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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
ooMPERs AGAIN AS PRESIDENT
Is Reelected by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.


GRAFTON of Labor.
In the convention OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor at Nashville, Tenn,
Samuel Gompcrs was reelected president
by vote Of | $40 to 4U7 for Ernest Kreft
of Philadelphia. Il. j. Mcclure, James
Duncan. Robert Askcw and Nj. NJ. Gar
land were chosen as vicc-presidents, Geo.
B. Lennon as treasurer and Frank Nor
rison as secretary without opposition. For
legislative committeeman Andrew Furu-
seth of San Francisco was chosen. The
choice of the next place of meeting was a
contest between Kansas City and Detroit,
the vote resulting: Kansas City, 1,3061a;
Detroit, S0Gih
The committee on presidents report
recommended that the president issue an
appeal to the unions Of the country for
contributions to a fund for the aid of
the striking engineers OF England. 1t was
advised that the federation appropriate
5000 for this purpose. Concerning restric-
tion OF immigration the committee recon-
mended that the convention pronounce in
favor of reasonable measure of restric-
tion on the lines of the educational test
as contained in the Lodge bill, that failed
of enactment at the last session of Con-
grcss. The convention by unanimous vote
adopted resolution introduced by John
+. O'Sullivan OF Boston, Mass, indorsing
the postal savings bank bill introduced
by Senator Mason and Congressman Lori
mer, respectively, i'm the United States
Senate and House OF Representatives,
with the exception of the national bank
ing feature, and 10y this action instructed
the officers of the federation to use the
prestige of the organization to secure it's
pasSage
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Presidents simple and apparently feas-
ible plan it was believed that nothing
coul be offered which would be ac-
cepted by the silver element in the
Senate, unless a free coinage PROPOSE
tion were attached 10 it. The unan-
the Presidents plan, however, seems
likely 10 lead this element Of the Sen
ate to assume an attitude towards the
proposition similar to that with which
they accepted the protective features
of the tariff bill, permitting it to pass
because of their recognition of its pop
ularity with the people.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

that there were many misgivings about
the future of the tariff bill in the Sen
ate because of the fact that the Re
publican party did not control that
body and cannot during the present
Congress. The element which did con-
troll it. however, saw that public
sentiment was so strongly In favor Of
protective tariff that refusal to per-
mitthepassageo of "a bill with whose sen
timents they did not fully agree would
be resented by the people. Now there
are indications that the same wise pol
icy will be pursued with reference to
the currency question. President Nc
Kinley's proposition for n retention in
the treasury of the United States
notes which are redeemed in
gold and legislation which will
bring an increase of national bank
circulation by an increase of the
sum which they may issue against their
deposit of bonds is proving extremely
acceptable, and being generally COM
mended, not only by a large majority
OF the members of Congress, but by
the people throughout the country, as
is shown by the reports received here
by members of both houses of Con-
gress. The fact that this proposition
seems to lay the foundation for an
easy transformation OF the currency
system without the shock to the busi-
ness world which sudden change
would produce and without increasing
the interest bearing Indebtedness,
causes 1t to be very warmly commend
ed by people of both parties. This is SO
clearly apparent that there Is reason
to hope that the members of the Sen
ate. who have it in their power to de-
feat any legislation offered and sup
ported by the Republican party, will
take the same ground upon this ques-
tion that they did upon that Of the
tariff and omit such factional or ex-
treme opposition as to prevent its final
passage.
1t must not be sup posed, however,
that this will be done instantly. There
are so many currency propositions. so
many men who have plans of their own
or plans which they have decided to
support that the whole matter will nee
essarily be very thoroughly discussed
before action is taken. But the fact
that the Presidents plan grows more
popular every day as 1t is discussed,
and that 1t appears to be a simple
method Of finally taking the Govern
ment out Of the banking business and
permitting the responsibility for main
tanning sufficient currency and the
gold reserve to pass from its shoulders
to those of the banks OF the country,
may lead n sufficient number Of mem
bers of the Senate who are not within
Republican ranks TO support it and
place a measure of this kind upon the
statute books.
Government Revenues.
Every days developments at the Gus
tom houses Of the country and at the
treasury are being carefully watched
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
May Accept the Plan.

