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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
He Knew Bill Gimps.

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"Him?"
Yes; answer up prompt"
That Teller there?"
Certainly. Do you know him?"
"Him?"
"Yes, to be sure. Why don't you
answer?"
why, pshaw, Judge. Him an me
married gals out of the same family
sisters, you might say"
Well, do you know him?"
"Him?"
Cant you understand plain English
Do you know this man?"
"That'n ?"
"Of course, you blockhead. Do you
know him 2"
"Know him? Why, bless your old
heart. Judge, he's got pup now that
L give him more'n five year ago, an
you never see such dog in all your
born days as that'n turned out to be.
Why, pshaw, Judge; you couldn't find
nothin' like him with hide an hair in
seven counties; but the way I come to
glt him was just one of the funniest
blamed things you ever heerd tell of.
You see the way of it was this-uhp"
Hold onl Stop right there! We
don't want any dog stories just now.
Do you know him ?"
"Who?"
"Why, this man."
"Uh? Why, l lowed you meant the
dog. Well, if I'd knowed the pup half
as well as did him you can bet your
socks he wouldn't never got him,
Judge; that's what he wouldn't. Why,
dog-gone it all, Judge, that dog was
half pinter, an-uh?"
Stop this saving around and answer
the question, or you'll be committed.
4 say you'll be committed for con-
"For whatp"
"For contempt"
whats that?"
will you answer the anestionp"
well, then, why don't you do it?"
"Do what?"
Answer the question"
"What question
@The one / asked you"
"Which'n?"
"Do you know the MANI"
"What mann"
"The prisoner ut the bar"
Il wonder now if you mean Bill
Gimps?"
Certainly. Do you know himp"
Didn't say we both married into
the same family?"
yes; but do-you-know-him ?"
We'll, now, see here, Judge. Don't
you low I'd be like to know my own
will you answer the question ?"
"What question:"
"Do you know Bill Gimps?"
didn't I say 1 give him a pup five
year ago."
"Yes; but do you know him?"
well, now, see here, Judge; claim
to be free born an about half white,
an do you s'pose I wouldn't have any
more sense thun to fool away dog on
man 1 didn't know? No, stree; 1
never get so blamed flush with dogs as
to waste EN- like that. Know him? OF
course / do; better'n 1 do the size of
my own feet or my ole woman's voice,
and 1 could " told you so long ago, if
you'd only asst me. Know him ct the
Jul why, ~ uAt OuN6Ot ttoV
where fust got acquainted with him, by
his standin' treat. an never knowed a
man, Judge, that was more certain to
turn jack right where 1t was needed in
q game of seven-up thun him. You can
go your pile on him for that every time,
and never get left Yes, sir; I'd know
Bill Gimps anywhere; even in meetin',
though 1 don't spose could ever make
out how he got there. Know him?
Yes-sir- / know him as well as
/ do when dinner time comes. Is that
strong enough, Judge; or do you want
me to produce his note to show how
much more know him? I can do it if
SIGH is law"
"That will do"
~Uh?"
"You may step down."
"Down where?"
"Down stairs, you blockhead. Chi
cago Ledger.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
Hny Feyer.-I have been great suf.

Hay Fever.-I have been a great sui.
ferer from Hay Fever for fifteen years.
read OF the many wondrous cures by Ely's
Cream Balm. and thought would try once
more. In fifteen minutes after one applica-
ton 1 was wonderfully helped. Two weeks
ago / commenced using it, and now feel
ever known or heard of.-DUHAMEL CLARE,
Farmer, Lee, Mass. Price fifty cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
Important.

When you visit or leave New York 0ty,
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,
stage, and elevated railroad to all depots. Fami-
lies can live better for less money at the Grand
Union than at any first-class hotel In the city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

PURE Cod-Iiver on, made from selected
lIvers on tho sea shore, by CAswEI.I, HAZARD
a Co., New York. IL igabsolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken II
prefer IL to all others. Physicians have de-
cided Il superior TO any of the other oils In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

A COLD climate is hard to bear, but IL
makes men robust and active. People in
very warm countries lead a rather shiftless
life.-Terds SUtfn0s.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
Interesting 70 Travellers.

