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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

mating Chief Justice Fuller to tempor-
ary duty in the seventh circuit. TO
which Justice Harlan y permanently
assigned. IL denied the application Of
counsel on each side TO bring up direct
from the circni: and without trial in
the newly created circuit court Of APP
pexls. The suit 10 between the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton 4 Dayton Railroad
company and c. w. r. NcKean. aris-
ing out Of the railway operations OF
Henry s. Ives few ysars ago. The 10
the case in which the circuit judges
were disqualified to act, making il inn
possible TO organize the appeals court
without the presence Of Justice Harlan
or . substitute justice.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
ENORMOUS CAR SHORTAGE.
Western Roads Are Unable to Handle
Any Freight.

Western Roads Are pnaole TO Handle
ANY Freight.
KANSAS CRY, Dec. t9.-The car short.
age at Kapeas City is the woret ever
known here, every road centering here
being affected. The Mlssour, Pacific 10
practically dong no business at all out
of Kansas City. The road 10 nearly
1000 cars short On this division and at
Kansas City, AMI estimates shortage
of about seventy-five cars day for
grain and fifty cars q day for
other freight. IT is refusing all
freight offered for shipment ex-
cept some warehouse merchandise
which 10 handled through the
freight department. The Santa Fe
Is reported "a being 1000 cars short to-
day and the situation 10 growing worse.
The Memphis is supplying only linn
tied number of cars and is short prob
ably 500 in the south. The Burlington
and all the other loads are cramped in
handling grain becauee Of the shortage.
Nearly all the agents here are uncer-
tain as to when change for the better
may occur. In the territory contig-
uous to Kansas City the estimates 1T
agents place the shortage at from. 6,o00
to 5000 cars.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
Embexzlers Indicted.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. l9.-H. II.
Buscher. cashier and w. +. Snyder.
confidential bookkeeper at the freight
Office Of the Cincinnati. Hamilton 4
Dayton railroad were indicted today
by the county grand jury for embez-
element. The indictment charging
that they had jointly and scverly ap-
propriated $7,33s OF the company's
money 20 their own use Buscher is
under bond. but Snyder has fed the
country.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
HE WAS oAME.
A Chicago Man Mortally Wounded
Coolly Drops q Burglar.

CHICAGO, Dec. l9.-Fredssick J. Aus
tin Was mortaliy wounded at 8 o'clock
this morning by two burglars. Mr.. Aus
tin was entering his house 1T that hour
when he noticed the two men prowl-
ing around one Of the side windows.
He drew his revolver and asked them
what they what they wanted. One OF
the men fired ehot which missed MIR.
Austin, and the latter returned the
fire. Several shots were exchang cd !,
one OF which struck Mr.. Austin IN the
stomach. He fell TO the sidewalk. and
while lying PROSTATE he empted his re-
volver at the men. lt 10 thought that
one OF them Was wounded, for . trail
of blood IN the suow marked the
course by which they escaped.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
Peoria Miners s,r,k..

PEoRrA. H.. Dec. bah coal miners
Of the Peoria district have gone out on
. strike for al advance of cents
ton for mining. Very few operators
will have enough non-unIon men TO
work their mines. The workmen have
been receiving only So cents per ton.
and tho operators consider tins price
too small. but ssy they cannot afford q
great figure on account of their cou-
tract With the dlstilEeries OF this city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

WAsHISGToN. Dec. l9.-The small at.
tendance in the house today wac an in.
dicatlon that no bills of popular inter-
est would be called up or passed dur
ing suspension day. On the bill in.
creaslng the pension of veterans OF
the Mexican war who are now receiv-
ing So month. the yeas and nays were
ordered. an exact Quorum--i67 voted.
Then, without objection. the bill limit
ing the iurlsdictioH of the courts Of the
United States. was passed. Its adv0-
cate, Culbertson. democrat. OF Texas,
IS . general fsvorite on both sides of
the house, and when ne says that .
legal bill is proper one, IT, generally
carries more strength.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
SUNDAY OPENING QUESTION.
Judge Tuley Will Decide About the
Worlds Fair in January.

