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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
CATTLEAREINFECTED
MISSOURI ANIMALS ARE DYING
IN LARGE NUMBERS.
trouble Arose from Neglected Yards
mt Many Lives In Peril
by Wreck Danced, Children
Burncd-The business Outlook.
Contract Texas Fever.

Texas fever has broken out among the
.attle ut Oakwood, No., and number
have died. while a greater number are
how afflicted with the disease. About
Sept. 10 a lot of Texas cattle were I'M
baded at the stock yards, and soon alter
kard the yards were sold and abandon
I'd. Since the native cattle have been per-
hitted to Craze in the yards and travei
,ver the trail of the Texas cattle they
have contracted the disease. Oliver
Duck. of Schell City. owns the yards
ind those who have lost cattle viii sue
linn for damages. as they claim 1t Is
through his negligence iii not keeping the
tards inclosed that the native cattle con
iraeted the disease. The cattle inspecto:
nay become involved.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Strange Death of +. W. Curry.

e. w Curry. chairman of the Iowa
Democratic State Committee, died
Wednesday at the Slavery Hotel in Des
Moines. His death was caused by blood
poisoning due, it is alleged, to injuries re-
ceived while being initiated into the
Benevolent and Protective Order OF ElkS,
about four weeks ago, in the lodgc-roou
in that city. This fact was kept secret
at the urgent request of Mr.. Curry du'
ing his illness, but Wednesday night be-
came the general topic of conversation.
Mrs. Curry is protestrated and the ply
sicians will not allow her to be seen. Mr.
Curry. before his death. urged his wife
and friends to hush up the matter. and
insisted that they make no attempt to
cause the lodge any embarrassment.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
MILLION IDLE MEN.
Carroll ID. Wright, Commissioners OF
Labor, Makes Report.

Carroll ID. Wright, Commissioners or
Labor, Makes Report.
Commissioner of Labor Carroll ID.
Wright has made special report on the
statistics of occupation. The figures are
as follows: "Therc were 22,135,66l per-
sons 10 years of age and over engaged In
gainful occupations in 1890, of whom
1881 900 were males and 3,914,5Il fe-
males. OF these 3,013,117 males and
51O,613 females, or total OF 3,o23, ioo
persons, were employed at their principal
occupations during some part of the cea-
sus year ending May 81, 1880. Of the
whole number of persons so unemployed
1,S1S,S65 were unemployed from one to
three months, 1.36S.41S from four to six
months, and 1886, 447 from seven to twelve
months. This is equivalent. approx
mately, to 1,139,GI2 persons uncmploye;i
at their occupation for the entire twelve
months"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

two little figures with their joints hing
ed. Now, as the candle begins to
melt, drop of grease will fall from one
end Ut is advisable, by the way, to put
something beneath to catch 1t I'M, and
that end of the candle will rise a
little above the other. Then drop
will fall from the opposite end and a
gentle oscillation will begin, until the
little figures at the end will perform
the most surprising antics at their
game of see-saw.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
TRADE GROWING.
Volume of Increase for Two Weeks
Past without Precedent.

r. c. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review OF
Trade says: THE gain in volume of bust
ncss continues entirely without precedent.
More than 800 establishments which
we're idle have started work, and At least
100 have increased their working forces,
,caking 600 concerns which are known t.
save added largely to the number
bands at work. and these are only part
IF the whole number. Every day adds
thousands to the number of those who are
able To buy weeks supplies aad make
up gradually for many months of en-
forced economy. Already this brings a
great increase in the volume of business.
and the clearing house exchanges. for the
first time in several years not only ex-
cced those of last year by 10 per cent.
but also exceed those of the same week
in 1892 by o per cent. Business men are
all anxious to prevent anything like fcti-
tious excitement. and nearly all branches
have a rise in prices. There is a great
demand tor supplies, materials and prod
nets
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
want License TO Go Armed.

