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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
A Family Romance.

8. ]. Elsey, veteran of the Mexican
and civil wars, who for the past decade
has lived at the Soldiers Home in
Leavenworth, Kan, and for the best
part Of a lifetime has believed himself
alone In the world, was rejoiced the
other day when brother whom he
thought had been killed in the war
found him and offered him a home. He
and his father and two brothers had
entered the Mexican war. He had
helped to bury the father and one
brother after battle, and he had heard
that the other brother also was killed.
After the civil war he lived only for
himself and brought up at the Soldiers
Home; but the brother who had not
been killed married, toiled and pros
pered at billiard Station, Ohio, and at
last went to Leavenworth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

overdue. But no one can present all these
securities, because most of them, II is
quite evident, have been destroyed. Some
Ihsve been dissolved in the ocean; some
have been consumed by fire; some have
lbeen eaten by mice; some have been torn
iSp by babies; some have been hidden SO
securely that they will probably not be
found until dry-rot has made them I'M
recognizable. Nevertheless, every few
years some of the Governments old Sc
curities turn up at the treasury for re-
demption. 1t was not very many years
ago that the owner of very0iarge amount
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
in A BAD CONDITION.

Of Texas indemnity stock, who consid.
erred himself very poor. collected from the
lGoyernment on them many thousand dol
Jars. There is still $4,000 worth Of the
Texas indemnity stock outstanding. None
was presented to the treasury last year
or the year before. None of the very old
bonds came in last year, and of the debt
prior to the 1S47 loan none has come in
since 1860, though there is $151, 745. &c
outstanding. No one will ever call for this
amount, and it can be figured as part of
Uncle Sans bond profits.
OF the loan of 1S47, $4,000 has been
redeeGed since 1869. and there is only
$3.50 outstanding. OF the loan of 1853
there is only $1,000 outstanding. The
Government did not do any heavy borrow
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
He Was the King of Smokers.

Klaes, the merchant of Rotterdam.
was called the king Of smokers, from
his devotion to the gentle weed, and he
had right regal funeral. BY the terms
Of his will, every smoker who chose to
attend it was presented with ten
pounds of tobacco and two Dutch pipes,
on which were engraved the name,
arms and date of the. decease Of the
testator. All his guests were invited
to be careful to keep their pipes alight
during the funeral ceremonies, and to
empty their ashes into the grave. His
oak coffin was lined with the cedar Of
his old Havana cigar boxes, and n
packet Of old Dutch tobacco was placed
at the foot Of his coffin. His favoritc
pipe was laid by his side along with n
box Of matches, as well as flint and
steel and some finder.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
OLD-TIME MASONRY.
Arch of Burnt Brick Constructed
1000 Years Before Christ.

2
Explorations made in the vicinity Of
the site Of ancient Babylon by the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania have resulted
in the discovery Of engineering work
constructed 1000 years before the time
of Christ. In the accompanying cut an
arch of burnt brick placed at the outlet
of a drain under the foundation of the
temple of Bel, which was found in the
ruins of the ancient city Of Nippur, is
shown. The fixing of the date Of the
building of this arch means that primi-
tive man must have existed many thou
sand years previously, certainly as
early as 1000 B. c., as the work be-
speaks high state of civilization.
This Is naturally surprising to those
who have been taught to believe that
mankind has inhabited the earth for
less than 5000 years. This impression
is not warranted by the Bible itself,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
HUMAN EXPRESS WAGON.

can be found at all hours Of the day,
clad in loose soiled jacket usually
gray, with gray CATERS, Turkish shoes
or sandals, the inevitable fez and a
neckerchief that makes him look as IL
he were strangling. ALI the burden Of
conveying large or small articles falls
upon him and he will carry a piano as
easily as trunk. lie Is the most con-
tented Of the working fraternity one
meets abroad. His occasional smoke
under the shade of a mulberry tree, or
his lazy sips Of sherbet, are treats that
renew his strength for the hard work
by which he must live.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

