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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
schedule time of these trains will be
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schedule time of these trains will be
two hours and thirty minutes. Trains
will be run every hour; oftener II
necessary. There will also be trains
running every half-hour or so.
The Power House.
1t is estimated that two power
houses will be sufficient to furnish all
the power necessary. These will be
situated at coal mines owned by the
company, as already stated, most
important arrangement In the mat
ter of economy, for not only will the
cost OF transportation Of the coal used
in the power houses be dispensed with
but the dust of the mines can be
burned under the boilers and the
good coal sold. This dust Is at pres
emit wasted wherever coal is mined.
The operations of mining will be car
ried on by means Of electric machin-
cry run by power from the power
houses.
Terminal privileges have been OBJ
tanned. the right OF way for almost
the entire line has been secured, and
the line has been surveyed. 1t is
thought that the road will be in ope-
ration during the latter part of the
Worlds Fair.
One Of the cuts represents the cal
or coach. In front, just back of the
sharp nose, stands the motorman
who controls the train by means OF 9
keyboard in front of him. Just bach
of the motorman's compartment II
one for high class express, and ther
comes the coach proper. Back o
this is a compartment for mail ant
then the rear motor is reached. Ele
waited crossings are also depicted II
two other illustrations. One OF thes'
shows the manner In which a wagoI
road crossing is thrown up over tn
tracks, while the other gives an ide'
of the way other railroads will b
crossed by the electric road.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
DREAM OF A CENTURY
TITS THOUGHT 1T WILL SOON BE
Realized.
An Electric Railroad Between Chicago
and ST. Louis Upon which speed Of One
Hundred MileA an Hour VIII he Made.


When Ben Franklin discovered
that electricity could be conveyed
along a'wire he had conferred upon
humanity a boon, the Importance or
which even he could not realize. Lit
tie idea had he Of the coming tele-
graph, the first manifestation OF the
new-tound law, nor Of the telephone,
the electric motor, electric light and
many other things which seem to be
actual necessities in the present day.
These things were to come later. Or
course, we cannot tell what were the
thoughts that animated that brain as
The lightning flash followed with
marvellous speed the delicate thread
by which he held his kite in tie
storm. But however wild his mag
inings were, could he have seen Wis
ion of the wonders of the after part
of the nineteenth century, those
wonders to which he held the key?
One Hundred Miles an Hour.
Not the least Of these wonders are
the electric motor and the dynamo
which manufactures lightning. By
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
NOT ALWAYS cHARMERs.
Much Nonsense Has Been Printed About
Snakes Powers.

Much Nonsense Has Been Printed About
Snakes Powers.
A great deal Of nonsense has been
published, and a great deal more Is
believed, about snakes Some most
thrilling stories turn upon a power
which serpents are credited with OF
fascinating their victims. This ap-
pears to be superstition. Accord
ing to Mr.. Vincent Richards, mice,
birds, dogs, guinea pigs, and other
small animals, introduced into rat
tlesnake's cage, show little fear, even
at first, and afterward none what
ever. Smaller birds, after fiuttering
about till they are tired, end by be-
coming amusingly familiar with the
snakes. Mr.. Richards put two rats
into a cage containing forty cobras.
At the outset the rats appetites were
considerably affected, and they were
evidently alarmed. In short space
of time, however, they recovered their
spirits and caused considerable COM
motion among the cobras by running
all over their heads and bodies. The
snakes resented this familiarity by
darting at each other and at imagi-
nary foes. The rats lived and par
took of food in the cage for ten OF
twelve days, when, one after another,
they were found dead-"victims, nc
doubt. of misplaced confidence.
1t is still a matter Of debate
whether snakes are proof against
| their own poison. The remedies ad
vised for snakebite are OF doubtful
validity. Because a man recover:
after being bitten by a snake anc
dosed with opium, mercury, ammo
mia, or what not we must not jumI
to the conclusion that the treatmen
has effected a cure. A snake ma.
bite without poisoning. Biting
though in appearance simple enough
consists really of a series Of complies
movements, following rapidly on
upon another in ordered sequence
should any Of which be inadequatel.
performed, the victim may not b.
properly poisoned. Ammonia, alec
hol, and making the patient NOV
about are wore than useless; for the
increase the action of the circulation
and thereby promote the absorption
of the poison. Even permanganat
of potash is of no effect unless 1t
administered within four minutes.
Researches into the nature OF tn
poison, says the Popular Scienc
Monthly, have shown that il reside
In some proteid, and that there al
three toxic elements-globulin, serur
albumen and acid albumen - bu
wherein the quality consists tina
gives to these substances, usually
harmless, their poisonous power,
as much in the dark as ever.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
A bandits Courtesy.