SPECIAL taxes are levied upon bachelors
In France, and they pay It cheerfully; nary
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

MILD, soothing, and healing is DIR. sage's
Catarrh Remedy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

DIR. MARY WALKER has not painted
for fame in vain. She has become o
dime-museum curiosity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
A Lovely Complexion.

"What a lovely complexioni'' we often
bear persons say. 81 wonder what she does
Tor itf" In every case the purity and real
loveliness of the complexion depends upon
the blood. Those who have sallow, blotchy
faces may make their skin smooth and
healthy by taking enough OF Dr. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" to drive out
tho humors lurking In the system.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

The Akron Sewer Pipe ID the best In
tho world. See advertisement In this paper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

We often see children with red eruptions
on face and hands, rough, scaly skin, and
often sores on the head These things indi-
cate depraved condition OF the blood. in
the growing period children have need OF
pure hood BY which 20 build up strong and
Medical Discovery" is given, the blood Is
pureed OF its bad elements, and the child 8
development will be healthy, and as II should
be. 5crofuous affections, ricketts, fever
sores, hip-joint disease, or other grave mala.
dies and suffering are sure 10 result from
neglect ana lack OF proper attention TO such
cases.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30
HAY-FEvER.

IN
L can recommend Eiy's
Cream Balm TO all Hay-Fe-
YER sufferers, IL being, in
my opinion, founded on ex-
perience and q sure euro,
I was afflicted with Hay
Fever for twenty-five years.
and never before found
permanent relief. WEB
sTEn II. HAsKINs, Marsh
field. VT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

CHAPPED HANDS, Face, Pimples and rough
Skin, cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAP, made
by CAswELr, HAZARD a CO., Now York.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

WHEN is a ledger not ledger Ledg-yer
know some other time.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-30

VlIt IlIIo IhlNtfslINl
The gid Academic term viii open Monday Sept 7th
The Academic Course Is thorough in the Preparatory
Senior and Classical Grades. Music Department, on
the plan Of the best of Europe under
charge OF complete corps of teachers. II comprises
large Muse Hall and . separate rooms for instru-
ments. Studio modelled on the great Art Schools of
tique photography and Tyre Writing taught Build
tons for 80 pupils. For fun particulars apply for
catalogue to Mother Superior st. Mary's, Notre
Dame II. o.. st. Joseph Co., Indiana.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

Postmaster Lucas. at Castalia, Charles
Mix county, has been removed and G..
W. Johnston appointed IN his place.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Vlctlms OF rolsonea Meat.


Valparaiso, Ind, Aug. Sat Porter
Station, village of 300 Inhabitants,
twelve miles from this city, an epidemic
is raging, which in three days has car
ried off five persons, leaving fifteen dan
gerously and twenty five others seriously
Ill. The people of the village are mostly
Swedes, and have been remarkably
healthy. About ten days ago the first
symptoms of the scourge made its ap-
pearance and manifested itself in vomit-
ing and diarrhetic discharges. The doc
tors were ignorant as to the cause. and
were at loss to prescribe any remedies
to alleviate the sufferings of the pat
tents. The afflicted stated they felt q
sort OF leaden weight in the stomach
and bowels which quickly change to
vomiting and discharges. While the
victims. retain clear consciousness to
the last. the eyes give forth wild ex-
preston, and the general appearance of
the countepance conveys the idea Of
insanity. The most powerful drugs
fail to even temporarily check the
discharges. It has been learned that
diseased meat caused the epidemic. The
poison is of an alkaloid nature. The
following are the dead: Mrs. Trowe,
aged fifty; John PIason. aged eighteen
August Gustafson, aged twelve, and two
children under ten years. The case is
similar to that which occurred recently
at Momence, Illinois.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Ex-Confederate Reunion.

