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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Large Increase in Circulation.

Bradstreet's states that the increase
Of the money in circulation In the
United States last month was % cents
per capita, estimated on the basis of a
population Of 72,03O,OOO, which makes
the total per capita circulation, as esti-
mated by treasury experts, $22.S6. Dur
ing the year ending Nov. 80 there was
an increase of over So, 100000 in the
money circulation, which includes an
increase Of nearly $36,50O,OOO in gold
coin. The following table gives the
total stock Of money coined or issued
and the amount of each kind of money
In circulation at the beginning of this
month:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

swell, now that you are back, you
can tell us how much It costs to 90 to
Europe" IAN you've got and all you
can borrow over there. Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

My a few impera-
tive rules apply to
women's dress just
now, and with these
few obeyed there Is
ample leeway for
erso al taste.
Skirts are from
four to seven yards
about the hem, they
set closely at the
hips and spread
easily below, but do
notswirl. All folds
hang at the back.
There are no tapes,
and there's no stiff
fleming, but there Is
silk lining n velvet
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
GOWNS AND GOWNING
WOMEN GIVE MUCH ATTENTION
10 WHAT THEY WEAR.

Brief Chances at Bancies Feminine,
Frivolouss Mayhap, and Yet offered
I'm the Hope that the Reading Prove
Restful to wearied womankind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Guardine the Money.

There are plenty Of ingenious burg
lars In the world, but he would have
to be very ingenious burglar indeed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Rosa Bonheur's First Painting.
1--WE had gone back to live In the Rue
de- Tournellesv Paris), writes Rosa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

An even greater degree of richness
was attained in the other costume. Its
skirt, to begin with, had n bit Of n
train, and its Jacket bodice was espe-
cially ornate Its loose fronts were
trimmed with wide bands Of heavy lace
and with large rosettes Of white satin
ribbon. The wired velvet collar was
faced with the lace, which also appear
ed In epaulettes and wrist ruffies. Be
neath this was blouse Of nile green
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
AZ Good NJ Most Prescriptions.
"Good morning, Heinrich. What calls

you out at such an early hourY'
I'm on my way to the apothecary's,
my wife was sick all night"
"Have you had a doctor alreadyT
mo, but I have a prescription that
I picked up IN the street the other day.
and I'm going to give 1t trial; hope
twill At her case."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Al Lovcrss Compliment

"a pretty thing in gloves" she said.
al wish to get perfect glove"
1.-The prettiest thing In Gloves" said be,
"Are those white hands Of yours, mn
love-"
--Boston Courier
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
DEMOCRACY IS DEAD.
POPULATION or The PARTY
CAUSED ITS DENISE.

Can Never Make Another Fight ON
Free Riots and Repudiation = The
silver Issus Will Not he Revived
Growers Attacks ON Soldiers.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
HOMES FOR WoRklNGMEN.
Non Who Own Their Own Dwellings
Make tho Best Citizens.

49,.
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~ 60, - !, 81, ], -. Z
1no y11ikl. q an snouAu own h!s Owl
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:. WI aug g n1i IesponsiDlnty as as.
o..iA SSuien " y =. De el,e lrss % ap,
leola.e nelne lreeno1oer =. ne VIII
9uooono 8 noro llnportang factor ID mat y
,.,;!.:aN va1ns ~ sooa S..a1ensnip u
:. no aa anu 1ree eduoatlo 9
nee stlo aaoPe " on1 e1eat ana oe!oVeo
soun ;: nse!y soou cltizen snonto
n.ane = n M W. - az = e1eya.ine tne
A'asses. - npiovo tnoia!s ,nu increase st
= auu entoy lnen.s tne WolAln =,
mon uuu1s 70 niousne = coa'aoo " :,
aasN.:.a .anu lns'ia Leu W..n 1eve - NY
.;s+s ~ - - 1aIa =. na a@
go e. !. 80 81 ISL souliuesS W anolu-
NY .nen ene oppoltun,ty OF cleanliness
anu s'lone1y inspire q !oVe OF nome ~
generously neiplne ana encouraging 1ne
om ,u. ~. " notneS
Ano o-uo1nna'l AI c ueso1lpes
nosonen' noM W LOU ~ Sns'c CITY 70
Wsu1o . !oin. SIOUX colApany unoe.
sne tans " tne s,a'1 to1 Jug purpose u
Pos.ns su!eaD!e , uu14u,pb si'es anu
eteee.ns tneteon n"e y. houses o1 hve
.nu ~ tootns eae1. Inc movement VIII Will
oe 1oi ene oeCsefMenG OF sne wage earn
o :, anu Aor sne- purpose Oh enaDnng
sneu W secure homes Us unaer IN easy IN
s s,aas p ~ av1lons 'no ioss OF lore
s..s4 Me,, ~ sne Parry palu pusonase mou'
y. 1o,4o ~ A. 'ne p1oposeo p1s@n 70 oe
soopteo: :,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25

