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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The July number of the Dellneator
Is called the Summer Holiday num-
Der, and embraces an accurate and
comprehensive forecast and review
of Fashions, most artistic aims and
tendencies, variety of literary fea-
lures of singular excellence and dis
cussions of universal interest on So
cial and household themes. A DOW
erful, melo-dramatic story of the
Tennessee mountains, BY Franci
Lynde, is found 10 this number and q
picturesque sketch of lowly southern
life Is also presented In "Uncle Pete's
Holiday" by Jessie Beene Winston.
or more than usual household inter
est is the domestic subject, THE
Brides First Home" by Edna s.
Witherspoon. In addition the De-
partments Social Observances, Fancy
Stitches and Embroideries, The MIL
liner, The Dressmaker, Knitting,
Crocheting, Tatting, The Newest
Books, ETC., are replete with peril.
nent information as entertai ming az
IL is Instructive. The Delineator ID
issued by the Butterick Publishing
Co, at IL West l3th str, New York,
at a si.oo for years subscription,
or l5c per copy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The circulars sent out to the Grand
Army men of the state show that the
Petoskey people are making extra
ordinary preparations for the De-
partment Encampment to be held in
that city on the 21st and 22nd. The
railroad fare is one fare for the round
trip The tickets are good in lower
peninsula from the 10th to 9th.
Generals Alger, Joe Wheeler and Arm
strong have accepted Invitations to
be present. Special excursion rates
to Mackinack Island and the Inland
Route Of one dollor each are fixed,
while the round trip to Charlevoix
can be made for 25 cents, and each
of the beautiful summer resorts
within ten miles OF Petoskey can be
visited on communication tickets at
8 IA cents ride. Enough Is known
to indicate the largest attendance at
any department encampment fol
years past.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

There are signs that Germany will
be one Of the most fertile fields OF
temperance work In the next 25
years. Grand Rapids Herald. But
other fields will yield richer har-
vest to the missionary effort, fol-
Germans, at home and abroad, are
not given to the vice of drunkenness.
In the fatherland there are compar.
atively few drunkards. 1t is safe to
say that more contii med inebriates
reside In the prohibition states OF
this nation, than Ia the whole Ger.
man empire. Germans and German
Americans drink beer in moderation,
and they don't seem to be whit the
worse for 1t. bay City Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

DR.. A. II. Elliott was called to
Lewiston, Monday, bis professional
services being required In the case OF
Mrs Nelson Haney, nee Rosa Gocha,
who is dangerously i'll and not ex-
pected to recover. LATER. The re-
port comes that the doctor got drunk
In Grayling and missed his train for
Lewiston, and then came back home
without seeing the patient, but just
in time to take part in the HIATT
stomach-pumping case.-Otsego Co.
Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Conductor G. Campbell says that
the mosquitoes this year are the
most persistent ones he ever saw,
and that when he pulled out Of Gray
ling the other morning he noticed
couple of dozen flying alongside OF
the caboose. When the engineer
opened the throttle, he remarked to
one of the brakemen, who was sit.
ting in the tower with him: Il guess
we have left those gents behind.
The brakeman merely pointed to the
back of the tower, where twenty-five
mosquitoes had ensconced themselves,
and were stealing ride, waiting,
for the next stop. Comment is un-
necessary.-Ros. News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Cham berlain's Pa:n-Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent II it does no
good. One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures sprains and
bruises in one third of the time re-
quired by any other treatment. Cuts,
burns, frost-bites, Quinsey, pains in
the side and chest, glandular and
other swellinGs are quickly cured by
applying it. Every bottle warrant
cd. Price % and SO cents. L. -Four
nier. may&jun.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

mass, who are the bone and sinew Of
the republic. And any party that
attempts to make political capital by
adverse criticism of the administra-
tlon's course will be ground to pieces
as II deserves. In such times as this
the President is the leader of the
whole people, and to take issue with
him on any pretext Is un-American
and unpatriotic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The Philippine coul is have been re.
esta blished at Manila, the Spanish
statutes being followed where they
are not In conflict with the sovereign.
ty of abe United States, The judg.
es arc apportioned in the proportion
of two Filipinos to one American,
Spanish will be the official language
of the couIts. Thd Filipino mem
bers are prominent lawyers. This Il
an excellent move, for It shows thu
natives the sincerity of the United
States in the plan of government fol
the colony which has been promulga
ted. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

