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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
AERIcA's DIAMOND KING.

Enormous Fortune Gathered by One Man
iu tho Kimberley District.
BE- Barnato Is the king of Africa's
diamond fields, and is said to DO the
.wealthiest diamond miner In the world.
The story Of his career reads like q
page from the arabian Nights. !"
Barnato went to Cape Town in 1873,
comparatively a poor man. Three
years later he bought the first claim
In what is now the fiourishing town of
Kimberley, the center of the diamond
mining industry in Africa. The price
he paid for IL was inconsiderable.
In 1881 he owned four claims, which
he foated into a company for about
100000 q, claim Ee was now on a
sound financial basis. In 1884 he
bought another tract of land, paying
the highest price ever given in Kim
berley. But he made from that spec
ulati n alone $4,000. With the mon
ey now at his command, he be an o }
GRAFTON in diamond mining stocks.
His system was to amalgamate diff
ferent mines. and thereby centralize
capital. At the present. time he rep
resents one-half of the diamond ex
ports OF the Kimberley mines. One can
estimate from Mr.. Ba. natos holdings
what his income must be. Diamonds
weighing 1000, 090 carats, or seven and
half tons, have been found at Kimber-
ley since he purchased his first claim
In the rough, their aggregate value is
$3.50, 600, COZ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

and pale blue, lilac and delicate yellow,
very delicate pink with lots Of white,
two shades OF light green, and black
and white. This Is but . small begin
ming OF the list, which IL increased by
many capricious combinations In the
third gown VIII CHI the artist sets forth,
sapphire, blue, and black chow in the
taifeta which composes IL. The skirt
has plain front and sides, and the
back is arranged in TIM GO godet pleats
very full around the bottom. IL 10 not
trimmed on the outside, but lace frill
com, Is inside, The round bodice 10
made of bias silk and fastens In front.
1t is trimmed with Jet plastron show
ing only in front and a deep collarette
OF spangled black tulle, having two
long tabs in front tied with jet orna-
ments in the waist, and al.o weighted
with jet at the bottom.
The fads of the summer girl are as
differe1t, one year from another, as
are her gowns. and season rarely
passes but some craze springs up
which necessitates special costume.
Usually these take the shape OF some
sport, and boating. tennis, and golf
have had their innings. but this sum-
mer's example makes pretense OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

The first maple sugar that was ever
made In Vermont was in bennington in
March, 1753, the process taking pace
In the first log cabin Of the first settler
Cap plain Samuel Robinson. It is not
known how many trees were tapped
from watch the sap was obtained, nor
just where the sugar bush was located,
IT is supposed, however, that the naples
grew along the hill which slopes sharp
ly eastward from the old acade my in
Bennington Center.
TIE sap was caught In short sections
Of logs that had been followed out to
hold q gallon or more. The season was
favorable for free run of sap, the
nights being frosty and the days still
and sunny. A small quantity only of
sugar was made thirty or forty pounds
though liquor cask OF good syrup
was obtained. The evaporation OF the
sap was performed in small domestic
iron kettles, purchased in Albany a
few weeks previously
The precise method of tapping the
trees is not known, though. In some
cases in pre-Revolutionary times the
AK, gouge and howell were used. This
is all that Is known of the history of
the first sugar-making in Bennington,
and 1t is singular ia { that pre- duct
which formed so important an article
of diet with the first settlers should re-
celye no mention in the preserved rec
ords. OF that time.
The only known source OF informa-
tion on the subject is In the diary of
Hiram HARDWOOD, son of BENJAMIN Har-
wo ID, who was the first child born in
Bennington. Mr.. Harwoods diary ex-
ten Is over twenty-six years commend
ing in 1910, being a continuance of his
fathers diary begun in 1905, and CIV
ing not only minute record of every
day OF life, but many facts relating to
the early history of Bennington. The
facts relating to the first sugar-making
were obtained in 1894 from Mrs. Marcy
Robinson, widow OF Captain Samuel
Robinson. Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
ola Mother Earth Is Webbing.