The small boy had been requested to
do some errands. but insisted that he
was feeling badly. Az the family phy.
sician happened to call he felt the boys
pulse and looked at his tongue, and
said:
you had better make a strong mus-
tard plaster"
The boy looked depressed and left
the room.
When shall 1 apply the p,astsrY'
asked the mother.
Don't apply 1t at all. He'll get wen
before that stage Of the treatment d
reached"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

ing until the civil war, and its first big
bond issue was what are known as the
''-6-20s of 1862" There were 1891 Co.,
600 of these issued, bearing per cent.
interest. 1t was not until Dec. /, 1871,
that the Government felt LIKE beginning
to pay its war debts. On that date it
called in $99,959, 600 worth of the 5-20s
of 1862. and most of these were presented
mt the time named in the call. But a
great many thousand dollars worth Of
them were held for many years, drawing
no interest; and to-day there is outstand-
Ing $fS,5OO worth of the bonds called in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
coasETsviNo sryLEoFoA MEN.
His Perfumes the Prince or Wales
Said to Have Set the Fashion.

His Portiiness the Prince or Wales
Said to Have Set the Fashion.
Late news from London Indicates
that men of the smart set there are
going In for corsets on scale not
even approached by the dandies OF
1885. The haberdashers patronized
by the swells carry an extensive stock
of mems corsets, and, while the sale
of them Is limited to a comparatively
small number the demand Is steadily
increasing, and the indications are
that large proportion of the men in
swelldom will soon be wearing them.
People who make business of study
ing the motives Of change In the fash
ions say that the wearing Of corsets
by men Is the natural consequence OF
the edict which went forth a couple
of months ago. to the effect that wom-
ems waists were to be larger by sever
al inches. A sudden jump from TWEEN
ty-three inches waist measurement to
the more mellow figure of twenty
eight inches on the feminine side of
fashion required a complete change
In the apparel OF the other sex.
1t only requires glance at old fash
ion plates to note the fact that the
styles. Of men and of women have al
ways gone in opposite directions. Thir-
ty-five years ago. when women wore
Immensely large hoop skirts and an
endless variety of bullying frills and
furbelows, the attire Of men was sleek
and close-fitting. At an earlier Pc
riod, when masculine fashion required
very wide trousers, gaudy waistcoats
and loose coats, the mode for women
was excessively plain. So, IL women
are to glory in the freedom and health
fulness Of large and ample waists the
curious laws of fashion demand that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
FlReMEN's ADVANCE GUARD.
Motor Carriages Used by the Berlin
Fire Department.

Motor Carriages Used by the Berlin
Fire Department.
The Berlin Fire Department, which
Is considered the model fire depart
ment of Europe on account Of its ex-
cellent organization, its great atten-
ton to the Improvement Of apparatus
by carefully watching the progress of
science, has but recently introduced
for some purposes the Ganswindt mo-
tor carriage, which Is propelled by
foot power. The apparatus, after hav-
Ing been thoroughly tested, has been
found to be very efficient, and Is now
being rapidly introduced into the fire
departments of all the German cap
itals. A squad known as the advance
guard, consisting of six men, Is mount
ed on one Of these motor carriages.
which u always ready ut the door
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

rangement of the leverage. The en-
tire motor carriage Is built as lightly
as possible Of steel tubing and hick-
DRY wood.
The machine was for more than a
month sent out with the regular fire
patrol, and 1t was found that the car
riage rides very easily and safely; that
1t proceeds faster than the patrol wag-
on, drawn by horses, and that IL the
distance is not entirely too great the
men arrive at the fire in excellent
condition for their arduous duties.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

