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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
when the Moose Sheds His Horn,

When the Moose Sheds His Horns.
Very few people have ever seen a
bull moose shed his horns. This trans
formation usually takes place between
Jan. and Jan. 8, during which time
the animal is very ugly. The bull
moose In the Ellerton moose park in
Roseau commenced shedding his horns
on the date mentioned, and during the
process performed some queer antics.
He would run and jump al erything
In his way, butt trees and fences, and
his mates were driven by the big fell
low hither and thither. A kicking
bronco was turned into the park, and
for few minutes the fight was terrific,
the bronco coming out winner with his
heels. Finally the moose backed away
and made run for the horse. This
was too much for the bronco, who fled
for dear life, with the moose In full
pursuit The race was made around
the corral ten times before the moose
could be stopped and the horse taken
away from the enraged animal, which
was accomplished with no little trou-
BILE and danger.-Minneapolis Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

LOm AN JENASONs ucy oWu TIC
town Of Jenison, with its sawmill, big
grstmill, general store and hotel. a plas-
ter mill and quarry at Grandville, a
summer resort near Holland, another near
Grand Rapids, numerous farms and
miscellaneous assortment OF bonds, mort
cages and other securities, and yet neith-
er considers himself the Individual own
er of anything. Not only do they own
everything in common, but their gifts to
church.. charity, politics and to friends
are from both and not from either in
particular. The brothers are both bach
elors, both are Jacksonian Democrats,
neither belongs to any church, though
both go to the Universalist Church, when
at all, and when they die they will lie
side by side in $4,000 mausoleum
which they have built in the family ceme-
terry on the old homestead
These remarkable twinsLw were born in
New York State in 1898: Their father
was wellto-do, but lost his property
through injudiciousy indorsing for
friends who turned out insolvent. In 1896
the father came to Michigan. then widely
advertised through the East as land Of
hope and promise, where fortunes grew
on trees and money was dug out of the
ground. He brought with him small
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
CHANCE FOR YOUNG DOCTORS.
Examination of Candidates for Marine
Hospital Assistant Surgeons.


A competitive examination of candi-
dates for appointment to the position Of
assistant surgeon in the United States
marine hospital service will be held June
10 in Washington. Candidates are re-
quired to be not less than u nor more
than 30 years Of age. They must be
graduates of a reputable medical college
and furnish testimonials as to character.
Successful candidates having made the
required grade are appointed in order Of
merit as vacancies arise during the sue
ceeding year. There is at present one
vacancy. A successful candidate, when
recommended for appointment, is com
missioned by the President of the United
States as an assistant surgeon. After
four years of service and second ex-
animation he is entitled to promotion to
the grade of past assistant surgeon, and
to the rank of surgeon, according to
priority, on the occurrence Of vacancies
in that grade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Great Loss at Blue Island.

Blue Island. a Chicago suburb, was
swept by fire Sunday morning. From 2
o'clock until ) o'clock the business heart
of the town was at the mercy of flames.
The heroic use of gunpowder and the
timely arrival of aid from West Pullman
and Chicago prevented the destruction Of
Western avenue property and practically
the best part of the town lying on the
plateau above Stony creek. Thrty-6ve
buildings were destroyed, representing
property Of the total value Of $125,0OO,
carrying an insurance of about 30 per
cent of the value. There was no loss Of
life
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
FOREST FIRES RAGING.

Pennsylvania Oil Property Destroyed
Loss in New Jersey 100000.
An immense forest fire is burning fierce
ly at Oswayo. near Bradford, Pa. The
Emery Oil Company has lost thirteen
rigs. A large gang of men is fighting the
fire. Near Egg Harbor City. y. j., forest
fires continue, Notwithstanding the efforts
of the farmers to check them. The wealth
er has nearly Frustrated the farmers, and
it is feared they will not be able to check
the flames unless it rains. Thousands Of
acres Of timber have been destroyed and
the loss will foot up nearly 100000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
ARMOUR Is SURPRISED.
Corn In His Iowa Cribs IL Assessed
for Local Taxes.

