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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
FIFTY lives Were Lost.

Toxic advices say that the con6agration
that broke out there on Sunday last did
enormous damage. The dispatch is vague
as to which portion OF the city was burned
over, ut states that 5000 houses were de-
stroyed. The loss OF life was heavy. Up
to the present IL IS known that fifty Of the
natives lost their lives and a number are
still missing The houses that afford fuel
for fires are of light wooden or bamboo con-
ofrncfInn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Lees Nephew Tnlscs Poison.

Barry Lee. son OF banker ut Wheeling,
W. Va. and nephew of Gen. Fitlhugh Lee,
OF Virginia. attempted t. commit suicide.
swallowing three ounces OF laudanum. He
is expected TO die lie Is "graduate" of
two Kelley cure institutes-Blair, Neb..
and Leavenworih. Kan. He Is 20 years old
and has been a hard drlnker. His reasons
for attempting TO commit suicide arc not
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Drouehtin Western Texas.

Reports fr m extreme Western Texas say
a winter OF unprecedented drought has pre-
vailed. Vegetation is blighted, vast
prairies denuded OF grass. streams dry and
cattle and other stock dying by hundreds.
One large range has lost 10000 cattle in the
last four months There was a little rain
in Texas last fall AMI comparatively none
this winter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Refused to Rc.cInd the Decree.

The Russian ministers of war and the in
terror have refused their consent to the
resembling of the decree which prohibits
the export OF grain. Many failures are ex-
Tecte1 to result from their decision. Lon
don firms will probably lose heavily on adj
vances made by them 60 Russian dealers.
General Gourta has ordered all German
colonists who have not passes to return to
Samara
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
water and Death In "a Cylinder.

At Lima. Ohio. F. W. Henry, Frank Jo-
sett and Dave Hogan had been given a
steam cylinder TO repair and placed IL In a
furnace to heat It, 1t contained water,
which was converted into steam, and
caused the cylinder 20 explode killing the
men and completely wrecking the building
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
wbo,c Town wired out by Fire.

Fremont. Colo. was destroyed by ire
Wednesday nisht Incendisries fred a
couple OF saloons, and after 5000 worth
Of buildings we're burned the citizens tore
down houses in the path OF the FIRE, there
by checking its progress.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Fined for Allowing Aliens to Escape.

r J. Cortis, the general agent In New
York of the Hamburg American line of
steamers, was sentenced to pay a fine OF
$500 for allowing aliens TO escape from one
OF the vessels Of his company. The aliens
were brought over here under contract TO
work at mining, and were permitted to go
from the vessel contrary TO orders to hold
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

hHHDNH A upon lne hneulNo the
administration of the Sinai Peninsula
Upon the conclusion OF the reading the
assembled troops thrice saluted the Sultan
and band played the Turkish anthem
After this the troops saluted the khedive
three times and the Egyptian anthem was
played. Then salute OF 10! guns was
Arad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A st. PauI insurance. ovmnr..y Fails.

AZ St. Paul, deed OF assignment was
nled by the officers of the St. Paul German
Fire Insurance Company. The unprece-
dented losses occurring during 1901 and up
to the present time In 1892 caused the as
siQnmont
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

THE Oldest pensioner of the war of
1912 is supposed to be Isaac Richards of
East Machias, Me-, who is ninety.nine
years If age and lives in the same house
with his children, grandchildren. and
great grandchildren.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Earthquake shock in ohio.

At Celina. Ohio. an ear .hquake shock
was noticed. Buildings were shaken and
the glass in the windows ratified us II there
had been an eruption near at hand, but no
further damage was done,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Damnred br SNOW.

