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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
FISH CLIMB TREES.
Queer Occupation for Members of the
Finny Tribe.

Queer Occupation for Members of the
Finny Tribe.
"As unhappy as fish out of water
should be used with reservation. On
the coasts Of eastern Asia one may
often see the climbing bass or "Anabas
scandens" deliberately leave the wat
cry element to take pleasure or a
business jaunt along the seashore. The
Malays call this queer fish 'the tree
climber" and quite correctly so, be-
cause specimens have often been taken
from the sides of trees which they &C.
tually climbed to a height Of six feet or
more.
While the silvery herring and the
lovely salmon die almost as soon as
they leave the water, the climbing bass
gets along very we'll with very little Of
the nasty brine-the little which the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02


Mysti0ed by the TcIephonc,
Maj. Pollock, who was superintend-
emit OF free delivery In the postofiicc
department under the last administla-
ton, was for some time stationed on
the frontier as an Indian agent. and
was well and favorably known to
many Of the principal chiefs among the
red men. Whenever they sent dele
gates to Washington to have a pow
wow with the great father, the Majors
Office was sure to be visited by them,
and they came sometimes In crowds.
On one occasion, while the Indians
were making a call ON the Major, he
went to the telephone, In another room,
and called up the Indian Office. When
his call was answered he said:
Tell Frank to come to the phone"
Frank was half-breed, employed in
the Indian office. afF tl
Hello! Frank" said the Major.
rHold the phone a minute. Your un-
Gle is here and wants to talk with YOU"
Then he went into his Office and led
one of the chiefs to the telephone.
want to talk to Franky' said the
Major, placing the transmitter In the
chiefs hand
After many grunts and suspicious
glances at the mysterious continuance,
the little ear trumpet was finally held
to the Chiefs ear, and the Major said:
NOW, go ahead, Frank
A grin spread over the Indians face,
and he dropped the transmitter. After
trying in vain to look behind the in
strument, he stuck his head out of the
window and looked around. Then,
with bewildered look he ran to the
door and looked up and down the cor
ridor. sr af .Hr
The Major explained to him that
Frank was up town in another build
ing. but the Chief wasn't convinced.
and called another Indian. While the
second Indian was listening the first
chief watched the Majors lips closely,
evidently suspecting some trick of ven
| triloquism. Yllt 4e of
"Ugh!' grunted the second chief. rs
he dropped the transmitter and looked
under desk and out Of n window.
The Major couldn't satisfactorily ex-
plain the matter to the chiefs; and
finally was forced to put on his hat AMI
| take them over to the Indian office
! where they found Frank at the phone
waiting for more talk. "-Washingtor
Star
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

Holzheimer. good-looking Teuton.
He Is n big, blonde moustached man,
over six feet tall, and weighs 200
pounds or more. He wooed and won
her. They were married on June %.
1903. They settled down In their coy
little home, and the bride says they
loved each other dearly. But last
spring her big husband told her he had
grown tired of her. They quarreled,
and finally they separated. Minchen
remained at the home on Fulton ave-
nue., while her husband took up his
abode I'm the neighborhood. In August
the little wife brought an action for
absolute divorce, which was granted
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Photovraphv

A simple method has been devised Of
photographing a person in FIVE different
attitudes all at once, so that the same
picture gives FIVE views OF him. A back
ground Is made of two plane mirrors.
forming between them an angle OF 40
degrees, and placing the person ut the
junction. Such "all round' portraits
will be useful in chronology and an
thropology. as well as in ordinary life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
She Gave tho Wrong Answer

Mrs. Bullard-Your character seems
quite satisfactory; but before engaging
you l want to know whether you have
any followers--policemen or soldiers. or
thatv'
Cook-No. mum; not ut nll."
Mira Billiard Then am afraid your
cooking cannot be quite up to the mark,
or you would at least have had one
man after you.--Tit-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

He Becomes Tired Of Her, and Now
They Arc Divorced. ~
Pretty little blue-eyed Minchen Beck
err came to this country I'VE years ago.
She was then about 70 years old, and
not more than three feet six inches tall.
Since that time she says she has grown
III or inches. Minchen win be re-
membered as the leading lady In the
Lilliputian company which made such
success In this country. When Min
chen came to New York her heart was
free. Two years ago she severed her
connection with the Lilliputians, and
since that time has not appeared in pub
lie. q 4tiIuSt
Some time prior to that the little wo-
man made the acquaintance of George
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Lost Delight.

