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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
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Governors and Mayors Agree that
Prosperity Has Set It's Seal
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
GOVERNORS.
James A. Mount, Indiana.

The business revival In Indianapolis and
throughout Indiana Is Enthusiastically crafty
Ing. In this city the Improvement has been
most marked during the last fortnight, and
1t bears convincing evidence Of being sub
stantial and permanent. 1t Is noticeable In
every avenue of trade. and Is so pronounced
of evil. indianapolis Is admittedly one or
the greatest railroad centers In the United
States, and one of the most striking evil
dences Of the dawnng of new era or In.
dustrial and commercial prosperity Is found
In the fact that the number OF loaded cars
at this time Is almost unprecedented, the
offerings to the transportation companies
and facilities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
L. c. Stow, Grand Rapids.

The settled wise policy Of our Govern
ment, together with confidence among man
ufacturers and business men generally, as
sures better prospects. Local causes are
crops above the average in our State, with
advanced prices for the same. Furniture
factories are running on full time, and a
large and increased number of municipal
improvements give sure basis for an in
crease Of trade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
MAYORS.
]. d. PhcIan. San Francisco.

There Is every prospect of business revival
In San Francisco. First. the crops have been
large and satisfactory; the prices of fruit
and grain have materially advanced, which
not only has brought increased revenue to
the producers Of the State, but has inspired
them with confidence and courage. The
local merchants are already feeling the ben
etits OF this creation OF wealth by the men
OF the soil. The stimulation given to mining
by organized and individual prospecting,
which has been very successful, Is especially
noteworthy, and IL Is closely estimated that
our mines will yield at least $20,OOOOO0 Of
the precious metals this year, as against
$15, 0OO, 600 last year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Frank e. Moores. Omaha. Neb.

Among the indisputable evidences Of re-
turning prosperity and confidence in the
business future of Omaha / might mention
the million dollar packing plant now in proc
ess of erection here by Armour, the S4OO. 900
buildings for the Trans Mississippi and In
ternational Exposition I'm 1898, now In con-
structon, and the numerous other public
improvements which are being made In the
city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Frank b. Dcran, st. Paul.

From jobbers and manufacturers stand
point, there is much of announcement.
Business Is good and improving. Our city
trade Is cautious, as almost everybody
Is exhausted from unwise investments i'm
real estate during boom times. The i'm
provement, no doubt, comes from higher
prices for farm products, from a natural re-
covery from collapse, and from strong
belief that the tariff question seems to be
settled for four years at least.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
lie. crichton, Seattle. wa.b.

/ expect revival OF business from the fol-
lowing causes: Our wheat crop Is the largest
ever harvested In this State, and prices are
very satisfactory; large mills are being
erected to grind -four for China and Japan,
and while the steamship service Is first-class,
yet many more boats will have TO be added
to accommodate this immense -four and mer-
camille trade with the Orient. The Eastern
demand for our cedar shingles Is something
enormous, and good prices are being paid.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
b. ]. Franklin, Arizona.

The business outlook of this section is
quite promising. Phoenix is enjoying a sub
stantial growth; new business houses are be-
ing opened. and substantial buildings are
being erected in all parts Of the city. The
three leading industries of Arizona are min
ing, agriculture and cattle raising, and all
are fourlshing The mines this year will
yield more than any previous year. Cattle
rule higher than for years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
NJ. p. SNYDER, Lo. Arue,es. Cal.

/ have not as yet observed material i'm
provement In mercantile lines In this city
over a year ago. Throughout Southern Cali
fornia, however, better conditions prevail
The rains last winter and spring were very
heavy, and there have been bountiful crops
OF hay, barley and wheat. The pasturage
has been and Is good. All farmers expect
to realize good prices for their products this
fall. During the last seven or eight months
there has been an unprecedented amount Of
mineral prospecting In Southern California
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Robert Pratt, MiuueapoI;s.

The settlement Of the tariff question, the
increased prices for our abundant crops, the
more general employment Of labor at better
wages, the appreciation of values all along
the line. serve to create among our people
the conviction that prosperity has reached
us. These conditions, with the return of con-
dence and a better present trade, would
seem to assure US a prosperous business for
autumn.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Henry rrueisen, Du,utb, Mimi.

the lakes Is very promising. Prospects of a
splendid yield of wheat In Minnesota and
the Dakotas, which will command good
will bring money in abundance to the North
west. The lumber market Is In splendid con-
dition, with demand good at advanced prices.
guaranteeing heavy operations In numbering
next winter Labor at the present time is
In good demand at fair wages. Shipments
of iron ore are heavy. All this goes to
prove that prosperity will again smile on
the head of the lakes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09

Present prospects Of business revival are
excellent Already n marked improvement
in business Is anticipated. We have large
crops with good prices. with indications OF
n steady advance. Our wheat and oat crops
are large. Hop crops are above the average,
and prices are much better than last year.
The wool clip was good and cattle and other
stock are selling for good prices.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09

From all over the State come tidngs of
Increased business activity. The rise in the
price of grain has materially helped In de-
velopng this activity, making money more
plentiful. Merchants are getting In larger
stocks Of goods than for some years past.
Bank deposits and cearances are steadily
increasing, and there is general air Of
confidence in the business outlook.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
7. r. Rovers. wa.hinrton.