Three inches of snow fell Thursday night
In New Jersey. Much damage has been
done IN the. farming sections.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Nine years later / returned home,
alone, aud recovering from On attack of
nervous fever.
As l lay in the armchair, my gaze
roved over the well-known objects, one
picture after another of the past fitted
through my mind. AMI prominent among
them came the image of my beloved fair
haired goosoherd.
"What has become OF him." asked
my brother: and received the good news
that he had grown n smart, promising
youth, and now helped hrs old father at
the smithy.
felt my heart beat. / tried to re-
prove myself for my foolishness, but
failed. The dear old memories were too
strong, and gave myself up to pictur-
ing to myself our meeting.
A few days after my arrival l went
out for the first time. begged my
brother to drive me through the wood,
and chose messy spot in sight of the
smithy whereou to rest. My maid was
with me, and my brother left me there
while he went TO transact some business.
i sent my maid to gather wild strawber-
ries, andI sat down and dreamed to my
hearts content. The fir trees rustled
above me, and from the smithy came
the steady sound of the hammer. The
FIRE of the forge burned brightly, and
from time to time dark figure passed
to and fro. 1t must be my herd. con-
tentedly watched the movement OF his
arm, admired his strength, and trembled
when the fiery sparks flew round him.
When my brother returned, endeavored
with his help TO walk to the carriage, but
sank down powerless.
"Hm, HIM." he said, thoughtfully. 81
sent tho coachman home. | thought
could put you into the carriage, but the
scat is very high and i fear cannot
lift YOU alone without hurting you.
Gretchen" he continued, turning to the
maid. run to the smith,. the young one
you know, and ask him to come aud help
me-" Herewith no threwa small coin
on the ground, which the girl eagerly
picked up before she ran off.
telt the blood rush up 10 my cheeks
/ should SEQ him again-here. on this
upot--he would act the good Samaritan
for mel Pressing my hand on my heart
snt Whiting till
There no is! How stroa- and hand
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
PAPER MILE RuRNEp.
The Government Must Locx for a New
supply,

The PittsHeld. Mass,/ mill, who're the
distinctive paper USED by the Government
for its paper CURRENCY is manu- 'actured.
was DESTROYED bysfire, and the entire Gov
eminent supply o. paper with the exccp-
tiop of 100000 Sheets OF Treasury paper
uToa which currency Il printed. and $4,000
sheets Of paper upon which Treasury checks
are prt.ated. was burned. NJ. A. Hunting
ton, from the Secretary's office. left for
sp' ing6eld 10 secure more distinctive pa
= or. rs the am ount on hand is much. below
the pressing needs, aad also to prevent, II
possible, the remnants Of paper In the
ruins getting into the hands of outsiders.
Should the exact quality of ih' present
paper be impossible of reproduction. 1t may
necessitate the adoption OF II new distinct
i've paper. which would cause great del ~
and expenses and might open the doors 10
successful unterfeiting.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

The Washington Republican State Con-
ventlon elected delegates 20 Minneapolis
uninstructed. as did also the New Mexico
Territorial Convention.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Smallpox in New York.

In New York eight cases OF smallpox
have been reported at the Bureau of Vital
Statistics since Saturday.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Went Mad In the Court-Room.

At Glasgow, KY, Henry Ragland, color
ed was placed on trial for car breaking
lie was one Of many colorcd men induced
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
THE NATIONAL SoLoEs.
ssnArE AND HoueE OF arpHE-.
eENTATivEs.

Our NsfSsss1 Lawnzsksrs sad What 1i.sy
Are Doing for the Coed % tis csua'Ty-
Various Measures Proposed, pissusssd,
and Acted Upon
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Bclligerent Legislators.
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

A night session OF the Ohio House OF Rep
resentatives broke up in free fight
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A PUGNACI0US EDITOR.
NE HAS STIRRED POuoHKEEP-
SIZE TO THE BOTTOM.
Chiii's War Did Her Much Gocd-Texas
suffering from Drought = Uncle sam
Must Hussle for More Groenback Paper
stock -Earthqualxe.


Tn an interview With A. Thompson Rel.
~ Santiago. Chill. who has just arrived In
Washington. he said; @ch.ii Is going rap
idly ahead. Although the war caused the
ruin OF much property. II Is being rapidly
rebniit The war had good effect upon
the people The masses know they can
take the governmei { In their own hands II
IL Is not conducted In the interest OF the
greatest number, and IL has US we'll taught
the government that IL must respect tho
wishes OF the people"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A WEAKNESS FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.

