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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Jeff Hardin, a farmer who lives on
the River road, opposite the Six-Mile
Island, went to Louisville recently with
wagon load OF squirrels. all of which
he disposed of, and In consequence the
squirrel market was glutted. Mr..
Hardin killed the entire lot In a. few
minutes. and with big stick at that.
He said that he had six-acre field
of corn on his farm, but that during the
past few weeks the squirrels had come
from the neighboring woods in great
droves and had all but devastated his
CROP He tried every means known to
brighten or drive the risky little pests
oaway, but without avail, so he finally
determined to turn the cornfield into a
slaughter-house.
Eearly one morning, before the sun
had fairly got his sleepy face above the
horizon, Mr.. Hardin and his 17-year-old
son armed themselves with sticks and
moved off In the direction Of the corn
field. The field Is bounded on two sides
by the river. and on the other two by
open fields. Mr.. Hardin approached
from one of the open sides and his son
from the other. At the sight of the
farmers the squirrels leaped nimbly
from the stalks and scampered off
across the corn rows. Mr.. Hardin and
his son pursued and finally .cornered
them down near the river. There the
slaughter took place, and for time
the field ran rivers Of blood, so Mr..
Hardin says.
AT any rate wagon load Of SPUR
rels was killed by the two farmers,
who say that nearly as many more
lodged by them or jumped into the
river and were drowned. The wagon
contained exactly 1853 Of the dead
pests, so Mr.. Hardin says, and he is
responsible for the statement that
there are thousands more In the neigh
borhood that he will bring In If his
cornfield is again molested.-LouisWlle
Post
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Racc Track Veterans.

When the racing career of a horse
is over he il seldom, IL ever, heard from
again. The stations, IL of good breed
ing, go to the ytnd and often become
famous through their posterity, and
the mares of every class go TO the stock
farms. Very few Of the geldings are
killed outright, Jet broken-down thor
oughbred Is about of M much use as a
last years sunbeam.
Jay Eye See may be seen nearly every
day on the streets OF the city where
J. /. Case makes his reapers. Parole,
the winner Of eighty-seven races in this
country and in England, rs on Pierre
Lorillard's place mt Jobstown, N. Y.
Patrick, the property Of Pat Dunno,
Chicago's famous horseman, has been
turned out to end his days in peace
and plenty OF grass on Eugene Leigh's
farm.
Old Barnum. who ran until he was
18 years old. earned the title of the Iron
Horse long before PA" Bradley's Bit
zen was foaled. Barnum's last appear
ance In a race was mt Enst ST. Louis,
where he was beaten by lot Of cheap
skates, a sad end TO the racing career
of the conQueror of Hanover.
Lexington, Longfeilow, Glenco, Bon
ME Scotland md bennington died on
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

bef Of the prince is grove OF trees, and
he and his councillors, six in number, sit
on wooden benches. Here all the busi-
ness Of the nation is transacted. When
the prince wants his subjects to do any
thing he sets them an example by be-
ginning the job himself. He introduc-
ed the trade Of the blacksmith In this
way, also the cobbler's trade.
These Montenegrins are n peculiar
people. The men deem it disgrace TO
work and the women, consequently,
perform all the labor. Every man Is a
soldier and he carries his arms with
him wherever he goes. Murders are
plentiful, but the murderer Is never eX-
ecuted, unless he shoots his victim In
the back or kills him in some cowardly
way. The usual punishment for MUIR
der is to deprive the murderer Of his
firearms for certain length Of time
and force him to walk up and down the
public square in the daytime. This is
regarded as an awful disgrace. Theft
is a rare crime, possibly because no one
has anything worth stealing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
SPEEDING BEFORE THE GALE.

