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mouth OF the Amoor River, for voyages
OF trade and exploration In the new
country. 1t has been estimated that no
less than twenty-five different companies
with quite h fleet OF small vessels were
thus employed as early as l772.
Under the auspices Of these companies
many OF the inlets and islands and much
OF the main land were explored and set
Elements established. In 1885, Rus
sian named Gerhman Pribylov, sailing
from Unalaska in small sloop called
the st. George discovered the islands
which bear his name, located in the
heart OF the Behring Sea, and now far
famed as the only seal rookeries in the
known world.
Alaska was ceds d to the United States
In 1867. BY the treaty OF cession Rus
ala conveyed to our government all lis
sovereignty over Alaska and the waters
thereof. Tho United States paid 81 200.
COO for the territory. Previous TO tho
purchase San ira cisco syndicate
offered $40, 00,t0) for tho domain, but
for diplomatic reasons the Russian Gov
eminent did not acsept the offer. This
place the United States In the position
originally occupied by Russia, aad guar
anleei to IL all the rights that pertained
TO that imperial government. Russ!a's
claim to absolute dominion over ALASKA
and the Bchring sea was based upon dis
covery, conquest and settlement. The
z, ography of the country demonstrates
ind SUITABLY TO the careful student that
the Behring Sea Is a land-locked ocean.
Immediately after tho transfer cor
poration was organized in San Francisco,
known as the Alaska Commercial Com
pany. Many OF its stockholders were
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

could afford to spend IL In bitterness.
Blanchard Jerrold was exceedingly
angry with him at one time because,
after they had worked together on a
volume Of drawings and descriptions
relating to London, Dore published a
French edition OF the book. In which
Jerrold's text did not appear.
For year the intimacy of the two
men ceased, and then, on Dore's an
nual visit to London, he suddenly APP
peared In his former friends library,
| held out his hand, and said, II
couldn't leave without seeing YOU"
He owned that he had been in the
wrong, and did not attempt to justify
himself. The only thing he did in
sist upon was the fact that he could
not live at enmity with one OF whom
he had once been fond, and after long
discussion the two parted, on their old
affectiOnate terms.
Yet Dore was an irritable man, and
one day actually quarreled with a
friend on the subject OF art. 1t was
not long, however, before he rushed
into the gentleman's house, saying,
Let us embrace each other! 1t is too
stupid to quarrel with friends. We
will talk no more about painting, but
only OF drawings. Then, you were
perhaps In the right"
"We Rugged each other" says the
friend, in telling the story. "He had
been the first to come back. He was
q better man than l..
Another friend, Albert Wolf, the
critic, had written somewhat severely
of Dore as a painter, and the latter,
who was never content to be admired
as mere illustrator, felt the cut
most keenly. The two had been
friends for fifteen years, bnt this I'M
fortunate criticism parted them for
five. Then, one summer evening,
they met face to face, and 1t was
Dore who advanced with outstretched
hand, saying, us it all over?"
"As you please" was the cold reply.
Dorc hesitated. Then his better
nature prevailed over pride, and,
passing his arm within that OF his
friend, he said, Il must talk with
YOU"
He talked and the other listened,
with the result OF healing the breach
between them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
MURPHY FAILED TO DIE.
And spartacus Was BuIlyragged by Red
Headed Irishman. tt

