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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

matics, on practical optics. there are
explanations and illustrations OF the
workings of steam machinery, and espe-
cially close study is made OF every phase
of geography. No study in the naval
school curriculum Is more carefully
taught or more thoroughly mastered.
The earnestness with which the youth
who is to spend all his life on the land
"bounds" States and countries is tribe
compared with the zeal with which in
struction given him in geography, with
this important difference, however, that
while to the "land lubber" the study OF
Guence. TO hrfn wAttteiS Of small &c. conse-
sea a knowledge of It's coasts and by-ways
is matter of vital Importance Hence,
the geography taught in the training
school is the geography Of the sea and Of
the coast, and when pupil leaves that
institution he is able to describe every
headland on any frequented coast on the
globe, to tell what harbors there are on
any coast line, what rocks are to be
Stunned, what sands and reefs to
be avoided, and where lighthouses
are erected for the safety of seamen.
Gunnery, both theoretical and practical,
forms a part OF the sailor boys training;
he Is taught not only to load and fire
cannon but TO study the laws of pro-
jectiles and to calculate how far given
amount OF powder will throw ball of q
certain size, shape, and weight He is
taught military and naval chemistry.
the constitution OF gunpowder and of
other explosives, the manufacture of
torpedoes, boat-making and sailing.
More than one third OF the time Is given
up to manual labor for a seamans
school is really a manual training school
OF the most practical kind. In the sail
making shop he Is taught to sew, TO
make knots, TO splice ropes; in the
blacksmith shop he learns all that Is
necessary TO render him competent TO do
such work as may be needed on board
ship; in tho carpenter-shop he is taught
the uses Of various kinds OF wood. to do
repairing and building, so that a boy
thoroughly instructed in this line will be
able not only to build boat but to show
others how boats should be built
In the gymnasium the incipIent sailors
are instructed IN all sorts OF exercises
which may be useful In their future cali
ing; they are taught 90 ascend and de-
scend masts, head OF feet first while
running. leaping, and vaulting are mat
ters OF course. The artillery practice Is
practical, with real guns, both breech
and muzzle leaders; the pupils are
taught to handle the piece, to aim and
to fire; they arc also instructed In the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

For the kite-tail, long, slender
cord, knotted every four inches into
nooses, will be necessary. Slip through
each moose knot a double strip of paper
four or five inches long. The tail
shodld be about five times as long as
the kite, for kite three feet long, and
proportionately longer as the kite is
made larger, so that kite six feet tall,
which SOME ambitious youth may like
to- build, VIII need tail some eighty
feet long. OF course the higher the
kite is to be flown the longer the tail
needs TO be.
The frame for the ~lady-bug" kite is
also adapted 10 the odd woman" kite.
Cover the frame with white paper, and
paint in green, red, yellow, and sky
blue, the figure of good-natured old
dame. Leave the apron, face, and
r--s--A Ii---1.-sa@- ssrAan-
the hair red, and touch up the features
with black and yellow. IL really seems
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Ravens In AIaska.

The Alaska raven is a fne-looking
bird, as large as a turkey, and. upon
closer aoqu0iat0Hee. a real handsome
fellow, says the San Francisco CHT0u--
icle His coat is indeed black. but of
q black glossier and richer than silk
and softer than velvet, while in semi
shade the feathers are tinged with that
peculiar color so often seen on we'll
preserved blue-black bronze. 1t is very
funny to see those birds holding, as it
were, q conclave. Ten or a dozen
alight on the ground and walk to the
meeting place with a stately, erect
step, their every movement cool and
assured.
Then an old bird steps gravely into
the middle, and the meeting begins
with O series of cultural and harsh
croaks, which gradually swell in vol
ume until the entire lot of birds have
joined in the debate. Along comes q
dog, and for him they scatter, resum-
ing their positions when he passes, I'M
til the meeting again terminates, and
then fly off to the beach and hills.
These birds are seldom killed, unless
it be by some sdlor in pure wanton-
| utbbs IL NOu OAauAuC VIC OAAAo vi bhAOo0
ravens, the peculiar construction is re-
markable. They are a combination of
chisel, scissors, dagger, and gimlet.
The bill forms an important factor in
the ravens existence, for he has to dig
on the beach fof CLANS, bore the hard
shell by rSpeated chopping, and again
in pure mischief he will tear and break
any thing That his bright and unerring
eye hghtA pon.
The NATIVES from Yukatat Bay,
through the n,twork of islands as far
as British Columbia, have an ancient
legend that te raven was the bird
that brought lkht from darkness when
the world wal created. On this ac-
count they verprate it, and the totem
of the raven ! regarded as denoting
the most illustious descended family.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

