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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
Cheating MT Cards.

On very moderate estimate, out OF
every hundred men who play high
at games of pure chance at least three
cheat, and out of every hundred women
at least six, says the London Truth.
They do not always cheat, but every
now ana then when they think no one
Is looking they, as the Americans say,
play with the advantages" If any
one will take the trouble to count up
the number of persons who live year
after year far above their income. and
who play habitually at games of
chance, and yet are never in debt. he
must perceive that they must cheat.
for at no game of pure chance can a
habitual player win year after year.
1t is simply impossible if he does not
give himself some little advantage over
his opponents. The advantage. how
ever need not be over 2 or 3 per cent.
for him to make a good paying thing
out OF his playing. At baccarat. for
instance, q person playing f1O each
coup would stake in an hour at least
93OO, and 2 per cent. on this would in
sure him f6 per hour. If ne PLAYS
frequently the luck of one hour wouid
balance the i'll luck of another hour. SO
that were he to play 200 hours in the
year his annual revenue from cards
would be Gl,20O
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

Switzerland, we'll received in high
society, has his home, the capital of
small Malay independent State,
thirty-five miles to the east of Singa-
pore.
Johore as we'll as the adjacent
states in the southern part of the Ma
lay Peninsula is under a British Pro-
tectorate; and one purpose of the Sui
tan's visit is to confer with Her
Majesty's Government upon an ar
Management for securing the succession
of his son 10 the throne.
The Sultan, who is Mahometan,
has about $4,000 subjects, Malays
and Chinese, and lives on most ami.
cable terms with the English of Singa-
pore and other Europeans. He has
shown much hospitality to distinguish
ed travellers from England. including
the late Duke of Sutherland and Lady
Brassy, who were courteously enter
tanned by him as guests of the Palace
at Johore.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
petr fed Walls Of Houses.

A gentlen an who has just returned
from a visit to the mountains in the
vicinity of Crawfish Springs, now
Chickamauga, and who has devoted
considerable time to the study of
archaeology, has much TO say Of the
wonders and beauties of that section.
Few are aware" says he, "that
high up on Pigeon Mountain, which
joins Lookout in making McLemore's
Cove, there is a strange and beautiful
formation of stone and rock, strikinRly
resembling ancient buildings in pro-
cess of decay. Many perfect petrifica
tons are found on the mountains, and
one can readily imagine that these
stony. rigid remains, which the credu-
lous mountaineers call the Rock CITY.
are the petrihed walls of houses which
once echoed TO the voice aud tread of
of mantle simulacher of q rnined
city. Atlanta Constitution.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

it takes them ten years to complete
their long journey, nor how many hair
breadths escapes they may experience.
No attempts will be made to break
records--the two venturesome young
men caring only to inspect the world
4 ON the saddle of their "bikes." They
have already travelled through West
ern Europe on their wheels
and are enthusiastic over their present
tour. With them they will carry
kodak, revolvers. knives, guide books,
maps, q compass, stationery, water
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

SOME statesmen in the North Da-
kota Legislature think that they have
been made the victims of a shabby
trick. An important measure was be-
fore the Legislature, but the aforesaid
honorable statesmen could not see its
merits until their eager fingers had
first clutched checks from the promo
tors of the scheme. Then the necessity
of the proposed measure was promptly
seen, and it became law. The
checks had been dated day after the
enactment of the measure, and when
the thrifty statesmen sent the checks
TO the bank, their vi ages became blue
with dismay on learning that payment
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

Or the 49l. 600 immigrants from Eu-
rope last year, 81, 900 came from Italy;
10000 from Poland; Austria, Hungary,
and Bohemia aggregated 10000: from
Germany came 5000; and from the
Scandinavian countries. over $4,000;
Russia swelled to nearly 40,00o-the
largest immigration ever known from
that empire TO the United States. From
England. Wales, Scotland, and Ire
land, the numbers were below the
figures of past years, and the English
were in excess OF the Irish In these
increasing figures OF non-English-
speaking immigrants thoughtful Amer
lean citizens, native aud naturalized,
will find much on which to ponder.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

uoT1Ho---s~orLinsaaen- in -Dubuq ne,
Iowa, bought colored shirt. In tear
ing off the tag he discovered note
therein requesting the purchaser to
correspond with the maker of the shirt
In New Jersey manufacturing town.
She said she was working for starva-
ton wages and hoped to find home
and husband, when she would be
happy. He wrote to her, was pleased
with her replies, went to New Jersey
and married her. Three weeks after
they were united for life she received a
letter from England, the home of her
ancestors, containing draft for
f1,00O, and notification of the fact
that she was sole heir to fortune of
over g150,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

