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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

pelt, and before the assaults of both
the bison was killed by hundreds Of
thousands and his bones left to
whiten the plains. Then came the
civilized savage, known as the tour
list, who shot down the noble animals
for the sport their death afforded.
Vast herds were stampeded, and
they rushed away only to plunge
down precipices to death.
It is pleasurable to turn from this
disgusting spectacle to the efforts Of
Mr.. Jones, Of Nebraska, to domesti-
cate the bison. Several years ago he
began to breed the animals in cap
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
PArHos IN A COURT ROOM.
The Touching Illustration of Children
Affection I'm Parisian Trial.

The Touching Illustration OF Children'a
Affection I'm "A Parisian Trial.
A French paper says that Lucille
Rome, pretty girl with blue eyes
and fair hair, poorly but neatly clad,
was brought before the Sixth Court
of Correction under the charge Of
vagrancy.
"Does anyone claim you?" asked
the magistrate.
"Ah! my good SIR" said she, shave
no longer friends; my father and
mother are dead; 1 have only my
brother James, but he is as young as
am. Oh, sir, what can he do for
me?"
"The court must send you to the
house Of correction"
"Here | am, sister-here l am! do
not fear!" cried a childish voice from
the other end of the court, and at
the same instant a little boy with a
lovely countenance started forth from
amid the crowd and stood before the
judge.
Who are you?" said he.
James Rome, and brother Of this
little girl"
"Your age?"
Thirteen"
"Aud what do you want?"
Il come to claim my sister, Luz
ellie"
But have you the means of pro-
vidins for her?"
Yesterday had not, but now 1
have. Don't be afraid, Lucille"
"Oh, how good you are, James!"
swell, let us see, my boy" said the
magistrate; "the court is disposed to
do all it can for your sister. But you
must give us some explanation.
about a fortnight ago." continued
the boy, "my poor mother died of a
bad cough, for it was very cold at
home. We were in great trouble.
Then / said to myself: l will be an
artisan, and when l know good
trade 1 will support my sister. went
apprentice to a brushmaker. Every
day used to carry her half of my
dinner, and at night L took her Sc
cretly to my room, and she slept in
my bed while slept on the floor. But
it appears she had not enough to eat.
One day she begged on the boulevard
and was taken up.
when / heard that, l said to my
self, Come, my boy, things cannot
last so; you must find something
better l soon found place, where
l am lodged, fed and clothed, and
have twenty francs month. have
also found a good woman, who for
these twenty francs will take care of
Lucille and teach her needlework. ]
claim my sister,"
"My boy" said the judge, "your
conduct is very honorable. However,
your sister cannot be set at liberty
| till tomorrow"
"Never mind, Lucille" said the
boy; Il will come and fetch you early
tomorrow. Then turning to the
magistrate, he said, Il may kiss her,
may / not, sir?"
He threw himself into the arms of
his sister, and both wept tears OF af-
fection.-London Daily Telegraph.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

In Tennessee, and the people arc by
no means peaceably Inclined when
they consider that their rights have
been infringed. The miners are for
the most part a sober, industrious
and law-ablding set OF men. Work
In the mines is the only means Of
subsistence for entire communities.
The labor OF the conyicts has had an
exceedingly hurtful effect upon them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

Green b. Raum was born in 1lli-
nois in 1929. He was admitted to
the bar in 1853, and removed to
Kansas in 1856. The next year he
returned to his native State. He
was Democrat until 1861. Raum
fought in the Union army, and rose
from the rank Of major to that Of
brigadier general. In 1866 he was
nominated to Congress, in which he
served one term. From 1875 to 1883
he was Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. He then settled at Wash
ington as a lawyer, and practiced
until his appointment by President
Harrison to his present Office.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

had started on the train, the miners
proceeded to the mines Of the Knox
vile Iron Company, in which eon-
victs had been employed for fourteen
years. The guards there marched
out with 125 convicts, who in turn
were sent to Knoxville. Governor
Buchanan, being informed of the
situation, sent ten companies, some
of them artillery armed with Cat
ling guns, to the scene of the dis
turbance. A committee of miners
visited the Governor, but could get
no satisfaction from him. There
was great excitement among the
miners and violence was threatened.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

