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tors to refuse to deposit any moneys in
the bank. This led to fierce battle be-
tween the President and the United
States Senate, the House standing firm
ly by the Chief Executive. Then was
formed the great combination between
Calhoun, Clay and Webster, which
forced the passage Of the resolutions
censuring the President for usurping
and multiplying the powers Of the CO.
ordinate branches Of the Government.
Three years later, or in 1887, this CEN
sure was expunged from the records.
Although Calhoun fought with all his
magnificent ability, Jackson routed
him at every point, and the apostle Of
notification went to the grave without
reaching the goal of his ambition.
Thurman and Payne.
An Ohio feud that has attracted con-
siderable attention was fought out be-
tween Allen CRANKY Thurman and
Henry B. Payne This led to the cele-
brated Coal-Oil-Rag- Baby campaigns.
Thurman had had undisputed swing in
Buckeye Democratic politics after the
war, and he might have retained this
ascendency had he not advocated fat
money and Joined the forces Of Green
back Democracy. His opponents have
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

always claimed that his financial views
were responsible for the challenge to
his leadership, but his friends maintain
that the great corporations that had
been brought to book in the United
States Senate furnished the sinews of
war for his enemies. Be that as 1t may,
from the date of Henry B. Payne's en-
trance into Congress a fierce war was
waged for supremacy in the party. 1t
has been held that this fight insured the
retirement of Thurman from the Sem
ate and the election Of James A. Gar
field in his place, and, four years later,
Henry B. Payne was made United
States Senator.
Seward, Weed and Greeley.
The whole country Is familiar with
the story Of the great Whig- Republi-
can triumvirate composed of William
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-
lust OF power. The friends Of Seward
maintain that Greeley seeded from
the alliance because he was disap-
pointed as an ofiiceseeker, but whatever
the real cause, suffice 1t that Horace,
the editor and spokesman OF the plain
people, nursed his grievance and re-
dressed them, too, for like his former
partners, he went into the Young Re-
publican party and achieved leader
ship that was national In its imports
ance and influence. Seward and
Weed, however, obtained control
of the party machinery, and
although they consented to al
low Greeley to lead forlorn hopes,
they baked his plans whenever success
seemed probable. Greeley was very
anxious to go as delegate to the ma
tional Republican convention In 1850,
but Seward interposed and he was de-
feated. At that time Greeley was OBJ
posed to Seward, but his friends say he
would have contented himself with reg
Istering his vote against the New York
leader IL he had been permitted to
attend as a representative from his own
State. Indignant at the treatment ac-
corded him, he went to Chicago, and
was substituted for an absent Oregon
delegate. His newspaper had given
him national fame, and as a proxy
for this Western absentee he under
mined the works thrown up by Seward,
and did more than any other man to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Frye was involved, the climax of hos.
tility was reached and there was AZ
open rupture. In the course OF the
fight Blaine. stung to the quick by an
ungenerous and unjust taunt of his
New York enemy, burst orth'into that
terrific onslaught which stupeficd the
Speaker, wrought the House into a
high pitch Of excitement, and marked
the beginning Of a fierce struggle IN
the Republican party that ended In the
humiliation of Roscoe Conkling and the
defeat Of James G. Blaine for President
Of the United States. Here are the
words: | +
"As to the genetleman's cruel sar-
casm, hope he Will not be too severe.
The contempt Of that large-minded
gentleman Is so whiting, his naughty
disdain, his grandiloquent swell, his
majestic, supereminent, overpowering
turkey gobbler strut, has been so crush
ing to myself and all the members Of
this House that know 1t was an act
of the greatest temerity for me to ven-
ture upon controversy with him."
Referring then to a chance news
paper comparison of Mr.. Conkling to
Henry Winter Davis (Which be inter-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Two Muskegon kids while running to-
wards each other bumped heads so badly
that both fell to the ground, unconscious,
and doctors had to be called.
John McGoff. of Kalamazoo, who was
recently elected supreme president of the
Catholic knights and Ladies' of America,
was given a grand reception by his fellow
citizens.
Mrs. ]. G. Cragin, wife Of Kalama-
ZOO groceryman, was bitten by taran-
tula and in few moments could not be
controlled, but her physician says that
he will save her life.
Five years ago this month $50 houses
burned in Muskegon, and many families
were left destitute. Now everything has
been rebuilt. and YOU would never know
Muskegon had a fire.
Marlette has adopted curfew ordi-
nance, and hereafter all kids must have
a good excuse for being in the streets be-
tween 8 p. IN. and ) a. m, or their par
ents will be liable to heavy fine.
The Buchanan Common Council has DR.
dered the st. Joseph Railroad to remove
it's tracks and vacate the streets. The
managers have a gang OF men repairing
the roadbed and will resist any efforts TO
remove the tracks
The State Live Stock Commissioners
at Alpena have killed four thoroughbred
Jersey cows from the herds Of +. o..
Avery, two from the herds Of W. l.. and
III. ID. Churchill. and one belonging to j.
A. Widner tuberculosis.
John III. Collier aged 80 years, commit
ted suicide at Vassar Sunday by taking
arsenic. He had been an inmate of the
county house up to about year ago, and
the fear of being sent back there is what
prompted him to take his life.
State live stock commissioners have
been investigat ting the outbreak Of tuber-
culosis among thoroughbred Jersey herds
in Alpena County. Several animals be-
longing to T.. o. Avery were affected. All
diseased animals win be killed.
Flora Lewis, the stylish Kalamazoo
woman who swore falsely at her hus-
bands trial for burglary and jumped her
bail, after arrest for perjury, was sem
fenced to two years and nine months in
the Detroit house Of correction.
Chas. Sigh and S. ]. Palmer. two Bat
tie Greek boys, were arrested charged
with larceny of several articles from the
Sanitarium. 1t is said they are both at
tending the Adventist college. Palmer
was fined SO. 40 and Sigh 1920.
Jerome Eaton, about 40 years old, who
was left between $4,000 and $4,000
as his share of his fathers estate not
many years ago, died at the Jackson city
hospital, penniless, Of general debility.
He was sentenced to Jail few days ago
for vagrancy, and on account of sickness
transferred to the hospital.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Short state Items.

