davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
A Curious Experience.

"One of the most curious experiences
/ have met with in long time happen
ed to me last Monday" said a young
bank official to Star reporter yester-
day. Il was standing at my desk dur
ing business hours when a woman
came up and asked me IL was a no.
tary public. She was rather a nice
looking woman, in the neighborhood
of forty, should think, the sort of wo-
man that one ordinarily describes as
motherly. When she was told that
was qualified to administer oaths she
informed me that she wanted to swear
off drinking whiskey for year. Her
request nearly took my breath away,
for she was not a woman one would
pick out as hard drinker, but she told
me that she was altogether too fond of
whiskey, and found she was drinking 1t
to excess. Her relatives and friends
were anxious that she should swear off.
and she had finally agreed to do SO.
When / drew up the paper for her I
included all other forms of intoxicating
liquor. She objected to that at first,
but urged her to do the thing UP right
while she was about 1t, and she ended
up by doing SO. Then she paid me my
legal fee and walked out, but when
she opened her purse / noticed that 1t
was just full of money, and the whole
occurrence puzzled me not little. -
Washington Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
Snake For a Neekfie

Some men Will fly from a snake as
they would from pestilence. Others
whose nerve centers are under better
control, will handle the cold, crawling
reptiles with as much indifference as
they exercise in manipulating a ham
sandwich. Gus Behmer, of Indianap-
oils, is one of the latter class. He is O
machinist, and when he came to work
he was observed to take unusual care
with his shirt collar. Later on he was
seen to have about his neck, under his
shirt collar, a tie of peculiar form OF
color. but when that tie began to slow
ly move 1t was seen that Behmer's
neck was encircled by bright, vigor-
GUS and healthy garter snake. Later
on Behmer stood behind the counter IL
the business office, with the head OF his
necktie protruding straight out from
under his chin, and a forked tongue
running in and out from wide mouth
When hackman dropped in and asked
for city directory, Gus said Certain
ly," and as he handed the man the book
reached forward. The hackman saw
the snake. turned pale and dashed our
Of the door. During the evening 1t is
unnecessary to say that Behmer was
not to any extent bothered by those
who desired to discuss politics. religion
or anything else. Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
Grants Eouanimitv,

General Horace Porter, In his Cam
paigning with Grant," in the Century,
says: Throughout this memorable
year, the most important as well as the
most harassing of his entire military
career, General Grant never in any fn-
stance failed to manifest those traits
which were the true elements o. his
greatness. He was always calm amidst
excitement, and patient under trials.
He looked neither to the past with re-
greet, nor to the future with appre-
hension. When he could not control
he endured, and in every great crisis he
could convince when others could not
advise" His calmness of demeanor
and unruffled temper were often a mar
vel even to those most familiar with
him. In the midst of the most exciting
scenes he rarely raised his voice above
its ordinary pitch, or manifested the
least irritability. Whether encountered
at MONDAY or awakened from sleep at
midnight, his manner was always the
same; whether receiving the report of
an army commander or of private
soldier serving as courier or scout,
he listened with equal Difference and
gave 1t the same strict attention. He
could not only discipline others, but
he could discipline himself. II he had
wrath, have broken the twelve tables
of stone; he never would have broken
the laws which were written on them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27


