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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The relief Of Ladysmith in another
notable episode Ia the South African
war. Gen. White and his troops
were corraled there on Oct. oath last
by Joubert. and there they were
compelled to remain until last Thurs
day. when Lord Dundonald, com
manding a wing OF Buffers army,
got around the east flank OF the
Beers and definitely concluded the
siege. The beleagured garrison was
about In as dire straits as Cronje
himself. The cavalry branch Of the
defence was useless, owing to the
horses being nearly starved; there
was a great deal of sickness; there
was the hope deferred that maketh
the heart sick, and hope that was
raised to the highest pitch attimes by
the approach OF Butler; there we're
large numbers OF women and children
to take care of and keep in safety;
there was a great scarcity of drink
ing water, what there was being Of
vile quality, and 1t was necessary to
put all on short rations. Assaults
were to be expected at any time, The
canonading Of the beleagured city
was constant, and had IL not been
for the grand service OF the naval
guns and the extraordinary pluck and
tenacity of Gen. White, there is no
doubt Ladysmith would long since
have capitulated. Had 1t not been
for Roberts victory. and the conse-
Quent retreat of the Beers to the
Transvaal, to prepare for the last
stand, 1t is questionable what might
have happened. AS it is, a consid-
cradle body of tried and seasoned
troops have been ad led to the Brit
ish forces in the field, aud they are
men who, being caught once, are not
likely to be caught again. Add
tional encouragement has been given
the British, and they may be expect
ed to push the war In the cnemy's
country still more vigorously than
would otherwise have been the case.
bet. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The Democrats claim that a pro
tectiye tariff breeds trusts. England
has no protective tariff yet there
are more trusts under the British
policy than in this country. the lat
est is trust of the wall paper man
ufacturers, combination with a
capital of $50, 10000 England has
been held up as an evidence of the
benefit of the policy of free trade,
yet the results show that IL that pol
icy is beneficial, it is not the wage
earners that receive the benefit, for
there is no disputing the fact that
labor in this country is much better
paid than in that country. The ia
riff has nothing to do with trusts.
In this country the greatest trusts
and monopolies are among those in
dustries not affected by a tariff.
This country was never SO prosperous
as to-day under protective tariff.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
Detroit Live Stock Market.
Mich. CENTRAL LIVE Stock YARDS
March 9TH 1909.

The demand for live cattle II
quiet this week; receipts have beer
moderate of late. The follow nc
prices are neing paid at the Detroit
Live Stock Market:
Prime steers and heifers 81, 50(d
500; handy butchers cattle, $4,000
4 so; common, s2,50(G3, so; Gamers
cows, 81 ,50(62. so; stockers and feed
ers quiet at SO, 00(G4, 90.
Mich cows, steady at $25, 00(045, 90;
calves, active at So. O0(66, so.
Sheep and lambs. small receipts and
easy; prime lambs $500 (d6, 30;
mixed 81. 25(65, 25; culls 81, 50(g3, so
Hogs are the leading feature in
this market; fair receipts; trade IL
active AT the following prices: Prime
mediums IS, 05(95, 10; Workers "a, &c
Qg4, a5; pigs s4.60(d4,75; rough g., 7t
i94, 25; stays. ! of; cripples, 81, 90 pei
|cwt. off
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Fc careful To return TO the POI :
Office any mail lni tier not be.ougiu-;
to you that you may receive through
mistake. n new postal rule That re.
Gently went into clYe:t IL that per-
sous. who through carelessness or
from any other reasons take mail
Il ON the Office that belongs to AN
other, and who fail to return the
same, are liable to fine Of $500 or
one ear imprisonment This APP
plies To newspapers thus taken from
post office asl we'll as other mail
matter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The sendless chain" In government
finances. which caused 30 much mcn-
tai disturbance some i've years ago,
will be done away with entirely by
the new financial bill. Not tho least
Important feature az that measure
as 1t passed the lIou e, is the provis-
ion that the secretary Of the treasury
shall not use money resulting from
the sale of bonds to cover deficiencies.
1t was this use of bond funds In 1893
that caused the endless chain" which
put Messrs. Cleveland and Carlisle Ia
such a state OF mind.-State Rep.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
The pulp trust is just now causin

