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that have been worn only few times and II
easily clean them. always do that"
Tho reporter found as. the result OF visiting
women's secondhand clothing Is very large
one. A. a rule the customers are Actresses but
dresses because they had come from. these
shops. While Il was generally claimed BIZ tho
dealers that their goods are purchased from
ladies In society, some OF them were frank
The sun., 1890-12-07
Enormous diamonds sparkled In her oars, her

Enormous diamonds sparkled In her ears. her
fingers were loaded with rings, and she was
evidently determined that these should not
escape notice. Each finger Of her two hands.
except the thumbs. bore at least three rings,
and some OF the fingers were SO heavily bur-
dened that it seemed impossible that she could
move them. The rings were all studded with
big gems. most Of them diamonds. although
there were number OF sapphires. rubies, and
opals. The reporter learned that the reason
for this remarkable display was that the
woman dealt In jewels. and usually carried her
The sun., 1890-12-07
TO BUY AT SECOND HAND.
WE CAV GET HANDSOME AND COSTLY
DRESSES IN SOME PLACf6

Elsewhere it II Possible TO buy oia FcsA.
All Manner OF Discarded 0arnents. ana
Evorythiae Whatever at Prices that
Depend Upon Our Abilities n DiokerinG.
II the lady who prides herself upon wearing
new dress at every social event OF impor-
tance knew what became Of her garments whom
she cast them aside she would probably marvel
greatly. A reporter stopped the other day ct
store on lower Sixth avenue whore ladies'
garments" wore advertised for sale. A lot Of
dresses and cloaks were hanging from hooks
and pegs In front Of the store, and the show
windows were decorated with moro. Those
hanging In front Of the storo were made Of
ordinary materials, and looked IS though they
had been used as signs for long time. but
those In the windows were OF flne quality. and
many OF them were elaborate In STYLE Ono
dress was decorated with figures embroidered
in imitation OF peacock feathers. tho work
done In colored silks. and tho embroidery q
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with regularly do that i don't 60 around
much unless I am sent for, hut sometimes
when ! haye not heard for Ion. time from a
hcr. or 90 to her house AMI ask her II she has
not something for me. 1 don't have any GUS
ION from this neighborhooi. Sometimns my
thines, but / don't bother much with them, for /
know that they cannot Afford 70 buy such
y" Don't your customers object to, wearing
garments that have been worn By other
women Z" asked the reportsT .,ou,a 49,
Ny dresses are as fine as any made, and HTe
almost brand new. ] very rarely buy any old
things ! can get plenty Of ladies' garments
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DEALER IN "LADIEs' oARMENTs."
very close imitation OF the actual feathers
which trimmed the edRes Of the garment.
When the reporter walked into the store he
found little woman sitting In q chair In the
centre and facing the entrance. She had rather
pretty face and clear complexion and high
color. but was very short and dumpy Of figure.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
England to Make Another African selrur

10 d Salisbury has arranged for i'm
mediate occupation by England OF the
Makololo and Shire districts OF Southeast
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

Among other communications received
at the last meeting Of the Lime-kiln
Club was the following:
- IRWIN STATION, Pa, Jaa. Is, 1880.
To Dc ofiisers and mombahs OLD do Limc-kiin
Club:
We have an ole colored lady here by de
name of Aunt Liza Gardner, who says
she was Brudder Gardner's fust wife, and
that he left her more than fifty years ago
and run of wild young yaller gal with
red hair. She says dat Brudder Gardner
could steal mo- chickens dan any 1--WE
chicken raisers In de State. Now, we
was argefyin' about raisin' a branch club
here, but II dat Is de karacter OF de Presi-
dent we don't want nuthin' 10 90 Wild it.
Please send informas hun to
SQUIDLAM X. BUTTS.
There was breathless silence In the
hall as the reading was finished, and the
Rev. Pensto * was about to bob up and
declare the missiye deadly insult on
the club, which must be avenged, when
the President rose up with bland smile
on his face aud said:
Its jist a mistake-dit's all. nebber
knowed no Guild woman named Aunt
Liza Gardner. an nebber got mar'd but
jist de one time. She's got me mapgled
up wild some odder pusson. an de Guild
people at Irwin needn't hesitate to apply
for charter on my account hain't de
man-of co'se hain't. Dey has simply
met up wild mistake"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
GONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE"

