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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

the project was allowed to lapse. The
printers picked it up two years ago,
collected as much as possible of the
subscription, aud pushed it to sue
cessful issue. 1t is not decided where
it will be erected, but probably it will
be in Central Park. After the Trib-
une put up statue OF Mr.. Greeley in
front of its building recently, the
printers abandoned their plan of erect
ing it near the big newspaper offices.
Mr.. Doyle's statue represents Mr..
Greeley in a somewhat similar posture
TO that Of the 1ribtsne's statue, as will
be seen in the picture. The bronze
will be about seven feet high and the
pedestal about eight feet high. The
figure of the great editor. If repre-
scented standing, would be about ten
feet high.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

ONE of the most respectable ladies
in Atchison, Kas., keeps abar-hold on,
now; don't jump in and express an
O pinion about prohibition that doesn't
prohibit. As we were saying, oneof the
most respectable ladies in Atchison
keeps bar of soap on board near a
creek that runs through the town, and
a sign above it invites the weary way
farer 70 wash and be clean. The be-
neyolence Of this sort Of thing becomes
apparent when you consider how many
tramps must pass around that town.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

Miss ELAINE GooDALE, whose home
is in Massachusetts, became the wife OF
q fsli-tleeIe1 I..-i;s-A---A ls~s- fs.s-tl- .
Indian is prevailing sentiment among
Massachusetts, people, but it seldom
blossoms into such romantic attach
ment as this. They love the Indians,
but they rarely marry them. Their ten
der regard for them is shown by their
philanthropic efforts in their behalf,
when they are at war with the whites,
and by their grief when they are killed
off by soldiers or fail in their efforts to
axe the scalp OF the settler. But In.
dams who have no desire to marry into
white families must look out for them
selves ii the Massachusetts womon once
take it into their heads to follow Miss
Goodale's example. There are over
100000 old maids in that State.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

A NEW method of ventilating railway
carriages and preventing dust from
entering with the air has appeared in
France. The more quickly the train
moves the more rapidly the apparatus
works. The air is made to traverse a
receptacle containing water which
cools il and relieves it of the dust. after
which il goes through another altering
before entering the carriage.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

animals in the Regents Park Gardens
of the Geological Society of London.
Among the other animals introduced
there during the past year were male
gray hypocolius, a pair of hartebeest
antelopes, of which there had been no
specimens in the gardens for ten years;
two Beatrix antelopes, young wild
bull from Charley Park, young
horned screamer, young Speke's an
telope and young "fosa' Cryptic
procta ferox), from Madagascar. Many
of these have reached Europe alive for
the first time. News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

japanese Freak with Feathers rhir-
teen Feet Al Length.
In the Imperial Museum at Tokyo,
Japan. among the objects illustrating
the ornithology Of the country are two
stuffed specimens Of the barnyard
rooster, each with long, narrow tail
feathers, twenty in number. and reach
lng the enormous length of over thir-
teen feet. On leaving the museum at
the entrance gate noticed in q small
booth various descriptive pamphlets
and books on natural history and sci
ence, and among others sheet pict-
ure, or broadside describing this vari-
ETY., from which, being translated by a
Japanese friend, append the follow
ing notes:
This strange sort or variation
originated, it is said, in the village of
Shinowara, in the province Of Tosa, q
southeast province. whence this sur
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

A MEMPHIS Judge says that when
ever in future man is brought before
him and shown to have been guilty OF
using grossly pro'ane aud obscene ex-
pressions where he conld be heard by
ladies or gentlemen he will fine him $50
and turn him over to the grand jury.
A few workhouse sentences" says the
the Judge, would cause q decided
improvement in street etiquette
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16
PRINTERS TRIBUTE TO GREE
LEY.

