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The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Greatness Thrust Upon Him.

This is my friend, Mr. Inkwell, Mrs.
Gushington," SAID the professor 'the
author of work on American Geneal-
ogy, which bids fair to become a house
hSVe been 2Vna my see aear yoS h oMe e yo
list Of sleepless nights. got hold of
your book, and actually could scarcely
lay it down long enough 10 eat my meals
II Is so iascinatingly interesting" And
poor Mr.. Inkwell( (who has just published
the new city directory for 1888, is so
tossed about in his mind that he desires
70 crawl into the register, but he cannot.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Discovered by Death.

A dispatch from Louisville, KY, says:
A man giving his name as N. ]. Wilson,
Orleans, Indiana, came to hotel in this
city last Sunday very Ill, and tooka room.
He grew worse rapidly, and died Monday
evening. A telegram of inquiry was sent
to Orleans, and an answer has just been
returned that the man was probably New
ton J. Wilson, who was treasurer of Scott
County for many years. One day in 1881
he did not show up at his Office. When
an investigation was made It was found
that Wilson had fled with nearly 500, 600
He was never prosecuted, and was never
heard from after leaving Scott County.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Jnslice Wni1c,s Estate.

II has been reported that ex-Chief JUS
tce Waite left behind him fortune of
about 100000, but press dispatch states
that he left nothing behind him but his
house and his furniture. He lived up to
his small salary of 500 and the modest
fortune Mr.. Waite brought to Washington
with him was lost. Congress will not be
asked to provide for Mrs. Waite's future.
The National Bar Association will do
that,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Aner.Dinner snenkers.

"My good man." said the worthy lady
who had given the tramp q large plateful
Of victunls, pardon me for making the
suggestion, but would you not enjoy your
repast fully rs we'll, if not better ii you
should follow the custom that has always
prevailed in this household and invoke n
blessing on your food before you begin p
MADAME" replied the hungry tourist,
with his month full, "me and .Chauncey
Depew always does our best talkn' after
we've ett."-[Chicago Tribune.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
New Use for Your wires Mother.

A gentleman in Dayton, Ohio, was
shocked into insensibility ON Tuesday by
taking the telephone tube in his hand
preparatory to listening to a telephonic
communication The only safe way to
avoid accidents Of this kind, which might
easily have fatal ending, is to have
nothing to do with the telephones, or
else have them tried by your mother-in-
law first Buffalo Times.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
An Attractive Book, ,

The Critic is IN receipt of Peter Hen
derson's Manual of Supplies for the Gar
den" published by Peter Henderson Il
Co., So and 81 Courtand street, New
York. ltls handsome pamphlet Of | 10
pages, illustrated with numerous plates
of fruits and flowers, presumably grown
from the seeds sold by Henderson Il Co.
A mere perusal of the book is enough to
induce any one to own garden and cul-
tivate some of the luscious delicacies so
attractiyelv portrayed within its covers.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
A stickier for Family.

Captain Hightone docking at Mr..
Crosus' flowers)-Aw-what are these
flowers, Miss Cresus?
Miss Crosus-oh, those belong TO the
Orchid family,
Mr.. Crmsus-0rchid family indeed.
They amt no flowers in this here conserY-
atory but what belongs TO our own fam
ily. All bought n paid ier, we don
nor any other family. Boston Beacon.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
He Fixed IL.

us that the way to spell retched?" lie
asked as he stepped into shoe shop on
Michigan avenue with the word written
out in large letters.
Lets see," unused the shoemaker, as
he gazed at the word. That's retched,
sure enough; but somehow It doesn't look
exactly right. There s something lacking
somewhere. Ali ] seel You should
spell IL re t-c-h.i-d. Glad 10 help you out
SIR Detroit Free Press.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
lfnstcr Morning Chimes.

Prof Widdows will play the following
programme on the Metropolitan Church
chimes tomorrow morning in honor OF
the festival of Easter, commencing at
1915 o clock; Ringing Changes" Easter
hymn(old style)"Coronation;n the follow.
ing selections from Handel's Messiah: 81
Know that My RedPemer Liveth," But
thou didst not leave" and "How beautiful
are thy feet; Rock of Ages "Ring the
Bells of Heaven" 4" Saviour, Like Shep-
herd Lead U.s. hymn, "Jesus, My AN
tune, Scottish air; "Ave Maria,' "Gloriu
in EXcelsis," "Shout the Glad Tidngs'
and DONOlopv
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Hard Men To Wean.