a shame to send the old lady UP aloft
in windy weather, when she might
catch rheumatism or tOothache, but
youth is memorable; and away she
goes.
Miss HighAyer," now. looks as if she
might enjoy the breezy trip. The
frame for this kite. is not difficult to
make. The cross-sticls should be SCI
curely fastened together with fine
wire, and a strip of cane or bamboo
bent to make an outline for the skirt,
the ends being securely tied together
with strong Irvine and fastened so they
Join the ends of the cross-pieces. The
head is a circle of wire attached by
cords to the frame. and the remainder
of the frame is outlined by cords. AZ
ter the frame is covered with paper,
the woman's figure is painted as Illus
trated, or dressed in fashionable style
with bits of brown striped calico and
silk. These can be sewed on, remem-
bering to fasten them only to the edge
of the frame.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

speciality, and regular instruction Is
given the boys, while frequent matches
develop more than usual interest In the
sport
But the Greenwich schools are not the
only places OF training for the navy.
There are a number of training ships,
In each of which from 100 to 1000 boys
are instructed in all the duties of naval
life In the training ship the work is Of
even more practica character than In
the schools, for the daily life of the sea-
man Is lived over in reality, and, save
for the schooling, there is no distinction
between sea life and the course of train.
ing. Old vessels, which were once the
terror Of the French and the Spanish,
are set apart for this use, and in them
schools are established for such youth as
desire to qualify themselves for naval
service. They are admitted at almost
any age above IL, the authorities, how
ever, preferring them from Is to 1919.
The applicants are required. with the
permission OF their parents, to sign an
agreement to serve In the navy for ten
years after becoming Is years Of age,
ments o sps nava Ple serv 70 al the REQUIRE
which acts as o training school Is kept
In order and repaired by the boys them
selves under the direction of their Off
GERS, and all kinds of ship work is actul
ally done. The boys are taught to fur
sails, to handle guns, to fire salutes, are
instructed in the manual OF arms, are
taught TO wash the decks and do every
kind of ship work from calking the
seams to "fatting the cable" At eight
bells, 12 o'clock, all assemble to dinner
of roast beef, potatoes and pudding,
while for supper they have plain bread
and treacle. Their education is not neg
lected, for they must observe certain
school hours. but the practical training
is considered to be the main object of
their stay on board.
The system has been so effective that
able bodied seamen are now seldom en-
listed dill ectly into the navy, for the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

three inch adjustment, enabling them
to be fitted to long or short-legged
man. The action is exactly similar to
an ordinary pair of sculls. The out
riggers have q spread of 4 feet st
inches; while the slide has an extreme
length of % inches. Fastened TO the
SOULS are two connecting rods, which
are attached to draw bar; the latter
slides back and forth on rail Ms the
oarsman pulls his stroke through and
RECEIVERS ready for another. At the
end of the cockpit is pocket wheel.
At the head of the machine is another
wheel of the same size and description.
An endless chain passes over both
pockets. This chain is connected with
the draw bar, and the movements OF
the sculler in pulling through the
stroke gives the rotary motion to the
machine.
Connected with the upright shaft is
worm and system of gears. This
operates a small clock-faced dial, which
registers the distance the oarsman
rows, the same as though he was row.
ing over a measured course. On the
shaft, connected with the small dial, is
smaller pulley, having the same num-
Der OF revolutions of the worm gear.
A belt operates the hands on the big
dial, which is constructed of canvas
cloth, and enables the spectators to
witness the exact position of the oars
men in the contest. On the big dial
are two hands like the hands of a
clock. These hands are connected
with each machine, and as the oarsman
fpSS ho@S5 t The s st5eEs the bands Rs
dial, representing very closely the ex-
act motion of boat going through the
water. Even the rocking movement
which the ground swell causes is clev-
erly depicted.
Patents are now pending for an
eightoared machine. as Mr.. Kerns
claims that he can build the machine
for either single, double, four, six, or
eight-oared crews. The Harvard Uni
vcrsity Boat Club has ordered an eight
Dared machine. The most essential
feature of the machine is found in the
fact that the crew can be got together
and better work done than under the
old style and form. The apparatus
can be adjusted for either light or
heavy men.
The well-known oarsman, James A.
Ten Eyck, is going to get partner
from among the professional scullers,
and they will start out after the holi-
days, giving exhibitions throughout
the country on the machine with a
weIlknown vaudeville troupe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