Abnormally large yields OF wheat and bar
ley, with fair prices for them, In the grain
belt of eastern Washington, good crop OF
hops at moderate prices In western Wash
ington, an abundance of fruit at fraction
above the cost OF production In all portions
of the State, supplemented by gold mining
developments along the northern boundary
and the stimulus Of the Klondlke discoveries
In Alaska, have united to give the people or
Washington a cheerful prospect.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
c. M. Barnes, Okla homa.

Oklahoma has harvested the most bounti-
full crop of wheat ever produced on a like
number OF acres. We have a large crop of
corn now made Prospects are excellent for
a good cotton crop; our peaches and grapes
are not excelcd in the quantity or quality
anywhere on earth. Indeed, all the products
of field and farm have been and are being
gathered In great abundance. Oklahoma will
market $40, 900 worth of these things the
present season. which, at the present in
creased prices, will bring prosperity to the
farmers of the Territory and through them
to all lines of business and trade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
John Macvicar, De. Moines Ia.

good crop Of wheat and good prices as
sured by foreign demand give the railroads
good business and assure a good balance of
trade In our favor. Iowa has a large amount
Of corn in cribs and good prospect for the
coming crop, and the situation of wheat has
helped the price Of corn considerably Iowa
has fed, In the last eight months, and Is now
feeding. "a large number OF cattle. This has
made the feeders considerable money.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
s. NJ. ZONES. Toledo. O.

The people seem to have taken heart now
that Congress has adjourned, and they have
nothing to fear from the lawmakers, as our
State Legislature Is not in session. The
abundant harvest and good price for grain
are causing a distribution of $780, day
from Toledo. The farmers, in turn, are buy
ing implements, and this, Of course. starts
the industries. Yes, prosperity is here.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Robert r. Smith, Montana.

Our people are strong in the belief that
more prosperous times will prevail in this
State. Our farmers and stockmen are re-
ceiving good prices on account of failures
in India, Argentine Republic and Australia,
and our capitalists are beginning to realize
that legitimate mining is as safe as any
other enterprise and produces larger profits
to the investor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
c. A. Fe1Iows, Topeke. Kan

Wonderful revival In business and conf
dence In Topeka. The railroad shops and
all factories are running to their full ca
pacity. More buildings have been erected
during the past six months than in the pre-
ceding four years. Money is plentiful. the
interest rates reduced and property changing
hands at Increased prices Practically, no
idle laboring men are in the city.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
lame. M. ZONES. Kansa. CITY, Mo.

The tidal wave Of prosperity and renewed
business confidence which is sweeping over
this great agricultural section OF the Middle
West, has swept too far to make II neces-
sary to talk OF good prospects. Business
prosperity Is a real thing right here In our
midst. and the impulse has already been
felt by every line of business from producer
to manufacturer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Asa s. Bushnell. Ohio.

The confidence of the people following the
settlement of the tariff question, and the
bounteous crops which command good prices
will cause a satisfactory restoration of pros
porous business conditions. Every evidence
Of the present gives promise Of bright fu-
ture for Ohio.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
Governor Leedy, Kausas.

Considering the State as a whole, Kansas
has excellent crops this year. The failure
OF the grain supply In other parts of the
world has naturally resulted In great de-
mand for Western grain and better prices
therefor. My judgment is that this will i'm
prove our fall trade without doubt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
T.. w. scofieid, wisconsin.

Excellent crops. the fact that the indus
tries of the country have long been at ebb
tide and stocks exceedingly low, and general
hopefulness are the reasons for anticipating
a prosperous state Of trade for the coming
autumn.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
s. Pennoyer. Portland.

The large crop Of wheat In Oregon, and its
enhanced value, owing to a shortage of crops
elsewhere, will be of great advantage to us
IL we could be assured that these two condi-
lions would be permanent 1t would restore
confidence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09
w. A. Richards, Wyoming.

