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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

1.-The success of the reciprocity pol
ICY" says the Chicago Tribune, us ~
marked in Europe rs in South America.
1t is not surprising that Lord Salisbury
has called attention TO it,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

Tbs Capital says that Smith Is going
to have 3l0 delegates for governor,
Morrill, 272 and Murdoch 1870. Small
comfort that for Wright, Riddle and
Barker,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

Congress has set apart three days for
the discussion Of the sub treasury plan.
What a waste of time, three minutes
would have been enough.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

Kansas prefers a mixture of wind
and water to burning oil and water
such as afllicts PENNSYLVANIA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

There is no dubiousness about the
republican platform, 1t will be as
always a document favoring the best
interests Of the country,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

The Santa Fe railroad gave $1,000 to
the Wellington sufferers, One corpor-
alton retains a soul.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

The Kansas City Journal is prophet
Of much ability, 1t says that w, $,
Stambaugh will be the republican nom
inee for state senator from this district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

1t is proposed to have some special
coins for the Worlds Fair. Any coins
will do us so that we gather enough to
take us there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09
THURSDAY, JUNE 0, 1891.

What Kansas man wants to be sec
Rotary Of slater
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

The alliance convention Saturday
was engineered by as choice collection
political acrobats and turncoats as ever
gathered together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

j. W. Quay, Of Rice county, Is a
full iledged candidate for state super.
intendent on the republican ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

The peoples party Of Dickinson
county has no use for brains or ability
IL Is for John Davis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

Missouri's embezzling state treas
urer, holland, will wear the stripes for
two years. Better have been twenty
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09
Csc. Csc. Csc. Csc.

Special untmmed Hats Cloak Department We
have many anxious to sell them
you them good advantage We have selected
Former prices SOC to $3.50 and have
displayed tables Cloak opening directly
Millinery Department You take choice OF these
Hats ranging in price from SOC to $3.50 for 25c'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

Now the race for Anderson's place
will be more seemly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09
Mr.. BLAINE WRITES A GARD,

In which lie Says That an Alleged Inter
view Had Not the slightest Foundation
In Truth.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-Mr. Blaine
spent the whole of yesterday quietly at
his home, except that towards evening
he took drive into the country
with Mrs. Blaine. lie received few
calls from personal friends, but admit
lance was refused TO all other persons.
All attempts TO 'interview" him were
equally unsuccessful, the secretary OF
state adhering TO the determination
which he announced Immediately after
his resignation that he would let the
published correspondence speak for
itself without word of explanation
from himself
Mr.. Blaine, however, sent to the AS
ISOLATED press last evening for publica-
ton the following (autographic) COM
munication;
II MADISON PLACE, WARRINGTON,
June ., 1879
The United press yesterday sent out an al
legged interview with me and also with Mrs
Blaine, for which there Is not the shghtest
foundation In truth II was forgery from tho
first word TO the last warn my friends that
similar frauds may be expected
JAMES G. BLAINE
WICHITA, KAN, June Sine FacIuo
house, the principal hotel at Conway
Springs, burned TO the ground early
yesterday morning. Fifteen guests es-
capped in their night clothes, The loss
is estimated at $1,000, partially insured.
IN the senate on the 18th the diplo.
matte and consular appropriation bills
were considered. In the house the ur-
gency deficiency bill was considered by
committee Of the whole.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-09

strong arm of Thomas Is, Reed Almost
equal TO the ovation to Blaine was the
enthusiasm inspired by this reference
TO the republican parliamentarian He
was seated far in thu. rear of the speak
er's stand and gas invisible to most of
the audiengs. Some one started the cry
of Reed, Reed, and II was instantly
taken up by the delegates and the gal
lery, but II was not until the chairman
of the convention turned and becboned
commandingly to him that he finally
arose from his seat At the first sight
of the distinguished son of Maine every
delegate and every auditor arose to do
him hpnlAgaA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
WOE In IT'S WAKE
Terrible Results Of the late
Floods in Mississippi
DEATH IN RISING WATERS
The Latest Estimate Places the Numbe
Of Victims At s5s-Mefehaess and
Farmers Rnr

