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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

Peoria Hofrtncd by Ecarrut C4t~stro-
phe ON the River.
Az Peoria. III. the pleasure steamer
frankie Folsom was sunk In the river.
Tuesday night. and OF tho sixty passengers
aboard her twenty were drowned. Al
Lake View. a mile above the city. q repre-
sentation OF Pompeii was given The
Folsom. a Pekin boat came up with
forty passengers Two or thrcc couples
Joined the party at Peoria, and
afteen got on the boat at the park. so that
the passenger list reached fully sixty. A
the boat started down 10 the city she was
struck by the cyclone and turned over
She was midway In the river and sank
rapidly. Owing TO the bowling tempest the
cries OF the passengers could not be heard.
The Longfellow. with seventy-hve pas
sengers. from Kingston. passed her and
ran 70 the foot OF the next street Her
passengers were driven on and the boat
made preparations 10 go 10 the aid OF the
Folsom, when her wheel broke and she
was left helpless Word was conveyed TO
the police station and Mayor Warner or
aered every man 10 the scene. The Rock
Island Road sent special train to
the scene OF disaster and small boats
were put OF to the Folsom, the hulk OF
which could be seen whom the lake was
illuminated by the vivid lightning. -Four
persons were taken of at time IL Is
known that there are eighteen drowned. OF
whom eleven are from Pekin. At the time eff
the storm over two hundred small boats were
out, and at a late hour the occupants OF
but ninety-six had reported. So 1t Is pos
slble the death list will reach 1914
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

There Are Millions In the Gulshes Of Park
County.

There Are Millions In the Guiehes al Park
County.
Recent gold discoveries In Park County.
the oldest mining county In Colorado. are
destined TO surpass all previous hnds The
source OF the placer gold produced In
Tarryail Gulch, the leading gold pi oducing
district O. Park County, which has since
1856. when It was first discovered. been a
mystery, has been located In the veins OF
the silverbeal's Mountain at the head
OF the gulch. A new camp OF over
1000 people has been established there
within the past thirty days The sur
rounding hills are black with prospectors-
All the iron-stained prophyry found In
these mountains Is rich In gold. while tho
gravel Is also rich. sThere Is s25, 000. 900 In
coarse gold In the gulches around Tarry-
all.p said w. +. Kendrick. ono of Colorado's
most prominent mining men, who has just
returned to Denver from the new discov-
cries. SThe gravel is twenty feet In depth,
and is worth from 25 10 20 cents In gold per
cubic yard. Beaver Creek Gulch. in this
territory, is now turning out not less than
8, 900 per day in gold.n Many Denveritcs
are daily leaving for the new discoveries
In Park County.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
MARKETS ARE ACTIVE.
The Crop Reports Stimulate Busine
Throughout the G buntry.

The Crop Reports Stimulate business
Throughout the Country.
r. G.. Dun & Co. s weekly review OF
trade says that crop reports promise re-
suits not equal to last years, which
would be disastrous, but beyond ex-
pectations. With the decrease OF only
per cent. the wheat yield would be far
beyond the quantity consumed and ex-
ported in any year except the last, and
nearly equal to last years consumption
and exports. The price dropped below -
cents, but has since been stronger. West
ern receipts are large, 800, 900 bush
els in three days, and exports III, 0aC
bushels in the same time. Corn acreage
shows a decrease of "a per cent, and
the price has dropped 81 cents during
the week. Oats have also declined tvs
cents, while hog products are stronger
pork 70 cents per barrel, and coffee and
oil unchanged. The cotton reports show
condition only 2 per cent. below last
year, end on any estimate CT acreage
the yield. with the surplus still in sight
will more than meet all demand for the
wear.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Cats and Catnip.

Anyone who is disposed to have cat
party in his or her back garden has only to
procure some catnip and leave it there,
and all the cats in the vicinity viii soos
arrive and then the fun will begin. They
will sniff it, toss it up, roll over it, fight
for it and scratch it around until there is
not vestige of it left. Valerian has the
same attraction for them; and in lesser
degree they enjoy the scents of other
aromatic plants. / have often been
amused watching my big maltese going
gravely about smelling the pinks and the
plants, but had to correct him when he
began tasting the latter Detroit Fres
Press
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
HARRISON SENDS THE TROOPS.


