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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Russia would have exoltsd taxi end
Gocolp Cor sovoEnl WookA,< n tIoo -
war Gen. Miles. who secured the high
ONCE, would ariae to the most proml-
nent position In American affairs, but
It Is the improbability OF serious war
fare that makes his ascension so little
regarded. There are two points of In
terest In the present transfer. First. 1t
breaks precedent OF some years by
giving the command of the army to =
man not Of West Point training. 1t has
been a number OF years since any but
West Point man held the important
commission, and for a time there was
reason to believe that Gen. Miles might
be passed over on account OF his having
come up from the ranks In actual SER
vice instead of through the nations
military academy. Experience has
shown pretty well that West Point
training may be relied on to bring out
the best points In an officer, but 1t
would obviously be idle to make such
training an iron-clal condition. What
the nation wants Is the best men, re-
CARELESS Of the means by which they
were trained. Another important
point In the present transfer Is that the
title of lieutenant general held by Gen.
Schofleld ceases to exist on the army
records. The title, as Is well known,
was created by Congress as special
distinction for men of high military
genius and has been worn successfully
by Scott, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan
and SchOfield. Unless he shall do some
thing leading Congress to re-create the
title for him, Gen. Miles, will be simply
major general, although holding just
the same measure of authority as his
predecessor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The people Of the rest Of the United
States owe Gov. Culberson and the
Texas State Legislature vote Of
thanks for the salutary object lesson
IN the matter of dealing with prize
fights and prize-fighters. 1t is, of course,
not an entirely reasonable proposition
that a call for special session should
have been necessary to prevent SO OPEN
ly lawless performance. The task Of
prohibiting Corbett and Fitzsimmons
from punching each other would seem
to be properly one covered by the ordi-
nary police laws and ordinances. 1t
became evident to Gov. Culberson, how
ever, some days ago, that without a
specific statute against smuggling the
State of Texas must expect to harbor
the projected fight He took action
promptly, convened the Legislature in
special session and presented the case
to that body. Contrary to expectation.
the Legislature passed the bill making
prize-fghting felony, with an emer-
gency clause, the vote being overwhelm-
ing and the entire transaction being
completed in less than two days. Good
for Texas! She has put her.
self on record as among the States
which are law-abiding and determined
to preserve their regulations as such.
The fact that out Of the entire 143 votes
cast In both houses only six were OPP
posed to the prize-fight law speaks VOL
umeS for the rood name NJ tha Toxo n
Legislature. There was no delay, no
Quibbling: and no suggestion Of a de-
sire to heid on and wait for. PROPOSE
sitionsy from the prize-fighting frater-
nifty. The whole AFFAIR Is a signal vic
tory for law and order, not only in
Texas, but elsewhere. 1t sets an ex-
simple which other States cannot az
ford to break without running the risk
Of damning comparisons. The public
row looks to Gov. Culberson to see that
this statute is enforced to the letter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
A Deadly Dose.

II can never understand why so many
would-be suicides resort to that most
horrible of deadly doses, carbolic acid, .
says physician. ut causes more pain,
more genuine, lingering agony, than
any deadly dose can mention. Yet
its popularity continues to increase, es-
peciall5 among the unfortunate mem
bers Of the half world who have be-
come weary of life and seek the COM
forts of the grave. The antidote? oh.
an antidote after the acid has been
swallowed Is Of little avail. A mixture
Of flour and water should be given; also
mucilaginous drinks. Ionce had a pa
tient recover after taking small guam
tity Of the acid, and she said she thought
she was swallowing molten lead. II
is a horrible life destroyer"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Pudding In Rhyme.

The following receipt, taken from an
old book written in 1850, was found ex-
cellent:
Into one pint of purest drink
Let one teacup Of clean rice sink,
And boil till all the waters gone
No matter where. Stir with a spoon,
And deftly add of milk one quart;
Boil till it thickens as it ought,
Stirring it with the aforesaid spoon
Till it is smooth and white and done.
Then add three egg yolks beaten light,
One lemons rind all grated right,
And of white sugar well refined
Eight spoons, by stirring thus combined.
Now pour the mixture in dish
OF any size that you may wish,
And let it stand, while with fork
You beat the whites as light as cork
The whites Of the three eggs, mean;
And when they're beaten stiff and clean
Add eight spoonfuls of sugar light,
And put the frothing, nice and white,
Upon your pudding like cover
Be sure you spread it nicely over.
In n cool oven let it brown
We think the pudding will go down.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
How to Care for Wood rioor..


