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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-17

Method OF Lc>omotion Employed by
an 1ngouSUus FLORIDA Youth.

Method OF Lo>omotion Employed by
an lngensous FLORIDA Youth.
Among the visitors to Philadelphia
recently was John RaInes OF New York.
who sells clothing In the South. John
usually has good story to tell, and the
last trip furnished him his best. when
In Tampa, Fla, he said, II had to takr
n buggy ride to visit some country GUS
toners, and going along the road over
took the most singular mode of locomo-
ton ever saw. A half-grown boy was
riding huge sea turtle. 1t Is not I'M
common In Florida for these big green
turtles to grow to an immense size, and
this one would probably measure five
feet across the back. He had wan
dered too fur on the beach, and his pas
sage to the ocean being intercepted
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-17
HfCCOu0hs.

A new method of stopping hiccoughs
Is said to have been accidentally dis
covered in French hospital. 1t con-
sists In thrusting the tongue ont OF
the mouth and holding 1t thus for q
short time So
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-17

She-These reporters are so careless!
This paper says have been .'for years
one OF the handsomest women in soci-
ety." He-Well my dear. what is the
objection to that? She--Why, 1 never
said anything about "for years."-Puck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-17

"Mudger, feels sure his new Romeo
and Juliet will make hit" what are
the high lights?" Juliet dives Off the
balcony In her boomers and they eiope
on their wheels" -Chlcago Record. -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-17

" 1 HUNG
/ CHI an 6
IL l eserves
the title of the
gran old
man" Of Chi
ira. In length
Of public serv-
Ice, in the char
scs-- ..5 -
port q nee or
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

Representative Miles Crowley of Tex
as is genuine cowboy, and has has dealt
with bad men" in cowboy fashion.
In London the belief prevails that at
an early date the Prince of Wales re-
naming unengaged daughter will be
engaged 10 well-known English noble
man.
William T. Adams (Oliver Optic is on
trip around the world, going to San
FRANCISCO and there taking a Pacific
Mail steamer. He expects to return In
about four months.
Rev. DR.. Stalker of Glasgow says that
gluttony is the sin of this age, and that
with many it is not what is the hour
OF work, or hour of prayer, but what is
the hour Of dining.
Souvenir cows are the latest form Of
the craze. 1t originated with the En-
press OF Austria, who brings home a
COW from each place she yisits-and
they are not. mavericks either.
The Emperor of Austria smokes So
called Virginia cigars" which, being
manufactured OF the rankest tobacco at
Trieste, have straws running through
them to make them draw, and are so
green that they have to be held in a
flame for several minutes to light.
Tehing-Tohang, who has just been
appointed Chinese minister at Paris, is
Catholic. His family have been
Christians for upwards of two centuries,
and his nomination is said to be due to
the influence of Ii Hung Chang, leader
OF the progressive reform party in
China.
The rumor at Yale is that Prof c.
I. Winchester of Wesleyan University
has been offered the Sanford professor
ship in English literature at Yale, Gre
ated by the late Judge Billings of New
orleans. The .professorship has an en-
doWment fund OF $4,000, and has never
been filed.
A team attached to a patrol Wagon
In Pittsburg ran away the other day
and stopped only when they had board
ed trolley car.
A man who had been an inmate of
the Allegan county. Mich, poorhouse
for forty-seVen years died there last
week at the age Of 70 years.
In Paris at the foot of all steep in
clines are found members of the Wheel
pushers' guild, who, for a small con-
sideration, push the riders machine to
the summit.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
He Found His Ideal.

He talked of all the troubles which
In families have arisen, and vowed
he would have none Of SIGH unhappiness
in his'n. He'd never, never take a wife,
though she be swamped with gold, I'M
til he was assured that strife would
ne'er invade his fold.
His friends laughed long at his i-dee,
they loudly did deride it, and said he'd
know not what tWould be until he'd
fairly tried it.
He started forth resolved to find a
woman of the model which was i'm
printed on the mind he carried in his
noddle.
"She must not list to SANDERS
tongue, nor see my indiscretions; she
must not scold when I do wrong; must
hold no 'Caudle' sessions"
He hunted high, he hunted low,
through many Christian nation; saw
girls who'd grace beauty show, and
maids in humble station Nor paused
until he met success, he found his fair
ideal, and what his friends called
greatness they would now find his real.
He married her; she listened not when
SANDER made advances; from out her
eyes he never caught suspicious cruel
glances. She never spoke an angry
word, but smiled when she would meet
him, and oft by true affection spurred
with kisses would she greet him. In
short, she was the very kind of wife for
such chap, for she was deaf and dumb
and blind.
Now, hadn't he snap?
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

