davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Should q stay chow through the
cloth on our Memo Corset In three
months, you get . new c0rset, 1T
Roseuthxls'.
C0mrade John Beilor, Of South
Branch township. was Ia town, Mon
day. He has made application to be
sd United to the S 0ldier's Home At
Grand Rapids.
The new deputy game warden has
commenced business, and last week
took out q warrant for the arrest OF
a violator OF the fshiug laws He
IL still at liberty.
Two men were arrested Ia Norn's
camp, last Saturday, for stealing u
pair OF boots Monday morning they
were brought before Justice Nc Elr0y
who fined them $500 each.
Department President Louise A.
Turck, has issued q Memorial day ad-
dress to the Women's Relief Corps.
of Michigan. asking for their co or-
Grafton In observing Memorial day.
P. NJ. Hoyt, OF Maple Forest,
brought in a load Of pigs, last Friday,
and distributed 60 our villagers.
One gol cut of the box, and gave
Mr.. Hoyt a lively chase. He Is =
Splinter.
]. T. Hanna, OF wellington, sub.
scribed for the NEWS last Saturday,
aud Monday paid the village visit,
caused by JAS McGillis notice OF
horses for sale. 1t pays to advertise
in the NEws.-Ros. News
At the special election for member
of the Board OF education for the
township Of Beaver Creek, last week,
Fl. G. Benedict was elected for one
year, and Washington Stewart for
two years.
S. Gorton, Commissioner of Schools
of OscOda county, writes that he
will try and be In Grayiing, on Me-
mortal Day, the 3lst, and II he
should come, will take part In the
exercises
Archie Mckay is either an expert
disciple OF Sir Isaac, OF else he is
great big . II the first, We
congratulate him on his successful
sport, IL the latter, we forgive him
freely, for the fish were excellent.
The people OF Ogemaw County are
pleasurably excited over the opening
OF about 10000 acres of State tax
land in that county, to homestead
entry. 1t is estimated that the
move will bring 900 families into the
county in two years.-Mio Mail.
The township Board OF Review
will be Ia session newt Monday and
Tuesday; at the office Of Supervisor
Wright Then is the proper time to
exam ne the lists and do your kick
ing. or sever after hold your peace. :"
BY ORDER OF BOARD OF REVIEW.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison of Worthington
Ind, sun" writes: "YOu have a
valuable prescription in Electric Bit
ters, and eau cheerfully recommend
1t for constipation and Sick Headache
and az a general system tonic 1t has
no equal" Mrs Annie Stehle, 262A
Cottage Grove Ave-, Chicago, was all
run down, could not eat or digest
food, had q backache which never
left her, ard felt tired and weary bat
six bottles If Electric Bitters restored
her health and renewed her strens tn.
Price SOC and $500. Get bottle at
FOurniers' Drug store 8
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
Public Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all the
householders OF Grayling, to clean
up their back yards, cellars and
water closets, and remove all nui.
sances within the next week. II not
done by that date the Board will at.
tend to IL at the cost OF the house.
holder.
BY order of Board OF Health,
N. PERSONS,
Town Clerk.
May 18th, '97.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

DR.. Leighton has rented the Rose
and Woodwork Store, vacated by
the Davis Pharmacy, and will move
his drug store.
Hon. A. p. Swineford, Ex-Governor
OF Alaska, arrived here yesterday TO
examine the condition and work Of
the Land Office.
The Opera House growing apace,
but our citizens must remember that
more money must be raised To COM
plete 1t. Call on the officers and
subscribe for stock, that we may en-
Joy the building at the earliest pos
sible moment.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
Sheriff Sale.