100 miles an hour, while 1t Is no unc0m-
mon thing for an ordinary iceboat to
jog along at a speed Of fifty miles an
hour. While flying at high rate of
speed the least turn Of the tiller may
'cause the boat to change it's course, cap
sizing 1t, or, perhaps, running 1t into
some obstacle.
Like sailboats, iceboats are of various
designs, each having some particular
advantage, but Invariably the owner
will tell you that his is the best possible
method. The momentum of boat de-
ponds largely upon it's size and the
breadth of its sails in proportion to the
dimensions of the boat. Nearly all
standard boats are rugged alike, or near
ly so, but the cheaper boats are more
for experiment and are often arranged
differently. Most people imagine that
after the first heavy fall of snow Ice
boating must be dispensed with, but
such is not the case. The iceboats are
so constructed that they will plow
through foot of snow, the skates being
attached to fiange which raises the
body of the boat about eighteen inches
above the ice.
An iceboat is simple in construction,
being in the shape of a triangle. There
are three skates under 1t, two Of which
are at the front. The fore runners are
generally much heavier and larger than
is the hind runner, for the reason that
they bear a larger proportion OF the
weight The tiller is at the extreme end
of the boat. so that IL requires little
force to steer the boat. The average
head of the iceboat is from IL to Is feet
long, and from 5 to 8 feet wide.
The spar Is at the bow of the boat and
the sail projects half way over the bow.
Most of the boats have only one sail,
which consists of about 80 yards Of can
vas. but in many instances jib, fore
sail and topsail are used. All sails may
be reefed.
There will be greater variety Of Ice
boats this winter than ever before.
They range from the small boys boat,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Not Worth IL.

Judge Walton, who presides over a
court at Washington, is man of grim
humor. One time, In the lobby, a men,
Der Of the bar was seeking to convey
the impression to group, of whom
Judge Walton was the center, that his
income from his profession was very
large.
II have to earn good DEAL" the law
yer said; at seems large story to tell,
Judge, but my personal expenses are
six thousand dollars year. 1t costs
me that to i've"
.'That Is too much, Brother s."
said the Judge; II wouldn't pay 1t; II
isn't worth itv' I'll
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Not in STOCK.


The Strand Magazine says that an
English pitman was asked by friend
who was very bow-legged, to buy when
next In the town, pair of stockings
for him.
On the following payday the pitman
entered the shop Of a well-known hosier
to make the purchase. The shopman
was most obiiging. but having shown
the intending purchaser nearly every
pair In stock he at last thought II time
to ask for more minute description OF
what was required.
"I've shown you nearly all we have. "
said he. ~and I'm sure our stock Is sec.
ond to none. As we've hitherto given
satisfaction to all classes, 1t is strange
that we can't suit you"
well" said the pitman, "what ]
want Is q pair o. bowlegged ones"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
Not 70 Re Tboueb,Oe

Miss Marion Peck. niece of Ferdinand
Peck, of Chicago, two years ago began
sitting for a full length portrait to
James Mcneil Whistler. In all there
were ninety sittings, extending over
a period of two years, in London and
Paris. The portrait was finished last
spring, and the price, big sum, was
rendered the artist. He refused to part
with the portrait. however "Whatr'
said he, ''send this masterpiece to Chi
cago? No, indeedr' He has steadily
refused to part with It.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

'-Ths sppsas.Dcs y thst only COM
paratavsly snan xu1hsrsf people ever
quite realise whit m easy thing sue
ceas would b n oily they made effec-
dive the means - u which they have
already IN hand" writes Rev. Charles
III. Parkhunt ID. ID, n an article on
''The Young Man On tia Fence" In the
Ladies' Home Journal Differences
among people in respect to efficiency
are Tar lens an AFFAIR of resources than
they are q mntter Of getting those re-
sources trained upon . particular point,
and OF getting thst pskst % close to the
eye and the heart that 4 shall be able
to draw those energies along converg-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

