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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
The Naming of the Dolphin.

An old story, but not bad one, was
told the other day by an officer of the
navy, who heard the argument repeat
ed in It. While General Arthur was
President, and during one Of the sum-
ners of his administration, he was on
board Of the Despatch at Newport, and
Secretary Of the Navy Chandler was
Fostering him to consent to naming
the new dispatch boat, afterward the
Dolphin, the Concord, after the first
battle of the revolution. General Ar
thur was disposed to quiz Chandler
about his proposed name. He pre-
ferred the name Dolphin, as being
more suggestive Of speed at sea. When
Chandler argued the Importance of
keeping in mind the heroic resistance
of the colonial militia, and the brill
liant opposition offered to Pitcairn's
men, General Arthur asked him:
"What is it that you propose to call
this ship?"
1.-THE Concord" answered Chandler,
giving the approved New Hampshire
pronunciation.
''There," retorted Arthur, inviting
the attention of Captain Reeder. do
you hear that? Conquered. Do you
think that good name to give
ship-of-war? Then suppose you change
the pronunciation, and call it Concord,
just as spelled. Does it not strike you,
Chandler, that there is q degree of
Concord in the presence of vessel Of
WARP
The new ship was called the Dolphin,
but the Concord appeared after Gen
eral Arthur had ceased to have infiu-
ence in naming the ships Of the navy
New York Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

1t Is reported that Gar Nicholas III.
intends to remove the press censorship
that has made 1t impossible for Russian
newspapers to exist, or for foreign COR
respondents to make the truth concern
ing Russian affairs known to the world.
We shall believe this when 1t Is done,
not before. That the result Of freedom
of the press In Russia would mean con-
stitutional government Is certain. That
the Gear has made up his mind against
such concession is proved by his dec
laration that he will maintain the au-
tocracy. So far the persecution Of the
Jews and Stundists continues, and ex-
pectations of radical changes still re-
main expectations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Cent Pieces in the South.

A year or so ago when the average
Savannahian found himself I'm posses.
sion of copper cent he felt tempted
to dip the little coin into the gutter as
a nuisance. Cents were unpopular; no
body wanted them; even a newsboy
or n bootblack disdained to waste time
in waiting for cent In change. But
things are different now. The little
copper coin cuts quite figure in the
city's circulation, and 1t is as much re-
spected as the more pretentious nickel.
Hardly person fishes up handful of
change in which there Is not a plentiful
sprinkling Of bronze color. The re-
duced street car fares and the odd cent
prices In some of the leading stores
have brought about the change. And
1t Is probably a good thing. People
have come to understand the value of
a cent better than they ever did before.
--Savannah News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

Chicago Times: Owing to the faulty
construction of the Pullman dining
cars two of the cooks on the Charlton
of the Chicago and Alton Road, which
burned, escaped. When one considers
how seldom Providence comes up with
the dining-car cook 1t does seem that
some ingenious inventor ought to ar
rangen device that would hold the cul-
prits safely while they burned. OF
course we are referring to the class,
not to the individuals. If the two men
who escaped from the Charlton will
consider the burning of that car as a
lesson to them and reform, the Times
will have nothing further to say. But
they will not reform. They will go on
cooking an arrangement of canned
meats which is variously entituled on
the menu, but which fiavors the palate
Of the pilgrim for weeks with one
flavor. They will make coffee which
is weaker than anything on this earth
except dining-car tea. And they will
conspire to produce dyspepsia with a
kind Of pie that Is simply unique In It's
biliousness.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
An Armless TeIerrapher.

There is a remarkable telegraph op-
orator and typewriter in the employ Of
the Postal Telegraph Gable Company,
in Philadelphia. His name is Martin
Fisher. He is minus his right hand
below the elbow, and has but the thumb
and two fingers of his left hand. Yet he
is one of the best operators connected
with the office. He is about 35 years
old, and has been in the telegraph bust
ness about twenty years. He handles
newspaper specials, which require ac-
curacy and speed, and the letters on
many of the keys of his typewriter
have been rubbed off by the rapid ma
nipulation of his thumb and two fin
gers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Russian Horn Music.

From the country Of the Gar we hear
of an absorbing and pleasing musical
entertainment. The only instruments
are horns, and each produces but one
tone. The horns vary like the pipes of
an organ. One Of them sounds only ev-
cry @, while another only every ID, and
so throughout the tune. Each player
is so correctly trained that whenever
his instrument must speak, 1t is given
with the greatest accuracy, and the
tones of the different instruments
sound as IL from single one. The play
ers, usually serfs, receive very careful
training, and the works of Haydn, Mo-
Fart and other distinguished compos-
ers are executed with taste and skill.
This pleasing style Of band entertain
ment was invented by Narischkin.
Since his time there has been great i'm
proyement in the construction and ca
liabilities of the instrument and skill
fulness of treatment. Nearly a hun
dred and fifty years ago, mt n grand
festival In Moscow, huntingdon re-
hearsals met with great applause by
enthusiastic music lovers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Advised TO Steal.