The statue of Horace Greeley, which
the printers commissioned Alexander
Doyle to model for them in bronze.
which they intended to erect in Print
ing House Square or City Hall Park,
New York, is completed all but the
casting. The statue with its pedestal
is to cost $4,000.
The movement originated immedi.
ately after Mr.. Greeley's death, and
over $4,000 was subscribed. Then
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

Lord Salisbury, in recent lecture
before the Chemical Society of Lon
don, said: Astronomy is, in great
measure, the science Of things as they
probably are. geology is the science OF
things as they probably we're, chemis-
try il the science Of things as they are
ut present." To this adds the Eiec-
frical Engineer, electricity is the
science of things as they probably
will be.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

MrNNEAPoLIsi is Boosting that a TWEEN
ty-mile ride on the street-care eau be
had in that city for 10 cents. That Is a
good ride, but when metropolitan
really bankers for cheap transportation
let him go to Chicago and get "a twenty
six-mile lide for his dime, and if that
seems too expensive he can walk all
over Chicago's 1907 more square miles
of surface for nothing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

PREMIER ABBOTT of Canada, the SER
want of the Canadian Pacific Railway
corporation, who has craw1ea into the
late Sir Johns shoes, is the son of
clergyman. Let us see; what is that
saying about deacons' daughters and
minister's sons?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

THERE is a vast amount of private
wealth in Chill, and the aiistocrats are
lavish in their expenditure Many of
the private residences in Santiago are
veritable palaces and are magnifcently
furnlshed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

IT is becoming fashionable among the
young women of New York City to de-
velop themselves by regular and syste-
matte gymnastics. and the Ladies'
Berkeley Athletic Club has completed
its first year OF successful existence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

II YOU want TO look cool in summer,
whether you are cool or not, wear blue.
A touch Of blue on hot day makes the
thermometer go several degrees lower
IN your imagination.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

A LARGE and curious fish. recently
caught at Calhoun, Ca, had head that
resembled that of snake and had
teeth like n human being. 1t is OF a
variety unknown TO the oldest fisher
men of the place.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

Mrs. PAY, of Ostrander, Ohio, got
free ride that she didn't enjoy the
other day. She was caught on cow
catcher of locomotive aud carried o
quarter of mile, but was no. serious
ly injured.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

SAM JONES seems to have converted
100000 souls. The Rev. Jones mus
contemplate his future reward with
some apprehension. Thiak of being
compelled to wear crown with 200,-
600 Jewels in it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

OSCAR WILD appeared at recent
London reception "attired in long
brown coat Of fantastic shape, hello
trope necktie. and yellow carnations in
his button-hole" airy summer cos
tune, to be sure. There is no report
of the effect produced upon the guests.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

A MAN named Jones, of Cardiff,
Wales, is said to have patented sew
ing machine without shuttle or bobbin.
The thread is supplied directly from
two ordiu~ry-.r,ools-~ na-e-~s-tlAros.eh
the assistance of rotary looper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

relative to the baccarat case: I've al
most wish, for the sake of English So
ciety, that as a result of this unhappy
case the Prince OF Wales had also
signed declaration that he would
never touch card again" His High
ness will possibly view this in the light
of an impudent suggestion-but let it
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

A TOPEKA (Kan.) jury brought in o
novel verdict. A real estate agent sued
for the recovery of his commission on
a sale he brought about. The jury
brought in a verdict against him on the
ground that, as he had no advertise
ment in any paper and had no printed
letter heads or cards, he was not real
estate agent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

LET us hope that the gallant Colonel
Watterson, who is lecturing on Money
and Morals" in the South, Is so full OF
his subject that he will not have to tel
egraph TO the home Office for q replen-
ishment Of any rart Of il.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16
Enterprise.

Patrick O'Dowd, Esq. candidate
for the Legislature)-An' phwat's the
news this marnin', Mr.. Editor?
waggish editor-The Pope's wife is
dead.
Patrick O'Dowd-Owl dead, did We
say? Whishtl Kape quiet an Oil
pay We we'll. Write me letter to me
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

FoUR soldiers standing near Emper-
or William were Frustrated by light
ming. their royal master escaping un-
hurt. The young war lord has been
defying the lightnings for some months
-p~ss, -r.Si iris will I,r0twbiy
one of these days.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

THE college boys at Yale are not to
be outdone by the boys at Harvard
who painted the statue Of the founder
of the institution. The Yale boys pelt-
ed Barnum's elephants, lions, and tigers
with torpedoes until they came near
turning the whole menagerie loose In
the town. The young gentlemen who
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16
BITS ABOUT ANIMALS.