The Saginaw naval reserve will start
on it's annual cruise from Bay City July
13.
G. A. Ward. the painter, who was
found dead in bed ut Midland, has been
not be located tF
y At Hillsdale, Mrs. Sarah Crittenden,
aged mother of Elmer Crittenden, was
roasted to death before her sons eyes
Friday night. Mrs. Crittenden was light
ing the generator Of gasoline stove
with alcohol, but the burner failed to
generate After blowing out what, fame
remained, Mrs Crittenden started to pour
more alcohol into the heated cup. There
was a tremendous explosion. Elmer and
his wife sprang to Mrs. Crittenden's aid,
but in few seconds not shred of cloth
ing remained on her person, and flesh
dropped from her bones. She died in ter
rible agony. &<
The following story comes from Sanilac
Center, and may not be true: bad Axe
Is not n bad town, after ALL 1t has a
young man by the name of Goodaxe, who
keeps company with young lady, Miss
Truaxe. He-intends to marry her. but
has not yet axed her. Mt
Postmaster Il. sGlnvin, OF Harbeft, was
murderously assaulted while hanging the
mail sack on the crane. His assailant, a
man about twenty FIVE years old, attacked
him with club, and, after pounding him
senseless, thrashed him in terrible man
ner with horsewhip. He win recover.
His assailant escaped.
A meeting Of the civil war veterans of
the upper peninsula has been called for
Crystal Falls June o and 10, at which
time an attempt will be made to organize
a permanent old soldiers association for
the upper peninsula of Michigan and
northern Wisconsin.
LAnse will probably never arise from
the ashes. Several business men have de-
cided to move elsewhere. 1t is announced
that J. b. Smith, whose enterprise was
Che main dependence Of the village, will
20 to Detroit. Smiths sawmill, In which
the fire started, and the general store In
connection, employed more men than
most OF the other institutions In town put
tegsther. ,<es
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