NOTICE Is hereby given that by virtue OF
wvie Of ferifecias, issued out Of the CrcuitC our
for the County Of Gre vford. in favor of Melvin
Bates, Richard ID. Connine and Tor Ambjorson
Rasss Corn.rv sra;nst ~ ~s,Ss u c ss n
and real estate OF Peter Nelson, In said County
~ me directed and delivered, I did on the 24th
day OF March, 1897, levy upon and take all the
~ and 20 the following described real estate
that is to say all that certain Section 20. Town
- N. H. y. W.. and Lot four, Block hree Of Had
ley's amended addition 10 the village OF Gray.
ling. Mich., also Lots No. two, three and four OF
section 10. Town 20. N. r. 4. w, AL OF which
shall expose for sale st public auction or veudus
70 the highest bidder. at the front door Of the
Court House, ~ 0rayIing IN said county. on the
10Th dry Of June merit. ~ two O'Clock In the a.
osrpoon Of that day.
Dated this Soth day OF April A. ID. 1877.
WIN. g. CHALKER. sheriff.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

South Branch township gained a
new resident, last Saturday, in the
person Of Charles August Smith, who
has purchased and moved on to the
Atwood farm. Mr.. Smith comes
from Detroit, and is a practical
farmer. He proposes to keep up
with the times, aud has ordered the
News, that he may keep posted
ROS. News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
Good News.

No other medicine in the world
was ever given such test of its cur.
alive qualities as OttO's Cure. Thou.
sands OF bottles OF this great German
remedy are distributed FREE OF
CHARGE by druggists In this country
to those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma. Group. severe Coughs. Pneu-
monia and all Throat and Lung Dis
eases, giving the people proof that
Otto's Cure will cure them, and that
1t is the gra0dest triumph OF medical
science. For sale only by l.. Four
nier. Samples free. Large bottles
so cents and rs cents. 4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Single Comb Barred Plymouth Rock
81 90 per 13. Rose Combed Silver
Laced Wyandottes, Sl.00 per ID;
Single Comb Black Minorcas, $3.50,
These eggs are from pure bred fowls.
bought of Jas. A. Tucker, of Concord,
Mich, one Of the best pure poultry
breeders In the state, having won
over 200 regular and special prizes ut
the largest shows Ia Michigan this
year.
GEO. CONFER,
Grayling, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

The ladies of Ruddock w. r. G.
gave the veterans of Ruddock Post.
No. ga, G.. A. r., very pleasant
surprise. They met with the Post
to consult In regard to arrangements
for the observance of Decoration day
and after business had been conclud-
ed, they set up an elegant lunch Of
sandwiches, cake and coffee.---Che-
boygan Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

The ladies OF Ruddock w. r. c.,
will give an elegant dinner Decora-
tion day. They will make no charge
to the old soldiers, but to others they
will furnish dinner for the small sum
Of fifteen cents.-Cheboygan Trib.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Last Tuesday was the anniversary
of Mrs. c. w. Wight's birth, - years
At night the house was crowded with
members OF the w, r, O, and @. A.
R., and friends who made things
merry until late hour, leaving a
memento for remembrance OF the
good time which al hope will be re-
peated for ~ least atty years more.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

The u. s. Supreme Court has re-
Gently given an opinion that poultry
running at large is wild game, and
the party upon whom they trespass
has right to kill the fowl. This
will be welcome news to people who
have had their gardens and flower
beds torn up by their neighbors'
hens.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
It Nav Save Your Life.

A dose or two of Foley's Honey and
Tar will prevent an attack OF pneu-
mOnia, grip or severe cold, IL taken
In time. Cures Coughs, Colds, Croup.
LaGrippe, Hoarseness, Dificult
Hopping. cough, Incipient Consump-
ton, Asthma or Bronchitis. Gives
positive relief in advanced stages OF
Consumption, Asthma or Bronchitis.
Guaranteed. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

