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Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

EMIN PACHA has been heard from
again, and he has been so busy bug
hunting-in the strictly scientific
sense-that he has paid little atten-
tion to politics, and really doesn't
know whom he belongs to. German
jealousy has been aroused by the
gallant entomologist's uncertainty as
to the nationality to which he should
communicate his discoveries and col
lection of butterflies; and in Berlin
and Hamburg he has already been
accused of a desire to set up an equa-
torial empire for himself, where he
could found the largest museum of in
sects ever established. And it is quite
on the cards that the Germans may
be sending an armed force on his
track--to prevent the loss to the
Fatherland of all that ,Emin has ac-
quired, both territory and eccentric
bugs
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wrap, just as there are many men who
would rather run the risk of pneumonia
than mufi,e up I'm an ulster, but for the
sake Of the reasonable ones proceed to
describe very handso ne long cloak Of
which you will get very good general
idea by glancing at my initial illustra-
ton This garment which hooks almost
its entire length. is made up in bro
caded wooden and is fitted 10 the figure.
Now that France has fallen so y,o ent-
| ly in love with Russia, OF course every
thing Russian goes in Paris, and we feel
the effect OF this craze over here, I'm
not sorry for it. as tho Russian ladies
have style Of their own which is often
very charming. Being cod country,
their fashions come in most appropriate
extremely becoming Russian shapes In
felt hats. One in particular attracted
my attention. 1t was what is called the
| Russian turban, made in black felt,
| faced with b ack velvet and trimmed
with wide violet ribbon around the
| crown; the same ribbon forming a loop
| in front and fastened on with a Rhine
stone buckle. A panachc of black os-
| trich tips Is placed at the back. The
Cronstadt is another Russian shape, re-
minding one of the hat worn by the
droschki driver 1t has black velvet
bow in front, with steel buckle, and a
black ranache placed on the side. The
trimming of the Cronstadt may be
charmingly varied by fo'ding of white
lace on the brim all around.
II you don't fancy these Russian tur-
bans. probably you might like an old
French form, Louis NJ, such as L set
tefore you in my second illustration, a
stylish bit OF Eeadgear in beige felt AT
tho front is placed a large bow Of to-
bacco- brown velvet and at the back a
buLch of pink, cream and tobacco
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

BALTIMORE sends word to the
Northwest that the people may calm
their perturbed spirits, for there is
storage room for eighty millions bush
els of grain in that city. This is all
very well, but how are the farmers,
whose grain is 'rotting in the fields
and at the railway stations, to get ii
transported to RaltinQgsS If Balti-
more will furnish transportation she
can have wheat enough to burst every
elevator in the town and fill the hulls
of all the ocean vessels lining her
docks. Warehouses are of great i'm
portance, it is true, but the prime
necessity is the means of reaching
them.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

Dilspidated Mansions That Are Occupied
by English People of Rank
Americans who visit London for
the first time are always filled with
astOnishment at the very often insig-
niflcant houses occupied by personages
OF high rank. Accustomed TO see their
own countrymen rush into town lots
and stone barns as first expression
OF newly acquired millions, they mar
vel that an English earl is content
with city residence so limited. and
saves all his money for the improve.
ment OF the family country seats.
Yet so IL is, and among the Americans
received by her grace OF Manchester
much amazement is excited by the
state of her establishment and sur
rOundings. t
Ii is small and shabby, residence
in which no member of the 400
would deign to dwell in New York.
AS with so many English houses, the
dining-room Is on the basement floor.
The furniture is faded and worn to a
degree, with forlorn dotted Swiss cur
tains at the windows, black with
London smoke most OF the time, and
full enough OF holes to make first
class sifters.
Upstairs, In the drawing-rooms, il
Is much the same. Dingy carpets,
dusty hangings, with threadbare
patches on old brocades, and gen.
eral air OF being used up.
or course, all about are objects Of
great value and beauty, rare pictures,
pieces Of rich tapestry and priceless
porcelains, and on tables OF Eastern
workmanship stand gold vinaigrettes
studded with big jewels, picture
frames set with brilliants and so on.
The fact is that only Americands and
a few fabulously wealthy mobiles can
afford great town houses. AS with
the Manchesters, it requires every
cent they can raise to support coun-
try properties; these, after all, are
the ones English people really care
about. They all entertain, more or
less, contempt for the city, abuse
it, barely stop long enough for the
season, and on every excuse are off to
the continent or entertaining or being
entertained at castle or manor.-Il-
lustrated American.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

