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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
FIG. 1. RAIL FLOOR ron HAY STACK.

tratlon, Fig. ], placing the best and
heaviest rails on top This bottom
makes a firm foundation, that not
only preserves the stack from the
damp ground, but also holds up the
outer edges so that they shall not be
showed under. In beginning the
stack on this rail bottom, care must
be taken not to enlarge too rapidly
as it is built up Such a mistake Is
frequently made by beginners. who
fail to keep in mind that while the
stack Is being built 1t is constantly
settling. This is shown in Fig. ,.
The lines a, a, show the gradual In
crease of diameter while the stack is
being built, but by the time 1t Is
completed, this portion has settled
to the position indicated by the dot
ted lines, b, b. The stack should en-
large gradually in building, as indi-
Gated. until at eight feet from the
ground a width OF twenty feet Is
reached, while the square form OF
the bottom should be modified to the
round form. When this size is
reached. it Is large enough, and
should then be continued nearly
of the same size for short dis
lance more, and then be grad
uaily drawn in. Inexperienced per-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
The .Authority" Ruled Ont.

~ ".
Mr.. Dan Wilson, an American law
yer, was once prosecuting case be-
fore Missouri justice of the peace,
when the opposing counsel cited
"Greenleaf on Evidence" so decidedly
against him that bold effort had to
be made. Wilson asked him for the
book, opened 1t, rose, and, with a
look Of solemn surprise, said he was
amazed that SO good lawyer should
bring such a book as that into court.
why" said he, "the author himself
never thought Of its being used for
an authority In any case. just hear
what he says In the preface, Doubt
less happier selection ofthese prin-
cfples might be made, and the work
might have been much better execut-
ed by another hand. For, now 1t Is
finished, l find IL but an approxlma-
tion towards what was originally de-
sired. But, In the hope that 1t may
still be found not useless as the germ
of a better treatise, 1t Is submitted
to the candor of liberal profession. '
Now" continued dWilson, "an author
who admits that his work is as bad
as this certainly never expected it to
be brought into court to govern the
opinions of a gentlemen who has sat
on the bench, as your Honor has, for
eighteen months" The Justice was
perfectly satisfied. He ruled the
authority" out as of no account
whatever, and gave his judgment for
Wilson and his CLIENT
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
rho likes bit Of spice in hi. ap-

who likes bit of spice in his ap-
pareL
Scsrfs which cover the entire bosom
are entirely out OF favor. The shirt
front Is now very much In evidences,
20 that the long, slender Teck scarf
delineated In cut No. O will be worn
by the neatest of swells No. Z is q
string tie that has had considerable
vogue, and will continne a favorite
among those who have mastered the
knack OF adjusting It, 1t Is FASH
Toned by the wearer into bow, the
ENDS having a strait-plalted effect.
Nos. 8 and y are pronounced cool and
comfortable scarfs by knowing ones,
and are adapted to be worn with
either standing or turnover collars.
The best effects are obtained when
made OF moires, black satin, silk, etc.
No. 10 shows the long, narrow Teck,
scarf that is In keeping with pre-
vailing tendencies. Its proportions
should be so balanced that the long,
lean aspect Is effectively carried out.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
Rail Advice and Hints.

Economy saves money; 80 do excur-
sion tickets when obtainable. !
Seats behind passengers whose VIM
dow is open guarantee dust and cinders.
No railway porter has ever been of
Tended by gift of the smallest coin.
1t Is safe to assume the man who
does not slam the car door is a Chris
tian. a.
Unless abnormally thirsty, drinking
from the ice cooler cup is to be dis
Outraged.
Package. valise or overcoat does not
reserve a seat. Remember this before
quarreling.
Ticket in hat band saves time, eases
conductors duty and obviates pocket
explorations.
Two wash basins were never known
to serve four passengers simultaneous
ly.
There is more sentiment than fact
about the window seat being most de-
sirable.
He who talks for the benefit of all
passengers is a nuisance worse than
cinders.
Brakemen do not care whether you
sue the company or not. Don't threaten
them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

