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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

when IS years old and settled in Brook
lyn. After leaving school he branched
out as a painter, but meeting with poor
success began to study law 1t did not
take him long to discover that this was
not his vocation either. He always had
n taste for drawing and now he saw
that caricature and the cartoon were
his gift. His first work was for Frank
Leslie's and from there he was engaged
by Puck and there drew the cartoons
that gave him n national reputation.
He became part owner Of Judge i'm 1856.
when w. J. Arkellspurclsasel the paper,
and his work on that sheet brought
him fame and prosperity. Seven years
ago he marTieds w. J. ArlSalys sister.
Gillam'sa most famous cartoon was
drawn during. the Presidential cam.
paign Of 1t represented James q.
Blaine as a tattooed man and many
believed 1t to have been an important
factor in. defeating the Maine states
man. Certain II is that Blaine never
forgot or forgave 1t. M
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

BY curious experiment, writes Wal
ter Clark in an article on Mexico In the
Arena, the sharpest and shrewdest
criminals upon conviction are sent.
enced to serve upon the police force,
and it is said the plan works admira.
bly,, there being no better officers than
these men when entrusted with power
and responsibility. Upon the same
plan, the leaders Of brigands when
captured are offered by the govern
ment the altcrnativesof taking COM
mand in the army, devoted to the sup
preston Of brigandage, and this has
been the most effectual means of clear
ing the country of that pest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
Current Condensntions.

Current COMBINATIONS.
In Switzerland n society has long
been formed for the preservation of
wild flowers.
During thc'lhst'two years the debt of
the Dominion has been increased by the
Ottawa administration $11,31S,432.
York County, Maine, farmers are tell
ing Of snow white deer that has been
seen in that region several times Of
late.
An Athenian society has been formed
in London for the purpose of printing
privately literal and absolutely COM
plete incorporated English transla-
tons of Greek authors.
An Austrian mountain battery divis-
ion recently managed TO get two bat
teries, guns, horses and full equipment
from the Zillerthal in Tyrol to the top
Of the Pfister Joch. which is 1900 feet
high.
A number of houses are built on the
border line between Maine and Canada,
so that man may enter them on the
Maine side and step into a room OH the
Canadian side where the Maine prohib-
tory law does not extend.
Some idea of the quantity of salmon
in the Columbia River, or ut least of the
quantity taken out, may be formed
from the fact that some of the big can
neries there are now putting in cans
an average of ten tons Of the fish every
day.
Engl.shmen hold 500, 100000 worth of
stock in American breweries. When
they bought the stock the Englishmen
were told that the brewing business
was bonanza in this country, but all
they have ever got for their money Is
Il lot of nicely printed stock certificates.
"I'll Hang My Harp on a Willow
Tree" has attached to 1T bit Of royal
romance 1t was written by young
nobleman who became enamored of
Queen Victoria n year or so before she
assembled the English throne, which
event destroyed his hopes of winning
her hand.
A comparison of the national stand
ards of metric measures with the inter
national prototypes is to be made soon,
according to the decision of the metri-
cal congress which lately met at Paris.
A beginning VIII be made with the kilo-
gram and with standard thermometers,
while the meter will be taken up later,
as variations between the standards Of
that measure are less probable.
The practice of christening ships by
breaking a bottle Of champagne over
the bows seems to be spreading in q
way to attract the attention of the TEN
perance reformers. A new sawmill at
Spokane, the largest in the State OF
Washington, was opened for business
last week with imposing inaugural
ceremonies" I'm which United States
Senator took part, and the mill was
christened by woman smashing bot
tie Of champagne over the buzz saws.
,, Then two other women started the ma
chinery.
officer Edward Dean, of Cincinnati,
who has recently been on duty in SUI
perintendent Deitsch's office, met with
a peculiar accident the other morning,
which will lay him up for some time.
The officer had attired himself i'm uni
form and before leaving home had his
wife brush his coat In doing so the
handle of the whisk broom struck the
handle of his revolver, which lie had
i'm a leather case In his right hip
pocket. The gun was discharged, the
ball entering the right leg, just above
the ankle, taking downward course
and lodging I'm the heel of his foot
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

