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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

THE Chinese are great imitators
They fall in readily with American
practices. The Celestials OF Gotham
were requested to register under the
Geary law, and they have done so
repeatedly, selling the extra certifi-
Gates to. Cinnamon who seek entry
into the country. John is a good
REPEATER" because he cannot be dis
tinguished from his brother. eHl 4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
Killed by q Trolley Car.

The. little 4-vear-old Roy Of Harry
Port Huron cigarmaker. a
very bright fellow with long, pretty
curls, was run down by an electric car
in front OF the City Hail. where he was
on the street with dog. He
was almost instantly killed, the back
of his skull being crushed in. His arm
was also broken and the body presented
q pitiable sight.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
He Il starving to Death.

J. Downright, OF Cooper, is starving
to death at his home. He lest his
house by fire few months since and,
although we'll to do, he has brooded
over the loss. For twenty-five days
nothing except water passed his lips.
He refuses all other nouri-hment and
Is determined to die. He is 70 years
old
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

George Roger was the hero OF the
Blissfeld fire. He saw that the build
ing adjoining the drug store might be
saved If only the blazing cornice C uld
be jerked away. George quickly me unit
ed to the top of the building, clolly
loose ned the cornice and pulled II
down amid storm of sparks AMI S lot
that threatened TO ignits his C othes.
George L sed to be cowboy ous West.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
.Ju,,us Emerick.s sineular suicide.

Julius limerick deliberately drowned
him elf at Grand Rapids, by plunging
his face into the water in the basin OF
Fulton Street Park fountain. The
water was but six inches deep.
limerick was A. years old and dissi-
pated and was recen ly recalled as
agent of Cleveland sewing machine
company. He leaves wife and four
sons in Cleveland. and in brief note
babe them farewell and asked forgive
ness --v.4z-,sgsT~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

SOME people claim to be trusting
God to save their souls, who appear
TO be afraid to trust him with very
much of their money. =
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

THE,SAustrian and German EN-
perors are Matching some mischief.
It concerns the Eastern question,
and the unspeakable Turk feels bis
ears burn. ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

Mr.. ROBERT FrrzslNMoNs, prize
fighter, has sued railroad for $l0,-
600 damages, alleging injuries to his
reputation and feelings" 1t can be
proven in court that no prize fighter
ever possessed such things.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

BISMARCK appears-tn have received
= great many casltsl !, Of fire wines on
his birthday shdgrbtia single temper
ance tract SOAR as hear from.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

CusTbMER-Is the proprietor in9
Waiter--Yes, sir. Customer Take
this steak back and ask him to jifpp
on It. Waiter-You'll have to wal
little while, sir. There are two
other orders ahead Of you Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

I, THE small boy may occasionally
fall In other things, but you can de-
pend upon 1t that there Is one thing
he viii always do-get to show in
time--Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

Rsnsetious Of IN Elsvsting Chsracter-.
wholesome Food for Thought : study
Ing the scriptursl Lesson IntelligentIy
and Probably.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

No ORCHESTRA can hope togo along
harmoniously without concert of ac-
tion. Dallas News
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

Grass Lake has new creamery. The
other day one of the lady teachers,
with q friend, called to see how it
worked, so she would be able to tell
her pupils The foreman.was delight
ed to explain the mechanism. He told
them when he had the engine already
to start they would hear the whistle
blow. They stood close to the big
churn, eagerly waiting operations to
begin. Soon they heard the toot. toot.
Then an awful sp ash and roaring in
their ears. When they regained their
senses they found they had been del
uged with $40 worth Of rich, luscious
cream. In his anxiety to please the
fair damsels, the boss had forgotten to
fasten the cover OF the churn, and now
when he sees village bellies appearing
he makes himself very scarce.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

ADMIRAL MELLo is not so easy as
his name would imply.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

How school Ma'sms Inspected Cream
sry-Mutual Insurance. Companies Are
Rapidly Growing = Startling Discovery
ConcernIng the Pending Amendment.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

The mind is like trunk. II well
packed it holds almost everything; II
Ill packed, next to nothing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.


Quaint Sayings and Cute Doinss Of tho
Little Folks Evsrywhers, Gathered and
Printed Here for All Other Little Ones to
Read. As
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

A MAN never knows that woman
has any old clothes until he marries
her.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
BARS Foreign rs from vot 'ng.

