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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

seven Thousand Dollars Paid for One
~ , London rsie Recently.
Snuff boxes have long been mediums
of diplomacy and the favorite object
of the collectors passion. The amount
of sentiment In old SNUFF boxes can
only be appreciated by those collecting
them, but as virtu their artistic attrac-
tions will appeal to the general be-
holder, for the fine workmanship Of
the very old boxes cannot be passed
by. In Europe to this day a snuff box
Is the prize gift of royalty to court.ers
deserving recognition. The snuff will
be absent, but the jeweled etui is the
more welcome perhaps on that account,
and IL not added to the family heirIooms
is often exchanged at the nearest sill
versmith's for something more useful.
A superb collection of old French
snuff boxes, formed by an English gen.
tleman, has just been sold In London,
the dealers from all parts of the con-
tinent and Great Britain attending en-
masse. The fame of this Mainwaring
collection, 1t seems, was worldwide,
for it's exhibition previous to sale at
tracted large and fashionable crowds,
besides those who came to buy. Some
history or romance was attached to
every piece of the Ia lots. Rmong
the most precious was a Louis XVI.
oblong gold box, the top ornamented
with blue enamel medallion, that was
bought for $1,000. One Louis XIV.
oblong gold box, having the top paint
ed with lady and two children in a
room, the sides and bottom ornament
ed, went for $3.50.
One Of the most exquisite had top
Of exquisite enamel, the lady's head a
marvel of loneliness, and surrounded
with bouquets of flowers. 1t cost the
purchaser the tidy sum of $1,000. But
one Of the most costly was large
Louis XVI. oval gold box, with six
panels of green translucent enamel, tor
| panel with an exquisite enamel Of lie
| da and the Swan" that brought 81,
ITO. An octagonal gold box Of the
Louis XVI. period, inlaid on top and
bottom with two panels of oriental
onyx, in the upper panel medallion
| of q lady surrounded by frame com
posed Of forty-four fine brilliants, came
| within $75 Of the "Leda," Several OF
the rarest specimens had enamels by
Durand after Greuze, Boucher and
| Fragonard.
The highest figures, however, were
commanded by a large Louis NNI
gold box, with six plaques Of figures
after the latter artist. in brilliant col
ors. for someone with money to burr
paid $3.50 for what the connoisseurs
declared to be treasure. 1t Is i'm
probable that these exceedingly lovely
boxes ever held any snuff, but were
rather used as bonbonnieres, or as cas-
kets for some yet more precious jewe
than Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
THE SUMMER VACATION.
A Change Even if in Minor Things
Will BE a Great Benefit.

A Change Even if in Minor Things
Will BE a Great Benefit.
In the Ladies Home Journal Ed
ward W. Box gives some sensible ad-
vice upon Gong Away in Summer"
He points to the mistake that instead
Of a rest and change so many women
md girls. physically tired and in need
of recuperation, make Of their vaca-
tons round of continuous gayety.
every moment crowded with some ex-
element or pleasure. In consequence.
the woman who goes away for rest
comes back tired and worn out. Mr..
Box very truly says: "We all speak OF
going away when we start ON va
cation. But most of us do not go
away Going away means cutting
ourselves entirely free from every
thing that has entered into our lives
during the year-away from things
which have occupied us, away from
disturbing troubles, away from de-
pressing surroundings, away from
ones daily self to seek for ones best
self, away from familiar places and
people. Such change means change
in ourselves, in our thoughts, in oul
IDEAS, in our motives, In our outlook on
everything. The idea that we must
ever keep ourselves busy, even in va
cation, so that the mind may not be-
come rusted, is all nonsense"
For those WHO cannot go away Mr.
Box advises change in their mode OF
living, or In their daily work. 1--WE
need a change in our lives" he con
tends, "even If it is only a change OF
rooms; of merely not sleeping in the
same rooms in summer as we do IL
winter, or even Encouragement of thu
furniture, of the curtains, carpets oil
pictures i'm our room-any change. Nc
woman Is so humble of circumstances
that she cannot make her life pleasant
err and higher, bringing some change
into it. A rest at home, with the mind
refreshed by comprising minol
changes from day to day, Is ofttimes
as much needed and as beneficial as G
long journey to other places or in othel
lands. Ones limitations are often o.
unreasonable good as they show III
how to get personal benefit in spite OF
them. Going away in the summel
need not always mean leaving the city
or leaving ones home. 1t Is, of course
| better IL we can do so. But we cal
stay at home and yet go away'-gt
away from things as we have hat
them for twelve-month, and max,
them different"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

