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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

upon the amplitude Of the vibrations
pitch II dependent upon the vihrational
rumber-the greater the number the high
or the pitch. From those facts we de-
duct principles Of study which are prac-
ticable to an intelligent student Of piano
playing The overtones OF tones sounded
In the upper registers are OF such great
vibrational number that the car fails TO
establish definite pitch for them. Then,
again, the waves OF such tones are so
short that they vanish almost immediate
ly after sounding; therefore the pedal,
which permits the tone to be REINFORCED,
may be used more freely in the upper
register than In the middle or lower. One
tone sustained by the pedal in the middle
Is equal in intensity to about four in the
upper register. Ii Is possible by deli
cate manipulation of the pedal to oblit-
crate the discordant harmonies in the
upper, without losing an organ point in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

be produced by energizing the muscles of
the upper arm and those of the fingers,
while relaxing the wrist muscles. This
10 a very important point, and is simply
the application of the mechanical prn-
ciplc OF the resistance being equal to the
force OF the blow.
The outer side Of the hand is naturally
weaker than the inner side, yet it is just
as essential a,factor in playing. The
melody and fundamental bass notes are
most frequently played with the weakest
fingers; hence the necessity Of building
mp the outer region Of the hand. A de-
yelopment of the pronator muscles in the
forearm renders possible good position
OF the hand for playing octavcs. arpeg-
gios. scales, chords and trills with the
fourth and fifth fingers. Rolling octave
playing is dependent upon a separated
control OF the supnator and pronator
muscles from those Of the fingers. Speed
requires the shortening Of the latent Pc
rod of The muscle, and this can be accom-
plishcd only by taking up the slack of the
tendons. The principal muscle concern
ed in producing crisply staccato effect
with finger action is the extensor. MS upon
this muscle depends the brevity OF tone
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
Corner in HuckIeberries.

The huckleberry industry about Au-
denried has come to n sudden stop
through the appearance of two bears
on the mountains. A week ago trav-
elcr exhibited two performing bears on
the street and while doing so the ami
mails engaged in a bout not on the bills.
In the scrimmage the trainer was used
up badly and one Of the muZzles torn
from a bear. Finding themselves at
liberty, the bears trotted Off and reach
ed the mountains safely. The black
berry season having just opened. hun
,.lreds OF boys and girls who pick the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

BY elevafiDg the wrist, curving the second
finger. and depressing it ut the knucklc
joint, the finger is In the best possible po-
Jiton for producing the effect.
= The physiology OF velocity playing is
n subject OF great interest to the practical
4 piano teacher. In some pcrsons rapidty
y OF movement is natural. the, muscular It's
: sue is very irritable and exercises of speed
I. do not demand great effort. In others
the muscles, although energetic, obey the
orders Of the will with considerable slow
ness. A great expenditure OF nervous
energy is NECESSARY to obtain a rapid
movement. illustrations Of these differ
\ ences may be noticed In the gymnasium.
In fencing, boxing, rowing, walking, and
in piano playing. Pnuger is authority for
-thc statement that when n nerve II slim
\ uiated by action of the will or otherwise,
Z the stipulus received by the nerve in
K creaseyh intensity as IL reaches the mus
Gle. rttt W
The. three attributes Of tone are force,
Fitch and quality. Force is dependent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
ART AMONG THE ESKiMOS.

Clever Carvcrs in Ivory and Some
Who Can Sketch.
We did much entertaining. as we
were continually visited by different
members OF the tribe of two hundred or
more. They were content to sit and
share the warmth and shelter Of our
house. and gaze on the curious things
1t contained. They would turn the
pages of magazine by the hour. and,
holding the book upside down, ask
questions about the pictures. What
particularly pleased them was anything
in the shape OF gun. knife, or ammuni-
ton. or eating they never tired. The
amount of food they consumed was
astonishing, and they particularly rev.
elcd in our coffee. biscuit. and pem'ni-
can. This love was manifested by a
little ditty that they sang quite often:
"Uh-bis-c-ken.
90 Uh-pcm-e-kem."
The women are very clever with the
needle, and as most OF us had adopted
the Innuit Doc, OF sealskin, which re-
quired frequent mending, they were
always In demand. In mechanical in
genuity they are remarkable. Both
men and women are carvers in ivory,
and the tiny figures-humal rs well as
animal-that they fashion In this ma
terial, although somewhat crude. show
no mean ability. This skill Is also
to be remarked in regard to the use Of
the pencil. One of them, As-sey-e-yeh,
StTp In.
spective, with the reflections In the
water. and that. too. in a suggestive
aud artistic way.-Century.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

