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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
SENATE FINANCIAL BILL.

Washinkton, December iy.-Ths Senate
committee on finance today authorised
Senator Aldrioh 10 report the senate
financial bill % . substitute for the
House bill, after the House bill IL received
from that body. the report to be made
before the adjournment for the holidays.
Senator Aldrioh notified the COMMITTEES
Of his purpose 10 call up the bill In the
Senate on January 4.
The committee agreed to several
changes In the phraseology Of the bill
One Of these changes was made In the
second section relating to the sale OF
bonds for the maintenance Of the gold re-
serve, and 10 a. follows:
"The gold coin received from the sale
of said bonds shall be converted into the
general fund of the treasury and ex-
changed for notes which, have been re-
deemed In the manner hereinbefore pro-
vided and tho amount Of gold coin and
notes In the reserve funo shall at no time
exceed the maximum sum ofiS15O. 090, 900. q"
Another change applies to this pro-
vision oonoerning tho issuance Of notes
by banks so as to provide explicitly for
the application Of the provision to
banks, "upon which an amount Of cir
culatiug notes has been Issued less than
the par value OF the bonds"
provision 10 also added for the repeal
Of the present law limiting tho Issuance
Of rank notes to less than the par value
Of bonds depofitsd.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
sesrk composed Of bafristsrs and solicitors
have iikewiss rendered their services.
NO WARS OF CONQUEST.
American Federation of Labor is OPP
posed 20 Them.

Dstroit, Dsosmebr 1.-THE significant
feature Of the Sch day Of the Federation
Of Labor convention was q stand taken
this aftssnoon in opposition to all wars
Of conquest. The delegates representa-
tive of the probably 1900, 900 members OF
labor unions voted unanimously that
suoh wars "whsthsr wassd in Africa, ths
PHILIPPINES or elsewhere" greatly en-
danger the liberties OF the conquered pso-
pie. The declaration CLOSED with reit.
srtlon of a sentiment previously adopted
in another form, viz; "That We are op-
posed to any iucrsass OF the standing
army Of the United States beyond $4,000
officers and enlisted men,"
The executive council Of the federation
was directed 10 uss every means to carry
out these sentiments.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20

Z David Bushes was bsSn In Ponfret,
Va. 90 June "a. 1910. Losiss his parents
~ NE age q. .slsyss yesss. he went 10
pgmouth whsre be attended school and
commencsd isar.ins the 5osk binders
trade. Ne skss wsss - Boston. where
he oostinusd The srsas with Bsnjsmi
bradley and sszt visitsd Poytesd 10
eompiess his apprentiocskip with the lats
Hall .. Littls Ne remained until iSoo
whsn, 81 the age Of twenty yssrs, he
osss 10 Bangor ard entered into busi-
ness fss himssif a. bookseller and book
binder. In which he oossi nuei uninter-
ruptsdiT for sixty three yeara
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
RAILROADS GRANTED EXTENSION

washingto December 10. The inter
state commerce commission has decided
to grant the request Of the railroads for
the sxtension OF time In which to go uip
their rolling stock with improved coup.
lsrs and other safety equipment. The
com mission will announce its decision
probably tomorrow and 1t is understood
the time limit will be extended six
months from January next
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
WE HAVE NOT INTERFERED.

Washington. December l9.-It IL as
serted at the state Department that our
government has interfersd in no degree
whatever between France and China In
connection with the pending difficulties
between the two countries and 10 10 de-
MED that the United States has addressed
any demand upon the French govern
msnt for an explanation Of its course.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
SENATOR HANNA's GRATITUDE.

Cleveland, Ohio, December 19.-At the
request of Senator NJ. A. Hanna. the Lit
tie Consolidated street railroad, Of which
he 10 president, will distribute $4,000
among employees Saturday night as a
Christmas gift. The Senator in a tsls-
gram to the directors, says he wants to
show the company's appreciation Of
the manly course taken by It's employees
during the late strike" on the Big Con-
solidated lines, when they refused to 20
out.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
GEN. BRooKE's FAREWELL.

