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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

In the memoirs of Adam Black, just
published by his sons in Edinburg, is
related an incident which occurred in
Adams youth, and illustrates the Sc
we're sort of orthodoxy that then pre-
vailed among the EvangeliCals of Scot
land: "On one sacrament Sabbath
morning, tie wife of the Rev. John
Colquhoun, of Leith, Being DESTROYS
to have him nicely rugged out for the
occasion, had his coat well brushed.
his shirt white as snow, his bands hang
ing handsomely on his breast; when
she surveyed her gudeman she was SO
delighted with his comely appearance,
that she suddenly took him round the
neck and kissed him. The Rev. John,
however. was so offended by this car.
nal proceeding that he debarred hei
from the sacrament that day."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

The supreme court of Ohio has done
inst what it was expected TO DO. Ii
has decided that the confessedly. forg-
ed returns made to the board of can.
vassers in Cincinnati must be corrected
by that board, overriding the decision
of the circuit. court, which held that
returns carrying the evidence of forg.
cry on their face should be thrown
out. The effect of this decision is to
give certificates of the election to the
democratic delegation from Cincinna-
ii in the legislature, and reduces the
republican majority in that body in
joint ballot to the narrowest margin.
So gross an outrage upon TN honest
ballot has never before been sanction.
ed in this country by any court of last
resort. And it was only made possible
by holding upon the bench; in defense
of law, one judge, Atherton, who was
defeated i'm the last election by a ma.
jority of $4,000. Had the laws been
Ubeyed, the returns in his case would
have been canvassed, or could have
been, days ago, and certificate issued
to his successor, he being appointed on.
ly to fill vacancy, which vacancy will
cease to exist as soon as it pleases the
democratic nanipulators who have
the whole swindle in charge to canvass
the returns and declare the result. II
has not pleased them to do so yet. fol-
manifest reasons, and Atherton i
meantime making way for bis party "a
rapidly as his declining sun will allow
1t is one of the most impudent and out
rageous proceedings that has ever dis
graced Ohio Jurisprudence, and that Ii
saying good deal.
We withhold further comment unit
we can see the decision promulgated
under such circumstances and will
such disgraceful surroundings. bet
Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
be like the present, unparalleled in the
history of Michigan journalism.

The Detroit Journal says: 1.-THE Lam
sing Republican enjoys the proud dis
tinction of being tho only newsno Pc"
in Miai,;e-,u tnaJ referred to the late
Vice President Hendricks as q copper
head" He was a copperhead and one
of tue worst type on account of the in
fiuence he exerted. III he had lived up
to his principles and went into the con-
federate army, he would have been en-
titled to more credit, as it would have
shown that he had courage to uphold
his convictions If it had not been fol-
such as him the war would have been
over months sooner and many lives
and much treasure would have been
saved to the country, for it is well
known that it required nearly as many
men to protect our homes from "but
ternuts" and ''copperheads" as we had
in the field fighting the enemy. The
grave covers many faults in our esti-
nation, but treason and cowardice are
excepted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

Reports concerning the winter wheat
so far received are as follows: Illinois
has lessened acreage, but the pros
poets are regarded as the best for sever
al years. Michigan has sown the usual
breadth. and in the main has a thrifty
crop. Indiana reports large acreage
and generally excellent condition, al
though the fly has done some damage.
Kansas has great acreage in wheat.
and pronounces the chance better than
OF the Saline time last year. In Nebras-
ka, with about the same acreage, the
plant looks well, but does not gain in
favor. From the limited area in Ohio
the crop is reported in better condition
than usual. Toledo Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
A Walking Skeleton,

Mr.. E. Springer, of MechanicsburR
Pa, writes: was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and re-
duced to q t0alking Skeleton. Got a
free trial bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. which did
me so much good that bought a dol
lar bottle. After using three bottles,
found myself once more man, com
pletely restored to health, with q
hearty appetite, and gain in flesh OF
48 lbs" Call mt DIR. N. ". TRAvER's
Drug Store and get free trial bottle
of this certain cure for oil Lung Dis
eases. Large bottles 81 90.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

Gen Sherman turned suddenly up
on an interview in st. Louis the other
day and exclaimed: Nov, look here
there's been enough written and said
about Gen. Grant to give him prop
er place in history. You might as
well question the greatness of Wash
ington. You fellows have done harm
enough with your gossip already"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

The Otsego Herald says: "Our long
legged rival up the street is like tn,
the proverbial boy who had nothing Il
say. We knocked him out in one
round with our bilious attack" II
must have been severe when it effect
ed person away up the street. You
must certainly feel better now. If you
are subject to these attacks it is won
der you have not been abated by til,
Board of Health.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