Arrest of an Editor for Calling the CHER OF
Police an Ex-COnvict.
Lcvi Cras per, editor and publisher OF
small Sunday paper called the Sunday
Sun, was arrested at Poughkeepsie, n. y,
on a charge OF criminal libel preferred by
Chief of lice McCabe. Crasper published
in his paper a statement that the Chief OF
Police was an ex-convict. There is indig-
nat On throughout the city at the state
ments made in Crasper's paper about
nearly every prJmincnt man In Pough-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
EGYPT's NEW KHEDIvE.

Abbas Formally Installed on the Throne of
His Father.
The invcstiture of the Khedlvet took place
Thursday at the Abdin Palace, Cara The
ceremony was celebrated with great pomp.
The free press., 1892-02-18

Shorter Time to New York. -
The Queen & Crescent Limited,
which leaves New Orleans at 500
p Nj. with a Though Sleeping Car
for New York, now arrives at the
latter point at $50 PM, second
evening, instead of 500 Pm. as
heretofore.
The free press., 1892-02-18

J. y. hLLL ~ "
The Briggs store is now open tor
business,
Miss Oracle Reed is wearing the
nrjxed school medal this week.
Mrs. Hoffman presented her
& husband with q fine boy a few days
( ago.
w. w. Strahan is building a neat
cottage on bis lot adjoining the
school house.
The weather is beautiful enough
to inspire the heart of a misan'
{ thrope with love.
Now is the time to cultivate the
muscles of the arms by the use OF
the paiht and whitewash brush.
VIC had the pleasure. last Thurs
daysof meeting our old friend, Ool.
b. Deason, of Hattiesburg, who
WAS here en- legal business,
Young men should always keep
in mind the following well known
bon moi: "a gentleman is neverin
the way and never ont of the way
a bright, ambitious boy living in
towu, will be afforded the oppor-
tunity of initiation III the printing
business by applying at this Office.
WV. Gentry and wife, of Nlch-
olson, and Dr.. Cotton, of Lacey,
were called here last Thursday on
the sad mission Of Attending the
funeral of their relative, Mrs. L. f.
Cotton.
Miss Jane Smith left Sunday
pvonins for her home at Nicholson
Her Several weeks visit afforded
much pleasure to her many ad-
mirers, who hope tor an early rep
setiii0n Of the same.
Poplaryille is rapidly becoming
q town of boardIng-houses. A friend
remarked the other day, that the
proprietors wou d have to board
around with each other to keep up
appearanceS. Judicious advert Using
would insure patronage to all.
:, WORTH rememhering--When the
y chimney catches fire throw salt upon
(he fire below, shut off all the drafts
possible IA piece of old wet carpet
held before the crate is an excel-
Y lent thing to use in shutting off the
draught), and the fire will slowly go
Y ont Of itself.
Judging from the change that
10 las taken place in the bearing of
Plummer Ladner, dating from w ed
: lesday evening of last week, his
stock of pride and avoirdupois
nnst now equal C'eyeland's-a 81 ID
:irl arrival is accountable for Plum
I ner's metamorphose.
OF Fred Weed, of the Richardson
es; louse, returned Saturday from a
.ol eyeral days collecting tour in the
~ outhern portion of the county. He
~ peaks In glowing terms of the hos
liable Treatment received en- route,
in artIcularly of the eourtesies ex-
: ended by W. d. Graham and 9th
nj Re, of Mcneil.
ia
=" Many of our citizens are build.
1g new fences, repairing old ones,
n 0Wlng and planting; and garden.
" prospects seem to be unusually
Morable. We also hope to see
ladies' pay more attention to
ec culture this season than they
IS, 6in the past. Our climate aud
4pnch hat Poparville could
Ny converted into a second
I'd, attentiOn of our readers is
10 the advertisement of the
/, Fertilizer Factory. This
, 9 Tered one of the best ferti-
1 anufactured, and farmers
ices ou' invest ID more satlsfac-
Ei1ry producer. Colonel A. j.
o.r veema#who Is so favorably known
lrougnout this section, is oice
'ses resident and general manager OF
li'y. le company.
The free press., 1892-02-18
Eg-F o Il SALE !~Na

Good SHINGLES, in unlimited guam
titles, at $1.25 per 1000. Amply to
J. J. REZEAU.
The free press., 1892-02-18
ALE.