Havana, December l9.-Gsn. Brooke to-
morrow will issue proclamation, review
ing the progress of Cuba sinoe he as
sumed command OF the island and form
ally bidding farewell to Its Inhabitants.
In 1t, he says that . year ago. he found
Cuba In q most dsplorahle state. while
today the country is rapidly pressing
forward towards prosperity and peace
rsisns. In closing he says that the fu-
turs 10 In the hands OF the Inhabitants.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
SPANISH STE AMER HELD UP.

Madrid, December l5.-The Spanish
steamer Ciudad de Csdiz, which has just
arrived ct Las Palmas, Canary Islands,
from Cadiz. reports that she was pursued
and overhauled last Saturday by Brit
ish cruiser. which fired guns. compelling
her to heave to. intsrrogAted her as to
her name and route and then allowed
her to proceed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
COLUMBIA IRON WORKS ASSIGN.

Baltimore, December 19.-Judge Phelps
today appointed Harry A. Parr receiver
for the Columbia Iron Works and Dry
Dock company. Mr.. Parr gave bonds for
eio0, coo. Reosivsr was appointed By con-
SAINT. In the petition II Is alleged that
the companS's obligations Aggregate be-
swssn sssS. coo and q %, 900.
The company b insslvsna 10 10 stated,
and has 10 ssAiiAbls 6ksh.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec; 10. taksp at .
D. M, meridian time, the observation for
each section being given In this order /;
Temperature, direction Of wind, state OF
weather.
Bsstsp. 4s, W. rais; Nsw yerk, n
W, sldy, Philadslbhi., N NV. c3%'
p cldy; buffalo. o., ", eisa,j ps.isis. o.
sW. clear; Chioago, "a. w clear, q.
P:Sa, .i, Z. b;.%.:s NV :i;s A''i, g. IAs :. '' g.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
tTALK NO. eS.)
SLE e PY.

Did you ever sit down to read In
the afternoon or evening and lind
yourself going to sleep before you
have read dozen liness Is 1t such
an annoyance to you that you give up
reading almost entirely because you
cannot positively keep awaksf There
are q great many who are troubled
In this way. In good many cases
1t is due to some slight defect Of the
eyes Not a marked defect but just
a slight one. Just enough to cause a
little ovsrwork but not enough to
Gauss Q real strain. do not say that
every case Of drowsiness in reading IL
caused in this way, but . part Of
them certainly are. If you find you
have these symptoms I will be glad
to make an examination and tell you
II the cause is In your eyes. II 10 is,
glasses for reading will be comfort
to you and will keep your eyes from
growing worse. II 1t Is not, l will
not sell y0u glasses under any eon-
alteration.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
DEATH VETERAN BOOKSELLER

Bangor, December i9.-Col. David
Bugbee the veteran book binder and
book seller uf Bangor who has been
resident of Bangor for almost sixty- We
years, died al bis home on Tuesday
IN ernins at the age OF SO years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
TO CHARTER ALLAN LINER.

Montreal. December 1.-THE Dominion
government IL nesetiasiss with the
Allan sssaHsbip oo@pany for The trans
porsatiSp Of ths ssSona Csnadian contip.
ss.s e e! e9Ssa .si. si i' RsGs,a :.
troop ship.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
EARLY FIRE IN BOSTON.

Boston. December 2o.-rhrss ais rms
have been rung In for fire In the pro-
duce district, the firms of John Rsarden
g. Co., and W. s. Qnimby g. Co. being
the sufferers. The loss will exceed $2o, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
REPORT OF A BATTLE.
witch Was Evidently That at Tagsis
River.

Chisvsly Camp. Natal. December H.
The relief column continued ~ advance
from Chisvsly early shis morning inssps-
ing 10 assaii the Boer positions which
wsrs thought 10 Be vsry strong 20 the
wsssyerd apd northward Of Cslepso.
Durias the two preceding .dAys ths Bssrs
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
WANT TO HELP BOERS.

