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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Record of the Week.

The Back-Everett ordinance, which is
to give Detroit rapid transit for 3-cent
fare was passed by the Council and
signed by the Mayor.
Marshall citizens talk of an associa-
ton for the prevention of cruelty to chill
dren, alleging that little ones are sadly
overworked in the public schools.
The old Hllsdale Rowing Clubs house
at Baw Beese Lake was destroyed by
fire. At the same time were burned the
shell with which the club won the senior
and junior championships of the United
States.
"Whoa! There's sign of good luck"
remarked l.. Smith, of Clinton, as he
sprang out of his carriage and picked up
n horseshoe. Before he could get in
again his horse ran away. and p. Smith
walked several miles into town.
Charlie Miller aged 90 years, hanged
himself to tree at Lapeer. He was de-
spondent.
Cynthia Meyers, a young married wo-
man, recovered So, $50 damages against
the city Of Detroit. She broke a. small
bone in one of her ankles last December
by stepping into hole in defective side
walk.
As Muskegon Zerub Bailey, superinten-
dent of the tug service of the Muskegon
Booming Company. worried over a law
suit in which he had involved his employ
ers, attempted suicide by cutting his
throat He may live.
John Kuppenheimer. of Muskegon is
an embezzler of s.. 900 from the city. Ile
was In the water department..
Phil Gallagher is in Jail at Grand Rap
ids on charge of countcrfeiting. The
prisoner made every effort to escape and
is regarded as a desperate man. He has
been held TO the Grand Jury on bail of
81 500, which has not been furnished.
Times have been lively at Kalamazoo
College. as a result of the disturbance at
the sophomore gathering by seniors and
freshmen. They attempted to smoke out
sophomore party of ladies and gentlemen.
but failed and the sophs had no difficulty
in removing the barricades placed TO
keep them imprisoned over night.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Susie burst into tears.

Susie burst into tears.
That was enough for Jack.
"Get right on my sled," said he, de-
terminedly, "and I'll take you down to
my house, and you'll have something to
eat"
Susie obeyed, and the officer saw with
grim pleasure the young heir to Mr.. New
toms millions dragging off the little waif
to his home, block away.
"He do be foine chap, he do be-" re
marked Policeman Mulvaney.
Jack took Susie into the kitchen, and
gave orders she should be fed forthwith.
Then he hurried up to his mothers room.
She was there with his grandmother, and
I'm few words he told them about the lit
tie girl he had rescued.
"She's poor and hungry, and she's got
no decent clothes. Mamma, can't you hx
her up?"
then asked, quietly: Jack, would you
able or have q big Christmas yourselfT'
Jack hesitated. He thought of all
those presents he was expecting; then he
thought of Susie's thin dress and burst
ing shoes.
"You can take the money you were go
ing TO spend on my Christmas and fix her
up" he bravely said. Then his grand
mamma, a stately old lady, In black satin
and white lace cap, called him to her and
kissed him, with tears in her eyes.
Jack sat bolt upright in bed, and rub
bed his eyes very hard. No, he was not
asleep. There was the open fire. there
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

ing with big wound In the throat, Pro-
yost swearing, and / was amazed at the
size of the wolf. He was quite as large
as Newfoundland dog, with teeth three
inches long. 1t was evident that we were
fairly besieged. 'and from the window
could see at least dozen brutes that
were excited by the smell of the blood.
killed two and Provost one. while we
must have wounded five more. 1t was n
long, weary night. The wolves never left
the shanty, but hung around 1t or skunk
into the woods near by. Just before day
light a rush was made from the outside,
and killed the leader with his head and
front legs inside the cabin. When day
broke, with one long howl they left
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
TO THE OLD YEAR.

Good-by, Old Year!
While others ring
The New Year In, and loudly sing
OF what delight and peace twill bring.
Ere the last tolling of the bell
To the world soundeth thy death-knen
bid thee now fond farewell
Good-by. Old Yearl
Good-by. Old Year!
While others raise
To thy successor hymns or praise,
I'll thank thee for the by-gone dayA
Many blessing hast thou brought,
Many a sacred truth hast taught;
Fruitful changes have been wrought
By thee. Old Yeari
Good-by. Old Yeari
Should / alone
Remember thee when thou art gone,
I'll thank thee for the good thou'st done
The world forgets the absent friend;
To each newcomer doth 1t bend,
And casts II Off when near the end,
Like thee. Old Year!
Good-by, Old Year!
Dost thou forget
How men With Joy thy advent metz
That praise the New Year hath; but yet
When once again its reign Is DER.
The world Ii may be, as before,
VIII leave me to say once more.
Good-by. Old Year!
-Harper's Young People.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
A BEARS CHRISTMAS GIFT.

