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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Like an Old Roman.

The ideal type Of senatorial dignity
and calm, so long imputed TO the old
senators of Rome, is thoroughly en-
bodied in Senator Faulkner, of West
Virginia. He never lounges about
the Senate with his hands plunged
deep ipto trousers pockets, as II igno-
rant or unappreciative of the dignity
OF his surroundings, but preserves an
exceedingly impressive gravity of de-
meanor. He never rises to his feet
as IL violently propelled by hidden
spring, but does so easily and with
perfect tranquility. His voice is dis
tinct and never used as means OF
hurting abuse at the head of fellow
senator. Every movement Is accom-
plished with majestic grace, and never
are his arms set going in the heat OF
debate or controversy like the fans OF
a windmill, as sometimes occurs with
more excitable people. His features
are purely classical, and even the
fashion Of his hair is strictlyin accord
with the Roman type.-Kate Field:
Washington.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Saved a Town with Laughter.

1t was in 1868, after a battle, and
the streets of Madrid were filled with
angry crowds bent on detroying every
thing and everybody. Suddenly an
unknown man, tall and dark anG
strong, appeared at the city hall.
"Give me band OF musicians" he
said, "and before nightfall | shall
control all Madrid" He must have
been man Of rare personality TO
have been able TO persuade the au-
thorities at all in that dark hour to
give him anything Of the kind, but he
did. Going out with the musicians,
he wandered through the town.
While they played he sang-folk-
songs or some national air. When
these bored the people he mounted
old boxes and told funny stories, and
by and by the people forgot to be
angry, followed their new leader
wherever he went, laughing over his
stories and songs. BY nightfall
peace reigned in the city and the
mob broke up and went home to bed
The mans name was Felipe DuCazel,
and he was only % years old when he
die this clever thing. We hear a
good deal about heroic things in saw
ing countries by long and terrible
rides at night, or by the sacrifice OF
ones self by dying in somebody's
stead, but few of us remember before
OF any one who saved a town by
laughter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
BEYOND PARDON.
This Man from Kansas Could Give Anna
Mas Cards and Spades.


One Of the most versatile Of eX-
tcmperaneous liars is w A. S. Fcrgu-
son, of Topeka, Kan. He writes the
Chicago Tribune as follows:
/ read with considerable interest
the article in the Tribune-"Quecr
things we see. They appear just the
same even when one has Il gun along"
or course, no one will doubt for a
moment the truth OF the experiences
therein related. / commend your
effort TO preserve authentic records
and desire to aid you.
One September day, while hunting
prairie chickens near the head waters
of-Green River, north Of Atkinson,
Henry County, H., / concluded To
take look at the river itself, think
ing that possibly might get few
young mallards. / was sneaking
through the grass near the waters
edge, with my dog at my heels, when
a chicken rose from the grass nearly
behind me, and as turned my head
to see il could get a shot flock of
mallards rose from the water d.
rectly before me, but / neither saw
nor heard them. / held my gun at
my side, pointing toward the river.
My dog saw the ducks, and she also
saw that / did not see them, and,
rising on her hind legs, she touched
the triggers with one CT her front
feet, discharging both barrels OF the
gun, and seven of the ducks dropped
dead, several crippled ones falling
further on, three of which my dog
afterward brought in.
Not half mile from where the
above occurred, the same day, / sat
down In the grass, while my COM
panion went up the river for a shot at
a large flock which had dropped in
some>little distance UP. | was tired
and warm and the sun soon put me To
sleep. When / awoke l found eleven
more dead ducks by my side which my
dog had evidently taken in during my
nap, as each had teeth marks on its
neck. This Is the more remarkable,
as / had always instilled into the
mind of my dog not to bite birds.
| At another time 1 was rowing a
boat up Rock River, near Cleveland,
ILL.,, on my way TO an island for some
teal shooting. / had the same dog
with me. The river was rather
rough. A grcen-wing teal was COM
bog up the river like bullet. / saw
IL, dropped my oars, grabbed my gun,
fred, and winged the bird, which
dropped into the river and began to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
s.,,den Promotion.

