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ents in transacting their daily business
at the Capitol. The only portions of the
galleries visible to the public are. the
benches and desks set aside for the occu
pancy of the newspaper men, and in the
House and Senate are located directly
over the chair of the presiding officer.
Back of these reservations arc rooms to
which the public does not have access.
In the House wing the newspaper mems
quarters consist of three large rooms on
the gallery floor, extending two-thirds of
the length of the chamber of the House.
The room nearest the elevator is occupied
by telegraph operators, and the merry
click of the instruments makes a lively
din all day. The largest room of the
suite is the general workshop of the men.
A long table runs down the center, equip-
ped with writing materials and thanking
another telegraph Office in the corner. The
walls of this apartment are lined with
paintings and crayons of distinguished
newspaper men of the United States, the
floor is comfortably carpeted, leather
chairs and sofas invite the weary, and,
with a cracking wood fire burning in the
open fireplace, the room has CHEEKY
and hospitabe air. Little is heard in this
place except the clatter of the telegraph
instruments or the Industrious scratch of
pens on paper. Adjoining this chamber
and separated by swinging doors, is the
coat room, or, as il is sometimes called.
"the gossip shop" There are racks and
hooks for the topcoats and hats of the
men and n number of chairs before an
open fire. When there is temporary lull
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

che Speaker, end pending bic action thersa
on the offending correspondent y sus-
pended. Clerks in the executive depart
snents Of the Government, and persons en-
gagged In other occupations whose chief
attention Is NOT given to newspaper corre-
spondence, are not entitled to admission.
The press list In tho Congressional Direc-
tory Is confined TO telegraphic correspond
ents. Members of the families of COR
respondents arc not entitled to admission.
The gallery, subject to the approval of the
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
is under the control of the standing COM
mittee Of correspondents.
At the beginning of the present session
a new rule was added to the list. BY its
terms the clerks of Representatives and
Senators are not entitled to admission
to the galleries. This regulation was
made necessary by the fact that within
the past year great many men have
come to Washington, drawing a salary Of
800 month as clerks of members Of
the House. and mt the same time attempt
ing to do newspaper work. 1t was imme-
diately apparent that there was grave
danger of the next few years showing the
presence of 800 clerks 10 members doing
alleged newspaper work and holding rank
with the legitimate corps of Washington
correspondents. The danger to the pub
lie I'm such a condition would arise from
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

in the proceedings, such as roll call on
an important question, this is convenient
retreat; but as rule the correspondents
are too busy to linger long. the legislative
day for the gathering of news being
short enough at best.
The press rooms in the Senate wing arc
similarly arranged and furnished except
that one side of the outer chamber is occ'i-
pied by the two associations that gather
and disseminate the news of Congress.
The busiest hours in the two galleries
are usually from II 80 in the morning
until 2:30 in the afternoon. Within this
period the representatives of the after
noon newspapers do the bulk of their
work, writing and sending most of their
news from the galleries after having
obtained the same from interviews with
members or out of the proceedings of tine
respective legislative bodies. The major
ity of the correspondents of morning
newspapers merely make the galleries 4
base of operations from which they inaug-
urate expeditions into the various news
fields around the Capitol, gathering their
information and storing it away in mind
or notebook to be spread upon the wires
at night in the privacy of their own
Offices.
Admission to the press galleries of Con-
gress is regulated by strict rules formed
partly by the correspondents themselves,
partly by the requirements Of the Con-
gressmen, and receiving the Endorsement
of the Speaker of the House and the com
mittee on rules of the Senate. The rules
require that persons desiring admission
to the press gallery shall make application
to the Speaker, as required by rule of the
House of Representatives, and shall also
state in writing, for what paper or pa
pers they are employed, and shall further
state that they are not engaged in the
prosecution of claims pending before Con-
gress or the departments, and will not
become so engaged while allowed admis-
sion to the gallery, and that they are not
In any sense the agents or representatives
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
AN INDIAN MUMMY.


