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the following letters remain uncalIed
for i'm the Miller pOstotiiee.
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GOING EAST.
No. I-PaSScngCr. n. m.
No. 32-Freight and Accom-. am.
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Cheap Excursions To The West Ard
Northwest.

Northwest.
On August 4, Is, September /, l.,
%, October 6, and 20, 1896, The
No rth-W Western Line Chicago &
Nol Western R'y) will sell Home
Seek ers' excursion tickets at very
low r,rtes to a large number ofpoints
in the West and Northwest.
For tickets and fnll information
apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. 32t1
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

to dispose of visitors, who are generally
dismissed after a brief interview, delight
ed with the attention shown in their re-
ceiving a card admitting them to the pri-
yate gallery of the Senate.
Frequently the greatest part Of Sem
ator's work is done in the evening, when
the Senator and his private secretary get
together, and either dispose Of the accu-
mulated mail or prepare speech. 1t Is a
fortunate Senator who knows the value Of
an efficient secretary, and is able to find
one, for they are not abundant, and -
wise enough to intrust such one with re-
sponsibilities. 1t is the Senator who
thinks he must dictate his letters and
must open and read them all who 10
weighted down with routine and nom
productive work. Those who have capa-
BILE secretaries rely on them, and 1t Is only
in the case of special communications
that the employer is called on to suggest
a reply. Many clerks do not even trou-
BILE their Senators to sign letters, but are
given carte blanche to affix the name Of
the principal.
The reading Of newspapers'is an impor-
tant part OF the daily labor of all the up
to-date Senator's, who endeayor not only
to glance over their local publications,
but to read the leading periodicals, with
out regard to place Of publication.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Hints on Milking.

Clean milking, with view OF getting
all the milk at one sitting, Is Of the high
est importance, and to accomplish this
ought to be the earnest aim of all milk
ers; no COW should be left until the last
drop is drawn, says the Jersey Bulletin.
stripping" is, for the most part, TO be
avoided; it encourages habit in the
COW Of retaining part OF her milk. which
is liable to operate toward drying her
flow, and, besides, 1t Is thought thdit
through absorption OF the milk thus left
into the system, the health OF the cow
is affected. The only good that can pos
sibly result from the practice of strip
ping is the check IL forms upon careless
mixers, where number are employed,
and there are those Of them inclined
to slight their work. lit Is much better
to milk the COWS in large herd thor
oughly and at one operation. but AZ
stripping must be resOrted to it ought
TO be continued, OF an actual lessening
of the milk yield, as well as probable
injuries to the milking properties Of the
COW, will follow.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Loss on Winter Wheat.

In his annual address to the Michigan
Milers' Association President William
A. Coombs said the past year had been
the worst for winter wheat millers and the
best for spring wheat millers of any yet
recorded. Much winter wheat -four had
been sold at actual loss. Eastern buyers
being slow TO learn that they must pay
more for winter wheat patent than for
a spring wheat patent. Much of the trou-
bic arose from the suicidal policy of cut
ting prices. Aiillers were urged to stand
together and refuse to sell without profit.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident, William A. Coombs, of Coldwater;
yice-presdent, &. B. Chatfidld, of Bay
City; secretary, j. j. Hanshue, of Ian
sing; members of the executive committee,
III. r. Colby, of Dowagiac; G. l.. Almen-
dinger, of Ann Arbor j. :. Titus, of Bat
tie Greek.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Short State Items.

