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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

There are two large posts in front, 80
feet high, on which rests the large
peaked shade, around which there
hangs a graceful fringe of young sage
leaf. The front is about 80 feet wide,
and the whole length Of the kouse is
about 100 feet, tapering graduag 7 down
to the back, where it is small Our
compartment is about 20 feet high and
10 broad. The front is common
platform, foored with the outer skin OF
the sage palm, and kept beautifully
clean. The Whole is divided into
courts, with divisions of cocoanut leaves
nine feet high, on which hang various
figures, not at all good-looking. From
the top to the cocoanut leaves hang
graceful curtains of the young fronds
of the sage palm. Standing ON the
platform in front and looking down the
whole length along the passage or hall
with various divisions and their cur
tains, il has wonderful effect.
In each of the courts are numerous
skulls of men, women and children
crocodiles and bears, also many beasts
of the cassowary. All are carved and
many painted. The human skulls ar,
of those who have been killed ant
eaten. The daintiest dish here is man
and it is considered that only fools re
fuse and despise it. In the last cour
there are the same kind of ornaments
and then screen with curiously formed
things of wood and native cloth hang
ing on it; also sibis (their own clothing)
belts, small bags, and many othe
things belonging to those murdered
which have been presented to the gods
-NelU Guinea Pioneer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
HOW HE DIED.


Germany's Beloved Emperor Passed Away
without a struggle-The Death-Bed
Scene.
The last hours OF Emperor Frederick OF
Germany were absolutely painless. and the
end came without struggle. A Berlin dis
patch thus describes the final scene:
Between 2 and o'clock his breathing became
would occur, alternating with spasms and great
distress as the hard fight with approaching
death progressed. As soon as 1t became evident
that the end was near the Empress caused the
gathered around the bedside. During the
administering of the sacrament and indeed
even to within fifteen minutes before his death,
the Emperor appeared 10 be quite conscious. "A
touching scene occurred NJ the Deosiue WINE Ine
Emperor's life was passing away bismarck was
called TO bid his dying master last farewell
The Emperor was thoroughly conscious, and,
taking the hand of the Chancellor in his own
feeble grasp, and motioning TO the Empress 70
draw nearer, he took her hand and Joined IL with
that OF Bismarck, thus giving silent and pa
thetic token Of his desire for reconciliation OF
all differences between his wife and the Prime
Minister. The Emperor's head was raised ON
large pillows his wan hands rested ON
the coverlet. The Crown Prince stood OPP
posite him. the Empress was seated at the foot
OF the bed. But later she knelt at the bedside
and remained in this position during the last
hours watching her dying husbands faint gasps
for breath Every hve minutes the doctors ieit
the pulse. The expression on Dr. Mackenzie
face showed that Il was weakening. At times
the pulse was suspended and the doctor was
Obliged to place his ear close to the Emperor
lips 70 detect his breathing. At II O'Clock Or.
Mackenzie made a sign TO the Empress, VINO
IL ~ the doctor drew his watch and declared
that all was over.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
GERMANY.

The Death of Kaiser Friedrich Announced
TO the Army I'm Spirited General Order.
Emperor William III. OF Germany has Is
sued the following general order to the
army:
Whilo tho army mas only just discarded tins
outward signs OF mourning for the Emperor,
William L. my deeply revered grandfather whose
memory will ever live in all hearts, IL has suffered
a fresh and heavy blow by the death OF my dear
and warmly beloved father. This 10 indeed q SER
places me at the head Of the army. IL 10
from deeply moved heart i address my nrst
words to my army, but the confidence with whcn
step into tho place to which God calls me 10
immoyably strong; for 1 know what sense OF
honor and duty my glorious ancestors have Inn
measure this feeling has at all times been mani
tested In the army. hrm and invioiaDle at
tachment to the war lord Ia an Inheritance
handed down from father TO son, nom
generation to generation, and In the same way
refer you to my grandfather, who stands fresh
I'm all your memories az the personincatlon OF
the glorious and venerable war lord, such as
could not be more finely conceived, or in
form more speaking to the heart refer
You to my beloved father, who as Crown
Prince already won a place OF honor IN
the annals Of the army, and TO a long line OF
glorious ancestors whose names shine brightly
In history, and whose hearts beat warmly for the
arny Thus we belong to each other-I and the
army. Thus were born for one another ana
thus we will stand together in an tndissoluDie
bond In peace or storm, as God may VIII IL. you
will now take to me the oath OF hdelity and
obedience, and swear ever 70 remember that
the eyes OF my ancestors look down upon me
from the other world. and that shall one day
have to render account to them OF the glory
and honor of the army.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