The late Congress did not peg out
without here and there CLEAN of
humor. While the House was trying
to decide whether to add one hundred
uuu uIUy L1OIpuud y1OaI-.-.-t---- IN Al A
did not need it, Mr.. Herbert told story
Some years ago." he said, "there was
bill before the California Legislature
in relation to all increase in salaries,
and the question was involved whether
the Treasury was in condition to stand
1t. One of the members excused him
self for few moments, and, when he
returned. said Mr.. Speaker, 1 am
just from the Treasurer, and he tells
tells me there is 1915, 654. 40 in the
State Treasury, and l move you, sir,
that we rake her."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
Didn't Use His club.

Come, wake upl Where do you
want to go?"
A man lay on the sidewalk on Park
morning, curled up as if he we're tucked
In bed and sleeping soundly. He had
been visiting several saloons, for his
clothes were all awry and covered with
dirt. and he looked as if he had been
sleeping in a mud-cart.
A policeman shook him by the shoul-
der and tried to raise him to his feet
but the man aimed a vicious kick at
the officer, saying:
Lem me alone. / want ter sleep.
watcher disturb sleepin' man for ~
10 the surprise of the officer the man
suddenly struggled to his feet and
struck out with his right hand at him
catching him under the chin. The act
showed such genuine Miniature that
one of small group of bystanders who
gathered around shouted:
Club the brute. He doesn't deserve
kind treatment"
The man glnred sullenly at the crowd
and aimed another blow, overbalancino
himself in the effort aud falling heay.
ny 10 the ground. ne gathered him
self mp again and became very abusive.
calling the officer every offensive name
he could think OF, while the latter tried
to prevent him fIom falling again
The man then grew frightened. 90
bered up little and told where he
lived: and the officer put him on a
third avenue street-car and then dis
~tT-
!, Say what you like about the police.
that officer is a gentleman, said we'll
dressed man who had viewed the little
scene.-Neic YorkJourna'. ~
A MIRROR brought n thia corrt,~ =
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

Hamlet could meet a summer girl this
season he would exclaim, "Woman, thy
hat Is frailty"-of such insubstantial
looking materials are many OF them
manufactured, and such an airy, mesh
like quality, such an outdoorishness, is
there in their makeup am speaking
now, moro particularly, of large hats,
but the small lace capotes are equally
entitled 10 be classed among airy moth
ings, as are also the little hats in differ
ent kinds of straw. many OF which are
extremely piquant and stylish.
Take. for instance. the little bonnet
which 1 set at the head of this article as
initial ornament. 1t Is OF black rice
ribbon and buttercups. Yellow flowers
are having decided run. II you wear
foulard and load your hat down with
old fashioned yellow flowers you can't be
lar from being fashionably attired The
cowslip, like the buttercup, is also worn
so much that IL almost amounts TO a
craze. The fiat crowns of some of the
bonnets are made up of these flowers set
in ruched border of black lace. Or
you may make up the entire bonnet of
them with sprays of finely cut Jet AS
black serves TO set off these yellow flow
ers better than any oaher color, black
rice straw is used for the foundations
with garland of the cowslips around
the crown, with few sprays of the
same flowers having black velvet petals
at the back. A rosette of spring-green
ribbon may be added at tho back. You
may pile up the trimming at the back on
your hats, but on your bonnets be care
full to scatter 1t more.
Those who pretend TO know say that
hats will change color each month, TO
keep pace with the seasonable flowers
June. OF course, with its roses. will call
for shades harmonizing well with whites,
will ho a Loiab, p q / thees.
gust will burst upon us with the fiery
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

