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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Lost One Pair.

Thackeray once asked one Of the men
who lets out skates on the Serpentine
whether he had ever lost pair through
the omission to exact deposit, and
he replied that he had never done so,
except on one occasion, when the cir
cumstances made it pardonable. A
well-dressed young fellow was having
his second skate fastened on when he
suddenly broke away from the mans
hands and dashed on to the ice. The
next instant thick-set, powerful man
was clamoring for another pair. II
shall nab him now" he cried, "for
am dab at skating" He was a sher-
IFS officer in pursuit of his prey, and a
very animating sight 1t was to watch
the chase. He was, as he had boosted,
a first-rate skater, and it became pres
emily obvious that he was running
down his man. Then the young fell
low determined to run a desperate
risk for liberty. The ice, as usual,
under the bridge was marked danger
ous," and he made for it at headlong
speed. The ice bent beneath his
weight, but he got safely through. The
sherifi's officer followed with equal
pluck, but being heavier man, broke
through and was drowned His
skates" said the narrator of the Incl
dent, II got back after the inquest but
those the young gentleman had on
never saw again."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

ABS OLUTELX PURE
No Wonder He Changed.


"Are you the man who painted that
FER picture of Moses In the Bullrush.
esp" asked a countryman of an artist
who had recently startled the town by
an exhibition of oil paintings.
YES" replied the artist.
"All right; then / want you to paint
my father"
Certainly. II he gives me few sit
tings."
"Can't do 1t; he's dead"
LET me have q photograph of him.
Cant do that neither; he never had
his picture taken"
II am afraid, then, must decline"
Decline? What for? Haven't you
painted Moses? You didn't have n
photograph of him, did you? No, ]
thought not Well, my father hain't
been dead nearly SO long as Moses. II
you can paint Moses you ought to know
enough to paint my father"
Approaching the situation, the art
LIST went to work and evolved such a
portrait as he thought might satisfy
30 original son.
"Crikey! exclaimed this art patron
on seeing the completed painting
THAT almost knocks the stuffing out OF
Moses; but say. how he has
changedv'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

ser-legs, are made so wide that when
the rider is in place they hang in lines
closely resembling skirt drapery, while
the required freedom of the knees and
the securing of an equal amount of
drapery on each side of the wheel is
made certain. Such a garment will, of
course, fly about little, but exposure
Is impossible, especially as the foot is
passed through loop of elastic set on
skirt. When the rider dismounts the
divided skirt hardly betrays itself as
such.
The bodice is made simply and, ex-
cept In the slight fullness Of the sleeves,
offers no avoidable surface to the wind.
The belt is worn loose, insuring the
necessary breathing room and avoid
ing undue emphasis Of the hip line.
The edge of the bodice hooks securely
to the top of the divided skirt. that
there may be no possible slipping, and
the belt Is held in place by hooks and
by straps through which it passes. The
hat is of that visor type to which it
has been objected that they are already
dedicated to yachting use. But they
are becoming, offer small surface to
the wind, and give to the eyes protec-
ton. All these considerations are as
important to the wheel woman as to
the feminine sailor. Gauntlet gloves
are worn. No other glove so well pro-
tects the wrist and relieves one of
either construction or the annoyance of
the slipping down of loose-wristed
glove. The shoes might be n little
more square-toed, but it is hard not to
wear ones prettiest shoes when the
feet show SO plainly.
One Of the prettiest of the new wheel
costumes comes next 1t is made OF
smooth surface check outing serge,
light and almost dust proof. A pref
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Cleanse the vitiated blood whenever
you find its impurities bursting through
your skin In the form of pimples,
eruptions and sores. Cleanse it when
you find 1t INSTRUCTED or sluggish in
the veins. Cleanse 1t when 1t is foul.
Your feelings will tell you when. Keep
the blood pure-health of the system
will surely follow. And, remember,
whenever your blood needs cleansing,
that Hoods Sarsaparilla and only
Hoods must be the medicine en-
ployed. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
most prominent blood purifier In the
world to-day-for it 10 the best.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is the Only
True Blood Purifier
Prominently in the public eye to-day. b
sure 10 set Hoods and only Hoods.
Death of Ferns from Old Age.