Observation, are soon to be made at
Washington and Manila. in the Phil
ippine Islands. which is almost directly
oppo lite Washington on the other side
OF the globe, to see what Is the matter
with the axis of our little planet. OBJ
servations show that for some time the
earth has not been revolving en- that
important, II imaginary, support as
she has done for centuries, and scien-
lists have decided that it is time to
find out, If possible, what it all means.
Those who study the sub. ect declare
that, if the variations continue. in the
course of some very long and very in
definite period we shall have an arctic
climate at Washington, and the lati-
tude OF every place on the globe will
be changed, and all our biographies
will be useless. An equatorial tele-
SEQ has been finished and sent to
Manila, and before long diligent in
quiry will be made into the why's aud
wherefores Of the peculiar Ierfo. m
ances of old Mother Earth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

usefulness and dubs it, devotee the
emergency girl. In DAYS long ago
it was the housewifely little person
who carried an emergency bag, and
was always able and ready to repair
any mishap of raiment, but in the sum.
mer of 1894. mind you, she must be-
able to take q stitch. not in the coat
but in the wearer, If he needs it. She
must not only know how to sew on
button but be ready to put patch
anywhere you need one, or sew up a
seam wherever you are cut. Her little
emergency case is small and black,
end in it are all sorts Of drugstore
things-rolls of bandages, wads IF cot.
ton, queer needles, curly scissors, and
so on. Size is supposed to have a large
white apron and pair of turn-back
cuffs in the outfit, and when she has to
sew she puts them on and looks sweet,
no matter how she hurts her ratient.
The regulation apron is a wide one,
reaching to the edge of the.dress; the
belt is wide, and it buttons in the
back. 1t is enough in itself to trans
form the giddiest creature into staid,
competent emergency girl at once.
The time for returning to town from
the summer outing is not far distant
cNcD tHc dNOIcu 81 COISlucI-
alton of travelling dres es is timely.
After whole summer given over to
all sorts frivolous adornments, wee
bit of reaction follows and seeks ex-
preston in these travelling gowns,
which are made somewhat severely.
Since this is usually the case, it con-
stitutes no prorhetic hint that re-
turn will be made to general simplicity
in the autumn, but it is mere one
point from which elaboration has been
almost excluded. A thin wooden suit
ing of gravish green shade is used
in the first of these. 1t is made with
a plain gored skirt and blouse waist
having yoke of dark-green embroid-
cred silk. The cape is not lined. of it
self great sacrifice in these days OF
brilliant cape Innings, and has embroid-
cred corner. 1t i garnished with q
draped bertha whose corners and
edges ace also embroidered with green
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
Oh. What n Surpriser

What an agreeable one. too is experienced
by the hitherto misguided individual who has
been ccaselessly but ,ainly dosing for years
past in the futile hope for curing cons tipation,
when drastic pills and potions are abandoned
for, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. q faithful
auxiliary Of nature. which does its work with
out gripping or weakening. but always effect
ually. Throw pbysic to the dogs" and use
this benign and thorough laxative. which
achieves results which astonish well as 81 at
ify those who use it. Not only a regular
habit Of body, but complete digestion and as
sanitation are restored by it's use. It regulates
the liver and Kidneys, and counteracts ten
dency to Rheumatism. In no case where it is
possible to procure 1t should its use be de-
.layed. Fortify with 1t against malaria.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
ButtcrmiIk as a summer Drink.

