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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
IN DEATHS COLD ARMS.
Unknown Woman browns Herself and
Child in Michigan's Icy Waters. q.

Unknown Woman browns Herself and
Child in Michigan's Icy Waters. .,
Four men were fishing from the pier ut
the foot of Forty-eighth street, Chicago,
at l o'clock Monday afternoon when
they saw woman and little boy walking
along the shore short distance north of
where they sat. The child took great de-
light in watching the waves dash in spray
upon the beach, and his merry laughter
attracted the attention of the fishermen.
AS the waves came tumbling in upon the
sand the boy would run back to where
the woman was standing, and then after
the water had receded he would venture.
out again. The boy played in this fashion
for fifteen or twenty minutes, when the
woman was seen to take him up in her
arms and walk into the lake. The fisher
men shouted a cry of warning, but the
woman paid no attention to the four men.
Holding the boy to her breast, she waded
out into the water until it almost reached
her neck. Then she suddenly plunged be-
meath the waves. and that was the last
seen of her or the boy until the police
came and recovered the bodies ten min
utes later. The identity of the woman
and child has not been established.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
yIsa Eoa TIE aeEAr LAKns.


0overnment Com miselou Expects 70
Double Its Distribution.
The Fish Commission expects this year
10 almost double the work of last year. In
1904 about four hundred million fish were
distributed. This year the division Of fsh
culture hopes to exceed that figure by at
least two hundred million and probably
three hundred snillion. The work Of the
spring distribution 10 now at Its height.
From the Ohio and Michigan stations the
commission has already taken about one
hundred and twenty millions whitefsh
and about eight million or ten million lake
trout will be taken in the next ten days.
1nthe neighborhood of four hundred thou
sand brook trout will be taken from the
Colorado station. These fish will be
planted In the great lakes and the sur
rounding inland lakes. The Put-in-Bay
station has just reported the collection OF
some two hundred million pike and perch
eggs from Lake, Erie. These will 1beodis-
tributed in the lakes and also the pubhe'
waters of Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and
Illinois and Iowa. The work of,distribu-i
ton will be begun at Duluth in ten days.
A month ago the marine work of the Gov
eminent was completed. The total output
of cod for distribution along the Maine
coast was 7O.OOO,OOO. The lobster and
catfish work is also in preparation In the.
East. Last year the commission handled
$4,000, 900 Holsters. This year it 10 be-
lieved the number will be almost doubled.
Shad Is now one of the most important
food fish and the number distributed will
be increased from 5O,O00,000 last year to
100, 100000 this season. sa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Struck an Artesiap Well.

In drilling a well in Hamilton County,
Ind, for oil. at depth of 900 feet the
drill apparently dropped through crust
of rock and rush of water followed that
submerged the derrick and drove off the
workmen. The drill was finally removed.
which gave the water an unobstructed
vent, and ever since the water has been
escaping at a rate that threatens to sub
merge the neighborhood. The water es-
capes through 6-inch pipe and is thrown
fifty feet above the top of the derrick,
which is itself eighty feet high. The force
of the water Is such that the column as
II has been swayed from side to side by
the wind. has knocked the cross timbers
from the upper part of the derrick. leav-
ing nothing but the upright pieces. The
roar can be heard for miles. The water
is salty. A channel will be started to
the nearest creek.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Secretary Morton Will Issue Bulletins
Couceruir ~ Thern.

