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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

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DIR. John Murray, the well-known
authority on Arctic and Antartic ex-
ploration, has made the following
statement with regard to DR.. Nam
sens expedition to the North Pole I:
g. In all probability we shall not
hear any more of Nansen for Q long
time to come. The last news from
him clearly indicates that he was
able to push his way through the
Kara Sea early In August. BY the
time he arrived in the Nordenskjold
Sea he most probably found the dogs
an intolerable nuisance on board his
small ship, and very likely he had
made up his mind that they would be
of little use to him, except in the
improbable event of his finding a
large stretch of land toward. the
North Pole. Surprising the expedi-
ton to be all well of Cape Chelyn-
skin, there seems to be no reason
why it should 60 south to Olenek.
Nansen had no intention OF going
as far east as the new Siberian
Islands, supposing an opportunity
offered of penetrating the ice to the
north of Cape Chelynskin, and all
reports tell of open water in this d.
rection during the past season. The
chances are that he is now fixed in
the ice somewhere between the long
itude 120 and $50 east and ATTITUDES
78 and 80 north. If so, he is then in
the most favorable position for pro-
gress next summer. During the
winter it is not likely that any great
advance will be made, but in the
spring and summer months it is be-
lieved that the drainage from the ST.
berian rivers and the wind pressure
on the surface of the ice foes COM
bine to set the currents and ice from
opposite the mouths of the Lena
across the Pole and down into the
Norwegian Sea between Spitzbergen
and Greenland. If the Fran is car
ried through the Polar basin without
being crushed among the ice foes,
she will have an extraordinary run Of
good luck. 1t is possible, but not
probable, for / have no great faith in
her being lifted up on the ice, should
she come in for a nip" But sup
posing the Fran be crushed, Nansen's
expedition is not at an end. In all
probability he will be able to save
his boats, transfer his stores to the
ice foes, and there construct comfort
able quarters. Should his supplies
fall short, he will always be able to
fish up from underneath the ice
plenty of food in the form of minute
crustaceans by means of tow nets let
down through holes in the ice. Once
when frozen in between Spitzbergen
and Greenland, procured enormous
numbers of animals in this way which
made an excellent soup. / presented
the hansen expedition with a large
number of silk nets for this purpose.
Nansen may be five or many more
years in passing across the Arctic
basin, he may fail altogether, but /
shall be disappointed If he be not
heard of to the north of Spitzbergen
Turing the summer after next"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
UNION DEPOT BURNED.

Denver's Handsome Stone Building Valued
NJ $500. 900 Totally Destroyed.
The Denver Union Depot was totally de-
stroyed by Ere Sunday morning. tho loss
being $500. 900. Tho flames were disco vered
at 1880 u m In the baggage department
In the south end Of the building. AT
O'Clock IL reached the central portion OF
the building and In a few moments
the tower was In flames. and portions OF IL
began to fall This caused the northern
portion to take fra The walls In many
places fell In. The entire city was illumi-
mated Twenty streams OF water were
playing on the burning building at point
where the flames we're advancing. but 1t
was impossible to save it. aud three
quarters OF an hour from the time the
blaze was first discovered the handsomest
and most costly depot structure In the
West was In ruins The depot was about
500 feet long aud was built about twelve
Years ago 1t was built Of stone.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
JEERED BY COLLEGE BOYS.

Comstock Lectures In New Haven and
Meets with Rough Treatment
Anthony Comstock lectured on the street
TO crowd OF New Haven, Conn, boys on
1The Evils OF Drunkenness and Dime
Novel Reading" Several thousand boys
gathered around Mr. Comstock and cheered
and made such noise his talk could not
be heard Some Yale students wore at
tracted to the lecturer and finally rushed
1T him and handled hiIa In a rough man
ner, putting their arms around his neck
and rushing him out into the street. amid
the cries of the mob Of boys and Others
who we're attracted by the excitement
There was no police interference
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

Local Politics.
Like thunder from clesrsky came news
from Denver Thursday night Of situs-
tiou that borders closely upon wan The
city was under martial Law. and the entire
militia Of the State with all it, equipment
IVES hurrying to the scene The occasion
for II all was Z quarrel between Gov.
Waite and the IRE and police board
Of the city. The Governor had shortly be-
fore removed two members OF the police
board, alleging that they protected gam
bling houses. and appointed others in their
places II was his attempt TO Install these
men that provoked resistance from tho
municipal authorities. and this resistance
grew until the entire police force Of the
city was massed about the entrance
70 tho City Hall. confronted. half block
away. By several companies of militia and
two gatling guns Gov Waite received
from Washington authority TO call out q
force of regulars from Fort Logan. under
Gen McCook. and at once mobilized the
entire militia of the State. The situation
II very strained Gen. McCook says he
will preserve peace at any cost
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
HALF A CENTURY IN PRISON.

