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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
VOLUNTEERS TO DECIDE
Vote to BE Taken rs to Where They
Shall Be Mustered Out.

Secretary Alger sent orders to Maj.
Gen. Otis to let the various volunteer or
CARNATIONS in the Philippines determine
by vote whether they shall be mustered
out at San Francisco or at their homes
in the United States. The money that
will be received by some of the regiments
through a muster-out in San Francisco
amounts TO a considerable sum. If any
organization elects to be mustered out at
the place where it was organized, the men
will be transported home free, but will not
get any travel pay.
The Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, for
example, will gain n considerable amount
by preferring to be mustered out in San
Francisco. The fare from San Francisco
to Washington and Philadelphia is $50
but each enlisted man will receive from
1927 to S201 in travel pay, the non-com-
missioned officers getting the larger
amount.
Volunteers mustered out at San Fran
cisco will receive travel pay approximate
ly as follows: Men OF Companies-Colo-
RADIO, $50 to sos; Idaho, $51 to $751; Iowa,
$50 to $3.50; Kansas, $S3 to S131; Mon
tana, $53 to $S4; Nebraska, $74 to III;
Nevada, 500 to $S7; North Dakota, $50 to
S136; Oregon, $31 to sol; Pennsylvania,
1927 to $201; South Dakota, $50 to $3.50;
Tennessee, $107 to $1G9; Utah, S36 to $57;
Washington, $50 to $62; Minnesota, $50
to S142
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common 10 prime,
$500 to 5000; hogs, shipping grades,
500 TO $500; sheep, fair TO choice, $500
to $3.50; wheat, No. 2 red, TIC to 79c;
corn, No. .. 33c to 34c; oats No. 2, 24c
to 2Gc; rye, No. 2, CSC to 65c; butter,
choice creamery, lie to 19c; eggs, fresh,
lie to 14c; potatoes, choice, &c to 4Oc
per bushel.
Indianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$3.50; hogs, choice light, $2.75 to S4.Oc;
sheep, common to choice, $3.50 to S5.75;
wheat, No. red, nc to T4c; corn, No.
white, 33e to 34c; oats, No. white, 2oc
to Bic.
st. Louis-Catt]e, $3.50 to 1913; hogs,
$3.tW TO $500: sheep, $500 to 1913;
wheat, No. 2, Toe to Sic; corn, No. z
yellow, 33c to 34c; oats, No. 2, 25c to &c,
rye, No. 2, 64c TO G6c.
Cncinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep. $3.50 to $500;
wheat, No. 2, Toe to 7Gc; corn, No. 2
mixed. 34c to 36c: oats. No. 2 mixed, &c
to 2Sc; rye, No. 2, G4c to G6c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 to S4.00; sheep, $3.50 to S5.75;
wheat, No. 2, Tic to 70c; corn. No. 2
yellow, 34c to 35c; oats, No. white, zoe
TO &c: rye. &c TO O4c.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 mixed, roc to
soc; corn, No. mixed, 34c to Doc; oats,
No. 2 mixed, &c to 20c; rye, No. 2, 60c
TO ti2c: clover seed, new. $50 to $3.50.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. 2 spring. nc
to 7sc; corn. No. 3, 33c to 34c; oats, No.
2 white, 26c to Csc; rye, No. 1, SIC to 5Sc;
barley. No. 2, doc to 42c; pork, mess,
$500 10 $3.50.
Buffalo-Cattle, good shipping steers,
$500 to $5.75; hogs, common to choice,
1925 to $4.25; sheep, fair to choice weth-
ers, $3.50 to $3.50; lambs, common to
extra, $3.50 to 500.
New York--Cattle, 1925 TO 1915; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to 1925;
wheat, No. 2 red. SEC to SIC; corn, No.
2, 40c to 42c; oats, No. white. BIC to 34c;
butter, creamery, 15c &c 19c; eggs, West
ern, In to 10c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
New York REGIMENT Kissed.