South Boardman, Kalkaska County's
second town in size and Importance, has
recently licensed its first saloon, and the
county now has the largest number Of
such establishments in its history.
The recent decision of Attorney General
Maynard against the Level Premium"
Insurance companies is causing a great
commotion among the agents of Grand
Rapids. and there is strong talk of fight
ing him in the courts. The decision af-
fects twenty seven of the compa nies do
ing business In this State. representing an
aggregate capital of $20,OO0,OOO. Eight
Of these companies have formed a COM
bine and propose to fight. They charge
that the old line companies have conspired
to drive them out of the State, and that
the Attorney Generals decision is the
irst move. They promise some interest
ing developments in the courts.
James Bryant, 65 years Of age, an old
Grand Rapids resident widely known as n
dog breeder and fancier, committed sui
eide. He was hard up and could not pay
his rent, and had been ordered out of lie
premises.
The hundreds of thousands of bushels
Of potatoes which northern Michigan
farmers had on hand when winter set in,
and which are ither being fed to stock or
held for better prices, or rather a price
Of any kind in the spring, will doubtless
be left on the hands of their owners, as
there Is absolutely no market or prospect
Cor one.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Michigan Bank. Fiourishing.

State Bank Commissioner Sherwood,
In his seventh annual report, addressed
to Gov. Rich, covering the transactions
for the year 1895, says that the deposits
in the State banks have increased very
perceptibly during the year. He con-
tends that the fact is matter for congrat-
ulation. AS II not only shows that the
workings of the State banking law of the
State is appreciated, but speaks well for
the excellent condition of the banks and
the confidence which the public has in
them. There has not been State or ma
tional bank failure in the State during the
year. The national banks also make a
most credtable showing, which forces the
conclusion that Michigan is rapidly re-
covering from the panic of 1893, pleas
ing fact to every citizen of the State Dur
ing the past year six new State banks,
with an aggregate capital of S23O,Vo.
have been incorporated. There are now
Ill State banks and three trust COM
panies under the supervision Of the State
banking department, all of which have
been examined during the year and found
to be in satisfactory condition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
A General Shaking Un.

The annual meeting of the Board Of
Managers of the Grand Rapids Soldiers
Home will be held during the first week
in March, and it is said there is every
indication of general shaking up. Ben
jamin L. Graves, commandant of the in
stitution for the last three years, is a
candidate for reelection, but there is
every probability that another man will
be given the position, and it is quietly
whispered that James A. Crozer, MEM
ber of the Board of Managers, will be the
man. 1t is known that Gen. l.. G.. Ruth
erford and Col. l.. Is. Bishop, local mem
bers of the board are in favor of Crozier
and that he has reason to be sure Of out
side support. In ease he is elected, va
cancy will occur in the Board of Man
ayers, TO be filled by the Governor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

United States is governed by committees,
and with the great mass of legislation to
be enacted by the national legislature, it
must always be so, but the only important
act passed by the Senate during the pres
ent Congress, the resolution providing for
the appointment of the Venezuelan COM
mission, was distinctly legislation by Con-
gress, understood and approved by every
member of the Senate and House, rather
than by a mere committee.
While the Importance of a Senator'S
work is popularity gagged by the part he
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Decide TO Raise Their Prices.

Four of the five excelsior manufactur-
ing concerns in this State met at Bay
City to form an association to curtail
the production and advance prices. The
Alpena, Bay City and Pinconning com
panies and the Fox company, of Grand
Rapids. We're represented. and the Dale
company sent greeting and willingness To
be in on the deal. Ed Jennings, of Pin
coming, was chairman and j. NJ. Hewitt,
of Bay City, secretary of the meeting.
A committee was appointed to prepare an
agreement to be submitted at another
meeting to be held in Detroit in March.
The three Indiana and two Ohio com
panies have been invited to join in making
a tri-State combine. and it is expected
they will be represented at the March
meeting
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
C1ubfoot in Ca abbages.

For club root, or foot, as it is various
ly called, in cabages, turnips, etc. no
remedy OF sure prevention has yet been
discovered save strict rotation. Never
plant cabbages or any other member Of
the same family twice on the same land
except 1t be in old gardens or in calcare-
GUS soils. The New Jersey Experimental
Station says that in its experiments
air-slacked stone lime gave sufficient
evidence Of dts usefulness as a preven-
tive of club-root OF turnips to warrant
It being recommended for that purpose.
But no less than seventy-five bushels
should be applied per acre. and at least
three months previous to the time Of
planting. The soil on which these ex-
periments were made was probably a
light sandy loan. Undoubtedly, even
a small quantity Of lime would answer
for some other soils.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

