DUNN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
AND
Machine shops,

Situated on Berryyille Turnpike, within the
Corporate Limits of Charlestown.
To An Whom IL May Concern:
1 take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties that | do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-
gines, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds OF
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable Eu-
gincs. Patching Steam Boilers. and putting in
Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
A. l.. AEDERsoH.] [GEo. w. ANDERSON
a. L. Anderson & Co.,
West Virginia
CARRIAGE WORKS,
AnDDLEwAY, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA

Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties, and has always given
satisfaction in every particular
1t is our constant aim to work the very best
material, and to do all work in first-class man
ner, and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than first-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, we will if notified by postal card, send a
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes, and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly a large variety of New
Vehicles in stock, and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggies. &C., which we sell very low
A. L. ANDERSON s. co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
Whitney Side-Bar Spring

pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, Jenny
Linds and Ph@tons. keep on hand large
stock, but am prepared to fill orders at short
notice. Prices suited to the times, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. A liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. use
altogether the Old ReIiahle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
TIE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS

MnAI :; So: !: e {; { s.
kGH oppiioeaiities, tiis5tli a
80 = - = one do the lyeEic. Eaiy TO Ieari-
ne furnish every thing We
your -re uorasnts al time the
euire Lead and brings
ianss aSs eeEatE5g fros So 70 $50 uFtads.
e1u lnore atter Little ou
ployre,t and teach lllE- s-eto
tniofl1sfiea kkkA- EUE a. CO., AU6GsT1, uAIaE-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
Why it is Popular.

and oyer again, because it has an unequalled
record of cures because its business is con-
dneted in a thoroughly honest manner, and be-
cause 1t combines economy and strength. be-
ing the only medicine of which " 100 Doses
One Dollar is true-these strong points have
made Hoods Sarsaparila the most successful
medicine of the day.
Many Persons
Are broken down from oyerworls or household
cares Browns Iron E5i6ters
rebufids ehe systei7i aids digestion. removes ex-
cess Of hile, and cures malaria. Get the genuine
Pope original and only genuine
Reed Bird" Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
SARVEN WHEELS.

universally pronounced the best wheels made.
REPAIRING a SPECIALITY.
have established a Carriage Repository at
Upperville. Fanquier county. Persons desir-
sence can leave their orders with W. Richard
son, druggist
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke, Jefferson and adjoining
counties, respectfully ask continuance of the
same: GEO. g. THOMAS.
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BerrupiNe. Olqrke Oountu, IA.

Il rious styles of CARRIAGES and WAGONS;
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been uDle to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what are best adapted to their
wants. l manufacture handsome wagon
known as the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28
GTARANTEE SIT BOTTLES

To cure any case. With each order received
by us for six boxes. accompanied by $500, we
VIII send the purchaser a written guarantee
to refnnd the money if the treatment does not
effect q cure. Guarantees issued only by Nc.
LAIN BROTHERS, Druggists, sole agents..
streets Wheelino w Va -
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We viii pay the above reward for any case of
Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia. Sick Headache.
Indigestion. Constipation or Gostiveness we
when the directions are strictly complied with
They are purely Vegetable, and never fail to
give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large boxes,
containing 80 Pills, Is cents. Beware of eou1-
tured only by
THE JOHN @, WEST COMPANY,
Apg 3, 1s9e=ly. ehieage. N,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-28

If all kinds Plans Estimates furnished Free of Cost
and Materials filled promptly.
STORE AND YARD Corner George & Liberty SITS.
FACTORY AND YARD, CT
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Fire.

