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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

message, to all conductors and engin-
GERS and division superintendent en-
ployed in the territory where the trains
were to be handled. Under this rule
more trains can be run than under the
old system.
1t is not claimed that Pitcairn's idea
was at once adopted. 1t was taken up
slowly, and each system so adopting
1t did so independently. Then, some
where in 1880, there was held con-
ventioh to discuss the proposition Of
establishing in this country what Is
now known as standard time. Further,
II was agreed by all roads to consent
to a general arrangement, to be
used, as far as II could be prac-
ticable, for a standard code Of handling
trains by telegraph order, and this
code is still in effect. 1t Is known as
the double-order system, system by
which the same dispatch Is sent stimuli
taneously to all parties interested.
First. to the train Of superior right.
which responds to the order first The
inferior trains get the same order and
act upon It, This rule is in vogue ON
every important railway system In the
United States.
When 1t was first suggested In the
West to utilize telegraph lines In con-
nection with the operation Of trains,
high railway authorities entered pro-
test. for they fancied this meant the
giving away of railway secrets-oper-
ators would know what was going on,
and this would not do. The practical
working of the system, however, soon
won its way. The A b C's Of the new
system were soon mastered, and rail-
road men have gone on progressing
until, while the work Of handling
trains under the code is vast, It has
been so simplified that the keen,
watchful train dispatcher Is not
weighted with so much complicated re-
sponsibility as one would suppose.
AS a general rule, there are as many
train dispatchers in system as there
are divisions, and divisions, on an
average, are 100 miles long. The train
dispatcher of each division has con
troll, or management, only Of such
trains as are I'm his division.
The sernaphore system h; day and
night shows the engineer Vbether he
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

dispatcher's business, although II is of
assistance to him in that 1t relieves
him of some of the responsibility of
handling trains within the city.
In connection with this subject, there
is some additional information which
will interest the layman.
All north and east bound trains are
run on even numbers, south and west
bound trains. obviously, are run on
odd numbers.
Trains do not run consecutively on
numbers.
Freight trains begin to be numbered
from the last highest number of pas
sengcr trains. There is series of
numbers for trains on short runs.
On four track systems passenger
trains have the outside; on the three
tracks the same. On double track sys-
TENS passenger and freights mix, of
course, and on such systems the work
of the train dispatcher is one of greater
responsibility. If there is wreck OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

All the progressive doctors now days
prononncsa against the use OF alcohol a.
man body has np use for rum in any
form Or f9r any reason. The same with
coffee. Society can afford to hold q
jubilee when we are nd Of both of
them. stimhlants are always bad
never good In place Of coffee use
Grain-0, made"from pure grains. 1t
looks like coffee brown and lus-
cious. No sense of being dosed and
drueged. "A hot cup of Grain-O warns,
enlivens, feeds, nourishes; but 1t doesn't
excite you OF. set the nerves twanging.
Old coffee and tea drinkers will soon
prefer Grain-O for its taste as well as
for its good effects. Packages 10 or 25
cents. Ask your grocer for It.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Over a Ton a Day.

Last year 425 tons of steel We're used BY
the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.,
New Haven CT, in the manufacture Of
rifles and shot guns. This enormous
amount represents consumption Of over
a ton day. This information may sur
prise people who are not familiar with
the great demand for Winchester guns,
but it will not anyone who has used q
Winchester, for they appreciate the ex.
cellence and popularity of this make Of
gun. Winchester guns and Winchester
ammunition are unequalled for their
many points of superiority. Uniformity
and reliability are watchwords with the
Winchesters, and the results their guns
and ammunition give show the great care
taken in manufacturing them. Send for.
large illustrated catalogue free.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Doctors and Death.

The old traditions which represent
the doctor and death as always hunt
ing in couples still survive in SPAIN
In all well-to-do families the house OF
death Is always deserted Immediately
after the funeral, and the bereaved
ones retire and pass eight days in in
violable seclusion. Children are buried
in collins of gray, pink, or blue COLOR
which are carried open to the grave.
A luxury of grief consists in shutting
up the house where a death has taken
place and never suffering it to be OPEN
ed again.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Montnna's Erickson Is miner living
near Hassel. the mining camp located
In the vicinity OF Diamond Hal mine.
Last Friday. while passing through a
dry gulch that branches from the
main or st. Louis gulch. he found q
nugget OF gold that, as nuggets 90,
was a regular Jumbo. His foot struck
. yellowish object lying on the dry
sand bar. 1t emitted dull sound, diff
ferent from that made when ones toes
collide with small rock. The nugget
was weighed and the estimated value
was $40.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Current COMBINATIONS.