A Very Intelligent Ourans- Outang Dad
dies.
The ourang-outang, of which we give
an illustration, is one of the most re-
cent additions to the collection of living
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

might not make herself attractive in a
plain calico? But, possibly, she hadn't
done her hair that morning. There. you
see; not done her hair! Why, had she
taken tho trouble to watch her fathers
fowls, she would have observed that
they oil and dress their plumage every
day.
And speaking OF hair, reminds me of
a little novelty which has lately been
added to the Grecian couture, and VIII ch
serves to soften its plainness. 1t con-
sists of fringe of little curls to encircle
the knot, and the effect is very pleasing.
Ladies OF fashion are often obliged to
supplement nature by art when they go
to the seashore, for no matter how much
hair they may have, Father Neptune
5000 10 Insist t-a1l- his VISITORS like
his nymphs shall wear straight hair.
Some one asked young lady how she
passed her time at the seashore.
awhile I'm awake. curling my hair,
and while I'm asleep, dreaming that it's
out of curl"
My initial figure presents a view of
very simple but stylish afternoon dress.
1t is of pale-blue gray batiste delaine,
combined with black silk crepe, the
trimming being in black jet
/ see charming costumes in light WOOL
ems made up with brocaded vests with
velvet trimming either in a darker or in
some contrasting shade. Long basques
are worn with them all, and they are
Joined on at the hip line, but the vest is
cut IN one leng TN aud nnens slightly below
the waist
You'll find a particularly charming
summer costume in dotted batiste repre-
scented in my second illustration. IL Is
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

BIsHoP CoxE has roundly denounced
the habit Of womea riding bicycles.
We're with you, Bishop-with an
amendment in reference to hobbies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

In Sweden You get competent
hired girl for $l4 per year. but in this
country an incompetent hired girl gets
you and your 50 per week. too.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16
WHAT WOMEN WEAR.
MANY AND vARIED ARE THE
DRESS MATERIALS.

Care of the Hair-How the attest crea-
tions Are Cut and with what Trimmed
Hat, Gloves, Jeweiry and 1hings-sum-
mer Attire In General.
NEW YORK coRREsPoSDEScR.1
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

Too BAD. New York deserves bet
Ter fate. Ward McAllister is going to
rewrite his hook.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

The long-tailed variety was quite
common in the district OF KOCH dur
ing the period Tempo. about forty
years ago, and the few now existing
are the descendants of those raised at
that time. The only book describing
these peculiar fowls is rare one.
The printed description did not give
the secret of the means used for rails
ainH BE fsps as tRs orS Gn mo-
tic fowls are kept, without the long
tail feathers becoming worn and broken
as fast as they grew.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

samer web doesn't become everybody,
but for those whom IL does become it's
awfuIiy becoming.
Here Is en- outdoor costume trimmed
with this fashionable material. You'll
find IL represented IN my fourth illustra-
ton. u consists OF a violet crepon
bodice with waistcoat, collar, basques
and skirt hounce OF white chiffon. The
sleeves and skirt are OF heliotrope f0u-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

be accent ated Lace iabots cover the
line of closing at the front These vest
effects are more stylish when the cos
tumo is in black or dark-co!orcd ma
terial. DAISY DAFT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

Next Lesson. = ~Christ and Nico-
demus John 3: liz.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-07-16

OETS may prefer
the Maud MuIlers
and the merry Mol
lies and simple
Sadies OF the VIII
lage green, but /
sing the summer
girl who knows no
other lane than
Fifth avenue. no
other field than
Madison Square, no
other crickets and
cuckoos and katy
dds and robid rcd
breasts than those
she hears In the
theater when the
orchestra gives its
limitations. When
Faust attempted to
kiss Marguerlte's
hand she informed
him that possibly ii
might not be per-
fectly clean. So
much for the coun-
try girl. She is
never sure of her
self. w hen I he
brass knocker an
nouncos the coming
OF her young man
man she hastens
upstairs to "dress
up" as il a girl who
un d TODD the
OF per-
'eaua decoration
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
shaved uis whiskers or.

Samuel Leopold. OF New York CITY.
the broker who for Is years has enjoyed
the distinction of being JAY Gouid's double,
has retired his whskers in order 10 par
tally remove the resemblance. During
the heat OF the campaign OF 1884 party
OF Spectators proposed 10 Leopold that he
smear some blood on his face and roll on
the sidewalk near the corner OF Wall ana
Broad streets. pretending 10 be danger
ousv hurt. A dozen confederates were 10
rush I'D and shield the sufferer and circu-
late the report that ''Jay Gould is seri-
ously hurt" Then the telegraph wires
were to be grounded for a few hours.
The tremendous excitement would natur'
ally depress the Gould stocks. Leopold
refused the tempting offer. although it
meant $50, 900 10 him. LeoDold knows
Gould very well and they delight to meet
and LOOK at each other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
odd Fellows, Eucan,pmen,.