by that OF the present speaker himself.
AIR. Burrows is an aristoGratic-looking
man, with face that bears a marked
resemblance to the portraits of Gen.
Grant. In manner ne is cordial and
easy and his genial spirits are calcu-
lated to win him the warmest of friends.
Mrs. Burrows, who was Miss Frances
Peck, was born in Kalamazoo, Mich,
and educated at Rockford college.
While attending school in her native
town she was taught by Mr.. Burrows,
then young man, and the acquaint-
ance soon ripened into a warmer at
tachment. Mr. Peck was a wealthy
mana banker-and his daughter en-
joyed all educational and social adyan-
tages Her husband has been in politics
now for more than twenty years, and
she frequently accompanies him en- his
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

campaigns throughout the state. Mrs.
Burrows takes a great deal of interest
in public questions, is member Of the
Daughters Of the Revolution, belongs to
women's clubs at home and has decided
literary ability. She is handsome
woman, with big blue eyes. a stylish
figure which she dresses we'll while her
manners are gracious and pleasant.
Mrs Marion Butler is the wife OF the
youngest man that has occupied seat
IN the senate since the days when
Henry Clay first belonged to that au-
gust body. She was Miss Florence Fal
son, born in Sampson county, North
Carolina, and educated at the school in
Stanton, Va, Of which Mrs. ]. E. E.
Stuart, widow of the noted confederate
general, was the head. Mr.. Butler was
running a, country paper when she met
him, and the wedding took place about
two and a half years ago. They have
one child, a pretty baby of about 10
months.
One of the most prominent men in
the republican party is the chairman
Of its national committee, Senator
Thomas H. Carter Of Montana. Senator
Carter has been prominent in politics
for a long time, and has also lived in
washington for some years, having
made this place his home since he held
the position of commissioner of the
general land Office. His home, into
which he has just moved is up on a high
hill in suburban part of the city
known as Mount Pleasant.
The Carter house is a tall, red brick,
facing the north. 1t is prettily fur
nished, the bare floor being richly pol
ished, the woodwork Of oak and the
furniture Of dainty designs now SO pop
ular Back Of the parlor is quaint re-
ception hall, and this ends in a coy,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06


domestic routine of life in the country
and finding all of her happiness in the
retirement of a farm. Cities have no
attra "tion for her, and the only place
that holds her affection is the country
place out in Minnesota She cares moth
ing for the questions of woman's rights,
would not vote if granted the privilege
and is an earnest advocate of the old-
fashioned woman instead of the new
product.
Mrs. Thurston, wife Of the senator
from Nebraska, is living at the Airing
ton, having left her three children,
who are at school, at their home in
Omaha. She expects to spend only a
portion of the winter here, but next
season will bring on her family and
take house. Mrs. Thurston is a
woman of great strength Of character
and fine mind, and a devoted mother
and loving wife.
Mrs. Baker, wife of the senator from
Kansas, is housekeeping ia new house
on @ street. Mrs. Baker dislikes to APP
pear in the papers under any circum-
stances, being a domestic and quiet
lady not caring much for society
Mrs. Tillman, wife of the senator
from South Carolina, has not reached
the city and will not be here till next
month.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

Moro Brilljancy Than He Knew.
The ambitious Young Suitor was
standing, hat in hand, in the hallway
Tell Mr.. Swaggers that a gentleman
wishes to see him. he said to the but
Ter, placing his hand on the doorknob
in case of extreme emergency. The
butler did as he was told.
Huh! It's you, is it," said the blunt
old gentleman, advancing from the Ii
brary, glancing sourly over his glasses,
well, sir?"
The Young Suitor plucked up all
his courage. Il wish to say, sir" he be-
gan, timidly, that love your daugh-
ter, and desire to marry her. have
talent in my profession, some money,
am man Of good family, college
graduate and member of four sWag-
ger clubs. I work hard, and it is ne
exaggeration to say that-er-" He
clutched the doorknob.
"That- er-well, sir?" The old man
advanced a step threateningly.
"That-er" he stammered as he
opened the door little wider, that
Err have before me a brilliant flu
ture"-
YES" broke in the irate papa, as he
glanced at the brilliantly lighted street,
you have!" and then the cyclone
struck the ambitious Young Suitor
amidships, so that when he landed at
the bottom of the marble steps he saw
twenty million stars before his dazzled
vision.
YES" pondered the poor fellow, as
be picked himself up and began to put
the pieces together again, 81 was sure
that I had a brilliant future; but, By
JoYe! | didn't know 1t was going to be
such lightning display Of fireworks
as all thar
And he went down the avenue whis-
Ting the sad, sweet strains of Good
by, Sweetheart, Goodbye"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

