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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
LITTLE ESTHER SICK.
President Cleveland's Baby Girl A.
tackled with Measles.

President CIevcIand's Baby Girl At
tackled with Measles.
Measles has suddenly appeared in the
Presidents household, little Esther Cleve-
land being stricken with it. This infantile
disease has been almost epidemic in
Washington for some time past and all
precautions have not availed to prevent
it's spread. Private Secretary Thurber's
children have all had the disease in regu-
lar course, and to prevent the possibility
of its transmission to the White House
Mr.. Thurber absented himself from his
own domicile. But this sacrifice was of
no avail, for the eruption suddenly APP
peared on little Esther Cleveland, mark
ing her as the first victim at the White
House. Orders were sent to, Woodley,
the Presidents suburban residence, to
put the place in shape for the immediate
reception of the family, and Mrs Cleve-
land, accompanied by all Of the children,
left the White House to make their home
at Woodley until the disease shall have
run its course
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

The Senate spent the entire day on the
postofiice appropriation bill, but did not
complete 1t. After brief but very spirit
ed debate the House passed the river and
harbor appropriation bill. The action was
taken under suspension Of the rules, IN
spite'o the vigorous protests OF the MINOR
ity against the continuing contract sys-
TEN. The opposition was unable to mus
ter votes enough, however, to call Tor
the yeas and nays on the suspension OK
the rules
The Senate did but little Tuesday, ex-
cept to pass the postofiice appropriation
bill. The conference report on the agri-
cultural bill was agreed TO. 1t carries
$3,802, 1902. The House spent the day
debating a bill to fix the standard of
weights and measures by the adoption OF
the metric system on and after July i,
1898, and proposition that the Govern
ment share with the District of Columbia
the expense of creating and maintaining
public library in the city of Washing
ton. The latter was defeated, lib to III.
and the fate Of the metric system bill still
hangs in the balance.
Quite a breezy discussion arose in the
Senate Wednesday over the national re-
serve question. Senator Teller made a
spirited attack on the present system as
detrimental to the interests Of the West.
The discussion arose on his request to
send bill requiring banks to keep their
reserves In their own vaults to the FL
nance Committee. Much Of the day was
given to the Indian appropriation bill,
which was not completed. Unanimous
consent was secured for taking up the
resolution for a Senate inquiry into recent
bond issues Tuesday. The bill to adopt
the metric system Of weights and meas
ures was sent back by the House to the
Committee on Coinage, Weights and
Measures for further consideration. On
the first vote it had majority of 2, but
the opposition was aggressive, and after
series of votes it was recommit,ed by a
vote Of 40 to 50. The remainder of the
day was devoted to debate on the bill b,
exempt sailing vessels engaged in thn
coastwise trade from compulsory pilot.
age laws.
The tariff silver bill and lively tariff
discussion occupied the Senate Thursday.
In the House the bill to abolish compul-
sorry pilotage on sailing vessels engaged
in the cOastwise trade was defeated
nays, III; yeas, 81. The House non
concurred in the Senate amendments to
the postoffice appropriation bill and
agreed to conference. Messrs. Loud
(Rep) Of California, Smith Rep) of Hi
nois, and Kyle DEM of Mississippi were
appointed conferees
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

sketch, one that in this instance was
made of light green and brown mixed
straw. Four upright ends of green rib
bon and bunch Of pink crushed roses
trimmed the front, more roses were put
along the sides, and at the back clus-
ter of leaves and knot of lace fell over
the hair. A hat for this dress would
hardly be harmonious unless it's trim
mings contained some lace, because
lace entered so freely into the scheme
Of the gowns ornamentation. To be-
gin with, it's goods was golden-brown
cloth and skirt showed n panel of lace
over straw -colored silk on each SIDE
Gray was never more used than this
season. 1t Is combined with all sorts
Of color, a favorite notion being the
heavy yelling in gray chiffon of n
brilliant color Of satin. Taffeta in baby
blue with pink roses is made with skirt
of taffeta showing pink at the seams,
and with bodice having the sleeves Of
taffeta and the front and back Of rose
satin draped with chiffon of blue so
heavily pleated that the rose hardly
CLEANS through. The rule for black
dresses Is, as usual, to have their trim
mings Of the unobtrusive sorts, though
that does not mean that 1t may not
show originality. All is. it must not
cry out to the multitude, 81 am just out
of the box; look at mel" The final gown
to engage the artists attention was
made Of black satin, and its trimming
certainly could not be considered en-.
tirely conventional, yet it in no way
overstepped the bounds that good taste
sets about a dress of black. Its skirt
was bordered at the hem with row of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
A Telltale Aureole.

