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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

doesn't mean that one is to go about In
a state of cheerful idiocy, caressing ev-
cry buzz saw he comes across in the
absurd idea that nothing can do him
harm. That would be invoking the fool
killer, who does sometimes catch up
with such people. 1t means the practi-
cal application Of the idea that there
are two things one need not worry
about-what he can help and what he
cannot help. If thing can be helped,
It's help and not worry. that 1t needs,
and II it cannot be helped, 1t is high
time that the incident be closed" as
the diplomats say.-Chicago Drovers'
Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
KILLED IN NAPHTHA EXPLOSION.
Explosive Liquids That Are as Fatal
to Life as Poisons.

Explosive Liquids That Are as Fatal
to Life as Poisons.
The accidental death In Washington
OF Mrs. Dickins, wife Of Capt. f. w.
Dickins, who persisted in naphtha ex-
plosion in her home, draws attention
to the danger of this highly volatile
and infiammable liquid.
Mrs. Dickins was cleaning a room
and some Of the liquid had been spilled
in a hallway. A plumber ut work in
the house set down his furnace on the
spot. Instantly there was an explo-
sion which knocked down the plumber
and set fire to everything infiammable.
The explosion penetrated to the room
in which Mrs. Dicklns was engaged,
killing her almost instantly. Cases
similar In their fatal results are OF
common occurrence every year owing
to the careless handling of naphtha,
gasolene and other explosive oils.
Many of these evolve combustible
vapor at all temperatures, which, form
ing with the atmosphere. produces an
explosive mixture. Great care at all
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
NATURES WAR, PAINT.
Dark Backs and Light Breasts Make
Birds Almost Invisible.

Dark Backs and Light Breasts Make
Birds Almost Invisible.
Passing through the Natural His
tory Museum a day or two ago, my
eye was arrested by a case which ap-
parently contained a gray, duck-like
bird facing its own ghost. The mo
passage" barrier precluded closer In
spection, and for five minutes l stood
staring at the case, unable to make out
what that wraith-like, almost invisible
bird-form might be.
l had given 1t up, when the descrip-
tive tablet which had been pushed
aside, came to my assistance. The ex-
hibit Is designed by clever American
naturalist to show why Nature has
colored most wild beasts and birds
dark above and light befew.
The visible bird was a model clad In
flannel of dingy-gray, and against a
background of similar hue II showed
up distinctly. thanks to the light on
its back and its own shade.
Its ghost-like companion, clad In the
same way, owed its invisibility to the
application of q little dark point or
It's back and a little white paint un
derneath after the fashion affected by
scores of birds.
1t seems incredible that such paint
Ing could make the difference, but SC
| IL IL.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

'-',A.s A Telegraph, 4Du
& q. lS--- y -l'' y * Samuel FiB. Morse
began hls experiments as early as 1882
His sfrst practicable Instrument was
not perfected until 1886. 1t was clum-
sy affair and his friends ridiculed him
fer wasting his time and. money on
such useless toy. This TOY" is now
In the cabinet OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company of New York.
There Is little about It to suggest the
neat little instrument in use to-day.
The story Of Morse's twelve years
struggle before he could induce Con-
gress to make appropriation for an ex-
perimental line Is familiar anecdote
to illustrate the struggles Of inventors
to gain hearing from the world. Dur
ing these years the original idea was
greatly modified. Morse knew nothing
Of what Is known as the Morse alpha
bet. His complicated system, as de-
scribed In his 1887 caveat, consisted Of
q number Of signs by which numbers
and consequently words and sentences
were to be indicated. There was then
set Of type arranged to regulate and
communicate the signs and rules in
which to set this type. A crank turned
by hand regulated the forward move
ment Of the type. The writing appara-
tus made marks on a slip Of paper.
Vail discarded this and invented the
dot and dash alphabet which Is now In
use.
A London paper contains the asser-
ton that Marconi was not the real in
ventor of the system Of wireless teleg-
raphy. w. III. Preece, electrician and
engineer-in-chief to the postoffice, no.
ticed in 1884 that owing to induction
messages passing along one wire could
be read on wire eighty feet away.
Early In 1895, when the cable connect.
ing the island of Null with the main
land was broken, Mr.. Preece succeeded
in communicating over the two miles
by means Of induction. Use was made
Of two gutta percha insulated wires
that ran parallel to each other, one on
the mainland and one on the shore of
the island. During the four days that
elapsed before communication was
satisfactorily established, 1876 messages
were transmitted, including a press
dispatch Of 12O words.
In spite Of this prior claim Marconl's
name will be associated with wireless
telegraphy, just as Morse's name is
with that Of the telegraph, although
Henry and Vail did more than he to
perfect it, and 1t was anticipated by
a score of other inventors, such as
Schilling, Gauss, Weber, Steinheil and
Cooke. The idea itself had long been
dream of the Imagination, and as
early as 1852 Calico, the great astrono-
mer, referred to secret art by which,
through the sympathy of magnetic
needles, 1t would be possible to con-
verse at great distances.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
nan legend-and particularly Of the