do II for the dairy. There is no profit
In any business these times unless 1t is
pushed to Its full capacity, and men
will find out, sooner or later, that this
applies as well TO dairying as to any
other business, and they will find II
more profitable to grow such crops as
are most suitable for the cows needs.
These will be grown and delivered to
her In her stall, ready for her use, in
stead Of compelling her to travel from
two to ten miles between milking times
to gather them herself, and get, in the
same time, her much-needed exercise.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

committees to consider and pass upon.
Up to the present time the committees,
with the exception of two or three of the
more important ones, have done little Or
nothing. The Democrats realizing that
their lease of power was drawing to a
close did not care to start the wheels of
legislation which would shortly be under
the control OF the Republicans. 1t has
often and truly been asserted that the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

takes in debates on the floor of the SEN
ate, his real duties are chiefly performed
in connection with committees. The daily
routine of Senator involves attendance
on committee meetings, usually called TO
meet at 10 o'clock in the morning, and
lasting until nearly noon, when they are
adjourned, and the members take their
seats in the Senate. Each committee di-
vides it's work among subcommittee.
consisting of one or more Senators, and
reports of facts bearing on the particular
bill under consideration, together with rec
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30


publican vote in the Senate is apt TO pass
the measure, though just at present, as
the balance of power rests with the Popu-
lists, it's pretty difficult to pass any bill
on strict party vote.
Besides the work in committee that Is
looked for from Senator. he is expected
Inconvenience. but only Il small contin-
gency are so favored. Senators who hap
pen To be engaged in committee rooms In
the Maltby building and in the terrace
don't enjoy the tramp to the Senate in
order to answer 10 their names when cali
ed. But even in the ease of Senator
who attends closely on the business of
the Senate ii is seldom necessary for him
10 spend more than two hours at his desk.
From II to o'clock is what is known az
the morning hour. and within that time
committee reports are received and often
acted on. and Senators frequently ask TO
have their pet measures considered. At
= O'Clock 1.-THE regular order is demand
ed, and. as a rule. that means that
speeches are continued on the measure be-
fore the Senate, and unless the afternoon
promises something of interest Senators
retire TO their committee rooms or 60
home.
Much of Senator's time is taken up in
attendance on callers. Nearly every one
who comes to Washington on sight-see-
ing journey wants to meet the Senators
from his State. especially if the visitor Is
of the same political party as the member
of the upper house. There is standing
rule that Senator's do not receive cards
between II and > o'clock, and visitors
wait until the latter hour before announc-
ing their presence. and then are invited
into the marble room. Some of the popu-
lar Senators find that the reception of Wis
itors who merely call to pay their re-
spects is an important part of their daily
labor Usually it doesn't take much time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Tester for Small Dairy.

Hoard's Dairyman states emphatical-
ly that 1t will certainly pay man
who keeps only three or four cows 10
know what each cow Is doing. If he
cannot otherwise conveniently get his
milk tested, say, twice month, 1t will
pay him to own Babcock tester and
spring scales or balances. The small
testers, especially those running with
gears, are usually quite accurate. 1t
Is sometimes necessary to 'whirl" the
bottles a minute or two longer In the
smaller machines. Weigh the milk CIV
en- by each COW at every milking, test
two or three times each month, and IL
you do not find 1t necessary tn dispose
of one or two cows, your case will be
one of the rare exceptions to the gen.
eral rule. A four-bottle tester sufiiccs
for small dairy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Sheriff Wants a Michigan Man

Sheriff Hausen. of Guthrie, O. r., ar
rived at Lansing with requisition for
J. V. y. Gregory. wealthy man of Dex-
ter, who is wanteh on charge of re-
ceiving deposits in an insolvent bank.
Mr.. Gregory asserts that he was influenc-
ed by friends to invest a small amount of
money in Guthrie bank stock. and, al
though he was an officer of the institution,
he was in Michigan at the time the bank
failed and knew nothing about it's man
agement. He is inclined to think that
Guthrie authorities are after money. as
the other officers Of the bank have not
been moleyted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
OUR RURAL READERS.
SOMETHING HERE THAT WILL
INTEREST THEM.
Grain Weevil and It's Work of De-
struction-Device for Keeping Poul-
try Food Clesn-How to Dam a
Stream to Secure Ice.
Grain weeviI Destruction.