BIRssaHAN. Ala, April 1.-THE
lowest estimate placed on the loss OF
life in the flooded district of Mississippi
is $50. almost ell Of whom are negroes.
More than 5000 families IN the counties
Of Low AIDES. Monroe and Noxubee are
reported homeless and suffering for
neesssaries OF life. which are being sup
piled now by private subscriptions.
The DeIags at Columbus
The Tom big bee and Looxapolla riv-
era come together . few milss below
the city of Columbus, Miss. The city
is situated on the east bank Of the Tom
bigbee river. and IS the center OF trade
for all that section of the Tombigbe
valley. The country 10 level and ths
streams How sleepily along. winding
through tho country to the sea- The
cotton plantations along the river have
been the scene of great preparations for
cotton planting. Every year the
streams are up TO the full capacity of
the banks, and often in low places the
water spreads over a small sec
ton Of the country; but the
heavy and terrific rainfall OF .
week ago wAs more than was expected.
The rain poured down In sheets and
continued for forty-eight hours. dslug-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
A FURIOUS STORM.

The NorSh wet visited ~ . Blizzard In
Whsea . CsAslassass 81 s~sw, sises.
wiaa asd n.is Fisarss.
Dxs slefxKs. Ia. Aprilf4-one Of the
worst storms Of the season ragged here
Wednesday night First there WAS
rain. then snow and sleet and hail, and
later IL set in for . heavy saowstorm.
Part Of the time the wind has blown q
hurricane. spring sowing viii be de-
layeA throughout central Iowa aud
fruit trees VIII suffer. - they were bud
ding.
CAAxPArsS. III, April lA-Cham-
paign county experienced . streak Of
weather Wednesday, with rain and
snow ss different times. The variable
weather Of the laAt two weeks has very
seriously retarded farming interests
and In the greater part Of the county
the farmers have been unable to sow
their oats. which usually are in before
this date.
Sr. PAUL. MINI. April 4-Reports
up 20 Q p. m from 0watonna, Pipestone,
Red Lake Falls and twenty other Min
pesots points indicate that furious
snowstorm il raging. This Is the latest
heavy April storm that has occurred in
many yeara Seeding Is already a
week late, and the farmers viii now be
unable TO do anything until some time
next week. The ground, however, is
in good condition and no special alarm
is felt
A bowling snowstorm set in at Win
nipeg City Wednesday morning and
continued all day with no prospects OF
cessation Nearly q foot of the beauti-
full has fallen and more TO follow.
Formers had just got well under way
with their seeding and will DO set back
At least n week. A number Of other
points in the western part Of the state
report snow ranging from few inches
70 foot In depth during the day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
- -
Pennsvivanla Democrats.

HArMsgrEa, Pa, April II. - The
democratic state convention on Wedues-
day adopted resolutions favoring the
nomination OF Grover Cleveland for the
presidency. Delegates TO the national
convention were chosen. Christian
Heydrick. Of venago, was nominated
for judge OF the supreme court
BY exclamation. George A. Allen.
of Erie, and Mayor Thomas
p. Merritt, of Reading, were
named as the candidates for congress
man at large. The four electors at
large named were: Mortimer r. Elliott,
Tioga; John C. Bullitt, Philadelphia;
Thomas B. Kennedy, Franklin; David
4. Watson, Allegheny.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15


Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; IL Is pleasant
and refreshing To the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eHectually. dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cares habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs ID the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing 10 the taste and sc-
ceptahle to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend IL
to all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept an.
'ubstitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
sAs FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE. ~. SfN foRk. NJ
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

and retired late. The lasa tsing
she dit before falling asleep was
TO light = cigarette. Fifteen min
asss lssSx sks wSs awakened
by the o3or of smoke and the
eanss that were beginning 10 creep
along the sheets. and she was badly
burned about the face, head and sr~sst
She wss removed To Michael Reese hos
pissl. where She died az i o,ciaek & m.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

JACKSON, Miss, April i4--Govern-
Taent detectives sent 20 Winston coun-
~, Miss. have arrested man named
Pearson. his four sons and man
named Dempsey for robbinE the United
States mail The robbers disguised
themselves and held MP the star route
rider in unfreauepted localities. Some
$500 had been obtained by riaing the
mail pouches, part OF which the dctee-
tives recovered. The robbers are Ia Jail.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