Phil Armour and other Chicago CAPT.
talists and corporations who raked the
State of Iowa over for corn last fall, and
built miles and miles of cribs along rail
roads to put it in, are now surprised to
find the corn Is assessed for taxes. OF
course, they object and protest, and de-
clare il is unlawful, but the assessors keep
their grip. The question is entirely new
in the State, but good lawyers and the
Attorney General say the corn is assessa.
BILE the same as any other property. OF
course, the matter will go into the courts,
and the outcome will be interesting to
warehouse men, farmers, taxpayers, and
grain spectators.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Rctraxed by q Woman.

Sheriff Price, of Hughes County, South
Dakota. arrested $. +. McNutt, an al
legged horse thief, at Leavenworth. Kan.
McNutt, with partner named John Gil
pin, stole two car loads of horses last
winter and sold them in Minneapolis.
Gilpin was arrested, while McNutt escap-
ed. Recently McNutt wrote to woman,
friend of Gilpin's. McNutt made slight
ing remarks against Gilpin, which so
angered her that she turned the letter
over to Sheriff Price
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Cody Law knocked Ont.

The Illinois Supreme Court has de-
clared the Cody Sunday barber law un.
constitutional. The Court holds that the
law is class legislation; that it singles
an especial business, and is therefore
contrary to the spirit Of the Constitution
1t is also declared to be puritanical and
not applicable to present conditions. The
Court was unanimous on the question OF
the unconstitutionality of the law.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
the belt, and to follow, more or lie:
hn u linos, In,

the Delt, ana TO follow, more or less,
bag lines in front.
A brand-new reception dress that
shows somewhat daring independ-
ence Of cast-iron rules on the part of
the designer is the artists next con-
tribution. and a glance at 1t is enough
to convince of it's richness. 1t was
sketched in parma violet satin, the
bodice being pointed back and front
and having a wide vest of white silk
yelled with spangled chiffon. The ex-
traordinary sleeves were Of chiffon-cov-
cred silk for the lower part and of the
dress goods for the cuffs. Lace jabots
appeared beside the vest, and lace frills
Ornamented the collar. These sleeves
had an odd look, Of course, but they
did not seem at all out Of keeping with
the rest Of the costume, which may or
may not mean that a change to tight
sleeves will soon come easily. A long
train was supplied to this skirt, and in
front there were panels of white silk
covered with jewelled black tulle, and
finished with large bows of violet satin
ribbon. This made the skirt but little
less daring than the sleeves, for
striped stuffs are the fancy now for
dressy skirts. An example Of this was
a skirt Of white with green stripes, the
white being sprinkled with carnations,
made with all the stripes spreading
from the belt. The skirt was lined
with carnations, and the bodice was
white with green satin sleeves and a
belt to the bust line Of carnation. Very
young girls should hardly plan this sort
of contrast for themselves, but for n
dashing young matron or for the girl
who rather makes point Of not being
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Kansas Towns LeyeIed.

A devastating tornado passed through
Seneca, Kan. Sunday evening Every
thing in its path was completely wrecked.
Couriers from the country report great
damage to property and probable loss Of
life. In Seneca four were killed and n
number injured. There were many mirac-
ulous escapes from instant death. Other
towns were reported to have suffered
greatly, but communication was inter
rupted and details were meager.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

Luman and Lucius Jenison Have
worked and Prospcred Together.
.Two souls with but single thought"
aptly describes the relations that exist
between Luman and Lucius Jen'son, who
live in the little village seven miles be-
low Grand Rapids, which they jointly
own and which bears their name. They
are twin brothers and afford an example
OF brothers dwelling together Ia har-
mony which 1t would be difficult to par
allel.
For nearly sixty years they have been
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

OW that jacket
bodices of the sort
this initial shows
are very abundant.
women are begin
ming to confess
that such garments
have not filed the
measure Of success
and imperative cor
rectness prepared
for them. This one
was made Of rich
figured silk, orna-
mented with snowy
buttons and white
satin revers, and
xvoc xunrn nvar a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

ukbOclutcu ih Duei
ness, and during all
that time there has
never been other
than the most per-
feet understanding
and amity between
them. To-day they
are numbered among
the wealthy men Of
western Michigan,
and everything they
own Is owned joint
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Scores vhe Turks.

