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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

tween the city and Cudahy. Z suburb
shout four miles beyond the city limits to
the SOUTH. and they were caught In an
smbuscade planned for . deliberate at
tempt at murder Aitree was discovered
across the track. Been stopped the car
and got on to remove the obstruction. A
he stepped to the ground, from the grove
above there came volley Of shots, Two
arrests were made by the police. One Of
the suspects il H. J. Gavisan, a striking
motorman, who was formerly employed
On the Cudahy line. When ARRESTED he
had revolver in his pocket John Wal
tfs II the name Of the other. he. too,
had 4 revolver. Both were found In the
vicinity OF the shooting. In addition to
this AFFAIR there were several acts Of law
lessnsss In the city. Barbed wire was
stretched across dark street 20 that 1t
would have struck the, motormen In the
face, but was discovered. Cars Nwere
stoned In several places and officers. have
been placed on the night cars again.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Convention Preparntions.

Monday the subcommittee Of the ma
tional Democratic committee, with Chair
man Harrity at it's head, met in Chicago
to receive the final payment of ST., 900,
making the sum total of the $40, 900 guar
anty fund, from the local committee. 1t
was learned long before the hour ap-
pointed for the meeting between the two
committees that the money was in hand,
and that there would be no further hitch
in the convention arrangements, at least
so far as financial considerations were
concerned. The afternoon was devoted
to another inspection Of the convention
hall. So far the work has progressed
most satisfactorily, and there is no doubt
now that the Democratic national con-
vention in Chicago will be held in one Of
the best-appointed and most suitable con-
vention halls in the world. Secretary
Sheerin will distribute the press privi-
leges, put the finishing touches to the
telegraphic arrangements, and see to 1t
that the press accommodations are flaw
less. Committeeman Sherley, who Is in
charge Of the decorations, will spare no
pains in providing for the identifying Of
the great hall
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

Deming left farming in that year and
in 1926 he went into Ashland County,
was married in 1880 and returned 10
the farm near Brunswick. Two years
later he removed to Ashland Comfy
and embarked In trade. From 1872
until 1864 he traded in cattle and iu
the last named year came to Illinois
and settled in Henry County, where he
has lived ever since. He was twice
sent to the Ohio Legislature. His in
itiation into masonry took place in
Ohio in 1926. Notwithstanding his
great age Mr.. Deming keeps pace with
the march of modern progress. He
reads the daily papers, and takes \
special interest in politics. His health
is good, his eye clear, and his mind
bright.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11


the table and vaults lightly into the
seat. A moment later she Is lifted light
ly in the air, and when she descends
again one of the hind legs Of her be-
spangled seat rests upon her husbands
chin. When the chair Is securely In
place the little giant, with outstrctched
arms and his heavy burden poised dan
geOrusly between heaven and earth,
takes his usual stroll up and over the
long flight Of stairs and out into the
middle Of the stage again. When his
wife leaps lightly to the floor II is to
bow to deafening applause. She seems
as unconcerned over her perilous ride
as If she had been securely seated on
terra frma. Her carelessness Of man
ner, however, Is quite surpassed by the
easy way In which her boyish-looking
husband carries her about. They do
not always get through the perform
ance without accident, though.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
BOMB THROWN IN A CROWD.
Many Barce1Onans Are Mangled by an
Unknown Dynamiter.

Many Barce1Onans Are Mangled by an
Unknown Dynamiter.
A bomb was thrown into the crowd dur
ing the Corpus Christi procession ut Bar
celona, Spain, and it's explosion resulted
in the killing of seven persons and the
injury of fifty. The perpetrator of the
deed is unknown and his motiye is mys-
teryac The explosion occurred just as the
procession was entering the beautiful and
ancient Church of Santa Maria del Mar.
Thisais one Of the most thickly populated
quarters of the populous city. The sound
of the explosion and the distressed cries
of the injured and the friends Of the killed
created an indescribable panic among the
great crowd in the procession and lockers
on. The people were terror-stricken with
dread of other bombs being thrown, and
it was with difficulty that they were re-
strained from crushing each other in the
stampede. A terrific scene ensued after
the explosion. Seven dead bodies and
forty persons severely injured We're found.
The police have picked up thirty frag-
ments of bombs in the street.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Holds Streets In Trust.

