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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
United States Docks.

In the course of the rehabilitation of
the United States navy, docks and navy
yards require very serious considera-
ton, for, after ships and guns, there
are no requirements Of more Importance
for naval purposes The capacity OF
the Government yards for dockage is
very insignificant, owing to which the
bottoms of our ships are but seldom
subjected to scrutiny, and this, above
all others, is the part of the integrity Of
which we need to be most assured.
The few docks that we have are gener-
ally appropriated by vessels under re-
the use of this means of guarding her
safely and providing for her speed. A
very slight accident may disturb the
copper on the bottom of q wooden ship,
which may result in serious consequen-
ces if she be sent to cruise in waters
where she will be exposed to the infu-
ence of the teredo, and the neglect to
clean the bottom when loaded with
grass or barnacles might so impair
speed as to make the difference between
capture and failure in chase. Dock
ing for such purposes as inspecting and
cleaning the bottom is the exception in
our practice. as the demands of repairs
are considered paramount. A ship in
which the repairs approach or lie below
the water-line must be placed in dock,
and months being often required to
complete the work, the dock is closed
to all other purposes, end our ships are
frequently sent from one navy-yard to
another to take advantage of q dock
that NAV be vacant.
The embarrassments that havo at
tended this course in the past, while
our feet has consisted of copper
sheathed wooden ships, will be in
creased by the introduction of iron and
steel hulls, which demand much more
care and more frequent removals of
such hindrances to speed as will attach
themselves to their bottoms.
The Government has at present but
three stone dry-docks and one floating
dock. The latter is in use at Ports
mouth, N. FL. the stone docks are at
the navy yards in Boston, New York,
and Norfolk.
1t requires no argument to show that
the Government needs q great increase
in its facilities for dockage; the neces-
sity of a plentiful supply of docks is
recognized by all powers, and we can
not pretend to be blind to our own
deficiency. This is a want that must
be provided for, but it is well to study
all points that bear on the subject, and
to mature some plan of operations be-
fore we embark in work which involves
great expense, and the success of which
must depend on the thoroughness with
which all the factors are considered
beforehand Rear ADMIRAL E. Simp-
son, In Harper's Magazine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
AT THE SUNNY SOUTH.
Free Homes In the Cotton and Fruit Belts
Vast Areas of Timber.

free Homes In the Cotton and Fruit Belts
Vast Areas of Timber.
The Government has 5000. 900 acres Of land
scattered over the entire State Of Louisiana,
chiefly prairie, good uplands, pine hills, or pine
mats. There are also some bottom lands In the
Natchitoches district, which comprises the
thirteen northwestern counties The re-
mainder Of the State is included in the
New Orleans district. The State owns 600, eco
acres OF land, mainly low and fat and compris-
ing both timber and prairie These lands, in
tracts OF 16J acres, are given to settlers the fee
for entry being S21. Under the State Ind Gov
ernment laws q settler can take up 4SO acres, at
a total cost OF 5000.
Mississippi constitutes an United States land
district, the Office being at Jackson Vacant
lands exist in majority OF the counties Of the
State in small, scattered tracts. In the pine
district ut the south and on the Gulf coast are
considerable areas. The pine lands have a sandy
soil of moderate quality. The Gulf coast lands
are richer. One million acres OF State lands
divided among all the counties, also remain
open to acquisition.
Almost every county In Alabama has vacant
Government lands subject to free location. At
the north, in the Huntsville district they are
best suited TO grazing, and are rich in minerals.
In the southern, or Montgomery district, the
lands are agricultural. Good farm lands, how
ever, can be found in all parts Of tho State.
Over 100000 acres Of Government land re-
main in Florida, which is erected into a single
district, with an Office ut Gainesville. The
lands partake Of all the varieties OF soil found
in the State, and are found in nearly every
county. The State landsIcomprise several mill
ion acres, and are held ut nominal prices.
South Carolina possesses ], 80 200 acres OF
State lands, located in pretty much all the
counties of tho State, and possessing all varie-
ties OF soil found within her borders. They are
in many cases very desirable, and are sold on
private bids.
Georgia offers a very small area Of State do
main, which is granted to residents only aa
head rights"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07

