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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
The city OF Washington lacks advan-

The city of Washington lacks advan-
tages to be found In almost every en-
terprising village In the United States.
With all it's pretensions to being the in
tellectual center Of the United States
a most absurd claim--it is without a
public library and its one fine arts mu-
seum Is governed by stupidity and big.
otry. The collection Of works of art Is
amusingly incongruous and uneven
and the conditions upon which the pub
lie has access to IL are worthy pro-
vincial Sabbatarian town In the depths
of England. People have nowhere to
so Sundays but to drinking resorts, I'M
less they choose to stay at home, and a
good part OF the population live In
stuffy boarding houses, from which
they are glad TO escape even to the
streets or saloons. At last an effort Is
to be made to establish a public library
with a reading-room, to be open Sun
days and cvnings. After that stride of
civilization the Corcoran Art Gallery
may possibly be opened the one day of
the week when the people have time to
visit IT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

A ND now 1t is stills! So at least
~ say the French, who may be
Il \ credited with the introduction
Of this novel sport. In Paris regular
clubs have been organized and the
sport is evidently enjoyed by all who
have given 1t q trial. The latest event
among the upperdom Of fashionable
sitting" club was the arrangement Of
a race on stills. In this race there were
not less than ninety-one entries. A
bugle corps and an enormous crowd Of
spectators were present to see this
novel procession start A few Of the
more daring of the women have taken
up the stills. Should any enterprising
American wish to start a sitting club
here are few practical hints on the
use of stills: The best stills are made
Of light but tough wood, and ought to
be long enough for the person using
them to hold the top when standing on
the foot rests. These latter should be
nailed at the desired height from the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Competition That Kills.

The recent legislative investigation
into the condition Of the sweat shops
and tenement clothing makers In New
York confirmed what has long been
known by some and suspected by
many. Long hours Of work, meager
and all but starvation wages, the worst
conceivable sanitary conditions, con-
slant danger Of infection, child labor in
It's most distressing forms-such We're
some Of the facts established.
1t was shown that little girls who
had never attended school worked ten
hours day for one dollar and twenty
seven cents week; that over four
thousand children under sixteen years
of age were employed in the manufac-
ture Of clothing; that the certificates
that they had reached the age Of four
teen years-the age under which the
New York law forbids the employment
Of children-were issued without re-
| gard to truth; that there was, in fact,
a regular sale Of such certificates; that
| In some districts almost the whole pop
ulatiOn lived In tenement houses; that
clothing had been made under circum-
| stances almost certain to convey the
infection Of terrible diseases to the
wearers Of 1t.
One woman witness said she worked
on knee-trousers, and was paid ten
cents a dozen. On each pair she had
to make three buttonholes, sew on If
teen buttons, and turn up and sew the
bottoms. BY working from five o'clock
in the morning until midnight, helped
by her children, she could finish about
three dozen day. This whole family
earned about two dollars a week.
The economic theory of free competi-
ton reaches its limit when public
health is endangered, when children
are robbed of education, when indus
trial slaves are pitted against each
other in n race for existence under I'M
endurable conditions.-Youth's Com
panion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
A Surprising Escape.

Clarence Tompkins, of Whiteport, l.
l., left his horse standing at O'Brien's
hotel, Newtown. The animal took
fright at a passing trolley and ran
away. The evening train was just
leaving Newtown when the runaway
horse started up Broadway. BetweeH
Newtown and Corona the tracks are
built from twenty-five to thirty feet
above the level Of the ground for dis.
lance Of 500 yards, and in the center
OF this space Is bridge 100 feet long
The ties are ut an average OF six
inches apart, and 1t is difficult and even
dangerous for person to cross the
bridge at night. The crowd that fol.
lowed the runaway expected every min.
ute to see the animal and carriage trip
down the bank. But the horse kept
straight ahead after the train. When
the train had crossed the bridge the
horse was at the other end, and in
stead of stopping he went over at full
speed. When the train reached Corona
the horse caught up with and stopped
behind the train, where a man held
him. There was not scratch or mark
on the animal or carriage.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

ground and be Of sufficient size and
strength to give the foot firm hold
and to bear the weight of the body.
When walking on them he must raise
each silt alternately with the hands,
lifting the foot at the same time, and
continuing the motion alternately with
the respective legs and arms as In ordi-
nary walking. Should he feel himself
losing his balance the best plan Is 10
leap to the ground and avoid as much
as possible the risk Of falling. After
a few trials sitting will be found to be
a very easy and enjoyable way Of loco
motion. Many feats may soon be at
tempted on stills and they will as a
rule be found to be easy of accomplish
ment Barring the risk Of falls 10 will
be found that the higher the silt walk
err Is from the ground the easier as well
as the more rapid will be his speed.
There can be no doubt that Sitting
will be the rage before many days. So
be ready when the call comes: "Get on
your stilts." ,n3
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

amount may be given by each to the
room servant On land fees are OPP
tiOnal, but usual. A sixpence twelve
cents is the largest fee expected for
actual service: The railroad guards,
who hold positions similar In rank to
our American conductors, will accept
and expect fee If they reserve COM
partment for the traveller. One shil-
ling twenty-five cents) Is the usual
amount for such service. The railroad
porter is given sixpence.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