Secretary Morton Will Issue Bulletins
Concerning Them.
The Secretary of Agriculture will in
about ten days begin the publication and
distribution of series of bulletins rela-
tive to the foreign markets for the agri-
cultural products of the United States.
Letters were sent to the American consuls
the world over last fall asking for replies
to certain questions relating to the con-
sumption in the localities to which they
are credited, of meats, cereals, dairy pro-
ducts, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors,
seeds, ETC.. where they are produced.
prices, etc. and all other statistical In
formation. The bulletins. it is believed.
WILDE of great value to all persons seek
ing foreign markets for their products, as
it will enable them to select the most ad-
vantageous markets and give them in adj
vance all the information desired relative
to the prices asked and received by their
competitors.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
1915 to $6.25; hogs, shipping grades,
So to IS; sheep. fair to choice, $3.50
to S4.65; wheat, No. 2 red, SIC to Coo;
corn, No. 2. Acc to 47c; oats, No. 2, 29c
to 3Oc; rye, No! 2. 65c TO &c; butter,
choice creamery, 1914 to 20c; eggs, fresh,
12c to 1211ac; potatoes, car lots, per bushel,
75c to 9Oc; broom corn, per ID, common
growth to fine brush, 4c to &c.
Indianapolis-Cattle, shipping, SO to
1925; hogs. choice light, So to $5.25;
sheep, common to prime, So to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2 red, SIC to SIC; corn. No.
white. 45c to acc; oats, No. 2 white, 33c
to 34c.
st. Louis-Cattle, SO to $3.50; hogs, 81
to So; wheat, No. 2 red, Gle to 611ac; corn,
No. 2, 44c to 45c; oats, No. 2, 30c to
31c; rye, No. 2, CSC to 65c.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to &c. hogs.
So to $780, sheep. $3.50 to s4.T5; wheat.
No. e., 651ac to 66c; corn, No. 2 mixed,
47c to 4Sc; oats, No. 2 mixed, 31Ac to
311ac; rye, No. 2, 74c to 76c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to SO: hogs, 81
to IS; sheep, 81 to $4.75: wheat, No.
2 red, 611ac to &c: corn, No. 2 yellow,
ACC to 46s4c: oats, No white, 34c to 35c.
Toledo-wheat, No. 2 red, Gle to &c;
corn, No. mixed, 47c to 47Hc; oats,
No. 2 white, &c to 33c; rye, No. 2, 05c
to &c.
Buffalo-Cattle, $3.50 to $6.25; hogs.
50 to $3.50; sheep. SO to So; wheat, No. .
hard, zoe to Tic; corn, No. 2 yellow.
Bic TO 51Ac; oats, No. 2 white, Doc to
36c.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. 2 spring. 62c
to 6211c; corn, No. 3, 4Sc to 4S1ac; oats,
No. white. &c to 33c; barley. No. ..
62c to SIC; rye, No. 1, 65c to &c; pork,
mess, $12 to $3.50.
New York--Cattle, SO to, 500; hogs.
"a to $3.50; sheep, So to 1925; wheat,
No. 2 red, 64c to 64s4c; corn. No. 2, 52c to
63c; oats, white Western. 33c to Ale;
butter, creamery, lac to 2C~; eggs, West
srn, 13c to I211c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

ponds very curious basket, woven
Of straw and reeds, from the end Of a
branch, usually over river. This is
In shape like an oblong bag, with the
entrance from below. Within and on
one side Of this is the real nest.
Another species Of the weaving gros-
beaks, social weaver, build an enor-
nous structure in shape resembling an
umbrella. The grass is so woven as to
be impervious to rain. Under the shell
ter of this canopy each pair of birds
build their own particular nest, placed
under the caves. Each nest Is three or
four inches in diameter and has it's own
opening.
The yellOw-throated warbler of the
Southern States builds a peculiar nest
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

0IAeAon 0ogIAoO0 - $01t1UA 0UoS1
Terrible Loss.
Calcutta dispatch: A dispatch from Sim
Ia announces that the contents Of the diary
Of DIR. Robertson, the British political
ngent at Chitral, who was besieged IN tho
fort there, and who was relieved on Sat
urday by the flying column commanded
by Col. Kelly, has been received there,
and gives an account of the siege. He
says that ON March 3 the British garrison
made a reconnaissance In force and lost
twenty-five officers and men killed and had
thirty-one wounded. The siege proper be-
gan on March, Ar On the 9Th the enemy
tried to set fire to the water tower, and
on the 14th the besiegers attacked the east
side fort, but were repnlsed. The enemy
on April attempted to- set fire to the
citadel, and on the 18th the fort was at
tackled on all sides. The garrison made
sortie on April17. recaptured the summer
house and blew up the enemy's mine. The
British loss In the sortie was eight killed
and thirteen wounded. The enemy lost
sixty killed, of whom thirty-five were bay
oneted by the troops engaged in the sortie.
On April 10 the siege was raised.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
May Appeal to Force.

