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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
CHINA CLASHES WITH BRITAIN.
Russia Is Also Arousing the Ire of
the Cc1estials.

the Cc1estials.
Great Britain's warships and soldiers
are in full possession of Kow Loon occu.
plying position just opposite the city.
The present trouble is the result of sud-
den renewal Of the native opposition to
British control of the coded territory. In
addition to the large military and naval
expedition now in the field, the volunteers
have been notified to be in readiness for
any emergency. Troops are patrolling the
European quarter of Kow Loon. 1t is re-
ported that Chinese rebels from Tung-
Kung invaded British territory, and that
two armed gangs robbed the city of Kow
Loon. Hong Kong itself is quiet. The
territory back of the hinterland is also
disturbed and Chinese troops have been
sent there.
The Russian demand for q new railway
concession connecting Pekin with Russia
present railroad system in Manchuria is
still exciting the gravest anxiety. The
Germans and japanese are particularly
uneasy on the subject of this unexpected
move upon the part of the Russians, and
1t is said that there is feeling among
the prominent Chinese that the moment
has come to make every effort in the di-
rection of securing British sympathy and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Massacre in Formosa.

Formosa advices give details of a terri
BILE massacre in the vicinity of Taiko, a
town in the central district. Thirty un-
armed villagers were ambushed by about
sixty savages, who killed 20 Of them. Only
one escaped. The cause of the massacre
is said TO have been dispute between saw
age tribes over the paternity of a child
and the death of it's mother. The reputed
father of the child denied the charge and
refused to make compensation to the tribe
to which the mother belonged. An appeal
to head hunting was the only way by
which the injured tribe could prove its
righteousness to its ancestors. After the
massacre the savages INDUCED in feast.
at which the heads of the murdered vii
layers were conspicuously displayed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

transmission Of force and influence to any
distance, the use of the suns energy for
all the needs of man, the possibility of con-
trolling things with which there Is no Wis.,
ible connection, these and an endless
number of smaller achievements have be-
come facts that, in short time, will have
their practical demonstrations.
"The idea of wireless telegraphy which
arouses such interest now because il Is de-
veioped to new basis, Is not wonderful at
all compared to the principle o. which II 10
one application"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
BRINGS WORD OF ANDREE.
Ship Viking Reports the Finding of a
Letter in Iceland.


The Norwegian ship Viking, which ar
rived at Leith, Scotland, from Soydis'
ford, brought report of letter written
by Prof. Andree, which was found in u
bottle early in April near Ritotang, on the
northeast coast of Iceland, by farmer
named Johan Magnussen. The letter was
addressed to the Polar Expedition at
Goeteberg and bore Andree's own stamp,
with the request that it be placed in the
nearest postofiice. Magnussen, it is said,
gave the letter to merchant, who mailed
it, and it is expected to arrive at its des-
tination in the course of few days. AT
the same time the Viking brought letter
to a prominent Icelander, now in London,
advising him of the facts and requesting
him to telegraph to the King Of Sweden
and to the Polar Expedition at Goeteberg,
which was done.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
DETERMINED TO END HIS LIFE.
Omaha Man Twice Hangs Himself in
His Former SMeetheart,a HOMO.

Henry Christensen twice attempted to
kill himself at the home of his sweetheart,
Anna Smith, in Omaha. He had been
engaged to the young woman, but she de.
cided not to marry him. When Christian
sen called the other night he found that
Miss Smith had two visitors. He secured
q rope, tied it around his neck and hanged
himself to transom in the hallway. He
was cut down by Miss Smith and the two
men who had called to see her. Christian
sen was quiet for time, but at length he
seized the lamp and hurled it at the young
woman and set the house on fire. The
flames were quickly extinguished. Chris
tiansen then hanged himself to the tran
som again and was again cut down. He
was arrested
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

ment of the revolt, caused surprise. 1t Is
evident now that his action was the result
of orders from Aguinaldo. The instruc-
tons given the commissioners, Gen. Luna
knew, the Americans would not accept.
He saw chance for delay, and probably
agreed to send the commission so that he
might, pending the parley, recoup MS
losses sustained In the field.
Consul General Wildman at Hong Kong
stopped n shipment of arms for the Fill
p.nos. One American and four English
men were concerned in the conspiracy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
TO FLlRT WITH MARS.
Tesla Promises Wonders by Wireless
Telegraphy.

