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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Ex-senator Ferry Dad.

EX-United States Senator Thomas
White Ferry, once acting vice-president
of the United States, and one of the
most prominent figures in Michigan
history, died very suddenly of apoplexy
at Grand Haven.
Mr.. Ferry was born June 1, 1926, on
MaclIinac island where his father had
established an Indian mission. After
receiving village school education at
Grand Haven, the boy clerked in II
store at Elgin, Ill, for several years,
and then returned TO Grand Haven, be-
coming partner with his father and
brother in the lumber firm OF Ferry &
Sons There he laid the foundation
for the big fortune which he subse-
quently lost. In 1Si7 he was elected
clerk of Ottawa county. Six years
later he was elected to the lower house
of the legislature, and afterwards to
the senate. He was vice-president for
Michigan in the convention that NOM
mated Lincoln. In 1868 he represented
Michigan in the board of managers for
the Gettysburg cemetery. He was first
elected to congress in 1864, serving
eight years. In 1871 he was elected
United States senator and did valuable
service on committees From the
death of Vice President Wilson, Nov.
90, 1875, to March 4, 1877, Mr.. Ferry
was acting vice-president of the United
States After his reelection TO the
senate he was again made president
pro tempore. Mr.. Ferry was president
of the joint meeting of the senate and
house of representatives that seated
President Hayes, and ut his home is
the pen used to sign the certificate of
election. In 1852 Mr.. Ferry lost the for
tune he had made in the numbering bust
ness, probably through neglecting his
private affairs for the interests of his
constituents. Since his retirement
from politics Mr. Ferry has resided
quietly at his home at Grand Haven.
He took deep interest in local affairs
and WAS an active member Of the
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Ferry never
married. 1t is said, while a boy IN
Elgin, Ill he fell desperately in love
with n pretty country girl but was re-
jected and that nearly broke his heart.
1t was largely through the efforts of
Mr.. Ferry in the senate that Macl1inac
island. recently given to Michigan for
park purposes, was set aside as ma
tional park and Gov. Rich made him
president of the board having charge
of the park
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
state Y. w. c. A. Convention.

The Young Woman's Christian asso-
citation met ut Lansing in their twelfth
annual convention. Miss Mary Stew
art. of Detroit, opened the convention
and Mrs. Harold p. Sayles, of Chicago,
led the devotional services. The roll
call showed nearly all of the 10 city
and college associations represented.
The following officers were elected:
President. Mrs a. n. Miller, of Bay
City; vice-president, Mrs. Warner. of
Jackson; secretary, Miss Keep, of De-
troit; assistant secretary, Miss Siddall,
of South Haven; press secretary, Mrs.
Blanche II. Mason, of Lansing. A
number of splendid papers were read
and addresses made on various phases
of women's influence in the home, in
the church, and in affairs of state.
Over $500 was pledged by the delegates
for the state work.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Qua lel.ows Isncampment.

The forty-ninth annual meeting of
the grand encampment, |. o. o. f. of
Michigan, was held at A.legan. An
address of welcome was given by Mayor
Pope and responded to by Grand
Patriarch Lever. The election of Off
GERS resulted Grand patriarch, Frank
Shepherd, of Cheboygan; grand high
priest, William Skinner, of Fort Gra-
tiot; grand senior warden, Robert
Donavan, of Charlotte; grand scribe,
Il. H. Whitney, OF Lansing; grand
treasurer, Andrew Harshaw, of Alpena;
grand representative, full term, Henry
Lever, of Fremont; grand junior war
den, N. A. Metz, Marquette.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Order OF the Eastern star.

