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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
would Not Expose Her ignorance.

Four little girls who live in sub
urb of Boston were playing together
one afternoon and at last one Of them
suggested:
Lets play we're queens, and have
a court"
"I'll be Queen Elizabeth" said one,
"and have big ruff round my neck"
"I'll be Marie Antoinette before it
was time for her to be killed." said
another
"And I'll be Mary Queen of Scots,
because she was so pretty" said the
third.
"Who will you be, Else?" asked
Queen Elizabeth of her 5-year-old
sister. Il shall have to tell her the
name of some queen, Of course" she
remarked confldentially to Mary
Queen Of Scots.
"Nobody'll have to tell me-" said
Elsie, with dignity; Il shall be a
Queen Anne cottage"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

one d the hotels. Gov. Humphrey
decided upon the latter .couyse. and
selected suit Of two pleasant rooms ct
the Copeland, the recognised Republic
can headquarters Of the State. The
Copeland stands directly In front Of the
main entrance to the State Capitol, one
block distant. The Governors living
room has a bay window overlooking the
Capitol. 1t Is cozily furnished, and
heated by steam and an open fire. The
vexations and annoyances which come
to the Governor are legion. The ofice-
seeker and his hacker are ever present.
and their staying qualities would be
worthy Of emulation by the youth OF
the land II exerted In another direction.
A day rarely passes when one Of them is
not on hand TO offer his advice and good
Offices TO the Governor as he struggles
TO arrive at a conclusion that will be for
the best interests OF the State and
people.
In Nebraska's Capital. va
Nebraska has no executive mansion,
and Governor Boyd resides at the Lin
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

daughter Florence, aged about fifteen
years, and son Herman, who is perhaps
seventeen years Of age. The house Is
comfortably and tastefully, though me-
extravagently, furnished by the State,
and the State also pays the expense OF
heating, lighting, and of caring for the
grounds. The other household expenses
are paid by the Governor out Of his
private purse. Governor Fifer and his
family are what may be called plain
livers, and yet they live in manner be-
fitting their station. Mrs. Fifer is an
unaffected and refined lady-a splendid
typo or the American wife md mother
and Is very much in love with her hus-
band and children. She is an excellent
performer on the piano and entertains
charmingly.
Governor Mckinley.
Governor Mckinley has his homo at
the Chittenden Hotel, as the state OF
health Of his wife prevents keeping
house. The Governor lives very quietly,
and is not much given TO society. He
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

the residence embrace more than an
acre, and are always maintained In ex-
cellent order. The house is very roomy,
and Is furnished in handsome style.
Governor Peck lives quietly, yet ele-
gantly, and entertains but little. The
absence of social entertainments Is,
however, due chiefly to the delicate
health OF the mistress OF the establish
ment, who twenty years ago was the
wife OF an impecunious printer,
occupying humble home on a
back street of La Crosse. That printer,
however, is the present Governor OF the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Twas Awful Moe.

American Mother--Where in the
world have you, been all this time?
I've been worried to death.
Little Son-"Only down street
little ways, down to the dock"
Horrors! l told you not to go on
that dock"
"Oh, / didn't go on the dock.
went down alongside of it to throw
stones on the ice. 1t was great
fun"
"Oh!"
ayes, and the stones didn't go
through, the ice was so thick"
1T has been melting for some
days"
ooh, there's plenty Of ice there yet.
1t was so thick l walked out little
way and it didn't crack hardly at ALL"
''Humphw
"And when 1 walked it didn't wave
up and down scarcely any. So put
on my skates to see If it was furth-
er"
"Skates! You told me your skates
were at a shop being sharpened.
"Yes'm. 1 just got 'em. They're
awfully nice and sharp. 1 skated all
over the river with them"
"Merciful-"
"Oh, it was such fun. But / went
through an air-hole."
Horrors!
ut was real funny how it was.
went in one air-hole, and man
pulled me out of another one further
down. So / heard. / don't remem-
Der anything about it, but 1t was aw-
fully jolly. Then they took me to a
hospital"
"What?"
That's what they said, and the
Doctor did something, don't know
what. for two hours, they said. l
was asleep. / guess I got sleepy
cause / sat up so late las night
studyin'. Then the nurse dried my
clothes, an when / woke up they
sent me home in queer wagon all
full of cushions. 1t was awfully
nice. Good News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

best the market affords upon his table,.
He is not a rich man, but possesses
enough OF this worlds wealth to enable
him to crafty his desires In this direc-
ton. He is not selfish. and likes to
have his friends about him and to dis
pense hospitality with a liberal hand.
As yet he Is new to the capital, and his
future mode of life is not yet known:
even to himself. Circumstances Will
have to determine such questions. In
the meantime he lives In modest and
unassuming though comfortable quar-
ters, entertaining as expectancy may
dictate or pleasure command. Those
who know him best say that Governor
Boyd will not be lacking in the social
amenities of his position.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Winter Cow. in spring.