!
1892, in trout Of the courthouse
door of Pear River county, during
the legal hours ofsale, I will pro-
ceed to sell the lands described be-
low, for the taxes and costs due
on them for the year 1891
The sale will continue from day
to day until all said lands are sold.
TOWNSHIP IN RANGE law.
o. B. Hall sw4 sw4 sec 25 state tax
% county tax 70.
Same se4 SCI sec 26 state tax %
county tax n.
Unknown s5 nw4 se1 sec 28 tax IA
36.
Uoknown sw4 sci sec 2S tax IA SO.
o. B. Hall s. NJ sw4 sec 30 % Y.
81 sw4 sec 80 So LA
I" lots 3 "a sec 80 56 / Al.
lots l 2 3 & 4 sec 35 /
lao $50.
unknown lots 2 3 & 4 sec 80 t1.55
396.
Township Is Range 14w.
Unknown sci ne1 sec 8 % 72.
State or unknown mel nw4 see 10
t AZ 1.08
Eli Lee or Paul Hafer nw4 ne4 sec
II 2872.
State or unknown nw4 sci ard s.
se4 sec IL 81 2,16.
Same nw4 se4 sec II 28 72.
J. J. Bradford WI and se4 sci sec
13 t 2 90 6 48.
Unknown nw4 sci sec 13 90 72,
Powell Hafer sw4 se4 see 13 % p.
j. j. Bradford n4 and NJ s3 sec IA
3 36 S.64.
O 3. Hall ne4 ned sec 10 % ~.
Nah Lee sw ! sec 10 1.l2 2 S8.
Will Stockstlll strip on west side
sw4 nw4 sec Is 26 72.
Unknown se4 nw4 sec 10 t 28 70.
Powell Hafer sw.i ne 4'sec 10 % 72
State or unknown sci sw4 sec 10
t 90 72.
Same nw4 aw4 sec 10 % 72.
o. B. Hall nw4 sci sec 19 % 72.
i" sci SCI sec 10 t 2S 72.
" Sd sw4 sec 20 Sc LA.
State or unknown swf se4 sec 10
% 70.
Same sw4 se4 sec 21 % 70.
Same sci ne4 sec q Is ~.
Same sw4 sw4 sec 2l t % ~.
Powell Hafpr se4'nw4 and mel sw4
and sci sec q { 1.68 1852.
Same s. p4 sec % t 1.12 2.88.
j. j. Bradford n9 D3 sec 22 l.12
l28S.
Same NJ s4 sec % 112. 2.9S.
Henry e. Lee vi mel and q nw4
sec % Tl2 2.8S.
Powell Hafer WI nw4 sec % Sc
I144
| Same mel sw4 sec % % y.
Same SEA nw4 sec % t % u.
same sci sci sec So ~ LOS.
State or unknowR nw4 sw4 sec %
t % y.
Same se4 swt sec % IS u.
anne mel ue4 sec 25 t2S ~.
Same nw4 ne4 and e4 nw4 sec SO
84 2.16.
{ Same sw4 sw4 see SO 28 72.
j. J. Bradford sea sec % LIP 2.88.
: q & ) sw4 sec "a 2.8 7.20.
e9 se4 sec 30 1.12 2.8S.
o b. Hall NED nw4 and VI nw4 and
p3 sw4 sec % 40 800.
Same n4 n sec 20 t1.l2 2SS.
g ne4 ne4 sec 81 56 IA.
" se4 ned sec 80 42 LOS.
4" sw4 nw4 sec 36 ~ los.
= sea ne4 sec 36 u LOS.
WI sea and q sw4 sec 36
1.6S 1872.
Township 2S Range law.
o. B. Hall n4 nw4 aul sw4 nw4
sec 1926 324.
" sea ne4 and e4 sea and W. W.
sec z 2 "a 1856.
8 sw4 sw4 sec 6 % 70.
s. e9 vi sec 10 1.6S 4.32.
=" n9 NED sec II S4 2 Is.
" q sea sec IA 56 LA.
g ne4 nw4 sec Is t42 LOS.
: VI se4 sec 10 2S p.
" w W. sec 10 6S 4 80.
" e4 e4 sec % 1,6S 4 32.
" nw4 ned and sea nw4 and WI
sw4 sec % I.GS 4.32.
g vi VI sec 26 16S 4.32
4" n4 nw4 sec 20 81 2.16.
WI nw4 sec 81 S4 2.l6.
" sea se4 sec 32 AZ 0S.
" sea ne4 and 4 sea sec 81 t
1.26 "a.
" nw4 nw4 and nw4 sw4 sec
35 81 PIG.
Powell Hafer ned ne4 sec2 AZ LOS.
The free press., 1892-02-18
Township 4. Range 14w.