The Japanese Rulers Methods Of Dealing
SIS With Ministers and People.
His Majesty's daily customs are very
regular. He always goes to his study
at 8 g. m. and remains al: work there
until 4 p. m. He reads and signs all
parliamentary laws and DEGREES.
When Cabinet Minister addresses
his Majesty about any public matter he
inquiries about the subject. the purpose
and condition, and decides 1t. He Is
firm and not changeable. When he de-
cides a matter once he cannot after
that be moved.
At the beginning of Matsukata's Cab
met Parliament decided to reduce the
salaries of the Cabinet Ministers and
other Government officers. The Prime
Minister, Count Matsukata. addressed
his Majesty about 1t. His Majesty did
not consent and he said: Many
officers cannot live upon fixed salary.
Some Cabinet Ministers have been
obliged to borrow money, and l adj
vanced money from my treasury to
support them. II the present Cabinet
Ministers retain their positions by Dor
rowing money all Cabinet Ministers,
cannot consent to the reduction OF
salaries"
Count Matsukata retired from His
Majesty. However, the Cabinet once
more debated the question with the
Count, and Matsukata went again to
consult the Emperor
His Majesty was not inclined to see
him again, and sent an attendant to say
to him: 81 have already commanded
about the reduction of salaries. can
not see you any more"
The salaries were, therefore, not re-
duced.
His Majesty understands the condi-
ton of the lower classes, and familiar
ICES himself with the private conduct of
the Cabinet Ministers. When he reads
newspaper articles relating to the pri-
vate misconduct of any Cabinet Minis
ters and attacking him, his Majesty
sometimes smiles.
His Majesty is fond of reading books
and newspapers. He is especially fond
of German books He likes to compose
Japanese poems, which he can do very
readily. His ability in that respect is
much admired by his attendants.
His Majesty dislikes all pretense and
hypocrisy.
When it has been reported to his
Majesty that some. of his subjects have
given their lives in time of flood or
earthquake to preserve his Majesty's
picture, he has been much touched; but
he is anxious to discourage his subjects
from such quixotism, and to preserve
them from any but necessary danger.
Withal the Emperors life is a very
happy and peaceful one, blessed by the
love and respect of grateful subjects;
and when his Majesty makes tour
anywhere in japan without his guards
he is in no danger, but is received
everywhere with reverence and joy.
japanese American Voice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
Ono or Two.Eye Shooting.

Some hunters who use snotguns
shoot with both eyes open, but most of
them shut the left eye. 1t is contended
by the one-eye class that one-eye shoot
ing is more accurate than two-eye
shooting, but the two-eye shooters say
that there is only little difference,
and that is in favor of the two-eye
method.
A man who has both eyes open, the
two-eye men say, has greater range
of vision, and in the woods he can keep
the game in sight far better than the
one-eye marksman. Besides, he can
keep several birds in sight at once,
without hiding them behind the barrel
of his gun. A bird rising after man
has aimed, or while he is aiming at a
raised bird, is out of sight when only
one eye is open. since the gun is be-
tween the eye and the second bird.
When both eyes are open the left eye
sees clear of the gun, and, therefore.
bird rising after the one aimed at may
be seen vaguely and kept in sight until
after the first shot.
Most rifiemen who shoot at a target
aim with one eye closed, but in the
woods, where brush may hide the game
and often quick shots must be made,
the hunters more frequently shoot with
both eyes open. At small game at rest,
such as squirrels and birds, one-eye
shooting is believed to be the better,
but with game like a deer running or
walking a two-eye shot has better
chance, because the shooter can see
brush, trees or anything else likely to
impede or turn the bullets fight.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
THE PILGRIMS.

whittier. pilgrims. whittier bound
Passing slowly with no sound?"
One by one they journey by,
Gliding. gliding silently;
Slowly. slowly, dim and gray,
Hold they on their ghostly way.
'Hither, children, making May
OF the solemn autumn day,
Who were they but now went by
While the dead weeds gave a sigh?
Who the pilgrims, dim and gray,
Stopped and looked upon your play?"
"We have wandered many hours
Here where some one hides the flowers;
We heard laughter In the grass,
But we saw no pilgrim pass"
Whispers one,--pale-cheeked Is she,-
Shapes went by; they beckoned me-"
John Vance Cheney In Century.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
Bathing.

Weak constitutions that cannot stand
q great amount of vigorous bathing will
find an excellent use for the flesh brush
In taking what might be called dry
bath. There are seasons When, from
having cold or some other ailment.
one becomes particularly sensitive; and
at such times brisk brushing will do
much toward keeping the skin clean
and smooth and the flesh firm, and
may with advantage take the place.
say every other morning. of the regu-
lar daily bath. But the dry bath is
only for unusual occasions. the proper
use Of the flesh brush being as an adj
junct to the bath. not as substitute
Tor it.-New York Ledger.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27

