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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
DEATH OF A RAILROAD MAN.

Samuel III. knight, OF the Chicago and
Alton, Dies mt Sc. Louis.
Samuel H. Knight. for nineteen years
general agent OF the passenger department
OF the Chicago and Alton in st. Louis. died
after short illness. He was born at War
rem. Mass. Dec. 3. 1881. and entered the
railroad business in 1858 as paymaster Of
the Alton apd continued I'm that position
till 1868. when he was promoted to be as
sistant general superintendent In 1865 he
was made division superintendent and
served in that capacity for four years. when
he was offered and accepted the general
superintendency OF the North Missouri
now part OF the Wabash. After two years
he went to st. Louis as general agent for the
Alton. and remained as such until his death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Green stamps soon TO Disappear.

A Washington dispatch says; The sickl y
green postage stamp has but afew more
days to live. During the coming week ar
rangements will be completed by the Post
Office Department for change in color OF
stamps OF nearly all denominations. The
new 2-cent stamp will be a deep carmine,
and the 1-cent sticker will remain a bright
blue as at present. The order for the man
ufacture Of the new stamps has already
been promulgated and as soon as a stock
OF them can be procured the unfortunate
and unpopular green stamp will be wiped
out OF existence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

equal. In fact, it Is the only medicine for
the peculiar weaknesses and ailments Incl
dent to females, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from its manufactur-
ers, that It will, in every case, give satisfac-
ton or its price ($1.00) will be promptly
refunded. Itimproves digestion, invigorates
the system, enriches the blood, dispels aches
and pains, produces refreshing sleep, dispels
melancholy and nervousness, and builds up
both the flesh and strength Of those re-
duced below n healthy standard. 1t Is
legitimate medicine not a beverage. Con-
tains no alcohol to inebriate no syrup or
sugar to sour or ferment in the stomach and
cause distress 1t is as peculiar In its COM
position as il is marvellous in its remedial
results. Therefore, don't be put off with
some worthless compound easily, but dis
honestly, recommended 70 be just as good"
that the dealer may make more profit. ka-
vorite Prescription is Incompatible. The
manufacturer unprecedented offer TO guar
dntee satisfaction in every case, OF money
refunded, ought 10 convince every invalid
of this fact A Book, on Woman's Ailments,
and their Self-cure geo pagesl, sent under
seal, in plain envelope, for ten cents in
stamps. Address, WoRLD's DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
A WRECKED INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Secretary of Topeka Institution
Charged with Forgery and Arrested.
A special from Topeka. Kan. says T. p.
Fuller. Secretary OF the Topeka Insurance
Company. who is charged with perjury and
making false reports to the State Insurance
Commissioners. has given bond in the sum
or $4,000. The report Of Receiver Sutton.
which was filed a month ago. now becomes
Interesting. 1t shows that tie liabilities Of
the company aggregate $4,000. while the
assets. pledged at $4,000. are mostly in
notes that are practically worthless. Losses
have accumulated in the last six months
amounting to S22,OOo which are all unpaid
and likely TO remain unpaid.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
BIG CATTLE SCHEME AT MONTREAL.

To Establish Guaranteed Yards Whence
American Animals May BE shipped.
An Ottawa (ont.) dispatch says: The
livestock exporters who originated the
scheme for shipping American range cat
tie from Montreal viii ask the Govern
ment for permission to establish in the
east end OF Montreal harbor a quaran-
tined yard into which American trains
could be run and where cattls could be
transferred to steamships carrying no
Canadian cattle. Robert Bickersite says
that. II the Government grants the request,
the exnortars Will handle 10000 American
cattle at that port ncxt year. and that
Montreal will monopolize the cattle ship
ping trade of the continent, as the route is
preferred by every cattle man in the United
States"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Kissed Another Mans Wife.

HYou scoundrel," yelled young Jacob Green,
At his good neighbor, Brown
~You kissed my wife upon the street
ought TO knock you down.
~That's where you're wrong good Brown re-
piled,
In accents mild and meek;
Il kissed her, that I've not denied,
But kissed her on the check,
and did IL because she looked so hand
some = the very picture OF beauty and
health. What Is the secret of it?" We'll.
replied Green. since you ask 1t. will tell
YOU: She uses DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. / accept your apology. Good
night" "Favorito Prescription" is the only
remedy for the delicate arrangements and
weaknesses OF females, sold by druggists.
under a positive guarantee OF giving salts
faction in every case, or money paid for 1t
returned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Only One Bottle.

Fort WAYNE. Ind. August %. 1889.
kheFmatic Syrup Co.. Jackson. Mich:
GENTLEMEN: Having suffered severely
for some time with rheumatism so that
was unable TO work, Messrs. Dreles pro-
recommended Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
After taking one bottle was entirely cured
i have recommended your remedies fre-
duent,y to my T. lends with like results.
L. G. ZoLLINGER.
SIX your druggist for ID.
va have personal knowledge that the
above statement is correct
DREfER Il BRO, Druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
FIRE IN AN INSANE ASYLUM.