1t may be safely surmlsed that the
members of the Seventh regiment wish
they had not taken part in the New York
Memorial Day parade. This was the first
public appearance Of this notorious stay
at-home" body Of soldiers since the begin
ming of the war with Spain. All along
the line Of the monster parade the regi-
ment was greeted with Kisses and jeering
and cat-calls were heard on every side.
Voices shouted; Tin soldiersw 'Stay-at-
Honest" "Why didn't you go to the
warp "Feather-beds" The window of
a house opened, and some one emptied a
pillow case into the air. Myriads of feath-
ers were blown out and upon the heads of
the passing regiment
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
HOPKINS OUT OF THE RACE

Colonel Henderson's Election VIII Re
Probable Result Of Action.
Col. David b. Henderson, Representa-
dive Of the Third Iowa congressional dis
trict win probably be elected Speaker Of
the national House Of Representatives.
His most dangerous rival, Congressman
A. ]. Hopkins of the Eighth, Illinois dis
trict, withdrew from the race Friday at
ternoon, and the Illinois delegation, which
had been ranged solidly with Mr.. Hop
kins, pledged fourteen votes to Col; Hen.
derson. The immediate effect Of this ac-
ton was to increase the Iowan's known
voting strength from forty-three to fifty
seven and leave him clear field for fu-
ture operations In the States west of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
HOLD UP FAST MAIL TRAIN.
Robbers Blow Open Express safe, Sc
cure Money, and Escape.

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cure Money, and Escape.
The Union Pacific transcontinental
west-bound mail train was held up, dyna-
mited and robbed at ] o'clock Friday
morning near Wilcox, lonely station on
the Wyoming division. The hold-up was
accomplished by the waving of a danger
signal short distance east of the Wilcox
bridge. Engineer Jones resisted, when
one of the robbers climbed on the engine
and struck him on the head, injuring him
severely. At the point of a revolver Jones
was compelled to cut the engine loose from
the train. The robbers then drove the
messenger from the express car and
wrecked the car with dynamite. The
mail car was also badly damaged by the
explosion. The bandits then blew up the
Wilcox bridge, cutting off communication
between the train. aud engine.
Jones ran his engine to Medicine Bow,
the nearest telegraph station, and gave
the alarm. Superintendent Harris, who
was at Laramie, reached the scene early
in the morning and by o'clock posse of
twenty men was started in pursuit Of the
robbers. The amount of money secured
by the robbers is unknown. The mail
was not touched, presumably on account
of the fact that four armed mail clerks
were in charge. Union Pacific officials
offer a reward Of $1,000 hesd for the
uobbers
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08

tration proposals submitted are certain Of
approval By the international conference.
The arbitration committee unanimously
reported the scheme to the congress, au-
thorities on international law declaring Il
practicable, and the delegates approving
II for its simplicity. The result of the
American plan is considered a great vic
tory. The British proposals were altered
to conform with the United States
scheme. Both sections OF the disarmament
committee at The Hague failed to agree
over the question Of new inventions in war
machines.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
SPAIN GIVES UP ISLANDS.
Germany Gets the Caro1ines, the
lelews and the Ladrones.


The Queen Regent in the speech from
the throne at the opening of the Spanish
Cortes Friday said: THE pangs at my
heart are renewed in considering the mis-
fortunes of my own country. 1t is more
digniied to compose ourselves in quietness
than to complain anew. The Government
in ratifying the peace treaty acted accord
ing to the constitution. Although the
Carolines, the Marianas and the Palaos
yet remain under the dominion Of Spain,
the Government has made arrangements
for their cession to Germany, for which
a bill will be presented to YOU"
The price which Germany will pay Is
25,000,000 pesetas (about So,O00,00O.
Spain reserves for herself three coaling
stations in each group, to be designated
hereafter, and which Germany agrees to
defend in perpetuity for Spain. Germany
also agrees to give Spain the advantage
of the favored nation clause
1t is understood that the negotiations for
the sale of the Caroline Islands, Palaos
and Ladrones to Germany, have been in
progress for some time.
BY the REIMBURSEMENT Of Cuba, the ces-
sion of Porto Rico, the Philippine and
Sulu islands, and Guam, the largest Of the
Ladrone Islands, as result of the recent
Spanish-American war, the colonial pos
sessions Of Spain have been reduced to an
area of about 245,097 square miles, Of
which 244 ,4S7 square miles are in Africa.
The Pacific possessions about to be ceded
to Germany include the Caroline Islands
and Palaos, with $50 square miles and
$4,000 population, and the Mariana, or
Ladrone, island Except Guam, with fifty
square miles and 1000 population. SPANS
principal colony in Africa is Rio de Orc
and Odrar. with 243,000 square miles and
100000 population, which are under the
governorship of the Canary Islands, with
q sub-governor resident at Rio de Orc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
NATIONS FIGHTING FORCES.
Location and Strength of Uncle eamss
Military Establishment