sWq SWq&hWq SEQ sec i ~ o'oV'
'w3 neq&neq nwq sec Is t 81 ZIG.
NJ swq & seq swq $50 tS4 2.l6.
Unknown neg seq & seq NEG sec Z
56 LA,
" swq nwq sec 81 t % 72.
" or state sw nwq q seq nWq &
neg swq sec 12 AZ l.O8.
" swq swq &seq swq II % 72.
:" SEQ seq sec 33 % IS.
Township 1 South Of Range low.
unknown lot 20 sec 1 % 72.
&" lot IS section 5 % Y.
" or state nwq swq 20 t. 56 LA.
nwq swq sec 28 % 72.
0. B, Hall lot 20 sec 6 AZ LOS.
" swq neg & seq nwq ~ nwq nwq
& neq SEQ sec 7 2 81 6.4S.
vi neq ~ q WI & swq swq
sec II 112 2.78.
seq seq sec l8 t Sc LA.
Township 2 South of Range 15w.
O. B. Hall vi nwq sec 3 2.24 SIG.
'' ueq neq sec 4 { % -,
" WI nwq & seq nwq & n3 seq
sec 9 4.20 10S0.
w4 owq and seq nwq and seq
see 10 t 392 10 08.
e3 nwq sec II 40 800
nWq ntq and seq nwq ana neq
swq and swq sec 20 t $50 7.2O.
e3 eeQ sec 26 SO 1 A.
" WI SEQ sec 26 t 56 l A.
4" n9 81 sec c7 1.68 4 32.
nj stq&s4 swq % t 2 so 7.20.
sJ seq see 90 2.24 5 76.
8. eJ neq sec 81 LAO $50.
. nwq nwq sec 81 t 70 1.S0.
" e5 neq sec 35 1.12 2.7S.
s@ nwq&e4 seq 36 t1.68 4.32.
Unknown seq neg sec 4 ~ 10S.
{" neg swq see II AZ lO8.
]. j. Bradford W. nwq 26 t56 IA.
e. r. Lloyd neg neg 27 % Y.
Township IS Range low.
state or unknown nwq nwq sec 36
{ AZ 10S,
IoWnsnlp As Range low.
Unknown seq neq sec 5 AZ 10S.
" neq neg sec G 42 l08.
State or unknown ueq neg ST t2S 70.
" nwq seq sec II 2S ~.
" sWQ neg sec " Is ~,
" neg nwq sec CT % 70.
q" swQ ngq sec Is tax % Y.
" nwq swq sec 10 2S 72.
swq awq sec 10
" swq nwq sec u t "
IS seq nwq sec &" t "
. swq neq sec "
neg swq sec "
4" nwq swq sec "a ''
" neQ neQ sec 20 .
" seq nPQ sec " :"
g neg NEG sec 32 AZ los.
g SEQ neg sec t "
g neQ nwQ sec 33 "
&C seq nwq sec 33 I
" nwq swq sec 80 g
s swq Swq sec 33 4"
" neQ neq sec 35 t
g seq neg sec 80 t "
/" neq seq sec 80 -
seq seq sec 35 t :
" Lwq nwq sec 36 =
:" swq nwq sec 36
9 awq swq sec SO t 4"
" DwQ swq sec 36 "
" nwq nwq and seq nwq sec 25
56 l Al
The free press., 1892-02-18

