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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
He Broke Up the Game.

In public as well as in private one
should ever be mindful of the rights
of others. Not long since clergy
man accompanied by two young
ladies was travelling. 1t was near
ing the hour of midnight, yet they
had not ordered their sleeping berths
made up. Instead, they were indulg-
ing in war of words-trying to think
of the most words that began with
this or that letter.
They spent half an hour or more on
"a" and then went to "B" with a
freshness that seemed to Indicate
that they intended, despite the late
ness of the hour, to go to the end Of
the alphabet. At any rate that was
the impression they gave to the tired
man in the berth opposite, who was
trying in vain to sleep.
Presently there came a lull, when
none of the three seemed to think Of
another "B". The tired man took
advantage of the lull. Parting his
curtain the least bit Of space, he
shouted:
"And 'bores, sir-'bores!' Harp
cr's Young People.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

MISS KNOWLES. years of age, and
she graduated from the Northwood
Seminary at the age of 10, and one
year later from the New Hampshire
State Normal School. Afterwards
she went to Bates College, Lewiston,
Me-, from which she graduated in the
class of '84, receiving the degree OF
A. B. Four years later Bates College
conferred on her the degree of A. M.
In 1885 Miss Knowles commenced
the study of law in the Office Of
Burnham & Brown, Manchester, N.
III. She prosecuted her studies there
about year, when, on account OF i'll
health, she went West, and took the
chair of elocution and Latin in Iowa
College. Being advised by physicians
to go among the mountains she went
to Helena in the fall Of 1887. She
taught one year in the central school
there, and then resumed the study OF
law. There was considerable pre-
JUDGE against allowing her to prac-
tice. So the little woman went to
work among the members Of the last
Territorial Legislature, that OF 1888
$50, and had a bill introduced and
passed to admit women to practice
law. She was admitted to the bar
on December /, 1890. Now she has
practice of which many men would
be proud, and is peculiarly popular
among them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
Sailors Trousers in science.

A sailors trousers are the founda-
ton on which the learned Prof. He'll
prin, OF the Philadelphia Academy of
Sciences, rests his theory that the
north pole can be discovered, and
that within a few years. This gar
ment was the property of seaman
whose ship entered the arctic regions
by Behring Sea. Somehow the ap-
parel got into the ocean current, was
swept away up toward the pole, and
finally came down along the shore OF
Greenland, where it was discovered.
A ship, argues Prof. Heilprin, can go
where these trousers have been. And
IL is a fact that an expedition Ia go
ing to start from Norway in the
spring of 1898 to try it, Boston
Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
blowing SOAP bubbles.

There are many ingenious and
pleasing tricks to be played with soar
bubbles, of which one is illustrated
here.
Take wire ring and hang large
soap bubble from it. This may sound
hard, but 1t is easy to do. Be care
full to remove with Your finger the
drop of water which will hang at the
bottom of the bubble and which will
weaken it. Put your blowing tube
through the bladder gently and blow
a small bubble. 1t will fall to the
bottom Of the other and stay there
without breaking it. You must be
careful to blow the smaller bubble
lighter than the larger. In order to
do this shake out the water from your
tube before blowing the smaller bub-
bic.
Here are some hints for getting a
good mixture from which to blow
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

ter. I declarei You haven't seemed
like your own self for an age New
Years resolutions, Richard?" she
laughed archly.
Yea" replied the brother, his eyes
sparkling, II have determined to turn
over q new leaf"
Indeed. Give up your cigars
come out in society"
"As a married man, yes"
"Richard."
II mean it, sister," spoke Richard
Penrlth, solemnly and earnestly.
"This New Years day has taught me
to value the true pleasures of life
not wealth, not power, not pride"
"Ah! You have found something
else, Richard?"
"Yes," replied Richard Penrith,
tenderly. "Back at my boyhood's
home, back where Naomi is waiting
for me to. claim her as my wife, !
have. found-somethlng tangible
loye!" MARGARET MAHAN.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM.