The daughte1u Of the Prince OF Wales
could swim before they could read.
Orchids the color Of pale gold are the
favorite nowers Of Mrs. Oliver Iselin.
Mr.. Ruslkin u in good health again,
out still abstains from all literary work
Melba has 100000 Invested in
gowns, It Ii said, one Of them having
cost $4,000.
Mayor Houghton. ~ North Adams,
Mass. has given his $1,000 salary for
the local hospital. t
Col. Frederick d. Grant has been Wis
iting the old Grant homestead, at East
Windsor Hill, Conn.
Robert Louis Stevenson's grave In the
Apia Mountains is said to be painfully
neglected.
Mrs. Sidney Lanier Is giving readings
from her late husbands works, and Is
meeting with great success.
Mrs. John Rockefeller ID as devoted
to hospitals where her charities are con-
cerned as her husband Is to universe
| ties. {
Miss victorine Thomas. Artz, Of Chi
cago, has made gift Of $4,000 to the
Boston Public Library as Longfellow
memorial .s-sA-se !,
The Queen Of Greece Is an accom-
plished yachtswoman, holds masters
certificate and Is an honorary admiral
In the Russian navy M rs
The sultan has appointed five Chris
tians-one an Armenian, the others
Greeks-as deputy governors Of differ
ent provinces in Asia Minor.
Mr.. Kato, the secretary Of the Japan
csc legation In Paris, has just been ap-
pointed commissioner general Of Japan
ut the exposition of 1900.
Gov. Bradley, of Kentucky, who has
been at Cincinnati undergoing treat
ment for his throat, is greatly improved.
DIR. Daniel G. Brinton has proved that
the first battle on American soil In
which horses were used was that at
CIntla, in Tobasco, Mexico, in March,
1919.
DR.. Milo A. Jewett, United States con-
sui at Sivas, Asia Minor, Is in Boston
on leave Of absence, after about five
years continuous service in Armenia.
The Queen Regent of Spain, who will
soon have motor carriage, will be the
first European sovereign to use one.
1t will be known as an electric victo-
ria"
r. l.. Stevenson, Prof. Henry Drum
mond and Ian Maclaren" were class
mates at the Edinburgh University, and
not one Of them won distinction as a
student.
The famous Hungarian artist, NJ. MI
chael Munkacsy, the painter Of Christ
Before PLATE" and other noble works.
Is said to be suffering from paralysis of
the spinal cord.
M. Maxine Avoine, the Paris sculp-
tor, committed suicide over his dismiss
sal from the Ecole Des Aries Decora-
tits for expressing revolutionary views
of the Carmeaux troubles.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

paid Mr.. Barber is not known definitely,
but the purchase price with the Inn
provements will probably exceed ST.
100000. The ex-secretary has had his
own good taste for his guide in the re-.
modelling Of his new home. The house
Is constructed of brown stone and Is
four stories high. Its architecture Is
peculiar but handsome, Its most strik-
ing feature being great dome that
comes out of the roof. Mrs. Whitney as
mistress of this palace will have oppor-
tunity to occupy the position, apparent
ly reserved for her, as queen of New
York's best society.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

With winter comes the ice, and there
~ nothing that affords more sport than
y well-constructed, iceboat In the hands
OF an experienced person. Ice boating
rs not as dangerous as some other sports
ON the Ice. but ONE must always be on
the lookout for cracks in the Ice, logs of
wood and other obstacles. The iceboat,
under favorable conditions. travels
NEARLY ten times faster than does the
ordinary sailboat. and therefore It Is
more difficult to handle. They have
been known to attain speed of nearly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
where the wilI-o'-the-wisp Is See,

Where the Wisp Is Seen.
The American who would tell the
west European that he had never seen
Juch O. Lantern, or wiiI-o'-the-wisp.
would not be believed. In Ireland, Nor
mandy and Schleswig- Holstein the ig-
nus fatuus Is so frequent phenomenon
that 1t Is known to old and young Dy
dozens Of familiar names, and even
further south, In the French lands ana
on the lower Danube, there are dis
tricts where II Is almost Impossible 10
cross swamp after the sunset OF
rainy day without seeing score OF rem
ores, az they.sss called. skipp'ns aDous
4 various direcf son1L 49,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
The Deadly stsmn

One Of the newest diseases Ia the post
age stamp tongue The credit Of dis
covering II Ia due 20 English physicians.
1t appears that the mucilage itself is
injurious, and that, further, 1t is an ex-
cellent cultivating medium for germs Of
the worst character. In the ailment
called postage stamp tongue the latter
Ii sore and covered with red spots. A
bad sore throat - likely to follow IL
great care y mot taken Apart from
the specific disease q the tongue, any
contagious diseasc may be acquired
through the medium 81 the mucilage.
Never lick . postage stamp with your
tongue. say the physicians. 1t shows a
great lack OF cleanliness and hygienic
knowledge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

the farms they helped 10 make famous.
But to old Sunday belongs the honor
OF dying under saddle La the field Of
battle. Sunday, by Sum Dance, was n
big, handsome bay horse He was a
terror In the ring for several years, I'M
til at last he outlived his usefulness and
died from poison administered in an ap-
pie. In the Enclosure, just Mt the head
Of the home stretch, the old sprinter
lies buried A marble slab marks the
spot. which il fenced with iron as a
result Of contribution from many ad-
mirers of the old campaigner who had
profited BY his gameness and speed
Boston Standard.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