In the latter half OF the sixteenth
century the little province OF Tran
sylvania was in state OF revolution
and consequent disorder. Finally
there came time when there was nc
ruler, and the Turkish Sultan sent
word to Ali Pasha, then at Maros
Vasarhely, that, come what might, a
Prince OF Pennsylvania must be
elected. Ali Pasha was in a quandary.
He stood at his window, as the story
runs, meditating upon his sover-
eign's commands, not knowing what
to do, and yet afraid to do nothing,
when he saw tall, strong man cross
ing the market-placc.
At that time, and especially In
that country, q strong arm was the
best patent OF nobility. At home Ali
Pasha had seen the lowest slaves
lifted TO places OF power. He sent a
messenger into the market-place with
orders TO bring the tall, strong man
into his presence. The order was
obeyed, and as the stranger entered
he was greeted with the words, "You
must be Prince OF Pennsylvania"
"I!' exclaimed the astonished
prince-elect. IL know nothing
about government! can't read or
write! am a butcher!"
mo matter for that" said Ali
Pasha; "a man may be an excellent
regent though he cannot read"
But the butcher was not ambitious
and still resisted.
If you want man as Prince of
Pennsylvania, he said, II can tell
you OF one who has no eqnal. Ii you
will, let us go and find him. l will
lead you"
With five hundred Turkish horse
men Ali Pasha and the butcher rode
to Malmkrog and surrounded the
castle of MichaeLApaffi, whom they
hailed at once as prince, carried to
Maros Vasarhely, and proclaimed as
regent. This was In 1861, and the
prince thus chosen remained in power
until his death, in 1890.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
La Grippe Was Ub.aul,ou..

1t is one thing to have the grip in
town or anywhere on the mainland
within reach of a doctor. and another
thing to be stricken with the disease
on remote isle Of the sea- On a
Thursday morning recently the in
habitants OF Grand Manan, large,
well-populated island Off the Maine
coast, observed a single firc-the sick
signal-burning on the Three Isles,
six miles seward, but rs gale was
blowing and the sea running high no
body could land there. On Sunday
evening physician, accompanied by
three sturdy Oarsmen in a dory,
reached the isles in binding snow
storm. Fifteen OF the sixteen in
habitants were sick abed, leaving one
man barely able to crawl to the head.
land and keep the signal burning. 1t
was three days before the weather
moderated sufficiently to allow the
relief party to return home, and In
that time the sick were relieved.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

some Unique Titles Borne by .sshssts" Il
the East and West.

the East ana west
There is the class OF aerial disturb
ance, including such journals as the
Cyclone, Breeze, Zephyr, Blizzard and
Hot Blast.
Closely related TO this class Is one
which includes Wave, Breaker, Surf,
Ocean Wave, Tide, Spray from the
Sound, Seaboard, Current Wave,
Header, Rudder, Helm, Coast News,
Coast Mail and Canoe.
The Reporter who starts out TO
mold Public Opinion, and is very
Wide Awake and q Hustler or a
Rustler after News, often degenerates
into mere Ink Fiend or Ink Hus-
tier.
Anna, ILL.,, appropriately has a pa
per called Talk. To keep 1t COM
pany, elsewhere is found Chat and
Chat.
In the divisions of Time we have n
Century, an Age, an Epoch. Cycle,
Day, a Year, an Hour, a Month and
a Week. Likewise we have Dawn,
Noontide and Daylight. Not far off
are to be found the Watch, the Clock,
the Horologer, the Tlmekeeper and a
Dial. The above suggests Light, a
Lighthouse, Beacon, Flambeau, a
Torch, a Lamp, a Headlight and
Blazes. AK, Broadax. Tomahawk
and Ratchet follow each other natur-
ally, and after the latter Chips may
be placed.
Mephisto, Lucifer and other Meph-
istophelian characters OF Plutonian
Nature may also be found.
When 1t comes to real eccentricity
of nomenclature, however, let me
commend you to the Jefferson (Texas(
Jimplecute, the Sedalia (Mo.) Bazoo,
the Wayback Astonisher, the Solid
Muldoon, OF Ouray, COL, the Moral
and Scientific CompanionQn Arizona),
the Rip Saw, the Deaf Mute Critic,
the Wahoo (Neb.) Wasp, the Rams
Horn, the Poor Souls Advocate, the
Haw Patch Qnd. Gospel Exhortation
and Rsproof, the Spirit OF Jefferson,
Firm Foundation, the Orphans
Friend, the Unterified Democrat
Iinn, Mo-, the Hcadblock, Thirteen
Towns, Thlelensien, the Bedrock
Democrat, the Observation-Disclosures,
the Screw Driver, the Appeal-Ava-
lanche, Ball, Shepherds Voice, the
Big Stone (Va.) Post, the Cosmocrat,
Mamma, the ;Chronotype, Car, the
Times Reflex and Hop Reporter, Con-
glomerate Short Line, Shocks Jour
nal, Deaf Mute Pelican, Sand Me,
Why?, the GroSler, the Diamond
Telescope, Nutmegs.
There is an approach to humor in
the Tombstone ca. IT, Epitaph, the
Thomas County Cat, Of Colby, Iowa;
the Jamaica (Vt.) Ginger, and Ham
and Eggs (pork and poultry, Of To
peka, but the pun never gets any
closer to the surface than in these
instances, and even then it hardly can
be said to exist in paying quantities.
Printers Ink.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
The Grip In 1868.