vation without irrigation. About 100000
acres OF school land are for sale by the State.
Nearly all OF the lands OF Arizona are Govern
ment property and subject to entry under the
usual laws. The Prescott district. including all
the territory north OF the 9ith parallel, is
mountainous or hilly and clothed with native
grasses. The soil in the hills ia second or third
rate, but In the valleys is deep and fertile.
The valleys are occupied. The unoccupied
lands are better adapted TO stock-raising than
to agriculture. In the southern portion of the
Territory, or Tucson district the same con-
ditions prevail, save that the valleys
are larger and the entries more numer-
GUS. At the far southwest the Gov
eminent lands are barren. Irrigation is neces-
sary throughout the Territory. What has been
said Of Arizona applies equally to New Mexico,
which 10 divided into the Santa Fe and Las Cru
ces districts.
Texas has no Government lands. The State
holds 2 900 900 acres Of school lands, located in
nearly every county in the State, and about
$50, 900 acres OF University lands in Pecos,
Tom Green, aud Crockett Counties. These
lands include every variety and quality Of soil
found in the State, and are held at 81 per
acre
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
CRAWLING MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1886

valleys Of POWDER River and its branches. The
middle portionN grazing land. as Is also the
southwestern sec.ion. large part Of the Ter
ritory is mountainous and unavailable for set
uement. The moentains are natural timber
preserves, and In many instances are densely
covered with forests ot pine. This eastern half
OF the Territory forms Mo CHEYENNE land dis
trict and the western hAlf the Evanston dis
trict.
occupied land. About 1000, 900 acres OF this Is
reserved for school purposes, ana about 21, 500,
600 acres are held by Indians. Ofthe area open
made up of rolling plains, while the Western
two-ffths IL mountainous. The soil is generally
fair and the area of arabic land is yesy great.
It is estimated that two-thirds OF the entire
Territory is available for grazing. Only about
one fourth OF the Territory is surveyed. Land
Offices at Miles City, Helena, and Bozeman are
prepared to receive applications for entry in
their respective districts
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Gen. Beauregard on Mr.. Cleveland.

Gen. G.. T. Beauregard of New Orleans,
who is in New York, said to a reporter:
"Mr. Cleveland appears to be making avery
good President, and think he will gain
in popularity before his term expires. He
has been handicapped by the Republican
Senate in making removals. Civil-service
reform may be all right, but think one
half Of the people who are in should be
turned out before we should apply it. That
would be no more than fair. The South is
having an era of prosperity, and our peo-
pie have very little cause to complain"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Postmasters Appointed.

The President has appointed the follow
ing g-named postmasters: At Georgetown,
Col, James w. Forest; at Normal, ILL.,, w.
G. Scanland; at Letonia, Ohio; C. n.
Schmick; at Media, Pa, j. G. Hender-
son; at Brenham, Texas, Julien M.
Byrnes; at Shreveport, La, j. c. Loape,
at Montevideo, Mimi, Mrs. Ella l..
Kempe, reappointed; at De Soto, Mo-;
7. b. Goss; at Nashville, Tenn, Anna b.
Cheatham; at Prescott, Arizona, p. Behan;
at What Cheer, Iowa, Richard Burke; at
Reno, Nev., ]. III. Hagermnn; at Alton,
Iowa, Alice H. Graves.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Charges Against Commissioner Atkins.
Washington special.

W H5HIIIBIOH bPtCIHI.
Herbert Welsh, Secretary of the Indian
Rights Association, proposes to prefer
charges of bad administration against
Commissioner Atkins, of the Indian Bu-
reau, and Assistant Commissioner Upham.
Welsh claims to have afidavits showing
mismanagement at number of Indian
aOenciea
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Politics Down In Georgia.
New York special.

Gen. Gordon, the Democratic candidate
for Governor Of Georgia, is in New ork
on flying visit. In response to an inquiry
regarding the canvass in Georgia, he re-
piled: "We haven't any. We are present.
ing the sin ular spectacle in Gt or 10 of
having only one candidate for Governor.
So far it seems that the one we have is ac-
ceptable to both parties. There is no par
ticular excitement among us now, and our
people are paying the strictest attention to
their material interests. Our people ore
natural politicians, but the necessities of
our new conditions have made them pay
more attention to their planting and galher-
ing than in those days when they had some-
body to work for them"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Republican Nominations In Nevada.