The Missouri Supreme Court, sitting
en- banc, holds in the case of the st. Louis
Underground Service Company against
the street commissioner Of st. Louis that
all city ordinances granting corporations
the right to lay condnits and subways for
electric wires and other similar uses are
void. The city holds the streets in trust
and cannot grant their use for private
purposes. This opinion is of great impor-
lance In view Of the proposed subway sys-
tenn now contemplated by st. Louis.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
AUDACIOUS ROBBERS
RAID ON A TARoNoED CHICAGO
STORE.
City Has Had an Epidemic OF Similar
Crimes Spanish Anarchisss Do Dire
Work In Barceiona-Trade Exhibits
signs OF LAfe. sf.
rhieve. Raid |. ca.h Boz.

Saturday evening about o'clock two
desperadoes entered the l.. Klein depart
ment store on Halsted street, In Chicago,
while it was thronged with customers,
with numerous clerks behind the count
ers, and robbed the female cashier In her
cage, getting away with their plumber,
which amounted to between $500 and
$500. The vast throngs Of customers
were terrorized and panic-stricken, wom-
en- screamed and tainted, fire alarm
was raised, the robbers fired shot or
two and forced their way to the door,
through which they made their escape.
One of them was grappled by an employe
of the store, but wrenched himself away
and fed through the crowd. This Is the
ninth raid and robbery Of the kind in two
months. The store selected as the scene
of crime is always near a police patrol
box. The movements of the police are
watched, and soon after they leave the
box to depart on their rounds the hold-up
Is committed, as the thugs know that they
will be without police interruption for a
sufficient time to cover the crime.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
SILVER MEN CONTROL.
Kentucky Will Send a Nearly Solid
Delegation to Chicago.

Kentucky Will Send a Nearly Solid
Delegation to Chicago.
The Kentucky Democratic State con-
vention met at Lexington, KY, Wednes-
day. The occasion was more than the
usual State convention, as there were
eleven district conventions held to select
delegates to the national Democratic con-
vention at Chicago. The silver men con-
trolled nine out of the eleven districts, so
that the Kentucky delegation, with its
four free-silver delegates-at-large, stands
almost solid for the white metal. When
the eleven convention district meetings
were held the Blackburn men or the free
silver advocates secured control of the
committees of the convention as well as
Of the State committee, but Senator
Blackburn counseled for conservative ac-
ton in the district conventions as well as
in the State convention. The gold-stand-
ard men, except in the Louisville dis
tricts, took little part in the proceedings
Of the district conventions.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

The branches Of the Mississippi River
have an aggregate length of fifteen
thousand miles.
Most physicians thinks that the sun
radiates heat as 1t does light or as
stove emits warmth.
The horn of the rhinoceros IL not
Joined to the bone Of the head, but
grows on the skin like wart or corn.
Microscopists say that the strongest
microscopes do not, probably, reveal
the lowest stages Of animal life.
Franklin was widely known as a
writer on economy and political sub
jects before he had reached %.
Gen. Gordon, 1t may be interesting to
recall. wanted Cecil Rhodes to accom-
pany him in old days to the Soudan.
Gen. Booth is said to be very fond Of
music. His favorite melody IL tune
called ooh, the Voice to Me so Dear"
The electric current il being utilised
to hasten the process Of tanning. Leath-
or which took nearly year to tan by
the old process can now, It Is claimed.
Be tanned in three to six weeks or less
BIZ aid of electricity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
OLDEST LIVING MASON.

Charles II. Deming, of Gencseo, ILL.,,
Said to Bear that Distinction.
Charles r. Deming, of Geneso, ILL.,, Is
probably the oldest living mason in
America. He was born on Oct. 8, 1904,
at Sandsfield, Mass. When II years
old he came west with his parents as
far as Ohio. The trip was made with
a yoke Of oxen and the emigrants We're
six weeks making the journey. They
stopped at Brunswick, Medina County.
Not long before the Demings passed
through the county the British had
burned Buffalo, and Cleveland was
an insignificant town. The elder De-
ming bought farm In Medina County
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
srREErs ONCE MORE OPEN.
Miles Of st. Ionic Thororehfares
trer We're Obstructed.

