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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

A BULLDOG In an express wagon,
~ clinging with death grip to the
4 Aarn Of ragged man who stands
close to the vehicle, the thief too scared
to cry out and in too much pain to at
tempt to escape; a fast gathering crowd,
which looks on with excited interest,
one OF the spectators crying, "Hold
him, Tobe"; the return of the express
driver, the summoning of policeman,
the noisy clatter of n patrol wagon, the
release OF the ragged man from the
painful custody of his canine captor, a
hurried explanation between the ex-
press driver and the officers, the depar-
ture OF the police wagon. the murmurs
OF approval by the now enormous crowd
these were spirited little Incidents in
Chicago the other day, says the Trib-
une.
whats the matter?" asked breath
less young man who had arrived too
late to see the performance.
yellow tried to steal package out
OF the express wagon and the bulldog
nailed him and held him till the police
came" he was told.
Incidents such as the above are rare,
but dogs in wagons are not a novelty,
even in the heart of the city. People
see them and often hear them bark, but
few persons pause to think why they
are in the wagons These wagon dogs
are pets and companions Of the drivers
and are treated with respect, for most
Of them are worth their weight in gold
to the owners. Take, for instance, the
bulldog that captured the thief His
support costs only what he eats and
that is inexpensive. He is fidelity itself
absolutely trustworthy.
AS general thing small dumb COM
panions are the choice Of wagon driv-
ers. Coal haulers and freighters of
heavy materials affect large dogs, chief
ly Newfoundlands, but the terriers and
even the pugs are chosen by the drivers
OF delivery wagons. a grocery man
whose store is pretty well south on Wa
bash avenue has pug to accompany
the driver, and good selection 1t is.
The black shouted, pig tailed little fell
low Is as proud as a peacock and de-
lights to attract attention to himself
and the gaudy wagon by barking al
most continuously while he Is In sole
charge of the rig. Furthermore, the
pug is on terms of most intimate friend
ship with the horse. and while the driv-
err is away amuses himself on the AMI
mails back, running from his big
friends name to tail and dancing all
over him. The horse seems to be proud
Of his little chum, but when the pug's
feet tickle his back he turns his head
and shows his teeth in a display of
mock anger. The boy who drives that
particular wagon was asked what SER
vice the pug could perform.
"None that know OF" he said, "'cept
to make noise and keep de kids away
from de wagon when goes inside. He's
company fur de horse, dough, and
amt never scared Of runaway SO
longs de dog stays wild EN-"
There are dogs, however, that do aid
In the delivery Of goods. and many q
weary step they save their masters. A
certain North Side milkman has such
an assistant, big red Irish setter that
Is at once a beauty, an aristocrat In
pedigree and a treasure in service. A
valuable part of this milkman's trade Is
the supplying of pure Jersey milk from
his own cows to families In which there
are babes and small children. This
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

"baby milk" is put up in quart Jars,
with screw tops and wire bales or han
dies. The dog can easily carry one of
these jars and really seems to take
pleasure In doing his part Of the work.
No apartment building stairs are too
high, steep or slippery to battle him,
and, having been taken twice over the
baby route, he Is perfection itself in
the delivery of the packages.
What can scarcely be called a wagon
dog and yet cannot be otherwise CLASH
fed is coach dog owned by a North
Side furniture mover. The animal Is
extremely ordinary in appearance, but
pays for himself many times over in
habits. Spot actually smokes and
drinks. He will hold pipe In his mouth
and let the smoke curl into his throat
and nostrils and seemingly find pleas
ure in the habit. He carries n
surprising variety Of household articles
without injuring them-bundles of bed
ding, small rolls of carpet, light chairs
and k-knacks of various kinds
and In this way does much to help his
boss and the other workers in denud-
ing n fiat house.
THAT dog" said Mr.. Richie, will
take an ordinary light chair down three
pairs Of stairs without humping any
thing or anybody, hurting himself or
scratching the varnish. A peculiar fea-
ture of his work is thatyhe, almost al
ways selects for himself the articles he
Ia m curry Annther odditv is that
with bulky but light articles he goes
down stairs head first, but with COM
pact, heavy packages he goes tall first
backs down with them. He seems to
feel that IL he drops heavy package 1t
were best to drop 1t as short distance
as possible. He's worth about half a
man In this business. Here, Spot! Go
and get me the whisk broom" And the
dog trotteo into the Office Of the estsb-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
WITH A RESERVATION.
Perplexity in a Colored Congregation
Over an Unexpected Donation.

