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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

five bamboo rods, to which the satI Is
attached, as shown in Fig. 3. The
sail should be made OF cotton duck.
The top is about A feet 10 inches
across, the center feet 2inches, and
the bottom, along the straight
lire from corner to corner, I
feet. The total height is 7
feet, OF which 2 feet is the depth
of the top sail. The manner OF put
ting the apparatus togetherlis shown
very we'll In the cuts. In running
before the wind, as you did in going
across the pond, you simply hold the
spars as shown In Fig. l.. When your
course Is at right angles to that OF
the wind, or against IT,, 1T Is neces-
sary TO point the sail more or less In
the direction from which the
wind comes. BY facing or turn
ing the line OF the skates to an angle
of about As degrees to the right from
the direction of. the wind, and hold
ing the sail about half as much "on,
YOU will be enabled to. tack, or worl
your way in zigzag fashion gradu
ally back to the point from whicf
YOU started. This lacking Is yer.
we'll shown in Figs and 5.
Skate-sailing isOa very pleasan
sport for a lazy man. 1t require
very little exertion, and, at the sam
time, affords all the exhilaration OF
fast drive or yacht race. The spor
has not been widely adopted In thi
immediate vicinity, though 1t Is YER
popular in Canada and Is quite eA
tensiyely in vogue in the New En-
gland States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
,,,. No,Iv.. Were seIfish ones.

A Bostonian, who often gives
money anonymously to various altru-
istic enterprises, was asked by lady
the other day to put his name down
for certain large sum he had con-
tributed, says Boston paper. Tits
very noble and unseltlsh OF you not to
wish to trumpet your generosity
abroad" she said, "but think people
ought to know" "Noble, unselfish
Heavens and earthl" he exclaimed
"Why. my dear woman, / keep darl
out.of pure selflshness. Idon't want
all the charities in town to pounc,
down on me at one fell swoopl"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Chinese from Their infHney Learn 60 IL
more Any such Thing ne Monotony.

Chinese from Thsir fnfanoy Learn 60 Ig-
more Any such Thug ~ Monotony.
1t seems to make no particular diff
ference to Chinese how long he re-.
mains In one position. He will write
all day like an automaton. III he Is a
handicraftsman he will stand In one
place from dewy morn till dusky eve,
working away at his weaving, his
gold beating or whatever 1t may be,
and do 1t every day, without any
variation In the monotony and APP
parently no special consciousness tnat
there is any monot0ny TO be varied.
In the same way, says writer In the
Melbourne Leader, Chinese school
children are subjected to an amount
OF confinement, unreliexedt by, any
recesses or change of work, which
would soon drive Western pupils TO
the verge OF insanity. The very in
fants in arms, instead OF squirming
and wriggllng as our children begin
to do as soon as they are born, lie as
| impassive as so many mud gods. And
at more advanced age, when west
ern children would vie with. the
monkey in its widest antics, Chinese
children will often stand, sit or SQUAT
| In the same posture for 4 great lengtf
OF time. 49, q.
In the item of sleep the Chimes
establishes tthe same differences be
tween himself and the Occidental a
| in the directions already specified
Generally speaking, he is able T.
sleep anywhere. None of the tritiini
disturbances which drive us to de
j spair annoy him. With a brick for
pillow he can lie down on his bed o
stalks, of mud bricks or rattan, AM
sleep the sleep Of the just, with n
reference to the rest of creation. III
does not want his room darkened nc
does he require others to be sui
The infant crying in the night" ma
continue to cry for all he cares, Tor
does not disturb him.
In some regions the entire popuii
tion seem to fall asleep, as by a con
mon instinct Qike that OF the hibe
mating bear) during the first tw
hours of summer afternoons, and the
do this with regularity, no matte
where they may be. At two hou
after noon the universe at such Sc
sons is as still as two hours att
midnight. In the case OF most wor
ing people at least and also in that
many Others, position in sleep Is OF
consequences 1t would be easy
. raise in China an army Of 1000, 900
l nay, of 10, 900, O00-tested by compe
tive examination as to their capacl
2 to go to sleep across three wheelba
0 rows with head downward like
; spider, their mouths wide open and
! fly inside.
a The same freedom from tyranny
. nerves is exhibited in the Chine
0 endurance of physical pain. The
i who have any acquaintance with t
\ operations in hospitals in chin
y know how common, or rather univ
y sal. it is for the patients to bear VIII
e out flincning a degree of pain frt
q which the stoutest Of us would shrl
. in terror.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
The Christopher Columbus