General Meade Post, G.. A. r., OF
Philadelphia, has passed resolutions
strangely cohdemning President Cleve-
land for the removal OF Postmaster
Huidekoper. The resolutions state
that the president has broken his
promises made to the Grand Army OF
the Republic not to remove old sol
diers from office. This Philadelphia
Post is simply wasting time and words.
Republican old soldiers are removed
wherever and whenever n democrat
wants the place. Republican old
soldiers may now retire into obscurity,
no matter what was their patriotism
or service or suffering Greencale In
dependent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

A large portion Of our paper Is TAX
en- up with the Presidents Message. II
Is long enough for every purpose, and
treats Of the different subjects from
everything else but democratic
standpoint. If the government Is
conducted in accordance with the
same. we shall not complain, but as
the Presidents actions heretofore have
not been in accord with his message.
and as his message is not in harmony
with the principles OF his party, we
expect to see but little good accom-
plished during the present session of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

Today the republican party simply
insists that every citizen of every state
shall have the right to cast his ballot
according to the dictates of his own
Judgment and his own interests with
out fear, compulsion, restraint or mo-
lestation, and shall have that ballot
correctly counted. That is and always
has been an article of republican faith,
and today is one of the unfulfilled
pledges of the party-unfuliilled because
of the hostility of the bourbons of the
solid south toward it. Because the
republican party thus insists, the old
ABDOMINAL lie of sectionalism is again
raised and howled and reiterated
through the land to the bewilderment
and deception of many good citizens
Flint Globe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

Gen. Rosecrans has an article in fhe
December North1merican Reuieu, en-.
titled. 1.-The Mistakes of Grant" in
which he makes an attack on the Old
Commander for statements in the
article by the latter on THE Battle OF
Chattanooga" in the November cen
tury. But whatever Rosecrans may
say, he cannot change the facts OF
history. Grant defeated Bragg, raised
the confederate siege of Chattanooga.
and lifted from the country an intoler.
able weight of anxiety, and all of this
Is what Rosecrans failed utterly to do.
~ II strange to hear Rospcrans mt
tempting to show that Chicamauga
was not. Ia effect. an Union reverse.
lie admitted IL to be such on the field,
at the close of the struggle, to more
than one of his officers. The verdict
Of history cannot be reversed as to
Chicamauga, nor as to Grant and Rose.
Grams The latter was conspicuous
failure as a general. and he VIRTUES nm.
der the knowledge that the country
knows IT, Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

In his message the president re-
marks: THE fathers OF our families
are the best citizens of the republic
wife and children are the resources OF
patriotism, and conjngal and and pa
rental affection beget devotion to our
country" This is decidedly refresh
s-.es ---.ti-.ens 10 come from an old
bachelor whose efforts in the direction
of becoming one of 'the best citizens
have been to some extent clouded
with suspicion. - bet. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

Robert Gibbons of the Michigan
Farmer, who has been around the
state for some time, reports times
among farmers better than they were
nc the same period of last year.
Many farmers are holding their
wheat until next spring, at which
time they expect better prices. The
wheat this year is of excellent quality.
and the farmers holding it are in a
financial condition to warrant their
doing so.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
Thousands Say So.

Nc. Il. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan.
writes: II never hesitate to recon-
mend your Electric Bitters to my
customers, they give entire satisfac.
ton and are rapid sellers" Electric
Bitters are the purest and best medi.
cine known and will positively cure
Kidney and Liver complaints. Purify
the blood and regulate the bowels. No
family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds Of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by DR.. N.
III. TRAyER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

This lis the most unkindest cut OF
ALL" President Cleveland must have
failed to consult the Eoening NeloS
concerning his message. or worse than
that, failed to embody therein the
ideas of Scriprs. The message does
not suit the theory of the Ne,cs and
poor Cleveland is thoroughly pummel-
ed in every issue, and among other vile
epithets applied, is even called ire
publican" Hear him We bourbons,
and weep with him as he says: "But
how does Cleveland stand en- this sub
iect. Free trade). We quoted all he
had to say yesterday. There isno see
saving in his phrases from protection
to free trade. He opens with protec-
ton, continues in it and closes with it..
He expressly confines reduction of tax
alton to revenue Which the govern
ment receives, but intsrposes his veto
in advance against any reduction of
revenue which the favored monopo-
lists receive. He says not a word
about cheapening raw materials by
putting on the free list those which
produce no revenue. He is willing
that the income of the government
shall be cut off, but he insists that the
protected manufacturer shall cut his
pound of flesh out of the popular
body. Thus
careful examination of the message
tai questions of the day, which excite
popular attention and which formed
the issues of the last campaign, has an
tagonized his own party. and now
stands shoulder to shoulder with the
republicans.
Scripp's complaint is almost equal to
Nasby's in his TRADE against education
Mt the X roads, when he said they
thought little education would help
them and one of their number was
taught to read, but as soon as he
learned that the id fool went and
voted the republican ticket"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