And spartacus Was BuIiyragged by Red
Headed Irishman.
1t was at a certain East Side thea
ter recently that tragic star of me-
dunn standing produced in the course
of his repertory the well-worn tragedy
OF "Spartacus, says the New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Late in the afternoon the manage
ment was notified that the gentle
man who had been accustomed to
portray the fighting Gaul in the
arena scene had succumbed to the
grip aud wouldn't be around that
evening. After an hour or SO Of
sharp hustling for substitute Mi
lesian OF diminutive proportions was
secured, and there being no oppor-
tunity for a rehearsal he was told in
general way what to do and in
formed that he was to give up the
ghost when the star told him to do
so.
When the evening came the stage
manager and his assistant rugged up
the volunteer in breastplate and he'll
met, gave him his little tin sword,
and at the proper moment turned
him loose in the arena.
The star opened the combat by
giving his antagonist lively crack
in the ribs. This reused the latter's
Celtic blood and he retaliated by
whacking the stars helmet in good
gladiatorial fashion. Pleased by Tins
display OF enthusiasm on the part Of
tyro, Spartacus smote the fighting
Gaul in the neck by way of encourage
ing the same and received a sharp
jab in return.
For two minutes the battle was q
sharp one, when the star, who is a
stout man and not much given to eX-
ercise, began TO retreat.
die, Murphy. die!" he Kissed be-
tween his teeth, as he vainly tried to
dodge the trip-hammer blows the
Gaul aimed at him.
"Divil IA Bit" Kissed the fighting
Gaul in reply, "Oi've just clapped me
oies on the tarrier that's runnin' agin
me for sargint-av-arums in our So
ciety an it'll nivcr do for him to say
me bate!"
The curtain was rung down on the
unusual spectacle Of the doughty
Spartacus being chased all around
the ring by small and red-headed
gladiator OF generally measly appear
anpn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

some years ago, said afterwards that
he went with the highest anticipa-
tions, but the reality very far ex-
ceeded, his most vivid imagination.
Mr.. Sturgeon was OF humble origin.
The illustration we give of his birth
place shows this. 1t was a plain,
modest structure, the home evidently
OF plain people. He never outgrew
the simplicity of his early life, and
ever continued to be in hearty SYM
patty with the masses. Here, no
doubt, was one Of the elements OF his
power. He was unassuming; he dis
liked titles. He did not like even
the conventional title of Rev., but
preferred to be known rs simply Mr..
Sturgeon. For while at least he
appears to have underestimated his
own abilities. When one day in 1853
he opened the letter inviting him
TO come to London, he was surprised,
and thought it must be intended for
some other person.
His powers OF mind were prodig-
ious, but his education was not that
of the schools In early life he
planned to pursue full course at one
Of the colleges or universities, but was
led to change his purpose. Whether
he erred or not in this IL is impo,si-
BILE, of course, to speak with cer--
tainty, but we cannot help the reflec-
tion that even the greatest minds are
usually made greater by the discipline
Of college life.
Mr.. Spurgeon's marvellous command
Of simple and idiomatic English
added greatly to the strength or his
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

sierra SHOWS 10 Sc Defisd by New and
Novel Propeller.
The Fulton Iron Works, I'm New
York City, is completing tho machin-
cry for very curious machine, the
like OF which has never been known
before. 1t is machine sleigh-like In
construction, and is intended to be
used in hauling passengers and tow
ing logs and other freight In the high
Sierras, and, In fact, wherever snow
exists.
Should 1t prove the success that 1t
promises, the problem of Arctic ex-
ploraflon will be solved, for even in a
mountainous country twill be about
as fleet as Hudson River iceboat,
while on level stretches only birds
of cnwearled wing can keep up
with it.
This strange machine Is the invcn-
tion OF Amos Lane, of Truckee, who
some months ago discovered the buried
gold or the famous Bonner party.
He11lrst built a model snow-boat,
which was run in the regions around
Sierrayillc by hand power. Now he
is making sleigh twelve feet long,
which will carry a six-horse power en-
CINE and weigh, all complete, not
over 800 pounds.
dts mechanism Is peculiar and is
attracting much attention.
The novel craft will mainly be used
between Tahoe and Truckee to trans
port freight and passengers. Aside
from carrying ordinary freight and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