There is an odor of FISH In the story
that Gen. j. s. Clarkson, of Iowa, and
other politicians and capitalists have
organized a company with $500, OOO, 900
of capital to operate new patent tele-
phone. 1t Is generally safe plan to
chop Off three Of the righthand figures
in estimating the actual capital Of the
numerous million-dollar corporations
which are being continually organized.
II, however, It is true that a substantial
company has been formed which will
be able to supply a telephone superior
to the Bell instrument at an annual
rental of $50, the patient and long-suf-
ferlngA American people will rejoice with
exceeding gladness and bid the new
telephone men godspeed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Except in the most rigorous climate
the heat from the dinlng-rooIn and
kitchen stoves will sufficiently warm
all other parts Of this cottage.
The cost-Without the kitchen extern
sion. about ZOO; with the extension.
about SLIPS. When built without the
extension the room marked bedroom
on the first door Is used for kitchen.
A published estimate Of cost has q
curious effect on some builders; they
Immediately assert that the estimate
Is too low; a glance ut the design ia
sufficient, they need not figure the d.
mensions nor examine the specifica-
tons, they simply assert that they
know II is too low. There is but one
method of making true estimate. the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Fees ON and or shipboard.

On all the large transatlantic steam
ers the room stewardess is entitled to
and expects a fee Of ten shillings $3.50
from each passenger upon whom she
waits. The dining room steward re-
ceives the same amount. II the pas
senger Is Ill most Of the journey, and
but seldom at table, then the fee of $3.50
should be given to the deck steward
instead Of the dining room steward.
Where there is party Of ladies, three
or four In one stateroom, a smaller
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The Emperor Of China has sent his
thanks to President Cleveland, nicely
engrossed on yellow silk. In recognition
Of the Presidents efforts to settle the
difficulty between China and Japan be-
fore the war broke out. Now, II the
Emperor will duly snip on the heads
OF the rioters In Ching-Tu-Fu who
murdered all the American mission
aries there-if they did so-the Presi-
dent will return the silken expressions
of thanks with interest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

materials and labor required, but
there are shorter methods used to get
an approximate estimate.
4 Materials Of exterior walls-Founda-
ton, brick walls; first story, clap
boards; second story, shingles and
clapboards; roof, shingles. Height Of
stories-Cellar, G feet G inches; first
story, 8 feet 9 inches; second story, 8
feet. Size Of rooms-See floor plans.
There Is q cellar under the bedroom
and hall. Special features-The extern
Tor Of this design has pleasing archi-
tectural features, q sloping roof, a
veranda, a y-window and a project
ing second story supported by brack-
cts. Cheap and tawdry effects, such
as produced by sawed" work, are
avoided. No exterior should be over
loaded with cheap ornamentation,
least of all that of small cottage. To
produce q pleasing and effective ex-
terror. graceful proportions enhanced
by colors, should be the main Deepen
dence. %
But the exterior has a more meritor-
ious feature, which Is as 1t should be.
The exterior Of any house is mostly for
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

"show"-the interior Is for comfort.
The exterior should please a visitor
with evidences Of good taste, the in
terror should surprise him with intelli-
gent arrangement and comfort. The
rooms Of this cottage are small, but
they are 80 connected with each other
and the hall that there is quite an air
Of size to the first floor. The hall Is
square and inviting, and there are
plenty Of closets. Ventilation Is Sc
cured by opening scuttle In the cell
Ing over the second floor hall, which
causes current of air to flow into the
open attic and out through the louvre
windows in the gables.
Conyri9ht. 1eQ6
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Postmaster Glass, Of Liverpool. Kan.
lost his. Job for telling the Postmaster
General III you don't like my reply
you can 60 to hades" The Postmaster
General did right Mr.. Glass was, as
we understand the case. wholly with
out authority to extend such invitation
to his superior officer. and, moreover,
any attempt to introduce religious
questions into purely formal correspon.
dencc Is without precedent and should
not be encouraged x
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