THE BEST SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Kheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
lands, Chilblaf ms, Corns and all
Skin Eru ptions. aud posi- lively cures
Piles, or no pay required. IL Il
guaranteed TO give perfect sati sfac
ton, or money refun ded. Price q
cents per box. For sale By L. -Four
n.or, dr. ug gist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Miss Minnie Il. Starr, OF Grayling,
student from the Detroit Conser-
vatOry OF Music, will give some banjo
solos at the r. v. Il. c. entertain
meDt, at the M. f. church, Friday
evening. Otsego Co News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
GREAT BARGAINS!
AR THE
WEST BRANCH
GREEN HOUSE.
Now Ready for Immed late Effect

Geraniums at to 25 cents each.
Fuchsias at same price. Ivy Gerani.
ums at 10 TO % cents each. Hardy
plants at the following prices: Hy-
drangia Grandifiora, IL c, ? year old
so cents; Clematis Paniculata gro ~
20 feet In a season. very hardy. 10 cts
each. Any other plants at catalogue
prices.
Will have ready from May 18th to
June 18th, all kinds Of Vegetable
Plants at 10 to 10 cents per doz.. or
rs cents per box. Also bedding
plants for flowers or foliage, at tho
following prices per dozen: Gerani-
ums, % to 80 cents; Psnsies, 10 to rs;
Fever Ferns, 10: Colens, Is; VERDE
mas, %; Golden Feather, Is.
Seeds or plants sent by mail; write
us what you want.
LOTTIE WILLOBEE, Florist,
West Branch, Michigan.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Persons knowing themselves in
debted to this Office are requested to
call and settle, All those indebted
and not wishing to call are requested
to stay In one place long enough for
US to catch them. All those that are
not indebted to us are requested to
call and become indebted"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
DR.. Kings New Discovery forCon
sumption.


This is the best medicine in the
world for all forms of Coughs and
Colds and for Consumption. Every
bottle is guaranteed. 1t will cure
and not disappoint. 1t has no equal
for Whooping Cough, Asthma, Hay
Fever, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La
Grippe, Cold In the Head, and for
Consumption. 1t Is safe for all ages,
pleas 10 take, and above all a sure
cure. 1t Is always well to take Dr.
Kings New Life pills in connection
with DR.. Kings New Discovery, as
they regulate and tone the stomach
and bowels. We guarantee perfect
satisfaction or return money. Free
trial bottles at l.. FOurnier's Drug
Store. 6
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

There will be Temperance Enter.
tainment at the M. p. Church, on
Thursday evening, May 9th. Every.
body is invited, and all who are in
terested In the Temperance work
come and lend helping hand.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Keep the head cool, the feet warm
and the bowels open. Bacon's Celery
King for the Nerves 10 q vegetable
preparation and acts az q natural
laxative, and IL the greatest remedy
ever discovered for the Cure OF Dys.
pepsia, Liver Complaint, and ell
Blood, Liver and kidney Diseases
Call on l.. Fournler, sole agent, and
get trial package free. Large sizes
soc and 25c. L
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

r. A. Paddock, editor OF the HER
AID TIMES, West Branch, was a
pleasant caller at our sanctum last
Saturday. BY the way we are glad
to note the improved appearance in
his paper, editorial and typoaraph-
ical, under the new management
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

All members OF the w. II. G. who
have not returned their blocks of the
Autograph Quilt, are requested to
send them in on Saturday afternoon,
May 23d, at the regular meeting.
Mrs c. w. WIGHT, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie and DiarrhOea Cure ID
very hot, but when diluted 1t is q
warm friend, indeed, to those suffer
ing from bowel complaints. ItneveI
fails. zoe AMI soc. l.. Fournier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

Superintendent of In .tructiou,
Hon. Jason f. Hammond, has issued
a Memorial Day booklet for the use
of schools In the observance of the
day. In it, besides appropriate reci-
tations aud songs, hegi,es the School
Flag Law, and the history OF the
flag, etc. IL Is a commendable work.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
For Sale.