Lawrence. Mass, December 19.-Repre.
sentativss Of Che leading Irish societies
met tonight to take steps tQwasf assist
ing the Bears In their war villa England.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
Millions Of Dollars Forth.
coming.
No Meeting Of the Clearing
House for Today.

New York, Dsnsmber 19.-Thers was o
complsts revolution OF sentiment In Wsll
street today and the latter part of the sss-
sion of the stock exchange witnessed
something like panic among the bears,
who were making frantic efforts to secure
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
THE WEATHER.

Boston. December ls.-Local forecast:
Fair weather Wednesday aud Thursday |;
osldsr Wednesday; fresh west winda
Washington. December ie.-Forsoass
for Wednesday and Thursday for New
Engisndi Colder and generally fair
Wednesday Thursday fair; fresh west %
north winda
Portland, Dec. 10. isoo.-The local
weather bureau records the following;
sa. m.-Barometsr, 90 14s; theymome-
ter, 80; dew point, S6i Rel. humidity, 100;
direction of wind. SW; wind velocity, u;
state Of weather, foggy.
SD m.-Baromster. se.e8e; thermcme.
ter, ta; dew psint. eli re, bumidity, %;
direotion Of wind. W; wind velocity, .;
state Of weather, IL fain.
Max. tsmp.. s.; min. tsmp., 81 mean
temp, AT max. wind velocity, IL; sW;
precipitation-2t hours, 30.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
HEWEY RECOMMENDED.
To Be Appraiser of Port
of Portland.
Recommendation Made By Mr..
Allen.
Mr.. Hewey Now York
County Clerk.
A Well Known Republican
Leader.
mpKczAL TO fnn rxKssS

Washington. Dsoembsr ie.-Jsmss X
Hew-y of Alfred has besp recom.sndsd
10 the Secretary Of the Treasury for sp-
praissr Of The pors Of Portland. The rec
is made by Congrcssmsn
Allen.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
CHEMISTS

All agree that diamonds and charcoal are both
pure carbon. few months from now, when
4 fellow is thinking OF the diamond he bought
Christina. for the girl who has since shook
hlm and thinks who much Browns Quick Fire
Charcoal the same money would have bought,
he NAV wish be had Invested In BIG BAGS.
10 CENTS at all grocers.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
NOTICE

A LII milkmen are requested to call at the
"A Office of the Sealer Of Weights and Meas
ures on and after Dec. II. All dealers using
yard sticks, all peddlers, hawkers and rag
buyers to bring In their measures and scales
and have them tested according to law. No
fee charged for testing at Office
L. +. SWETT, Sealer Of WITS and Meas.
Basement Of City Bldg. once Hours 70 l2,
2to 4. decSd2w
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-20
ASoIESrs VOLUNTEER.

Lendsn. December ie.-Nipsty per
cent Of the msmbsrs Of the Honorable
Aryiisry company Of London have vol
untss|sd for ssrvtss in South Afsica.
fSb-thisds Of ens lima e Csast Vslun-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
MEET HOT RECEPTION
TENNESSEE ROBBERS FoILED ~
BANK OFFICIALS.
Two Are Killed and . Third 10 Cap
tured : Cashier and President Who
Know What to DO and DO 1t Prompt
ly-Dun's Business Report.

At Seviervine, Tenn, three masked
men entered the bank at an early hour
as soon as the cashier had unlocked the
vault. They pointed pistols at the cash
Ser, John Marshall, and the president,
William McMahon, and demanded the
money. Mr.. McAiahon threw all the loose
change into the safe, seized rifle and
began shooting ut the robbers, who re-
turned the fire. At the same time Mar
shall ran out at side door, pistol in
hand, and shot one Of the horses belong
ing to the robbers. One Of the masked
men, Pearl Thurman, was instantly kill
ed by Mcmahon. Cal Derrick, another
of the robbers, was wounded seriously
and is in jail. William Derrick, the third
robber, escaped to his horse. Citizens
pursued him, and his horse was wound
ed, but he rode over mile, when the
horse fell, and Derrick sought refuge in
a barn. He was surrounded, and he shot
himself in the head rather than surren-
der. All three robbers came from Knox
VILE
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
MAsTIN CASE ENDED.
Federal Court Finally Disposes o
Kansas City Litigation.