According to the following extract,
published in the London Truth, from
an old historical work, not only was
Edinburgh afflicted with the influenza
in 1853, but the Queen of Scots her
self had the disease: I'm November
Edinburgh was visited with new
dysease' called the 'newe acquaint-
ance,' which passed through the
whole courte,' neither sparing lorde,
layde nor damoysell. VT VS. a paine
in their heades that have vt, and a
soreness in their stomacks with a
create coughe. The Queene keapte
her bedde vi. dayes. Their was no
appearance of dangee, nor mamie that
die of the dysease, except some olde
folks
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Rings.

Rings, which are the most antique
of ali ornaments, were used in abund-
ance by the ancients. We are told
how three rings were worn on the
little finger, and sometimes the fin
gers were SO covered as to appear like
gold throughout their length, while
gems Of much beauty were added.
Sometimes these latter were used un.
cut, while the fashion at times pre-
vailed Of not wearing gems, and no
bles loaded themselves with gold
rings only. These rings were some
times Of enormous size. 1t Is related
of Julius Caesar that while he har-
rangucd his troops the immense ring
on his finger could be seen at dis
lance which his voice could not
reach. So formidable were some of
these rings that ii of iron they served
us weapons of assault, and Aristotle
discusses the question whether an in
jury inflicted by the blow OF such a
ring was contemplated as misde-
meanor by the law prohibiting as
sault. Rings were also made which
were supposed TO possess the power
OF arresting evil influences, fascina-
tion and maleyolent agencies. These
peculiar influences were regarded az
emanations from the eyes in large
degree, and the sudden presentation
OF these strange rings, with their
strange devices, arrested the atten.
tion aud gaze OF the evl-minded, and
diverted their minds with amuse-
ment, so that the turbulent hui
mours" were allayed and the "rabid
temper" soothcd. At Rome the pa
tricians wore golden rings, which dis
tinguished them from the slaves,
plebeians and common soldiers, who
were, however, permitted to wear
rings of iron. When, at u later date,
golden rings were permitted to the
slaves and people, the mobiles dis
carded the Use Of their golden rings,
which were no longer an emblem of
rank. A peculiar use Of rings is in
stanced where in certain city RI
valry for the entertainment Of Wis
itors arose among its citizens This
generous emulation became so fierce
as To lead to open brawls and strug-
giles. To avert these, iron rings were
placed about column in the center
of the town, and those reaching this
hospitable community took up ring
and sought his home at the house OF
the family whose ring he had picked
uD.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

swim away. NY dog went overheard
for the duck, and after a hot chase,
just as she was about wlthin.reach of
the bird. Mr. Teal dove and the dog
went after him. Pretty soon the dog
came up with something In her mouth
and swan for the boat. AS she came
near saw that she did not have the
duck, but in place OF duck she had
brought me q nice black bass of about
pound weight. She always got
something.
1 might add here that my dog is
not for sale. q,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Honey could be Immensely I'm
proved by the planting OF flowers
known to yield tine-flavored nectar.
Every knows the difference in the
quality Of the comb contents in the
different parts OF the game country
and in different regions The Mar
bonnie honey derives its fine flavor by
being harvested chiefly from labiate
plants, such as rosemary, ETC.; and
though 1t appears that the Maltese
honey does not, as often stated, owe
its fine aroma 70 orange blossoms, the
latter undeniably perfume the Greek
honey.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