The President Orders Regulars to idaho
from Several Western Forts.
The President telegraphed from Saratoga
10 the Secretary OF War in Washington to
send troops to cooperate with the civil
authorities In preserving life and property
Ia Idaho. Gen. Schoheld thereupon tele-
graphed the Governor of Idaho that troops
would be sent at once. Ho also tele-
graphed Gen. Merritt at e. Paul 10 send
three companies of infantry from Missoula
and telegraphed Gen. Ruger Mt San Fran
cisco to send all the infantry that could be
spared from Fort Sherman. In case other
troops are necessary they will be sent from
Fort Custer and Fort Spokane The Presi-
dents order is as follows:
The Secretary OF War, Washington:
The Governor of the State OF Idaho has
called upon me. under section OF the Con-
stitution, for assistance In suppressing a
domestic disturbance which the State au-
thorities arc unable to control You will
at once send to 'he scene OF disorder an adj
eQuate force OF TROOPS from the nearest sta
ton, under an officer OF rank and dlscre-
tion. with orders TO cooperate with the
civil authorities in preserving the peace
and protecting life and property. 1 will
reach Washington tonight
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Naval WAR College Ready.

The new building known as the Naval
War College. recently built on an island
belonging to the Government in the harbor
OF Newport II. J., has been reported by
Capt A. T. Mahan to be completed and In
readiness for the reception of officers who
may be sent there for instruction, and the
Navy Department will. within few days.
order number of available officers to the
college for duty. 1t is the present inten-
tion OF Secretary Tracy that the course OF
instruction ut the war college shall be In
the nature OF what might be termed post
graduate course for officers of the navy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
RAvACHoL EXECUTED.
Tho Paris Murderer and Anarchist Loses
His Head Under the GuiIiotine.

Tho Paris murderer ana Anarcutst LONGS
HIS Head Under the Guiilotine.
Ravachol the anarchist and murderer,
was guillotined In Paris early Monday
morning. When the prison van reached the
scaffold Ravachol was asked IL he desired
to say anything. He replied that he would
address the crowd, but instead of speaking
he began to sing an indecent song and
danced to the refrain as well as he
could with his ankles strapped The
officers in charge soon tired OF this
burlesque and gavo the signal TO nj.
Deibler. The executioner's assistants
ut once seized Ravachol. whereupon
the latter's demeanor suddenly changed.
He dropped his assumption OF indifference
and struggled furiousy. but was speedily
overpowered and borne to the fatal block.
Even while being tied down on the plank
be continued his futile struggles, utterina
meanwhile the fcnlest eplthets and curses
The indecent and blasphemous TRADE was
rut short by the swift descent OF the knife,
and the head OF the notorious robber, In
rendiary, and murderer rolled into the
basket The crowd witnessed the horrible
sight with the same indifference that had
characterized its conduct throughout and
1t was evident that no sympathy was felt
for the man who had pretended to commit
crimes In the interest OF the people
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
pALToNs ROn A TRAIN.

The Notorious Outlaws Secure q Large
sum from an Express Car.
The Missouri, Kansas Texas passenger
train No. 2 was halted and robbed at Adair
Station. in Indian Territory, Thursday
The robbers are the Dalton brothers. who
have been guilty OF more crimes OF
this nature than any OF the other
gangs OF ruffians that make the
nation their headquarters They blew
open the safe, whlch, it Is asserted by an
official who knows contained between $780,
600 and 1000. There was n hard fight,
however, In which Capt J. J. Kinney, chief
OF detectives of the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas Road l. A. Flora, member OF the
Indian police and two doctors, passenger
on the train and residents of Adair we're
wounded. None Of them. however, Is like
ly TO die from the injuries received.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

herculean little body swollen TO it, great
est tension, his kriss dripping with blood,
his eyes upon you, with dire hate and
determination cleaning from them. down
he comes upon you, the Whole place ring
ing with the cry Of the ever-increasing
and ayenging crowd behind him, down
upon YOU comes the oran amokl oran
amok !'-rAll the Year Round.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
THIEF PROTECTED BY LAW.
A Booismaker's Clerk Steals $4,000 and
Cannot BE Punished.