PerpIexity i'm a Colorcd Congregation
Over an Unex pectcd Donation.
Recently bishop Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church returned from tour
of the South and made his headquarters
at one Of the big hotels up town. To
those who called upon him at the hotel
he told a funny story about his expert
ence among the negroes of the South.
He went down with party to one Of
the fashionable winter resorts along
the coast One Sunday he was told of a
service that was to be held at colored
Methodist Church several miles inland.
1t was suggested that the party attend
these services, and accordingly car
riages were ordered and the drive was
made. The rest Of the story is best told
In his own language. He said.
when we arrived at the church we
found that it was to be sort of special
service to raise money to pay off a
church debt They had recently erect
cd a new church, and it was only partly
paid for. The local bishop had been
summoned and a great effort was being
made to get the money. When we had
taken our seats colored brother came
around and asked us If we would not
go to the front, but we declined.
"In the course of his remarks the
bishop dwelt upon the good work that
had been done in the name of the Re-
deemer, and called upon everyone pres
ent to contribute something toward
paying off the great debt that the
church had assumed in building n new
house of worship. He said that the
debt was $142.35, and that 1t must be
met. His eloquent plea reached our
hearts, and we made up little purse
among ourselves and raised 500. The
money was handed to me, and I, when
the plate was passed around, laid a
crisp 500 bill on the plate. While the
money was being counted song service
was held. 1t was plainly evident to US
that something unusual was going on
and there was subdued air of excite
ment among those counting the money.
Finally the bishop stepped to the front
and raised his hand. The music ceased
at once. He began to speak very grave
ly, and imangine our establishment
when he said:
Brethren, we have met with re-
markable success In our efforts to-day.
We have received enough money to pay
off the debt and a surplus Of $14.12-
that is, providin' tn bill which the gen.
tleman from the North gave us Is gen.
uine.' New York Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

owned by butcher whose place Of bus
mess is on West Madison street.
The dog had ridden so long beside
the driver of the two-wheeled cart that
he knew where every customer lived
and would show impotence Of the live
Hest kind IL the driver, for reasons he
could not impart to his brute comrade,
did not stop at each familiar gate. FL
nally the driver, an Observant sort OF
genius. adopted the plan of making ex-
plantations. For instance, If Mrs. Smith
had said yesterday that she would not
be at home to-day and that the butcher
need not call, the driver, reaching Mrs.
Smiths gate, would turn to the dog
and say aloud, ''She's not at home to-
day" The dog got in the habit Of
looking for explanations and when they
were forthcoming would accept them as
due and satisfactory.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
DAN CURE ASTHMA AND HAY