There are some pleasures which are
inexpensive but satisfying, particularly
to the childish mind.
"Oh," exclaimed Marjorie Manson, as
the dessert came on. how / wish you
had told me this morning, mamma, that
you were going to have ice cream for
dinnerv' Ht
why, what difference would it have
made?" inquired Mrs. Manson.
''Oh, lotsw said Marjorie, with a sigh
81 could have expected IL all day. tben ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

reation or rest. 1t is not surprising,
therefore, that its decorations and art
furnishings should be Of the most ex-
quisite type and the stauary the best
work Of the greatest artists. One Of
the most highly priced pieces in the
admirable collection is the bust Of her
majesty by Baron Marochetti.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
BUST OF VICTORIA.

Has Place Among the Statuary In
Osborne Castle.
From the beginning Of her reign until
the death of the prince consort Osborne
castle was the favorite retreat of Queen
Victoria when she was In search of rec
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Tho difference.

The right and wrong Of the question
or the nude in art were never more for
chilly put than by DR.. Samuel johnson
a hundred years ago. "Sir," said the
Fostering James Boswell to him, do
You consider Mr.. Optics naked Venus
iudecentY' mo, sir" Numbered the
sturdy old moralist; ''but your question
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Logical.

= Mamma-You ought not to accept a
diamond necklace as present from
Mr.. De Billion. You don't know what
the future may bring forth. 4f
Agnes (pertly)-Well, I'll take good
care Of the present and let the future
take care of itself.-New York World
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Not in His.

II hardly know whether to marry or
not" said the count; "her father is IN
the clothing trade"
There is money in clothes" said
the duke.
There isn't any In mine," said the
count.-Indianapolis Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
ARMY OF THE SULTAN
a FACTOR THE POWERS MUST
TAkE'iNTo ACCOUNT.
A Nation of Soldiers with Brainiess
Generals The Turkish Irreguiars-
Bands of cutthroats Who Are Worth
less Against Civilized Troops.


The interest at present felt in Turkish
Affairs generally is intensified with re
gard to the Turkish means of defense
against the aggressions of Europe, for al
though the existing difficulty may be
smoothcd down without an outbreak Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
How to Learn ECONOMY.

: Marriage has made a great change
In Barlow"
Eyes; he used to be a great spend.
thrift, but now he doesn't spend a
cent" N#
mo; he can't afford 1t now."-Har.
per's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

MIN Oh, but to no purpose. she tried
not to notice him, and the poor dog
kept at his performance till finally, In
desperation she rose and carried him
out of the room. l rather think the
man had fondness In that quarter
once, but what can a man do after q
thing like Washington Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02
Coons and Cider.

John Davis, one of the largest cider
makers in Indiana, killed thirteen coons
one morning recently, the result of very
peculiar circumstances. Hecwas awak.
ened by noise from the mill az midnight,
and found that thirteen coons were
on the inside drinking cider. He fast
cned the door and locked them in Sc
curely and went to bed. When he
got up the next morning he took coon
dog and several hands and began the
killing. He found the coons drunk.
They had rolled the barrels over, which
had been left open to allow the cider
to work. They had drank themselves
full of hard cider. IA IA ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

peculiar construction of Its gills enables
1t to take along on its trips on shore.
When not promenading the "Anabas
scandens" gets good grip on the sand
with its thin fins and then pushes itself
forward with the tail. Climbing trees
Is effected In n similar manner.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

An ugly person is not to blame for
his looks, but people notice 1t just the
same.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

A boy never so thoroughly realizes
that quarreling rs wIckca as when he IL
getting beaten In fight, New York
Dispatch.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

Irish Bull Credited to Bismarck.
At the time of the Schleswig- Holsteln
difficulty, Prince Bismarck raised a
laugh by saying there was only one
man who fully understood that qucs-
ton, and he was dead.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

When an Arab fails to. make a raise
anywhere else, he can strike his tent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