CoouuLLz CRY. Ore. April L. =
Tuesday afternoon, while tho life-sav-
ing crew At Bandon were practicing the
boat capsized and Capt. Nelson and
three of the crew OF eight were drowned.
The names Of two of tho drowned
crew were william Green Z nd Edward
Summers The third ones name u un.
knnwu
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

Sroux Crr, Ia, April flowing to
the action of the reform mayor in clos
ing tho saloons movement has been
started TO compel newspapers, hotels,
street cars and all business houses 70
suspend business on Sunday. The Law
Is strict A large sum has been sub
scribed and league formed The
business men are supporting the move
M
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

SravsvfETp. ~ ArrB - TIE W.
rcss ? .h i~as1sr nas b<er srsssiz~s IA
fbis eitT - reereseatstfrss - se~rras
- ~ isrxrst dsasng ciss. s>s sssssss .
si,us - So sfsts Tls@ sA3scs - 80
c-ersstsn - - rssssecsisr - ssA =.
she lsses sr< sfr~sFa- 80 srfoer~s.~~s
~ th~ lac sFsioss peeshsr@ ansi ts>
rroSarira ~ iexisstssa Is sAls a,rss-
ssan. he elssexs ares Frs<s6sss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

TORONTO. Ont. April IA. G..
Brown. who has represented the arm OF
Schwartz, Dupee d Co.. OF Chicago, in
this city for many years, has suddenly
disappeared. He leaves behind him liza
bilities to the amount of $50. 900, and
the inquiry for him among his creditors
Is an extreme anxious one
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

NV Ysnx. April - Ths GRAFT
noeam~nt fana egna4itise has sslelai
y aBneaaesd ihat Hon e " Dueev
has b~~n sppefas~i he orstof en- the
o-ssssion - the laying = the eosner
sssne 81 Den Grant ,euah
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

New YoKx. April l4.--Msry Stanton,
. pretty young actress. died here
Wednesday Afternoon. A post mortem
examination showed that her death
was caused by excessive cigarette smok-
ing. Miss Stanton came here last win
ter from Cincinnati. II is said she
smoked dozen packages of cigarettes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

NEW York, April I4.-Fire started
shortly before midnight in . storehouse
Of the Long Island Railroad Company
near the passenger station at Long
Island City, and quickly spread to sur
rounding property. Before the flames
were under control property valued
at $500, 600 had been DESTROYED
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

MoSrsri1Es, ", April u Vermont
republicans. in state convention here
elected delegates Ia favor 81 Harrison
denomination and adopted resolutions
indorsing BIS ADMINISTRATION, favoring
projection FOR American industries, AN
honest dolla~ and an honest ballot.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

LONDON, April 14.-Nsws has been re-
ceived Of two disastrous fires. One oc.
CURED in the Bohemian village Of Mol
liken, where seventy houses were
burned and four persons persisted. The
other was in tho Moravian village OF
Mordlau. Forty-6ve houses were con-
sumed and three persons burned to
doath
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
Peculiar Accident AZ Lima. O.

LIZA. o., April 1A-F. W. Henyy,
Frank Jossets and Dave Hogan lost
their lives Wednesday in . peculiar
manner. They had been given = steam
cylinder 70 repair and placed il In q
Furnaces 70 heat IL II contained water,
which was converted into steam, which,
having no vent, caused the cylinder to
explode with terrific force, killing the
mon and completely wrecking the
building.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
WIN wreck No More Banks

BUFFALO, n. Y.,April l4.-Gen. Peter
j. Clsusen, the New York bank wreck.
er, arrived here ct o'clock Wednesday
morning In charge Of Deputy Marshal
Jacobs and was at once conveyed to the
Erie county peniten tiary where he will
serve a six-vear sentence.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
A Woman to BE Beheaded.

HELsiNeroRs, April IA great SEN
sation has been caused in Finland by the
trial and sentence OF the beautiful
young widow Of Prof. Sainio, of the
state college of Finland, for numbering
her husband. She is 30 years old. was
married TO Prof. Sainio in 1890 and has
one child. She appeared to live hap
PLY with her husband until she fell in
love with student of tho college. The
resuH was that she murdered her hus-
ban fin order to enjoy without restraint
the company Of her paramount, the stu
dent. She was found guilty and was
sentenced to be beheaded, her body to
h afterwards hurusd
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

LovIsvrLLx. Ky. April -. - Near
Mount Vernon. Mrs. John Coffey's resi-
dence wss burned and her s-year-old
boy burned 10 desth. The mother was
fatally burned white trying TO rescue
him
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
Given Their Annual Bath.

