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is THIS THE COMING TYPE OF BATsrLEsHIP?
ter level, so as to be safe from injury.
and ammunition-hoists run

! ter level, so as to be safe from injury.
Staircases and ammunition-hoists run
up inside Of the towers, and the waves
may wash freely across the body Of the
ship without entering the gun ports or
interfering with the operation of the
fighting apparatus above.
Not less notable than the foregoing
is method newly invented by a Gin
cinnati man, Andrew Van Bibber, for
rendering harbors impregnable against
attack by sea. 1t is guaranteed to ac-
comphsh the purpose with the use OF
comparatively small force Of men and
without the aid of war-ships, thus be-
ing equivalent to an increase or the
navy, inasmuch as it relieves fleets to
a great extent from the duty OF de-
Tending the coast. OF this latter point
the Importance was illustrated In the
recent war with Spain, during which
the operations Of our maritime forces
were seriously hampered by the ever
present necessity Of looking out for the
protection of the cities along the Allan
tic seaboard.
AS the luNeutOf says. Il hC SiVaoy
Increased range of naval guns demands
that defensive works be more remote
from the place defended than formerly
ELSE the defended city may be ruined
while the attack is being repulsed. A
city. of course, affords a very large tar
get, and its protection is proportionate-
Nv difficult, especially in these days Of
high-power cannon. Besides. the feet
urgently needed for it's defense may
not arrive in time"
The Van Bibber system consists In
extending from the harbor mouth sea-
ward two lines Of embellishments built
of concrete and so arranged as to form
an artificial entrance to the port. On
these embankments are placed bombs
proof forts, consisting substantially of
revolving turrets containing high-pow-
err guns. The tops of the entertainments
are slightly below lowwater mark, but
submarine chambers are provided for
magazines and other uses. The forts
themselves, as a matter Of course,
ought to be protected by armor thick
enough to be practically impenetrable
by she'll.
From this brief description 1t will be
understood that hostile war-ship APP
preaching city thus defended, could
get into the harbor only by passing
through the artificial channel referred
to, and in doing so 1t would be exposed
to murderous attack at short range by
the forts on the thanking entertainments.
Meanwhile, another fort, situated at
the landward end Of the entrance.
would rake the latter from end to end
with a storm of projectiles. Under
such circumstances it would be impos-
sible for the enemy's vessels to maneu-
yer freely, and being confined in mar
row gut, they would face almost GER
tain destruction by mines, while held
Mt distance from the city by guns
much heavier than their own and capa-
BILE of smashing to pieces their armor
plates. The channel may be 200 yards
or half mile In width. but the longer
1t is the more efficient 1t will be for de-
fensive PURPOSES
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
She Knew His Eootstens.

His enemies may have originated. but
his friends do not hesitate to repeat, a
story about a rising young politician.
who. says the New York Tribune, has
large feet, as well as capacious head.
The politicians mother, lovable old
woman, is unfortunately very deaf.
She lives in a fiat in the neighborhood
of Grants tomb, and is always delight
ed by visit from her son.
When the United States cruiser
Brooklyn, which was anchored in the
Hudson, off the tomb, on Memorial
day, fred a salute Of twenty-one guns,
the old lady was observed to start, fix
her cap, and smooth down her apron.
Then she said, with sweet smile,
George rs coming. hear his footsteps
IN the stairs"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

ceremony. The American exhibit was
by far the finest we had ever made
abroad, the war Of the rebellion having
interfered with any preteDtious display
being made in London IN 1862. 1t Is
estimated thai the tota, number OF Wis
itors TO. this great show exceeded A.
100000. The total cost of the buildings
was s2,358. Co.'S, or $143 per square foot
covered. 1t closed with a net profit Of
$562. 0o4. dividends being declared OF
$3.50, 200. The remaining amount was
devoted to public works.
Expositions were held In Moscow
and Copenhagen Ip1S72, but were more
national IN character, confined as they
were to thek producN Of the country
In which they wefe'held.
"A decree issued By the Austrian EN-
peror, May "A, 1870. announced that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
81 8 early as 1877 the Marquis
LnA d'Avese, having received the APP