claims that 1t combines strength and
convenience with a saving Of labor.
The new box strap Is built on the
barbed-wire plan and 1t dispenses with
the use Of nails. Two wires are twist
ed together, and at the proper intervals
a wire nail is twisted In the wires. The
nail 1t cut In arrow-headed form, so
that the barbs catch In the board like
a fish hook and refuse to come out with
out tearing away a large fragment Of
the surrounding wood.
The best point about the new strap,
however, lies in the saving Of labor
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Cosy Homs That Can BE constructe1
@ for About 81 900.
The hrst and best property a man
oan acquire IL home for those who ara
near and dear to him and dependent
upon him. II his means are limited.
an examination of the plans tllat illus
trate this article Is suggested. Below
will be found somewhat detailed de-
scription Of the design:
Sisesof structure-Wid "a feet g
inches: depth. 43 feet inches. includ-
ing bay. One advantage of a. small
cottage Is that 1t Is easily heated.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Richard Mansfield made a speech at
the opening Of his New York theater
and didn't say anything disrespectful
of his hearers. This shows that Mr..
Mansfield can act the gentleman as
well as other characters.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The Philadelphia Times says that the
shortage of poetry this year is due to
the fact that the muse froze her feet.
Probably that accounts for the large
amount of clubfooted verse that finds
its way into print.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

China's expressions Of gratitude to
Germany and France are undeserved.
Considerations for China's interests did
not enter for moment into the objec-
lions by these powers to the peace
forms
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Don't waste your sympathy on ex-
Chief of Police Byrnes of New York.
He admits having sailed down $780,
600 and will draw a pension of $1,000
a year during the rest Of his life.
Thomas was thrifty.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The newspapers Of Minnesota are OBJ
jecting to the extravaganza Of paying
So day each to the Senate and House
chaplains." But they should remember
that the chaplains are acting as medi-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Was Probably True.

The Massimi claim descent from the
great Fabius Maximus of early Ro-
man days, the originator Of the "Fa-
bian" policy Of delay. There IL an
anecdote to the effect that Napoleon
once asked Massimo in rough ana
bkeptical way II the story of his family
origin were true. Il cannot prove II"
answered the Roman noble, ''but 81 10
tradition that has run In our family
for more than two thousand years."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Ten Knots an Hour Under water.
The italian submarine boat with
which the experiments were conduct.
ed last year has been completed and
named Delflno. Her ascertained speed
while submerged Is about ten knots
per hour. AZ .St ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

What are you crying about?" asked
a kind-hearted stranger of a lad who
was standing In front OF newspaper
ONCE weeping as II his heart would
break. "Oh, dads gone up stairs to
kick the editor" "Well, mas he come
down yetT' pursued the gentle samari-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

They may succeed in reducing the
price Of the telephone service, but they
will never be able to thaw out the voice
OF the young women who inform us
that the lines are In use.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

A Gotham paper remarks triumphant
~ that "Stead never wrote book en-
titled If Christ Came to New York.
No; with all his faults Stead always
keeps within the limits Of possibility.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

THE PATENT STRAP

while putting 1t on the box. There is
no worry with nails The workman
simply drives in the first barb-nail,
then, as he wraps the wire around the
box, strikes single blow on the head
Of the barb-nail and the operation IL
complete.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

tan ''Pieces 81 him have" exclaimed
the boy, INDUCING In fresh bursts OF
tears. land I'm expecting the rest
every minute"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

A little town in Oregon has elected a
set Of women officials. The lady Mar
shall in the act of chasing a gang OF
tramps from box car would be spec
tacle worth going far to see.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Remarks a Kansas exchange: lorna
does are becoming too numerous for
comfort" How numerous should they
be to make Kansan really comforta-
hla9
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

About once a year Colonel Bob In
gersoll has to deny that he has given
up the ghost. But he still goes on lee
turing about 'Ghosts" just as merrily.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Emperor William Of Germany is now
thinking Of writing war play. William
can be more kind of crowned heads
than any royalty on record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

1t is fortunate thing for corpora
lions that they have no souls, for they
would have tough time In the next
world.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

A telegraph headline refers to
"Queen Lii at the Bar" Well, her ex-
periences are quite enough to drive her
To drink
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Ii Hung Chang will probably die
without realizing how much good ad-
vertising space was wasted on him In
America.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
A USEFUL INVENTION.

Labor Saved by the New Method of
Fastening Boxes.
julius j. Wolf. of Kansas City, has
devised box strap which has some
features Of interest to shippers whose
goods are packed in boxes requiring a
strap strengthening. The inventor
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Ii Hung Chang is entitled to all the
yellow jackets he wants; there Is moth
ing yellow about his diplomacy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The Omaha Bee says that "Blood has
flown again In New Orleans" Wouldn't
fled" be better?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The hand organ Is again in our midst.
Albany Argus. You are entitled to
vigorous protest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

1t is the prize-fighter, not prize-fght-
Ing, that is most In need OF defense
Just now.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The time when the average business
man needs vacation most Is just after
returning from one.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

each one had strung
about his neck a
kamisama or pray
ing bag. These bags
contain praye r =
written on silk or
stout paper and are
specially addressed
to the possessor's
household god.
The ia ps pay
their Buddhist and
Shinto priests from
i TO = cents Tor
t h e Sc prayers,
which serve the
double purpose of
being lucky charms
as well as prayers,
says the San Fran
cisco Call. The
priests bless the
charm upon re-
ceipt Of the cash.
The possessor prays
by sliding the little
pouch up and down
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

The Kurds do not seem to be over
stocked with the milk Of human kind
ness. *
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Laid Waste by Fire.