Dear Father: Have been unable to
write lately. as have spent most Of my
time In wheeling. Have succeeded In
making very fast record for myself
and am now doing great time. The ma
chine have been using>is one of the
old-fashioncd kind, rather heavy. with
non-detachable chain and ball bearing.
Notwithstanding this, expect to lead
all competitors in the go-as-you-plcase
race tonight and get way easy. Your
affectIonate sou, JIMMY.
New York World. f8F fr fr
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
AN ARSENAL IN THE CLOUDS.
A War Airship Which La Being Com
structod for Cuban Service.

~ war AlTontD men Being AOn-
structod for Cuban Service.
Cuba is going to fight the Spaniards
from the clouds. In secluded grove
in F1orida French engineer now has
under construction an airship which Is
to be placed In the Cuban service. 1t
will carry 125 men, 1000 rifles. half
million rounds Of rife ammunition and
dynamite shells. The alrship is one
Of the most remarkable things of its
kind ever conceived by an aerOnaut. Its
chief feature, which excites the great
est wonder, Is Its extreme lightness con-
sidering its tremendous strength. The
airship consists Of boat-shaped car
that does not swing. but is held solidly,
though pendant, from a cluster of five
balloons.
These balloons are held steadily in
place by five aluminium belts, which
so around the girths of the balloons
and are connected at the points of con-
tact by easy working ball-bearing
joints, so that there can be no strain,
and each belt can give gently one way
or the other, as the balloon it holds
might sway, without getting away
from it's mate. In this way the bal
looms are always manageable.
Besides the system of network which
surrounds the balloons and which holds
them attached to the car there are
aluminium braces securing the belts
or glrths to the car below. These
braces are also the stays for the sails
forward and at the sides for steering
purposes. The principle upon which
this wonderful airship Is steered Is the
same which governs the sailing of n
yacht. A series Of uprights over the
car and just under the lower valves Of
the balloons sustains shaft. which is
rcvolved by electricity, and turns an
immense fan. or screw at the rear Of
the ship, which acts as an air rudder
as.well as propeller. Every piece of
metal in the entire construction of this
greyhound Of the air Is Of aluminium.
There are nine windows on each side,
something more than ten feet apart. A
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
A PATH FOR THE CYCtERS.

How the Indianapolis Wheelway
League Built an lS-Miie Roadway.
Two months ago the Wheelway
League ofIndianapolis was incorporate
ed for the purpose of building bicycle
path to be open to the public. 1t was
capitalized at $4,000 and the riders Of
the city were asked to take stock at IS
a share. Subscriptions came in quite
rapidly and work was soon begun on
the first section Of the path. which occu-
pies what was once the towpath Of the
old Indiana canal. This path had not
ben used for many years, and when
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

woods through fear. The mines being
idle. the villagers one day turned out to
scour the woods for berries and bears.
A party Of women came upon them IN
expectedly. and their screams sopu
alarmed scores of Others, resulting in a
stampede. The bears are now boss OF
the situation and berry-picking in that
vicinity Is at a standstill.-Pittsb burg
Dispatch.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
Feminine RANCHES in Gloves.

For walking, travelling and general
outingNyear. four hook ar button gloycs
are correct in glace or piquc kid. the
latter being heavier than the. usual
dressed kid. These are in tan, brown
and gray shades. Channels gloves in
white are very stylish for wear with
cotton or pique costumes. and as they
wash and clean easily are not expen-
sive. Black gloves are we'll favored in
Paris with light toilettes trimmed In
black, but here they are chiefly notlc-
cd with mourning gowns, or with even
ing gowns CT black and some brilliant
contrast. White and ficelle, very pale
straw, suede are the fashionable even
ing colors for full dress. with pearl
gray. lavender and pale tan following
sSylilte glsce and suede gloves In four
lsooks or'pnttons. rlain or stitched on
slis back Hfth black. ARE worn for Wis
iting. concerts, driving. etc. There y
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

sound. Pedal management, tonal color
ing and the science Of harmony arc all
better understood through knowledge Of
the properties of acoustics. A knowledge
of the anatomy Of the hand, wrist, fore
and upper arm gives the student greater
facility in individual muscular control.
In consequence of the control thus gain
ed. the whole arm becomes more express
sive. A crisply-leggiero effect can best
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
A FREAK OF NATURE.
A Missouri Hog Has Three Well
Formed Heads.