Miles Of st. Louis' Thororshfares
tNs- We're Obstructed.
In st. Louis, there have been just
sighty-fve miles Of streets obstructed by
debris as result Of the tornado. All Of
these streets have been made passable
and will be cleaned up In ten days. In the
city there are 40 miles Of improved
streets, so 1t can be seen to what extent
the tornado interrupted traffic. The de-
vastated district comprises an area Of six
square miles. The extreme limits were
three miles east and west and two miles
north and south. An adequate idea Of
the damage can be formed when 1t Ii
stated that IL all the houses damaged and
blown down were on both sides Of one
street that street would be eighty-five
miles long. The figure Is given BY the
street commissioner, who has been
through the entire district, and from the
reports Of his general superintendent, who
has cut a roadway through the eighty-five
miles Of streets. In addition to this there
were many more streets INSTRUCTED by
wires and the like which are not counted
in the total.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

about to place the children under wash
tub when the crash came. "Put the
babies down and bend over them" said
Bradley. Mrs. Bradley did what she was
with his own. The bricks and beams fell
upon him and almost buried him in the
debris, but he did not vince. When the
damage was done Mrs. Bradley crawled
out and her husband followed her. when
the cyclone passed." said the woman, de-
scribing the matter, ''Charley told me to
crawl out, and then he shook the rubbish
off and got out himself. Oh, my brave,
good husbandv Mr.. Bradley's homestead
was lifted by the wind and dropped 100
feet from its original site.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
AUSTIN CORBIN KILLED.
Attem pts to Drive an UnmanaEeable
Team Of Colts.

Attemp pts to Drive an UnmanaEeable
Team Of Colts.
Austin CorbiiS the millionaire banker
of New York, was fatally hurt Thursday
afternoon and died at 9:42 that evening.
Mr.. Corbin was Mt his great forest and
game preserve at Newport, N. H., and IN
dertook to drive pair of young and
skittish horses. He was warned by Gard
ner, his coachman, not to do SO, as the
horses were very unruly and wild. Mr..
Corbin persisted, and hitching them to a
cart he, his grandson, Mr.. Edgell, DIR.
Kunster and Gardner went for the drive.
The horses acted very badly, and, in
turning corner, ran away and threw
the four men heavily upon the ground.
Gardner, who has. also since died, and Mr..
Corbin were terribly injured, and Mr..
Edgell and DR.. Kunster severely so.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Favor the Cifiea.

The Supreme Court has recently shown
consideration for cities which have been
made defendants in suits for personal
damages--a consideration Of which many
towns where damage suits are numerous
are greatly in need. The court affirmed
the decision Of the lower court in the case
Of Lavina Gavett VS.. the City Of Jack
son, where the plaintiff had sued for dam
ages received from slipping on an Icy
walk, and the court had directed verdict
for the defendant. Three opinions were
written in the case, Justices Moore and
Montgomery dissenting. The ice which
caused the accident was the result of a
leaky conductor pipe, which conveyed the
rain water from an adjoining building
into the gutter. The ice which formed
on the walk was an inch or so in thick
ness. Justice Hooker, concurring in the
main opinion by Justice Grant, says that
the city might as well be held liable for
accidents resulting from the treacherous
banana peel which is constantly lying
in wait for the feet Of the unwary, and
upon which they are sure to slip.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
PENNOYER Is GENEROUS.
Will Take but One-Ha1f His Salary q
80

Will Take but One-Half His Salary az
Mayor of Portland.
In speaking Of his policy as Mayor Of
Portland, Oregon, ex-Gov. and Mayor
elect Pennoyef said: ~ shall endeavor to
reduce expenses wherever 1 can to meet
the existing conditions, and will now
say what 1 could not well say and what
l did not say before election-that while
endeavoring faithfully to discharge my
duty as Mayor 1 shall take but one-half
the salary. That salary should come
down with the general decline of prices
and values, and shall see that it does
come down." The Mayors salary is now
$4,000 per annum.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11