How often do we hear the above said of
some poor pilgrim DER lifes thorny path,
whose lettering step, pallid face, unnatural
glitter of the eye and hacking cough, and
its accompanying involuntary pressure OF
the hand over the lungs, the seat Of the
dread dsease-co causes the
remark Too frequently, alas aud in the
interests of such unfortunates this is pen
ned, to assure them that their steps need
tend no longer towards that narrow recep-
tacle that awaits all - that is, until life's
allotted space is covcred-from any such
cause, for the scientific researches OF DIR.
r. " Pierce, of the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, n. Y, re-
sulting in his Golden Medical Discovery"
have wrested from Nature n remedy which
never fails to cure this scourge of our race
(which Is really nothing more nor less than
Scrofula of the Lungs), If taken in time and
given a fair trial.
For Scrofula in all its myriad forms,
whether affecting the lung tissues or other
organs or parts, DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery is n sovereign remedy, and
the only one that is sold by druggists,
under positive guarantee from its manu-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
Internal Ingenuity

Could scarcely devise more excruciating fortunes
than those OF which you see the evidences in
the face Of a rheumatic or neuralgia sufferer.
The agonies are the consequence OF not check
ing rheumatic or neuralgia attack ut the out
set. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has been
found by skilliul medical practitioners to pos
sess not only remedial but defensive efficacy
where those diseases exist, or tencelcy to
them is exhibited. Surely this puissalt but
safe botanic medicine, bearing, too. s1ch high
sretrnc su1fSufoff' II Uorucr cff IN tffc pof5ons
often employed but most unsafe, not only in
continuance, but in isolated doses. The blood
is depurated thoroughly from tho rheumatic
virus, and the nerves, slightly impurged upon,
saved from ultimate and direful throes by this
benign, saving medicine, which likewise exhibits
marked efficacy for malaria kidney complaints
dyspepsia constipation, and liver complaint
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

II IL possible to learn salutary lessons
from ali kinds OF people, Ia all sorts OF
places. Anna Dickinson was, years ago,
invited to Chinese reception over the
shop Of Chi Lung, In San Francisco, and
owned that. as school for good man
ners. she should not object TO such an ex-
perience oftener.
aThe seat on the right-hand side Of the
entrance furthest from the door Is the
post OF honor. To this was conducted,
mounted in state on a high backed chair
and left to my own devices. to behave as
woll as knew how--and SO fell into dis
grace There came to me sedate- look
ing servant, carrying LUCE box divided
into compartments crowded with nuts
and sweet meats.
aWhat did do? Locke 4. p cked
out half dozen goodies from the half
dozen sections, put Il EN- on the broad,
q arm of the chair that served as a
table, and watched the progress of the
man and his tox 10 my next rel shbor,
who. TO my ampzement. took but one
sugared drop. The box moved on to one
and another and another, and each one
helped h mself TO a solitary sweet, while
gazed with horror Mt my own pile.
i lost appetite. and watched the sedate
servant cross to the left-hand do Did
the first of my cele tial hosts take one
sweet, and then stop, ] should lie lost
But no, he gathered handful to surpass
my own, and heaped it on the table be-
side him.
Il breathed again, the more freely as
saw one and all follow his example.
"Afterward. learned that had en- err
tanned these people at my table, and had
one OF them torn chicken limb from
limb with his fingers, he would have done
no or, alter violence TO our code of good
breeding than l had done to theirs. The
question remains whether / should have
had the courage 10 fall foul of my dinner
in the same violent manner for the sake
of putting my guest at ease"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
What Everybody Says

must be true. and the universal verdict Of
those who have used Hibba DIS Rheumatic
Syrup and Strengthening Plasters is that
there is no doubt OF their curative quail
ties. L. LarzeIere, agent M. @. II. r.. Al
bion. Mich, says me was cured OF Bright's
di ease" by the use OF Hibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup.
Mrs. N. L. Jones. Prairie City. Iowa.
Gays: For three wears have been afflicted
with inilammatory rheumatism and kidney
and liver troubles. have taken Hlbbard's
Rheumatic Syrup and applied tn ir Plas-
tiers over my stomach and am entirely cured.
1t is the greatest remedy that have ever
used"
Fist ask your druggist: should he not
keep it. we will send on receipt of price. 81
per bottls or six for 81.
RHEUMATIC SYRUP Co..
Jackson, Mich,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
ONE ENJOYS

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
ana renesnfngJ0 the Jaspc, andacts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and nc
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in Its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known. !
Syrup of Figs is for sale in BOO
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
Rusc o. Noble Car-Driye-s.