Mr.. J. NJ. Jones, Of Columbia, Mo-.
hasa hog that has three fully devcl-
oped heads. The hog cats with all
three mouths and grunts and squaass
In concert. This might appear to be a
disadvantage at first thought. but 1t Is
not. With three mouths and throats
to furnish sustenance to one body the
hog takes on flesh surprisingly and
the gain in avoirdupois will pay for the
extra corn consumed when hog killing
time comes. t'"t - ra
And then with three heads to one
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
London.s oldest. tes,auran M.

Probably the oldest rests vraht in
London Is Crosby Hall. i'm BShopgate
street; in the city. This was built moro
than 500 years ago, was once the palace
of Richard ILL.,. and aftcrward the resi-
dence Of Sir Thomas Aiore. 1t was in
this building that Shakespeare laid, the
scene Of Richards plots for the murder
Of the young princes. hhls
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

diameter. Its days of usefulness rs Il
sign have passed. and John has exer-
cised squatter sovereignty and made it
his sleeping apartment. For three years
he has comfortably bunked there. lie
doesn't enter by the top. but by door
cut in the bottom. the coffee pot now ~
irg on it's side.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

much favor shown to such gloves In
white glace or dressed kid with hook
fastenings. After white the tan and
brown shades are favored.-Ladies'
Home Journal, ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
PAINTER THOMAS TIN HOUSE.
Proba bly, the Biggest Coffee Pot in the
United States.

At Denison. Texas. lives Mr.. John
Greenfield Thomas. John is a painter.
has one eye. had wife and home, and
has had so much whisky that now he
has nothing except an old coffee pot.
But it is big coffee pot-possibly the
biggest in the country.
This coffee pot was originally made
to do service rs Il sign OH Burnett ave-
nue.. anu is 8 feet high and 3E feet In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

Hicks-Do you think It naturally fol-
lows because man Is n politician that
he Is liar? Wlcks-Oh, no; but, unless
a man Is an expert liar should not call
him much Of a polltician.-Boston Tran-
script. ~.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
PLAYING THE PIANO.
NEW AND aTEResrINo THEORY
@ IS ADVANCED.

Prominent Instructor Says the study
of Anatomy. Physiology and Knowi-
edge of Acoustics IL Necessary for a
Thorough Mastery Of the Pianofortc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06
Something whlzzcd through, me air =,

something whizzcd through the air at
a distance Of about ten feet from the
head of William the Conqueror.
Wasn't that an arrowy asked the
monarch. 1T went rather too vide for
a narrow" said the court ester; s.and
from that moment his Office bagan to
lose Ia Importance and rcspcctabiilty.--
Indianapolis Journal fsf ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

hog think OF the feast of hog Jowl and
tongue and brains and head cheese that
Farmer Jones and his family will en-
Joy In the fall. =.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

DO men who have cork legs go to bed
With them ONT r fIfr
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

y s.tf = a4t'F.0 ns'srrl N,nss
N.-v ~ 'ysHt9 Al - ~,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-06

Strauger-Is the submarine diver at
home? The divers. wife-He's down at
the river. but don't think you can see
him this morning. Stranger-Why not7
Tho Divers. .wife--He's immersed In
b',sincss. Il Jery6 Gazette. :
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
OF III. Clan Mckenzie

Some time ago there was an inspec.
tor Of the constabulary at Scotland
Yard who had the reputation for spot.
ting" at a glance, the trade or occupa-
ton Of the recruits who we're brought
before him for enlistment into the force
in fact. a duplicate, If it were pos
sible, of Sherlock Holmes.
A Scotsman, wishing to enter the
force, procured a secondhand suit OF
clothes lin order to present a respecta-
BILE appearance). which formerly be-
longed to a joiner or engineer.
On being ushered into the presence
of the keen-eyed inspector, and before
he was able to recover from the pene-
trating glance of the man in blue, the
latter addressed him thus:
"Ah! ah. a mechanic, see?'
mo, SIR" replied the Scotsman, "a
McKenzie.-Phila. Inquirer.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
Farewell to His Creditors.