Successful Enort 10 Domestioats the BUD
faio in Nebraska.

t9lu IN NoNf1n.Ms
1t is only few years since vast
herds OF bison roamed over the plains
between the Rocky Mountains and
the Mississippi. River, feeding on the
grass and brushwood. The tread Of
their hoofs was heard for miles as the
rolling OF distant thunder, and the
dust caused by their motion rose as
typhoon in the DESERT But mans
desire OF gain and his insensate
cruelty have changed all this. The
noble and inoffensiye animals nave
been almost exterminated, and OF the
millions that once roamed masters OF
the prairies, only few, very few,
remain. First came the Indian who
lived upon the bison and dressed in
his shaggy skin. Then came the
white man, anxious for pelf and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

WEALTH with its comforts, sani-
tary appliances, and medical attend
ance does not promote longevity. The
average age at which poor man dies
is 10; the average life OF the rich
man is As. Those who work live
longer than those who play; those
who want live longer than those who
have everything.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

THE recent incorporate sermon Of
Dr. Parkhurst, of New York, suggests
that one topic for debate in the cleri-
cal congress to be held during the
Worlds Fair might properly be: as
1t justihable for clergyman to'use
epithets In the pulpit which he would
not dare employ In the street or at q
purely secular meeting.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

in captivity, and he has demonstra-
ted that the domesticated animal Is
one-third. larger than when wild. The
result of crossing the animal with
domestic cattle is satisfactory, and
as the meat is the finest in the world
and the hide of much Importance, the
commercial advantage resulting is
great, and the prospect of preserving
the bison is reassuring.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

to Mrs. James G..
Blaine, Jr., with
custody Of her child.
Also 81, 900 to pay
expenses Of suit and
800 a month as
permanent alimony.
This is the end OF
what has been, per-
haps, the most cele-
1u,Ao1 nn1a fh a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

IT is peculiarly saddening thought
that those war-worn veterans, Gems.
Beauregard and Early, may be driven
in their old age to the necessity OF
following some honest calling in order
to earn a living.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
The Champion erape-vlne.

Portugal is said to have the honor
of possessing the largest grapevine in
the world. 1t is growing at Oys in
that kingdom, and must be prolific
old patriarch IL 1t be true as repre-
sented that IL has been bearing since
1902, a period OF nearly ninety years.
Its largest yield was In 1884, when
l6C gallons OF wine was made from Its
product
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

THERE is a girl in Buffalo with a
mania for killing cats who has slaugh-
tered as many as 200 felines in three
days. At least so the Buffalo papers
say, but it sounds like a clever device
for attracting settlers to the town.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

DDS are a subject of
vast concern to the
American public.
That an investiga-
ton is ordered does
not necessarily ac-
cuse the Commits
,sioner OF unwise,
fmuch the less cor
rupt, methods Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A MAN who is doing the starvation
act at dime museum in the East is
said to be also drawing So a week
from a labor union because of his be-
ing on a strike. If he can, keep this
up as steady thing his fortune Is
made
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A BALD-HEADED man has two hui
Mutations in life: one when he first
notices that he is becoming bald, and
another when he finds out that his
badness has crept back so far that
people can see it when his hat is on
his head.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A CHICAGO architect has planned
for publishing company a building
which will look like huge. book.
The resemblance will be increased by
thefact that the building will con-
tain not less than fifteen stories.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A MASSACHUSETTS legislator is paw
ing the ambient because smoking is
not suppressed by the strong arm of
the law. Some people can make
themselves more obnoxious by Tuning
than others can by putting a black
pipe or the odoriferous "tufur."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

THE general tenor of the inter
views in the New York press seems
to indicate that Ward McAllister's
latest social classification has put him
in a scrape, don't you know, do you
understand, doncher see, catch the
nOint9n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A BOY employed as interpreter at
Castle Garden speaks five languages
and is paid only SO a week. Truly
doth the proverb say that while
silence is golden speech is only silver
and fractional silver at that.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

THERE are great many mean
fathers and mothers in the world, al
though it is generally believed that
they are reverenced. More fathers
than mothers are mean, though; every
one must admit that.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