In the vicinity of Muskcgon, Petosky,
Traverse City, Belleville, Fowlerville,
Mason, Mackinaw, and other towns, thou
sands of acres have been swept by forest
fires. Wallin, little town near Thomp-
sonville, was entirely destroyed Thurs
day. Sunday rain fell in many places,
and In others the flames had nothing to
feed upon, so the destruction IL stayed.
Help was sent to the Wnllin sufferers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
JAPANESE PRAYER BAGS.
Evidences of Idolatry Found on n Lot
of Coolies.

The immigration inspectors at San
Francisco examined lot Of Japanese
coolies few days ago and found that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
MICHIGAN MATTERS.


Widespread Destruction and Suffering
Caused by Forest Fires-crimc In
This statc-Three Prominent South
Haven Men Perish by Drowning.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

ING BAG. the strings and say.
ing something similar to "These are my
sentiments" He is very particular
that these prayer bags and charms
shall not be profaned by the touch Of
a Christian forefinger and resists the
deputy's efforts to find letters near the
little sacred ponch which reposes on
the stomach Of the faithful For this
reason the intelligent Jap does not car.
ry letters near the bag. When the Jap
is particularly anxious to have his god
answer his prayer he removes the cover
from the top Of the pouch and prays
with the paper in his hands.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

Have the Delaware peach trees lost
their bearings again this year?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

An ounce of remedy is worth a pound
Of investigation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25

In 1901 DR.. Jacob Devries, aged %
years, married Miss Luna Jane Tiffany,
aged ~. at Harbor Springs, where she
lived with her brother. A year .nter she
left him and until her death lived with
her uncle, Seth w. Lyon of Allesan
County. Before dying she decided the
bulk of her $1,000 worth Of property TO
her uncle and brother. The youthful
husband began suit to recover and pro-
duced what purported to be an agree
ment on her part to give him half her es-
tate. The agreement bore the signature
of his wife's brother rs witness. When
the case came up for hearing in the Grand
Rapids court the brother declared his
signature forgery. The court gave
judgment for defendant, 1ismissing the
cause for forgery and fraud.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Michixan,s Murder Record Large.

Statistics have been prepared recently
which show that in 1894 there were over
thirty-one murders in Michigan with a
population of a little more than 2,OOO,-
600. During the same year in CANADA,
with a population Of nearly 100000,
there was but fraction over nineteen.
And in the ten years ending 1894 the fec
ords show 231O murders in Michigan to
every 100000 persons, while the last ten
years of Canada show only 4.62 murders
for every 100000. In Michigan in the
last ten years 4S4 persons have been
charged with murder, of which number
122 were convicted. In Canada 223
charged with murder and SO convicted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
Went Down with a Yacht.

Sunday afternoon at South Haven, III.
Ellsworth took his new yacht Artist out
for her trial trip in company with the
builders, Messrs. Coats and Stillson.
When about four miles north of the har-
Dor, about 3 o'clock. squall struck and
capsized her. The life saving crew went
out Immediately and soon after the tug
Mcclure, but the yacht was 40 far away
that the men were all drowned before the
crew could reach them. All that was
found was a cap. which proved to have
belonged to Mr.. Stillson. The reason for
the boat sinking so quickly was the fact
that she held great amount of ballast
which could not be shifted, and that be-
ing new they had not as yet put in any
air cans to buoy her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-05
T. ". Cores Funeral.

The funeral of Thaddeus v. Gore,
who died in this city Saturday, oc.
CURED a: 8 o'clock Monday afternoon
from the NJ. +. church of Carliuville.
Rev. 4. b. Rogers, of the Central
Baptist church of Springfield, was
the officiating minister, and was as.
sisted by Rev. DIR. Stevens, pastor OF
the Carlinville NJ. f.. church. The
funeral was the largest ever held in
Cariinvillc. with one exccption-that
of Prof. Valentine. The church was
filled to Overlooking with the many
friends of the deceased and his fam.
lily. An abundance of handsome
floral designs were received. All the
members of the family were present.
with n exception. his sister. Mrs.
Charles Brown, Of South Dakota.
The sermon of MI. Rogers was very
eloquent and touching and brought
tears to many eyes. The funeral
was under the auspices of the
Knights of Pythias after leaving the
church. The pail bearers were also
chosen from their ranks.