4 Leading Physician at Last rsS
covers the Kennedy.
The sPajorlty OF sufferers from asth
ma and Kindred complaints, after try
Ing many doctors and numberless ad-
vertised remedies without avail, have
come TO the conclusion that there IL no
cure for these most distressing diseases,
and no doubt these same persons will
be the more In doubt and skeptical
when they learn through the columns
OF the press that DR.. Rudolph Schiff-
mann. the recognized authority, who has
treated more cases OF these diseases
than any living doctor, has achieved
success by perfectlng remedy which
not only gives immediate relief In the
worst cases, but has positively cured
thousands Of sufferers, who were con-
sidered incurable. These were just as
skeptical as some OF our readers, who
are thus afflicted, now are. His remedy
no doubt possesses the merit claimed
by the doctor or he would not be willing
TO authorize this paper to announce
that he Is not only willing to give free
to each person In this city suffering
from asthma, hay fever, phthisic or
bronchitis, one free liberal trial pack
age Of his cure. but urgently requests
all sufferers to send him their name AMI
address and receive package. abso
lutely free OF charge, knowing that In
making the claim he does for his cure, a
strong doubt will arise in the minds OF
many, and that a personal test, as he
offers to all, will be more convincing
and prove its merits than the publish.
ing OF thousands OF testimonials from
others who have been permanently
cured by the use of his asthma cure
"Dr. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure" as II
is called, has been sold by all druggists
ever since 1t was first introduced, al /.
though many persons have never heard
OF It. The doctor has certainly made a
most generous and fair offer, and all
who are suffering from any Of the above
complaints should write to him at once,
and avail themselves of his offer. Ad-
dress DR.. r. Schiffmann, 314 Rosabel
ST., St Paul, MINI. Write at once, as
no free samples can be obtained after
Sept. Is.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

serve with his beneficemt smile the
friskings of crowd Of little girls who
were jumping the rope while two of
them turned" After they had gone
through all the varieties of pepper
and salt" "back door and front door,"
guinea pigeon" and the rest. the phi
lanthropist, dropping in well done"
now and then, became anxious to go
on and requested the children in ro-
tund tones to allow him to pass. His
fact was study when the young ones
turned all the faster, and one called
out: Jump, mister, jump! It'll do
you good!"-Philadelph Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
A Golden Harvest

Is now assured to the farmers of the West
and Northwest, and in order that the peo-
pie of the more Eastern States may see
and realize the magnificent crop condi-
tons which prevail along its lines, the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail
way has arranged series Of three 90
Harvest Excursions for Aug. 20, Sept.
10 and "a, for which round trip excursion
tickets good for return on any Friday
from Sept. Ii to Oct. IL inclusive) will be
sold to various points in the West, North
west and Southwest at the low nte of
about one fare.
For further particulars apply at ticket
Office, % Adams street, Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
KNOWLEDGE

BRING comfort and improvement ana
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who 1.-Two bet.
tor than others and enjoy life moro, with
Less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products q
thcsnecds Of physical being, will attast
tho value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in To
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence il due to its presenting
In tho form most acceptable and pleas-
ant 10 tho taste, tho refreshing aud truly
beneficial properties of perfect laI-
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling Gods, headaches and feyers
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
cning them and 1t is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gigts In bOc and 81 bottles, but IL il man.
ufactured by tia California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of FigI
and being well informed, you win nd
accspt any substitute If offered
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Making a Stir.

People who are continually signing
over wrongs never mend them. But
those who actively resent injustice OF
any kind, and exert themselves to do
away with 1t, will often force other
people into activity in sheer self-de-
Tense. The other people would like to
sit quiet and take 1t out in signing, but
these energetic fussers will not let
them. At last, to get rid OF the agi-
tators, they rouse up, go to work with
a will. and accomplish what is asked Of
them for the sake Of the peace they
obtain thereby. But whatever their
motive, all mankind has the benefit.
1t is not only well to'get wrongs righted,
1t Is also well TO get sluggish people
stirred ND occasionally.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Embarrassing Popularity.

At one time the Duke of yelling
toms extreme popularity was rather
embarrassing. For instance, on leav-
ing home each day he was always in
tercepted by an affectionate mob, who
insisted on hosting him on their shout
ders and asking where they should
carry him. 1t was not always conven-
lent for him to say where he was go
ing, so he used to say: Garry me
home, carry me home;" and so he used
to be brought home half dozen times
a day few minutes after leaving his
own door.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
=. We.''

Kant discusses the question why
kings say 1--WE" in lieu Of 81" and
traces the cause to egotism, condescen-
sion and feudalism. Coleridge, on the
other hand, says it is rather relic Of
democracy, retained by the policy Of
Augustus, who, merging in one the
most important magistrates, would be
addressed not as a person but as a
proxy Of the majority, We" that Is the
Tribunes, the Pontiff, and the Senate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Banner Diamond wedding.