About two years ago a new variety
of vessel called whaleback began to
be used for traffic on our great lakes.
The vessels received their names
from their likeness to the whale
They are round-decked and flat-bot'
toned and but little of the bulk Is
above the water. The peculiar adj
vantages OF the whaleback seemed &c
make it desirable as means for the
transportation of passengers from
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
Cheers for the captains wife.

N
declares that of all the women with
whom he was ever at sea, he never
met more than one who could refrain
from asking questions in moments OF
extreme peril and urgency. That one
was his wife, and elsewhere in his
autobiography he pays another trlb-
ute to her courageous disposition. He
had just ridden out gale with much
difficulty in the Indian Ocean, when
he was sighted by two Dutch briggs OF
war, which Immediately gave chase.
He ordered all sail spread, but his
ship was insufllciently manned and
much precious time was lost.
1t was morning, and my wife had
come on deck, and stood with my
| glass in hand looking at the two briggs,
while l had myself taken the wheel,
so as to spare every man Tor the
urgent work aloft. Every minute
glanced back over my shoulder to see
the position of the enemy. They
had every stitch of canvas spread
and were sailing three feet for oul
two.
A great feeling of dependency
came over me as / saw this and
thought of my young wife standing
there in front of me, and or the fat'
that might be in store for her. AnC
then, to increase the danger, thu
briggs opened fire, and shot CAM
skipping after us, but fell short.
In a few minutes more they fire.
again. and now it was evident tina
we should soon be in range, and
called to my wife to go below. Blu
she refused to do so. Another sho
came closer to us than any previou
one, and / shouted to my crew u
aloft to redouble their exertions; bu
they. unable to cope with the wor
in hand, answered that they wante
help.
There was only myself left VII
could aid them, and dared not leay
, the wheel. We were sailing close
the wind, and any deviation frol
our course might throw all sal
aback, and be our ruin.
My wife perceived my extremit.
During the voyage she had three
four times, by way of amusemen
taken a short trick at the whee
This gave her confidence for the occ
sion, and without a moments hesit
tion she ran TO my side.
! "Give me the wheel, Robert" ST
. cred, "and you go help. l will
my best to keep her head up"
There was no time to remonstrat
and indeed her assistance came III
aid from heaven. With blessi
for her pluck l handed the helm oy
to her, and darted up the shrouds.
AS soon as the crew saw what n
occurred, the noble example seem
to animate them with new vigor, a
when Joined them, and was able
assist as well as direct, we manag
10 TO complete the bending on the 10
q sail.
IT The shots from the Dutchmen WI
th coming fast and thick now, but nc
y, was in our hearts. Sail by sail
ur got splendid spread of canvas
SIX the Endeavor, and as each fresh
- began to draw, we first held our ov
and then gradually left our enc
behind; and when, after an hot
work, 1 returned to deck, we W
practically out OF danger.
Then one of the men took on
cap and called for three cheers
the Captains wife, and never,
think, did any lady at sea rece
such compliment as burst from
"a Threats of those rough men, WI
M best instincts had been appealed
w by the brave deed they thus 81
taneously applauded.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Chicago to Jackson Park during the
coming Exposition, and, accordingly,
a large whaleback was launched Tor
this purpose recently at West Supe-
rior, Wis. 1t is called the Christie
pher Columbus and will carry 5000
passengers. The vessel is 362 feet
long. has a beam of AZ feet and a
depth of 25. 1t has a screw IA feet
i'm diameter and will, 1t Is said, at
tain a speed of 20 miles an hour. The
Columbus is finely fitted up and has
every convenience for the comfort OF
passengers. 1t will make the trip o.
seven miles from Chicago to the fail
grounds in half an hour.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

