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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
FORTY-ONE PEOPLE PERISH
Terrible Holocaust in Silver Lake,
Little Oregon Village.

Terrible Holocaust in silver Lake.
Little Oregon Village.
At Silver Lake, Lake County, Ore,
while large party was attending holi-
day festivities, lamp exploded and set
fire to the building. Forty-one persons
were burned to death ans fifteen injured,
A large crowd had assembled in Christ
man Brothers hall to attend the festival.
While the merriment was at it's height
some one climbed on bench, from which
point he expected to get a better view of
what was going on. In doing so his head
struck a lamp hanging from the ceiling,
overturning it. The oil Immediately
caught fire and everything in the room
being dry and of an inflammable nature
the room was soon u mass of flames. Some
one shouted: "Shut the door and keep
quiet it can be put out" BY this time
the confusion was so great that people
began scrambling in wild endeavor to
reach the door. Women and children
were trampled under foot, and as there
was only one exit to the hall and the fire
being between the majority of the crowd
and the door many rushed headlong into
the flames. Silver Lake is n village of
about 100 inhabitants, and it is $50 miles
from the nearest telegraph Office.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
KILLED IN A RACE WAR.

Whites and Blacks Lined Up for Bat
tie Near Quitman, Ga.
Near Quitman, Ca, the lives of seven
negroes have been taken in revenge for
that Of one white man, and unless all
signs fail utterly many lives more are in
jeopardy. Two bodies Of determined men,
between 400 and 800 men in all, every
man being heavily armed, and each body
about equal in numerical strength to the
other, separated by less than mile OF
country, and liable to clash any minute,
was the spectacle presented in Brooks
County Sunday night. One body is made
up Of stern. determined white men, bent
on revenge for the brutal murder of one
Of the best citizens of that county, the
other is made up of negroes, terror
stricken and. fearful lest they or their
families be made the objects of the same
fate as has already befallen seven of their
number, and ready to defend themselves
from such fate as well as they may be
able
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
MIR. FOSTER STARTS FOR TOXIC.
Has Been Invited by China to Help |
Arrange Terms of Peace.

Has Been Invited by China to Help
Arrange Terms of Peace.
John w. Foster. who has been invited
by the Chinese Government to join her
ENJOYS at Toxic to arrange terms of
peace with Japan, left Washington Sat
urday for Japan. Mr.. Foster has not
yet been officially advised of the appoint
ment of the Chinese plenipotentiaries,
nor when they will leave Pekin to meet
him at Toxic. So far from his appoint
ment tending to delay the progress of
negotiations between China and japan,
as was feared in some quarters, it Is said
that it will doubtless result in Fastening
them. Notwithstanding the distance from
Washington to Toxic, Mr.. Foster will
be enabled to reach Toxic at an earlier
date than the Chinese ENJOYS can posi-
bly, arrive there from Pekin. Mr.. Foster
expects TO be able to return to the United
States in the spring.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Flushed with Victory.

The japanese Parliament was opened
by commission. The speech from the
throne briefly referred to the victories
achieved by the japanese troops in every
engagement, and says they are steadily
pressing forward in the enemy's terri
tory, adding that it is especially satisfac-
tory to note that in spite of the cold and
hardships the forces are more than ever
distinguishing themselves by their vaIor.
The relations of japan with the neutral
powers are more friendly than ever. The
revision of treaties on long cherished de-
sires has been accomplished with some
countries and with other States the nego-
tiations for this purpose are making ia
vorable progress. In conclusion the
speech says: Having been placed in
such q glorious situation we wish more
than ever to promote the civilization Of
the country, and enjoin Parliament to
take notice of the state of affairs ut
home and abroad, and by securing har-
mony between this Government and the
people assist in the furtherance of the
imperial wishes" The Government IL
still skeptical in regard to China's peace
overtures.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
EMBERS.