The tea shop in China is an important
institution, for 1t serves ms a news
depot where people go to hear the latest
gossip; 1t is, moreover, business
house, where men buy and sell, discuss
the financial situation and otherwise
make 1t serve the purpose Of a club.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

ent lines. like q SUD glass that will con-
vert ordinary temperature into heat by
contracting solar lines 10 focus. 1t Is
worth a whole fortune 10 get well stir
red up. to get an the energies of ones
being drawn ont In warm Intensity up
on a single object A good deal of the
success OF even a MAN IKE st. Paul is
due to that posture Of mind and Of life
which he expressed when lie said, This
one thing do He was wholly drawn
In under the power Of single purpose.
He was agiow with that purpose. Ev-
erything within him wRs combustible
material, which he laid upon the crack
ling bonfire Of that purpose. Success
was, therefore. easy to him"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
MILLION-DOLLAR MANSION.
Elaborate New Residence of Mr.. and
Mra whitney

Elaborate New Residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitney.
William 9. Whitney and his bride
have a new million-dollar mansion, ut
Fifth avenue and Sixty-eighth street,
New York City. Mr.. Whitney purchased
it recently from A. L. Barber, who
bought it five years ago from r. l..
Stuart's estate for $500, 900. The house
has been largely altered and improved,
and realty in the neighborhooi has en-
HANGED very much in value in the last
few years. How much Mr.. Whitney
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
The CiviIizing Power of Irrigation.

The Civilizing Power of Irrigation.
The evolution process of the last
twenty years has brought out some very
valuable lessons for the future Of Cali
fornia. 1t has demonstrated that irri-
cation Is essential to the highest stand
ard of civilization. The census of
1890 revealed the fact that two-thirds
Of the gain In rural population stood
to the credit OF eight counties where
irrigation prevailed. The counties
which rely upon rainfall had about
reached standstill or scored loss.
The people have always been divided
on the question as to whether irriga-
ton is necessary. Those who oppose
urge that it breeds malaria and Injuries
the quality OF the fruit. Those who
favor insist that it is essential to the
most scientific agriculture, and to the
maintenance Of dense population. The
last twenty years have an. xered the
question forever. The answer consists
of comparison between the South and
the North. The one was born Of the
irrigation canal; the other of the min
Ing camp and the wheat ranch. The
one is characterized by high civiliza-
ton; the other by low one.-Centliry.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Merchandising position do you de-
sire In our establishment, sir? College
Graduate-Oh, something like confiden-
tial adviser or general manager. Mer-
chant--Goodl You may have both jobs.
/ will make you an office boy.-Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
II wonderful To thin,

She--Isn't It wonderful to think Of the
achievements of science? So many
things have been brought within the
reach of the masses. He-Yes, indeed!
Some years ago golden hair was the
boast OF favored few; now, anybody
can have It that wants it.-Puck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

The mouse of the water tubes il the re-
markable building freak OF German
inventor, who elaine that he has solved
the problem Of . constant temperature
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

On Nov. 9, 1871, large volcano ap-
peared In the Pacific, 500 miles on the
coast Of japan. 1t spouted IRE for Ave
days, and then suddenly disappeared.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

On Dec. % there were born Sir Isaac
Newton, william Collins, the Englixh
poet; Richard Parson. the great critic
and classfcal scholar. y'.A
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

In Germany the star group which we
cali the ''blg dippsr = Known ~
''Kari's wzsoA- ~ ~ " q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

Many a man who has pie apostle
lacks . pie stomach.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
lGREATWINTER SPORT
l,ox soAvsskIM rne NoRrnEas
FRoxeN LAkEs rs

90 FASTER than the wind, and Because
Of the Great Speed Are Dimcuit 70
l6anage-Dsnger Lies In Cracks and
ObstacIes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

The season u rapidly approaching
when people lie aboat doing better nsxi
yen.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31
The Constitution.