Wing of an Arkansas Institution De-
strOyed-The Inmates All Saved.
One wing of the insane asylum two miles
west Of Little Rock. ARK. has been de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is between $50. 900
and $4,000. without insurance. The fire.
the origin of which is a mystery. was first
discovered in the boiler room. which. to-
gether with the engine house and pump
room. dry house. kitchen. bakery. pantries.
and bath rooms. were destroyed. The 500
patients were removed to the ground floor.
and. although an indescribable panic pre-
vailed, there was no loss Of life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
MADE THEIR LAST PAYMENT.

The English Syndicate Now In FUN Pos
session of the Minneapolis Mill Prop
erty.
A Minneapolis (Minn.) dispatch says:
The English syndlcat, that recently Iur-
chased the Pillsbury and w. d. washburn
milling property for Ss.5OO.0Oo have made
their final payment OF SI.0OJ.O0J cash
through the New York banking firm OF
Morton. Bliss a. Co.. which negotiated the
transfer. This completes the largest in
vestment made by Britous in America
since the syndicate business became popu-
lar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
HORRIBLE LYNCH LAW.

A Brutal Murderer Cut to Pieces and
Burned.
A Charlottesville, Ark. dispatch says:
The body Of Miss Ada Goss was found near
her fathers residence. She had been Grim
inally abused and then murdered. suspi-
cion pointed to George Corvett. From Co.
Vets wife II was learned that he had MUIR
dered Miss Goss. ut the same time threat
ening to kill her II she did not keep his Sc
cret. The inruriatei people took Corvett
to the scene OF tho mui der and with an AK
cut of his arms and legs and severed the
head from the body. afterward burning the
BODY
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
A Remedy for the influenza Cough.

A remedy recommended for patients af-
fiicted with the influenza cough is Kemp's
Balsani. the specific for coughs and colds.
which is esp cially adapted 10 diseases of
the throat and slungs. DO not wait for the
first symptoms OF the disease before secur-
ing the remedy. but get bottle and keep it
on hand for use the moment 1t is needed
II neglected tho influenza has q tendency
10 bring on pneumonia All druggists sell
the Balsam
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
POSTAL CHANGES.
A Reduction in the Rate on Merchandise
Expected.

n heuucuon IN inc kate on merchanuise
Expected.
A reduction of the rate OF postage on
merchandise will perhaps be made by the
present Congress IL the House finds time to
consider the subject The matter is now
before a subcommittee OF the House
Committee on Postoffices. which is dis
posed to report such bill as that intro
duced early in the session by Gen.
vides that maiiable matter OF the third
class shall consist OF all matter now en-
braced by law in the third and fourth
classes. and that the postage on the same
shall be at the rate of one cent for each two
ounces or fraction thereof, which shall be
fully prepaid" The present rate on fourth
class matter is one cent an ounce. or double
the rate proposed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
FOUGHT FOR LOVE.

Two Lady Fencers Engage i'm Duel Over
n Man.
Amelia Bell and Louisa Helyard. men,
bers OF the lady fencers' troupe travelling
with The Kings Fool" Company. are al
legged to have fought duel with rapiers in
one OF the parlors OF the Metropolitan Hotel
at New York. In the first bout Louisa was
wounded in the right shoulder; in the Sec
ond she was scratched three times. That
ended the affair The girls arc rivals. both
being in love with a certain society man.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Talking Shop.

Mrs. Mushroom-M Melinda. now that
Mrs. De Virgins has gone, let me tell
you again never TO make any allusion to
pa's pack ng business before company.
Melinda-why. ma, / didn't say any
thing about pork.
Mrs. Mushroom No; but you spoke
about having q sty on your eye, and It
mortified mo terribly. = Jacksonville
CritiQue.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
PorturaIs Latest Proposition.

Portugal proposes a commission OF i've
to be appointed to fix the limitation Of Afri-
can Territory delegates from England.
two from Portugal. and one to be chosen
by mutual consent Lord Salisbury is
anxious that this fifth delegate should be
an American. Portugal prefers that the
fifth delegate should be French. but will
not oppose an American.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
A Fatal Waste.Basket.

The wife of Brooklyn insurance agent
visited his Office during his absence, car
ried the contents of his waste basket away
with her, and after two weeks of hard
work she patched several love letters to-
gether and made application for divorce.
Why will men continue to be SO forget
full Of the peril which has always hung
over the waste basket Detroit Free
Press
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Late at the Observatory.

please tell me where am to go. /
was i E& t s adAa traRada bF You
are too late. The transit was over If
teen minutes ago."
~Oh, that's no matter. The superin-
tendent is a friend of mine, and am sure
he will have it done again for me. -
FTie0ende Batter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills.