Still the embers glow,
Though the fire is faint and low,
Though the frost Is on the pane,
And the year Is on the wane,
Still the embers glow.
In the pine wood deep,
Where the shadows are asleep,
Where the storm complains mt night,
And the winter drifts are white,
In the pine wood deep,
Stands the Christmas tree,
Waiting for the children's glee;
Waiting for the mothers hand,
And the joyous household band,
Stands the Christmas tree
In the shops so bright,
Stuffs with rainbow hues of light,
Costly, carven, rich. and rare,
Curious gifts beyond compare,
Bloom untouched by blight,
Catch the eye and lure the heart,
Weaving spells with mystic art,
In the shops so bright.
Life is glad and gay,
Set to dancing time of holiday,
Home and hearth o'erflow with cheer,
Love enfolds its near and dear,
Life is glad and gay.
Yes, the embers glow!
Though the fire is faint and low,
Though the frost is on the pane,
And the year is on the wane,
Yet the embers glow.
Margaret +. Sangster, in Harper's b
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
CARNEGIE WAGES CUT.
Many Thousand Men at Homestead
and BraddOck Will Suffer.

Many Thousand Men at Homestead
and BraddOck Will Suffer.
Notices were posted Friday at the
Homestead works of the Carnegie Steel
Company announcing that the new scale
of wages for next year was ready for the
inspection of the workmen. Five thou
sand men are affected, and there Is a cut
In wages all around except in those Of
laborers. Their pay is now so low that it
was not disturbed. The scale for the Ed
gar Thomson workmen at Braddock,
right across the river from Homestead,
will also be readjusted by the company.
The wages of the 5000 men ut the Ed
gar Thomson plant will be reduced. The
heaviest cuts are on skilled labor. which
the Carnegie Company has been steadily
reducing, as it does more and more of
such work with machinery every year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
AROUND THE EARTH
OCCURR ENCES THEREIN
FOR A WEEK.
JAMESG. FAIR ISDEAD
WAS ONE OF THE FAMOUS 3D.
MANIA KINGS.
Fearful Catastrophe In an Oregon
Town-Deserved Fate of a MURDER
ous Sioux-Looking Toward Peace In
the Orient RebeIiious Braziliaus.
Death of Ex-senator Fair.


Ex-senator James G. Fair, the bonanza
millionaire, died of asthma at Has on
Friday night at the Lick House In San
Francisco. James Graham Fair was an
Irishman by birth, and first saw the Light
Of day near Belfast on the 3D. day of De-
cember, 1881. He received business
education in Chicago. In 1S40 he follow
ed the trail Of the gold seekers Of Cali
fornia, and, after mining till 1860, he
removed to Nevada, where by fortunate
speculations in mines he amassed for
tune estimated at 500, 100000 He formed
a partnership with Flood, Mackay and
O'Brien, and the firm developed many
rich mines and became known as the boz
nanza kings. Mr.. Fair was elected as
Senator Sharon's successor in the United
States Senate in 1881, and served one
term. His record in that body, however,
was not especially eventful except for his
persistence in advocating the free COIN
age and reconciliation of silver lie was
largely. interested in the development or
manufactures on the Pacific coast.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
BRAZIL AGAIN IN FOMENT.
Adherents of Peixoto May Attempt
to Overthrow President MOraes. q.

Adherents of Peixoto May Attempt
to Overthrow President MOraes.
1t is reported that Rio Janeiro is in a
state of panic. President Moraes, it is
said, has learned that the army is devot-
ed TO ex-President Peixoto, and that the
principal officers have refused to assume
command and take the field in his pro-
jectcd expedition to Rio Grande do Sui
More than 200 of the recalcitrant officers
have been arrested and are imprisoned
under heavy guard. Extraordinary pre-
cautions have been taken to prevent their
deliverance. President Moraes fears
Peixoto, and would order his arrest but
for the certainty that such n course would
precipitate conflict. Already mobs have
gathered on the STREETS shouting death
to Moraes." Peixoto's health is in a very
alarming state.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
He Fooled the Dog.