A BALTIMORE lawyer says that
Johnson Island, Of which both En-
land and Hawaii claim possession, al
ready belongs to the United States.
1t was discovered 1857 by an Amer
lean named Parker, who found a
guano deposit on it, which he after.
ward sold to the United States Guano
Company. The Hawaiian govern.
ment afterward tried to take posses
sion, but our government refused TO
recognize its claim. President Bu-
chanan, by official proclamation, rec
oYnized the claims Of the guano com.
pany, and this act, by decision of the
Supreme Court, makes the island a
part of the United States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

sons are often troubled by the stack
leaning to one side. A stack has
been known to tip over before 1T was
finished. The trouble is always
caused by uneven treading of the
hay. A beginner frequently stands
In the middle and places the hay
around him, but exactly the opposite
course should be pursued. The
stacker should walk slowly round
the outer edge OF the stack, laying
the hay in courses until it Is well
above the shoulder after which he
should remain nearer the middle.
Fig 3 shows section OF stack
built in this way, the shaded por-
tions indicating where it was
trampled more compactly in build
ing. In the upper portion the CEN
ter is kept hard. so that in settling,
the hay on the outside drops little,
and thus sheds water perfectly. A
stack built in this way will never
tip over or settle to one side. 1t Is
IN excellent method to leave a small
piece of swale or lowland grass. AT
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

their shape and save mental wear
and tear. Black satins tied in the
butterfly form have been the rage for
some time, but the straighs-edge fin
ish is the ruling passion in hand-tied
bows to-day.
A late attempt to connect extreme
dizziness with positive gayety is a
black satin scarf with bright-red
lining. The chappie Of the period
ties the affair in simple sailor knot,
but manages to let one of the aprons,
as the ends of the scarf are called,
turn around just little so that just
a suggestion of the flaming red satin
is seen. There is no telling to what
extent these brilliant-hued Innings
may be carried. No. is a puzzling
style when on, for the beholder can't
imagine how the wearer produces the
broad effect which appears at the
rear Of the main apron. This style
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

Persons are now more generally
used by farmers In fields and orchards
than was common In the olden time.
One caution In their use can hardly
be too often repeated. They should
on NO account be handled by any who
have cuts on their hands or sores on
their person anywhere into which
the poison may get. When thus In
PRODUCED into the system the poison
goes directly to the blood, and Is
much more effective and prompt
than il taken into the stomach. Only
few days ago we read of a farm la
borer who got some paris green in o
cut on his hand and died in two hours
thereafter. The best antidOte for
paris green poison is oxide of iron or
iron rust. A few cents will buy a
bottle In liquid form at any drug
glst's, and now that paris green Is In
such general use bottle Of the anti.
dote ought to be in every house.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
by Columbus during his fourth voy-

by Columbus during his fourth voy-
age in 1902. Its commerce is small,
its people degraded and INDECENT, and
the country itself wanting in beauty.
Blueflelds Bluff on the south and
Bragman's Bluff on the north are the
only landmarks rising above the gen.
eral level Of low-lying jungle, which
stretches in dull monotony for leagues
and leagues along the coast. Even
this forbidding waste Of mangrove
swamp is interlaced by bewildering
network of lagoons and natural
canals, succeeded farther inland by
extensive marshes and savannas
formed by the draining and sitting
up of still more ancient lagoons dur
ing long continental uprising, which
is not yet ended. The coast-line is
fronted by chain of coral reefs and
islands, with intricate and dangerous
channels between them and the main
land, which the buccaneers of old
turned to good account. One Of these
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
reefs is Roncador, where the famous
Kearsarge was wrecked.