Francis Murphy, the great temperance
advocate, wants law passed making it
cnme for man to treat or be treated.
Upon this subject Mr., Murphy sand in
for man to say mo- when he has not
been weaned. Look at the effect ON a
baby that has been on the bottle for two
years when you undertake to wean IT,
What, think you, must il be with man
who has been on bottle for twenty
wears ?n
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
\ Correction.

EDITOR CmTIc: In your issue OF
Thursday, the Goth instant, appeared an
item ofnews which in one particular is
entirely incorrect, 10 wit: "ln speaking of
two crayons in the window Of Bell, the
photographer, the article credits one of
Them as being likeness of Miss Mary
S. Johnston (Mlle. D1ccal of this city.
The statement is mistake throughout.
Miss Johnston has been in Europe for six
years and is there at present The crayun
is that of Miss TOMBSTONE, but not Of
Miss Mary :. Johnston. BY inserting
this you will oblge A RELATIVE
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Reception TO the Yale Glee Club.
Mrs. Whitney will entertain the Yale

hhis' w ih'hOy WIZ HsSAeoih phS i"'S
Glee and Banjo clubs at her residence
after the concert Monday night. Among
the ushers at the concert. who will be all
Yale men, will be Mr.. G. II. Sheriff., Mr.
N. Minor Goodlett, Mr.. Horace Wyley,
Mr.. Washburne, son of the late ex-senator
Washburne of Illinois, Mr.. Thomas +.
Bayard, jr., and Mr. Sackett, son Of
General Sackett, all of Washington.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
solemn Pontifical High Mass

will be conducted at the Cathedral in
Baltimore on Easter Sunday, at IL a. M,
by Cardinal Gibbons. The low excursion
rates announced by the B. and o. r.. Il. for
all trains next Friday Saturday and sun,
day will, doubtless, be taken advantage OF
by many of our people who desire TO see
and hear this eminent prelate in his own
Caihelrnl
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
WonderiuI Growth.

In the Missouri State Normal School at
Kirksville an embryo Demosthenes re-
Gently referred to his mother country in
the following mixed metaphor; "But
then America was in its infancy. Now
she has grown to be man. ~ Detroit
Free Press.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
nis EAsrnn orrEnINa.

semc nllows give flowers, and others
send cards; -ls..s
And Others again, tbut these latter are
b0rds,)
Send vtsCs; while ], Oh, uniortunatc elf,
In a moment Of madness, oiIured--iny
self
despair
Accepted. and gave mc lily TO wear.
So now the stern riddle of life has begun,
How ] can support two when ] can
support oneP rTa rrr ur
I'll II. In 81 Rrihres Nm Pnrk.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Cannot Expect Too Much.

She (after the theatre)-I see that straw
berries are on the bill of fare, George.
He (nervously)-Yes, but they are very
sour at this season of the year.
She-Of course; but j think ! will
take few even IL they are sour. One
cannot expect Strawberries to be at
their best in March, you know Liie.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Mr.. Riley to Read Again.

James Whitcomb Riley is to give read
lngs from his own writings at the Uni
versalist Church on the evening Of April
10. Those who heard the Hoosier Poet
at the Authors Readings and wanted
''more," will now be gratified; and the
large number who could not then attend,
will now have an opportunity TO enjoy a
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
A Great Corporation Undaunted

A pallid-iaced track-walker staggered
into the executive Office of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany the other day and reported, in fal-
tering accents, that tramp had left a
tomato can lying on the track near Cos
cob. Despair settled on the countenances
of his hearers. ''Will inisfortpnes never
cease?" cried the superintendent. Send
out a notice at once traffic is suspended
for six weeks"
"Cheer up" said brother official, try
ing to command his spirits, "let US not
lose hope. May be the winds of April will
blow il away. Let us trust to Nature
what should we have done without her
this month ?"--l Puck.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Ont the Nirht Before,

"Youre looking badly broken up
to-day
~ feel badly broken up. Didn't have
any sleep last night"
"How was that?'
when got home ] couldn't find my
latch-key, and had to sit on the doorstep
all night. Didn't findit till morning.,
Where was il W
"In my hand,"--[Nebraska State jour
nal
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
spring Bows suits. Elseman 5, cor. 7th <
,Lessops.in Long Distance.