CHICAGO, Dec. l9.-Thc question OF
coslng the worlds far on Sunday was
brought into the courts today for the
fret time. The matter came up before
Judge Tuley in connection with bill
filed last October by the South Shore
Transportation company, an organizs-
ton comprised Of the various steam
ship companies doing business at the
foot of Van Buren, street. The South
Park commissioners. the City of Chi
cago, the Illinois Central Railroad
company. the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position. we're made defendants. An
amendment was flied today which
brings direct To issue the question
whether the worlds fair people or
even the government has the right TO
close the grounds on sunday Judge
Tuicy allowed the mendmsnt TO he
made AMI will decide upon the case
early in January.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. l9.-The east
bound passenger train on the Newport
News & Mississippi Valley railroad Was
wrecked by . broken rail At Eddyviile,
KY, this morning. The engine was
ditched, the mail and baggage cars and
the second. class coach overturned and
badly smashed. Conductor Carter had
his shoulder dislocated and Postal
Clerk Sanuers Was severely, but not
fatally injured. II Was almost mirac-
ulous that . number Of passengers
were not killed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
VIII Be Fifty Thousand.

CIHcIxxATI, Dec. l9.--It is nov stated
on good authority. that the shortsgs of
the Louaviilc q Nashville freight Office
of this city will he at icast Sc. 900.
Agent Mct'ourt was relieved few dave
ago. Today Cashier shctweiis succes-
cor was appointed. The company hss
attached all real estate and other
property of McCourt, placing its claim
At $50, 600, but u 10 not stated IN the
suit that this IL the wnole claim.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
HE BACKED down.
An Indian Governor Concludes Not to
Hang q Witch.


DENVER, Dec. ls.-There 10 considera-
bio excitement ct the Indian Pueblo
Seuni over the thumb hanging of IN
old squaw by tho governor OF the
village. Tho squaw il 10 claimed has
conjured the whole tribe with her
witchery and one week ago the COVER.
nor ordered that she be taken and
hung up by the thumbs for the evils
that had como from black art prophe-
sizes. She Was not without following
and was cut down in opposition 10 tne
commands of the governor. He or.
dered the men who cut her down ar.
rested, but the offenders had armed
themselves and threatened resistance.
Roth sldes are heavily armed and q
conflict was only averted Saturday by
the governor promising not 10 hang the
cd woman. The trouble - Of such q
serious nature that troop OF cavalry
has been ordered 10 the scene from
Fort Wingate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
Captain Merru's Funeral

WAsHiSGroy. Dec. 19.--The funeral
OF the late Capt. John u. Merritt, act
ing assistant doorkeeper OF the United
states senate took place this morning
from his family residence. Tho Rev.
Butler, chaplain of the senate, per-
formed the funeral ceremony and de-
livered very touching address upon
the career and dying hours OF the de-
ceased. The residence was we'll filled
with the associates of Captain Merritt
in the senate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
GRAND RAPIDS MICH TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER

killed United States Deputy NarshAl
Floyd Wilton . few days ego while the
latter was trying TO arrest hi0, was
run down and arrested last night ~
Talaiah. I. T., by United States Deputy
Nsrshsl Heck drummer wno has bsen on
hls trail ever since the killing Of VIII
son. Bruner and his posse at the came
time caught Stone Rowe. the murderer
Of Jack Kobbert and two other men,
bers Of the gang. The prisoners viii
be taken % Fort Smith. Ark, for trial.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
SIMPLY HoRninLE.
4 Burley Brute ousragss = Gni on lie,
Sick Bed.

CoIuNnrs, Dec. iq.--shortly after
noon today. Mary Donaldson aged IS
wss assaulted in the house. She had
hten III for several days. hni was con-
vaiesclng. While the rest Of the house
hold weut Ia lunch IN the dining room
she was alone IN bed III a front room.
opening oil from the msla bail. A
nisn entered from the street hy the
trent door. paced into her chamber
and locking the deof assaulted her,
eseg pisow Co prevent her oatcFy
ils escape without detection. Return
sng to her room after laneh the family
fonai her UNCONSCIOUS snd almost
nude. N9se esnnot dsscsihe hsr sssstl.
sat farther than tbst BE ess ssll
'asn wfB smooth face AID wearing
nlHak linlhna
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. ia sen-
sational divorce suit was filed here to-
day by Mrs. Sade Polk Gardner against
NJ. NJ. Gardner In which desertvn is
charged. Mrs. Gardner is . niece of
ex-President Polk and Mr.. Gardner 10
worth $500. 900. They were married IN
May, 1892, and separated a few months
later without any known cause. Mrs.
Gardner seeks TO enjoin the further
eale o. his property 10y Mr.. Gardner
and demands absolute divorce and all
mony.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

WAsHrSGroS, Dec. IA meeting of
the republican senators steering conf
mittee was held today for the purpose
OF hearing state meuts from the west
ern senators whose seats are likely to
be contested by democrats, as to the
condition Of affairs in their respective
states. Among those who spoke were
Senator FELTON, OF California, Vasey of
North Dakota and Warren. Each of
these gentlemen went into details of
the situation during and since the late
election. Ii Is said that they came to
the conclusion that the steering COM
mittee, at present at least, can be of no
particular assistance 10 them. There
were no.representatives present from
Kansas and Nebraska.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
Opposl,ion 70 MeComas.