An Omaha dispatch says: A new fea-
ture is developing in the contention be-
tween the Flournoy Land Company and
Captain Beck, of the Winnebago Indian
agency. The Indians are likely to take a
hand, and possibly few scalps. unless
the controversy Is settled quickly and
satisfactorily. Such is the opinion of
United States District Attorney Sawyer,
who has just returned from the Winnie
bago reservation. He found the temper
of the majority among the tribes of the,
Omahas and Winnebagos to be unmis-
takably in favor of waving the formali-
ties of Jurisprudence and setting the
question with lead and steel. Mr.. Saw
yer says that there Is q great spirit of
unrest and suppressed excitement among
the Indians. and it was just such case
as the present one that precipitated the
outbreak among the Winnebngos in 1862,
when they were on their reservation,
which was Mt that time located In Mime
sota. He talked with one survivor of
that famous fight the other day, and the
aged warrior frankly told him that history
was liable to repeat itself, and that. with
600 fighting men available, they were liza
BILE to clean out Thurston County some
morning before breakfast IL the question
was not soon settled.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
BLESSING IN DISGUISE.

December Gold Snap Saved Florida
Orange Trees.
First Assistant Secretary Sims of the
Interior Department mas returned to
Washington from Florida, where he owns
an orange grove. He says that the first
cold snap of the past winter, which came
in December, destroyed 100000 of I'M
packed frnit. In spite of the great dam
age done this storm was blessing in dis
guise, as it checked the growth of the
trees and kept them from being in bios
som when the second cold snap came
Hundreds of trees escaped that would
have been killed had it not been for the
first cold waye
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Motthews Mould Accent.

In an interview Gov. Matthews of In.
diana was asked if he would take the
Democratic nomination for President If
1t were offered him. His reply was: "Of
course would. So would any citizen.
If the Governor of State says he would
refuse to be so honored, you can put it
down that his statement is pure and sim
pie affectation. But l am not candi.
date, not a candidate for anything-that
Is, in the sense of seeking the nomina-
ton"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
MAY Turn Convicts Loose.

A peculiar situation has developed in
the Nebraska State finances by which ii
may be necessary to close the penitentiary.
The last Legislature abolished the con.
tract system in vogue, but failed to ap-
propriate funds to pay the institutions
expenses. No money is available. The
Governor must call an extra session of the
Legislature to have the appropriation
made or make the pententiary self-sup
porting. He will try the latter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
AnAmicted Family.

Gardner Munson, Of Chesaning, aged IA
years, was seriously If not fatally shot
by another young boy named Frank.
Lafferty while fishing. The! ball entered
the right eyeah the doctors are unable
to locate it.. Inflammation is likely to set
in. The affection is great upon the moth
er. Less than year. ago her husband
was brought home dead and mangled
from being struck Ivy falling tree, and
a few months since her little 9-year-old
daughter had typhoid fever, after which
black erysipelas set,in, and her face was
disfgured by portion Of it having to be
removed; besides, the afflicted lady has
an elder daughter blind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
NEW JERSEY BANK ROBBED.
Thieves Make n Good Haul from &
PIainfieId Institution.

Inieycs Make GOOD Haul from q
Plainfeld Institution.
The First National Bank of Plainfield.
N. j., was robbed of 500, 765 Monday. 1t
is thought the theft was committed while
there were but two clerks in the bank,
when stranger entered and engaged
them in conversation while a confederate
reached the vault through the directors
room. The robbery was discovered when
the cashier. Frank S. Runyon, was pre-
pairing to close the bank for the day. The
money was in two packages. One con-
tanned $4,000 in new bills, ranging in
value from $40 to $1,000. The other
contained $2,765 in mutilated bills. All
of the bank employees were Immediately
questioned, and it was, found that at the
noon hour only two clerks had been ut
their posts. The bank officers believe
that the robbery was the work of pro-
fessionals. The affair was kept from the
public for several DAYS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
TO CARE FOR VETERANS.
for Housing Those VIII

Arrangements for Housing Those Who
Attend the Park Dedication.
At a meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn, of
the Citizens Committee on the Chicka-
tary Park dedication. General H. v.
Boynton announced plan for housing the
crowd that is being considered by the
national commission, and will probably be
adopted. 1t is that buildings be erected
under the supervision of the commission
containing numbered hunks. Such quar-
tiers can be secured for the week by the
remittance of 81 to the representative of
the commission. Those sending the money
will be mailed the tickets emitting them
to a berth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

conference and from 5 to 10 feet in
height. In these the eggs are carefully
buried to the depth Of six feet An
other bird of this group deposits her
eggs In mounds of sand alternating
with layers Of dried leaves and grasses.
The suns heat added to that engen-
dered by vegetable decomposition sup-
plies the necessary warmth for hatch
ing them. These mounds are nine feet
In diameter and three in height.
The weaving birds construct peculiar
nests. The grossbeak Of Africa sus-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Rock Salt Combine Rumorcd.