The forty-fourth annual session of the
grand eucampment of the independent
order of odd fellows Of Michigan COM
menced at Lansing Tuesday morning with
about 200 delegates present Reports
shsw that the encampment is in -four
tshing condition financially. and that dur
Ing the year five encampments, aggre-
eating 500 members. have been organized.
There are now lis subordinate encamp-
meuts in the state. The organization of
the long talked Of insurance branch Of the
order has beea completed 1t will be
known as the odd fellows mutual benefit
association OF Michigan. Officers were
elected as follows: President, Andrew
HGshaw, Alpeaa; yice-prcsIdeut, w. w.
Owens, Muskegon; secretary, George l..
DAVIS, Lansing; treasurer, Il. ID. Pritch-
ard. Allegan: medical director, DR.. G. Ii.
Hasiin. Jackson; trustees, G. ii. fIaskiu.
Andrew Harshaw. Il. ID. pritchard, w. w.
Owen, George Il. Davis. II. ii. Heinemauu.
Negaunee. T. 5. Andrews. WILLIAMSON,
and John Northwood, New Lathrop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
Reciprocity viii, Germany.

Negotiations have for some time been in
progress between the governments OF Ger
many and the United states with view,
on the part Of Germany, to secure the con-
tiuued free admission Of her sugar into
this country in return for certain cOnces-
sions of customs duty to be extended by
Germany 10 American products OF various
descriptions. These negotiations are still
in an incomplete stage OF progress, with
good prospects. however, of being brought
TO "a satisfactory conclusion before the LIST
of next January. when the president will
possess the power TO issue proclamation
imposing the duties conditionally levied by
the tariff act of Oct. !, 1890, upon all
sugars imported from any other country
that imposes duties upoa the agricultural
or other products of the United States
whica in his judgment are not reciprocally
equal and reasonable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
OCEAN STORMS.
THE OLD ATLANTIC HANDLES BIG
STEAMERS LIKE TOYS.
Reciurocity with Germany Almost
Positively Assured.- Negotiations
being Completed.


Communication from New York under
date Of Oct. II, says: This is the season
of cyclones and life atloat Is attended Win
peril and physical discomfort The Alaska
has not been heard from, the Augusta VIC
toria was not sighted until early this morn
ing, and the Umbra, due yesterday morn
ing, was not reported off the bar at Sandy
Hook until $3.50 o'clock last night me
wind was blowing 43 miles and did not
moderate, and The Umbria weighed anchor
at l0:45 o'clock and steamed up inside the
Hook. Even at quarantine the seas, lashed
by IA 40-mile nOrther, swashed over the
wharf. The Augusta Victoria arrived at
her dock shortly before noon, and her
officers reported that from Oct. TO . she
experienced heavy westerly gales with a
tremendously high sea- From the 9th
light. changeable winds and rainy wealth
er prevailed. The steamer sustained
no damage, but during the gales she
rolled and pitched heavily ard several oil
the saloon passengers who attempted 10
move about the vessel were thrown down
and a number of them had their arms or
legs broken. Eight or more were severely
cut about the head by being thrown against
obstacles The officers Of the Umbria re-
port that that vessel took the first heavy
weather on October and that II continued
until the sch. A heavy head wind pre-
vailed and high sea was running. The
steamer susta ned no damage. A few OF
the passengers, however. were injured.
On October Mrs G.. Il. Norman, of
Louisville, KY, died of apopiexy. Her
body was brought 10 this port. On Octo-
Der the Um0ria, which was then s miles
off Fastnet. spoke steamer which had
passed the Gu,on line steamer Alaska from
Liverpool for New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
BETWEEN THE LAKES.
INTERESTING HAPPENINGS AND
OOINGS OF THE WEEK.
Appointments OF Officers at Orchard
Lake Academy .--Saved IIis Life
by GrasPing "A Headlight.
Orchard Lake Appointments.