Sheriff Sherry, of Muncie, Ind.
keeps large dog, which he employs
as q guard for the workhouse prison
ers when they are at work outside.
The convicts are afraid OF the dog,
and the sheriff has been accustomed
to keep but slack watch of them
while the dog was about. The other
day one of the prisoners, who was
working with gang on the street,
and had taken some pains to culti-
vate the dogs acquaintance, made
dash for liberty. The dog was sent
after him, and as he came running
up the convict continued his fight,
merely clapping his hands and call
ing to the dog, "Sic him! Sic him 7"
The animal was completely fooled,
and, dashing past the fleeing pris-
oner, made rush for a farmer, who
was walking along not ar away, and
soon had him up tree. When the
sheriff arrived on the scene he called
the dog off from the farmer, but the
convict had made good use of his OPP
portunity and was not to be found.
-[New Orleans Picayune.
The engines Of n first-cIass rnan-of- wap
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
FAMOUS HOUSE DESTROYED.

One of the Great Resorts Near San
Francisco Wiped Out by Fire.
The Cliff House, located about seven
miles out of San Francisco, was destroyed
by fire Tuesday night, entailing loss of
$4,000. The Cliff House had a world
wide reputation, as it overlooked the sea
rocks and was part of the possessions of
Adolph Sutro. The buildings were frame
structures and were used as restaurants,
saloons and curio shops. In addition,
there were wide balconies from which the
seals could be viewed. The new salt
water baths, capable of holding 10000
people, were not burned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
BOLD FEMALE BURGLAR.

Mrs. Riette Pike Completely LoOts n
House Near Denver.
Mrs. Riette Pike is under arrest in
Denver on a charge of burglary, and she
admits her guilt. She made repeated Wis
it's to the house of Mrs. James II. Ives,
sister of Mayor Booth, of Highlands, in
the absence of the family, first entering
through a window and afterwards by
means of key, and looted the place Of
all portable articles of value. She took
the plumber to the residence of Mrs. Ber-
tina X. Shaw, wealthy friend with
whom she was staying, and packed it In
trunks which she then sent to the depot.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
JUDGES REFUSE PASSES.

Annals on the Lake Erie and West
ern Returned to the Company.
Several days ago the judges Of the SUI
perior, Circuit and Criminal Courts Mt
Indianapolis received passes over the
Lake Erie and Western Railroad from
General Solicitor Hackcdorn, Of that
company, the passes being good over all
the company's lines in Indiana until Dec.
81, 1895. The judges held conference
and each addressed letter to the at
torney returning the passes and declining
to accept them. They said that they were
judicial officers, and while the company
did not issue the passes with a view to
influence their nets, they believed that the
dictates Of sound policy required them
TO return the passes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
GEORGIA WAR Is OVER.

Troops Ordered to the Scene Find
Everything Quiet.
The trouble in Brooks County, Ga, IL
over. The Valdosta Videttes were or
dered out by the Governor. Captain CAT
ferty, Lieutenant Peoples, DR.. Bass and
Sheriff Thrasher at once visited the scene
of the trouble. They found peace restored
and the citizens assured them that there
would be no more trouble. The killing of
the negroes was entirely uncalled for.
They were killed because they were sup
posed to know the whereabouts of Waiver
ly Pike, whose crime was the original in
centive to lawlessness. Good citizens of
the county will do their utmost to bring
to justice the men who are responsible
for the trouble
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
SULTAN BARS HIM OUT.
Says Jewett May Not Investigate
the Armenian Atrocities.

Says Jewett May Not Investigate
the Armenian Atrocities.
The Sultan Monday evening made a
final reply to the application of United
States Minister Terrell, ut Constantine
pie, for permission to have Consul Jewett
make an Independent inquiry into the
Armenian troubles. The Sultan positive
ly declined to allow the Consul to ac-
company the commission. This refusal
was not unexpected at Washington. The
reluctance of the Turkish Government to
accede to the request is accounted for by
the formidable proportions to which tho
agitation in the United States in favor of
intercession on behalf of the Armenians
in Turkey has attained.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