Nicola Tesla, the electrical inventor,
proposes to establish communication be-
tween the earth and the planet mars with
an instrument so sensitive that it will feel
disturbances created anywhere on the
globe. Tesla says:
THE coming century will be the era of
the atmosphere. From the moment l dis
covered that the air under certain condi-
tons was a better conductor than brass
rod, / saw possibilities which made me
grow fairly dizzy at their extent The
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
BIG LOSSES BY FIRE.
Chicago Property to the Amount q
100000 IL DESTROYED.

Chicago Property to the Amount OF
100000 IL Destroyed.
Five large lumber firms and woodwork
ing establishments In Chicago were heav-
lily damaged by fire which started in the
sash, door and blind factory Of John A.
Gauger & Son. The loss will reach $780,
600, and three establishments, employing
15O'men, are totally destroyed. The prin-
cipal loss is that of s. Il. Gunderson. sash,
door and blind manufacturer, estimated
at $250,000. John A. Gauger & Sons
loss is $4,000 and Louis Schaefer's wood
turning establishment was valued at $S,-
600. In addition to these plants the Rath-
bone, Hair & Ridgway Company, lumber
dealers, suffered a loss Of $4,000 and
the Pilsen Lumber Company 10000. The
fire was caused by the explosion of
steam pipe
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
PREseYTERlANs MEET.
One Hundred and Eleventh Annual As
sembIy Couveues at Miunea polls.

Rev. DR.. II. II. Sample. Of Westminster
Church, New York City, was elected mod
orator of the one hundred and eleventh
annual assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States, which con-
vened In Westminster Church at Mime
apols Other candidates were Rev.
Matthias Haines of the First Church,
Indianapolis, and Rev. DIR. II. Il. Coyle of
Oakland, Cal. DIR. Sample received 1913
votes, DIR. Haines 127 and DIR. Coyle 1873.
The election of DIR. Sample is a victory
for the conservatives.
The morning session was devoted to re-
ligious services, which were attended by
about 600 communicates and so many
spectators that the $500 seats of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
AGUINALDO IN HIDING.
Filipino Leader Has Not Been Heard
From for Two Weeks.

Filipino Leader Has Not Been Heard
From for Two Weeks.
Aguinaldo Is said to have fed into the
province of Neuva Ecija. Nothing has
been heard of him>for over two weeks. 1t
is believed by Gregorio Pillar, the insur-
gent general, that the Filipino leader has
been deserted by the government. The
Spanish prisoners, about 5000 in number,
have been carried into northern prov
ince, and are thought to be beyond Ameri-
can assistance at present.
Five American prisoners were carried
through San Miguel, but their names are
unknown. The natives have forced their
general to countermand the orders that all
villages should be burned as they retreat
ed. Gems. Macarthur and Lawton are
preparing for an extensive forward move
ment. All forces are being strengthened
in every possible manner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Explosion in a Furnace.

An explosion in the molding room of the
Missouri blast furnace works in South st.
Louis injured seven men, one of them
fatally. The cupola was full of molten
metal and the men were preparing to be-
gin casting when suddenly the plug at the
bottom blew out, followed by hot stream
of metal, which came in contact with a
pool of water on the floor. Instantly there
was an explosion that wrecked one side Of
tho huildinp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Wrecked nv the Wind.

A heavy wind, rain and hail storm
spread devastation in its wake through
Ohio and into Michigan. Several persons
were injured and many buildings wrecked.
At Canal Dover, Ohio, a school house was
blown down and nine children seriously
hurt. Forty houses and barns were I'M
rooted at Detroit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Race for the Pennant.
The standing of the clubs in the Ma
tional League race Is as follows:
Following is the standing of the clubs
In the Western / ga cne.
Train wrecker Arrested.