Representative Kyle, one of the most
influential members of the Atlanta Leg
islature. introduced bill providing for
the licensing of any person of good char
acter to carry a pistol or other deadly
weapon. A license of $40 year is speci-
lied. The bill has many supporters. Rep
respntative Robinson introduced bill
prohibiting women wearing hats in thea
tiers or other places of amusement. 1t
will Dass
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

Mrs. Elizabeth w. Champney, of New
York, has beautiful little story to tell
Of the Junior League of Patrons and
Patronesses which is working for the
Messiah Home for Little Children.
Said mamma: Gladys, you must not
sit on the stone steps, you will take
cold"
"Oh, no, mamma, / will not take
cold"
GLADYS, mammas know better than
little girls"
"Oh, no, mamma. For mammas and
little girls are both from God, and little
girls came later and so have the latest
news"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Every Man will Try This,

A good test of a mans symmetry may
he made IL he stands with his face to
the wall. The chest Of n perfectly
formed man will touch the wall, his
nose will be four inches away, his
thighs five. and the tips of his toes
three.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
yictoria's Magnificent state Coach

Her majesty's state coach Is the
most superb carriage ever built. 1t is
used only upon the rarest state occa-
sions, aud since 1861 has not left the
royal news at Buckingham Palace.
The carriage was designed by Sir Will
lam Chambers, and in every part is
richly ornamented with laurel and
carved work, beautifully gilt. Its en-.
tire length is "a feet, its height II
feet. and the weight of the whole -four
tons
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Z Finally Added to the Navy.

The torpedo boat Ericsson. built at
Dubuque, Iowa, by the Iowa Iron Works.
has been formally added to the navy,
and the final payments made to her build
ers. including the sums reserved pending
her acceptance. In her brief career, since
she was launched at the interior port. the
Ericsson has had series of mishaps al
most equaling those in the checkcred Gu.
reer of the unfortunate battleship Texas.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Utah tn Benefit,

The decision of the United States ST.
preme Court affirming the validity of the
Wright irrigation law in California is re-
ceived in Utah with much satisfaction.
Utah is divided into irrigation districts
by statute. substantially on the same
plan as California, by the Wright law,
the districts being granted like power IL
is expected that new life will be given
by this decision to the work of irrigation
by public means in the districts through.
nuf tho State
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
SPAIN MAKES THREATS.
Says Our Recognition of Cuban Bel
Iigerency WouId Lead to War.

says Our RccognftIOn OF OuDaH bcI-
Iigerency Would Lead to War.
A dispatch to the Paris Journal from
Madrid gives the substance of an inter
view with the Spanish premier. Senior
Canovas Del Castillo, in which he is
quoted as making the following state
ments: 1.-THE United States has always
observed a correct attitude, and 1t is 20
be hoped she will never cease to respect
the rights of Spain, for which country the
Cuban question is one of internal politics.
l believe the United States will not
change its policy for the sake of Cuban
negroes. but in the event that she did so,
Spain will cause her rights to be respect
ed. So long as / remain in power. | will
not make any concession or yield to any
body"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Stricken at Prayer.

Mrs. Mary b. Stevens, chaplain of the
Grand Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, Of
Illinois. while holding the opening de-
votional exercises before the lodge in the
Senate chamber ut Springfield, ILL.,, We'd
nesday morning, was stricken with heart
failure and died within ten minutes. Mrs.
Stevens was a prominent member of the
lodge and well known throughout the
State Her husband is a leading mer-
chant In Yale. Both sessions Of the
Grand Lodge adjourned for the day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
HEIR TO 500, 900, 600.
winie X. Vanderbilt 1. the BiRs.

Willie X. Vanderbilt Is the Biggest
Prize in the Matrimonial Market.
The richest manageable youth OF
the New York smart set is William X.
Vanderbilt Jr., the eldest son of Will
lam X. Vanderbilt. He is now 20 years
old and 1t takes more money to support
him than any other young man Of his
age In Christendom. Willie, as he is
called, is the heir to $100,000,OO0, and
there are many knowing ones who
place the figure much higher. While
he has brother, Harold, aged IA, II Is
believed his father will follow the lead
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Tennessee,s Vote.