The Day should BE One of JOY and Hap
ss. piness In the Rural Home.
Because the regular routine Of
chores has to- be gone through 800
days yearis no reason why Christ
mas and other holidays should not be
days of gladness and good cheer upon
the farm.
Make the same provision the day
before, for the lessening the amount
of work that must be done, as you do
for Sunday; then let 1t be done up as
quickly as possible as thoroughness
will allow; and we believe in showing
"good will" to even the dumb brutes
by giving them an extra allowance OF
feed, either in quality or quantity
not that we think they have any APP
probation Of the day or motive that
prompts it, but they will appreciate
the fact. The work done up, turn
about to have just as good time as
DO :sible-a day full OF JOY and happi-
ness because the pleasure OF Others is
sought more than the qualification of
self.
If the home consists of only wife
and l." see that wife has as much at
tention and waiting on" as when you
were counting her. II there is sleigh
ing the old times can be all the better
revived, if not, and the wheeling is
not good. just make the day one OF
the best in which to see your girl"
If the home nest has birdlings in 1t,
have a romp with these; if the bird
lingsp have grown. to be great strap
ping fellows" show them that father
can be a boy with them and have
good time at hunting, trapping, or
whatever they choose.
If these who bless your home are
fair maidens of sweet SIXTEEN" or
any other age consult their wishes
and tastes as to how the day is to be
used. In either of the last three
cases be sure the wife and mother is
consulted and her wishes put first.
Where there is hired help, have the
day glad one for them, too, whether
they wish to seek enjoyment else
where or in the home Of their en-
ployer.
Americans do not take enough
holidays American farmers do not
unbend often enough or long enough.
Try taking more leisure, begin with
New Years, 1898, and continue at
intervals through the year, and see
if Christmas '93 does not find you
younger and less worn out than
! Christmas 1892 did.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

west wings of the fine arts galleries
intersect 9th street. Where the
avenues intersect, circular drives 100
in diameter break the rigid lines and
offer advantageous sites for fountains.
Another broad driveway, shaped
very much like regular race-track,
circles around the plat, beginning at
the west end of the art galleries and
terminating at the east end. Nearly
all of the States have their homes
inside the huge oval space thus de-
scribed, and the rest are just outside.
Characteristic styles of Architecture.
Standing at the west end Of the
art galleries and viewing the work in
progress one sees curious illustra-
tion or local architectural influences
transplanted to a common habitat
and bodied forth in contrasting
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
Hints for ChrIstmas.

Don't ask your child what he wants
unless you intend giving it to him.
Though money makes the mare go,
it makes Santa Claus come.
Don't buy your best girl a present
on the installment plan, as she might
jilt you before you had made all the
payments.
Rub the price mark off the present
unless it is an expensive one.
If you wish to surprise your girl
never ask her what she would like
for Christmas.
When you have the Christmas tree
up, it doesn't mean that you have 1t
fixed up.
At Christmas time it is well enough
to ape the English as far as the plum
pudding is concerned.
Some persons never wish you a
merry Christmas unless they thinb
they will get something for doing so,
Santa Claus would never make 8
school-master. Whatever is good he
puts at the foot of the stocking.
The bachelor who puts his thumb
into The clearinghouse Christina.
pie is apt to pull out collar button.
Judge, ,t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

premium. Others seem to have been
stopped in mid-career, leaving the
spectator to wonder whether the
architect or the contractor is at fault.
Most of these State headquarters,
however, have an air of home COM
fort about them, promising good
cheer and pleasant resting-place for
visitors to the Exposition.
All of the State buildings are
grouped in the northern end of the
park, where the baseball diamonds,
football field and tennis-courts
used to be; 57th street extended
to the lake makes an avenue fifty
feet wide through the center of the
group, east and west. Two avenues
running north from the east and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