teenth century, and successful Balloon
were made by Portuguese Jesuit,
Francesca Mendoza. The first balloon
ascensions were made by the Montgol-
fiers in 1888, since which time balloon
flights have become so common as to
attract little attention. The idea that
n piece Of mechanism could be devised
which should navigate the air, ire
spective of the winds or currents, has
long been entertained, and 1t is said
that over 1000 patents have been taken
out In England and this country on fly
ing machines. Most of them combine
the balloon principle with propelling
power, the former for the purpose of
sustaining the weight of the necessary
machinery and of the operator. 1t Is
probably only n question Of time when
some Of these devices will prove sue
cessful, and, according to common re-
port, several inventors have already
solved the problem. There must al.
ways. however, be large element of
danger in navigating the atmosphere,
and 1t Is probable that even II flying
machines become a success the most of
the human race will be contented with
terra firma modes Of travel.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

quite proud OF myself when disarmed
enjoyed it very much, thcngh," and
she paused to laugh at the recollection.
"a few Of the girls who take lessons
from him were looking 0n. and they all
clapped and applauded me. and he
didn't like IL n hit. .
~ don't see why more girls don't go
in for fencing. 1t is such y splendid
exercise, and not hard to learn. Quite
few, Of MY girl friends fence, and we
have pleasant matches together"
The favorite system Of fencing now
practiced by the society woman is of
the French school, which. rs is well
known, was founded on the old sword
play of Spain, which was introduced
into France and later into Italy by the
Spanish Bourbons. While the italian
masters have kept to this Say the long
foil with its bellrshaped guard, the di
rect descendant of the old Spanish
rapier, the French have modernized
theiweapon and the fencing FOIL of to.
dry is the result. Se{eqtifbe fencing
as practiced to-day dates from the six
teenth century, and was originally the
sport Of kings and nobles King Henry
III. and Louis XVI. Of France were
both expert swor.lsmen, and when the
Bourbons returned to France, after the
fall of Napoleon fencing "a nh its glory
was revived. The year hes was the
eliminating point OF tbs science. II
was then that the two Rextrumfs, Jean
Louis, Borssiere. Saint George, and La
Fangere were the recognized masters
Of the art in Europe. Gn1t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

Of exercising with the foils in the pub
Lie fencing academy. If she be little
more exclusive she can HE herself to
the private academy. To be real up
tO-date society girl, however, she must
fOrswear the academy and take her
lessons at home. This is the absolute
decree OF the supreme court, from
which there is no appeal.
Krery dainty fencer must perforce
have master who will instruct her
I'm the fad that woos graceful car
riage and muscles like the highest
tempered steel. PROFESSIONALLY it is
true that the Introduction into the
homes Of aristocracy Of these private
fencing rooms has served to awaken a
renewed interest in the art. So it is
that where n few months ago the fenc-
ing clubs throughout the country could
be counted on ones fingers, such clubs
now, especially those whose member
ship is entirely feminine, have more
Nan trebled in number. Instead of
Eraying herself in fine linen and often
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
When Cain Kilgcd Abel.

