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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
MIRROROF MICHIGAN
Interesting Figures CONCERNING Tag
alton Of Railways I'm This State
Roswell @. Horr, Former Michigan
Congressman, IL Dead.



Railroad Commissioner Billings of
Michigan, in his annual report, devotes
considerable attention to the subject of
railway taxation. A few years ago, 1t
IL said, inducements were being offered
for the construction of railroads. Valu-
able property was donated to influence
the locating of lines, and large sums of
money were given by individuals and
municipalities to secure new lines. But,
the roads having been built, the only in
terest apparent to the commissioner Is
the rates which the companies shall
charge and the amount of taxes they shall
be required to pay. In Michigan the
companies pay a specific tax upon their
gross earnings. Out of forty-seven other
States and Territories 1t is found that
twenty-five levy taxes on the cash valua-
ton of the property, three on the gross
earnings and seven treat railroad prop
erty the same as other realty. The re-
naming twelve States have a combina-
ton system. 1t Is shown, however, that
the taxes per mile of road in Michigan
are very low compared with other States,
the rate being but $97.35 per mile, as
against $4,000 in Iowa, $97S.S7 in New
York. $395.S3 in Illinois, $1,66S.4S in
Massachusetts, $141.00 in Minnesota and
$359.31 in Indiana. During the year
1891. which is the one covered by the re-
port, eighty-fve companies, controlled by
forty-eight corporations in the State, re-
ported total earnings of $2S ,6I3,O0S, pas
senger earnings having fallen off and
freight earnings increased. Upon these
earnings taxes were paid to the amount
of $741 ,4OS.77, an increase of $6o,212.
or 9.G5 per cent, over the previous year.
The average revenue per passenger per
milo was 2.19 cents, and the average
rate per ton per mile for freight was 7.6
mills. OF the forty-eight corporations
controlling the railroads of the State only
eight were able to report dividends upon
their paid-up capital. These companies
were the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern, Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Paul, Chicago and Northwestern, the
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St
Louis Michigan Central, Pontiac, Ok
ford and Northern and the Mineral
Range. One of the principal recommen-
dations of the commissioner is that cleo
trio railways be brought under State
supervision, and that telegraph and tele-
phone companies be required to file re-
ports with the railroad department and be
subject to the inspection and control of
the commissioner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Venezuelan arvle T;,bteus

Advices from Rio Janerio, Brazil, say
il is semi-officially announced that the
Brazilian Government is in possession of
documents of the greatest Importance iii
relation TO that part of Guiana which is
now in dispute between Great Britain
and Venezuela. These documents. it is
stated, give satisfactory proof that the
territory in question is properly within
the domain of Brazil. II Is also declared
on the authority Of persons in the con-
fidence of the government that when the
dispute between England and Venezuela
is settled. Brazil will formally present
her title to the territory and expects to
triumph over all claimants.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Joy OVER ACTION OF PREsI.
DENT CLEVELAND.
He Ignores Petition to Pardon Fill
buster - Chicago Banker Chooses
Death to a Disxraced Position In
Life-Thirty Die in Wreck. s

Washington dispatch; President Cleve-
land has performed what attaches of the
Spanish legation regard as another
friendly turn for Spain by abstaining
from taking action on the petition for
pardon. made by the Cuban filibuster,
Captain Wiborg. Captain Wiborg is the
filibuster who was arrested in Philadel-
phia on the charge of violation of the
neutrality laws. He was convicted, but
his case was appealed to the Supreme
Court, which confirmed the sentence of
the court below. BY the decree of the
court Captain Wiborg was sentenced to
six months in Jail, beginning July q last
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
WARNING TO UNCLE SAM.
Powers Will Not Tolerate Recog-
milton of Cuba.