A Boolsmaker's Clerk Steals $4,000 and
Cannot BE Punished.
Washington special: The firm OF Lynn,
Hill & Heath, bookmakers, In settling their
accounts last Tuesday found that there
was "A balance OF Sill, 900 III bank but upon
Inquiry at the bank 1t was ascertained that
this sum hal been withdrawn by Frank
Barnard, the general manager OF the firm
An investIga alton showed that the receipts
from July were missing. which makes
the sum about $4,000. Barnard has been
In the employ OF the firm about seven
years and the mentors being compelled TO
be absent from the city on various occasions,
the money In the banks was deposited In
his name. Barnard secured the services OF
an attorney. who informed him that as the
money was made in an illegitimate bu'i-
ness and was practically under MS cont-o..
there was no law to punish him The firm
will probably take no action at law upon
the matter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
FRUIT CANNERs IN A PANIC.

The Sudden Rise of Fruit on the Pacific
Coast Causes Sensation.
California fruit Gamers are almost in
panic over the rapid advance in price of all
fruits and the prospect that the orchardists
will repudiate their contracts. Three
quarters OF the Gamers have contracts for
apricots at IL cents per pound. or $50 per
ton, yet at presen: sales are quoted at PA
OPS. C. per pound. II the growers keep
faith with the Gamers the latter will make
big profits, but IL the contracts are broken
the Gamers will 10 Q heavily and some may
be driven to the wall.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Portland Has a Big Fire.

Sunday evening at G o'clock 100000 In
property stood upon the block bounded by
Washington, Stark. Sixth and Seventh
streets. Portland. Ore. Monday morning
at o'clock only snoldering ashes re-
NAMED to tell the tale. About $4,000 OF
this amount will fall upon the insurance
companies; $4,000 will come out OF the
owners ocketS l. has been ten years since
Portland residents Witnessed fire SO re-
markable for the rapid spread OF the
flames and the intensity of the confagra-
tion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
TO TAR AND FEATHER A JUDGE.
Chased by nm Angry Crowd for n Decision
TO Exclude the Evidence.

Chased by an Angry Crowd for Decision
To Exclude the Evidence.
An exciting scene was enacted In the
Criminal Court at 81. Joseph. Mo, during
the trial of seduction case A lawyer
named Thomas VIM. who had boon elected
special Judge TO try tho case. sustained a de-
murrcr to the evidence aud discharged the
defendant. a wealthy young farmer named
Charles Farris, without giving the jury an
opportunity TO pass upon the merits OF the
case. The courtroom was crowded. and as
soon as the courts decision was announced
the angry auditors made rush for
VIM, and had they reached him IL
was their intention TO treat him to n coat OF
tar an feathers. VIM escaped through a
back door and has not since been seen.
Proceedings have already been commenced
to dlsbar him from practiciug at the Blu
chanan County bar party of farmers is
still looking for Winn, and II found there
is no telling what will be done with him
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Two Men Crush ed to Death.

A washout on the Northern Railroad
near Florence, n. C., resulted I'm the wreck
ing of train No. %. consisting OF engine,
mail, baggage and express cars, two coaches
and three Pullman sleeping cars. ]. 6.
Cinamont. news agent, and William Moore,
a colored employee, were killed All the
cars left the track. One passenger was
painfully hurt and another slightly so.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Ills Asiatic Cholera.

The report of the Spanish Medical Com
mission that was sent 10 Paris 10 inquire
into the nature OF the epidemic OF So called
Gcholerine.n has been received at Madrid.
The report declares that the disease Is
Asiatic cholera. In consequence OF their
port the Government has ordered that pre-
cautions be Immediately taken along the
Pyreneean frontier to prevent the intro
duction of the disease into Spain.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
ratalMorI, ofI,rhtninr.

A terrific storm Of rain. accompanied ny
lightning. passed over Winchester, ky',
doing much damage to growing crops
Nelson P. Gay. farmer, and Joe Scott. a
negro, had taken refuge under pile Of
sacks filed with wheat and covered with
straw A bolt OF lightning struck the pile.
killing Scott and badly stunning mr. Gay
and burning 1,0G) bushels OF wheat
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Explosion of Naphth a.

italian laborers employed in digging
sewer in Westport. Conn. were blown up by
an explosion of a tank OF naphtha and foui
were fatally injured. Their names are
unknown. The export of the explosion was
terrific, and people in the village thought
thcy had been shaken by an earthquake
Window glass in the vicinity was shatter-
ed, and the loss to property will BE- great
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
DANGERS OF IMPORTED DISEASE.
The Canadian Steamship Line Too Handy
In Some Respects.