The Commercial House. of Gray
ling, ia for sale. For terms, etc !,
address or call on John Staley, at the
Exchange Bank, Crawling, Mich.
apr8-tf
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20

ness part OF the town.
| Regular meeting OF Marvin Post
Ma. 24O, Grand Army OF the Repub
Ito, NEXT saturday evening, the 22ds
at the usual hour.
Quick Meal Oil Stoves, and {
nav line Of Rshigerators, ct 8
Il. b Co.'S.
j. w. S0renson has put In a new
Soda Fountain Ia his Restaurant
where the thirsty can quench their
thirst with cooling drink of soda.
For RENT--The store, and rooms
on second floor in our building, are
for rent.
ROSE & wOODwORTH.
The Leline boys finished their
drive on the South Branch, last
Tuesday and have taken contract tt
bring down another one.-Ros. News.
Use. Boydelps Prepared Paints t6
brighten your home. Every gallon
sold on guarantee. For sale al
FOurnier's Drug Store
Secretary of State Gardner, OF Ian
sing, will deliver the address to the
graduating class Of Grayling school,
In June.
The employees OF the M. G. r. Il
are hereby notified to appear before
S S. Claggett, and buy a celebrated
Peerless Shirt. The best on earth.
o. J. Tuttle, the painter, and his
family, have moved into their new
house, near the schoolhouse. Il tsego
Co. Herald.
For a short timo you can get q
beautiful Chamber Set, free Of
charge, at the store Of Sailing.
Hanson B Co.
]. L. Patterson, Pros. Attorney OF
Crawford County, was transacting
business in town, Friday.-Lewiston
| Journal.
A cup OF the celebrated White
House Coffee will relieve that distress
ia your stomach. Try it, at Clay
getts-'
MARRIED-On the 18th inst, by
Justice WOODBURY., Mr.. Stephan Van
Ormen, of Nestor, and Mrs. Rose
Balchard, of Grayling.
Send the home paper to the chill
dren who have gone out into the
world to make home for them
selves.
The town which is not better FOR
the publication OF weekly news
paper within Its borders has not yet
1 Decn IOunOcu.
Wright's Compound Celery
Nerviue has no equal as a blood
and nerve medicine. For sale al
Fougnier's Drug Store.
The couutry editor may not know
1t all, but he doesn't live long in a
community, without knowing more
than he publishes.
Attorney l.. Ostrander, formerly
of Atlanta, passed through Lewis
ton, Friday, en-ioute to Graylipg. =
Lewiston Journal.
The ladies OF Grayling Hive No. 81
will give an Ice-Cream Social, Mon.
day, May oath. All are cordially in
vited.
MARRIED-By Few. r. L. Cope. at
the Exchange Hotel, Mr.. Arthur G.
Flower, and Miss Edith Medcalf.
both Of Grayling.
Claggetts' black horse draws a new
delivery wagon. OF course it is q
Harrison, sold by O. Palmer, and the
best wagon on wheels.
wright's Compound Celery
Negviue is the best Spring tonic,
For sale at Fourniey's Drug
Store.
Supervisor Sherman, of Maple
Forest was in town, Friday, On
clutches, compelled by an injury tc
his leg, received in jumping after 9
ball.
II you are looking for bargains BIZ
sure and see the bargain-table at the
store OF S. S. Claggett 1t is filled
with shoes, reduced from SO. 90, $3.50
ami So, 90 to s1.5O.
Sheriff Chalker was busy summon
ing jurors and witnesses all Of last
week. He hunted for juror in Bal
township for two days---and at
last located him In the cemetery.
FOR SALE-John A. Love, or
section %, In Center Plains town
shin. has n large. heavy team ri
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20