It is discovered that the constitu-
tional amendment to be voted on by
tho people next November to change
the qualifications of electors by requir-
ing residence in this State Of six
months instead of three and in the
township or ward twenty days instead
of ten. contains also provision which
If adopted will disfranchise all persons
of foreign birth who have declared
their intentions to become citizens OF
six months prior to the eth day OF next e,
Acknowledgement of all foreigners who
may hereafter desire to become citi-
ZenS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10
It's a d.; Tu ,ines..

It appears from Commissioner Gid
dings latest report that mutual insur-
ance companies in the State are devel-
oping at rapid rate. The farmers
mutual insurance business has all
sprung up since 1870, the ol3est COM
panies being the Allegan & Ottawa
Mutual and the Monitor Mutual Co.,
of Charleston. The fifty-six distinct
lively farmers insurance companies OF
Michigan now carry risks aggregating
sl8S, OO3, 522, an increase of $9,O73,8Sl
during the year ending Dec. 81, 1893.
The number OF policy holders is u.s.
827, an increase OF 7,23t. The re-
sources OF the companies are: Cash,
$38, 31l.84; assessments outstanding,
GIG. 720. 20; miscellaneous, $l3,66e. b;
total, $1CS.7C0.39. The liabilities are:
Losses due and unpaid, SOC, lSl, 80; due
for borrowed money, 1896, 32l 80. all
other claims, 81, 457.09; total, $780,
O449l. The following disbursements
have been made: Loans paid, $l7S,-
300. 80: interest, S7.74337: salaries and
fees, SIS, 565.6s: stationery, postage,
ETC., 81, 534. so; miscellaneous, $l4, 491. s2:
losses paid, 1896, 1861; total disburse-
ments, 500, 922 %. The total receipts
OF the companies were 1851 ,206.35.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

l walk with stately tread,
Like one TO purple bred,
City and town.
And on the old back lot,
Among the sans-culotte,
i lay me down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

salvIni Thought Booth Too Good mt Heart
to Play Mu beth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-10

extra SEES ion at vast expense, could
appropriate only $4,000, and as other
sections would doubtless ask for aid IL
money was to be appropriated the
amount apportioned to the mining
regions would not be of material aid.
At the suggestion of the Governor the
delegation went to Detroit to consult
with the Citizens Relief Committee,
appointed by him last winter, and with
whom he had agreed not to call an ex-
ira Legislative session until such COM
mittee had declared its inability to
meet all demands.
HoRsETHIEvEs did slick job at the
premises Of L. ID. Hannison, Of Walker
Township, near Grand Rapids. They
stole team OF valuable horses, a
buggy, harness, blankets and the whole
outfit. They were tracked to within
two miles OF the city, where the trail
was lost.
JAMES w. WOOD, the missing State
Treasurer Of the A. o. y. W., Is said
to be In Mexico. III. +. Winsor, a per-
sonal friend and bondsman, has gone
10 that country. 1t Is believed an ar
ran. ement will be made to replace
Woods shortage, so that he may re-
turn to Marshall.
THE Unitartans, at their State Con-
ference in Jackson, reported that the
work at Detroit, Grand Rapids. Mount
Pleasant, Grand Haven, Midland, Kali
amazoo, and Battle Creek is booming.
The confei ence will meet in Kalamazoo
next year.
The Grand Rapids Street Railroad
Company has done the square thing by
Its employees. Four months ago wages
were reduced, on account of tho hard
times, with the distinct understanding
that the old rates would b restored
May ]. The company announces its
willingness 70 restore the rates, but
says enVther reduction may b neoes-
sorry II times do not improve before
fall
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
SPORTING NOTES.