About five o'clock Tuesday after
noon, the church bell Changed out the
alarm of fire, which was found to be
in the residence of Nels Persons, on
Park street.
The wind was blowing steadily from
the northwest, fact which alone, with
manly efforts of the by-stan ders, saved
the house of Charles johnson, next
north.
Nearly everything was removed from
the lower rooms, but everything in
the chambers was consumed with the
building The loss on building and
contents is at least $4,000, insured
for 10000.
Mrs. Persons was quits iii at the
time and the shock was severe one.
By industry and economy, Mr.. Pei
sons had made himself this coy home,
and the loss sustained will call for the
sympathy of the community. The
origin of the fire is unknown but was
probably from defective chimney.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

After today we will have 70 write
Iit 1902. The old year Is gone and
with IL many hopes aud fears Hopes
that are blasted and fears that proved
groundless. It has been. taken to-
gather, a prosperous year. Localities
have suffered in some respects as we
did here. from drouth and frost, but
taking our state through. crops have
been bountiful and the farmers, the
real producers of wealth. have been
prosperous. Tradesmen and manu-
facturers are fairly satisfied. Cur
town and county has had a healthy
growth and we may well feel encour-
aged. The new year promises much.
It Is TO be excited by great political
cam aign, but we have too much
faith in loyalty of the American citi-
zen to fear for the result. We conf
IDENTIFY expect the success of the repub-
lican party, and hope and work for it,
yet II by any means we should be dis
appointed, we bave no fear of anarchy
or ruin. Our local government more
directly concerns us, and should be
more carefully watched and the rights
of all fully protected.
This is the time for good resolves,
and we ask every citizen of Crawford
county to do something to better the
condition of this locality. Support
home enterprise, and help to build up.
physically aud morally, the community
where your lot is cast, and with all
the rest be sure to- subscribe and pay
for the AVALANCHE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Mortgage Sale.

WHEREAS default has been made in the pay
wv ment OF the money secured by mortgage
dated the twenty-f1fth day Of March. IN the year
one thousand eight hundred and eighty six. ex-
ecuted bv Christian Range and Frances Rnnge
his wife of the first part. to Ernest N. Sailing Of
the second part. which said mortgage was re-
corded in the Office of the register Of deeds of
the County of Crawford. in the State OF MichI-
gan, In liber b. of mortgages on page al on the
LIST day OF April A. d. 1885 at 11:il O'Clock A. M.
And WHEREAS the amount claimed 80 be due on
said MORTGAGE, at the date OF this notice. IS the
sum OF Five hundred seventy seven and Sl-l0nths
Dollars OF principal and interest and th0 further
sum of twenty five dollars az an attorney fee.
stipulated for in said mortgage. the sum Of
which Is the whole amount claimed to be unpaid
on said mortgage and no suit or proceeding
having been instituted ut law 10 recover the
debt now remaining secured by said mortgage.
or any part thereof whereby the power Of
sale contained in said mortgage has become
operative.
Now Therefore notice IL hereby given. that by
virtue Of the said power Of sale and i'm pursu-
ance OF the statute IN such case made and pro.
vided. the said mortgage viii be fnreclosed by a
sale OF the premises therein described at public
auction, TO the highest bidder at the fr' Mt door
of the Court House In Grayling Village in said
County Of Crawford on the sixteenth day OF
January A. ID. 1892. at ten o'clock IN tho fore
noon of that day: which said premises are do
scribed In said mortgage as follows. 10 Wit: All
that certain piece or parcel Of land situated in
the township OF Grnyiing in the County Of Craw-
follows to wit: Lot One l1l rlocls Fourteen 1fl
Of the Village of Grayling. Michigan.
ERNEST N. SAILING,
GEO. l.. ALEXANDER. MoRTeA9ER.
Oct. IS, w. Is.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
The Drummer Boy.

