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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14


Draws LifeIike Picturss.
Alpha, the most intelligent horse that
ever lived, u now being exhibited In
London. where his performances have
astonished even those who for life
time have studied the wisdom Of his
race. This intelligent animal has a
companion named Beta, who Is much
smaller. Between the two of them they
seem to comprehend about the highest
intelligence that Is to be found In the
animal kingdom. The two animals APP
pear upon the stage of the Aquarium,
In London, with bells tied to their fet-
locks and without the assistance Of a
prompter or any other adventitious aid,
they play "Home, Sweet Home"
Much more surprising than this, how
ever, Is the performance Of Alpha In
drawing portrait. A coarse pencil Is
grasped in the teeth of the animal, and
Mr.. Shaw, who exhibits him, holds n
drawing board just under his mouth.
Slowly and carefully Alpha proceeds
to draw the portrait Of Mr.. Gladstone.
The big nose, the high collar, and the
sunken mouth of the great English
statesman are carefully penned by the
horse, and he can be seen to scrutinize
the lines as he proceeds. The ear, the
hair, the coat collar and even the shad-
Ing under the eye are all carefully put
In by this equine artist. The likeness
Is unmistakable when this pen picture
Of Mr.. Gladstone Is completed.
A more difficult trick is then perform
ed by Alpha, assisted by Beta, his lit
tie companion. A target is set up at one
end Of the stage, and Beta comes out
with gun strapped to her back. Beta
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

A. h arrived opposite tho place q
ambush, quick - nan xhrss men
jumped before bis .steed. and ordered
him to halt. The rider, good-natpredly,
said he had no objection. and quietly
dismounted. One OF the men whipped
out his pistol and demanded to know
why he reported them to the revenue
officers. "Shoot the id spy" said
one. mo; thrash the life out Of him, "
said another, The third was In favor
Of logging, hut Robertson decided the
question for. himself by shooting out
his fist with the force OF Q battsring
ram, and the moonshiner With the pis-
toll executed some Of the finest gymnas-
tic evolutions ever seen outside OF a
professional circus. The 0ther two
threw themselves upon the young man,
and one Of them drew q gun. Robertson
grabbed the pistol. when 1t was acci-
dentally discharged, and the third
moonshiner, who thought the Inform
er" was shooting at him, cut loose and
left his comrade to his fate. Robertson
was more than a match for the remain
Ing one. and by series Of grapples
threw his antagonist and made him a
prisoner. The others had taken to their
heels and with the mans own pistol
Robertson marched the fellow to town
and turned him over to the authorities.
The name "moonshiner" comes from
the fact that the Oscillations are gener-
ally carried out at night, and often by
the light Of the moon. The spirits are
sometimes called BLOCKADE" for the
reason that those who sell 1t have to run
the blockade in order to get the stun
to purchaser. No one would suspect
the innocent looking load of cotton roll
Ing along the road OF containing moon
shine hidden somewhere down among
those flaky bales; but load Of pota-
toes may be equally as guilty, and
wagons full of corn, cotton seed, hay,
or any other kind of produce or grain.
all lend a hand to aid the moonshiner
in getting his goods to market.
The finest article Is manufactured
from pure corn, and it Is intended prin-
cipally for smuggling; but only the
larger stills engage in the export bust
ness. The smaller affairs are run in a
different way. The very small ones
are really 'for family use only" the
product being intended wholly for
home consumption. Except the larger
ones. most of the stills are run on the
cooperative plan. That Is: You bring
so much grain to my mill and viii re-
turn you so much grist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

One of the best household remedies
for bruises, where the skin has not been
broken, is arnica and sweet oil.
The best way to. treat headaches Is to
avoid them. To refuse to overtax the
eyes, the nerves or the stomach, and to
give attention to exercise and bathing.
A glass of pure cream or glass of
crust of fresh bread is good lunch be-
tween meals for hungry convalescent.
Liniments and ointments should al
ways be applied to the patient with th,
hand; If applied with cotton or cloth
the good effect obtained from the fric-
ton would be lost.
Roughness and coarseness of the skin
when not depending upon any particu-
lar disease, may be removed or greatly
lessened by daily friction with mild
unguents, or OIL or glycerine.
Coughs and sore Threats may be much
alleviated by glycerine and lemon juice
diluted with water, taken at night Hot
fiaxseed tea with lemon juice, sweet
ened with rock candy, is excellent also.
Headache which Is the result of ex-
posture to colds or draught or sudden
changes, is best treated by hot applica-
tons, hot water bags and gentle fric-
ton Of the place Of pain. If this does
not Danish the headache in day then
deeper illness Is Indicated.
Very convenient little articles for
sick room are the glass covers for tum-
bleis holding medicines or nourishment
These covers have clock face paint
ed upon them and n steel pointer, which
may be placed at the hour at which the
medicine Is next to be taken. With
this for reminder the time is not apt
to be overlooked.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
RODE ON A DEER'S ANTLERS.
A Hunters Exciting and Peri1ous AID.
venture in California.