Adrian entertained the thirtieth an
nual meeting of the Order of the East
ern Star, grand chapter OF Michigan.
Nearly 500 delegates were present. The
grand chapter was opened by Grand
Worthy Matron Ida II. Pratt, of Jack
son, with Mrs. A. A. Matteson, of Mid
dleville, secretary. Prayer was offered
by the chaplain, Mrs. Lena Miller.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett, worthy matron
of Adrian chapter, delivered the adj
dress of welcome. The annual adj
dresses of Grand Patron Chas. o. Con-
mover, 'of Coldwater, and of Worthy
Matron Pratt followed, showing 33
new chapters instituted during the
past year. The report of the secretary
showed 143 chartered chapters and 80
under dispensation. The deaths during
the year were II, limitations 1000, ad-
mitted 254, total membership 1900.
A reception was held in the Masonic
temple and the secret work of the
order exemplifcd. +. II. Hosford, of
Detroit, was elected grand worthy pa
tron, and Mrs. Ida Pratt was re-
elected grand worthy matron. Detroit
was selected us the place of meeting
next wear.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Robbers Hold Tn" a Town.

Six masked men, heavily armed, rode
into the town of. Carney, Oklahoma,
and by firing right and left drove the
people from the streets. Two of the
outlaws entered the general store of
Il. Fouts and compelled him to open
the safe. After Sc 'uring about $500
they bound both the father and son
and tied them to tree. Others of the
gang entered the postoffice, but failing
to secure anything of value, they
raided the hotel, compelling the pro-
prietor and several travelling men to
turn over their money, watches aud
jewelry Several smaller stores were
also robbed. During the raid the ban
dts kept up fusillade of bullets in all
directions, terrorizing the inhabitants
so that very little effort was made to
resist the raiders. 1t was some time
after the bandits had left before order
could be restored and an organized
pursuit began.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
FROM MANY POINTS.
NEW ITEMS OF VARIOUS KINDS
BRIEFLY RELATED.
Spain is Getting Discouraged by the Poor
Progress Made In Putting Down the
Cuban Rebellion and Is About Ready
to Withdraw.
spain na. Had Nearly Enough.

A cable from Cadiz, Spain says: 1t
is an open secret that il Spain does not
put down the insurrection in Cuba by
the first of next March it is the inten-
ton of the government to give up the
struggle and let the island go. 1t is
said that the policy is being adopted of
exaggerating the magnitude of the
trouble in the Philippines with view
of preparing the people for the ulti-
mate design of letting Cuba 60. There
is no doubt that Spain intends to do
her utmost to crush the Cuban insur-
rection between now and March. Fail
ing that she will give up the struggle.
An important issue is the fact that
Cuba has n debt of $500, 900, 900 and
that if Spain puts down the insurrec-
ton Cuba will have to pay that debt,
whereas If Cuba wins, the payment of
the debt will fall on Spain. Naturally
the planters who have been driven
from their half ruined planta-
tons, however loyal they may appear
to be to Spain, really want to see the
Cubans succeed, as in that case they
would not be taxed by Spain to pay
the interest on the debt and then
could start again under more favorable
auspices.
The Philippine islands comprise 49,
900 square miles as against 10000 for
Cuba. In point Of population the
Philippines have 5,63G.O0O as against a
population of 2.276,0OO for Cuba and
Porto Rico combined.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
steamer Burned in Mid Lake.

The big wooden steamer Australasia,
coal laden from Lake Erie to Milwau-
kce, burned IN Lake Michigan and the
wreck now lies sunk in White1sh bay.
The crew of the lost steamer, II men,
were rescued from their burning boat
by the life saving crew from Bailey
harbor, Wis The cargo of the Aus
tralasia consisted of 2,20O tons of soft
coal. The Australasia was built in
1884. and was at that time among the
tons and was 230 feet long and 80 feet
beam. Her owner was James Corri-
gan, the iron mining man, of Cleve.
land, and her value was about $50, 900.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
YANKEE GRIT WON.