The Methodist conference at Cleveland
was opened Wednesday with Bishop Vim
cent in the chair. The devotional services
were conducted by Rev. X. Z. Gillum, n
colored minister from Central Missouri.
The first resolution offered denounced in
the strongest terms the Armenian out
RACES and massacres, and referred to the
apathy Of the Christian governments of
Europe and America. 1t closed by call
ing on Congress to pass joint resolution
authorizing the President to enter into
negotiations with the European powers
most directly interested with the view of
interfering and preventing further massa-
cres. The resolution also provided that
a copy of the resolution should be sent
to both houses of Congress. 1t was re-
ferred to the Committee on State Of the
Church without discussion. The PROPOSE
ton to change the time of holding the
general conference from May / to the
first Wednesday in May aroused dis
cussion on the point OF the constitution
atty of the action. Three-fourths of the
annual conferences have approved it. DIR.
Leonard led the opposition, but he was
literally buried, as the vote resulted: 397
yeas to 10 nays. The next general con-
ference will therefore meet on the first
Wednesday in May. 1900.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

The Board of Examiners-in-chief In the
patent Office rendered an important decis-
ion, awarding priority Of invention on q
typesetting and line-casting machine to
Joseph @. Fowler over Philip +. Dodge,
president of the Mergenthaler Linotype
Company. ,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

Grant Heckert, sentenced to one year In
the penitentihry, and Charles Beeby, held
for robbery, broke Jail ut Eucyrus, o.,
making good their cscapes5 - or
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Big Fortune in Gold in His Hut.

located near Durnbd. Mexico. twenty
years ago, and lived the life Of q recluse
In the Sierra Madre Mountains, has been
found dead in. his, cabin by prospectors.
In the building was found gold dust az
gregating $4,000 In value.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

La Union Constitutional, the inspired
government newspaper at Havana, an
nounces that the verdict of death pro-
nounced against all i've Of the Connect
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
GOWNS AND GOWNING
WOMEN GIVE MUCH ATTENTIONS
70 WHAT THEY WEAR.

Dslef 0lances nc Tancies Tsnininss
Frivolous, Mayhap, and Yet o6ereA
In the Hope that the Reading Prove
Restfal 70 wearied Womaukind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Death in Collision.

The iron steamer Onoko collided with
the schooner Mary ID. Aver ten miles off
Crosse Point, near Chicago, Sunday
morning. Twelve hours later the sailing
vessel sunk while being towed by the SUI
perior liner City Of Duluth. Five Of the
crew were drowned. Two were saved.
Those lost were: Capt. Williams, Mate
Matson, Henry Shira, seaman, and cook
and deckhand, names unknown.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

amount Of property,
his wife, his oldest
son, Hiram, a young
man of %; three
daughters and the
twins. He located
on an unimproved
farm near Jenison,
and with his son Hi
ram contracted to
supply a sawmill
with logs and oper-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Minuesota Bank Cashier sentenced

At Redwood Falls, Mimi, Robert A..
Turrell, ex-assistant cashier OF the insol-
vent Citizens Bank. indicted for grand
larceny in the first degree on the charge
of having stolen $4,000 from the Citizens
Bank, was sentenced to the penitentiary
on the reformatory plan. E%
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Ten Hurt at n Fire.

Ten men were hurt in fire at 80 and
324 Olive street, st. Louis. early Monday
morning.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

A train loaded with troops destined for
the Island of Madagascar collided be-
tween Adelia and vesoulbe-Iman with
another train. Five officers were killed
and three officers, thirty soldiers and the
crew of the train were injured.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
RUssIA's GRAB AT cHE-FOO.