No WONDER those good Missouri
people threatened to lynch the viz
lains who abducted little child, and
would return him to his parents only
when they had paid $4,000 ransom!
A little wholesome hanging is GER
tainly merited by persons vile enough
to engage in such brigandage. But
what shall be said Of the condition of
a community where such an abduc-
tion can be successfully carried out?
1t would seem as If the agents of the
law and those who watch over the
public security thereabouts must be
perpetually gone a fishing.
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ing corsage higher and closer to the
neck. in order to give length to the
figure, and there is always some species
OF sleeve, even If only mere draping OF
tul'e or net. The tiny shou'Cer strap
which left tho entire arm bare above the
shoulder is not seen any mose, II yoI
wi h to cut the bodice low, there must
be filling OF chiffon or some other soft
material. Should you use tulle, net or
gacze for tho skirt the same material
iigares TO f. in at the neck and for Tic
short sleeves.
Now and then see one of those ex-
Qu site white cloth evening costumes,
trimmed with white hare fur and white
chiffon, fair and fascinating white lady,
only no. clad to walk tie corridors at
hour when grave yawn, but to move
with regal grace across the polished flo or
OF the ball room. Sometimes these
dreams Of white are varied by god lace
or gimp, and at others the white lady
wears tan shoes, tan stockings and tan
g'oves
In my fourth illustration you will find
the sketch OF very original fancy waist
in crepe de chine appropriate for after
noon tea or evening reception, with
which is worn gauze scarf The dis
tnctive features of this ouse like gar.
ment are its baslues Of unequal length
and its run ed effects at the neck and at
the sleeves. The collar, too, is made
up in folds OF the material cut on the
cross. This picturesque garment must
be made up on lining which closes in
front with hooks, and the gathered ef-
fects must be worked out with basting
threads. Great patience and no little
skill will be necess airy to give this fancy
wa st all the graceful folds and pleats
which appear I'm the illustration.
Said leader in the wor of modes to
me the other day: II really grow less and
less fond OF my fuIs every year Furs
have become so common. Everyone wears
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

The sensation just now in Europe
is the frank announcement of the OBJ
jects of the Franco Russian alliance,
which promises to be aggressive.
These objects are the occupation of
Constantinople by Russia and the
compulsory retirement Of the English
from Egypt. This means heavy
blow at England. When the newly
allied powers begin these prepara-
tions for the fulfllment of this pro-
gramme England will be in the field
against them, whether the Triple
Alliance moves or not. And with
Russian armies already stepping over
the Rol.manian frontier, and French
fleets massing at Toulon, we may say
that war is within measurable dis
tance.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

OUR fighting vessels are rapidly
sliding down into the water. A few
days ago the 1,0O0-ton twin screw
gunboat Machias was launched upon
the Kcnnebec River at Bath, Me.
It's main battery will be eight four
inch rapid-flre steel rifles, and the
sec99ndssrSy battery aye raFid-qre guns.
& Gatling gun, and Hotchkiss re-
volvlng cannon. 1t can steam four
teen knots an hour, and its schooner
rig will enable it TO spread $500
square feet of canvas. Though a
small vessel, and only intended for
harbor and river patrol service, it is
a stanch and strong craft, and a
worthy addition TO the coming new
navy.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