Spanish Threatened to Fire on an Amer
lean Vessel, but They Dldn't DO It.
An interesting account of dramatic
episode which occurred at Havana has
been received via Key West, Fla. The
American schooner Vigilancia put into
Havana TO discharge u cargo and while
there the Spanish authorities demanded
that Capt. Mcintosh surrender Senior
Angel Fernandez to them on the claim
that he was a subject of Spain. Fer
nandez said that he was n Mexican,
and Capt. Mcintosh refused to give him
up. The Spanish authorities then told
Mcintosh that if the Vigilanc,a at
tempted to go to sea with Fernandez
ON board she would be sunk by the
guns of Moro Castle Capt. Mcintosh
Immediately laid the matter before
U. S. Consul-G General Lee, who compli-
mented him on His bravery and told
him to sail when he pleased. The con-
sui was greatly enraged and said, IF
the guns of Moro Castle sink your ship
American warships will lombard
Havana within few days" Capt. Nc
AiNOoh ANbhi hNb W hlS Sblp duu NOhoul
Lee informed Weyler that the vessel
was going to sea and that if an attempt
was made to take off Fernandez or that
if the vessel was fired upon Spain must
take the consequences. The Vigilancia
then began to weigh anchor and pre-
pared to put to sea.
Spanish officials on board protested,
but Capt. Mcintosh said in vigorous
language: "D-n your objections; my
ship has been cleared. My consul has
told me to go to sea. am going and
dare you TO try to prevent me. Get
off my ship" And with that the Yam
kee roughly showed the Spaniards into
the waiting boats and the Vigilancia,
flying the stars and stripes, started for
the mouth of the harbor. which is COM
manded by the guns of Moro Castle.
All was excitement in Havana and the
quays and housetops were lined with
hundreds of persons who expected TO
see the Vigilancia fired upon. But she
was not molested, and Yankee grit
had won the day. The episode caused
more excitement in Havana than any
thing since the beginning of the war
and Gen. Weyler is almost wild with
rage at Consul Lees interference.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
That Atlantic Coast Storm.

The first reports of the damage of
the storm did not tell half of the
story. For two days and night the
gale blew with ever increasing fury,
and at Brighton beach. Manhattan,
Edgemere. Far Rockaway aud at a
dozen other points along the sea line
on the Long Island and Jersey coasts
the incoming waters swept under the
very foundations of the buildings, and
in some sections whole districts on the
coast were swept clean of frame build
ings. Jersey City was in places prac-
tically inundated. But Conev Island
was the greatest sufferer. 1t is be-
lie co that several hundred thousand
dollars would not cover the value of
the places thus destroyed. Great dam
age was done at Atlantic City, Angel
sea, Sea Isle City, and Holly Beach.
The railroad companies will be the
heaviest losers in Atlantic City, the
damage TO their roadbeds alone
amounting to over $4,000, and the
total loss will easily figure over $780,
900. Seaman John Gibbons was washed
overheard from the steamer Baron
Innerdale. Many vessels report ter
rible gales.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
ssoo.ooo Factory Fire Mt Holland.

The West Michigan furniture factory
at Holland, one of the largest in the
state. was destroyed by fire The blaze
started in the drying room. 1t soon
became uncomfortable, and help was
asked for from iceland, Muslxegon and
Grand Rapids, About $50 men are
thrown out of employment. George p.
Hummer was secretary and manager
of the company. Daniel Robinson,
aged 10 years, was badly injured by a
falling wall. The damage will reach
$500, 900, exclusive of stock on hand,
and the insurance will be S2OO,000
The factory will probably be rebuilt
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
California Town Swept into the Sea.

The missing town of Altata, in south
ern California, has entirely disappeared
from the face of the earth. During a
recent storm ION the coast torrents
rushed down from the hills back OF
Altata and met a tidal wave CARED In
from the sea and the town was obliter.
ated. Many of the mines located in.
land were flooded by the cloudburst,
Fortunately the loss of life was slight,
and the Altatans are now camping in
tents or rudely constructed huts lit
tie back of where the town stood. The
town of Mazalan had n somewhat sim
liar experience, but not nearly SO
severe.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
spaniards Threaten Against Us.

Madrid: Commenting upon the state
ment contained in n dispatch from
Washington that President Cleveland
intends to intervene in Cuba in a man
ner tantamount to the recognition of
the independence of the insurgents,
the impartial, n semi-ofiicial newspa-
per of the Spanish government, de-
clarcs that Spain ought to demand a
full explanation from the Washington
government. After denouncing the
''fictional neutrality" of the United
States the impartial concludes as fol-
lows: 1.-The conduct of the United
States will arouse general Indignation.
If Spain should remain alone in "a con-
fiict with the United States, Spaniards,
by their own efforts, will know how to
mark the difference between the noble
defenders of their own property and
the vile traffic brokers at Washington. "
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
A SCHOOL FOR CABMEN.
Established In Paris for the Safety oil
the PubIic.