The partisaDship of the Ohio SUI
prelne court, awarding the certificates
to the democratic senators from Ham.
ilton county, will give the democrats
a majority in the upper branch. The
republicans, however, still maintain q
majority on joint ballot, which insures
another lease to the official life of that
unselfish patriot and typical Ohio man,
Senator John Sherman. -Det. Ne1cs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

The Cleveland Leader. (dem.) says:
''The most ludicrous failure in the
presidents message, is the revampinG
of an old republican stump speech
against imitation and attempting to
palm 1t off as democratic sta tesman-
ship"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

According to Gov. Ireland, of Texas,
the area of land under cultivation in
the Unite States has increased in IF
teen years 81 per cent, and yet our
manufactures have increased so rapidly
that only about s per cent of our total
agricultural products are obliged to
seek foreign market.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

For nearly two months the Detroit
Tribune has been under its present
management. we have merely noticed
the change in our columns. WhyI
Because an acquaintance with the
Messrs. Nimmocks from their boyhood
led us TO believe, what has proved to
be fact, that the tribune in their
hands would be its own best advertis.
or. AS the Post under Mr.. Stickney
was wondrous improvement over its
former management, SO now the 1ri-
bune has taken monstrous stride to
the front. Republican to the last line,
fearless and just throughout, fresh
news in every paragraph, and typo
graphically almost perfect, it is the de-
sideratum long wished for by the par
ty whose principles it upholds, and we
be like the present, unparalleled in the
history of Michigan journalism.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17

The republican majority in the SEN
ate have resolved that Mr.. Cleveland
cannot palm off that political chest
nut known as the offensive parti-
san" on them-Det. Ne,os.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

An Increase Of $1,000, 600 in the pub
lie debt in four weeks is doing fairly
well for an economical reform admin.
istration.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
AMERICAN FARMER

The AMERICAN FARMER" is a
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-12-17
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-09

was talking with Commodore Schley
tho other day in relation to his fight with
che Coreans fifteen years ago. when Rear
Admiral Rogers, in command OF the Asiatic
tquadron, went to Corea to get an explana-
lion from Corean officials for the destruc-
ion OF the American schooner Sherman in
$500. He said: 1.-Two men of the navy and
myself were the first to get over the fortif-
:atlon, behind which the Coreans wers
fighting. No sooner had We got within the
forti'ication than both the men. who stood
OH each side Of me, fell dead. Fo, Tie first
time in my life heard the mu ,ic of bullets,
Music rules creation;
But when a bullet sings through the air,
So close t. mans head
That 1t raises his hair,
To enjoy it requires ia to that Is rare,
And a certain amount OF cultivation
! assure you. | b. ar the sly thud Of bull
lets as they struck the bodies of men AMI
knocked them lifelsss stood alone before
those Coreans 1t seemed to me the time
was an hour, but it was only fsw second I.
At first thought would run, but con.
clu led tode, IL | had to die at all, by baing
shot in front. But our forces came ra apidly.
When they saw the predicament in which
was placed they surrounded me to protect
me. Tne fight dii not last long. Our forces
were SO superior that they soon drove the
enemy away Scaredl have never been
so scared in my life. If had never after.
ward seen the Corean who klled the man at
my right l would have taken my oath that
he was eight feet tall. | recognized him
among the dead after the fight was over. Ho
was not over five feet six.
ave wondered during the fight why the
Coreans offered such opposition. Their ac-
tion was explained by document We found
in the fortiflcation. The document was
from the emperor Of Corea to his subjects
He told them that il they failed to kin US
and ran away he would kill them after the
fight was oyern
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-09
A Song Writer'S Happy Hit


An amusing incident tells us how the
author Of that specific modern hit, "Hush
Little Baby, Don't You Cry" hit upon the
peculiar name for his work. The author,
Mr. M. II. Roeenseld, while passing through
the labyrinthian precincts Of q southern
fruit market at Charleston, =. G., some
years ago was attracted to burly negress
upon whose lap negro infant lay screaming.
Seeing that the efforts Of the mother to soothe
her preciou, burden were in vain the author
paused moment, carelsssly saying to the
younge'ter, "Hush, little baby. youth be an
angel bye-and-bye." From some inc xplic-
able cause. whether from surprise or rom
added fright CIR. Rosenfeld is \ tall, lank
individual with flowing locks q 10 Wilde, or
whether from the sound Of strange voice,
the black pckaninny Immediately ceased its
frantic career and stared wondsringly at
the passing writer, who hastened home, and.
with the enthusiasm Of inspira tion, wrote
that now famous composition. The publish
ers have quantity reproduced tue face of the
baby on the fro ntis page, and Iotta is sing.
ing the song.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-09