and he registered vow that he would
right the wrong of which his father-in-
law had been the victim. He succeed
ed, but in pursuing his vengeance he
met with death. Burr failed OF re-
election to the Senate and was beaten,
through Hamilton's efforts. for Cover
nor of New York. In this campaign
Hamilton cast aspersiOns upon Burrs
character and the latter sent him
challenge for duel. Hamilton was by
no means q coward, but he knew that
Burr was one of the most skillfui
swordsmen In America, and dead
shot, to boot The young statesman
temporized, hesitated and attempted to
effect a reconciliation, but Burr, aris-
tocrat by birth and associations, chat
ed under the accusations that had been
mad during the campaign, and would
not listen to suggestions of compromise
or apology. He branded Hamilton as
coward and a poltroon, and made him
the butt of his insults upon every occa-
sion that offered. Finally came the
duel at Weehawken, July z, 1904, which
ended Hamilton's life and set Burr on
the road to ruin.
Calhoun and Jackson.
The second great feud was between
John G. Calhoun and Andrew Jackson.
Cainoun was of the aristocratic type,
while Jackson represented the pioneers,
who blazed' the way for civilization in
the South and West. The personal en-
nifty of these great men had Its origin
In the attitude Of Calhoun as member
OF the Cabinet when Jackson was pros
ecuting the war with the Semlnoles In
1917. 1t seems that Old Hickory, In
some cases at least, had taken to him
SELF the power OF Judge, jury and execu-
TONER, and stood not upon the order OF
hanging traitors, but hanged them at
once. Finding that petty Spanish
official had been guilty Of treason, ac-
cording to his soldier Judgment, Jack
son ordered him to be strung up to the
nearest tree. This led to difficulties
and danger OF war with Spain. During
the discussion OF this case Calhoun
made utter attack on the hero Of New
Orleans. scoring him for ignorance and
incapacity. This was during a Cabinet
meeting when everything was said and
done under the seal Of secrecy, but a
dozen years later, through ex-Secretary
OF the Treasury Crawford, the story
was told to Jackson, who determined to
repay the great Southerner by baking
his political ambitions. His opportunity
came when he was elected President In
1928. Calhoun was then Vice President
and several OF his supporters were In
the Cabinet. On various pretexts Jack
son turned them out. When elected In
1928 Jackson announced that he would
accept but one term a. President; Jet
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Michigan Farmers Suffer.

The Secretary of State has received
from his regular crop correspondents near
ly 400 special reports respecting damage
to the wheat crop. These reports cover
all parts Of the lower peninsula. Nearly
300 are from the southern counties. 1t is
evidently clear that in this section the
crop is being very generally and seriously
damaked. 1t is estimated the damage
will now reach 20 per cent. The estimate
for the central counties is g per cent. The
damage however, is not wholly chargea-
BILE to the Hessian fly. The wheat prob
ably rusted, which explains the discolOra-
ton so generally reported. The heavy
wind of Sunday, the 18th, broke the wheat
down badly, but the insect cannot always
be found in the break. In a number Of
counties some fields have been plowed up
and in others cut for fodder.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

mond, a singed cat to Bengal tiger, n
whining puppy to a roaring lion. Shade
of the mighty Davis, forgive the almost
PROCLAMATION OF that jocose satire"
After this there was no chance Of
reconciliation, and the battle was to
the death. Defeated in 1876, and
threatened with defeat in 1880, Blaine
sent his men to the standard of Gar
field, who was elected. Then came
the terrible struggle over the New York
patronage, which retired Roscoe Conk-
ling and Thomas G. Platt from the
Senate, and was followed shortly after
ward by the death Of Gen. Garfield at
the hands Of the ASSASSIN Guiteau.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

GRANT. was InOmaS Jeuer-
son, the founder of the Democratic-par-
ty. In this case, however, the animus
was entirely impersonal. The man
who drafted the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was not animated by jeal-
ousy Of the general who led the soldiers
In the revolution. 1t was rather bat
tie of ideas. Washington represented
the Federalists, from whom sprang the
Wings. the predecessors of the Republi-
cans Of to-day. The cardinal plank of
Federalism was that the union of States
represented a nation, and that the Fed
eral government was invested with
power to alter, amend or abrogate the
laws of the various subdivisions, or
States, whenever In the Judgment Of
the interests of the whole country to do
20. The Jeffersonians, or Democrats,
maintained that the power of the Fed
eral government was limited to the
laws agreed to when the individual
States ratified the articles Of confedera-
ton, and that the States were independ-
ent Of the general government in the
enactment Of all laws not surrendered
or nominated In the bond of union.
, Burr and Hamilton.
The first great personal feud was
that between Burr and Hamilton.
The latter was the son-in-law of that
brave soldier, Gen. Philip Schuyler,
who, though a staunch Federalist him
self, with his party in control Of the
New York Legislature, was defeated
tor by Burr, nominal Democrat. Ham
ilton always maintained that Burr had
secured his election by the use of mon
ey and promises of place and power,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Ducks Drown an Eagle.