A Boston newspaper-the Post-re-
ports some interesting revelations
made not long ago at a meeting Of per-
sons interested in psychical questions,
so called. A woman, announced as pos
sessed of mysterious powers spiritual
or other-had consented to be present,
and something quite unusual was anti
cipated.
One member of the company. who be-
feved in the old doctrine of trying the
spirits" went prepared to make some
investigations on his own account. He
carried with him some bits of phospho-
resent paper, which in the dark would
shine with light like the firefiy's.
an due time the medium" or what
ever she was called, presented herself,
and after the usual preliminaries, re-
quested that the lights should be turn
ed out. This was done, and at the same
moment the Investigator managed to
drop upon her head several pieces of
his phosphorescent paper.
These were visible, of course. To ey-
cry one except the performer herself.
Pretty soon the manifestations" be-
gan. A tambourine sounded In one
corner of the room, and strange to say,
the mediums shining head had moved
over to that identical place. The
sounds moved about the room-and the
spots Of light moved with them.
The spectators began to litter, the
medium" discovered that something
was amiss, and the seance came TO an
abrupt conclusion.
To some people 1t seems very inter-
estlng psychical phenomenon that any
one should suspect visitors from the
spirit world Of drumming on tambour.
ines.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
win Boom rrade Int.rc.t..

Interest in the coming South and West
grain congress is becoming general, and
the assemblage in Charleston, s. c., prom
Uses to be large one. 1t will be composed
Of prominent business men of the South
and West, and the result of their DELHI
erations must be the improvement and
extension of trade and business relations.
All the railroads south of the Ohio and
east of the Mississippi river will be repre-
sented, either by their presidents or vice.
presidents and traffic managers. 1t is
also expected that prominent officials Of
several of the trunk lines between the
Ohio river and Chicago will be in attend
ance. Interesting addresses by practical
men from different sections will be deliv-
cred
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
A Bible Curiosity.

There Is a verse In the Bible which
contains every letter in the alphabet
except ], and it is said there is only
one such. 1t is the twenty-first verse
Of the seventh chapter Of Ezra, and
reads: And 1, even l, Artaxerxes, the
king, do make decree to all the treas
urers which are beyond the river, that
whatsoever Ezra, the priest, the scribe
of the law Of the God of heaven, shall
require Of you, 1t be done speedily"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
His Last Call.

Lieut.. f. g. Fisher, who took part In
the Chitral campaign, says that at
Malakaland there was man with the
enemy who had been marker in ma,
tive regiment. When the attack devel-
oped he stood on the top of a sungar
with red flag in his hand. Every one.
Of course. took pot-shots at him, and
asthe bullets whistled past he signaled.
Miss, by the rightr or by the leftv'
until one caught him full In the chest
He staggered for moment, signaleti
Bulrs-eye," and then dropped dead.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Grant in Bronze.

A heroic bronze statue Of Gen. Grant
is being constructed at Chicopee, Mass.
The Union League Club of Providence
has ordered the statue, which 1t viii
place In front Of it's club house. Tho
total cost will be about $4,000 when
constructed. The piece will be thirty
two feet high, and will have pedestal
of Quincy granite. The figure Of Gen.
Grant will be about sixteen feet high.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

IGHTING for Its
hold on women's
favor Is the godet
skirt, and pretty
successfully, too,
as Is proven by
consideration OF
the present new
8 Xxi rt, w b l C b
seems not so new,
after all. 1t fits
close over t h e
h ps, falls In
somewhat dimin-
ished godets be-
low, and at the
back Is gathered
at the waist into
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
DARING PLOT FOILED.
Desperadoes Planned to kidnap Cor
nelius Vanderbilt.