Federal Court Finally Disposes Of
Kansas City Litigation.
By a decree In the Federal court at
Kansas City, the noted Mastin case,
which has dragged along In the Federal
court for FIVE years, was ended. The two
Mastin brothers, in partnership in the
banking firm of John j. Mastin g. Co.,
failed In 0S78, catching many working
men and women. In 1890 John j. Mas
tin died, and his wife, Julia, became the
sole owner of the estate. In 1894 she
brought suit against her brother-in-law,
Thomas II. Mastin, for a settlement Of
the estate, claiming that he was using
her property improperly. In July, 1891,
a receiver for the estate was appointed,
the claims against the estate at that time
aggregating 81, 100000. The present de-
cree dissolvtng the partnership and end
ing the receivership, orders Thomas IL.
Mastin to pay Julia Mastin $31 ,O9a, and
divides the estate Of John j.. Mastin
equally between them. This estate, val
ued at several millions, consists of a vast
amount Of real estate in Kansas City and
vicinity and mining claims in Gunnison
County, Colorado.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
Few Printers I'm jail.

The first Australian newspaper, the
Sydney Gazette, was published on
March 8, 1903, fifteen years after the
rise of the colony. The delay was
caused through there being no printers
among the convicts, who represented
every profession, including the Legal.
The plant was brought out In the first
feet, but II could not be used until the
authorities caught compositor. 1t has
been suggested by writer who has
suffered at the hands Of compositors
that they keep all their crimes for ths
composing-room.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
Municipal Mnttrr.-

Pittsburg will spend s7.oO0.ooo on
parks.
London's population Is now estimated
at 4,474,330.
Tree planting is urged nv the Philadel-
phia Press for the Improvement of the
city.
Milwaukee has not yet settled its Diff
fcrences,with the electric railway COM
pany.
Charleston, s. c.. has, az part OF its
municipal government, "burean Of
freight and transportation" whose oh
jcct Il is to secure favorbe rates for
clippers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19

Physician's Clever Plan for Getting IL
Out Of ChIId's etomach.

Physician's Clever Plan for Getting IL
Out Of chlld's etomach.
Twenty yards OF raw silk saved the life
Of little Brooklyn, N. Y, child. DR..
George ID. Barney used the strands to
lasso large screw that the little patient
had swallowed. ~ When the physician was
called In haste TO the house and discov-
cred the serious nature Of the case he was
Mt first nonplussed. IF the screw reaches
the intestines it will surely kill the child"
he said. Upon table hehAppened to no.
tice hank of raw SILK and It gave him
an inspiration. Bread and milk, quick, !"
he cried, and as soon as the food was
brought. he made mush In which he
placed the silk. After carefully mixing
silk, bread and milk, he, made the little
sufferer swallow II, being careful to hold
one end of the thread. After the meal
had been in the childs stomach for about
ten minutes, DR. Barney pulled out the
silk and the deadly screw came with 1t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19

