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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
NEWS CONDENSED.


The Rev. J. G. Townsend, who has
for eighteen years been pastor OF the Asbury
NJ. h. Church at Buffalo, has denied the dog
ma OF eternal punishment will resign his
charge, and inten to found new church
based upon his religious beliefs.
A notable improvement has taken
place In the iron and steel trade at Philadel-
material have been placed. Seven barmills
resumed during the past week. and the
wrought-pipe and brIdge-iron mills are
crowded with demands for supplies.
The failure is announced of the
wilowdale Company, Boston corporation
having its mandatory at Meriden, Conn.
The liabilities are said to be about S4OO, OO0,
at which about one-half Is secured by mer-
chaudise pledged or hypothecated. The
company has manufactured blankets ex-
clusveiy, and has done its own selling.
The Dryer Bros, the famous turf
men, announced that they are tired of horse.
racing aud will sell out to the highest bidder.
Adam Bartender, ex-President of the
County Savings Bank at Erie, Pa, has been
sentenced to two years imprisonment, the
extreme penalty of the law, for fraud and
conspiracy. The defendant, who is co years
Did, imp,ored mercy, claiming TO have been
the victim OF his cashier.
In the annual regatta of the New
York Yacht Club, the Genesta won the
Douglas cup for cutters or sloops, and the
Grayling the Bennett cup for schooners.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Commercial Capabilities of the Congo.

In regard to the commercial capabili-
ties of the country Mr.. Stanley says
1T bears within itself nearly all the
products required by the necessities of
Europe and all the elements that might
be needed for its conversion from beng
an unproductive waste to be a material
and moral profit to humanity. Within
its bosom it contains abundant copper
and iron mines, valuable forests pro-
ducing priceless timber, inexhaustible
quantities of rubber, precious gums,
spices, pepper, and coffee, cattle in
countless herds, and people who are
e@eaaRla to tRe fagstsaies IF LIFE sg pre- re-
tacks of lawless freebooters and the
murderous wiles of the slave-traders.
If 200 tTsks arrive per week at Stanley
Park, or, say 81, 300,000 per annum, It
would still require twenty-five years to
destroy the elephant in the Congo
Basin. In my opinion, however, ivory
stands but fifth in rank among the nat
ural products of the basin. The total
value of ivory supposed to be in ex-
istence in this region would but repre-
sent 107, 500 tons of palm-oil or 10000
tons of India-rubber. BY the most tr1-
fling labor of the able-bodied warriors
living on the banks of the Noviyoke
River, more of either palm-oil. rubber,
gum, orchilla weed or cornwood could
be produced in one year than all the
ivory in the Congo Basin is WORTH"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Revising the Dictionary.

But the work that most needs doing
IN the case Of Webster's Dictionary is
Of a more radical kind. The original
compiler of that work was O man with
mission. He wanted to reform English
function of dictionary not merely to
represent usage but to make law. He
wanted to spell bridegroom" without
the in the second syllable, and @feath-
er" without the O. He put all his fads
into his dictionary, and some of them
have been accepted, while others have
been resolutely rejected. 1t has been
the policy Of later editors to remove
from the work those forms that have
been generally rejected, but they have
done that too sparingly, and the result
is that, In many respects, Webster's
Dictionary, even in its latest editions,
is at variance with the usage of schol-
ars and educated people generally. But
the schoolmasters of the country insist
upon Websterian spelling so strenuous
ly that no school book in which such
forms as "height," mould" etc., APP
pear can make its way into the schools.
AS consequence, our children are
carefully taught many forms which they
must make an effort to forget in order
to write the language as educated per-
sons usually write it.
1t is of the utmost public conse-
quence, therefore, that the editors of
Webster shall recognize the truth that
a dictionary is properly not a statute
book but record of usage, and shall
remove from it all those forms which
scholars and educated persons do not |
generally adopt. 1t is no great matter |
whether the form @height" or the form |
hight" is to prevail; nor is it of much |
whether traveller" has |
one or two rs; but it is pity to teach |
boys and girls to write "hight" when
educated persons usually write |
height" 1t is pity to make them
earn things that they must presently.
lnlearn. -Ne,o York Commercial Id
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
VERY IMPORTANT