1.-The makers Of our constitution, in
structed by the experience Of the colo
MES, by the State constitutions already
adopted, and by earlier lessons from
British history, found an easy agree
ment upon the general principle that
the judicial power Of the United States
should be vested in separate and indie
pendent department" writes ex-Presi-
dent Harrison in his This Country Of
Ours" paper in the Ladies' Home Jour
nal 1.-THE division Of powers will be
made palmer by bringing together the
opening sentences Of the first three arti-
cles Of the constitution:
"Article 1. All legislative powers
herein granted shall be vested in Con-
gress of the United States
"'Article 2. The executive power
shall be vested in a President OF the
United States Of America
"'Article 3. The judicial power Of the
United States shall be vested in one Su-
preme Court and in such inferior courts
as the Congress may from time to time
ordain and establish
Upon this threefold frame the other
provisions of the constitution are hung.
The limitations upon the powers Of the
United States courts will be more clear
IL understood If what has been before
said In another connection Is recalled
here-namely, that the powers CT gov
eminent in this country are divided be-
tween the nation and the States upon
the principle that certain powers are
set off to the United States, and all 9TH
er powers, save a few that are prohlb-
tied, are retained by the States. The
constitution enumerates the powers
which the people have given to the ma
ton. The judicial power Of the Unit
ed States Is, therefore, such power Of
judicial nature as the constitution
gives to the United States-no more.
The residue of the judicial power the
people have reserved In the grant to the
United States, and have given the
whole, or such part Of this reserved
power as pleased them, to the State
courts" ~.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-12-31

(which may be considered toy, to the
larger ones which carry nearly as much
canvas as do some of the large schoon-
ers
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1896-07-03
The Xalac OF a Good H1m..

The value OF 4 good name was
forcibly demonstrated in Keytesvi'le
last Friday when Humphrey Hammoas,
the I6.year-old son of 4 widowed
mother, Mrs. Sallie Hammons, was
arrested on n warrant charging him
with stealing bottle ofwhiskey, which
n little son OF ]. b. Cooper had been
sent to the saloon to purchase for his
grandmother.
After buying the liquor the little fel-
low started home. but met a crowd OF
boys who were amusing themselves by
running the freight car of the Kcytes-
vile Street railway over some popping
matches. and the Cooper boy stopped
to join in the snort.
He laid the bottle OF whiskey down
on top Of the car, but when he started
home he could not find II and COM
menced crying.
Some one suggested that Humphrey
Hammons had il. and Marshal En-
bree started to search him. After
first having denied he had the whiskey,
Humphrey handed the botile and Its
liquid contents TO the marshal.
Marshal Embree then swore out 4
warrant before Justice DeMoss charg-
ing Hammons with the theft OF the
whiskey.
Saturday morning trial was had by
jury in Justice DeMoss' court. The
accused was found guilty and sentenc-
ed 10 10 days in the county jail, which,
including the cost, vii give him 80
days on the county rock pile.
The punishment seems rather
severe for the ofense committed, but
the Hammons boy has an unsavory
reputation, has an antipathy for work,
and is 4 confirmed loafer which prob
ably had a great deal to do with the
verdict of the jury.
Besides, the 10y that has a bad
name everybody seems ready to kick
him, and Humphrey Hammons seems
to be no exception to this rule.
"a good name IS rather 10 be de-
sired than great riches" is a trite adj
age of holy unit that every boy ought
to be taught to realize the incalculable
value of, for the boy who doesn't prop
erly appreciate tie value OF a good
n me is always be'ow psr and on the
down road TO ruin.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1896-07-03
Wcd5ing Bells

CHAPMNN-CIARK:-Mr. Oscar A
Chapman and Miss Myrtle Clark
both OF TFip!et;. were married al
Snyder on Sunday, June sSih, Rev. l.
S. lawson scaling the plighted VOWS
GUNN-BoEs;-Mr.J James NJ. Gum
and Miss Maria A. BoeS, both of neal
Salisbury, were married nj the resi-.
dence of the officiating justice of the
peace, II. a. Wheeler, in Keytesville
on Thursday, June ssth.
Judge Wheeler takes much pleas
ure in making 1.-TWO souls with but 2
single thought, two hearts tsat beat as
one" a, Hymen's altar, but in this
particular instance most of the poetry
was knocked out of the occasion by
the bridegroom's standing the judge
or for the marriage Tee Of $3.50, on
the grounds that the match was the
fruits of an elopeme1t and that IN
changing his pants he had, IN his haste,
left his pocket-book in his "other"
trousers, and couldn't get into the
bank rs he came through Sa isbury as
it was after banking hours. He prom
ised to send the fee over, but in the
great enjoyment OF his honeymoon
has, perhaps, forgotten to 90 so, and
Judge Wheeler has begnn to think he
has been made the victim e a conf
dence game.
On June 9th Mr.. Gum took out n
marriage license to we'd Miss Ida
Pyles, OF Salisbury, but for some
reason the nupt.al lno. was never
tied, and on Thursdly o. last week
he traded tl:s license TO Recorder
Smith for a hcelse granting him tn &.