There Is not much fun In being q
middle-aged woman, look at 1t in any
way you like, says q writer for the
Toronto Globe. The morning Of ones
days is fresh and dewy, and there is in
effable sweetness and mystery In the
shades Of twilight; but how merci-
lessly the midday sun lights up the
rugged road that is travelled by the
middle-aged woman. The rose tints
of morning and evening are not for
her. She looks at life in a hard, COM
nonsense way, and she calls some
things by their wrong names. That is
to say, she calls sentiment sentimental
ity, and enthusiasm gush, and love
foolishness, and tenderness weakness,
and she doesn't seem to be interested
in much outside of her home and
neighborhood and favorite philan-
thropic hobby. Her opinions of this
mundane existence is summed up in the
cheerless words Life is o constant
chore."
This, / admit, is painting the mid
dle-aged woman at her worst, but in
view of the possibility of such fate
overtaking sweet young girls, and still
sweet older ones, feel like urging all
women who are young, still young, OF
getting on" to join with me In an
ironclad resolve never to be middle
aged. All in favor of the motion will
sig Not quite so much enthusi-
asm, pleased No need to stand on the
benches and wave both arms. The
reason why it is a great mistake ever to
be middle-aged is shown in the anec'
dote told of so-called elderly gentle
man and thoughtless youth. "You
are old, Father William" the young
man said. no." replied the other
meditatively, mo, am not old.
"Why," said the boy in establishment
"your face is wrinkled, your back il
bent, you walk with cane, and in fact
I know you to be nearly go" The
other glanced at his trembling hands
and feeble knees. "My body is old,
said he, "but that is only the house
that 1 live in; am not old"
The house he lived inl That was
all his body was to him, and within it,
poor decaying wall dwelt a divine oc
cupant, lowered with immortal youth
The girlish affectations of some ma
ture matrons deceive no one and are
sure to waken pity or contempt in thu
observer. Instead of affecting the ap
pearance of youth, why not retain thu
spirit of youth, which is full of unset
fishness, and gladness, and hope, anC
lofty endeayor? Crows feet near tn
eyes are not to be dreaded so much q
a hard, middle-aged look in the eye
themselves. Wrinkles about the moutl
cannot begin to be as disagreeable as
discontsnted middle-aged droop in tn
corners of it, and faded complexion
is a blessing compared with the ex
pressions of face which convey NJ
higher intelligence to your mind thai
that life is constant chore.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

Nearly oil the 5000 members Of the
New York Produce Exchange are sub
scribers to gratuity fund. When a
member dies each subscriber is assessed
80 to make up the sum due the widow
or other surviving relatives.
The deaths have become so frequent
% late that the assessments are very
heavy. II black bordered notice APP
pears on the official bulletin board the
subscribers sigh and exclaim:
"Oh, Lord Another SO all around Y
One evening Messrs. A. +. Orr, +.
H. Parker, Duncan Norvell, David
Bows, l.. H. Russell, Il. s. Whitman
and a dozen other brokers attended an
amateur theatrical entertainment M
town. In the play was a death scene.
The actor who was to be the corpse had
just "breathed his last" and an atmos'
phere of deep solemnity peryaded the
audience. Suddenly one of the Pro.
duce Exchange men exclaimed aloud
Another SO all around"
The laughter which followed sadly
disconnected the actors and nearly
broke up the performance. -Nelc Yorh
Telegram.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

banks. government telegraph and railroads
service pensions. an income tax. a secret
ballot. and homestead laws.
The Maine Republican State Convention,
held at Portland. nominated Edwin G. Bur-
leigh for Governor on the first ballot. He is
warm friend OF Blaines. The resolutions
denounce the Presidents message. the Mile
bill. and free trade. and censure the Govern
ment for It's course in the fisheries dispute.
President Cleveland Is charged with hypoc-
risy In the enforcement OF the ciyil-service
law; and prohibition IL Endorsed. The
mention Of Mr.. Blaine evoked great enthus-
iasm.
The Prohibitionists OF Vermont. in session
at Montpelier. nominated a full State ticket.
headed by. Henry N. Seeley for Governor,
and adopted radical prohibition platform.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Clinsine to tho Last.

