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Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
A NEW use for fruit is foreshad.

A NEW use for fruit is foreshad-
owed in the discovery by an English
electrician named Hill that differ
ence of potential exists between diff
ferent parts Of various fruits to such
an extent that an electric current
may be obtained by connecting such
parts by wire. In his own expert
ments he has already succeeded in
securing a current powerful enough
to ring an electric bell from battery
of twelve melons, which had been
connected in series by platinum
wires, inserted at their tops and bot
toms. While it seems scarcely posi-
BILE that fruit will ever be utilized
generally for the production OF elec-
tricity, Mr.. Hills discovery may lead
to the disclosure of certain hitherto
unrecognized properties which may
prove to be peculiarly valuable n
medicine and dietetics.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
Making AlPos,lble amends,

The man had stub Of whiskers on
his chin which wagged when he
talked, and kicked up their heels
when he brought his Jaws together.
"As / was sayin'," he remarked,
"when was out West / seen 'em
hang man to teleyraft pole for
stealin' hoss,"
"Whose hOss?" asked a person sit.
ting on a molasses barrel.
"Nobuddy knowed."
How'd they know he stole it?"
"They ketched him ridin' it."
"Mebbe IL was his'n."
"P'r'aps."
"Did the owner ever claim the
hoss?"
"Not that ever heerd."
"Then 1t must been his'n."
"Pr'aps."
"What become OF it?'
"They hei' 1t three months fer the
owner to claim it, and then they sold
IL fer s87."
"What become Of the money!"
."Well, they spent 1t fer a monu-
ment fer the man they hung. They
might made q mistake, and they
wanted to do the fair thing by she
deceased. Detroit Free Press
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

mouth of this grim-looking person.
age. The box contains also a tiny
bottle, and the trick is to bring the
mouth Of this bottle into the facial
cavity of the man, as shown by the
second cut. 1t is by no means easy
to do this. A pretty sure way to ac-
complish it is to throw the bottle
against the glass top at the side of
the box, and then incline the box
quickly the other way. Every street
gamin is busy working the puzzle,
the noble profession of boot blacking
is a secondary consideration just now,
snd the street peddlers are selling
the puzzle by the thousand, and reap
ing a rich harvest. 1t has created
quite stir, and is certainly proving
a success.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

WHAT fortunate thing for those
who dislike figures Is it that there
are many men Of many minds Some
body has been looking up statistics
on cows, and has found that the pro-
portion OF milch cows in this country
is one to every four humans. At that
rate pure milk and real butter ought
TO be within the reach Of everybody.
The only trouble about 1t Is that the
catt'e are In one section and the folks
in another, yet with the increasing
ease of transportation pure milk and
butter become more near at hand
and by and by will drive the poor
quality out, because it will not pay
to keep the adulterated products
when the pure can be had so cheaply.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
The Clock Winding snake OF Persia

The Clock k-Winding Snaks OF Persia.
In Persia there is a kind of snake
which is known to the natives as the
"clock- winding snake" 1t derives its
name from peculiar buzzing noise
which 1t makes that resemb bles the
winding of a clock. These snakes
are perfectly harmless. a,d frequent
ly glide In and out OF the houses, no
attention being paid to them by the
natives. During visit there sew
eral years ago, says a traveller, l was
attracted one morning by an unusual
twitterlng OF birds, and on looking
up saw about twenty sparrows on the
top Of wall, all jumping about ia
an excited manner. At first / was
at loss to understand the cause OF
such commotion, but presently |
heard the peculiar buzzing OF clock
winding snake, and in a minute per.
ceived the reptile crawling along the
wall, making directly for the birds,
which appeared to be fascinated, and
made no attempt to fly away. The
snake glided In among the birds,
and, choosing one to his liking, de-
liberately seized IL in his mouth and
swallowed ~. / picked up stick,
and after killing the snake cut him
open, and extracted the sparrow.
After atout ten minutes exposure to
the sun the bird got up, and in a few
minutes more flew away, apparently
unhurt
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

The cultivated area of Egypt is
slowly increasing by means OF vari-
Gus enterprises for leading the'waters
of the Nile into regions which have
relapsed into deserts. A depression,
which is claimed to be the bed of the
ancient lake M9ris. has been sur
veyed, and the question of making 1t
once more storage reservoir Is a
financial one. Another scheme is the
drainage of Aboukir Lake, and the
reclamation OF the once fertile lands
1t covers. The area embraces 32, 600
acres, which has been acquired by an
English company with the view of
founding there an English agricultu-
tural colony. A...~ j. -
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
Record of the Week.