The London Times Paris correspon-
dent says: "The Washington govern
ment has been confidentially informed, al
though in friendly terms. that the Euro
pean powers would not remain passive
should the United States recognize or en-
courage the Cuban insurgents. If my in
formation is correct an intimation has
been further given that Germany is quite
ready, even now, to take SPANS side
should the United States show a DISPOSE
ton officially to side with the rebels.
These warnings originated in the course
of pourparers for a European coalition
against revolutionary socialism,"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Fraud Ia Alleged,

Warrants for the arrest of L. S. Dreyer
and Robert Berger, members of the firm
of Il. s. Dreyer & Co., mortgage bank
ers, who closed their doors at Chicago
Monday morning, were issued Tuesday
afternoon on the sworn information of
Frank Kennedy, who charged the bank
ers with receiving deposits when they
knew the concern was insolvent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
People in Arkansa. starving,

a large number of families living in
Union County, Arkansas, are in desti-
tute condition, and many of them are
absolutely starving. Their unfortunate
condition is due to the failure of crops
last season, caused by the severe drought.
A mass meeting at Eldorado has been
called to ask the State Legislature, the
Governor and Congress for relief.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
sioux Follow I'm Their Dim.

A delegation of Sioux Indians from
Crow Greek agency, with White Ghost,
their head chief, as chairman, left Cham
berlain, S. d., for Washington to collect
a bill of about 100000 from the govern
ment. Last March the tribe sent dun
to Washington by telegraph. This not
having been needed, the Indians decided
to interview the Indian bureau officials
personally.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Four more Chicago failures were re-
corded Tuesday as result of the sus-
pension of the National Bank of Illinois.
The American Brewing Company, the
George A. Weiss Mailing and Elevator
Company and George A. Weiss made as
signments In the County Court. George
A. Weiss Is president of both corpora
tons, and their business Is closely con
nected. Weiss is a son-jn-law of Georg,
Schneider, president of the National Bank
of Illinois, and in the schedule of &c.
counts made by the clearing house Il
shown to owe the bank 100000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Murder ut a Dance.

At Thermopolis, Fremont County,
Wyo., B. F. Hanson, deputy sheriff,
owner of the town site and wealthy
man, gave a dance to which Thomas
Bird, n wealthy cattleman and rival mag
nate, came unlimited. Bird was prompt
ly shot twice and killed by Hanson. The
quarrel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
MURDERED BY ROBBERS.

Wealthy Missourian Slain by Des-
peradoes After His Money.
Alfred Wilson, aged 40, one of the
best-known residents of Andrew County.
Missouri, was murdered the other night
by robbers at his home, one mile north
east of Avenue City. Wilson was a
bachelor and was rich. Some time ago
he became so embittered against banks
that he drew out all his deposits and was
supposed to have concealed the money
about his home. A bloody footprint on
n newspaper in the room is the only clew
the officers have. 1t is not known
whether any valuables were secured by
the robbers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
FIEND5 WRECK A TRAIN.
Twenty Eight Lives Sacrificed on an
AlabaIsa Road.

Twenty Eight Lives Sacrificed on an
Alabnr.a Road.
The worst railroad wreck in the his
tory of Alabama occurred Sunday morn
ing at the Cahaba River bridge, twenty
seven miles out from Birmingham, on the
Brierfield, Blocton and Birmingham
branch of the Southern Railway. Twen-
ty-eight persons ere known to have per-
ished, that number of bodies having been
recovered from the wreck. Eleven es-
capped alive, but of these several will die.
All of the train>crew were killed except
the fireman, whose escape seems almost
miraculous.
Six miles south of Gurnee the railroad
crosses the Cahaba River on trestle 900
feet long. The river span was of iron.
200 feet long and 10 feet high. The
river is a mountain stream. The span
over it gave way as the train was cross
ing it, and the engine and all of the cars
went to the bottom of the river below.
Victims Burned in the Wreck.
The first news of the wreck was
brought TO Hargrove by a farmer who
happened to be passing. He noticed that
the middle span of the bridge was. miss
Ing. Approaching closer, he observed the
train burning in the river below, and
could hear the cries of the wounded and
dying mingled with the kissing of the
steam coming up from the wreck. He
gave out the word to farmers residing
near by, and FASTENED to Hargrove to
telegraph to Birmingham for relief.
Three relief trains with doctors were
sent from Birmingham city and fourth
from Blocton. Meanwhile the country
people had gathered to render what as
sistance they could. 1t was soon found
that almost every person on the train had
been killed. and the bodies in most cases
burned. The rescuers arrived too late to
be of much service, except in caring for
the nine wounded persons who man
aged to get out of the wreck alive.
Work of Wreckers,
The fact that the bridge was only four
years old and was regarded as one of
the strongest and best in the State, makes
the theory that the bridge gave way un-
der the weight Of the train absurd. Sur
viving passengers say they felt the wheels
humping on the cross ties before the
crash came. The fact that bold at
tempt was made only five days before to
wreck Southern Railway passenger
train at McComb's trestle by the re-
moval of rail on a trestle ninety feet
high adds to the belief that this horror
was the result of the work of train
wreckers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Buried in n Coal Pit.