" The Beecher family 10 one whose
branches are very many, and whose
: line Of work are az varied as the In
.dividuals. 1t Is grandniece OF
Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs Charlotte
Perkins Stetson, who is at present
very much TO the fore in relation to
the economic emancipation of women.
In the July number of The Cosmo
polltan Mrs. Stetson will wage a pen
warfare with Prof Harry Thurston
Pack over an article 10 the June
number OF The Cosmopolitan, THE
Woman Of To-day and Tomorrow. =
!, Mrs. Stetson has something IN the
une'number--a four line poem on
r~Queer People" The illustrations BY
Oliver Hereford are themselves
queer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

A special from Manila says that
some four thousand Of the American
volunteers who are about to be mus
tered out Of the service, will ask the
government to give them their dis
charge there n order that they may
remain In the Philippines. They
are vinced that there are rare OPP
portunities In the island for men OF
push and energy, and they wish to
take advantage Of them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

A Kansas man has discovered that
whisky can be made out of saw dust,
and adiscouraged Prohibitionist asks
what chance the temperance cause
will have when man can 60 forth
with a rip-saw and get drunk on q
fence rail-" II the scheme has been
patented IL will be quoted by the i'm.
/, precticables as evidence Of the sui
flen indifference Of the ADMINISTERS
'etion."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Since July 1st. 1898 the United
States has exported 2Os, 100000 bush
els OF wheat, against 100000, 0OC
bushels for the same period beginning
July lst. 1897. Europe never before
took so much of this grain from the
United States in any equal period Of
our history. The prospect Is that
the present year will see wheat ex
port trade Of at least equal magni
tude.-Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15
A Gard Of Thanks.

! wish to say that i am under
lasting obligations for what Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has done fol
our family. We have used 1t in SC
many cases Of coughs, lung troubles
und whooping cough, and it has al.
ways given the most perfect salts.
faction, we feel greatly indebted tc
the manufacturers of this remedy,
and wish them to please accept ouI
hearty Enthusiastically, Mrs. s.
Doty, Des Moines, Iowa. For sale
by L. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Last fall I sprained my left hip,
while handling some heavy boxes.
The doctor / called on said at first 1t
was a slight strain and would soon
be we'll, but 1t grew worse, and the
doctor then said, / bad rheumatism
1t continued to grow worse, and /
could hardly get around to work. ]
went to a drug store, and the drug
gist recommended to try Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. tried it, and
one half of a 50-cent bottle cured me
en- tirely. now Recommend IL t.
all my friends-F. A. Babcock, Erie,
Pa. 1t is for sale by L. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Discussing the Presidents civil
service order, which has been 80 vio-
lently and unjustly attacked by
professional enemies of the admins
stration, Lyman ]. Gage, Secretary
Of the treasury, says, that not one
change was made in the rules that
was not urged by the head of the
department concerned, and urged
with satisfying reasons why the con-
dition would be beneficial to the
transaction of public business. Bay
City Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Funny how different the standard
of morals is between us and England
In some respects. For instance over
there they tolerate bar maids, but
object to Sunday newspapers, while
in America it is considered wicked
for woman to dispense liquors and
the bar maid would not be tolerated,
but Sunday newspapers are considered
a beneficence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

James O'Donnell wouldn't be sur
prised. of course, IL the people ex.
tended to him a unanimous call in
1900, but he is not going to take any
chances. He knows what he wants,
and he Is going after it in person.
That's the way to succeed in love or
politics. faint heart never won a
lady fair" or captured ward eau
Gus. bay City Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

In President Cleveland's hands the
civil service law was an implement
for clinching Democrats In office.
When some of the mischief he did is
rectlfied Democrats say that an as
sault has been made on the merit
system
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The action of the Republican Rep
resentatives of New York In falling
into line with the majority Of the
other Republican Congressman In
support Of Col. Henderson for the
nomination of speaker OF the next
House Of Representatives removes
the last doubt as to the nomination
and election Of the gallant lowan to
that position.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15
There is much anxiety in Europe.