ALFRED BEUCHLER, q New Balti
more business man built bathroom
with gasoline heater. He was nearly
suit ocated the first time he tried it.
JAS. F.. ScRIPPs. OF the d ,troit
Even ng News, will attempt to esta D
lish a pLilanthropic pawnshop for he
benefit Of door people of his city, loan.
ing money upon chatte at One-haif
per cent. per month.
Two THOUSAND people attended the
funeral of DR.. McGurx ut Capa,. He
was universal ly esteemed.
BESSIE, the ~. ear-oid daughter Of
Lyman McNeal. Of Howard City. fell
from O pole swing Sunday morning.
The fall rendered her insensible, and
she expired within an hour without re-
gaining consciousness.
CHESANING has citizen who would
make an acquisition to any commu-
nifty. He Is a ailaboripg man, but Genes
out strong to the effect that he wo Id
be willing to have his taxes increased
IL 20 city fathers would improve the
town. lf
DIR. ARTHUR HI. KIMBALL, one OF
the most prominent physicians in Bat
tie Creek, di d on Monday morning,
aged a. years.
A GoBLEsvILLE man wasn't satisfied
with barb wiring his swamp to keep
berry-pickers away, but plugged away
witt All old shotgun. Cne man got q
bullet Ia the ley, another in the hat,
while still another has less hair than
he d d.
Two YOUNG farmers from Scio, ST.
mon and Jacob Studlinger, tried to
run Ann Arbor Sunday night with the
result that they we arrested and or
Monday fined 400 and $40 costs as les
son not to try and run city when they
had n saO
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

Care Alone Makes Doctors Impervious to
Disease.
people wonder how doctors can
prevent themselves from carrying dis
ease" remarked physician he other
day. 1T is simply care, and nothing
else, that makes physician seem i'm
pervious to disease. And the method
Is SO simple that many people would
never notice that doctor was taking
any precautions whatever Now, for
instance, 20 to the door of a room
which contains a patient having somc
contagious disease. ] give knock;
perhaps voice from within will say
Come in, but ] make no move. 1
wait there until someone opens the
door for me. BY touching the door
knob l might come In contact with
disease germs. 60 into the room;
20 over TO the patient; perhaps feel
the pulse or look at the tongue, al
ways careful that none OF my clothes
come In contact with the bed cloth
ing or anything else In the room.
After this / prescribe my medicine
and leave. l never sit down In a
room where there Is contagious dis
ease. After leaving the room wash
my hands in water containing BIZ
chloride, and / am as perfectly free
from disease germs as when entered
the room. People do not seem to
know that you must come in contact
with the germs before you can carry
them. Now all these precautions,
with the exception of washing the
hands, would never be noticed In a
sick room, yet am most careful to
carry each one out. frequently do
not have to wash my hands, as it is
not necessary to touch the patient.
In such cases l always have the door
opened for me when l come in and
go out. A careful doctor does not
carry disease; but some are apt to
overlook the Importance of these
little sanitary rules and their patients
suffer,
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

THE introduction of predaceous
animals, to hold certain pests in
check, has not proved an unqualified
success in New Zealand. a local
paper OF the colony states that the
wease,s, which were imported to keep
down the rabbits and rats, are in.
crcasing 50 rapidly as to become a
serious menace to poultry keepers.
Their success in keeping down the
rabbit pest is problematical, and so
far are they from destroying rats, 1t
appears that they fraternize with
them, one farmer having found a rat
living Cd merry terms In the same
nest with four weaZels.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
Ruin in Lumber Woods.