Milton Bishop sentenced to three years
in prison for stealing a suit of clothes
from a Tompkins farmer, made the re-
markable statement to Judge Peck at
Jackson that he had been advised to steal
by officers of the law, including justice
of the peace in Washtenaw County. Bish-
op said he was widower, with two
daughters, who lived with his mother,
twenty miles from Flint. He served two
and half years for larceny, coming out
Nov. II. He tried for work, but could get
none. When he asked how he could be
cared for. he was advised to steal. One
justice said: "You go down the street,
get a coat from a clothing store. / will
have an officer follow you, and then send
you up"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Tragedies in Real Life.

Every mans life, no matter how hum
BILE. would furnish an interesting book
If cleverly written. You can't always
tell by glance at q man what his past
has been. There is humble carpen-
ter in town who was the prize orator
at an Eastern college. Not far from the
home Of the writer Of this there lives
an ugly, decrepit old woman, who was
considered in her youth the handsom-
est girl in Kentucky. Poems were
written about her, men went crazy
over her, and duels were fought by jeal-
Gus admirers. Yet she married a
worthless man, who got drunk and
abused her. The intensely religious life
followed by another man in town is
the result Of remorse over having
caused the death of comrade a great
many years ago. Young people are in
teresting for what they are. but the
older folk are more interesting for what
they have been, II they could be in
duced to tell the story.-Atchison Globe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
CARNEY ASLEEP IN COURT.

though the prosecution had him in
dicted for burglary in the second degree.
For unlawful entry the extreme penal
ty would be one year in prison, but 1t
is not likely that he will get nearly so
long time. 1t was evident that the
prisoner was but half-witted and he
seemed to have penchant for sleep
ing. The warden at the prison where
Garvey was incarcerated awaiting
trial testified that he slept most of the
time. Carney went to sleep in court
during the progress of the trial After
the verdict he was remanded for SEN
fence
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Boys Fun in the Artics.

The Oldest boys of an Eskimo village
have all sorts of hunting games-musk
OK hunts, polar bear hunts, and many
other of like character, which, fear,
would take up too much time to de-
scribe here. In this way they fit them
selves to become expert hunters by the
time they become young men. In ath-
letic sports these boys excel, and a roll
down hill is for them the greatest fun.
They generally find a very steep hill,
well covered with snow, and seat them
selves on the ridge, thrust their heads
between their legs, pass their clinchcd
hands over their ankles, pressing their
legs as closely against their bodies rs
possible. Thus they really become
great balls covered with reindeer hair.
And then away they 60 on the down
hill race, suddenly spreading them
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Taught the Boy a Lesson.

AS the tree is inclined so it's twigs will
be bent received vivid illustration on
42d street recently. A middle-aged
woman was about to get on a street
car when schoolboy pushed her aside
and mounted the steps. He was almost
at the door, when his father, who was
apparently a well-to-do business man,
quietly and gently drew him back and
to one side, holding him there until the
lady had entered. Not a word had been
said. The lady looked pleased, the boy
and the father satisfied with
this little lesson In courtesy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
WOuIdu,t Paw Toll.

Frank Carr. of Owosso, knows more
about the workings of plank road COM
pany now than he did. He ran the toll
gate just south of Birmingham on his
way out from Detroit, but was quickly
overhauled and brought before justice
of the peace, who said So and costs, but
the man felt so bad about it that the fine
was made an even So. He claimed that
he supposed he had paid the toll for both
ways when he went through to Detroit,
but his story was hardly credited, hence
the fine. He paid it,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

selves out at full length at the bottom Of
the hill. An amusement that requires
q great deal of muscular strength 10 a
peculiar kind Of short race on the hands
and feet. the legs and arms held perfect
ly rigid. 1t is quite exhausting, and they
generally cover but two or three yards
at time. They have many similar
ways of racing to tougher the muscles
of both legs and feet.-sunday School
Times ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The Chicago Inter Ocean and the
Chicago Herald are working cheerily
together in the sewers of Paris. Both
describe simultaneously the expert
ences of their correspondent with the
municipal rat catcher of the French
metropolis. Both have the same illus
trations. Each asserts that its own
correspondent provides the matter,
which is identical. An observer is
moved by their proceedings to the old
time EXPLANATIONS: "Ratsw
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Johnny's Composition.

