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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-14
Mr. BLAINE AND THE REPORTERS.

WASHINGTON Letter IN The Savannah News.
tIne day When Mr.. Elaine President Garfelda
chief advise" he seated in company With several
conversation was Of a social nature and "reminiscences
prevailed. something reminded Mr.. Blame of an
experience which lie proceeded 10 relate with all tho
h. friend, icn the and sent attendant Ia call
Arr, you not aware that there are two newspaper
men in that room!' . ~
"of course ! am" answered Mr.. Blaine.
We'll, do You want 10 sc TINS conversation ID
print'7 .., $500. ,.
n word of II and he returned and took up his story
where IL hal been interrupted. AZ tn close OF IL. when
l. had lad nin. ,c widc open. he simply said With
,mIlr: IL needn't say that no part of TIL, Is for
publication . A.,
CORE pondrnts then and >till /, rcpucd To DO
utterly cons icnrrc>> in such matters.
II /, also one "f MIR. Blainc's practices never 10
make man promise that lc VIII not publish story.
lie merely ir him Is not FOR putlcation or as in
the ease of CORES pondent> who have cnjoyed his
confidence. he takes for granted that they Will
not publish any part Of private conversation witoe
inst receiving his expressed permission To do 80. Nor
these condolences reserved ii cO;ic pOndents %
papers friendly to him. In than those
who closest Ia him are In the employ IT papers
Nhirh loss opportunity Ia hit him a eh aud Ia
he cOnHdeS In men who per.stently wr.te
against him and his plans. As one Of his political
friends puts It:
aHc shows his hand arst and Lets atteswasls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-14
ANCIENT SHOP SIGNS.
From The Boston Advertiser.

n sccns no risk TO assert that IN our state there
are not ten men born within the Commonwealth, q!
New England parents. who cannot Tid ana wFllr.
have heard IL suggested that the curOu, signs aboV"
the doorways of tavcris and shops. which were 80
common 3OO years ago: were really ans 10 ihr "no
,crIc unable To read The "t;rcrn Dragon the Blue
Lion the White Horse" and the lunch OF Grapr,
over the doors Of the colonial inns OF ost0n riucrN
tben easily Identified whereas sign board would
have been uItellIgblc to the mass Of the people :
In like manner ,hopkcrpcrs were won't TO MARX inclr
dooryays doubtless for similar reason. \ rtlic OF
this custom Is seen occasionally ever, to-day, con
spit,lou> examples being gildcd o,lrcn h,onH
wheel above the door Of linen shop lwt the the RIA a
signs themselves have disappeared before the advances
of hA SchOOlm aStArs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-14

erose so potent sway over men both at home
and abroad. Russian women are the most dan
gerous OF all the fair sex to our peace Of mind,
and their whims and caprices are usually un-
restricted by any such impeachment as scruples,
they more often than not make fools Of those
whom we accustomed to regard as the clever
est of men. OF course there comes a time when
the Muscovite Gree, having accomplished her
end, has no further use for and casts us aside
like squeezed orange. II is then that we are
tempted to proclaim the truth OF Victor Hugo's
assertion WIZ he declared that dolls are the play
things Of children, children the playthings OF man,
man the plaything of woman, and woman the
plaything OF the devil. AN EX-DIPLOMAT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-14
A MUSICAL PILGRIMAGE.
"
THE ROMANCES OF THrRINGIA.

