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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
linn grafton Figures.

The highest immigration record, ex-
Guiding the arrivals Of aliens not SO
classed, Is that of 1882. when the pro-
digious number of 7SS,992 came, follow
ing the previous years G60,431, till then
unprecedented. In 1888 there was a
heavy falling off to 603,322, and the de-
crease went on until 1884, 203 was reach
ed in 1886. Then the tide again turned,
and with some variations another eli
max was reached in 1892, when the fig.
ures were 623,0S4, the third highest
mark, and not far behind that Of 1891.
But then began another ebb, with 502.-
Oh in 1893. followed by 314.i67. then
279,49S, then by 343,267, and now this
year by an astonishing reduction to
DC. 1882. as shown by a special bulletin
of the Treasury Department.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Substitute for Coal

In the future we may be importing
masut instead of exporting coal. Masut
is by-product In the distillatlon OF
raw petroleum. 1t is also manufacture
ed from cheap. brown coal found In
Saxony. There has been. until recent
ly, great trotble In finding furnace
suitable for burning 1t. 1t Is now
blown by steam into special furnace.
on the principle of the Lucigen light,
and used without difficulty. 1t is 40
or so per cent. cheaper than coal, and
Is 20 per cent. better as a heat raiser.
Steam can be got up quicker and kept
mt higher pressure and more work
be done by the machinery. From a
naval point Of view these are vitality
important facts. No sign of a ship I'M
der full steam will be shown In the
sky, for niasut Is n sfnokeless fuel.
PRssis and Italy ara -slng II in their
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
IL Has Cost Millions.

The most expensive book ever pub
lished in the world is the official history
Of the war of the rebellion, which is
now being issued by the United States
Government at cost up to date of
81, 100000 or this amount nearly one
half has been paid for printing and
binding. the remainder to be accounted
for in salaries, rent, stationery and
miscellaneous expenses, including the
purchase of records from private lndl.
viduals. In all probability it will take
three years to complete the work, and
an appropriation of 100000 has been
asked, making a total cost of nearly
$3,OOO,OOO. The work will consist of 112
volumes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Child Sent by Post.

A novel parcel for delivery by express
most was recently handed in at a Blr-
mingham postoffice. A workingman
who had been out of town with his
3-year-old child, arrived ut Birmingham
in time to reach his place of business,
but not in sufficient time to take his
child home He therefore walked into
the nearest postoflice and rendered the
youngster as an express parcel. The
authorities, under the rule regulating
the delivery of live animals, accepted
the child and delivered it at charge OF
ninepence.-St. James Gazette.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
DANCReoN AN ExCURsIoN STEAMER.

average city blocks, and its width Is
almost 800 feet, More than half the
raft is double decked, meaning that 1t
is composed Of two layers of logs, and
1t is estimated that not less than 10000
logs are included within its booms, a
number sufficient to yield more than
100000 feet Of lumber. Scores OF
freight trains would be required to
transport the members of this inarticu-
late leviathan, whose weight is almost
beyond computation.
The passenger on a Mississippi River
steamer il expected to spend most Of
the day In good weather on the prom
enade deck, with field or opera glass In
hand, viewing the delightful scenery.
About the third day one begins to
take interest in the landings. You want
to know how long the boat will stop at
the next town, and whether you can
run up into the city and stretch your
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

is bestowed the big bell gives three
taps, the captain, from the hurricane
deck, shouts Let her go, there! the
gangplanks are pulled in, the PROV OF
the great steamer swings out and with
a wide turn starts on its delightful pill
grimage. The captain is the patriarch
and hero of the expedition. You can
hear his big voice at all hours of the
night, sometimes over your head, where
he stands sentinel TO see that all goes
well; sometimes from the lower deck.
where his vigorous and secular Anglo
Saxon arouses the mate and his rousta-
bouts to duties engendered by new con-
ditions; and oftener on the promenade
deck, where he talks politics with the
men and relates the history of each
point of interest, history which he
has come to believe is faithful by rea-
son of its repetition. Nobody knows
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Honest sweden.

In Sweden crime is an event; theft
particularly is very rare. Honesty is
the fundamental quality of the race,
is naturally recognized and officially
counted upon. In this regard the Stock
holmers show a confident carelessness
which is always q surprise to, strangers
and causes them some uneasiness. In
the theaters and concert halls there are
large cloak rooms, where hats and furs
are left without the smallest safe
guard; the performance over, each one
again takes possession OF his effects.
and an accident never occurs. The In
habitants are accustomed TO expect a
reciprocal probity in the transactions
Of everyday life. Upon most of the
tramways In Stockholm conductors
have been dispensed with. The passen-
ger himself deposits his ten ore In a
little till placed at the end of the We
hicle, behind the driver. 1t is patrl-
archal-and economical.--Parlsian.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
He Made 1t Plain.