A sad sight In this world Ii an old
hen trying to plume herself to look chic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

however. do not furnish definite idea
Of the strength, or more properly, OF the
weakness Of the country, fOssnomprised
IN the enumeration of inhabitants are the
people Of all the races that were con-
oaered by the Turks, whek constitute
moro than half Of the whole number.
Ckristisne within the limits or Turkey
srsrQruprspd as aliens. or rather as enc
80 ~ both the Government and the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

army of nearly 100000 men was needed
to complete the transfer of the territory,
although there was not Turkish regi-
ment in the province. The Moslem pop
ulation rose en- masse, the women fought
side by side with their husbands with
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

war, still any untoward incident, when
affairs are in 50 critical condition, may
be productive OF serious results.
The Turkish empire has long been de-
aominated 'sThe sick man of Europe"
but this expression must 10 understood
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-02

what has become of the old.fash-
toned rail fenrs,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
EXECUTION DELAYED.
Castillo VIII Investigate the Record ar
the Troni!ca

Castillo VIII Investigate the Record ard
the Tr.niica
London May il.--rhc Madrid corrospon-
dent OF the STANDARD soys:
scnor Cnnoyus del Castillo has publicly
stated Tint America hns not protested
against spain's right to punish hllhuRters
but only AGAINST the summary trial. Amer
lean ciilzcus are entitled TO be tried in
the ciyll courts under the treaties OF 1859
and lsU The SPANISH government, f. will
Ing ia consider the demand aud has ca
bed to Captain General Ncylpr 10 delay
the executions pending tho result of the
negotiations when hr. actively proceed
n'g h,iworn Washington aud Jddrid TO
Griiuo the Interpretation of the aforesaid
treaties.
eouor Cnnoyas made long speech nt
Il meeting Of conservative senate and
deputies. In which he said n was ii TIA
lioum question which must some day b.
settled with the assistance of MI PARTIES.
lie dac,nrri that IL wns impossible to
Introduce reforms into cuhn before tho
situutiun there should Resume rs normal
condition. He confessed hIH belief That
war with one would fail To terminate the
insure ton but he believed the insur-
gents would become discouraged and the
racial hatred would contribute largely to
cause a cessation Of hostiiities. II, how
eyer. the premier went on, public opinion
shon,d pronounce for q more radical and
uule, Introduction OF home rule the con
scrvaiive government and party would
willingly resign The direction OF AFFAIRS In
10 m. bonds n ihos" conscnting to Os-
sumo such roFroa2ih'iity
Tn. :poc0. Tho government organ, IN
guarded, 'rnp'ass. rrsufnme ndr prudence
and icprcoates demonstrations, u clearly
in,lmntcs the government will mdks
another effort to eoneiliutr President
Cleveland by ordering General Weylrr 10
send ali the papers h'arlng upon the cast
hero for the supreme court 10 pronounce
mon Tho execution Of the sentences
would thus be virtually Shclyci
The rcs, az the Madrid rres, are OF tho
onlnlnn that America hos taken M nm
roncrous advantage ~ Spanish diflcu',
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
AS AN EXAMPLE,.

Wcyler's Doalrr 10 Execute TiihuH,erora
40 u Warning.
Now York MAY 10. The iicruld'a iia-
vana Gallo says:
Tho report Of tho Judges In tho court
martial of persons captured on the schoon-
or Competitor has not yet been mndc pub
lie hui has been filed with the general Of
marine.
am told on reliable authority that tho
courtmnrtinl passed sentence of death
upon Captain Lnborde and Dr. Elins
Bcdia sentenced Orna Milton and william
kinIca TO slx months imprisonment cnch,
AMI acquitted Iepdoro de Ia Aiazn. II Is
entirely possible the trial OF the alleged
nlibusterrrs uny result IN serious compli.
cations between the United States and
Spaln
received many icttrrs 10 nni ~ I'm NE
ntat. department In Washington. ami hal
several Interviews with Captain General
Mryirr. Wnrn ho was nuahl.' 10 secure
- hat he holds TO be IL cuiupliiuc" with
thr treaty, lac nlei formal protest
ng,'ns tnr trial He had received no i"g-
uinr noiice of proceedings, although two
Of the men cnught on the Competitor ara
American citi2cna
II ~ understood here that General Wcy-
Ter has been anxious from tho outset 70
max. an example OF nlibuRicrcrs III order
To dntsr other similar expeditions from
irving 10 land on tho Cuban coari, Cap
tain Lnbordr and his companions are the
FIRST iiibusierers caught IN this war,
1t is believed N"ylcr objects 10 follow
ing the advice received from Spain not
Ia execute foreign citizens captured on
the Competitor. even II found guilty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
HOUSTON. TEXAS, MONDAY MAY H. 1896