g. nwq nwq and seq nwq sec %
t 56 l Al
Ben Soccer or vacant seq neQ and
nwq SEQ and q seq sec "a tax
1,12 2.7S.
Township south of Range 16w.
unknown seq swq sec Is t.42 l 0S.
Township 2 south of Range low.
Unknown neQ NEG sec 3 AZ LOS.
'' ueq swu aud seq swq sec %
t 81 ZIG,
Z" nwq nwq sec 81 56 IA.
The free press., 1892-02-18
50 or state nwu neq sec s t AZ 1OS

swq neq and ueq swQ sec
% 56 144.
o. b. Hall swq nwq sec 13 t AZ 10S.
- nwq SEQ sec Ia SO l44.
} swq sec "A 81 2l6
nwq nwq sec 25 AZ los.
" n3 nwq sec 33 1l2 2SS.
" nwq nwq sec 80 AZ 10S.
NJ neg and neq nwq sec 26 t
81 PIG.
j J Bradford or o B Hall WI sec Ia
450 116O.
o b Hall or j j Bradford nwq nwq
section % tax 2S 72.
Township 3 south Range lowest.
State or unknown neq neq sec %
AZ 108.
The free press., 1892-02-18

The Briggs store is now open tor
business.
The free press., 1892-02-18

stare or unknown neQ nwq sec {
tax twenty-eight seventy-two,
" seq nwq sec 5 tax % 72,
do nwq nwq sec IA dttto.
DO nwq swq sec Is ditto.
do nwq neq sec % AZ 10S.
do seq neq sec I" ditto.
do neg seq sec " " ditto.
do neq neq sec "a 2S 70.
do seq neq do ditto.
do swq ne do t ditto.
DO nwq nwq 25 t ditto
The free press., 1892-02-18

Miss Oracle Reed is wearing the
nrjxed school medal this week.
The free press., 1892-02-18

The public should remember that
Aworkmen are worthy of their hire,
The free press., 1892-02-18


State or unknown nw4 nw4 sec s
t 2S Y.
" se4 nw4 sec Is 2S 72.
" sea se4 sec Is 2S ~.
" se4 sw4 sec 20 t 2 so 720.
WI ned sec 22 Sc 1.44.
" nd nw4 and sw4 nw4 sec %
t Sd PIG
" se4 ne4 aud e9 se4 sec 27 S4
I" sw4 se4 sec 80 % 72.
ned ned and sw4 ned sec 81 t
56 LA.
: ned nw4 sec "a t 2S 72.
Unknown ne4 sea sec 8 IS 70.
ID. A. Goodyear WI ue4 and se4 n
wa and WI WI sec Is 2 "a 1856.
" ne4 ned sec 80 t AZ 0S
" sw4 ned sec 80 AZ 1.03.
:" Vi nw4 & sw4 sec 30 2,52 GAS.
Township 3 Range law.
Powell Hafer Vi ne4 sec 5 "a ZIG.
nw4 hw1 sec % y.
WI ne4 & sw4 nw4 s35 ts4 PIG.
J ) broadus nwq seq sec Is Ia SO.
Len Ladner neq swq sec 27 % y.
Unknown nwq neq sec 96 AZ Los.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-24
CHINESE quail FIGHTS.
Birds Imported fOr . sport that Ushers In
the Mongolian New Year.
From hs san Frun1.eo Ernmir,r.