Established In Paris for the Safety of,
the PubIic.
Those who have spent much time in
Paris will be pleased to hear that cab
men are now compelled by law to take
instruction in the art of driving. Mo-
where in the world do they need 1t
more.
Before they can obtain their licenses
from the Project of Police the cabmen
must pass an examination. They are
required to prove that they are famil
far with every street and monument in
Paris, and to drive perfectly, and that
they understand the elements of polite
conduct.
If they fail in any of these tests they
ere rejected and il they persist in their
ambition they can obtain instruction
the newly established school for cab
Z .. near the Butte Montmartre.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23

The Sherburne, Mimi, bank robbers
have been identified as Louis and Hans
Kellihan, sons of well-known and rep
utable residents of Rock Rapids, Iowa,
who are Frustrated by the affair. 1t is
said that dime novels are the cause of
the crime.
Andrew Guza's two boys were out
hunting few days ago few miles
from Bad Axe, when by some manner
they became separated in the woods.
One took the other for game and blazed
away. One shot penetrated the eye
and the other the intestines. 1t is pos
sible that he may recover, although
seriously injured.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
The Czarina will Work to Relieve Armeni

London: The czarina previous to
leaving Balmoral castle for France, re-
ceived a delegation of ladies who called
upon her to ask for her support for the
suffering Armenians and her majesty
replied that so far she bad interfered
but little in politics, although she was
ready to do anything in her power TO
help bring about a crusade against the
existing conditions at Constantinople,
adding: "a more womanlv or Christian
action than helping to alleviate the
suffering of the poor Armenians is
hardly conceivable. Rest assured of
my heartfelt interest in the cause you
have ut heart"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23

The expenditures of the postoffice
department for the past fiscal year
were 500, 1920, 206; the receipts Ss2.499,-
POS. leaving deficiency of Ss,l27,Oss.
The increase of second-class matter
mailed by publishers and news agents
was nearly ID per cent The total
weight of matter thus mailed was
about $40, 100000 pounds. The special
delivery service made an increase OF IL
per cent in business, with n net profit
of about $780, 900.
Fred Wolfram was convicted al
Rogers City of committing rape upon
his 15-year-old daughter.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Collision on the Ann Arbor Railroad.

Two trains on the Ann Arbor rail
road, n freight and work train, col
lided near Pettysville. The engines,
tenders of both trains and also six cars
were demolished. The accident occur
red in deep cut and on n sharp curve,
and neither engineer saw the other
train until too late. The engineers
and firemen jumped for their lives and
the fireman of the freight train was
badly bruised.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
U. $. warsh,p to Force the Dardanelle

L, =. Narsh y 10 force the Dardanelles
In connection with the denials sent
out from Washington to the effect that
the government had no intention of
trying TO have the U. $. cruiser Ban
croft force passage through the Oar
danelles in the face of the protest of
Turkey, the following dispatches are
interesting, to say the least
Athens: The Asty publishes a dis
patch from Constan tinople which states
that the United States guardship in
tends to force the Dardanelles, and
that in consequence two Turkish tor
pedo boats have gone to the Darda-
nelles and two others to Smyrna.
Constantinople: It's stated here that
L. 5. Minister Terrell is going to
Smyrna To consult Rear Admiral Thos.
Selfridge, who is in command of the
squadron of the United States war
ships which have rendezvoused there.
1t is rumored that a passage of the
Dardanelles will be attempted by one
of the warships, soon.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
WITHIN OUn WALLS.
MERE MENTION OF MICHIGAN
MATTERS.

Ex-United states Senator Thomas White
Ferry Died Very Suddenly at His Homo
at Grand Haven Grand Chapter order
of the Eastern Star at Adrian.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
Union Veterans, Legion.