VIENNA, April l&--In compliance
with IN ancient custom Emperor Fran
els Joseph washed the feet OF twelve
poor men ct the imperial palace. This
custom Is in imitation Of the washing
Of the feet Of the disciples by Christ.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
Kulsd ~ = Prsnaturs Blass.

KrxesToH. N. Y. April 1l.-By . pre-
mature blast In the quarry Of the New
York Cement Company ct Book Lock
Wednesday night Charles Keator was
KILLED and James Nara and Jacob
Louis were dsnserously injured The
three men were engaged loading hole
with powder preparatory to blasting.
Keatot was 10 ys6rs old and unmarried.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

ovrs~., IA. April &. fiss~.. IT.
hs@ isss asseezevssi tat - village
sl~ssase -ss h-lz - tie ~fsss Tees
asY. sas. 80 i = asv 49, isse n h.ia Il
an ths Fssp~f ssse. : spssisi .ssss.sss
~ ssss = ~ sasl-a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
Michigan Repositories

DsTRou. Mich, April 1.-THE re-
publican state convention has adopted
resolutions favoring the nomination Of
cen. Alger - the psrty's candidate for
the presidency.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

GAesp Cfrs. s p. April THE
u aess etld stgike in sse history 81 the
g. ae,e illts Vas struck Tuesday IN tie
g.. eteee nirc - miles so1th
Tapze -sVTets Ans mss<es wired 10
sstaer w,ts -css x~re taksn out.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

LospoS, April IL Emperor William
has sent throrEh Pref Max Muller. 81
Oxford rasrerxity. . gushing telegram
20 the Oxford University bost crew
eougratatssing them apoa sk@ir defeat
% tle Can. lsriaee erev lat satafaat
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. April 1A--Louis
A. Grant, acting sheriff of shelby coun-
ty, Ala, has ahsccnded. after having
run through $4,000 OF other peoples
money By gambling in futures
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
STOLE A BANKS FUNDS.
n. Wiltsaw Said to Have Taken o32,o7s
from . New York Concern.


from New York Concern.
NEW York, April ia defalcation
of funds Of the United States national
bank has only just come to light, al
though the irregularity has been known
to the officers Of che institution for
nearly six months. Up TO November
IA last Fl. Wiltsaw was an individ-
ual bookkeeper in the bank, which
place brought him into close rela-
tions with many Of the depositors. On
that day Wiltsaw Is said to have gone
away from tho bank without even TAX
ing the trouble to change his Office coat
foe his Atreet garb. When nc failed to
return experts were called in 70 exam
inc his books. Ii was found that &
shortage of $50, ora existed in his ac-
counts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

CAInc. April 1.-THE in%essstnre Of
Egypt's new khedive has jnst been cele-
brated here. The sultan has conferred
upcn the khedivs the ADMINISTRATION of
the sinai reninsula
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

George e. Cole. Chicago; vice presf-
dent, Henry Davis. Jr.. Springfield,
treasurer. y. w. Duncan. La Sale. sec
Rotary. h Houxh Chicago.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

fsteasas AeFti "a t,eis. Essss1s
ef sHat STATE stfest. visited ffieaa.
~ssasssiss nisht At ssls Graves fiss~.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
FElL NlNEVv-FlvE FEET.
Terrible Accident In New York. N With
Twe Men Were Killed.