At Oxford, the interest Of the citizens In
taking care Of the cyclone sufferers 10 un-
abated. Relief wagons are run each day
loaded with provisions for the afflicted.
It Il found that the demands for food are
greater than was first anticipated and
that village and town must be divided
into districts and systematic canvass
made. Thousands are still visiting the
scene and relic hunters seem to be az
numerous as Immediately after the storm.
Some Of the people on the borders Of the
devastated districts are being overrun
with visitors, literally eating them out
Of house and home. Men are being put
at work as fast as possible. The trouble
seems to be in providing food and lodg-
ings for the laborers. The physicians are
still working with commendable fortitude
visiting from thirty to forty patients each
a day. They report many patients with
severe flesh wounds at the critical stage
on account Of the danger Of gangrene.
w. G. Hinman, of Pontiac, the receiver
of contributions appointed by Gov. Rich,
went over the whole district, informing
himself as to the most advantageous way
of performing his duties. The afflicted
ones seem to realize more and more their
terrible condition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

Prof. Dusel, Of Bonn, noticed ona
day his wife placing large bouquet
on his desk.
what does all that mean?' he asked.
why, this Is the anniversary Of Jour
marriage" replied Mrs. Dusel
"Is that sol Well, let me know when
yours comes round and I'll recipro-
cate"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Short State Items.


Mrs. Rosa Fisher, of Marshall, died
suddenly at the home Of her daughter in
Jackson, aged GO years.
At Kalamazoo, Frank B. Smith was
convicted of perjury. Smith Is well-to-
do Three Rivers business man.
Frank b. Smith, the wealthy Three
Rivers real estate man and speculator,
was sentenced to seven years and six
months in Jackson prison at Kalamazoo
for perjury in. the Harrison land case
trial.
Barns belonging to George MADDEN,
August Oeshcler and r. Cramer at Jack
son were destroyed by fire. Fire was
caused by boys with bonfires.
Farmers are so enthused about the Ben
ton Harbor and Eastern Electric Railway
that proposes to enter Benton Harbor
through tunnel that they are granting
right Of way without charge to assist the
company. One farmer allows them to
go through his door yard without protest.
Surveyors and engineers are on the
ground preparatory to building the tunnel
which Is to be three-fourths of a mile
long.
John Gunsolus' 10-year-old son, Ray,
found q can Of powder in his fathers
house Mt Saginaw, transferred 1t to the
yard and dropped a lighted match in. The
explosion that followed burned the boy
badly, but IL Is thought that he will re-
cover.
Henry Zwimmer and his bride recently
settled near Drenth, coming from New
Jersey, where fire destroyed not only
Zwimmer's patrimony but the accumu-
lated savings OF FIVE years. He was much
surprised to receive official notice Monday
that an old bachelor uncle In the Neither
lands had died, leaving him and his two
sisters an estate estimated at over $780,
coo.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
sw;.s Proposal Neglected.

ed regret that the United States has not
replied to the Swiss proposal for a con-
clusi0h Of an arbitration treaty and has
requested the bundesrath to demand a
categoric answer. The president OF the
confederation; NJ. Adrien Lachenal, has
declined to make the demand, although
joining in the expression Of regret at the
non-receipt of a reply on the subject from
America.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
TRADE OUTLOOK Is GOOD.
Promise of Large Crops Makes BUSH
ness Expectaut.


r. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review Of
Trade says: at is highly suggestive that,
with as little help as there is now from
new business, markets are so nearly main
tanned. Summer is close at hand, and
with the new, crops promising well and
old stock large, it is no wonder that the
farm products are cheap. The factories
and mills are still waiting for the rush Of
business seen last year, and in. spite Of
narrow orders at present are generally
holding on with much confidence. 1t is
so late that gold exports no longer alarm,
for the date of expected returns draws
near. The opinion gains ground that
more active business is to be expected af-
ter the conventions have been held and
the safety and sufficiency of crops have
been assured. Low prices at this season
affect farmers very little, but the specu-
lators who have bought from them for
a rise. The wheat yield is estimated at
half billion bushels
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
sundry Civil Bill Vetoed.