-
Tksy DO Not Propsss = Lee Brsksss
Mako An the Hro1s.
Il appears thai Illinois farmers are
about to corner the broom corn market.
Last year the brokers got hold Of all the
brush in sight aud, storing It In ware
houses, spent tho winter In meeting once
q month and, while they ate and drank
the best TO be had, marked up the price
few cents on the pound. The bulk Of
last years crop was bought for $50
ton and before the new supply came In 1t
had been marked up to $3.50 and had
been practically Cleaned out" at figure
near this fabulous price. When the new
crop was put on the market a few weeks
ago II started of at $50 and finally got
up to $68 for prime brush. About ten
days ago foreign buyers began to come
into the district and the farmer with
broom corn to. sell at once became a man
OF Importance. He raised the price and
from $40 to went to $50 in twenty-four
hours. Then the buyers took everything
they could get, regardless Of quality, ut
$50. Then they offered 500, and finally
500. There is no shortage to speak Of
this season. but the cleanup Of last years
crop makes broom corn scarce article
In all quarters.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to SIPS; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $4.75; sheep, fair to choice $500
to $4.25; wheat, No. red, TIC to T4c;
corn, No. 2, Bic to &c; oats, No. 2, 23c
to 24c; rye, No. 2, Doc to SIC; butter,
choice creamery. 22c to 24c; eggs, fresh,
16c to tic; potatoes, choice, 25c to 35c
per busbel.
Indianapolis-Cattle. shipping, $500 to
$3.50: hogs, choice light, $2.75 to $500;
sheep, common to prime. 1925 to $3.50;
wheat, No. red, Csc to roc; corn, No.
white, &c to "a; oats. No. white, 2sc
TO 26c.
st. Louis Cattle, 1925 to $8.75; hoss,
$500 to $40; sheep, $500 to $4.2s;
wheat, No. 2, Tic to T3c; corn, No.
yellow. Sic to 33c; oats. No. 2, 23c to
25c; rye, No. 2, SIC to Coo.
Cincinnati-Cattle,$ $3.50 to S6.25; hogs,
$500 to $4.75; sheep. $3.50 to $500;
wheat, No. 2, Tic to 73c; corn, No.
mixed, 33c to 35c; oats, No. mixed, 25c
to 26c; rye, No. 2, CSC to 65c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
$3.00 to $4.75; sheep, $3.50 to $3.50;
whoat, No. 2, Tic to T3c; corn, No.
yellow, 35c to 36c; oats, No. q white, Csc
to &c; rye. Gle to 63c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 mixed, Tic to
78e; corn, No. 2 mixed, 33c to 35c; osts.
No. 2 mixed, 23c to 25c; rye. No. 2, 5oc
to Gle; clover seed, $500 to $500.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., No. 2 Northern,
CSC to 69c; corn, No. 3. 31c to 33c; oats.
No. 2 white, 24c to 2Gc; rye, No. /, SSc
to Coo; barley, No. 2, 4Sc TO Ate; pork,
meee SO 90 IN 90 20
Buffalo-Cattle, good shipping steers,
S3.00 to $3.50; hogs. common to choice.
S325 to $500; sheep, fair to choice weth-
ers, $500 to $3.50; lambs, common to
eatra. $3.50 to S5.25.
New York-Cattle, 1925 to $6.15; hogs,
$500 to $525; sheep. $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2 red, TIC to TSc; corn. No. 2,
41c to 42c;; oats, No. 2 white, 30c to Gee;
butter, creamery, tic to 25c; eggs, west.
eru. 15c to 20c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
GARTER SCARED HIGH.
New Facts Come Ont Against the
Guilty Captain.

New Facts Come Ont Against the
Guilty Captain.
The decision Of the Attorney General In
the case Of Capt. OberNn NJ. Carter is q
long document and is addressed to the
President. Mr.. Griggs, among other
things, gives little of the personal his
tory Of the accused man. He states that
some years ago he married the daughter
of gentleman supposed to have means,
but not large wealth. Carriers pay as
captain amounted to 1882 a month and
bis living expenses began to increase very
rapidly, running in a few years from S.
600 to as high as 5000 per annum. 1t
is related that he made within certain pc
RODS heavy cash deposits In New York
and other banks and also gave large or
ders to brokers for the purchase of stocks,
bonds, etc. Just how these facts were
obtained is not told in the decision.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19