1t now seems quite possible. If not
probable, that the United States Sen
ate may accept President McKinleys
currency plan in which he proposes the
destruction of the endless chain sys-
tenn by which gold is drawn out Of
the treasury, and a gradual transfer of
the gold responsibility TO the national
banks of the country, in conjunction
with an increased circulation on their
part. Prior to the presentation of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
GREAT BRITAIN ACTS.
Squadron to Make a De Demonstration n
Che Foo.


According to a special dispatch from
Shanghai, the British squadron will mel ke
a demonstration at Che-Foo, on the north
coast of the Shan-Tung promontory, as a
warning. 1t is supposed that Great Brit
ain intends to oppose the division of China
without consulting her.
1t is reported in London that Russia
has offered China loan TO pay off the in
demnity of the war with Japan, and it is
believed, says the dispatch, that Japan
and England are acting in concert to pre-
serve China from disintegration, favoring
the idea of n protectorate over central
China, with a capital at Marking. A
German-Chinese commission has been ar
ranged, according to dispatch from
Shanghai, to settle the boundaries of the
occupied district at Kiao- Chou, and it is
evident, therefore, that the occupation
will be permanent.
The same dispatch says 1t Is rumored in
Shanghai that the British intend to occu-
by Talien-Wan, south OF Port Arthur, in
order TO guard the Gulf of Pi-Chi-Li The
correspondent at Toxic says there is no
excitement there over the news from Port
Arthur. The press is calm and the public
is Indifferent. 1t is rumored also, the dis
patch alleges, that large Russian mill
tary force is coming overland from 81
IBERIA.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

lection of an emissary to hold out peace
proposals to the rebels. Ruiz sent let
ter to his friend telling him the nature
of the mission he was about to undertake,
and the young Cuban colonel in his reply
warned the Spaniard that any messenger
from the hated power would be killed. He
further told Ruiz that if he came to him in
that role he would be hanged. Arangu-
ren's father and sister, who are in the
United States, say that they have letters
from the young colonel in which he de-
clares that Spain cannot tempt him.
Whether Aranguren be dead or not there
seems TO be no doubt as to the fate that
overlook his old friend. Col. Ruiz was
admired for his gallantry. and he went to
his death fully aware of the awful risk
he ran.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
Steady Advance in Prices.

The close and continuous study which
Bradstreets Journal is giving to prices
of farm and manufactured products
shows n continued growth in the price
of the products of the American farm
or. Its statements have from month
To month shown Il steady advance in
prices of farm products during the
year. and its statement which cov?rs
the developments of November shows
an advance in wool. oats. potatoes,
peas, beans, milk, corn, barreled beef,
sheep, mutton. eggs, hops and other
articles of this character, while there
has been a decrease in prices of num-
bers of articles which the farmers
must buy, such as print cloths, cotton
sheetings. coffee, and other articles Of
this class.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
BLACK RULER OF HAYTI.
Head of the Republic Who Was Re
Gently HumiIiated by Germany.

Tiresias Augustus Simon Sam, the pres
ident of the Haytian republic, who was
recently humiliated by Germany, is q
blaek man. He has held the reins of gov
arnment since the death OF Hippolyte, his
brutal predecessor. 1t was believed on
Sans accession to power that he would
be too weak to govern the uncertain and
revolutionary Haytians, but he has shown
himself n statesman OF no mean tact. On
several occasions he has uipped in the bud
the most dangerous movements. Mani
gat, who was thorn in the side of the
strong man, Hippolytc. was easily dis
posed of by Sam. Manigat lived in ia
maica and Sam issued an amnesty to all
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
Prospect of a SurnIus.