A reformed car-driver, who worked for
the stieet-car company of Mobile, Ala
in the days when paper currency WIS all
the GO, sa IS that the company intro luced
the patent boxes. which for a t ma headed
off the boys efectu lily in their knock
ing down" fares. But the victory of
capital over labor was Short Ii, ed for the
drivers supplied themselves with large
grasshoppers, which they tie II by the
wings W tn o string and showed down
into the box. and when Mr.. CIR shopper
grabbed on 10 dime they jerked hi.a
back out of the box. This vas kept up
for some lime with great success, until
one day the string broke and left the
bird in the box, which gave the snap
away. Tcrds Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
A MINING HORROR.
FrightfuI Explosion In Welsh Colliery-
Scores Killed.

FrightfuI Explosion In a Welsh Colliery--
Scores Killed.
While about three hundred miners were
at work in the Abasychan colliery. near
Newport. Wales. an explosion OF foul air
shattered the various shafts and impris-
onod the whole force. When an exploring
party entered the mine, ii was found that
about a hundred aad fifty of the men had
either been crushed to death or sutfocated
by foul air nearly aliventilation having been
stopped. In short time sixty OF the dead
victims had been brou yht to the surface.
besides a number OF others who had suf-
fered injuries. The physicians in attend
ance pronounce half the number of dead to
have been killed by fire and conclusion
and tho other half by suffocation. Several
OF those rescued alive died alter being
brought to the surface. The bodies taken
out were so horribly mutilated that, except
in two or three cases. Identification was
impossible. recognition being rendered
doubly doubtful by the fact that the men,
owing to the close and heated atmosphere
OF tho mine, wore no clothing whatever.
except heavy boots to protect their feet
from the hinty bottom.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
rALMAeE IN ms PULPIT.
~standing Room" Only In the Vast Bull
Eng in which Services Were Held.

~standing Room" Only In the Vast Build
ing In which Services Were Held.
When Rev. DIR. Talmage stepped on the
stage OF the Academy OF Music In Brooklyn
on the Sunday morning after his arrival
from the Holy Land very large congre-
cation confronted him. There was not a
vacant seat in the building. and hundreds
remained standing in the alsles during the
services. More than Ave hundred persons
had eeats on the stage. So great was the
crowd at tho doors that dozen policemen
were required to preserve order. DIR. Tai
mage referred to the tattered appearance
OF his Bible, and explained that he had
carried It in his recent walderings In Syria
and Palestine. He delivered character
istic discourse. with frequent references
to his travels In the'Holy Land.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
Among the nominations sent to the Senate
by the President we're tbs followinr:
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
Secretary Tracy's VIE ana Daughter Laid
at Rest.

at Rest.
Tho funeral OF Mrs. and Miss Tracy ut the
White House. In Washi igton, though con-
sideroc private. was one OF the most impcs-
Ing and largest that have taken placs in re-
cent years. When the hour OF the funeral
arrived the crowd about tho Executive
White House the east room had been con-
verted into a tempo airy chapel. tempo
rary pulpit having been erected on tho
south side. near the center. Directly in
front were the two caskets, completely
buried beneath the floral offerings. The
entire room was filed TO its utmost capac-
ity. Tho army and navy officers We're
present in full uniform. all public on
cials. tie entire diplomatic corps.
and Corean legations. Pan Amori-
can congress delegates in body, and at
least 100 Senators and members OF the
House of Representatives. The services
wero conducted by Rev. George W. Doug
las, OF st. Johns Ep scopal Church. and
Rev. George +. Elliot. OF the Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Chu oh. The music
was by the celebrated Schubert Quar-
tette of New York. assisted by ten young
men from st. Johns Church. The services
in the house Taste only half an hour. and
the cortege then started for Rock Greek
Cemetery. where the caskets were placed
temporarily. The President. Mrs. Harri-
son. Vice President Morton and Mrs. Nor
ton, Secretary and Mrs. Blaine. and the
entire Cabinet went to the cemetery.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