A housekeeper who is noted for her
neatness says that wood floor in the
house is as much care as baby. This
is no doubt true, and yet little atten-
ton Systematically given the floor each
day is productive of marvelously good
results. A flannel bag made to slip over
the bristles of broom makes an ex-
cellent and convenient polisher. The
wood floor should be swept each morn.
ing with this flannel-covered broom,
and twice week it should be carefully
oiled, If the floor is Of hard wood use
linseed oil, while If 1t is stained or paint
ed the inexpensive crude Oil will an
swer just as well. 1t should be rubbed
upon the floor with cheese cloth rather
than flannel to avoid the lint scatter
ing over the floor. To deep-stained or
vanished floor light-wipe frequently
with solution of milk and water.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Crcen Food for Hens.

Everybody who keeps hens for
profit ought to plant cabbage and tur-
nips for winter. food this month. Moth
ing helps more in keeping up laying in
cold weather than plenty Of green food.
Hens like turuips boiled and mashed
like potatoes, with meal, and, ifspota-
toes are scarce or highpriced, you've
got the turnips as substitute.
Get one of the boys to run the mower
over an acre or so of clover, cutting
the aftermath when it is few inches
high. Raked up and dried, it is very
nice for the hens i'm winter, mixed with
the soft food or wet with boiling water
and fed that EMBELLISHMENTS
Ploughman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

tration. The front wall of the house is
carried to the right and left a little way,
to serve as retaining wall for the
earth of the bank The back and sides
are laid up in stone to the top of the
ground. The rest of the building Is
wood. A wide door permits team to
be driven, or rather backed, into the
building to unload or to load. When
laying up the wall at the sides and rear
it will be well to lay a line Of drain tile
outside the stones, to lead away any
water that may soak down from the
hill above. Half lime and half cement,
with sharp sand, makes good mortar
cuNurist
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The Burmese Lord White Elephant"
and the King Of Burmah share all the
white umbrellas In that country be-
tween them. The king of men has nine,
the king Of elephants has two, but he
has also four golden ones. Not even
the heir-apparent, when there Is one,
has a right to use theswhite umbrella.
He has only eight golden ones. The
use of even an ordinary white-covered
umbrella would,be regarded as dec
laration of rebellleh on his part, and
would lead to his immediate execution.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

.'eek the sunlight is the advice of all
present day hygienists. Patients on the
sunny side of the hospital ward recover
soonest. The person who always walks
on the sunny side of the streets out
lives his shade-seeking brother by ten
years. Sleep in rooms where the sun
has shed Its rays all day. Bask in the
sun all you can, and your druggists and
doctors notes will go to protest
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The Clever Invention Of 0sXears
Old Boy.
The time has come when the man
who has put up the rocks for his sons
bicycle may reap return for his cash.
He can set the bicycle riders Of his
family to useful employment, for q
10-year-old youth Of Newburg has in
vented machine which meets the re-
quirements Of the case. He calls 1t q
mower cycle. 1t Is nothing more nor
less than large hand mower, which
takes the place Of the front wheels Of
bicycle. The mower wheels have
rubber tires and they run as smoothly
as bicycle wheel. The attachment
Is made by means Of long steel forks,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

In the Punic cemeteries Of Carthage
Father Delattre has already examined
125 tombs. He has found painted
terra-cotta mask, with oval face,
short side whiskers and close
shaven chin and bronze rings in the
ears; and also disk OF terra Gotta
with a warrior on horseback in relief
upon II, under the horse a running
dog, and above the figure q lotus
flower and crescent moon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