Galveston. Aug. IA special to the
News from Grenville, Tex, says: At
the reunion of ex.confederate soldiers
here yesterday, it was estimated that
10000 veterans and others were on the
grounds. Gen. Ross, of the Ross brigade,
was the orator. He alluded to the fact
that thousands of crippled old confed-
crates were begging their lives from
door to door. while 10000 federal SOL
dlers were drawing pensions. In the
name of the surviving members of Ross
brigade, Rector brigade, Maxey's brig.
ade. Granburn's brigade, eleventh cav.
airy of Texas, and unattached confeder.
ate and union soldiers, numbering abou,
10000 men. Resolutions eulogistic of the
life and services of Gen. Grant, and ex
pressing sympathy with his family
were passed and ordered telegraphe1
Mrs. Grant Many addresses of eulogJ
were delivered.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Chinese Minister in Chinatown.

San Francisco, Aug. 7-Col. DENLY,
the newly appointed minister to China,
inspected Chinatown to-day, escorted by
subcommittee of both the democratic
and republican county committees.
During his visit he remarked to those
accompanying him: "Ehey don't un-
derstand this east. They need cheap
labor, but they know nothing of the
social disadvantages of Chinese labor.
Several eastern merchants spoke to me
about introducing our manufactures in
China, but nothing was said about the
evils of their immigration" At the con-
clusion of his tour of inspection he de-
clined publicly to express his views
owing to the delicate position which lie
occupied as minister TO China.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Alleged Emhezzlamapt

Z Miller, Aug. S, lSS5-Last week h. G.
Firestone was arrested on affidavit of
John E. Harrison for supposed embez.
element: The facts seem to be that Mr..
Fifestone is the victim of q conspiracy.
About year ago Harrison made appli-
cation to prove up on his claim in this
county, and Firestone was his attorney.
At the land Office objections were made
to the proof, and Flrestone could not
pay in the 5000. Pending the hearing
of the contest Firestone has held the
money pending the final decision, and is
ready to pay ia the same as soon as re-
quired to. The money was given him
by Harrison for that purpose, and he
claims to be ready to pay it to the land
office. Firestone is an attorney here
and bears a good reputation. His
friends claim he will be able to vindi.
cate himself.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Fatal Family Fight,

Atlanta, Aug.:S-A special from Lafay-
cite, Alt, to the Constitution says Eight
miles from Lafayette, VIM. Hancock, q
farmer, aged fifty y.seven, and son, VIM.
Han cock, we're partners in thrashing
machine. Yesterday they quarreled over
the division of the tolls. The old man
got gun, and made threats of assault
against his son, but no violence OCCUR.
red. The father, with another son
named John, then went TO Williams g
house. Soon after that William arrived
and procured gun, and told his father
he was ready to fight it out. The old
man raised his gun and fred, but VIII
liam. being quicker, fired first, striking,
but not disabling his father. The old
man fired without effect and William
fired the second barrel, killing his father
iastantly. John Hancock seized his
fathers gun and shot his brother under
the eye. William drew his pistol and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Another Cardiff Giant.

Portland, Or, Aug. 6-Two men ilv-
ing near Victoria, B. c., have just dis.
covered in cave what appears to be
the upper part OF the body of petri-
fed giant. The material is of the hardest
kind of granite, with veins of quartz
running through its face. The eyes and
nose are fallen and the ears gone, but
the holes remain. The ribs can be seen
and counted in the stone. The arms
are broken off below the shoulders, aud
the legs at the thighs. Several parts
are perfect and show the body to be
that of a male about ten feet high. At
the place where the legs and arms are
broken off is cylindrical shaped SUBJ
stance of darker color than the external
parts and supposed to represent bone.
ibis remarkable stone curiosity will
probably be sent to the Smithsonian
institution.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