Military Establishment.
A detailed statement OF the disposition
of regular troops has been prepared at the
War Department for the President, which
shows there are now in Cuba IL, S6S men,
embraced in four regiments of cavalry, one
regiment of artillery and six regiments of
infantry.
1t appears to be the view of most OF
Gen. Ayers advisers that the force now
in Cuba must be kept there If order is TO
be maintained. There are but 2-972 troops
in Porto Rico, and fully this enlisted
strength is likely to be retained there al
ways, since the army must be represented
in the island, and a smaller force would
be Insignificant
There will be in the Philippines when
troops now under orders reach Manila a
few hundred more than $4,000 men. This
makes total Of IL $50 troops now on for
eign stations. Taking this strength from
the 5000 comprising the enlisted force of
the regulars at present and the records
should show that $4,000 men are at home
posts. But this does not mean there is
that number of soldiers of the fighting
arms waiting fully equipped at garrisons
in the United States. The $4,000 includes
the large force of signal corps men, hos
pital stewards, ordnance sergeants and
enlisted men Of the engineers, as well as
the men at recruiting depots.
The troops on actual duty here can hard
ly be spared for other service. They are
divided into detachments and are guarding
public property at abandoned army sta.
tons; they are looking after the recruits:
they are assisting in the shipment Of sup
plies, so that really there are but four ar
tillery regiments manning coast defenses.
four cavalry regiments distributed
throughout the West in localities OF possi-
BILE trouble with the Indiana, and three in
santry regiments at home.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08

III you stick stick across a stick
Or stick q cross across n stick
Or cross q stick across a stick
Or stick a cross across q cross
Or cross a cross across a stick
Or cross q cross across n cross
Or stick cross stick across n cross stick
Or stick crossed stick across crossed
stick
Or cross crossed stick across a cross
Or cross crossed stick across stick
Or cross q crossed stick across crossed
stick
Would that be an acrostic?
-Music, Song and Story.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
GETS FIRST EHoT AND KILLS.

Chicago Man Learns of Texans Threat
and Prepares for Fight.
j. A. Tyson, travelling man represent
ing the Partisan Portrait Company Of
Chicago, shot and killed Charles Marshall,
q life insurance agent at Waco, Texas.
The trouble arose oyer the payment Of
some article which Tyson had sold Mar
shall's wife and which Tyson claimed
Marshall would not pay for. Marshall
stated to many persons that Tyson had
insulted his wife for not settling for the
article purchased and that he intended IS
kill him on sight. Tyson, learning This,
armed himself, and as soon as he met
Marshall opened fire, shooting Marshall
three times, from the effects6f which he
died.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
TREASURE FROM THE KLoNDIKE.
Miners Preparing TO Bring Gold on
Spring Steamers.

Miners Preparing to Bring Gold on
Spring Steamers.
Advices from Dawson, dated April 20.
announce that there are evidences Of the
most wonderful output yet recorded. Five
thousand men are in waiting at DAWSON
to take the first boats up the river. Halt
the number are miners, who have from
81 600 to SAG. 600 sach In dust The White
PASS and Yukon Railroad Company has
Issued bills of lading on more than ST..
100000 worth of gold that is to come out
on one Of the first river steamers There
Is every indication that the river from
Dawson to Whitehorse rapids Is now
open. The lakes will be free froM ice by
June4. Fully 1000 people and thousands
Of tons Of freight are at Lake Bennett
waiting for the bZt steamers. The White
Pass road VII. be Completed to Lake Ben
nett abort July Is.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
What Did she Mean2

We were all seated at dinner the
other day, when. presently little Fred
die said:
Father, why did auntie wish you
many happy returns of the day just
now?"
"Oh, because it is the anniversary Of
my wedding, dear"
"And does that mean she wishes you
to have many more happy weddingsY
said little Freddie, thoughtfully.-An-
sycrs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08

Report Of the Secretary OF missionary
Union Encouraging.
Mondays session Of Baptists at San
Francisco was devoted to the eighty-ffth
anniversary Of the American Baptist Mis-
sionary Union. The secretary. the Rev.
III. G. Mabie Of Boston, showed the pres
emit membership on this continent to be
4,141 ,995. OF preachers 1858 are engag-
ed In nominaly Christian lands and 1,274
In heather lands. Missionary churches
number 1915, with POS. 306 members. The
Baptists are supporting 400 foreign mis-
sionaries. The Rev. DR.. L. j. Morgan of
New York made brief address at the
morning session, referring to the peace
congress now in session at The Hague.
He offered the following to be sent to Am
bassador White: "A million Northern
Baptists, represented in annual conven-
ton, invoke upon your conference the ben
ediction Of the Prince Of Peace" A mo-
ton to cable the message was adopted
unanimously. '.---r~r-T r7.fw
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
SWIFT BEEF TO CUBA.