AMONG the weavers employed In a
Biddeford Me- cotton mill Is woman
who stands six feet three inches In her
stocking feet and is large and strong in
proportion. she lie more than a match
for any man about the mill, either IN
boxing or wrestling.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

CHANGED higher than Haman" is
no longer an appropriate quotation in
New York papers. Cannot some
brilliant editor in that State evolve
something about Ajax defying the
lightning? Something sharp and
catchy. See?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

ABEILLE, the name of the French
man killed by an American at Cannes,
is the French word for bee. He seems
to have been buzzing around the
wrong hive.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

In the event OF bicycle race be-
tween Belva Lockwood and the Min
nesota cryptogram fend, money car
be found in Colorado to back the
former. or course both must appear
in red, white and blue tights, but the
lady would wave the American flag
while Ignatius Donnelly was attempt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

IT is pleasing to note, by floating
item, that successful street-sweeper
has been invented by woman. That
is, it is pleasing unless those long
trained dresses are referred to.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

convict labor law. Troops were
again sent to the district to protect
the convicts, and, although there
have since been no popular disturb
ances, an armed neutrality exists
which may at any time be over
thrown and result in reign of
carnage.
The district in which these trou-
hles have arisen is one Of the widest
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
NEWSOFoURowNsTATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MIcHS-
oANDERS-

Nearly Half Million Pupils Cost the state
e5,0s3, 43s.3i-A Remarkable Marriage
at Jachson-IsabcliA County Indians
Fool tho Spectators.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

ALL efforts to introduce English
barmaids into this country should be
discouraged. Remember how much
we have suffered from English spar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

IF Columbus, or some other bold
mariner, had never discovered Amer
ica the rest of the world would have
been in a sad plight. Russia is now
making the brass for her cartridges
and her best works of art from Lake
Superior copper and Virginia zinc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

THE bones Of Minnesota man are
slowly becoming soft, elastic, and
plable like india rubber. Kindly
nature is probably trying to meet the
demand for a reliable football player.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

ever came up in an American divorce
court-celebrate not only because of
the wrongs suffered but from the
prominence Of all the persons con-
cerned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

1t has tended to lessen wages, to i'm
pair the morale Of the community
and to destroy that emulation or es-
prit de corps that is so essential to
general prosperity. Free labor has
been unable to compete with convict
labor, and as a result the people have
been growing poorer year by year.
They have also lost that respect for
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

A Swiss savant has discovered n
plan Of drying milk to a powder in
such way that all its original quail
ties will be restored by a little water.
The water is quite generally used in
this country, but the drying process
has not been thoroughly perfected.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

Ing to manipulate a pitchfork loaded
with alfalfa. The national colors
would get there FIRST. They are not
green.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

WE speak Of the inconstant moon,
but the moon goes on its way exact
ly as it has gone from time immemor-
ial. 1t never breaks out in moon
spots.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

OF course Paderewslli won'tcut his
hair. He remembers that Samson
could not bring down the house till
his locks grew long again.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

EMERSON said, "Hitch your wagon
to STAR" but any theater manager
could tell him that 1t isn't every star
that will draw.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

UNDERcLoTHING made of wood fiber
is coming into use. That joke of the
wooden overcoat win soon lose its
point.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
SERIOUS SUBJECTS CAREFULLY
CONSIDERED.

A Scholarly Exposition Of the Lesson
Thoughts Worthy Of Calm Reelection
Half an Hours Study OF tho Scriptures
Time Well spent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

QUEEN MARGUERITE OF Italy claims
TO have the sandals worn by Nero,
the tyrant. DO they fit, Marguerite?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

.HAvE a seat, sir, are the last kind
words heard by New York murderer
about TO be checked of.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

Next Lesson--God's Word the One
Rule Of Faith and Practice 2 Tim. 3
14-17; 4. Ia.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
FREE AT LAST.
End of one OF Americas Most CeIebra ted
DIvOrca Casaa.

Judge Thomas, of Deadwood, s..
D., has granted a decree OF divorce
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
FEL0NS AND rREEMEN.
THEIR STRIFE IN THE TENNEs-
SEE COAL MINES.