The Dude Was Not Warned by Words
of Man or Growls of Beast.
1t was Christmas Eve In Moscow, and
every one was busily preparing for the
great festival of the next day, when a
tall man. so muffied in thick sheepskin
frock that he might almost have been
mistaken for a woolsack. came tramping
over the crisp snow past the red. many
tnrreted wall Of the Kremlin, leading af-
ter him by q chain q huge brown bear,
which plodded gravely at his heels with
out taking any notice of the admiring
stares and pointing fingers of the count
less groups that eddied carelessly to and
fro through the "Krasnaya Ploshtchad"
(Red Plain).
"Hello, brother" cried stout red
faced, blue-frocked izvoshtchik (hack-
MANI, who was driving slowly past in
search of a fare. "Where are you going
with MeeshaT q. e., Michael, the Rus
sian nickname for bear).
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
hung it on hook, and then coming down

hung it on hook, and then coming down
put his hands on his hips and surveyed
his work with great satisfaction.
That's what l call good job," he said.
Now, hurry up, you folk, and get your
presents in there before st. Nicholas gets
along"
Then fairy after fairy climbed the lad
der, and put in his presents. There was
q fat brownie, who brought basket of
nuts from the woods.
81 have worked all day." he said,
Cooking under hedges and dead leaves to
gather these nuts for the boy who was
kind to Susie"
A quaint little fairy in curious foreign
gown and cap approached. 81 have come
clear from the borders of the Black For
est in Germany" she said, ito bring this
music-box for the boy who was not
ashamed to look after poor little girl"
There was quite stir as n remark
able fairy approached. He was copper
tinted and had feather stuck in his
black hair, and he bore on his shoulder a
beautiful bow and arrow.
"From the lands of the setting sun
have come" said he. 81 am n Puck
wudjie, an Indian fairy, but wanted to
bring an offering to the young paleface
who has a good heart"
A merry little man in green climbed the
ladder, hauling up a beautiful toy sword
which he had brought from England for
Jack. Then there followed one of the
"good people" of Ireland with drum
which he had brought from the Emerald
Isle. "Shure it's hurryin' i must be after
doin'," he cried, ito be back before day
break"
In the midst of all this excitement
there came n paving of tiny hoofs over
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

his clothes on the chair, there the door
into his mothers room.
1t was Christmas Eve. Jack had not
hung up his stocking, for he did not ex-
pect any presents. Susie had been
warmly clothed and her wretched home
had been frightened by the visit of Jack
and his mother. The boy was satisfied.
He had made his choice, and expected to
abide by 1t.
But, marvellous to relate, as he looked
toward the fire, he saw a crowd of tiny
people hurrying and fussing about on the
fur rug before the fire. Three or four
had a miniature ladder which they were
putting up against the side of the fire.
place. Several others had hold of one of
Jacks long stockings. When the ladder
was in place, little man, with elfish eyes
and spider-like legs, climbed the ladder,
dragging Jacks stocking after him, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

himself. Jack knew him directly from
his pictures. He examined the stocking
attentively.
$50 they've been here ahead of mel
he observed. That's great idea!
never was left before. Well, no matter!
There are few things they've forgotten.
Here are the skates, the games, the box
of caramels, the books" and as he talked
he piled the packages up on table near
the fireplace.
Jack eyes were so heavy he couldn't
hold them open. He shut them for an in
slant, and when he opened them again 1t
was Christmas morning.
He sprang from his he'd and rushed to
the fireplace. Yes, there hung his stock
ing full and running over, and the table
near by was loaded with gifts.
And, If you were to argue forever, you
could never make Jack believe that there
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Expenses Said to Be Excessive.