The Nevada Republican State Commit
lowing ticket: Governor, G. G. Stevenson;
Lieutenant Governor, II. C..Davis; Secre-
tary of State, j. NJ. Donner; Supreme
Court Judge, T. d. Edwards; Treasurer,
George Tuity; Comptroller, j. f. Hallock.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
FREE LANDS OF THE NORTHWEST.
Opportunities for Homes In the Great Grain
BeIts-Where the Lands Lie.

very large portion OF the most desirable free
lands lies in the Northwest, and 60 that section
The tide OF immigration has set strongly.
Michigan, the most easterly OF the Northwest
ern States, offers n large area TO the choice of
he homesteader. The bulk OF her free lands,
however lie In the peninsula, and while rich In
minerals are not especially attractive to agri-
culturists. Much OF II Is very rugged and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

N(NN~~NNCNN~N~NN~~~~NN N~~~N>N~~N~~N~NN~~~~NN~~
NJ. +. CHURCH-Rev. G. NJ. Bigelow, Pastor
Services at II o'clock a. m. and ~ p. m. Sum
day school at 10 IN. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at 7l5 o'clock All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
"A Hudson lady heard, day after da

A Hudson lady heard, day after day,
peculiar sounds emanating from some part
of the house, she couldn't tell where. The
lady is of the spiritualistic faith, and
thought the peculiar "click, click" was a
telegraphie message from the other shore.
Having occasion TO visit the cellar one day,
she found rooster pecking away at its
image in the windowl He had already
demolished several panes of glass and was
at work on another. The communication
from the spirit-land at once came to o
close.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07

MARVIN POST, No. 24o, G. A. r., meets the
second Saturday and fourth Friday in each
month. o. PALMER, Post Commander.
q. II. THAYER, Adjutant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
Congressional Nominations $.


Republicans; Tenth Missouri, NJ. j. Ratch-
ford, Labor; Twelfth Pennsylvania, John
Lynch, Democrat; Fifth Illinois, Charles
Wheaton, Prohibitionist; Third Louisiana
E. j. Gay, Democrat; I irst Pennsylvania,
H. II. Brigham, Republican,; Second
Pennsylvania, Charles O'Neil, Republi-
can; Fourth Pennsylvania, w. d. Kelley,
Republican,; Fifth Pennsylvania, A. G..
'uDltOslI, IoiTa,
tor Baughman, Democrat; Second Nebras-
ka, James Laird; Fifth Missouri, William
Warner. RAnnhlicnn: First New Jersey,
George Hires, Republican; First Maryland,
Maryland, w. NJ. MARITIME, Republican;
Fifth Maryland, w. G. Tuck, Republican;
Seventh New York, j. f. Storey, Prohibi-
ZIONIST; First Connecticut, j. r. Buck, Re-
publican. Fourth Wisconsin, John Black,
Democrat First Wisconsin, l.. b. Caswell,
Republicans; First Michigan, ii. A. Robin
son, Republican and Labor; Ninth Indi-
ana, B. F. Ham, Democrat; Eleventh
Michigan, s. G. Moffat, Republican,; Third
Wisconsin, Hugh j. Gallagher, Democrat;
Seventh Wisconsin, S. n. Dickinson,
Democrat; First Nebraska, Church Howe,
Republican,; Second Minn' sofa, o. p.
Bulls, Democrat and farmers; Twenty first
Pennsylvania, G. L. Rafferty,, Democrat;
Seventh Missouri, John Z. Hutton, Demo-
crat; Third Iowa, j. G. Cook, Democrat;
Third Tennessee, j. T. Wilder, Repub-
lican; Eleventh Texas, S. w. T. Lanahan,
Democrat; Fourth Alabama, j. f. Nc
Duffee, Republican, Eighth Illinois,
Hiram IL. Cody, Democrat; Third Indiana,
j. h. Marsh, Democrat; Dakota Territory,
o. S. Clifford, Republican; Culpeper (Va.) }
district, w. II. +. Lee, Democrat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
POLITICS..
The Knights of Labor Actively at
Work in the Political Field,
Here and There.
And They Will Probably Upset Many
CalculatiOn-POlitical Notes
and News.