Timber Land act Jsas 8. te7s-Notice Tor Pab.
iioation- United Sta4as Land Office at Duluth
Notice is hereby given that in comphance
With the pEovisions Of the act Of Congness of
June 1873, entitled can act for the sale Of tim
Der lands n the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory IS extended
to all the public land states by act Of August 4,
1872, August = Lusch Of Two Harbors, CO snty
OF Lake, state OF Minnesota has this day fled in
this office his sworn statement No. PISS for the
purchase q Ct the nyh Of section 9, in township
show that the land sought is more valuable for
ITS timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to- establish his claim to said land
Tore the register and receiver of this Office at
1895 49, :. :" ~' W. '-A ' 70 ny"
He names as witnesses:
Andrew Huber, George Wartner and Reinhold
Graetz of Grand Marais, MINI, and Peter Nor
man of Duluth, MINI,
Any and ell persons claiming adversely the
abOve-describd lands are reousted to file their
april 1895. wv w.
A. j. Taylor Register
w II Smallwood, Atty. 2-22
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25

Oh, wondtr If the day will eve,
come when we shall see this devil drink
bound in chains thousand times more
strong than he ever forged for mani Oh,
] wonder If the tears of our old mothers
and the prayers Of our brave wives vii;
not call down vengeance upon this
demons head! God will not desert us il
our time Of need, and I know that there
will soon come q day when you and !
and all Of as will gather around the
grave Of King Alcohol and rejoice that
he is no more, and it will be the glad
tdest day this world has ever known.
o God, hasten this day of freedom
when all the world shall be free! Have
pity on the little children whose little
bare feet patter ont the anguish that
their little hearts could never tell, caus-
ed by this devil, drink!-Banner Of
Gold.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Public Improvenenta.

Public improvements cannot be 20.
oomp1ished without considerable ex-
penditure Of money. Nor can they b
properly directed without the special
attention Of some citizen OF citizens,
willing to contribute time to that pnr-
pose, nor even then without the gener-
Gus support and encouragement Of .
strong and fearless onstitnency. Nor
can they be carried ON to accord with
individual views and interests, which
are often advanced by different persons
and vigorously maintained on opposing
Lines. In most operations different plans
and procedure may be suitable, but
those In authority must exercise their
Judgment, adopt plans, assume the re-
sponsibility and go forward with the
work. asS5 .E.t
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878-Notice for Pub
asation. q; 8 Land Office Duluth, Mimi.

Notice ie hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions OF the act Of Congress- of June 8,
iS e. entitled 49 aGt tor the sale Of timber an
Washington Territory" as extended to all The
PUBLIC Lend States Rg act Of August Z, 1892.
Douglas State Of Wisconsin, has this day fled in
this office his sworn statement No. eco, for the
purchase Of the swh Of se1-4, sec Il, NJ of net-4
sw1.4 OF ne14 of section IA township SO, range
sought is more valuable for its timber OF stone
than tor agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office ct Duluth. Mimi, Tuesday
the 28th day of April, 1896. 80 ~
He names as Witnessed rs ,~-l< - ...s g..
Nick Poehr, Keinhold r Graeez, Charles Gatzke
and George Wartner, all of Grand Marais, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 2sth day of
j. Taylor, Register.
W. H. Smallwood At 90
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
F. L. Ryan, Receiver