Expenses Said to BE Excessive.
Governor Rich and the Board Of MfAha-
gers of the State House of Correction at
Ionia passed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the Auditor General
be asked to send the general accountant
and such help as he may deem necessary
to investigate the books of this institu-
ton with view of ascertaining the cause
Of the unprecedented outlay and expenses
of this institution during the two years
ending June 80, 1894.
The Governor believes the cost of run
ming the institution has been far in ex-
cess of what it ought to have been, and
the resolution is evidently move for an
investigation of the manner in which 1t
has been run. For the two years prior to
Warden Fuller's term the cost of run
ming the institution for the two years
ending June 80, 1894, under Warden
Parsell's management, exceeded the re-
ceipts by $157, 239 The board also in
structed the Warden to advertise for
bids for $50 men, at 40, cents per day, in
a furniture contract, but this action does
not necessarily mean that the State VIII
return to the contract system.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Bloody Battle at Yassar.

Details of battle between officers and
tramps at the Michigan Central Depot
near Nassar late Saturday night show
that four men were slot, one of them IA
tally. The list of wounded is: Marshal
Art McIntye, fatally; Deputy Marshal
Nj. Chrysler, seriously; two tramps,
names unknown, both seriously. The
fight arose from the refusal of the gang
of seven hoboes to vacate the small Mich
igan Central waiting-room where they
had disposed themselves for nights
sleep. The Marshal and his deputies
were summoned by the railroad officials,
but even then the tramps refused to move.
When the officers drew their revolvers
the tramps became bellgerent, and both
sides fired Unfortunately. Marshal
Mcintyre was struck in the head at the
first fire and fatally wounded. Chrysler
and the two tramps were hit immedi-
ately afterward. Trainmen then came to
the aid of the officers. and all but the
two wounded tramps fled. Two of them
were captured later and locked up.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
James whitcomb Riley.
Under the Holly Bough.


Ye who have scorned each other.
Or injured friend or brother.
In the fast-fading year;
Ye who, by word or deed,
Have made a kind heart bleed,
Come gather here.
Let sinned against and SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning.
And Join In friendship now;
Be links no longer broken.
Be sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly Dough.
Ye who have Logged each other,
Sister and friend and brother.
In this fgst-fadlng year;
Mother and sire and child,
Young man and maiden mild,
Come gather here;
And let your heart grow fonder
As memory shall ponder
Each past unbroken vow;
Old loves and younger wooing
Are sweet In the renewing
Under the holly bough.
Ye who have nourished sadness,
Estranged from hope and gladness,
In the fast-fading year;
Ye with o'erburdened mind,
Made aliens from your kind
Come gather here.
Let not the useless sorrow
Pursue you night and morrow;
II e'er you hoped, hope now
Take heart, uncloud your faces,
And toin In our embraces
Under the holly bough.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
There is worship in the woods, though the
paths be yet untrod,
When all the world goes joying at the
birthday of its God.
Eve Ii. Brodlique.

They're going to have him and me in
Christmas show at one of the big cir
cuses," replied the bear leader, "and to
give US twelve rubies mine dollars) a
night. Not bad, ehY'
And by what name are you two going
to appear in the bills?" asked dandified
young fellow in a smart new fur cap.
You'll be The Renowned Bear Broth
ers,' / suppose"
That's it, my lad" said the beast
tanner; "and as bears generally have a
monkey to perform along with them,
hadn't you better come and join us?"
The laugh was now turned against the
jester, who, irritated by the retort, took
off his fur cap, and began to tease the
bear by Tipping him in the face with it.
You'd better stop at that game, my
fine fellow" said the bears guardian,
warningly "Meesha's good-natured
creature enough in his way, but he don't
understand being joked with by strang-
ers, though he doesn't mind 1t from me.
He's got teeth of his own, i can tell you;
and if he makes one bite at you, L rather
fancy you'll find your sum comes out
wrong the next time you try to count on
your fingers"
But the dude was not to be warned,
either by the words of the man or the
low growls of the beast, and was contin-
uing to plague the bear, when all at once
the shaggy head was thrust forward, and
the huge jaws opened and shut with a
snap like the falling of steel trap. The
Joker drew back his hand just in time to
save it, but at the same moment he saw
his fine new fur cap (Which had cost him
seven dollars vanish like pill into the
bears capacious mouth, amid a roar of
laughter from the crowd.
SERVES you right young fellow" said
the bear tanner, with stern satisfaction.
you've made him nice Christmas pres
ent, anyhow; and there's no fear of your
brains catching cold for want of it, for
you don't seem to have any"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
LONG AFORE HE KNOWED.