We give below the programme for
the two evenings camp fire, so far
as the parts taken by our own people
is concerned. The selections, alter.
mating, by Maj. Henderson, and his
son, will be given next week. A
grand time is promised:
Programme, Wednesday Evening,
Jan. Is, 1892.
No. /. Instrumental Music, Gray.
ling Cornet Band.
No. 2. 5 Minutes Address. ''The
Battle of fredericksburg, Robert Nc
Elroy.
No. 3, Introduction of Major Herr.
dershot aud Son, Oscar Palmer.
No. 5, Vocal Music -Glee Club.
No. z, Recital, (Selected)- Ella
Marvin.
No. 8, Vocal Solo-Miss Emma Han.
son.
No. II, Recital--Frances Kneeland,
aged A years.
No. IL. Recitation-"The Drummer
Boy of the Rappahannock', Thorwald
Hanson.
No. IA, Instrumental Solo, Violin &
Piano, LucIen FORMER and Mrs. Ash.
more.
No. 16, Vocal Solo. Loves Old
Sweet Song. Mrs. Jerome.
No. Is. Vocal Duet, The Fisher
men,, Mrs. Woodwork and Mr.. Sta
ley.
No. 90, Piano Solo. wander Bid
er,"-Jensen-Mrs. Ashmore.
No. %, Vocal Solo, 1.-The Broken
Pitcher. Mrs. Woodwork.
No. "a, Vocal Duet, "rhe Little
Fishermaiden", Maud and Mary Sta
lev.
No. &c, Comic Selection, Vocal and
and Instrumental.
Programme, Thursday Evening,
Jan. IA, 1892.
No. /, Instrumental-Grayling Cor.
net Band.
No. 8, Vocal Recital, ''The Man
with Nusket", Frank Nicholson
No. 5, Quartette -Glee Club.
No. z, Piano Solo-Mrs. Ashmore.
No. 9. Vocal Solo-Mrs. Woodwork.
No, II, Recitation, sheridan Ride,
-Marius Hanson.
No. 13, Quartette, moon on the
Lake"-Young Peoples Club.
No. Is, Vocal Duet--Mrs. DIR. Smith
and Mrs. Jerome.
No. IL, Violin Recitation-Lucien
Fournier.
No. 10, Vocal Duet,-Special Selec
ton.
No. 81, Vocal Solo, IL. Ardita"-
Mrs. Jerome.
No. %, Special Selection, Vocal and
Instrumental.
No. IS, Reciiation-Miss Ella Mar
win.
No. "a, Vocal Solo-Mrs. Kneeland.
No. 20, Vocal Duet Maud and Mary
Staley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Happy Hooslers.

WIN. Timmons, Postmaster OF Ida
vile, Ind, writes: Electric Bitter.
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined, for that bac
feeling arising FROM Kidney and Liver
trouble" John Leslie. farmer anc
stockman, OF same place, says: 'Eint
Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel like
O new man." J. w Gardner, hard
ware merchant, same town, says
Electric Bitters is just the thing for Q
man who Is all run down and dom
care whether he lives or dies; he founc
new strength, good appetite and fell
just like he had new lease on life
Only soc: a bottle at L. Fournier'i
Drug Store. 2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug9is,
to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds upon
this conditions: II you are afflicted
with Cough. Cold, or any Lung.
Throat or Chest trouble, aud will use
this remedy as directed, giving It "a fail
trial. and experience no benefit. YOU
may retntn the bottle and have yonl
money refunded. We could not make
this offer did we not know that DR.
Kings New Discovery could be relied
on. IL never dissapoints. Trinl bottle
free at l.. Fournipr's Drug Store. =
Large size 500 and sl.00. q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

The election OF officers Of Crawford
tent. No. 1872. X. o. 4. A., was held
last Saturday evening, as follows
Com. L. J. Patterson; Lieut.. Com. j.
X. Merz; Record Keeper, Geo. II.
BonnelI; F. X. John Williams. Physi
clan. f. F. Thatcher; Chaplain. f.
Walker; nj. at A. w. g. woodiield
searg't, ID. CLARK; LIST M. of g. p.
Brown; I'd M. Of g J. Marks; Sec.
C. H. Butler; Picket. II. FeIdstin-
The installation will be Jan'y 9TH.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
For Exchange.