Desperadoes Planned to kidnap Cor.
nelius Vanderbilt.
One of the most daring plots ever con-
ceived, which, had it proved a success,
would have startled the whole world, be-
cause of the prominence of the proposed
victims, has just come to light in San
Francisco. The plan was nothing more
nor less than to hold up the Vanderbilt
special train, kidnap Cornelius Wander
bilt and hold him for ransom. The de-
tails of the conspiracy also included the
killing of Chauncey NJ. Depew and the
Other members Of the party. The plot
was discovered by George E. Gard, late
chief of the Southern Pacific Company's
detective service. He Immediately COM
municated with the company's officials
and the latter took measures to Illustrate
the plans Of the desperadoes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
The Fish Revived.

A curious instance Of termination oc-
Cured In the case of large pike.
which had been out of water six hours
at recent reunion Of the English Pts
catorial Society. Apparently quite
dead, 1t was handed by its captors to
one of the walters to be washed In cold
water. 1t had scarcely been immersed
when, with suddenly returning life. II
bit the walters finger through almost
to the bone.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

Is three-ply, and to increase its strength
without adding weight 1t is backed
with canvas and this canvas is sewed
on.
Then the wood and canvas are soak
ed In mineral paint and dried, and thus
made impervious to water and moisture
proof. There are over 300 different
kinds of sewing machines made and
used in this country.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Indian Applies for a Pension.

Banks, Sioux Indian, who holds the
position Of chief Of the Indian police al
Grow Greek agency, was before the
Chamberlain, s. d., Board of Pension
Examiners as the preliminary step toward
securing a pension. He acted as scout
during one of the Indian wars, and makes
application under the act of June, 1890.
This Is believed to be the first instance
where Sioux Indian has applied for o
pension. =
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
TRADE AT A sTANDsTILL.
Weather an Important Factor in the
Spring Pusiness.

Spring Pusiness.
r. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review OF
Trade says: 1.-The volume of business has
not on the whole increased, nor have
prices appreciably advanced since April y
when the range for all commodities way
the lowest ever known in this country
Breadstuffs and iron products have risen
slightly, but some other articles have de-
clined, and the root of the matter is that
demand for consumption is still below ex-
pectations. The number Of hands en-
ployed has been slightly lessened by
strikes in some establishments and by
stoppage or reduction in force in others,
but the change during the last week has
not been relatively important The wealth
or has not favored active distribution of
spring goods, and uncertainty as to con-
tinued employment affects the purchases
by hands in a large number of establish
ments."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Horse with a Fighting Record.

Jud Grant, of Lawrence County, >. d..
has a horse that has been in Uncle Sans
service for over fifteen years, during
which time it has participated in number
less engagements with the Apaches, Sioux
and other hostile Indian tribes. Among
the fights in which it played its part was
the battle of Wounded Knee. The horse
formed part Of the Ninth Cavalry, bet
ter known as the white Horse Brigade"
because of the color of the steeds.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Noted Journalist Gone.

Col John A. Cockerill, widely known
as an editor and newspaper writer, died
suddenly at Cairo, Egypt, Friday from
apoplexy, while he was in the barber shop
of Shepherds Hotel Col. Cockerin was
In the service Of James Gordon Bennett
of the New York Herald, for whom he
had been in Egypt for three weeks. He
left New York in January, 1895, to be.
come the Herald's special correspondent
in Janan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Fishermen Meet Death.

Eight men were drowned near Norfolk,
Va, Friday afternoon. They were fish
ermen, six Of whom were negroes. Cap
tain John Faupce, his son Percy and six
colored men were putting out from the
beach to set a net when big wave struck
the boat and turned it over. Two of the
men got on top of the boat and remained
there about fifteen minutes, but were
washed off and sank beneath the waves.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Gold Plate Coating 10000.

A magnificent banquet was given at
the City of Mexico by foreign resident
manufacturers, merchants and bankers in
honor Of President Diaz. President Diaz
was presented by committee represent
ing foreign business interests in Mexico,
as a slight testimonial of their esteem, a
gold plate, with suitable inscription, cost
inc $50 600
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Hanainas in England.

During the last three months there have
been more hangings in England than in
any one year for the last decade, and this
despite the fact that Home Secretary
Ridley, who Is sentimentally opposed to
capital punishment, has been unusually
prolific In granting reprieves.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
There viii he 30 Bloodshcd.