clerks for the New Years holiday,
the suggestion of wealth, power, and
high financial standing had no charm
to evoke enthusiasm. To Richard
Penrith the handsome balance in the
ledger, the princely securities locked
up in the MASSIVE safe, the plump
bank account at the great trust insti-
tuition across the way, were no more
at that moment than heap OF
dross, a bundle of withered autumn
leaves.
One O'Clock in the afternoon; the
clerks had gone home, and he sat lost
in gloomy, profltless, motiveleSs rev.
erie. Two-he still stared at vacancy,
thinking of nothing, Of everything;
wishing the wheels of business would
never stop, feeling as lonely and out
OF his element in the festive pros
poets of the next day, as IL he was an
uncongenial spirit from another
world.
Three o'clock.
From the stone paved court below,
there was waited to his hearing the
merry voices OF young clerks and
messenger boys engaging in the
pranks and capers that followed the
last settling up" Of the year. The
hearty, boyish accents made
him vince. How long it seemed
since he was boy. How
many years since he put love, emo
ton, every human sentiment, into a
sealed casket, buried it fathoms deep,
and became a sordid, money-making
machine! With sigh, bitter and
resentful, he put on his hat, hurried
from the Office, stepped into his hand
some carriage at the curb below, and
was driven homeward down the mag
nificent boulevard, one OF the richest,
certainly the most wretched, OF men
in all the great city.
The portals OF his princely home
opened to admit him to luxury and
comfort a king might covet. His
sister, who directed in domestic af-
fairs and well maintained the social
status of the establishment met him,
attired with the elegance of q queen.
Richard, we shall need you to-
night"
He frowned irritably.
what is it now?" he queried.
"a reception. l expect two gsaer-
ais, an artist, and some of the best
people of our set. Do try apd come
out of your shell Of unconeeniality
for once"
"And shrivel in tie hypocritical
glare OF false friendship and hollow
pleasure?" he interrupted bitterly.
@No, sister. l thank you, but quiet
corner for me. j am tired--I am
weary OF all this show, vanity and
vain labor. Five years drudge, five
more a cynical, flinthearted money
maker. and WHAT'S the recompense?'
His sister stared at him in amaze
ment. The recompense! Was thu
man going mad? Wealth, social emf
peace, proud namel What height
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

ing a fight, and also OF wading birds
being captured and slowly killed by
the occupants of biyalve shells on the
seashore. The illustration represents
the only known example of an1ani-
NAL being killed in this peculiar way.
The bird is chatfinch, and he has
lost his life by pecking his lower
mandible through beech nut that
he was vainly endeayoring to open.
The shell became tightly wedgcd on
the beak so that the unfortunate bird
was unable to scrape it off, and death
by starvation was the inevitable re-
suit
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

statuary to include monumental fig
ures of William Henry Harrison,
Grant and Sherman.
Swinging around on the main ave-
nue. the visitor comes to group of
New England States-Massachusetts
with reproduction of the old John
Hancock house, Maine with very
pretty little Bar Harbor cottage, and
West Virginia and Montana with
characteristic structures just off the
main thoroughfare. New York has
the very best site of the grounds and
PENNSYLVANIA is near by. Both are
building headquarters worthy Of the
big Eastern commemorative. A num-
Der of other States will also be well
represented, and the social features
of life in the headquarters promise to
draw great crowds of people during
the Exposition. The club houses
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

Next on the north is Michigan,
with very handsome headquarters in
its three-story mansion. A tower OF
artistic design and pretentious pro-
port ons and numerous gables pre-
sents a pleasant exterior view, while
the interior is to be as handsome as
the hardwood finishers OF the State
can make it. Just across the way is
Ohio in a comfortable structure OF
rather modest dimensions, one story
in height and with semi-clrcular
portico marked by columns. Near
this is to be a great statue represent.
ing Ohio and her famous sons, the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

bubbles. Dissolve about an ounce OF
the strongest washing soap in pint
of distilled water, or, in the absence
of that, rain water. Cork 1t we'll and
keep in a cool place. After eight days
it will be in good condition for use.
Only pour out as much at one time
as you need for your experiments. 1t
may thus be made to last a very long
time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
Many state Mansions.