Death OF Ferns from Old Age.
do ferns ever die of old age!" is the
startling question of Washington cor
respondent. Most ferns have a creep
ing root stock, or rhizome, as it is tech
nically called. Roots go down from the
apex, as the new frOnds push up, and
eventually the under part of the rlli-
ZONE dies. Ferns of this class may live
forever, in a certain sense, though real
ly no part, alive to-day, may have been
living ten years ago. But some ferns
have been ambitious, and instead OF
groveling under ground, have learned,
as the evolutionists might say, to
straighten the rhizome and lift it into
the air. Then we have the tree fern.
or one with an erect crown at any rate.
1t is not possible for ferns Of this class
to live forever. They must eventually
die Of old age.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

The field Of usefulness 70 long held
by the horse Is narrowing daily. A
tricycle. propelled by two horse power
gas engine is the property Of a Califor-
mia man. wha, having tested II on the
streets Under varying conditions as 10
grade and roadway, has found It In
every instance satisfactory. being easy
to control as regards starting, regu-
lating speed, turning, stopping, etc.
The machine Is calculated to carry
three persons on the single broad seat,
though operated by one, with surplus
power sufficient to trail one or two
buggies or a loaded wagon, according
to the character of the road. 1t car
rles tweleve, hours supply of gasoline,
or two and one-half gallons, and can
easily attain speed of from ten to
twelve miles per hour on favorable
ground. Being geared In such man
ner that the movement of lever in-
creases or decreases the speed enables
the driver to climb grades of considera-
bic pitch. 1t Is claimed to be perfectly
safe and is simple in construction, the
design of the inventor being to have as
few pieces and parts as possible. The
wheels and frame supporting the en-
CINE are strong and the entire machine
Is constructed In the most substantial
manner, as If intended to withstand
hard usage.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Spring Medicine
The best preparation for this purpose
Hoods Sarsaparil|a

Spring is the season for cleansing and
renewing the blood. During the win
ter it has crept sluggishly through the
veins, gathering impurities from indoor
air, from fatty substances in the food,
and from many other sources.
The great blood-purifying medicine
especially prepared to do this work is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t will give to the
blood purity, richness and vitality, and
these will Bring health and vigor, strong
nerves, good appetite, refreshing sleep,
and powers of endurance.
Cleanse your blood by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, a renovating preparation
especially prepared to make pure blood,
then you may enjoy the season of flow
ers and birds and outdoor pleasures, for
you will be healthy, strong and well.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

~ cannot speak too highly of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, as it has worked wonders in
my case. l am "A years Of age, and have
been afflicted with salt rheum on my hands
for a great many years. i tried many
things to cure them, but failed. My hands
would crack open and bleed profusely, and
the pain was terrible to bear. Since taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla the flesh has healed
and the skin is as smooth as any farmers.
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla as reli
able medicine, and always speak in its
favor" LLOYD b. CHASE, Swansea, Mass.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
COMPLETELY PARALYzED.
PHYSICIANS ARE ASToUNpEp
BY A PECULIAR CASE.
a Young Man Stricken with Landry's
Paralysis and Yet Receivers.

Paralysis and Yet Receivers.
(From the Times. PHILADELPHIA. Pal
Stricken with Landry's Paralysis and
yet cured. That means but little to the
average layman, but II means miracle
to physician: Such Is the experience
of o. II. baltimore. now a resident of
Madison. N. j.. and rare experience
"Yes, II is true that / had Landry's
Paralysis" said Mr.. baltimore to a re-
porter, "or else the most celebrated ply
sicians of London were mistaken,
1T was on the 10Th of March, this
year." he continued. "when / was in
New York City, that / first felt the symp-
toms of my trouble. experienced diff
Guilty in going up stairs, my legs failing to
support me. i consulted physician, who
informed me that had every symptom
of Locomotor Ataxia but as the case de-
veloped he pronounced II case of Ian
dry's Paralysis, and knowing the pature
of the disease advised me to start Tor my
home and friends. l gave up my WORK,
and on April LIST started for London, Ont
A well-known physician was consulted,
but l grew rapidly worse, and on Satur-
day, April 9TH, several eminent physi-
clans held consultation on my case and
informed me that l was at deaths door.
having but three to six days to live. still
/ fingered on, by this time completely
paralyzed. my hands and feet being dead.
could hardly whisper my wants and
could only swallow liquids. Oh, the mis-
cry of those moments are beyond all de-
scription and death would really have
been a welcome visitor.
"Now comes the part that has astound-
ed the physicians. Rev. Mr.. Gondy, a
clergyman who visited me in my last
hours, as he supposed, told me of the
marvellous cures of paralysis that had
been performed by DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. l started to take
the pills about April %. and week after
that felt an Improvement in my condition.
Z. There was warm, tingling sensation in
the limbs that had been entirely dead, and
j soon began to move my feet and hands,
the improvement continued until May %,
and drove the horse myself. BY the be-
stairs alone and paid visit to Niagara.
SLOWLY but surely l gained my old
health and strength. leaving Ontario for
New York on Oct. IL, and beginning my
work again on Oct. 26, 1891; cured of
Landry's Paralysis in eight months"
To confirm his story beyond all doubt,
Mr.. baltimore made the following Aft
davit.
Sworn and subscribed before me Dec.
3, 1894. AMOS G. RATHBUN,
(Seal) Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness TO the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists, or may be had by mail from
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Schen-
ectady, n. Y. for 90 cents per box, or six
boxes for $3.50
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
The Dinner Bell

Sounds but a mockery to the dyspeptic. He
hears II. of, course, but his stomach does not
respond to the call He .goes through the
motions" and suffers afterwards for the
small amount Of yictuals he partakes Of
dltion into one Of ability to eat plentifully
digest heartily, and assimilate thoroughly.
Malaria, rheumatism, constipation and bil-
iousness are conquered by this world-faned
medicine
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
In the WooIIy West.