After the Northwestern railroad
reaches Yankton, what? is the query.
Our people must not settle down to in
activity because they have secured this
long sought for commercial advantage.
On the contrary they must bestir them
selves with increased vlgor. Railroads
assist in the development OF prosperity,
but after all they are only aids. A city
Is what it's people make it. Natural ad-
vantages, rail and river communication
are important auxiliaries, yet they may
exist and the town may
stand forever still waiting
for advancement to push its own course.
Progress is not an aggressive force. It
follows the energetic lead of wide
awake, every active business men. One
project consummated should stimulate
the inauguration of another, and that
in its turn should be followed up by.
greater achievements. Thus city will
grow by the forces within it if those
forces are kept in condition of con.
slant activity. The price of success is
unremitting toll, and mankind never,
reaches the goal until the burden of
life is laid down.
Yanktons destiny is in the hands of
Its. people. 1t will soon possess the
facilities which will enable it to build
for itself, but it may be relied upon that
the facilities will not do the building.
For the moment We are resting from the
lsbors of grand accomplishment and
are hugging the sweet consciousness Of
success. This rest should be brief and
when the forces are again put in motion
they should exhibit increased power and
augmented confidence in their own
strength. We feel stronger sense OF
self reliance than ever before and the
timidity which has clrcumscribed our
movements is departing. The field is
expanding and with that expansion ideas
will broaden. Our business institutions
must enlarge their facilities, we must
invite and encourage capital to plant
| AtoClA Al Jul duu luTQ CuG eyes OF
a new population towards our advan-
tages. We must show ourselves equal
to- the emergency now before us. And
in all these efforts IN our own behalf we
must pull together. Unity OF action is
the one great secret Of success
and it should be cultivated until we
reach the opposite extreme of our pas,
condition. ~
The Press and Dakotaian takes advan.
tage of this opportunity to renew its
suggestion that permanent and active
business mems organization be perfect.
ed. There is much to do of public pa.
ture which can only be executed
through duly authorized association oil
citizens. Entering as we now are upon
new fields of operation, the time is op
perfume. and the demand Imperative, il
we would accomplish the full measur.
of success. GW hcs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

Gov. Pierce's son has just been appoint
ed deputy treasurer of Dakota. Gov.
Pierce's nephew and private secretary
was some time ago appointed deputy
auditor of Dakota. There are no more
territorial positions under the appoint.
ment of the governor where deputyships
are available. We are are fearful that
some Of the reckless citizens of Dakota
may misconstrue the motive which gov.
erned these two appointments and as
sert that it WAS understood when the
treasurer and auditor were appointed
that something of this sort would occur
An accusation of this nature would con.
tain such manifest injustice that we an.
ticipate by hearty defence of the ex
ecutlve.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

w. P. Spaulding, of Nebraska, has
been appointed Indian agent, IN place
of Major Isaiah Lightner, at Santee
agency. Major Lightner rendered his
resignation some months ago and action
has just been taken. He has been a
hard working, conscientious and thor.
oughly efficient agent and will leave be-.
hind him clean record. Under his ad-
ministration the Santee Sioux have
abandoned their tribal condition and
taken lands as individuals.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10
Killed by Ligh thing.

Plankinton, Dak., Aug. Herman
Neineysch, a Hollander living five miles
east of Harrison, in Douglas county,
was struck by lighting Wednesday af.
ternoon while stacking grain and in
stantfy killed. One OF the horses of the
team he was driving was sstruck and kill.
ed at the same time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

ExcelsiorDrug Store
ESTABLISHED IN 1869
Purdy & Brecht,
[sUOOEssORs PURDYl
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
s ST
Excelsior Book Store. .---WhoIesa|e and Retail,

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
He continue to offer to our many
patrons all the new and popular works
Of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
I.artment may be found everything re-
quired Gn the stationery lins) in the
oflice. store or ohoel house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

began firing, while John ran. Ono shot
took affect in Johns side. William
overlook him and carried him back
home. William has been arrested and
seems to care but little for his
terrible deed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

Huron is to have an educational jour
nal, to be conducted by Superintendent
Bishop. OF Beadle county, and Professor
Patterson, of Huron.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-10

paper, envelopes and blank books made
q speciality. We also carry the largest
stock of fWWALL PAPERS "a
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut SITS.
PURDY & BREOKT.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-08-19
RATHER A CLOSE CALL.
Governor Gray's Carriage Stops a Pistol
Ball Fired by Colored ShoOtist.