Mascot, 2,04, and Saladin, 9.O5a, arc
matched to race at Belmont, Phijadel-
phia, June 21st.
Dave Holland has received a letter
from Peter Maher, in which the latter
states that he will fight Joe Choynski in
the event of the California defeating
Bob Fitzsimmons.
Frederick Rau, of the Morgan &
Wright Cycling Club, 10-ycars.old
boy, won the Chicago road bicycle race
wednesday, covering the distance 10 is
miles, in 81 minutes, 10 seconds.
James S. Schmeck, defeated Elmer
Graul, Wednesday, ut Reading, in live
pigeon shooting match. The condition
Of the contest were 20 birds, 80 Yards
boundary, American Association rules
Schmeck killed "a of his rs birds, while
Graul missed eight of his quota.
In the lryington.Milhurn wheel race
Wednesday, A. II. Barnett, Elizabeth
Wheelmen, won in 1.1l.l5; II. Horace
Allen, Asbury Park, second, time,
l.ll.2O; Il. Bollington, Riverside Wheel,
men, third, time, 1880; 9. J. Iyen.
Rochester, fourth, time, 1887: p. IT,
Colin, Orange Athletic Club, fifth. time
l.l5.l1; w. Q. Roome, jersey Civ
sixth, time, 1.16. Barnett also won liz
prize for fastest time. The record was
broken by over four minutes. Murnhv
was badly beaten for the time prize. His
time was 1.11.49. '-''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
STRUCK A BAR IN THE BAY.


Tho Result lie u Big Don't In the Bottom
of the Cruiser Cnlumhla-Io Go Into
the Dry Dock for iepairs.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 1.-The
fact leaked ont Yesterday that the crack
United States cruiser Columbia, during
her recent tiial trip, grounded on bar
in the Delaware, making big dent, %
feet long, in her lower bottom. SO well
were the steel plates put together, how
ever, that although one of the COM
partmcnts was badly distorted and the
ribs twisted. there was not the slightest
leakage. The cruiser will today be
placed in the dry dock vacated last
night by the Minneapolis, and AS soon
as the extent Of the damage is asccr-
tanned, court of inquiry will be or
dered by Secretary Herbert to place the
blame for the carclessness which caused
her damage.
The secret of the accident was well
guarded and the first intimation came
from Washington, where Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy McAdoo made public
the report of the Selfridgo Inspection
Board. Everybody connected with the
vessel IS very reticent us to the details OF
the accident, but the story which has
leaked out through some of the officials
is that while going down the river, Pilot
Lewis Chambers, one of the most rcli-
able men on the river, warned Captain
Sumner that there was not enough
water to clear certain bar near Reedy
Island. lie was ordered to 60 ahead,
however, with the result that the vessel
grazed the bar, and in ship Of such
size the slight contact was sufficient to
seriously twist and damage the plates
Of the outer bottom. The gunner and
chief engineer have since been care
fully inspecting the space between the
two bottoms, but the full extent of the
damage cannot be ascertained until the
vessel gets into the dock.
The official report given out at Wash
ington is not so specific. The statement
of Assistant Secretary McAdoo is that,
lowing to the flood in the river when
the cruiser started, sho was put in
charge of local pilot familiar with the
channel, but in spite of this precaution
it seems that in going down the river
she struck some distractions which, ac-
cording to report, dented in several of
her plates. We are not informed of the
full extent of this mishap, but we do
know that she has not leaked drop.
"As the tides were not normal, the
river being flooded, it is possible the
pilot got out of his course, and the
ship touched bottom. There were also
many logs and much rubbish in the
river, and this may have caused the
damage. The matter may be trivial, but
we cannot tell until we hear the result
of her inspection in the dry dock"
Statements given out by the Cramps
are to the effect that the reports of the
accident arc greatly exaggerated and
that the damage is trivial and can easily
be repaired, as the job Of Strengthening
the plates is neither difficult nor un.
usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
ELECTRIOITY.
Pen Picture of still, Clear Night, Out
eide the Exposition Grounds.