A story is current in Chicago to the eff
feet that the sons of Secretary of Agri-
culture Morton are cornering the rock
salt market. Rock-salt has suddenly
jumped up 81. The principal rock-salt
mines East are near Rochester, n. ",
and it is alleged that a combine was
formed in New York City. Rock-salt
was quoted at $3 and $3.50 per ton.
Now it is 81 and $4.25.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Adams Com pany Pays S27, 900.

The suit of the Wells-Fargo Express
Company against the Adams Express
Company for $35, 900, the value of pack
age of currency stolen from the Adams
company between Cincinnati and Nash
vile in 1892, has been compromised. the
Wells-Fargo people accepting $2I 900 in
full and final settlement.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Killed by the Recoil.

The death of Coxswain John johnson
of the cruiser Olympia was not caused
by the blowing of the breech plug of the
fre-inch rifle, as first reported, but by
the recoil of the rifle itself, which struck
the coxswain full in the face.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

A scheme has been about perfected for
the union of Kalamazoo College with the
University of Chicago and only awaits
the ratification of the Board of Trustees
of Kalamazoo College when they meet in
June. Kalamazoo will have the benefit
of such equipment, library, etc., as it may
need and as can be loaned from Chicago,
and Chicago will give three scholarships
In the college there. The faculty of this
institution will be subject to the approval
of the trustees of Chicago, and the presi-
dent of Kalamazoo College will be q
member of the Chicago University coun-
Gil. >, Graduates Of Kalamazoo will re-
ceive degree from Chicago at the same
time. So ,t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Could Not Fix the Responsibility.

The grand jury called at Butte, Mont,
three weeks ago by Judge Speer, Of the
District Court, to investigate the disas.
trous dynamite explosion of Jan. 10, by
which fifty-eight men were killed, refused
TO indict anyone on the ground that they
were unable to locate the responsibility
upon any individual. Civil suits for dam
ages aggregating $250,0O0 have been
brought against the two hardware com.
panies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
bicycles Hurt Street Cars.

The Denver tramway cut wages from
% cents an hour to 20. This is the re-
suit Of the presence of the bicycle
which has made great inroads intoethe
revenue Of the company, receipts falling
of 30 per cent. in fine weather. when
the traffic was supposed to be heaviest.
1t is estimated that there are 10000
wheels in Denver, an increase of 1900
this spring.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Pilot Was Not to BIamc.

The report oftahe Cincinnati inspectors
to Chief Inspector Chancellor upon the
wreck of the steamer Longfellow exon
crates the officers of the vessel and says
the disaster was caused by the smoke
shutting off from the view of the pilot
the bridge pier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Suicide Of a Painter.

At Springfield, Ohio, Robert Duszyn-
ski, fresco painter. shot himself while
in bed and died instantly. He was we'll
TODD, having $1,000 in the bank. but
was addicted to morphine and had hor-
ror of death by Brights disease, Of
which he was sufferer
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
BARS SHUT THEM IN.

Hundreds of Girls in n Burning Mon
trea1 Factory.
Two girls dead, seventeen badly in
jured by burns or bruises received while
jumping from the windows, at least thirty
other persons hurt not so badly, and II
total loss of $4,000 mark the destruc
ton of the great factory of the Canadian
Tobacco Company, Montreal, Thursday
evening. This is the largest concern of
its kind in the dominion, and is owned
principally by w. C.. Macdonald, the
great benefactor of McGill University.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
CIVIL WAR LIKELY.
Opposition Attempt the Overthrow OF
the Administration in Nicaragua.