The otter is the favorite animal pet
among the Chinese.
The street accidents of London
amount to about $500 year-nearly
ten day.
Pearls or emeralds in combination
with jet can now be worn for mourning
in Paris.
An umbrella covered with a trans
England, enabling the holder to see
where he Is going when he holds it be-
fore his face.
Tie total exports of iron and steel
manufacturers for the first eleven
months Of the last fiscal year, as COM
pared with the corresponding months
for the preceding fiscal year, show an
increase Of over So, 100000.
Only IL per cent. Of the larger and
per cent. OF the smaller English gold
coins bear an earlier date than 1870.
The clean appearance of British coins
is always delight to a foreigner. This
is true as well Of Canadian coins.
Many Of the oldest of the Roman
bridges especially those erected for
strategic purposes, were built partly of
wood and partly Of stone, such as that
erected by Caesar across the Rhine,
and described by him In his common
taries.
There are LII breweries in the Uni
ted States. Two hundred and eighty
nine Of them are in New York, psi In
Pennsylvania, 174 in~Wisconsin, 1o2
in California and 100 in Illinois, Ar
kansas, Maine, Florida, Mississippi,
North Carolina, Vermont ana Wyom-
ing have no breweries.
Current Literature gives the amounts
Of money spent yearly by twenty of
the leading libraries in the country.
The Boston puolic library leads, with
an income Of $4,000, and Chicago is
second with S125, 900. After these two
leaders there is great gap, and Min
neapolis comes third with $4,000.
While Frenchmen grumble that they
still have to pay taxes in order to
| uluht UP lut Wal tAaCltu
by Prussia twenty-five years ago, the
town Of Konigsberg, in Prussia, has
only this year paid the last installment
of the loan contracted to the war con-
tribution imposed on 1t by Napoleon I.
1t is not generally known except by
certain persons whose Office 1t Is to learn
of such matters, that the immense sum
of $9.500,000 is annually expended in
charity in the city of New York. That,
at least, Is the approximate amount, es-
t'mated as closely as circumsta uces
permit OF on the part Of experts. There
are about 5000 families who are listed
"givers' to charity.
A popular work on railroading esti.
mates the ordinary load for ten-ton
freight car as follows: Whisky, &C
barrels; salt, 20: lime, 20; -four, 90; eggs
1870 to 100; -four, 200 sacks; cattle, Is
to 20 head; hogs, 80 to GO; sheep. so to
100; lumber (green), 5000 feet; lumber
dry, 10000; barley, 300 bushels;
wheat, $40; apples, $40; corn. 400; DO
: tatoes. 43O; oats, $50, and bran, 1000
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

pilgrim in turn, stripped to the waist,
stands beside the well while bucket Of
the water 10 poured over him. OF this he
eagerly drinks as 1t flows from the bucket,
the rest flowing over his naked body, and
streaming back into the well to be used
again. His place Is Immediately taken
by another and another, and SO on, each
drinking the washings Of the rest.
One day in 1893 there were 900 deaths
in Mecca, and there were 2,201 deaths in
seventeen days. When we consider what
is done Mt this well alone. these figures
are not TO be wondered at. When the
pilgrimage is over, the roadside, for a
dozen miles is strewn with the dead bodies
of the faithful. killed by draft of dirty
water after all the difficulties and dan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Living Like Priuce On HE Easiiy
Acquired Fortune.