"Your daughter is engaged, 1 be-
lieve," said gentleman to a colored
lady in a neighboring town few
days ago.
"She am, rs sorry to say" was the
reply.
don't you approve of her choice?"
NO; he don't amount to muffin. He
puts me in mind of the food that
John the Baptist ate in the wilder
ness"
"How's that?"
"Low cuss an wild, honey.-Cape
Cod Item.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

WHEN friendship is found under
the surface, then love was built -bet-
ter than II knew" III IL can be well
coined as the nucleus around which
love must be built and is built, then
can the question, @What is love?" be
answered. Such love brings out all
that is best in men and women. Be
ing honest and sincere, true to them
selves and each other, there are no
wells to be lifted from illusions and
no disappointments to follow in the
intimacy of close acquaintance.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

some people are absolutely unable to
do, says an exchange. Cut No.
illustrates the device itself. 1t con-
sists of a narrow metal band (a), with
hooks % and O with which it is
hooked on the glass. Cut No. 2 shows
glass fitted up with the "pill-taker.
The forked (e), basket-shaped exten-
sion (d) forms the receptacle for the
pill. When pill is to taken the
water, or whatever liquid is used with
it, is poured into the glass, the pill is
laid in the basket and the glass
placed to the mouth, facing the
basket. AS the water passes through
the prongs it washes the pill into the
mouth and down the throat with
neatness and dispatch.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE next time you hear man
criticising man, notice what he
says. lie does not find fault with his
neighbor because he is not as good a
man as himself, but because he is not
up TO an impossible standard. II a
man should appear who was as good
as we expect our neighbor to be, none
of us would be fit to live with him,
he would be so nice. We all criticise
each other in this absurd way; COM
munity of work mules criticising each
other for not being race horses, would
not be more ridiculous. a.a.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
The Indian Hunters Gait.

The Indian hunter has distinc-
tive gait. His toes, either straight
before him or pointing inward, cover
the center Of gravity. His hips sway
slightly to the stepping side, and his
rear foot is not exactly lifted, but
rather peeled of the ground just high
enough to clear the surface and SET
tied fntrftss place before thc
weight comes on 1t. He does not
swing his shoulders, nor walk with a
spring, nor plant his foot with Il
shock, as the white man does. If the
Indian were turned to stone while in
the act of stepping, the statue would
probably stand balanced on one foot.
This gait gives the limbs great con-
troll over his movements. He is al
ways poised. If q stick crack under
him it is because Of his weight, and
not by reason Of the impact. He goes
silently and with great economy of
force. The muscles have less strain
on them and do not tire so soon.
Sometimes it seems as If they never
tired. He treads through the woods
and swamps and down timber with
no noise except the rustling Of the
grass and leaves disturbed by his
passage. His steady balance enables
him to put his moving foot down as
gently as you would lay an egg on the
table. You could not hear the thud
OF fooot-fall IL you listened week.
The gait is not elastic nor springy moi
handsome, and it even makes the
man seem bow-legged. Put the same
person in leather boots on floor and
you would truly say that he stumpcd
along, but in moccasins on hunt he
does not walk, he glides. Forest and
Stream.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE best way in which we can act
usefully in the immense circle of the
world and for the good of humanity
is to I'll our place in the circum-
scribed circle of domestic virtues, to
form around us an atmosphere of love
and benevolence. We must do the
good that lies in our power; it after
wards belongs to Providence, and not
to us, to make that good contribute
to the general utility.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

brown ostrich tips springIng out of a
bow OF the velvet The effect Is very
dressy and refined and altogether
unique.
In my third illustration you will find
pictured richly embroidered evening
gown, chrysanthemums being the mo-
tive. IL you don't care for embroidered
effects. you may choose velvet or tro-
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

1T is not just barely possible that
the story to the effect that Rudyard
Kipling is coming to America to test
the heinternational copyright law should
pass through the business Office and
have the lines counted before print
ing. Kipling, aside from being a pro-
life writer, is also newspaper man
and thoroughly appreciates the value
of an advertisement among pure read
ing matter.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE pin factories Of the United
States turn out about $4,000, 900, 900
pins a year and the little spikes can be
bought at the rate Of about 200 for a
cent. Yet year after year suffering
American youth is asked to admire
and initiate the good little boy who
became president OF bank because,
when he applied for job as errand
10y, the banker saw him pick up a
pin and save it, Fables for youth
ought to be remodeled to suit present
conditions and prices. f,s
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
The Palsiphone.