part of 1891. Pending the action OF the
board of arbitration, which was TO con-
sist of two represent atives Of the United
States, two OF England and three neu-
trail to be appointed one each by the
President of France, the King OF Italy,
and the Emperor of Austria, England
egreed TO cooperate with our Govern
ment in the laudable work of restricting
the catch of seals, especially by poach-
ing. No actual service in that direction
was performed, however. and the fact
that more seals were caught in 1891
than during any previous summer called
for prompt action on the part OF the
President of the United States.
1t is undoubtedly true that continu-
ance OF pelagic hunting adjacent to the
islands will, within a short time, either
exterminate the seal or intimidate them
so that they will seek other breeding
places. Testimony Of officers of seal
ing vessels, as given before the Alas
kan court, is to the effect that they
do not scure more than one third OF
the seals killed on their hunting expedi-
tons. The method of slaughter pur-
sued on The islands by the company is
as follows: From the herded animals,
who gather in great numbers on the
rocks, a selection Is made of such as
are valuable and can legally be killed.
These are driven inland for some dis
lance, when they are dubbed to death
and Immediately skinned. The. Aleu-
tian natives, who are employed by the
company to do this work, are very ex-
pert, and accomplish the killing and
skinning with great rapldity. The
skins are counted, sailed and baled,
ready for shipment.
All this Is done under the eyes Of a
special agent of the United States
Treasury, who Is appointed expressly
for the purpose. The skins go to Lon
don, where at the4annual sales the mar
ket price Is established, They also go
there to be cleaned and dyed. the latter
process being a trade secret which has
been retained inviolate by one firm Tor
many years. An abandonment on our
part OF jurisdiction over the entire
waters of Behring Sen, as determined In
the case cited means tho ultimate ex-
tinctlon Of the industry, and any con-
cession pre- scribing this area Is virtual
abandonment OF our original claims.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

passengers from point to point rapid
ly, Mr.. Lane intends to use it as
stow boat" in hauling loaded sleds
around the mining and wood camps
along the line of the Central Pacific
where show falls SO heavily as to OBJ
struct other means of traffic.
Mr.. Lane built his first motor
sleigh two years ago at Sierrayille.
and was his own engine and engineer.
lie worked it by hand crank and
was able to make ten miles an hour
over a level, and climb considerable
grades. He estimates that with the
vehicle now being made, basing his
calculations on comparative power,
weight, resistance and paddle-push-
ing surface, he can double this speed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

eminent, he repeated the journey across
the desoIated wastes OF Siberia, and In
June, 1741, set sail upon the voyage ia
tai TO him, but fruitful with great future
results In July of that year he sighted
the American Continent at 80 degrees
north latitude.
On this voyage no also discovered the
K0mandorskl group OF couplet. On the
largest OF these. now bearing his name,
he was shipwrecked and died Dec. 10,
I74I. But an indomitsble spirit of enter
prise and discovery had been awakened
among the Russian people, and almost
Immediately traders, hunters, and adj
venturers made their way from island TO
island. until tho whole Aleutian chain,
and with It the main land of Alaska,
were discovered.
In 176S two captains OF the imperial
navy, Krenitzen and Levashof, sailed
from Kamchatka in two government
vessels. The former passed the succeed
ing winter at kadiak. the latter at Una
laska The land and the sea were alike
the ,habitats OF an immense number Of
valuable f,ir-bearing animals, and stlm-
ulatsd by the great profits TO be derived
by a traffic in skins expeditions were
constantly fitted out at the ports along
the shores OF the Sea of Okotsk and the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Learning Appreciated.

Cultivated Stranger-"You adver-
.tise for man who can speak twenty
six languages"
Mr.. Gotham-"Yes, sir. The posi-
tion is still OPEN"
"Nlay l ask concerning the matter
of its duties?"
Certainly. own considerable
property in New York and | want a
man to collect the rents. New York
Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Dispensing on Board ship.

Curious yarns are spun about the
method of dispensing followed by
divers captains on board ship. An
illiterate shipmaster, having con-
suited his book OF medical instruc.
tions, found that strong dose from
number six bottle was the proper
remedy for a sick sailor standing be-
fore him.
Number six, however, had been in
great request on the voyage, and not
a drop remained For moment the
amateur doctor was at loss. An
inspiration OPPORTUNITY caused his
corrugated brow to smoother. He
mixed together portions from bottles
number two and number four on the
strictly arithmetical principle that
two and four make six. Another
story tells equally against the sister
service. 1t is related that lieuten-
ant in command of gunboat deemed
the responsibility Of the charge of a
medicine-chest too great for him.
Immediately she was off soundings
the gallant officer mustered all hands,
and divided the contents of the chest
equally, SO that each had "his whack
and ma MAR"
There is another naval yarn in this
connection well worth mentioning.
A man-of-war doctor, whose name Is
unfortunately lost to posterity. had
simple method OF locating a mans
ailment and alleviating it-save the
mark!-by drastic an infallible rem
edies.
He would tiea piece of tape around
the waist of the complaining mariner,
and command him to declare whether
his pain existed above or below the
tape. If above, an emetic, and IL
below, dose of salts, followed as q
matter of course.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Lying Figures.