Living Like q Priuce ON HE Easily
Acquired Fortune.
Salem, H., has recently been enjoy
Ing a unique and most agreeable SEN
sation, through the generosity Of James
Il. Berry, millionaire. Berry's story
is stranger than fiction. He left his
home In New York when lad. thirty
one years ago. He has travelled all
over the country. on foot, In box cars,
on steamers and In wagons, his pillow
at night usually being a ragged coat
and his covering the dews Of heaven.
His habits and treatment were those
Of tramps generally, and he learned to
enjoy that kind Of life. He began to
reflect upon the scenes Of his early
childhood short time ago. and con-
Guided that he would return home.
Light-hearted, but poor In purse, he
returned to his native city. to learn
that his father had died and left LIN
an Inheritance of several thousand d6is
lars, the income of which had reached
large sum since the fathers death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Live Mouse in a Gamecock's Craw

II always knew that game ROSTERS
were thoroughly up to date in every
thing and always ready to fight any
t6inE whether 1t be circular saw or a
|baid-headed eagle" said Chief Clerk
4. Rooms, OF Assistant Manager Fay s
Office, In the Southern Pacificabuilding
yesterday, "but it was a revelation 10
me to see gamecock act the part of n
rat terrier. I saw a black-breasted red
day or two since wade into coyey
of mice that DR.. Mercier had corralled
for the birds amusement and inside of
six minutes the rooster had killed six
teen of the rodents and had eaten eight
of the covey. The doctor says that
bird has particular fondness for mice
and never seems to get enough.
"Some time ago after a diet Of mice,
the rooster grew sick. He lost his APP
petite and seemed about to give up the
ghost, and the doctor was greatly wor-
ried because Of this fact. After treat
ing the fowl for a couple of days he
chloroformed him and dissected his
craw. To his astonishment he found
three mice in this portion Of the birds
anatomy, one Of them still alive. The
mouse had gotten it's tail into the small
entrail leading to the birds gizzard,
and consequently had put a stop to the
digestion of the rooster. The mouse
must have realized this, and that 1t
was his sole chance Of life, for when
the doctor attempted to withdraw the
tail the mouse set up an awful squeak
ing and feebly objected to the process.
To make the matter more interesting,
the gizzard had gripped the end OF the
mouse's tail and would not let go.
Between the two, the rooster came
very near dying, but upon the mouse
and tail being removed and the craw
sewed up again the bird speedily re-
covered, but now it runs from mouse
as If it were a bull terrier."-New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

A Silent Zone Around Fog Horns.
Acoustic signals are excellent in the
open sea, and for indicating the ap-
proach of vessels TO the coast IN q
fog, but unfortunately they are not
always reliable and 1t is now claimed
that there are around them zones
where the sound is not always heard
at the sea-levcl.
Ship-wrecked sea captains have
affirmed that the sirens that were
sounding; on the coast have at times
ceased to blow, and they have accused
the keepers of negligence.
In a communication TO the Academy
of Sciences the phenomena that has SC
long deceived everybody rs duly sci
are surrounded by neutral zone, In
which the sound is not heard at the
sea-level. This zone Is more or less
distant, according to the height of the
siren OF the coast, and 1t has a mem
width Of about eight thousand feet
On the nearer side Of this zone the
sound Is of course heard perfectly, but
when 1t is traversed the sound weakens
gradually till 1t becomes scarcely per.
ceptble. then II increases again, and
when the zone Is left behind the sound
resumes Its full intensity.
Experiments have been made on
this subject with steam vessel, by
causing It to approach or recede from
a lightship in different directions and
in a straight line. In each course the
sound was deadened almost completely
in zone whose central line was about
fifteen thousand feet.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Shake Into your SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
Ing feet, and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fittine
or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot
tired, aching feet. Try 1t to-day. SOLD
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for 25 cents, In stamps. Tria
package FREE. Address, Allen S
Olmsted. lie Row. Ny.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package Of GRAIN-O. the now food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. The chill
dren rlay drink without injury as well rs
the adult. AL who try Il Ike 1t.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha and Java, but it is made from
pure grains. and the most delicate stom-
ach receives 1t without distress. One
fourth of the price Of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package, sold by all grOcers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Tho Bee Egg.