Ind received her cargo abe stcumcd up
the river and took Zip position OF Cor
lcar's Hook. where she anchored Tho
tug containing the detectives followed In
hnr wake ami lay In the middle OF the
river until the lighter, hugginr the Brook
Ign shore, went down the river passing
through Butt,rmllk channel
As tho lighter wus goins by Governors
Island. by the way Of the channel, the
tug put tuck for pier \. where II Is said
the detectives met Consul General Daldc-
sano and Marshal Mccarthy. They were
evidently instructed to continue their pur-
suit of the lighter us the tux atcamcd
across the river through Bu,tcrm'lk chan
mel To Atlantic tosin. where tho lighter
WAS found warped to u dock. Her ,urgo
had been removed
Tho tug then proceeded over To whore
the l.aurada lay and dropped anchor to
the south OF Brdioc's lshni. Smoke was
pouring from the tunnels OF the rtcum-
ship and there was much hustle and ne
tivit, on deck Half IN hour later the
i.nurada steamed down tho lay ana passed
OUT TO quarantine,
II ~ believed tho Iaurda will meet
some sailing vessel containing the cargo
somewhere down the ccas. md WIN then
attempt o, land tho cargo on Cuban soil.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11

government IN the case hns cnusei u sen-
station here and has been tho topic of
comment today by all social c,usses IN
tho community
1t would bc difficult 10 tay from any
admissions nndr la official quarters what
effect This urW Development win hove In
the cnsc. There Is marked absence OF
irrltabiity manifested IN the comments on
Us. snbjrc and the action of the BRITISH
official accms to have brcn taken In very
rood Jort II II pointed out that the In
tervcn,on Of the British consul Is rouchod
In very different form from that Of the
United States consul general aud Is. In
fact. expressed In very friendly terms. in
voking tho clcmcnoy Of the Cuhan nuthor-
iilos
The aucstlon of tho execution OF the
coptivcs OF the Competitor Is recognized
TO he ~ important as has occurred aimee
the insurrcction broke Out. Now that tho
question has hccn referred TO the govern
mcnt ut Madrid the situation has guietcd
down. though there is no cessation OF Ia
tsrrst and discussion OF the question. The
attitude OF the public r. rather on" Of walt
ing on tho resolution OF the Madrid gov
crnmcnt Tho voting IL attended by
much Impotence and no little onx'ety.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
nETWEIlN TWO FIRES.

English Press Comments On tho Present
Cuban Complications.
London. May 10 The Daily News vii
say IN an editorial tomorrow regarding thr
caaes of the Competitor cnptives at llu.
Vana
The serious ncws from Cuba places the
Spanish government between two nrcs 1t
ls dinicu.r To acr how either side Gun
receac II the spanish government secr-
secs General Weyler 1t VIII probably have
20 bc prepared to Snrriilce lis own lfr.
Funic opinion la Madrid lis hardly we'll
Informed enough to noHt by the Virgin
iua case IN 1851 The butchcty OF tho IN. u
vi iho NitRin.us. which many Of them APP
plnuled at the time as me and spirited
act wao received Win horror and .Nc-
Grafton throughout thf world
The standard has au editorial commctt~
ing upon the sentences OF death " the
uFon tuputed ON board the Competitor
which says;
The situation lis undoubtedly grave. hut
the dispute involves direct issue of
fact OF al the utmost u conflicting intcr-
probation ur international law whloh may
furnish means of cs''tpo from ~ position
nf difficulty. Tho opinion Hecna 10 pre-
Nan ;hrt the British subject tGidon VIII
N. conuu,cd IN recognition OF Circuit
nri,aiu's friendly dt,i,uic Int this would
hn impos 4lhlc MS he cNcrrtsr of mercy IN
one Instance would render denial In
others more iuvldluus the position Of the
Spanish government which must nttiuci
general sympathy II hus n choice OF
evils but IL can not be doubted which II
Wiz choose provided 1t IS possible 10
avoid host.iitics consistent with the Snnn-
ish conception OF National dignity, and II
the Washington government w"a not In
earnest, which is always uncertain on tho
eve OF presidential election.
Tho Chronicle says: The storin-riond
which has been 80 long hanging over tho
Spanish dominion in Cuba W hrrnkng AT
last The significant words of Mr.. Joa.
Pulitzer viii have prepared our rchucrs
for the alarming news. Tho cause Of the
disput" lies In tn" present question I'm
mcdately Mt tissue Free Cuba has long
been the desire of large body of Amcri-
Gun opinion. Tho present noidcn may or
may not hc tidcd over. But II seems TO
he tho beginning OF tho end Prcsihent
Cleveland has mn admirable opportunity.
There cnn not be any doubt AZ TO TIA"
mcrits OF the case. We ass:mo that there
10 all that the Spanish rule In Cuba IN Mt
present * hbofninnhIe. Her rulers have
learned nothing from progirsr ana less
than nothing from disaster. 1'ffoir cup is
foil and unless some marvel intcrNchos
10 snve them from thar own FOLLY ~
seems inevitable that tho end VIII etno
soon"
After picnring the probable benefits Of
a free Cuban republic. which might cvcn.
II rcmsrkF eventually I've incorporated
into ,hn United States the chronicl. con
rludrA is nrticlr AZ foliowr'
nc Washing ton prestcr IN" question,
Spain 10 pow, riaas War is an ugly fhinR
NJ the bcst, aud We ehpnli b" ~" List 10
Invoke II But m American ulumoiun
IN the present ongr wiil not he 'ho norln-
nlns OF war, hut would be the end of
guerrilla FIGHT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
HAVANA BupGNT.
e,.,in Asked "a Approve Death sentences
Newspaper Men peporica