Terrible Accident In New York n With
Tve Men Were Killed.
NEW YORK. April l4.-George pfeifser.
agsd o.. and Rudolph sherkle, aged IS,
fell from the top Of the new Hotel
Waldorf, under construction ~ the cor
ner Of Thirty-third street and Fifth av-
enue. Wednesday afternoon. and were
instantly killed. the distance being -
feet They were ~ work for the Cor
nell Iron Company placing the iron
work Of the cupola in position, when
suddenly the coping on which Pfeiffer
was standing gave way. Pleiffer grabbed
sherkls By the leg and both fell to the
ground together. Pfei6ers body
struck seAfold and cut circular hole
through the inch and a-half plsnking
"A II made by = cannon ball. Sherkle's
body struck . man engaged in mixing
mortar in the street and broke his arm.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

CAIRo, Ill, .pril Il.-Anether big lot
of coal was dumped into the Ohio river
Wednesday forenoon. The steamer
Joseph williams. from Pittsburgh. with
q large feet Of coal boats In tow, was
carried against ono Of the ,.'srs of the
Illinois Central bridge by &c current
and ave boats sunk. Tho f.ss drifsed
past the city with another barge leak
ing badly. and In spite OF the harbor
tugs pump II also sunk. About $50, 900
bushels of coal was losA 1t belonged
70 July Bros, Of Pittsburgh.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15


risrcsr G~iae- N~:iusl pis~evcrv ~sli coz
tsssis essrA
IL snpss hs Sene through ~ ks<ss - and
- " Diono TerT e fae tso~t ro1--t tlcrd-
eleansar, strsn<s N resfxrsf. and s<es tallisr
thsss kaosa 20 Ess<srai ksseuns TIE scwof
nlsss sr>ctsnn q 49, isssre fssfs sxli~s
eofsunnrtsee, sos swvry sfr~a ~ scrpf~b
sna bleed tsss1s ak yses - 81 fsr y sza
LaHTs arsttsrs e Flse4 fFoneaitx. Asa
"a. sfss Al s~ee-. Ess~tns ecaxss1 IL ar
siasessisss frse@9y rs 80 esssr ene fksfs
s7safssfesa n u saxa1 fS4tss ~ c.ss,
- evsst es>rs f~s hsvs rsos ss~A<y h-ca
Ca ssyt3irz -. - ser v~s-~, ~ rssily
- reaef
Yes so s&iy f.r sssaH rsr~v~1
ssss~sksas So ss~s peys 80 x>sss 49,
~ .sxs ~ eTsfes - kxf - rr~<s r-~
A.fs = ss. ~ hs~, f~zs 4 ssaa ~ fsr sre.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

af7a sfcs were sssS- to with
81 G. rffuffsd varas Of tse Building
~ or p bi.s II bay forward II was
un~s ~ tens Are the huiitiars. but
So -ae 0essou tAs proiecs wss aban-
iNFi'ts Tresdsv asd Weane--
esq tHe- Save zen shcufiug as oecs
isl eEers.t A party q twenty
m fe cave ths ranch. bet
vre ~ieen haoS The Ioss is
taree 80 hvs killed ard o,e
81 ~ rreh sine
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

.ssruss. Tenn. April this Mis-.
sissssri 81 this Fsoint !. srooFaina ard IA
Within inches ~ he 1snesr lire sns
rtsiae A i.r~~ are. - ~ iewlss.ls
90 ths Afksess. sisl@ nesf the etss q
sseyasw~a ssa s~ssSees wsires nsra
ass cssassA r~sa. 80 iasses Isles ths
sits On tAs sane shi@. sbess - .ns..
~ ezra ksve been : sahss sHf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15

wagon loaded with hay was used %
fire the cabin. Champion came out and
broke for . gulch, his Winchester in
kosition- A shot disa Sled his right arm
md his gun fell to the ground.
de reached for his six-shooter
With his left and an expert rif,enan sent
bullet into the left shoulder. As
champion staggered back he was half
He'd with lead Tho coroner hasn't
,ad time TO get the body and coyotes
have eaten nearly all Of il Champion
made a great fghs for his life.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
Crematod

! Roy did not come from the burning
cabin. He was certainly wounded and
probably killed by bullets. OF his
corpse nothing 10 left but the sksll and
part Of the shoulders He was hard
ease.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-15
The Loss VERY HEAVY.

The receding waters leave exposed .
sorry scene of devastation and ruin.
The farmers have been damaged great
ly. iust how much cannot be estimated.
One says he is damaged 5000 another
g.. 600, and so on. This viii serve a.
guide to estimate the great loss 10 the
plantations of tho Tom igbee valley.
Poverty and desolstion are spread out
in all directions for miles on both sides
of the river.