The egg OF a bee when magnified a
hundred times, is beautiful object.
IT has been compared to tiny pearl,
covered with what ladies call blonde"
many hundreds Of the meshes Of which
are required to coat 1t completely. This
netting Is in radiating pattern, some
thing like the cordage on balloon; but
the meshes, except at the ends, are
hexagonal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
Two Miubty Continents,

North and South America, besides Guate-'
mala. the West Indies, Australia, and even
Europe. are the fields Of usefulness IN which
Hostetters Stomach Bitters has demonstrate
ed Its value as an antidote 10 malarfa, and
as a remedy for dyspepsia, constipation.
rheumatism, neuralgia, biiousness, nervous
ness, and loss of appetite and sleep. The
Inhabitants the medical men of these coun-
tries have spoken In no uncertain tones con-
corning the efficacy OF the great households
remedy
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

The steam yacht of Ogden Goelet. OF
New York, which is now building onI
the Clyde, will be an epoch-magingI
vessel. Her combined engines will bal
capable Of $500 horsepower. Mr.
Goelet's private stateroom will be o.
palatial apartment by 40 feet.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

A French scientific writer points out
that a mere gain in weight should not,
In itself. be taken as an indication of
improved bodily condition. 1t Is, ac-
cording to him, rather question of the
density than Of the quantity Of tissue
that covers the bones. When increase
Of weight results from increased den
sity, then the health is really i'm
proved .tsfsEFs
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

He Had Only seven Pigss but counte<
Eight Pair OF Rorofeet.

Eight Pair OF Rorefeet.
Oldham & Mcdonald. firm Of Rich
mond, Ky. have a fifty-pound pig
which had a whole lot Of fun out of
them recently. 1t was one Of lot of
seven which were placed In board
pen, the bottom board Of which had
been removed.
Mr.. Mcdonald knew that they had
seven pigs. He happened to observe
the pigs through the crack of a fence
as they stood st trough. He counted
eight pairs OF front feet all In row.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

We have never posed as judge OF
art, but the air castles we build have
no enlarged pictures hanging on the
walls.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Every man having a beard should keep
it an even and natural color, and If 1t is
not SO already, use Buckingham's Dye
and appear tidy
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Ammoniated tincture Of quinine, nc
cording to Nature, is a more effectual
antidote to bee stings than ammonia
alone.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Mrs. wimlewA SOOTHING sYnur for Childrsn
tcethtng; eoftans the EuIne reduces fnhamm alton,
sllays pain. cures wind colo. q csnts bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

The most remarkable impostor was
George Psalmanazar, who invented g.
language and wrote literature In 1t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
MUST BE VIGILANT.
TRAIN plsPATcHERs HAVE IN.
PORTANT DUTIES.

Safety OF Life and Property Depends
Upon Their Discretion-origiu of
the System Now In Vogue ON All
the Railroads..
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

A crust with an appetite is better
than a feast without.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

blockade 1t Is his business to give that
information to all trains within his
division, and to communicate informa-
ton to each train as to how far 1t shall
proceed, and how long it shall wait.
1t follows that man who is train
dispatcher must be a thorough rail
road man, and he must be an efficient
telegraph operator. Circumstances
sometimes make a train dispatcher of
a man in a short time, but 1t Is not Of
ten that he gets that position under a
less service than fifteen years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Last year about $31, OOO,O 900 worth OF
tobacco was smoked in Spain-an aver
age Of $3.50 per head.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
OBSE RIVE

the following symptoms resulting from Diseases Of the
Digestive Organs; Constipation. inward piles fulness
of the blood In the head acidity Of the stomach
sea- heartburn, disgust Of food. funess weight In
the stomach. sour quotations sinking nuterng Of
the heart choking sufocating sensations when in
lying posture, dmncss OF vision, dizziness rising
suddenly dots webs before the sight, fever and dull
pain In the head deficiency Of pcrspration yellowness
of the skin and eyes, pain in the side, chest limbs and
sudden fushcs Of heat burning In the flesh.
few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the sys.
TEN Of all the above named disorders
Price, 25 cents per boz. Sold by all druggists
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Persistent industry is the best anti
dote for temptation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

We will forfeit 81 900 if any of our pub,
lished testimonials are proven to be mott
genuine. THE PISO CO.. Warren. Pa.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price rs cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-08
To Colorado Springs and Pueblo
I'm .Ii..uAou ISo..fa uia nanuar