Jes' a little bit o. feller-I remember still
Ust to almost cry fer Christmas. like
youngster will.
Fourth o. July's nothin' to it!-New Years
amt a smell;
Easter Sunday-Clrcus day-jes all dead In
the shell!
Lord, though! at night. you know, to set
around and hear
The old folks work the story OF about the
sledge and deer.
And "Santy" shootin' round the roof. all
wrapped In fur and fuzz-
Long afore
knowed who
''Santy Claus" wuz!
Ust to walt, and set up late. a week or two
ahead;
Couldn't hardly keep awake. nor wouldn't 60
Kittle stewin' on the nre and mother settin'
here
Darnin' socks, and rockin' in the skreeky
rockin' cheer;
Pap gap. and wunder where'it wus, tho
money went,
And quart with his frosted heels, and spin
his lniment;
And me dreamin sleighbells when the
clock 'ud whirr and buzz,
Long afore
knowed who
.Santy Claus wus!
Size the fireplace up. and fgger how "Old
Sanity" could
Manage to come bown the chimbly, like they
said he would;
wisht that could hide and see him-wun-
dered what he'd say
Ef he ketched a Teller layin' fer him that
away?
But bet on him. and liked him. same as II
he had
Turned to pat me on the back and say: "Look
here, my lad,
Here's my pack-jes hep yourself, like all
good boys does"'
Long afore
knowed who
'Santy Claus wuz!
Wish that yarn was true about him, as 1t
'peared to be-
Truth made out o. lies like that un's good
- enough fer me!
Wlsht still wuz so confidin', could Jes' so
wild c
Over hangin' up my stockin's like the little
Climbin' in my lap tonight. and begin me
to tell
Bout them reindeer, and "Old Sanity" that
she loves well.
I'm half sorry for this little girl sweetheart
of his
Long afore
She knows who
''Santy Claus L.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Frankfort Is Hot.

Early this fall an old barge was lowed
into the Frankfort harbor, provided with
a twelvc-foot cabin, anchored out in the
bay and opened up in grand style as a
floating palace The proprietor, who has
q Government license, dispenses all kinds
of drinks. A small ferry boat runs from
the shore to the ark. The citizens of
Frankfort are indignant over the mat
ter, and the Marshal has tried to get the
bumboat away, but he cannot arrest the
proprietor for selling liquors, as the Gov
eminent license is good on open waters.
There is talk of violence. A similar ark ut
Holland was mysteriously burned last
winter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Struck Oil.

James Mcbride, who lives on farm
short distance southwest of Birming-
ham, is the local milkman. He is having
a well bored, and the men engaged in the
work struck rock at depth of thirty
feet, which had to be broken with dyna-
mite. Immediately after the discharge
oil began to flow from the well, and for a
few minutes the mlkman's spirits were
very high, as visions of untold wealth
floated before him. The oil stopped as
suddenly as il began when he remarked
facetiously, "Oil isn't as good for my
business as water anyway; go on with the
boring"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
Satisfying Him.

"T have called" said the captious critic,
ito end out what reason you can give for
representing the new year as q nude small
boy" That is DONE" responded the art
editor, because the year does not get its
close till the 31st of December" Then the
captious critic went out and broke his
nice new pledge.-Indianapol Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

al don't see any mistletoe in your
Christmas decorations, Miss Marjorie"
said young Blifkins. "No; we went ev-
erywhere and couldn't find any, but" she
added, brightly. II told mamma that you
wouldn't need any" He didn't.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
A Merry Time.

Tomdik-"Did you have a merry Christ
mas, Hojack" HoJack-"Yes, indeed.
Johnny killed the cat and smashed the
parlor mirror before he had his new air
gun an hour."-Harper's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20
CHRISTMAS FAIRIES,

ACK was the dear
est, roundest, rosi-
etest little lad mag
Unable. He was a
picture Of happy
boyhood that after
noon, three days be-
fore Chri g t m a s,
when, in his smart
coat, trimmed in the
most delightful mill
tary fashion with
bands of Persian
lamb and b ] a C k
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

is no Santa Claus or such things as
fairies.
81 know better" he says, with de-
cided shake of his curly head, II know
better, for I've seen them"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

FAITHFUL RECOGNIZING OF HER
LATEST NEWS.