Painful as the fact may be to the
croakers who are finding fault with
the operations Of the Dingley law, there
is prospect that it will produce sur
plus during December. Its actual earn
ings, omitting the sums received on
account of the Pacific Railroad sale,
were, during the first half of the month,
just about equal to the expenditures,
and it is probable that when the De-
cember figures are made up they will
bring a New Years present of a sur
plus for the month of December.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

by those who ere interested as to the
law is going TO produce sufficient rev.
enue to meet running expenses. Mr.
Dingley still maintains the belief that
1t will, and treasury officials who are
watching its operations closely also be-
lieve that its revenue in the next fiscal
year will equal, and probably exceed,
the expenditures. Mr.. Dingley shows
that the revenue collected on the antici-
patory importations during the four
months prior 10 the enactment of this
law were nearly S40.000,000. all of
which would have been collected under
the present law had the importations
prior to its enactment been only nor
NAL. He predicts that the December re-
ceipts. excluding those from the Pacific
railroads, will equal the December
expenditures, ana that long before the
fiscal year is ended the receipts under
the Dingley law will be sufficient TO
meet all running expenses and produce
surplus in the next fiscal year of at
least ten million dollars. There is a
general feeling at least that the new
law should be permitted TO show what
1t can do under normal conditions. and
that if at any time it should be found
advisable to increase the revenues,
which. however, is not probable, it
would be accomplished without any
general disturbance of the present law
or readjustment Of its rates.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
NEBRASKA PRISON SCANDAL.
Expert Jewell Says the State Has Lost
$537,S7I by Jobbery.

A report as to the Nebraska State PEN
itentiary scandal was submitted to Gov.
Holcomb by Expert Accountant Jewell.
1t discloses irregularities aggregating
$531 ,SI1.SI. Mr.. Jewell says that only
$5,525.04 is recoverable by suit against
bondsmen or the men responsible. The
report scores the contract system former
ly in vogue as against the present State
control. saying that the former resulted
in steal of over S50O,000. Under the
contract system convicts cost the State
about $13 a month and under State con-
troll a fraction over $3. 1t adds that the
profit of the contractors from Oct l, 1887,
TO Aug. 1, 1895, was somewhat over $780,
00O
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
Americans Will Make the Laws.

about our prohibitory tariff, the world
is buying more literally of the United
States than before. And for the very
good reason that 1t can get its wants
supplied here better than anywhere
else. Meanwhile the American Congress
will continue TO make American laws.
ers just yet.-TrOy Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
N,

States fron .he beginning Of the month
in which Mr.. Bryan was nominated to
the beginning of the present month
was $21l .359.33S, while the total mon
ey OF Mexico-gold, silver and paper
Is $l06, 100000. A. Il. CARSON.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Miss Maggie kirkpatrick Of Philadel
phia, who was n guest at a cottage nj
Atlantic City, n. j., has been reported
missing. She is said TO have about $780,.
600 in Government bonds on her person
which she persisted in carrying around
with her because she does not trust banks
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Down in Texas little Miss Fite, Of
Moran, wants to pick cotton against lit
tie Miss Ward. OF Meridian. Both are
o years old. and they weigh forty-eight
end forty-three pounds respectively.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Judge Springer of the Indian territor,
Supreme Court has ruled that white
man who had married Cherokee woman,
thereby becoming a citizen Of the nation,
forfeited his Cherokee rights when, after
the death Of his Indian wife. he married
q white woman
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
Teaching Hints.

For many classes all questions OF the
consciousness of Jesus and John will be
out of place. The picture itself is surely
enough for very full lcsson-the preach
ing of John, the multitudes about him,
the stern warning to the Pharisecs and
Sadducees. the coming of the gentle
stranger to the rOugh-garbed prophet
perhaps in the sight OF the multitude,
though OF that we cannot speak with cen
fidence: the baptism with its example to
us all. IL Is the meeting OF the old world
and the new; in one sense more than the
Nativity the central point of human his
tory.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
Wait Till the Clouds Roll By.'