From Courier-Journal: A Marshall
county man adopts novel method of
bidding his creditors farewell. He
writes them this affecting message
through the Benton Tribune, feeling,
no doubt, that it would be too much
of a job to write personal letters to all
of them:
ITO the Public and Especially My
Creditors:
1T becomes my painful duty to here
by announce that for the good of my
creditors and securitors am bound to
leave for parts unknown to them, as
is is impossible for me to meet my OBJ
legations. while I remained here. Gen.
tlemen, you have been my friends. On
account of never-ending reverses must
leave you, seemingly, in a very I'M
gentlemanly manner, but, according to
my own views, it's better for us, both
you and I. By so doing may pay what
owe, otherwise never can. So, good
bye, my friends! If Providence per-
mits, you will not only hear from me
again, but see me when I am able to
reward you for your losses N befriend-
ing me. Respectfully.
John w. Estes"
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
Wit In Paragraphs.

Wit in Paragraphs.
Scientists say now that handshak
ing conveys disease" "Of course; that,
the way the grip got started. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
Miss Flora lin a pair Of stupendou
sleeves)EHow do l look, Ned? Me-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES simply unap
proachable.-Boston Transcript.
Thomas told the mass meeting tina
he was a self-made man." Very noble
of him to take the whole blame on him
self, wasn't it?"-St. Louis Mirror.
Gen. Pompuss-I am to speak at a
banquet tonight, and want you to
write my speech for me. Scrible-What
do you take me fora gasfitter?-
Truth.
I'm sorry I stole the preserves, ma"
"Ah, your conscience is troubling you,
is it," Il don't know exactly. Where
is my conscience, ma?'-Yonkers
Statesman.
Dashaway-I have an idea that Mrs.
Hightoner has asked me to dinner in
order to I'LL up. Cleverton-That's
what We are all going for, old man.
Life.
YES" said the cornfed philosopher.
1T Is not 20 dimcult to get something
for nothing. but when one gets 1t It is
not worth the price.
Journal.
The Sherin-You say that fellow who
broke jail left message behind? The
Keeper-Yes, sir: here 1t IL on this pa
per-"Excuse the liberty take!"-
Truth.
Par1ley-Ny house at Trilbyville IS
only three minutes from the station.
R1atlescCity or suburban? Par1ley-
CITY q suburban WhAty Flatler-
llinutoa-Roxoury OessHtA
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
A Washington Pun.

They say women have wit but no
humor. but one of the Northern men,
bers testifies to the fact that women
have a great deal of humor sometimes.
The other day young lady from his
district called to see him at the Capt.
tol.
Have you ever eaten crazy fish,"
she suddenly asked, after talking for
some time on general topics.
"Of course not" said the innocent
Northern man; do you think would
eat a fish that was not perfectly good
and of sound mind?''
NO." said the bright girl, "but sup
posed that everybody knew that most
of the fish we get in the market are
caught in seine. See Washington
Post.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
Algeria furnishes the best corla

The jute mills in Bengal. India, have
doubled their output with the same
machinery by introducing electric arc
Lighting and running twenty-four
houra Oil or gas would introduce
dangerous fire risks, owing to the in
dammable character of jute, besides
greatly adding to the already intense
heat of the climate, while, with avail
able water power, electricity is also
more economical in addition to the
other advantages it possesses.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
Auotber Penalty Of Greatnes..

Another Penalty of Greatness.
From the Chicago Tribune: The gift
ed but impecunious literary genius
wrote an imprisoned letter to a per-
sonal friend, asking him in the name Of
sweet charity to lend him SO to keep
from starving.
II may not get the $10," he solilo-
quized bitterly, as he sealed it, "but
some day mercenary grandchild of his
will get 500 for this letter."
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

Switzerland has called for = meeting
oa'the countries that took part in the
Berne conference, to decide on . met
ric standard for guaging screws The
slight deviatioas between the pitch and
thread of screws made by the English
standards from those made by the met
real adoption of the metric system in
countries obtaining machinery from
England.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

The Significance Of Gray Overcoat
Upon the tongue. yellowness OF the skin
and eyeballs, nausea and uneasiness be-
meath the right ribs and shoulder blade. is
that the victim of these discomtorts is bill
us. The proper caper' under such cir
cumstances is 10 take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. which also cure chills and fever
constipation, dyspepsia. rheumatic and
kidney complaints and nervousness.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
II say. gran'ma give us a dollar to
60 to the matinee or I'll let 'em loose"
A Persistent Offender.