Corinto, Nicaragua, dispatch: Taking
advantage of the uneasiness that is man
ifesting itself throughout the Nicaraguan
republic in consequence of England's oc-
cupation of Corinto, the opposition party
Is making an attempt to overthrow the
present administration by force of arms.
The Government is aware of the scheme
and is adopting measures to nip it in the
bud. Martial law has been proclaimed
and recruits are being enrolled. 1t is
said that the British consul has been
handed his passports.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
GOOD TONE TO TRADE.
Fewer Signs of Hesitation In Pro-
ductive Industries.

Fewer Signs OF Hesitation In rro'
ductive Industries.
II. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review OF
trade says: Neither the rising specula-
tive markets nor the steady gain in in
dustries has ceased. and it is wholesome
that there are fewer signs of hesitation
In the productive industries than in spec
ulative prices. Wage strikes grow more
numerous and cause some trouble, and
retail demand lags behind wholesale and
jobbing purchases behind production in
some branches, but through many con-
flicting reports the fact shines out that
the industries are gaining, not with rush
and a whirl but more safely. 1t Is less
clear that railroads are increasing their
earnings. But revival of activity in
other directions helps confidence to take
the throne so long held by distrust
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Lively Blaze in st. Jose phi.

At st. Joseph. the residences of s. @.
Rosenberg, Il. s, Kingsley and l. w.
Allen were destroyed by fire which origi-
mated in the upper story of Rosenberg's
residence by exposure of live electric
wires against woodwork. The total loss
was $4,000. Insurance on Rosenberg's,
$4,000; Kingsley's, $1,000, and Aliens,
$500. Several barns and minor buildings
were consumed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Walter Barker. q veteran Of the war,
has just been reunited ut Detroit to his
family, whom he had not seen since he
left for the front nearly thirty-five years
ago. He kept up no correspondence with
home during the war and his family NOV
ed from Wisconsin to Wayne County
When the war closed Barker returned
home, but could find no trace Of his wife
and children. and finally went West. A
few weeks ago he learned his wife and
children were living near Detroit apdShe
found them. A touching reunion fol-
lowed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Of the long mOsses to be found there.
The MOSES, three feet in height, are
fastened together into a woven bag of
half the original length, and in the CEN
ter of this the bird constructs its tiny
nest Of the softest vegetable down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

The Supreme Court of Appeals of the
State of Virginia has refused to grant
the application of Belva Lockwood for
permission to practice law in that State.
Her application came up on appeal from
the lower court, which decided against
her several months ago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

General Ballington Booth, of the Saliva
ton army, has renowned Queen Victoria
and in two weeks will become an Ameri-
can citizen. He has made formal appli-
cation Mt the county clerks Office in Jersey
Oty for the necessary papers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Cuban RebeIs ARG &cafen.

The Spanish Government has received
an official dispatch from Havana confirm
Ing the announcement that Gen. Bosch
had defeated the insurgents near Quay
abel, killing ten men and wounding many
and capturing p quantity Of arms and
ammunition
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Stanford University Will Nc

Stanford University Will Not Close.
The financial strain on Stanford Univer-
sity has been fixed up so that it will con-
tinue to run as usual for at least one year.
When the Federal Government filed it's
$15,0OO,O00 railroad claim against the
Stanford estate the university received
heavy blow.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

The elephant is commonly supposed
to be slow, clumsy animal, but when
excited or frightened can attain speed
Of twenty miles an hour and keep 1t up
for half day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Thirteen Miners Are Killed.

An explosion occurred in a coal pit at
Denny, near Sterling, Scotland. There
the accident. Thirteen Of them were
killed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Justice Jackson Improvinu.

Associate Justice Jackson, of the United
States Supreme Court, is at his home,
West Meade. six miles from Nashville.
His health has steadily improved since
his return from Townsville, Ga.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
MICHIGAN MATTERS,


Veteran Finds HE Wife and Children
Great Luck for Kalamazoo Univer-
sity-Fire Destroy Several st. Jo-
scph Buildinss-Young Boy Shot.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Drouth Broken in Oklahoma.

The first rain in Oklahoma since Oct
fell Wednesday morning. 1t is too late to
help wheat, but will be invaluable to corn
and oats. fr.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

The tail OF a comet IL far more trans
parent than the earth's atmosphere.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
THOUGHTS WORTHY or CALM
REFLECTION.

a Pleasant, Interesting, and Instruct
i've Lesson, and Where It May BE
Found-A Learned and Concise Re-
view Of the Same.