wARTBURG AND HOERSELBEEG-THE SCENES
OF TANNHAECSER'S ADVENTURES
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The following ex-soIdIers and others
are earnestly requested to act MS Com
mittee on Arrangements al the coming
reunion and TO meet with other mem.
beers Of the Committee at 8 o'clock,
Saturday evening, July IS. 1890, at
Staley's hail.
A. Il. Newman. Chas. A. Ingerson,
Wright Havens. Geo. w. Love, N.
Shellcnberger. Jos. NJ. Jones. Col. w.
Wight, Perry Phelps. Nels. Nicholson,
Nels p. Olson. Martin Nelson, Thos.
Woodaeld. VIM. Pringle. Hynan
Joseph, l.. Fournier. @. p. Robinson
M. 8. Hartwick. ID. b. Conner,
jos. Charron. j. Marks. Geo. Conner,
Steve Odell. ii. Smale. Geo. l.. Alex
ander, John Mcdonald, f. f. Thatch-
err. James s. Wright. Andrew Peter
son, Rasmus Hanson, w. o. Braden,
Chas. johnson. Geo. Mccullough, NJ.
Phenouf, Chris. Lawson, John Ras.
musson VIM. Fisher. Lars. Brolin,
John Williams, 4. Purchase, Frank
Deckrow, e. Mckay, w. w. Metcalf.
A. ii. Marsh. w. A. Masters. John
Leece. Chas. M. jackson, f. NJ.
Roffee, q. Stone. Stephen knight, l..
Benson, John Hadley, A. w. Garfield,
Victor Sorenson, Il. w. Mitchell. Chas.
Harder, DIR. VIM. Woodwork, DIR. @.
w. Smith, John Staley.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Governor Nichols. in vetoing the
Louisiana lottery bill. made use Of
some very forcible but apt language.
1t is a revelation to the world and q
disgrace to the nation, that the legis
lature of any state should stoop so low
as to dicker with band of swindlers
for the right to pillage the people. II
is altogether probable that the bill
will be passed over the governors veto
for most likely his action was con
templated by the parties interested
and the final passage of the bill made
a part of the contract between the
legislature and the lottery. Such &C
ton. however, will not harm the leeis
tnre. 1t has already fallen as low IN
the public's estimation. as II is possible
for il to bay city tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
Parxer,s'Uorne

The People Of School Dist. No. 8.
will hold a farmers picnic and social
entertainment ut or near the school
house, some time in the near future,
probably about the last Of August.
The several committees have been ap-
pointed and further announcement
will be made after they have complet-
ed their preparations. Everybody il
cordially invited to attend and all are
expected to bring their baskets.
The food will be spread on the
tables and oil will be served with due
respect.
The following are the officers.
Pres, Perry Ostrander; Vice Pres.
A. ii. Wisner; Marshall, T. NJ. O'Dell
Chaplain, Rev. j. j. Willetts; Com
mittee of Arrangements II. L. Parker,
b. L. Wisner, Chas. Clark.
BY order of Committee.
Il. L. PARKER.
Cor. Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The Southern Democrats In congress
have great scheme to fire the North
ern heart against a federal election law.
They have persuaded their Northern
allies to appeal to the people to send
In loud and earnest protests against
the passage of a measure to secure
honest elections. Ever ready to do
the Souths bidding the Northern
Democrats congressman have formu-
lated their appeal in a manner that
cannot fail to be satisfactory to every
bulldozer and ballot-box stuffer and
negro shooter in the South. 1t is an
appeal to the people to protest against
the passage Of law to prevent politi-
cal frauds and outrages. We think
the people understand it. Diet. 7rtb.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't
eat. cant sleep, can't think, can't do
anything to your satisfaction, and you
wonder what ails you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking the
first step into Nervous prostration.
You need Nerve Tonic and in Elec-
trio Bitters you will find the exact
remedy for restoring your nervous
system to Is normal, healthy condition.
Surprising results follow the use of
this great Nerve Tonic and Alternative.
Your appetite returns, good digestion
is restored. and the Liver ard Kidneys
resume healthy action. Try n bottle.
Price 50 C. at Ii. G. Thatcher's Drug
Store. 6
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