Yesterday afternoon Governor and Mr..
Gray and Private Secretary Pierre Gray and
wife were enjoying ride together, and in
the course of the afternoon drove out on
West Michigan street. As they approached
the bridge over White River they observed
three colored men to the right of the road,
apparently practiciDg with their pistols at a
target. The carriage in which the Governor
and family were riding passed on, and just
as il reached an elevated point in the APP
prOach of the bridge. there WIS a sharp crack
as though something had hit the vehicle.
The Governor thought the wheel had passed
over a small torpedo and accounted for the
noise in that way, but upon examining the
carrisge il was found that a bullet
had passed into il at the rear
end OF the bed and just under the seat in
which the Governor was sitting. Further in
vestigati0n resulted in the belief that the
bullet came from the pistol of one of the
negroes, al d the trio of shooters was calle1
to the roadside and questioned about it,.
They were very much surprised at the result
of the shot and protested that ii was purely
accidental. They were fifty yards away from
the vehicle at the time and there was no rea-
son to believe that the pistol from winch the
shot came was aimed at the carriage. IL was
rather a closer call than the Governor liked,
but he accepted the apologies of the trio and,
after exacting promise that they would be
more careful in the future, returned 10 the
CITY
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-08-19

81 BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, August IA cattle
di>es Sc, alleged to be Spanish or Texan fever.
has developed here, and is creating consider
able excitement among stOckmen. Two
weeks ago Michael Brothers, large cattlemen
near this city, shipped sixty-one stock cattle
here from Atchinson, kas When they ar
rived they appeared to be in perfect health.
On Friday last the cattle showed signs of be-
ing sick, and already fifteen are dead and
twelve more down with the disease. When
il was learned they were sick fifteen were
shipped TO Indianapolis. Veterinary sur
geons say that it is genuine Spanish or Texan
fever. The Cattle Commissioner las been
notified
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-08-19
COMM ERCIAL.

There is an improving demand for dry goods
and merchants feel sanguine. good trade is ex-
pected when the harvest is over. Prices have de-
clined several styles OF goods, notably tickings
Groceries continue in fair demand. Sugars are
active and strong. Green coffees have advanced
re. Common tomatoes will be cheaper this year
than last. The lemon market, owing to changes
in the weather, is rather fiuetuating and uncer-
tain Foreign raisns are virtually out OF the mar
ket new CALIFORNIA; are being offered for future
delivery, and the trade of the year will probably
depend on California goods. Drugs are doing a
good business and no changes noted. Timers
supplies and leather remain unchanged. Eggs
are steady at quotations. Poultry, chickens and
hens, have declined &c.
GRAIN.
We quote as follows from the Board OF Trade
Circular:
Wheat-Weak, weaker, weakest. Still on the
decline, and all along the line shows bad breaks.
st. Louis still holds up remarkably well under the
circumstances, although showing decline of &c
from Saturdays quotations. Local markets are
decidedly lower and weaker; all grades touched
lightly and marked concessions made by sellers.
Futures dull weak and lower. New York 1c off,
Baltimore &c lower, st. Louis &c OFF and Chicago
11zc of.
Corn-weak, and all grades lower. Sellers arc
more anxious to dispose of stock and buyers are
decidedly bearish. Futures friendless New York
re lower Chicago &c of and Baltimore &c lower
Oats-weak and receipts large. Sales OF August
were made at 2311c on call.
The following table shows the amount OF grair
n store at this point: