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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
Life at Rome In ST. PauI,s Day.

The condition of the lower classes
rendered them more hopeful subjects
for the enrolling influences of the faith
of Christ 1t is true that they also
lived in the midst of denominations.
But to them vice stood forth in all its
bare and revolving hideousness, and
there was no wealth to gild its anguish
ing reactions. Life and its temptations
wore very different aspect to the mas
ter who could lord it over the souls
and bodies of O thousand helpless
minions, and to the wretched slave who
was the victim of his caprice and tyr
amy. AS in every city where the slaves
far outnumbered the free population,
they had to be kept in subsection by
laws of terrible severity. 1t is no won
der that in writing to church of which
so many members were in this sad con-
dition, st. Paul thought it necessary
to warn them of the duty of obedience
and honor toward the powers that be.
The house of wealthy Roman con-
tanned slaves of every rank, of every
nation, and of every accomplishment,
who could be numbered, not by scores,
but by hundreds. The master might
kill or torture his slaves with impunity /;
but if one of them, goaded to passion
ate revenge by intolerable wrong, vent
ured to raise hand against his owner,
the whole family, with their wives and
children, however innocent, were put
to death. The Roman lady looked
lovely at the banquet, but the slave
girl who arranged curl wrong had al
ready been branded with a hot iron.
The triclinia of banquet might CLEAN
with jeweled and myrrhine cups, but if
slave did but drop by accident one
crystal vase he might be flung, then
and there, to feed the lampreys in his
masters fish pond The senator and
the knight might loll upon cushions in
the amphitheater, and look on luxur-
iously at the mad struggles of the gladi-
ators; but to the gladiator this meant
the endurance of all the detestable
savagery of the lanista, and the taking
of horrible oath that, "like genuine
gladiator, he would allow himself to
be bound, burned, beaten, or killed at
his owners will. There were, doubt
less, many kind masters at Rome; but
the system of slavery was in itself ire
deemably degrading, and VIC cannot
wonder, but can only rejoice, that, from
Cesar's household downward, there
were many in this condition who found
in Christian teaching light and peace
from heaven. However low their earth
ly lot, they thus attained to faith so
sure and so consolatory that in the
very catacombs they surrounded the
grim memorials of death with emblems
of peace and beauty, and made the ILL
spelt iargon of their quaint illiterate
epitaphs the expression of radiant
happiness and an illimitable hope
| Anon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
SOUTHERN,

Is Six clildrenIof Emanuel johnson,
residing in Columbia County, Arkansas, were
burned TO death
News comes from, Burlington, Mon
tague County, Texas, of battle between law
and-order people and a party of cowboys, in
which four of the latter were slain. Mine
cowboys from the Red River section" the ac-
count runs, ~bent ON having high old time.
What followed is thus described by telegraph:
They began 70 visit the saloons, and in a few
hours were crazed with whisky. they had lois
of money, and kept up their carouf the entire
night until daylight. During the Light they
amused themselves by securing the street, ana
bringing every ono they met into the saloons
forcing them to drink bad wli5ky ut the point
OF the pistol. After carrying on in this fashion
until a. IN. they mounted their horses,
started down the principal street, firing
revolvers mt the windows, and shoe
ing at every one they CHANGED t. Eee.
They rode around the square several times,
shouting like Comanche Indians, firing promis-
cuously. The little town was completely ter
rorizsd and people fed ard hid fearing they
would be murdered. Deputy shoriff Cooke, who
resides in Burlington, attemptC to arrest them,
but they dehed him, and told him to "gt ut the
point OF the pistol Cooke then formed a citi-
zens posse, determined to keep the peace even at
the cost Of their lives. About daylight the cow
boys saw Cooke and the men gathering, and they
pursued, and about four miles from burlington
overhauled the desperadoes regular run
ming fight followed. Tbs cowboys opened fro
and rode furiously. The officers pursuing
had fresher horses and Winchesters. They
blazed into the fleeing band, and killed
four OF them instantly, known rs Bill
Wimms, Luke Jackson, Buck Trimble,
and Jim Hartley. Five OF tho cowboys
horses were killed under them. About forsy-hve
shots were exchanged The remainder of the
gang, except one were permitted to escape. IL
is calculated that the cowboys did several hun
bred dollars worth OF damage to various sa-
looms and other places they visited ON their wild
tear. They shot all the mirrors, broke all tho
bottles and cleaned out nearly every saloon in
town. This is the first time in many years that
any town in this vicinity has been visited by
cowboys. n
A dispatch from Harold, Texas, re-
ports how another festive cowboy came to die
with his boots on:
Gaines Sullard, cowboy, who IL seems has
boon in the habit of getting drunk aud riding
into the saloons and stores, came into town,
and, as usual, attempted torepeat his old tricks,
but was fooled. Private Y. ID. Murray, OF the
rangers, attempted TO arrest him by grabbing
the brdle-reins. He requisite Sullard to halt
At this Sullard leveled his Winchester rifle at
the ranger, but Murray proved too quick, and
shot him through the heart with n six-shooter,
killing him instantly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A clergyman in q Southern State
was on his way to preach q funeral SER
mon. AS he was passing the house OF
widow lady, a member of his congre-
cation, she ran out and stopped him,
saying, as they had just slaughtered
their hogs, she had put up q few
pounds Of sausage as present, adding
that 40 she had put it in double paper
pockets, she thought 1t would not soil
his clothes. He thanked her earnestly
for her kindness, and rode on, having
put the parcel in his pocket.
All the time he was officiating at the
grave large, half-starved hound kept
shutting around him, sometimes APP
preaching alarmingly near, attracted
by the scent of the fresh meat. AS the
deceased was O man of some prom
inence, there was considerable crowd
collected, and. great mourning and
lamentation came from the family
group; so no one paid any attention to
the movements of the animal, but all
noticed with concern--for he was be-
loved by his congregation-the great
pallor of the clergyman, and the beads
of perspiration standing upon his
brow, and they began to whisper to
each other that Mr.. H must be i'll.
After the interment they all pro-
ceeded to the church, where the funer-
al sermon was to be preached. Just
before entering, Mr.. H turned
round to ascertain the whereabouts
of his tormentor, when 10 there he
was, not far from him, but the crowd
prevented him from approaching too
| closely, Just ut this moment some
one gave the poor creature q cruel
kick, which sent him off bowling.
When the minister reached his pulpit
lone Of those old-fashioned affairs
assembled by short, steep flight of
steps--he breathed more freely. He
was just about to commence his duties
when the sexton, good old man,
came noiselessly up tho steps with
slip of paper in his hand, which he
wished to give to the minister, but
who WAS unnoticed by that gentleman,
though seen by all the congregation.
He gently twitched his coat to attract
his attention. A thrill of horror passed
over the unhappy preacher at the
dreadful thought that the dog had en-
tered unseen in the crowd, and was
now about to take forcible possession
of the sausage before the whole assem-
bly,; so, hoping to drive him away, he
kicked back cautiously but vigorously,
and struck the old man in the breast,
who rolled down the steps.
Seeing the look of surprise and
alarm on the faces of the audience, he
stammered out, with crimson face: Il
must explain to you, my brethren,
what must seem my Incorporate con-
duct. A friend came out to me, as /
was passing her house, with small
package of sausage for me to carry
home in my pocket; but ever since I
dismounted from my horse this old
dog"-pointing behind to the pros
trate sexton, but without looking
round-"has been following me, and at
length came into the pulpit, and has
been Juggling at my coat, determined
to get the sausage from my pocket"
At this moment the sexton, q little
stunned and little hurt, arose from
the floor, and the minister at glance
took it all in, stared wildly at him,
took drink of water, turned very
pale, and sat down, overwhelmed with
CONSERVATION. DratCer, IN
HdrpeT'S MdQdzine
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
Gates Aiar.

a The touching rathos of childhood is
shown in the following: The death of
well-known gentleman had called
forth many EXPIRE ssions of sym athy
from friends, in the way of rro.u ion
OF flowers, in beautiful dc i7ns. After
they hid be n placed ar und him as he
lay in the clske., his little daught r
Alice, of 4 years. was led by her nam
ma into the room to look u OF the face
of her dead papa: She was naturally
attracted by the f.w RS, and by the de-
sig OF "The Gates Ajar." Her mamma
to d her thit ~the beaut full gate" had
ened, d papa had passed through
and would never come lack to them
aga n. The Child looked steadily at
her papa's face Tor few moments, then
climbed up SO she could esch over and
kiss his cold lbs, saying: Papa. dear,
speak t. me AID say YOU wsll come. 10
the beautiful gate and m o. your little
Alice some day. "--Bostop Courier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