Uncle Sans daughters are building
Worlds Fair houses at Jackson Park
next door to the old gentlemAn's
magnificent exhibit halls.
The houses are not so large as those
the head of the family has put up
with Chicago money, and there will
not be so many beautiful things to
see in them next year. A few Of the
small structures look as though two
visitors would put interior space at a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

styles. The Illinois Building, biggest
of all, as becomes the Exposition
State, looms skyward with its great
dome on a space of 160x450 feet. Its
proportions and design speak of
prairie freedom, of big designs and
equally big achievements. Westward
across the plaza is CALIFORNIA; home,
an old mission with all its suggestion
OF the Pacific and the Franciscan
fathers who ruled the California of
old. The structure is only begun,
but its walls show the outline of
arched windows and massive door
ways, with glimpses of interior courts
where fountains will play and oranges
bloom in the summer of the Fair
Between Illinois and California and
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

houses of all the group. The first
story of brown stone, surmounted by
a story in which dormer windows
abound; the whole topped off with
gable roof, making one think OF Ge-
neva, Oconomowoc, Appleton, and a
dozen other Wisconsin places where
just such houses abound. Wide
verandas in front and rear, extend
ing the width of the building, com.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
John Liked Fun.

John was tricky. Those who
thought him ''beauty," smart, and
obedient, knew that he was mis-
chievous and full of his 'jokes."
John certainly did hare love OF
fun in his "make-up," which made
him a jolly companion for four boys,
who in turn did like to ''plague the
poor old chap" the family horse.
John was black-coated, strong, and
intelligent. His tricks were not vic
ious ones. He never kicked, baked,
nor ran away, b?ing sober and we'll
conducted when driven or ridden by
the senior member OF the family.
He had foundness for his master,
who petted him a great deal. The
women could drive him. He brought
them home in Just the same condi-
tion they started out. 1t was only
with the boys Of the family that John
ventured to 'joke.
ElThere were four Of them, Ernest,
Walter, Henry, and Albert, bright
young fellows, who delighted to tickle
Johns nose with fragrant-smelling
apple, snatching itaway when he pre-.
pared to enjoy it.
John was pig in his love for mel
low, ripe apples. The boys thought
it fun to tease him little, and make
him anxious to get it before giving it
up to him.
They really did teach him to play
''hide and seek" with them.
One of his tricks was to sigh and
swell up his body when being saddled
if one of the little boys was about to
ride him.
OF course the saddle was invariably
turned after they had ridden little
distance.
Another trick was snatching cap
from their heads and galloping away
with it to the farthest corner, whin-
nying defiance to the capless young
ster.
One May aftern6onsas 1 sat beside
a window, some boyish voices called:
'We are going to ride out to Muddy
Fork. John is lazy; don't have
enough to do.
John looked at me, and plainly
saw fun in his eyes. He made nip
at an apple geranium, and then went
along as sober as judges are said
| to be.
His expression plainly said tn me:
these four boys seated upon my
back are hunting for fun. I'll help
| find it."
Ernest and Albert whistled gayly.
Harry and Walter urged ''lazy bones"
along
such a good horse as he is. 1t
isn't every one that would carry such
load of restless boys" was my
thought, as John slowly crept along,
head down, apparently meditating
deeply.
In an hour four boys, wet and
muddy, walked in at the gate, angry
and ready to shave 1T out with the
sly old horse"
aWhat has e done?" inquired.
"Done?" chorused an indignant
uuartette of boyish voices. @He
poked all along, as IL he was almost
asleep, until we got into the water.
All at once he laid down, spilled us of
his back, and ,st galloped back
'Ehcme."
"He did it on purpose, of course he
did. He thinks he can play tricks on
us little boys. He don't dare try 'em
| with men,"
"I'd like to pound his back, said
one.
We went to the back gate, and saw
him standing there, looking meek
and subdued, ONLY detected a
twinkle in his eyes.
He received scolding, which he
did not heed. A few minutes after
ward 1 saw him in the stable-yard
with four boys perched upon his back.
Prairie Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
sagacIous Animals.