At Port Royal, Jamaica, for six
months in the year thunder storms are
of almost daily occurrence, and guests
to picnics and garden parties are usu-
ally invited to assemble "after the
thunder Storm
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

There are fourteen salmon canneries
on Puget Sound, the total output for 1897
being 100000 fish, 4GT, 600 cases, bring
ing in $1,G54,50O. Sevcnty-two traps and
a large number OF gill-netters supply them
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Andree would be very foolish to come
back ut this stage of the game. Every
week adds to his drawing power on the
lecture platform.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
WORK FOR CONGRESS.
THE PRESENT SESSION WILL BE
A BUSY ONE.
Questions of Great Importance to Be
Discussed-Currency and Cuba Likely
to BE the Most Forward -Bryan's
Visit to Mexico.
Wise Policy Outlined.

Washington correspondence:
While the first fortnight of a session
of Congress cannot always he looked
upon as an index to its prospective
aSlon, the developments thus far have
strengthened the feeling that the pres
ent session of Congress may be rs sat
isfactory and prompt in its action on
great national subjects as was the spe-
clal session held just after the inaug-
uration Of President Mckinley. Three
subjects have especially attracted the
attention of statesmen since their ar
rival and discussions have already in
dicated gratifying drift of sentiment.
These subjects are currency reform,
revenue and expenditures and the Gu
ban question.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
The Currency Question.

While definite prediction as to what
Congress will or can accomplish upon
the vexed question of currency Is not
easy to determine, the developments
thus far are encouraging to those who
hope for action. 1t will be remembered
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
The Cuban Question.

Members of Congress having had OPP
portunity to talk over the Cuban situa-
ton calmly in the light Of the state
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Next Lesson--"Jcsus Tempted. ;Iatt
A: Ill.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Every days developments at the Gus
tom houses of the country and at the
treasury are being carefully watched
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

a view oil presenting it before the holt
days. 1t may not be known what the
final object il IN giving this opera. Early
last fall, it was decided that sufficient
time and expense would not be spared in
ordered to produce first. class entertain
medt, and after paying expenses, the
proceeds to be devoted TO charitable pur-
poses.
The object in view is charity" pure
and simple, and with the arrangements.
il is evident that the most deserving VIII
receive first consideration.
The opera, we are told, promises to be
a first-class performance-wortby the pat
ronage OF the community, from musical
standpoint, but when viewed from the
charity side. it becomes so deserving that
the opera house should prove inadequate
to accommodate all Who apply for ad-
mission.
Tickets are on sale at Fichtel's drug
store, and many seats have already been
The price OF admission is 30
cents. and with no extra charge for re-
served seats. Get your tickets early.
Let this be genuine Christmas Offering
to the poor of our own people. Remem-
Der the dates-Dscembe 9Th and 9th.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
The New Laurium Rink

Contractor Gribble is pushing the work
on the new rink in LaurIum and a large
force OF carpenters are working on the
JOB.
The new rink will be 236 feet in length
aud sixty feet wide and the skating sur
face will be nearly that size, about six
teen or twenty feet being taken of each
end for the reception rooms and the band
stand. The rooms will be nicely ar
ran ged for the convenience OF patrons OF
the rink.
The band promises to have everything
about the new rink fully up to date and
to leave nothing undone in it's construc-
tion or arrangement that would in any
way add to the comfort OF the patrons
the Superior rink, as it is to be named.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

Horatio Xerxes Booth is the name OF
the funniest tramp part ever written and
this actor tramp scoutrols every delinea-
tor OF parts In "Side Tracked" 80 to
speak. 10 other words Horatio ia the
central figure.in julie Walters famous
laugh provoker, entitled, "Side Tracked"
which appears at the Opera House De-
cember and promises to furnish no end
OF fun for the weary, The play has
a wonderful scenic equipment ana anus
ing aud high-class specialties,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
M, Charles Weiss and
Party Leave Next
Week.
They Will Travel Via Seattle