A novel musical instrument has
just been brought out In France
under the name of the "Palsiphone.
It's principle is electromagnetic, and
in its simplest form IL bears great
resemblance to some types Of electric
bell, and may be used also for signal
ing. The musical notes are produced
by sonorous body, which is set vi
brating by the extremely rapid move
ments Of the "lntcrrupt0r" OF a
Ruhmkorff coil; and the result is said
to be highly pleasing.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

For veteran who heard the clock
Cf fourscore strike some time ago,
the venerable Gladstone Is unusually
active. He is the head and front of
the present huge movement for En-
glish land reform, and the conference
on the subject held In London under
his guidance represented three-quar-
ters Of a million farm-workers. After
a good rest in the south, Mr.. Glad
stone will take the cause OF these dis
inherited people into Parliament, and
ne will plead powerfully for reform
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE heroic, soul does not sell its
justice and its nobleness. 1t does
not ask to dine nicely and to sleep
warm. The essence is the perception
that virtue is enough. Poverty is it's
ornament. 1t does not need plenty,
and can very well abide its loss.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

IT has been the custom with some
of the shoe manufacturers Of Massa-
chusetts to "date ahead" the bills of
their customers. That is to date the
retailers bill ahead for six months
and then give him four to six months
credit beyond that. The custom has
been productive Of so much loss and
damage that the New England Shoe
and Leather Association has under.
taken the work OF bringing about a
reform.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE Nizan Of the Deccan has
achieved distinction by Offering the
highest price ever known to have
been named for single gem for the
new imperial. diamond" and he has
backed out of the bargain; he has
also saved his money. AS the figure
was e43O, 900, he may be congratu-
lated on the latter circumstance.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

If you are too fat and are anxious
60 become lean, try to become the fat
test man in the world. Then you
will become poor. Or, bet that you
will increase in weight. Then you
will be sure to lose.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

WHEN man is ill-natured, is it
right for him to vent it on every one
he meets? Suppose it is his business
TO answer certain questions suppose
the people have right to ask him
questions; Is It proper for him to
snap them up because he had bad
nightS Does he not do himself a
great injustice?
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

WHAT has become OF the old-fash-
soned poor child who used to have all
the ice cream she wanted in winter
by mixing up snow and milk and
molasses?
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

ALL evil shuns the light; all good
courts it. 1t is homage which even
the worst men pay to goodness that
they strive to hide their lack of it,
and pretend to share in it whenever
such pretense is possible.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

THE sorrow which the Viceroy OF
Marking expresses for the recent out
breaks against foreign missions would
be more likely to help the Chinese
Government in foreign estimation if
1T were accompanied by some evidence
OF effort to find and punish the guilty
ones.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

1T is discouraging, in the face of
the fact that over 100000 anti.
tobacco tracts were distributed in this
country last year, to learn that three
factories alone turn out 10000 corn
cob pipes every day and are preparing
to enlarge their output 25 per cent.
in 1892.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

ELLA WHEELER WILCOX states
that "Woman's lacksof independence
is her greatest fault" The poetess
OF passion was evidently not speaking
for herself. %t
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

NEVER tell any secrets in a news
paper ONCE. Remember, the man
who hears you earns his bread and
butter by telling secrets, and not by
keeping them.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

Now THAT Capt. Anson has played
ball in the Colosseum and the Ameri-
can hog has been admitted to Italy,
the triumph OF Yankee meat over
classic intellect is complete.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

IN both England and Ireland. Pcr-
haps EneIand's land reform necessity
may be Ireland's opportunity for se-
curing her own rights.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
CAN YOU TAKE A PILL?
A Novel Device by Which a Disagreeabie
Duty Is Made Pleasant.