facturers, that it will benefit or cure, IL
taken in time and given a fair trial, or
money paid for it will be refunded. En-
larged glands, tumors or "bunches," are
dissipated by its use (; old sorts or ulcers
healed white swellings,n hip joint disease
and kindred ailments, permanently cured.
It's q medicine, not a beverage; a concen-
trated vegetable extract, without sugar or
syrup in its makeup Don't beget drunk
ards. AS peculiar and marvellous in cura-
tive properties as in its composition. It's
mission Is to cure, not palliate.
Golden Medical Discovery invigorates
and strengthens the liver and lungs, sharp
ems the appetite, improves digestion, purifies
the blood, clennses the system, and builds up
both flesh and strength when reduced by
wasting diseases" 1t leads all other med
icines i'm amount of sales. There's nothing
like il for the diseases for which it is rec
commended, so don't be fooled into accepting
any substitute, said TO be just as good y
It's an insult to your intelligence when UNI
principlcd dealers try TO palm off something
else upon you, Just 10 make a little better
profit An honest dealer supplies what
his customers want, without questioning
their intelligence WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL Association, Proprietors, Buff
fnlo, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

A story apropos OF the people whose in
trinity il 10 get other peoples infrmities
mixed up:
The other night at the supper table
Mrs. Cheeryble was discoursing pleasantly
upoa the people and things she had seen
that afternoon down town.
II met that Dobson. boy" she said,
-and was greatly pleased TO see that he
doesn't squirt anywhere near as much ~
he used TO-.
He doe mt squ'nt, mammal" said
Ethel. in n puzzled sort Of way.
NO at least scarcely at all.
Why. mammal the Dobson boy never
squintedl'
Mrs. Cheeryble looked lost.
He meyer squinted2"
why. no; not la the leastl"
Well, he did something. What was
the m tier with him."
He is very deaf, mamma"
so he is. to be sure. knew he had
an infrmity of some kind. BOSTON
Transcript.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
About the Center sex.

Several gentlemen we're discuss ng the
question: What do women like best 10 do
ITO get married, said one.
80 te in love, said another.
They would rdtte- Dance" remarked a
fourth.
whats the matter with putting on
fnery?"
Shopping. suggested fifth.
An elderly gentleman finally rem 1rked:
"The female sex like all the things you
have mentioned. but my experience
teaches me that there is one thing they
prefer over all and that is to boss the
shanty.'"
"Kerrect!" replied the others. in chorus
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
FULLER CHARGED WITH PERJURY,

The Secretary of Kansas Insurance Com
pany Charged with That Crime.
:. James A. Fuller. the Secretary OF the To-
peka Kan.) Insurance Company. has been
arrested charged with perjury. When a
receiver was appointed for the company
some time ago. Fuller testified that no had
bribed several prominen members Of the
Legislature. He also swore that at a
meeting OF the directors it had been voted
to pay him salary OF S150 a month. The
receiver now charges him with having COM
mittod pariprx lxhan- ha -sworn to thalsttar
atatqment
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
KANSAS FARMERS ASKING FOR RE-
LIEF.
The Governor Petitioned to Convene TN
Legislature i'm Extra Session.

The Governor Petitioned to Convene the
Legislature i'm Extra Session.
Petitions emanating from the headquar-
tiers OF the Farmers Alliance are being ci--
culated throughout Kansas praying the
Governor to convene the lie. isla:ure in ex-
ira session. The petition sets forth that
there exists among Kansrs farmers
great financial embarrassment. and asks
that the lie gislature be called to extend 70 :
lief to them by tae passage OF q law p'o-
viding for the relief OF the farmer by Civ :
ina the mortgage OF q homestead at least
two years in which 70 occupy and redeem.
IL possible. after salo OF mo;tgaged prem
ises; and to provide also for stay OF ex-
ecution OF all judgments on promissory
notes and mortgages. bonds. ETC.. for a
reasonable time aftor judgment. without
bond.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
FINDING oF AN OLD SILVER MINE.
A Missouri Man Alleges that He Has Made
an Important Discovery.