Timber Land. Act June 8. 1e78.-notice for Pub
lication:-United States Land Office Duluth
Minn., February 8, 1895,
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions. Of the act Of Congress Of
June 8, 1878: entitled cAn act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states Of California, oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" az extended
to ali the public land states By act Of August i,
1892, Edward A Grochau Of Duluth county, Of
st. Louis state of Minnesota has this day IiIed in
this Office his sworn statement No 2795. for the
purchase ofthe ~ Of SEX, seA of swk, and lot
range west, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more vluable for Its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Reg
later and Receiver OF this Office at Duluth MINI.
on Tuesday, the 10th day of June, 1886.
He names as witnesses;
Christian Olson, Julius Melander, Peter Olan-
der and August Melander. all Of Grand Marais,
MINI. }
Any and all persons claiming adversely tn
aboved described lands are requested to file their
claims in this offico on or before said 10th day
A. J. Taylor Register.
N Marble. Atty. - ~ . :. 3-2S
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
B N johnson, Atty.

Timber Land, Act June 9. ls7s.--Notice for Pub
!" 11cstton. u s.. Land Office, Duluth, Mtnn.,
March oath, 1885, - = -,
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions OF the act of congress of June 8,
1873 entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
IN the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as amended by act of
Of St. Louis. state Of Minnesota. has this day fled
In this Office his sworn statement No. 275s. for the
purchase OF lots g. 7an d. and sw Of neg Of
VIII offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to establish his claim
to SAID land before the register and receiver of
this office at Duluth, Minn., on Friday, the 18th
day of July, 1896.
He names Is witnesses:
Edgar @ Woods, Joseph Couture and Jacob F.
Noll of Duluth. MIMI, and Hiram Chadwick of
Grand Marais. MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day Of
July, 1885.
Ill A. J. Taylor, Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUBS.
The Movement to Take Municipal A@Atx
Out OF Politics II Widespread. +

The Movement to Take Municipal A2h&xs
Ont OF Pshtios 10 Widespread. T.
The idea Of making municipal govern
ment business matter and divorcing il
entirely from politics is taking root in
every city and town in the land and en-
listing the cordial assent and earnest e.
fort Of good citizens everywhere. Very
many reputable and honest minded citi-
Gems have not yet recognized the neces-
sity for this and still believe the old
way Of running a town through the in
strumentaity Of national parties is the
best and only way. But a little thought
ON this matter ought to convince the
average man that the best results cannot
be thus obtained. : @-.@"s =
A short time ago some Of the business
men in q New York town became i'm
bued with the idea that the safest way
to govern the city was on business prin-
oiples and organized d club for the pur-
pose of carrying the idea into execution.
The committee on organization sent out
the following declaration Of principles
We believe that tho proper conduct 81 city
Affairs Is impossible when they are controlled
by political rather than by business consider.
atoms. Without renouncing loyalty to the
party Of our choice In state and national IT,
sues, we hereby affirm our purpose to disre.
gard party in municipal elections and vote
tor men who stand on the following platform:
City government on business principles. in
The interest Of the people, not in the interest
Of any ring or party. 20 ,.s
City appointments and removals according
70 fitness, not because Of party membership OF
political influence. ~. -. ~
The objects Of. good government
club formed on the above lines are
worthy Of tho consideration Of all men
who desire to see the public business
conducted honestly and in the interests
II the people, especially when II is nm
derstood that the movement Is hot made
In the interest Of any individual, organ
ization, class or party. but solely In the
interest Of better government for the
people at large. ). s;tss1
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
A village Lighted by Electrioity.


