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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
II IUHa
John F.

the Committee on Finance, we'll in
formed on financial matters.
Senator Jones is also leading mem
Der of the Finance Committee OF the
Senate and has given special study to
the silver question. He has been noted
for his speeches on financial issues.
Mr.. McCreary is a member OF the
House of Representatives, formerly
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. He introduced in the House
the bill providing for the present in
ternational monetary conference and
has taken special interest in the sub
ject.
Mr.. Cannon has for years taken a
leading part in financial operations in
New York; was formerly Comptroller
Of the Currency, and is now president
Of the Chase National Bank OF Chicago.
Mr.. Walker is a well-known writer on
economic questions. He has been SUI
perintendent of the census, and was a
member OF the International Monetary
Conference held at Paris In 1873. He is
| President of the Massachusetts, lnsti-
tute of Technology; President OF the
American Statistical Society and hon
orary fellow of the Royal Statistical So
ciety OF London.
The city where the conference will be
held has not been named yet, but 1t lie
probable that either Geneva, Berlin OF
Paris will be selected. The date has
not been fixed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
TRIED TO SHOOT A PRISONER.
A Woman and n Big Revolver Create n
sensation in an Arizona Court-hoom.

A Woman and n Big Revolver Create n
sensation in an Arizona Court-koom.
During the preliminary examination
at Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday Of John
Rhodes, accused of being one OF the
murderers Of Thomas Graham, In the
Tewksbury- Graham feud on Aug. 2,
Mrs. Graham, wife Of the murdered
man, attempted to shoot the defendant
and was prevented only by an accident.
AS the trial was In progress before JUS
tice Huson, Mrs. Graham, who was
fifteen feet from the prisoner, sprang
from her chair, drew q big re-
volver and rushing to Rhodes placed the
pistol against his breast and pulled the
trigger, but the pistol missed fire. There
was a mad rush from the courtroom.
Lawyers and reporters got under the
tables. Officers rushed to the rescue.
Sheriff Montgomery took the pistol,
with the assistance OF several deputies,
after desperate struggle. The woman
pleaded for the weapon to shoot Rhodes.
The Justice ordered her removed from
the courtroom, but she returned to
make second attempt, when her father,
the Rev. Mr.. Milton, Baptist minister,
took her TO q hotel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18


cessful. Within year Mrs. Pillow was
the undisputed owner or the Arkansas
plantation and had prevailed upon King
to have the legal instruments duly made
out deciding the Memphis homestead.
occupied by his wife and children. By
mutual agreement this deed was left
unrecorded, the preparation OF the pa
pers simply being intended to promptly
thwart any attempt on the part OF his
wife's relatives to deprive him OF his
right in the property. But Mrs. Pillow
was not disposed to let such an excel
lent chance slip by to add to her
estate. Unknown to the Colonel she
took the deeds and quietly had them
registered. When King discovered her
perfidy his rage knew no bounds.
Feigning a lingering respect Tor MS
family, he accused the author OF his
ruin with dishonesty and deception as
we'll as desire to reduce to poverty his
wife and children, who had done her no
harm. The battle, which was long and
loud, ended in Mrs. Pillows ordering
King off her property, and he had to
obey. This caused him TO bring suit In
the Arkansas courts for the recovery OF
his property, which led to the publica-
tam of the digraceful story in detail.
Poston & Poston, of Memphis, were
retained as Mrs. Pillows attorneys, the
senior partner OF the firm being David
II. Poston, the murdered man. Poston
was regarded as one Of the ablest
lawyers In Tennessee, and was pecu-
liariy noted for plainness and force OF
speech, which cut to the quick OF his an
tagonist at every sentence. In King 8
case, which afforded him unusual oppor-
tunity, he used this gift 10 the utmost.
To the Judge and jury he uncovered the
plaintiffs real character, and was un-
sparing in the terms OF denunciation
applied. This was more than the fiery
Southern blood of Henry Clay King
could bear, and the following day he
shot Poston down as related.
Soon after his imprisonment for the
crime, Mrs. King, whom he had SO
cruelty treated and deserted, came to
see her husband in his trouble, and
reconciliation was effected. From that
day she has nobly stood by him, and 1t
was mainly through her heroic efforts In
his behalf that the Governor was pre-
vailed upon to commute the sentence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18