There is a very general misecnccp-
ton of a well-known passage In the
Book of Genesis with regard to Gains
place Of abode after he had killed his
brother Abel. The expression reads:
Gain went out from the presence of
the Lord and dweit In the land Of
Nod" but learned commentators ex-
press the opinion that this should read.
''land, Nod" the proposition being un-
necessary. The word Nod In said to
mean wanderer, and. IL Biblical stu
dents are to be trusted I'm this matter
the passage means Chin went out and
dwelt In the land wanderer or exile
from his people, the presumption being
that he was Obliged TO keep away from
his immediate family for fear of theil
vengeance, an additional precautior
for his safety being indicated by thu
fact that mark was placed upon him
The question where Cain got his wifi,
is a silly bubble which frequently
comes up in Sunday schools and otheI
places; silly from the fact that II tn,
Biblical account OF the origin of tn.
human race from a single pair be re
ceived as correct. there may have beef
several thousand of human beings II
the world long before the death o
Cain. fTs.~ rvs
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

the handing a u - - - -
woman who hes Sv~ un1sEtaksn t.
learn how to fenos ounnnous horseaf
competent untn IL vsEnnsulnB - ~
fencing SOON y - fgzuuapx, - Aes ~
the latest social event
Fencing y one az ln1est fs(ls Of CHI
cago society girjA rsy3 ~ Inter Ocean.
and among the fair fcncers Miss Flor
ence Higinbotham y the ncst expert
and graceful. She began taking less
ons about two yeazs ago, and soon be
came 50 proficient that she succeeded
In disarming her teacher, very muck
to his chagrin and her delight.
No one looking ut Miss Higmhotham's
slight, rather fragile figure would i'm.
agine her capable az the sastrength
necessary to make n good fencsr- But
she is a capital "whip,~ and constantly
handling spirited horses has given heE
arms GOOD muscular Development,
Miss Higinbotham has alaq had the
advantage Of constant pfzGtiee with
her brother, who is . esnital fencer
She has q room m her fsthe<s house
especially fitted up for ,the engage
ment OF her fayorite exercise. and hers
she and her girl friends have many a
friendly bout. and finish upuwith the
cup of tea so essentially feminine.
The floor of Miss Higinbotham's
fencing-room is or cork. t2e walls are
decorated with foils and masks; ther'
are no chairs, in tile room. but n low,
broad seat runs around three sides OF
1t and forms . ,eomfortahle ioungins
place for the locker, ON. ;sE -
Miss Higinbotham's fencing costume
Is an artisticl az woH assRractical one
A full skirt OF rcd t9ccerSiStn-p laited
silk reaches to the top OF tlpe high-laced
boots which fit her slsntiev feet very
trinity. The bodice H. az chanaois skin
made perfectly plain and eclese lifting
and at the left side. Juxt over the heart
is embroidered a tiny red heart. A lit
tie cap Is generally'worn-
II am very fond Of fencing" said
Miss Higinbotham in response to m
inquiry. in fact, think ] like Il
better than any amusement except
riding and driving, ] like anything IL
the way of athletic sport, and I fell
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
SHE SUCCEEDED.
How Queen Victoria Rem em bered al
Old English Lady.

low Queen Victoria KEN em bered an
Old English Lady.
An old lady In rural England sur
prised her friends by announcing at
table one night that she would go to
London in June to see the jubilee pro
cession. Some Of her relatives warned
her Of the burdens of age and failing
health, but she would not listen to
their objections.
II know" she said, that am
eighty-three, but / was in Westminster
Abbey when the Queen was crowned,
and shall go up to London 10 see the
jubilee parade"
The DIRECTORS shifted their ground.
They mentioned the high prices which
windows and platform-seats were al
ready, commanding, and suggested that
she was hardly rich enough to hire
any place along the six-mile route.
II shall arrange that little DETAIL
she replied, confidently. II shall write
TO the Queen about it. She will know
my name, for 1t Is one Of the oldest in
England. She will insist upon having
a seat provided for me-"
The old lads enthusiasm amused her
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