n Cold i'm the head causes much dis
comfort and annoyance and IL of frequent
recurrence often produces serious results.
The membrane of the nasal passage be-
comes intiamed and stopped up, an acrid and
poisonous virus is formed, sores form i'm
the head, Deafness headache, and roaring IN
the ears ensue and tho sufferer finally discov-
ers that he has Catarrh. This loathsom dis
ease is by many considered inourapIe but
never falls to yield to the power OF Ely's
Cream Balm. This is an article of undoubted
merit, not liquid nor a snuff but a pleas
ant, cleanly and oflicacious remedy which n
child can use. It is applied into the nostrils
where it is absorbed. IL opens the passages,
allays inflammation, heals all sores, cleanses
and soothes the membranal Innings and re-
stores the senses of taste and SMELL 1t gives
instant relief; and a thorough treatment
Will certainly cure. Price soc. at druggists
or by mail.
Ely Bros, Druggists, Owo2o. NJ
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
WESTERN.

c. E. Cook, proprietor of the jon
nihgs County Bank, at North Vernon. Ind,
has made an assignment, having become in
volved by dealings In the warrants overis-
sued by various township trustees IN In
diana.
Five indictments for illegal cohabita-
ton were returned by the Federal Grand
Jury at Salt Lake City, and two women who
refused To testify were sent to the peni-
Tertiary for contempt.
The Chinese consuls located at San
Francisco have gone to Rock Springs, wyom-
ing, to investigate the recent massacre Of
their countrymen at that place.
The Lumber Manufacturers Associa-
tion of the Northwest met in Chicago last
week The dologatos prosont seemed gonor-
ally TO favor decreased outputs to relieve
the market.
The cage in the shaft of the Mantle
mine, near Decatur, ILL.,, while descending
with five men, suddenly dashed 200 feet to
the bottom, the shock rendering all the oc-
cupants unconscious. Two of the men will
not recover.
Santa Fe New Mexico) special:
"During the last ten days, Apaches have
murdered six citizens in Grant County-a
ancher named Brady Pollock, near Ell
Mancho; Evaristo Abeytia, Mexican near
San Lorenzo; two sons of John McKenn on
his ranch near Gallino Creek; George Horn,
wood-chopper, near Georgetown, and a
Mexican sheep-herder, near Lake Valley,
name unknown. The savages also destroyed
Mcknight & Keith's ranch-houses, near Lake
Valley"
A compromise has been effected be-
tween coal miners and operators in the
Belleville Qll.) region, and no further
trouble is apprehended.
Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio,
closed for twelve years, and the event was
celebrated with fireworks, procession, and
public meeting.
Bishop John Sharp, the Utah di-
rector OF the Union Pacific, and one of the
wealthiest and most influential Mormons
living, appeared in court at Salt Lake City
and pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation.
lie claimed that the plural marriage was en-
tered into before there was any statute
against it, and that the marriage was con.
tracted in good faith according. to the Nor
mon religion, but he recognized the suprem
acy of his adopted country's laws, and
would live within them henceforth. He
would not advise any one else to break them.
He was fined $500, and discharged on the |
payment.
Thorough Investigations have been
made by the Government Directors OF the |
Union Pacific Railroad aud by the repre-
scntntives of the Chinese Legation at Wash
ington into the causes of the recent anti |
Chinese riots in Wyoming. The former |
telegraphed to Secretary Lamar that the |
existing condition of affairs is critical and |
calls for prompt action. The Chinese Gov
eminent will demand indemnity for the out
rage. The bodies of twenty-five Cinnamon
have been recovered, and It is believed the
number Of killed reached forty.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
FOREIGN.