the climax, but on account OF the hign
legal ability and literary attainments OF
the murderer himself. On March 10 OF
laet year, at about the noon hour, King.
who had evidently been in waiting Tor
his victim, stepped from an alley INTO
crowded street, and fatally shot David
H. Poston, the wounded man expiring
the evening OF the same day.
Henry Clay Kings downfall can be
traced entirely to his allurement from
the path of honor by Mrs. Mary j. Pill
low, widow of Gen. Gideon j. Pillow,
who distinguished himself In the Mexi-
can war, and who. during the siege OF
Fort Donelson, declined the command
of the Confederate forces In favor OF
Gen. Buckner, the officer who was COM
PEELED to capitulate in few days to the
victorious Grant.
When Col. King met Mrs. Pillow their
meeting was chance one, in the or
dinary affairs Of business, in his own
office, and from that hour the great law
yer was her slave. Finding that con-
cealment Of the facts from the public
was impossible, he finally threw on the
mask and went with the woman, openly
desertin0 his wife and children. 1t was
then that popular disapproval began to
manifest itself, and its effect upon
Kings business and personal associa.
tions was soon more than he could
stand. To escape an indignation, daily
growing into wrath on the part OF Mem
phis citizens, the Colonel, accompanied
! by his ensnarer, removed to his planta-
| ton In Lee Couny, Arkansas.
Mrs. Pillow in q few months began 70
Law plans to secure Kings property IN
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
worl,i,s Fair Notes.

THE Board OF Trade and citizens OF
Fargo, n. D., have undertaken to raise
$50, 900 to supplement the States Fair
appropriation Of $4,000
THE Wisconsin Building will have o
SIS, 900 grand staircase, the donation oi
the Morgan Company, one OF the best
known firms In the State.
BuTTERFLIEs to the number OF 15O,-
600 will be shown in the Pennsylvania
exhibit. The collection is said to be
the most complete and finest in the
world.
THE Duke OF Edinburgh has an
nounced his intention OF sending for
exhibition at the Worlds Fair some OF
the almost invaluable collection OF an
cient musical instruments which he pos
sesses.
In the Government building at the
Worlds Fair will be exhibited the origi'
nal standard surveyors chain author
ized by act OF Congress, May Is, 1877
for executing surveys OF Government
landa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
LITTLE OR NO RAIN FELL.
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin Issued by
thu C.overnment Bureau.

Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin Issued b9
the Government Bureau.
The following is the weather crop
bulletin issued by the weather bureau:
"The week was slightly cooler than
usual in the Gulf States and on the
Pacific coast, the deficiency in tempera-
ture exceeding two degrees only In
Central and Southern Texas. About the
normal temperature conditions prevailed
over the lower lakes, Ohio Valley, and
middle Atlantic States. From the CEN
trail and upper Mississippi Valley west
ward to the Rocky Mountains the week
was unusually warm, especially over
Kansas. Eastern Nebraska and Western
Missouri, where the average daily ex-
cess in temperature amounted to from
six to nine degrees.
~The weather of the last week has not
materially affected the seasonal tenn
perature to the westward of the Missis-
sippi, where it is now nearly normal, but
from the central Mississippi Valley
westward to the Rocky Mountains the
seasonal deficiency has been reduced by
the abnormal high temperature OF the
last week.
"Over nearly tho whole of the United
States the last week has been given but
little rain, and over a very extensive
area, including portions Of the Dako-
tas, Nebraska. Kansas, Iowa, Missouri,
Arkansas, Western Tennessee, Indian
Territory and Northern Texas, there
was no rain at all, nor has any appreci-
able amount fallen on the Pacific coast,
but in the last-named region only the
normal conditions have prevailed.
"The seasonal rainfall from March
to date continues in excess over the
central valleys, lake region, and portions
OF the Gulf and Middle Atlantic States
It Is deficient on the South Atlantic
coast and in Texas. The greatest ex-
cess in the seasonal rainfall exists IN
the upper Mississippi Valley and the
oraataet daflciancv in Texas"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
NOMINATIONS IN IOWA.
HAwkeye "Peopie" Hold Their state Con-
vention mt Des Moinos.