Fore fires destroyed 100000 feet of
lumber and z0o,0OJ feet OF logs belong
ing to l.. Cornwell, about four miles
from Merrill. John Ward also lost u
his camps and the dwellings of his
men. He also lost about 10000 feet of
logs. Cornwell had a light insurance
cn 6OO,OOJ feet OF lumb ber. Ward had
none. Fires are raging in all direc-
ticns, and the village of Merrill has
employed extra watchmen. Potatoes
are entirely ruined from the long
drought and C rn is suffering. Forest
fires are raging throughout Glad in
county, an1 while mach damage has
been dom il is probable that the great
work done in Gearing the land will
more than make it good. Thousands of
acres of land covered with ripening
blackberries and huckleberries are
burned almost a. bare as a plowed
field.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

THE complaints Of the Jack Tars
Of the new cruiser Cincinnati as tC
their insufficient living quarters,
seem to deserve the attention Of the
proper authorities in the Navy De.
partment 1t is pretty clear that
the officers of the vessel are not tc
blame for these shortcomings. The
fault lay in an apparent oversight OF
the designers, who in their desire to
flll her with engines left little room
for either officers or men. We be.
lieve that a proper in luiry would de.
velop some way to help the sailor
men without impairing the speed OF
usefulness Of the ship. Then, such
unfounded complaints as that against
particular officer would not arise
and the brilliant record which we
trust she will make will not be at ex.
pense of health or life to any man,
officer or sailor, who serves Uncle
Sam. The human engine should
have a chance as well as the triple
expansion machine.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
q .psy and His Tricks.

When Harry was 6 years old his
grandfather sent him very nice
present from the farm. You cannot
guess what it was, so will tell you.
A goat, with harness and cart for
Harry to drive him. Harry named
him Gypsy because he was 50 black.
Gypsy and Harry had a great many
good times together. He would draw
Harry to school and then wait very
patiently under the shade OF tree
till school was out All the school
children were very fond Of him, and
would bring him sweet apples and
cake.
The teacher was fond of Gypsy,
too, and would often bring sugar to
him, but she never let Gypsy have it
until he had performed one of the
tricks the boys had taught him. He
must either stand on his head, tow
or dance. gypsy could do all these.
One day Gypsy did something very
funny. 1t was very hot day, and
Harry thought he would unharness
him and let him roam around the
schoolyard.
What do you think Gypsy dill? He
walked into the schOolhouse straight
up to the teacher and stood on his
head. He was begging for sugar.
The teacher laughed with the
scholars, and said: Gypsy, YOU have
learned your lesson we'll. Now I'll
excuse you and let you go out to
play" And then she drove him out.
give Gypsy an apple, and the teacher
said he might Gypsy took the apple
In his mouth and made littlc bow.
The scholars laughed so long that
the teacher had to close the door for
fear Gypsy would do some other funny
thing. Our Little Ones
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

The drowning o. Murray Meyer and
Charles Ew Id, of Grand Rapids, near
ST. Joseph, was REGULARLY sal. The
undertow caught Meyer and pulled him
under. He called for help and Charles
Eva d jumped in to rescue him. Just
as he got hold of Moyer the undertow
caught him, and both were drowned in
sight of their pacents and about 100
sum er re orters, who were unable to
render any sistance. Meyer had ar
rived only about half an hour he ore,
and being warm, went in bathing. A
man named Skinner went to the rescue
of the young men and was carried un-
der, but was rescued nearly drowned.
1t was several hours before he was
fully brought back to life. The boys
were both good swimmers, and the
water wa, only five feet deep.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

STATISTICS of Immigration to the
United States are of great interest.
During all the years from 1921 to
1890. we received only 10, S79 Dutch
men from the Netherlands, while
the number of Germans who came to
us during that period was over 4, 4,0O0,-
600. Ireland contributed 3,4Sl, 074,
England and Wales 2,430, $50, and
Italy 3SS, ,55S. France is credited
with 366, 434, and Russia 324, S92.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
JOHN BULLS LATEST FAD.

The "Plg In the Poke" Puzzle Which Is
Amusing the English.
John Bulls proverbial phlegm and
all-the- year. around lassitude has been
aroused to almost fever heat by a
puzzle compared to which our dis
carded "Pig in the Poke" affair was
tame indeed. The new puzzle con-
sists of glass-covered box, on the
bottom OF which is painted the red
nosed physiognomy OF sot A hole
in the bottom of the box forms the
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
Cows Horns.