Released at the Age of III, and Requests
that He He Allowed to Remain.
Advices from the Philippine Islands say
that Mariana Santa Ana, a native Of AL
bay, who was born In the year 1877. and Is
consequently one hundred and seventeen
years OF age. has just been dismissed from
the hospital OF San Juan de Dlos Old
Santa Ana com pleted also his long term oil
imprisonment of Hfty-eight years which
was an INFLATED sentence for his three
escapes from prison The man, on being
sent away from the hospital, requested
that he should be permitted to remain in
the place. seeing that IL Is impossible to
earn his living through old aga
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

A wish at close Of day,
The evening waits;
A hope. morning ray
From eastern gates:
A bright and sunny spot
Along the stream;
A quiet sheltered grot,
Where we can dream:
A window looking west
Toward sunset gold,
Bespeaking gentle rest
When we are old:
A glow in yonder sky
When shadows creep,
And loves soft lullaby
Inviteth sleep:
"A hand to clasp in ours
With pressure dear;
And then--some simple flowers
With friendships near:
A goodnight cleaning kiss.
Life's day complete;
A lingering hour of bliss
Where twilights meet.
-[Wallace Bruce in Blackwood.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
CAUGHT BY A TYPHOON.

United States War Ship Marion Laid Up
at Yokohama.
The United States man-of- war Marion.
which should have been we'll on her way to
San Francisco. is at Yokohama undergoing
extensive repairs The steamer Gaelic,
which arrived a few days ago. brought the
news that the damage was very serious
Two days after the Marion left Yokohama
she encountered a terrific typhoon in
the China sea which nearly wrecked her
She rode safely through the storm and
sailed back to Yokohama In a battered
condition. Il is estimated that she will be
on the dock for at least two months
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
POISONED AT A WEDDING FEAST.

Three Hundred Persons Sickened by
Potted Meats, hut Not Fatally.
All the physicians in the Jewish dis
trict, in the north end of Boston. were
called up early Wednesday morning TO at
tend patients suffering from a malady re-
sembling poisoning The afflicted had
been guests at the festivities of the
marriage of Henry Feinberg and the
daughter of Rabbi Margolies and all ate
heartily. Among the meats served were
picked tongue and cold chicken, and IL is
said there was q peculiar flavor TO the
chicken. In all over 800 cases are being
treated. No fatalities have yet occurred.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
pIcKwICK CLUB BURNED OUT.

Famous Building Destroyed ut New Orleans
Loss VIII Reach $4,000.
The famous Pickwick Club Building. at
tho corner Of Canal and Carondelet
streets. New Orleans, ono of the finest
and best-known places In the South, was
practically ruined by fire Thursday morn .
ing. The building was ten years old and
cost $3.50. 900. 1t had been deliberately
furnished at q cost of $4,000 Loss on
both building and furniture will be very
heavy. Many valuable paintings and much
fine statuary we're saved There was S34,-
900 insurance on the furniture and 500. 900
on the building. Surrounding buildings
we're slightly damaged. The Pickwick is
one of the oldest and most aristocratic
clubs in the South.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
BOY Is Burned at the Stake.

At Camden, N. j.. tied to a stake and
enveloped in flames, little Charlie Benny,
a 12-year-old boy, was subjected by his
playmates to all the horrors of the most
brutal Indian tortures He Is now lying
In q critical condition on q cot in the
Homeopathic Hospital. while the three
leaders in the alleged fun are locked up at
the CITY Hall
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
EGGS DROP TO Ie CENTS.