The TalIest Man Who Hos Ever
Lived.
The corpse of the biggest man that
ever lived has been dug up near San
Diego. Cal. The mummy-for In such a
condition the remains were found-is
that OF a person who must have been
nine feet high in life. The cadaver has
been carefully inspected and measured
by Prof. Thomas Wilson, curator Of the
department Of prehistoric anthropol-
ogy In the Smithsonian Institution, and
by other scientists.
The mummy Is that of an Indian, and
is almost certainly prehistoric, though
its age cannot be determined with any
sort Of accuracy. Its preservation is no
matter for surprise. In that arid region
the atmospheric conditions are such
that corpse buried In the dry season
might very well become perfectly des-
located before the arrival OF the rains.
That this man must have surpassed
in height any giant of whom there Is
historical record is unquestionably true,
SO far as the last two centuries are con-
cerned, and accounts OF older dates are
not well authenticated. Indeed, they
grow more and more apocryphal as dis
lance of time increases. The exhibited
giant is always more or less OF a fake,
number of inches being added to his
stature by the show bills. p. Il. Barnum
In his memoirs says that he never could
find human being that would come up
to the eight-foot mark. Chang, the
Chinese giant, was advertised as eight
feet high. The fact is that he was only
about six inches over seven feet. His
apparent height was increased by a
flowing robe and thick-soled shoes. Yet
Chang was probably the tallest man
ever on exhibition in this country. Sew,
ell feet is a good height for an ordin-
airy show giant.-New York World.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

among newspaper correspondents, and the
public is sure to benefit by it in the end
The corps of Washington correspond
ents is representative body of writer's,
and includes men who reflect credit and
honor upon the profession. They are
gathered from every section of the coun-
try, and in most cases held high rank on
the papers they represented before being
sent to Washington to perform the inl-
portant and responsible duties attaching
to the work of "a correspondent at the
national capital. Some of them are vet
eran newspaper men, but the majority
are men who have received the best part
of their newspaper training within the last
fifteen years. The moral standing of the
Washington correspondents is high. Hon
esty is a prerequisite of their profession,
courage and independence essentials, and
q love of fair play and devotion to truth
marked characteristic. False state
ments about public matters or public men
are never knowingly made without involv-
ing loss of reputation to the writer, al
though mistakes sometimes occur, when
efforts are made to conceal legitimate
news from them. In the nature of things,
Il newspaper would rather be right than
WronS, uiu cohSeiNatisHi III the uiSSeIn-
ination of news from Washington is
dominant factor.
There are unwritten rules of procedure
among the correspondents which are re-
ligiously observed. 1t is not considered
good form for correspondent to write
about the personal failings or infirmities
of public men, and those who violate this
code find themselves suddenly isolated
and alone. 1t occasionally happens that
a black sheep gets into the fold, and at
tempts by means that are more thrifty
than honest to advance his material well
fare. but he is soon discovered and cut
off q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

These popular cards are again for
sale ut 10 cents per pack, and thousands
are buying them. They are the slIckest
card you ever handled, and 10 cents In
stamps or coin per pack will secure
one or more packs.
III money order. draft or stamps for
five packs Is received (viz., 80 cents)
we will send them by express, charges
paid. Orders for single packs are sent
by mail, postpaid.
II you want each pack to contain an
elegant engraved whist rules, remit
with your order cents extra per pack.
Address JNO. SEBASTIAN, g. PA.
Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
News of Minor Note.

Charles Dunn, at Youngstown, Ohio,
has confessed to robbing and burning
four schoolhouses.
killed and Luther Davidson wounded dur
ing family quarrel.
Judge o. +. Woodruff, a prominent I'LL
nois jurist, owner Of the Waukelata rauch,
near Alpena, s. d., is dead.
Col. Kline G. Shryock, aged So years,
died at Rochester, Ind. He was one Of
the pioneer residents of that place.
The Missouri-Iowa boundary dispute
has been narrowed down to the question
of ownership Of a strip of land four miles
long and 107 feet wide.
Four men held up n Baltimore and
Ohio freight train, near Chillicothe, Ohio,
Conductor John McGraw was shot and
dangerously wounded.
Edward Hadley was fatally shot at
Brazil, Ind, by Hubby Butler while at
tempting to force his way into the Butler
house to see daughter.
Robert McFarIanc, station baggage
master of the Rock Island Railroad at
Seneca, ILL.,, for many years, was run
down by n freight train and instantly
killed.
Forty-nine valuable Jersey cattle on
the stock farm of Alvin Devereaux, nee,
Deposit, N. Y, which were infected with
tuberculosis, were killed by order of the
New York State Board of Health.
On and after Feb. 1 the st. Louis horse
and mule market, said to be the largest
in the world, will cease to be a st. Louis
institution. Practically the entire trade
will move to East st. Louis to occupy
quarters expressly fitted up for the pur-
pose by the National Stock Yards CON-
pany.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
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:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, 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 SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
Current COMBINATIONS.