II other plans for an amicable settle
ment of the Caroines dispute fail, Germany,
It is said, will endeavor to convene a confer
ence OF the European Powers and the United
States, either at Paris or Vienna, for the
purpose of deciding the principles which
shall govern the acquisition and protection of
territory in the Pacific. The convention VIII
be similar to the recent Congo Conference.
Mr.. Chamberlain's meetings in Scot
land are everywhere attended by great
crowds. In one of his speeches he stated
that Mr.. Gladstone, having been restored to
health, would assume the leadership in the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

ury, announces thar his decision holding ur
acquisitions for the payment OF officers and
employees Of the Alabama Gains court is
final This ends the controversy so far as
the executive branch OF the Government Il
IL concerned.
Controller Durham has directed the
Solicitor OF the Treasury to bring suit against
ex-Commissioner OF Agriculture Loring 10
collect $50 1000 alleged TO have been ex pended
improperly by him.
The Irish-American citizens of the
national capital, in mass-meeting assembled
unanimously adopted resolutions indorsng
Parnells programme.
Worthington @. Ford, of Brooklyn,
has been appointed Chief OF the Statistical
Division of the State Department. vice
Michael Seaman, OF Chicago who remains in
the bureau as fourth-class clerk.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
SOUTHERN.

An express train on the Kentucky
Central Railroad was wrecked near Lexing-
ton, Kentucky, the engineer and fireman
being killed and many passengers injured.
A controversy between L. r.. Muir
ray, editor of the Anderson Intcllfgenccr, and
State Senator Moore eliminated in a per-
sonnl encounter in the streets OF Anderson,
;. c. Each fired about FIVE times. Senator
Moore was slightly wounded in the right hip
The difficulty originated i'm a difference OF
opinion on the prohibition question, which
led Editor Murray 10 denounce in his paper
Senator Moore as liar.
Louisville celebrated last week the
sale OF the one hundred thousandth hogs
head OF tobacco this season by grand pro.
cessional display of the varied interests, the
tobacco industry being given prominence
in the pageant The procession was eight
miles In length, and after reaching 4he Ex-
position Building the selected hogshead,
weighing 1,l9O pounds, was sold to FINER
Brothers, OF Louisville, for s2,O23 Thore
were 10000 visitors IN the city, and the as
semblage ut the Exposition was the largest
in its history.
A coal barge was wrecked near Gal
weston, Texas, two OF the lifeboats crew and
the crew OF FIVE on board the barge perish
Ing.
Miss Sallie Mcdonald, of Boyle
County, Kentucky, claims to have been
cured OF an obstinate spinal complaint
through the prayers and laying on OF hands
of Cincinnati parson.
Nicholas Snowden, q negro who re-
Gently outraged n little colored girl, was
taken from jail at Ellicott City, Maryland,
and hanged, by mob composed OF members
of his own race.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
The Worlds Chamnion.

Mr.. Edward Hanlan, the great oarsman,
and until his recent contest with Beach in
Australia the champion of the world. may
certainly be looked upon as an authority in
everything affecting athletic sports. Before
leaving Australia for this country ha wrote
letter in which he stated that he had used
st. Jacobs Oil with the most beneficial re-
suits. He found it reliable remedy for
muscular pains in the arms and limbs, and
from his personal experience took great
pleasure in recommending it. No stronger
proof of the truth of what is claimed for
st. Jacobs Oil could be furnished than this,
and it will undoubtedly carry great weight
with all thoughtful and intelligent people.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

OF diseases follows an unhealthy condition OF
the liver, one OF the most important organs
OF the body Impure blood. bronchitis, asth-
ma, malarial diseases, consumption, sick
headache, diseases OF the skin. kidneys, and
heart-all may be traced TO faulty action or
torpidity OF the liver. No other known prep
aration so rapidly and thoroughly restores q
disordered liver as DIR. Pierces "0olden
Medical Discovery" IL 10 pleasant TO the
taste, mild but sure In its action, and q gift
70 suffering humanity from one OF the most
successful physicians OF the age.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression OF
spirits, and general debility I'm their various
forms; also, as a preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevers, the
Ferro-Phosp horated Elixir of Calisaya,"
and sold by all druggists, is the best tonic;
and for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness IL has no equal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Mans works from sun to sun;
Woman's work IL never DONE"