The carriage factory of Hiram w.
Davis & Co., in Cincinnati, was damaged by
fire TO the amount of $4,000 The car-worlls
and foundry at Beaver Falls, Pa, worth $780,
eco, were burned, as also the opera house and
the grocery of Innes q Sons at Lexington, Ky.
The glove-fght arranged to take
place in Boston between Sullivan and Ryan is
OF, the report being that friends Of the latter
can not raise the money necessary
A girl named Collins, who was re-
Gently buried at Woodstock, Ontario, was found
10 have torn her shroud into shreds and twisted
one Of her arms under her head
The visible supply of grain. accord
ing to the fgures-of the New York Produce
Exchange. is as follows: Wheat 57,1os, 2s6
bushels; corn, 7,o76, eos bushels.
The Illinois Central Road will pay q
semi-annual dividend OF 4 per cent March
next The Pacific Mail Directors have decided
lipon XanGterly dividend of.JJ1per cent
The ship Frank N. Thayer, hemp la
den, from Manila to New York, was burned at
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

were burned 10 death in tenement At Boon
vile, Missouri
The Wisconsin lumbernlen find the
recent heavy SHOWS Of great benefit TO their
business.
Noble b. Judah and other Chicago
ans have incorporated the American Rres'
Association, with capital Of $500, 900, to col
lect and distribute news.
- At Terre Haate, lad two men were
lilled and several injured by the explosion Of
a.boiler in a distillery. ~@
Excitement at Vandalia, No., in re-
gard to the presence Of mad dogs led to the
shooting Of thirty seven animals by their own
ers in the public square.
1t is reported that many ex-soldiers
possessing valuable property are quartsred at
the Soldiers Home at Dayton, Ohio, while
poor, deserving Veterans are being excluded
from its -shelteringT pecincts, owing to its
crowded condition. y 80
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

The great naturalist, Cuvier, was walk
ing one day with young lady, who was q
victim Of tight lacing, in public garden
in Paris. A lovely blossom upon an
elegant plant drew from her an ex-
preston of admiration. Looking at
her pale, thin face, Cuvier said: "You
were like this flower once; tomorrow
it will be as you are now" Next day
he led her to the same spot and the
beautiful flower was dying. She asked
the cause. "This plant" replied
Cuvier, us an image OF yourself.
will show you what is the matter with
it," He pointed to cord bound tight
ly around the stem and said: @You
are fading away exactly in the same
manner under the compression of your
corset, and you are losing by degrees
all your youthful charms, just because
you have not the courage to resist this
dangerous fashion"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
The UnrOmantic View.

The hero in a new novel is an artist
who strangles himself with the long
locks of golden hair which his lady love
has cut off and left in his studio before
she committed suicide. This must be
pretty satisfactory novel, provided
both suicides take place in the first
chapter, and the other characters die OF
broken hearts in the second. If the
hero had got single hair of the long
locks in his throat while eating hash at
his boarding house he would have been
more deserving of sympathy.-Norris-
tolU4l Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
WESTERN.

!. The Executive Committee of the
Irish National league was in session at Chi
cago last week Patrick Egan, the President,
{. rendered lts. resignation, which the committee
refused 10 accept aud was thereupon with
drawn. Among. other matters under con-
sideraticn was plan for extending the
organization 80 as to embrace all the
small towns in the Union Several of the
members Said that the Queens message meant
nothing at all-@that 1t was mere bluster. Coer-
oi6a would not be tried, and if il were at
tempted vonld faif A letter from Mr.. Parnell
was read, expressing his Qualification at The
sympathy aud -solsteutisl support received
frOn Irishmon in america, and in reply Z
Ableeaaplptaagng DE snppot- Of the LEAGUE
was forwarded TO him.
A colored woman and two children
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