NOA 0oDS
colors. one change
of underclothlng, a
foldin g drinking
cup, a canteen (for
water, medicines.
mending kit, soap
and towels. all in
two bicycle kits.
Tho two bicycles
are awaiting the
travellers at Queens
town, whence they
wheel across Ire
land to the north,
through Dublin and
n Tf ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A CALIFORNIAN tells this story of
boom time in San Diego The general
delivery window of the postoffice was
always crowded. One week the mails
were delayed for several days, and
when they were at last distributed the
line of inquirers at the general deliv-
cry window of the postoffice extended
for six blocks. A man who fell in line
in the early morning got to the win
dow and received his mail about eight
o'clock in the evening. One old lady,
who had plenty of time on her hands,
took with her camp-stool and her
lunch basket and camped right there
on the line. She received no letter,
and turned away apparently happy.
although she had waited in the line
for seven hours. When this mail ac-
cumulated the postmaster made no at
tempt to distribute the newspapers.
They were simply piled up in one
corner, and finally a wagonload of
newspaper mail was carted away from
the postoffice. To be distributed?
oh, no; to be dumped into San Diego
Raw
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

For the want of rye, wheat or pota-
toes, the peasants in the Russian prov
ince of Karan bake bread of acorns. 1t
produces COLES, swelling of the limbs
and distension of the abdomen. The
disease is fatal in many cases.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

TWENTY-FIVE shoeless passengers
fucvfy entered ciIfcago, AFTER n night
trip from st. Paul. They all belonged
AZ the sleeping car which left the latter
city Another sleeping car is usually
added at La Crosse, and dropped off
at Milwaukee. It is the custom with
the porters Of the two cars to take the
shoes to be cleaned from the forward
car to the rear ono, where they pleas
antly chat whilc putting an the neces-
sary polish, On the particular night
referred to both the rorters had been
RECALLED rather freely with drinks from
travelling TASKS. They fell asleep over
the shoes. and when the car was
dropped off at Milwaukee +wo porters
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

4 THE Electrical Engineer holds that
the problem of obtaining light without
heat is now one of such immediate mo-
ment and the pecuniary reward conse-
quent upon successful solution of the
problem is SO great that the energies
of the inventors can be bent in no bet
ter direction than this.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

~ 1A1AA RA1
the globe on their
bicycles They
claim that theirs is
not a .relief expedi-
tion,' but an effort
TO locate the Gar
den OF 4 den. They
will travel without
a particle of bag
gage and wi ! pedal
their way into all
the curious corners
of foreign lands.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

In the year 1870, when the English
telegraphs were taken by the govern
Went. the total revenue was 96l2,30l.
rive years later 1T had risen to Fl, bod,
982; in 1880 it was 81, Ago, 795; in
1885, e1,S2O, 764; and last year it was
60. 364. O98.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

DRUNKENNESS is the failing of the
Hercules beetle, South American in
sect. 1t sometimes attains growth
of six inches in length. 1t is said that
it rasps the bark from the slender
branches of the mamme tree until the
juice flows. This it drinks until it
drops to the ground intoxicated.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

SCIENTISTS who have made partic
alar study of the subject maintain
that the Indian method of making ma
pie sugar dates from times unknown,
and is not in any degree derived from
the white man.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

THE irrepressible Yankee is said to
have invented a safety seamless trous-
ers pocket woven complete in one
piece, no stitching or sewing being
necessary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A BUILDING site in Washington pre-
sented nothing extraordinary from out
side appearances, but upon excavating
the builders were unable to find the
earth sufficiently solid for the founda-
ton to rest upon. The difficulty was
overcome by driving piles.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A BRAHAMA hen on a farm in Cecil
County, Maryland, belonging to VIM.
ID. Summers. of Philadelphia, lately
surprised its owner. Itslaid dark
brown egg, which measures seven and
three-quarter inches in its long diam
eter, and six and half inches in its
short diameter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

! Mr.. ATKINsoN's bill for curtailing
the verbosity of the House of Commons
proposes limitation of talk to half an
hour by the clock for Privy Coun-
cillor and fifteen minutes for ordinary
members. Oddly enough there is said
to be good deal of support ready
for il.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