Now, Tommy" said the teacher Sc
verely, put that knife in your pocket at
once. How far did say the sun is
FROM the earth?"
"Er-eninety-two miles, ventured Tom
my, with the air of student.
"Ninety-two millions Of miles
"0h, as far as that2" -
How far did you suppose it is, Tom
II didn't suppose It was more'n ninety
millions at the outside. ."-INew York
Sun. .f-5i y...II. ~ a -rJ.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Hiphly AnnroprIate.

Deacon Ito country minister) thought
it best to order sign to be hung in the
vestibule ofthe church, Mr.. Goodman.
Country minister-A very good idea,
deacon; a very good idea. I've often
thought myself that Welcome
Stranger" or something of that sort
would be appropriate. What sign did
you select 2"
n-Well-er-I ordered, keep
your eye on your oyercoat.-L.Sew York
Sun.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Now Letier-Rnxes.

New letter boxes have, by direction of
Postmaster Ross, been placed at the cor
west, Eighth and q northwest and Tenth
street and North Carolina avenue south
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31

Judge Greshams friends claim that he
is the best poker player west of the great
lakes. We demand showdown. There
are men in the West who can make
6resham wish he had never played any
thing but old maid or muggins.
Francisco Alta.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
A serinns Omission

mo, James said a. young wife. ~
don't like that house we looked at. Why,
there isn't a cobweb in the whole pantry
What do you want cobweb in the
pantry for ?" asked her husband.
why, to hang the spider on, to be
sure."-[Judge.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
ExoursIons 10 Baltimore

The b. and o. r. Il. Co. will sell excur-
SION tickets TO Baltimore for all trains
March go, 81 and April ], at rate Of one
dollar for the round "trip All tickets good
returning until Monday, April 2, inclu-
siye. In addition 10 the regular schedule
j. and o. depot at o and II next Sunday
morning. Parlor cars on both trains.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Two Healthy Climates.

Scene in Baltimore depot First sallow
man--You are going South, takeitl
Second sallow man-Yes, Pm from
New York. Going To Florida for my
health. Excuse me, but what is your
destination?
Florida. Going to New York for my
health [Binghamton Republican.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
Phi Kappa Psi Convention.

Thirty-ive colleges and universities
will be represented at the meeting of the
Grand Arch Council of the National
Convention of the Phi Kappa Psi
fraternity in q, A. Il. Hall next
Wednesday
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
To-Night's Music Ride.

There will be another pleasant music
ride at the Riding Academy tonight, in
which the Ascot Club will give very
pretty exhibition of tandem riding and
driving and the Metropolitan Club will
go through their new drill.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
sprinp Bows sults. Eiselnanl ), cor. 7tl
proioIent I'm his LESSON.

Teacher grammar elass)-Tommy, you
may parse college"
Tommy-Com'n noun, third pers'n,
feminine gend--
Teacher Feminine gender
yommy-Yes'mi I'm parsin' Vassar
COllege.-lNew York Sun
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Petrnlemm.

b. X. Plain ~ Co., ST. Cloud Building,
furnish the following Oil quotations !;
Closed Thursday, S7l; opened today, SO:
highest, 81; lowest, Sja; l2m.. 81.
New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by
B. X. Plnin & Co., Brokers. 81. Cloud
Building, Ninth and + streets
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
lIrhe Centuryu for ApriI,

Robert Beall, 405 Pennsylvania avenue,
is in receipt OF "The Century Magazine
for ApTil--a number of absorbing Interest
and splendid illustrations.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
To baltimore in Forty-five Minute

Inc baiumOre ana Onlo llhlrOau IL Jhe
only line running limited express trains
TO Baltimore in forty five and fifty min
utes, and the 81 excursion tickets TO Bal.
timore via the Baltimore and Ohio, will
be honored on all trains. Nineteen trains
Friday and Saturday. Thirteen trains
Sunday.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
NAME. o. 12m NAME o. i'm
ChIcngo Markets.