Captain Thomas Phelan, of Butte,
Mont, whose challenge to fight duel was
declined recently by Congressman Linton,
has made public, through Butte paper,
correspondence with Cyrus z. Page, of
Butte, who is anxious to take Linton's
place. They could not agree on terms,
each considering himself the challenged
party. Page, who is an old-timer and an
expert rifle shot, says Phelan is a coward.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Terrific ExpIoeion.

At Ridsetown, Ont, just as the men
had assembled in Watson Bros mill,
ready to begin work, terrific boiler ex-
plosion tore the building into fragments
Two dead bodies, those Of Daniel Leitch
and A. M. Cunningham, oere soon ex-
tricated from the ruins, and others were
still buried beneath the debris.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Katahdin,s SuccesafnI TriaL

The final speed trial of Admiral AM
mems ram, the Katahdin, over thirty-six
knot course, was an unexpected success
and the naval board will report the boat
as one Of the most efficient pieces Of war
fare in Uncle Sans navy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Raises Fishworms for Market.

A monopoly Of the delightful industry
6 raising angleworms for the market
Is enjoyed by Charles Redncke, farm
er on Lyons, N. Y. He has an Incubator
and all the latest and most scientific
apparatus, and Is able to sell his wrig-
ely merchandise Mt 81 quart
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Robber. wreck the Vault.

The bank at Stillman Valley, ILL.,, was
broken into by unknown parties, who
made an attempt to blow open the safe,
but failed to get inside, where there was
a large sum of money. They succeeded
in completely wrecking the vault as well
as one corner Of the bank building.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Absconder Miller Put in Jail.

r. X. Miller, preceptor Of Bellaire, O.,
Union, No. 300, Of the G. III. Over Glass
Workers, at Muncie, Ind, who absconded
with 81 200, was arrested in Marietta, o.,
and u now in jail there.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
ohio Steel Com pany TO Resume.

The Ohio Steel Company posted notices
In Its plant at Youngstown, Ohio, that II
would resume operations in full at once.
1t was announced that the order recently
issued for a reduction of 10 per cent in
wages had been recalled, which causes its
300 employees to be jubilant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
SENATE AND HOUSE.
WORK or OUR NATIONAL LAW
MAKERS.

A Weeks Proceedings in tho Halls Of
Congress-Importan Measures Dis
cussed and Acted Upou-An Impair
tial Resume of the business.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

Useful Instrument.
Anything that may be penetrated By
q needle Is food for the sewing ma
chine. 1t makes loop and chain
stitches through cloth Of any kind and
thickness, heavy duck, wood veneers,
leather, heavy carpets, rubber, and
anything that needle can 60 through.
The button-sewing machine will sew
ON any kind of button-four hole, two
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

Explosion Occurs During Massacre.
The steamer Empress of Japan, which
has just arrived from the Orient, brings
news of terrific explosion in which a
large number Of Chinese soldiers were
killed at Kiang Gin Two regiments re-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Gold Excitement in Misaouri.

Much excitement prevails at Excelsior
Springs, No., over the finding Of gold ore
assaying from $16O to $500 ton. Five
or six assays were made before any state
meht was given out.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
To Adopt the Metric system

BY a vote Of 119 to III the House
Wednesday passed the dill to adopt the
metric system Of weights and measures
in all departments of the government
after July 1, 1896.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Shaft for Silver Min

Shaft for Silver Mining in Indiana.
The presence of silver ore among the
Lick Greek hills, in Wayne County, Ind.
has been known for several months, but
only recently has q company sunk shaft
nearly 200 feet
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

1t is said DIR. Jameson's medical prac-
tice in South Africa was worth $4,000
q year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
WORN BY THE WOMEN
SOME or THE VERY LATEST
IDEAS IN DRESS.
The 0odet skirt 10 Fighting for Its
Hold ON women's Favor-New Cape
and Bodice = Yellow Trimming
Masked with Lace.