Origin OF the Troubles in the Mountains
-Convictk Forged TO Abandon Work.
The Governors Duplicity-Pr OF
Armed Hosfilities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

CANNOT some reliable astronomer
focus his telescope on the meteoric
revolution of Col. Cara?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
GEN. GREEN B. RAUM,

Commissioner of Pensions-The Bureau
Investigation.
The administration Of the Pension
Bureau is at present the subject OF
investigation by a special committee
of the House Of Representatives, AS
the bureau distributes about $780,
OOO. 600 annually in pensions. its meth
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10
WHAT THE LESSON TEACHES.

Then. Hebrew and. Ezekiel has been
speaking of God sanctifying his name
by his mercies to a captive people. 1t
is the midst of the great captivity.
Ezekiel prophesied from the river Che
bar in Babylonia, at least half of his
writings being after the event chapters
25-48), the early years of the fifth CEN
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

lIrmsof Interest Local and Otherwise
"A dance was given last night in the
large dining room Of the City Hotel by
@ social club
The colored Republican Club OF An.
naroIis want j. Writ Randall to be sent
10 The National Republican Convention
A musical and literary entertainment
v.ll be given tonight at Red Mems Hall,
by the chesapeake Tribe of Red Men.
W l.. Iutchins, has been appointed
fourth class postmaster for Friendship
hstounly, succeeding II. Owings re
signed
Among the callers on Senators Cor
man and Gibson at Washington yester-
day were Gen. +. A. Bond, and Geo. n.
Poice. OF Anne Arundel.
Snow commenced falling this morn
lng about seven o'clock aud continued
lor about nm hour, making the ground
White with It's lleecy covering.
The Court Of Appeals will meet next
Tuesday II Is expected that number
Of opinions will he handed down next
week including the Ridgely-Melyin IL
bel case
The notice given by the press this
morning that Governor Brown would re
ltlve no more applications for office or
delegations after Friday, brought down
renewed crowd upon him to day and the
senate Chamber was filled with i'm.
patent delegations all the forenoon.
IL you want to enjoy good trip and
witness a grand performance, do not fail
70 IaSe In the special excursion TO Bal
4,@ore next Thursday, over the Short
Line L, r. That great actress. Fanny
davenport, as Cleopatra, is the attrsc.
Non See particulars in our local col
umnS
Col. Wilson, Superintendent of West
IGa' Military Academy, West Point,
Sao spent the day with Superintendent
'Oy,hlan Of the Naval Academy. was ia.
,oiaoiy impressed with the gunnery sys-
,em and the foreign language instruc-
uO9 at the Academy and paid the insti.
"0oa q very high compliment.
brsdycrotine is a. blessing to the
Headache sufferers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
A soclalMeet.

After transacting the regular rou.
tine business, the company consist
ing of young ladies and gentlemen known
as the "Pastime Social proceeded from
the residence of Mrs John Sullivan and
wendell their way TO the well known
onfectionary and ice cream saloon of
w. Ii. Smith, ON Maryland avenue, TO
partake of the feast of good things that
had been prepared for the occasion, a
glimpse of which would have tempted
the most fastidious After the inner
man having been supplied the rest of
the evening was spent in mirth and en-
.joyment, after which the "Pastimes" 70.
ted our esteemed Brother Smith vote
of thanks for courtesies shown them.
The hour being far spent the company
departed for their homes to dream of the
happy gathering Among those present
we're the following; Mr.. T. Roland
Brown, Miss Lizzie Williams, Mr.. Busch,
Miss Mamie Sullivan, Miss Martha Howes
Mrs. Van Torp. Miss Ella Hyde, Miss
Carrie Banks, Miss Katie Shores, Miss
Lottie Banks, Miss Lillian Baker. Miss
Maggie Hughes, Mr.. Frank Basil, Mr.
Jas. Strange. Mr.. s. b Sullivan, Mr.
Coulter, of Washington. ID. C.; Nh. Har
nv Blackburn. Mr. VIM I. Brewer, Mr.
John Dew, of Baltimore, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
MARYLAND Pensions.