The British Isles comprise 1000 sep,
arate islands and islets, without count
Ing the jutting rocks or isolated pima
cles.
1t has been estimated that electric
railways have already displaced in the
United States no less than 275,OO0
horses.
Ii is announced that the flying mouse
is recent discovery in the Cameron
country Of Africa. 1t is link between
the bat and true mouse.
The pear crop In Georgia this year is
the largest on record. 1t is estimated
by those in a position to know and to
judge correctly that it will exceed 3OO,-
600 barrels.
The life tree" of Jamaica is harder to
kill than any other species of woody
growth known to aboriculturists. 1t
continues to grow and thrives for
months after being uprooted and ex-
posed TO the sun.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
REMEDY FOR MANY ILLS.
A Medicine Which Has Been Used the
World Over.

A Medicine Which Has Been Used the
World Over.
Probably almost everybody in the
United States knows II. r. X. stands
for 'redin', 'ritin' and 'rithmetic, and
besides that, everybody who can read,
write and figure knows that the same
initials also stand for Railways Ready
Relief, the famous specific for all sorts
of ills the human flesh is heir to. Its
fame has passed out of the United
States into almost every quarter of the
globe. 1t has been used with good ef-
feet for many years.
Cramps, spasms, heartburn, collie, ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, congestion OF
the lungs and stomach are among the
diseases and affections for which 1t is
a quick remedy. DR.. Railways Sar-
saparillian Resolvent is n blood purifier
and remedy for skin diseases and
scrofulous affections.
His pills, too, are widely known as q
remedy for liver and stomach diseases.
The headquarters of the firm, which
has branches all over the world, are at
No. So Elm street, New York.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

the control of the Washington corre-
spondence of the great newspapers of the
country by men in the employ of Con-
gressmen and subject to their fear and
favor. AS matters stand now, no man
who draws salary from the Government,
either as the clerk Of Congressman,
clerk of committee or otherwise, can
have his name borne on the roll of CORE
spondents and entitled to admission to the
press galleries. 1t is expected that one
result of this reform will be to stimulate
spirit of independence and fearlessness
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

The homes of few of the worlds great
men have been as carefully preserved
as Goethe's at Weimar. Nothing has
been disturbed, and in his sleeping
room, where he died, the same spread
covers the bed, and his drinking-cup,
sponge and washbasin are in the same
position in which he left them. The old
man who once in the poets lifetime re-
Iaired his coach still visits it periodi-
cally to- see il it needs attention.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

o. persons or corporations having legis-
lation before Congress, and will not be-
come either while retaining their places
in the gallery. Visiting journalists, who
may be allowed temporary admission 70
the gallery, must conform to the restric-
tons of this rule. The applications re-
quircd by this rule must be authenticated
in a manner that shall be satisfactory
to the standing committee Of correspond
ents. one of the duties Of which is to see
that the occupation of the gallery is con-
fined to bona fide telegraphic correspond
ents of reputable standing in their bust
ness, who represent daily newspapers.
Not exceeding one seat Is assigned to each
paper; and II is the duty of the standing
committee. at it's discretion, TO report vio-
ls1ions Of the privileges Of the gallery to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
AnITr,aturaI suppositiop.

Magistrate Ito prisoner)-You say you
took the ham because you are out of
work and your family is starving; and
yet l understand that you have four
dogs about the house?
Prisoner-Yes, your honor; but 1
wouldn't ask my family to eat dogs,
your hOnor!-Exchange
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

Sooner or later neglected Cold will
develop constant cough, shortness of
breath, failing strength, and wasting Of
flesh, all symptonatic of some serious
Lung affection, which may be avoided or
palliated by using in time DR.. ID. Jayne's
Expectorant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

IN the elements that supply the human sys-
Is circulation fertilized With the supreme
tonic. Hostetter's stomach Bittefe which
be9ets thorough ssslmilation and digestion,
and gives = hesithful impulse TO every func-
sons give strong Testimony In its behalf 30
do those troubled with biliousness, malaria:
heumatism, constipation and Inactivity OF
the kidneys
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

70 make those around her cheerful, while
she is racked with the excruciating tor
lures of womb trouble.
Think of one who, day by day, begs her
physician to help her, while the torture
OF tortures could not add to her misery.
Does she yield No! She endures her
agoaies, and meets her friends with
cheerfulness.
This is woman's heroism, and few men
realize how prevalent they are. Physi-
clans rarely render relief in such cases.
Aftertwent. years of success, withever-
increasing popularity, Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Is, to-day,
wom1n's only sure and safe refuge from
inflammation, liberation, falling and dis
placement of the womb, ovarian trouble,
leucorrhea, painful and suppressed men
situations, kidney trouble, nervous pros
tration, and all manner of distressing
and life-sapping female diseases.
"Omy sisters, believe what is told yon
of this wonderful medicine Before l
took it L had falling of the womb and
leucorrhea. My womb came down so
badly could not walk across the floor;
the pain was excruciating; now all Is so
changed, and l am so happy. Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
saved me from life OF misery. Don't,
don't suffer, ! say, when cure is so easily
obtained" - Mrs. WILLIAM HOWE, 1GS
Anton Street, Detroit, Mich.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
Not LikeIy.