These Pills are scientifically compounded.
uniform in action. No gripping pain so COM
monty following the use OF pills. They arc
adapted to both adults and children with
perfect safety. We guarantee they have
no equal In the cure OF Sick Headache. Con-
s,ipation. Dyspepsia. Biliousness; and. as
an appetizer. they excel any other prepara-
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Gentiles Rule I'M Salt Lake City.

Great excitement characterized the mu-
nicipal election at Salt Lake City. Utah.
the rival candi dates representing. respect
lively. the GENTLE and Mormon elements
The anti Mormon ticket won by nearly
1000 majority. The result is considered
the virtual overthrow of Mormon rule in
the Territory
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

Remarked to friend the other day that she
knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs was superior remedy. as 1t stopped
her cough instantly when other cough
remedies had no effect whatever. 80 to
prove this and convince you OF its merit.
any druggist will give you Sample Bottle
Eree. large size. Soc and 81.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Verdict for xan.nnn.

At Monroe. La. in the case OF Mrs. Nc
Fee VS.. The Yicksburg. Shreveport and
Pacific Railroad. the jury returned a ve--
dict In favor OF plaintiff for $4,000. Plain
tiff's only son. fireman on the road. was
killed by an engine turning over on him
and scaling him to death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

south Dakotans Plan 60 Absorb Large
Tracts Of Public Lands
eouth Dakotans have evolved a scheme
to gobbIe public lands In the Senate al
Pierre. Thompson Springer has introduced
a bin providing for a SCORE OF public insti-
tutions at various points In ths State. each
to receive 10000 acres OF land for its sup
port. II the scheme goes through. On It's
supporters say IL will. over 100000 acres oil
land will be absorbed by It
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
The Regret OF Hls Lie.

Tramp-Yes, mum. them was stirring
times when lot OF us crossed the plains
with pixies Peak or Bust" on our wagons.
Woman-Tell me, my good man, did
you get to the goal Of your ambition?
Tramp-Yes, mum. / got through to
Pixies Peak. but I've been sorry ever
since that didn't get busted sooner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Navassa Rioters Convicted.

In the United States Court at Baltimore
the cases Of the twenty-five negroes in
dicted for rioting on the island OF Navassa.
on Sept IA. 1889. were concluded. Twenty
three OF them were convicted and two
acquitted. The two acquitted are John
Ross and George Peterson. Sentence was
deferred
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Un,on,s,s Retain n Seat.

A London cable says: 1.-THE Parliament
airy election in the Patrick division OF
Lauarkshire TO I'LL the vacancy caused by
the death OF Alexander Craig scllar Union
isp resulted In the retention OF the seat by
the Unionists. by vote o; 3.14S for Mr..
Parker Smith to 1929 for Sir Charles Ten
nant (Gladstonian)."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Charges Against Insurance Men.

Judge Sutton. receiver OF the defunct
Topeka Insurance Company. has filed his
report in the Topeka District Couit. ] r. ST.
dent Hines and Secretary Fuller are to Q
arrested on charges OF manipulating the
figures OF the corporation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
AIexander GIven an once.

Prince Alexander of BattenberR. recently
ruler OF Bulgaria. who Is now known as
the Count OF Hartenan. has been appointed
Commandment OF the Seventh Regiment OF
Dragons, stationed in Vienna, 1t Is UNDER
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
regrets the Outrage.

A pastoral letter from Archbishop Du-
hamel has been read in all the Catholi
churches OF ottawa. Ont. as wei, as In tn,
Catholic Church at Hull, expressing regre
nt the recent outrage at the latter place.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Florence. Ala.

The personally conducted excursions to
this rapidly growing city have been so sue
cessful that the Chicago and Eastern ILL.
nois Railroad Evansville Route) will run
one on each OF the following dates: Feb.
4. IL. 10, and rs. For copy Of Alabama as
1t Is" and further information. send to
william Hill. Gen. Pass. Agent. Chicago. I'LL
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
The Flour Output.

The output of -four at M 'nneapolis last
week was 1850 barrels. against 103. 13)
the preceding week. With o dull market
prices have weakened. and the export de-
mand continues very light.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
French Panama Canal Commissioners Ar

MN. German. Chapport. Cousin, Lorag-
out. Ouch atel. and Phoebe, French Panama
Canal Commissioners. have arrived at New
Orleans. en- route to the Isthmus.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
nick Haves writes Letters.

Dick HAYES. OF Birmingham. Ala, has
written two letters containing evidences
that he intended to commit suicide. He
declares in his epistles that his confession
duplicating John wylie in the murder o.
Mrs. Halves was lie.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Observation-Disclosures Burned.