If writer Is to be believed the crow
duck is. a most extraordinary bird on
the Potomac River, cutting up such
capers as to make even a naturalist
gasp. aE
1dsFour years ago." he writes, while
shooting ducks with Mr.. Waller pres
ident Clevelands duck blind builder).
I noticed flock of three or four thou
sand crow ducks. After half an hour
I noticed an eagle going toward the
flock. When he arrived at the proper
distance he made dart, but the ducks,
as IL by magic, went under water like q
fash and sent up volume Of water as
If big mine had been exploded. This
was done time and time again. and
finally the volume of water thrown up
was so great that the eagle was nearly
drowned. An old QUICKER once told me
that he once witnessed the same scene,
and that the eagle was drowned. This
is sight seldom seen, which may Oc-
cur but once In ducking life of fifty
years. t.sN
This crow duck is also known as
the American coot, mud hen, blue peter
and Fulica Americana by various hunt
ers and alongshore people. Up north
here these ducks may be seen in creeks
and marshy, reed-grown rivers. but
south, in Florida, they resort in enor-
nous numbers to the lakes where bon
nets or yellow lilies abount. associating
there with lesser scaup ducks. They
are shy birds, being much prosecuted
usually, but In localities where Shoot
ing Is prohibited, near the Titusville.
Fla, railroad pier, for instance, they
are as tame as sparrows, understand
ing that they are safe."-American
Field.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Fowler wrote to Whittier, who, by GER
responding with the chief Of police Of
Baltimore, got her released. She was
conveyed from the jail in a carriage
guarded by policemen.
Miss Fowler, In her study, wears
coarse muslin waist and corduroy ,rous-
ers stuffed into the tops Of pair Of
mems high boots. Around and almost
hiding her are piles Of books and inaga-
zfpoo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

NEWS OF THE WEEK CONcISELY
CONDENSED.
Electric Road in COurt-Fire Bugs
Busy mt Detroit--Three Men Fatally
Hurt on a steamer-wheat Badly
Damaged by the Fly.
chicaroaus AK a Receiver.

Four of the largest stockholders of the
st. Joseph and Benton Harbor Electric
Street Railway Company-Eugene Cary
John j. James, William II. Keep and
Harriet s. Van Buren, Of Chicago--hled n
bill in the Circuit Court asking that Chas
d. Stuart be appointed receiver OF the
road. The bill charges that President
Bean has appropriated railway money to
run his electric lighting plant and alleges
mismanagement on the part of the direc-
tors and officials. The road owns six
miles of electric line and is valued at
S2J0,O00. nt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

III. Seward, Thur
low Weed a n d
Horace Greeley.
These three men
worked together
as radical Wings
until 1854, when
the junior member
Of the firm with
drew, ACCUSING his
partners of sacri-
fcing him to their
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
A sure Sion

Nodd-Do you ever have PRESENT.
ment that you will be called upon to
pay large sums of money?
Todd-I don't know. Have you?
Nodd-Yes. My wife hasn't been able
to get downtown for week.-Detroit
Free Fress.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Zibley--"Why are You always bor-
rowing cigarettes from Jizley? Why
don't you have some Of your own"
Zabley-''Why, man, I'm doing 1t for
the fellows good! II Jizley were to be
allowed to smoke all the cigarettes he
buys, he'd be a wreck In a week.
ROxbury Gazette.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

preted sarcastical-
ly), he continued:
".The gentleman
took 1t seriously,
and 1t has given his
S trut additional
pomposity. The re-
semblance is great,
it is striking. Hy-
perion to a satyr,
Thersites to Hercu-
les, mud to marble,
n N N q hill "a dio.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

The German chancellor, Caprivi, in a
speech, said that paris Is the largest
and most formidable fortress the world
has ever seen--a stronghold with Atty
six forts and an outer line Of fortifica-
lions of nearly 100 miles," The wall Of
Paris is built around the Inhabited por-
ton of the city, inclosing all the monu-
ments and business houses. 1t is sur
rounded by broad ditch, The original
plans provided for a second wall some
thousand PAGES beyond this one, but in
stead there IL circle Of forts from one
to two miles away from the inner wall.
Nearly 1000 cannons are used to for
tify, these forts. The frst-class forts
number about thirty. They are poly
CONS In shape, strongly Fashioned and
bombproof. with bricked up bitches,
covered ways and outworks.. str
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
saved from Death by Rabies.