WAsHrsGroS. Dec. 19.-Thc senate
judiciary committee is considering the
nomination of Louis McComas of
Maryland. to be associate justice of the
district supreme court, and II is prob
able that the nomination will be dis
posed of this afternoon. 1t is under
stood that some OF the democratic
members are opposing confirmation,
but they are doubtful % their ability
to prevent It on . direct vote IN the
aeuats.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

The total 10 nine republican and
five democratic electors. The vote for
statc officers has not yet been canvnss-
ed. The land Commissioners and Judno
Hooker, although elected on the face
OF the returns are not quite AZ sure 81
II ~ though they had their certsficateo
in hand. The certificates are deferred
upon the advice Of Attorney General
Ellie, and while the state can hardly
escape issring them finally, the series
OF bitches occasions some nsrvooneoo.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

sx~ Yaen. tl~e. -. ~-Iae fsilafs ~
ths snesuaa " oed Paper eempsH '
sss repoft~s tssdsy The con- psay
hesiis sfs a. sfseaYans and zpfihs tlsy
"a snd tssd4asrtefs a. Ffesidvhs~
r l. ne ffssss p@hy . oas - the eldest
80 8 fsest n1asefs - tns country
hsstns hssss Sneesparsfsd essf seebfs
ave fssls a..
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
They're OFF,

sr. IorIs. Dec. ia.--Tne Sststorium
wac crowded TO ovefBowng tonight
and AT precisely 10 O'Clock the hand he
gan 10 play and the contestants ~ the
ax days xo-ssyon. please pedestrian
match started on the long race. The
starters were Moore. Hart Hegel.
man, Counors. GlycK, Old sport. cam
psBs. Vsaspni, {, lden, tartwslgist.
brennan. ffsusfnaan. scnlhamnisr,
Thomps0n sad 1oughn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

A 800" Romeo oes . Marriage IA
cense. but All in Vain.

sArr1 sTE. MARIE, Dec. 10. - An
amusing incident took place ~ the
county clerks Office lsst week. Wsf-
iam Robsrisop ana James Cla vson both
loved Anne Thofass, and each decide6
20 make her his better hsif. but one of
them forgot 90 ccneult ANNIE on the
subject. Robertson secured . marriage
license one morning. In the sftefboon
Clswson slso ssked for . marr,aro
license. and got il. The county clerk
smiled when he noticed that iwo gtfio
with the same name were on one day
10 Join their fortunes Win Two far
Rofneos- The coincidence was. how
ever, erp siaed on the nsyt day when
Ciswson few into tie Office ~ q giar-
ing rage and, throwing down the pre-
cious document, said. II thought thb
hnr paper ~as guaranty deed 20 the
woman. she's vent and merrfed that
durusd Bill Botsherson, sed J wsnt my
money back or the desfl q be 70 payi"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
oRovrR DID NOT ArrrAR.
lie Calmly Ignores The Summons Of a
v.fginss Csuf,.

RfcHNoSp. VA. Dee. i9.-The paper
served on Pi.s.dsnt-eiect Cleveland a
fes weeks ago While he was hunting
on Broad water Island. notifying hm
that hn was ~ sfe party defendant IA
the SAT- oi cmltb against the bs.nd
nuidefs' eummitiev, was tnats return
ahls t,efofe tl,e ehsHoerY court sotisy
1Ae pager was aaly legal iurm of
6fsaft procedure and ~ one thogight
for lssafnent That Mf. tIoveisnd ~easd
Fespand ls peFssn. lie md paid ne ~
aantafasa ite ever viii Natn tte
ssse essns. ap lof tfias hss dtl,astt GA
may lse Ia ken end used
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
pEmon.rixnp .urn,nr eounr.
The Msiot,v Of ,h- B-nsa II Esher IN
or Absent.