Fine farms in Virginia, and small
fruit farms in New York. Farms in
the south part of this state; a stock
of Drugs. $1,000; a $1,000 stock OF
Hats. Caps and Gents and Ladies
Furnishing Goods for exchange fo'
Real Estate. Call and see as. Geo. j.
Tuttle a. Co.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

THE BEsT SALvR in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Honds, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or 10 pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by l.. FoURNIER, Druggist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

Crude oil shows up quite plentifully
In Manistee's salt wells and an at
tempty will be made to secure more
of il. ~
The Michigan state teachers associ-
alton will hold It's 41st annual meeting
in Grand Rapids December 20, 20 and
80.
The article on Orchards on the
Plains" / take from private letter,
for the benefit of my farmer friends in
this section.
Two young men broke into the Gay
lord depot and stole tickets, as they
diden't know any better than to pre-
sent them to a conductor the next day.
their arrest was speedy. The tickets
were not stamped. senS
There will be communion services at
the Presbyterian church, on next Sab
bath, at 1890 ~. M; also services in
the evening, at the usual hour. All
are cordially invited to attend these
services.
A Canadian, named Peterson, met
with a terrible and fatal accident at
Charron's single mill in Maple For.
est, Tuesday. The circular saw run
off the arbor, and cut his arm com.
pletely off, through the shoulder, and
a terrible cash across the neck. He
survived about half an hour.
Miss Nellie Blair, who has been
the guest of Mrs. s. 8. Claggett, will
return to her home in Hllsdale coun
iy, with the coming of the New Year
The many friends she has made here
will be glad to welcome her again.
Jefferson Hill, Of Leslie, Is here on
visit with his brother-in-lawS. McIn
tyre. He was a veteran in the lat,
war, and we think belonged to tn,
best regiment in the service, the Cd
U. 8. 8. s., to which we were attach
ed. He is accompanied by his wifi,
and daughter.
Does it pay to buy Of agents2 Her
are some of my prices. / doz. 1S4
Roger Bros. Knives or Forks, at 81, 81
l set of Teaspoons, 81, so; 1 set of
Tablespoons 50, so; silver plated fiv
bottle Castor, only $3.50; Quadrupl
silver plated Cake Basket, only SIS, 0C
an elegant silver Tea Set. only $40, 0C
elegant Silver fitting Pitcher. waite
set with gold lined goblet for S12, 0C
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry mt asst OF
ishingly low prices. Repairing and Ell
craving at q. w. Smiths, the Jewelei
Two doors East of the Opera Hous,
Grayling.
| Parties wishing to sell or trade the
Plains farms for Merchandise, or fc
property in other parts of the State G
United States, will do we'll TO call q
the Office of Geo. j. futile & Co.
We charge per cent for maxim
deals-or exchanges-S1.00 down fl
advertising, which is deducted frol
the amount at close of deal.
The Michigan Central will sell hol
day excursion tickets to Canada, I
Michigan Central, Canadian Pacif
and Grand Trunk points on Decen
Der 81, % and %, all good to retur
up to and including January o, 1896
at single fare for, the found trip. Til
Michigan Central wflt'alsb sell Chris
mas and New Years Holiday excursio
tickets to all points on the Michiga
Central system in the United State
and Canad, Chicago to Buffalo IL
clusively, at one and one-tbird far
for the round trip. Tickets will /
sold on December "a, % and 81. an
January LIST, all good for return up t,
and including January 4th, 1892.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
For Sale.

% sets heavy logging sleighs, 5 feet
run chains; whifiie-trees; neckyokes
stoves; blvnkests; cant-hooks, stoves,
blankets, etc. Will be sold very low
for cash or approved paper. Call on
address F. M. Thompson, Piper, Oge
NAV Co., Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

Every body will remember the Hop
and Banquet, tonight, by the Macs
bees. The dance at the opera house,
and the banquet at the Grayling
House. AS this society never fails 10
any undertaking, an enjoyable time is
assured, to all invited guests.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
To the Farmers and Lumbermen,
of Crawford County.

/ wish To say that now have my
feed mill in first class order and on
Thursday of each week will grind for
anyone who want work done. / will
grind Corn meal and Graham -four
for the lawful toll and guarantee
you good work and perfect satisfac-
ton. Come and give me trial.
Yours Respectfully.
ID. b. CONNER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Notice.

f. M. Roffee, has some desirable
Lots on Peninsular Avenue, Michigan
Avenue and Chestnut Street. Being
agent for the same will give price &c.
WAN. WOODBURY..
Oct. 90 If.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
If You Want

Vour Harness repaired and oiled
L aud pay for the work done in
Potatoes or Wood, you can do so, al
the Harness Shop of
Sept. 10, If. A. II. TOWSLEY.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Gunsmith Shop.