A Hunters Exciting and Peri1ous AID.
venture in California.
William M. Slower, mine owner In
Tuolumne County, California, had an
experience, recently, that he would not
wish to repeat for all the wealth in the
mountains of the State. While out
hunting near the Stanislaus River he
shot Mt deer that was standing on the
crest of hill. The bullet went straight,
and the deer plunged forward and fell.
Mr.. Slower laid his rifle down and has
tened to his fallen game for the pur-
pose Of cutting its throat. Just as he
reached the deer and leaned over to
apply the knife, the animal leaped to
his feet and glared at Mr.. Slower.
Instantly the man seized the beast
by the horns. This action terrified the
buck. He made a plunge, and down
the steep sides Of Devils canyon he
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

A student at Williamstown College
had been married short time previous
to entering the college, and was led to
fear that this fact might debar him
from enjoying some OF the privileges OF
the institution. Accordingly, in a great
state Of perturbation, he called to see
President Hopkins. After some. con-
srsation the young man at ,lapt man
aged to stammer, with n crimson face,
apropos of something entirely irrele-
want: 81 am, a'married manr' "Ah."
said President Hopkins, smiling at him
with great benignity, 80 am l." And
there the students trouble ended.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

and after little practice the juvenile
aerial yachtsmen easily and at will
arrest the flight of the erry-go-round
simply by dexterous manipulation Of
the lines. This Is not necessary, how
ever. If the end Of the boom is made
fast so as to have little play, the sails
will automatically take the right posi-
ton to the wind with every half revolu-
tion
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

bids fair to wipe QUAIL trotting records
achieved by the Maud SIS, Nancy
Hankes and Alixes of the trotting turf.
He has never been let out to his full
speed yet. II he was he could probably
give the fast mail close rub. He can
both trot and pace, and travels lisc the
wind.
1t was some trouble to break him to
harness, but when once he understood
what was expected of MIN he got down
to work.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
A Pacing Ostrich.

This is the ostrich which sets the
pace. He is the pioneer ostrich PAGER
which pulls sulky. His owner thinks
pacing by ostriches is the coming sport
when the horse is ultimately retired, as
is threatened by the advent of the bicy-
Gle, the electric car and the horseless
carriage.
This particular ostrich in his pacing
act is an attraction at Elitch's Garden
in Denver, and he strikes a lick which
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
Under Pressure.

She-No, sir, 1t Is impossible. 1 am
sorry indeed. but can never marry
you.
He--And yet the encouragement you
gave me last night In the waltz!
She-Oh, that mustn't be counted
what said under pressure. 90 to speak.
Answers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

OrnitholcIfsts assert that some birds.
especially sparrows, thrushes and rob-
ins, have ventriloquial powers. Birds.
when surprised in singing, viii be 81
lent, and then give forth faint song
that seems to come from distance,
though the singer may be actually NOT
farther than ten feet away.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

Corn whisky Made for Export.
''Moonshining' has steadily increased
during the last twelve years. according
to the commissioner OF internal reven-
ne. Last year 1905 Illicit distilleries
were seized by the government, the
largest number discovered in any one
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
New Coileu.

EYES," said Mr.. Spifiin, II never had
no such chance at an education myself,
but am determined that my son Abb
ner shall have the best there is going.
shall send him to college"
"Yale, Harvard or PrincetonY-
II haven't decided yet. What's this
electoral college see mentioned In the
newspapers SO muchr'-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

Is so much shorter than Alpha that the
latter can sight" the gun over the ears
Of his companion. The distance fired
is over 80 feet, and Alpha almost invar-
iRbly scores the bulls eye. Alpha can
also work out simple sums in arithme-
tic. The horse is goodenatured and
tractable, and there appears to be no
doubt that The understands what he is
doing, and rather enjoys it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

ex-pugilist, and that I'll see him after
have finished my luncheon"
thought that would knock him silly.
but 1t didn't; for he replied back, much
louder than had spoken:
you're a blank liar. am Paddy
Ryan, the ex-pugilist, and I'll see you
before you finish your grub"
But he didn't; for escaped from that
restaurant before he had a chance to
get up from his table.-San Francisco
Wave
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
New Military Car