The wise speaker knows that NO illus.
trations are SO effective as those which
have to do with familiar, everyday OBJ
jects. In this respect the Great Teach
er set an example for all who should
come after Him. How an itinerant
preacher in the Tennessee mountains
profited by this example is narrated in
the American Missionary:
A group of young men were assem-
bled one Sunday in a grove to hear the
preacher, when one of them said:
"See here, John, why didn't We bring
up my rifle when We come to preach
ingY
"Well, Sam, 1 lowed want right 70
bring 1t up on Sabbath. l mought see
a varmint on the road and git a-shoot-
in, and forgit 1t was Sabbath"
Huh! There's no use being so par
ticular as all that. / think it's all right
little shootin' won't hurt, IL We happen
to see game"
The discussion was Joined in on eth
er side by those around. and it was
finally decided to leave the question tn
the preacher. He was called, and the
case stated.
Look yer, boys" said he; ''s'posin' a
man come along here with seven hand
some gray horses, a-ridin' one. and the
others a-follerin'. You all like pretty
beast, and you look 'em all over. You
can't see that one is better than anoth
er. They are all as pretty critters as
ever were seen among these mountains
though there will be differences in
horses. boys. When you come to know
'em no two is alike. Well, that inan
says, Here, boys, I'll jest give We siS
Of these beasts for your own AMI he
gifts on the other and rides off. s'poss
now, you'd mount yer horses and ride
after him. and make him give We tn,
other horse, or at least let you keep Il
| till yer craps was all in"
mo; we amt so ornery mean as nj
that, preacher"
| well, thar, can't We let the Lord.
day alone"
| A blank look ut the preacher and a
| each other; then Sam spoke out
you've freed us, preacher. John, I'll
right glad you didn't bring that gum"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
GRANDMOTHER AT 81.
Mrs. Sarah Davidson Wife at rs and
Mother a Year Later.

Mrs. Sarah Davidson Wife at l3 ana
Mother a Year Later.
Living at 351 East I'D street, New
York, Is n woman whose appearance
dispels forever the idea that gray hair
and other tokens of advanced age are
inseparable from the proud state of
grandmotherhood. Handsome and
happy, "a years old and easily mis-
taken for %, she Is the proud grandma
of lovely girl baby born ten days
ago. Mrs. Britt, mother of the baby, is
just 20, having been born when Mrs.
Davidson was IA years old, just twelve
months after her marriage. Altogether
the three generations Of the gentler
sex have nothing to complain Of on
the score of youth or good looks, and a
happy trio they make. There is low
ing war between Grandma Davidson
and Mamma Britt as to which shall
hold Baby Beatrice the greater num-
Der of hours in the day, and thereby
discover all sorts of remarkable infan:
tile charms.
Mrs. Sarah Davidson, the very youth
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
kLoNpikE THoRMs
Entangling Vines Which Torturs
Weary Wayfarcrs.

Entangling Vines which Torture
Weary wayfarcrs.
III. Juneau, of Dodge City, Kan, who,
with his brother, Joseph Juneau, found
ed the town of juneau, Alaska, now
counted as the leading citizen of the
famous territory, has an interesting
story to tell of the dark side Of life on
the Upper Yukon. Mr.. Juneau spent
several years In Alaska, and helped
lay out the streets of the town which
now bears his name.
In speaking of his early experience
In Alaska, Mr.. juneau said:
II helped lay out the town In 1881,
and have been there several times
since. We first named the place Har-
risburg, but the people changed the
name after year or two. ! have found
the country full Of disappointments.
and / don't want to paint the picture
too bright. Enough has not been said
of the dark side.
1T Is no place for men Of weak con-
stitutlon. The hardships to be encoun-
tered require the strongest hearts and
sinews, as well.
II have seen nothing published OF
the fact that a large portion of the
country Is covered with moss and
vine which contains sharp thorns, like
porcupine quilts, with saw edges.
These will penetrate leather boots, and
when once In the flesh nothing but a
knife will remove them. These are
worse than the mosquito pest.
"Along the sea coast Alaska presents
grand and picturesque view for
miles In extent, from an ocean steam
err. 1t is good idea to get acquainted
with Alaska and enjoy it's scenery. 1t
is y grand country to visit, and Its
scenery surpasses any mountain seen.
cry In the world. Travel on water can
be provided for in comfort, and be en-
joyed without great risk or danger.
alaska is a country on edge. 1t Is
so mountainous. Basins are mainly
filled with ice. The weather is always
hard in great extremes. When there Is
no ice there Is moss and devils club,
the latter a vine that winds about ev-
erything 1t can clutch. Persons walk
ing become entwined in network OF
moss and devils club, and passage Is
extremely difficult and 'torturOus,' as
well as uous"-Detroit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28


u1njs.licalt h6wD stream Il soon BE-
comes evident what the function Of the
bow steamer n The tortuous course Of
the river. ssquires constant shifting
An tho head OF The ratio keep It from
going askous - into cross currents, and
this il the duty Of the assisting steam
or. Lying transversely across the river
and attached firmly to the raft. few
revolutions of It's wheel pushes the
front end of the raft away from dan
gerous bank, and by backing water the
head Of the raft is dragged back into
the chappel away from threatening
The difficulties of turning and twist
ing an invertebrate mass of logs In
narrow and tortuous channels will be
better appreciated when the actual size
Of the raft Is understood. In length 1t Is
100 feet, and thus equal to several
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Divorce on Queer Grounds.