The remarkable phase in the practice of DR.
Peter w. Schmidt Frequently called DIR. Pete.
is. he never asked one to describe their disease
but tells each one their trouble without asking
q question. His success is phenomenal. His
practice enormous. He is sought after by hun
dreds wherever he goes, because he cures when
every other physician and remedy have failed.
He has allowed his great medicines, Golden Sea-
Bitters and Lung Food for Consumption, to be
offered to the suffering, and we assert without
fear of successful contradiction that there il
no disease they will not cure. Thousands OF
bottles have been sold. Thousands of broken
down and discouraged invalids saved. Send tc
Golden Seal Bitters Company, Holland City,
Mich, for Facts for the Million! free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
Free to Ministers, Lawyers, Doctors,
and Teachers

1 will send two bottles of WARMERS
WHITE WINE OF TAR SYRUP-best remedy
in the loorld for Coughs, Colds, Throat and
lang Diseases-if you will recommend it to
dozen bottles from his wholesale druggist.
Send name Of your druggist. Map of Holy
Land free with medicine. Address Dr. G. ID.
WARNER, Chicago, Ill. All druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
MGentIe as Che Breeze of EVENING. !"

This line of an old hymn is quite appropri-
ate when applied to pleasant Purgative
Pellets" ~ don't like TO take pills If L can
avoid it, we often hear people say, because
they constipate me so.' Now the Pellets
never do this. They are so gentle and mild
that their effect is almost precisely similar to
a natural movement of tho bowels, and no
unpleasant effects are LETT behind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

About thirty years ago a prominent physician by
the name of DIR. William Hall discovered or produced
after long experimental research, remedy for dis
eases OF the throat chest and lungs. which was of
such wonderful efficacy that it soon gained wide
reputation In this country. The name Of the medi-
cine is DR. VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS,
and may he safely relied a speedy and positive
cure for coughs, colds. core throat. etc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

NEcrALGA AND RHEUMATISM are depicted
in engravings as demons tearing at the human
form, but they could be more truthfully de-
scribed by showing disordered stomach of
clogged blood vessels. VINEGAR BITTERs af-
fords certain relief and eventual cure for both
by acting upon the internal system. II dispels
all pain demons instanter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

AN electric spark in dusty atmos-
phere causes the dust to settle, and If
the air be smoky, clears it up. This is
probably one reason why the air seems
so clear when shifted after thunder
storm, even though there has been but
little rain. DR.. Foote's Health
Mog9fbIu
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

Many a woman Is robbed of those charms
which the eentler sex value so highly, and
Irregularities. To such the bloom OF youth
may DO restored by the use OF remedy
which has stood the test OF time aud which
is to-day acknow edged 10 be without an equal
as cure for all female weaknesscs-Dr.
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" BY all
druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression OF
spirits, and general debility In their various
forms; also, as a preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevers, the
Ferro-Phosphorate Elixir of Caisaya,''
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., of New York,
and sold by all druggists, is tho best tonic;
and for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness 1t has no equal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
a Distressed General.

What General causes more distress, is NOR
prevalent, and spreads more dismay2 Genera
Want. II it was from the want of sound lung
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum an
Mullen would out-general it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

The longest pole knocks the persimmons, and
Bigelow's Positive Cure knocks all coughs,
colds, Group hoarseness, bronchitis, asthma,
influenza, and consumption Pleasant for chill
dren Safe and speedy. so cents and 81
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
"Put up,, az the GauIt House.

The business man or tourist will find first
class accommodations at the low price of 81
and $3.50 per day at 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 frst-class.
HOYT 81 GATES Proprietors
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
1 Isaye been selling All

haye been selling Athlophoros about
one year. The sales havo been very fair,
and in every instance the medicine has
proved satisfactory to the purchaser In cases
of rheumatism and neuralgia. Samuel
Hastings, a druggist of Mendoza. Ill.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