Remarkably Heavy Shipments from All
Parts OF the Country-Good Demand.
Eggs again dropped to ~ cents a dozen
at Chicago, because Of the unusually heavy
receipts in South Water street The warm
weather of the last two weeks is response
BILE for the heavy shipments which came
from all directions Shipments are in
creasing and the price will probably 60
still lower. Twelve cents is the Wholesale
price, however. and by the time eggs have
gone through the hands of the retailers
and reached consumers they cost Is cents.
There is very heavy demand, both whole-
sale and retail
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Kills q Boy and. Nearly Wipes Out
Whole Family.
About o'clock Friday morning an ex-
plosion OF dynamite In the little home Of
Edward Wagner. at Duluth. killed one boy
outright and nearly wiped the entire fam
fly out Of existence. Wagner 10 German
laborer and was digging WELL In his
work It has been necessary to blast rock
by the use OF dynamite. While eating his
breakfast he placed some frozen dynamite
In the oven of the cook stove aud directed
his 13-year- old son. Otto, to watch It Sud-
denly the neighborhood was shaken and
startled by a loud explosion. and the house
was completely wrecked
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

Kills Himself when Told to DO 30.
Fritz GisinGer. Q St. Joseph. Mo-. saioon-
keeper. was talking with some OF hh
friends Sunday whom one of them In re-
Spouse 20 remark he made said. 70. 90
and kill yourself" 0isinser looked 81
him . moment and then left the plaza A
few moments later shot was heard In one
OF the rooms above the saloon. and when
che crowd burst In the door they found
Gisinger lying dead on the floor. He had
put bullet into his right temple. blowing
on the top OF his head.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
EMPRESS EUGENIE's CROWN.

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt Said to Have Bought
1t for 100000.
1t is reported that Mrs. William K Van
derbilt has bought a wonderful crown
which once adorned the brow OF the EN-
press Eugene. 1t Is described as a marvel
of workmanship. which cost Mrs. Wander
bilt $500, 900. 1t contains 1000 stones. finely
mounted in old silver. lined with gold. The
crown is made in imitation of violet leaves
surrounding bunch Of violets. 1t meas
ures twelve inches In circumference.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Gold Found In Great Grains.

Since the discovery of the rich placer
beds at Torres, Mexico. many prospect Dor
ings are being sunk The gold comes up on
the au ger as large as grains Of wheat and
the soil gives evidence OF being as rich in
gold as any ever discovered in Mexico
Native and American prospectors are
focking In by the hundreds and many are
meeting with good results. although they
are jealousy watched by the Indians
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
New Jersex.s Middle.

Governor werts, OF New Jersey, has re-
fused 10 issue q commission to George b.
Swain, elected State Treasurer by the Re-
publican Legislature swain's next move
will be to demand possession of the once
from State Treasurer Gray.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Two steamers Collide and Sink.

Oriental advices to Vancouver state that
two steamers, the Song Guam and the Aing
Hoo. collided while going at full speed
About fifty people were drowned and as
many saved themselves by swimming
ashore.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Decline In Values.
r G. Dun
Trade says:

R G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review Of
Trade says:
Prices Of commodities are this week on
the whole the lowest OF which there Is any
record, having declined LIZ per cont In
March. and averaging IL 3 per cent lower
than year ago. so that more than a third
of the decrease In volume of all payments
is due TO decline In prices of things con-
eumed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

and Coleman Counties. Texas. wrecking
buildings and leveling fences At Trick
ham. in Coleman County. W. II Watson's
house was razed TO the ground. MIRA Wat
son and four children were killed outright.
An infant escaped unhurt, while watson's
injuries will prove fatal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Chambers In Arizona.

Over fifty horses. including stock on one
farm valued at s12,0 have been killed
and cremated in Arizona because they
were affected with CHAMBERS
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
gcared In Death bv \ BIaxe.

At Baltimore Mrs. Agnes Fury was
frightened 70 death BY = slight Are which
occurred 10 her residence She was prom
inent in social circleA The only damage
was the destr uction Of pair of $3.50 lace
curtafna
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Soule Cannot Ge

Soule Cannot Get Damages for Election.
At Lebanon. Ohio, the defendants In the
suit OF Soule vs. The Middletown and Gin
cinnati Road for damages for election from
a train introd uced no evidence, but rested
its case on the plaintiffs testimony. The
court instructed the jury to return a YER
dict for the railroad on the ground that
the offer of a ego bill in payment of q 90
cent fare was not legal tender. and q
verdict was found In accordance with the
Instructions The case will be appealed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Grover WIN He Neutral.