This remarkable item comes from
Kennebunkport, Me. The Manuel dia-
mond wedding was celebrated there re-
Gently, and was a notable. affair. Mr..
Manuel Is nearly ITO years old, and his
wife Is nearly as old. The wedding
march consisted of procession of CEN
tenarians, there being number OF
Kennebunkport people who were over
100 years old. The children, grandchil-
dren and great-grandchlldren Joined In
the march. The ceremony was follow
ed by an old-fashloned dance upon the
green. l~F
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

A most curious and sluggish creature
is the tauawa, nine-inch lizard, whose
home is in New Zealand. This little
imitation saurian has the reputation OF
being the LATEST creature ever created.
He is usually found clinging 70 rocks
or logs along the shores of rivers and
lakes, and has been known to remain In
one position perfectly motionless, for
many months.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Wouldn't Use False Keys.

The notion that alcohol may do good
because, for a moment, It seems to do
good, was well answered by a physi-
clans response to man who was
somewhat too much given to the pleas
ures Of the table. This man had said
to the doctor:
what do you think Of the influence
of alcohol on the digestion, doctor"
81 think that its influence is bad"
said the physician.
But a little whisky taken just be-
fore a meal Is the only key that will
open my APPETITE, doctor"
II don't believe in opening things
with false keys, sirv' answered the
other.
This response was particularly appli-
cable, for falsely stimulated appe-
tite Is a sure prelude to indigestion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Paris has Jared better, as statistics
will show, as REGARDS morals, crime,
health and otherwise, in cheap tene-
ment dwellings where two or more fam
lilies reside, than any of the large cities
of the world. Until very recently law
enacted during the first republic in re-
gard to the construction and use Of
cheap tenement houses for artisans has
been in force
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
splitting shackles Asunder

BY merely ticking the muscles OF his arms is
an easy task for Sandow. that superlatively
strong man. You will never be able to do
this, but you may acquire that degree Of
yigor. which proceeds from complete diges-
course Of Hostetters Stomach Bitters. and
persist In II. The Bitters will invariably af
ford relief to the malarious, rheumatic and
neuralgia, and avert serious kidney trouble.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Her Encore.

A little girl we know does not un-
derstand encores, and so found fault
with the audience at a recent children's
concert, in which she helped to sing a
chorus. "I know we didn't make one
mistake" she exclaimed. on her way
home, land yet they made us come out
and sing il over again!"-London Tit
RitS
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

me. feel better than have for years.
1t seems seven days wonder to my
friends. Where / used to be pitied,
everything is the opposite, and there is
not a day but what some one wants to
know what / have done to work such
wonder.
Before taking the Compound l had
constant headaches; was constipated;
bloated; eyes weak, with watery whites;
bearing down pains; pains IN the small
of my back and right side; took cold
very easily, which always caused intense
pain In ovaries. / did not want to go
anywhere or see any one.
81 was called cross, but / could not
help it, feeling as did. l could not Lift
anything or do any hard work without
suffering for days afterward. Menstru-
alton lasted from eight to ten days, tho
first two or three days being in almost
constant pain, day and night.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable COM
pound has made new girl of me; am
now we'll, happy, and strong" Yours
truly, A sTENoGRAPHEE, Denver, Col.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Very Advanced.

Fond Mother-I hope, my son, that
none of the students at your college
smoke cigarettes.
Studious Son-No, indeed. We all
smoke pipes.-New York Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Hot shot as well as chain and grape
shot, when first employed, were de-
clared to be inventions of the devil,
and not to be sanctioned among civil
lied nations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
YOUNG LADIES' TROUBLE.
FACTS MADE KNOWN TO FRIENDS
Lady Stenographers, Typewriters, and
all Working Girls Interested.
rsrsuAL TO oun LADY, ,KAprRs.p

t. tsrEc1AL TO Our LADY REApERsD
This class of women are more or less
afflicted with Illness brought on by con-
slant application in one position. There
fore all will be interested in the candid
expression of this bright young lady of
Denver, Col, who writes Mrs. Pinkham
follnxuo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
He Knew WHY.