Protests Made by British and Ger
man Ministers at Pekin.
The British and German ministers at
Pekin have protested against the action
of Russia in occupying part Of the fore
shore at Che-Foo, contrary to treaty
rights. The entire Russian squadron in
Chinese waters will rendezvous at Che
Foo in readiness to occupy Port Arthur
or Kiacho Bay, on receipt Of instructions
from st. Petersburg.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

REVIEW or THEIR WORK At
WASHINGTON.

Detailed Proceedings Of Senate and
House Bills Passed or introduced
In Either NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Mo-
ment to the Country at Large. '2
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

In the Competitor case it can be au-
thoritatively stated that, at the request
Of the United States, the Spanish Govern
ment will postpone execution Of the death
sentences upon American citizens until
the views of The United States respecting
the application to their cases of the treaty
of 1795 and the protocol Of 1877 can be
presented and considered. The announce
ment Of the postponemcnt Of the execu-
lions means a delay Of some weeks at
least, and that the matter will be taken
up by the diplomatic representatives of
the United States and Of SPAIN and be
made the subject Of the exchange Of cor
respondence on the Interpretation to be
given the treaty provisions between the
two nations. Meanwhile the. effect will be
to allay popular excitement both here and
In Spain 90
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

and distinctive.
1t Is long step from such gowns to
dresses Of linen, but the linen Is highly
seasonable and II is possible to make
the inexpensive qualities up into dressy
foum. An excellent model Of this sort
appears In the third of these pictures,
an exceedingly jaunty dress, yet one
that the home dressmaker can manage
without difficulty. The skirt Is entire
" plain, but the stun for the bodice 10
lAil In fine knife pleats all around,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
National League.
Following is the standing Of the clubs
In the National Baseball Iearne.
Western League.

Following is the standing of the clubs
of the Western League:
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27

The road when built win stand nm
rivalled, AS nothing will be able fc
divert It's traffic. 1t will require but
eight days to go from San Francisco
TO London, while 1t would take 90
days with swift steamers by the Mic
aragua Canal; from Japan to New
York over our road 10 DAYS, by the
canal 32 days; from Shanghi to New
York % days by our road, through
the canal 81 days. To place troops
from the Atlantic to the Pacific would
require but two days. To carry them
through the canal would consume IL
days. During this delay, in time of
war, nations might be lost and won.
This road will be able to carry
freight from New York to San Fran
cisco at as low rates as it would be
taken through the canal and pay the
heavy foliage, to say nothing of the
saving in time.
l deem 1T proper TO address you
this communication in behalf of a
measure so deserving of the Govern
ment's recognition aud Endorsement.
No other enterprise ever offered such
advantages to the people of the Unit
ed States. The building of the line
is inevitable, and the president who
signs the bill will preserve his mem
ory to the end of time.
Yours truly,
VIM. DALLIN.
V. P. and General Manager.
Atlantic az Pacific Railway
Construction Co.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27

JUDGE DoNNELLY returned from
his visit to New York on Thursday
last, well pleased with his conference
with the Lima Northern people and
his treatment at their hands while
he was in the city.
The Judge reports that the Lime
Northern is to be pushed Northward
as rapidly as the weather will permit
and that the cars will be running in
to Napoleon early in the spring.
In speaking of his visit to New
York the Judge refers in high praise
to Hon. G. N. Haskell, who is inter
ested in the Ohio Southern and Lima
Northern railroads. Mr.. Haskell for
merly resided at Ottawa and is well
known by many of our citizens. He
is now making his headquarters in
New York, where he is recognized as
one of the shrewdest operators upon
Wall Street, and he is doing q land
Office business.
The success of Mr.. Haskell has been
phenomenal, and his old friends in this
neck of the woods are pleased to
learn of his prosperity.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27

Two bills have been introduced in
the house which are in the interest
of the farmers. The first makes it a
misdemeanor to fail to destroy the
Russian thistle. 1t is made the duty
of township trustees, constables and
road supervisors to see that these
pests are destroyed and if anyone
fails to destroy his crop of the weed
after five days notice he is liable to q
fine of not less than So nor more than
$25. If the township officers neglect
their duties they are also liable. The
second bill adds wild lettuce to the
present law requiring obnoxious
weeds to be destroyed. 1t is claimed
that both the Russian thistle and
wild lettuce have made rapid spead
throughout Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27
Legal Notice.