Fashions Giddy Fancies.
New York correspOndence:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-06-05
EPSON DOWNS MEETING.
Enthusiasm over rersimmons Victory
. Has Not Yet subsidized

Enthusiasm over rersimnon's Victory
Has Not Yet subsidized.
London, June i.--iriucc Of Wales and
party lett Victoria station by train today
for Epson. this being tho third day OF the
summer meeting there The Victory Of the
princes colt, Pcrsimmon. yesterday, when
he captured the derby stakes. aroused
such II degree of enthusiasm that II had
not subsidized today and attra TOD large
crowd about the depot to w,treas the
departure OF the royal party. mo prince
was most enthusiastically ohecrci aud
mo crowd CLOSED so tightly around his
carriage that the police hai great aim
Guilty in clearing a passage :ur the We
hirln and in restraining the people
Fourteen horses started in itc race
Tor Tho royal stakes ,handieap, Of lGnn
soNcrcigns, MIR. Ruthcrford's Brrai. D-I,av
Won. Lord Hctlard's kcclson WAS second
aud t.copold dc Rothschilds Grin third
There were only four starters in the
race for the Great Surrey breeders plate
OF 1900 sovrrcigns. for 2-ycar-o Odds distance
litc iuilung>. Lord Roschcrys ChsIauary
won with tho duke OF Portland's Lady
FiiNoies second and j. il ie.gns Flying
Colors third.
Phc.bns Apollo and bach ran dead
hoat for FIRST place IN the u trans platr
Nainc inao sovereigns.
Eleven horscs went so the uost m tho
seventh and Lord Eliermcr-'s Walters took
Third place.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-06-05
MILLET AS A WINTER roop.

In the event Of n very short hay orop
milloi furnishes n large quantity Of win.
ter feed per acre. and for this purpose
would place II next 30 corn In value. The
land should be plowed early 10 that q
store of moisture may he kept In the
ground but seeding should not he done
until the ground and weather are thor
onshly warm-usnaily early In June. II
IN difficult to cure. both because tho
growth IN rank and because II must he
cut before very ripe or the hay will he
too woody and unpaiatable, but when
properly cured II Is a good feed. In dry
seasons some growers fan to get a stand
OF rnillet and rapid summer growth simply
because they leave the preparation OF The
seed bed hntil planting time. II 10 i'm
portant that the ground he prepared "
for spring crop. and then an occa sional
narrowing keep. the oil MfTiscien,ly
weather is dry. This rule applies 10 all
crops that are planted in the early sum.
mcr. Failure usually results from lack
OF moisture and pains must be taken to
retain the winters supply OF water.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-06-05
Local RATES.

Termina' Lines Competing for Galveston
Port business
Galveston. Texas. June i.-.Thcrc Is some
it'll" stir in local railway circles du. 10
the question OF rates between Galveston
and HOUSTON on certain classes Of freight
The railway lines. with the exception of
the Bay Shore, are In the Southwestern
Trnfiic association aud these nro main
tanning rates. hat the Houston Direct
NAVIGATION company seems 10 Doe n thorn
m Their sides. cargo of wire, consigned
10 iipuston Is IN route from BGston to
TINS port and the handling thereof uu, II
galveston Is what IS ngitaiiug the minds
81 the rairuailors IN, NuNigatinn ru'n-
imuy's rntr prr 100 pounds of VIE Is
cents. while tho tarn OF the railroads
calls for - cents and the disurcpanoy Is
too great to admit of III. roads computing
ior the moving Of the cargo. The South
'rn Pacific Raiirpad company and rs I'M
forests are reekouod as mombers and I'M.
der the hrisirticn Of the Southwestern
nssDclaiion ma III raNigaticn company
Is part of the southern Pacific an what
Tho board Of admins ration H. seeking to
10 IL to bring the Navigation coulpany
uni"r ID. rules but whether Il viii sue
9rcN remains to "" seen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-06-05
nIcE AS FEED.

jennings liif'H.
Now that rice mills are more numerous
and within reach Of u great many Of oiy
rice printers the question OF feed Is
worthy of confederation, Rice II good
feed for all kinds of stock, but needs t.
10 ground or thoroughly soaked Rice
polish and bran are also good and tho
question nr.AoE Which Is the cheaper
feed. all things considered? Tho writer
nag been testing tn. merits OF rice polish
both for horses and hogs. with results APP
parsnlly in ~ favor. For horses IL
needs To be mixed with some coarscr iced.
Nothing seems 10 make hog grow faster
or faticn more quickly. Without faci,t-
ties for weighing the hogs II Is j.nppssi-
Bile 10 make correct test, but | have
come 10 the conclus.on thu, with polish ut
hor per cwt. II VIII pay to sell any rice
that viii bring 81 per barrel and make tho
exchange. VIII some one WHO has facil-
tiles for weighing make n thorough u--
and report rcrulisY