Anovel application for divorce was
filed at Denison, Texas. Il. Il. Baker
states that his wife is addicted to in
ordinate drinking OF buttermilk; that
it makes him sick, and has preyed upon
his mind to such an extent that he is
on the verge Of insanity, and 1t is
further alleged that she snores so loud
that It Is impossible to live in the same
house with her. 1t is alleged that Mrs.
Baker consumes a gallon of buttermilk
at the three meals and on retiring mt
nlght.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

H I'D you ever make the trip In
lbig steamer plying between st.
- Louis and New Orleans? The
height OF the season of 1897 has seen
the usual pilgrimage Of tourists. and
the bellies and beaux OF many a river
town have crowded the decks and
staterooms Of the soft-moving boats
that float out from some city wharf.
and drop anchor only after many days,
I 1850 miles away. At the very outset
Il is interesting to watch the rousta-
bouts, tumbling over each other In the
haste engendered by the hoarse voice
Of the mate, loading merchandise
found for Southern ports. They are a
curious study-these roustabouts-with
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

navies. and Germany has lately made
some valuable experiments. At Kiel,
wilhelmshaven and Danzig are tanks
from which II can be pumped Into
ships. Its specifis gravity being so
much less than that of coal. ships
buoyancy Is greatly increased whep
the bunkers are filled with 1t. Heavier
armor or cargoes can be carried. The
heating capacity being greater, the ship
can travel faster or farther. 1t is yet
to be learned what improvements the
Germans have introduced into their
furnaces and what are the disadvan-
tages Of masut.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

when or where the captain sleeps. The
cheerful buzz of his voice reaches your
stateroom In the still night, and you
drop or to sleep wondering IL the cap
tain ever does retire. When you wake
In the morning there is the captain
again. freshly-shaven, clean. bright and
cheerful as ever. with an appetite for
breakfast that only equals your own.
While the Nile has been rolling along
forl ages in the same channel, the Mis-
sissIppi has been roaming all over Its
valley, twisting nither and thither,
building up banks and then cutting
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

est you might have seen IL only you.
had not fooiishly run back to the boat.
The old days of the passenger steam
er industry are a vivid memory with
every river veteran-tbe high gambling
days, those when every inch Of steam
was put to the danger point in race
between two stately flowing palaces.
There Is still lingering "reminiscences
here and there, suggestions of those
brilliant, exciting hours, when life was
n reckless whirl for the deck hand, and
a thrilling experience for the passenger
on a typical steamer. The gamblers,
the grotesque dancers, the singing
roustabouts, are nearly all gone, but
the odd characters who have furnished
themes for many captivating story
still haunt the landing places that one
passes In a trip down the Mississippi
River.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

their half-clad, powerful figures, their
song-song cry of "heave-he HOOP their
jog-trot shamble, and the reckless
abandon with which their work is done.
They have no cares. If they have any
ambition it is to get the big steamer
out of port, lie lazily on the lower
decks, or play "craps," or sit and watch
the white foam of the river as the boat
plunges forward on it's way.
When the last barrel, box and trunk
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Determined.

Old Harding-well, guess that
young Dsbsley's determined to marry
our Lib. in spite of everything.
Mrs Harding--Why do you think so,
Jercmiah7
Old Harding--why you know she
sang 10 him and played the piano night
before Inst and here he Is again.
Cleveland Leader.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

through them and suddenly abandon
ing the old channel for new one. 1t 10
doing the same thing to-day, The vast
length of the Mississippi and Its tribu-
taries, measuring 5000 miles of navIga-
BILE waters and draining an area of l.
244.0O0 square, miles. must account In
a large part, for the great quantity Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

legs" You try ii once or twice. only
to find that the Captain has hurried
your return by vigorous pull on the
bell. This rs one of the Captains little
jokes. He doesn't mean 1t, and as you
wipe the perspiration from your brow
he tells you how many points of inter-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

full grandmother. lives in pretty fiat
with her husband and four children
two boys and two girls. At first glance
one would hardly take her to be over
%, there is such an air of cheerfulness
and vitality and magnetism about her.
When she smiles there is parting Of
full red lips and n flash Of perfect
white teeth. Merry brown eyes give
one an impression of an amiable tenn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

at was brutal In Nero to fiddle while
Rome was burning"
81 don't know about that; suppose he
had played an accordion"-Chicago
Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

horse which he designed to be propell-
ed by pedal chain arrangement. This
extends back to the carriage, which the
horse draws after 1t, covering the
ground with lifelike motion of the
legs. The gait is said to be very nat
ural and true to life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Rubber Neci.a-