man legend-and particularly Of the
Lorelei-are familiar In every German
household, but whose advocacy Of lib
erty made him detestable to German
royalty. Heine has been dead years,
but his memory Is as much an object
of hatred in governmental circles as he
was himself.
The monument was designed by Prof.
Herter, one Of Germany's foremost art
lists. Surrounding the whole Ia fe-
male figure Of the Lorelei-the legend
airy siren who dwelt In a cave on the
River Rhine and lured men to destruc-
ton In the whirlpool. The work was
admired by all Germans. but when its
erection was attempted at Frankfort
the authorities forbade the work to 60
on. Then 1t was taken to Dusseldorf,
Hamburg and other cities, with similar
results. Finally a number Of wealthy
New Workers agreed to buy It and put
1t up in New York. Here again there
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
60 HE active work Of the presidential
campaign of 1900 began recently In

60 HE active work Of the presidential
campaign of 1900 began recently In
u Chicago, where the Democratic ma
tional committee met and Endorsed the
Chicago platform Of 1896 and Mr.. Bry-
an, who was present. Mr.. Bryan at pres
ent has control of the machinery Of the
party, and there seems little doubt of his
denomination. Some of the leading gold
Democrats of 1896 are announcing their
opposition to the platform and candidate
once more, but the exact amount OF oppo-
sition within the party cannot be deter
mined for some time.
Mr.. Bryan's friends lay claim to sue
cess ON the following grounds:
1. Most gold Democrats will vote for
Bryan either because they do not like
the treatment they have received from
Republicans or because they are opposed
to imperialism.
2. Many former Republicans will vote
for Bryan because they are opposed to
trusts and Imperialism and because they
think free silver would help the situation.
3. A reaction against an administration
always sets in, and in normal times 1t Is
virtually impossible to re-elect any Pres
ident.
4. Bryan is better known than in 1896,
fear Of panic no longer exists and this
country is able to establish free silver on
its own account and maintain it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

and other speakers. The tone of the
meeting was that not another hair
would be conceded, and Gen. Joubert
called ON all present to remember the
solemn oath taken by them in 1880.
when each Boer. holding a stone In
his hand. took an oath before the Al
mighty that they would shed their last
drop Of blood, II needs be, for their
beloved country. These stones were
then cast into one great heap, over
which the historic monument of Paar-
dekraal was raised.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

real thing. But the Government has
had its attention called to the fact that
It is possible to collect the malls by
means of horseless carriages Expert
ments so far seem to demonstrate the
practicability Of the idea. In Buffalo
N. Y, the use Of such cars has been
successful, but it should be borne In
mind that Buffalo is a city Of asphalt
streets and lack Of grades. Chicago
postal authorities do not believe that
they will prove successful in the outly-
Ing districts Of Chicago, although
swifter service Is thing much to be
desired.
I So long as the project is wholly in
the experimental stage no special type
of mail car to be operated automatic
ally can be fixed upon as the style Of
greatest utility. But in the cases
where cars have been used a general
type has been used. Capacity for the
storage of bundles of letters Is pre-
requisite. The express wagons used
have great storage capacity. They are
electric cars with storage batteries as
motors. In the mail cars the same gen.
GTdl plan udS ~ DcSh Nhiiico Oot.
The wagons are much like those now
in use. They have a covered seat.
where the operator can sit and manage
the machine. They lie low on sturdy
trucks of iron, but light in constrtc-
ton. They have the covered body with
q door In the rear, which can be locked
after the collector has deposited the
contents of mail box. They have
thirty-lnch wheels with pneumatic
tires and are otherwise the same wqg-
ons now In use where a bedraggled and
melancholy horse Is the drawing power.
The principal change to be noted In
these wagons IL that the rear trucks
carry nearly all of the carrying capa-
city. The gearing win be rugged
much like four-wheeled hose reel Of
light steel. with a space back of the
forward trucks for the placing Of the
battery or whatever kind q motor Is
to be used. The vehicle back Of this
will hang low as the ordinary mail
wagon does, thus providing a recepta-
Gle for the collections. The machine
can be operated by one man, as Is the
case at present. He will sit In the box
seat IN front, where the motor and
steering gear Will come Close to the
hand. When the vehicle II stopped
Cor any purpose he can dlanount and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