Investigation of the House of Correc-
tom Ordered -"Bumboat" Arouses
Frankfort Citizens-Tramps and Po-
lice Use Their Guns with Effect.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

1t is Christmas in the forest, where softly
falling snow
Seems to touch with benediction the wait
ing earth below.
The long, slim fingers of the wind upon
the barren trees
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-12-20

Play Natures Allelulia in a multitude of
keys.
And bird and beast they wake alike to
join a common note
And swell the reverent carol which wells
up from Natures throat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-01
Disappointed Sportsman.

A renowned duck shooter, who lives Cd
Munjoy Hill-and is noted as float de-
sisner and builder and a champion hoat
sculler-on Sunday last stepped into MS
acat at the East end of the city and
headed his graceful dugout for the Two
Brothers, which are located northeast
from Mackworth Island, anticipating a
game dinner on the following Monday.
While vending his way to the Brothers
his ever watchful eye discovered pair OF
black ducks sitting on an ice cake, TAX
ing a nap. He quickly dove into the
bottom Of his float, grasped the sculling
paddle, and quietly sent his dugout
within easy shot of the two unsuspect-
ing ducks. Larkey seized old Extermi-
nator and opened her quietly, reached
for the deadly missile supposed to be in
the lunch basket, with the bottle of
milk, but unfortunately the cartridge
bag was left ON the wharf at Curtis
shipyard, two miles due west Larkey's
rage and disgust cannot be described.
His bowls of rage could be heard a good
distance, aud they woke the birds which
few away. BID.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-01
Burns Banquet.

One of the most enjoyable evenings
Portland will know this winter, will be
tonight, when the Burns banquet will be
given at the Preble house. Besides the
banquet there will be songs, speeches
and recitations. Hon. H. Drummond
will be in:the chair, and is a grand enter
tainer, particularly when Burns affords
him an occasion. 1t will be rare treat
to hear the venerable abolitionist, Parker
Pillsbury, our own poets Mrs. Caroline
Dana Howe and Mrs. Clara Marcelle
Greene. Mayor Baxter will give most
interesting account of his visit to Burns's
cottage. A glance at the curios will
seem like visit to Scotland. Mr.. B.
bennett will make remarks. The wit
and talent of Portland will voice the
occasion with music and conversations.
Mr.. Rankin will preside at the piano.
The hour of the banquet will be 7.30
O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-01
Maine Central Relief.

The fifth annual concert and ball OF
the Maine Central Railroad Relief Asso-
citation, to be held at City Hall, Port
land, on Wednesday, February IA, will
provide an entertainment from s to 93(
p. M, composed of the Temple quartette
of Boston, Charles Follen Adams, (Yaw-
cob Strauss), reader, VIM. 81. Minot,
whistler, and Gilbert's orchestra.
The grand march will begin at $50.
Refreshments will be served in Reception
hall at any time during the evening
The tickets to Portland and return are
for sale at all stations on Maine Contra
Railroad at one fare for the round trip.
A special train will leave Portland:at a
m. February 18th for Bangor, Lewiston
iva Brunswiclx), Bath and way stations
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-01
MAY GO TO NEW YORK.
Rev. Matt Hughes Receives an Unanimous
Call.

1t looks as if Portland would have to
lose one of her most brilliant pastors, a
Clergyman who, from his first coming
among us, has created a profound inn
preston. not only for his abilities as a
clergyman, but also for his great talents
as public speaker. 1t is no slight
amount Of work that devolves upon a
man when be presides successfully over
two large Methodist parishes in one city,
and, in addition, is called upon CONSTANT
ly to give his countenance and thought
to meetings and assemblies of every kind.
The occasion for these remarks is due
to the fact that one of the largest and
wealthiest of the Methodist churches i'll
the country, located in New York city,
has kept it's eyes on Mr.. Hughes for some
time, and sent a committee to Portland
very quietly, about three weeks ago to
hear Mr. Hughes preach. The. committee
was so much pleased with what they
heard, both as regards the sermons, and
the work Mr.. Hughes has been doing,
that the church unanimously voted to
call Mr.. Hughes, and sent committee
this week to extend an invitation to him
to become it's pastor.
The invitation is a most fattering one,
and we hear that Mr.. Hughes considers it
very favorably. AS he has just con-
cluded three years. passionate here it
seems more probable, we are told, that
he would accept now than he would at
I,%o dot ha onronte
he will be great loss to this city.