Cardinal Theodoli, the intendant OF
st. Peters at Rome, who had just
died, led, for the most part, a life OF
clerical tranquility: but he was fond
of narrating one thrilling adventure.
1t was in 1874. Monsignor Theodoli
was spending a quiet holiday at the
abbey of Trivulsi, near Erosinone.
While reposing under chestnut tree
in a neighboring wood one afternoon
he was captured by bandits and car
ried off to the mOuntain-top. His
servant, who came in search OF him,
shared like fate. In the morning
the chief approached the bishop re-
spectfully, and, with many apologies
for the necessity which he was under,
informed him that they required
e2, 900, which his servant could bring
back, and then he would be set at
liberty. There was no help for it.
The servant was sent and returned.
The captive was freed, and the brig
ands implored his pardon, saying
misery had driven them to theiI
mode of life, and protesting thai
they were good Christians. The hear
of the bishop was softened. He gave
them his blessing. The chief seized
! his hand and kissed 1t fervently, ou
| In doing so contrived to abstract tn
pastoral ring. In justice, though, !
should be said that about yea
later, as the bishop was one day cross
ing the bridge Of st. Angelo from st
Peters, an individual unknown I
him thrust a packet into his hand
1t contained the ng.-Tit-Bits.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
photographic Bullets.

1t is no news that cannon balls
and bullets can be Photographic as
they dart through the air, but Pro-
lessor G. V. Boys has recently made
some experiments in photographing
flying bullets that cast new light up
on their motion, and their effect upon
the air through which they pass.
Professor Boys fires the bullet
through box lined with black cloth,
and so arranged that the passing bull
let itself completes an electric circuit
and causes q fash of light In the box,
which, though lasting only one
millionth of second, suffices to i'm
print photograph Of the bullet on a
sensitized plate contained In the box.
Not only are the bullets them
selves photographed, but also the at
mospheric waves created by their
passage. In front of the bullets are
seen the waves OF condensation, and
behind them the waves OF rarefac-
ton, and interesting observations
have been made on the peculiar forms
OF these waves.
As each bullet dashes through the
box IL touches the terminals OF two
wires in the electric circuit, and the
little cloud OF dust into which the end
of the wires is pulverized also has its
image imprinted on the Photographic
plate.
Professor Boys has experimental
with the photographing of charges Of
small shot fired from shotguns, and
the final result of these experiment:
is awaited with much interest, be
cause it promises to throw light upor
the manner in which guns Of different
pattern scatter the shot.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

their combination distance can al
most be annihilated. What would
have been thought 100 years ago OF
the person rash enough to predict a
speed Of 100 miles an hour with which
men and things could be transported
from one point to another? The de-
velopment Of transportation facilities
since George Stephenson's locomotive
made its trial trip in 1929 has been
remarkable. What is perhaps the
last step of the century in this direc-
ton is about to be taken. An cleo
trio railroad is already under way be-
tween Chicago and st. Louis which 1T
would seem will solve the problem of
rapid transit. On this railroad at
the very start speed Of 100 miles an
hour will be made.
Description.
The line between the two great
cities will be as near straight as the
lay of the land will allow. 1t will be
divided into 25 sections Of 10 miles
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