A Washington dispatch says; sMembeDs
of the House who have conversed with the
President upon the future OF the seignior-
age bill In case that measure be passed by
the Senate. say he will allow the bill to be-
come law by holding II ten days after IL
has been received by him He Will not
veto IL, neither will he sign tn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
Driven to the wall by His Mother.

Felix Ii. Hunicke, doing business as
Hunicke Brothers at St Louis. and deal
ing in hats. caps, etc, at Wholesale, made
an assignment for the benefit of creditors
The failure was caused by pressure OF a
claim for $4,000 borrowed money made
by Hunicke's mother The assets are
about $4,000; liabilities. including the
borrowed money claim. about SITS. 600.
Count Won Edner, a coffee planter of Mex
leo, is q brother in law of Hunicke. aud
has an interest In the claim presented by
Mrs Hunicke
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

John ONeill. Of Napa, Cal. became de-
mented on an eastbound Union Pacific
train and was placed 10 hospital 1t Lara
mile. Wyo He had q through ticket 70
Dublin, Ireland. and also q draft on the
Bank Of Dublin for ESQ. besides about 500
"a currency.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

Jerusalem has been modernized by
D railroad.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
THE NATIONS SOLONS.
SENATE AND HOUSE or REPRE-.
SENTATivES.

Our National Lsw-Makers and Whist Thsy
Are Doing for the Good Of the Countzy-
varsous Measures Proposed. Discussed
and Acted Upon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22
JOKE ENDS IN DEATH.
ST. JOSEPH MAN KILLS HIMSELF
TO ORDER.

Dsnvir's Beautiful Depot Destroyed
Deadly Dynamite 1t Dulsth-Hootsd ~
Anthony Comstock-Novel Decision in
an Etsctmsnt Case-MexIco's Riches.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-03-22

seriousness the red man stood at the
door looking out. The child glanced
around. What had come to him?
What place was this, so warm and
beautiful, yet fearful? The skins of
animals hung everywhere; not only
skins but heads with eyes, living eyes
glared at him. All kinds of terrible,
cleaning weapons shone on the wall.
Oh, what q horrible placel Yet
there were flowers in the windows,
and the bed was so soft.
As he tried to move, the man in
red turned and came to his side. The
child clasped his hands and cried,
fearfully: "Red Forester, take my
life, but not fathers. Mother could
not live without him, and what
would we poor children do them
Your raven gave Elsa such fear, and
I did not know that you loved him
So"
my child, before / hear another
word" said the doctor, you must
eat this good soupI have ready and
drink q glass of cordial. My old red
gown has given your mind q twist, I
fancy; 80 of it goes" Hans looked
up from his food and saw fine old
gentleman in black coat with face
kind and winning as q child's. In
the most loving manner he drew the
story Of the boys trouble from him.
my dear child, your fathers life is
in the hands of One who rules all
things for the best. The storm has
been dreadful one, but we will not
think of sorrow. Think only that
you are safe, and sleep again SO that
you will be able to return to the
mother, who must be bearing more
trouble on your account"
In few moments Hans was again
sleeping, content and almost happy.
The morning call., 1894-05-06
READY FOR A FIGHT.
Cokeworkers Besiege the Rainey
Plant.
Its Owner Says That He VIII Make
Desperate Battle for
His Rights.