Mrs. Church. believe that new hat
of Mrs. Pughe's has turned her head.
Church-Not nearly so much as 1t has
other women's.-Up To Date.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

A man gets very little credit for
what he does In this world, but he gets
lots of blame for what he doesn't.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

Some men are never satisfied to re-
main at the bottom of the ladder; they
always try to get farther down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Perfect Tcst.

Shells your friend Mr.. Davis OF
good family?
He-Eather: lie has seven brothers
and five sisters.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

A woman looks for the best bargains
at dry goods store, but usually takes
any old thing In husband.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28

"A woman has to purse up her lips In
order to carry car fo~4 Ia her mouth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-28
Travels Like a ReslHorse.

People are still at work inventing
queer devices. A Detroit man has in
vented and patented mechanical
Middletown transcript., 1897-06-26
KrNe HAY.

1t used to be said that Cotton was king;
also that Corn was king; but Hay is as
much entitled to the throne as either.
The best hay is that cured without much
exposure to sun or storm.
Flush June pasture furnishes an ideal
ration. Why not have hay as nearly like
it as possible?
1t is possible to greatly injure hay by
overdrying. Cut, wilt, put in cocks, stand
over night. open. and put in barn are good
rules.
Nothing should hinder commencing the
hay harvest as soon as heads are formed,
and little before the blossom appears.
There are but few days between the first
bloss oms of timothy and the seed formation
When the seed begins to form the plant
changes rapidly to woody fibre.
Best way to cure clover. Cut as soon as
dew is off. rake ind Geek soon after dinner,
let stand over one day, or next day turn
ok over, open and draw into barn. II
will not mould or NOW burn.
Cows will give more milk during the win
ter months on generous ration of hay cut
just as the blossom appears without grain
than they will on late-cut hay with seed
nearly ripened and FIVE pounds Of grain.
Try it.
Plan during June f,r an abundance oil
forage crops 10 supply VS. during the dry
summer and fall months.
By the middle of June. some pieces OF
meadow will indicate but light crop, NOW
such. turn down nicely harrow thoroughly
and plant to corn. using plenty of phos-
phate if stable manure is not at hand.
We have had excellent results in seeding
to grass alone. without any nurse crop.
Plow as soon as possible after hay is re-
moved, turning every sod. Cultivate thor
oughly. give light coat of stable manure
and SOW timothy AS soon as possible in
spring SOW clover and roll.
Have at least two good SETS of mower
knives. carefully sharpened before you be-
gin to cut. Change often and take time to
keep them sharp and all riyets tight.
The guard plates of th mower should be
sharp and the knives held down close 10
them. 4.s
II the man who runs the mower has
gumpiion his ear will help his eye to keep
the machine in good running order. When
things begin to rattle there is screw loose
somewhere"
Long live King Hayi Farm Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1897-06-26
|liddefOVl Hardware House!
5 LARGEST LARGEST STOCK LOWEST PRICES Is

HARVESTING GOODS-Hay Forks Lubricatng Oils
Rope for Hay Forks Moving Syhes and Swaths Field Cans
&C.. &c.
HOUSEHOLD GOODs.-Tubs. Buckets, Clothes Bas-
kes Ironing Boards Sad Irons MRS Potts and the old tye
Brooms, Brushes Mops, &c.
SEASONABLE GOODS.-Lawn Mowers, Hedge Knives
Ice Cream Freezers Hammocks Croquet Sets Rubber Hose
and Reels Milk Pans Cream Kettes-The best and Lowest
price and gallon MIX Cans and Styainey Pals ever
here Preserving Kettles Mason Fruit Jars Fruit
Cans Wire Cloth Window Screens and Screen Doors oil and
Gasoline Stoves in great variety from so to S6 So
The Famous Missouri Steam Washer recommended by
housekeepers and washerwoman afford be
without it Gasoline and Coal OIL Agate Ware and Tin Ware
in large assortmens
Ranges and Cook Stoves, for coal Wood, large
variety and oest prices known here Ready Mixed
Paints of the best manufactures White Lead Lnseed Oil
Varnishes and Coors.
See our No 7, 6ve-hole Range at $1,000
And our New Flag Range No. s, at $16. 90
We have the stock and will exchange the Goods for Dollars
at prices that will surprise you.
EDo We allow DISCOUNT of TEN PER CENT for
SPOT CASH all RANGES and COOK STOVES.