The village OF Batavia, N. T., has
made q successful experiment with its
municipal lighting plant. Formerly it
paid 81, 900 for 72 arc lights, or 500 q
light. By the issue Of bonds new plant
costing $23. 900 was completed one year
ago. The number Of lights was increased
IA, making SO in all. The statement Of
operations the first year shows that the
actual cost Of running the SO ighte was
IS, $40. 08, or$41.62 per light per year
less than II ]1ffcents per night. Adding ex-
traordinary expenses, as interest, new
armatnre costing $500, freight. tele-
phone, etc, total of 81, 48O. 40, Ba-
tavis paid for SO lights under village
ownership .&6, $50. 81 or at the rate Of
16 cents a night per Light. New York
Times. 5.ss
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Tho Chief Cause OF Crime.

fno Cnle1 cause OF Czlxnes
Prison Chaplain Eberts Of Germany:
"By fur the most fruitful single cause
OF crime is the temptation Of the public
tavern. Chaplain Clay, Preston eng
land) house Of correction: II have heard
more than Is, 600 prisoners declare that
the entioements of the ale and beer
house had been their ruin, and il every,
prisoner habits and history were fully
inquired into it would be placed beyond
q doubt that nine-tenths Of the English
crime requiring to be dealt with by the
law arises from an English sin which
she same law scarcely discourages. Pris-
oner Inspector Longinotti Of Naples:
"Intemperanoe. aided perhaps by the
social temptations of city life is the
chief cause Of crime
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Timber Land Act June s 187S.-Noticefor Pub.
di liz Land Office Duluth MINI, Jan.


Notice is hereby given that in com plirnce with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June
5ls!S entitled act for the sale of timber lands
n me states ct CalifoTnia Oregon. Nevada and
August 1892, Frank Damberg Of Duluth, county
OF g. Louis. state of MINI. has this day filed
he purchase of lots 3, 1 and S, and SEX
OF nwA ct section No. 8, in township No
q, range IVY 4th m, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural purposes and
to establish his claim to said land before the
register and receiver of this ONCE at Duluth
Mimi, on Wednesday, the 10Th day of April, 1895.
= He names az witnesses:
Ole Erickson. Of Hibbing, Mimi, and Lars M
Erickson, John Bromen and CLAUS Holmstrom
all of Duluth, Mimi. =. =.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
above described lands are requested to file their
claims IN this Office or before said 29th day Of
April, 1896. ..i7c.
W Smallwood. Atty. 22S
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
VALUE OF THE NEWSPAPER.
Unequaled ~ q Cfvilizer: and Educator
What Napoleon Said.

Unequnled ~ a Civilizer: and Educator.
What Napoleon Said.
What would we, do from day to day,
from week, to week without the newspa-
pers? Did you ever stop to consider the
benefits you and all mankind derive
from free, cheap press7 Likely you
have not. You may scold at the report
ers and editors Of the dailies and week
lies, bat in truth even the lamest editor
is weightier factor in light spreading,
morality, civilization, in short, than
the mightiest> preacher, the profoundest
lawyer or the most skillful physician in
all the world. Let Us take an example
for illustration. This little Item, COM
paratively insignificant as it oonfessedly
is, yet is more widely needed, more
eagerly sought for, reaches more minds
for good and what it says is better re-
membered than are the utterances of any
other individual agenoy-no church Of
any denomination excepted-in Brigh.
ton.
Zone newspaper" said Napoleon. "is
more to be feared than thousand bay
onets," and he knew whereof he spoke.
Some men and teachers have almost q
reverence for any printed thing, and
never burn or tear up a newspaper with
out the misgiving that some piece of
valuable information, some witty story
or some item of scientific worth may be
destroyed. Even the advertisements are
we'll worth reading, especially so nova
days, when they are SO varied, so extern
sive, SO artfully worded and illustrated
and SO handsomely displayed.
In the imitless variety Of it's contents,
the reliability Of what it says, the fire.
quenoy of it's issues, the moral tone Of
Its sayings the newspaper covers, equals
and represents this whole world, and
when you properly weigh these facts
and consider that for paltry l, 9 or
cents you can buy one of these torches of
truth which blaze over the paths Of prog.
ress, you will come to think, believe,
that yon should lift your hat as you pass
the editor, grasp the reporters horny
hand with friendly fervor and be prompt
and cheerful in passing in your annual
subscription of two round silver dollars.
Brighton Mass. Item.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Timber Land, Act June s. lS7S-Notice for Pub
ncation.-United States Land ONCE, Duluth
r N Marble. Atty.