1t would be grand result, were it
possible to bring 1t about, to secure
the consumption of the buttermilk
of the creameries around Chicago by
the laboring people who put their
money into the saloon. This would
arrest the awful curse of strong drink,
the workmen would be nourisned,
strengthened, and placed upon the
road to health and longevity, and
inevitable prosperity instead of that
which now prevails in many quarters
of penury, misery and want. ~
The Elgin Dairy Report says: Per-
sons who are obliged to be out Of
doors during the intense heat of
summer, and desire a nice, cool
and strengthening beverage, will find
nothing better than fresh butter
milk. 1t is better than the alcoholic
drinks, beer, or cider, and for quench-
ing. thirst is preferable to lemonade.
1t is useful in fevers, and II 1t were
not so cheap, and easily obtainable,
would be used more freely than 1t is.
1t should not be taken In large guam.
titles, but little at time, and that
slowly. In every case where the body
is heated by over-exertiOn, or burn
ing with fever, drink little aid often.
Buttermilk acts freely upon the Sc
cretive organs, stimulating the ac-
tion Of the kidneys and liver, and
acts as mild laxative, purifying the
blood by removing through the chan
nels named the effete, and unhealthy
secretions, and at the same time it is
nourishing. When taking any drink
to the field during the heat of sum-
mer, 1t should be kept as cool as pos
sible, without the aid of Ice, and
whether In can, jug or covered pail
should be wrapped with a wet cloth,
and kept In the shade. The contents
will then always be found several de-
grees lower than the surrounding at
mOsphere.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
A Natural Dog.

A Detroit. man recently received,
as token OF esteem from a southern
friend, a fine hunting dog. The an
imal was such pleasant, neighborly
sort OF brute, that his new owner
got on terms with him right away,
and made companion of him. One
day during the last hot spell he took
him for the first time to his office
with him. Along in the afternoon
the clerk came back into the. private
Office with a rush.
"Come out here; come quick!n he
gasped. ~
whats the matter?",> exclaimed
the boss, jumping up.
~Your dogs mad"
"Hoy doyou know he is? Where
is hep"
"His tongue is hanging out; he's
painting dreadfully, and he won't
touch water"
The gentleman Immediately sat
down.
$50 back to your work, you blamed
jack" he said quietly; didn't i tell
you that dog came from Kentucky?"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
-.nds to persenal enjoyment when
lightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the'needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs ia for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
Of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
DONALD KENNEDY, OF RoxBURY, MASS.

VVnALu hINuLUiy VI uVAUVniy WAOOss
Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common Pimple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). ehas now In his
possession over two hundred certificates
of its value, all within twenty miles Of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from
the first bottle, and a perfect cure IS war.
ranted when the right quantity Is taken.
When the lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver or
Bowels. This Is caused by the ducts being
stopped, and always disappears In week
after taking it. Read the label.
II the stomach Is foul or bilious 1t will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough of It.
Dose, one tablespoonful In water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
He Filled the Bill.

"Now, then, who is the. plaintiff in
this ca:e?" asked his Honor, as case
was called. No reply. Il ask who is
the plaintiff in this caseY" continued
the court.
Il don't know anything about plain
tiffs," replied man in the corner, as
he slowly rose, "but il you are asking
for the chap who was chased mile
and half, and then mopped all over
his own barnyard by two desperadoes,
I'm your man."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

white, then consider the gown in the
first, small picture. 1t is of white silk
and has gored skirt trimmed with
bands o. white bead and Jet passe-
me1terie, short strip showing in the
enter or the front and two long ones
appearing at either side. The back
aid sides are plain. The bodice has a
fitted lining and plain plastron of
white silk ornamented, as shown, with
passementerie matching that on the
skirt. Its sides are covered with fronts
OF white tulle heavily spangled with
jet and punched into rOsettes on the
shou lders. The hat is entirely black
and is garnished with velvet ribbon
and ostrich plumes. 1t illustrates
PRETTY the present favorite trick OF
having hat co cred thickly with such
plumes, which may droop or stand up
assertively, to the wearer's taste.
If you cannot manage gown OF silk,
why not emulate the elthusia m of the
shouters of election time and make
your cry, @What's the matter with
ginghamy It's all right; it's dandy"
For proof OF this reply turn to the sec
ond picture. Here the material is
'ingham OF beautifully delicate blue,
showing a fine white stripe-a better
choice, as has been intimated, than
pure white. The blouse waist is lined
with muslin and has wide box-pleat
in the center of the fl mt. where it
fastens with large pearl buttons. The
belt may he either blue or white
watered silk ribbon, and two ends ex-
tend upward to finish in rosettes. From
the same iibbon comes the standing
collar, which ends in bow in front. A
yoke is initiated by ecru embroidery
laid over the bingham, and epaulettes
of the same finish as the plain ballo n
sleeves. Muslin is used to line the
plain gored skirt, and it has four small
frills of hamburg edging inside.
Around the bJttom comes wide band
of ecru embroidery. matching that on
the b dice. If desired, heavy guipure
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
Fraternity.