The autocar Is new military convey
ance intended for use over ordinary.
roads and level ground. 1t Is driven
by 16-horse-power hot-air motor, and
carries two machine guns, four men
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

Dreadful how the bicycle is run
ming oats out of the market, isn't IT,.
Yes, 1t IL; but the crop OF Wild oats
seems to be coming along about az usu-
al"-Chicaso News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

An Catholic princes give the pope the
title of holy father or venerable father;
n replying he calls them my dearest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14
ABOUT INCONSISTENCIES.


No Romance About Illicit Distilli.s
An the Southern states-Hsrd Lines
for Recommendations Grades Of
Moonshine whisky.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

loud conversation In hardly neces-
sary, and frequently annoying to 9TH
|,erA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-01-14

A woman is about as sure to lose her
spcctacles as she Is to lose her pocket
book.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

citizens OF Gonzales county for the es-
adjustment OF girls industrial school In
connection with the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college.
BY Mr.. Burney-- 'ctition Of citizens and
cattle raisers OF Kerr county protesting
against the exemption OF Kerr county from
the animal and hide inspection law.
BY Mr.. Tucker-Bil prohibiting in GER
tain cases the gathering of pecan nuts and
the cutting, injuring or destroying OF pecan
trees and prescribing penalties therefor.
BY MIR. Moore OF Lamar--Eill providing
for the prevention OF fraudulent and flcti-
ticus preferences by deeds OF trust or chat
tel mortgages.
BY MIR. Barbee--Bll providing that the
exemption of personal property provided
for in chapter i. title A. of the Revised
civil Statutes. shall not apply when The
debt Is due for rents and advances made
by landlord to his tenant under the pro-
visions of title 60, of said Revised civil
Statutes.
BY Mr. Doyle-Bill providing for the col
lection of mileage at the rate OF 10 cents
per mile by tax collectors when they are
compelled to travel to collect delinquent
taxes.
by Mr.. Muudine-Bill amending articles
5f.'. $50 $50 and 6l5 title NVIll of the
Revised Civil Statutes and providing for
increasing the number OF Inhabitants nee
essary FOR the Incorporation OF towns and
cities. etc.
BY MIR. Seabury-Bil relating to taxable
transfers OF property and to provide for the
assessment and collection of a succession
tax upon the transfer OF the property OF
descendants in certain cases
BY Bealrd-Bill providing for repeal OF
articles 7l5 to 723 of Code OF Criminal
Procedure.
BY Moadc-Bll providing for repeal Of
subdivisions to of article 1892 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure.
BY Ayers-Bill providing for the estab-
lishmont of naval battalion to be attach
cd TO the Volunteer Guard of the State.
By Mr., Meade--Bill changing minimum
penalty In sodomy cases from five to two
years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

creation Of city boards Of plumbing. on
frecmsn's bill iegalising dissection aud
on house bill requiring attendants upon
inlyine patients to within forty eight
hours after birth TO report TO health off,
GERS or some praetioinx physician the con-
dition OF infants born with sore or in
named eyes.
By judiciary No, lon Fishers bill pro-
viding for the appointment of boards OF
health In unincorpora,od towns and VIII
lagos; on Barreu's bill providing for the
discharge OF garnishees Notwithstanding
that they may be indebted to the defend
ant on house bill $50 comforting upon the
State the right OF Injunction TO prevent
breaches of the revenue and penal laws
and providing that such right shalt be
cumulative TO other laws; on Blair's bill
providing that county troasurers shall not
be required to give bond In sums exceed
ing 100000: and on Golfers bill confer
ring criminal Jurisdiction on the county
court OF Jefferson county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
ShORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