Persistent Offender.
From the Washington Star: Ihave
done my BEST" the editor remarked,
ito establish this paper in the conf
dence of the community"
Il think you have succeeded" was
the reply.
eyes; to great extent. But there
is one regular contributor whom can't
break of the habit Of taking"
who is that?''
THE man who sends in the weather
reports"
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

There are 1877, LAG, $40 acres of timber
lands in the Southern States, and the
average yield of these forests is 5000
feet per acre.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

Cuba furnishes practically all tia
timber for making cigar boxes. 1t il
a very fine grain of cedar, which re-
tains tn aromr of the cigars Ameri
can cedar has never been found avail.
able to any great degree.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
Wouldn't Get 1t Renewed.

From the San Francisco Post: Attor-
key Garrett McEnery recently appeared
as counsel in case before justice
of the peace at Suisin. McEnery found
it necessary to make frequent objec-
lions to the evidence that the opposing
counsel was attempting to introduce.
The justice, whose first rule of evidence
is Everything goes" looked first an
noyed and then indignant. Finally he
could contain himself no longer, and,
as a rule on one of Mr.. McEnery's OBJ
jections, reared:
"Mr McEnery, what kind of law
yer are you, anyway"
II am a patent lawyer" replied the
attorney facetiously.
well, all I've got to say is that
when the patent expires you will have
. hard time getting it renewed. Go on
with the case"
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
A Veto.

Veto.
Charlie" said Mrs. Newbride,
mamma and the girls are coming to
spend a month with U.S."
Not If I know it. When we were
engaged you insisted upon my loving
you for yourself alone. l want you that
way" replied the ingenious benedict"
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

Nine thousand maple trees will be
cut up this summer on the upper Ken
nebec River, Me-, to furnish material
for filling an order for 1900, 900 blocks
for shoe lasts.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21
America contains 1771 breweries.

A nine-mile railroad between Hull
and Aylmar, Canada, will be converted
into an electric road, and the engine
ordered will be the first electric one
in the country.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

The rabbit plague at the Antipodes
is being solved by shipping them in a
frozen state to this country. Out of
200, 900 which arrived in London, An
eighth were condemned as unfit for
food,
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

Half the women who write get more
Ink on their fingers than they put on
the paper.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

During the last eight months this
country exported over IA GOO, 900 pounds
of butter, against 3.177, eco pounds the
previous year, which is an encour-
aging showing.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

That ambition costs heavily is cyl
denced in the fact that there is to-day
but one living ex-president and vice.
president.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

There is reason to fear serious out
breaks of yellow fever in Rio Janeiro
and Cuba this year. A number OF
deaths have already been reported.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

The census of the German empire
for the past five years shows a popu-
lation of SO, PA, 500, an increase of LA
per cent per year.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

The woman with sunny disposition
need have no fear of that haunting
rainy day that perplexes many minds.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

No wife should make her husband
feel that he is on an Arctic expedition
every time he starts home.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

The woman who is not afraid OF a
man would have been a hard citizen IT
she had happened to be a boy.
The Globe-republican., 1896-05-21

FIF HE JEWEL OUT
"a lives the set
ting
1T E And likewise
lJk does the hen;
M&S4k The buckwheat
cake Of the
~ morning,
wv II Will never rise
again.
The can outlasts
the lobster,
The goat outlives the can
You can't be behind the procession
And still be in the van.
You can't keep a horse and wagon,
While living in fiat;
Oh. many this years caput
Is in a last years hat.
ia
A good pair Of cow-hide uppers
Two sets of soIes will outlast;
You can't, with the comb of the pres
ent,
Part the front hair of the past.
But here's the question that puzzles my
soul
And fills it with wild disaster:
Does the porous plaster outlive the
hole,
Or the hole the porous plaster?
r. K. Munkittrick in Truth.