$1,000 7-sr=Ss='
Advertised Letter j. n. Nelson
Have YOU read about the Special
One Week Sale, at Rosenthals'?
w. O. Braden made business triI
e. Owosso, last week.
New styles of Mems and Boys Hats
aud Caps, at Claggetts'.
w. Il. Lewis, postmaster at Fred
eric. was In town last Saturday.
Go to Fouruier's Drug Store fol
ushlng tackle of all descriptions.
Chas. Fautley, Of Grove, was ID
town, last Friday.
Boys Sweaters, large collars, al
Rosenthals'.
Buy your Evaporated and Car ned
Fruits, at Bates 81 Co.'S.
See the line OF Straw Hats, at Ros-
euthals'.
VIM. sherman and wife, az Maple
Forest, were in town, last Friday.
A beautiful Chamber Set free,
ct s. Il. B c,'s.
John Hanna, OF Beaver Creek, was
ia town last Friday.
The largest line OF Ladies' Oxfcrds
ever shown in Grayling. at Claggetts
John WOODBURY., OF Maple Forest,
was Ia town, Monday.
Upper Crust people use Upper Crust
F our. For sale at Claggetts'.
John J. Niederer, Of Maple Forest,
was Ia town, MoOday.
J. j. Coventry, OF Maple Forest,
was in town, Monday.
L. J. Stephan aud wife OF Grove,
were In town, Monday.
George Howse, Of Maple Forest tip
was in tewu, Monday.
Wednesday, May 10Th, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Tetu, son.
NJ. s. DaIcy, of Frederic, was In
town, Monday.
Ladies' Underwear at . bar
gain, &C the store Of S. q. + Co
J. X. Bates and Family moved on
their farm in Maple Forest, last
week.
All Memo Corsets are warranted
against breaking. See them at Ro-
eenthals'.
Arthur Flowers, OF Grayliug, was
up Friday, on a business tric.
Lewiston Journal.
Detroit White Lead Works strictly
pure Paints, sold aud warranted by
Albert Krau'.
Mrs CaIyl, u Vienna, passed
through the town, Monday, en-route
for Grayling. Lewiston Journal.
Take wright's Compound Gel.
cry Nervine for the blood. For
sale at Feuraier's Drug Store.
Photographer Odeli, OF Grayling,
is working at his trade here, this
weck.-Lew isson Journal.
Bates Il Go. are Offering the chOit.
est Teas aud the best Coffees In
town.
Mr.. aud Mrs. AL. Dyer left to day
for a visit to their former home, In
Standardization Journal.
See the Memo Corset, every stay
warranted for three months, at Ro.
senthals'.
Phil Mosher is able to be out on
the streets again, but it will be some
time before he can use his left arm
Two weeks from tomorrow occurs
the most sacred of all our holidays
Memorial Day.--Oscoda Press.
Il. S. Waldron and Chas. Waidron,
OF South Branch, were in town, Mon
day.
Ii you want high grade Bicycle,
go to Albert Kraus, and get a Wa
verify.
There was an alarm Of fire last Sat
urday evening, but it turned out to
be a false alarm.
The best place In Grayling to buy
Hav, Grain and Feed, is at Bates y
Co.'S. Prices guara nteed.
l. Brolin made himself flue VIC
lin, aud now has another approach
ing com pletion. Brolin is q genius.
The Ladies OF Grayling and vicin
ity will dnd the latest styles 10 ready
made Capes, at Claegetts'.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
w. B. I'll YNN, Dentist
WEST BRANCH. MICH,

WILL make regular trips to Grayling
the 10th Of each month, remaining
for three days. Office with Or. ms
Icy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
KIDNEY DISEASES a., ar,

most fatal of all diseases. Foley's
Kidney Cure guaranteed remedy, or
money refunded. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-20
Have You Kidney TroubleP