IN some AtespecuS'
The Toronto medical health officers are
complaining of a new danger from the i'm
portation OF contagious diseases by the new
Canadian steamship line from China and
the East 10 British Columbia. Already
there is small epidemic of small
pox at Victoria. caused apparently
through the absence OF proper quarantine
arrangements on the Canadian Pacific
coast DR.. Allen. Toronto's medical health
officer, says this Is n new danger we have
TO contend with. The first case OF small
pox was imported to Victoria b. O.. three
or four weeks ago. but It appears the other
passengers on the steamer we're not quar-
antined. Smallpox. cholera and leprosy,
the Doctor said, constantly prevailed In
the countries where the ship trade IS, and
IL is even more important to have proper
quarantine arrangements at Pacific than
Atlantic ports
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
SHOT THE CITY MARSHAL.
A Belligerent Ohio Saloon Keeper Defles
the Law and Wounds the Sheriff.

Rossville, Ohio, is haNi Ing a great deal OF
trouble with its saloon keepers. George
Barga defed an ordinance and declared
that he would run his saloon to suit him
self and keep 1t open just as long as he
wanted to- Marshal uapper deputized Dr.
Black and they started Tor the saloon. AS
they were entering the door Barga fired at
Clapper the bali entering the right arm
near the shoulder. making a serious wound,
which may cause him to lose the member.
He was arrested by Depu:y Black and ta-
ken 10 Greenville and placed In jail on o
charge of shooting with intent 10 kill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Natural Chs FindIn Utah.

There have been several large natural
gas strikes in a field near Salt Lake, Utah.
within year. One larger than any OF the
Others was made in we'll OF the American
Natural Gas Company. An expert natural
gas man. John Wolfe, OF Findlay. Ohio, es-
timated that the flow will be over $4,000
feet 10 twenty four hours
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Cincinnati vIslted by q STORM.

A terrific storm OF wind and rain passed
over Cincinnati Friday afternoon. Several
persons we're injured. but only one seriously
as far as known. The roof OF the Veter-
mary Hospital on Main street was blown
across that thoroughfarc, crashing into the
Banner brewery and causing some damage
10 that building. The damage to prop
erty throughout the city is estimated at
sos coo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Fatal ExpIos,on In N Mill.

A serious accident occurred ut Baird's
mill, near Hague Station. Fla, whereby
two lives were lost and number of people
injured. The front of the boiler was blown
out and the boiler thrown out Of its bed
twenty feet. Mr.. Bari estimates his en-
tire loss at about $500. No cause Is known
for the exnlosfOn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
soundly whipped n WIFE, Beatsr

A mob broke into the jail at Fairbury'
Neb.. and took Simon Watson, the wife,
bcater, into the Court House yard. They
stripped him 70 the waist, and then whipped
him with cowhides until the blood ran
down his back. After the whipping Wat
SON was returned 70 his cell and the mol
Tdispersed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Ilebtn,ne strikes a Farmhouse.

The farm residence OF John steinpruner'
near 81. Joe. west Of Celina. Ohio. was
struck by lightning The current passed
down the brick chimney. Three children
swere severely shocked and are in pre-
carious condition Considerable damage
vas done 10 the building.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

The warm wave which conferred over New
. York Monday still continues The'number
of deaths reported to the Health Board
for twenty four hours was III, OF which
ninety nine were children under years OF
age. Six cases of smallpox were discov-
arod
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
pr. Pasteur Ha. the cnoIern.

The distinguished French scientist. DR.
Pasteur, is suffering from the form OF
cholera now prevalent In Paris. The at
tack is said 10 be a mild one. butthe friends
OF the patient arc very anxionA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
-Four Boys Lose Their Livos.

Four boys we're drowned while swimming
In tho Manokim River. just In the rear of
their residence, near Princess Anne, Nd,
Saturday. They were the sons of Christie
pher A. Ball, a thrifty farmer. and were
aged 16, IS. 10 and 10 respectively. Three
were recovered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Th,ev,.h rrnmps wounded.