Des Notices correspondence:
The People's party convention met at
the Young Mems Christian Association
hall in this city at 10 o'clock. About one
hundred delegates were in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by j.
G. Scott. w. Q. Weeks, OF Winterset,
was elected temporary chairman. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Il. w. Woodrow,
of Marshalltown. j. III. Bellangee was
elected secretary, Geo. II. Blanchard, OF
Oskaloosa, reading clerk. An adjourn
ment was then taken to give time for the
district caucuses.
When the meeting was called to order
after the recess the following nomina-
| tions were announced: Electors-First
| District, w. l.. Drake, Jefferson; Sec
ond, +. A. ]. Gray, Muscatine; Third,
X. g. Curtis, Hardin; Fourth, 3. d.
White, Worth; Fifth, I. 4. Mann,
| Tama; Sixth, Milo Reno, Wapello; Sew
enth, Capt. Randleman, Warren; Eighth
| d. p. Wilson, Fremont; Ninth, N. ID.
| Bowman, Pottawattamie; Tenth, Thos.
A. Laska, Floyd; Eleventh, >. ).
Bartholomew, Monona.
Committee on Resolutions-First DIS
trict, F. A. Pierson, Van Buren County;
Second, +. A. Gray. Muscatine; Fifth,
w. H. Calhoun, Marshall; Sixth, G. d.
Blanchard, Mahaska: Seventh, j. II.
Bellangee, Polk; Eighth, W. II. Robb,
Union; Ninth, Z. V. Cook, Adair;
Tenth, Thomas A. Laska, FLOYD;
Eleventh, F. Roe, Monona.
Some of the districts we're not repre-
sented and so reported no representa-
ton on the committee. There was nc
reference made to fusion by any OF the
speakers, except in letter from Perry
Engle of Jasper County, who could mol
be present, but advised them TO KEEP
in the middle Of the road" and AVOID al
combinations. This advice was loudly
cheered. The convention then ad-
tourned until 2 p. m.
In the afternoon the principal speaker
was ex- Chief Justice G. c. Cole OF Des
Moines, who said that he had Joined the
new party because he believed in fre'
, silver and was sound on other issues
j. r. Sovereign, labor commissioners, II
his speech declared he was Wiling u
give 90 cents for every 6S-cent silve
} dollar they would offer him.
The report of the Committee on Gre
dentials showed there we're 342 dele
gates in attendance, the afternoon train
having brought in large numbers. In
Committee on Permanent Omcers re
ported: Chairman, w. H. Calhoun, Mar
SHALL Secretary, w. II. Robb, Union
: Reading Secretary, T. W: Woodrow
4 Marshall. These were reelected.
' Judge Cole, of Polk, and j. NJ. 10
: seph. of Union County, were nominate'
Q as electors large. The following
D nominations for State offices were thel
made: Secretary of State, E. II. Gil
lette, Polk County; Attorney Genera
a Charles Mckenzie, Crawford County
o Treasurer, Justice Wells, Hardin Coun
ty; Railroad Commissioner, j. IL. Bai
t nett, Warren County; Auditor, j.
n Blakesly, Poweshiek. After taking u
a O collection of silver the convention ad
V iourned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
ramplar. IN Conclave.

TemplarA In COnctaVe.
The twenty-flfth triennial conclave OF
the Knights Templars, which opened in
Denver on Tuesday last, marks new
era in the history of the order. This
has been the most memorable gather
ing the order has ever known. Over
150 900 visitors are in attic ndance, ana
nearly a quarter of a million dollars
has been spent in preparations and en-
tertainment For almost three years
Coloradoans have been preparing for
the event, and according to the
dispatches, never in her history was
Denver so beautiful and In such gala
attire. The national flag. the banners
OF the Knights, bunting and thousands
of the emblems OF the cross and crown
float everywhere. Many miles of streets
have strlngers of incandescent lights
at the crossings. These lights, glowing
with the brilliant colors OF the knights
Templars and national flags, mingled
with the private electric display OF mer-
chants and professional men, make Den
yer seem almost like fairy land at night.
From the tops of nine-storied buildings
great search lights of many thousand
candle power will illuminate the city
with almost the brightness OF day.
The knights Templars have practic-
ally taken Denver and the city surren'
dered Internationally. The lowest eeti'
mate places the number OF visiting
Knights at so 900, accompanied by about
IL, 900 ladies.
The knights Templars conc ave have
been held every three years for ovel
half century, principally for the elec
ton of governing body and an e1
change Of opinions which might be ben
eficial to the order. The first encamp
nient held in this country was in New
York, June 20, 1916. The attendance
was less than three hundred. Since thel
conclaves have been held as follows: NeS
York. Sept, 16, 1919; New York Sept. le
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