The pulp trust is Just now causing
newspaper publishers and printers
considerable anxiety. The prices on
ordinary white print have advanced
about 20 per cent, and no one knows
how much higher they will go. Many
newspaper proprietors are advancing
their advertising and subscription
rates to meet the Necessary increase
In cost of production, and those ad-
vertisers and subscribers who are
getting their space and paper at the
old price may consider themselves
lucky. Prices on envelopes and other
job stock have gone up likewise, and
the end is not yet. II the printer
has to charge you little more for
your printing, you will understand
he is not trying to rob you.-Holly
Advertiser.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The next time travelling peddlar
calls at your door and tries to sell
goods ask him, II he will take your
butter. eggs andsother products: ask
him when your neighbors get ready
to build a bridge over the slough II
he would Willingly donate few dol
lars to help it along. Tell him there
is a poor family down the road that
would be thankful IL he would do
nate a few provisions; ask him II he
would contribute to an enterprise
just started. II he agrees to do all
this and makes 1t binding, even tn, n
don't patronize him. Your home
merchants will do this and much
more.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain Is
Cough Remedy In our home. We keep
bottle open all the time and when.
ever any OF my family or myself begin
to catch cold we begin to use the
Cough Remedy, and as result we
never have To send away for doctor
aud incur large doctor bill, fol
Chamber lain's Cough Remedy never
fails to cure. it Is certainly a medi.
cine OF great merit and worth. ID.
). MEAnKLE, General Merchant and
Farmer, Matte, Bedford county, Pa.
For sale by l.. Fournier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Manufacture of smokeless powder
by the government will now shortly
be started at the Indian Head prov
ing grounds, The buildings Of thu
plant are practically completed. The
machinery has been delivered, ant
its installation will be accomplished
soon. There Is no intention on tn,
part OF the government to enter int,
competition with private manufac
turers, except as to quality.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Lord Roberts victory over Gen.
Cronle. whose magnificent resistance
in the flee or overwhelming forces
has won the admiration OF the world,
seems to have been magnitled out oil
all proportions ia London. II Mr.,
James Jeffries should swell out his
chest after defeating a bantam
weight, wouldn't his demonstration
appear ridiculous. Bay City Tri
bune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

II all reports are true, Admiral
Dewey Is not the only hero who has
won bride by his acts during the
Spanish war. General "Joe" Wheeler
It Is whispered, is coming home to be
married to a charming Washington
widow who refused him several
times 10 the past, but who relented
after he had gone to the Philippines
and who has been In a fever OF anx-
iety ever since. The widows seem
to be u, dangerous to heroes as they
were In the time of the late lament
ed Samivcl Weller.-Ex.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
Gen. @Joe" Wheeler Is not ljkel

Gen. @Joe" Wheeler Is not likely to
60 back to congress, even though his
military career Is at an end. The
gOvernorship Of Alabama is said to be
his ambition. II he really wants it
he undoubtedly can have it, for Gen.
Wheeler Il as popular in his native
state as elsewhere through the coun-
try. Politicians who also have CUB
ernatorial ASPIRATIONS should step
aside IL they do not desire to be run
over by the old war horse. State Re-
publican.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The mystery of Aguiualdo's v here
abouts grows more dense every day.
The theory that sn'nel hing m''st have
befallen The FllInn 'esder ~ a very
serious nlturc or Ut er~ . l'e w''u'''
not renain quiet -, nv 4 vats'r' ing
weight. Aguinaldo may h. u pa I"'
according Ia the views 81 l.is f',snds
In this untry, hut he Is not the M
of n patriot 10 secri'l.c h'm'se Tor his
country. and Ia refrain from issuing
Proclamation for months NJ a tinie
must he 10 the nature ~ crue. hard
ship State Republican.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Photographs from the most inter-
esting and picturesque spots in
America have been made for The
Ladies' Home Journal, and they will
be reproduced in that Magazine on
the finest coated paper. This series
Of pictures, Picturesque America" II
ia to be called, will show the great
beauties oflandscape and waterscape
OF this country In way IN which
they have never been seen before.
They were collected by one who has
crossed the continent more than a
hundred times, who has viewed the
scenery with apprecIative eyes, and
who Is, perhaps, the best qualified
man In the country to desribe them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

A. T. De Fluent. editor Of the
Journal. Doyleslown. Oni0. suffered
for number OF years from rheuma-
tism In his right shoulder and side.
lie says: My light arm at tunes was
entirely useless. ] tried hamber-
lain's Pain Balm aud was surprised
corrective relief almost Immediately.
The Pain Palm has cen a constant
companion OF mine ever since and II
never falls" I or sale by l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
One GIFT to You