The total official vote in Tennessee for
President and Governor, as reported by
the Secretary of State, is as follows: For
President, Mckinley and Hobart, 14S.-
773; Bryan and Sewall, 1861; Bryan
and Watson. 4,525; Palmer and Buckner,
1851: lowering and Johnson, 3.09S. For
Governor: Taylor Dem), 156, 2SS; Till
man (Rep). 1894; Mills Pop), 1876;
Norwood Prof. 2S31
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
AUSTRALIANS GOLD YIELD.
Production of Victoria for 1896 Will
BE About 10000 Ounces.


Consul General Maratta writes to the
Department of State from Melbourne on
the mint returns for the quarter ended
Sept. so. For the first nine months of
the current year the mint received only
152.259 ounces of gold from Western
Australia, against 16O,919 last year, a
decrease Of $500 ounces. Victoria has.
up TO the present time, supplied 5SO,330
ounces. against 526,570 for the CORE
spending period of 1895. and if the same
rate of increase is continued the produc-
ton of the colony for 1896 will be about
10000 ounces. Imports of gold from
New Zealand and Tasmania show large
increases, but much less has been re-
ceived from South Australia.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
BRYAN WRITING A BOOK.
Will Embody a Thorough Discussion
of the Cause OF BIN etallism.

w. ]. Bryan is actively engaged in the
preparation of work to be published
about Jan 1. This work will embody
thorough discussion of bimetallism and
its Importance as an issue in the cam
paign of 1900. Mr.. Bryan has authorized
his publishers to announce that one-hali
of the royalties received from the sale oil
the book will be used in advancing the
cause Of birnetai,ism during the next four
years. The work will also contain Mr..
Bryan's views regarding the results OF
the recent campaign, his biography, writ
ten by his wife, together with special con-
tributions from eminent political leaders,
Another special feature of the work Will
be an interesting account of Mr.. Bryan
trip and the enthusiastic receptions ac-
corded him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Grand Military DispIax.

A Washington dispatch says that the
Inauguration of William Mckinley will
be made the occasion of the greatest mill
tary display since the grand review at
the close of the civil war. Every State
in the Union is preparing to send large
delegation of militia to take part in the
big military parade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
TRAGEDY OF THE SEA.
Wreck of the Big Coast Steamer San
Yeuito.

The steamer San Bcnito bound from
Tacoma to San Francisco. went ashore
seven miles north of Point Arena, CAL,
Sunday morning. The steamer struck on
a sandbar and broke in two. The Saa
BenitO carried forty-four men. and dur
ing the severe storm Saturday night must
have lost her bearings. Boats were low
cred. but one capsized Immediately with
five men in it, four Of whom were drown
ed Another boat with four of the crew
capsized nine times, losing two men.
Three men, by heroic means. reached
shore. Daylight found the rest of the
crew clinging to the rigging. Such a
heavy sea was running that it was i'm
possible to render assistance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
MAMMOTH SwINDLE Exposed.
Gotham Police Unearth a Gang Who
Have Been Fleeing the Public.

Gotham Police Unearth a Gang VINO
Have Been Fleeing the Public.
The New York police have unearthed
the most extensive gang of swindlers the
city has ever known. There are over
fifty men implicated. and their method
was to buy up business houses whose
financial rating was good, and then float
thousands of dollars of worthless paper
on the public. Their territory extended
all over the land and embraced all kinds
of business. They had agents in Chi
cago, Boston. Philadelphia. and all the
principal cities of the country. The re-
cent attempt of young girl to commit
suicide because she was compelled to
pass worthless checks led to the first
general exposure of the gang.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
wex1er Has Failed.

Havana dispatch, via Key West, Fla;
The press censor has refused to allow
messages to be sent by wire from this
city, and unless he relents all news must
20 via Key West hereafter. That Gen.
Weyler has been asked to resign because
of IN open rupture with the home gov
eminent is positive fact. 1t is thought
that Gen. Pando will succeed him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Mexicans Terror Stricken.

The people of the State of Guerrero.
Mexico, are terror-stricken over the raw
ages made by n contagious fever which
has. by some ply scians. been diagnosed
as yellow fever. During the month Of
October there were $50 deaths reported
from the fever throughout the State.
People are fleeing from their homes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
A Pensioner of the war of 1912.