The moon was just rising from, -
bank of dense clouds as the burglar
reached through the hole he had made.
in the back door and raised the tasSh-
He had scarcely crossed the Threshold
when he started violently. @Aha.fi hs
muttered.1 It. was not so much his.
words as his manner. For an instant
his eyes rested hungrily upon the GIFT
tering silverware. Then his GLANCE
wandered to the plumbers tools thai
were scattered about the floor. NO.
he muttered; "this is another mans
job and won take the bread out Of
his mouth" Retracing his steps he
was soon lost to view.-Detroit Trib-
une.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

"Dere's fine word" said Flooding
Pete, as he laid down the piece of pa
per that had been wrapped around q
ham sandwich. Oats a. fine word,
'procrastinate.' What does IL mean?"
1T means ter put off,"
Does ity An ter t'ink OF me bein'
procrastinated FUN six trains this
week. We'll, WE'LL -.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
All in the Queens Hands.

The fact that an Englishman is q
lord does not qualify him to sit in the
House of Lords. To occupy seat he
must first be summoned by the Queen,
and the sovereign may summon or ig-
more whoever she pleases, regardless
of his birth. 1t is only custom, there
fore. that makes the House OF Lords
heredity chamber.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
Winter Rye. 80 Bushels Per Acre.

This yield seems enormous, but q
good number of farmers believe they
can obtain it by sowing the new mon
ster rye. It's hardy, prolific, laughing
at all kinds OF weather! 1t simply
yields big crops every year, regardless
of storms, droughts or the like. The
Worlds Fair winter wheat Is just like
it for yields. The John A. Salzer Seed
Co.. La Crosse, Wis, will send you
their catalogue and samples of above
rye and wheat, upon receipt OF cents
postage. CNU
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

. EVERY. woman has too much COM
pany to suit her husband, When q
man goes, home tired at night, he does
not feel like hearinga gable gable
wants quiet, and visitors- are not quiet.
This is really matter of some moment
to husbands. Their wives should
think seriously about it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

With Its long hours and hard Ia bor. reduces
the human system 10 very weakAnd de-
bilitated condition. thus opening the door
TO fever and other distressing diseases
DR. J. H. McEcan's Strengthening Cordial
and Blood Puriie gives strength and vigor
to the exhausted ,system and restores the
failing healIh II used after Q ssick spell. "
II WI en- abio tho patient 90 regain strength
against after effects HLoS per bottle.
Sold by, ell druggists y tW g.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

really be cool, then look it. It's a duty
you owe to yourself and others. 70
that end wear sheer bodices. Your
skirt may be duck, ii you like, but let
the bodice be Of fluffy, sheer stuff.
Turn-away collars, with wide ruffie
on the edge and little of cool neck
showing, wide turn-back cuffs un-
starched, wide bslts, with breezy sash
ends these are the things that make
a girl blessing to the community in a
hot day. Viii is good choi Q, but
not always the rest for cool effect, be-
cause it sometimes makes the skin
seem too pink ry contrast A delicate
green is, perhaps the very be It, or a
delicate blue or gray. Select a mate
rial that shows tiny line of white or
bla X through it, and trim with inser-
tion of lace white or black to match.
Make the gown gerry simply. for fussy
dresses always look warm. Wear a
fresh flower at the belt. Carry sun
shade, lined with delicate green, or a
faint blue to match the dress. Have
faultlessly white gloves loosely on the
hand, wear white shoes and stockings,
and q. dreamy, cool smile will complete
a get-up that ought to max, you a
ne essity in every family, as the tin
man said of the patent egg beaten.
Ii you want something which is very
dressy and stylish and will have it
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

You can't stop vile mans tongue,
but you can stop your own ears.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

You can get the best health journal
published for n year free by simply send
ing tn, addresses of five invalids TO the
Polypathic sanitarium. Chicago. Ill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09
MIDSUMMER FANCIES.