1t is possible to keep a cow longer
in milk by having her drop her calf
in fall than at any other time. She
is then in full flow of milk, and on
cornstalks or other dry feed, with
some wheat brans or middlings, she
can be kept to a good mess of milk
all winter and without injuring her
bag. When she comes to be turned
out in spring on fresh grass, the bran
and middlings should be continued,
and there will be an increased flow,
probably very nearly as much as the
good COW would give IL fresh in milk
With good additional feeding when
pastures fail, the cow may be made
to give milk until nearly the time
when she is due to calye again. Cows
that drop their calves In spring can
not thus be kept giving milk the fol-
lowing winter. Heifers should there
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
DIssipated Centenarian.

Daniel Lilly, tailor, who was re-
puted to be log years old, died at
Waterdown, village near Hamilton,
Ont. His exact age is not matter
OF record, but 1t is thought that he
was very near the age stated. He
was born in Ireland. His mind was
bright And active to the time Of his
death, but he had withered TO a
shadow and had not worked for many
years. He had used both tobacco and
WHISKY.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

".
married. His first wife, Adella King,
died in Erie County before he came to
Waterloo. A daughter survived her,
who Is now Mrs. J. w. Carson, living at
Mount Vernon, Iowa. His second wife
was the daughter OF DR.. Barber, for
merly of Erie County, but who had
located at Waterloo before his daugh-
ter's marriage. He had come West for
her health, and 1t was this circum-
stance that probably had much
to do with the final location OF
Mr.. Boies at Waterloo, Three
children survived her-two sons and
one daughter. E. L. and Herbert Boies
are two bright young men who are
carrying on with the help OF their
fathers advice a large law practice
which he had built up at Waterloo. Miss
Jessica Boies presldes over the Govern
or's household, and Is the only member
of the Governors family who displays
any interest in his official position. This
young lady is about 26 years old, and
spends considerable time with her
father in Des Moines. She Is a most
interesting young woman, very popular
In society circles both at Waterloo, Des
Moines, and throughout the State. She
Is known in the best society in all the
different cities in Iowa. Tall and state
ly, she is handsome brunette with an
especially graceful carriage and pleasing
manners. She is an active member OF
the Congregational Church and takes an
earnest interest in the promotion OF re-
ligious work.
Governor Boies has two splendid
farms in Iowa, which he operates by
means of tenants and by the cultivation
of a great many acres himself. His
whole landed possessions aggregate
about $500 acres, most OF which he ac-
quired when Iowa was a young State
and lands were cheap. Governor Boies
tastes and habits are OF the simplest
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
How They Rode.

The invention of new words is the
special privilege of great geniuses
and small children.
An exchange mentions little girl
who had been used to seeing only
men on horseback. One day several
young women from the city rode out
where she lived and stopped directly
in front of the house. Mary stood at
the gate looking at them; then, as
they rode on, she ran into the house.
"Oh, mamma" she said, ~if they
can ride sitways / guess I'll get a
horse and ride myself"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
horticultural Notes.

PLANT the sweet pea as early as
the ground can be got ready. Also
the candytuft.
Sow MUSTARD in shallow drills as
soon as the ground is free from frost.
KOHL RABI may be grown in drills
or may be transplanted like cabbage.
THE cultivation of Brussels sprouts
is the same as that Of cabbage.
UNLESS you transplant on dull,
cloudy days, remember that some
plants at least will need shading.
Sow THE seeds of plants that have
long tap roots where the plants are
to stand. Such plants do not bear
transplanting well.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

In the course of some experiments
carried on at the Vermont Expert
ment Station for the purpose OF test
ing cows, the singular fact appears,
that there Is a slight variation In the
butter fat as found In the milk taken
at morning and night, showing the
greater percentage in the mornings
milk. Taking the figures for an en-
tire week and this variation every
day is in favor OF the mornings milk,
although In one instance an increased
quantity OF milk at night gave little
larger aggregate of butter fat than In
the morning when the percentage was
larger. The fact Is OF no essential
value, but goes to show that there
are processes in nature that secure
interesting results.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Peas for feed.