very musical in her tastes, devoted to
I her home and family and model wife
and mother, one who finds her greatest
happiness in her family circle. She
| has no ambition to vote, does not ap-
prove of women entering the profess
sions, but thinks that her only and
proper sphere is the home.
One of the prettiest Of the wives of the
new senators is Mrs. Lucy Day Martin,
who is scarcely more than bride. AS
Miss Day she was one of the bellies and
beauties Of the Old Dominion, and when
she was married last year to Thomas
Martin the wedding was the most not
able event that ever took place in her
native town. Her home was at Smith
field, a small town in Isle of Wight
county, near the city of Norfolk. Miss
Day was well known in Virginia, hav-
ing been much admired at various
watering-places and attracting great
deal Of attention all over the state. She
is tall and graceful, with large brown
eyes, regular features, sunny brown
hair, with a CLINT of gold shining where
the light strikes, and a clear, white
complexion.
Mrs. Martin is the youngest of the
wives of any of the senators, being but
p in February. She has charmingly
cordial and unaffected manners and is a
gifted conyersationalist. In riding and
swimming she is skilled, and she makes
a pretty picture when handling the
ribbons over her prancing team of shin
ing blacks. Though fond of society her
mind has more of a literary than social
bent, and some of her productions have
been much admired for their beauty
OF expression and thought. A poem
from her pen appeared in one of the
Richmond papers, and the verses
showed poetical talent. Mrs. Martin eX
poets to make literature one of her
studies and will in future devote much
time to this work in which she has eX-
hibited so much genius, thus adding an
other bright light to the many already
claimed by the Old Dominion.
Mrs. Knute Nelson, wife of the sena-
tor from Minnesota, is, like her hus-
band, native of Norway, but came to
this country when she was but 6 years
Of age. The family settled in Dane
county, Minnesota, and there it is that
she has lived since reaching the United
States. Senator Nelson came from the
northern part of Norway. When he
was but child his parents emigrated
to the United States and settled in the
west, finally getting home in tho
same neighborhood as that in which
Miss Jacobson, now Mrs. Nelson, then
lived. And so in the wilds Of the new
world these children of the frozen north
met and married.
Mrs. Nelson has only two children,
both of them grown. The young lady is
living at the home at Alexandria, Mimi,
and the young man is in business in
another part of the state. Mrs. Nelson
is a quiet lady and cares not at all for
social pleasures. preferring instead the
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

Mr.. Carbohydrates t. matter wit
Billy, l dunno?
Mrs. Clinchy-Sure it's a bad stun
mick he has, fer seen him atein' that
noospaper this afternoon wild dat pictur
of Johnny Bull.
Mr.. Clinchy-Och, thin, if he swaller
ed that he's a dead goat sure.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

You may need new hat,
Or, worse still than that,
Your pants, at the knee, start to bloat;
It does not compare
With having to wear
A seedy last winters top coat.
Just try all you please
To seem at your ease,
AS round the old garment you tote;
You cannot forget
One instant, you bet!
All know it's last winters top coat.
You call on a girl.
To meet there a cnurl
Who, with his new ulster, will gloat
At all that you feel
AS you try to conceal
From view your last winters top coat
So, say what you will,
No bitterer pill
To swallow exists, you can quote;
Unless-awful thought
By poverty brought,
You've pawned cen last winters to]
coat.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
cold Aluminium collar nuttons.