ELEcTEIcITY is employed in Berlin
cafe to boil coffee. A platinum wire
passes In spiral form through several
glass jars, the electrical current quick
~ raising the water contained to the
boiling point. and the coffee is thus
prepared in the view of any one in the
room. A snail electric railway con-
veys the coffee to the several tables,
so that the guests may help themselves
TO their liking.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

THE underground system of telegra-
ply is gaining favor rapidly in Ger
many. The recent storm on our East
ern coast, so destructive to wires and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
DANES AND DAMsELs'


sumner IL Upon Us-It Means Crops for
the Farmer and Vacation for the Col q
giant orrect and Elegant Apparel for
summer Wear at Seaside Resorts.
NEW YORK coRREsPOxDENCE.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A WRITER declares that Kodiak ISL
and, Alaska, as larger than either of
the New England States, with genial
climate capable of producing many
varieties of fruit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

Il AM confident" writes DIR. Prime
from Florida to the New York our7sai
of Commerce, "that there is q much
more numerous insect life in Northern
New England in June and July than
in any tropical country. Our Northern
forests and fields abound, day and
night, in winged snd wingless insects
of countless variety aud numbers.
Mosquitoes, black flies and gnats are
more of pest in the North than
have ever found in the tropics. An &C.
complished entomologist. who has re-
sided six years in Florida and several
years before that in Canada, told me
few days ago that his observation fully
accorded with mine, and that he had
found insect life much more plentiful
in Canada than in Florida"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

WONDERFUL memory is possessed
by Wallace Chapman, four-year-old
boy in Kansas City. A poem of nine
teen stanzas was read to him three
times, and he could repeat it word for
word
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
DoRREsPOSDEScE

CARCELY have the
n o wers o I spring
withered In the vases,
a n d yet summer Is
n pom us, and. al
though summer may
mean crops 20 the
farmer and vacation
to the college boy.
to the fashionable
dame and damsel IL
dainty bonnets
of lace an d
n o wers, big hats
gorgeous with floral
garniture and sum
shades to match. II
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

and all the shoes belonging to the peo-
pie in the forward car we're dropped
off, too.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

Mrs RIcHAED MANNING, OF south
Carolina, Is the only woman on record
VINO was the mother Of Governor. the
wire OF Governor. the sister of Gov
ernor, the niece OF Governor, and the
aunt of a Governor
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
HERE is the origin of the famous

HERE is the origin of the famous
elliott, who was then working Jew
eier. accidentally split one of his fine
steel tools, and being suddenly required
to sign receipt, not finding his quill
pen at hand, he used the split tool as
ready substitute. This happy acct
dent led to the idea of making pens of
metal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

IHE remedy against sore throat of
wearing a few threads OF Berlin wool
around the throat is said 10 act by keep
ing up belt OF skin action, and so act
Ing as counter-irritant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

THE United States is said TO be the
greatest candy country in the world,
S5,O00,000 worth being consumed
every year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A BosToN man advertises for female
fieas. He is willing TO pay good
price for all he can get.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

1T Is said that the fatIgued eye RECEIVERS
last the perception OF the color by which
the fatigue has ben induced, and first
RECEIVERS the constituencies Of the eomple-
mentary color.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
THE SULTAN OF JoHoRE.

Distinguished AsIstIc Piince Who Is
Now Visiting I'm London.
This Eastern Asiatic Prince. who is
now visiting London, and who has
been sojourning more than twelve
month in different parts of the CONT
nent of Europe, mostly at Frankfort
and Carlsbad, in South Germany, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

ONE of the English hosiery firms
refoots all stockings purchased Of
them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

THE first water mill ever built was
erected on the river Tiber, at Rome,
A. d. so. Windmills were in original
use in the twelfth century. Tidemills
were operated in Venice about 17OS.
Sawmills are said to have been in use
at Augsburg; Germany, about 1882,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

EURoPE's population on Jan. l was
$50, 100000. The population of each
of the other continents was estimated
to be as follows: Asia, $4,000, 600;
Africa, 1877, 900, 900; Australia, 4,73O,-
600; North America, 80, $50, 600; South
America, 36, 100000; polar regions,
100000. The total would then be
1877, SOC, 900.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04

A MIRROR brought TO this country in
l776 stands in the window of Chester.
Pa, furniture store.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-04
MICHIGAN HAPPENINGS.
INCIDENTS THAT HAVE LATELY
OCCURRED.