latest term Of Imprisonment dates from
1891. His duties primarily are those
of the record clerk, which Office he fills,
but fair knowledge of medicine has
made him de facto an assistant prison
physician. Every prisoner who enters
Sing Sing Is examined by him. To every
one who leaves he says good by. "A
most remarkable man." said Warden
Sage, in speaking of him, Il never saw
his equal"
When in response to Warden Sage's
summons short, rather stoutly built
man entered his Office, there was appar-
emily nothing about the newcomer that
would attract particular attention until
a good look mt his face was obtained
From a countenance gray with prison
pallor keen eyes looked out through
spectacles. The broad. high forehead
showed intellect. The face, after brief
scrutiny, evidenced exceeding intelli-
gence. The voice gave proof of inner
ent gentillty, refinement and cultivation
which life of crime has failed to
eliminate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20


United States Consul Rawics, OF War
saw, Poland. reports that a second n.y.
gienic exposition similar to the nrst,
held In 1887, will be held at that place
from May 10 to July Is, 1895. The fol-
lowing list OF the nine committees now
at work and who report that much IN
terest Is being shown by the people will
give an idea Of the scope of tho expo
sition: First, physico-chemical; second,
parasital; third. arc. tectural; fourth,
pedagogical; fifth, OH hygiene Of indus
try; sixth, on hospitals; seventh, phar-
maceutical; eighth, statistical; and
ninth, public hygiene.
Each Of the above committees Is CON-
posed Of at least three members. select
cd from among the doctors OF medl-
cine, professors, engineers and Other
specialists under the presidency Of tic
general committee.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
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.
Itshas 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
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 well informed, you will not
accept any substitute If offered.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Very few people are aware OF the
medicinal qualities of grapes; but these
they possess The pulp is nutritious,
and the Juice contains sugar. fannie
acid; btartrate OF potassium, tartrate
of Calcium, common salt and sulphate
of potassium. without doubt, the wom-
an who cultivates the habit of eating
a great deal of fruit is the gamer in
health and appearance. The grapefruit,
or shaddcck, so called from its discover
err. Lieutenant Shaddock, or, to mention
its soft Chinese name, pumelo, is high
ly priced by those who live in malarial
localities. 1t is n charming rival to
quinine and boneset, and is driving
them from the field. She who eats her
grapefruit with spoon from the natu-
raj cup. or relishes 1t served as salad
may gladden. her, heart with the reflec-
ton that she is not only pleasing her
palate. but beneffting her health. Like
oranges and lemons, the grapefruit has
great medicinal virtues If you are of
n bilious temperament eat grapefruit;
il fever threatens, eat grapefruit, but
In this latter case do so only on the ad-
vice Of a physician, as there may be
certain tendencies which the grapefruit
would only aggravate. The complaint
Is often made that the fruit Is extreme
ly bitter and unpleasant. 1t is only the
white inner rind which is so, and this
should be carefully removed.-Scientific
American. a t't
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

rDH HE boy who ''pulls the proofs" ana
builds pyramids Of empty galleys was
through his nights task. 1t was
A. m, and the youth took one last look
around the composing room before starting
home. 1t was also the early dawn OF Ben
FYankin's birthday.
Just as .'de kid" as the compositors called
him, was pulling ON his overcoat he felt a
rush of cold air and saw vision which
caused his shocky head Of hair TO stand on
end.
He hadn't heard q door open, the windows
were i've stories from the ground, and yet
within ten feet of the paralyzed youngster
stood man, aged. and clad in the raiment
of long ago. The boy started to speak. but
his tongue refused to move. The stranger
was standing In front of type-setting ma
chine, and the machine was visible through
his form
.'HuIly gee!" said the boy-he had been
reading a proof of story about Ben-"if
dat amt Ben Franklin's ghost"
And 1t was.
The boy lodged behind the copy cutters
box, and the ''shade" sat down In chair In
front of n machine.
81 wonder" said the shade Of Mr.. Frank
lin, "why these moderns have harpsichords
In their print shops. They never did In our
day. When the printers wanted, to sing
they went to church or to singing school.
But here's two long rows of harpsichords
here. wonder IL this Is print shop"
The ghost looked startled and glanced
around the room.
''Yes, there's the printing office cat and the
office towel. i guess I'm In the right place.
But l don't understand this harpsichord.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

sagacity and foresight of marrying tho
beautiful girls of the country. But
they lost their wisdom when French
vessel bound to the neighboring island
Of Bourbon was wrecked on the coast
near Fort Dauphin. That ship was con-
veying as passengers about twenty-s six
girls destined for the Bourbon colon
lists. The settlers ut Madagascar dis
carded their native wives and married
their countrywomen. On the night Of
the wedding ceremony, which was per-
formed for all at the same time, the
abandoned Malagassy girls sent their
relatives, and their slaves, who killed
the greater part of the French colonists,
Those who escaped were lost at sea,
and thus ended the first attempt of
French colonization in Madagascar
Chicago Inter Ocean. .roauaf
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

We olBsr One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any cose q .Cstarrh that cannot BE- cured by
E1 SSaESskiy . Co, Props, Toledo, 0.
OF the last IS years. and believe him perfectly
lally able 70 carry out any obligation made BY
helr arm.
West q Trusx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
giSts, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces d
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Som by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
Low Rates South. '

On Feb. and March 3, the Monor
Route will sell tickets from Chicago t.
all points in the South at exceedingly low
rates: Abbeville, Ga, $15.30: Decatur
Ala, S1O.65; Chattanooga, Tenn, $10.73
Jacksonville, Fla, $3.50; Memphis
Tenn, $11.10; New Orleans, La, $17.O5
st. Augustine, Fla, $1S.65; Tampa, Fla.
sol; Mobile, Ala, $16.05; and all Other
points at proportionately low rates.
For further information address l.. +
Sessions, Trav. Pass. Agt., Minneapolis
Mimi, or City Ticket Office, 232 CLARK
street Chicago, Ill.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Persimm0ns are not sufficiently In de-
mand In Eastern markets to encourage
California fruit growers to cultivate
the crop, and MANY growers have de-
cided to stop raising them. The fruit
sent East has been of fine quality and
attractive appearance, but there has
been little sale for 1t, and In most cases
the shippers and dealers have lost
money on It..
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

La Tarrassee. where the Czarowitz Is
to stay during his sojourn in the RIVE
IA, is on the shoulder of the mountain
between Nice and Villefranca. To &C
there one passes by the small farm
house and garden of Michael Gafibal
dis uncle, which was inhabited fol
some years by Gambetta's father.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

myself" The man who made this
sweeping statement conceals his iden-
tity as much as he can under the name
of John Smith. To the officials of Sing
Sing prison, N. Y, he is best known as
1.-THE walking encyclopedia" or the man
who never forgets. He is the criminal
Of the century.
Smith Is trusty Mt Sing Sing, and his
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
MRS. MONROE'S DOCTRINE.

She Made New Rule for Women of
the Executive Mansion.
About the time that James Monroe as
claimed the great doctrine which bears
his name in international affairs his
wife, Eliza Eortright Monroe, took a
stand in social affairs which has stood
the test of time quite as well as that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
A Grea. Chance to Make Money

Mr.. Editor read how Mr. Jones made
money. have n better Job taking orders for
the new Fireproof Deposit Case for storing
deeds, mortgages, notes. policies. receipts,
money and yaIuables from fire. Every fam
lily or farmer buys. ! sell for World Mfg. Co.
IF 26). Columbus. Ohio, cleared ST first
week, $50 second. first month STAT. Sister
made x23 last week selling National Dish
Washer for same firm. Light. easy work.
honest firm; any one can make money by
writing them. j. q. HARRIET.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
Very AWKWARD Indeed.

This is precisely the kind of mistake a
man makes IL he "turns OUT on the wrong
side of the road when n vehicle comes to-
ward him. No less absurd Is the error Of the
individual who takes drastic medicines to
relieve his liver. That organ Is on the right
side, and the road to Its relief is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, medicine also adapted to
the relief Of dyspepsia, constipation, kidney
and Rheumatic ailments and malaria.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

A jasper vase, presented by the Car
of Russia to the city of Paris, has just
arrived at Havre. 1t is made Of the
most perfect block of jasper ever
known, is eight feet high, with the Rus
sian arms on one side and those of the
are female heads
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Antananarivo. the capital Of NADIA
gascar, is city OF $4,000 inhabitants,
and is situated Mt about the center OF
the island, about 100 miles west Of the
city Of Tamatave. 1t Is IN mountain
GUS region, about 1000 feet above the
level OF the sea. II IL built upon three
hills France, the new owner Of NADIA
gascar. made an attempt once to start
colony In the island, seventy-five
Frenchmen settling upon the southeast
coast. The colony for time was sue
cessful, for French adventures had the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
A REMARKABLE MEMORY.

John Smith" Is a Living Criminal
Directory at Sing Sing.
II never forget a face or a name; I
do not think there is man in the Uni
ted States who knows by sight as many
criminals and officers of the law as
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

A constant Cough, with failing strength
and wasting of flesh, are symptoms de-
noting Pulmonary organs more or less Sc
riously affected. You will find a safe rem
edy for all Lung or Throat ails in DIR. d.
Jayne's Expecturant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

The New Orleans Limited, via the
Queen and Crescent Route, makes the trip
Cincinnati to New Orleans in "a hours.
81 miles shortest line.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Bobby-Popper, what do they have to
have a man to pray for Congress for?
Mr.. Ferry-They don't. He takes a
look Mt Congress and then prays for
the ountry.-Clncinnati Enquirer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

why did they let that man go who
stole tn bicycle?" They had to; they
couldn't get q Jury to try him-every
man In the county rides n WHEEL
Chicago Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
A Teachers Home.

Arrangements are being made for the
construction of n teachers home mt
Eureka Springs, Ark, at a cost Of
S150,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
A NOTED CARTOONIST.

Bernhard Gillian, the Famous Car
toonist of Judge.
Bernhard Gillian, who stood in the
front rank of American cartoonists,
died recently at the home Of his father
in-law, ex-senator James Arkell, at
Canajoharie, N. Y, Of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Gillian was an Englishman by
birth and was 80 years of age. He
came to this country with his parents
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

There Is but one factory in Japan
where leather shoes are made. The ma
tives, except about the court, wear san
dals of straw or wood
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Three through. sleeping car lines to
Florida daily via, the Queen and Crescent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Probably the Oldest married couple
In this country are Mr.. and Mrs Louis
Darwin Of Black Falls, Wis, who are
1O5 and 1O1 respectively.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Big Investment in Real Estate.
Grant, Jr., in San Diego, CAL, during
the past year have aggregated some
$1,000
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Halls Hair Remover cures dandruff
and scalp affections; also all cases of
badness where the glands which feed the
roots of the hair are not closed up.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

The Florida Limited, of the Queen and
Crescent Route, leaves Cincinnati to-day
at 8 a. m, gets to Jacksonville tomorrow
morning at same hour. 1t is solid vesti-
buled train. 100 miles shortest line.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

The Queen and Crescent is the only
line operating a through sleeper to Florida
via Asheville, N. G. Three car lines daily
to Florida. Unequaled service.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

A Cough Should Not be Neglected.
'sBrown'S Bronchial Troches'' are simple
rtmedy and give immediate relief. Avoid
limitations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

times more sensitive to quinine than
they are to sugar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

1t Is easier to be brave in time Of
danger than patient under suffering.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Better than he who wipes away a
tear Is he who prevents 1t from starting.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

never used so quick cure AZ 'Piso's
'ure for Consumption.--J. b. Palmer,
Cox 11TI, Seattle. Wash. Nov. % 1895.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
lHIIysE9
'e3!34!4

Mr.. w. d. White, the advertising
specialist, who Is to be found at
No. POI West Bancroft street.
Toledo, o., asserts that In his case
dyspepsia was an inheritance. He
obtained his first supply of Ripans
Tabules by RENTING so cents to
Lord. Owen & Co., the wholesale
druggists Of Chicago, because he
could not then find them In Toledo.
Now the druggists there have them
always have them. Mr.. White
asserts that he carries one OF the
little Walls with him, and If he has
that distressed feeling after
hearty meal, or a headache, he
takes Tabule. His wife also
uses them. and. writes Mr.. White,
"if my boy feels sick, he asks for
one"
Ripans labulss are sold by druggists. or by mail
pricr - cents box) is sent % Tha RipauB Chem
".
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

II ron are doubtful n 10 the use Of Dobbins' Klecfr
Soap aud cannot accept the experience Of nfons who
use IT, after the 81 II has been the maYket,
tssai viii convince you Asa your grocer for Il Take
no Imitation
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

LNARMEIs AssEN1S make big money selling our
IL Disc-s> ha rpeners PoiisheIs Sample $50, de
veredl and other useful things 70 farmers Salary
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20
Hood, S
SarsapariIIa

Is me Ono Itpe Blood Further. All druggists. 81.
Hoods pills cure Liver Ills; easy 10
AAc take. easy TO operate 25c
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Blood means sound health. with pure, rlch
healthy blood. the stomach and digestive organs
win be vigorous, and there VIII be no dyspepsia
Rheumatism and neuralgia win be unknown
scrofuls md salt rheum viii disappear. Your
nerves Win be strong. your sleep sound. sweet
and refreshing. Hoods Sarssparilla makes pure
blood That n why u cures so many Diseases
That Is why thousands take Il to cure disease
retain gpod health. Remember
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-02-20

Ripans rabnles are sold by druggists. OF by mail Il
he prlcr - cents box Is sent % Tha Ripans Chemi
~ cmrrau 40 10 S,rnce Street New York Sample
std ~ rfs
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-10-24

rr the Wlor would actually hasten rs.
pl,yXiniion.
by and by tho windows were all
closed except mine. The baby slcp::
quietly. and the mother doxcd, the
struggling lampllght emphasizing the
lines Of care IN her prcmaturely old
face The man behind doubled him
self In his seat. AMI now ami then
emitted u snort like that of u surprised
pig The two hulklng fellows across
the way laIscd Into silence. nodded till
they bumped each others head. and
then twisted about ana resumed nod.
ding. Overcome by the drowsy cx.
ample. laid my Ovcrcoat smoothly
over my satchcl In the aisle end of
the seat. and. doubling myself us. as
was easy IN my youth. ! lay down
sldcwisc. AMI calmly went to sleep.
How long | slept ! don't know. Prob.
ably about nm hour. Then I dreamed
that u lldcous monster was trying to
extract u rib from my side with 81.
gantic corkscraw. while u lccr!ng Imp
WAS smoihcring me with an old horse
blanket dipped In sewer by way of
anucsthctIc. ! woke with groan a,
the p!curctlc pang ! suffered. and
sworc with disgust at finding the dirty
socks-lncasing d!rtier feet. II smell is
any in,li,a tlOn--Of the man behind me.
hanging over tho back of my seat.
within six inches OF my nose. The
feet went back to their own side Of
the fence suddenly. but their owner
evidently did not understand what pro.
PEELED them.
All night tho noise Of the train was
insufficient to drown tho chorus OF GU.
rious sounds made by the slecpcrs. or
those trying to sleep The man be.
hind me. at about every afth breath
Jerkcd ont the curious. surprised pia
SNORT. Another would begin quietly
with something like u moan. which
would grow lon,lcr and deeper with