A collar button of gold aluminium is
being placed on the market. 1t is made
out of one piece of metal (no solder be-
ing used), and Is warranted not to bend
or break. 1t takes a metal expert to
tell the difference between the button
and genuine gold one. and the gold
aluminium button is guaranteed not to
blacken linen. The button is made
by machine and passes through nine
different actions before finished.
----~~-~~------------
The secret of the success which James
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
Maud Them looks like Jimmy,s

Maud-Them looks like Jimmy's
legs!
Alphonse Them is Jimmy's legs.
What was to do? He said he'd foller
our footsteps night an day afore he'd
permit us to have clandesting meetin,
so tied his hands hind his back,
gagged him with bottle o. ink, an
put ice box on his stummick with
deep feeling Oh, Maud. darling, have
so much to tell yer!
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
u re

Blood means sound health. With pure, rich,
healthy blood, the stomach and digestive
organs will be vigorous, and there will be no
dyspepsia. Rheumatism and neuralgia will be
unknown. Scrofula and salt rheum will disap-
pear. Your nerves will be strong, your sleep
sound, sweet and refreshing Hoods Sarsapa-
tilla makes pure blood. That is why it cures SO
many diseases. That is why thousands take
it to cure disease, retain good health Remember
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
IN tho Morning.


| saw her at night when the ballroom
was thronged,
A vision Of beauty and grace;
Her form to Venus might well have
belonged,
An angels her beautiful face!
She moved with an ease that was won
drously rare,
Her emile and her glance were divine,
And the fairest that night in that
throng of the fair,
| longed, yea, ] prayed to call mine.
/ saw her next day, while my blood was
still warm,
In her home by the billow-washe6
shore;
But the beauty of Venus had gone from
her form,
AS we'll as the padding she wore;
And the picture she made as before her
| came
Was that OF vixenish fright
For heard her with glee to her hus.
band exclaim,
by jove, there's my mash Of last
nightw
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
Tho Growing Sorrow.

Away over the sobbing sea the
Southern Cross cleaned gloriously in
the opalescent sky.
Inside his palmwood palace the King
of Winkywooloo tossed restlessly about
in his sleep.
Uneasy lies"-
His cultural tones fell harshly On the
ear OF night.
-'the head that wears a GROVE"
And yet he should have known such
a contingency would arise when. after
partaking freely from the roval punch
bowl, he went to rest carr: 5sly with
his sharp-pointed insignia Of oGice still
upon his imperial brow.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

Call again" she said, as he took her
hand at parting.
Thank you. will.' he replied. "but
not tonight"
"You couldn't call again tonight"
she said sweetly.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
WIVES OF SENATOR'S
SoME LATE ADDITIONS r4
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
N'f' JULIUS Caesar burrows Likely ~
become a Lcader-The Wife of Sens.
.oe Martin VIII Reign as a Beauty
%Ara. Carter and Others.
washington Letter.)

- A~AiA1 . inc HlUSS
prominent among
the new senators is
Julius Caesar Bur-
rows of Michigan.
He has served
many terms in con-
gross, where ne dis
tinguished himself
and his knowledge
Of parliamentary
law is not eXCelled
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

"The Paao That Li.ls."
Age Of twenty,
Girls a-plonty,
Wit and wine Z ore
Age Of thirty,
Still quite llirty,
Drinking mere and moro.
Nearly forty,
Would be naughty
II he had the vim;
Gone to pieces,
Got paresis,
That's the end Of him!
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

bright dining-room, all being neat and
attractive with their light tones and
CHEEKY newness There are two boys in
the family John, who is about five, and
the youngest, Hugh, just nearing 8.
They are cute little fellows, and when
dressed in their blue sailor suits make
d pretty picture. Mrs. Carter is tall
blonde, and dresses most becomingly.
She is native OF Washington state,
having been born near the town of
'' -''ards moving 10
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

Has 90 DO IT,
what man has done boy will do"
II he only has chance.
Often he Is compelled TO
= ~ fathers shortened pAnta
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06

The secret OF the success which James
:" Q teller OF stories for
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-02-06
OUR WIT AND HUMOR.
ORIGINAL AND SELECTED FUN
FOR LEAN READERS.
Tale of Last Winters Coat-Thy
Ciinchy's Goat Died-A Doughty Lover
- The Growing Sorrow - Timely
Satire