OnlcuBo mhfhetss
The following summary IS by H.. X.
Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building, Ninth
and Il streets:
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
uAIderney DnirY Wagons.' !,

Fresh Alderney butter, ohurned every
morning and delivered in ID Ward"
buttermilk and sweet milk. 60. per at.
Cream, ibc. per pt.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31

spnng Qyercoots. Eiseman's ., cor 7th & u.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31

Spring child SUITS. Eiseman's /, cor, 7tb q E.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31

spring CHILD Suits Eiseman' s s,cor. TN 4 E,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31
,,udae Gresham Challenged.

Spring Suits to order, Eiseman's, corner
7th and E.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-31

Spring So Pants TO order. Eiseinan's, cor
neT 7th and E.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
RESOLUTIONS

AT the regular meeting of Marvin
Post, No. 24o, g. A. r., the following
resolution WAS adopted:
WHEREAS the Supreme Commander
Of the Universe has removed from our
ranks our Comrade Gilbert Bosom.
Therefore be it RESOLVED, that Mar
win Post No. 24o, @. A. X. tender
their sympathy to the widow and
orphan, and to the family of our de-
ceased comrade. That the Charter Of
this Post be draped in mourning for 80
days, and that copy of this resolu-
ton be presented to the family of the
deceased.
o. PALMER,
@. M. w. BLAKESLEE, Con-.
A. j. ROSE,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14


Oats No. ewhite. per bushei. 10 eta
Hay. No. 1 timothy. per ton, 5000 So. 90
Raw feed. No. I. Der ton. S20.O0.
Bran. per ton. ss4no.
May -four. roller patent. per barrel. sb.sN
May noar. roller mills. per barrel. IS so
Uold Dust Aour, per barrel ss.4o.
Excelsior nour. per barrel, si.aA
Extra mess beef. per barrel. SS.0A
Mess pork. per barrel. sass.
Refined lard. per pound. 10 cts.
Ham. sugar cured, per pound. "a cts.
Breakfast bacon. per pound. - cts.
Clear pork Sides per pound. 10 cts.
B0neless rumn beef. per pound, cts.
Creamery butter. per pound Dairy 1s
Fresh eggs, per dozen, IS cts.
o. q. Java. ground. per pound IS cts.
Mocha. ground. per pound. 10 cts.
b. @. 4 Co.'S Mexican coffee. per 10. % cts.
b. @. & Cas-. Aukoria coffee. rer H., Is cts.
Teas. gresn. per pound. is 10 so cts.
Sugar. extra c, per pound, z cts.
Sugar, graduated. per pound. cts.
Sugar. cut ioef, per pound. cts
Sugar. powdered, per pound . 4 cts.
oil. waterwhite. per gallon. IS cts.
Beans. hand picked. per bushel, $3.50
Peas. green. per bushel $1,000
Syrup. sugar. per gallon. 30 cfs.
N. o. nholasses. per gallon, 60 cts.
Molasses. per gallon. 10 cts.
Boneless Ham per pound - cents.
Potatoes, per bushel. $l,iA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14

The Detroit Tribune Says "Roscom-
mon came near having a disastrous fire
recently. Whole prairie west of town
was on fire. Only thing that stopped
flames was large ditch. Fire depart
ment was called out" No danger of
its burning mp just yet. Too. many
good people in il But they talk OF
escaping into zoar, (Colorado), and
then it will go up in smoke.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14

Chas. A. IDgerson, OF Grove, went
to oscoda, Iosco Co., on a business
trip. last week. sD
A great fire is raging in the North.
western part of Grayling township.
IL originated in Chas. a. Ingersons'
old camp. burned some Of Mr.. Wal
tons fences and Is doing considerable
damage to the timber in that vicinity.
~ y. n.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14

NOTICE Is hereby given that sealed bids Will
~ be received for the furnishing OF material
and building an addition 70 the Court House nov
standing n the Village Of 0rayiing. Crawford
county. Michigan, according 20 tile rules and
specihcati ms now IN the County CLERKS Office
In said county Said bids TO be deposited with the
County Clerk Aforesaid. on or before the 7th
day Of june A. y. 1893. ct 10 O'Clock IN the fore
noon Each and every bid 10 be accompanied
with the names Of at icnst two persons as bonds
mes for the faithful performance the contract
Who shall Justify 20 ~ least Sin Thousand b.
lars; the building committee reserving the right
TO reject anv or all bids
Dated at Grayling. June H. 1893
CHARLES NJ. JACKSON.
DUANE WfLLETT, lCou
JULIUS RICHARDSON,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
CRAWLING. MICHIGAN.
P y BLIC MOTTO E!
TO THE PEOPLE OF
Pere Cheney and Vicinity.
E. NJ. RoFFEE.