don, subsequently vicar of Broad Hens
bury, Devonsire, and for some time
editor Of the Gospel Magazine. The
story Of how Toplady came to write
the hymn is as follows:
w. 81 Wills, a member of Parlia-
ment, In letter to the London Times,
writes that Toplady was one time
walking through burlington Coombe
when he was overtaken by thunder
storm There being no shelter, he took
refuge between two immense piers Of
stone, which were part of range Of
hills In the neighborhood. and while
awaiting the end OF the storm he wrote
nearly the entire hymn which has made
his name famous.
burlington Coombe is a deep linden
ture In a Formulating hill which has
hong been known under the title of the
Black Down, and stretches its rocky
height 1000 feet or more toward the
azure Of heaven. A winding road leads
along the PERCEPTIONS sides Of the hill,
and here and there the rocky formation
Of the height shows clearly through
the underground. At one point crag
upward of 100 feet In height stands out
conspleuOusly, and In the center of this
is assure, in which TOplady sought
protection from the storm. This assure
Is the "cleft" which suggested the first
line of the hymn. 1t was this hymn
which was translated into Latin by
Mr.. Gladstone.
Toplady died In. ITS, and 40 years
aiterward a tablet TO his memory was
placed upon that rock. which the hymn
has made immortal. The rock is shown
In the picture
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
Well Supplied with wives.

This is from the Terak, East india,
Pioneer: "Tuan Syed Mahomed bin
Abdulla al-Hadad Of Singapore has ar
rived on a visit to his co-religionists.
The gentleman has seen some seventy
eight summers and is accompanied by
his harem, which consists of four
wives and two slaves. We are told
that he never allows the number Of his
wives to fall short Of the figure given
above. and that he has altogether con-
tracted no less than 1T marriages."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

JENNIE CREEK. smell OF burning
timber. Her search resulted in. her
finding the railroad bridge. which span
ned deep gulch. almost burned away.
1t had taken fire from the burning
grass. fired from redhot cinder Of
passing engine, The little girl knew II
was but short time until the Worlds
Fair fast train would be due. She had
no time to summon help, for far down
the whistle Of the oncoming train was
heard. AS 1t drew nearer Its terrible
roar grew louder and seemed to almost
freeze her blood. The train with it's
cargo Of passengers was not a half
mile away when the frightened little
heroine tore Off her red petticoat, and,
trembling with fear and excitement,
she sped toward the train, waving her
signal Of danger wildly in the air. The
engineer reversed his engine and the
train stopped on the brink of the
chasm.
The story Of her timely action spread
rapidly among the passengers, and the
little girl, who had FASTENED for home,
was overtaken by two newspaper men,
who brought her back and carried her
through the train. The gratitude of the
passengers was shown by the raising
of a purse Of no small sum.
On the train were quite a number
from France returning home after
visit to the Worlds Fair. When they
reached their native country, the So
ciety Of the Legion of Honor was told
Of Americas young heroine. President
Mckinley, then Governor of Ohio, was
asked for the child's address, and a
month later little Jennie received a
ffve-pofuted gold star, an emblem worn
only by those who have performed ex-
ceptionaIly brave deeds.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
AN ExIlED MONUMENT.