Hut the Little Conductor and the Erivs


Hut the Little Conductor and the Eriver
Got Him Out
The man inside the horse-car was
very large and red. The conductor OF
the CIR was small and pale. The large
red passenger was infringing the rules
of the railroad company by lighting a
cigar. The small conductor had
watched this audacity, and when he
was satisfied that the cigar-lighting
process was not an illusion he remarked.
with considerable sternness of voice
for diminutive man:
you'll have to put that cigar out. I"
|, The large red man took no notice OF
the observation, but ppffed huge vol
umes of smoke.
You'll have to put that cigar out, i
say"
Still the large man pulled serenely
on.
Il say, you'll have 70 put that cigar
out"
The large man turned his small pig
eyes laterally, and said:
Save yer voice, young feller. save
yer voice."
The conductor looked the large man
over. He observed that he was about
the size Of Mr.. Sullivan, the pugiiist,
and he wondered whether his salary as
conductor was large enough to induce
him to risk his life In q physical en-
counter with the burly rutfian. There
Is a personal pride in nearly all men,
and that conductor forgot the corpo-
ration he was serving and its rules,
and determined that he, as an indi-
vidual, would not be crushed.
You'll have to put that cigar out,
he repeated. His admonition was
painfully Interchangeable in dictlon and
tone, and it was beginning to annoy
the large red man.
Say, young feller," remarked the
latter, ring the bell and let yerself off.
The conductor walked forward to the
drivers platform and said few quiet
words to his coadjutor. Then he re-
turned to his own platform, and for a
moment or so, as the car went on, he
was silent. Finally he directed his at.
tention again to the smoker.
ra Y21u have to put that cigar out.
The large red man rose to his feet.
and as he did so the conductor pulled
the bell for the car to stop. The
smoker strobe out to the platform, and,
glowering down on the little conduc-
tor, held the lighted cigar under his
nose, saying:
THAT cigar amt goin' ter be put
out. Seel"
The car was now at standstill and
the driver was looking back at the
two men on the rear platform. He
saw the little conductor let fly his fist
at the large red man, and Immediately
he let go of his brake and gave each Of
his horses a sharp cut with the whip.
They leaped forward and galloped
away with the now empty car. When
the driver looked around again he saw
the figure of the large man standing
ruefully in the middle of the car track
a block behind.
A small boy went out into the street
to see what the man fell off the car
for. The determined smoker was
busting himself. There was no cigar
near him. He looked about in q dazed
way, and then said:
What was that conductors num-
ber?"
The small boy did not know, so the
comedy will never have tragic sequel.
-NelU York sun.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
what Is ,ropsr in Mourning.

In mourningit is not proper to wear
black ostrich fathers.
1t is not proper to wear fringe of any
sort.
1t is not proper to wear black
velvet.
1t is not proper to wear blue black
materials.
1t is not proper to combine dull silk
with wool; IL must have Grape.
1t is not proper to have too deep a
border on your letter paper or visiting
cards.
1t is not proper TO wear a watch
chain; a black silk guard should be
assumed.
II is not proper to wear diamonds in
rings or in the ears.
1t is not proper TO wear a nuns veil
ing veil in deep mourning, except
when travelling.
II is not proper to wear black lace.
There is no such thing as mourning
lace. -New York Sun.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