We wish to call your attention tc
the fact that we have purchased the
stock of General Merchandise of Stew
art HUT, and placed on sale more new
and choice goods, and are prepared Ia
supply you with anything In our line
rs cheap as anywhera in the county for
first class goods. No. goods at prices
rs low as such goods can be sold is our
motto. Call and examine our stock
and prices. and we will guarantee you
satisfaction.
HASTINGS BROTHERS,
Pere Cheney. Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14

IMVFWTf0kIhas revoIutionized the world dur
sH LII kLUN ing the last half censsrY. Sot
least among the wonders of Inventive pfozrGss
y Aetnod and system of work that can be lfr-
lnG the workers from their homes Paw liberal:
a,y one can DO the work; either sex. young OF
olu, no special ability required. Capital not
Ie.urn 10 US aud we will send you free some
ming OF great value and imp rance to YOU that
VIII start you in business which Will bring Won
more money right away than anything exc in
q Co.. Augusta. Maine 30
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
Gunsmith Shop.

T WILL open up the old blacksmith
= shop near the bridge, where | will
make and repair guns and do other
fine work ia my line. Repairing of
machinery a speciality. Terms reason
able. Give Inc call.
ii. b. WILLIAMS.
Aug. 18th, ~,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
Rev. G. w. West,

NOTARY PUBLIC and Justice of
~ the Peace. Residence in Center
Plains township. Post office, Pere
Cheney. All business entrusted to me
will be promptly attended to.
Sept. s, vi
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14

pGEp s nea 'Nonders exisa in. Thousands Of
Of inVentior s, brit are supposed by the marvels
a. NIL nat can be done. while living AZ home
- p once send theiE. address to Iiallett z
garr,o !rtland Maine, and receive free fun ~
r. 1tlon now either sex, Of all ages, can earn
II, w m 30 to , . per day and upwards wherever
Icy I'VE. You Wsstarted free. Capital not re-
gulre9. some aaya made over $50 IN single.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
Notice.

1t Is evident that HOUSEHOLDS are sell
ing at reasonable prices on Roffee's
Addition to the Village of Grayling.
by the frequent sales made by the
agent. Parties who intend making
Grayling their future home. would do
well to look over the many pleasant
sites on the addition for building. j..
8. Harder, agent, will be pleased to
show them.
e. NJ. ROFFEE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale.

r WILL SELL my store building on
Michigad Avenue and my house, lot
and stable OH Peninsular Avenue. 10
Grayling on favorable terms. Address
w. III. JAMES, Wellington P.O.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale.

A house and lot in Goodale's addi-
tion. for $500. This house would rent
for IS. 90 per month, and is a bargain.
Inquire of
May "a, If. MAIN j. CONNINE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
Crawford County Pioneers.

The Executive Committee of the
County Pioneer Society are requested
to meet at the Office of Sailing. Ha .
son & Co., Tuesday June 18th, t.
make arrangements for the summer
meeting.
r HANSON. PRns.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale.

WILL SELL any of my houses or
lots on favorable terms. For particu-
lar information. call on
JOSEPH CHARRON.
May3,t.f.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale Cheap,

| A FIRST GLASS engine, 14x24 inch
a es and connections. Two boilers
and good 80 foot stack. New inspira-
tor, &C., &c. For particulars address
N. D.-OE1NKLIN,
DAPEBR,
Jun.S 8, VS.. Lapeer Co., Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale.

TWO GOOD dwelling houses, a large
= barn and three lots on Cedar street.
will be sold cheap. and on reasonable
terms, Will be sold together or sepe-
rate. p. MOSHIER.
Apr. 5,2mo.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-14
May3,t.f,
Village Lots for Sale.

have few first class village lots
for sale, cheap, in the most pleasant
part of the village.
April 26, m2 VIM. BRINK.