Chicago Concern Receives Contract
for supplying Beef.
Commissary General Weston has re-
ceived word from Havana of the award to
Swift & Co. of Chicago Of the contract
for fresh beef for the troops in Cuba.
Swift & Co. also secured the contract for
Porto Rico. Both contracts provide for
refrigerated beef and beef to be freshly
slaughtered at the army posts. 1t will
take about 1880 pounds per day, or
about 6,S43,750 pounds for the entire
wear
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Einds Will os NiIl;or,,-e

At Butte, Mont, another sensation in
connection with the contest over the es-
tate of the late John ID. Airport was Gre
ated by the discovery Of new will by
which the entire estate is bequeathed to
Miss Caroline V. Kelley of Denver, one
Of Allport's sisters, and distribution of the
estate which was about to be made among
the heirs and claimants is stopped.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
ALONG Journey.

The East Greenlanders journey round
to West Greenland to get SNUFF, and will
consume four years in a single excur-
sion there and back, and often, accord
Ing to hansen, remaining no longer
than an hour at the trading station be-
fore taking up their homeward march.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Dewey May Be Quarantincd.

The plague is likely to complicate the
home coming of Admiral Dewey. Various
governments have already declared severe
quarantine regulations against all Egyp-
tan Red Sea ports and Hong Kong,
where the fresh cases and the number OF
deaths have nearly doubled in the last
week, the new cases numbering 143 ana
the deaths 1874. Admiralty officials say
that warships have no privileges as rr-
CARDS quarantine beyond those of mer-
chant ships.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
No Army increase.

The President has decided not to call
for the $4,000 volunteers or any portion
of them at present. 1t can be stated on
authority that Gen. Otis wants only 3d.
600 men in the Philippines. He makes
the simple request that the American
forces there be kept at that strength. AS
the volunteer soldiers are returned their
places will be taken by regulars, so that
the strength Of the American army in the
orient is as low now as it will be permit
ted to get.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Wants American Protectorote

The London Chronicle says that the
well-known native statesman, DR.. Blyden,
will submit to the United States Govern
ment a unanimous demand from the Libe-
rians for an American protectorate over
their country. Failing to obtain the as
sent of the United States, DR.. Blyden is
empowered to apply to Great Britain.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Report on Nicaragua Canal.

Rear Admiral Walker, president of the
Nicaragua canal commission, submitted
the report of that commission to the Presi-
dent, who transmitted it at once to the
State Department. 1t is expected now
that this commission has concluded its
labor the President will announce the APP
pointment of the new isthmian commits
sion to carry on the work of canal survey.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
SOLDIERS OFF FOR ALASKA.
Infantry Company from Fort Sheri
dan Starts for the North.

dan Starts for the North.
Company E, Seventh United States in
fantry, left Fort Sheridan for Alaska at
noon Friday on special train, consisting
of four tourist sleepers and two baggage
cars. At San Francisco the troops will
be fitted out with heavy clothing, tents
and other equipment necessary for SER
vice In the Arctic region. The company
will go from San Francisco to Alaska by
steamer, the present arrangement being
for it to sail for the far north before July
10. The point of destination is Skaguay.
The troops go to relieve a company OF
the Fourteenth infantry, which has been
ordered to Manila.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Work of the Wind.

A terrific cyclone passed through por-
ton of Mills County, Iowa, and as re-
suit one person is dead and eight are dan
gerously hurt, at least two of whom will
die. The property damage is about S4O,-
600 in houses destroyed and stock killed.
The casualties are confined to the family
of John Roherburg. prominent farmer
of Mills County. Roherburg, his wife and
six of their children are the sufferers,
Title. 14-year-old girl, being instantly
killed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08

lawyer 0, much culture. He is now at
the head Of the American mission al Lis
bon, Portugal. He showed that he was
made Of diplomatic stuff when, as minister
to Portugal, he had to navigate through
the touchy times of the war with Spain.
He can speak nearly all the languages of
Furone
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
ReIuinm Mill Admit Cattle

The United States embassy at Brussels
has reported to the State Department that
the Belgian Government has by decree
rescinded the Introduction upon the mpor-
tation of American cattle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Reports Are Denied.