A Missouri Man Alleges that He Has Made
an Important Discovery.
There is great deal OF excitement at
Gainesville. Mo-. over the reported finding
OF an old silver mine in that county. A
man is said TO have found on the top OF a
high ridge a fiat stone covered with rude
letters. with these legible words fol-
lowing: Follow this and with
a mark pointing to the east. Searching in
the direction indicated. he found circular
opening arched over with close fitting
stones. The finder excavated and found
where drifts or runs had been walled up
1t Is believed that this is an old silver mine
about which marvellous stories were once
told by the Indians but which was lost
years ago and to find which many efforts
have been made.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
CHIEF JUSTICE WOODS ILL.

The Eminent Jurist of Mississippi Rup-
lures Small Blood-yessel.
A Jackson (Miss.) dispatch says: Chief
Justice Thomas H. Woods is In very
critical condition. His affliction- Is -rnp--
tufe OF small blood vessel OF the brain.
The other morning. which the servant went
to awake him to make fire, he was in bed
and apparently all right. Thirty minutes
after he was found on the floor in an in
sensible condition and has been speeches.
since. His family is in Meridian. later
dispatch says: Judge Woods physicians
pronounced his condition much improved
and are hopeful of his ultimate recovery.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
HOw,s This 4!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY CO., Props. Toledo o.
We, the undersigned have known f. J. Cheney
for the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST a TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
WALDINo, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gtsts. Toledo, o.
T.. II. VAN HGsEN Cashier Toledo National
Bank Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 100
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
FoIIoMed Their Leader.

This story is told about the captain Of
schooner who had a band of sheep on
the deck of his vessel. As he was turn
ing and twisting the wheel to keep the
schooner on her course, the old ram who
headed the flock, taking umbrage at his
motions, came up behind him, and at one
fell swoop butted him over the wheel.
The enraged captain seized his woolly as
sailant and threw him overheard. when,
presto away went the whole flock, pop
ping over the rail, one after another, into
the sen
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

A rem dy recommended for patti 'nts Gf-
llicted with the inhuenza cough is Krmp's
B.lsanl. the specific for coughs and colds.
which is esp cally adapted 10 disoas' s Of
the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the
FIRST symptoms OF tho diseas before secur-
ing the remedy. Tut get bottle and keep II
ON hand for use the moment II is needed.
II neglected the influ MA has tendency
10 bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell
hta naIaan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
Extremely Iiigh-Strung.

do you remember Jones, who went out
West?" said one travelling man who was
conversing with another in reminiscent
vein.
Very we'll"
He was a very high strung fellow"
sHc wee whom last sow him. 1" ---------
What do you mean?"
"A vigilance committee had taken
charge of him"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
The EGcitemsnt noe oyer

Tho rush on the druggists still continues.
and daily scores Of people call for bottle
OF Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
for the cure Of Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis.
Asthma and Consumption. Kemp's Balsam.
the standard family remedy, is sold on a
guarantee and never fails TO give entire sat-
isfaction. Plice soc and 81. Trial size free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13
AN ENTIRE FAMILY DROWNED.
Six Persons Lose Their Lives ON the Ice
Near Kingston, n. Y.

Six Persons Lose Their Lives ON the Ice
Near Kingston, n. Y.
Kingston IN. " dispatch says: The
four children OF Jacob Il. Slater were skst-
ing on the lake at Binnewater. about six
miles from here. when the ice. which was
but few inches thick. gave way and the
little ones we're precipitated into the water.
Their shouts We're heard by the members OF
the family. who lived near by. and the father
and mother rushed to tho rescue. By
the time the parents reached the lake the
children had disappeared beneath the ice.
The mother. frantic with the thought OF her
children's peril. rushed upon the ice. which
gave way beneath her weight and she sank
beneath the surface. Mr.. Slater then at
tempted to reach his wife. and he. too. was
drowned. The entire family is wiped out OF
0xigt0nce.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-02-13

THE smokers delight ransilrs Punch. :