WACo-A NJ Prescott was ro-oIected
chief OF tho fire dnrdrtneNf A hi., I1sr.
qnel WIS enioved after the election.
EkITON-Teit chanter. r. A. NJ a,,d
Potion comnandery. * n al recent
meetings donated sos each to Blci;ne,'s
orphan home
WAXAl4 ACtttt,A ,,o,.t,,, -, .,,..,
ytors dcnounce1 a stntsment tt,,t M nv M
gro vote was purchaseable or in any way
to be Influence save TO the intet,asts ~
the community.
into . crowd al ns,.ro n III, III,
w,iniing 80 nr ne ua".e. litallY
one in the room penetrated Smith heart.
killing him instantly.
stlERAfAN-pep,,fv sheriff rcno,s bos
placed Wills Cannon colorea in tho COW
Nv nj upon IN in0ti,tmnnt nbarei,g nm
with the murder OF his wife. DcIla Can
non. AZ Van AIstvno in Inc. 10, Na"-
M'kINNNEY-Cap ]. l.. Greer. of
this CITY has ust r.cni,,oi a iat'f, ~,
Governor Culberyon ammo ming hi-,, , dri.
ecate TO the Cotton irowsrs rn r',', -.
which converes In Waco. March -
HEARNE-Nr I a Moore 90 S,.,o,.to
No 49, -. 49, ~ Noort OF SdrcoXlo
nj aava proste ,.ing Win vnn '' az WI
ting in n line Of iew"lrv has dcci,ied 10
remain and Intends openinp his buancss
III a few DAYS.
pTrAsANroN .,o,. .,,. H.. .,
~, MTSt -, ~ 'oWh, male panther measuring
and weigh ahopt I25 no,,n5s w Vas o. ki ih
hV Messrs James anil HERR T.vons ia,,ee
Tavior and Stbmrs. anu ''e'" LYONS james
wills "a n, ,.,
~ VI i-i i-i , n Mchlbbia and j. L. col
~" otch nag anout mile oil WIRE fence
to w. se n,snt ny uhkuoWh partles. This
PC tceolu lllne me Two sentences hav"
within inc last ,bros ,non ntIh,'S renee cut
phNch.p ~. 'ee ,'o'''s'
80 80 . ~ I'll ne WateFWorks dam is
Ilu stosnI. ~ ne system Is a natural dam
ni'NnI'oh OF SINE sINtv 1eet, a half mile
nooTe me center OF Town. j. Is intended
win water
CoRSlCANA-The fire boys and num-
her of prominent citizens met in tho Com
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

Austin. Texas March 3--Thc following
is the bill INTRODUCED. IN the senate yester-
day by Mr. presler of Comanche county:
a bin to be entitled an act to establish
and provide for tho government and
maintenance Of a normal department in
the University OF Texas,
Section 1. BE IT enacted by the legsa-
ture Of the State of Texas there Is hereby
established In. and as part OF the Uni
yersity OF Texas. department to be
known rs the normal department OF the
University Of Texas
Sec. 2 Tuition IN said department shall
be free. ana no fees of any kind In excess
Of those now paid, or which may hereafter
30 established, In the department. Of ltera-
turc, science and arts OF said university
shall be charged
see j. Each senator and member OF the
house of representatives Of the legislature
of the State OF Texas shall have right
each year to nominate. under such regula-
tions as mas be prescribed by the board
OF regents of said university, one applicant
Tor admission into said department. who,
being admitted. shall during the period
In which he shall remain IN the university,
te entitled 10 all the privileges OF 1his
department and also OF the department OF
Hl'lhNHrt, science ana HriS without the
payment OF matriculation fees Of any char
acier.
Sec 4 No person shall be permitted TO
matriculate under the terms OF section
before entering under written obligation
TO teach school thereafter in the State OF
IeNas as many scholastic years rs he at
tends the university under this act
Sec 3. The board Of regents art author
lied To confer upon graduates OF the nor
NAL department proper diploma or GER
tihcatc which shall be equivalent in law
TO permanent State teachers certificate.
Sec. 6. For the primary establishment
ana equipment OF said department. and
for it's maintenance uncudlng salaries OF
prniossorslduring the year beginning March
/, 1897, and ending February 2s 1899. there
Is hereby appropriated the sum OF $500
per annun.
Sec. I, The board OF regents are hereby
directed to establish, as branch OF sa,d
normal department, summer normal
school, to be conducted during tho summer
vacation. In the university buildings AZ
Austin, TO which summer school any teach
err in the State shall be admitted without
any charge whatever.
seq. s. Persons attending this summer
normal school shall be allowed to take tho
regular summer normal examinations and
receive from the State department such
errt'hcates as they may be entitled TO.
see y. For the establishment and MAIN
'enance and equipment Of said summer
normal school during the years beginning
March !, 1887. and ending February es
lsm'. there is hereby appropriated the sum
OF S2nUO Der annum
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