The Union Veterans Legion con
vened in the eleventh convention at
Washington. The first event after the
formal welcome was parade through
the principal streets, which was re-
viewed by President Cleveland. The
secretary of the legion reported the
total membership to be s,752, compris-
ing 1874 cncampments. Col. John p.
Donahue. of Wilmington, Del, was
chosen commander. The legion meets
at Columbus, o.. next year.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23

Two farmers of Bloomfield Center,
Oakland county, sold their windfall
apples for one cent per bushel.
During the past year the is iron
mines in Dickinson county turned out
l,s33. 732 tons of iron ore. The Chaplin
leads the list with 555, 100 tons.
The annual reunion of the old Sec
ond Michigan cavalry was held at
Grand Rapids. Capt Henry Hemstead,
of stanton. was elected president
Elizabeth Boag was arrested at Bay
City on charge Of keeping house OF
nl-fame and allowing her 1o-ycar-old
girl TO associate with bad characters.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-10-23
chccrfuiacss, do

The word with the most syliables is LATHE
uarianlsn.
Hen pollitlcks u mostly fuss and fethers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-05-27
METHODIST CONFERENCE
Revs. McCabe and Cranston
Elected Bishops.
The Former was Chosen on the Fifteenth
Ballot and the Latter Came In q
Winner on the Next-Date of
Adjournment Fixed.

CLEVELAND, May 2O.-Bishop Bow
man presided over the Methodist con-
ference Tuesday. Several motions
looking to postponing the election of
bishops were made, and for while
seemed likely to prevail, but under the
appeals Of Drs. Kynett and Buckley it
was resolved to stick to the job until it
was finished.
The report of the fourteenth ballot
was received. In all 504 votes were
cast, making 1856 necessary to a choice.
The leaders were Cranston 261, McCabe
25S, Hamilton 149, Buttz 1913, Neely 1l2,
Bowen 35 and scattering 10.
Rev. j. A. johnson, fraternal dele
gate from the African NJ. E. church,
was introduced and made brief ad-
dress. While he was speaking the tel
lers returned with the fifteenth ballot.
There were 5O4 votes cast, making 3S6
necessary to a choice. Of these G. G..
McCabe received 344 votes, electing him
by g. The vote on others was Grams
ton 1913, Buttz 112, Hamilton 100, Neely
SO, Bowen so, scattering 35.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-05-27

the circus and other similar amuse-
ments. After debate of nearly two
hours duration standing vote was
taken and the recommendation to make
no change was indorsed by large ma
jority, only about 40 of the 500 dele
gates being on the negative side.
CLEVELAND, May 22.-The M. 2. con-
ference on Thursday showed the first
sign that its business is approaching
completion. A resolution was carried
that no more memorials should be pre-
sented to or received by committees.
&c. Hartzell and ]. W. Hamilton
were reelected secretaries of the Freed
mems Aid and Southern Educational
society.
For corresponding secretary of the
Church Extension society, DR.. A. j.
Kynett and DR.. w. A. Spencer were re-
elected on the first ballot. DR.. Smith
was elected as third secretary of the
Missionary society.
CLEVELAND, May 49, Elections and
episcopal residences were the subjects
discussed by the Methodist general
conference on Friday Bishop An
drews presided. No great interest was
taken in either matter. In the case Of
every office filed, the former occupant
was again chosen, practically without
opposition. Portland, Ore, was fixed
upon as the sixteenth city for an epis-
copal residence.
The method by which bishops should
select their residences caused consider
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-05-27
Killed Mt n Picnic.

PROVIDENCE, K. l., May 26-Dsniel
f. Mountain, prominent liquor dealer
in Pawtucket, and Michael Connors,
jr., who resides in the same city, were
shot and killed Sunday by Officer John
H. Nerney, night patrolman at Attle-
boro. The shooting occurred at q
picnic ground in Attleboro, just over
the Rhode Island state line, and was
witnessed by IS men who went to the
historical spot for an outing.
The outing was arranged for by the
East Side Checker club, of Pawtucket
Early in the day the prime movers in
the affair went to the farm to arrange
a clam bake and to make ready to re-
ceive the club members and several in
vited guests. The authorities of Attle-
boro, learning of the affair, proceeded
to the place with the intention of dis
persing the crowd and it was at the
hour the officers were showing their
authority that the double shooting oc-
Cured, which was followed by riot,
in which the officers claim that they
narrowly escaped with their lives.