rcefS IS R0ncadOr, Where the famous
Kearsarge was wrecked.
Owing to the physical peculiarities
of the Mosquito coast the settlements
are uniformly situated on the sea
coast, at the mouths of rivers. These
are nothing more than trading posts
collections Of palm -thatched novels
with a few rude weather. boarded
houses and stores belonging to mer-
chants, all strung in line along the
river side. Sometimes these huts
are anchored to trees to keep them
from being blown away in the fierce
Caribbean gales
An important industry Of the coast
is the collection of the crude juice
from which rubber is made; this is
evaporated and further dried by heat,
and fashioned in molds according to
the purposes for which 1t is destined.
1t is shipped In q crude form in great
quantities, both liquid and solid.
The Mosquito and Valient Indians
are much employed In this work.
These Indians, together with the SUI
niue Indians, are very small OF stat
urp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

In stacking hav, as In everything
else, 1t Is important to begin right
The old way was to build the sta *
directly on the ground, and afterward
with a hay knife cut uader the edges
81 that they should nit be frozen
down In the snow. This involved
considerable labor, and was also open
to the objection that the hay would
absorb moisture from the ground and
usually at least half ton of 1t wo Id
become moldy, and spoiled before it
was used. With twenty-five rails a
stack bottom can be built that will
save the hay from waste, and also
save the labor OF cutting out the
stack.
Begin by putting down flooring
of rails laid close together. On this
floor build crib, ''cob-ho Sc fashion,"
two rail high. as shown ia the illus.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

The Chicago Council recently
passed an anti-cigaretSe ordinance by
a vote of so to 2. The ordinance Is
aimed at adulterated cigarettes and
absolutely prohibits the sale within
the city Of cigarettes containing OPT
UNI, morphine, glycerlne, jimson
weed, belladonna, or sugar, with a
heavy penalty for violation. Careful
analysis has shown that most cigar
cites contain one or more OF the
above substances. They are put in
to tickle the palate or increase the
craving, and their effects are exceed
ingly Injurious. Even pure tobacco
is injurious to growing children, but
adulterated cigarettes are deadly.
The passage of the Chicago ordinance
was largely due to the efforts of the
President Of the Board of Education,
who presented convincing proofs OF
the evil. effects OF cigarette smoking
upon schoolboys.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

AMONG the most interesting though
melancholy souvenirs Of the old Kear-
sarge are the photographs taken on
the scene of the wreck by Captain w.
III. Humphrey of Brookline, who
went down in charge of the men who
were to have saved the old ship, had
not the sea and the pirates complet-
ed her destruction. The pictures
are principally sea and sea birds, with
the Kearsarge represented by frag-
ments of the hull and stray timber
or two, like an avenging hand, point
Ing skyward.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

is made in the lightest of surah and
twill silks, punches up artistically in
pongee and China weaves, and looks
provokingly cool in lawns and other
midsummer fabrics. A popular form
in the negligee bow class OF neckwear
is shown in cut No. 3. An ideal
summer tie is Windsor bow OF thin
silk. 1t does not hold its shape like
the cravat Of starched lawn, but 1t
is infinitely cooler. Turned-down
starched collars will be generally
worn this summer, so that the shield
bows will be found useful. The
shield bow is not an article Of fash
ion. yet is extremely convenient
The four-in-hand. of the graduated
school will continue all summer as
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

and a safeguard against the danger
OF an animal getting loose and injur-
ing others, as veIv often happens
where pin is used as fastening.
If a cord is connected with every
stanchion in row in the manner
shown In the sketch, every animal in
the row may be set free In an instant
should a fro make such a thing de-
sirable. Zig. 2 shows the same de-.
vice for instantly freeing whole row
of cattle fastened with the more
humane chain fastening. The Illus
tration is given as it Is to show the
principle on which the device works;
but in practice the cord and iron pin
should be covered, or "boxed it," 80
that the pin might not be pulled out
by an animal getting its horns fast
ened about the cord.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
At the Head.