President Schurman of the Philippine
commission has telegraphed to the Secre-
tary of State an emphatic denial of the
reports in American newspapers that
there was friction between Gen. Otis and
the civilian members Of the commission.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Killed by a Lightning Bolt.

Louis L. Bert, farmer Of Oxford town
ship. Ohio, was killed by lightning at a
barn-warming near his home. About
thirty persons were in the barn and all
were Frustrated, several Of them being
more or less injured by the shock.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Big Money.

One of the largest and most cumber-
some forms Of money is found In Cen
trail Africa, where the natives use q
cruciform ingot of copper ore, over ten
inches long. 1t is heavy enough to be
formidable weapon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
TO FIGHT DISEASED MILK.
Coming Convention of Physicians
Will Study Tuberculosis.

tuberculosis is to be considered at a
convention of Chicago physicians, which
will be called at an early date. Particular
attention will be paid to the spread Of the
disease germs by the sale and use Of milk.
Last December committee of twenty
five members was appointed from the Chi
cago Medical Society, at the suggestion Of
DR.. Reynolds, health commissioner, to
make arrangements for a convention.
That committee appointed subcommittee
of FIVE members, who are now considering
the matter, and they will make report
soon
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
IIendcr.or Gefa Ohin.

Congressman David Il. Henderson of
Dubuque is Ohio's choice for Speaker.
The State Republican delegation declar-
ed in his favor by vote of IL to 1.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
EsTERHAzY cONFEssEs GUILT.
Acknowledges Authorship of the Fla
nous Dreyfus Bordereau.

nous Dreyfus Bordereau.
Maj. Esterhazy, who has been accused
repeatedly Of writing the Dteyfus bor-
dereau, has admitted his guilt. He has
confessed the authorship, but declares it
was written under instructions and that
the chief of the army, who, he said, had
abandoned him, knew Of the entire affair
and shared the responsibility. This fact,
Esterhazy declared, he could prove posi-
lively. Efforts, he said, had been made to
secure his silence, but now neither threats
nor emoluments would deter him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Ohm RenuhIicnna

The Ohio Republican State convention
held n short session Thursday at Column
bus, unproductive Of sensations and per-
functory in its proceedings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Admiral Dewey Ia Better.

came out of dry dock at Hong Kong Sun
day. The needed repairs were finished
and her war paint removed. Admiral
Dewey is regaining his health rapidly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Yellow Jacks Appearances.

ceived telegram from City Health on
Ger Souchon of New Orleans stating that
yellow fever had again made its appear
ance in that city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Two Arc Killed by cyc,on..

A cyclone passed over the southern por-
ton of North rJnawanda, y. Y. and ad-
jacent country Monday afternoon. Two
men were killed, houses were wrecked and
much other damage done.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Following is the standing of the clubs
Ohio Republican Ticket.
KILLED by the Lightning.

Two men were killed by lightning near
walersville, Ky. f. Richardson, one of
the victims, was standing in the door of
his residence, while Thomas Sprby was
found dead in Station Camp creek.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
Courts for the FiIipino..

An order has been issued re-estabishing
the Philippine courts, which have been
closed since the American occupation. 1t
revives all the Spanish system not con-
ficting with the sovereignty of the United
States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
sr,.hur cargo I'm Planes.

The French steamer Alosia, Capt,
Coste, from Marseilles for Palermo and
New Orleans, with 233 passengers on
board, has arrived at Algiers with her
cargo Of sulphur on fire. The cook OF the
vessel was asphyxiated and several pas
sengers were burned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08
ONE KILLED, MANY INJURED.

Northern Pacific Express Train
Crashes Into an Electric Car.
The Capitol express on the Northern
Pacific crashed into Grant street cleo
trio car in the suburbs of Seattle, Wash.
Twenty-Five passengers were thrown into
Elliott bay and the electric car left wreck
ed on the trestle. Edward Broad received
fatal injuries, and died later. Two others
are dangerously injured, and fifteen others
were badly hurt. 1t was thought possible
that one or more Of the passengers were
drowned in the bay.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-08

The following States have been counted
on to make declarations for Col. Hender-
son: