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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

like coats and who are tired Of round
waists and like princess effect, this
model serves charmingly. A simple
model for utilizing striped stuffs is tho
subject of the final sketch, the goods in
this instance being a light-blue and
white striped silk. The bodice fas-
tened at the side and had a stiff stock
collar Of the silk, the garniture consist
ing Of drapery Of fine lace on one side
and three jeweled gold buttons on the
other The sleeves were shirred at the
top to gain the dropping effect and
were finished with lace ruffies.
There Is a sudden craze for over
gowns Of lace and almost any pretty
dress is made much prettier by putting
It under a little slip Of lace. The lace,
Of course, is elaborated by insertions,
and lovely effect is obtained by max
ing insertions Of jewelled lace on net
over-slips. In this. way the net hardly
shows and the cleaning insertions slip
about on the surface of the under mate
rial, seeming to waver as the wearer
moves. This Is one of those effects
that almost prove the gowns wearer
n past mistress of the art Of gowning.
and that, unlike many fancies, can be
carried out by modest purse. Ribbon
may be run under the insertion and
will serve to make the effect the more
elaborate.
Any lace gown becomes, though In
its present form impossible, dream Of
CHANGING beauty IL 1t is all covered
with frills Of ribbon, or even II rows
are set on here and there. Ribbon can
be made to go a long way by putting
It on fat and then running full over 1t
frill Of lace. The lace serves, be-
sides, to soften the effect Of color, max
ing what might be too pronounced an
effect quite demure or even stately.
Copyright. 1900
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

VAAO HAOoO9n A3A8
One of the largest checks ever drawn
In this country was $16,000,009 by
President Roberts. of the Pennsylvan-
L. Railroad, In payment Of 100000
shares of p, w. & b. r. r. stock.
The English Royal Naval architect
says that perfect" modern man-of-
war should not weigh less than $4,000
tons, and cost at least e., 200. 900 or $40
100000.
The pavement In front Of the Will
lam III. Vanderbilt residence In New
York City cost over $4,000 The sin
gle stone lying directly In front ~ the
largest known paving stone, and cost,
transportation and all. $4,000.
A redwood plank exhibited at the
Kansas City exposition was 10 feet
long, z feet 8 inches wide and 8 inches
thick. al. - ~
The largest bronze casting ever made
In America is the buffalo's head which
hangs at the eastern entrance of tile
Union Pacific bridge between OMAHA
and Council Bluffs.
The largest statue in the United
States is Bartholdi's Liberty Enlieht-
ening the World" which stands on
Bedloe Island, New York harbor. The
statue alone. without base or PEDESTAL
weighs 100000 pounds.
The highest building In the world,
monuments and towers not considered,
is the Cologne Cathedral. The height
Of this building from the pavement to
the copper tip on the spire is Oil feet.
The great hammer at the Woolwich
Gun Works, Woolwich, England,
weighs forty tons, and its drop is a
sheer fall Of forty-four feet three
inches.
The 5,000-horse-power pumping en-
CINE in the mines at Freidensville, Pa,
raises 1880 gallons of water at each
revolution of its gigantic fy-wheel.-
st. Louis Republic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

nothing on 1t but sugar bowl and two
plates. From this delicate shade fash.
ion deepens to all stones and also runs
into dull blue grays. The stone shades
are especially suited to elderly women
who do not like to go into black, and
who yet prefer dark cloths. Black for
facings or braidings combines with
these stone grays with excellent effect.
Gray is not relegated exclusively
to the elderly or middle-aged, nor to
dresses that are simple and domestic.
Particularly handsome and dressy cos
tunes are seen in this shade, and two
of them have been chosen for these
first two pictures. The first is made
Of gray crepon gauze over gray silk
foundation. It's bodice has a yoke Of
guipure over white satin with point
ribbon bows extending down the cen
ter of the front to the waist. The belt
is of the same ribbon as these two
bows and fastens at the side with a
third bow. Bretelles Of plain gauze
and a collar to match with a pleated
bow In back make further trimming
for the bodice, and the sleeves consist
Of two puffs over gray foundation.
The second employment of gray was
in a summer dress of coarse poplin
de laine that was embroidered with
small gray silk dots. 1t was male in
an untrimmed godet skirt and In
short fitted bodice whose lining fas-
tened in the center. The revers wild
ened at the shoulders and formed
narrow turned down collar in back.
They were of pale gray faille and tue
same shade of satin ribbon have the
stock collar and the straps at bust and
waist. The full vest was dark ecrTi
over gray silk. Concerning these loose
fronts 1t may be said in general chat
the folds grow more and more exact,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

dren soon after found several glitter
ing stones. One proved to be real
diamond; the others were crystals. ia
cobs' wife, not knowing that any par
ticular value attached to the jewel,
exchanged 1T for calico.
Jacobs set out on the trail Of the
lucky trader, and, finding him, forced
him to return the jewel. The Koran
nah's stone was forwarded to Port Eliz-
abeth, where Sir Philip Woodhouse,
the Governor, purchased 1t for f5OO.
He named 1t the "Star of South Africa"
and it still remains in his family.
Jacobs, after lapse Of two years,
received horse, wagon and some sheep
as payment. The man Is now an octo-
genarian and In hearty health.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
FOUND rHE FlRsr DIAMOND.

The Cape of Good Hope Government
Is contemplating the bestowal OF a PEN
sion upon Lennard Jacobs, who found
the first diamond In the colony. ia
cobs, a Korannah, settled In Peniel,
now known as Barkly, In 1865. A Ger
man missionary. Kanenberg, todd him
TO look sharp for diamonds, explaining
to the ignogunt Komnnah the value and
appearance of the stones. Jacobs chill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

and the At of the lining to loose waists
is becoming more and more absolute.
1t Is no longer the thing to line gowns
with crinxly percaline, for the careful
ear has become trained and 1t no lon-
ger mistakes the crackle Of the vulgar
material for the soft swish Of silk. So
to crackle is not to pretend silk, but to
confess percaline. The correct skirt
hangs without any stiffness, and silk
with NO interlining is the proper inside
6nisn. Such a skirt IL the one that
sext received the artists attention. 1t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
Purify
Your Blood

low, as when warmer weather comes and
the tonic effect of cold, bracing air 10
gene, your, weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tirel feeling, loss Of appetite, will
cIen the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out of humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, red
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands une-
qua!ed. Thousands testify to its mer-
its. Millions take it as their Spring
Medicine. y Get Hoods, because
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
Better than Refined Gold

Is bodily comfort. This unspeakable boon is
denied to many unfortunates for whose all
ments Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a
promptly helpful remedy. The dyspepetic.
the rheumatic. the nervous. persons troubled
with biliousness or chills and fever. should
lose no time In availing themselves Of this
comprehensive and genial medicine. 1t pro-
notes appetite and nightly slumber.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
Spring
Medicine

Your blood in Spring is almost certain -
be full Of impurities-th accumulation
Of the winter months. Bad ventilation
Of sleeping rooms, impure air in dwell
ings, factories and shops, over-eating,
heavy, improper fools, failure Of the
kidneys and liver properly to do. extra
work thus thrust upon them, are the
prime causes of this condition. It ID
Of tie utmost importance that you
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
lH1Hy<E3'
'S.Z934,1$

Mr.. III. r. Barnes. reporter for
the Sunday Herald, published at
Canton, o., under date of May q,
1895, writes to the Ripans Chemical
Company that he knows working
man who has been benefited by
Ripans Tabules after a severe
attack Of the Grippe. and he APP
ponds the following statement,
with permission to publish: "Testi-
monial of Thos. j. Meals, of the city
Of Canton, Stark County, o.:
had an attack of the grippe four
years ago this spring that left me In
q bad way. My nervous system
was broken down end my digestive
apparatus In condition that made
me miserable for days. While able
to work at my trade as shearman
In rolling mill, suffered more
or less all the time with my stom-
ach. Bitters and tonics were
literally taken by the gallon, and
every variety Of pills and potions
that promised relief. I derived
some benefit from the use of some
Of them II I continued taking them,
but II quit few days my old
trouble would return. Noticing
the advertisement Of the Ripans "
Tabules, for impaired and bad
digestion, I concluded to invest
In few of them, which am
pleased to inform you have proven
al or more than I expected of them.
While l have taken but few of
them, they have done me more good
than all the pther. remedies that l.
have ufkd. They relieve the ~
belching and sour stomach almost
at once, and feel better In every
way since l commenced taking
them. The distressing headaches,
which I always had preceding q fit
Of indigestion, have epxirety left \
me. I will be glad forecommend
the Tabules to anybody suffering
from stomach troubles. taa
(Signed) "THOS. ]. MEALS,
Canton, o."
. prcs go csn bon cent 70 hs hpa Ss NAM s
q Company, No 10 Spruce Street. New YORK sa-sr'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

EW better oppor-
tunities are pre-
sented to the in
v Q 8 tigator Of
fashions to enable
her to appreciate
the vast amount
Of details mt the
h a n q Of t b e
d r es 8 designer
than In considera-
ton Of what col
ors are and what
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

M. Laroche. the French resident min
lister in Madagascar, though a Protest
ant, makes 1t point to attend mass
at the Catholic cathedral every Sun
day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

Do not wear impermeable and tight
fitting hats that construct the blood vessels
of the scalp. Use Halls Hair Remover
occasionally, and you will not be bald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
WHAT WOMEN WEAR.
STYLES FOR THOSE WHO WANT
TO LOOK PRETTY.

colors that Are and Those that Are
Not Faehionabie-oray Shades Seen
/, Seen Observation-Disclosures Lining
No Longer Mistaken for SILK.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

For 81 years Dobbins Electric Soap has been f.isas
ca py interruptions soap makers. war Because II
IL oeSt QI all and has an immense sale. BE sure and
get Do66ps' aud take no other Your grocer has n.
or will get It. ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs Luz
cy Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. II, '95.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
GIudness 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-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
1y 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 1t 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
NAV be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of 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.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

FITS.-All Fits opped free by DIR. Kline G., cat
Nerve kestOf or. No Fits after first days use Mar
Vicious cures. Treatise and s. 90 trial bottle free TO
Fit cases. Send TO DIR. Kline. yS1 Arch st. Phila Pa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

You've no idea how refreshing to
tired eyes are few drops Of witch ha-
eel In q little warm water.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

Fashion's Late Fancies.
New York correspondence:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP tor Children
teethinR; sottens the gums, reuuces inhamm alton
allays pain. cures wind collie. q cents bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

He grieves more than Is necessary
who grieves before it is necessary
Seneca.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

That is not good language which all
do not understand.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

No one is useless In this world who
lightens the burden Of it for another.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is constitutional cure. Price rs cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30

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q. n. u. No 18-00
WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
w please say you saw the advertisemsne
In this paper.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Gomez, With His Army off Insurgents, Is Only ' ,, Fifteen Mil es From the City of. al Havana.

Fa Havana, Jan. 14, via. Key West, Fla, Jan. 15.-Gomez is fifteen miles south of here. Campos' wall of troops has failed to keep him west. The situation is more grave than at any time since the begin hing of the war. Thousands of troops have been thrown into Havana province yet the destruction of towns continues Many towns offering resistance are burn ed; those surrendering are spared. Rail road traffic in the entire island is para lyzed. The engineers of the Havana roads have refused to run trains, and the com panies uphold their action. I am in formed that the authorities of the roads stopped the trains until the safety of property is assured. The town of Be- jucal, fifteen miles south, was captured Monday. Thirty-fve houses, twenty cars and railroad stations were burned. The volunteers surrendered, but regulars in the block house held out Other impor- tant towns burned in the past week are: Gabriel, 2500 inhabitants; Guira, 4500: Artemesia, Agucuate and Bonavides.
 The insurgents since the invasion of the western provinces have succeeded in averting serious battle. There are skir- mishes daily. The only important en- gagement was on the 10th near Quivican, when the party under Gomez was at tackled by Adocoa. Thirty-six wounded Spaniards were brought here. The in- shrgent loss is unknown. Probably third of the cane crop has been burned
 Grinding has almost entirely ceased Gomez has issued orders to stop grinding cane, and if estates attempt grinding he will destroy the Buildings and machines. Owing to the friendliness of the tobacco growers and workers, the crop of to- bacco has been spared The insurgents now burn towns instead of crops. The Cubans claim all towns in the Pinar province have surrendered. Gomez and Maceo have gained many recruits recent ly. The eastern columns under Jose Ma Rahi and Cahrppa coming west. Cespedez and Carillo Aguirre have al- ready reached Matanzas province. It is expected a union of rebel forces will take place near Havana The govern ment troops pursue the insurgents from town to town The former are infantry and the latter are mounted. It is impos- sible to overtake the insurgents and force battle. The censorship is most rigid. The Havana papers have stopped pub fishing extras. Cablegrams are scruti- nized and much matter eliminated, Cam pos remains here and has no intention of resigning. CLARK.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16
TERSELY TOLD.

The Colored Teachers Institute of Jef- ferson county will meet in this city to- night. as+.-
 The Commercial club will meet tomor- row afternoon at 3:30 D. m. to elect successor to Secretary Thompson, whose resignation was noted yesterday.
 In the report of, the annual meeting of the Berney National bank yesterday a typographical error made the State Herald say $1500 had been, passed to the profit and loss account, when it should have said $15,000.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Canister shoes, for thirty days. I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King. e-ra
 MT. D. B. Grace has been mentioned as a successor to Secretary Thompson of the Commercial club. MT. Grace has been connected with the Birmingham press for several years, and his newspaper work lay chiefly in calling attention to the in- dustrial features of this section. and this experience would aid him considerably should he be elected secretary of the Commercial club.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16

MT Parish came to Birmingham about three years ago from Providence R. I. He had his training in the Art League in New York, and received instruction from Chase, the great American master of oils. He came to Birmingham and or Ganized class in charcoal There was but vague and feeble art sentiment then in existence in Birmingham, but with his encouragement new life was given the study. An art league was formed, and the association today Is in a fourishing condition, with the brightest prospects. Recognizing MT. Parish's ability he was selected instructor to the league. and his pupils have for the past three years made considerable progress Two of them are now in New York and others will leave the local institution next autumn for the metropolis
 MT Parish spent last summer in Paris where he learned new tricks of interpre- tation and manipulation with the brush As to his style it is remarkable for breadth and truth. His canvases DOT tray wonderful genius in this regard In chalk plate illustrating he is com paratively new, but his strong ideas con- corning black and white and his accu- rate eye for outline and shadow guaran- tee him success in his new field
 In the great French displays and studios, especially with the work of Jean Paul Laurens. Benjamin Conakant and Jean Francois Millet, MT. Parish had ex- cellent opportunities for study His pupils are sure to reap decided benefit from the rare advantages he enjoyed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16
Notice to Creditors of the Late Firm of Warner, Smi-
 ley & Co.

Cincinnati Coffin Company vs Warner,
 Smiley & Co. ct al. City Court of Bir-
 mingham--In Equity.
 You will hereby take notice that decree was rendered in the above stated cause on, to-wit: January Il, 1896, containing, among other things, the following:
 Tt is further ordered by the court that all persons having claims against said late firm of Warner. Smiley & Co be, and they are, hereby required to file the same with the clerk and register of this court, verified by affidavit, by or before the 10th day of February, 1896, or they will be forever barred from participating in the distribu- tion of the fund in the hands of the re- ceiver in this cause.
 ''It is further ordered that the clerk and register shall give notice of the require- ments of this order in respect to filing the said claims by publication in the Birming- ham State Herald, a newspaper published in Birmingham. Ala, for three days in each week for two successive weeks. the first in- sertion to be made not later than January Is. 1S96."
 Now, therefore, pursuant to the require- ments of said decree this notice is hereby given to the creditors of the late firm of Warner, Smiley & Co.,, and they are hereby required to file their claims with the clerk and register of this court, verified by affi- davit on or before she 10th day of Febru- ary 1896, or they will, be forever barred from participating in the distribution of the funds in the hands of the receiver in this cause.
 This, 14th day of January 1896.
 NATHAN L. MILLER, Clerk and Register.
 jan 14-15-16-21-22-23
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16
IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY
To Place Birmingham in the Southern Base
 ball League.

If Birmingham is to be represented in the Southern Baseball league this year she must take immediate action in the matter. Sometime ago the league mag mates held a meeting in this city and offered Birmingham franchise Al Buckenberger. ex-manager of the Pitts burg and St. Louis National league teams. 1t was understood, was willing to come here and take the management of the team on certain conditions, but a few days later it was slearned he had signed with the Trenton. N. J., team. This un- expected news had a rather cooling effect on the enthusiasts. and for, sometime baseball has not been discussed.
 Today T. Henry Powers of New Or leans and George T. Stallings of Nash vile will be here. They were authorized by President Nicklin to visit the different cities applying for membership in the league and ascertain the Inducements offered by each and report on the same at the Chattanooga meeting on the 18th.
 Yesterday MT. Solon Jacobs received the following telegram from Messrs. Powers and Stallings:
 Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 15-Mr Solon Jacobs, Birmingham. Ala: Can place Ol- lie Beard with splendid team in your city Stir baseball interests up. Will be with you Thursday. Memphis is all right. POWERS X STALLINGS"
 Ollie Beard managed the Evansville team last season. and Is one of the best ball players In the south.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-16
A COUNTRY " JAY !"
Works an Old Time Steamboat Gambler in
 Good Shane.

A State Herald reporter chanced into the Peerless saloon last night. As he en- tered he was hailed by MT Al Campbell, the genial mixer of the establishment. ''Say." said Al to the newspaper man, 'I want to introduce you to the greatest gambler in history"
 "Who Is he?" asked the reporter
 George H. DeVol. Though he enjoys the reputation of having worked the world he was himself steered against a game in this saloon, tonight that Is de- serving of record"
 What was it?" eagerly queried the scribe.
 "A Jefferson county farmer sold him an owl"
 What kind of an owl?"
 "A plain. big-eyed full-feathered owh. What kind of a farmer?"
 "Copper-colored homespun and a hick- ory shirt" Did he wear whiskers9"
 "No"
 "Well?" l Well"
 Where's the sei?"
 "The owl had only one leg was discovered only after the jay lis appeared" sT'