Times are already better In Wyoming.
Debts, notes and mortgages of long stand
ing are being paid. Our banks have plenty
of money received from this source. There
Is an increased demand, and higher prices
for cattle and sheep caused by the duty on
hides and Mexican cattle and on wool, which
Is also going up In price.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-09

Large Transactions in Staples, with
Prices Esvorabie-More Wheat Ex-
ported in One Week than Any Sim.
liar Period tince the Year 1893.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to New Orleans
 Solid Vestlbule Trains.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad, with it's connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to New Orl=ans. A solid vestbule train leaves Birmingham at 1925 night, arriving New Orleans Il :45 next morning. This train carries Pullman's handsomest drawing room Buffet Sleeping Cars, day coaches, baggage and express cars through with out change.
 The evening train leaving Birmingham at D. m., carrtts elegant Pullman Un- ion Sleeping Cars from Birmingham to New Orleans without change, arriv- ing al New Orleans at 6:S0 next morn- ing, making connection with Southern Pacific for the west.
 For comfort and speed, travel via the Ouesn and Crescent Route
 c. M. BILLHEIMER, Traveling Passenger Agent Alabama Great Southern Railway, 2019 First Avenue. Telephone. 617. 12-16-tf
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
Our store will be open all day today.
 M. P. MESSER,
 "The Feet Fitter,"
 2OlO Second Ave.
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincnnati-Con-
 yenent Schedules 10 Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad, with dts connections, formerly th- Queen ~and Crescent route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cin- cinnati. A solid vestibule tram leaves Birmingham at 3:35 a. m., daily, carrying Pullman's handsomesit drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 730 D. m. Caf= and observation caIr on this train from Chattanocga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car tor Louisville, arriving at Louisville at S:l5 D. m.
 Tha train leaving Birmingham at 2:45 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to Cincinnati, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 a. m. Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving at Louisville at 755 a. m
 Fer comfort and speed travsl via the Queen and Crescent Route. C. M. BILLHEIMER, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2019 First Avenue. Telephone, 617. l2-l6-tt
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

thee?" the reply was Lord. that l might receive my sight" Of all the prayers that the church could offer at the present time 1 know of none which would be more ap- propriate and which would bling down greater blessing on the world The crying evil of the day is blindness. We do not see the misery which exists on every hand In our opulent country; We do not see our brethren shut out from the free gifts of God; we do not sec our wealth growing out of others povertyi We do not see the universal worship of profit (which is an- other name for unearned riehes), ,= the covetousness which is do!atry; we do not see that while VIC call Lord, Lord We do not the things which he says. Before we act we must see, and we cannot hope to aid in bringing about any improvement so long as our cXes are holden.
 This blindness 'is no new thing. It is made inevitable by the law of history. God is forever saying, Let there be light and opening the eyes of the blind. The movement toward the light is the true pro- gress of humanity. Only a few in any age can really see. and among them are not man ywise, not many mighty, not many noble. A large number behind them behold men as trees walking. and the vast blind ,Inultitude. composing usually most of the great ones of the earth brings up the rear. So it was two generations ago Those who had eyes for the crime of slaYo-hold- ing, like the first Christians, were de- nOunCeu aS lnnueiS, blaSiHcncIS qua Sdb- bath-breakcrs; thcX. too were turned out of the churches: they, too found the gov ernment with all it's statesmen and judges, hostile; they, too were imprisoned and mobbod and murdered But the light spread. as it always does. and today the sons of the prosecutors are building the monuments cf the victims.
 In the midst of the social and economic questions which press upon Us for settle ment will the church repeat it's miserable mistake of fifty years ago? Will it leave to outsiders the task of realizing tke Chris tianity of which it professes to be the GUS todian? Will the blind again insist on leading the blind into the ditch? There is no sign as yet that the world has outgrown the teaching of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount still adapts itself with perennial youth to the needs of each succeeding age Christianity will furnish the answer to our latest problems, but unless the churches open their eyes it may be applied in the event by their nominal enemies If the church is not to fall hopeessly, it must re- ceive it's sight.
 Rhinebeck N. Y
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

tumbled hats and coats, and, so far as l could see was content with inflicting no further punishment on our penitent host than a few gances of gentle reproach.
 Early this fall Freddie returned to New York, and resumed his apartments in Fifty -th street Beppo had been dis charged in London and Freddie had an awful scare because Beppo did not board the steamer at Southampton until the All off gong had sounded. Of course, he had seen all of Freddie's luggage aboard, but his own beloved guitar was missing. It did not turn up, and for agonized mo- ment Freddie thought Beppo was going 10 remain on shore and look for it, but he went aboard, weeping, and wept all the way across the ocean. Freddie told him, when they were settled down here, that he would give him a new guitar for Chrlst- mas, and, at Beppo's suggestion, gave him the money to buy his Christmas early in November
 Then began the trouble which brought about the end of Freddie's home visit. Beppos room in the back of the house lool ed up n court upon which also LOOK the rear rooms of a number of houses wherein dwelt the families of Freddie most intimate friends Beppo by day and Beppo by night, would sit at the open win dows of his room playing his guitar and singing Soon he had for audience the ladies' maids and nursemaids and house. maids of the entire neighborhood. He first amused, then charmed, then IaSCilldttu II his hearers. Then duties were neglected forgot despised, as they listened to the dreamy, romantic songs of the soft-eyed youth.
 One morning there came a note to Fred die from Mrs. Jack Daring, in which she wrote: For heavens sake, Freddie, dis charge or lock up that heather servant or yoursi The baby is dying from the nurse maids inattention, my own maid is so silly-sck in love with your man she hooks my waist into my neck. and the cook does her work so wretchedly Jack threatens di- vorce."
 Men at the club slanged Freddie dread fully on the same score. and dozens or neighborhood servants were discharged and their places filled by others who promptly fell victims to Beppos enchantment. Fred die discharged Beppo with so much i'll tenn per that Beppo positively threatened to go. which, of course, brought Freddie to his senses and the concerts were contin- ued. Matters grew ten times worse. Fam flies went without meals-because the cook wouldn't cook while Beppo sang; ev- ening parties were given up because ladies had no one to dress them: armies of ba- bies howled in acute agony of hunger be- cause their nurses forgot their duties in a1cring Beppo-scc.ey was t req ened with disruption!
 So when Beppo said he thought they had better return to Paris Freddie was glad to obey, for otherwise he knew he would have to run away from Beppo-really discharge himself.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS.
TBy Prof. George D. Herron.l