George, what were you doing
downtown last night until after IL
o'clock?"
"What was doing? Why, my
dear, was In the Office balancing up
the books. / worked there till /
could hardly see. My head is just
full of figures yet.
"Your head full of figures? Fig
uresl Oh, you are mistaken, George.
Figures don't lie, you know. Texas
Siftinps
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
American Fashion.

Rick Donovan-Yis, thin pants are
too short, sure.
Israel Moses-Not at all, mine
frendt. Here is der fashion-blate. 1
will put der subscribers on der bottom
free ov sharge. Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Shows Wreiched Taste.

"Boss, can't you gimme dime to
get meal?"
Il can, but shall not. l have no
money to squander in administering
to your depraved Appetite"
But, honest, Boss, l want TO buy a
meal with it.
Exactly. And il eating l0-cent
meal is not evidence of Il deprayed
appetite l do not know what is. In
dianapolis Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Theory and Practice.

He was reading aloud - the family
circle and laid down the paper To
emphasize what he had just read.
Il believe with the writer OF that
sentiment that singing should be
taught 10 child as soon as it can
speak-Good heavens! What is that
awful noise in the next room?"
, "That is the baby singing" sail
his wife. And he went to the club to
finish the article he was reading. =
Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

In some lowly organized worms are
found green bodies, which seem to
be identical with the green substance
of plants enabling them TO absorb
carbon from the air when basking in
the sunshine, but IL may be these
green bodies are merely vegetable
parasites which finally secure a place
of abode In the skin of the worm and
in return manufacture food for it.
Nature teens to have tricks OF trade
which are almost past finding out.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

QUEEN VICTORIA and the Duke OF
Fife have quarreled because Fife ig-
nored royal etiquette and spok, be-
fore he was spoken to. AS monarch
Victoria is entitled to the first word;
as woman she insists on the last
word, and she gets most OF the words
that come between on general prin-
cfnles
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Socialism Discussed.

Barkeeper-You believe in gen
eral division OF property?
Socialist-Yes, that's my idea.
"Apd your motto Is that property
is robbery"
Precisely"
Then II there is general division
OF property the socialist who takes
any of the property is a receiver OF
stolen goods, and in this case the re-
ceiver is worse than the thief".-
Texas Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

A STRIKING design for new style
of sleeve for ladies' dresses has been
printed in the fashion magazines.
Viewed from the side IL resembles
the Tower Of London inverted, sur
rounded by two rows of gigantic frills,
and finished off at the top with the
dome of the Mosque OF Omar. Name
OF the architect not given.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Emnn.i 10 Be Forriren.

Gustave bore had many faults, but
none SO large as not to deserve excuse
when one remembers his tenderness of
heart. He absolutely would not and
could not keep up an enmity. Life
was short, according 70 MS loving
theory, and only the foolish nan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
A welcome sound.

He--Dear Miss May, would it be
too much trouble to ring for glass
OF water?
She--Don't mention it, Mr.. Stay
long. l wish had bottle Of ginger
ale to offer you.
He--Isn,t it too early in the sea-
son, don't you think?
She-But IL would be so refreshing
to hear it pop. Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

Now THAT the largest private yacht
in the world has been built for the
Count Stroganoff there is another OPP
portunity for some purse-proud Ameri-
can Millionaire TO justify his existence
by having one built which shall be
larger yet.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

RUSSIANS who stay at home must
suffer, IL not die, from starvation, and
those who reach America bring the
deadly typhus to work its ravages In
this country. Surely they are an af-
fllcted people who in seeking deliv-
erance bring afillction upon others.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

In is reported that Boston dentist
has boon indicted for having attempt
ed to ak" the grand Jury in behalf OF
the whisky trust. He probcblX tried
70 put In some gold allings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

rhs Leading Noneoniorms.t and Preach,
OF the Age.