Bishop Polk, afterward General
Polk, was one OF the men who wear the
seal of authority upon their brows. On
one of his episcopal visitations he
stopped for the night at a country inn,
when his host at once addressed him
as General"
mo, my FRIEND, said Polk, @you are
mistaken; l am not soldier"
Judge, them" hazarded the inn
keeper.
That is not the title given me by
those who know me-" replied Polk, be-
ginningto be- highly amused.
: Bishop, then.
Right" said Polk, laughing.
We'll, knew you were at the head
sof your profession, whatever it was"
said tho tavern keeper. ,~,4
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

THE case of Erastus Wiman Is a
sad, very sad one. But few short
months ago reputed to be million
aire, he now is adjudged felon and
occupies felon's cell. A jury has
found him guilty of the crime of for
gerry, committed in the conduct Of
business for the firm with which he
was connected for some thirty years,
which had grown up under his man.
agement, and with which he was
identified as the heart and soul Of
the enterprise. 1t is not for those
who believe justice to the wrong
doer is the truest mercy to the whole
people to say it would have been bet
ter for Mr.. Dun not to prosecute
under the circumstances. He had a
perfect right to do so, and probably
argued he was only fulfilling duty
to society in prosecuting the man
who had built up his business from
little more than nothing to a magni-
tude that ramitled all over the United
States and Canada. And yet 10 view
of the facts that the abject letter
written by Mr.. Wiman constituted
the clinching proof Of guilt, that
without it he might not have been
convicted, and that he claimed 1t was
procured from him under an under
standing it would not be used against
him, his case is most pitiab!e one.
After all, the position taken by Mr..
Dun in the case Is not an enviable
one, nor will it raise him in the esti-
nation of the average businessman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
THERE is growing to be a stl

THERE is growing to be a strong
public opinion that the law in its
modern operation has been abused
so gravely that good, shrewd law
yer with no case at all can save a
client from proper punishment for
months and even years, although 1t
is patent to everyone that no valid
reason exists why justice should be
delayed day. Legal pleading" is
now such an intricate and many-Te-
sourced art that plain, old-fashioned
justice must stumble and grope
thro ugh wearisome and devious path
ways before she can clutch an offend
er who has sharp-eyed counsel to
guide him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
Narrowing Corn.

Corn used to be grown in the most
awkward, laborious and unscientiic
ways We we'll remember how anx-
iously all hands waited until the corn
was up large enough to see the row."
aud not until then was the cultiva-
tor put through it. Now there are
few farmers who will not harrow the
land at least once before the corn is
up and that without injuriny hill.
Many keep up the narrowing until
the corn Is six to eight inches high,
but we think this does injury to the
leaves, and leads to the prevalence
OF smut later in the season. 1t is
In urious to corn to have some OF its
leaves covered with soil, whether
done with the harrow or the cultiva-
tor. BY the time the corn Is large
enough to see the rows all after work
can best be done with the cultivator.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

was graduated. Thereupon he ana
his bride were boycotted BY bis GLASS;
m rates, who affected to believe that
he had disgraoed himself by marry
ing the girl instead of seducing her.
This sort of caddishness among the
young cubs who are educated at Gov
eminent expense goes far to explain
the shooting OF Hedberg, the Jim
jammic performances of Lieutenant
Maxwell and other recent exploits of
4officers and gentlemen"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

grow. Saw the tree to be grated
two inches below the surface of the
ground; then with q fine saw cut u
V shape three inches In depth per-
pendicularly, tapering to a point ut
the bottom. Cut the scion at the
lower end to correspond with the cut
in the stump, being careful to make
the bark OF the scion match the inner
bark OF the stump; then pack the soil
firmly about the graft and cover the
stump level with the surface of the
surrounding soil. Scions should be
OF the ordinary size for celft grating.
No tying or waxing will be needed.
The gain by this method is that one
years time Is saved, as we do not
have to wait for the growth OF new
shoots on which to graft
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

THE politics of Morocco is much
simpler than the politics Of this
country. We are told that the Sui
tan was assassinated by friends Of his
son, and that this son is now the
ruler. No primaries, no conventions,
no machines, no ward bosses were
necessary. The young man shot into
Office without question, and will
probably hang on until his own son
grows I'm.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

CONSIDERING that Chicago alder
man will spend $4,000 to secure an
office that pays only $3.50 year, it is
n OF at all surprising that New York
police captain should pay the same
sum for "a s2,75 position. Chicago
prices seem to be relatively little
higher than New York's, that's all.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

THE marriage of West Point Cadet
Lang and Miss Kenkle, the daughter
of an enlisted man at the garrison,
developed disgraceful condition of
snobbishness among our future de-
tenders. Lang married the girl, who
is described as pretty, modest and
we'll educated, on the day that he
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
WHY IT'S VALUABLE.