SO 3 early as 1877 the Marquis
LoA d'Aveze. having received the ap-
49, polntment AZ commissioner OF the
Royal Manufactures Of the 0obelins,
OF Sevres, and Of the Savonnerie. found
that the turbulent times Of the revolu-
ton had 30 discouraged the industrial
arts that the skilled workinen of these
places were reduced to starvation,
while the store rooms were nlled with
the choicest productions of their art,
This condition gave him the Idea OF
holding an exhibition where tapestries.
china and carpets could be gathered
together and great sale held. I.
The then unused chateau Of st. Cloud
was taken for this purpose, but on the
day of the opening a decree Of the d.
rectory banishing the nobility was Is
sued, and he was compelled to quit
France. and return the following year.
and. on the failure of his first attempt.
originate another exhibition. which
proved very successful. This was held
at the Chateau de Orsay. where the
house and grounds were filled with
beautiful and useful stuffs and wares
Of all varieties. - M
The success of this undertaking
caused the government to take up the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
MEN AS CUSTOMERS.
Clerks Find Them Much Easier to Wait
Upon Chan Women.

Clerks FIND mem Much Fasfer 70 Watt
Upon than Women. af
A saleswOman sees phases Of human
nature that are seldom revealed under
other conditions, and there is enough
Of truth in this sketch-from the Phila-
delphia Times-tO make 1t interesting
to both sexes.
The saleswOman whose duty 1t Is to
wait upon men was not thus engaged.
She had gone to serve woman, who
proved to be an extremely hard Gus
toner to suit, calling for one style aftA'
another. The clerk was becoming dis
couraged, and beginning to feel as IL
she didn't care whether a sale was
made.
At this point another saleswoman
said to her, maud, there's man"
and came to relieve her of the uncom-
Portable customer.
THANK goodness exclaimed Maud,
as she started toward the counter
where mems gloves were sold.
what would you like to see, sirY'
she asked Of the man who was wait
ing.
II want a medium shade Of brown,
with wide stitch on the back. and fas-
tened with button instead of a
clasp"
The saleswoman placed a varied as
sortment before him. Quickly select
ing a pair. he exclaimed, 'Just what
wantv' and had one glove fitted. 1t
suited him exactly, and having paid
for his purchase. he left the store.
Now what sort Of gloves does the
reader think this man purchased?
They were a dark shade Of brown.
not medium; they had narrow stitch
on the back, not wide; they were fas-
tened with clasp, not with buttons.
Perhaps some man can answer this
question: Why do women like to wait
on men better than on their own SEX
because men are so easily pleased or
because they do not really know what
they want?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
EVOLUTION Of EXPO ITI0NS,
ef To-day Have Little
Display Of China In Paris Century Ago.. :

World here to be placed in comparison
with those OF the New The other
show Of the year was that held In Dub
lin. This. too, while very successful
as an exhibition, did not attract the
international interest It merited. nor
did 1t in 2 financial way prove q sue
cess. -
J. The next great expedition was that
OF Paris, held In 1855. Preparations
for this expositionswere begun as early
as 1853. butupto February. 1854, little
progress had been made. So slow did
the work progress that the exposi-
ton. which was to have opened on the
1st Of May. was delayed until the 18th
OF that month. The main building, the
the Palais de pIndustrie, was not built
as temporary structure, as such
buildings had previously been, but was
intended to remain as a permanent
building for exposition purposes. In
all, the floor space Of this great exposi-
ton reached the total Of Twenty-Five
acres. The exhibitors numbered some
p 900. of which number France con-
tributed one-half. This exposition.
which differed from all previous ones
in the great variety Of its objects and
extent Of productions, was closed In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
Against Licking Postage Stamps.