There is much anxiety In Europe.
an financial circles over the condi-
ton of the Bank OF Spain. 1t Is
neariug exhaustion of its resources,
owing to the steady drain made by
the Spanish government, and is be-
lieved to be on The verge of collapse.
The $50, 900 received from the
u. S., has been of but little benefit
to the people or government.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15
Reports to the state board of healtl

Reports to the state board of health
show that influenza, neuralgia, rheu.
matism, bronchitis and tonsillitis, 10
the order named, caused the most
sickness In Michigan, during the past
week. Consumption was reported at
100 places, scarlet fever at 80, typhoid
fever at 10, diphtheria at Is, measles,
at "a, and whooping cough at Is,
and spinal meningitis at IL.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

Several anonymous letters have
been received by United States mill
tary officers at Santiago, Cuba, threat
euing an uprising unless certain
preposterous concessions are granted.
June Goth is the day fixed for the
outbreak.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The biggest trust after all is the
country newspaper. Ittrusts almost
everybody, and for that reason the
people like It. It is the only trust
on earth that is worked to the limit,
and the only trust, where the pro-
prietor gets the smallest share of the
dividends. Every city In the state
has branch office In this trust, and
the trusting soul who goes down In
his pocket for the dust to keep this
trust going Is abused like a pirate II
he even says that his paper needs
something besides air to keep hi,
trust inflated. --Ex.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The report of the Nicaragua Canal
Commission, which has just been
made public by the State Depart
ment, estimates the cost of the canal
at $11S, 1l3,79O The channel will
have IN average depth of 30 feet,
which is more than the depth ueces-
sary for the passage Of our largest
battleships.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

The reason no one but Bryan has
yet appeared in the field as an aspi-
rant for the Presidential nomination
next year Is not to be found In Bry-
ans popularity, for he does not pos
sess 1t. 1t is simply because of an
indisposition to take a nomination
which means certain defeat Globe
Democrat
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

A pupil In Michigan school hav-
ing been asked to illustrate the dif'
ference between sit and set, wrote:
The United States is country on
which the sun never sets, nor on
which any other country ever SITS"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

A detective employed by the col
ored people of Chicago to Investigate
the lyn ching of Sam. Hose, at New
man, Ca, reports that the burning
was premiditated and was actually
advertised by railroad company.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

There was treasury surplus In
March and again In May, aud likely
q be one IN June. In spite OF war
the Republicans maintain their old
record as debt-payers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

In running behind but $780,
600, 900 In q year of war, the United
states has accomplished a financial
feat uuequaled in the history Of i'm
portsnt modern conhicta
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-06-15

puUilCdu DaiIOJo ~ CUucS uexU aIUcI
Pennsylvania and Ohio. Under such
conditions we do not believe that the
Democrats are entitled to share the
offices, which IL given them, will be
used for party purposes in tho CAM
paign OF 1900. 1t Is chivalrous not
to exterminate q foe, but ! fail to
see the wisdom Of giving your enemy
a club which he may use for your
destruction" A number of protests
have been received from Republ:-
cans of other states against the d.
vision policy but 90 far ~ known that
policy has not been changed, but the
President has the same under consid-
Grafton.
Col Geo. r. Peck. o prominent
western railroad man, said of senti-
ment In his section: The almost
univeral sentiment of the western
country Is in favor of sustaining the
policy Of President Mckinley. Even
those who are opposed to the idea OF
colonial possessions are pat' lotto
enough to say that the circumstances
Of the case forbid our leaving the
Philippines, for to do 90 would make
rs the laughing stock of the nations.
The great body of American citizen
ship is In hearty accord with the
Mckinley administration on thi,
question, and al the Atkinson's oI
the land couldn't swerve this honest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-18
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Of sh elton. Creditors.