Work Is a necessity 10 all; but upon how
many, women especially, does IL fall with the
burden OF the ''last straw" and this, because
their peculiarly delicate constitutions are SO
liable to functional arrangement. We can
not lessen your toll, ladies, but we can make
IL easier for you, by making you stronger
and better able to do IL. DIR. Pierce's "Fa-
vorite Prescription" viii relieve you OF nerv-
GUS and other weaknesses, and all the many
Ills peculiar to your sex.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Tho Genesta.

The Genesta, owned by Sir Richard
Sutton, has had considerable measure of
success, though she was frequently beaten
by other English boats in match races on
the coast of England, before concluding to
try TO recover the Queens Cup. Her
designer, Mr.. Beaver Webb, accompanied
her to this country. The Genesta was
built at Patrick the-Clyde, in May, 1884.
Her dimensions are 80 feet over all, 81 feet
on the water line, 10 feet extra beam, III
feet inches depth of hold, and Is feet 6
inches draught of water. Her register is
of 81 tons, and she is enrolled in the
Thames Royal Yacht Squadron. She
made a quick passage to this country,
proving herself good sailer, but in no
case before the great race did she fully
exhibit her abilities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Old SoIdie,.s will And

Old Soldiers will find THR
CHICAGO LEDGER one of the most
interesting papers for their wives and
children to be found in the country. IL is
well filed with Original Stories, Humor
and other entertaining matter, among which
will be found Army "reminiscences, con-
tributed by members of both armies of the
late war. Subscribe for il and make your
freside cheerful. Only S1.50 per year.
Sample copy two cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Directions for Dining.

Doctor-For dinner take forty min
utes.
Timid Patient-Wo it be danger
ous to add a piece of meat and some
vegetables ?-JelOish Messenger.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
WASHINGTON.

The Chief of the Bureau Of Stats
tics reports the total values OF the exports OF
domestic cattle and hogs, beef, pork, and
dairy products as follows:
1885, 1894
August ....;;.....;..;.,;..t 7,Sls.iT . s.osS.5O9
hight months ended Au-
: gust 81; .:..:,......,..;. Oi,aIT.uS c2.sa7.27s
Beef and pork products
for ten months ending
Aug 81 .........,........ 73,761.l51 T1.736 $40
Dairy products for four
months ending Aug. 81. 6,289,50f 7.7S361o
Comptroller Durham, of the Treas
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

"AthIOphOrOs sells well, and Il Is per
feotly reliable take pleasure I'm recon-
mending IL to my patrons. Iteither benefits
or cures I'm every case" s. NJ Irwin, a lead
ing druggist of Decatur, ILL.,, gives as his
experience.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
TmportanG

When you visit or leave New York City,
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire, and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel. opposite Grand
cost OF one million dollars. reduced to 81 and
upwards per day. European plan, Elevator
Restaurant supplied with the best Horse cabs
lies can live better for less money at tbs Grand
Union than at any first-class hotel in the city
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

VI III OUF hkHOWHeUgc, only HttIe
has come to us through our senses. Nearly
ali that We know we accept on the testimony
OF others. If those who have never tried that
unrivaled vegetable preparation, DIR. WALK
ER's CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs, and are
suffering from dyspepsia bilious, or other
fevers, or any disorder of the skin, kidneys,
or liver. or from impure blood, will receive
the testimony of the thousands who have
tried the Ritters, and been curod, they will
be acting wisely.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

The business man or tourist viii find first
class accommodations at the low price OF 50
and $3.50 per day ut the Gault House, Chioa-
go, corner Clinton and Madison streets. This
far-famed hotel is located in the center of the
city, only one block from the Union Depot
Elevator; all appointments irst-class.
HORT g. GATES, Projectors.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

Delicate diseases, as nervous debility
and premature weakness, however induced,
radically cured. Send 10 cents in stamps for
treatise. Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation. 663 Main street. Buffalo. NJ Y
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

CAPITAL crime-well, kissing Is about as
good as any OF them, if we admit that kiss
ing is a crime.-SOmerpale Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

A CONNECTICUT youth OF 22 has Just mar
ried q widow OF 49, He evidently wanted a
wife who knew how 10 cook.-FhtLddeIphf
Call
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
The Puritan.