~ &0kAn8 A4oAA1 eAAsAF A44S04&sf ~
The hog IL cut as shown, In the dia-
gram, the shoulder No. /. The ham
mo. p Is cut through the bone short
distance from hip to Joint. and this
piece of bone is left In the meat. The
small piece mo. - is kept for boiling
and Is sailed; 80 Is No, z. Nos. 4, 5 and
@ are roasting pieces, eaten fresh, or
the ribs are taken. out. and the whole,
including No. s, may, be cured for
bacon. Nos. 4, and O may be sailed
for frying wet out Of the pickle; then
No. 8 makes the best breakfast bacon.
Split the head down the face and save
for sailing and smoking. Boil the rest
Of the head with the ears and feet and
trimmings Of the hams and make head
cheese.
The next process Is the sailing. Use
an oblong box of suitable size or a pork
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Old people never pretend to stay in
bed all night They get up fully half
dozen times and go wandering around
with lights in their hands, looking for
the origin of noises, to see what time 1t
is and on half dozen other pretexts. Ii
you feel like wandering around the
house at night with your night clothes
Mapping around your knees, it is an in
dication you are not as young as you
used to be.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Apples as Brain Food.

A New York physician says: 1.-THE
apple is an excellent brain food, be-
cause it contains more phosphoric acid
in easily digestible shape than any
other vegetable known. 1t excites the
action OF the liver, promotes sound and
healthful Sleep and thoroughly disfn-
fects the mouth. This Is not all. The
apple agglutinates the surplus acids Of
the stomach, helps the kidney secretions
and prevents calculous growths, while
1t obviates indigestion, and is one Of the
best preventiyes known for diseases Of
the throat" II all this be, true, and
Its persistent reiteration certainly ar
CUES large faith, the knowledge cannot
be too widely disseminated. I { ssh
A Bank Fruit ind Vegetable House.
Where rough rocks or cObble stones
are abundant, a fruit and vegetable
house may be very advantageously
built into a bank, as shown in the Illus
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
The Location Of tho Farm.

The man who knows how to produce
good milk, and who will locate hear a
large city, has as good chance as any
one to make money. He can get frat
prices by selling the milk .irect to,
those who want 1t fresh and are will
ing to pay'for it In addition, his farm
viii pretty surely increase in value as
the city grows.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
In Cnha the cncoio. the famous firefi,

In Cuba the cucojo. the famous FREELY
OF the tropics, the one that affords the
most brilliant light Of any land ami
NAL, is confined In paper lanterns for
going about the country Mt night or for
indoor lighting. Thirty-eight OF them
yield one candle power. Sometimes
they attach one Of the insects to each
foot for travelling in the dark. They
also use them as ornaments for the hair
and dress.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

For milkmen who feed brewers grain
a good ration for an average mich cow
is six pounds Of hay, ten pounds of corn
fodder, six pounds Of dried brewers
grain, and six pounds corn and cob
meal. Give the above in two feeds,
and vary somewhat according to cir
cumstances.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The German emperor's imperial train
cost seven hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, and took three years to con-
s.ruct. There are altogether twelve
cars, including two nursery carriages.
The reception saloon contains severa,
pieces of statuary, and each of the
sleeping cars is fitted with bath.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Potting Plants.

The art Of successful potting of plants
for the winter window garden lies in
sustaining the plants by artificial aid
until they form new roots with which
to support themselves, says the Phila-
delph.a Ledger. The less the disturb
ance in potting and the fewer roots lost,
the less aid will be required. Give
water enough to keep the foliage fresh
without calling on the roots for mois-
ture
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
4 is significant Of the peaceable mol.

1t is significant of the peaceable pol
Icy of the United States that the trans
fer of the command Of the nations
army from one man to another should
have excited somewhat less comment
and interest than would have followed
a change In one of the minor cabinet Of
fees. A similar change In the armies
OF Great Britain, Germany, France or
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
AN AERIAL TROLLEY

Which Takes Passengers Ont Over the
Breakers at COnev Island.
The novel device shown in the cut
is one of the most popular amusements
at Coney Island this season. The cable
is S25 feet in length and extends from
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Mix salt with the food Of, the growing
pig. and give him a box of ashes, into
which a little sulphur Is thrown. This
prevents the loss Of power In the hind
legs, so common In highly fed swine.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Feed for Pigs.