friends, but she was wiser than they
were. She wrote a respectful letter to
the queen, relating her good fortune in
having been a witness to the corona
ton service, and also Of the first jubilee
festivities ten years ago, and adding
that although she was S3 and very
feeble, she was bent upon going up to
London and seeing the second jubilee
show.
The letter was sent to Windsor pal
ace. and was answered by the Queen
herself with little delay. She was
touched by the old lady's anxiety to
witness the parade, and moreover rec
ognized the name as one which had
come down from the era Of the Norman
Conquest. The reply was cordial and
gracious, and was In the Queens own
hand. She thanked her correspondent
for the loyal interest displayed, and an
nounced that she had given orders that
a window In Buckingham Palace
should be reserved for her on the day
Of the jubilee parade. She hoped that
one Of the oldest and most respected of
her subjects would live to occupy q
seat In the window.
When this gracious letter was re-
ceived the old lady was triumphant,
and, all her friends were called upoa
to rejoice with her.
II knew" she told them, "that the
Queen had n kind heart, and also q
good memory for historic name like
NINE"
The Queen has n womanly instinc,
in such matters. She knew how much
pleasure she could confer upon q
worthy lady Of ancient lineage by ex
ceptional kindness and honor. BY
thoughtful and considerate deeds like
this she has endeared herself to ne,
Enthusiastically Companion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

thoroughly develops the muscles Of the
body than fencing. In Germany,
where the women fence as much as
they ride bicycles over here, feminine
strength and health and grace are
generally enjoyed. although with us
they are not to be found as often as
N desired This is an era Of the prac-
IDEAL in society, and it is likely in this
fact will be found the reason for the
general adoption of this new fad. If
q young woman Is not too far ad-
vanced upon the list of society g
dcvotees. she may enjoy the privilege
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
WHERE THE REICHsTAG MEETS.
front row to the right of the Speaker,
facing the House.

front row to the right of the Speaker,
facing the House.
The arrangements for the seating Of
the Deputies are not marked with cx-
travagance, and In comparing them
with those of the Congressman in
Washington the latter seem immeasur-
ably grand. In the Reichstag the Dep
uties do not have individual desks; in
stead. a number of them share one
long desk, schoolboy fashion. Each
member has an individual drawer, and
that is something.
Ordinarily, when there is nothing of
moment going on, the sessions of the
Reichstag are terribly embarrassing.
The sessions are supposed to open at
1 o'clock, but they begin about twenty
minutes later. The room fills slowly,
and business proceeds In a rather In
formal manner. The members pay at
tention IL they are interested in what
the speaker is saying, or chat with
their neighbors or busy themselves
with their writing II they are not.
There Is a continual buzzing undercur-
rent of conversation, which the speak
err of the moment Is usually powerless
to drown.
When the President wishes to say
something that must be heard he rings
a bell, and the momentary hush which
arises allows his voice to be heard
Then the hum begins again. When a
man has something Of Importance to
say. he usually takes his stand at the
top of the steps leading down from the
dais where the President and the
Bundesrath sit, but many men simply
rise in their seats and speak from the
i 6Oor
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

pleted. 1t covers one block Of ground
and cost $6,0O0,0OO. 1t has not a dark
corner in it, so skillfully have inner
courts been placed, aided by 1880 win
dows. A vast and graceful pile in
granite and marble. Without and
within the finest achievements of con-
temporary sculptOrs and painters. The
new Library Of Congress stands fore
most among the buildings Of the world
designed for similar uses.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
what RiIed Him.

81 don't think you ought to be SO
bitter against the president of the
Busstupp bank" said the pastor. "Re-
member, brother, that he lost all Of his
own money, as well as some of yours"
"That is jist what rifles me- said the
brother with the long upper lip and
the mouth that looked as IL 1t had been
made with an ak. ITO think Of losin'
my money to blame fcolr'-Indianap
oils Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

SOCIETY WOMEN TAKE TO The
% ATHLETIC SPORT.
Rooms Especially Devoted to the Ex-
ercise Now Found I'm Residences OF
the Swell set-Favorite system 10
q the French School.
w,.laer. of the Foil.