+ things that are
sad
ID this world, to
be had
And many are IL
the 6 a m e
boat
Nc fact can be
worse
Than, through a
slim purse,
i gu wear q last
The morning times., 1896-06-22
much of God in great things can under

much of God in great things I can under
stand, but OF God in little things
Some of you may be disappointed this
summer-vacations are apt TO be disap-
pointments-but whatever your perplexities
and worriments, know that Mans heart
deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his
steps. :" 1t has been so in my own life.
One summer / started for the Adironacks,
but my plans We're so chang I'd that landed
in Liverpool.
1 studied la W and I got into the ministry.
l resolved to go as a missionary to
China, and l stayed in the United States.
! thought would like to be in the East,
and l went to tile West; all the circum-
stances of life, all my work, different from
that which l expected. "a mans heart
deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth
his steps,"
So. my dear friends, this day take home
this subject. Be content with such things
as you have. From every grass.blade up-
der your feet learn tue lesson of divine
care. and never let the smallest bird fit
across your path without thinking of the
truth. that two sparrows are sold for a
farthing. and one of them shall not fall on
the ground without your Father. Blessed
be His glorious name forever. Amen.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
CAUGHT BY wHEELMEN.
William Mitchell Was Fleet of Foot.
But the BtcycIists Oyertook Hin,

But the Bicyclists Overlook Him.
William Mitchell, a colored boy, who lives
on Franklin street, created considerable
excitement yesterday afternoon on Thir-
teenth street, above street, by engaging
in a row with another colored boy, Charles
West, of No. 439 Franklin street north west.
The latter was selling snowballs, or had
been selling them, when Mitchell applied
for one and was refused.
This angered him and he set upon West.
West punched Mitchell In the eye, and
Mitchell, picking up a stone the size OF
mans hand, threw it with great force at
Vests head. The latter managed to dodge
the stone, which went on its way and broke
u large pane of plate glass in the basement
window under William c. Norris real
estate office.
Mitchell took to his heels, but was
captured at New York avenue by couple
OF bicyclists, who gave chase. The pris-
oner was held until the arrival of police
man from the First precinct. The chase
was taken up by a dozen men and boys,
and the unusual spectacle OF a crowd run
ming through the street on Sunday attracted
considerable attention.
Mitchell was locked up and will be ar
raigned in the police court today.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
IN MISSION INTERESTS.
Interesting Services at the Vermont
Avenue Christian n Church.

AutcTcttIuS ScTNiCcb dt tue eEmOnG
Avenue Christian Church.
The services at the Vermont Avenue Christ
ian Church last evening were devoted al
most exclusively to creating an increased
interest in mission work, both home and
foreign.
The service was led by Mrs. ]. ]. Parker,
president of the missionary society of the
church. and notwithstanding the great op-
prcssiveness of the weather there WIS a
large attendance.
The speaker of the evening was Mrs.
Charles B. Gilbert, who treated her subject.
Missionary Work" from a spiritual stand
point. making but II casual reference to the
financial phase of the work. To do mis-
sion work. she said, was simply following
of the command of Christ to go and teach
all nations. and in conclusion she paid n
glowing tribute to those who sacrificed their
all in obedience to Gods communds.
Preceding the address there was ''singlc
sentence prayer service and responsive
readings by members of the Children's Mis-
sioDary and the Junior c. E. Societies.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
CHILDREN's DAY EXERCISE.
New Fifteenth Street NJ. E. Church
the Scene of IA Pretty Ceremony

the Scene of u Pretty Ceremony.
Children's Day was celebrated for the
first time Ia st evening in the new NJ. E.
Church. corner of Fifteenth and r streets
northwest. The exercises were very in
teresting. and were attended by a large
audience. TIE service was conducted by
Mr.. Henry Farmer, superintendent of the
Sunday school.
The Sunday school scholars, numbering
about 150, were divided into little bands,
tue work OF which. though distinct and
separate. all tended to the Accomplishment
of tue same end. the banishment OF evil.
These young crusaders were known as
tue Home Qua rds. ADti-Saloon Cadets,
Cold Water Army. Good Citizenship Bri-
gadc, Church Defenders, State Protectors,
and many other similar organizations.
each of which took a special part in the
exercises.
The responsive reading was led by Mr..
Harper. who also made, q short address
to the children on temperance.
The benediction was by the Rev. W. W.
Van Arsdale. pastor OF the church.
The morning times., 1896-06-22
Reduced Rate to Richmond via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

For the reunion of the Confederate Vet
erans at Richmond June 80 to July 2, the
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell, June 90
to July 2, round trip tickets between Wash
ington and Richmond at rate OF sass,
tickets available for passage on all regular
trains and good to return to July g.
je20,2 ,22,24 &c, 81 ,2S, 1880