& list Of Sh elton's Creditors.
exahachle. Texas. January Nv. H.
~, the dry goods and merchandising
Hhich made IN assignment yesterday.
e Robert Dowdy as trustee and gave
flames Of creditors as follows: j. II.
la1d. Sg2S.5a, W. 2. Bratcher, $S2.7S;
Embry, so5; Fl. ". Lceper a. Co..
~. D. Adkisson, $751; j. A. Gracey,
M Y B. McCullv, $3.50; ]. ]. Met
w; Richard Vickery, $3.50: u. e.
q. MO: B. r. Moffett, s6E4.55; B. X.
Eeh. Na6.i5: Citizens National bank,
sivaSahaohie National bank, 1895. 80 /;
eIder Davis a. Co., S2623.50; Burnham-
pa company, slST0; Tennent- Stribling
company, sl305.34; Mrs. Mamie Coop
sw; Alliance Milling company, s3c1.74 /;
cen klrksey Wooden Mills company,
~, Wright Bros. Tobacco company,
es:s o Brian Bros, $3s3.17; Sanders
ana Rubber company, $1s1.e6; Tay-
.apscott, $3.50; Forosa Glass COM
tt.so. H, e. L. Lessor, $l5.45; G. NJ.
-, Gs.H; A. Steinhorst a. Co., $21. 10;
nenar & Co.. s322; Kitchen Queen
rs Powder company. $3.50: James
Sick q Bro. $40; Tracey Morris COM
NS"1S; Preston g. Stoffer, S52,46;
s.on 4 Montgomery. S57.17; Hark-
Mchitrlck company, s32.1O; w. F..
!unn. 1880: A. A. jackson, SITS;
.sper company. sl0.24: S. w. Ven
t ~ company, s67.70; Mrs. A,
q
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yfxiNG JACKET OF WHITE ERMINE
AK agree with Leigh Hunt in his
kemont that "a girl is the sweetest
Y God ever made" for. she is certainly
! Ia the full French sense of the term.
~ model here illustrated is ideal--not
III mercenary point of view, for It 10
IS eithe rnrest white ermine. which is
eostly, but from standard of beauty.
tifnder figures it is specially adapted.
4 II breaks with indescribable relief the
fectly straight outline, so annoying to
IN. Of spare build. The jacket fits the
ylFithollt fulness at any point and the
"a are stitched only to the belt line.
Eink the lower portion to fall In round
pcfnts over the hips. 1t is lined with
Esatln and has belt of black velvet to
LIS q large bow Of the same description
81 the mufi. The collar is high, but
NJ from, those so frequently seen upon
|ter garments in that 1t is square and
tfuund. The hat is of velvet. almond
u In color, trimmed with several full.
Sk plunies. Helen Grey Page.
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Trinity Q. = Boo,n

Wallisville. Texas, January ls.-The
Trinity river is on big rampant ana vol
umes OF drift timber in company With sew
eral thousand OF Cummings Bros. saw log
timber for their wallisville mill 10 among
Il. which necessitates large gang OF men
on the alert night and day ca'cnins anu
booming It. ,..a.d
with loo. 900 feet OF lumber for foreign
shipment via Houston. ~.
Rev. Hare Methodist. preached his De,
glazing sermon at this place for his SECOND
year in this district Yesterday. ia
Mr.. r. II. Holmes and wife. accompanied
by Woodson Mayes. left this morning %
a short visit TO Galveston on the scnoohei
Adele.
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FRANK BEARD CONVICTED.
Given n Life Term for the Assns'
nation of Joe Collins.


Given Life Term for the Assasst-
nation of Joe Collins.
Center, Texas January 1.-THE jury IN
the cause OF the State of Texas vs.. Frank
Beard returned verdict of murder in the
first degree and assessed his punishment
at confinement in the penitentiary for life.
This case was called for trial last Satur-
day and both parties announced ready for
trial. At II o'clock Saturday night the
argument closed and the jury received the
charge of the court and at $3.50 o'clock
Monday morning returned their verdict.
Beard appeared unmoved when the YER
dict was read by the clerk.
This case has caused considerable ex-
citement, as Beard was charged with tho
assassination Of Joe Collins, and 1t was a
case Of circumstantial evidence. The At
torneys OF defendant will carry his case
to the court OF criminal appeals.
The case Of the State OF Texas vs. Good
Wynn was called and has gone to trial.
Wynn is charged with. an assault to MUIR
der B. u. Ballard.
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Lokc CharIe. Locais.

Lake Charles. La. January ~ THE No.
warehouse OF the Murray Brooks Hardware
company is now ready for occupancy and
will be In use tomorrow. The structure
stands 24xo2 feet and is two stories hiGh:
II is heavily framed and rooted and stde1
with corrugated galvanized iron. .s3.
The city charter COMMITTEES INST l49l
night at the First National bank I1e
report, but the committee on hanchieDd
was not yet ready to report n. NJ
n. u. Atwood Of Manitoba. Canada, hs1q
the city looking for . winter home. "
r. *. Campbell. formerly .uaaatay ~
chanic on the Southern Pacific. Was tpztno
city today en- route for Houstop <,
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orange Locals.