Gen, John G. Fremont died at his
home in New York City, at 4 o'clock
last Sunday afternoon, from peritoni
lis. His death removes from us the
first standard bearer of the republican
party, and as the grave closes over the
form of the aged veteran, it is well tc
recall the deeds OF valor performed by
him for his country and the service
rendered the republican party, for all
of which he was but poorly recon-
pensed. as his views which were for
the benefit of the Nation. were in ad
vance OF the sentiment of the coun'
try. The work accomplished by him
will long be remembered, while those
of his defamers will be forgotten.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends md
neighbors talking about it. You may
yourself be one OF the many who
know from personal experience just
how good thing II is. IL you have
ever Tried It, You are che OF its sfannch
friends, because the wonderful thing
about it is. that when once given ~
trial, DR., Kings New Discovery ever
after holds place in the house. II
you have never used it and should he
afflicted with cough, cold or any
Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure
a. bottle at once and give it a fair trial.
1t is guaranteed every time or money
refunded. Trial Bottles Free at ii. G..
THATCHER's Drug Store. 6
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The debt statement for the month
of June shows heavy decrease in the
national debit being $40, 6SS, 720. 0S.
The decrease of the debt for the yea,
ended June 80 was $33,471. 448 IS.
The total debt July was 1898. IT'S, $50,
and the cash in The treasury available
for the reduction OF the debt is S452,
001, 409.54 The sum total of cash ir
the treasury is 1891. S55, s34.26. Re
publican financial management has
always been superb. -Bladc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The semi-oflicial estimates of the
census which have been made public
show a remarkable increase of popula.
ton in manufacturing towns and
smaller cities of the country. Many
such places have doubled or more
than doubled in population since 1880,
and oil, without exception, show mark.
ed growth. This fact illustrates the
benefits of protection. 1t brings
about business development and pros
perity, and by diversified industries
builds up excellent markets at home
for all products OF the agricultural re
gions. -Det. tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Some places can boast Of their snake
stories. others boast OF their fish
stories. but we have bear story not
based upon fiction or Imagination. but
upon fact. One of our residents, a
Mr.. Haggerty, while returning home
last Sabbath. accompanied by his
mother-in-law, was attracted by a
strange noise. and the barking OF his
dogs, when about mile from Frederic.
He left the horse and buggy in charge
of his mother in-law and went back TO
investigate, and then discovered the
dogs worrying young bear cub. He
forced 1t up tree and bid his mother
in-law drive speedily for his rifle while
he remained to watch young bruin.
While thus engaged he heard a noise
immediately behind him and turning
around he beheld a monster bruiness
within thirty feet of him. The dogs
also discovered the new conner and
proceeded to take vengeance upon
her instead of the cub, but the bear
seemed to say, vengeance is mine"
and made a sudden rush for the dogs
and they began TO seek refuge by the
side of their master. He saw the
danger and being unarmed he also
took flight, but in doing so, stumbled
and fell, the dogs passed him closely
followed by the bear, which passed
only few feet from Mr.. Haggerty,
and had IL not been FOR thick under
brush lie fell in, Mr.. nagger.y believes
he would have fallen a victim to the
mothers wrath. lie could almost feel
heI breath os she passed with sworn
vengeance toward the CANNES. He
gathered himself up and took refuge In
a small tree and watched proceedings.
The cub in the meantime had taken
advantage OF the occasion and drop
ping from the tree took to the woods
and before the gun had arrived both
bear and cub had taken refuge in the
wilds of the swamp, and thus the
prize was lost to the satisfaction OF the
dogs, but not to Mr.. IIaggerty. But
he swears he will never hold another
cub up tree without a rifle or some
sure means of protection, besides II
couple of homesck cowardly ours.
Moral: never try to catch cub until
you have caught and chained the cubs
protector.
The children of the village are TAX
ing advantage of the holidays to secure
some of the abundance of berries that
are to be found in the surrounding
plains, but Mr.. Haggerty's experience
should be a warning to them and also
to the parents not TO allow them to be
unprotected, for bears seems to be
quite numerous around here and the
little ones could not protect them
selves. should they come suddenly up
on one of these monsters.
The measles have arrived and quite
a number are down with them but we
are glad to report that none are seri-
ously i'll and we hope they will disap-
pear without leaving gloom over our
small village. A4lAl4Asi.s .yl4sAs.--AAss-.4-
the favorable weather to secure the
hay crop, which they report to be q
very good yield.
Dur station agent Mr. Putnam, per-
suaded the NJ. G. r. r. Company to
give the station thorough good paint
ing, which it much needed, and which
greatly adds TO its appearance and the
, :. lit of the place.
SUNDRIES.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
SUNDRIEs.

Every civilized nation in Europe has
n protective tariff, save England
alone; yet the free traders pretend to
believe that the passage of the McKin.
ley bill will! cause ''retaliatory legisla.
ton" against u.s. England cannot do
it without abandoning free trade, and
the event will show that not a single
european rarIn VIII Ue vhuus-a be
cause of it. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

This is usually spoken of as an "off
year" in politics. 1t should be remem-
bered, however, that congressman are
to be chosen, and Republicans should
understand the Importance of increas-
ing the present party majority in the
House OF Representatives. Nothing
but earnest, persistent work can nc.
complish this. Every Republican
should do his duty. -Biade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The silver bill reported from the
conference, and which has become q
law like all other compromise meas.
ures fails to please the extreme gold
standard men or the free coinage sill.
Yer men, but it seems to emit the aver
age man pretty we'll. 1t provides foi
the purchase of 1880, 900 ounces OF
silver each month. which is said to be
slightly in excess of the entire out put
of all the mines in the United States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Naturally enough, the American
free traders are greatly pleased with
the condemnation which the European
press is pouring upon the Mckinley
bill. Roger Q. Mills can proudly
boast that no foreign free trader ever
offered any objection to the bill that
bore his name. Philadelphia Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

We are Informed by Democratic
editors that the admission of Idaho
and Wyoming lis political crime. I"
But does not the Nervousness of the
offense really consist in the fact that
by this action the Republican party
gains four Senators and two Repre-
sentatives?- Hartford Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
Bucklin's Arnica salyo.

THE BEsT SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Honds, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or 10 pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by III. G. THATCHER.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The President has signed the silver
bill and the Democratic party is in the
hole it dug for the Republicans.
Keep 1t before the people that every
vote against this measure to increase
the coinage of silver was Democrat.
vote. bet. Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

The House committee on Invalid
Pensions has made favorable report
on the bill to pension Army nurses.
The bill only affects about 900 women,
many of whom are destitute and in
Inc 6ovefninant Tor the rest Of theil
lives.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Lord Wolseley, writing to friend in
this country. says there must be no war
between the United States and Eng
land, and that those who talk and rant
of war are no friends of the two
countries.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Grover Cleveland is an ardent fisher
man. In 1886 he fished on Memorial
Day; in 1890 he fished on the day oil
the unveiling of the Hendricks monu-
ment. One act was an insult to the
people, the other to his party.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Speaker Reed is the oily man that
Democrats have ever accused OF
counting too many" live Democrats
They have occasionally those old ''let
alone" spells when they are shy OF
being counted. -ChicGgo later Ocean
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Gray
ling, for the week ending July IL, 80:
Allen. ii. Peltes. David
Anderson. Laren Singer. Earnest
sGranshmire. T. Sayringi, Elias
Persons calling for any of the above
letters. will please say advertised.
j. M. JONES. p. M.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Sylvanus p. Robinson, the hotel
man at Gaylord, and Mrs. Jennie
Demerest are under arrest for adultry,
the complaint being signed by Mrs.
Robinson. The town is all torn up
over the affair, and everybody's sym
pathy is with Mrs. Robinson and her
family.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

There was no nonsense about Alex
ander Hamilton. He declared that no
other article in the Constitution was
more completely defensible" than the
one which gave Congress the right to
regulate national elections.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Jersey justice stands for something
besides ridicule since those four cleo
ton officers of Jersey City were SEN
fenced to imprisonment. /.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
L. M. SILSBY,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.

DLANS and Specifications furnish.
= ed upon application with prompt
ness and dispatch.
Posr OFFICE. Rescommen. Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
EVERYBODY is 600 WANTED.

The question is how / raise the above amount?
The this be- To reduce the price all my Goods
such figure that people afford let the opportunity by
without purchasing good supply of everything they need present
later on, in my line of Goods.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

A state convention of the republi
cans of Michigan, will be held at De-
troit, Aug. 9th and 2Sth. Crawford
county is entitled to two delegates.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17

Money 1nstaents when REQUIRED to Build
ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT NO FORFEITURE!
Funds in First Mortgage Real Estate Security Write new
prospectus containing full PARTICULARS ALEXANDER Local Sec or
s. B. COLEMAN Treas Room H. Campau Building Detroit Mich
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
AT HANSON & BRADENS FURNITURE ROOMS

WILL be found at all times full line Of CLOTH CAsKETs
BURIAL CASES Ladies' Gents Chdrens good RsE
will be sent to part Of the country Especial attention
embaIniDg preserving corpse
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-07-17
CRAWLING ADVISORY BOARD