At Albert Lea, Mimi, Mic Mundahl was
arrested by st. Louis Railway detectives
for three attempts at train wrecking
None were successful, owing to the height
of the cowcatchers on the engines. Five
passenger trains passed over ties that had
been laid on a triangle in the track. Mum
dahl admits his guilt, and was bound over
to await the action Of the grand jury.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
rrA1NMEx ourwIr A SHERIFF.
Unsuccessful Attempt 20 Attach q
Train In Ohio for Back Taxes. /

Unsuccessful Attempt TO Attach q
Train In Ohio for Back Taxes.
The Toledo and Ohio Central extension
railroad. which passes through Bishop
vile. Ohio. owes the county about $4,000
back taxes. As a south-bound local was
passing through Amesville, the sheriff OF
Athens County and his deputies held II up
and attached 1t. Strong chains were pro-
duced and the engine and cars securely
bound to the track. The crew of the
north-bound. however. knew thing or
two, and, getting wind of the proposed
hold-up, stopped. The mail car was taken
from its usual place ut the head OF the
train and placed at the rear, and so the
train proceeded without further Interrupt
ton. An excursion train was due In
few minutes. but the conductor, getting
tip as to the proposed scheme. shot
through the station at the rate of mile
minute and pulled into Morgan County,
where the sheriff could not follow them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Says He Was Kiduaped.

st. Louis policeman found a 9-year-
old boy crying and wandering around on
the street and took him to the station. The
boy said his name is Willie Manters, and
that he was kidnapped from his home in
Hamilton, Ont, by strange man, who
took him to Chicago and later to East st.
Louis, where the boy escaped
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
China's Imports in 1900.

Statistics compiled by the Treasury De-
partment show that China's imports from
the United States for the fiscal year of
1899 will exceed $13000,0OO, to which
should be added the bulk of the $6,0OO,O0O
sent TO Hong Kong
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
OUTPUT OF KLONDIKE.
Estimate of This Years Wash-Up Is
Placed at $4,000 600.

fHCeu at PIO5OOO OOOs
Consul Brush reports to the State De-
partment at Washington from Clifton,
Ont, respecting the Klondike output for
1899, as follows: "An authority whose es-
Inmates have heretofore proved conserva-
tive, brings word from Dawson that the
wash-up from the Yukon this year will az
gregate S19,000,000, apportioned as fol-
lows: Eldorado, $2,500.000; Bonanza, ST.
100000; French Hill, $1,500,000; Gold
Hill, $1,500,0o0; Big Skukum, 81, 000, 600;
Little Skukum, 1,000,0 900; Dominion $4,-
100000; Hunker. and quartz, $4,000, 900;
total, $19,000,000. The figures leave out
of consideration number of important To-
cations, including Sulphur creek, Stewart
river. Upper Klondike and Scroggle
creek"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Search for Slayer of a Girl.

The police are searching the territory
adjacent to Lansing, Mich, for James
Brumm, who is wanted for the murder Of
Molle Flagler, who was shot and in
stantly killed at the home of her mother,
short distance from the village Of ,Di-
mondale. Brumm has been urging Miss
Flagler to marry him for several years.
but she rejected his advances. The girl
was found dead with bullet hole in her
head
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
BRIDEGROOM Tries to Die.

Quarrels over petty matters by J. Z. De
Gette and his wife Of David City, Neb.,
caused the bridegroom to attempt suicide
by shooting in the sick room of his bride
in the Victoria Hotel in Chicago. Wound
ed, probably fatally, bullet having pierre
ed his left lung.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Hayti Accepts Frontier Line.

The Haytian Government accepts the
delimitaten of the frontiers by President
Heureaux of Dominica and the presidents
of both republics will meet in conference
at Mole st. Nicholas. President Heu-
reaux's visits through the country have
Gained the people by his personal guar
antee Of the redemption of paper In July,
and his popularity continues.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
FATAL RIOT AT CIENFUEGos.

Cuban Dock Laborers Demand Back
Pay and Are Charged by Police.
A gang Of Cuban dock laborers called
upon Capt. Barker, captain of the port of
Cienfuegos, Cuba, and made demand for
back pay. As they were violent Capt.
Barker drew his revolver. The laborers
retired, but returned soon after with fifty
others and made similar demand, using
obscene and profane language, insulting
Capt. Barker and making threats. The
Cuban police were ordered to arrest the
malcontents, and a general street fight
followed, in which one laborer was killed
and several persons were wounded, in
Guiding three members of the police force.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
AIIercd Poisoner Bonnd over.