bnly An Rare Cases IL There Any Merit In
Early Rising.
The fact is that early rising Is COM
mendable only when early rising Is
necessary. 1t may be broadly stated,
In q majority OF instances, to be a
misfortune rather than merit.
Granted that ones duties require
him to rise very early In the morn
ing, and that, correspondingly, he Is
able TO retire very early at night,
then the degree of hardship In the
matter is reduced to the minimum.
Harper's Bazaar admits that TO go
to bed when the birds tuck their
heads under their wings, and to rise
with their earliest Weakening chirp,
Is not so bad a thing. Who that has,
seen the marvel, the miracle, OF dawn
In the country-the wonderful tints
and tones Of the sky, the unrolling of
the mists, the revelation OF beauty
on field and hill, slope and river-can
feel aught but envy Of those to whom
this pageant is a daily recurring de-
light? But II one sits up till mid
night, occupied in study or in society,
and, conforming to his environment,
rises In a leisurely fashion to some
what late breakfast, according to the
customs Of his family and his world,
Is ne therefore to be branded as a
sluggard? May not the late riser en-
gage as fully and as successfully as
the early riser in the business of the
day, the chief requisites for success
in which are, perhaps, good temper,
equable nerves, prompt attention and
a brain alert and quick to decide or
matters Of Importance?
Thousands of people have no choice
whatever about their hour of rising
| in the morning. Later or earlier,
that hour is fixed for them by the
requirements OF the Office, the shop
or the classroom, by the time table
OF the railroad, by the arbitration OF
their employers or the necessity OF
their employees. But in the cases
manifold where personal liberty /:
enjoyed it should not be thoughtless
ly restricted simply because OF the
domestic tradition that early rising
deserves praise and late rising blame.
Breakfast may often be movable
feast without materially disturbing
the routine of an orderly housekeep
ing day. Invalids, mothers who's
rest has been broken by teethint
babies, and, above all, rapidly grow
ing children, should have their sleel
out. Nature demands this, and vic
lence is done to her when sleepy PEG
pie are rudely aroused from thei
beds Early to bed is the single SAT-
prescription to insure early to rise.
We need to repeat it over and owe
to our hurrying, anxious, tollint
American men and women: Rest
rest, and again rest. DO not thinl
time i'll spent that is spent in repair
ing the ravages of our well-nigh inces
SAINT activity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

from May to November without a
drop of moisture. From a clump OF
sharp, bayonet-like leaves a couple
of feet long, rises graceful stalk,
frsm three to four inches in diameter
and from ten to twenty feet In height
bearing a dense compound panicle of
small white blossoms, which, In shape,
size, color and fragrance, closely re-
semble the tube rose. Sometimes as
many as $500 flowers are crowded on
one stem.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

writes Robert j. Burdette OF the man
who enters an intelligence office in
search of a "cook" and a second girl, !"
In the Ladies' Home Journal. Sternly
he bends his gaze upon the superin-
tendent. She lifts her own eyes a
passing moment to meet his ferocious
expression, TRANQUILITY, as one who has
been weaned in early infancy on just
such glances from much larger men.
She resumes her writing. There Is
something in the atmosphere Of this
strange place that chills him. He
snorts "Goodaftnoonl" in one word,
and In the same tone In which he had
snarled ~Gmornl" to his typewriter.
The superintendent looks up pleas
antly and says: @Good afternoon, sir,
with excessive courtesy and just a
little Boston icing on 1t. He break:
into cold Precipitation as the horri
BILE thought sweeps across his mino
that she may have followed him there
to witness the battle. He looks ovel
his shoulder as a murderer might
look around at a ghost. He would
give a dollar il the Office boy would
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

each, and the power will be fur
nished from power houses along the
line and situated at coal mines owned
by the company. These power houses
will not only give power to the rail-
road but will also supply cities and
individuals along the line with light,
heat, and power. The railroad itself
will at first consist Of two tracks, but
eventually two more will be con-
structed. There are to be no grade
crossings.
In cases of country roads, the latter
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

will be thrown up over the railroad
by means of wooden bridges. When
other railroads are to be crossed, the
electric road will be elevated. These
crossings will be made by iron bridges.
The entire line from Chicago to st.
Louis will be inclosed by a high
fence. These precautionary measures
will eliminate the danger Of those &C
cidents resulting from an open line
and grade crossings. Other accidents,
such as collisions between trains, Will
be practically impossible. The power
will be communicated to the motors
OF the cars by means Of the familiar
trolley system. The l0-mile sections
before mentioned will be electrically
connected in such manner that the
power will be shut of from, alternate
sections, thus preventing two trains
from running on the same track
within at least ten miles OF each
other. AZ only trains going In the
came direction will use the same
track there can positively be no col
tlision. The danger Of jumping the
track is practically eliminated by the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