Grain WeeviI Destruction.
In their work of destruction, grain
weevils devour all the grain kernel
except the shell and germ. The Wee
sleave small holes in the kernels and
1t Is often great loss in weight which
first attracts the attention Of the owner.
The grain will usually grow. but from
the loss of SO much nutritive material
cies Of weevil attack cereals, but the
most destructive as well as the most
common is the grain or wheat weevil.
shown in the illustration. In it's perfect
state it is n slender beetle of dark
reddish color, having long snout. 1T
multiplies very rapidly, several broods
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

At Little York, eight miles west oi
Scottsburg, Ind, Walter Coombs shot hi,
wife through the abdomen. She lived
but fifteen minutes. Coombs then shot
himself below the heart. He is still alive
and begs for some one to kill him. The
two children of the Coombs are absent a,
school. Mrs. Coombs was a highly re
spected woman, and there was no cause
save groundless jealousy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Assaulting Convicts Found Guilty.

Curley, Boot and Huntley, jackson
conyicts, were found guilty of assault
with intent to do great bodily harm less
than murder. These are three of the con-
yicts who assaulted Deputy Warden
Northrup and two other State prison Off
cials on Nov. 26. when it was feared
Northrup's injuries would prove fatal In
der the law their sentences for this Of
fense will begin Oh the expiration of their
present terms
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Profits In Poultry.

Don't go into the chicken business
largely unless you have sufficient capt
tai to run IT right. Profits on paper are
very deceptive. If you have hens that
pay you a profit of 81 each above ex-
penses, you are doing finely. One OF
the most delusive things and easy to
figure large profits on ds the poultry
business. Yet, 1t does pay some people
a goois profit.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
DAY WITH A SENATOR
SOMETHING ELSE TO 90 THAN
ITO LOOK DioNlFIED.
Eenstorial Life Is q Laborious aud Ex.
acting Round-Duties TO Constituents
and to the Generai Publlc-Private
Secretary and His Work.
Washington Gossip.

THE United States
Senate is now enter
ing upon its busy
season. All the com
mittees having been
reorganized the work
to come before them
is being referred to
special committees.
and shortly there
will be a deluge OF
reports for the full
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

concentrations for its disposition, are made
at meetings of the fun committee. In
nearly all minor matters these recon-
mendations are approved by the commit
tee, and in turn by the Senate. 1t Is
only in the consideration Of important po-
litical measures that general discus
sion Is carried on, and even in such cases
the sub committee. being in accord with
the dominant party, usually has Its work
approved with little or no amendment A
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Ha ye More Trees 60 the Acre.

Plant more trees to the acre, and
plant successive orchards. Set apple
trees thirty feet apart, and clean out
old ones. having new ones coming on
all the time. The best fruit is grown
from young trees.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

space. Drive down stakes and prop
them against the current. Then board
against the stakes, and caulk the
cracks. One could hardly get so much
benefit for SO little labor as in this
way of securing a supply Of ice for
family use.-American Agricluturist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