full and fearful variety OF tires and
the reaction in favor Of ordiparies.
There are very few OF the old-fash-
Toned tires to be seen, but superior as
the new kinds are they look very un-
calmly. Beside some Of the new In
yentions the prehistoric bone-shaker
would look elegant. Every possible
accessory to cycle is exhibited-seats
to be afiixed to safeties, so that baby
may accompany father In his rides
without fear falling off, errand
boys boxes, patent pedals and han
dies, the latest thing In saddles,
bells, lamps aud brakes, suitable
| clothing foe cyclists, glue for tire.
J some tires, cyclometers, spick and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

span spanners, and other necessary
tools; oils for lighting and cleaning
purposes, chain, covers, mud shields,
and so on ad infinitum. A baby car
rirge with pneumatic tires Ia indeed
a novelty. One would think that the
average nurse could push a baby car
fiage fast enough at present, and that
1t should scarcely be likely that anx-
ious mothers would view with eqna-
nimlty the prospect OF their darlings
being bounced out by an unexpected
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

A young man in Scott County,
Kentucky, felt severe pain in his
left shoulder and arms some two
years ago, and for months he suffered
intensely. Then the affected parts
began to change color and become
dark-brown, while the pain decreased.
At last the shoulder and arm were
covered with thick growth of soft,
brown hair an inch long, the pain
ceased entirely, and now the young
man is twice as strong In his left arm
as he is in his right
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
An OVERWHELMINGLY Doctor.

Hartford girls are renowned for
their beauty. 1t must be admitted
that there are a few plain women In
town, but they were born elsewhere.
One OF the latter, who is really pain
fully homely, called on physician
who is as plain in his speech as his
patient is In respect to her face. He
tried to cheer her; her ailment was
trifiing matter, he said. "Oh, Doc
tor" she groaned, Il feel worse than
l look" "Tben, my dear young lady,
fear there is no hope for you. =
Hartford Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
Enoournrlnr nIatrlmony.

In Norway there is a premium on
marriage by giving married people a
discount. Thus a man and his wife
can travel for a fare and a half, a
schedule of rates much more satisfy
inc 10 everyone than children half
price, and much more reasonable.
IL is suggested that this privilege Is
liable to abuse. A prudent man
might. prolong his courtship inden'
nitely at reduced rates. This, how
ever, could be easily prevented Dy
oblieing married people to carry theil
certificates about with them, as they
could easily do, in red morocco cases
like Communication tickets on rail
roads.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

to learn thoroughly is to begin by
holding your coat or umbrella open
and then with the wind at your back
allow yourself to be propelled Tor
ward. Next try to deviate your
course slightly to the right or left,
holding the coat or umbrella at the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

bottled up, and probably a great
many more will be made through
some accident. Ice yachting is a
sport of very recent adoption, and it
is essentially the same as skate-sail-
ing. Those who know how to sail a
catboat would have very little trouble
in learning the theory, though there
is considerable difficulty in getting
the knack Of the sails. The best way
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

and one boy can manage hfty Tor
morning and the same number for an
evening paper. The saving in COM
missions over the newsboy Is very
large, and is expected to run 100 per
cent. annually on the cost OF the ma
chine, which is $50. The first ma
chine put in operation paid for itself
in three months.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
BICYCLES OF ALL KINDS.

A Remarkable Exhibition Recently Held
I'm London.
The largest bicycle show on record
has lust been held in London by the
Stanley Cycle Club. 1t was chiefly
curious for two things-the wonder
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
HUMOR OF THE WEEK.
aroa,Es TOLD ~ FUNNY MEM
OF THE PRESS.