Their connection Is that there is q
flexible bony attachment from breast
to breast, and below this there is
viscerai connection. There is only
one navel. The children were born
in caul. II food is given to one the
other is satisfied, and II medicine is
administered to one the other is
affected, but not to the same extent
as to the one to which it was given.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAM has en-
tered proceedings against the pro-
prietors OF a New York museum be-
cause they have refused to let him
enter competitive fasting match. I"
III George wants TO fast why doesn't
he stick to Madison Square? He
may starve himself to the queens
taste, and to everybody else'slif he
wants to, and with no objections
from anybody.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
Terminus Fueit.

A New Jersey parson let his watch
run down the other day and set 1T an
hour too slow. The consequence was
that he appeared at wedding just
as the bride and groom were leaving
the church, having been married by
another clergyman, who had been
sent for after half an hour had been
spent in waiting for No. i.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

The most curious circumstance Is that
when a sentence is begun by one
child the other frequently finishes 1t.
When sleeping one child lies on her
back and the other on her side, which
gives an idea of the flexibility Of the
connection. The children are very
good friends and seldom quarrel. The
twins have excited good deal OF
interest among the medical profession
in India. and there is little doubt
that their appearance in America
will be welcomed by scientists no less
than by the unscientific sightseer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

The axles will be run on roller bear
ings so that friction will be brought
down to a minimum. The top OF
the car will be but nine feet from the
rail, and as the axles are placed on
high trucks the center of gravity is
brought very low. The weight of
the car and its equipment will not
exceed fifteen tons. Through trains
will be run without stops. The
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
Rig Froe-Bir story.

During the winter Of 1SS6-S1 a
petrifled frog was found in quarry
near Elmira, N. Y, which was two
feet eight inches I'm length and
weighed over 100 pounds. This is
the largest specimen of fossilized frog
yet brought to light
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

WAGON ROAD CROSSING.
THE manner In which country road will
be made TO cross the line OF the electric
railway by means OF wooden bridge.
1t is estimated that about $50 OF these
will be required between Chicago and
St. Louis.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
rr...u,.d violin.

The violin upon which the wedding
march was played at George Wash
ington's marriage has come into the
possession OF the Sunbury, Pa, Mu-
steal Society.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
.sslxMEsE /" TWINS FROM INDIA
Radica and Doddica, Two Little Girls "a
r-.o Ne Seen I'm Chicago.

rrrr Ne Seen I'm Chicago.
The new Siamese twins do not
come from Siam. They are natives
of Orissa, in India, and the following
descrlption is sent to the Pail Mall
Budget by a correspondent, who saw
them in Poona. They are 20 appear
in London previous to fulfilling their
engagement at the Worlds Fair, Chi
caro' The names Of the children are
Radica and Doddica- The two little
girls are 81 years old, and are really
pretty children. The popularity OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

IT doesn't take any capital to start
Mexican revolution. And when
the enterprise fails there are no as
sets. $3.50 81
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
THE SPANISH BAYoNET.
IL Is the Greatest Triumph OF INatnre's
Handiwork.

Among the almost innumerable
varieties OF flowers of California the
yucca or Spanish bayonet, known also
as the "Roman CANDLE" is the great
est triumph of Natures handiwork.
It is native of the coast range from
Monterey to San Diego, and thence
eastward to Arizona, and fiourishes
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
HUMOR OF THE WEEK.
sroRiEs TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Many Odd. Curieus. and
Phases Of Human Nature orspn'.
portrayed By Eminsas word Arass =
Our own Day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

PERHAPS, after ALL, the Gould MILL
ions are TO be dissipated. George
Gould has developed an ambition to
own a racing stable.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26

The Lamb Among Wolves.
He enters the precincts Of the bu-
reau. Black is his brow, and rasping
with unwonted harshness is his voice,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
RAILROAD CROSSING

RAILROAD ChOssiN1 ,rs.. .fsst
GShowing how the electric road will be run
across "A steam railroad by means OF an
iron bridge. Nineteen. OF these bridges
must be built between the termini OF the
electric railways.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
Mace. nf Pnlitioians.