enain Asked 10 Approve Death Sentences.
Newspaper Men peporied.
Havana, May iuThc Spanish govern
,,nnt has rcon asked to approve the sem
a, ocos Of death RAISED by court martini
nan tie men captured on board The Com
retnor on a charge Of piracy ana iol"''
Ion The men sentenced are; Alfredo La
,.ra., said 10 be the leidcr Of the party
aud claiming American citizenship. Dr.
f.,,as pcaia. also claiming American ciii-
vrnshlp: william Gii1ea, said TO ne a
I,.',,.h suhjcct. John Milton. = native ~
,,tr... ana r cdara Mpfa. TaH placer
- mo of ~" mon IN tho harts 90 lct
.',to.i.l.g at Madrid. nuf II ~ insured
,h,v Viii hot h. executed wltnoHi
~. orb,r from The -panifh Euyf1nmthi
"'i ms t,reelman. crEifsrnndehi OF Inc
~ yori. World and Frsderick !. w. Low
80 correspondent 81 n" Nrw YORK
r'u,.,,',t gro were ordered 10y the nuthoi.
1its 10 leave The island for nsNlhr son.
~ lm's.nn,,rhcs to their papers offensive 10
r. ~, asoyerninrnt, sailed Tor Nen YORK 10
say on board the ward Hue steamer so'
s' Among the insurgents killed in engage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-11
RIOT AvEHTED.
Catholics Prevent the Priopt from t.'s r.
Ing the Church

Catholics Prevent The Prlnat from ii'~ T.
Ing the church,
Fay cry. Mich. May IA riot was
narrowly ayortcd to-day In and about IN"
church ynrd Of 81. Snnislans Polish Cath
Ole church. The church had been closed
Tor some time againe' its pastor. Father
Matkowaki, against whom HE congfega-
ton had rcbel,d on account Of HIS deposit
ION OF Father I'orsk. assistant pastor
This morning Bishop E'ehter of orahu
napldn. with Father Ma'kowski. arrived
IN tho city ana gainel entrance 10 lii'
prlnst mousse. When iheS .sshyei 10 ".
Ter tho church however, rrowd " lpp
lad gathered I'ae ieadera declared their
determination to Keep Father Maikowski
.nth alihon,sh no objection was urged
against The bishop Finally the bishop anu
pr!eri reircaied % the pnrspnnge ana SEN
Tor the sherln and police officers. Trey
were advised not 10 promoi" ~" firli'
~ tr,l.g 10 enter forcibiy agaips- inc
efnwd. and followed this advice During
Tho excitement woman struck out win
her parAsnl and the blow fen by accident,
II ii atid, unoh IN hishnr ana IA" prir.t,
The an i-Ma,kowsN i'oles have the
4, huruh premises guarded