Or Me Are station, !: The fheA ara in
their plepes ready TO- star at tbe drst
signal. The two first ones attend to
its glrdins, one to the steefing and the
other to ringing the beilA The six
men st9nd in pairs upon long treadles,
and by. altefnsteiy raising and lower
Ing their feet the movement is trans
united by means of strong belts upon
a. horizontal mechanism, the active
power being considerably increased by
spiral springs and ratchets attached
to the axis and by very clever ar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

oreskRevoivinsS gswef TOR tic Paris
~ Exposftiop lin 1000, 3. e
Af}eSmpsA dpstIns about for an idea,
Fraff Skas Gdcd to astopish visit
ors to- the Paris Exposltioiis or A. d.
1000 wfrtsan7inifnehse revolving tower
400 feet high. This inyentpr LIS N. De
vic, and he.cails his tower the palace
Of Progress." AZ ,Ihs.a. IN.
Tine extraordinary sort of .sffuc-
ture Is shown in the architects per-
vpective driving, The outer room of
the building will move at the rate Of
1.1175 meters, or about feet inches,
per second, which Is as nearly as pos
sible two and one-half miles an hour.
A complete revolution viii thus occu-
py about two minutes, and the views
of Paris and of the hills and plains
of the Seine and Marine country will
change as rapidly az the scenery
changes when one is strolling slowly
along road. The rotary building will
be sOnly half the height OF the Eiffel
Tower, but, as II Is to be erected near
the summit Of Montmartre, the high
est point within the Notifications, 1t
will command broad view, cut only
by the tower Of the new church on the
apex. The bearings are said by the
mechanical engineers who have pre-
pared the specifications to be so design
ed as to absolutely assure the absence
Of all sense of motion. When you are
not looking out at the view you will be
as tranquil as in any other building.
but when you swing your chair SO
that you face the window you enjoy n
serene motion and contemplate a con-
stantly changing spectacle.
The motive power which will supply
the force necessary to turn the struc-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

Belfort, the eastern gate Of France,
and Rambervillers, In the vosges
Mountains, have just received the cross
of the Legion Of Honor, which will be
emblazoned on'the town arms, in honor
Of the gallant resistance they made to
the Germans twenty-five years ago. AL
together, nine towns In France now
have the cross of the Legion OF Honor
on their coat of arms.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
EXPRESS WAGON THE ORIENT
The Herculean Turkish Porter Whose
Place of Business Is on the Street.

The Turkish porter Is one of the most
interesting objects seen in a tour Of
the orient. OF herculean strength and
power of endurance, he is usually
prompt and obliging, also honest so far
as in him lies. He cannot speak the
truth, and would not respect himself IL
he could, for that is virtue of the
Frank. His place of business is on the
streets of his native town, where he
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

millions which are
ov due. II you
could present his /.
o. us at the Treas
ury Department to-
morrow, he would
pay you very prompt
ly til e $1,700,OOO
whichhe owes to the
pro pis who have
bought bonds now
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
Almost Fatal.

"How did old Hopley receive your
proposition for his daughters handr'
'Well, I'm no doctor, but he had
something and had 1t bad. What ever
kept him from dying Into a shower OF
infinitesimal pieces, or how ever got
over that back fence alive, will always
be among thesdeepest mysteries Of my
cxperfence.s' wy a''@f s'ssy
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

Drummer-Could l show you a few
goods, Mr.. Rosenbaum? Rosenbaum-
Ply heavens! you missed big order py
nod geddlng here a liddle sooner. L
shust dis minute failed u, 'uck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

Those Chicago women scene to be
injected with sthssmntrimonta fevsr.-'
ff7ardlyp@,feyer Rather fever5 and
ague. They shake husbands rs soon N
they get them.~-Truth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

prisoner, the jury has declared you
guilty" "Oh. that's all right, Judge;
you're too intelligent man, think, to
be Influenced by what the- say."-Phil-
adelphia American.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

Mystery OF the st. Lawrence River
For seven years the st. Lawrence
river gradually decreases In depth;
then for seven years 1t gradually In
creases In depth, the difference in level
being about Ave feet. Why II does %
no one has yet discovered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
RQWHEMAKESMONEY
possD8 ISSUED ~ UNCLE SAM
NEVER REDEEMED.
Rront ON Unredeemed Notes and
Certincstes IL Enormous Money
Orders, Stamps and Billie Which
Arc Lost.