Orange. Texas. January 1.-THE commits
,icners court today awarded the contract
for the furniture for the new court house
10 q. H, Myers Of Houston, representing
tho Globe Furniture company OF North
vile. Mich, the contract price being
s3401. 65.
W., popers and Noah Day were chop
,,r. down tree this morning and Day
vas vas pushing against the tree with his Ak
~ mske II fan In q certain direction, The
Az siipped and struck Rogers on the wrist,
almost amputating the hand and making Q
very painful wound. $3.50, Pa
pier will so TO Daytors ss'uraay - .us, :,
M Ma from the Orange lodge Will accom-
pany him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-18
1 s I 81 Fss LADIES. {

sorts. sS.s, ''ioh Oh al
the kleptonaniac who should receive tbe
greatest punishment Is the person wha
steals a busy women's time ""o
Black ana white checked silk a. o. ear,.
a yard brings fetching gown Within IN
reach OF even the most limited PURSE
Meals for q nay.
BREAKFAST.
Wheatena. Crenm II
Broiled Tenderloin.
sSs French Fried Potatoes.
Wafaes, with Maple Syrup,
Cafe au Lait. .4 %a-q
The Post
LUNCHEON.
N Thin Slices OF Cold Ham,
fickies. Waters.
apple re. Roquefort.
Cafe Noii
DINNER
Bouilion.
Fried Trout. Mashed Potatoes. Olives.
Roast Duck. Green Peas,
Rice. Sweet Potatoes, Buttered.
Peach Pudding, Cream Sauce. .,-'
Fruit. Nuts,
= Cafe Noir.
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Combin,nw Two K,nd. Of Incc.

The mingling of one kind of one color Of
lace with another Is feature of dress this
season, notably of evening dress. A stun
ming dinner gown is of black Chantilly
lace over white satin combined with white
Irish lace. The latter is employed for The
corsage entire and the tunic portion OF the
skirt. The rest of the skirt ia OF the black
lace. Black lace, unmounted, forms the
sleeves. Narrow lines Of Jet finish the
heart-shaped decolletage. At the waist is
narrow wrinkled waistband of black
satin.
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rHE FEMININE OBSERVER.

bothsrs should see that their sons are
|ght to carve. 68
|,auty is the best birthday present a
ban can be given.
|smuch used as is the telephone there
tmtny women actually afraid to talk
bugh 4.
Fjspcsltively bewildering to make a Sc
Hon from 30 many varieties of linens
| ~, shown in the shops for summer
iiAs rs
pntecticnery of one color With bong.
1leres and ,draperies to iiass i pi ove the
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raE MOusE.
Naval I'ersonneI Rill Passed without
Any OppositioR.


Washington. January t7.--The house to-
day passed the naval personnel bill with
out division on the hnaI passage. thus ac-
complaining what the officers Of the navy
have striven for during more than de-
cade. BY its provisions the line and en-
rineer corps are welded into an amaIga-
mated line, stan officers are given posi-
tive rank, but their command Is limited
10 their own corps and a system Of voIun-
tary and compulsory retirement on thfee.
quarters pay AZ Of the next higher rank al
forty officers year Is established. which
Il designed to remove the congestion In
the lower rank at IS.
The bin also practically equalixes their
nav with that Of army officers. Three i'm
portant amendments were adopted; one
creates Judge advocates corps; another
q holishes prize money and third pro-
vides Tor the retirement ON three-qua
tsrs' pay Of enlisted men and petty ofh-
GERS in the navy after thirty years. serv-
ice.
biiI e reported was the adoption aftsr {
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scorinx with : hinged pr.cel.t.

Scoring with . Hinged bracelet.
New York Evening Post
A device for keeping score ct progressive
euchre parties that may be used indefinite
ly is one which provides each PLAYER with
a wire bracelet hung with twenty-four
thin ivory rings. If he loses he and his
partner must each give up a ring to The
opposing couple; on the other hand. II
they win they may claim in their turn each
n ring. At the end of an evening the
rings on each bracelet are counted. ard
the one who holds the most is naturally
the winner.