located in Racine. Young Winslow
attended the public schools and at the
age of IA entered the grammar school
of Racine College, continuing at this
institution full collegiate course and
graduating with the degree of A. b. in
the class of 1871. After a few months
spent in teaching he entered the law
office of f. o. Hand, then County
Judge of Racine County. In 1874 he
entered the law school of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin and easily graduated
first in large class in 1875, with the
degree of LII. b. From 1877 to 1880
Judge Winslow praetieed with emil
nent success. In 1888 he was elected
to the Circuit bench. For four con-
saantive years he had the Office of cor
poration counseI OK uuc1uo. 1fiSoon
spicuous success upon the Circuit
bench led to his unOpposed reelection
in 1889. His success as trial Judge
is evidenced by the fact that out of 800
htigated trials but fifty-six appeals
were taken from his Judgment, only
eleven of which were reversed or
modified.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

extremely popular, and generally have
had more applicants than there was
room to accommodate. There is good
reason for the preference shown by sea-
faring men for the naval service, for,
although the wages are smaller than are
paid In the commercial marine, in every
led and clothed than on ships devoted to
commerce. The system OF the reserve
and training schools has also done away
with the impressment OF seamon IN time
Of war, and the press-gang, hunting the
sea-coaet and abductIne men TO serve as
seamen, has become q thing Of the past
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

training schools have provided all that
may be needed. But, to meet all emer-
gencies that may possibly arise, naval
reserve has been formed, into which
merchant seamen are admitted. Mem
bers of the reserve are paid an annual
sum as retainer to serve on board the
Government vessels, and nust be In
readiness in time of war to enter the
service of the British navy. Including
the boys, this reserve numbers about
20. 600 men, and as the total number
borne on the ships books is about 81,
600, the available naval force of Great
Britain is therefore nearly $4,000 men.
mi ual schools have always been
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
nreaklnr n to HIm eentlr.

Editor-Mr. Plumduff, you may
make little change in your column
tomorrow morning. 1t takes mp too
much space Cut IL down one-half
Mr.. Plumduff-Yes,s sir.
~Then the other half won't need any
special heading. Remove the head
ing"
@Yes. sir"
"And IL needn't be loaded. Bun Il
in solid"
"Yes, sir" A.
THAT viii mako it take up about
third Of a column"
"Yes, sir"
~And then it can go in any part Of
the paper wherever there is room for
IT,"
~Yes, sir"
~And il there isn't room IL can be
left out"
"Y-yes, sir.
And it hardly seems worth while to
keep IL going, does it?"
"N-no, SIR
"You are right. Mr.. Plumduff. Your
resignation is accepted"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
The,Thouvht ful Manarer.

Mrs. De Style lin theater boK)-
What was this placardy No Loud
Talking put in the box for?
Mrs. Forundred latter reflection
presume the manager left it here so
we could show it 10 the people on the
stage when their chatter Interrupts our
conversation. York WeeklE
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

1hs discipline Of a man.of-war Is ex-
tremely rigid. No despotIsm Is so So
we're, but IN general the men are justly
treated. Seamen, as rule, prefer for
their sons the career they themselves
followed, and thus By system OF train
ing England has been able TO keep the
most formidable navy In the world In
high state Of efficiency Globe Democrat
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

Fantastic and comIcal Kites How % NAL
and lily Them.

and lily Them
For the proper construction of = kite
that will really soar. straight. smooth
lath, about three-eighths of an inch
thick and one aud half broad and
some cane-willow or bamboo are
needed; also strong, fine Irvine. and
whatever the kite is 70 be clothed with
paper, cloth. cambria, or silk.
The "lady-bug" kite is not difficult
to make. After the frame is made and
covered with white paper, the head,
the edges. and the little three-cornered
piece between the wings are to be
painted black. the neck in red stripes,
the wings with brown veinings, and
the under wings with light gray. The
attenn@ can be cut out of brown paper
or card and gummed on. Then you
will have an enormous lady-bug. which,
when properly fitted with kite-tail,
will ely away" at fine rate.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
ana Dow. Of the suburb.,

"Why do you live in the country,
anyhow 2" asked q New-Yorker of q
suburban friend.
~To save money"
"Is the cost of living less?"
"No; slightly higher.
@Then how do you saver"
mo opera, $50 season. No con-
certs, e25 season. No big dinners 10
friends. 800 year. No fun Of any
kind, $500 q year.
SAY said the city man, seized
with an inspiration. ~wouldn't you save
money II you dieds'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