Give the young pigs fair start in
life by feeding the SOW upon milk-pro-
ducing rations. There is nothing much
better than skim milk mixed with
shorts. Mangolds are excellent, having
a cooling effect upon the system and
stimulating the milk glands. After
weaving, give the pigs a trough of their
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
A Boad Roller.
Gfll

A good road roller is the most valu-
able piece of machinery employed in
the road-makers art, says the Gen.
fury Magazine. Without it neither can
the foundation nor subsoil Of the road
way be made uniformly hard and reli-
able, nor the surface layer be given that
uniform cOmpactness and solidity
which gives excellence to the road and
insures perpetual economy in the cost of
maintenance and repair.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Latest advices from Cuba state that
the Spanish troops are fighting desper-
ately to get possession of pass held
by a small band of insurgents. Per
haps 1t is steamship pass to Spain.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Suite tine Crop to the soil.

There are farms where one could not
succeed in growing early potatoes, but
could do fairly well with late ones. The
soil Is not rich enough or warm and
quick enough to furnish plant food In
time for large crop Of early potatoes.
Such men better grow late potatoes.
Others may do better with early ones,
all things considered. We must study
the environment. 1t is foolish to con-
denim someons else's practice In any
such line because it differs from ours.
Both may be right.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The announcement that some college
football players have been retired be-
cause they were not up In their studies
seems truly incomprchensible. There
is nothing to indicate that the young
men did not stand very high in their
football practice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
SAFE FARM BRIDGE.
Rails can be added along either side for
greater security to the top.
Cove Will Do.

What Cows Will Do.
A successful dairy means pocketbook
is never empty, says the Connecticut
Farmer; 1t means more swine and heaps
of better fertilizer, means better crops
Of corn. oats, barley-and peas. and less
money expended for commercial fer
tilizer and Western feed; means, better
pastures by furnishing an incentive to
make them so; means wiser and better
farmers. for dairying calls for the best
there IS tn a man, morally and intel
lectually.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

England has heard that there is pref
~ good shooting in China and has sent
nine men-of-war on hunting expedi-
ton up the Yangtsekiang. Look out FOR
a full game bag.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Constructinp a Farm Bridpe.

Haphazard construction Of farm
bridges is a risky matter, the safety
Of valuable animals being often thus
put in jeopardy. The accompanying
illustration shows an easily construct
ed and very secure bridge where sim
gle log cannot be- used as stringer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Keep your stock In clean, well-lighted
stables, and keep them clean. The man
who does not curry his horses at night
ought to be obliged to sleep with his
working clothes on.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
0URRURAL READERS.
soMETHlNo HERE THAT WILL
INTEREST THEM.

Proper Mode Of Cptting Upthe Carcass
and Curing Hams and Bscon-How TO
Construct . Safe Farm Bridge-Fruit
and Vegetable House.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

The way to bring the sultan to an un-
Outstanding OF the moral duty OF Keep
ing promises Is to surround him vita
enough European troops to prevent him
from breaking them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
Out1xinx FicIds.

Upon many farms there are neIds dis
tant from half a mile to mile or more
from the stosck buildings. Such fields
are great consumers Of time unless
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
AZ SHE VIEWED IT.