put out her hand to restrain him,
but she was too late. He sprang
from his knees, caught the other man
around the waist, and flung him to
one side.
Mr.. Quincy fell in the snow and
was not hurt. But he was very
much surprised, and when he got up
he turned and stared in silence. No
one spoke, and Jean hung his head
sullenly, an animal-like rage shining
in his eyes. Finally. Quincy burst
out into roar Of laughter.
| 'Oh, that's the way the land
lies" he said, still laughing and
looking at Miss Dorothy. "Well,
then, I'll overlook this little Incl
dent. But what a joker"
Jean saw that she was smiling in
return, and the sight added to his
rage. For the first time he realized
the difference in their stations in
life. He glared at Mr.. Quincy and
then strobe away.
After this Jean carefully avoided
the cottage and it's inmates. He was
as silent as ever, but both his mind
and his temper seemed to grow
quicker. He was no longer the slow
thinking, good-natured boy of few
weeks before. He wandered off into
the winter woods, taking long tramps
on his snow-shoes. If any one spoke
to him he was apt to answer roughly.
About two weeks after the skate
episode it was said in the settlement
that the people at the cottage were
going away. And one morning Jean
saw sleigh in which was Mr.. Bron-
son and several trunks going by on
the road to the railroad station. A
few minutes later appeared smaller
sleigh driven by Mr.. Quincy. Miss
Bronson rode beside him.
Jean and Antoine Latour were
standing together.
"Why don't you go and say good
bye?" laughed Antoine. Wasn't
she your girl-before you were cut
out?"
OF a sudden they saw that there
was disturbance on the road. Sey-
eral small Canadian boys, who were
standing near, had thrown snow at
Quincy as he passed. The young
gentleman had leaped out of the
sleigh and now was laying about him
with his horsewhip. One boy had
fallen in the snow and was receiving
most of the blows.
cts your sister Delia's little
Louis that's catching it !" exclaimed
Antoine.
Jean leaped forward with an oath.
The boy was a favorite Of his, and
this whipping, coming from the de-
tested city man, was too much to
bear.
Louis, seeing his uncle coming,
took courage and began to call names,
so the whip was laid on harder than
ever.
In an instant more Jean had seized
the unsuspecting Quincy, had
wrenched the whip from him and
hurled him to the ground. Now the
lash fell fast and furious upon the
PROSTATE mans face and shoulders.
The boys looked on frightened. They
thought Jean would kill the man, he
looked so fierce.
''Oh, Jeanv' cried woman s voice.
'tStop! stop hitting him! l love
him I'm going to marry him.
Stop, you'll kill him. ~
Jean did stop, but he did not look
at Miss Bronson, as she leaned back
from the sleigh. One of the boys
heard him mutter:
you'll marry him, will your"
He let the whip slip through his
hand till he held it by the middle.
Then he raised the butt end, and
bending over Quincy, struck him
crashing blow on the head.
Before he could strike again An
tome Latour threw himself upon
Jean, and soon other men came run.
ming up.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

Horseflesh in China has been con-
sidered great delicacy for centu-
ries. The inhabitants, however, for
the purposes of the kitchen, use al
most exclusively animals of q small
breed, little bigger than ponies,
which have thin legs and small
bones, and grow fat on little food.
They are fed almost entirely on grass
and hay, The meat is sold at COM
paratively low prices for this reason.
Many farmers devote their time al
most exclusively to raising these
horses for the market. New York
Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Disastrous Fire In Cleveland.

At Cleveland fire broke out in the new
four-story brick block, owned by the Doan
estate and Marius Adams, and destroyed
it quickly. The loss on the building Is
$4,000. The occupants. the X. ID. Box
Company and the French Delicacy Com
pany, lost $4,000 and $87, co., respec-
lively The old wooden Empire Hotel,
across Water street. caught fire and
burned down. loss $4,000. and the cable
railroad waiting-room adjacent to It,
worth 81 900, was also consumed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Barred Out of Maryland.

As result of Justice Harlan's recen,
decision sustaining the Massachusetts,
law pertaining to the sale of oleomargar-
inc, Armour & Co., who were perhaps the
have decided to discontinue handling the
article in Maryland.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
STORM on the ChauneI,

The telegraph lines in the northern part
of Great Britain are still down and the
full amount Of damage by the storm Ia
not known. 1t Is estimated, however,
that from 30 to 100 persons lost their
lives In various manners. during the pro.
gress of the gale.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
rrark Davis KiIied by a Pet Deer.