In connection with the practice Of
stamp licking, a medical contemporary
says What layman would suspect that
the unassuming postage stamp could
become an active vehicle for the spread
of deadly ailments? Yet so it is, and
the name Of stamp licker's tongue"
has recently been brought to our no.
tice by two distinguished medical men.
1t is known to few that the common
postage stamp owes its adhesiveness
to the serum Of the horse. 1t follows
that the film drawn from such source
may, or even must, at times be charged
with microbes of a more or less hurt
full nature. If a man licked a large
number of stamps daily over suffi-
ciently long period of time, the chances
are he would set up cancer of that
much abused member. The danger has
long been recognized by the postal au-
thorities of this country, who have
placed hampers on the counters Of the
postoffice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

frogs and st the end Of the guard rails
- they DO now to keep hrakemen from
getting their feet fast IL we had I
would net have been telling THE story.
because u wouldn't have happened
"As was poksng around the frog
got one OF my heels wedged In one Of
the numerous openings and could not
get myself away. II tugged away and
swore q little under my breath, but
machInists't wise could not have held
that heel tighter than the frog did.
You can easily Judge the extent of my
alarm when heard train whistle for
a crossing which / knew to be mile
and half from the point where was
fastened; looked at my watch; It was
the 4 o'clock cannon bali from the
west and knew that II would bear
down upon me In three minutes unless
I succeeded in wrenching the heel or
my shoe. which appeared q hopeless
task. The train would shoot around
the curve, the engineer would not have
time even to slow down In response to
my signal, and I would be ground be-
meath the wheels. Tho train was ap-
preaching from the direction Of my
men and shouted, hoping they might
bear me and flag 1t, but 1t was vain
hope. and heard the train roar across
a bridge less than mile away. was
beginning to despair, but cast glance
around to see II help was coming from
any other quarter, when saw small,
tow-headed boy standing in the middle
Of the track behind me.
"'Run up there yelled, pointing to-
ward the tool house, and flag the can
non ball. ef4f 1 Eney
The boy looked at me. but did not
bulge.
run. rum whooped again, or
I'll be killed! Don't you see my foot's
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
person by the Emperor with great
pomp and ceremonyaon Nov. Is. 1S55

person oy -tne emperor with great
pomp and ceremony'on Nov. Is, 1855.
In 1857 Manchester held her Zine
Art and Manufactures Exhibition. /"
Here, in. fireproof building. with
floor space. Including galleries.
Of 171,000 square feet, was gathered
one of the most remarkable collections
Of art works that had ever reposed
under one roof. In 1861 United Italy
held an exhibition of some Importance
at Florence, the displays of which
were classified under the heads indus
trial, fine. arts. agricultural and horti-
cultural. 80
The next exposition of universal in
terest was that held in London, The
Exhibition of Art, Works. of All Ma
tions," Of 1862. The total area under
roof was 9SS.O0O square feet, a greater
space than that occupied by any pre-
vious exposition. The total cost was
So, 10000 or about $21S per square
foot OF floor space. This exposition,
while 1t may be said played even"
was not great success financially.
The year 1867 saw the Universal Ex-
position of Paris" 1t being the design
to make 1t universal In the scope of the
articles displayed. as well as the ma
tons participating, an invitation was
extended to the workers of the world,
and formal invitations were issued to
the foreign governments. The rooted
area was thirty-six and three-tenths
acres. The exhibits were so arranged
that each nation occupied a separate
and distinct division. The exposition
was formally opened on the LIST of
April, 1867, with the most gorgeous
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
fast and can't get off the trackY


'"The boy said nothing. but put his
hand in his pocket and pulled out his
jackknfe. thought he would look
for a stick next, so be could whfttle
while he discussed my proposition. as
they do down in Texas. could hear
the engine bell ringing to warn my
men to clear the track. and knew that
there remained but Il flew seconds be-
tween myself and death, as the boy
had stood inactive too long to get any
distance away and signal the engineer.
But the boy was not as stupid as 1
had thought him to be; indeed. he was
not half as stupid as myself. He didn't
look for a stick, but he stepped up be-
side me, stopped down, ran the keen
blade Of the knife over my shoestring,
Strengthened up, grfnned and said:
"'Yank yer foot out, mister; here
she comes
Il roll off the track and the train
swept past, and the boy sauntered
away down the track just as II nothing
at all had happened. Chicago Chron-
icle
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
JAcKKNlFe SAVED HIS LIFE.