Timber Land. Act June >, ls7s-Notice for Pub
ncation,-United States Land Office, Duluth
MInn March H. 1896. i5s55 IL .i$. j. s.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June
8, 1878. entitled "Anact for the sale of timber
lands in the states of California, Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory" az extended to al
Erick M. Anderson Of Superior, county Of Doug;
las: state of Wisconsin. has this day fled In
this Office his sworn statement No. 1924, for the
purchase of lots and 2, section s, twp 81, range
west, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this ONCE at Duluth
Mimi. on Wednesday, the 4th day Of June, 1896.
He names as witnesses: -y..< l. .5#
Gust Signalness Andrew johnson and John
]. Reed. Of West Superior. Wis, and Andrew r.
Besteel, of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-descrlbed land are requested to fletheir
claims in this Office on or before said 4th day Of
June, 1896. 4. fiji 5,:f b. ~ Il. \
A. y. Taylor Register.
B. N. johnson. Atty. 3-2S
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
NOTICE

NUT1CE.r
U. 8. Land Office. Duluth, Mimi. March 2. 1895.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Anton Grande against j. Peter Erickson for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 973S, dated
March 9th, 1895. upon lot of section Is, and
lots !, 2 and 4. Of section 49, township 60 north
range east, In Cook county, MIMI, with view
to the cancellation of said entry, the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear
at the o. 8: Land Office, at Duluth, Mimi, on the
4th day of May 1885, at 10 O'Clock q. m. to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment. -. 800.
All FL. Ryan, Receiver.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
New EnElaad Rum In Africa.

It is stated that the amount of New
England rum sent from Boston to AT.
RIGA has decreased in the last two years
from 1,025, 228 gallons to b81, 1895. The
reason for this decrease is not given.
Whether there is an increase Of self con-
troll on the part Of the natives, or q
greater effort to prevent the importa-
ton Of the article, or stronger feeling
that it il not right thing to do, It is
q marked falling OF in trade that does
nothing bpt harm to thess native peo-
pie. Boston Herald.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
No Drinkers on tho Ntehel Pi.te.

No D1inkers ON tho Nickel Plate.
The Michel Plate railroad has posted
orders in Chicago stating that all en-
ployees frequenting saloons. either ON:
or of duty" will be summarily dis
missed This rule seems to be coming
into increasing favor among the rail-
roads. --Exchanga
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
The ORIGIN OF Dxspepai.

The Origin o1 Dyspepsia.
poctor-It's merely case Of dyspep-
STA, ma'am. .@':i
Wife And what does that come
from? 5I55 4 81 81
Dootorl T comes from the Greek
ma'am. 5,=:
WifeAh, ! thought he'd been get
Eing at something. He was all right as
Tong as he stuck = been. ilkesbax1s
NeWsdeslsx
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25

Timber Land. Act June 8, 1878 Notice for Pub
LEGATION. United States Land Ohce, Duluth
MINI. February 18th, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873, entitled IAN act of the sale of timber lands
il the States Of California, Oregon. Navada, and
wapsh1ngto1 Territory az extended to all the
Andrew ": Moe of Duluth, county Of St. Louis
state Of Minnesota, has this dsy fled in this
chase of the eN Of the nwh of section township
81 range Sw, and will offer proof to show that
IT,, land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the
Reglster and Receiver of this office at Duluth
MINI. on Monday, the 4th day of May, 1896.
He names as witnesses:
Andrew T. Besteel of Duluth MINI. and Gust
son of West Superior, Wis.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 4th day Of
May, 1895.
A. j. Taylor. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-04-25
Timber Land. Act June 8, 1878-Notice for Pub
LEGATION. 0: 8. Land Office Duluth. MINI,

january lo, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act Of Congress Of June ),
1873 entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States OF California, Oregon, Nevada, and
public land states by act Of August L. 1892,
andrew fl anderson, Of Duluth county ofst: Louis
state OF Minnesota has this day filed in this Office
the nek section O township q north range, 3
west F. NJ, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver Of this Office at Duluth, MINI.
on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 1896.
He names his witnesses:
Reinhold H. Graetz, George Wartner, John
Webber, John Schmaus, Peter Norman, all of
Grand Marais MINI.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 28th day of
April. 1895.
Al Taylor Register.