Many Odd. Cnrious. and LAushaeas
phase. Of human Nature Graphically
Psrtraysd By Eminent word Artists %
Our own Day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

along, in lieu of any muscular exer-
ton on your own part. 1t has been
remarked IN the long books which de-
scribe skate-sailing that somebody
ought to have discovered this art be-
fore, because it is so simple. But
there are many valuable inventions
In this world which, though quite
simple, have remained a long time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

THE theater deadhead is opposed
on principle to an income tax.-bos-
ion Transcript.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

same angle as before, with respect to
the direction of the wind. After
YOU have done this you will find your
self at the other end Of the pond with
no means of getting back, apparently,
except by the vigorous use OF your
legs and that in the face of brisk
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

hreeze. Here is where the science
comes in. n
In order to get back you will have
IN discard your coat and umbrella and
ndoDt a sail, so that you may tack.
There are many different kinds OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

high Enough Anyway.
The EiHel tower is eight Inches
shorter in winter than In summer
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

bound of the india rubber wheels.
However, the invention may have It's
use. A divided skirt for cycling Will
perhaps commend itself to ladies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
AN ENJOYABLE SPORT.
INFORMATION ABOUT SKATE
SAILING.

An Art which Originated In Standing
with Your Back TO the Wind and Allow
ing Old Boreas Ia Bowl You Along.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Condensed Instruction.
The. practice Of skate-sailing Is an
outcome OF the old custom OF stand
ing with your back TO the wind and
allowing old Boreas TO bowl you
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Baron st. Oswald died today in Lon
don.
Archbishop Satolli's salary as delegate
apostolic of North America, will, it is
said, be 5000 a year.
The Press printing company, OF Little
Rock, Ark, largest concern of it's kind in
the State, has assigned with liabilities of
$4,000.
President-elect Cleveland and some of
the members of President Harrison's
cabinet attended the funeral of ex-Presi-
dent Hayes.
Senator Carlisle of Kentucky has writ
ten his letter of resignation to take effect
February 4. He will become Secretary
of the Treasury.
The Republic of Honduras has granted
charted to the Louisiana State Lot
terry and the company will remove its
business to that country January 1,
1894.
The cold throughout Europe continues
| intense. There is great suffering and q
large fatality among the poor, owing
partly the cold and partly the acute jes
titution Of the laboring classes.
Horace Smith, Que of the inventors O
the original typewritiDg machine an,
part inventor of the Smith & Wessor
revolver, died at Springfield, Mass, Sur
day, aged eighty-four years.
A cable message from Rome has bee
received by Mgr. SatolEi az foIlows:"Th
apostolic delegation is permanently e
tablished in the United States and 20
arc confirmed az the first delegate"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20

The Flower Mission had. before the
meeting Yesterday, received from ben
evolent persons of the city between $500
and $500, which, added to the amounts
subscribed since yesterday, makes the
total about $4,000.
DO You want Help?
Ifanyone in the city desires male or
female help, cooks. etc, and will make
the fact known to the Flower Mission,
the help will be supplied at once. Many
deserving, reliable people, thrown out OF
employment by the cold weather, have
applied to the Mission and will be glad
to secure work. If in need of help call at
the central Office of the Mission on
Spruce street.
In this connection it is suggested that
the business men and owners of property
could do a good deed by employing the
poor people to clear off their sidewalks
in front of their property, something
that is greatly needed. This would helI
to keep the wolf from the poor person.
poor, and at the same time lessen tn,
danger to pedestrians and comply will
an ordinance of the city.
COlOred Flower Mission.
EDITOR THE CITIzRN:-Please an
| nounce through your paper, that dona
tions for the relief of the colored peopl
will be received and distributed from tn
| Colored Flower mission, at 249 Colleg
street. Donations of food, clothing o
money, will be carefully applied to tn
needy of this race. The suffering is sim
ply appalling, and our means are limited
| Flow er Mission No. 2.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20
DIVIDE INTO FIVE WARDS
THE DECISION OF THE CErI-
ZENS' COMMITTEES.
Three Meetings Held bY the Com
mittee, ana 1t Is About Ready to
Report-QuestIons OF Interest to
Voters.