A Yankee boat--built in Boston, by
Boston men for Boston parties-the white
flyer Puritan, is especially the pride of
New Englanders. She was built by George
Lawley of South Boston, is 80 feet over
all, so feet water line, 20 feet beam, 8 feet
2 inch draught. The qualities of the
Puritan were tested by three races with the
Priscilla, built also for the purpose of racing
the Genesta. OF three trial races the
Puritan won two, and was selected as the
champion of American yachting interests
In the contest with the Genesta.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

The U. s. Government are using large
Borden, Selleck & Co., Agents, Chicago, III.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

MoRNoNs ought to be good saiors-they
have so much marry-time experience
Terds Siftin1s.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
"Put up" at the GauIt Hous,

A BOOK criticism: "This book is printed
on wretched paper. What pity to waste
paper in that way" -BOstOn Beacon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

STRAIGHTEN your old boots and shoes with
Lyons Heel Stiffeners, and wear them again.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

IF you wish to keep your horse fat don't
allow any man to get lien on him.-Oarl
Pretzels Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

Army and Navy Eminent will cure your
rheumatism, neuralgia, or Group in less time
than any other Eminent known. For sale
by all druggists. See advt. next ISSUE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

PETER THE GREATS boots are exhibited
as curiosities at 81 Petersburg.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24

STATISTICS show that the population of
Ireland has decreased 5000, COO in forty
Eve yearD.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
SUBSCRIPTION
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CHICAGO LEDGER. IL is the best selling paper
10 the United States. and agents can make BIG
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
A Clear Skin

is only a part of beauty;
but it is "a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-09-24
Good for Man and Beasti Read This,

Ely Bros, Druggists, Owogo, N. Y.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
THE RAILROADS.

Conductor Leon Hart, brought his
llramhy up from Longvicw last night.
ihey VIII remain In the city several DAYS,
uhe guests of Ginocchio's hotel.
Conductor Moore, of the Rio Grandc
uVlsion Of the Texas & Pacific railroad.
accompanied by his wife, returned YES
eeruay from Galveston, where they went
some days since 10 rccreate.
Mr. Charley Thorn, train master OF the
eastern division of the Texas & Pacific,
Win headquarters at Marshall, was In the
city last night.
The headquarters of the st. Louis 4
Texas railway VIII be moved TO Texar.
kama from st. Louis.
Traffic Manager Robinson of the Texas
81 Louis railway, was in the city yes.
tcrday.
In another column viii be found n letter
from the citizens of Marshall protesting
against ii b. T.. and the manner In which
he handles Nice-Prcsldcnt Iloxie.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05

Which has been advertised In these coll
umns, TO appear In this city on Monday
the llth, is spoken of by the San Fran.
cisco (Cal) Argus, of August LIST, as
follows
"Not only Is II an entirely new, bright
aud brilliant, but also u massive, solid,
honest railroad show, owning It's own
splendid outfit OF cars, bringing savage
Nature, In all the majestic Illustrations
OF her living lessons, directly 70 your
doors, and added thereto far greater
and purcr circus than you have ever seen,
No such collection OF rare wild beasts and
birds has ever before been concentrated
under canvas. Every continent has con-
trbnted 10 Its completeness, Ms every
equestrian organization Of the great for
cign capitals and every leading gymnastlc
school Of the whole world have furnished
representatives 20 complete the largest
and most brilliantly artistic circus ever
organized on this continent, and one IN
which each performer Is a special star,
aud one and all simply Incompatible
while worlds Of humorous folly and Il
varied programme Of astonishing animal
nets complete an entertainment which IA
the very acme OF arenic achievements