There is no better feed than peas
that can be grown with COMPARE
lively little trouble. 1t is better tc
use old ground, which should be first
narrowed to render it reasonably
smooth, then sow at the rate of two
and half bushels per acre, blowing
them in four or five inches deep
then SOW a bushel Of oats broadcast,
narrowing in lightly, after which use
the roller. The oats assist in sup
porting the peas; when nearly ripe
they may be cut, cured and threshed
and make a good feed for hogs, cat
tie or horses when ground. For use
for hogs their fattening qualities are
fully as good as corn and by some are
believed to give a more desirable
quality Of pork.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

and Mrs. McKin-
ley have a pretty
suite Of rooms at
the Chittenden. In
addition to parlor
and private rooms,
the Major has a
snuggery or libra
~, and there is
also a priv a tie
diningroom, where
ov. and Mrs.
MI t~lnxy faEn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

coin Hotel, which Is
the most pretentious
hostelry in the city,
and here he can re-
ceive and entertain
his friends In o
handsome manner.
Governor Boyd is
fond of good living,
though not given to
extravaganza, and
always wants the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

all their meals. The great protection
champion Is a man of decided domestic
habits. He spends every spare mo-
ment OF his time In the company
of his invalid wife, and his unfalterlng
devotion to her is shown by his every
effort to provide for her comfort, and so
far as possible make her life one OF
constant sunshine.
Governor Peck's Home.
Governor Peck occupies, perhaps, as
handsome home as any State Execu-
tive in the country, and it Is, too, home
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

walks from the hotel to the State House
for the sake of the fresh air and the
exercise. He seldom goes out In the
evening. Ever since he has been Gov
ernor he has been almost overwhelmed
with demands upon his time. He really
Is not given sufficient time for his
meals, and he finds 1t impossible to give
nroper consideration to his mail. Gov.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Care of,he Colts Feet.

The feet of the colt need a great
deal of attention during the winter.
When he is running in the yard OF
standing in a loose box on a pile OF
manure there is nothing to wear down
his hoofs as they grow out. 1t Is
necessary, therefore, TO trim them
down to the proper shape with a
knife and rasp. Some hoofs will be
found to have grown out at the toe,
and others at the heel. Both are ba6
and often result in spavins, wind
gals, contracted feet, curbs or ring
bones. Many young horses have un'
sound feet and limb sand their owners
think the unsoundnoss is hereditary,
while in reality it came from neglect.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

the desired capacity, or the length Q.
the poles to be had. The poles should
not be large, and notched only deep
enough to prevent their rolling, and
to bring them near enough to prevent
the corn rolling out; for If the poles
are too large, or brought close TO-
gether, the circulation of air will not
be free enough. Cribs are commonly
made too close; although the cracks
between the poles be two inches wide,
not enough rain to do any apprecia-
BILE damage will beat in, because the
poles will project out over the cracks.
A foundation may be made by laying
large logs on the ground; but this is
Objectionable, as the rats will burrow
under the logs. A better foundation
is made by setting blocks in the
ground, below the line of FROST and
high enough to bring the floor of the
crib at least eighteen inches above
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

rich in historic associa-
lions. AS the illustra-
ton shows, the house
is located among tow
ering elm trees on the
bank of a lake-Men-
dota, in the euphonious
language of the Indians
with whom its banks
were in primitive times
a favorite haunt. The
location is charming In
tn Q extr me. The
u 4 -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

about ten years ago, and soon sfterward
the property was sold 10 Governor Rusk.
and by him later to the State. Cover
nor Peck lives surrounded by distin-
guished people. Senator Villas hand
some home Is but a block away, while
Judges. university professors, State OH
clals and capitalists are all about him.
It Is congenial neighborhood, full OF
culture and refinement.
Indiana's Executive.
1t has long been reproach to the
State OF Indiana that her chief magls-
trates have not been provided with .
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

BduJly Lndu WoIo any
OF his predecessors. When the new
capitol was erected, at cost OF $2,OOO,-
900, apartments were arranged for the
Judges OF the Supreme Court not resi-
dent In the city, and for the Lieutenant
Governor. The latter was supposed to
be there only during the meetings OF the
Legislature, and he was provided with
two rooms, one for his private office and
the other for q sleeping apartment. AS
Lieutenant Governor, Chase took pos
session of these apartments, and
when Governor Hovey died he al
30 succeeded to the latter's elegant par
lors. He still continues to occupy the
rooms allotted to him as Lieutenant
Governor. The office is furnished with
a desk, bookcase and chairs, and a
Brussels carpet covers the floor. Fold
ing doors connect 1t with his sleeping
apartment, which Is similarly carpeted,
and contains folding bed, easy chairs
upholstered In damask and plush, marble
top washstand and dresser, and q small
writing table and wardrobe, the furni-
ture being In oak to correspond with the
finishing of the room. The windows are
draped with damask, and altogether
the Executive has apartments that are
hardly surpassed in the city. The Gov
ernor's family reside at Danville. Mrs.
Chase had the smallpox some eighteen
years ago, and when she recovered from
the disease 1t was found that her sight
had been very seriously impaired. She
continued to grow worse, and some eight
years ago became totally blind. The
family is comfortably domiciled at Dan
Vile, and 1t is understood that Mrs
Chase is averse to taking up her resi-
dence in Indianapolis.
Governor Boies.
Iowa as yet has no gubernatoria
mansion, and Gov. Boies lives at the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