Teacher-Have you finished your
composition on what little boys should
not do in school? Little Johnny-Yes'm.
READ it." Little boys when at school
should not make faces at the teacher.
and should not study too hard, cause
1t makes them near sighted: and should
not sit too long in one position. cause
t makes their backs crooked; and
should not do long examples IN 'rith-
metic, cause 1t uses up their pencils
too Fast"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Hard Things to Say.

Probably you will be going to many 4
bright party this happy season of the
year. Now, perhaps you cannot sing,
DR. play, or recite, but you would like TO
do something to add to the general en-,
joyment. If so, just learn these funny
sentences which follow, so as to be able
to repeat any one of them six times in
succession rapidly. BY asking your
young friends to do the same, should
there be pause in the games, much fun
may be obtained. Here are the SEN
fences:
Six thick thistle sticks.
Flesh Of freshly-fried flying fish.
Two toads, totally tired, tried to trot
TO Tedbury.
The sea ceaseth, but it sufficeth us.
Give Grimes Jim's great gilt gig whip.
Strict, strong Stephen Stringer snar-
ed Sticky six sickly, silky snakes.
She stood Mt the door Of Mrs. Smiths
fish-sauce shop welcoming him In.
Swan swan over the sea; swim, swan,
swim; swan swan back again; well
swan swan.
A paddock, paddock, black spot
ted paddock, black spot on the black
back Of black spotted paddock.
Susan shineth shoes and socks, socks
and shoes shineth Susan. She ceaseth
shining shoes and socks. for socks and
shoes shock Susan.
You all know the tongue twister Pc
ter Piper, but there are many other jim
giles which are harder. One Of the 81 ~
plest and best, or worst, is mixed bis
cults" Try saying that rapidly, and "
you succeed, say this, sentence which
Londoners frequently have to use:
"Stop at the shop at the top of Sloane
street."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

A bill has been introduced In the Mas
sachusetts Legislature making 1t mis-
demeanor to catch a trout that is less
than six inches In length. Such law
is entirely unnecessary; any angler will
tell you that he never has seen trout
that was less than six inches long.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
CARNEY, THE SLEEPER.

He Went to Bed in Mrs. Astor's House
and Was Charged with Burglary.
John Garvey, who some time ago
was arrested for the 'atrocious" crime
of taking a nap in the bed of Mrs. Will
lam Astor's washerwoman, in New
York City, was tried by a jury and
found guilty Of unlawful entry, al
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

This from the Buddhist Magazine of
Japan: 1.-THE greatest movement of the
twentieth century will not be COM
mercial one, nor yet military one; but
the nations of the West will invade the
East with great armies of Christian
missionaries, backed up by the wealth
Of Christendom. We must arouse our
selves to meet them"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

A sentimental Partisan poet Who
found himself ''unappreciated" in this
country ''undressed in the snow and
was frozen to death after midnight near
a footpath over, the loneliest heights
near West Hoboken." What glorious
ending that must have been! And how
Erenchi
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The defense in the Cling murder trial
In Minneapolis set up plea that Pris-
oner Hayward is victim of species
of insanity, which, though fully devel-
Dped, is not yet noticeable" This is a
species of insanity not known to the
medical fraternity, but may be as good
Us any other in mystifying jury.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

Judge Otis of st. Paul has rendered
n decision that a husband is legally re-
sponsible for ISLANDERS uttered by mis-
wife. This rolls another stumbling
block in the path of Hymen.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

There is phenomenally large num-
Der of men in this country whose in
comes are So 999.-Boston Record.
There is phenomenally large num-
Der of men in this part of the country
whose incomes do not come within
$4,000 of these figures.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
A Cipher Message to che Derelict.

n Oipuer Messd8c 10 the Derel1Ct.
A mai who looked like Texas ranch
man came into the Aston House In New
York the other day and austerely de-
manded Of the young woman who pre-
sides over the telegraph desk: ANY
objection to this messageY 81 don't
know what 1t MEANS" said she, doubt
fully. you don't need to know what
1t means. You just send it along.
That's cipher message, that is, and
the man who gets it can read it."
The message went on the wire to the
great satisfaction Of the sender, who
turned away with grin. He repeated
the message later to a group of men
with manifest delight. 1t read as fol-
lows: "Blank your blankety blank
blank. Why don't you ship those
steers?"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

Two cowboys engaged in duel in the
Chicago stock yards district and emp
tied their revolvers at each other inef-
fectively. The authorities should do
something to stop such shameful
waste of ammunition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
The Sale of Pins.