Mrs. Susan Slocum, of Newport, r. l.,
who has just celebrated the ninetieth
anniversary of her birth, Is one of the
few pensioners of the war Of 1912, her
husband, George Slocum, having served
as drummer boy for the home guards
who marched across the beaches and
frightened of a British transport.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
packing-House CIo.e..

The East st. Louis Packing Company
which had plant valued Mt from $500,
600 to 100000 in East st. Louis,an ais;
maintained large establishment in n,
Louis, Mo-. has closed up owing to tho
small profits of business.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Revolt Feared in Hayti.

A dispatch from Kingston. Jamaica.
saws that grave fears Of revolt are en-
tertained in Hayti, according to advices
Just received. The popular impression
is widespread in the ''black republic"
that there have been heavy frauds in the
Ministry Of Finance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Stole seventy-fiye Watches.

NJ. Kippler. a travelling salesman for a
jewelry house of New York, was robbed
of sample case containing about seven
ty-five watches. valued at $4,000. at the
Union station in Columbus, Ohio.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Anvil Explosion Kills Two.

In celebrating McKinley's victory at
Clintwood, Dickson County, Va, an anvil
exploded. killing Pelham Cooley and Pres
ton Mullins and frightfuly injurias
three others.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Amerloan Horses I'm London,

London buses are drawn by AmerL
can horses, thousands of which are i'm.
ported annually. English breeders will
not raise horses strong enough for the
work.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

Fiends Try TO Extort Hiding Place Of
Dsa M-,sSa W@arth


tNt Old Mans Wealth. ar.,
Some time Monday night three burg
lars broke into the house occupied by
John Mirka, a miser, at AS East Pros
pect street. Cleveland. Mirka Is az years
old. He lives alone and has generally
been credited with having large sums or
money secreted in his house. Upon his
refusal TO tell the burglars where his
money was hidden he was beaten in a
terrible manner. This punishment fail
ing to force the information from the old
man, he was bound, gagged and a lamp
fame applied to his feet until the flesh
was literally cooked. The old man
writhed in agony, but protested he had no
money. The fends then applied the flame
to the suffering mans hands and then to
his body until he finally sank uncon-
scious, in which condition he was found
early in the morning. 1t is believed the
burglars got nothing. There is no clew
to their identity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
va. FiuanciaI Failure.

Consul Rigley reports to the state De-
partment from Geneva that the Swiss
national exposition, from May to Octo-
Der, proved a signal financial failure.
bad weather caused the failure.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
Sixty two Horses Burned.

Fire caused by an overheated stove de-
stroyed the barns of the Ira j. Mix Trans
fer Company, Chicago. involving prop
erty loss of $4,000 and suffocating sixty
two horses.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
THE LARGEST DIAMOND.
1t Weighs 3,OS3 Carats, and Has Been
Discovered In Brazil.

Discovered IN Brazil.
The largest carbon ever found in the
world has been discovered in the wilds
Of Brazil. 1t weighs 3,0S3 carats, and
Is almost as big as ones fist. The car
bon is much-sought stone. 1t Is
black. of diamondferous composition,
and Is the hardest known substance
For this reason 1t Is used for drilling
and is extremely valuable. Small bits
are found frequently In diamondifer
Gus regions. The carbon is 3la inches
long by 3 inches wide. 1t Is in Paris
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
CaIcutta IL Erivht.red,

The steamer Olympia, from Hong
Kong. brought news that passengers
from Bombay TO Europe will probably
have to undergo quarantine on arrival at
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

The stables and other buildings ut +.
+. Lorillard's stock farm at South Long
Branch burned. The fire destroyed -four
teen buildings. The horses are said to
have all been gotten out In safety.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

| at present. The owner says 1t will take
q lotion hammer to cut 1t, and that in
les present state he would not sell IL
for less than 10000. Pedro Gonzales
"a the owner
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
DUNKARDS1N DAKOTA
LARGE COLONIES OF THESE PEo-
PIE SETTLING THERE.
Az a Land of Promise the Country
Seems to Meet with Their Favor-An
Honest, Industrious aud Thrifty
Class of Citizens.
Gix.n cordial Mclcon,e.