A through sleeping car to Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, via Denver, is attach
ed to Burlington Route daily train leav-
ing Chicago 1870 p. m. Office, 211 Clark
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
G 0 ND E N S ED LOCALS

Richard Zimmerman had a fit in Mount
Vernon alley about 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning, and when picked up was in q
serious condition. Policeman Whalen was
among those who responded to a call fol-
help, and he had the man sent to the Inner.
gency Hospital, where he soon got better.
DR.. Moran of No. Pill G street was taken
suddenly i'll about s o'clock Saturday even.
ing, in front of No. s2S 10th street north
west He was taken home in a carriage
by friends.
Burglars attempted to enter an unoc-
cupied house at No. 1855 kenesaw avenue
about 3 o'clock yesterday Their attempt
was frustrated by the timely appearance OF
Policeman Ceaghan.
Fire in Thomas Maloney's stable. in rear
of 495 street southwest, Saturday after
noon, did damage 10 the amount Of about 30
Twelve persons were locked up Saturday
night for intoxication.
Among the incidentals reported by the
police 1ieutenants were two pumps and
two hydrants out of order: a leaky water
main, dangerous hole in a road and a side
walk obstructed by a broken limb of a
tree.
Jacob Dixon, colored, was overcome by
heat while riding his bicycle near eth and
streets northeast about o'clock yester-
day afternoon. He was attended by Dr.
Wells, and was afterward taken to his
home. No. 23S Oak street. in the patrol
wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05

Ali"t bet and .. Isl and "a stS se-FJ,v
y Burns to Mary NJ 'umpdy, lots l3o 10 10
ST. ia sio
holineAd MAn"- L" Simmons ct ux. 10 Fred +.
S'hrl'i"r. lot -. hlo'k ~; $40.
18Th St ne bet y and 1. stS-Iaura Hughes :,
Howard T. Hughes lots "a and g. So 1894: $40
Columbia hrfsiIs Lewis +. Breunin-er az ~,
10 Grace Love. par; lsi >. block -: $40 Grarr
$40 "hii'Ser
Long Meadows D:'lley I. IIassln TO IesceIes
CediI St NV bet 18th and 18th sts-NIarx
Twin I" Israel Il Warner. lois Isl, lS5 1856 So
1872; So. 49, 't'
dth 81. "nd Va ave Vim. A. Joly TO Ernest
y A buLn. part Ori=In; lot /. 81. SO $40.
- ST. INV bet 18th aud l1th sts.-J. Arthur Nc
DctiHoft e. uN la CiaS. II. i;dGey' lot So ST. ISL :.
$40 tL2>- II, Ridsrly Conveys same property 10
Benjamin y Minor: $40
l. ~. ne. bet. IL ard :sl Sts.-Hl-rison d MORT
son It uN- II ksIeGick Morrison. bot 2G 81 I5I SO
l. ;. NV bet. .ih ard 10Th sts-tla-issa A
Moran % Julia NJ. Morah parts original lots and
q, ST. $40: $500
Long Meadows ErainLryi II. Warner ct ua 10
$v.UtS
Long Meadows Same 10 Du.iicy I. Iassan. lots
lsS and 1879. block %: 81 500.
Mas ave. w bet y. Cap. ard LIST sts.-C liza $
e. williams TO Il. Ewood Kelley, lots AZ and Is,
So 62o; So 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-05
Condition of the Water

Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
tion, So Receiving reservoir. temperature,
so; condition at north connection, Sc; condi-
ton at south connection. IS.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, sos am. and 5:42 pm ::
high tide 11:24 am, and 1:i5 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 5:57 am and 6:29
pm; high tide, 1912 pm.
The Sun and Moon
Today-Sun rises, 4:4O am; sun sets.
lbs pm.
Moon sets, 1926 pm.
Iomorrow-Sun rises, AL am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by S:36 pm.: en-
unguishing begun at $40 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at S:21 pm; extin-
sulshed at 4:04 am.
Tempera lures for Twenty-FOur Hours
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at j
Q clock yesterday afterloon
July II pm. 81; pm. So midnight, ~.
July O. am, 60; am, 50; II m, 81,
and ? pm, &c.
Maximum. 81, at 5 pm, July 4; mini
num- IS at 8 am, July 5.