batting the tendency of which it is a
result, the man of true and honest
pride In his manhood will be satisfied,
yea, gratihed, to see nature take its
course. His contentment will be
second only TO that with which he
notes the whitening of his hair.
which, going on while his vigor of
mind and body remains as it should
be in his prime. becomes the most
honorable decoration that 1t Is posi-
bic for man to wear.
The bagging of his trousers at the
knees prOclaims that man is animate:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Hand shadows" may DC shown on a
wall or on an ord nary piece OF sheet
ing. but better plan is Tor tho operator
TO stand behind a screen. Fos this pur-
pose an ordinary folding linen horse,
about five or six feet high, will answer
we'll. These are generallyin three sec
tions, which fold n canvas hinges.
Strain piece OF Gallo atout one and
one-half yards square across the upper
part Of the middle section. Drape the
rest OF the linen horse, and your screen
IL ready for use. A candle should
he placed few feet benin . the center
OF the calico, and all other lights should
be removed OF turned down.
The hands, when at WORK between the
calico and the candle, will throw shad-
ows on the former, and these will be
seen by the spectators on the o. her side,
while the operator behind the screen
will be out of sigh. III the calico is
voted the shadows will be more dis
tinct. In some shadows, hats and other
accessories are used. These may lie cut
out OF cardboard or til brown paper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21


A small set OF rushes, etc., may be
made for this. The punt "a piece of
cardboard as shown in the sketchD is
pressed lightly with the left arm against
the screen, and is moved with the help
OF the right hand nearly to the center OF
the screen. The angler pulls up his line
empty and locks at it. Next few arti-
cles (of cardboard) may be brought UP
in turn, placed on the hook by the other
hand. An old saucepan is shown in the
sketch, and other objects may be cut
out, such as a broken umbrella, a hat, a
bonnet, boot, etc. Finally the alii-
gator may appear on the hook, and,
after dragging the punt about little,
may pull the angler down, seize him by
the nose, and disappear with him, the
punt sinking at the same time. The
fishing rod, for which a penholder will
serve. Is held to the third finger by q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Raise the thumb OF the right hand
well, to keep the mouth high up and
give additional length to the trunk. The
eye should be very small. The trunk
may be waved backward and forward
and curled up to the mouth. The fingers
forming the trunk should pick up the
carrot formed-of cardboard) and place
il in the mouth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
They Have Yet Much 20 Learn

1t is said that at the reception
given by Mrs. Potter Palmer to the
10 Congressman, even Western
etiquette was shocked at the per-
Torrance of some of its guests.
These 10 representatives eacl;
brought his wife and children, ano
the wife of the honorable member
from Texas" came in linen duster
and put her child to sleep in the
library at 10 O'Clock. Another of.
spring of this same Texan family
amused herself by skating on the
mosaic floor of the drawing room!
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
The wrong shop.

Young Woman would like to hire
a young society man to lead the ger
man tomorrow evening.
Real Estate Agent (astonished)-
Hire society man?
Young Woman-Yes. 1 have heard
that young society men are hired By
the night for social events, and want
one tomorrow night for my german.
Real Estate Agent-But why dc
you come here, madam? We don't
rent young men
Young WOman-Why, / saw the
sign Flats for Rent" in your win
dow. Exchange.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

the chintz coverings
on the iluted legs OF
village pianos show
no intermediate Bag
ging. 1t is a mark OF
humanity as distln-
gulshed from t he
lower orders OF ami
mails; the stork, one Of
the most conspicuous
OF creatures in the
matter OF legs, shows
no bagging at the
knees. The only brute
that displays this ten
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Boss. said an aged colored man to
former employer OF his, a Jefferson
avenue merchant, Saturday. Il wish
you'd lend me TO- dollars. We hain't
got no coal nor nuffin' to eat"
why should ], lend you SAP" was
the reply; show do / know you will
ever pay it?"
"I'll pay it suah, boss, jest as suah
as yer Dawn, when / gets it,"
"But how do know you'll ever get
1t, Sam?" said the merchant; Il don't
believe ! ought to trust you. !"
Hadn't ought to trus me, boss, "
said the old negro, reproachfully,
why, boss, II / had thousand dol
lars I'd trus you w.d every cent Of
it,"
The argument was irresistible and
brought the so dollars. Detroit
Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Parts Tor a whole Con.tellntio,

"Now, let's see," said the play
wright, you want play with one
star part and"
"One star part? Sixteen, my dear
sir forgot to tell you--this play
is for amateurs" returned the man
ager.-Brooklyn Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Anxious Times.