T WILL open up the old blacksmith
- shop near the bridge, where | will
make and repair guns and do other
fine work in my line. Repairing of
machinery a speciality. Terms reason
able. Give me call.
II. b. WILLIAMS.
Auo. 18th. 1877.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
For Sale.

WILL SELL any of my houses OIL
lots on favorable terms. For particu
lar information, call on
JOSEPH CHARRON.
Mays, t. 4.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
Notice.

l will be in my Office every day and
evening, until p. H.. to receive taxes.
JOHN STALEY,
Dec. 10, 81. TIP. TREASURER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31
List of Letters

Remaining in the PostOffice at Gray
ling, for the week ending Dec. 20. 81.
Blanchard, A Miss Ryan. John q. 2
Book, Wn Robinson, Fred.
Bulhin, ALI. Reed. Lou. Miss.
Connors, John, Shepard. Wilson,
Dominowsky st. Sparis, Ezra,
Libey, A. g. flasher. Fred.
Macy. Jon. Takiner. l
Murphy, Hugh w. Wilson. John,
Sharry. j M. Williams, John,
Ross, Chas. Wynhart, VIM.
Robinson, f. ID. Weaver, Andrew.
Persons calling for any of the above
letters, will please say advertised
j. NJ. JONES. p. NJ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

Grand
BAND CONCERT
--and.-
BMLLA,
given by the
Gaylord CityBand
lat the
Town Hall in Frederic,
on
Friday. New Years Night,
January L.. 1892.

rB- The programme will consist OF
Overtures, Selections. MedIeys. Waltz
es. etc., by fhe Band. Instrumental
Solos, Vocal Solos, Quartetts and
Duets In Vocal aud Instrumental. and
Select Recitations. In short. the high
excellence of the Band will be sus-
tanned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

Mays. t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-31

Aug. 18th, 'S7.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
THE MEN OF TOLL.
Matters Before the Federation
of Labor.
A BLAST AT THE CHICAGO POLICE.

Some of the Resolutions Adopted-An
Organized Movement to Defeat Com
pers - Indications That the Telegra-
pliers May Have More Trouble-The
Northwestern Jumps Into the Ring
''Scabs' Driven Out of n Town-The
Crested Butte Strike.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 1S.-At the
American Federation of Labor convention
yesterday resolution were adopted urging
congress to pass laws preventing any gov
ernment employees from competing with
civilians, and especially with musicians;
urging the necessity for enacting compul-
sorry educational laws in every state and
territory; and recommending that congress
restore suffrage in the District of Column
bia. A communication was received from
the Sabbath observants, at Des Moines, Ia,
asking the federation TO use its influence
to have the Worlds fair closed on Sunday.
Chicago Police Denounced.
The following resolution was passed by
a rising vote: "Whereas, the action of the
Chicago police in breaking into two law
ful and peaceful meetings of labOring pee
pie of that city on Nov. II and 12 was
without warrant, and violation of every
principle of right and justice; therefore. be
1t resolved, that the American Federation
OF Labor in convention assembled de
nounces such action as being dangerous
not alone to the working people. but to all
classes, as it tends to the usurpation of the
peoples authority and the substitution of
an authority entirely foreign to the spiIit
OF American inititutions."
As to Government Ownership.
A resolution from the International
Typographical union favoring government
ownership of telegraph lines was reported
adversely. A telegram from Patrick Me,
Bride, at Columbus, o., asking aid for the
striking miners in Indiana was referred to
the incoming executive committee with
out recommendation. The committee ap-
pointed to investigate charges against
President Gompers reported the charges
false, and resolution was adopted indors-
ing Gompers as an upright and honest
man. 1t developed last night that there is
an organized scheme on foot to defeat
President Gompers for reelection.