The virus Of rheumatism often remains In the
system through life, when IL does not cut the
thread Of existence suddenly. 90 1t is always
liable to do by attacking the heart Ere the
grip OF this tenacious disease tightens, IL
should be Embossed by that benehcent liber-
ator from disease, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
which will free the sufferer ut the outset from
subsequent pain and danger. No purer or
more agreeable blood depurent exists, as multi
tudes OF che rheumatic and neuralgic have as
the medium OF a regular action OF the kidneys
and bladder that an outlet Is afforded for the
escape OF Impurities which beget not only
rheumatic, but equity ailments, and dropsical
sffusions. To these organs the Bitters gives an
impulse, never verging on the bounds OF irrita-
ton, but sufficiently vigorous to cause them
and the bowels TO perform thor functions with
clock like precision Use IL also for dyspepsia,
biliousness, fever and ague and debility.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

A Bomb Found In Barrel Of Fish, Ship
ped from Cleveland.
barrel OF fish, I'm which was dynamite
bomb. was a part Of the cargo in the hold OF
the steamship City Of Cleveland. on her trip
from Cleveland to Detroit. The barrel was
one of number OF others consigned by
John Kingsborough. wholesale fish dealer
at Cleveland. TO Ryan & Bourke. Of Detroit.
The bomb was discovered when the barrel
was opened the following day. and was
thrown into the river. From the appear
ance Of the barrel. 1t had been opened and
the bomb placed in it after the barrel had
left the warehouse I'm Cleveland
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Nominated for Congress.

The Rev. J. H. Wilson has been nominated
for Congress by the Prohibitionists Of the
Tenth Indiana District.
Solomon G. Comstock has been nominated
for Congress by the Republicans Of the Fifth
District OF Minnesota. and II elected will
succeed Knute Nelson.
Walter 1. Hayes. Democratic member o.
Congress for the Second Iowa District. has
been renominated.
Charles @. Townsend has been nominated
for Congress- by the Republicans Of the
Twenty fifth Pennsylvania District.
Abner Taylor has been nominated for Con.
gross by the Republicans Of the First I'LL
nois District
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
m. AND lrns. >. STANLEY BAoWN.

son Of the late President. welded Miss Belle
Mason. daughter OF the late James Mason. for
years chief counsel Of the Lake Shore Rail-
road and prominent attorney. The double
ceremony took place In the library OF the
Garfield mansion. made famous during the
memorable campaign Of 1880. Rev. W. V. W.
Davis. Of Worcester. Mass, formerly pastor
OF the Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
OF Mentor. where Mrs. Garfield and family
attended. was the officiating clergyman
having como on from Massachusetts ex-
pressly for that purpose. Mr.. Brown and
Miss Garfield were first made man and wife,
and this service over, Harry Garfield and
Miss Mason were united in marriage. The
ritual was the simple one Of thePresbyterian
church. There were two bridesmaids for
each bride. Many prominent people were
present.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
MRS. SHERIDAN DEAD.

Gen. Phil sheridan's Mother Passes Away
at Somerset, o., at the Age ofs7.
Mrs. Mary Sheridan. mother OF Gen. Philip
Sheridan. died at her home In Somerset.
Ohio. the 18th. Mrs. Sheridan's death was
due as much to extreme old age as to slight
cold she had contracted. She retained all
her faculties. except that of speech, to the
last.
Mrs. Sheridan was born In Ireland I'm March,
1901 her maiden name being Mary Moinah. She
was married to John Sheridan at an early age,
and came with him and their one child to the
United States In 1879. After two years resi-
dence In Albany, N Y, they went to Somerset.
where Mrs. Sheridan's home has been ever since.
John Sheridan, the father died I'm February,
1879 Patrick, the oldest son. In lS49, and Mary
the only daughter, in 1857 or 1868. But three OF
the family are now alive-Gen. Philip H. Sheri-
dan Col Michael v. Sheridan, aid on the Gen
erals staff and Col. John l.. Sheridan, OF Indian
Territory. The last-named was with his mother
NJ her daath
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
TRAIN ROBBERY.
A Missouri, Kansas and Texas Express
Held Up by Robbers.