II you will renew your subscription
or become new subscriber to THE
AVALANCHE, and send or call at this
Office and pay sl.00, the price of THE
AVALANCHE, and 25 cents additional
then we will present you with years
subscription to The Household. This
is an opportunity never before offer
ed, and cannot be continued indef-
initely. The price of The Household
alone is 800. The price OF THE Av-
ALANcHE is sl.0o. Thus the price of
both to you is only sl.25. You can
see sample copies Of the household
at my Office.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

A remembrance ~ our own youth
full mistakes and folles will lead us
t. judge those of others with SYM
]athy and indulgence, and the recog'
milton that we have reached the time
az life when gentle dignity and cheer
FIJI serenity are more be oming than
sparkling vivacity or any affectatons
WI save us froubeing ridiculous
March Ladies' Home Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
The election Of Judge Daboll

The election Of Judge Daboll to
the craftsmanship of the Republican
state central committee, made vacant
ny the resip nation Of Gen. Marsh, IL
nothing more or less than a notice to
Pingree and his clique that hence.
forth the state ceot.al committee
will cease to be Pingree tool, and
that its future efforts will be devoted
to the interests OF the whole Repub
lican party Of this state.--Port HUI
ron Republican.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The armies of the United States
were not vanquished when British
soldiers burned the national capitol
building, nor has Lord Roberts crush
ed independence In the Transvaal by
forcing Gen. Cronje to surrender.
The lighting has only begun, and II
is long bloody road to Pretoria
BAY City Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
The Cennhlican marty w

The Republican party will not
abandon its work of renovating and
improving our system OF taxation Ia
work begun before Pingree ever was
governor, for Gov. Rich had called
attention to it), but 1t will not adopt
in advance Of investigation, any
scheme proposed as political capital
for any man. We are presently to
again have republic in Michigan,
not despotism.-Allegan Gazette,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The tax OF the year 1897, which
has not been paid must be paid be-
fors May /, unless the delinquent
wishes to take the chance Of settling
with some purchaser Of the tax title.
Up to May 1. this tax can be paid at
the otii,e OF the county treasurer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
Lingering La Grippe Cough

G. Vacher. 1877 Osgood Str, Chi
cago says: any wife had very Sc
we're case Of La Grippe, and it left
her with very bad cOngh. She
tried bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar. and it gave immediate relief.
A soc bottle cured her cough entir-
ely. Price CSC and soc. L. Fournier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

A man named A. Presson, OF Pres
sonville, Kansas, wrote a letter the
other day. saying the opinion Of
everybody in his town who has used
Folev's Honey and Tar Is, that it IL
the very best medicine for LaGrippe,
colds, cough, etc. l.. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08
Another fatted calf ought to

Another fatted calf ought to be
killel. Ex-senator Lee Mantle, Mon
tana's prodigal son, can no longer
stand the hu>ks OF free silver and
announces his return to the straight
Republican abode. In short, he
prefers gold and national expansion
TO the vagaries OF Bryan, Atkinson
and the rest. -Cour. Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Eugeue J. Hall, the poet and pub
Usher says. that one dose OF Fole,'s
Honey and Tar restored his voice
when harseness threatened to pre-
vent his lecture at Central Music
Hall. Chicago. Nothing else as good.
L. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

The taxing of savings deposits Is
not move to equalIxe taxatlon. IT
hut bears down upon the class that
Is already paying tn great . proper
tiou Of the tax. -Kalamazoo News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

At special meeting of the North.
western Hemlock Lumber Maniac.
turers' Association, held in Mil
waukee, last week, it was decided to
advance the price Of hemlock 25 cts.
per 1000 feet on dimensions. and soc
to a 81 90 on boards
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

is Banner Salve. 1t is made from a
prescription by a worldwide known
skin specialist, and is positively the
most healing sa!ve for piles. burns,
scalds. ulcers, running sores and all
skin diseases. L. Fourier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

People suffering from Kidney d.
seases feel u gradual but steady loss
OF vitality. They should loose no
time ia trying Foley's Lidney Cure.
1t is guaranteed. l.. F0uruier.s
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

Parties having young cattle can
fnd ready market for them by .
plying to us. We will pay highest
market price.
SAILING, HANSON & Co.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-03-08

To many people Loose valuable
time In experimenting with congh
and cold cures. They should take
Foley's Honey and Tar, before 1t Is
too late. l.. Fourier.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-10
BRAVE GEN. LAWlON.
HIS DEATH ROBBED THE Ma
TON OF AN IDOL.
Dashing Volunteer of the Civil War,
Fearless India, Fighter, Hero at
FL Caney and Hunter of Fiiipinos
Dies on the Field.

