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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
SIX KILLED AT A CROSSING.
Passenger Train Near Willow Springs
No., Strikes a Wagon.

A passenger train on the Kansas City,
Fort Scott and Memphis Railway ran in
to n wagon containing seven persons at
Dead Mans cut, three miles north of Will
low Springs, instantly killing six and
fatally injuring the seventh. The train
was stopped and the remains of the dead
and the injured were brought in. Conduc-
tor Hathaway says proper signals for
crossings were given, but they were not
heard. The crossing Is considered one of
the most dangerous in the country. The
persons killed lived in Texas County, Mo-,
and were on their way to Arkansas to pick
cottop
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

eighteen months ago he returned to his
home in Michigan and amazed his town
folk with his Western ways and his dis
play of wealth. 1t was said that he had
then about $4,000. Phiscator heard about
the mines III Alaska and he struck out for
the Yukon. There he met with Il. w.
Cobb, Harvard man who had been
knocking about the West for two years,
and who went to Alaska for gold. Cobb
and Phiscator became partners. The
Michigan man worked up the Klondykc
while Cobb followed Bonanza Greek until
he struck the field to which he later gave
the name OF Eldorado. lie turned back,
found his partner, and the two staked out
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
MICHIGAN MATTERS.
NEWS OF THE WEEK CoNCISELY
CONDENSED.
Alma Woo1en Mills Destroyed Hot
Fire at Flint = Railway Wreck
Electricity Burned His Hand-Brutaf
Assault on an Unoffending Man.
wooIen Mills Burned.

The Alma woolen mills burned to the
ground. The fire caught from defective
engine. Loss, $1,000; no insurance. The
mill was sold on contract six months ago
to Harry Moore, an enterprising young
man. The loss will practically fall on W..
s. Turck 4 Co., bankers. "he mill was
running full blast and had large orders.
A large quantity of wool and yarn was
saved. The mill probably will not be re-
bu;It
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
WHEAT CROP ESTIMATE.
Figures ON Thrcshing Returns Indi
cate a Yield of 5SO, 900, 900 BusbeIs.

The Orange Judd Farmer, in its final
estimate of the years wheat crop, says
that figures based on actual threshing re-
turns Indicate n total yield of $50, ,0OO, 900
bushels, Of which 373,630,OO0 is winter
and 215,470,000 bushels spring wheat.
With the exception of Illinois and Mis-
souri,, the winter wheat yield represents
the full capacity of the soil. The spring
wheat yield in Minnesota and the Da-
kotas has proven disappointment, the
aggregate being only 10000, 900 bushels.
The shortage there Is in measure coun-
terbalanced by the good yield In Nebra,-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Mrs. Browne Acauittcd.

The criminal slander suit brought by
Mrs. G. Nj. Downey of Mt. Pleasant
against Mrs. Eva NJ. Browne, wife of ex-
County Treasurer VIM. III. Browne Of
Harrison, was tried and the defendant
was not only acquitted, but proved her
self innocent of the charge by the peo-
pies witnesses.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

bers are not included. 1t is understood
that Senor Maura, who was the author of
the first Cuban home rule bill, felt that
he could not act satisfactorily with Senior
Moret, while Senior Gamazo, who is a
relative of Senor Maura, feared that his
presence might imply leaning toward the
Maura scheme Of reforms. Consequently
Senor Sagasta was compelled to take less
prominent men.
At cabinet council it was decided to
appoint Senior Amos Salvador, minister
of finance in the Sagasta cabinet Of 1895,
director of the Bank Of Spain. Count
Romanones has been appointed Mayor Of
Madrid and Senor Aguilera prefect Of pp-
lice of that city.
Bold Talk by a New Minister.
A special dispatch from Madrid publish
ed in London gives the substance Of an
interview between n newspaper CORE
spondent and an unnamed member Of the
new Spanish cabinet. The latter is quot
ed as saying that Senior Sagasta will car
ry out the Cuban reforms proposed by
Marshal Martinez Campos ten years ago.
These include the granting of autonomy
to Cuba on condition that she shall take
over the Cuban debt, including the war
debt, and accept Spain's customs tariff.
Continuing, the new cabinet minister is
said to have declared that Premier Sa-
gasta would not consent to a customs
union between the United States and
Cuba, and that il the former were not
satisfied Spain was prepared to fight, as
the Spanish navy was regarded equal in
strength to the navy of the United States.
Further, if necessary, Spain. according to
the cabinet minister would have recourse
to privateering.
In conclusion the new minister is al
legged to have said it was impossible that
Spain would consent to recognize the in
surgent debt, but Premier Sagasta would
not prevent the new Cuban Government
dealing with it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Small Bridge Burned.