Miss Viola Horlocker, the Hastings,
Neb., stenographer who is resting under
$4,000 bond on the charge of having at
tempted to kill Mrs. G. F. Morey by send
ing her a box of poisoned candy, waived
examination and was bound over for trial
70 Sent o.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

Rican and Philippine wood. A resolution
was adopted directing the moderator to
send to NJ. De Stael, president of the in
ternational peace conference, message,
Invoking the blessing of Almighty God
on your deliberations"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Taking of San Isidro.

San Isidro, which has been looked upon
as one of the most important towns occu-
pied by the insurgents, has been captured
by Lawton's advance column under Col.
Summers. 1t is considered a decisive
blow against the instruction.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Cb,cauo Men Buy a smeIter.

A deal was closed in Chicago for the
nurchase of the Deadwood and Delaware
smelter in Deadwood, s. D., together with
nil the mining property belonging to the
company. The sale was made to tho
Golden Reward Mining Company. The
amount involved Is about $1,J0O,0O0.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Drive Him Ont of the Town.

Indignant citizens Of Worthwhile, Mich,
drove Thomas Evans from the city after
preparing to hang him. Evans was &C.
cused Of misusing his children, and his
neighbors had q rope around his neck and
he was twice pulled up. On his promise
TO leave the city he was released.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Cars Declared a Nuisance.

In accordance with a decision rendered
by Judge Dale, adjudging the street cars
at Wichita, Kan, to be public nuisance,
the cars quit running. The lease of the
present Company expired some time ago,
but they continued to run, despite the
city's protest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
AIinera On a Strike

The national executive board of the
United Mine Workers of America has or
dered a strike at the mines Of all the COM
panies in the Weir City, Kan, district
that also operate in Arkansas. Three of
the eight mines are idle, 600 men being
ottt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

At Lisbon, Ohio, the plant Of the Ohio
vitrifed Pipe Company, one of the largest
and most complete in eastern Ohio, was
sold at sheriff's sale to John II. Long and
III. X. Brown Of New York. They are
thought to represent the new sewer pipe
trust. The consideration was S105,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Dawson civ Destroved.

Messengers have arrived in Victoria, B.
c., with news of fire that laid three
fourths Of Dawson City, n. w. T., in
ashes. The loss is estimated at from 49,
100000 to $4,000,000. No lives were lost
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
odd Accident 10 n LAWYER.

u. r. Clark, an Omaha lawyer, was
practically blown up by the explosion Of
the contents of safety match safe, which
he carried in his vest pocket. Mr.. Clark
was badly burned about the hands and
face, but is not internally injured.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Curti. Bill CONSTITUTIONAL.

The Supreme Court of the United States
has handed down a decision declaring the
Curtis bill for the government of Indian
Territory constitutional and sustaining the
lower courts in their decisions.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Toledo Hotel Is Burued.

The Hotel Madison, an eight-story fam
lily hotel in the business portion of Toledo,
burned, early the other morning. All the
guests and employees were rescued.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
nouhix Fatal DueI

At Crowley, Ala, Jesse A. Allen, night
operator. rand james II. Warner engaged
in a duel. Allen was killed instantly and
Warner fatally injured.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Asks for Autonomy.

Four ENJOYS have been sent by Agui-
naldo to the American authorities to sue
for peace. An American protectorate,
with Filipino autonomy, Is desired.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Chiid,s Death Starts a Riot,

The killing of 3-year-old Polish child
by trolley car in Pittsburg started riot
in which the police and street car men had
hard fight with a mob Of Poles. There
were no fatalities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Widow Acquitted of Murder

At Georgetown, Colo, the trial of Mrs.
Jane Fish, accused of having murdered
her husband, Gaylord Fish, by chloro-
forming him while he slept, ended in her
acQuittal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
Educator Goes to Cincinnati.

DR.. Howard Ayres, professor of biology
in the University of Missouri, has accept
ed the presidency Of the University of
Cincinnati.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

At Cincinnati, James Weaver, colored,
aged IL years, confessed to having poi
sone6 his father, Woodson Weaver, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25

Famous French Critic Dies.
Francisque Sarcey, the famous dra-
matte critic, died at Paris, in his seventy
first year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-05-25
CUBANS SHOW ANGER.
DON'T WANT TO SURRENDER
THEIR ARMS.