The following pensions have been is
sued to Marylanders by the government :
Samuel ii Daneker, Samuel Boyd, Benz,
Bornheim, II. p Richardson, George w.
Harris, John Colwell, John Nj. Buzby,H Il.
Papst. John Bosley. Charles Shocks. G..
II. Hartman, Edward Young, George
Mitchell, John Wright, John J Simps on,
John w. Wilson, Ralph Humphreys,
Ohio W. Drenner, Rufus A. Bralnard,
Alex. Rippin, John r. Milbourne, Geo.
w Creighton, Andrew j. Crockett, Ten
nv Helman. John T. Reddy, Major Par
ker. William w. Grow, Samuel HYman,
John M. Schlett, John G. Cockey, Robt.
Hayden ,Zachariah Young, Daniel Young
Emoty Henry, James Butler, William
James, George w. Campbell. Original
widows, &c Mary G. Gregg, Re6ecca
Leahy, Martha Summerville. Annie Nor
rison, Caroline Hight (motherl.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
South River Notes.

Rev. F. T. Griffith. of the Southern
Methodist Church, North Severn, has
been appointed one of the Chaplains OF
the Almshouse, vice Rev. Jno. Barrett,
resigned.
Governor Brown appointments OF Jus
tees of the Peace and officers of Regis
tration. for this section give very gener-
al satisfaction.
A merry party of young persons gath
cred at the hospitable home of Capt. n.
G. Collision, in Scrabbletown last night
and spent a pleasant evening in social
intercourse and various innocent games.
The Capt. and his estimable wife entered
into the spirit of the occasion and added
much TO the enjoyment OF those present,
Mr. David w. Collision and Miss Mile
Collision, were assisted in receiving by
Mr.. Thomas Younger of Calvert County
and Miss Grace Davis of the second dis
trict
STANIEY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
MRS BROWNS RECEPTION.
A Brilliant Scene at the Executive
Mansion

The second OF the seasons receptions
by Mrs Governor Brown was given at
the Executive Mansion from 10 6
O'Clock yesterday, and was brilliant a.
fair From that time stream OF people
was en- ering and another leaving the
hospitable mansion. The great entrance
hall was deliberately decorated with
ferns, rubber plants and smilax, and soft
and sweet music came from an enormous
musicbox near the door OF the dining
room. Mrs. Brown stood near the door
Of the blue receptions room and received
her guests with cordial grasp Of the
hand and then passed them on 10 the
other ladies of the reception party
Thence they went into the red parlor,
where during the whole time there were
groups Of ladies and gentlemen engaged
in conversation The windows were
darkened and a subdued light came from
he chandeliers the costumes of the la
dies, all Of whom were attired in remar-
kably tasteful gowns, contrasting pleas
ingly with the dark uniforms of the ma
val officers. The state dining room con
tanned the table, upon which were
spread delicious CONNECTIONS, over which
wax candles shed flood OF soft light
Many of the guests were escorted to this
apartment by the charming little daugh-
ter of the Governor and Mrs. Brown.
Mrs Brown wore rich lilac colored
Marie Stewart gown, with slippers 10
match. On her head was crown of
blooming smilax, present from Mr.. +.
A Seidewit2. the Annapolis florist She
was assisted in receiving by Mrs +. w.
LeCompte, Mrs. John ). Writ. Nrs. Phil
ip ID. Laird, Mrs. w. ID. Bowie, Mrs
Murray Vandiver, Mrs. 4. Stanley Toad.
win. Mrs William +. Fullam, Mrs Ed
ward Lloyd and Miss May Brown.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-11
A Later Train Wanted.

The question of later train from the
city in the evening is being urged by a
number of people They claim that the
3 IS train over the Short Line, and the
800 over the 4 w. Il b. road are not In
the interest of the people. Important
mail matter put in our postoffice after 8
o'clock in the afte'n must lay there
until next day before 1t can be moved.
This ought not to be SO. and is very
inconvenient to merchants and others
in the city A gentleman mailed an inn
portsnt letter the other day and was in
formed by the postmaster that IL would
not leave the city until next morning
then he had to telegraph to the party
with whom he desired to communicate.
This is only one in many instances that
we could relate of the inconvenience and
disadvantage of not having a later even
ing train.