A Missouri, Kansas and Texas Express
Held UP by Robbers.
Dispatches from Muscogee. Indian Terri
tory, give the following particulars OF a bold
train robbery near that point:
The south-bound Missouri, Kansas q Texas
express was stopped at the Verdigris bridge TO
put OF some baggage, and had just started TO
pullo ut again when the engineer was covered by
a revolver and the express car was entered. The
express messenger was taken by surprise, as, 1t
being very warm night, the side door was open.
Before he could close IL two men entered the car
and robbed him Of about 80 and valuable
package. One shot was fired into the
mail car, the bullet passing through the
left arm OF Charles Cotton, the mail
agent. Two shots were fired In the front OF the
smoking car, one going through the right fore
arm Of Harry Ryan. The other struck passen-
ger named Ben &. Tarver In the left cheek, and
pas sing backward broke his neck, causing In
slant death. The dead mans home was In Rose
bud, Texas He ia n single man. and was going
home n trip to Chicago. The leader OF the
robbers gave his name as Captain Jack. Some
Of them were masked. They secured but little
booty.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Worth Knowing.

That ALLcoCK's Porous PLAsTERs are
the highest result of medical science and
skill, and in ingredients and method have
never been equaled.
That they are the original and genuine
porous plasters upon whose reputation i'm
itators trade.
That ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs
never fail to perform their remedial work
quickly and etfectually.
That for Weak Back, Rheumatism, Sci
atica, Colds, Lung Trouble, Kidney Diff
ficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Liver and
Stomach Affections, Strains and all Local
Pains, they are invaluable.
That when you buy ALLCocK's Porous
PLAsTERs you obtain the best plasters
mazda
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
MarrIed Thrce sIstcrs.

Near Jeffersonville. Ind. the Rev. F. A.
Andrews officiated at the funeral OF Mrs.
Wascom. In the evening he was asked to
marry q couple. and was surprised TO find
that the mourning widower was TO DO the
groom; that the bride was sister Of the
woman inferred few hours previously. and
that the ages Of the pair were respectively
70 and II. He also learned that this was
Wascom's third matrimonial venture: that
his three wives were sisters. and that the
second wedding was as unceromonious as
the third.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
The Coming Comet

It is fancied by grateful patron that the
next comet will appear in the form OF huge
bottle, having @Golden Medical Discovery" in
scribed upon it in bold characters. Whether
this conceit and high compliments will be YER,
continue to send forth that wonderful vegeta-
BILE compound, and potent eradicator OF dis
ease II has no equal in medicinal and health
giving properties, for imparting vigor and
tone to the liver and Kidneys. in purifying the
blood, and through IL cleansing and rene wing
the whole system. For scrofulous humors,
and consumption, or lung scrofula, IN its
early stages, it is positive specific Drug
gists
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
LoCUsrs HAVE COME AGAIN.
After Nineteen Years Absence the Devas-
tatOrs Resume Work.

After Nineteen Years Absence the Devas-
tators Resume Work.
ADubuque Qowa) dispatch says that locusts
have appeared there in vast numbers In the
last two days. They are popularity supposed
to be the seventeen year locusts. but the cal
culation is two years of this time. Their
last appearance was in 1869. just nineteen
years ago. They come up from the ground.
leaving holes about one-half inch In
diameter. They come up as q grub.
and soon after shed their skins and
cling to the nearest shrub for awhile
and then fly away. A Wheaton ql)
dispatch says the seventeen year locusts
have appeared there In vast numbers. and
literally cover all kinds Of bushes. hedges.
trees. and even perch on the fences while
they pick their teeth. Their favorite food
appears TO be the leaves OF currant bushes
and maple trees. They also eat potato vines
and arbor Vita. Great apprehension Is felt
over their general devastation. and Il is
feared the shade and fruit trees viii be
ruined.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
The Poetic Temperament.