was nrst occupied
by William III. Bis
sell, who was elect
ed Governor Of the
State In 1855, and
who died In office.
Then followed John
Wood, RI @ h ar d
Yates. Richard j.
Oglesby. John M.
Palmer, Richard j.
Oglesby, John l..
Beveridge, Shelby
NJ Nullom (tWO
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

A BEDFORD that is said to be almost
everlasting Is in the possession OF Mr..
Moody, of winterport, Me. 1t Is made
OF the sinews OF whale, and has been
in constant use since 1889.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

Slavery Hotel in Des
Moines. The Gov
ernor's homo is at
Waterloo. For many
years he lived In a
m o a 81 % ono story
cottage, with broad
verandas openin g
out on spacious and
well-kept lawns, but
during the last year
he built a new home.
He has been twice
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

commonwealth. Phe Governor Is par
scuiarly at home at dinner party OF
banquet, where the men have things al
their own way linen ne OVeTnOws Win Ha
tells story in rafting fashion and has
q big stock Of good ones always on tap.
He enjoys humor wherever it develops;
ana is ai, admirable auditor to the droll
narratIone of others. The house In
which the Governor lives was the same
IN which Ole Bull, the famous violinist,
courted Miss Thorpe, and It was there
that he won and welded that talented
young lady. Ole Bull died abroad
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

residence suitable TO
the dignity OF the ONCE
to which the suffrages
OF her people have
called them But, while
a mansion Is not pro-
vided for the residence
of It's Governor, 1t 8
present executive. b y
an odd coincidence, is
domiciled more o ! g.
0antIv than wara anv
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
MichIgan's chief Magistrate

because Mic h l.
gan, heretofore
one of the strong
est Republican
s tat es, W Q n t
Democratic while
his name headed
the State ticket.
In appearance
the Governor Is a
man of command
ing figure, tall,
straight, and mil
itary-l ookin g.
with decided feat
49,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
REAL RURAL READING
WILL BE FOUND IN THIS DE-
PARTMENT.

Advantages of Farm Machinery-Bow 20
Plant Potatoes with = corn Planter
some Barn Phiiosophy-Psr Cent Of
Fat In Mia, Etc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

A MINISTER In this State was, II is
said, successively n barber, bartender
and variety theater actor before he be-
came converted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
FOR OUR LITTLE FOLKS.
A COLUMN OF PARTICULAR IN
TEREST TO THEM.

what Children Have Done, what They
Are Doing. ana what They should Do
70 Pass THAR Childhood DsyA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Corn Cribs.

HERE timber Is
not scarce, the
pole crib will be
found the most
economical. In
such a pen, II
properly made.
corn will keep as
well as in any
cribor house that
can be devised.
The pen should
not De more than
eight feet wide.
and two feet less
width is yet bet
ter. The length
is determined by
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HOW GOVERNORS LIVE
MANY HAVE POOR PROVISION
FOR THEIR COMFORT.

Home OF Private joe Fifsr and His Fam
ny-Psok Enjoys Himself NJ wisoonsin's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of some Other states
Fare Badly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

one very favorably, and can on occasion
express the kindness and gentleness OF
a woman. His hair Is iron-gray, and a
mustache OF like color adorns his face
and sets off, very attractively, a pair OF
bright eyes that seem to inspire conf
dence in the man.
When away from the capital city the
Governors time is generally spent at
his handsome country homo, one mile
out from Hamburg, Livingston County,
and which comprises farm OF 400 acres
of the best OF farming land, and Is de-
voted almost entirely to diversified
farming.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
Fissr and HIS Home.

The mansion which the State Of I'LL
nois has provided for It's chief executives
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12
P.s,ered by oranks.

Kansas boasts OF one OF the finest
capitol buildings in the country. 1t Is
nearing completion and will cost $4,-
600, 600. The first of the four wings was
built twenty three years ago and appro-
priations for continuing the work have
been made at each eession Of the Legis-
lature. At several sessions bills have
been introduced providing for the pur-
chase or the erection Of an executive man
sion, but they have invariably failed OF
passage, 30 that the Governor has been
compelled to either rent and furnish his
own home or take up his residence at
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-05-12

Nebraska has no executive mansion,
and Governor Boyd resides at the Lin