The counties of Eddy and Foster. IN
North Dakota, possess particular lnter-
est from the fact that they have become.
during the past two years, great hciu
for settlement by colonies OF Dunkards'
who came from Indiana, Illinois. ONO
and other States to make new homes
upon the North Dakota prairies. The
Dunkards are nearly a.. farmers, ana
very good farmers, too. They pay their
debts promptly and seldom have recourse
to the processes of law. They do NOT,
as rule, take part in politics, but they
usually vote at national elections where
the questions at issue are such as inter
est them profoundly.
The movement for settlement OF
large colonies of these excellent peopl9
In North Dakota originated with the rail
road companies operating lines In thar
State Ii was taken up with interest in
a nnmber of large Dunkard communities,
and delegates were sent out to examine
the land and report upon its fertility, up
on the climate, and upon the Transports
ton and school facilities. The favorable
reports of these delegates led large
number Of families to sell out their farms
and migrate to the new lands of the
Northwest. They in turn sent back good
accounts to their relatives and neighbors,
and the result was still larger move
ment of colonization.
The Dunkards found in North Dakota
all the advantage of cheap lands which
belongs to a new country, and, Mt the
same time, the many advantages of rail-
ways. towns. schools, churches and roads
which belong to reign of long-estab-
lisbed settlement. They were not slow
TO see the opportunity afforded them for
| opening farms on good prairie land that
| could be bought for So to So an acre, and
| In many localities could be obtained from
| the United States Government at only
| the small cost of the land Office fees re-
| quired by the homestead low. Undoubt-
| eddy the success of the settlements OF
| these people. already established and
| prosperous, will lead to further move
ment of their co-religionists the ensuing
| spring and summer. The people of North
| Dakota are giving cordial welcome to
| the Dunkards. They recognize their val
| tie as citizens Of the new commonwealth
| They are honest, industrious and thrifty
| They build good houses and cultivate
| their lands carefully. They know how
| to take care of cattle and sheep. They
know the economic value Of gardens .of
vegetables and small fruits. They con
| scicntiously pay their debts, go to church
! every Sunday, and send their children to
school. They have, in fact, all the good
| qualities of the best class of agricultural
settlers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26

Princess Elvira, Don Carlos's third
daughter, has eloped with Roman artist
named Folchi, a married man. The
Princess Elvira was born Mt Geneva In
1874.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
NESTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
Napoleon Sarony Was Americas Best
Known Photographic Artist.

Napoleon Sarony, who died in New
York'the other day, was probably the
best known Of American photograph
ers. Certain it Is that no other artist
in the country had for his subjects more
distinguished men and women.
Mr.. Sarony was born in Quebec in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-11-26
THE IMP SEE-SAW.

Fellows Cut Up Qneer Franks.
Take two heated pins and stick them
into the center Of candle at right an
giles to the wick, which should be left
exposed at both ends. Then rest the
pins on the edges of two wine glasses
and trim the candle to balance. Light
the wick, and beyond the flame at each
end, by means Of piece Of wire, fasten
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-20
Indiana Political Notes.

Brookville, Ind, Aug. 10.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-20
NEW LAKE DISCOVERED
ZIG BODY OF WATER FOUND IN
AFRICA By AN AMERICAN.
DIR. Snyder's Explorations i'm the
for the Yachting Accident.

LIVERPOOL. Aug. 19.-Dr. Snyder an
American missionary in the employ of the
Southern Presbyterian Mission Board. has
just arrived here after four years absence
in the Congo region of Africa. He pene-
trated a thousand miles into the interior.
exploring regions never before visited by
white men. He claims TO have discovered
a new lake DR.. Snyder first ascended the
Congo river TO Luabo He then travelled up
the Congo river a three days journey to
a point where he first learned of the lake.
1t was a magnificent body of water To-
Gated on the opposite side of the
Congo river from the town of Luabo.
Dr. Snyder was not able to discover the
outlet, but ii is believed that it is connect
ed with the Congo river by an underground
stream. DIR. Snyder decided to honor the
Southern Presbyterian Board of Missions
by naming the lake after the president of
that organization.
Mrs Snyder accompanied her husband.
She passed through the hardships of the
trip to the interior without difficulty, but
died at Leopardsville the return jour
ney, having contracted a masmatic fever
in the regions of the lower Congo.