workingmen Taking Political Action.
The workingmen throughout the country
are talking great deal about political ac-
tion, and will no doubt do better than they
have done heretofore in that direction.
The $4,000 signatures in favor of Henry
Georges candidacy for Mayor of New
York have been secured, convention has
nominated him, and his friends and back
ers are making vigorous canvass.
A cigarmaker and Greenbacker have been
nominated for Congress at Albany, N. Y.
The New York State Committee of the
Greenback party met at Albany and nomi-
mated a candidate for Judge OF the Court of
Appeals. Gideon j. Tucker is their choice.
The New Hampshire Greenback State
Convention met with the Labor party
of the State, in convention, at Manches-
ter. The labor men and the temperance
people at Toronto will try to form third
party. The workingmen of Allegheny
County, Pa, are arranging to take hand
in politics, A full labor ticket will BE- put
in the field at Evansville, Ind. The Indus
trial Labor party of Baltimore has put up
candidates for city councils. A labor con-
vention at Richmond has nominated the
District Master Workman for Congress.
In some districts the Greenbackors and
Republicans have fused, and in 9TH
ers the Greenbackers and Democrats
have joined hands. The Petersburg
lVa.) Republicans have nominated a
Knight of Labor for Congress. The
Milwaukee Knights expect to elect mem
beis of their order 10 the Legislature. A
labor convention was held at Fort Worth.
The party there is called the Anti Monopo-
ly party. The Greenbackers and Demo-
Gratis have joined hands in the First, Thin d,
and Fifth Districts of Kansas, and Jesse
Harper is working the State. The farmers
and wage workers around Minneapolis are
working on the same platform. A Knight
OF Labor has been nominated for Congress
in Muscatine, Iowa. and will he supported
by the Republicans. Two Richmond del
egates at Trenton will be run for the New
Jersey Legislature. The Democrats and
Knights of Labor will unite on preacher
in the Salem, Mass, district 1t is esti-
mated that the labor organizations Of New
York will cast 69,200 votes, and Henry
George may probably be elected Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16
Tobacco Under the Ran.

From what | have seen among the
churches, and from my information
gathered from the concourse of students
here, | find that a minister who either
smokes or chews tobacco cannot get a
call to any prominent church, either
here or in the West. To do either is
considered crime and downright sin.
Nospittoons are found in these churches.
Tobacco.ch ewers are not supposed to go
to church. Fortunately none of the
Virginia students here either smoke or
chew and if they did, they would be
considered unfit for the ministry or the
ehurch.-Rer. J. b. Lemon-letter TO
the Religious Herald from Rochester
Theological Seminary, N. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16

i when you demand Benson's On pcine
Plaster OF druggist, 70 expect 20 receive
= suyg,sss ~ inc Cheap John variety who
viii frv 10 persuade you 10 accept some
wwn,,h,sss subsfitufe with . similar sound
Ing name. which they viii offer you for
half the price Of the Ss,ns bsies c no..
sb,ng and its cost but little more. Ben
son 4 Are the only porous plasters that can
he dencnded upon 20 cure avery ailment
subIect TO external Treatment: They are
prompt, sure. and thorough. Inc genuine,
has the word " Cspcine cut In the centre.
an l6-F su&Tu6m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16
by W. II. Lyme & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers,
lll3 Main street.

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF
i LARGE AND VALUABLE LOT, WITH
A COMFORTABLE FRAME DWELLING
THEREON. IN HENRICO COUNTY, NEAR
THE NORTHWESrERN LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF RICHM0ND.-In execution OF
deed OF trust to me from Susan Daley, dated
November "a, 1883, and Of record In the
clerks office OF Henrico County Court, in
Deadlock liz, page $50, / shall sell by
public auction, on the premises. on
TUESDAY NEXT. APRIL 20. 1856,
at 8 o'clock =. M, the REAL ESTATE de-
scribed In said deed. the lot fronting 40lx
no feet on street 33 feet wide, running
between Goddin and Cabell streets. and
Plan" having thereon a comfortable frame
dwelling and being admirably suited for
dairy or manufacturing purposes.
TERMS: Cash sufficient TO pay the eX-
penses OF sale and two notes for the resPec-
live sums OF 500 and $3.50, with interest
on sac notes from November "a. 1883. and
February "a, 1856, respectively. Upon
credit as to the remaining notes secured
by said deed-viZ. $50 due May "a, 1886;
5000 due August "a. 1886; s3l due No
vember "a, 1850: s3l.50 due February "a,
1887; s32 due May "a, 1887; $3.50 due
August "a. 1887; s33 due November "a,
1887: $3.50 due February "a. 1sSs; s3i
1888: s35 due November "a, 1888; $3.50
due February "a, 1883; s36 due May "a.
1889; 5000 due August "a, 1889; s37 due
November "a, 1889: $3.50 due February
"a. 1890; S3s due May "a, 1890: $685. due
August "a, 1890; $50 due November "a.
1890; $3.50 due February "a. 1891: and
$40 due May "a. 1891 and the residue upon
such terms as shall be prescribed and an
nounced at sals.
apI5 OSCARE. LOHMAN. Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16