Sources Of Income.
Washington correspondence;
Uncle Sam owes millions Of dollars
which he will never pay. Still, his credit
n good. He has not refused to pay the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

iiffflUf IEf4 Hfl'.|
four years while they lex hidden in some
to drew TIE SrisiRal siptsfsss they would
have bropght an tbccpe q s444 annually
to their ownerr The government has
made more than $4,000 in interest. on
these bonds. reckoning At singleiinterest
only. IN *, ia ar M
These illustrations serve, to show what
the Government, profit Ia. The treasury
will make no less than q million dollars
on bonds issued before 1896 never present.
ed for redemption, and IL has made az
much more in unpaid interest up to date.
The officials Of the Treasury De
partment would be livery glad to
have every loan paid within a week of
its maturity, for under The present condi-
ton the loan account Is never closed. With
view to keeping IN touch with the Gov
ernment's creditors, these officials encour-
age bond buyers to take registered rather
than coupon bonds. avery few. registered
bonds are lost' and when there is loss
the Government seeks out the loser and
encourages him to make application for
the issue of duplicate. When n coupon
bond is lost the Government will not dupli-
cate it aluDiii s
A.. Money in Currency.
The profit made, by the Government. on
bonds IS very small compared with the
profit Oh unfedeemed currency. OF course,
no one viii ever know just what amount
of currency has been destroyed, but the
treasury experts made an estimate for the
benefit of Congress in the last admins
tration, and expressed the belief that
about $l2,5O0,OOO profit bad accrued to
the Government up to Jan. l, 1891, from
United y States notes, gold and silver
certificates and national bank notes which
would not be presented for redemption.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15

We have noticed that when man ID
busy he drops politics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02

tors father, undertook to smoke some
hams in a barrel in the cellarWay. He
left them smoking all right as he supposed
and went into the house. few minutes
later, Barney Lewis, who happened to
be passing the house, saw a great volume
of smoke issuing from the cellarway and
very promptly gave the alarm of fire,
which undoubtedly saved the house as
the whole inside of the building over the
cellarway was on fire, and the flames had
burned through into the cellar, and had
caught in tho timbers over head, fortu-
nately a number Of men happened to be
near by, who formed a bucket brigade and
succeeded in saving the house.-Seine fish
ing on the Alburg shore, thus far, has not
proved very profitable to the % or 30 men
who are engaged in that business. a few
barrels are caught each day but nine
tenths of what Is caught are Gull fish,
such as perch, suckers, etc. Out of the II
seines that have been in operation since
about March 10, there has not yet been
shipped a barrel of clear pike from any
one of them, few are caught, however,
each day, but not enough to pay for ship
ping by themselves so they are packed
with perch and sold as mixed fish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
ESSEX COUNTY.

The webbing sisters were greeted by one
Of the largest audiences seen for long
time, at their entertainment in the Opera
hall.-Miss Mabel Wilmont and Miss May
Reeve have arrived home for a three
weeks vacation from Chelsea, Mass,
where they have been attending train
Ing school for teachers.-Miss Lizzie Smith
of Newport spent few days in town re-
Gently,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
A1-n1rRa SERVINGS,

Mrs. Olive Chase has moved to North
Hero.-A. s. Hilliker has rented the Har-
rington place.-M Boyce mas rented Mrs.
Chilton's farm.-Antoine Ashline has
moved to A. 8, Hilliker's place.-Miss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
Nerves on Edgc.

was nervous, tired, irrltabl and cross.
Karl's Glover Root Tea has made me well
and happy. Mrs. q. b. Worden.
For sale by osullivan. the druggist,
Church Street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
Gludness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa'
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slSillful
physicians but il in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
WATERVILLE.

]. V. Stevens is on the sick list.-Cat
Stevens has moved into the James broth
ers' house-Dr. Fosburgh has moved inY
Mrs, Il. IL. Boards house on Main street. 4
George Maurice of the u. V. NJ, accom-
panied by DR.. George, were in town ovd
CONTINUED on 7th page.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
EAST FAIRFIELD.