President Cleveland Saturday sent to
both House and Senate his veto of the
sundry civil appropriation bill. and in the
House there was sharp battle over the
matter. The attempt to pass the bill over
the Presidents veto was, however, inef-
fectual.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

and weighs about
100 pounds, but ev-'
cry pound OF him
Is either muscle or
bone. He Is a Jug
gler and handles
such s m a ii %
things as ar t.
wheels. axles, ta-
bles, etc. His latest
act Is that OF car
rying his wife (seat-
ed on a chair on
b Is chin. While
Kins-ner W e 1 g b 8
but 100 pounds, his
wife weighs 40.
With a smile and
a wave of her hand
Madame Kins : ner
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Tramp. Burn a Man to Death.

barn of Henry Chappell, farmer. Chap
pell's son-in-law, William Hobill. was
shot and dangerously wounded by one Of
the tramps. Mr.. Chappell went into the
barn TO release some cattle and was over
come by smoke and burned to death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Want Bonds Barred.

At O'clock Tuesday night the long
struggle in the Senate over the bill to pro-
hibit the issue of bonds came to an end
and the bill was passed by vote OF 81 to
%. The bill as passed covers only four
lines, as follows: BE it enacted that the
issuance of Understanding bonds of the
United States for any purpose whatever
without further authority Of Congress Ii
hereby prohibited"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Iuatin Gum PROVED q FaiIure.

Vienna, on the shore of Lake Oneida,
n. Y. This is a projectile, fred from an
ordinary cannon by powder. 1t contains
charge Of dynamite that should not ex-
plode until the projectilc strikes. The
test proved failure.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
satoiIi at a Base bali Cam

eat Worcester. Mass, Cardinal Satolli
witnessed his first ball game Tuesday,
and II was of character to drive the
."fans" wild with enthusiasm. 1t requir-
ell eleven innings to give victory by a
score of to 1. The cardinal enjoyed
the game immensely and frequently show
ed his sympathy was with the home team.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
ST. LOUIS MAY ISSUE BONDS.
Mayor Wa1bridge Has Plan for
RAISING Needed Money.

Mayor Walbridge, Of st. Louis. has de-
cided that the most feasible way to raise
the money needed to rebuild the hospital,
remodel and extend the poorhouse, insane
asylum, female hospital, workhouse and
house of refuge, is by bond issue This
can be done only by calling a special SEES
sion of the Legislature. Mayor Wal
bridge wrote a letter to Gov. Stone setting
forth the facts and requesting him to call
an extra session of the Legislature.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Hoodiume 30 Murder.

The first attempt Mt murder since the
beginning of the Milwaukee street car
strike took place Thursday night and re-
suited in the wounding Of a conductor
and inotorman, the first slightly and the
last probably fatally. The names OF the
msn are: John u. Bren. Adoiph Schwartz.
EAe men operated a car on the line be-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
II n Friend to Dumb Animals.

Miss Maude b. Ingerscll, daughter of
Col. Robert Ingersoll, was the complain
ant In jefferson Market police court at
New York Tuesday morning against John
X. Brady, Of Brooklyn, for abusing his
horse. Miss Ingersoll followed the man
until she found a policeman, and then
went to the station house and made a
complaint. ~ t.igc g.ef
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
French Monnrchists 20 Meet.

A dispatch from Brussels to the Paris
Eclair says that confidential note has
Just been addressed to the Belgian Gov
eminent announcing that ex-Empress Eu-
genie has summoned a great meeting Of
French monarchists to take place In Brus-
sells during the month of August.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Hanging in Chicago.

Joseph Windrath was hanged in Chi
cago Friday for the murder and robbery
of Carey b. Birch, money receiver at the
Armitage avenue station of the West
Chicago Street Railway Company.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
Incident of the Cyclone.

One Of the most remarkable incidents
Of the big cyclone in Michigan was that
In which Charles Bradley, Of Thomas,
proved himself an absolute hero. Bradley
and his wife and their two children were
just sitting down to supper when the
storm struck their house. The husband
cried out to his wife to go into the cellar
at once. She obeyed, and Bradley fol-
lowed with the children. Mrs. Bradley
was afraid that the lamp in the dining
room might be overturned and set fire to
the house. She went upstairs to extin-
guish the lamp, and on her return was
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11
rhrashes His Son and To slain.

J.. A. Baker, ex-county commissioner
of Ward County, N. D., was shot and
killed by his son William, aged II, near
Minot. Mr.. Baker had given his SON q
hard whipping, after which he startsd to
abuse the boys mother. The lad shot his
father twice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-11

Attorney-What was there about the
deceased that led you to believe he
was of unsound mind? witness-wen,
for one thing, he abhorred bicycles
Philadelphia North American.