(OWs AAoThss
Papa" said Willie, as he and his
father roamed over the fields together,
Il like to go walking with you. You
know so much about everything,
don't you?"
"Yes, Willie, know great deal,
returned Mr.. Bronson, complacently.
"And it is great pleasure to me, my
son, to be able to impart to you the
information l have acquired"
Willie looked as il he didn't exact
ly know what acquired" and sim
part, and "information" meant, but
he took it for granted that his father
understood what he was saying, aud
for moment ne was silent. Then
he asked, catching sight of cattle
grazing the next field:
Papa, what Is cows?"
"Cows, returned Mr.. Bronson, after
moment of t-"cows-er-
animals with horns, that give milk
and eat grass"
"Do cows like grass better than
they do apple pie and custard?" asked
Willie.
"Very much BETTER" said Mr.. Bron.
son.
"Why do they, papa?" asked the
boy.
"Oh, because they were born that
way"
"Why do cows give milk, papa?
Can't they sell it,"
mo: cows don't know anything
about money, You know: and even II
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

A MILWAUKEE, daily paper, says the
Elevator and Grain Trade, deplores
the exhaustion Of our fertile soil and
predicts that the United States will
cease to export wheat inside Of ten
years 1t overlooks the vast plains
Df virgin soil and the demand that
immigration be restricted. We will
never stop exporting wheat on ac-
count of lack of facilities to produce
1t, but our farmers may go into the
production of more profitable crops
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
Decrease In Railroad Taxes.

TIE revenue of the S ate from the
specific taxes on railroads this year
wi be considerably smaller than that
paid last year, owing to the falling OFF
in the gross ea,ni gs of the roads due
to the business depression. The taxes
payable this year are com uted on the
gross earnings in Nil higan for the
total mileage of 1853 10 for 1893 is an
inci ease Of e4.2l over 1892, the gross
earnings for this State of $?5, 74y, l39
are 5 ,o2 ,2.6 less. The total taxes pay
able this year are, therefore, $50, H. +,
or SS3,61Z less than thcs of 1892.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

IT is now stated that a band of
bakers in Vienna are using soap
suds to make the bread lighter than
ever. 1t is hard to imagine a less an
petizing concoction than soapsuds
and dough, but it is claimed that so
carefully is it kneaded that the suds
impart IAN infinite delicacy" to the
loaves. 1t may be SO, but We prefer
our suds straight.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

they did. they wouldn't know where
to keep it."
Couldn't they keep it in their
horns?"
"Oh my, no."
"What good are cows horns? Do
they make that funny moo sound
with their horns?"
"What an idea. No, indeed. They
do that with their throats.
"Why don't they do il with theiy
horns?"
"They can't"
"Can't anybody blow horns?"
"Oh, yes. Tin horns and-er--brass
horns, but not cows horDs."
Papa, why don't COWS have tin
horns?"
.'Oh, nonsense! Oh er-because
they are cows, l suppose.
And then be regretted that he had
promised 10 impart information.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

For forty-two years Switzerland
and Italy have leen dreaming of bor-
ing tunnel through the Alps. At
last the Swiss engineers have pro-
nounced the scheme feasible, and the
Simplon tunnel will be ground out Of
the solid rock for a longer distance
than that Of the famous tunnel OF
st. Gothard. The proposed tunnel
will, It. is estimated, cost $40, 000, 900
for its twelve and onc-half miles.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

COL SILIowAGE, who saved Presi.
dent Lincoln from capture by the
Southern army, is dying of starva-
tion in Boston. The people at the
center OF learning have long boasted
that more celebrated men die there
than at any other place on earth.
They work up the record by securing
the great men and then refusing to
feed them
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

For the protection Of the lives Of the
workmen In the vast underground
thoroughfare, an elaborate and cost
ly system of ventilation has been de-
vlsed, one shaft Of which will be
sunk 1882 feet In depth. II the
number of victims who may perish
during the construction OF the tun-
mel shall not exceed the average the
sanitary triumph will excel the en-
gineering achievement.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

THERE is an Ulster landlord Of
New York City, who after thirty
years sojourn in the United States,
is said to be still loyal subject Of
Victoria. He passes part OF his time
on his estate in Ireland, and, to
please his son, a native of the United
States and sturdy American, he
flies side by side upon the lawn the
union Jack and the stars and stripes
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

CONSUL SMITH, at Mayence, Ger
many, says the German people are
Sailing down" somewhere about six
hundred million dollars annually and
investing most OF it in interest-bear-
ing securities either at home or
abroad. He estimates the net in
come from such investments at S1l9,-
900, 900 annually.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

was surmounted by a typewriter, rode
into the arena and typed the messages
taken from the signalers, while a
trained war dog carried the dispatch
es to the rear. Whether all this
would do in real warfare remains,
of course. to be seen.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