Germany Would Not Permit Its Erec-
ton New York Dcdicates 1t.
In Bronx borough, New York, has
been unveiled a monument with a
unique and romantic history. 1t is a
sculptured exile driven from Germany
because of the bitter feeling that still
memorates.
The monument Is a fountain, repre-
senting the Lorelei, famous in German
song and legend, and concentrating
Heine, the poet, whose verses OF Ger
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

accounted for by the Bryan vote In Cal
ifornia.
What Mr.. Bryan must have to win IL
forty-nine more electoral votes than his
party carried last fall. In all proba bility
he must have ifty-eight votes, for Min
nesota can scarcely be imagined rs a
sure Democratic State. As to where
these votes would come from in case Of
Mr.. Bryan's election, those interested in
the subject may figure out for them
selves with the aid of the above maps
and the following table, which gives the
electoral vote of each State:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

member of the
French Legion Of
Honor.
1t was In the aft
ernoon Of Sept. 10,
1898, that brave
little Jennie, then
but 10 years vold,
was gathering au-
tumn grass along
the fedges ana In
the fnvines Of her
uncle,s farm. AS
she strolled thro'
the woods she was
6ftracted by the
49,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

Don't 1t make you feel a little blue
to find yourself getting oldY" inquired
the strictly fresh egg Of the somewhat
doubtful one.
Z "No, 1t doesn't" replied the latter;
"when I get little older I'm going on
the stage."-Cleveland Plan Dealer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

take on or discharge his collections as
readily II not more so than he does
now while his nag is browsing ON the
grass plats near the curb.
Strength and lightness are the two
essentials In the construction. Recent
experiments seem to demonstrate that
the automobile can be used on country
roads with as much success as the b.
cycle can.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
"ROCk OF AGES"

How the Famous Hymn Came TO Be
Written by Topiady.
That famous hymn. Rock Of Ages"
was written by Rev. Augustus NJ. Top
Lady, an Engiishman. born in 1740, and
curate for a number of yeas of Blag-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
No Niustachcs in Alaska.

Men exposed to the rigors Of the
Alaska winter never wear mustaches.
They wear full boards to protect the
throat and face. but keep the upper
lips clean shaven. The moisture from
the breath congeals so quickly that a
mustache becomes embedded In a solid
cake Of Ice and the face is frozen In a
short time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

ress which mas
been made II re-
markable, espe-
cially when 1t Is
considered how
slow was the de-
velopment of the
telegraph ITSELF
The year 1887 Is
generally recog-
nized As that or
the birth Of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
A Good Name.

Tramp-Yep, lady, Use known from
Maine to Californy as Printed Cal
ico.,
Lady--What n funny name. Why do
they call you that?
Tramp-'Cause IL yer went to wash
me I'd run.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
sound Advice.

Manager-There is one motto, my
young friend, that you seem to have
left out Of your consideration, and that
I advise you henceforth to bear In
mind.
Fresh actor-What Is that, pray7
Manager-Think before you act
Richmond Dispatch.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

come and now the memorial Is in place
in the northern end of the city. The.
sculptured norman and mermaids at
the fountains base will lead to better
knowledge Of the delightful legends Of
the Rhine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

II understand you had some ambi-
ton to be the George Washington of
the Philippines" said the friend
what of that?" inquired Aguinaldo.
"Oh. nothlng-nothing of any impor-
lance. Only must say never heard
of George Wnshington's being first In
a retreat. first In to dinner. and first In
the cashiers Office on pau day.
Washington Star. -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
sEoIMn,Mo or lrxLeoaAPHv.

+ Rscoghized Morse's Invention.,
Practical use OF, wireless telegraphy
on an extensive scale may seem far
distant to the lay mind, yet the prog
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

was an objection. 1t was said that
Heine was not an American and had
nothing to do with this country. After
a long struggle the objection was over
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

times is required in their use and even
with the greatest care the element Of
danger Is never wholly removed. 1t is
much better to let these substances
alone unless one is thoroughly familiar
with their nature and always on guard
In their use.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
How Gloves Arc Gathered.

More cloves are said to be used in
America than In any other country, En-
gland and France following In the or
der named. In this country and In
Great Britain they are used almost
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

We are told that man Is 90 per cent.
water. That is probably why he finds
It so much easier to 60 down hill than
to climb.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

Prussian Army 0moers.
The Prussian army includes nearly
$4,000 officers. among them 2o6 gen.
erals.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

Rswardiag 'Hsroism with Gross Of
the Legion Of Honor. ~
Jennie Greek. Of the village Of Nell
grove. near Hartford City. Ind. 10 the
youngest person In the world who II q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
,Thn Amateur Hnnter.