CRAWLING ADVISORY BOARD.
OFFICERS:
PRES. Nels Nicholson, of Nicholson Hanson Lum-
Der Company.
V. PRES, o. Palmer Pub Crawford Avalanche
Sic. a ATTORNEY, Geo. L. Alexander, Attorney
TREASURER, John Staley Banker
DIRECTORS:
Andrew II. Marsh, Dray and Express.
Joseph NJ. Jones, Postmaster.
Fred. F. Thatcher Physician and Druggist.
Chas. A. IDgersen, Lumberman,
David b. Connor, Gen. Merchandise
Lucien Fourier, Druggist.
Alvin w. Garfield, Station Agent
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-11-22
A Crazo for Rings.

Men arc wearing great many rings
It's SO English, you know. and it is no
uncommon thing t. count four or five
handsome rings upon the hands of fault.
lessly attired young men. saw man
the other day who wore diamond, EN-
erald and ruby ring, with second one
studded with one big diamond OH ht.
third finger of his right hand, and
snake ring and flashing sapphire on
the little finger of his left. His shining
patent feathers prevented one from See
ing whether he wore bells on his toes
A man sat opposite me in street car
a day or two since who wore u diamond
nearly if not quite as big as the head
light Of a locomotive, and he constantly
tapped with his gem incrusted fingers
upon the seat, and the whole place was
filled with great light, so that the eyes
Of all beholders were dazzled. Thumb
rings are constantly growing in favor
both with men and women. They are
supposed to be mascots and the super
stitious cultivate them. Nellie BLY,, or
Miss Cochrane, as she prefers to be
called, wears one.-New York Cor. Chi
cago Herald.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-11-22
A Thousand Years Ago

In the year 900 after Christ what was
the state Of Europe? The Goths, the
Vandals, the Franks, tho Huns, the Nor
mans, tho Turks and other barbaric
hordes had invaded and overthrown the
Roman empire, and had established
various kingdoms uponits ruins. Read
ing, writing and ciphering were separate
and distinct trades. The masses of the
poor and rich alike were wholly un-
acquainted with the mysteries Of the
alphabet and tho pen. A few men
known as CLERKS, /" who belonged to tho
priesthood, 1nonopolized all learning and
set themselves up as special artists.
Kings did not know how to even sign
their names. When they wanted to
sign n written contract, law or treaty,
which some "clerk" had drawn up for
them, they would smear the right hand
with ink, and slap it down on the parch-
ment, saying, witness my hand"
At q later date some genius devised
the substitute of the seal, which was
impressed instead Of the hand, but
oftener beside tho hand; hence the law
phrase, Witness my hand and SEAL"
At the date Of which we write every
gentleman had q seal with peculiar de-
vice thereon. There were no chimneys
in use; tho fire was built in the center
Of the house, smoke escaping through a
hole in tho roof. Chairs were unknown,
knives and forks were unknown. Even
the nobility sat on boxes and blocks and
ate meat with their fngers.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-11-22
Repaying Q joke.

An incident occurred recently at the
Roosevelt street ferry Office which Illus
trates how one man can mako another's
life miserable with little exertion. One
evening the collector showed out to a
passenger thirty-two three cent pieces
and one cent in exchange for dollar,
after deducting the fare, which was
three cents. Tho collector grinned and
thought he had played good joke on
the passenger, who took the money
without protest, but made up his mind
to get even with the joker if possible.
He thought hard for three days, and at
last hit on scheme. Sharpening the
end of Il flo he niclsed one side of each
three cents.
Every morning and evening in going
to and from his work he placed three
cent piece in tho palm of his hand and
slapped it firmly down In front of the
collector. At these times there was al
ways rush. In his hurry tho collector
tried to slide the money along with the
tips Of his fingers, but it stuck fast.
Then he resorted to his finger nails, NUT
tering blessings on The head of the man
who annoyed him. This was kept up
for thirty-two days until the nickel
pieces were all exhausted. But even to
this day the collector always picks up a
three cent piece with his finger nails, so
strong has tho habit become.-Ernest
Jarrold in New York journal.