Frank Davis, a miller of Fort Jack
son, N. Y, was killed by his pet deer.
he left his house to feed his animal, and
on his failure to return his brother start
ed out TO look for him. He met the deer
with his nose covered with blood, and
later found the missing man dead, having
been gored and .trampled to death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
ch;r. waute to End the War.

Minister DENLY cabled the State De-
partment that the Chinese Government
has appointed two peace commissioners,
Chang Yin Huan and Fhao, who will pro-
Deed at once on their mission from Pekin
10 the Japanese capital
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Embezzler Givcs Himself Up.

George A. Pearce, formerly Of Mobile,
but now Of Abilene, Texas, surrendered
to Sheriff Dorian, at Mobile, Ala. he
IL charged with embezzling 500, 900 of
the funds Of the Planters and Merchants
Insurance Company. The indictment was
found against Pearce In 1889, and since
that time he has been eluding arrest.
His bondsmen secured his release on bail.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Dalton Gang IL Suspected.

The court house Of Payne County, o.
r.. was burned. 1t Is believed that the
Dalton gang burned the house to save
Arkansas Tom," who Ii under indict-
mept. Criminal records bearing on
s'Tom's" case were destroyed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

Thomas Washington and James Har-
vey, Of Donaldsonville, Ind, quarreled
over young woman. Washington struck
Harvey on the head with brick, crushing
his skull, fatally injuring him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

Fiske and Love, the advertising bal
loonists, were rearrested Mt Valparaiso,
Ind, for cruelty to animals in sending up
goats in balloon to come down by para
chufp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Cause of Depression.

Dun's Review of Trade says gold ex-
ports and uncertainty about financial leg
islation are depressing trade everywhere.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

Late advices from Brooks County, Ga,
are to the effect that only two negroes
were killed in the rioting there, instead Of
seven as at first reported.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Poston In the Tolls.

Robert 8. Poston and Hattie g. Patch,
who more than a year ago swindled the
Chicago commission firm Of Mccoy &
Underwood out Of nearly $4,000, were
arrested by Detective Dave Elliott.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Francis III. Dead.

Francis H., the late King of Naples,
died Thursday at Arco, in the Austrian
Tyrol.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Price of Hard Coal Unchanged.

At New York anthracite sales agents
of the Eastern and Western territories
decided to limit their production in Janu-
airy to 40 per cent. of their capacity,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

New Departure In Train Robbing.
Two trains were held up in the limits
of Sioux City, Iowa, by four men, and the
passengers relieved of money and jewelry.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

At first it'looked as il Jean Brusoe
would be tried for murder. Howev-
err, thanks to the fact that the whip
was not heavy one, the wounded
man did not die, and Jean was sem
fenced to only two years in States
prison.
One spring day, when the first
blue birds were singing, when from
the woods came the distant drum
beat of the grouse. and when the
snow in the fields lay in little patches
under the north sides of the stumps,
Pierre Arneau had moved his bench
out into the sunshine. His hands
were brisk at his work, and the little
old cobbler looked almost as young
as he had two years before.
Suddenly tall figure, dressed in q
new suit of ill-fitting black clothes,
came around the corner of the house
and stood before him.
"You remember me, Pierre Ar
neau?" said the newcomer.
II do, Jean Brusoe; / have never
forgotten YOU"
~ did not mean to come back
here" went on the young man; "but
when was in prison l often thought
Of young Delphine. / saw I had been
fool to think of things which do
not belong to people like US. And
so have come to see you; but as for
Delphine-I suppose she is married
long ago."
NO." said Pierre. when the
young men came she drove them
away. She did not have much to
remember; but she, too, has not for
gotten"
And he lead the way into the shan.
ty.-[Frank Leslie's Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03
Tourists VIII Regret This.

Two lettering chimneys, the carved lion
that stood guard at the stairway descend
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

The engines Of . flrst-class man-of-war
cost about 500. 900.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-03

The right whale is the largest species q