1t Is related In tho Chap Book that
Eugene Field, of Chicago, being asked
out to dinner In London, found him
self seated next to Mrs. Humphry
Ward. Mrs. Ward was in a meditative
and receptive mood, and said little at
first; but about the time the fish came
she turned to Mr.. Field and said: ''Tell
me Of Chicago, of your habits and Gus
toms. / have never known any one
who lived there" Whereupon Mr..
Field replied: "Well, Mrs. Ward, when
was caught was living In a tree"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Frederick the Great was devoted
student Of philosophy and poetry Ma
caulay' draws curious picture Of him
during the darkest days Of the Seven
Years War, with a dose of corrosive
sublimate In one pocket and lot Of
bad poetry In the other.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Energetic Though a Cigarette Fien

Energetic though Cigarette Ftend
The Japanese Mikado Is a man Of
much energy and endurance In spite
Of the fact that he is a great cigarette
smoker. He is fond Of outdoor sports
and has warmly encouraged the intro
duction Of football into japan. He is
a hunter and fisherman, and is quite a
good shot with a rife. His devotion
to lawn tennis is marked and he yields
q very clever racquet.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly 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.
It 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 is for sale by all drug
gists in b0c 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 viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Fads and FoIIies of Fashion.
Hats Of chiffon or gauze are a nov
city of the season.
All summer and spring house dresses
are adorned with insertion of lace.
Md d'Abielle, or beehive effects. are
announced among the newest designs
I'm French crepons.
There is great rush toward blouse
effects for bodices, and the pudding bag
front is considered very stylish.
New designs, patterns and colors in
art wallpaper show the perfection
the manufacturers have reached.
The sale of plain and fancy velvets
for capes and dress accessories this sea-
son has been exceptionally large.
1t is to be noted that the number of
people who have their coat of arms on
their stationery is rapidly increasing.
Bonnets of vivid-colored straw COM
bined with jet and lace wings are con-
sidered the proper thing for Easter.
Most Of the new capes are single, the
double and triple capes being for the
moment relegated to the background.
A velvet ribbon edged with q tiny
single row of cut Jet spanglcs makes an
effective and becoming fiat garniture
for silk or sheer wool goods.
Very dainty wash silks are made with
blouse Jacket front that Is like a
blouse waist slit up the front to show
blouse shirt that pushes bravely
through.
A noted French designer uses very
pretty basket-woven silk In little checks
Of rose color, cream and green, ecru,
petunia and pale brown, fawn color,
violet and old rose, etc, for youthful
looking gowns.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
And Make Money at IL.

your digestion. If that was good you
would sleep better, wake better, work bet
ter, and make more money at it, How can
one get on" when the whole system is
sluggish? But people don't realize what
is the trouble. A box of Ripans Tabules
makes life worth living. All druggists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

A boys marble placed in kettle pre-
vents the encrusting of the vessel be-
cause the marble attracts the particles
of lime and so prevents their adhering
to the sides of the kettle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

/ CAN recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. d.
TOWNSEND, TT. Howard, Wis, May 4, "a.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Let every man take care how he
speaks and writes of honest people, and
not set down at venture the first
thing that comes uppermost
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

then they halted. Toward the close Of
last season evidence was seen on every
hand that they had begun to move
again, and to reach out for easy and
sensible rigs that were at the same
time slightly. Woman may be trusted
to consider her observers, and on occa-
sion at considerable sacrifice of her
own comfort but on the Wheel the lat
ter point secures first place. 1t is still
feasible to attain both ease and good
taste In such dresses, and these descrip-
tions, coupled with the artists sketch
es, will make clear how the trick is
done. There Is necessarily variety in
the costumes because Of the wide range
of taste.
The rig beside the initial meets many
of the imperative demands. 1t consists
of a divided skirt and round waist, the
former so cut that the Objectionable
features of ordinary bloomers are en-
tirely obviated. The divisions of the
skirt, corresponding to a mans trou-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

At the age Of 70 Darwin declared
that a cigarette rested him more after
hard labor than all else.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke You
Life Away