The Low-Lying Jungle of Mosquito Land
in Nicaragua.
The Mosquito coast, a strip of land
in Eastern Nicaragua, is occasioning
considerable interest In this country,
Great Britain and the republic Of
Nicaragua for the reason that In its
control is involved that of the ship
canal which through that isthmus is
to join two oceans Otherwise the
Mosquito, coast would be of very little
interest to the world.
The Mosquito coast was discovered
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

black. The same
scheme is worked
out also in fancy
colors. For very
young gentlemen
the style is fetch
ing and will proba-
bly, last; for some
time. String ties
are simply adjusted
in bow form and
expose the e n tire
shirt bosom. They
are especially the
mode for morning
wear when the fan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

SAN FRANCISCO Posi-: A new in
dustry has been started in Michigan
the insurance of the lives Of babes.
The parents take out policies on the
little ones, and then expose them to
disease. That is what the dispatches
say, but we can hardly believe 1t. If
it is fact, we desire to go on record
as favoring material and everlast-
ING hadeS h
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
Obeying Orders.

Q The officer OF the deck on'board of q
manof-war asked the wheel one day:
How does she headY"
1t was blowing gale of wind.
"Southayst," replied Pat, touching
his hat, but forgetting to add sir" to
his answer.
you'd better put few more SIS in
your answer when you speak to me-"
said the huffy lieutenant
"Ay, ay, sor-r-r," returned the Irish
man. -.
A day or two later the officor called
out again:
How does she head now:s
"Southayst, an be south, 6alf-south,
an a litt southerly, sor-r-r, your
honor, sor," she uted Pet, at the top OF
/. = ~oice
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
the long scarf for stylish semi-dress

the long scarf for stylish semi-dress.
A clever conceit Is illustrated In cut
No. 4. 1t tics into knot of mod
crate size, and is made up In light,
washable fabrics Lawn ties In every
shape, from the modest bow to the
generous DE Joinville. will flourish in
conjunction with the hot weather
suit. They are made In the same
colors and patterns as the silk goods.
In fact, every style that Is a success
In silk Is made over into the wash
fabrics by the manufactures. Cut No.
5 shows made-up lawn scarf In dead
white, with small rings OF black. The
effect Is very fetching, and just. pro-
nounced enough to suit the chappie
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
TO HEAD OFF THE HOTEL BEAT.

With This Device He Cannot Take a Pock-
etful OF Matches.
A match box that 10 designed for
use at hotel desks and other public
places where the drain on the match
supply is always heavy is shown here
with. 1t was recently patented by a
Pennsylvania genius. The match is
secured from drawer, which deliv-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

ter haying, cut this and, without
waiting for 1t to cure, put 1t on the
wagon while yet green, and proceed
to stop" the stacks; that is, repair
and build up their tops wherever
they have settled. A stack, when
completed, should approach in form
very nearly to that of a hens egg
standing on its large end. When
this Is finished, secure it against
high winds by putting on changers.
C f. Benton, in American Agri-
culturist
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

WE never knew an old man who
did not believe that his failure was
due to some friend swindling him.
Talk with any young man, and he
knows the story of his father being
swindled by a friend; such matters
seem to be talked of around the fire
eiIa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05

String Ties and Coiored "Aprons."
The distinction between popular"
and fashionable, as applied to mems
neckwear, was never before so sharp
as at the present time. The revival
of the twice around cravat. as the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-05
A Wagon Endgatc.

A is the endgate or board. 3 il an
iron hinge II in wide by in thick,
the joint Of which Is shown at c.
This hinge is fastened with
wood screws on under side of the bin
and extends up on back of endgate 30
top of the bin. f is the brace com.