Marrow 1scapc of Railroad Man
ltf from Death. 4. 1I
The bald-headed railroad man who
frequents the rotunda Of the Great
Northern Hotel these evenings Is usu-
ally the center Of quite group Of
loungers. for he has many interesting
incidents of adventure to relate. r
when was a section boss down in
Texas" he said the other evening. 81
had the crookedest piece OF track In the
couldn't see two telegraph poles
at one time at any point on my section.
Right where the tool house was there
was a curve and at one end Of the curve
there was switch for passing track.
I had my men working one day around
the curve, near the tool house, and
while they were filling In piece Of
track moseyed down to take look at
the switch ut the other end Of the
curve. The men were about quarter
OF mile from the switch. but out Of
view around the curve. In those days
we didn't take the precaution to put
blocks Of wood IN the chlnks Of the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

'undsr he 6dtdb pstronass q ~ N,
perial and royal majesty, the EN-
peror. N international exhibition
would be held ID visnna in 1878" TO
this end m appropriation BY the gov
eminent of S3.000.00O was made. and
later. as the work progressed, an add
tional appropriation Of $4,000 900 more
was found necessary. Universal inter-
est was shown IN this great undertak-
Ing, the foreign governments selecting
from among their most eminent men
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

their representative commissioners. An
idea of the magnitude of this great
show may be CLEANED from the fact
that there were In all 2,602 awards
made, the total number Of exhibitors
being about 1000. The total cost of
buildings and accessories was $780,
600. Receipts from visitors, $1,2S3,-
CASTS. This with the additions to rev.
enue from concessions and sale Of
buildings, was far from enough to
cover the great expense incurred. the
deficit being met by the government.
The Centennial International Exposi-
ton Of Philadelphia, In 1876. which
gave such an Impetus to art in Amer
lea, as well as all succeeding exposi-
lions at home and abroad, Is remem-
bered too well by all to come within
the scope Of this article.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14
A Sag c.ous PIG

Pigs that have amazed vast crowds
at the circus by their performances are
not to be mentioned in the same breath
with the young porker, the following
account of which has been sent to the
Record by person who has heretofore
been considered thoroughly reliable and
truthful:
"One Of the big drays going down
Tenth street on Thursday, having to
stop at the corner Of Carpenter street.
the boys who were utilizing the rear
lighted to see pig try to scramble up
beside them. Kindly hands helped him
and he sat content among the free rid
ers until small street below Morris
was reached, when he intimated by
grunts and scrambling that he wanted
to get of the dray. He was assisted
to the street and Immediately made his
home, as he was soon admitted to the
house.
"He is pet pig owned by derma-
tologist who is making experiments
upon him with newly invented hair
tones. Every few days piggy appears
on the doorstep with bristles Of diff
ferent color, and II Is said his hairs real
ly begin to curl, owing to the applica-
ton of castor oil and quinine. Recent
ly, having been treated with peroxide
Of hydrogen, he has been Of a most
beautiful gold color. Piggy is bathed
every day, has his teeth brushed with
listerine, and sits on the front steps
with the children, OCCASIONALLY strolling
square or two with them. The fact
that he knew his way home and prefer
red to ride there has made him quite
a hero in the nsighborhood." -Philadel-
phia Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

An elderly gentleman was hurrying
to catch train. He was rather sho-s
of stature and stout of body; but, >rt-
withstanding that, he was making
great Roadway, and moved at a rare
pace. A friend happening to see him
yelled out in good humored way:
Vow, Mr.. Green, where are you go
mgr Are You training for racer"
NO." shouted Mr.. Green In return.
I'm racing for train"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

the world. Besides the royal family
and the nobility represented, there are
words especially contributed by Tenny-
son, Browning, Gladstone, John Bright,
and Chamberlain, and verses written
exclusively for the duchess by the best
known verse makers of the day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

Thlsis worth more than one reading:
He that knows not, and knows not
that he knows not, is a fool; shun him.
He that knows not. and knows that
he knows not. is simple; teach him.
He that knows, and knows not that
he knows, is asleep: wake him.
He that knows, and knows that he
knows. Is a wise man; seek him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

idea, and the first official exposition
was held on the Champ de Mars, where
a Temple of Industry" had been erect
ed for the purpose. At this exposition
was lnaugurated the jury system of
awards. So successful did 1t prove that
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