being produced each year. The female
insect lays her eggs on the kernels OF
wheat, corn, oats or barley. The eggs
soon hatch into legless larvae which
eat out the substance of the kernel and
reach maturity in a few weeks. They
then change to pupae and soon after
ward transform into adult beetles
which lay eggs for the succeeding
brood. They can be destroyed by plac-
tending nearly to the bottom of bin
of grain, and stopping the top with a
cork or rubber stopper or some other
material which will prevent the gas es-
Gaping This will cause it to pass
through the lower part of the grain and
permeate it thoroughly. 1t is very de-
structive to insects, killing all with
which it comes in contact. A half
pound of carbon bisulphide is sufficient
to destroy the weevils in ton of grain.
This chemical does not affect the color
or smell Of the grain, and does not in
jure its food properties nor does II
appreciably affect the terminating
power VI the Setu.-G arm uuu
A Good Ola Hickory Fire.
Hickory is considered the best wood
for open fires. Even-seasoned hickory
will carry fire for long time, and q
log OF green hickory may be buried In
ashes ut bedtime, uncovered the next
morning and, five minutes work Of the
bellows, blown into lively flame, says
the Maryland Farmer. If covered deep
enough it will waste but little In all
the intervening hours. Oak makes n
brilliant, hot fire, but being less dense
than hickory, will not last so long. One
hickory log four inches In diameter will
outlast perhaps twice its bulk Of oak.
Maple, round green logs of the pin oak,
sassafras and three or four others Of
the native woods burn well, though
most of them rapidly. 1t Is sin to
burn elms, but an elm butt, with part
of the root, makes lasting fire. The
tulip tree Is on no account to be used
unless nothing else is to be had, for II
burns i'll when green, goes like tindcr
when dry, and In either case snaps
great burning Goals yard or more be-
yond the fireplace. White birch makes
a good fire. Chestnut is another of the
light, snappy woods not to be depended
upon for the hearth.
For Keeping Poultry Food Clean.
Where soft food is given fowls. II Is
usually trampled upon by all the fowls
before fully eaten. To avoid this,
make a shallow box and hinge to it a
cover Of Stats made of laths. Through
these the fowls can reach all the food,
but cannot soil it. The same device
may also be used with a smaller box
for giving water. Have a box just
large enough to set the dish of water
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

GIAYLING LODGE. No. sss. y. q A. NJ
meets In regular communication on Thursday
evening on or before the full Of the mooAs
M. A. BATES, w. NJ
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

to be within the call Of the electric bells
announcing that vote 10 to be taken In
the Senate, unless paired with some one Of
opposite political faith. For the Senators
whose committee rooms open on the corri-
dors encircling the Senate chamber this
requirement Is not attended by any great
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev w. II. Mawhorter Pastor. Services every
Sunday at 200 y. m. and alternate sundays n
lO:3J 4. IN. Sunday-school ut , y. m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

A thousand families of st. Johns, n. F.,
are destitute and have nothing with
which to face the rigors Of the coming four
months.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. Henritzy, Pastor. Services every Sunday at
1880 a. m. and p. M. and every Thursday -
73O p. m. Sunday School at p. III.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

GRAlLING CHAPTER r. A. NJ, No. f2L--
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
JOHN +. HUM, II. T..
A. TAYLOR, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

wOMEN's RELIEF CORPS. No. TO-, meets On
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at o'clock in the at
ternoon. MRS. n. +. HANSON President.
REBEcCA WIGHT, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

MARVIN POST, No. 240. G. A. r.. meets ths
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
A. c. WILCOX, Post Com
II. TRUMLEY. Adjutant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

CRAWLING LODGE, l. o. o. F., No. l37.-
Meets every Tuesday evening.
NJ. SIMPSON, N. q.
J. PATTERSON. Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

CRAWLING ENCAMPMENT, 1. o. O. f., No.
l16.-Meets alternate Friday evenings.
w. MCCULLOUGH, G. T.
S. G. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.

Bank Deposits Increase, and Not a
Single Institution Failed Last Year
Michigan MilIers Down on Cutting
Prices-SoIdiers' Home Talk.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

81. MARY.s CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Fathes
II. Webeler. Regular services the last Sunday
in each month.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

CRAWLING CHAPTER, ORDER OF EASY
ERN STAR. o. SO, meets Monday evening On
or before the full of the moon
MARY l.. STALEY, W. NJ
ADA NJ. GRoULoFF, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

Meets every Saturday evening.
A. MCKAY, Cons
VIM WooDFIELD, r. f.