Browbeating Attorney-Now, SIR,
look me in the facet want truth
lul answer to my question.
Witness-I am trying 10 tell you the
truth.
Trying to tell me the truth You
hnd it hard work. hey? Now look me
in the face! We're you not trained to
tell the truth ?"
81 don't know, sir. My folks al
ways wanted me to be lawyer"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

nllAe Az 8 O'Clock great bell rings.
when all must Instantly rise. and as
only fifteen minutes - allowed before
parade, the dressing must be done IA a
hurry. An officer In each ward Is in
waiting TO repress any tendency toward
disorder, and 10 see that every boy says
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

hisa praysrsi before leaving the room
Repairing to the playground. they form
in companies and march to the lavatory,
where each company takes its turn at
the tank. While some are washing,
others are brushing, polishing boots,
and putting them generally in good or
der, so that there is no idleness during
washing hour, and as soon as all are
ready the band strikes up a merry tune
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Ready for . JOURNEY.

IL read that a cyclone in Kansas
lifted mp a large tree and carried it
bwo miles," remarked Mrs. Shattuck.
"The tree was equipped for travel
ing, suppose" replied Shattuck.
II don't know what you mean"
at mean that it took its trunk
with it."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

manual OF arms and are drilled regular
ly with regulation rides. The cutlass
and pistol drill Is also practiced, and
they are taught TO fence with swords,
bayonets, and even handspkes, and thus
at an early age acquire a proficiency
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Her Dire ANS.

Burglar (Hashing his dark lantern)
-Wake.up, herel Don't you make no
noise, nuther Where's yer vallybles ?
Elderly Maiden Lady moving un-
easily in her slumbers) Why. Alger-
non, this Is so sudden, $3.50 unex-
peoted!
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Matrimonial Item.

Mr.. Jones-So you have been off on
a bridal tour to Canada and niagara
Falls. What did you see that pleased
you most while you were away, Mrs.
Spoony?
Mrs. Spoony (modestly)-My hus-
band!
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

slow do YOU hike your new board
ing placer"
"Oh everything they have 10 eat is
nice, but there is too much sameDess."
"How is that?"
"Wew for instance, they always have
veal and chicken salad on the same
day. LOCeLI Citizen.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

A NEwPAPER paragraph states that
Jack Kinkead, Of Elizabethtown, KY.
succeeded in growing two fine apples
on grape vine which he had grated
with apple buds. They were of de-
hcious flavor. and tasted like fine
wine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
HOW TO FOLD A COAT.

Explanation of Problem that Has Caused
Much Profanity
How many people know how to fold
a coat? asks Ciothier and FaG:Ais her.
Here it is all in a nutshell, with no ex-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

"That's a queer thing you have m
your watch charm, remarked Dicer to
Trivvet. "What is il 2"
That's. my summer girls bathing
suit"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

. Dracfins that Operates Like . Boat
the water.
The new machine consists OF cock
pit. rugged and fitted like O shell; the
Dars are levers having the motion of
SOULS. All the motion of a pair Of
SOULS is attained without any more ex-
ertion than is used in propelling boat
through the water. The machine is
rugged with the Kerns patent sliding
seat and shoes. The latter have q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Ne Had Been There before,

Portland Police Judge Come, you'd
better plead guilty. You'll get off
easier.
Patsy, the Trsmp-Aw. I'm dead
enter yer You wants to go TO dinner.
don't yer ?-West Shore.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21

Ladk-What! ice so'plenty this year
and yet Higher priced than ever?
Iceman-Oh. yes, mum The cut
ting of the ice. was very expensive.
mum; and don't yez see there was go
much more to cut 2-Jatdge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Conditional Unity.

PrisSt-WelI Dennis, you're mar
do you and your wife get along to-
getRer?
Dennis-well, yer Reverence, OF
think we get along besht togither whin
were apart.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
Reca'Iinr colonel seIIer,.

Professor Miss Cora, look ut
this morsel of cheese through the mi
sroscope. What do you think of IL?
Cora (after peep)-There's millions
in it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-21
wscoNsIN,s NEW JUDGE.

John II. winsIow, OF Racine, Appointed
Associate Justice OF the State Supreme
Court.
Judge John b. Winslow, of Racine,
who has been appointed by Gov. Peck
TO the Supreme bench of Wisconsin, is
q native Of New York State and is but
40 years of age. In 1855 his parents