Mother-What makes you so nerv-
Gus, Charley, dear?
Charley-I'ye had two proposals OF
marriage and / really don't know
whether to accept Clara with
her brains or Ethel with her money.
Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A Practical View,

Son-Here's a horseshoe l found in
the street-good one, too.
Papa-Well, throw it away.
isn't it lucky to find horseshoe?"
Not unless you own horse. -
Good News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
AnInferlor Commoditx.

Mrs. Muggs-My darter went to all
them revival meetings last week, and
she got husband; reg'lar case OF
love at first sight They're TO be
married mex month. Did your darter
get one, too?
Mrs. Puggs SADLY = Nav; she
didn't get nuthin' but religion. Good
News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

This Is very effective If carefully prac-
ticoI. The rushes can be cut out Of
stiff cardboard or thin tin, which is held
by small catches (also Of tin or card
toardl placed on each side of the screen,
"a shown in the sketch. Kneel down,
showing the top of the head only above
the calico. Place the hands as shown.
The swan should dip its head, bring it
back, and lift it up as if drinking. 1t
may also peck at the rushes and appear
10 adjust the feathers on it's neck, after
which bring down the hand to the head
and lift the hair, which will have the
effect OF f. athers. Keep the tail NOV
ing at intervals
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

DONNA IsIDoRA CoUsrEo, in Chilli,
is supposed to be the richest woman
in the world. Her monthly income
is $50, 900. She isra stately widow OF
thirty-fye years, and famous horse.
woman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A LucratIve Treatment.

Eminent Specialist-Yes, madam,
your husband is suffering from tenn
porary alteration, due to overwork.
The form Of his mania is quite COM
mon.
Wife-Yes; he insists that he is a
millionaire.
Eminent Specialist-And wants to
pay me $500 for my advice. Wen
have to humor him, you know
Harper's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
"Haurhtx Culture. y

Tom-Hullol Invitations arc out
for swell dance in horticultural
Hall on the 18th. Wonder why they
left me out?
Jack-Probably on account OF their
naughty culture'-llarvard Lampoon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
business.

"Were any Of old man Blickerson's
friends or relatives present when ne
died?"
mo; no one but two undertakes.
Appeal Avalanche.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
Our Elastic Language.

First Customer wish to select a
vase.
Floor Walker - Yes. madam.
James, show the lady to the crockery
department.
Second Customer wish to select
vawZ.
Floor Walker - Yes, madam.
George, show the lady to the brio
brac department. = New York
Weekly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

perior among ere
ate d I h ingS.
Mans baggy ap-
pearance about
the knees Is also
a badge OF use
fulness; the dude
and other crea-
lures that are
placed On earth
to fill chinks in
the economy Of
creation do not
bag at the knees.
But the dude is
an incO m plete
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
A Narrow Escnra.

"Don't be afraid to eat some OF this
angel food, Mr.. Smith. i made it
with my own hands,"
Miss Daisy, l don't think there's
a man living worthy to eat angel
food-especially when it is made by
one so angelic as yourself. Please
pass the bread;" and the perfdious
wretch got away and lived 10 eat
another day.-Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

M. CARNor OF France and Nine.
Victoria OF England are exchanging
the politest kind OF compliments.
It need not be understood from these
amiable manifestations, however,
that IL the car and M. Carnot were
to go cunning together this pretty
entente coriiale would not snap like
a WORKOUT suspender.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

BY lowering the third ard fourth fin
Gers of the right hand, and shaking both
hands slightly and quickly, a good effect
of laughing is given. Then close the
mouth and suddenly put forward the
third finger Of the right hand, returning
1t quickly, and repeating the operation
several times. This will give funny
effect of protruding the tongue.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

If you talk about your neighbors
the people say you are a gossip. II
you talk about yourself they say you
are an egotist. Therefore the man
who set the example OF talking about
the weather was u benefactor to his
race.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21
HAND-SHADOW MAKING
THE WAY TO BRIGHTEN A DULL
EVENING.

Fun Older than Uncle Sam, Always New to
some and Welcome To An-Tbs Tricks
Illustrated as They Never Have Been
tiefOFe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

dency in noticeable degree is the
elephant. and 1t is significant that
ne, OF the brute tr,atiJN is the
creature that comes next TO man il
intelligence, kindliness and the other
qualities that 90 to make man SUI
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-21

Many Odd. Curious. and Laugh.bIs
Phases Of Human Mature Graphically
Portrayed BY Eminent Word Artists "
Our Own Day.