Two little urchins were gazing with
undisguised admiration at the floral
display made in the window of Ire
mont street establishment the other
day, and one remarked to the other
"Bill, whatd yer do if yer had that
shop full o. fowers?"
do? I'd just roll myself up in 'em
and go to sleep foreverl" rhapsodized
the poetic youngster. Boston Budget.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Poker IN Williamsburg.

Young Dolby Gas it comes his tur1 to
talk)-Tm out, gentlemen.
Looker-on-Why, man alivel What
are you talking about? You've got four
acesl
Young Dolby-I know; but if any
body should happen to hold royal
flush I'd have to walk clear out to East
New York, and 1 lost my shoes on the
last deal !-Tid-Bits
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

Germany's Beloved Emperor Passed Away
without q Struggle-The Death-Bed
Scene.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
THE TRADE REVIEW.

X. G. Dun a. Co.'s Statement for the Past
week-A Hopeful Feeling Prevails.
r. @. Dun & Co.'S review OF trade for the
past week says:
The moderate improvement In trade noticed
week ago does not yet seem to be more than the
slight reaction which occasionally breaks a pc
Rod of uncertainty and comparative inactivity
The signs of a lasting Improvement In trade do
not yet appear. Uncertainty sttl prevails and
buyers are conservative, combining their transac-
tions to immediate wants in most branches OF
business In some, moreover, the cold and wet
spring has so far curtailed trade that retailers
are carrying over stocks larger than usual
Crop prospects have not changed for the worse,
but the extent of loss In winter wheat Is more
definitely realized, while the prospect as to
spring wheat and other crops Is necessarily
vague. With favorable weather the general re-
suits would probably be fair, and I'm some quar-
tors n decidedly hopeful feeling begins to pre-
vail. This cannot be attributed to financial in
fuences, for money Is overabundant and quoted
at per cent notwithstanding the renewal Of
gold exports The Treasury has raised It's prices
paid for bonds, taking large amount one day,
but the only considerable offers since have been
o. 100000 ut Is above its new limit for As, and q
like amount q above Its limit for AVS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21

No remedies known so highly endorsed by its
home people, in the treatment OF rheumatism
and all Blood diseases. Our Medical Pamphlet,
treating on Rheumatism and all Blood and FE-
MALE Diseases, sent free ON application.
Rheumatic Syrup Company, Jackson, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Atsornsy-Gsnsrai o.riand's Illness.

Washington dispatches state that AT
torney- General Garland has been more seri-
ously IN than was reported in the news
papers. He has had rheumatism. shingles"
and general debility. President Cleveland
has called upon him two or three times dur
ing the last week. and while at his house on
Wednesday advised the Attorney General TO
leave HIS ONCE. 60 down to Hominy hin In
Arkansas. and stay there until he recupe-
rates. Mr.. Garland win take the Presidents
advice. and WIN leave the city very shortly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Woman,s Work.

There is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife To be n sue
cessful housekeeper, the first requisite is good
health. How can q woman contend against
the trials and worries of housekeeping II she
be suffering from those distressing irregular
ities, ailments and weaknesses peculiar TO her
sexY DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is q
specific for these disorders. The only rem
edy, sold by druggists, under positive guar
antee from the manufacturers. Satisfaction
guaranteed in every case, or money refunded.
Bee printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-21
Joy ron -FOUR HEARTS.

The late Presidents Son and Daughter
welded TO Miss Belle Mason and J. Stan
Icy Brown.
The Garfield home at Mentor. Ohio. pre-
sented fascinating and happy scene last
week. A courtship that began eight years
ago. when one Of the parties was young
man just approaching his majority and the
other girl barely in her teens. ended In the
marriage Of Miss Mollie Garfield. daughter Of
the late President. to J. Stanley Brown. for
merly private secretary Of the brides father.
AT the same time Harry A. Garfield. eldest