before It Is begun: Let the other fell
low know you can lick him. Then
there will be no necessity of doing It,
This country Is capturing all the good
things. this year. The King of Slam
is about to visit us, and he will be fol-
lowed later In the summer by the Rajah
OF Razamataz. There's name to con-
jure with.
Robert Bonner mentions the striking
fact that, when he bought his first trot-
ting horse In 1856, only nineteen horses,
living and dead, had trotted a mile In
$3.50. Now there are more than $4,000
In the list.
Boston is to have what Is called a
Mutual Statistical Bureau" the Official
existence of which will commence on
May /. This Is the first board OF its
kind to be created In an American city.
and it's purpose will be to analyze and
tabulate all expenditures In the same
manner as are those of great railroad
or manufacturing corporation.
In the decline of the New England
mackerel catch from 47S,0O0 barrels in
1884 to 1900 barrels in 1896 there Is a
deplorable story of decay in great and
profitablei Industry. The explanation
of this enormous shrinkage lies in the
fact that the mackerel are gradually
disappearing from American waters.
The causes Of this disappearance are as
yet unknown. but they are constant and
powerful, and II not speedily discover
&c and removed the American demand
for salt mackerel will presently have to
be supplied from foreign sources. Nor
way and Sweden now send about ST.
000, 1000 worth of salt fish, mostly mack
erel. to this country per year, and in re-
turn they buy about 100000 worth Of
American agricultural products.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
ExtermInatIon Of crasshopuer,,

Professor Lawrence Brumer, OF the
University of Michigan, for some time
a special agent of the Agricultural De-
partment, and a well-known ornitholo-
gist and entomologist. has sailed from
New York for the Argentine Republic
to investigate the best means for ex-
termination Of the grasshoppers, which
have proven great pest to the farm
ers there. He goes in the interest Of
. large syndicate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
The Red 1 AXE.


Lake Morat, in Switzerland, has a
queer habit of turning red about two or
three times every ten years. 1t is a
pretty lake, like most of the sheets of
water in that picturesque country, and
its peculiar freak Is attributed to dis
position to celebrate the slaughter of
Burgundians under Charles the Bold,
on June 81, 1476. But the French say
that 1t bushes for the conduct of the
Swiss, who in that battle gave the Bur-
gundians no quarter. The old fisher
men of the lake, who catch enormous
fish called silures, that weigh between
twenty-five and forty Kilograms, say
when they see the waters of the lake
reddening, that it is the blood of the
Burgundians. AS matter of fact,
some of the bodies of the Burgundians
killed in the battle were thrown into
tho lake, while others were tossed into
a grave filled with quicklime. This his
torical recollection angered the Bur-
gundian soldiers of the victorious ar
mics of the republic of 170S so much
that they destroyed the monument
raised in honor of their compatriots
who fell heroically in that battle, and
Henri Martin very justly reproached
them for that piece of vandalism. 1t
would hardly do to attribute the red
dening of the waters of the lake to the
blood of the soldiers of Charles the
Bold. The color is due simply to the
presence in large quantities of little
aquatic plants called by naturalists Os-
cillatoria rubescens. The curious thing
about 1t is that Lake Morat is the only
lake in which this curious growth is de-
veloped, and the popularity is begin
ming to interest scientific men.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27
The Bicycle and tuberculosis. in Women.


At the last quarterly meeting of the
American Statistical Association, DR.. s.
w. Abbott, secretary of the Massachu-
sets Board of Health, presented some
interesting figures regarding the pro-
portion of pulmonary tuberculosis in
females to that In males In Massachu-
sets. The rate In 1851 was 1,451 fe-
males to 1000 males; in 1890, 1855
females to 1000 males; and last year
only 974 females to 1000 males. Last
year was the first in the history of the
state in which the number OF deaths
from phthisis in females was smaller
than that In males. The fact that a
uniform reduction In the rate of female
deaths began some FIVE years ago,
about the time when women were be-
ginning to ride the bicycle extensively,
DR.. Abbott considers significant. and
he Is inclined to attribute the decrease
in the death rate to yhe great increase
In open air exercise among women
which has been inaugurated by the use
OF the bicycle. British Medical and
Surgical Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27

In large Goldfish recently caught on
the Scottish coast was found a corked
lemonade bottle. made In Elgin, con-
tanning piece Of paper, on which was
written, Schooner Lucio foundered 80
miles on Dunnet Head. God help US. |"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27

There is q BARRIERS chair In Houlton.
Me-. in which Hannibal Hamlin. Fred
Douglas. Blaine. GARFIELD. Theodore TIL
ton and President Mckinley are said
to have sat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27


ed here in opposition to the claim. The
suit was instituted by George w. Sen
tell, Jr., vs.. the New Orleans and Car
rollton Railroad Company. The dog,
a Newfoundland, valued at 5000, was
killed by car owned by the railroad
company. The case turned upon the
validity of an act of the Louisiana
Legislature recognizing dogs as per-
sonal property only when placed upon
the assessment rolls. In this case the
dog was not assessed. Judge Brown
delivered the opinion of the court sus-
tanning the constitutionality of the law.
and refusing damages. He laid down
the law in regard to dogs in general
in the following terms: THE very fact
that they are without protection of the
criminal laws shows that property in
dogs is of an imperfect or qualified ma
ture, and that they stand as 1t we're be-
tween animals ferae naturae, lin which
until subdued there Is no property, and
domestic animals in which the right of
property is complete. They are not
considered as being upon the same
plane with horses. cattle, sheep. and
other domesticated animals, but rather
in the category of cats, monkeys. par
rots. singing birds and similar animals
kept for pleasure. curiosity or caprice.
Unlike other domestic animals. they
are useful neither as beasts of burden
for draught nor for food. ~
During the year 1896 Great Britain
imported 1855. 1897 900 eggs. Russia
and Northern Italy are now the great
est reproducing countries in Europe
A member Of the woman's Press
Club, Of New York City, gives the fol-
lowing original recipe for ending war
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-05-27

Miss Latimer did not wait to hear the
termination of the series of "lauda-
NUNS" burt drove around to the barn
and unhitched and stabbed the horse.
Now, Harvey" she said, hurry
right over to Pat Henning's house and
tell him to fetch the Sheriff as quickly
as possible. "Pll stay here and watch
the closet door till you get back"
Harvey needed no second bidding.
Pat Henning had just started over to
the Latimer place when he neared the
little cottage.
Thieves man up there come to
shoot Miss Ellen" he shouted, as soon
as he turned the corner of the house.
Go for the Sheriff-Sheriff-"
Neither did Pat Henning wait to hear
the end Of the command. He caught
the gist of Harvey's communication,
and In an incredibly short time he had
saddled his own sorrel mare and was
of for the county seat, only stopping
on the way to tell friends, or, perchance,
strangers, whom he happened to meet
that there was another desperate in
the community and that he had as
saulted MISS Ellen Latimer. Pat Hen
ming was barely on the way when Har-
vey started across the fields at steady
lope. He reached the house none too
soon. for. the effects of the s.eeping
potion having worked on, the man
who was imprisoned in the closet was
emphatically demanding his release,
and Miss Iatimer was beside herself
with fear. She had taken refuge In
the back yard, but even there the
threats and entreaties shouted out by
the prisoner were distinctly audible,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-12-04
DECEMBER SKIES.
Astronomical Facts from Washburn
observatory.

Madison, Wis, Nov. So Special. /
Astronomical data for December is fur
niShed by Washhurn observatory as fol-
lows: Mercury is an evening star and
reaches its greatest elongation east De
c"mhcr 20. but is too far south 20 be
readily seen. Venus is the bright morn
im@ star. low in the east. 1t rises later
each morning and December 81 comes
W only about - minutes before the sun.
Saturn will be less than a degree rorth
of Npuus December - and Mars loss
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-12-04