One still, clear night during last Sep
TENDER, we were some few blocks back
from the sixty.fourth street entrance of
the Exposition grounds. We stood in
an open lot, with only silent houses
near that seemed as quiet and alone as
II in some deserted city. Only the rustic
of the wind in the trees, the chirp of the
katydid, and the far away moan of a
distant steam.whiStle were to be heard.
10 the left of us, some squares away,
loomed up great circles OF light, the
Ferris wheel, allame with wondrous
glory. Its two giant rings Of sparkling
lights, with its cross.spukes Of dazzling
points, stood out against the heavens
like some weird unsUlyed enigma, some
problem Of celestial geometry, whose
curves and angles held marvellous
truth, openly hidden. Nothing human
ever made 1t, as it slowly moved in
giant curves around, around, against
the blue-black background OF the night
The twinkling lamps of mans hablta-
ton were far below the lowest point of
It's lowest arc, and as it reached grandly
up into the sky its weird and Glazing
clrclGts OF flame and mystery seemed
the symbol OF something yet more Won
derful to come.
70 the east, cleaning in yet greater
ellulgence, stood out the Administration
dome, wearing its evening crown OF
light. 1t moved not in its sublimity,
but Glowcd and spurkled with thou.
sand lights OF flame. High above all
works OF man il stood in the heavens,
its two lower circles of light seeming
like giant Kohinoors set in priceless
alabaster Nerging up from them went
flve other curves of sparkling Jewels,
melting into top circle or crown of
golden light.
Ihis GLADDEN., SO brilliant, glowing,
SHINING with an unearthly glory, casts Il
spell upon the beholder, as Que should
wait Tor the King who owned this
crown, ior the word and will of the
Master, who should appear. And 10 he
hath appeared, for suddenly across the
heavens is shot from distant blackness a
beam of light SO pure, 50 white, so far
reaching in its message that poor hu.
manity stands still in wonder. A ray OF
light,wide and piercing ut the same time,
seemed TO CONF from that solemn back.
ground of mystery. 1t will search IN to
the doings OF mankind, and see ii they
be good Or evil. And while we gazed in
awe at its majestic rays as it trayersed
different points of the horizon, behold
other messengers of light were ordered
forth by the same silent monarch, and
the whole heavens were aglow with
great beams Of revealing flame that
crossed ana recrossed each others paths
in their solemn discharge OF duty. Like
spirits from All unknown world they
came, now here, now there, now high,
now low, bringing into the light of their
,whiteness this world below and the
heavens above.
We felt like lost soul outside the
gates OF paradise, aud fain would have
gone inside. IsoBEL Ii. Floyd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07

The Rev. DIR. Talmage of Brooklyn sailed
from san Francisco Thursday for Homo
lulu.
The postoflices at Niagara Falls and
Suspension Bridge, N. ", are to be con-
solidated.
Frank Ballard. negro, aged is years.
was lynched at Homer, Tenn, Thursday.
for having cut the throat of Miss Birdie
Thomas, whom he had attempted to as.
sanlt.
Samuel Van Pragg aged As years, a
member of the New York Produce Elk
change, committed suicide in New York
Friday by shooting. He was in ill
health.
The steamship Paris arrived at New
York Friday night. She broke the record
from Southampton to Sandy Hook, max
ing the run of 8, ll9 miles in DAYS, II
hours and 80 minutes. ......'
At Post Oak Prairie, Tex, Wednesday.
John Chestnut, well-todo farmer, shot
and killed William Evans, u neighbor,
Chestnut then went to his home and he
and his wife committed suicide by strych-
nine.
The Congress of American Physicians
and Surgeons, at its closing session in
Washington Friday, adopted resolu-
ton requesting Congress to appoint a
committee to investigate the prevalence of
leprosy in the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07

years has been famous among English
visitors to- the United States for the
heartincss of the reception which he has
always extended to subjects OF her
Majesty deserving Of that honor. Thus
1t will be readily inferred that words of
Cancellation and harmony cump from
his lips with the happiest effect when,
in the city or on some other public
occasion, he breathes sentiments and
aspirations of friendship and goodwill
between the two great branches Of the
Anglo.Saxon family.
In one respect English speakers might
advantageously borrow hint from
some of the most successful orators Of
the United States. When Daniel Web
ster made his first and only speech in
England, at the dinner OF the Royal Ag,
ricultural Society AT Oxford, in 1888, 1t
was remarked by Lord Spencer, who
occupied the chair, that the famous
American orators words came forth 50
slowly from his lips as to sound like
minute guns ia the ears Of his delighted
audience. Mr.. Bayards speeches have
the same distinctive feature, which,
however, imposes upon those who follow
this fashion of speaking the necessity
Of always employing the correct words.
We cannot doubt that Mr. Bayard's op.
portunities, while he resides amongst
us in his official capacity, will afford
him opportunities Of writing a most i'll.
structiye and entertaining diary; nor
can we conclude this article in more
fitting words than BY recommending to
his attention the two works Of his dis
tiaguished predecessor, Mr.. Richard
Rush, OF which the first is called "Ihe
Court Of London from 1919 to 1885,
and the second "Recolleclions IF the
English and French Courts between
1919 and 1870" In the opinion of the
late Mr.. Mines Gaskell, to whom, when
he was boy at Eton, Mr.. Canning paid
visit, the best description of Mr.. CAN
ning's eloqueuce and Of the charm CT
his private conversation is that which
appears in the tirst-named of Mr.. Rush's
two books.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
PHILADELPHIA AFFlIRs.