AS USUAL
''Did you marry your ideal?" asked a
new acquaintance Of bright matron.
"Mercy, mol married my husband. T"
NOT FORGOTTEN.
.'The spirit OF John JONES'" said the
medium.
HE died in arrears" replied the editor.
"Ask him II it Is hot enough for him."
THE BAKERS JOKE.
81 wish you'd help me with this
Bread" said the baker.
"Inever promised to be your business
assistant" said his wife.
"You promised to stand by me in my
hour of knead," said the baker.
CAUSE FOR DOUBT.
''There is only one thing,n she sartT to
her dearest girl friend, .'that makes me
doubt Herberts affection for me?"
"What Is that 2"
''He thinks that some of the snapshot
photographs he has taken of me are good
likenesses."
Miss Prion (quoting)-Wise men make
proverbs, and fools repeat them.
Miss Smart (musingly)-Yes; wonder
what wise man made the one you just re-
peatcd.
REAL COMPLIMENT.
Laurc-George. look at that dog
Will he bite?
George If he's a dog of any
judgment, Laura he'll try to eat you |!
Get out, you brute!
TEST OF AFFECTION.
He--Is there anything can do to prove
my affection so that you will not doubt it
She-There is, marry my sister She
is ten years older than /, and mamma is
determined not to let me marry till Sophia
is disposed of.
ACCOMMODATING.
"Would you please chop these ri
across for mep"
John, just break this lady's bones for
her."
Ills OBJECTION.
IL simply wish we'd never had any
American Revolution" sighed Tommy,
after school the other day. ''lts made
my life miserable"
"How SOP" asked his uncle.
$50 many more history dates to remem-
ber," said Tom.
HooLIGAN's FALL.
An Irish newspaper once said in an.
IN In oil lou tr,u
man, Mr. Hooligan, fell out of the second
story window yesterday and broke his
neck and suffered internal injuries. His
friends will be glad to know that the latter
are not serious"
REJECTED.
Business Man Are you good whistler,
my boy?
Applicant-Yessir; daisy.
Business Man-Getl
ON THE DWELLING FIELD.
II thought, count, that you were dead
shot?"
II ann
And yet though you said you wonld
shoot your adversary through the heart,
you hit him in the foot ?"
1T was an error of judgment. thought
his heart was in his boots; it turned out to
be in his mouth"
HER LIMITED BOTANY.
Your father raises eggplant in his gar
den, doesn't he, Sallie!"
"Oh, yes-every year."
swell, doesn't chickweed trouble the
beds good deal?"
DULL TRIP IN PROSPECT.
Neighbor-Mr. Gayboy is going to the
Atlanta Exposition, is he? Won't it cost
him good deal of money!"
Mrs. Gayboy-Not very much. am
going with him.
LETTING HIM FINISH.
Clothier-Were you pleased with the
overcoat which sold you?
Customer-Oh, yes, all my boys have
worn it.
Clothier-Well, think of that!
Customer-Every time after rain the
next smaller one had to take it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Why. bless my heyes! Beaten at
cricket, too, by those blooming Hameri-
cans? Why. this is simply beastly,
doncherknow.-J. Bull.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

When putting away tools for the win
ter, see that care Is taken that they do
not rust Care Is cheaper than new
toorA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

Johnny Is learning to be stationary
engineer" "Is he learning fastT AZ
should say so; when he quit work last
night his face was grimy as stovepipe
and he had machine oil all over his
lothesr'-Chicago Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

w. X. Vanderbilt will "give away"
his daughter Consuelo at her approach
ing wedding. but the Duke commanded
a bonus of $10,O00,O00.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24
- Profitable Farminx. VI.


High farming Is the attempt to raise
the largest product possible upon the
whole farm. Good farming Is to raise
the produce at the best possible profit,
everything considered. In some cases
the two amount to the same thing. In
other cases. says the Massachusetts
Ploughman, where manure and hired
help are hard to get, and the market Is
limited, It may be more practical to
farm fewer acres and farm them bet
ter, rather than to try to force the
whole farm to the utmost. That Is, II
the farmer now grows, say, $4,000
worth. of produce from his 300-acre
farm, let him take only his best land
and cattle and try to produce the same
amount. Instead of 1000 bushels Of
potatoes on ten acres, let him fertilize
higher and grow 1000 bushels on five
acres. Instead of thirty cows, giving
200 pounds of butter each yer year,
keep twenty 300-pounders. In place Of
three poor to ordinary hired men, pay
a little more and get the best workers
to be found. Apply this idea right
through. Such plans are In the direction
OF concentration, and concentration IL
the essence Of good farming.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

TIVE PaIrs 81 Eyss- A. She Viewed
lt--As USUAL Net Forsettsn--
The Dsksr's joke. Etc. Etc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-10-24

When Dunraven finally concluded to
60 home he seems TO have suddenly got
In great hurry. He went In an Amer
lean yacht.