or Absent.
wssnTsoroS. Dee. io.-Thcfe was
bare quorum ef tna seotus psesent to.
dss just C. Harlan .. on hls way 90
Europe az az srbitfat un the part of
the United states IN tie iseFing sea
zeal tisasFlss dispute and wsll not he on
the bench sxsiu this term. nor wili jus.
lice Lamar. VIII has been ga feeble
health for a long time snd confined sa
be house ter more tnan week, jus
tee E.sn,sf goes soitsh AZ soou a. he re.
eapsfatss efficiently 10 nsske the ienf.
n~y q perfect safety sna Il net exnect-
el 80 return 60 the bsnea this term
AZ nssnslsefs ef ghs ceaFs sfs fsaHHffa
- eaHsf tute 4aefani. ard as justice
tray va. shsrnt o~ins 10 slishs Ia
iiispo-stissn the QHafHns wss fssely 90
tanned. JHstiea fSsid eas % the
feasB, suffering fs6us the egfeets 81 a
seYsf~ eaid slsd Hs head epvsfea Iy q
sils skaA cap ilafiaz the daf the
eessft ssFss htsnsa eat ettaaHis.tlsn
= th@ ur~ elFtua eaafs 81 sppsais faf
Ike 9ais &ea laasas esssast ~ aassz
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

EsaAekfeo. Zee. 1t.--sincs Daniel
Hexift, the oonfssslsT sssinm attend
art. wss DIR rnefrea ne hss t.rtu hack
ing down 10 rs stettnef1is The pre-
4 dfsu8efff <-s cpniessicf rexkr5uie xf5e
t,rsskiAe - heneuguens fl~ tlsr<e
hisn n 4 nos lsss fhaf bs tnssrs. now
thsf s.e y sst><s. bal stil = = or< tzss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

Quincy. ILL.,. Dec. ls.-Coroner Ryan
held an inquest over the body of the
woman found in trnnk ~ the dspot
Saturday. While testimony Was being
taken. 4. y. Frame. medical student
~ Gilead, Mo-, appeared and claimed
TIE body. He proved his right TO IL
and vas told 10y Coroner Ryan he could
have u upon paying the costs Of the in
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

IoSpox. Dee i9.-The Berlin cores
poaaent for tbe Standard learns froas
private letter. dated at Oar "a salasnl
on Nov. 90, that the FauiOfs of Ir.
Eml8s death are erroneous. Ir
kain. ths letter says. - nos following
sisnisys rnate threuga tbe tongo
state, and has for Al affeetsaa ~ the
eyes, . Ia exceptionally good health
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

MAxcHssr1R. o.. Dec. ia.--Oficers
fried D. arrest Tom Bouvsrd ard Hsrs
Bell. Two notorious characters today,
when q general Sight ensaed, m which
Rouvsrd was killed and q bysfsndsf
~as slightly wounded. Bel made his
escspt. tot - being pursued by .
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

LONDON, Dec 1o.-The Most Rev.
Michacl Logue, archbislsoe Of Armagh
aud prirnate of all Ireland. aud the
Most Rev. VILLAIN Vaughan. arch
bishop Of Westminster, have received
letters Notifying them that they will TO
made cardinals At the coming papal
consistory.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

the most intimate friend of Mr.. Blame,
that whatever the reports ssnt out. the
relations and friends were told more
than two months ago that he could not
survivs the winter, il indeed the year.
His family we're prepared then, and
are prepared now for this end.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
Australians Congratule5z Grover.

MELBouRNE. Dec. l9.-A meeting of
advocates of free trade was held here
today at which arresolution, q offered by
Sir Heury Parkes. congratulating the
democrats of the United States upon
their recent electoral victory. was
adopted. Congratulations were also
cabled to Presldsnt.eloct Cleveland.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

k&rssA. lee. ~. -3aare kelley ~nll
hear ssfassnasn attorney nsau ~ for
a soe tfl4i "a isseesnbSf -. u tne
sFtai - Het Essatsa sisessmsn wsii -.
sesss s-sisane faf lie, sha ~ eose fns
tsssa sa has ietsls heses st tasssaa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

AaRsSy, Dec. ip--Se~sn men were
haried under the usli Of feff Grange
mill balleins. Five persons have been
taken out. one ef when is dead. The
ether three al be taken cnt ss soen
ss possible. II y thoagnf tbeTe are no
elmer deaths.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20
NUTS FOR DON y
He May Be CieveIand's Secretary Of
State.

WAsHINoroN, Dec. l9.-Don NJ. Dick
inson is now said to DO certain to 60
into Mr.. CleveIsnd's cabinet as secre-
tary of state. He reached here on =
late train last night ana 10 today In the
supreme court waiting for an oppor-
tunity to make an argument before the
court. He had long conference with
Cleveland, Villas and Whitney in New
York Saturday and Sunday at which
time. the foregoing appointment Was
decided on.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

Chicago Dudes to Havs an Opportunity
Of Seeing the Real Thing.