Corsicana, Texas, March S.--rhe commit
tee appointed by the speaker OF the house
returned from an inspection OF the Or
phans' Home this evening, The party is
composed OF Hons \. f. Wood. chairman
7, E. Wilcox and J. k. Bumpass. Til W
were delighted with Nhat they saw. and
in reply to questions Representative VIII
cox expressed his view in this wise; Il am
very favorably impressed with the MAJ
nsement Of the home, and particularly with
the Advancement of the kindergarten class
es and think the institution worthy Of Ill
that can be claimed for H. and I will
strongly advocate an appropriation for a
school building. IL chapel and the enlarge
inert Of the dining room capacity; also a
hospital. These. the management desuS are
absolutely necessary. and but for the want
OF funds there would be no trouble In Sc
curing TO the Orphans Home every APP
In the State wants large appropriations,
and our idea IL 10 pro rate the funds a.
nearly as possible though the home does
geek that which is not Justly due. Thirty
FIVE thousand dollars and 200 acres Of land
are asked at a cost of $1,000. with other In
situations maintained by the state asking
similar and large amounts Some pruning
Will have to he done. as 1t is the inten-
tion OF the finance committee to put the
state on as nearly strict cash financial
basis as possible.
Representatives Bumpess and Wilcox LEFT
for Dallas this evening. Representative
Wood remaining in this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

the organization or reorganization of I'M
organized or disorganized counties.
This being the day set apart for the con-
sideraiion OF house bills. the president
laid before the senate house bill No. ISL
by DR.. Oliver. repeating the act authoriz-
ing tax assessors to gather agricultural sta
tistics. After some discussion had been in
dulged the bill was laid on the table sub
iec, to call
MIR. Tillett sent up bill relating to prop
ertv TO be set aside to the widow and chill
dren Of deceased persons and to the validity
OF liens thereon.
The president signed in the presence OF
the senate the senate Joint resolution Great
ing irrigation districts In West Texas.
The pending house business either having
been passed or laid over until tomorrow.
Mr. Waylands fee bill was called up, with
the substitute of Mr. Greer, fixing the fees
for ex-offlcio services before the senate. It
was adopted and Mr. Yantis offered an
amendment to add after the sheriff in the
three classes tax collector $1,000, $500,
$500, which was also adopted
Mr. Yantis sent up another amendment
including in the three classes justice of the
peace and constable at $1,000, Sll00 and $1,000
each. which Mr.. Dowser substituted by
making it justice Of the peace and constable
$1,000. $1,000 and $500 in the three classes
The substitute prevailed.
The following amendment by Mr. Dihrell
to the amendment providing for exofiicio
fees was adopted:
Provided the fees allowed by law to
sheriifs. district and county clerks and
county attorneys in suits to collect taxes
shall be in addition to the maximum sala-
ries fixed by this act"
Mr. Wayland offered an amendment Great
Ing section IL. attaching the emergency
clause which passed hv a vote of rs 10 !
Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
Rcdistrictinc Committee.

Austin, Texas, Marcn 3.--'rhe Joint re-
districting committee held a meeting to-
night with all house members present and
only one senator. Mr.. Terrell, They tackled
six judicial districts and reformed them
as follows First district--Jasper. Newton.
Orange. Jefferson. Liberty. Tyler. Hardin
and Sabine. Second-Angelina. Cherokee.
Nacosdochos, San Augustine. shelby and
Trinity. Fourth--Itusk. Harrison, Pamela
and Gregg Fifth-Bowie. CaJf. Marion,
Norris. Titus, Franklin and Gasp. Sixth
Fannin, Lamar. Delta and Red River 1t
is highly probable the Third district. COM
prlsiug Henderson, Houston and Anderson
counties. will he wiped out entirely and ills
counties attached to other districts. The
work thus far is subject to change at the
next meeting. Friday night. The COM
mItteo was In session several hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

Austin. Texas, March 3.-Messrs. Greer,
Davidson. Wiess. Gilbert. Robertson and
McFadden of Beaumont called upon Gov
ernor Culberson this afternoon to reply to
the protests which have been made against
his approving Senator Rogers bill widening
the permissive right Of way OF channel and
dock companies and submitted data to con-
trovert the assumption that said bill was
prepared for the special advantage of any
particular dock and channel company.
G. W. o'Brien Of Beaumont was also pres
ent and attacked the bill not necessarily
because OF the possible benefits to accrue
Hereunder 20 certain corporations but be-
cause he was opposed to any law creating
channel and dock companies. His excel
lencv listened TO both sides and took the
matter under adyisement