Fifteen men were buried under tons of
slate and coal Saturday afternoon in the
Maule coal mine, near Princeton, Ind,
the result of an explosion of gas and fire
damp. Six dead bodies have been taken
out, and eight men, each terribly injured,
We're rescued by their more fortunate
comrades, who were near the entrance to
the shaft when the explosion occurred.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
SHOT WIFE AND sTEPsON.
A Jealous Ohio Farmer Commits a
Murderous Deed.

Murderous Deed.
James Preston, aged 40, shot his wife,
Amanda, aged 81, and the latter's son,
William Bryant. aged 10, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Preston in Cincinnati.
Preston is farmer near New Richmond,
Ohio. His wife left him some time ago
and went to Cincinnati, taking quarters
with her son and making a living dress
making. Preston followed his wife and
tried to effect reconciliation. He called
at the house and quarrel followed, dur
ing which he began firing. When the
neighbors came in they found the three
on the floor wounded and bleeding. Pres
ton had evidently first shot his wife,
then his stepson and then himself. 1t Is
evident that Preston was actuated by
motives of jealousy, as he had in his pos
session a letter written to his wife by
another man.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Stone at Mayfield, KY, went on the ram
page again the following night. One
depce Of Tom Chambers, colored. and the
house was afterward set on fire and
burned, destroying three other buildings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
HORROR IN ALABAMA.
Train Plungcs ITO Feet from Bridge
to River Bed.

to River Bed.
Plunging down 10 feet through an iron
trestle. an accommodation train on the
Birmingham Mineral Road Sunday land
ed its passengers and train crew in a
death trap on the rocky bottom of the
Cahawba River. OF those on board only
nine escaped alive. The number of the
dead is estimated at thirty-fve. Crema-
ton alive was the horrible fate of a
number of the victims. The startling as
sertion is made by one of the survivors
that the wreck was the work of train
robbers, and that after the human freight
had been precipitated into the river they
robbed both dead and dying, paying no
attention to the piteous appeals for help.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Taken for a BuruIar.

Delwood Haven, a worker in the Sisters
vile, W. Va. oil fields. was the guest of
his uncle, Allen Whiting, and during the
night went to the kitchen for drink.
There was little light in the kitchen,
and Whiting. seeing Haven and suppos-
ing that he was n burglar fred, killing
Haven.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
EUROPE's WHEAT AND RYE.
Favorable Growth, Save In Russia
and France.

The Mark Lane Express. London, re-
ferring to crop prospects says: while
the wheat is somewhat late in growth,
this is no drawback, for a favorable
growth of the autumn sown wheat and
rye is reported from all the districts of
Central Europe, but in France matters
are not nearly so satisfactory. The
weather in Russia is very unsettled, frost
and thaw reigning in rapid succession.
with bad effect on the autumn sown
grain. The Argentine crop is not thought
TO be very large, but advices conflict.
Foreign wheat does not sell well, even at
a decline, but everybody expects brisk
business during the first fortnight of
January"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
stole Her Hubby's Love.

A sensational suit for damages was
filed in the Circuit Court in Danvile, ILL.,.
Mrs. John s. Barton. of that city. sues
Mrs. Jennie l.. Klugel, of Nashville,
Tenn, for $4,000 damages for alternating
the affections of her husband. John s..
Burton. now of Murphysboro, Tenn, and
formerly of Danville, Ill.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Killed at n Grade Crossing.

Five persons were injured and oro kill
ed Friday afternoon in East Allentown.
Pa. in grade crossing accident. A pas
senger train on the Central Railroad of
New Jersey struck a trolley car. l.. j.
Ware. aged 40, the motorman, was in
stantly killed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Floods Claim human Victims.

Disastrous foods have occurred in Man
serrat. Jamaica. 1t is reported at Kings
ton that no less than 1seventy-fve lives
were lost In the storm and floods. Many
houses and bridges were destroyed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Bryan,s Christina. Gift.