A woman likes to be told how pretty
she Is and how homely some other
women are.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

In Madagascar silk Is the only fabric
used In the manufacture Of clothing.
1t v cheaper than linen In ireland.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

Consul Macrum pretoria, Transvaal
republic), writes that the average ex-
port of gold from the ports of South
Africa amount now to about $1,000. 595
each week.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

Some women never sew except at .
thlmble party. ae
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

Victorian Autogr 'phs.
The Duchess Of st. Adams owns
what Is probably the most interesting
collection Of Victorian autographs in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

The only thing as common a. good
advice. h trouble.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

/, A monkey may be brainiess, but he
gets lot of cents by travelling WITH .
baud organ.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-14

Art Is long; that is why women linger
IN front Of mirrors.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-30
NOVELTIES FOR FAIR.
Congregational church naxAAr Be-
gins Temorrow.

The First Congregational Church, Der
gen and Boyd venues, is arranging for
a fair to be opened Tuesday evening and
to be continued until Friday evening.
Mayor Hoos will deliver the opening ad-
dress. A special entertainment without
extra charge VIII be given each evening.
Supper will b served Tuesday and We'd
nesdAy evenings. from s to 8 O'Clock.
Fresh milk will be sold at the country
store booth. About twelve booths VIII be
erected which VIII be in charge Of the
ladies' of the church.
A miniature trans-continental railroad,
with Is terminus In the lecture rooms,
win deliver goods to purchases for a con-
.sideratio1.
Voting contests will be held for a Cres-
cent bicycle. a parior lamp, q fnusicai
album and a f6untain PEN A ton Of coal
donated by the Hudson Coal Co will be
auctioner. An upright piano, donated by
h Walter z. Holmes Co, win be
anctioned Friday night Among the
curaosities OF the country store VIII be q
black kitten and three thorough bred
bantam chickens
Clothier Bernstein has donated q beau
tisul American flag, which will be pre-
scented to the most popular Public
School In the city.
The Rev. John L. Scudder says
that the fair will be the liveliest on
record.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS.


William Gillette's splendid war play
"Secret Service viii be presented for the
first time in Jersey City, at the Academy
of Music tonight, and will continue TOT
the balance of the week with h usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees. TINS
is said to be Mr.. Gillette's best effort and
the dramatic critics with one accord have
proclaimed it .'the best American play
ever written" With al unhroken record
Of its phenomenal run at the Garrick
Theatre, New York, and Its splendid
triumph achieved in the principal Ameri-
can cities. nothing more favorable could
be said. It's coming engagement should
be well patronized. as the company en-
gagged by Mr.. Frohman, not only EN-
brace capable players. but a number OF
the original company who appeared In the
Garrick Theatre production viii partici-
pate. All OF the original scenery and eff
fects will be used and its general mount
ing and detail will be carefully looked
after
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-30
TWO TROLLEY VICTIMS.
Both Accidents Occurred Saturday
Night on Grand Street.

Two serious trolley accidents occurred
Saturday night on Grand street. at ex-
actly the same spot. n within two
hours of each other. In both instances,
people were injured.
Patrick Gallagher, Of No 81 Manning
avenue. was driving a horse and wag-
on along Grand street, at $50 when he
was struck by a west bound trolley at
woodward street. He was thrown from
his WACO to the pavement, and he re-
ceiyed a severe scalp wound. The wagon
was smashed and the horse was injured.
The wounded driver was taken to the
City Hospital.
Henry Gilman, a fifteen year old youth
of No. LILO Boulevard, was the second
trolley victim. He was on the rear plat
form of a west bound Bayonne car at
about eleven o'clock Saturday night,
when a Newark car. in charge of Motor
man Charles O'Gara, came tearing along
The Newark car smashed into the Bay
onne car with such force that young OH
man was thrown from he Platform to
the street. His left leg was fractured.
He was taken to ST. Francis Hospital.
The motorman was arrested on a charge
OF atrocious assault and battery.
It seems tina O'Gara's car got away
from hin because his break refused to
work properly. Both cars were damaged
m some extent.