Sheriff Ming, with posse, went to In
dian village ON Burt lake to serve writ
of ejectment ON. the Indians who were oc-
cupying land sold by the State for taxes.
They were beaten In the Circuit Court
last December. but the Indians did not
realize what it meant. The purchaser
of the land made an offer to give lease
OF house and acre of ground to each In
dian, hut they would not accept because
they believed they could not be turned
of the land they had occupied for years.
They dropped the case after the Circuit
Court decision. Mr.. McGinn gave them
until spring to move of, and viii at once
proceed to clear up the land, only small
patches Of which have been cultivated.
About fifteen families are affected by the
writ. They offered no opposition, but
agreed to go In the spring, and said they
would not modest the men at work clear
Ing up the land
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19

The green sash Of the army surgeon
Ia not so much an insignia Of rank as it
Is a protection to the weare-. Accord
Ing to the code of war, surgeons are
never shot or taken prisoners. To de-
hberately shoot surgeon while he is
wearing his sash Is considered viola
ton Of the code, punishable by death.
Because of this provision, surgeons of
one army never refuse to look after the
wounded of the other army If 1t is pos
sible for them to do so.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
FLAMES IN MILL VALLEY.
California Summer Visitors Forced to
Flee for Their Lives.

California Summer Visitors Forced to
Flee for Their Lives.
A fire believed to have been Of incen-
diary origin has done great damage in
Mill Valley and the adjoining country
about the base of Mount Tamalpais, Cal.
The town Of Mill Valley was for hours in
imminent danger, and many summer Wis
itors fled to places of temporary safety.
Corte MADEIRA Gulch, Boyle Canyon,
Blithdale Canyon and the Cascades were
denuded of their majestic pines and red
woods, which the flames swept away like
90 much dry grass. Owls Nest, the resi-
.dence of George T. Marsh, was destroy
cd. There were many narrow escapes
and over a dozen persons were severely
pcorched by the flames. Over GAO acres
were burned over, several small buildings
were destroyed and many beautiful resi-
dences narrowly escaped destruction. A
conservative estimate of the loss places it
at $4,000, though some claim that 1t
may reach 100000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
Race for the Pennant.
The standing of the clubs in the Ma
tional League race is as follows:
shoots His Fiancce and Dies.

At Fort Scott, Kan, James Bish shot
his fiancee, Miss Clara Stainbrook. AS
she fell Bish sent a bullet into his own
brain. He is dead, but the young wom-
an will recover. They had quarreled
over the date of their wedding the young
woman having insisted that she could
not be ready as soon as Bish demanded.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
Aetna Powder Mills blown un.

With defamation that was felt in
towns many miles distant two of the
powder mills of the Aetna company's
works near Millers, Ind, blew up. Two
men who were supposed to have been in
the structures-known as the tankhouse
and the mixhouse-are missing, but so far
as known there were no other fatalities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19

Material at Toronto, Intended for the
Transvaa1, Set ON Fire.
At Toronto, Ont, IAN attempt was made
to burn the war material which the Gov
eminent has all readyifor serving out to
the Toronto, London and Hamilton
Transvaal contingent Atrthe time stated
an officer and a private, on their rounds
found part Of the woodwork, of the store
room of the fort on fire and with the help
Of the fire brigade extinguisbed the flames
before serious damage was done. 1t was
then discovered that waste and rags sat
urated with oil had been placed close to
the woodwork and set on fire. The wood
work was also well Oiled,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
FIVE THOUSAND KILLED.

Reports of EARTHQUAKES on Isiand of
Coran Confirmed.
Official dispatches from Batavia, cap
ital Of the Netherlands Indies, confirm
the reports regarding the earthquake in
the Island Of Coran. 1t occurred Sept.
~. Not only the town of Amhei, on the
south side of the island, was DESTROYED,
but several other villages were wrecked.
The official advices declare that no fewer
than 1000 people were killed and hum
dreds Of others seriously injured.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
Toll Gate DESTROYED.

The tollgate building at the intersection
Of the RIVER road and the Wooden Track
road, near Port Huron, was destroyed by
fire, presumably the result of incendiaries.
The tollgate had only been placed there
recently and was for the purpose Of foil
ing the efforts of some residents at out
whiting the toll road company by taking
a back road to get into town.