Gov. William J. Stone. of Missouri,
shipped a magnificent Kentucky thor
oughbred saddle horse to Lincoln, Ncb.
as Christmas gift to William J. Bryan.
The Governor is horseman himself,
and the animal he shipped is beauty.
1t is coal black in color and has been the
Governors favorite saddle horse for some
months.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
MIseouri for Cuba.

A mass meeting held at Sedalia, Mo-.
adopted resolutions calling upon Mis-
souri's representatives In Congress to
support the Cameron resolution for the
recognition of Cuban independence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Fire in the fashionable residence part of
Montreal destroyed portions Of the houses
Of Frank May, the wholesale dry goods
man; John GauIt, superintendent of the
Merchants Bank; and Judge Doherty.
1t Is estimated that the loss will be about
100000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

"Can't you see that sign Beware OF
the Dog'T asked the lady Of the house,
Indignantly.
mo, mum, l really cannot" replied
the tramp at the door; you see. ruin
ed my eyesight lookin' for work."-Yon-
kerp Statesman,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Bic Increase IN CopiteI

The Berliner Bank of Berlin has de-
cided to increase its capital from 1900
600 marks to 20,O00,000 marks.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
TWO MEN BLOWN TO ATOMS.
GIycerin Magazine Near Montpelier
Ind. Ex pIodes

A giycerine magazine near Montpelier
Ind, was destroyed by an explosion.
Harry Adams and George Pocoock were
blown to atoms. A great hole in the
ground is the only mark left to show the
location of the building. Chimneys were
thrown down and windows broken at dis
tant points, and the shock was felt for
miles around. The evidence of the cause
is, of course, obliterated.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.


Gov. Pingreo Has q Few Projects I'm
Mind-Farmers' Clubs and State
Grange Have Agreed Upon Certain
Measures-PcnaI AHnirs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
FOOLISH WAGER CAUSES DEATH.
New Jersey Man Breaks Through the
Ice and Is Drowned.

GottlleD Hirner, RedDank, y. D.,
baker, was drowned Friday in an attempt
TO win a wager that he would cross the
river on the ice. The wager was bottle
of wine and was made with fellow
German
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
SALARY LONG UNPAID
GOVERNMENT OWES SAMUEL MILL
KEN FOR CARRYING MAIL IN 1851.
Heirs WIFI Seek 30 Collect Sanity
Experts in the Rocker
Case.

Samuel Milliken. jr.. filed a petition in the
Probate Court yesterday asking that the Ma
rion Trust Company be appointed admins
traitor Of the estate of his father. Samuel
Milliken, sr. The heirs of the elder Milli-
ken have recently discovered that they have
claim against the government, and they
ask that the appointment be made so that
the matter can be settled up. In 1861 Samuel
Milliken, ST., lived in Kentucky. For years
prior to the breaking out OF the war he car
ried a mail route between Paducah, KY, and
Iula. Miss AT heart he was loyal to the
Union, and when the strife began in earnest
he openly declared his sentiments. The feel
ing against him was SO bitter among his old
neighbors that he was compelled to abandon
his route, and without trying TO get what
was due him from the government he fled
North. He died in 1867 without having
claimed the remainder of his salary as an
employe of the government. Some time ago
Samuel Milliken, Jr., learned that the books
in the office of the Second Assistant Post
master-general showed a balance due his
father of 1907. He was advised by attorneys
to have trust company appointed for the
purpose OF filing with the government the
claim of the heirs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