MANY fruit growers were some
what surprised recently to see the
Portland market stocked with Tas-
mania apples, selling at 50 per box
The land of "big red apples" will
lose its reputation if she has to go to
Australia to get apples, even If they
are extra good ones, says the North
west Pacific Farmer.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

THERE is no knowing exactly how
long a mosquito will live; but he
generally manages to hold out until
another takes his place.. ..... 80.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

lola falls every time when he
tries to get into the French Acade-
my of Immortals. He holds high
place In the French academy OF in-
morals. though.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

Auditor General Tnrner has CON-
p'etel the apportionment OF the Stats
taxes for the year lS9. among the sev-
eral c.unties OF the State, The total
this year Is SIG g,laF.Se as against
$l,s 81, pa. 80 In 1s9?, and 81 ,4i9, s0i. 81 in
1892. The amounts to be paid by the
several counties Of the State are as fol-
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
THE TYPEWRITER in BATTLE.

The Operator Bestrides Bicyce and
Types Messages.
The typewriter on the field of bat
tie is a curious sight. IT has not
quite reached that point yet. hut it
was to be seen at the military tourn-
ament in the mimic action. Tommie
Atkins mounted on a cycle, which
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

INSTINCT is more faithful than
reason.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

PIRATES treasures are hidden in
credulous skulls.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

In keeping appointments some
folks seem to carry watches without
hands -.s
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

A KIND mo" is often more agree
able than rough "yes."
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK..

Decreased Revenues for the State from
All Sources This Year-sad Drowning OF
Two Young Nen-Great Destruction by
Forest Fires.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

IDLE factories turn out the most
clubs nA
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A COLUMN OF PARTICULAR IN
TEREST TO THEM.

Something that VIII Interest the Juvenile
Members of Every Household Quaint Ac-
lions and Bright Sayings of Many Cute
and Canning Children.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

With its bright dizzy light,
And I've matters and things
To look after to- night
But you must stop home.
AS all good wives should do"
Then she answered him gravely.
"Tu whoo! Tu whoC ~
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

REAL fighters never waste their
wind.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

Next Lesson-"Jesus Cleansing the
Temple" John 3: 1875.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

Tu Whoo! Tu Whooi
any dear!p said the owl.
In his far away tone.
awake up. now, wake up!
/ must leave you alone.
Tho hot sun has gone.
Crawford avalanche., 1894-08-23

wHxx . man is right he is seldom
left
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
FOOTBALL THEN BULLETS.
Drunken Students In "a saloon Get to
Fighting-One is shot.

SAN Francisco, Nov 3O-The culmin-
alton Of the football excitement result
ant upon the victory of Stanford over the
University of California, was shooting
ARRAY in San Francisco soon after mid
night in which a football player was
wounded, perhaps fatally. The victim
is Brick Whitehouse, one Of the most
prominent football players on the Pacific
coast, who played tackle with Stanford
last year and with the Reliance club this
season
During the past few weeks he has
been assistant coach to Walter Camp at
Palo Alto. His assail4nt is Alexander
Tough borough, son Of A. H. Lough-
borough, leading attorney, whose fam
lily moved in the most fashionable society
of the city.
The saloon was crowded with college
students feverishly discussing the game
Lough borough IS a law student at the
University Of California After some
offensive remarks TO Whrehouse the
men clinched Glasses were smashed
and chairs upset before they odd he
separated. Tough b0rouQh's nose was
bleeding. and he drew his revolver, fir
ing three shots al W hitehouse, one bullet
lodging IN his abdomen. Tough borough
and Whitehouse had been com paniOns
for some time, and their friends believe
that a woman was at the bottom Of the
quarrel which Loug Thorough sought to
pick.
WhitehOuse was removed to a hospital,
Loug thorough escaped from the saloon
after the shooting, but at 2.30 a. m, ac-
companied by his father he surrendered
himself at the city prison, where be was
locked up. Earlier in the evening
Loug Thorough had a quarrel with am
other society young man named Max
Rosenfeld, whom he shot after a few
words, slightly wounding Rossnfeld in
the thigh. Tough borough has become
very unpopular in the clubs because Of
his freauent altercations and braHls.