Mr.. Charles Weiss, who has been spend
ing the past few months visiting friends
here since his return from the Klonkike
gold fields, where he is the owper OF one
OF the richest claims in the new Ell Dor
ado, has decided TO leave the copper
country next week, probably Monday Or
Tuesday, on his way to the gold fields.
He will be accompanied by Mr.. Emanuel
Broad, Jr., his son-In-law, who resides in
Laurium, and where Mr.. Weiss has been
spending most of the time since his ar
rival here. Another brother.in-law, a
Mr.. j. A. Peters, of Detroit, will go with
the party and expects to join them at
Seattle.
They intend TO 60 directly to Seattle
where they will be accompanied by their
families who will reside in Seattle until
their return from the gold fields. Some
time ago broker from that city was
here on visit with Mr.. Weiss and gave
him a very fattering offer for the claim.
The offer was accepted and the deal will
NC sCbJiCu upOu VI piiSc
named when Mr.. Weiss gets to Seattle.
Their plans in regard to the trip have
not all been settled, but it will be made
overland to the gold fields. They will
reside in Seattle until the middle OF Feb
ruary when they will take steamer TO
Juneau and from there they will tramp
the distance.
Mr.. Broad does not know whether he
will go In with Mr.. Weiss in the hunt for
gold or whether he will start out for him.
self. He contem plates spending at least
two years in the country and thinks by
that time that he will have made some
little out OF the riches that are surely
there.
Mr.. Broad says that his father.in-law,
Mr.. Weiss, will probably be better able
to stand the trip than any OF them, not
withstanding his advanced age, for he is
over 60, but does aot look it by good
deal for there is not gray hair in his
head,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
Freeport's Newspaper Census.

Sold by two newsboys at the depot to
commuters, etc, on early trains: Sun, 30
copies; Press, 10 copies; Herald, 32 copies
World, 81 copies; Journal, Is copies
Tribune, copies; Times, copies; total,
1874. Pretty good for Frecport, n. Y. At
an average price of 3 cents each, this
means 1926 per day, or 81, $50 year OF
800 days without counting holidays and
Sundays. The same number of papers
sold on Sundays at cents each would
cost $3.50, making Freeports contribution
to the New York dailies nearly 81, 500 a
year. What village can beat thisp This
does not include copies sold at stores or
delivered at homes. South Side Observer
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
Many Wedding Knots That Held.

N. r. Freeman, the Oldest justice of the
peace Of northern Indiana, has married
up to the present date 1897 couples, and
during this time there have been no sep
aration or divorce granted. His civil
docket shows S,776 cases, and no case
has ever been reversed by "a higher court.
Mr.. Freeman, although being "a years
old, challenges any man of his age In the
world to wrestling or jumping match or
q race.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
JUST THINK OF 1T!

Any piano or organ in the house can
be bought at manufacturers cost which
means 2 saving to you of 500 in the
purchase OF piano and $35 saved on an
organ. You cannot afford to miss this
opportunity, 80 come at once, as the
time is short. This sale will positively
close Monday, December 6. Remember
the place. Near rid depot.
w. b. BRINKERHoFF, General Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

The beautiful scenery and phenomenal
mechanical features to be seen in julie
Walters "Side Tracked" this season to-
gether with the side-splitting comedy
situations and high.class specialties will,
no doubt, make the play well worth wit
Messing. 1t appears here December 4.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

All members OF Red Jacket Lodge, No.
1919, are hereby requested to attend the
meeting on Thursday evening, December
2. 1897, to place in nomination the Off
GERS for the ensuing year. Don't fail to
attend, all members that can possibly do
80, as this is the most important meet
ing of the year. W. w, ELLIS.
T. w. DEGoYER, Recorder.
Master Workman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

Messrs. Boelter & Boss have rented
the rooms over the postofiice in Laurium
where they have opened custom tailor
shop and ask for a share of the peoples
patronage. Attention paid to cleaning
and repairing clothes. Terms moderate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02

The silver trophy won by the Fifth In
fantry band at the contest at Fort Will
lam, Ont. last summer was received here
last evening safe and sound. Thetrophy
is certainly fine one and well worth all
the tronble that was taken to get it here.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-02
To Contractors and Others.

Bids are invited for completing the
inside OF the basement ofthe Presbyterian
church. Plans and specifications can be
seen at the Offices of Messrs. Baer &
Dymock. Sealed tenders will he received
up to noon on Saturday, the 4th of De-
cember, by the Rev. d. Stalker.
Right reserved to rel ct any or all bids.