The buffaloes in Sumatra, accord
ing to an English traveller, in fear Of
their enemy, the tiger, take refuge
at night in the rivers, where they
rest in peace and comfort, with only
their horns and noses stocking abovs
the water.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
SOMETHING TANGIBLE.

e was tired; the look
of ennui on the
stern, cold face, the
draw expression
about the eyes, the
listless pose of the
body, the aimless,
uncertain wander
ing Of the thin, ner-
vous fingers bespoke
it, verified it, made
il certain.
Yes; he was tired.
AS he glanced about
his elegant offices,
now deserted by the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

good old fashioned Chris mas like we
had so long ago!
Now that's the thing I'd like to see ag'in
afore l die.
But Christmas In the city here-its dif-
ferent, oh my!
With the crowded hustle hustle OF the
slushy. noisy street.
An the scowl upon the faces OF the stran-
/ gers that you meet
Oh, there's buyin', plenty of it. OF lot o
gorgeous toys;
An IL takes a mint o. money TO please
modern girls and boys.
Why, / mind the time Jack-knlte an
toHy-lump for me
Made my little heart an stockin JUS
chock- full OF Chris mas glee
An there's feastin'. Think o. feedin' with
these stuck up city folkl
Why, We have to speak in whispers, an ye
dar'sn't crack a joke.
Then remember how the tables locked all
crowded with your kin,
When you couldn't hear a whistle DO"
across the merry dinI
You see I'm so old fashioned like don't
care much for style,
An TO eat your Chris mas banquets here
wouldn't go "A mile;
I'd rather have. like Solomon, good yarp-
dinner set
With real old friends than turkle soup with
all the nobs you'd get
There's my next-door neighbor Gurley-
fancy how his brows 'u'd lift
II I'd holler "Merry Christmas! Caught, old
fellow Christmas gift"
Lordy- Lord, l ID like to try IL! Guess ne
nearly have "a fit :.
Hang this city stiffness. anyways, L CAM
get used TO It,
Then your heart Is kept a-swellin' TIL II
nearly bust your side.
An by night your jaws were achin with
you smiles four inches wide,
An your enemy, the wost one, you d Jus'
grab his hand, an say:
GMebbe both OF US was wrong, john Come
let's shake It's Christmas Day."
Mighty little Christina spirit seems K
dwell tween city walls,
Where each snowflake brings soot-nakC
for brother as It falls
Mighty little Christmas spirit! An n
pinin'. don't you know,
For a good old fashioned Chris mas ike VIZ
had So long ago
Century
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

as Attorney Cen
eral Of Montana.
Miss Knowles
was bornin North
wood, Rocking
ham county, N.
H., and is the
daughter of David
X n ow les and
Louisa Knowles.
Her mother died
when she was IA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
KILLED BY A BEECH NUT.

Peculiar Accident Which Ended the Life
of a Chaffinch.
There have been Instances of deer
meeting death by having their ant
lers inseparably locked together dur
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

Little Girl-"Mamma, we must get
everything ready for surprise party.
They're comm tonight"
What makes you think
it's coming here?"
Little Girl" Cause every little
girl / know has been invited 'cept
me. street g. Smiths Good News
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
HOMES OF THE STATES.
ATTRACTIVE CLUB HOUSES AT
THE FAIR.

Uncle SANS Daughters Build Characterize
tic Ediflces ON the Columbian Exposition
Grounds-A Glimpse mt the Group Rest
ing Places for visitors.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

The Remarkable Career Of Miss Ella II.
Knowles-Her Legal Work.
One Of the queer,things In the cleo
ton of 1892 was the choosing OF Miss
Ella Il. Knowles, by large majority,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

Mr. Cobb was equal to the demand.
The building conforms to the shape
of the lot, but the fiatiron effect is
broken by broad verandas around the
house and broad hallway travcrsing
it across the center. Towers on the
east and west mark the main en-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

"Now, JOHNNY, you've had a merry
Christmas, and you must be good till
next Christmas TO pay for it," "Oh,
yes, OF course, be good. Iadon't be-
lieve you can hire me to be good o
whole year for tin horse and a story
book Just like what Bill Jones was
going TO trade me for three marbles.
Not much."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22
LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS.
THIS IS THEIR DEPARTMENT. OF
THE PAPER.

Quaint sayings and Doings - Little O.ss
Gathered and Printed Here for Other
Little Folks 90 Read.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-12-22

frances and present a dignified, al
most impressive, front. Next door
to Indiana on the north is Wiscon-l
sln. with one OF the prettiest chlb-