Life Away
is the truthful. startling title of a book
about No-To- Bac, the harmless, guaranteed
tobacco habit cure that braces up nicotinized
nerves. eliminates the nicotine poison. makes
weak men gain strength, vigor and man
hood. You run no physical or financial risk,
as No-To- Bac is sold by Druggists every
where, under a guarantee to cure or money
refunded. Book free. Address Sterling
Remedy Co., New York or Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
DYSPEPSIA,

Sick Headache, Foul Stomach and Biliousness
will be avoided as the food that is eaten con-
tributes its nourishing properties for the sup
port Of the natural waste OF the body.
Price rs cts per box. Sold by all druggists.
RADWAY d. co. NEW YORK
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Practical Fashions.
aW York coereapondanei:

HERE will be
many more women
bicyclists this year
than last, and they
were then very
plentiful. Improve
ment In the vehicle
itself Is responsible
for some of the in
crease, but i'm
provement In woln-
ems wheeling cos
tunes have done
almost as much.
w o m g N quickly
learned that the
first consideration
was comfort, and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Remember that the top side Of a
cloud is always bright.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
WOMENONTHEWH
COSTUMES BECOMING ToTHosE
WHO RIDE.

Divided skirt and Round Waist Meets
Many Of the Imperative Demands
Ordinary Bloomers Are Objection
able and Will Never BE Sanctioned.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Halls Catarrh euro
Il a constitutional cure Price IS cents-

Honest error is to be pitied, not ridi-
culed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

Penny postage for London and its
suburbs dates from the year 1851.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02

tily scant skirt just covers the knees,
and Is met by button CATERS. Bloom
ers are worn, but do not show ut all.
The bodice Is Of the eton jacket type,
and is worn over white wool sweater
that ends at the loosely fastened belt.
The especially clever turn Of this cos
tune Is the strapping Of the jacket
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
Gu r e

Of all disorders of the Stomach, Liver, Bowels.
Kidneys. Bladder. Nervous Diseases, Loss Of
Appetite. Headache. Constipation, Costive-
ness. Indigestion, Biliousness. Fever Infiam-
nation Of the Bowels Piles, and all derange-
ments OF the Internal viscera. PERFECT
DIGESTION will be accomplished by taking
RAILWAYS PILLS. BY SO doing
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
MORE GOOD NEWS
For ALI Women Who Arc Sick.

tsrrcrAL TO ouR LApy nEADIns.
~ am happy to say your Vegetable
Compound has cured me OF painful mem
situations and backache.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-05-02
HOcdsc D:I1c cure all liver Ills, bilious
llOOu > FIlIS ness. headache. Is cents
QADWAY'S
u PILLS.,

Purely Vegetable. Mild and Reliable. Regu-
late the Liver and Digestive Organs. The
safest and best medicine In the world for the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-03-25
Dressing n FIowerpot.

Here is a new wrinkle in decorations
from American Gardening:
To make a howerpot presentable for
the table or drawing room stand, make
for it petticoat of plain silk, of the
color Of the blossom Of the plant or in
leaf green. The silk should be half q
yard in length for a smallish pot-long
enough to allow for both cut edges to be
turned back an inch and half to form
q ruffle or frill, and wide enough to be
tastefully full When the shirs at both
top and bottom are drawn around the
pot, to form a puff, usually two widths
Of silk not overwide are required. If a
rubber cord is used for the drawstrings,
the puff" adjusts itself smoothly and
sungly to the pot The frill at both top
and bottom can be made wide or narrow
to suit the taste of the maker. OF course
the toilet Of the plant, trimmed and wa
tered, should be made before the silk
cover Is put on.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-03-25
Braiding on Goats and Costumes.

The assurance is given that braiding
is TO be feature on both costumes and
coats this spring. The military coat,
with high collar and braided front, will
be favorite This coat will alone re-
main single breasted, double breasted
fronts, fastened with large, fancy but
tons, being the vogue for all other coats.
The coat skirts are to be very short. only
six or eight inches deep, plain in front,
flaring on the hips and so full at the
back as to be almost accordion plated,
showing the gay silk lining. Nopockets
will be visible. The collar may be O
matter Of choice, both the rolling collar
and the open, notched design being
shown in tho new models
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-03-25
Useless scarfs Condemned.

The Decorator and Furnisher says:
There is no sense in buying handsome
table and then hiding it under a cloth.
Let a pretty piece Of wood be seen and
studied. If an ornament is placed on
IL, use small mat to protect the table.
There are too many useless silk and lace
ecarfs about If table is ugly, if it has
a stone or marble top and a good base, by
all means use a cloth, and tho hand
somer the texture the better, but don't
insult the artist and cabinet maker by
putting a sash with ball fringe across
the Doiished wood