A soc trial ottle Of Foley's Kid
ney Cure viii prevent serious results
from this fatal disease. l.. Fournier
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-07-31

property spent about elAo0 900 In rsduc-
lion works and various Improscments
lint vas unable q snake / sueeess q IT,
ventHse. 1he deal lnclndes the blue sell
one q the largest lad mines in ne
world, which will be worked by Bradep
Brothers That mine and the propertlea
81 ne same firm In the SLOGAN country
and other points In British Columbia vii,
furnish The reduction works with az
ehiei supply q ores, although some cu..
Tom work will BE- done. The resumptlon
Of work In the aasltsf win have the u.
iset % open up = number Of mines in ia,
distrist. '
Although the CATiboO Mining. Milllne
: Smelling Company niFesei . loss y
ttxtep In stolen bailion and legal expen.
80 inenFErd - onnnacti0n with the theft
and expended s6OD0 IN new naehinery. Il
has pald during the past year s7s,s56s "a
10 disldsnds, and has S2l ,2gT in the treas-
Wy. fe date the eosnpany has paid sibo,.
pot.'o In dividends These facts were
brought cut At the annual meeting Of he
company heid In Spokane. Monday. The
oid bard II directors, consisting of AZ. n.
o"siey, James Monaghan, George Is. No.
Anlsy, Edward Oishsa and c. 4. Cham
hefiAin, were Teeiseted 20 serve for the
ensuing year.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-07-31

z. church. Dies sMoines, has been nominal
ed for governor by the Iowa prohibition
ists.
a special dispatch from Athens says
that the sultan has instructed Tawfk
Pasba, the minister for foreign affairs, 20
sign the peace preliminafieE. II
tghe islands o. Antingua, Sc kits and
Guadalupe 81 the Leewand group, ex,
Perienced a severe shock Of earthquake
"Wednesday.
Captain General WeyieE. Il Is announe-
"a, win take the field in . few days 70
personally direct military operations in
the Havana province where several
bands 81 insurgents from 50 to 100 strong
are trying 70 reanite. fE8A sTsl gfk
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-07-31
sTRIkfRs SEIZE 4 FaEleHT TeAlN.
os--. J: E;-: ss ..s: ~ . =: D'''s-

ST. Louis. July 2s.-One hundred
maEehing strikers who are operating un-
der ne isedernhip q Bradley, COxeyite,
tried 70 seixe an Illinois Central freight
at BellegiIie. III. They were driven OF
by ahesifrs posse. When the 9sl5 fast
freight steamed up at BelIeviIle the band
Of strikers boarded II and declared their
intention Of going 10 the Lenzburg and
NaTissa mines. where they wished 70 In-
auguraie strike Mtss 4
The crew refused 70 carry The strikers
and halted the train n the depot Mas
Ter Of Transportation Gayen at Piekney-
VILE Was communicated with. He sent
telegEaphic demand 10 Sheriff Rhein Of
BelievilIe for the protection Of the train.
The sheriff, accompanied by his deputies
and the BellesiIle police fosce, went TO
the scene. He read Gayens message ~
the strikers, and they at once abandoned
the train.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-07-31
MORE THAN 5000 MEN KILLED.
The Fanatics Attack she Govern,
nent Troops In Brazil.

The Fanatics Attack the Govern
saent Troops In Brazil.
New York, July so dispatch 20 the
Herald from Rio de Janeiro says that
information has reached that city to the
effect that more than 5000 soldiers have
been killed in a big battle near the site
Of Canador. The fanatics TO the number
Of more than 10000 men, all well armed,
attacked the government troops. Who'll
brigades of soldiers were swept down aud
destroyed. trampled under foot as the
victorious fanatics with wild, hoarse
shouts Of triumph passed over them.
There Is no reasonable doubt, however.
that the loss in killed on both sides =
more than 5000. For miles the ground
around Canador is strewn with dead and
dying. The government troops were com
PEELED to leave their dead on the field and
fee to save themselves from complete de-
stllction by the avalanche Of fanatics
When the report Of the awful battle
reached Rio de Janeiro It was considered
by the president and ministry and it was
decided to send the minister Of war to
the scene next week with 40.00O men who
are now gathering. Fighting has been
in progress at Canador for several weeks,