The committee appointed by the citi-
zens meeting last week, on amendments
to the city charter, and other matters
affecting the interests of Asheville. has
held several meetings, and is about
ready to report to another public
meeting.
The first meeting was held Oh Satur-
day, there being present T. w. Patton,
VS.. Lusk, 7. p. Sawyer and Geo. S.
Powell. 1t was decided to recommend
that the salaries of Aldermen shall not
exceed $1OO each per annum; that the
Mayor shall be elected annually and his
salary fixed at $500 per annurp; and
| that the salary of the Recorder shall be
| fixed at 5000 per annum. gas.
The second meeting was held on Mon
day. and was attended by Mayor Blan-
ton and the committeeman already
named. The mayor gave notice that he
would submit minority report as to
the salaries proposed. 1t was agreed
| that the Advisory committee should be
abolished.
The last meeting of the committee was
held on Tuesday with all members pres
ent. A motion was adopted to divide
| the city into five wards; as follows:
Ward No. begin at the city limits
on South Main street and run with that
street to public square, thence with North
| Main to College street, thence with Col
legc street to the gap in the mountain
east of the standpipe, thence due east to
corporate line, and thence with the cor
porate line to the beginning.
| Ward No. 2.-All that portion of the
city east of North Main street. not en-
| braccd in Ward No. l.
| Ward No. 3.-Begin at Court square
and run with Patton avenue to Hay
| wood street cast, thence with Haywood
to Montford avenue. thence with Mont
ford avenue to Hill street, thence follow
at the intersection OF Peachtree street
thence with Haywood street to the
river. thence down the river to the
northwest corner of the city limits
thence east with the corporation line tc
North Main street. thence south witt
North Main to beginning.
Ward No. 4-BeGin at intersection O.
Haywood street and Patton avenue
near the postoffice, running with Pattor
avenue to French Broad avenue; thence
with French Broad avenue to Lymar
street, thence with Lyman street to the
river, thence down the river to the
. bridge at Haywood street, thence will
line of No. to the beginning.
Ward No. 5-All that portion of thu
) city west of Main street not embraced
! in Wards 3 and +.
1t was agreed that one Alderman
should be elected annually from eacl
ward.
On motion of Col. Lusk it was decidet
that the Aldermen should be elected an
nually by the qualified voters of eacl
ward. The vote on this motion stoou
Ayes. Lusk, SAWYER and Powell; noes
z Patton and Blanton.
A motion by Col. Lusk that the Re
corder be elected by the people was lost
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20
WORST IN FORTY YEARS.
Charleston Can Talk TeIexraDhl
calIy Only with Savannah.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 2O.-Chares-
ton is completely cut Off today from all
telegraphic communication North and
West. The only connections possible are
with Savannah and beyond. Today
there has been practical suspension OF
business on the exchange, and the bulls
and bears nursed their frost bitten fingers
while counting their chances of the anti
option bill. The weather here today has
been very wet and raw. The thermom-
eter is at the freezing point with indica,
tions of snow and another cold wave
Reports from the State generally show
that South Carolina has not had such
severe weather for 40 years.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Entire Train Burned-One Fas-
SenXer Dead.

Fort WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 2O.-A Lake
Erie and Western passenger train went
through the bridge spanning the
Wabash river at Peru at an early hour
this morning. So far as can be learned
no one was killed outright, but every
passenger on the train was more or less
injured, one has since died and three
others are not expected to live.
One end Of the span OF the immense
bridge went down. carrying the train
with it. Fire Immediately broke out and
in less than an hour the entire train was
burned.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-01-20
cleveland at KIave,s Funeral.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-President-elcct
Cleveland, accompanied by his Secretary
Mr.. OBrien, arrived at the Grand Cen
tral depot at o'clock this morning. He
was on his way to Fremont to attend
the funeral of ex President Hayes.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2O.-Thc Sen
ate has adjourned out of respect to the
memory of ex President Hayes, whose
funeral takes place today
The House has adjourned out OF re-
HayeS