The bridge over small river near
Worthwhile on the +. & p. NJ. burned.
farmer boy saw it burning and ran to
Novi and gave the alarm. 1t was set by
n spark from a passing locomotive. Pas
sengers were transferred.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Warmers Heavy Loss.

The barn, dwelling and outhouses Of
John Warner, located FIVE miles west Of
Traverse City, were destroyed by fire.
The barn contained the entire crop Of
grains of this season and all were de-
stroyed. Five horses in the barn were
cremated. The origin of the fire is not
known. Loss, $4,000, with small insur-
ance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Attendancc 0vcr a NIiIIinn

For the month OF September the attend
ance nj the Nashville exposition amounted
to 273,T and the total attendance since
the opening up TO Oct. Is 1,19G,6S5.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Gambling Crusade.

The Benton Harbor police have begun
an organized crusade against gambling.
Slot machines and other gambling devices
have been ordered from every saloon in
the city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Hot Blaze at Flint.

A large new grain barn of Lee & Ait
ken, at Flint, burned, together with 100
tons of hay. Loss, $4,000; partially COW
cred by insurance. The fire was of in
cendiary origin.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
ManceIona Mill Burned.

The saw and planning mill Of G. +. Ack-
ley burned at Mancelona. The cause OF
the fire is unknown. Loss. $1,000; no in
surance
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

Three Chicagoans have been arrested
for stealing the roof and upper half Of n
brick dwelling. The lower half was I'M
disturbed; but Of course that's another
story.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
Mint Breaks It's Recor4.

The United States mint in Philadcl-
phia completed the greatest coinage in
one month in its history. The total num-
Der of pieces turned out was 1900, 900,
although only 12,12S,s41 pieces. valued at
$3,3I0, 1850, were United States coins.
The coiner's statement for September Is
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14
PASSING OF NEAL DOW.

Brief Sketch of the Veteran Prohi-
bitionist Leaders, Career.
1t was on the Goth of last March that
the whole temperance world celebrated
the ninety-third birthday of Gen. Neal
Dow, whose death is now recorded. For
half a century previous he had held a
unique place in the public eye and for sew
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

claims that arc now said to be worth
millions. Phiscator is 30. He is now in
Frisco
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

GRAlLING CHAPTER, II. A. NJ, No. IA
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
J. X. MERz. IL r.
A. TAYLOR, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

WoMEN's RELIEF CORPS. No. lS2. meets o.
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at o'clock In tho At
ternoon MRS. M. L. HA son. President
REDECCA NleHT, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

GEAYLING LODGE, No. 1856, r. Il 4 n.
meets in regular Communication on Thursday
evening on or before the fun Of the uaoon.
FRED NARREN, w. n
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-14

CRAWLING LODGE, 1. o. o. f.. No. lN.-
Meets every Tuesday evening.
p. b. JOHNSON, N.G.
p. Z. JOHNSON, SEQ.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The gold fields of the Rainy
river country in Northern Mime.
sofa are attracting more attention
this spring than ever before.
There are many prospectors
throughout that region, and cap.
ltalists are investing money in
some of the improved properties.
A question has arisen as to the
best method Of securing title to
the government land, and many
Of the prospectors desire Chat the
United States mining laws be
applicable to the gold region. The
miners consider it unsafe to depend
on such a title as can be obtained,
by the homestead laws, as it is
evident that it is not the intention
to improve the land for farm, or
to make the, settlement in. good
faith for a home.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
FIRED ON THE ROVER.

American Vessel Narrowly Escapes Being
Sunk by = NicaraEunn Man-of-War.
NEW ORLEANS, May lathe steam
ship Rover, carrying the American
flag and plying between this port and
the ports Of Spanish Honduras, was
fired on by a Nicaraguan man.of war
May & while four miles from Port Cor.
tez and narrowly escaped being hit
amidships.
The Rover, just arrived, also brought
the information that it was rumored in
Omoa and other government points
that the American consul at Port Cor
tez, Mr.. lAlger, has been shot, but no
particulars were obtained. The fact
that his flags. were not flying when the
Rover left the port is taken as an indi-
cation that this is really so and that
possibly Port Cortez has passed into
the hands of the government, although
it is also said that the revolutionists at
that place are principally Americans
and Englishmen, we'll armed and
vastly superior to the forces of the gov.
eminent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Pending the consideration Of
the tariff bill the imports of man.
ufacturered goods from Europe
are the heaviest they have been
for years. These importations are
for the purpose Of getting the
goods to this country before the
new duty goes into effect. This
movement will soon cease, as the
Bralnerd Journal has given the
public the information that the
new tariff law proposes practically
no increase IN the duties on goods
that Europe send here. Those
importers have evidently been act.
ing on unreliable information
heretofore.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
MORTGAGE BITTER THAN A DEED