1926; New York, Sept. IA. 1929; Balti-
more, Nov. %, 1892; Washington, ID. c.,
Dec. Z, 1885; Boston, Sept. u, 1888;
New York, Sept. II, lS41; New Haven,
Sept. 10, 1874; Columbus, o., Sept IA,
1917; Boston, Sept. 10, 1850; Lexington,
KY, Sept. IL, 1Si3; Hartford, Sept. 3,
1850; Chicago, Sept. 13, 1859; New
York. Sept. 2, 1862; Columbus, o., Sept.
s. 1865: st. Louis, Sept. 10, 1868; Balti-
more, Sept. ~, 1871; New Orleans, Dec.
/, 1874; Cleveland, Aug. 2S, 1877; Chi
cago, Aug. II, 1880; San Francisco, Aug.
2I, 1883; st. Louis, Sept. 2l. 1885;
Washington, d. c., Oct. 3, 1859, and
Denver, Aug. 9, 1892.
According to latest statistics in, 1870
there were In the United States 25,S
knights; in 1880, 1851; in 1890, S4,923,
while last year the census showed
80, ,Oq4. 1t will be noticed that in 81
wears there was an increase from 20, 644
members 20 ~ ,094.
The grand parade and review of the
Knights Templars was an imposing
affair. and it is calculated that at least
As 900 knights participated.
From early n orning preparations had
been going OH for the big event, and the
streets were crowded with people seek
ing positions on the numerous stands
along the line of march. The handling
| of the Knights was accomplished with
considerable dexterity. The separate
divisions were formed on side streets,
and the arrangements were so perfect
that every division moved into the line
| in excellent order. All along the line
the people crowded so as TO form an un-
broken line three miles in length, and
there could not have been less than
| L. hn
pageant. One hundred and fourteen
military bands furnished music for this
great procession.
A Masonic Temple of Logs.
The first Masonic temple In Denver,
and also said TO bc the first in Colorado
was the old log cabin OF w. G. Russell
on what was then known as Ferry
street. The date is usually placed in
the wear 1852, but the first meeting was
held in this cabin. according to the
statement of Andrew Sagendorf, in De-
cember, 1858. Mr.. Sagendorf was born
In Columbia County, New York, Aug
26. 1928, moved TO Nebraska in 1854
and in 1858 following the gold rusf
TO Pixies Peak. Among those pres
tnt at the first meeting in this
old log cabin Masonic temple" were
MIR. Sagend Drf, Judge w. NJ. Slaughter
Henry Allen, James Winchester, W. G
Russell, Robert I. Willis, J. ID. Ram
age, DR.. l.. ]. Russell, o. E. Lehow
oliver Russell, c. H. Blake. and Samue
Bates. Instead of the old cabin of Rus
sell, where the Masons used TO meet IL
1S5S-59, the order now has magnificen
temple at the corner of 10th and Weltol
streets, Denver. The building lots ant
furniture have value of about $4,000
; "a remarkable contrast TO the cabin o
pioneer days. This temple has beei
erected since Denver was selected q
the place for the present conclave.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
"nEAvEN" WILL BE MOVED.
Messiah schweInfurth VIII Establish q
Colony In Iowa.

It is rumored that George Jacob
Sehweinfurth. the false Christ, has tired
OF the treatment which has been ac-
corded him In Illinois and Is negotiating
for the purchase OF large number OF
acres of land near Keokuk, Ia, where
he will colonize his followers to the
number of over 1900. The alleged mes
siah has had trusted representative In
that section for some time securing an
option on q. 900 acres OF land, and the
people OF Keokuk have grown greatly
excited over the prospect. In case OF
removal Schweiniurth intends to run the
Weldon farm near Rockford as branch
heaven.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18


her own name. In
her willy way she
suggested to her ad-
mirer that his pos
sessions could only
be made safe from
the clutches Of his
wife and family by
tr a n sferrin 6 the
title to some one
other than himself.
UNk .AA wrVnn aHn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
GUARDING AGAINST CHOLERA.
New York's Board of Health Taking
Measures to Fight II on.


The members OF the New York Board
Of Health held a conference upon the
subject of cholera and smallpox and the
precaution necessary to avert an cpl
demic. 1t was decided that should
cholera makes its appearance those
stricken should be isolated at some re-
treat other than North Brother Island,
where smallpox, typhus and leprous
natients are cared for. It was also de-
cided to issue circulars to all practicing
physicians and to certain officials and
citizens urging them to report instantly
all cases OF cholera morbus coming un-
der their observation. The same sys-
tenn will be pursued in suppressine
smallpox and typhus, which are now 80
summer corps which visits the tenement
house districts will be asked to use the
greatest vigilance in unearthing cases
of illness.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

has, through execu-
tive clemency, h a d
his sentence commut-
ed to life imprlson-
ment. The details OF
the crime have become
OF widespread inter
est, not only because
Of the domestic scan
dals immediately pre-
ceding the murder,
ood 30 which n was
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
COMING SILVER CONFERENCE,

The United states Commissioners Have
Been Named.
The following commissioners, who
represent the United States at the COM
ing International Monetary Conference,
have been named by the President:
Hon. VIM. B. Allison, of Iowa; Hon.
John F. Jones. of Nevada; Hon. james
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