 To the man who really believes in the mode of life revealed by Christ and ac- cepts Christs righteousness as the thing he will stand by. Christmas is a time of joy full victory He has victorious reasons for a contagious and triumphant joy. Christi mas is his reminder that unto all peoples unto all nations and systems and politics and institutions, d Savior has been born. Evil is no longer problem. The freeing of man from wrong and oppression is no long CT a question. The saving of the world is an accomplished fact and evil is not now to be reckoned with, having no place in the world. The law of love is not some thing that is some time to govern and pre- vail; no other law Is governing or prevail ing; only we are compelling it to govern us retributiVely instead of through our willingness and obedience. The miseries of individuals, the revolutions and mseries of nations, the problems of society are simply the conflict of human sef-wll with the law of love and the anarchy coming therefrom. Every rally of selfshness is q collision with God. with the result that God does not get out of the way The works of sin or self-interest are the works Of weakness and defeat. The king and his kingdom are here. When we cease to be rebels. when professional religion ceases to worship the devil and his dominion un- der the name of God and religion we shall behold the King in His glory. in the beauty and harmony of His righteousness, and coNioly VIII Io lbHStT De d DfODlem. The real problem is that of getting man to ac- cept Christian law of. which is individual social and national salvation
 The immediate and victorious work be- fore Christianity is that of demanding a civilization in which an individual Chris tian life is possible. We are in the tolls of an industrial civilization, which makes guiltless life and the highest personal Ideals known to man unattainabe We cannot eat food, wear clothes. build houses walk the streets, travel, write books. move hand, foot. voice or pen, without partaking or the blood of men and women and chill dren. Civilization denies to the individual n standing ground in the world on which to live the Christian life-the life Christ com mands-except through tragedy. Christi anity must demand and procure Christian civilization, a Christian life of Christen- dom. Only so is Christmas Day reality to those who bear Christ's name Only SO can Christianity speak with authority and not as the scribes, of Savior born unto all the peoples.
 Grinnell Iowa
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
A CHRISTMtS OF BROTHERHOOD.


 [By the Hon. Samuel M. Jones, Mayor of
 Toledo, Ol
 The larger Christmas l am looking for is a larger recognition of human rights as Jesus defined them on the part of his pro- fessed followers. l want a Christmas that will mean there is such condition of "peace on earth and good will toward men. that every man who is willing to work may have a right to live in q self-respeeting manner. l want Christmas when mo one will be despised because his hands are hard or because he is poor. l fancy the Carpenter of Nazareth had hard hands when he worked at His trade, and that He was poor we know for He had not where to lay His head"
 l want a Christmas that will inaugurate such preaching of His gospel as will lead rich men who are members Of aristocratic organizations known as "churches' to know that making gifts to charity and en- flowing universities does not make them even apologetcally Christian.
 l want a Christmas that will recognize the work in the kitchen to be more exalted and necessary than idling in the parlor.
 l want Christmas that will save men and society from the hell they are in here and now. l want Christmas that will honor Jesus by recognizing the force of His words, "When ye pray, say Our Father"
 When the Christmas comes that I want then all the men in the church and out will recognize that Our Father means that all men are brothers and To a recog- milton of this fact we must all come if so- ciety. the state and the nation are to be saved. The present conditions are unchris- tian, and the Christmas that we have once year is only faint suggestion of the perpetual Christmas that shall reign when the Fatherhood of God and the brother hood of man shall become a fact among us, instead of a pleasant sounding senti- mentalism, as it is at present.
 This in brief. is the kind of a Christmas I want. the kind of Christmas l believe in and the kind of a Christmas 1 am work ing for.