-Prepare! Salute! On guard! De-
send! Clash! Clashv These are the
sounds that may be heard In the homes
Of the swell society girls nowadays.
Fencing at home has become a fad,
and rooms especially devoted to ex-
erclse with the foil are found In the
residences Of all the young women
Who have vowed fealty to Dame Fash
Bcn. There Is no exercise which more
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
CouIdn,f Helm IL

Deacon Blodgett Injecting Farmer
Jones in market. with load Of prod
uce)-Well, John, prices looking up
some this week, Ell?
Farmer Jones (dryly)-Lookin' up? 1
guess they be! Can't help 1t very well,
seein' they're fat on their back.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

uncomfortable purple, and undergoing
tor two hours sort OF social martyr
dom under the guise of an afternoon
Tea, the girl of the period who Is quite
correct receives half dozen Of her
friends In her fencing room and there
many q pleasant half hour Is spent In
discussing and demonstrating the latest
forms Of fence, guard, parry and at
tack.
To hear these fair wielders Of the
foil discuss the merits Of some particu-
bar form of attack, Of the parry of
sixte, parry of octave or counter of
septsme, one would think they were all
veteran duelists. but In reality this
knowledge of the phraseology Of fenc'
ing n as much a part Of the art as Y
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
Exnerience Enough.

II might give you place as floor
walker" said the merchant to the APP
plicant for a situation, IF you had any
experience"
well, sir" replied the seeker after
work. II am the father of ten children,
Including three sets of twins.'-Louis-
villc Courier-Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

to
building
When
100000 The location is in the
the house will be 13 by 22 but
through tunnel the the make the electric light and
building provided OF
building and there viii be carved the bu of George Wagon
Wayne the county named
The of the historical battles fought in the locality w also
There will all inside with corridors and ONCE
without noncombuste as
modern skill
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
Flying Machines.

The subject of aerial navigation Is
now 50 prominently before the public
chat "reminiscences as to its beginning
may not be out of order. The princi-
pie of the balloon was conceived by
Albert Of Saxony, as early as the four
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
OLDEST CHICAGO ARTIST.

Prof. Peter Baumgras Who Recently
Celebrated His 10th Birthday.
Professor Peter Baumgras, who re-
Gently celebrated his SEVENTEEN birth
day, is the Oldest working artist in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22
az. an III wind.v E,c.

Brother Tom---Cheer UP, Bobde; Use
got good news fer yer. De doctor told
nom Is wos noomonia wo't yer sick
wild an dat she dasn't give yer a bath
fer a month.--Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

Why is foreign nobleman who
marries an American heiress like 4
sailor? Because he's a mariner for
money.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

A man is always looking for nicer
brand Of smoking tobacco, and a wom-
an for better style OF curling-iron.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

The Literature of the Day.
Prison Abrarinn-Whnt sort OF hook
would you like TO havs7
Convict-Got any bicycle catalossusi
Exchange.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

On record-A match dropped from q
steamer lit on the water.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-07-22

Actors like to play Hamlet, for then
the ghest walks every night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-11
CONDUCTORS MISTAKE.
Accident at Hudson Was Caused by
an Error.

HUDSON, Wis. June 10.-A number
of witnesses have been examined by
Judge Bunker and a jury in the late
fatal collision case. The train dispatch /.
er'S orders, as given to Conductor
Owens and the engineer and to Con-
Guctor Ives and his engineer of freight
No. Al were placed in evidence. These
show that Conductor Owens was COM
manded to go to the junction over the
weSt-bound track, instead of the east
bound track, which he followed and
whereon he met the freight.
Quite scene occurred in court when
the North Wisconsin. Junction agent
appeared on the stand. He was asked
for the official order which called for
freight No. Al to go to Hudson over
the west-bound track. He said that
it had been taken from him by Attor-
ney Donovan, acting for the heirs Of
certain of the deceased, under the rep
resentation that he was special mes
senger from Claim Agent Poole, of
the Omaha road. Donovan then asked
for an opportunity to testify in his
own behalf He swore that he did nor
assert that he was a representative of
Mr.. Poole, but that the agent permit
ted himself to jump to that conclusion
and voluntarily delivered over to him
the official order. Donovan promised
to have the document in court
A. S. Hurd was here from Eau
Claire with a number of other friends
and succeeded in Identifying the re-
mains of his father, Dennis Hurd, and
placed them in separate casket. They
were distinguished by watch and q
pair Of glasses which were known to
be the property of Mr.. Hurd.