A Bellevue CNeb.) dispatch says: The
Union Rendering Works, three miles and
a half south OF this place. have been de-
stroyed by fire. Loss. $4,000 to $4,000;
f,,iiv inaurad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
DestItntinn Among i

Destitution Among Devils Lake Indians.
Suffering and restitution is reported
among the Sioux Indians at DEVILS Lake
Agency. N. D.. and the agent appeals for
aid. as la grippe and Jack OF food arc thin
Mn nth. ,-.ska 81 Tho 49, "a - -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

Tho westphalian Mine Owners Protect
i've Association has unanimously decided,
at meeting at Essen. Germany. to found
an anti strike insurance union. with an
initial capital OF 100000, the owners con-
tributing in the proportion OF a half penny
for each ton of coal produced in 1889. In
the event OF strikes they are to receive 1s
pence compensation for every ton short OF
the average production.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
A Gar,nan steamer Lost.

The German steamer Sakkarah. with her
cargo of 1900 bags OF coffee. has been lost
at Hunta de Remedies. near Acajutla The
crew was saved.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Mining strike Fenred in AIabama.

general strike is threatened throughout
Alabama. involving thousands OF coal
miners and causing fifteen or twenty blast
furnaces to close down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

CoUGHs AND HoARsENEss. The irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
leved by use OF -B,oUn's bronchial Tro-
ches." Sold only in boxes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
TORONTO UNIVERSITY BuRNrD
The Loss Estimated =, sSoo.ooo NO Live

Toronto University. at Toronto. has been
totally destroyed by Are. The fire broke
out just before tho annual conversations.
ard arrangements had been made for 1000
guests. The nre was caused W a man
dropping q lighted lamp. One domestic
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

BUSINESS Houses Destroyed by Flames.
Half block OF business buildings have
been consumed by FIRE at Morris. MINI.
The loss is about $4,000. fully covered by
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
.r.Axrm,ssr parmvvn
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NEWS RECORD.
A SUMMARY OF THE EyENrFUL HAP
PENuyas OF A WEEK.

The Latest News ms Flashed Over the
Wires from All Parts OF tho Worid-Re-
garding Politics, Religion. Casualties,
Commerce. and Industry.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

: If Dobbins Electric Soap Is what so many
insist 1t Is, you can not afford to go with
out IL. Your grocer has II. and you can
decide for yourself very soon. Don't LET
another Monday pass without trying IT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
BANK of England Note-Issue.

The Bank OF England is authorized to
increase its note-issue 10 the extent OF
s25OQoO s1,25o.OOO upon condition that
there shall be similar increase In the Sc
ourftiaa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
The DELAYED eroclamation Issued.

Tho Delayed proclamation Issued.
The President has signed the proclama-
ton opening the Sioux Reservation in
South Dakota. He has also issued an
order establishing land Offices at Pierre
and Chamberlain
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
CHURCH OR STATE.


Catholics Ordered to Remove Their Chill
At Newark. N. J.. Mgr. Doane, who was
lately given the title of prothonatory
apostolic by the Pope, has notified the par
ishioners OF st. Patrick's Cathedral that
they must take their children from the
public schools and send them to the
parochial schools on penalty OF excom-
munication and denial OF absolution.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

WAGNER is to have statue in Munich.
1t will probably be fastened to its pedes-
tai by brass bands.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

Commodore kittson's Daughter Married.
At st. Paul. Mimi. Miss Marie Kittson.
youngest daughter Of the late Commodore
Kittson. was married to Mr.. Charles H. s.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

THE old smokers delight--TansilI
lunch" Americas finest SO Cigar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

A MAUsoLEUM to cost 100000 is to
be erected in Laurel Hill Cemetery, San
Francisco, for the Flood fami ly,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20
Prepare for Spring

Now is the time 10 attend to your personal con-
dition in preparation for the change to spring
season. II you have not -wipterei we'll" IL you
are tired out from oyerwort, II your blood has
become impure from close confinement in badly
ventilated offices or shops, you should take Hood
Sarsaparilla at once. 1t win purify and vitalise
your blood, create good appetite. and give your
whole system tone and strength.
For frstclass spring medicine my wife and
think very highly of Hoods sarsapariila. We
both took 1t last spring. il did us great deal of
good and we felt better through the hot weather
than ever before. 1t Cured my wife of sick head
ache, from which she has suffered q great deai,
and relieved me Of dizzy, tired feeling. think
every one ought TO take something TO purify the
blood before the hot weather comes on, and we
shall certainly ke Hoods sarsaparilla this
spring" J. H. PEARcE. supt. Granite Railway Co..
Concord, n. II.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. S six for s. PREPARED only
49, 4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

THE man who reaches the top Of the
ladder must get there ia roundabout
xvou
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

IL afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it ESQ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

No Opium In Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. use.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-20

"GNAw, you don't" as the cheese said
to the mouse when he tried to eat q hole