nell had made deal with Lewis to buy
old horses; Cornell was to hunt them up
and Lewis was To skin them for the hides.
Lewis was t. pay the rent and supply the
table until Cornell could get work, in
return for which they were to give him
a room ana board. Monday night, ac-
cordug to the story, Lewis gave Cornell
81, but afterwards took il back and gave
Mrs. Cornell - cents. Afterwards Cor
nell. rs the latter stated TO witness. saw
Mrs. Cornell and Lewis hugging each 9TH
cr and kissing. He got angry and sworo
at them and wanted to fight. They both
promised it should lie the last time
On the night of the murder Cornell
awokc ne said. and found his wife was
not with him; h" got Cp and saw that She
was not with the children. but he did 50"
her with Lewis. He struck her in the
face and tot her to get up. She did 50.
and followed him to his room. Cornell
threatened 10 turn Lewis out, and his
wife asked hlm what he was going to do
to support the family if he did so. He
said: You get enough to eat, and had
not ought to say anythiu-.'
That night the two children had asked
their father to sleep with him and he al
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-12-04
RELIEF FOR KLONDIkE.
Presidents Cabinet Considers the
Matter in All of Its
Details.

Washington. d. c.. Nov 3O.-The cabi-
net today considered the subject of send
n- relief to the people in the klOndike.
President Mckinley received Il telegram
from the Portland torJ chamber of COM
mcrcC. stating that there was danger of
dc>titution and suffering on the klondik"
ana offering to supply the necessary food
for relief if the United States would Un-
deTtake its transportation.
The information was not definite as to
the actual conditions. but was on the
same line that has been tCiCgraphed from
the Northwest.
The cabinet considered every phase of
the situation and discussed ways and
means of aftording relief.
1t was decided that nothing could he
done until Congress met. when an ap-
preparation will be asked for the pur
pose of Transporting food supplies. Al
though many plans have been discussed
none has been decided upon. 1t IS prob
able, however. that whatever action Is
taken will be under the direction of the
war department, and hy the time Con-
Grrss acts Secretary Algor will have
formulated plans. No attempt will be
made to go upon the Yukon. rs the ice
has closed progress in that direction.
The relief supplies will have to be sent
over the passes. Just bow they shall
be- transported Is a question requiring
require the study of many plans in order
that an entirely feasible one may be
evolved.
Secretary Alger will gather all possi-
bic information. and VIII communicate
with persons who know the route 10 thc
klondike and are familiar with the trans
portation methods in the Arctic and other
frozen regions. Reindeer and dogs pos
Sihly may be used, and there is also Il
suggestion that the steam snow "n&j.e
which has been successfully used il the
deep snow Of the logging camp, may be
utilized. Secretary Algcr has confidence
in il as a means of transportation.
The members of the cabinet We're all in
tenScly interested in the matter of Sc
curing relief. Whether the men who are
supposed to be suffering went there or
not against the repeated warnings of all
officials is beyond the question, the simple
fact being that they are there and need
relief making it Imperative upon the gov
erumcnt to extend aid if possible.
No estimate has been made a. 10 the
cost and none can he prepared now. Con
grcSS will be asked to appropriate a sutii-
ccnt amount and the war department
viii eXpcnd it in the most economical
manner. as in the case of the Mississippi
food sufferers when 100000 was appTo-
priated and only $4,000 expended.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-12-04
NORMAL SCHOOL BURNED.
State institution at River Falls is Totally
Destroyed.
Riror Falls. Wis. No

River Falls. Wis. Nov. so Special
Fire broke out III the laboratory of the
state normal school last night about 8
o'clock and the entire main building.
thrce-Story brick structure. was de
sjroyed. The flames quickly spread to
every portion Of the building. and owing
to the hcighth the fire apparatus was of
little value.
Nearly all the contents of the school
were lost Part of the library and some
furniture were taken out. and the wing
containing the engine was saved after Il
plucky fight.
The loss is about $4,000 with SO,
600 insurance.
The students will be taken care of in
chambers and halls until other arrange
mcntS can be made. The school will be
rebuilt at once.
Oshkosh. Wis. Nov. 30 Special. !
President \. f.. Thompson of the state
board of normal school regents has called
a meeting of the executive committee at
Black River Falls on Wednesday morn
ing to consider the loss by fire Of the nor
NAL school in that city. Mr.. Thompson
says the published reports that the school
will be rebuilt at once are entirely
premature. aS it rests entirely with the
board of regents, which will probably con-
slider the case in all its bearings before