AT wilkesbarre. Pa, ten tramps broke
into Delaware and Hudson railroad car
and fitted themselves out with shoes,
Waterman Mills came upon them and fred
into the crowd. wounding two Of the men so
badly that they may die.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Verdict on the Oakland Explosion.

The Coroncr's inquest in the case OF the
victims OF the explosions at the Giant Pow
der Works. near San Francisco, resulted In
verdict OF accidental death without COM
ment as to the cause Of the explosion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

els this healthfnl portion of the
State ~ asked traveller in Arkansas.
"Well, should say it is There has
been nobody hung about here In three
months"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
SMALLPOX In Victoria.

The Victoria. b. c.. health officers state
that forty-three cases OF smallpox have
been reported, and that four deaths have
occurred from the disease.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Big Land.lide I'm Colorado.

A mass OF earth 31c feet wide Il sliding
down the side OF Table Mountain. east of
Golden. Colo, carrying with IL an eight
Boom house. orchy VI ana garden and the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
ITALIANS LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.
Seventy five OF Them strike and Blockade
Traffic ON "a Railroad.

Traffic ON IA Railroad.
Seventy Eve or more Italians. who are
working on the Port Royal railroad In the
woods about mile from Woodbridge, n. j..
went out on a strike. and to-day their
camp has the appearance of fortress
There are piles OF stones at regular dis
tances along the sides OF the newly laid
track. and heavy clubs lean against the dr.
trees ready for use. les and rails have
been laid across the railroad track, COM
pletely blocking traffic, and two fiat cars
loaded with iron ore are stranded Just
above this obstruction. The Italians have
stopped all trains. driven away the Hun
garians. who wished TO work. and hustled
of a constable who wished TO pacify thom.
They are armed and now own tho road
The Sheriff has been appealed to,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Astor Not Dead.

later London dispatch says: william
Waldorf Aston is not dead, nor is he likely
to die from his present illness
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Hamburg TO Have a Cotton Exchange.

An association OF capitalists. with back.
ers in London and in New Orleans and New
' York. intend TO found q cotton exchange In
Hamburg
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
On the Diamond.

Following is showing OF the standing OF
each OF the teams of the diireren. associa.
tions
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
rnrRry-rwo THOUGHT DROWNED.
The Tug Boat and Three Barges Missing
at Lake Ontario Ports.

- AeNo thteAAt D%se
Oswego, N ", dispatch; Nothing has
yet been heard from the tug Booth AMI the
barges Thurso ID. Richards. c. Richardson
and winona. belonging to the Montreal For
warding Company, with coal for Montreal.
and IL is feared that they foundered In
the gale OF Friday night. and that the
crews, aggregating thirty-two men. have
been drowned. The tug aud barges
were built for freightIng on the St
Lawrence River, and were not calculated
to contend with the severe storms of the
lakes. The barges were loaded till their
decks were within eight inches of the water.
They were without a stitch OF sail or COM
passes. and were unprepared to help them :
selves In case they should be cast adrlft.
They make but occasional trips on the
lake, and heretofore have generally man
aged TO sneak across In good weather.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
STRIKING ITALIANS
iNTRENcH THEMSELVES AND
BLOCK A ROAD.

An Awful Lake Disaster Feared-Fou
Boys Drowned itossviiie's Sensation
Utah Has Natural Gas-Canned Cali
fornia Fruits Take an Upward Jump.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.
MEASURES CONSIDERED AND
ACTED UPON.

At the Nations CapitaI--what IL Being
Done by the senate and House-Oid
Matters Disposed or and New Ones Con-
slderod.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Washington.

On the 10th the House resumed considera-
tion of the Worlds Fair appropriation bill
Many ave and ten minute speeches we're
made some favorlng and some opposing an
appropriation The chief points OF diner
ence, however. relate to sunday closing
The session OF the Senate was notable
chiefly for an angry encounter between
Senators Harris OF Tennessee aud Sanders
OF Montana No business OF Importance
- aa Urn naarfad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

WESTERN AssocIATloN (REoRoANIzEpl.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

NATIONAL. LEAouE-xEw SERIES.