OF the Age.
The death of Mr.. Spurgcon leaves
a vacancy in the religious world
which is destined, perhaps, never to
be perfectly filed.
In many respects the character OF
Mr.. Sturgeon was unique. He stood
alone. He was fashioned after no
predecessor. and should any one try
to initiate him the attempt would
doubtless be a failure. A leading
religious journal pronounces him to
be the greatest preacher since the
rise OF Professionalism. An intelli-
gent critic, who listened TO him
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
A Sure Thing.

Sparkle-Your sister is wearing one
of Miss Pinkie's rings. l wish you
would get it for me. want to take
the measure. Going to buy an en-
gagement-ring, you know.
Barkle-Eh? Has Miss Pinkie ac-
copied you?
Sparkle-She will when i propose.
Last night she asked me how liked
her mother.-New York Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

HERE is the most
profound ignor-
anee prevalent re-
gardIng Alas k u
generally. The
territory is the ul-
TINA thule of
northern travel
upon the American
continent. 1t is a
land OF fuTs and
fish, Of gold and
glaciers, OF Iaist
and mystery. The
summer seasons of
recent years have
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

preaching and writing. His sermon;
were of that rare quality which make:
them not only impressive to hear but
fascinating to read. For years they
have been published weekly, 100, 00O
copies of single discourse often COM
ing from the press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
A Home Product.

Chambers Did l understand you
to say that the lady to whom you pre-
sented me last night was ducheSs?"
Gummey-"Yes, genuine duchess
from Duchess County, New York"
Jester
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
PRoF. PErE MAuER. whose ami

PROF. PETE MAHER, whose ami
mated personal discussion with the
Hon. Bob Fltzsimmons at New Or
leans not long since resulted in a
great deal of money changing hands,
offers most astonishing and un-
heard-of reason for his defeat. He
says the Hon. Bob Is the best man.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

A HoNEsDALE, Pa, lady has full
set Of carpenters tools, which She
uses with remarkable skillin making
useful and ornamental articles for her
home, a full set Of chairs being among
the productions OF her mechanical
geniuy
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
By a AIcI cenary Bard.

I'm full of high ambition,
And seek-I may b. rash
Not the plauaits OF poslerlty,
but contemporary cash. -PucL
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
Sand.

Teacher of Physiology-What in
gredient which is highly essential in
the composition OF the human body
does sugar possess?
Pupils lin one voice)-Sand.-
Pharmaceutical Era.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
just Bonds-That's All.

De Kash-I presume pretty soon
you will compel me TO give bonds to
keep the peace.
Mrs. DE Kash-Why, what on earth
do you mean?
De Kash (shelling out)-Oh, just
government bonds, that all.-New
Y-rk Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

the United States purchased Alaska
from Russia. Up 10 that time that part
OF the North Pacific Ocean. north OF
the Aleutian chain Of islands and OK
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

brought thousands of to rlsss TO its
beautiful waterways, and 1t is difficult
20 believe IL is still u terra inccgnita 10
the great majority OF our coun .rymen.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
OUR BUDGET OF FUN
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
INOS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes ana Joks'sfs that Are Supposed 10
Have Been Recently Born- Sayings and
Doings that Are odA Curious and
LaughabIs.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14
ALASKA AND THE SEAL.
EPOcHS LEADING TO THE BEH-
RING SEA MIDDLE.

Uncle SANS Northernmost Possession u It's
Discovery by Russia and Subsequent
Purchas by the nit.d states - The
Trouble with. Eng'and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

Isle respectively, the United States
Treasury received nearly $4,000
Under the present lease of the same
the revenue derived by our
would be more than 81 ,000,-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-04-14

A Prehistoric Land.