THE two political parties came to deadlock
in the House soon after the reading Of the Jour-
nal ION JAN % when Chairman Herbert, of the
Naval Committee, asked the passage without
debate OF the Boutelle resolution calling on the
Secretary of the Navy for information regarding
the erasure of inscriptions and the discharge of
Union soldiers at Norfolk Navy Yard. The Re-
publicans insisted upon having an hour and
half or two hours debate ON either side
Mr.. Herbert took the position that as the resolu-
ton simply one of inquiry of the Secretary
of the Navy in regard to the removal OF inscrip-
tions and discharge OF Union soldiers, about
which the House had no knowledge, any debate
that might take place before the information
was sent to the House by the Secretary OF tho
Navy would be premature Reed, of Maine came
to the assistance of his colleague and Hewitt, Of
New York. restated the position Of the Chairman
and the contest began. The Democrats did not
have a quorum present, and the dilatory meth
ODDS of Mr.. Boutelle, intended to prevent vote
on ordering the previous question, operated also
to give the Democrats time to send for alb
sentees. Mr. Herbert also demanded a call of
the House SO as to waste more time, and whilo
that was going ON Democrats who had supposed
that the day would be devoted to private bills,
and had gone to the departments on business or
votes were needed, and repaired at once to the
Representatives Hall 1t was nearly two hours
and half before Mr.. Herbert found suf-
ficient number of Democrats present and
not paired to move that further proceed
ings under the call be dispensed with.
Meanwhile, Riggs, OF Illinois, and Sow
ueu, Oh IouuSllNdnluy Weio DhOubhb W VIC Jul
by the Sergeant-at-A Arms to explain their abb
sence. After the members had some fun with
the two prisoners, their excuses were accepted.
The previous question was ordered by n party
vote-159 to Gland the half hour allowed for
debate under such circumstances was divided
equally between Mr.. Boutelle, OF Maine and
Mr.. George Wise, of Virginia. After
a sharp partisan debate, the reso-
luton was passed, with an amendment inserted
by the Democrats extending the inquiry to dis
missals made at the navy-yard and lighthouse
district at Norfolk during the terms Of the inn.
mediate predecessors OF the present Secretary OF
the Navy. The Senate was not in session on
Il the ord
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
A Happy Port.

What port is sought by every living creature ?
Support. You can not well make it IL your
lungs are not sound. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy
of Sweet Gum and Mullen will make them so
and cure your cough.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

GERMAN photographers are now making
photographs of lightning. They are said to be
striking hkenesses
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

SHAKESPEARE would not have asked sWhat's
In manner" IL he had tried 10 Wrestle with the
titles bestowed upon his pet orchids
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A DOSE Of Red Star Cough Cure will pre-
vent you disturbing the congregation and
put you in a right frame of mind to enjoy
the services Twenty FIVE cents q bottle
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

Cures guaranteed OF every case of rupture
undertaken. Book OF particulars 10 cents
I'm stamps. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A DOG belonging to Cincinnati shoe dealer
chews tobacco. Probably Spitz
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

The printer has pick nick all the year
round-1eras Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A PUEBLO (Mexican) paper Is called the
Mother-in-Ldc. Married men won't have II In
the house
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

For removing dandruff and promoting the
growth of the hair, use Halls Hair Remover.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A BILLIARD ball gets of it's baize when II
jumps the table and tries the floor for a run
--Nev Orleans PicdguRe
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

AYERS Cherry Pectoral, in thousands of
cases, has cured cough in few days.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

HAD bilious attack and one of those indie
scribable cases of constant WEAKNESS. Took
quinine and other remedies without relief.
and we'll ASA THOMPSON Logan Ohio
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
BROWNS
IRON
BITTERS

WILL CURE
HEADACHE
INDIGESTION
BILIOUSNESS
DYSPEPSIA
NERVOUS PROSTRATION
MALARIA
CHILLS AND FEVERS
TIRED FEELING
GENERAL DEBILITY
PAIN IN THE BACK & SIDES
IMPURE BLOOD
CONSTIPATION
FEMALE INFIRMITIES
RHEUMATISM
NEURALGIA
KIDNEY AND LIVER
TROUBLES
FOR SALE BY HI DRUGGISTS
The Genuine has Trade Mark and crossed Red
Lines on wrapper.
TAKE NO OTHER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28

A RISING young lady from the Yeast-Sallit
Ratus.-S1 Paul Herald
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
Tie Great German Physician.

WHEN trains are telescoped the poor passen-
tore
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-01-28
An Undoubted Blessine.

BRoNcHITIsis cured by frequent small doses
or Piso's Cure for Consumption.