Next to newspaper men,
lawyers accumulate more unique
experiences than any other class
Of men, writes Belinda in the Min.
neapolis Journal. John Burke of
RolIa, N. D., has a bigger luiver
of amusing incidents g. hi1 fofes-
sion than anyone l ever me-. but
the funniest one is the Moving:
A Swede came into hi2 6cs one
day, and after wond erir 8 glance
around, demanded: ..s5 U
us hare ben lawyers object"
eyes, I'm lawyer.
"Well, Master Lawyer, l tank
I shall have a paper made out"
"What kind Of a paper do you
want!" 4
swell, I tank l skall have .
mortgage. You see, l buy me .
piece Of land from Nels Peterson
and l want a mortgage for it," u
"No, you don't want mortgage,
what you want is deed"
"No, master, I tank I want a
mortgage. You see, I buy me two
pieces of land before, and l get a
deed for dem, and mother faller
come along with mortgage and he
take the land, so I tank. L better
get mortgage this time"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Recent advice from the gold
producing sections Of the world
indicate that the production for
1897 will be even greater than that
of 1896, which exceeded by far that
of any previous year in the his
tory of the world. The 1896 gold
production was, in round num-
bers, 1920, 100000. and that Of
1895 1903, 100000. Prior to that
year the gold production had net
exceeded $1S0,000,000 per annum.
Some figures recently presented
by the director Of the French
mint show the production of gold
in 1896 to be twice as great as that
of 1875, and that the production
Of the precious metels during the
last half century has been
enormously out Of proportion to
that of preceding centuries. The
total production of both gold and
silver during the 10Th century he
estimates at 100000 per an
mum; that Of the 18th century, at
$23. 900, 900; that of the 18th cen,
tury,. at $39,,O00,0 600 per annum,
while the first half of the 10Th
century produced about $4,000,
600 per annum. The gold pro.
duct OF a single year now equals
that of a de- cade III the early part
of the present century Duluth
News. Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

And now the labor unions Of
M,nn eapolis have criticized Sena.
tor Culkin, Of Wright county, for
his opposition to the interest Of
laboringnlen in the state senate.
1t will be interesting to learn just
what particular acts the unions
can complain of. Of the many
| abor measures. before the senate
the only one Culkln opposed was
the barber license bill, and he did
that in response to the request Of
the BARRIERS among his constitu.
ents. He did oppose the bill to
legislate Labor Commissioner
Powers out of Office, and that is
pr obably what the unions are
roasting Culkin for. Well, if
that is Culkln Is worst ''offence," he
can stand all the publicity his en-
emies care to give him on that
question. It is generally believed
that the attacks on him are IN.
directly encouraged by parties
who are working for the. appoint
ment of some other man to the
Duluth land office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Mr.. BROATCH is OUT.
New Mayor of Omaha Given Possession
of the Office.

New Mayor of Omaha Given Possession
Of the Office.
OMAHA, Neb., May l2.-Judges Pow
ell, Dickinson and Keyser of the Doug
las county district court heard the
arguments in the mayoralty contest.
Ex-Mayor Broatch had secured re-
straining order to prevent Mayor
Moores from assuming his Office, and
Moores had asked for a writ Of man.
damus to compel Broatch to vacate.
Both cases were argued together. The
judges dissolved the restraining order
and issued the writ of mandamus
asked for. Mayor Moores at once en-.
tered on the duties of his Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Ramsey county grand jury
has indicted VIM. Dawson and
VIM. Dawson, Jr., for their acts
as officers of the Bank of Minne-
sofa. They loaned the St. Paul
P]ow company, of which they were
officers, about 100000. It looks
probable that bankers who use
their deposits to hold up bankrupt
concerns in which they are inter.
ested will be punished.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Cinnamon For Nashville.

WASHINGTON, May lathe secre-
tary of the treasury is informed of the
arrival Of 272 Cinnamon at San Fran
cisco to take part in the Nashville
exposition. OF this number only ~
are to comply with the terms of the
contracts entered into with the expose
ton company, and the remainder viii
be returned to China.
Chicago's garbage is to be cremated.
Now, why not arrange to have the river
water cut into slices and carted away to
some nice, quiet spot and buried?-Chica-
60 journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The St. Louis county grand jury
has indicted Thomas and Rachael
Spellma for arson. They are
charged with setting fire to their
building III Duluth to get 81, 200
insurance. The department put
the fire out, and discovered evi.
dence of deliberate attempt to
burn the building.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
English Capitalists In Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, May lathe steam
yacht Rhouma, from England, is OK.
pected daily to arrive at Vera Cruz
with large party Of English capital
lists who are coming to investigate the
chances for business investments. A.
party Of local bankers and capitalists
have started for Vera Cruz to meet
them and accompany them to this city.
1t is the largest and wealthiest group
Of Englisbmen that has ever visited
Mexico.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Kansas Law Invalid,