B. McCreary, of Ken
lucky; Hon. Henry W.
Cannon, of New York;
Hon. Francis A. Walk
er. of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Allison has been
for many years a lead
ing Senator OF the
United States, and has
been for a long time
Chairman of the Com
mittee on Appropria-
Il. q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

To CLEAN a teakettle, take 1t away
from the Gre and wash 1t off with rag
dipped in kerosene, followed by rub
bling with q dry flannel cloth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

NEUTRAL spirits, which is really alco-
hol diluted, Is an excellent fluid for
bathing the poor, tired frame before set
Ting the invalid for the night. 1t is es-
pecially grateful to one who Is restless,
for it does not possess the burning
properties OF bay rum.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
coLoNEL kINo.s CRIME.

How an Eminent Lawyer Was Lured 60
Ruin by a Clever Woman.
Colonel Henry Clay King, who killed
David II. Poston, O prominent Tennes-
see LAWYER. In Memphis, March 10, 1891,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

A LONDON firm finds windmill the
moet economical means of securing the
motive power necessary to run a
dvnam0
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
KNIGHTS AT DENVER.
GREATEST GATHERING IN THE
ORDERS HISTORY.

At Least Eighty Thousand Members At
tend the Twenty tifth Trienniai Con-
cIave-Denver Made Great Preparations
for the Evont.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

THE school superintendents and teach
ers in this country receive SSO,OOO'OOV
annually, 1t Is said.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

AS COMPARED with gas irum nation
the advantages Of electricity on health
Is the result OF two things: In the first
place, the electric light does not draw
on tho oxygen, ard in the second place
it gives off no obnoxious gases.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
SOME authorities insist that the great

SOME authorities insist that the great
too ought 10 project farthest, others
that II should not project quite so far as
the second toe; while others, again,
maintain that the two should be OF equal
length. IL is we'll known that in an
tioue statues the second toe is usually
the longer OF the two. while the first is
lCnger in living men.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18

; OW THAT Con-
gress has adjourn
ed, this city S
practically DESERT
ed. Omcially it is
almost entirely so,
Secretary of State
Foster being the
sole representative
OF the Cabinet here.
At the White House
things wear a de-
Icidedly abandoned
appearance, owing
to the absence OF
the President and
his family and the
usual summer over
hauling OF the build.
ing, which is now
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
FOSTERS FORECASTS.
WHAT WE MAY EXPECT IN THE
WAY OF WEATHER.

A storm Wave of Unusual Force to Pass
Over the Continent from Sept. 1st 70 tho
6th-A Cool Wave viii Follow.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-08-18
90 GREAT MEN DRINK?
DRUNKENNESS IN THE OLD
TIMES AND NEW.

when InebrIety Was SO Common as Not
to Attract Attention-some Sharp Con-
trasts Drawn-Servants on Hand to Take
Care OF Their Masters-An Abstemious
Congress.
The Capital Deserted.
Washington correspondence:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-07-14
HoIderman'S S
LAKESIDE.

Secure Your Dates Before All the Best
Are Taken.
Tho following dates are already taken up
for the season. Parties wishing to secure
day should write or call on o. A. Keim,
Manager. Shenandoah, Pa.
.nuly l4-Bloomsburg Band Bloomsbury
15-Welsh Congregational shenandoah.
lS-Philopatrian Club, Shamokin.
' 10 to 26-Pottsville District Camp Meeting.
t l9-True Americans Shenandoah.
20-P. M. Sunday school Girardyille
2l-Young Mems Republican Club Maha-
noy City.
:" 22-Reformed and Presbyterian Sunday
schools Shenandoah.
26-M. e. Sunday school Ashland
2-Wm. Penn Sunday school VIM. Penn.
28-German Lutheran Sunday school
Mahanoy City.
29-Welsh Congregational Sunday school
Mahanoy City.
August 2-Family Reunion.
S-County butchers
&" 4-English Lutheran Sunday school
Mahanoy City.
5-P. NJ. Sunday school Shenandoah.
6-English Baptist shenandoah.
9-M. Z. Sunday school Mahanoy Plane
10-St. James Lutheran Ashland.
l1-Evangelical Sunday school Mahanoy
City.
l2-P. o. $. of A., Mahanoy City.
" l3-O. u. A. M. No. 1916 bloomsbury.
15-Musical Festival.
l6-PresbyteTian Sunday school Maha
noy City.
" l7-Union Sunday school, Gordon.
16-Reformed Sunday school Mahanoy