SCoTTDALE, Pa, May 5.-The coke re-
gion is quiet tonight. but there is a threat
ening condition prevailing. 1t is agreed
on all sides that the success or failure of
the strike depends on the Rainey plants,
which are still working under guard of
deputies. Rainey says he is willing to
pay the scale. but will not recognize the
labor unions in any way.
Rainey will be forced to fight for his
right to make coke next Monday, and he
saya he is ready for ths trial. The works
he proposes to run are at this moment
completely invested by besieging force
of strikers, the plant being garrisoned by
men selected for their fighting qualities.
Forty-eight hours will tell the story. Sup
plies of ammunition are going to the gar
rison tonight and Rainey is wearing his
fighting shoes. The strikers ars quiet.
omDously so, and simply say the works
shall not run.
The strikers are jubilant. because they
succeeded in keeping away the larger part
of the force from these works, and should
the others join the strikers the operators
will have to succumb. Other works in
part operation. such as the Valley plant of
the Frick Company. will be visited by the
strikers to-day and trouble is feared. The
Frick people are determined that the
strikers shall not trespass on their prop
erty, and deputies are on the ground with
Winchesters. Superintendent Sanford,
one of the victims of yesterdays battle, is
in critical condition.
The secretary of the United Mine
workers has called meeting for Sunday
afternoon at Uniontowp. 1t is claimed by
the strikers that every coke oven will be
idle on Monday. and they will starve be-
fore they resume work at the present
wages.
One thousand men marched on the Paul
plant to-day frightening the workmen.
many of whom fled. Deputies disper sed
the mnh
The morning call., 1894-05-06

revenue cutters Rush, COrwin and Bear
will comprise not only larger but more
efficient feet than has heretofore been sent
to patrol Bering Sea. This feet consists
of five ships of the old and four of the new
navy, three revenue cutters and the nsh
commission vessel, the AlbatrOss.
The principal requisite of the patrol fleet
is coal caracity, How far can ship
steam and how long can she keep the open
sea are questions Of Importance In regard
TO patrol The old ships Mohican, Adams.
hanger, Alert and Marion will be able to
keep the sea for a long time. as they carry
many tons of coal in bags OF their decks,
besides their bunker supply, and their
sails will assist them during fair winds.
The old ships are not fast but Their Sec
ondary batteries of revolving cannon will
be able to reach trespasslng sealers II they
have any advantage of speed over the war
vessels.
These sealers will be glad to heave to
and await search as soon as they hear
Hotchkiss shells falling about them. The
new ships have great advantage of speed
over any sealers that will be likely to veD-
tnre within the sea. Their coal capacity is
so large that they will be able TO keep to
sea for weeks at time, and they will be
so placed that the chances are entirely
against sealers reaching the Bering Sea.
In order TO keep at sea for great length
OF time the new ships will also carry deck
loads. The revenue cutters will not carry
proportionately so much as the new
cruisers. consequently they will patrol the
coast, watching for sealers and smugglers.
The Albatross will be as efficient as new
cruiser on account of her large coal capac-
ity and economical steaming. She will
patrol the open sea with the men-of- war.
The system of patr0ling the sea will be
effective. the entire area being blocked
out, each ship being allotted to certain
latitude and longitude bounding the blocks.
AS the seals proceed north the ships will
follow, guarding the various passages
through which the seals are known TO pass
upon entering the Bering Sea. The duty
of the fleet will remind the older officers
and instruct the younger in regard TO
blockade duty and in that way will be OF
much value to the navy.
PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, May 5.-The
United States revenue cutter Bear sailed
to-day for the Arctic Ocean and Bering
Sea via Sitka. The other ships of tie
Bering Sea fleet expect to receive tele-
graphic instructions from the Navy De-
partment relative to sealing regulations
and depart by Monday.
The morning call., 1894-05-06
HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS.
What 1t Is That Knocks Out Rail.
WaY Rates

CHICAGO, May 5.-At the meeting to-
day of the Central Traffic Association, the
notice of Western lines discontinuing par
ticipation in arbtraries and allowances
was referred to committee for conferen ce
with committee of Western lines on
Monday. The outlook for the mainten-
ance Of freight rates is not promising
Each line declares itself willing to hold
them up if all other lines will do the same
thing; but by the time harmony is se-
cured in one locality, somebody knifes the
rates In another, and by the time this is
fixed the first fellows are at it again.
The Western Passenger Association lines
are making an heroic effort TO get the out
side lines to take joint action with them
on emigrant traffic. and unless they sue
ceed in doing this within the next ten DAYS
there is prospect of widespread demorali-
cation in rates, as many of the roads are
hustliDg for summer excursion business in
a way that will knock the bottom out of
rates.
A decision has been handed down by the
Supreme Court of Illinois declaring the
ticket-scalpers' act constitutional. This
act renders it unlawful for any person to
sell tickets without the certificate of
railway company authorizing him to maze
rates.