A curious fact in the history of pins
Is that when they were first sold there
was such demand for them that a
code was passed permitting their sale
only on two days In the year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

A European letter says that Lord
Hopes debts aggregate about $3,OOO,OOO
while his assets are below $SOO,OOO.
How is this? Does May Yohe Imagine
she can live on Hope alone?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The Supreme Court has ruled that
bamboo is not wood but dried grass and
is not dutiable under the new tariff.
Somebody evidently has been bam-
haozla1
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

India is, I'm every sense of the word, a
crown colony. The governor general
In council has power to make laws for
all persons-Britlsh. native, or foreign
In the Indian Territories.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Timely Caution.

Clerk (of Western hoteD-I thought
1t best to caution tllut old fellow who
just came In about blowing out the gas.
Pioprietor-Where's he from?
Clerk-From the Greater New York.
Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
Three Little Owls.

Three Little Owls.
Three little owls sat on branch
With large, round eyes,
Very solemn, very still,
Very grave and wise.
And are they wondering at the moon?
Or the stars pale light?
That they stare with large, round eyes,
Out into the night?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

No. they watch till papa owl
Flies back to the tree.
He has gone a-marketing
For his babies three.
Baby owls don't care for stars
No, nor for the moon.
IT'S their dinner that they want,
"Hope he'll bring it soonw
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

York, Pa, is reveling in the delights
of a molasses war, prices having fallen
to cent quart. This is a sweet state
of affairs, truly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The Japanese have lost only 43O men
In sixteen battles. If those oriental
Yankees" ever tackle modern nation
they are likely to be surprised.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

The Boston Globe says that "if neces-
sary the plain people will buy govern
ment bonds" Why not give the good
looking ones q chance?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

Gabb is a member of the Connecticut
Legislature. He Is also working over
time In several other Legislatures.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

II the cup defender must have fem
mime name, what ais Ella Gibility?-
Columbus Dispatch.
Or Mary Time?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

A medical authority asserts that "the
grip microbe first attacks the stomach"
Watch your gripsacks.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

eomething that Will Interest the Ju-
venile Members Of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright sayings
Of Many Cute and Cunning Children.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
rhe BaniaIr,s Voice,

The Banjsk's Voice.
Said the Wixzle to the Banjak: "Sir, I
wish that you would tell,
Whatever In the world 1t Is that makes
you sing 90 wellT'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

A Lowell (Mass.) man has performed
his own marriage ceremony. Does he
also issue divorces while you wait?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

New York is Boosting about her water
color exhibition. She ought to see the
Chicago river once.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28
This is the era Of the optlmiss

When money talks everybody calls
for an encore.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-02-28

the general conference in Battle Creek
The business Of the association during
the past year has been $2,O00,0OO, besides
the purchase of property and erection of
buildings in Battle Greek and at Atlanta,
Ga. There has been net gain of So 1000.
The book sales have amounted to $780,
600. The general conference association,
which, through it's committee of twenty
one controls the finances of the dcnomi-
nation, reported business prosperous.
Thornton Carter. the Coloma Messiah.
is very wroth over the published reports
that he has withdrawn his libel suits
against several southwestern Michigan
papers, and says they will be vigorously
prosecuted.
An Iowa gentleman who loves human
ity continues to advertise $500 span
of horses given away for the best bushel
of corn i'm the ear sent to him before
March 1, freight prepaid" The fact that
he has been advertising this scheme for
five months carries the conviction that
there was no shortage in the crop of suck
ers last year.
Isaac Rumsey pleaded guilty at Adrian
to the charge Of assaulting half-witted
boy named Young, and also of spiriting
away the boy when he was wanted as n
witness in the case which resulted from
the assault. He was fined $50 for the
first offense and $3.50 for the second.
During the examination of Adam G.
Arnold, charged with the murder of his
son George, which occupied day mt Bat
tie Greek, DIR. Lamoreaux, physician. who
held the autopsy, testified positively that
George was not drowned, but was choked
to death. The colored man, John Leak
en-, who was arrested on suspicion of be-
ing implicated in the murder, had an ex-
animation and was discharged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-02
Your silverware arrived. Call and get it. Began Gro- cery and Commission Go.
GUZMAN DOUBTS IT.

WARRINGTON, March 1.-The Nicaraguan minister, Ur. Guzman, SAW Secretary Gres- ham just before the cabinet meeting today at the state department. It is unusual for members of the diplomatic corps to secure an audience with the secretary of state on cabinet days. Dr. Guzman said. however, that he plac d DO reliance on the oy ex- ploded Bluefi dds stories concerning the a!- legged sinking of an American vessel by Q British warship about three weeks ago. Tie minister had received numerous ad- vices from home in the meantime, some of them from Bluefelds in the last lew days, ard all were of a peaceful character that seemed 10 preclude the possibility of any such occurrence.