Duty Is Made Pleasant.
That Improvement is the order OF
the day" is demonstrated in every
possible direction, even in the man
ner Of taking medicines after they
have been prescribed by physician.
/. Yates, of London, has invented
o clever trick for taking pills, Which
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
TRAINS STILL In STYLE,
WOMEN WILL NOT DIsoBEy
FASHIONS MANDATE.

Despite Mud and snow the winter walk
Ing Dress Is Not 1rainiess - Becoming
hussian shaped Felt Hats - Winter
Wraps and furs-A Skating Costume.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

IT is sadly but frequently the case that
the man who hurrahs the loudest has tho
least idea OF what he Is hurrahing about
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
The SUNDAY SCHOOL.
AN INTERESTING AND INsrRuc-
TIVE LESSON.

Reflections Of an Elevatins Character-
Wholesome Food for Thought = study
Ing the scriptural Lesson Intslligsntly
and ProntabI-.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

NOWADAYS the public Is apt TO
hear less OF a poets verses than his
royerses.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31
NEWsoF0URoWNsTATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MIcHI-
oANDERS.

Pardon for an Innocent Mantle swine
and sheep Observation-Disclosures Over
Cards. Roasted Her Daughter--Essexyiiie
Has Big Fire.
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

sex who have taken so much real pleas
ure in seeing their figures beautlfed by
this garment might at least have some.
one to thank. Contrary to tho predic.
tion that the gored skirt would not keep
its train in winter walking dresses. they
still rest on the ground for about three
inches, says the fashion writer, and with
the coming season Of mud and melting
snow, will call loudly to be taken up and
carried. 1t is hard on gloves and hard
on sleeves. and, last but not least, hard
on the hands and arms OF our not over
robust women. But what are we to 90;
surely not disobey Queen Fashions man
date, and appear in the street in train
less skirts? Never! AS well-known
society woman expressed it: al must
follow the fashions or the fashions won't
follow mel" A very wise saying IL 1t aid
fall from woman's lips. A philosopher
would have expressed himself in this
wise: The moment you let the world
see that you can get along without 1t, 1t
will despise you
/ know there are somo women who
would rather go cod than wear long
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

Is THERE anything like adv-rsity 3
try the temper OF our friends2
Crawford avalanche., 1891-12-31

Next Lesson. IA Song Of Salvation. "
Isa- 20; 1-10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-08-04
THE CITY CAMPAIGN.
D. W. Grubbs Chairman and C. A. Bookwalter
Secretary of the New Committee.

The new Republican city committee did
not have much to do last night. when it met
in the Marion Club rooms. but what was
done was marked by spiritedness of ex-
preston and action that indicates the COM
ing of vigorous campaign. When Secre-
tary Gresham, of the cid committee, called
the new one to order there were but four to
fail in answering roll-ca Two of these
were represented by proxy, and in the
course OF the meeting third absentee came
III: Sd. in fact, the meeting was held with
but one ward unrepresented. The commit
tee Is composed mostly of young men, who
are ready TO don their fighting clothes and
give the best possible support to the excel
lent ticket nominated Saturday. Charles
Martindale. of the Third ward. presided
temporarily and Geo. Harvey, of the Fourth,
was secretary. With this organization eff
fected the committee Immediately chose as
permanent chairman ID. w. Grubbs and T..
A. BOokwalter as secretary. There was
some talk about having precinct commit
teemen selected, but it was realized that
the sooner the organization was perfected
the better. so the decision of the old COM
lect their own assistants In the precincts
the plan of nominating ward cOuncilmen
The meeting then adjourned, but another
will be held next Monday evening. when
the precinct committeeman will be an
announced. Tonight, in the club-rooms.
the candidates will be glad to meet all Re-
uuhlicaus