KANSAS CRY, May l1.-Judge Alden
Of the district court of Kansas City,
Kan. has rendered decision in which
he held that tho new Kansas anti.
dockage law was invalid and unconsti.
tutioual.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Minneapolis board Of edu-
cation paid $1,000 for tablets and
pencils for pupils last year, and now
thinks the pupils would be more
economical if they bought their own
writing material.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Red river valley promises
to grow one of the largest wheat
crops in its history this year. The
high water left very rapidly, and
the ground was in excellent con.
ditlon for seeding.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Not only are the officers of the
suspended Globe Savings bank
being punished in Chicago, but
the grand jury has indicted bank
examiner for failing to report
the condition of the bank.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Duluth city council is after
the scorchers. 1t proposes to place
a fine of 800 on all vessels Of over
500 tons capacity that travel more
than six miles an hour in the harbor
or canal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Republican national conven.
ton last year expressed belief
that "the government Of the
United States should actively use
its influence and give good Offices
to restore peace aud give indie
pendence to the island of Cuba"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Murder in q Church.

LOGAN, O., May AT Longstreth,
q small mining town near here, Arthur
Barber entered church where an ice
cream festival was in progress and
raised disturbance. Upon being or
dered to leave he drew revolver and
fred five shots into dunk" Christian,
killing him.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

IS. B. MOlander, of the state
auditors office, visited the country
northwest Of Duluth, to investigate
the reports of extensive Wild fires.
He found that the reports were
greatly exaggerated, and shat there
had been no such fires as the news
papers described.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Helena has always been partial
to the Northern Pacific, and now
some of the business men fear
that Hill will make way station
of their city when he gets both
transcontinental roads.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Recommended Rockafellow to Mercy.
WnKEsBARRE, May 1.-THE yer.
dict of the superior court jury in the
case of ex-Banker E. V. Rockafellow,
who was charged with embezzlement,
finds the defendant guilty with . rec.
ommendation to mercy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The senate will begin considera.
ton of the tariff bill on Tuesday
next, May IS. Then for the usual
lengthy debate, when the country
is losing rev enue daily by the great
importation of goods to escape the
increased duty.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Cubans Under Delgado En-
compass Havana and Burn
tho Outposts. ...#
Town Of Caval In Santiago do
Cuba Province Raided and
Destroyed.
Vessel Flying American Flag
Fired on by a Nicaraguan
Man-Of-War.

NEW YORK, May IA special to
The World from Jacksonville says: A
band of Cubans under Delgado encom-
passed Havana Saturday and Sunday,
firing all the outposts. Sunday night
the firing Was heavy for over an hour
and it is said that several Spanish sol.
diers were killed and wounded, and
that the Cuban loss was still greater.
The Cubans are making frequent
dashes ;,:ound the outposts with their
cavalry and every morning from 10 to
rs wounded Spanish soldiers are taken
into the city hospitals General Garcia
and General Rabi. in Santiago de Cuba
province. are active. In fact, they
control the entire province outside OF
the fortified towns.
insurgents destroy II Town.
The town of Caval, near the city of
Santiago de CuCa, was raided by in.
surgents, supposed to be from General
Rabi's forces, recently, and almost TO-
tally destroyed, although within mile
or 50 of several Thousand Spanish
troops. The storehouses were looted.
the blockhouse was burned and most
Of the stores and buildings in the place,
after being pillaged, were burned.
In most sections of the province of
Santiago de Cuba the pacificos are
planting their regular crops, as they
feel con fdence in the strength Of the
insurgents to protect them. This is the
great stronghold of the rebellion at
present and General Weyler has been
greatly worried over the success of the
insurgents at various points there.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Greeks have decided to place
themselves in the hands Of the
European powers, and the war will
be stopped.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Pouch Still at Large.

MILWAUKEE, May 12.-Pouch, the
murderer of the Harris family near
Waukesha, has not been captured. A
man arres ted at Franksville, Racine
county, proved to be q we'll known
farmer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

Spain is trying to borrow $40,
100000. It costs something to
keep Cuba pacified.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

School districts were loaned
$4,000 of state money at 4 per
cent on Monday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Peru has stopped the coinage Of
silver. That nation now has a
crime of ~. " " 90,

Bar silver is now worth about
60 cents an ounce, and Mexican
dollars AZ cents.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14

The Winnipeg, Duluth & Hud'
son Bay railroad has applied to
the Dominion of Canada for 9
charter.