Thirteen appointments to places in
the mint were announced Saturday.
The supreme court has affirmed the
decision Of common pleas No. a, that the
act prohibiting the establishment of
cemeteries within one mile Of the city is
Unconstitutional.
:, II was discovered Thursday that the
crib work of the Flat Rock dam had
been badly damaged by the recent
freshet in the Schuylkill river, and that
the water above it had fallen consider
ably below the usual level.
At the annual meeting of the William
Cramp 81 Sons Ship and Engine Build
ing Co., Thursday, the old board of
directors was reelected, including
Charles II. Cramp, President; Benjamin
Brewster, Vicc.P President; and Henry
w. Cramp, Secretary and Treasurer.
The stable and ice sheds of the Aubrey
and Globe Ice and Coal Companies, on
Diamond street above Tenth, were de-
stroyed by fire Wednesday. Five horses
and four mules were burned to death.
Mercer Browns lumber yard and dwell
ing houses on Warnock street We're
damaged. The total loss is estimated at
$1,000,
The Synod Of the Reformed Presby-
terrain Church, Thursday, adopted re-
ports stating that the church would con-
tinue to "throw the whole weight of its
influence on the side of total abstinence
and prohibition" and condemning "the
use Of tobacco as being closely identi-
fled in its injurious effects with the
curse Of strong drink"
The supreme court has reversed the
decision of Judge Gordon striking off
the Judgment obtained by the German
town Brewing Co., against Edward
Booth, a saloon keeper, who had Dor.
Towed $4,000 from the company. Judge
Gordon condemned the practice Of
brewing companies backing up saloon
keepers in their applications for licenses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
says They Were Not racing.

New York, June 2,-Captain Randle
of the steamer Paris, on being asked
this morning in relation to the reported
racing of his ship and the White Star
liner Majestic, ON their last eastward
voyage, stated that the reported racing
in mid'ocean of these steamers had no
foundation. Both vessels were making
splendid time and were much more than
half a mile apnft, especially when the
Paris crossed the bows Of the Majestic,
shaping her course for the channel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
FATAL COLLISION.
One Killed and Several Injured in Crash
at Alton, III.

ALTON, H., June A collision &C.
Cured between Pine Bluff work train
and Il string of cars near here last even.
ing. The following are killed and in
jured:
Dead-Barney Lynch of Ramsey, ILL.,,
engineer. lnjured-Ed. Harrison, fireman,
of Springfield, cut badly about head and
shoulders Ed. Watson, laborer, Spring
field, hip broken; Charles Fillee, laborer,
Newton, o., back sprained; George Pol
lard, laborer, Alton, internal injuries;
Peter Hughes, laborer, st. Louis, leg
broken; Daniel Casey, Cairo, laborer,
shoulder dislocated and internal in.
juries; George McCabs, waterboy, leg
broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-07
A FAMILY OF SEVEN POISONED.
Three Are mt the Point Of Death, But the
Other -Four Miil Recover.

NhHCE NnHr W lil hffHNtis
PHILADELPHIA. PA, June 2.-The
family Of Abraham AlbGrger Of No.
1911 Germantown avenue, consisting Of
seven persons, was poisoned this morn
ing while eating their breakfast.
Three Of the family, Mrs Mary Fisher,
Phillip Fisher and Laura Alburger, are
lying at the point Of death. The other
members Of the family, Abraham Al.
burger, John Fisher, Philip Fisher, ST.,
and little Mary Fisher, are seriously i'll,
but are thought to be out OF danger
Philip Fisher, ST., Is a son.in.law of
Alburger. Tho family had intended
going 10 the park for days outing.
The colored servant prepared a light
breakfast Of coffee, tea, chocolate and
bread and butter.
Immediately after drinking the liquids
the members of the family were seized
with violent fits of vomiting and suf-
fered intense pain. A physician was
called and pronounced the illness that
of poisoning. Heroic treatment was
resortcd to and soon four Of the family
were relieved.
1t is not known how or by whom the
poison was placed in the liquids.