The latest report issued by the Pas
teurT Institute In Paris shows many
gratifyin results. In the year 1895
1920 persons suffering from rabies or
incipient rabies were inoculated and
only two died
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
A Victim OF Friend.hip.

Mistress.-Anna! Whatever has be-
come OF all your pretty curls?
Mald-You see, ma'am, the regiment
has left our town and so have had to
give n lock Of my hair to severalrof my
acQunintances. -Fliegendc Blaetter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Yankees We. 'Greeka.

= ,Jonathan-When Greek meets Greek
then comes the tug of war.
Edwards-When Greek meets Yank
you'll find the Yank is on the tug
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

when he found that Vice President
Calhoun was planning to obtain the
nomination as las successor he deter
mined to stand for the Presidency
again, basing his claim for renomina-
ton upon the ground that 1t was the
duty of the party to vindicate his posi-
ton on the bank question. After a Bit
ter struggle he was successful, and. as
Calhoun had constituted himself a
champion of the United States Bank,
jackson inaugurated his famous cru
SADIE against that institution, going so
far as to peremptorily order all collec-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Conkling. Both
b rillia n I young
men, they entered
the House Of Repre-
sentatives at about
the same time-dur-
ing the war period.
They represented
opposing interests
In the party and
were personally un-
congenial. When
there arose a ques-
<ton Ia kxr,htnh GAn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

writer In the st.
Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. Washington
had scarcely begun
his second term as
President before he
became aware that
he was the target
for the shafts Of po-
litical enemies, and
his chief opponent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
: @gkSI[EE|E!''y!
BE TWE,EN
PUBLIC
MEN.

Personal feuds were born In this
country contemporaneousiy with the
formation OF political parties. SAYS n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Folklore and Mythology Agreeing.
In oil mythology and folklore all
white flowers are supposed to spring
from tears.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Parrots.

The form of the tongues of parrots
most closely resembles that Of man,
hence they are able to initiate his lan-
guage more nearly than any other bird.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
A curious lake has been found in the

A curious lake has been found In the
Island of Kildine, in the North Sea.
1t Is separated from the ocean by a
narrow strip Of land, in which sponges,
Goldfish and other marine animals -four
ish. The surface Of the water, how
ever, IL perfectly fresh, and supports
daphnias and other fresh water crea-
lures.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Inceudiary Fires i'm Detroit.

Incendiary fires are becoming so num-
erous on the east side at Detroit us to
cause alarm. "Wednesday night two were
started within an hour. The lives of nine
teen people were greatly imperiled, three
houses and like number of barns were
destroyed, and four cows were roasted in
the blaze. John Batch of 900 Rivard
street was awakened in time to save his
wife and five children. but his live stock
was alldcstroyed. The house of6Barncy
Brush, adjoining, was also destroyed, and
his family had close call for their lives.
Junius Peakart. who lives mt st. Aubin
avenue and Palmer street, was awak-
ened about the same time. He was badly
burned, but succeeded in saving his wife
and baby boy. Later on the four-story
building occupied by the Ideal Paint Com
pany was destroyed. All of the fires are
supposed to have been incendiary. The
police are on the trail and hope to land the
iirebugs soon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Fatal Fxp,osion ON a steamer.

One of the large fues in the boiler of
the steamer Rhoda Stewart exploded off
Pressure Isle Sunday morning. Three Of
its crew were fatally scalded, and two
have since died. The dead were Henry
Kesten, second engineer, and Robert Nc
Norton, fireman; Court Schrader, deck
hand, was fatally injured. The life-sav-
ing crew from Middle Island responded
to the signals Of distress from the Stew
art, and took off the injured men. They
were made as comfortable as possible Mt
the life-saving station until the passenger
steamer City of Alpena passed, when
they were placed on board. Kesten died
on his way to Cheboygan and McNorton
died after being landed there. The Stew
art was not badly damaged. 1t was on its
way from Cheboygan to Lake Erie with
lumber when the explosion occurred.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Fortification of Paris.

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