"Our first impressions most readily
slip our memories" said the teacher.
"Oh, 1 know whyv shouted Johnny.
"Well, why?"
"Our first impressions are slippers"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
OHlLDREN'S-e0LUMN.
!. DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
eovs AND GIRLS.

bomething that Will Interest the Ju-
vcniie Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and bright Sayings
Of Many Cute and Cunning Children.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

When a woman is in hurry, she ties
a ribbon around the center Of her night
gown and wears 1t down town. People
think II is O white dress.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Swore TO Never Give Quarter.
Medieval knights often took volun-
tary oath that they would never spare
the life Of an enemy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

The Lost Voice.
rOh, myw exclaimed the Ricadoo, asst
ting by the shore, $500,
rob, woe IL me, ne'er can be, singer
any more
For lately in solo l tried note so high
Ny voice 1t got away from me and few
ND in the sky. tf. l4s 100
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Tobacco-Twisted Nerves.

Millions of men keep asking for stimulants
because the nervous system Is constantly
irrItated by nicotine poison. Chewing or
smoking destroys manhood and nerve power.
It's not a habit. but disease, and you will
ind n guaranteed cure In No-To- Bac. sold
by Druggists everywhere. Book free. The
Sterling Remedy Co., New York City or
Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Bombardment of the residence por-
lions of towns, now forbidden by the
laws of war, has been repeatedly prac-
ticed in spite of this prohibition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

WE have not been without Piso's Cure
for Consumption for 70 years.-LIzzIE
TERRELL, Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May
4, 1894.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING sYRUr for Children
teething sottens the gums. reuuces Inflammation,
sllays pain. cures wind collie. % cents bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
HaI1's Catarrh Cure.
8 q constitutional cure. Price rs cents.

The more an enemy hates us, the
more our kindness will hurt him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05

Are you going to Louisville to attend
the twenty-ninth annual encampment of
the g. A. II. Sept. IL to IA? The Monon
Route is the national official route Chi
cago to Louisville, and the battlefield line
from Louisville to the South. Special ac-
commodations win be provided for all
those who attend. lin addition to the two
regular trains daily morning and even
ing), special trains will be run at such
hours as, will best accommodate the vet
Grams, and special cars will be furnished
posts of twenty-five or more members IL
so desired. Also special sleeping cars can
be arranged for. The fare from Chicago
to Louisville VIII be SO for the round trip,
and from Louisville to Chattanooga $685.
for the round trip. Tickets will be limited
a sufficient length Of time to enable MEM
bers Of the q. AZ r. to visit Chicka-
manga battlefield. The National Park
at that place will be dedicated with impos-
ing ceremonies after the encampment Mt
Louisville; For rates, special trains, spe-
cial coaches, sleeping cars and further
information, address Sidney b. Jones,
city passenger agent, 232 Clark street,
Chicago; L. Z. Sessions, travelling passen-
ger agent, Minneapolis, Mimi; or Frank
]. Reed, general passenger agent, Chi
caRo 80
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
The Onward March

Of Consumption is
stopped short by DR..
Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. II
you haven't waited
beyon d reason,
there's complete re-
covery and cure.
Although by many
believed to be incur
able, there Is tn e
evidence Of hundreds
of living witnesses to
the fact that, in all
its earlier stages, con-
sumption 10 a durable
disease. Not every
case, but a large per-
Icenfage Of cases, and
we believe, fully 90
mar can't ora rxtVsA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-09-05
Wanted him to Jump.

WuHtcU IIIIH 70 yuHIps
"The West Philadelphia Philanthro-
pist" Is the name given courtly and
dignified gentleman whose benevolent
air, high silk hat and leisurely gait
would indicate, what is indeed the
fact, that he has retired from active
life and spends most Of his time in help
ing the poor.
He was proceeding up a narrow al.
ley not long since and stopped to OBJ