I'm not contentcd. It's nuisance ~
think of a child You love, wandering heaven
knows where But she'll turn up all right
again. All! here's my wife; we'll hear what
she thinks OF it,
Lady ClausOn entered, looking, as usual,
very beautiful II race and Herbert rose
and greeted her with solemn gallantry. They
were always particularly attentive and cour-
tcpuS to sir Maingay'5 second wife This
the lady attrhntNl to- her charms. She was
quite wrong. The Talherts were only anx-
ious to show that it Sir Maingay chose to
marry again IL was a matter of no concern
to them.
Lady CIauson was told the news. She
turned to her husband triumphautly A.
many better bred pcupl, sometimes do, shs
forgot hr,clf. ~ ALWAYS told YOU she
would do something disgrac,ful, said her
ladvShip
My dear, my dear Isabclr' said Sir Main
gay. He glanced timid,y at his brothers-in-
law.
Horace and Herbert rose Ii. two figures
worked by one spring. TE calm ewes
looked down their strai -hl noses and conccn-
tratel their gaze on Lady Clauson, who
turned very red
Madam said Horace, "thc members of
our family, and, | believe may say, of Sir
MaingaNs family, are not in the habit OF
doing dlsgracetul things. Beatrice may have
left us unadvisedly, but ! am certain her
reason. if known, would mcgt with her
fathers and with our approval
Lady Clauson at once saw her mistake, and
apolosizsd humbly an apology which the
brothers accepted gracefully. Then, after
having been shown the nursery treasures,
they took their leave
"Maingay does not improve as he grows
Older said Horace Herbert shook his head
mournfully, as one who wished to gainsay u
fact but dare not
Lady Clauson, in spite Of her apology, told
her husband that Beatrice had done some
thing disgraCeful. "Oh, no, my dear" said
Sir Maingay. ITS only a freak You
know. l won't say for what reason she can't
come back here to live. Well. she's grown
tired of life down at Oakbury. idnn't won
der at it. Horace and Herbert are two reg
ular old women. They darn their own sto k
ings. mako antimacasSars, and all sorts Of
things, She was asham,i to say she wa
tired of the life, so went off on her own ac
count"
Here was yet another motive attributed to
Beatrice Nothing is more risky than the
attributing of motives 1t is as dangerous
as prophesying before the event
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-09
Roscoe ConkIing. Henry Ward Beechs4.
Frank Mayo. Robert Bonner--.Ex.
Senator. Preacher. Actor
And Newspaper Man.

New York Cor. San Francisco Chronicle.j
Roscoe Conkling passed a group Of politi.
clans in front OF the Fifth Avenue hotel q
few days ago, and note was made Of the
changes time and age are surely making
with the great lawyer and state sman. He
walked slowly, partially from the pompous
manner OF the man, bat degree OF feeble.
ness was noted in tbs isgs His massive
shoulders are rounding out and the fingers OF
Zine have got a decided clutch On the color
OF his whiskers and hair. Deep lines cut
their ugliness around his eyes aud furrowv
are severely drawn around his mouth. His
dress Is still marked for expense and fit, but
the emphasis OF his former brusqus, business
like manner seems to be growing tired Few
men now raise their hats as they used To
when he passed thsm. New York city Is the
best place in the work. for being idolizsd
and loved with vengeance" for q while.
and being as suddenly left when one little
dreams OF it Surface interests, surface
hdelity, surface friends, arc all one may
look for in the precious New York public.
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Trembling hands are thoss the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher uses to turn over the hymn
book and the Bible. The noted orator o.
the plymouth pulpit Is aging rapidly. and
he makes the most juvenile effort at throw.
ing II on ever seen among men. His hair l,
~ white as snow, his face is as red a. boile3
lobster, his neck Is thick and loose skin ned
and his trembling body betrays that his
years are inhrm and fast falling into the
yellow leaf MIR. Beecher does not wea,
bis age with dignity His assumk ion Ut
boyish manners and attempts at hun ara
sadly pointle's and undignifed He, .slss
about on his legs when trying To var
young and destroys the very honor his
years The Beechsr before the trial ard thu
Beecher OF to-day are vastly different IN sp-
pearancs and manner