tCorresponienee Of the Richmond Dispatch.
FLOYD G. H., April IL, 1886.
As have seen no report from any
election on local option in the State,
presume the first election was at this
place on the 10th instant.
The friends Of local option petitioned
the Court and the Court ordered al
election for Jacksonville district only,
~ that was thought to be the strong
hold Of temperance.
A schoolhouse canvass was made,
and the prohibition men felt jubilant
until the voting was fairly commenced,
when they could plainly see the tide
was against them.
A much larger vote was cast than
vas expected. Old men who had not
voted for years hobbled to the polls.
and, while twas contended that prohibi-
ton was amove toward morality and 70.
ljgion, and that II was . Christian duty to
vote against license, it must be admitted
that as deyout Christians IS could be
found in his mountain region voted for
license. There was moro mad voting
done than was ever seen here. Gray
beaded men voted As II it was their last
stiks for liberty.
The count stood 303 for license aud
" against license. IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16
LYNCffBU re-.
Railroad. Meeting - Officers Elected
The Local. Option Campaign.

Inc LOt0t'VBtiOU samBNtku,
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
LYNCHBURG, Va, April l5.-At
a meeting Of the corporators Of the
Lynchburg, Halifax and North Carolina
railroad here to-day Major Peter j.
Otey, q prominent bank-cashier, was
elected president Of the company, and
Wood Bouldin, Jr., Of Halifax county,
president, together with board Of
directors.
This road is to run from Lynchburg
to Durham, n. @. Colonel Winstead,
Of Person county, N. c., and dele
CATION Of capitalists and businessmen
from that State were present at the
meeting here to-day. There seemed to
be no doubt about the early building Of
the road.
The two negroes Watkins and Step
toe, charged with the murder OF Lizzie
Wilson at Roanoke, have been brought
to Lynchburg and placed in Jail here
Two trials have miscarried at Roa.
poke on account Of the unwilling
ness of the negro jurors there to find a
verdict against the prisoners. The
cases have been transferred to Lynch.
burg, and the prisoners will be tried al
the next term Of the Corporation Court.
Judge Latham, of the Corporation
Court, is reported to be seriously i'll
with pneumonia.
Rev. j. Anderson Taylor, a colored
Baptist preacher Of Richmond, is
speaking here for the prohibitionists
among the colored people. lie spoke
to . large audience last night, and TO-
night addressed fifteen hundred per
sons in Jackson-Street Methodist
church,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-16
VESSELS ABANDONED AT SEA.
A French Brig and Russian Bark
Wreckcd-Three Men Missing.

| A French Brig and q Russian Bark
| wreckcd-Three Men Missing.
A Philadelphia special says : Captain
Campbell. Of the British bark Laura
Emily, which arrived at this port to-day
from London, reports that on March
28th, when in latitude 3G0 OF, longi-
tude SIC 49,, be passed the French brig
Deux Freres, Captain Auditeau, from
St. Pierre, Martinique, for Boston, dis
masted and abandoned. She was
complete wreck, and the water was
flowing in and out Of her hold. The
British steamer Sarah Ann, at Galway,
Ireland, from this port. reports
having fallen in with the Deux
Freres on the 9Th OF March.
hove to, and took off four of the sailors,
but the captain and mate refused to
leave the wrecked vessel. On March
9th the British steamer Beachville fell
in with the wrecked vessel 700 miles Off
shore, with only the captain, mate, aud
a small boy on board. The officers of
the Beachville begged them to leave the
wrecked vessel, but they positively re-
fused. After supplying them with pro-
visions she steamed off toward her
destination. Captain Campbell and
officers ofthe Laura Emily say that there
were no signs of life whatever on board
the brig when they passed her. The
general opinion is tina. the two men and
the boy have persisted.
Captain Cacace, Of the Italian bark
Teressna, which arrived here to-day
from Messina, after a passage of l02
days, reports having encountered terri
bic westerly gales throughout the entire
passage, with heavy seas. On March
LIST, when in latitude 379 So north,
longitude 370 west, he sighted vessel
flying signals of distress. He bore
down on her and found it to be the Rus
sian bark Flying Fish, Captain Blanken-
burg, from the West Indies, with a cargo
of sugar. bound for Glasgow, leaking
and in a bad condition, having en-
countered a hurricane. lie took Cap
tain Blankenburg and ten men, all told,
Off the wrecked vessel after great diff
Guilty. When TIE crew left her she had
reefed upper topsail, foretop-mast stay
sail, and mizzenstay-sail set. After
having the men on board for twenty
days he sighted the bark Jane Law
from Port Royal for Glasgow, on to
which vessel he transferred the crew.
The Flying Fish was 1913 tons register,
and was built in Sunderland, England,
in 1858. j. Grell, of Ringa, was her
principal owner.