POBERT B. MINTON AND R. LYMAN
LIZ Minton, whose places of residence are,
unknown, and Hugh M, Minton, whose place,
OF residence is Carlinville, Macoupin County,
Illinois, will take notice, that ON the Goth day
OF February 1896, Ferdinand Roessing as the
County Treasurer of Henry County, Ohio,
filed his amended petition in the Common
Pleas Court of said Henry County, Ohio, be-
ing case No. 424S therein against the said de-
PENDANTS to recover the sum of $229O0 from
said defendants for taxes and assessments
due and unpaid on the following described
real estate to-wit: all that part Of the north
west quarter of section twenty-five l25), in
township three (3l. north of range eight tsl
east, In Henry county Ohio, that lies north
east of the Deshler & McComb railroad, con-
tanning 119 1-2 acres Of land more or less, and
t. have said sum declared the first and best.
lien on the said real estate and further
averring that said Robert B. Minton, r. Ly-
man Minton and Hugh M, Minton are the
owners of said real estate, and praying that
said plaintiff may have judgment against
said owners for said sum Of $229 90, and that
said lands be ordered sold for the payment Of
the above sum, costs Of suit and for all proper
relief.
Said defendants are required to answer
said petition on or befpre the 18th day of
April, 1896, or judgment and decree will be
taken against them as prayed for;
FERDINAND ROESSING,
Treasurer of Henry County, Ohio.
JAS. p. Raglan Plaintiffs Attorney.
Napoleon, o., Feb 20, 1S96.-6t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27
GOLD ON HIS FARM.
Indiana Farmer Finds a Rich
Vein in His Fields.

ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 24.-Robert
Spaulding, an old California gold
miner, now owner of a large farm
north of this city, found $40 in gold
ore protruding from a bluff on his
farm Saturday, and after satisfying
himself brought samples to this city,
where it was assayed by local experts
and pronounced the standard article.
The samples indicate it will run $40
or $75 to the ton. 1t was questioned
whether the gold was really found
where he said it was, and people
fiocked to the place to-day to find
that what he said was true. Several
old miners were among those who
visited the find, and say that the pro
spects are splendid. An expert
made an offer to-day Of $500 an acre
for the twenty surrounding acres,
but the offer wasrefused. Spaulding
has the means and will develop it
himself. He nailed all the gates on
his place this afternoon and placed
trespass signs everywhere.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27

Hon. MICHAEL d. HARTER of
Mansfield committed suicide at Fos-
toria on Friday night last, by shoot
ing himself through the head. The
deed was done while Mr.. Harter was
temporarily insane. Mr.. H. had his
life insured for 100000, and was q
successful and very rich man.
Hon Michael d. Harter was q mem
Der of the Fifty-second and Fifty
third Congress from the Fourteenth
Ohio district. His home was at Mans
field, O., and most of his life he was
banker and manufacturer. AL
though born poor boy and without
the advantages of much schooling,
Mr.. Harter was hard student and
had read deeply on political and fl
nancial lines. He was o Democrat in
politics and strong opponent of the
free coinage of silver and one of the
few advocates of free trade in Con
gress. In the last Congress he was a
member of the committe on coinage,
and voted against the free silver bill
which that committee reported. In
manner he was quiet, unassuming
and genial. Studious by habit, sim
pie in his tastes and direct in his
methods. He was man of force in
his party, and a strong ally to the
progressive reform element. In
Washington society Mr.. Harter was
extremely popular.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-02-27
S.P. SnEERIN,
Secretary,
Notice.

We have sent out, and are sending
out, a lot of statements of accounts
to those who are owing us upon sub
scription. 1t takes cash money to
run newspaper successfully, and it
is quite necessary that we have in
all that is due us. We hope, there
rfore, that all who are in our debt WI
respond promptly,l as prompt as we
have been in sending to them the
NORTHWEST weekly for years.