She-Have you ever loved another7
He-Yes, Of course. Did you think
I'd practice on nice girl like your
Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

HEN Congress
Is in session
two OF, the bus
lest spots UNI
der the great
white dome are
the House and
Senate press
ri & s t.
These galleries
and adjoining
ro0Ins are the
places provid-
ed for the use
AND C o n V G n
len C Q Of the
members o {
the corps of
w a $ h ington
.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

The Countess Of Castellane, formerly
Miss Gould, is the proud possessor Of
Il crown that was once worn by Marie
Anto.pettef
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
System. Send for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
HSold by Druggists, 76c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
NEWS OF CONGREss:
VISIT TO THE PRESS oALCERiEs
IN BOTH HOUSES.

How the Doings OF the National Leg
islature IL Obtained for Newspaper
Publication Regnia tions Goverriing
Admissions to the Galleries.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. KlInc's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after nrst days use Mar
velous Treatise and go trial bottle free to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

Princess Victoria OF Wales is a cigar
cite smoker.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh gives imme-
date relief, ailays Inflammation, restores
taste and smell, heals the sores and cures
the disease
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
oeethtng; softens the gums. reouces Inflammation.
allays pain. cures wind colo. y cents . bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
Hood,c Ollie are easy 70 take, mild e.
llOOo laiS fective. All druggists. 25c

BY using Halls Hair Remover, gray,
faded, or discolored hair assumes the nat
ural color Of youth, and grows luxuriant
and strong. pleasing everybody.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

When 1t Was.
Host-Neyer shall forget the tim
when l. first drew this sword.
Chorus-When was that?
Host-At n raffle.-Texas Siftings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
RE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, /

STATE or ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO, :.
LUCAS COUNTY. ."
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is tho
Co., doing business In the City Of Toledo, County
and State lfQresaId, and that said Arm win pay
and every case Of catarrh that cannct be cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this eth day Of December. A. d. 1885.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

For irritation Of the throat caused by cold
or use OF the voice Browns Bronchial
Tr0chesV are exceedingly beneficial.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09
HEROIC WOMEN.
Their Struggle Against Common and
Mcrciless Enemy.
rsrrcrAl TO QUE LADY nrAprrsI

Woman's hero
ism is not eyinced
by fearlessness or
enterprisein time
of danger, but her
courage and forti-
tude are unques-
tionable in time
of suffering.
Think of the
woman who
smiles and tries
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-09

has confessed to robbing and burning
four schoolhouses.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-31
PURELY PERSONAL.

Harry Belden returned today from
the coast.
Capt. VIM. Kelly came up from the
Point this morning.
VIM. Linton arrived from Rio
Grande City on the NJ. & NJ. train
yesterday.
Alvaro Chapa and sisters left Mat
amoros this morning for the interior
of Mexico.
Hol. John 1. Kleiber spent today
in the city, returning to the coast
this afternoon.
Augustin Pena of Rio Grande City
: came down on Yesterdays NJ. & NJ.
10 visit Brownsville.
E. H. Goodrich, Esq, and family
have returned from visit to their
country place near Pipkinville.
G. NJ. Raphael and son Angus
were among the arrivals on this
mornings train from Point Isabel.
LAWYER N. Guzman and bride left
1Iatamoros on this mornings up
4fiver train, en- route to lula, Mexico,
:their future home.
s Judge Jorge strother, mayor of
Alatamorcs, has returned from a Wis
3; to the capital of Tamaulipab and
Aiber interior point
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-31
FOR SALE

Lots1 and 2, Block No. 50, corner
Washington and Eleventh streets,
on which is situated a two-story
brick residence, containing five
rooms, Handsomely furnished,
(sold with or without furniture)
with kitchen, two-roon frame cot
.age and other outhodses in yard and
"a underground sistefn with capa-
city of 10000 gallons. Also about 49,
600 a. l brick on the ground. Good
reason for selling. Address or call
on f. Lusena, Brownsville, Texas.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-31
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WMsLow's SooTHNG Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soothes the child softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Csc. a bot
tie. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and taBe 10
othgT kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-31
NOTICE

I am determined to close cut my
entire stock OF goods at suction
prices. If You need anything in my
line, come and see me before going
TO other stores. You are sure 10 get
a bargain. l ann not looking for
profits, bic profits that other stores
are expecting. | am closing out and
will give the benefit of REDUCED
prices to ali customers, for all goods
in my store. l.. COwEN,
Agent and Manager.
June %, 1896.