told story, which refers 70 Sir John A.
Macdonald, once Premier Of Canada sir
john attended dinner and partook of too
much wine. A stenogranher was sent 10
take his speech for local paper. Sir John
made a wandering speech. and when the
stenographer turned IL in at the newspaper
office the editor said that Sir John had
never made such a speech. He instructed
the stenographer 10 take It,. and show IL
TO Sir John. He did as ordered. The
Premier said tersely: "Tear that up" Then
he added: Now, will tell what 1 did say"
He had recovered from the festivities of
the night, and when he had delivered his
said dryly: You're young man. and on
the threshold OF life Let me give you some
advice. Never try 10 report a statesman
when you're drunk Mr.. Carnegie having
delivered himself of this story gazed quietly
at the reporter. who made no further at
tempt 10 ascertain his views.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Judgment against defendant for S1,00e. SO
and COSTS: foreclosure and sale ordered
Fred Buskamp VS.. John NJ. Whyte; &C
count. Dismissed and costs paid.
Hey IL. Beckner VS.. Charles u. Helwig:
damages. On trial by jury.
Room S-Pliny ". Bartholomew. Judge
Dora B. Carmichael VS. Fernando ".
Carmichael; divorce Dismissed by plain
tiff.
Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company VS..
Augustus Bruner ct al; improvement lien.
Dismissed and costs paid.
Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company VS..
Anna Brunef ct al; Improvement lien.
Dismissed and costs paid.
James NJ. Healy ct al. VS.. Henry Coburn
ct al, mechanics Yen. Taken under ad-
visement-
Charles Morris vs. George Merritt; me-
chanic's lien. On trial by court.
Circuit Court.
Vinson NJ. Carter. Judge pro tenn.
Thomas F. Cahll vs. Don f. Mccain;
replevin On trial by jury.
New Suits Filed.
Horace z. Smith, Trustee VS.. Otis e.
House et al; suit to foreclose mortgage.
Superior Court, Room 2.
Henry Nj. Talbot ct al. VS.. Sarah A Kin
der; suit for damages. Superior Court.
Room 2.
Sarah Emeline Feemyer VS.. Andrew Fee
myer; divorce. Superior Court, Room 2.
Gustaf RoSeberg VS.. Walter j. Hubbard
ct al; suit for damages. Superior Court,
Room g.
George Hitz ct al. VS. Cleveland. Cincin-
NATL Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Com
pany; damages. Superior Court, Room 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
only one Relative I'm His ONCE Vow

Pension Agent Spencer yesterday ex-
plained how the report that he had made
places In his office for HIS relatives and non
residents OF this State originated He sail
his Office was under civil-service rules and
that when \ vacancy occurred 1t is reported
TO the Commissioner. who. In turn, notifies
the Civii-service Commission and the ap-
plicant with the highest average gets the
appointment Miss Lizzie Sweet OF Hard
ing county. Kentucky. a young woman with
whom he had no previous acquaintance was
sent here after the last vacancy was re-
ported, in conformity with this rule Mr.
Spencer said that he had no relatives in the
Office. with the exception of mis- sister, who
fills the position OF confidential clerk
When asked about the report that Joseph
Kelley still holding his position as
secretary OF the Democratic State central
committee. Mr.. Spencer said Il was untrue
He said that Mr.. Kelley mas nothing to DO
with the committee and gives all his time
10 the duties or his position In the Pension
Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

End in Sight to the LOng-Drawn-Out
Rocker Case.

End i'm Sight to the LOng-Drawn-Out
Rocker Case.
The argument was not reached in the Rock
err murder case yesterday the attorneys
had expected. DR.. p. H. jameson was put
on the stand as an expert witness by the
State early in the day and did not get
through until the middle of the afternoon.
DR.. Jameson. after listening to the long hy-
pothetical question, concluded that Rocker
was sane. The defense tried to get in the
hypothetical question propounded to DR..
Jameson in the famous Amman case, but the
court would not admit ii. 1t was the pur-
pose of the defense TO show that in the Az
man case DR.. Jameson declared that every
attempt at suicide was caused by insanity.
DR.. Jameson said in his testimony yesterday
that in all of his experience he had never
known of an insane person who attempted
suicide after having committed a murder.
Neither nad he read OF such a
case. On cross-examiEation the physi-
say in the Azman case that Jealousy
might produce insanity. He replied that exs
treme jealousy, when delusionary, might
cause insanity. The witnes denied that he
had been reading up on moral insanity since
the Rocker case began. Attorney Healing
asked:
Doctor, did you not call on DR.. Ferguson
and ask him what moral insanity WASP"
DIR. Jameson replied that he had called at
DIR. Ferguson's office and asked him about
book on degeneration. Nothing was said
about moral insanity. The witness based his
belief that Rocker was sane on the fact
that the accused went about the tragedy in
rational way and had a motive for doing
the deed. An insane person acts without a
motive and makes no attempt to up
crime
Judge McCray has become disguised with
the number of young girls who attend the
trial daily and litter and giggle at the
slightest provocation. Yesterday morning
Of
the room.
Yesterday evening the court arranged for
the argument, which will begin some time
to-day. Two speeches will be made on each
side