Of Seeing the Real Thing.
LONDON. Dec. l9.-It 10 again ru-
mored that 1t is the intention Of the
prince If Wales TO visit the Chicago
Columbian Exposition. Il IN said that
ne will make the trip across the Allan
tic early next snmmer in the roya.
yacht Osborne, aud that he will dis
embark at Montreal or Quebec, pro-
ceeding thence To Chicago. The o.
borne will be escorted By . number OF
British war ships Though it - impos-
slble 80 yet TO verify these rumors. they
are repeated 90 often and with such
particularly of detail that It would not
be surprising il they turned out to be
founded on fact.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

Drrnotr, pec. 1a.-Aibsrt Fick, axed
a.. . musician. dropped dead ~ be
home about O'Clock yesterday morn
1ug. Coroner Keefe Wa called aud or
fereo County ihrsoisn kvsecinski te
make post Dortsm sxemlpstsou.
TIE docior found that death ws* due
- alcoholism. Fgck WAS widowef and
&saVes ans chfid.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

Hesrss, lee. -. Toasshf's loafssi
s@ys '.fae ioarnsi : fsfofmsf - ea~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-20

f.esass 81 sas nssessoss sun osng A.
ssstsa.
sesEa AeAltasfsa. l. r.. bee. a.~-
stsnfs Starr. ths ncsesioss leader ol
lie ssaff gang ~ assr<ssaess. eha
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-07
Frederic Items.

The band concert and ball. given by
the Gaylord Band, at the Town Hall,
New Years night was a brilliant affair.
While not quite a financial succrss,
the committee are pleased that all en-
joyed themselves. The concert and
ball receipts were $500.
Doctor Thatcher is regular visitor
at the homes of b. f. Sherman and
w. L Lewis.
School commenced Monday with
several new scholars.
Lettie Barker has gone to Big Rap
ids to spend the winter with her moth
er.
Cutting r. r. wood is now order Of
the day and idle men are scarce.
With good order as was the case
New Years night, Frederic is the place
to have good tiine.
Gaylord people have good reason to
be proud of their band. They are q
fine lot of gentlemen and can furnish
as good mnsio as any band I'm thu
state. RESIDENT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-07

The Topeka Daily Capital has been
for some time publishing monthly Ia
bles showing the steadily reduction of
the farm mortgage indebtedness OF
that state. It's showing for November
is gratifying. In eastern Kansas, 81
counties, the mortgages recorded in
November amounted to SSO5, 253 and
those Released to $1,O47, S19, an ex-
ti.ction of S242. 566 indebtedness. In
central Kansas. "a counties, the re-
cord stood: Mortgages recorded,
S30S, SAY; mortgages released 1858, 347.
a reduction of $244, 800. Nearly half
u million of mortgage indebtedness on
farms wiped out in one month, and
that, too, by legitimate business meth
DDS. and not by any per cent loans
from the federal treasury. The city
mortgages show a net reduction OF
SS5. 1859 during the same time. The
Capitals reports to date, averaging 81
counties for six and one half Months
show n net reduction in the farm
mortgages of Kansas of 81, 77S. 594
Even the counties In the extreme west
are furnishing evidences of returning
prosperity and report the payment o
many mortgages with the proceeds o
this years crops. Kansas has passed
,he calamity stage and can dispens'
with the services of such men as PEI
fer and Simpson. bet. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-07

The Manistee district now leads all
others in Michigan in the production
of salt. Its output for the year end
ing with last month was twenty-eight
per cent of the 1871. 900 barrels of salt
inspected from the 112 ''blocks"
with 1000 solar covers In Michigan,
which have a maximum annual capac'
ity of nearly 5000, 900 barrels. The
man ufacture ut salt In that State was
begun in 1860, and the total product
since that time to the close of Novem
Der was Sc, 500, 41O barrels or nearly
one and quarter per capita for the
average population of the United
States during the whole time th'
works have been in operation. West
eTn Rural,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-07

Governor Winans has appointed
Robert Blacker. of Manistee. as Secre-
tary of State TO sncceed the deposed
Soper. He has taken the oath of Of
fee and assumed the duties. He was
born In Brantford, Ont, Oct. 81.
iS45. and came to Michigan when IL
years of age. After being In the state
two years he located at Manistee and
two years later became one of Davies,
Blacker & Co. and the firm bnilt a
large saw and shingle mill and since
has been engaged largely in the luin
Der and shingle business. -Cheboygcn
Tribune.