The Filipino sharpshooter's bull It
which took the life of Gen. Henry ".
Lawton did more. 1t plunged the /
ton in grief, for LaWton was populs
idol. The same fearlessness which COS
him his life had given him a warm
place in American hearts and his gov
eminent regarded him one of the
most valuable of its military men.
Lawton's death occurred in San Ma
teo. With small force he had left
Manila for an expedition in the Mari
quina valley, an insurgent stronghold
1t look all night to cover fifteen miles
through rice fields, mud and over rocky
hills. In the morning an attack was
made on San Mateo: Lawton person
ally directed the work. be walked
along the firing line, 800 yards from the
Filipino trenches, needless of the warn,
ings of his staff officers that his white
helmet and yellow coat made him
shining mark and regardless OF the bull
lets that fell.about him. He laughed as
they whistled past him. Finally one
struck him in the breast, and with the
remark. Il am shot, fell into an Off
GERS arms and died almost instantly.
Many tears were shed as his men, hav.
ing driven the insurgents from san
Mateo, followed the body of their dead
general. borne on stretcher by SIX
stalwart cavalrymen, back 20 Manila.
Gen. Lawton vas a victim to his
sense of duty. In spite of his officers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-10

A. Kinley sent him con gratulations for
these successful operate His oper-
atoms covered the en- tire central part
of Luzon. Up to the day Of his death
Lawton was in tie field almost con-
stantly, dispensing the insurgents and
cutting off the ammunition and sup
plies. He was uIlder fire several times,
but he drove the insurgents before him
everywhere. His son, II years old. was
with him in the Philippines. The
youngster was under fire with his ia
Their at Santa Cruz, and the General
was intensely proud of him.
In November the whereabouts of
Gems. Lawton and Young. ON account
of the rapidity of their movements, be
came almost as mysterious as that of
Aguinaldo. But it was understood that
Gen. Lawton was ambitious to capture
the Filipino leader, and that he would
run him down If possible. 1t was just
such chase as he made after Geroni-
mo. the Apache. Many of the Generals
horses were dying, and the soldiers.
anu CIV Gt cOiut dklC oLhSCA1s hluAA
ahead half naAed, their clothes being
torn to pieces in getting through the
jungles. Hundreds of them were bere-
footed. Bread was scarce and cara
bao meat and bananas made up their
rations.
The General was at Tayug on Dec. /.
his troops having captured large guam
titles of insurgent supplies. Later he
returned to Manila, and, as already set
forth, started Dec Is to capture San
Mateo. where he was shot and killed.
A detachment OF &c Fourth Cavalry,
his old regiment, was with him when
he died. BY singular coincidence, it
was while fighting a Filipino leader
named Geronimo that he met his fate.
Gen. Lawton, like SO many eminent
soldiers, died poor. Re owned nothing
except piece of property in Califor-
mia which he purchased several years
ago for S15, 900, but which is mortgaged
for half that sum. To aid his family
bill was introduced into both House
and Senate providing for a pension of
$1,000 year for his widow, and an APP
peal was made for a popular subscrip-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-10

protests he persisted in placing himself
in imminent danger, remarking, AT Is
my duty Il, see what Is going on 9 the
firing line
Gen. LawtoD was the ideal soldier.
Courage, srergth. activity am endur-
ance were Siss conspicuous traits. He
was born leader. an intrepid CAM
paigner and dashing commander. His
hcu-like courage was proved N every
war his government has waged since
he was STRIPPING. and his Use from
priyate volunteer in 1861 to a 5rigsdier
general of regulars in 1899 was bysheer
merit. He had not yet been made 4
brigadier general when he died, but the
War Department was preparing his
commission when the news Of his death
came. One Of the best Indian fighters
that our army ever produced, he car
ried Indian tactics into his campaign
against the FiIipinos. thus adding much
to their Generalization.
Gen. Lawton was man Of striking
personality He was 8 feet inches
III height and weighed 10 pounds HIS
forehead was low and broad, and his
iron-gray hair was thick and was worn
eftst. He rendered himself even more
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-10
The Point of View.

people talk about thirteen being an
unlucky number" she said, out I
can't say that 1 ever have found it so.
A year ago New Years day / sat down
to dinner where there were thirteen
at the table"
land didn't anything happen?" her
friend asked in amaZement.
"Oh, yes, considerable happened.
The hostess and two of the guests
have died since then.
'Well, for goodness sake, how can
you say, after all this, that you don't
consider sitting at table where there
are thirteen unluckyY'
Possibly it WIS unlucky for some
of them" she said, seeming to reflect,
'sbut it was my turn to entertain this
year. and you see there were Only tec.
to be provided for"