Trouble Over Their Disarming Has
Caused Some Anxiety ir War De part
ment : Fighting Against Brooke's
Troops Deemed Not ImpossibIe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
BRITISH TRANSPORT ASHORE
ON THE ROCKS.

London, Dec 4 4-Tbe war office
publishes the following dispatch from
Cape Town dated yesterday: The
transport Ismore is ashore on the
rocks "A St Helena bay The troops
have been safely landed. but the
horses are still on board. q NJ. 5
Doris and Noble, with the transport
Columbian, have gone to her assist
ance
Official advices report that the
Bechuana police captured the Boer
laager west of Kimberly. Tuesday,
Nov. %
Communication by searchilght with
Kimberly has been established from
Modder river.
Cape Town, Tuesday, Nov Is
The troopship Barvarian. with over
1000 troops aboard, including tue
Cornaught Krangers end First bat
talon Of the Royal DUBLIN Fusilie-5,
arrived here today AID proceeded
presumably to Duroan. after landing
several foreign attaches here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
REPORTS OF BooR LOO

Frere Camp, Natal. Tuesday, Nov
% "A reconnaissance was made to
cay by Gen aildyard and Dun.
donald 8 command On approaching
Colenso the British found on every
side scenes of devastation that testi
fed to the tboroughnese of Boer
lootiug Several farms had been rau.
sacked flom end to end In some
cases the contents of every room of
the farm houses had been destroyed
The Beers had evidently burned
what they could not carry off The
quality of the Boer commissarlat
was evidenced by the corn busks
that were to be seen around the
deserted camp fires of the enemy.
The wreck of the armored train, still
visible. showed that Boer shell had
broken an axle which obviously
caused the accident to one car that
lay on it's. side The other car
was upright. Out both were com
petely riddled by the enemy's bull
lets and artillery FIRE Two graves
nearby bore the inscription, "To
fallen soldiers F."
The main boer force is now grad
ually getting near Ch1evely station
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
A REMEDY FOR THE SAN
JOSE SCALE.

Horticuiturists generally will TO
doubt be very much Interested 10 q
lately announced remedy :or the oso
Jose scale, ap insect that requires 10
introduction, as it bas long been kDowu
as the barh;pger of wee and financial
ipiary for the afflicted orchardist
Crude pretroleum, according 20 paper
recently read before the Association to7
the Advancement of Science. is the
antidote that destroys AID prevents the
eerm,aation OF San Jose SCALES. tx
perlmeuts with crude petroleum have
demonstrated that it aot only destroys
,his pernlc,ous insect, but tha. It
stiu u;sres the growth of the tee 10
which i, is applied The results Of
these experiments have proved the
fallacy of two long standing beliefs,
the fret aud foremost Of which is that
the San Jose scale could only be
erad.cated oy destroying the tree
infested with the bug, aud the second
that petroleum ba'hs are fatal to trees
Oh. when applied TO the leaves OF
trees, has bad effect. it is true, but
then the remedy, referred to is iotehd-
ed for the trunk of the tree only.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
WHOLE BORDER DIS.
TRICT DECLARES FOR
THE BOERS

London. Dee 4. 4 80 a. m-The
week opens withcu: wcrd of news
sucb az the British oao!;c is so anxious
ly awaiting. With a larger army 10
the field than the couotry ever before
modified. it Gao Only be said that the
loss OF 3 500 men. en'ai!ee oc:ore tue
epemy's borders have been crossed. IS
serious matter and, while there is DO
feeling Of despondeocy as TO the even
tual result Of the var. 1t is .egre'fuly
admitted 90 all sides :ha; the STRENGTH
of she Boer resistance has been woe
fully uneerrated.
Il i. oow seen that the attempt to
hold useless position at Mafeslog was
a serious tactical mistake as vas also
the eodeavcr 20 keep the large civil
population 10 Kin beriey.
South Africau oe@s IS now slz days
10 arrears. The censorship does noi
vet permit details % be Mocder n7er
pattle to be Transmitted Souos vague
statements have been published 10 the
Cape Towo papers, aud according to
those the Beers uum bsred 5000 men
and were eutrenched % botn backs OF
IN, e.---m. although mostly oa toe
couhera bauk To, , "ec,-'