The appointments at Orchard Lake acad-
envy were made at mess on tic morning OF
the 18th and arc as follows: First cap
tain. Company A, Sewell l.. Avery, of De-
troit; secoud captain. Company ID, Pale
mon w. Butler Detroit; captain of third
company. Company Il. Fred. X. Graves,
Detroit; captain of fourth company, Com
pasy g, George L. Burt, Saginaw FIRST
lieutcnants. A. Il. Bates. @. w. Arkills,
N. $. Hopkins, j. 5. Burnet; second lieu
tenants, +. &. Pennoyar. G.. {. III. Hale,
A. II. SpaidIng, G. L. Palmer; FIRST SER
geants. Il. s. Rogers, G. L. Wheaton, G.
Ii. Sloan. II. w. French; sergeants, a.
Gillespie, IL. Gillespie. g. H.. Doty, Il. c.
Remick w. ii. Yawkey. d. X. Baxter, G..
Il. Sansberry. &. w. Ellis, w. Il. Tabcr,
/. II. Hubbell. A. G.. Paul, M. G.. Varan;
corporals, Cadets Sweet, Matteson. Moore,
Morton, Post. Conner, Cook, kelsey.
Pratt. Hoyt Thompson, Hyland COPELAND,
sSlosson. Gaylord. Baer Appointments
from the class of graduates make Walter
e. qousey. 80. major and aide; Stuart T..
Gdbraitk. 81. X. L. Reeder, go Crosby
Leonard, '0l, captains and aides. and Il.
II. Barlow, '9l, lieutenant and signal
officer On the staff the first place is
given to s. Il. Kimberly, who becomes add
jusart with the rank OF capita n. II. Il.
Hopkins is ordinance officer, ranking as
lieutenant; w. w. Waterman is sergeant
majsr. I'll. ii. Noble is ordinance sergeant
and Bert Barry. color sergeant. The band
is made up as follows: Lieut.. III. L.. Ben
ton. Drum Major G. G. Kinsman, First
Seret L. IL. Driver. Scrgts. Joel, Leon
ard. +. Vaughan, Corporals Hooper, Ull-
man, Montelus aud Buel. While these
appointments were being read the boys sat
motonless. with folded arms but when
the read ne was finished noisy demonstra-
tons broke sorts in various ways as the
boys cheered for their friends. There
was huggng and d-shaking. and as tho
corps left the hall some Of the favored ones
were lifted into the air, VIII le the old.
time shouts again resoundcd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
,JncLE SAM FOOLS EN-.
The Louisiana Lottery Tries New
scheme, but IL Baked Again

The following is from Montreal, Ont,
correspondent: The Louisiana state iott~Iy
comnany has establ shed "a branch ONCE in
Montreal and will use the Canadian mails
for the purpose denied 1t by the United
States postal regulations. The officials are
powerless 10 stop this until the govern
ment passes a similar law 10 that enforced
In the United States. And this - how
Uncle Sam balks the pretty arrangement;
In a letter addressed 10 the postmaster
GENERAL of Canada. i'ostmaster-General
Wanamaker saws the louisiana lottery
company's agency in Canada is hooding the
limited States mails with It's circulars, in
sealed envelopes. from that point as all
lottery tickets and lottery circulars are
held 10 lie liable 10 custom duties. post
masters at all United states exchange
Offices have been instructed 10 place upon
mail matter which they believe TO contain
dutiable articles. the words. supposed
liable 10 customs duty At the ohce OF
destination, such matter is opened by the
addressed in presence Of the customs
officers and if found TO contain lottery
matter is forfeited 10 the United States.
The Canadian author ties have beea asked
TO so stamp all suspected letters
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-23
Gernianyss Minister Bead.

A d spatch received at Wash ngton by
Mr.. Won Mumm, secretary of the German
legat on, and who has been acting charge
d'affaires duriug the absence of Count Won
Arco-V Valley in Europe. conveys the infor-
nation that the latter died as conse-
quence Of an operation performed on him
"A few days before. Mr.. Won Mumm, some
time ago. received letter from the minis
ter, in which the latter spoke of the opera
ton he expected TO have performed, and
expressed the hope that he would pull
through it successfully. Count Ludwig
Won Arco- Valley was - years Of age and
had he'd the position OF envoy extraord mary
and minister plcnipotentiary To the United
States from Germany since 1888.