From hs san HnnIsoo Eynmir,r.
A coop Of Chinese make. containing couple
Of hundred small-sized partridge.like looking
birds. has attracted the attention Of passe RS
ington street. during the past week.
:. The birds at first sight look like miniature
sSs Esss9 aas ait se so
Tsy y arr tRs asI5
specimens. about four inches long. with light
bE pumaE ~ and white markings and
IN own Of
close quarters Of a cage.
On inquiry Of the proprietor as to their use:
they are very plentiful in China. aud, that
large numbers arc trapped and oxported to
Were chnese sDd
fellows like to ay,about the houses and farms
They, are imported solely for fighting pur-
ohes ss maIes eeGS very IKE
"ss The o sombss mu'A
d!ed| by regular trainers. who make a business
%an 81 %eny thy p brds Ssiars sssst
cr%wds Of mandarinso or merchants,
bds With sa
Hfrair made Of tin and only about eighteen
The LOT imported for the amusement Of the
Gminat%wn sHGrts hpve nearly az been spok
AND the, lights viii come or during the
malls eirds arc Selected those u laii grewti
mes day they maas to an
sised but not es%aastsd The . aaai H during
Otherwise they would soon destroy one an.
other bsfauss under hish feeding snd Tes%;
When In perfect condition and the details OF
s. match have been ARRANGED. th e. birds are
ANY excess OF plumage about the pinions aud
body Is Sat away With sharp shears care r.
TOO heavy . little nors clipping is done. Then
they are put together in the pit where they
auails would easily become aecilmnted IN Cal
game BIRDS Of I the State. Twelve Iundrsd
dozen Of them were purchased By the
Fish and MSsss Il
b. protected from destruction BY, sportsmen.
Esps. salan"; Alameda: Santa Clara. sasr :;
perfectly suited wlthtksi. sarroupGnss, They
S sa es Into TIA n HS Sa
beers. and as time wore on only 4 straggler
neither shot nor, trapped. and the only
plain their disappearance was, that be-
Ing, ground birds by nature. never
them. California outside Of tho towns. Is no
table for hevarieties md abundance of poach-
ing animals and reptiles, such rs ,raccoons,
OF which the easily captured Chinese Quails
would afford desirable food supply
In SO far as cap be learned. not q single trial
IN introducing the birds has been successful
which 10 TO be regretted because the QuallS
are post desirable from an spicurean stand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-24

Now the deductions which am going to ap-
pend to these figures may sound extravagant,
but they are not. I take them from Miscella-
neous Documents No. 30. second session,
Forty.flfth Congress. and they are official and
trustworthy. To-day the work OF those 2.OOO,-
600 cotton Gnners is done by 1000 men: that
Of the 100000 stocking knitters is done by
5000 boys: that Of the 10000 thread spin
ners is done by 1000 girls that OF the 5OO.-
600 screw makers is done by 500 girls: that Of
tho 100000 reapers. binders. &c.. is done by
1000 boys: that Of the 1.OOO.OOO corn shelters
is done by 1900 men: that OF the 10000 weav-
ers is done by loo men. and that Of the
1000 stitchers OF shoe soles Is done
by six men. To bunch the figures. H.
900 persons to-day do the above work.
whereas fifty years ago it would have taken
13.0oO.0OO persons to do it. Now. then.
hoy many 81 that ign9rant ;raeenoIr fathers
you'd Sss SSt 3%sys the
tSe Of the sob nok
parently. but .secreted in their hands aud
Ss Il ans
4O.UOO.OOO.OO0! tits the stupendous creation
OF those humble.un letterei. uncolege- bred in
wepdeS sn % What ci1issyiio aS it is
and what prod gious results these are! and
not by Oxford-trained aristocrats. but men
who stand shoulder to shoulder in the humble
ranks Of life and earn the bread that they eat.
Again. I'm glad l came | have found u
breast to breast with his fellow man: rise fy
ans Sat ss in the
thing created by an ancestor 'UO years ago.
To be continued.