The Whist club met Monday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Morey. Merritt
is able to be about the street.-Zella. the
IA year-old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs A. n.
Rooney, died last Friday morning of con-
sumption. The funeral was held Monday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
MORRISVILLE.


The News and Citizen publication and
Joo ONCE is soon to be quartcred in more
central and commodious place, occupying
the entire north half of the ground floor
or the new block on Portland street, erect
ed by e. G. Darling and now the property
OF Gov. Woodbury.. This will furnish more
adequate rooms-all on one floor, pleas
antly situated and means a step In the
right direction. An Independent power and
heating plant win be put in,-Will II. Stay
ton is now stopping In Colorado Springs
The last meeting of the season and the
annual election of officers in the Woman's
club occurred on Monday evening at the IL
brary. The following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year: President. Mrs.
p. X. Gleed; first vice-president, Mrs. j. j.
BILLINGS second vice president, Mrs. j, Fl,
Wallace; recording secretary, Mrs. George
Houghton; press secretary Mrs. w. II.
Robinson financial secretary, Mrs. N. r,
Blair; treasurer. Miss Alice Doty; men,
bership committee, Miss Laura Irish Miss
Madge Paul, Miss Mary Moody; reception
committee, Mrs. F, II. Gates; Mrs. j, A.
Robinson, Mrs. N. B. Blair. Mrs. w,
10. Rocheleau, Mrs. w. w. Peck; pro-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02

C. NJ. Gray is improving c. NJ
Smith is quite sick-Hartley Souther hal
rented a farm in Lowell and has moVeI
thcre-Mrs. McCluskey has rented w, w
Jackson's farm and taken possession.1
Mr. and Mrs. George of Bartlett. n. III
are guests at j. C. Masure's.-A sever
thunder storm awoke people in this vicirI
ity last Monday morning at o'clock. |
Miss Lizzie Hartman started for her hon1
in Nebraska last Monday,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02

r. r. Townsend started for Chicago
last Thursday, Miss Emma Barber of
Burlington has been visiting at Mrs. Sar-
gent's.-Mrs. A. w. Johnson and daughter
Veda have returned to Burlington.-W. N.
Pierce arrived home last week.--A bad
washout east of the station Monday morn
ing made 1t necessary to transfer passen-
gers and baggage by teams-from Rawson's
crossing to the station, where a special
train carried them to Essex Junction.
The body of Mrs. Sinclair. mother of Mrs.
d. J. Williams, was brought from Cam
bridge and buried here Monday,-Mrs. A.
ID. Bradford Is on the sick list.-Mrs. Macoy
of Cambridge was at H. s. Woods last
week.-Mrs.. f. A. Kenyon will conduct a
prize speaking medal contest Thursday
evening.-The remains of Mrs. Zilpha Bux-
ton Bigeow were brought here from Low
ell, Mass, for burial Tuesday morning.
George Buxton and wife, Mrs. B. G.
Rogers of Burlington and Daniel Buxton
Of Massachusetts, were In town to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Bigelow.
EVANSVILLE.
g. A. Baker Is on the sick llst.-Mr. and
Mrs. Burton Carton have a little daughter
which weighs eight po"Tas. THE farmers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02

union met at Martin Thompson's last Sat-
urday afternoon and in the evening the
young people were Invited in for q party
Gertie Shattuck Is sick.-John Grace is
very Ill with the grip.--Frank Pierce, wife
and son Of Hinesburgh visited Mrs.
Plerces parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alden FL
lott last week.-John Alger and wife visit
ed Mrs. Ayers uncle, Eleazar Shattuck,
at South Starksboro last week.--Joseph
Hammer and family and Alfred Hammer
and family are moving to New York State
this week.-Ernest Carton is gaining slow
",
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02

A number of sugar orchards are tapped
and some new sugar has been made.-Mr.
Moses Wood has moved his family to Ira
Fairbanks house, and has a position on
the section.-Mrs. Frank Maxwell is suf-
ferng from sciatica.-Willie Gabaree,
while in the woods chopping recently, cut
his foot severely.-Mr. Lewis Mayo has
sold his place to Mrs. Helen Fortune.