In thirty-slx years South Australia
has had forty-fve administrations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-26
The Japanese.

founded. If he did he couldn't sleep
in il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-01
OBITUARY..
ApTpr,r wFLLANp BLAKE.

Ro.,on Feb % fspccan welland Blake. OF the
Arm Of Blake Bros CO., bankers and boxers OF New
York and Boston, died 10 o'clock this morning NJ MS
re,idencc in Brooklinc. lie son OF George bay
Rlake and was born In Brcolne about hitytwo years
, Mr. Make studied at Harvard in tho cl,ss OF 1861
hut was not graduated He owned one OF the most bauu
ful estates In Brookne and was one OF lis w'aIthic't
citizens Mr. Blake member OF the Boston STOCK
Exchange and the Union Athletic, ST. Botolph' Eastern
Yacht and Country clubs and OF the Union 'i"o oi new"
v,L when tvcny.one wear, old he went into business
with his father who had established the nrm OF Bake
p,o,hers g. Goa and remained In that business up 10
the time OF hs death. Mr.. Blake lived In Ncw'fork
for but about heen years ago ne
u, Hoston and soon after he was married. lie had Deem
nm invalid for the last three years, during when
time he did active part In his business inc
firms interests being cared for BY the other partners, who
are John +. Marquand, j. f. Brown, George ~ Hafris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-01
TIE NAVAL BILL PASSED.

Washington Feb. os.-The Naval Appropriation
hin was taken up the amendments reported from the
Committee on Appropriations being first acted upon
The first amendment that ELECTED discussion was inc
one near the end OF the bill. appropra'ing $3ooooo
for the expenses Of the international rendezvous ana
review.
Mr.. Coclsrell read and commented upon com
municatIon from the Ncw.York Chamber OF 'ohi-
marco sjpned nv Henry Willard chairman. asking
IN. aid q Congress in the entertainment In Newrork
OF foreign visitors the Worlds Fair. and he asRea
Mr. Hale whether the 100000 proposed to be APP
propriatcd included anything for that "'llns'rons
and magnificent proposition
Mr. Hale replied that he DID not know cAac'y wnn. .
vas wanted by the Ncw-york gentlemen. Mr.. liii'
a., IN. ,rAo,.,ond that the state Of New-lOrk de-
e Sided o any appropriation from The General Govern,
mcn for the purpose OF entcrtainns foreigners VINO
summer n"S%c The Ncw-Yors Chamber OF Commerce was
Tesnonsib,e for the suggestions. The state OF New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-01
York was not responsible for It, The bill passed
with a few amendments.
REPUBLICANS BEATEN IN THE SENATE.
VAIN EFFORT TO SECURE An EXECUTIVE
SESSION

y.
Washington, Feb. % (Spccial)-The Republican
managers In the Senate beaten twice this after
noon In the effort TO secure executive session for
the purpose OF Fastening the confirmation Of the
various nominations pending. on saturday there
may have been some good excuse for refusing an
executive session. and two three Republican
day, however, II Clearly a case OF partisan
division. the Republicans urging the consideration OF
the nominations and the Democrats fighting TO pre-
vent action upon them before tho end OF this Con-
gress. With Senator Stewart counted as n member
OF the opposition. there is st Republican majority
Of four In the Senate. Nevertheless the votes to-day
showed Democratic majority OF two. Enough
anti-Admnisraon Republicans had cancelled their
pairs and were absent from the Chamber TO over
turn the normal Republican majority.
BY cOncoaling the Arrangements to pairs which
have been made TO this result, 1t Is possible
for the Democrats to obtain majority IN the Senate
and yet have open support from the Republican
side. This bushwhacking attack on the President by
the few personal enemies he has on the Republican
side OF the Senate will probably have the effect Of
hangingnp the many nominations recently made
which have failed to receive consideration by com
mittees OF the senate until within the last day or
two. The Republican Senators who are helping this
Democratic scheme OF obstruction will be asked to
settle hereafter for the failure Of these nominations
with the party organization and the nominees them
selves
(For ether Warrington neis zee page H.