An Interesting Summary of the More Inn
portant Doings OF Our Neighbors-W We'd
dIngs and Deaths-Crimes, Casualties,
aud Cenerar News Notes.
Mower County transcript., 1891-06-24
A Flood on Rose Creek.

This food was on the banks Of the
creek near the cement Quarries at Varco
Station. It was Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Flood. our respected neighbors, that were
surprised on Monday afternoon, the 10th.
The surprise was given bv about IS of
their friends, who took possession Of
their home and after having a jolly good
time spread the tables and loaded them
with some of the desirable things Of life.
Then Mr.. James Prouty. in behalf of those
present presented to the couple, to
commemorate the wife's 3Oth birthday, a
chamber set, set of china ware, two
sets of silver spoons and other articles.
Then Mr.. Elliott Green, in behalf of the
Odd Fellows, presented to Mr.. Flood a
substantial token of their regard, all of
which he accepted by a few we'll chosen
remarks @...r. ..~ ..--
Mower County transcript., 1891-06-24
CONSUMPTION CURED.

having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg
etabIe remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
also positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
TO make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and desire to re-
lieve human suffering, I will send free Of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in
German, French or English with full direc-
tions for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper.
". A. MOVES, $50 Powers Block. Rochester,
NY 51yIeow
Mower County transcript., 1891-06-24
Waseca Assembly.

This delightful and educational sum-
mer resort will hold it's eight annual
session, July 1-22, at Waseca. Maple
wood Park. on the eastern shore Of Clear
Lake, at Waseca, is now connected with
the CITY by spur track, over which
hourly trains are run, accommo odating all
incoming trains, passengers and baggage
being delivered at the Park without de-
lay. Reduced rates are given on all rail-
roads in the state. Visitors should pro-
cure certificates from their local agents.
4 magnificent program has been pre-
pared, and will be sent to any address.
The special departments are as follows:
Music Language; Literature; Peda-
gogy; Science; Theology; Art: Elocution;
Sunday School Work; kindergarten
Training; A Womans Club: Cooking
School; Physical Culture and Athletics;
Chlldren's Departments; History; Econ
omic Science; Epworth League; Christian
Endeavor; Itlnerant's Club:
Ghautauqua readers have special right
of way. Recognition day July 21. All
members of Glass of 81 invited to come
and graduate.
Among many attractions are the fol-
lowing names: James A. Green, noted
traveller; Dlckerman, greatest American
Egyptologist; Dr.. J. G. Freeman, elocu
zionist: ". F. Crafts; Bishop Vincent;
Nine. Won Finkelstein; G. H. Cooper;
DR.. Robert Christie; DR.. Jesse Bowman
Young; Prof. G. E. Leslie; Mendelsohn
Quartette; Prot. 2. q. Foster and many
Others, Besides readers, singers, and.
others too numerous to mention.
DR.. Talmage will lecture, July %, at
3p. M, on up and Down the Holy
Land" SPECIAL trains will be run on
this day.
Our facilities are better than ever be-
fore for giving everybody good time.
All expenses are put at lowest possible
rates. All camp supplies for rent.
Hotel open June 2S. Restaurants on
grounds Full program sent by Rev.
S. B. Warner, 72 St. Albans ST., st.
Paul. Order tents of A. W, Rankin,
Waseca. Other information from H. G.
Jennings, Red Wing, AIlnn.
Mower County transcript., 1891-06-24
enemies. one and all, when

Friends, enemies. one and all, when
you want first-class implement of any
kind, buggy, wagon, harvester. mower,
windmill, IN fact anything having or
running on wheels. come and see me and
YOU will be convinced l make no idle
claim when / say no other house in
Southern Minnesota can give you such a
choice of frst-class goods.
15tf JAMES KEENAN,,