Silks. Ginghsms. Prints, Lawns or Mus
Inns Fiji tho Bill Exactiy-simple Com
binations and Charm ng Enects--ssnsi-
BILE Hints for Hot Weather Travel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

AMONG the definitions in a new En-
gil dictionary are these. Bicycle
Pleasures treadmill. Ink-A black
fluit often used to make black seem
white"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

Do WELL the little things now; so
shall great things come to thee by and
by, asking to be doae, says Persian
proverb.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

ARMS Of snowy wilderness; neck pure as
alabaster; complexion like the blush OF a
rose She patronized Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

VACCINATION was first practiced in
ITs6 by Edward Jenner, an English
surgeon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

GOVERNMENT will make o cottage
look a. fair IS palace.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09


ators would do q
wise thing II they
would u mite in
commanding one
imperative style.
They W ont do
that, of course, but
1t doesn't seem un-
reasonable to ask
that they permit
a | 'styhshness to
conform to an ap-
pearance OF cool
ne S. In the alb
sence or sucn q
general decree it
is, nevertheless,
pos sib,e Tor every
woman to SO dress
herself As to seem
comfortable. fit.
is not DOS sible to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure Price rs cents
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

can be substituted for the embroidery,
or any of the sea on's many dainty
laces.
Never was there a greater supply of
available colors, and they enter into
dresses as the animals went into the
ark-by twos-for the rule squite gen.
eral to have at least two colors for
every dress. Here is the way the
shades pair off tor the mazes of the
fashionable parade Gray and white,
yellow and white, blue and white, all
these colors with black, blue and gray,
green and gray, lilac and white, lilac
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-08-09

- OR THESE hot
A davs fashion GRE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-31

For your carpets come to Hirschmans We
have the best assortment. All new styles. No
old patterns. Come and look at our carpets
and YOU will surely buy. You can always
save money by dealing with us.
In childrens suits we are headquarters. We
make all our own goods. Everything comes
direct from our factory in New York. Wedon'
buy from the mddleman That is the reason
we can save you money. Remember Hirsch-
mans when your little ones need suit.
Bargains in millinery and dry goods al
Hirschman's. In mems suits we have every,
thing of the latest styles. Our goods fit equal
to custom made and for a good deal less money
Try Hirschman's.
if YOU have any dealing to do try Hirsch,
mans and save money for everybody,
For hats, shoes, blankets and comforts al
bargain prices come to Hirschman's.
We are headquarters in ladies and children
wraps. We carry the largest stock in town
Prices are the very lowest at HlrSchman $.
In oil cloth we have any width you want
We carry the largest stock in town. Prices are
always the lowest at Hirschmans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-31
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.

One of the largest and most enthusiastic
Democratic meetings ever witnessed in Shep-
herdstown was held Saturday night. a. 5.
cambridge, candidate for reelection to the
Legislature, was chairman Ex-Congress-
man Mansur, of Missouri, now assistant
comptroller of the United States treasury,
Mr.. L. V. Baughman, of Maryland, and Mr.,
Joseph Trapnell of this town were the
speakers. They were met at Shenandoah
Junction by committee from the Wilson
Club and driven to the town hall, which
was beautifully decorated and crowded to
its utmost capacity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-31

Items of interest concerning our new fall
stock;
The oldest inhabitant never saw them so
fine.
The most fashionable man in town never
saw them so stylish
The man of moderate means never saw
them so cheap.
The competition can't see how we can do
it. The low prices are going to set every
body talking about WIN: KAHN,
The Leading Clother, Sadler Building.