Amateur Sportsman-what did I
bring down, Pat?
Pat-Yer dog, sur; blew his head all
of.
Amateur Sportsman-where's the
bird?
Pat-Plcking at the dog, sur.--Har.
lem Life.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

The Fear of Fear.
Some one says the only thing to fear
Is fear, and that's about right That
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

1t is useless to remember the poor
unless you remember to do something
for them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
AUTOCARS FOR THE MAILS.

fPost office Department Experiments
with Them in Fuffalo.
For some time past the Chicago
postal authorities have been expert
menting with autocars for use in the
postal service. Heretofore collection
wagons have been hauled by weary
horses. In the big downtown district
where collections are Of hourly hap
pening men on foot do the work. But
in the outer districts the contract
wagon with its respondent nag is the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31
BEFORE THE ALMIGHTY.

Beers solemn1y swore to Defend Their
Beloved Country.
The accompanying illustrations refer
to the Boer meeting recently held ut
Paardekraal, South Africa, the scene
of the declaration Of independence In
1880. About 5000 Beers were present
and were addressed by Gen. Joubert
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

Some men work hardest trying to &c.
complish useless things.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

No man would be conceited II he
could see himself as others see him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

II a man is noted for his honesty hs
can get alorg without q policy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-08-31

Even the quiet waiter is frequent;,
callee to order.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-02
WOOCMEN CIRCLE

~uEFN GROVE. WOODNE,; CIRCLE O Mos's fr., aga lh,ri .., ', h@-,d,y5 V. 2, BERTHA WITTIG. (. Wishing mc.-5ess are cordially inyit d.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-02
BISBBE NEWS. Daily Happenings at the Great Copper Camp. budg-t Of Interesting Items from cur Regular Cor.
 respondent.
BI>HEE, August !, 1899. CUlPELTSCS

corPsLIScs
 J. r. Diskerton Of Sonora, Mex, i . la:e arr.va. at the Norton House. The weather ia remarkably cool and P, To, ;hi. tla,e of the year storm indications aie 70. so threaten. iur.
 M. J. Cunningham, cashier Of 'he Coppef c 1ecn store is exI eeteG home from his California trip. by the l0th. inst.
 A small sized cland b1r-t occurred yestsEdav about ,hIee miles west Of here, Gnd occassipned q rise in the creek. No rain fell at .his place a. .he tia.e.
 n cent loCLing strangers s-e com . ing in in ques; oi eia.!oymfn', some being successful and others mafiac but short stay. The absence oi the ub'quitos "hobo' on cur streets is scu:ce Of qualification.
 Jlo. q William. cf Pe,arcs. Mex :. is st p.c.eat her.. Mir. Williams, i IS said, has pltchascd the Minna Roy mIae situated nesr Ibe above ramei place. The price paid bsing iD the noig.borhooi of 52OJtO).
 J. J. White Hes nrres.ei today and charged with Fe.i, larceny. White, # i. alleged, appropriated eos: pnG A veg; be!oDgiag 10 <. McAlpiae and had ihe auiaei;Y 10 wear ihe same about the streets. His hat now hangs on c peg over the register in the Hotel de Vaughn.
 Bis5te is gradually acquiring some curiss which are iae.i:Able ia cosmo- poliian soc:ety; the latest con,,Ibn ton from the dreEs of drifting humsr. fly Icing a "Log b ," TaI. un fortunate creature IS iLe Cf spriug oi wretcheily poor Mexican parent, whose abode Is on the hillside Cf ChiEuahua Caleb, snd is about Ii yea 2 of age. He i5 perfectly b!:Ld anj dsa', las lo1g wclish head and face, and constantly groyels ntou; aud parks ike | F. l. i.a st an:e case and is..sttfacting attenti'u.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-02
iOOF |

rISrCE LODGE, No. TO. MEETS EV.
 sry Werl-esday evening. I. Cc\SEA-
 BLr. =. C. EMIL MARKS. R. <, Wis ing broihers cordially inv.ie,: tO attend.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-02
MCODMEN OF HE WORLD

FARREN CAM? NO. Q, WOoDNE& NV of the Void A..e's sec-nl and
 foarth Thur-t2ys of each montn. |. Visiting ri4fnivrs sfr cordially invited.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-02
UNIFORM RANK K p

;NTFoRM RANK, <. OF P. MEETS sry, Tuesday n raon'h. a''sr re..ila7
 T. p ln-.tinC. NJ r. LONG. Capt C. M PuaTrF. Sec