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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

of them have silk bodices to go be-
meath, summer gowns are being made
with lace coats over fronts and foun-
dations Of silk and little coats Of chif-
fon and Of net so dainty that they
would seem too frail to survive more
than one wear, are really planned for
being adjusted over varying waists.
If your bodice Is a coat in no other
way, at least it will have little pair
Of tails, perhaps no more than the
extension below the waist Of the back
breadth Of the bodice, or there will be
something in the way Of hip pieces set
on at the sides. Perhaps coat edges
will be simulated by braid above the
waist, or, just because the skirts Of
the bodice that were carefully hidden
under the dress skirt last year are al
lowed to show below the belt this
season, you say it's coat, and fashion
backs up the statement.
But there's no need of doing the
trick on the effect-at-small-out-
lay principle. There are a plenty of
ways to make the bodice Enthusiastically
a coat, and handsome model Of this
kind is shown above. 1t is in Louis XIV.
style, but that signifies little to most
Of us. What is more to the point Is
the material of it. That was royal blue
cloth encrusted with lace applique.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

The deep godets in back were border
ed with narrow lace insertion, and
the fitted cloth vest had large revers
of white faille and bands of the same
I'm the waist, each fastened with large
fancy buttons in different sizes. A
profusion Of lace applique showed on
the sleeve puffs, and a white chiffon
ruche and jabot finished the neck.
With this came a plain skirt of gray
ish blue cloth.
The presence of handsome buttons
on this rich bodice shows the way the
wind blows. Buttons are still fea-
buttons are made feature they are
likely not to appear at all and the
gown fastens invisibly. The ruche
about the neck, too, Is another re-
Spouse to current demands. These
neck fixings are becoming more and
more pronounced. Capes and coats
are made with wired battlements
standing up to the ears, inside these
battlements two or three rows Of fine
ly pleated null are set, the null, .tulle
or net standing well above the battle
ments. The face is literally shrouded
about with these soft pillows Of ruff
fling. Stock and ribbon collars are
generally mounted with frills of some
kind, even IL they do not extend all
around them at the back. The long
discarded white and yellow ruching
that comes by the yard appears again
for this use. In some cases the frill
is Of material and color to match the
ribbon of which the collar is made,
but Is faced with velvet on the side
next the face, then the frll stands out
fat, putting the face, so to speak. on
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Soil Moisture.

Prof. w. d. Gibbs, at the farmers
convention, In Ohio, made the state
ment that it requires 1000 tons Of
water to make an acre Of corn. He
urged the systematic saving Of the
natural moisture Of the soil by eradica-
ton Of the weeds. They act as SO
many pumps to bring the moisture to
the surface and evaporate 1t. He
showed that the natural moisture of
the earth Is easily exhausted by I'm
proper methods Of cultivation; that fire.
quent level and shallow cultivation
furnishes a mulch at the surface: that
while loose soil will hold In solution
twice as much moisture as compact
soil, yet II the entire soil surface be
loose 1t will soon exhaust the subsoll
Of its moisture, because, being loose,
1t parts with moisture rapidly under
the suns rays, and, being loose, has
not so great capillary power to bring
the plant roots the moisture of the
subsoil.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

the bengaline If that Is preferred.
1t was all very well little while
ago, with the frosts Of winter still on
our enthusiasm, to say that the fanci-
full little fOol-capes of last season would
not reappear, but behold! here they are,
looking prettier than they ever did be-
fore. They are seen in cleaning multi
colored silken sheen, clouded at the
edges with close cut nets and chiffons,
cleaning with beads overlaid with lace.
all waves and curves Of fullness, jaunt-
lily tipping up at the shoulders, closely
swathed at the throat with unexpect-
ed elongations into elusive ends-well!
who said give them up? Never! Any
one may encourage this change Of mind
with clear conscience because these
same capes, though expensive enough
as they stand in the shops, are easily
made up at home, serve as vehicle
for clearing off lots of little bits, and
make a very pretty part OF costume.
The new spring gown that is only a
simple little affair, which after it's
freshness Is off will serve as nothing
better than a common street dress,
becomes quite a satisfactory bit Of
spring tribute, when some little light
hearted fancy cape is Shouldered over
it. So, too, the hastily arranged theater
rig pays sufficient respect to occasion
and escort, Mt least as you walk down
the aisle, If you wear one of these
dainty shoulder affairs and perhaps a
wee hat to match.
Not less elaborate and dressy are
some Of the gowns for early spring
that are trimmed in cape effect, the or
namentation in many cases taking not
only the shape of cape, but supplying
so much OF the cape's protection against
chilliness that the dress may be safely
| worn without an outside garment to
conceal its beauties. A type Of this
sort is next pictured, its combination
of cape and jacket effect being quite
unique. The material Is gray cloth,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

cabbage or tomatoes last year. and put
peas and beans where You had parsnips
and beets. A change Of ground IL good
for vegetables, as q change Of pasture
is for sheep. All plants do not take the
same nourishment from the soil Hence,
when one vegetable has exhausted such
properties of the soil as 1t needs the
ground Is still rich In some other prop
erty that will produce good crop OF
some other kind of plant. So we see
the necessity of rotation of garden veg
etables, and have seen Its effects by try
ing 1t. Try for yourselves and be con-
WINGED, says the National St0ckman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Epitaph of an Indian Chief

Just below the st. Augustine city
gates, and in the first yard west Of the
corner Of Granada street, in Orange
street, is large stone surrounding a
mound, commemorative the burial
place Of Ptolomato, an Indian chief
who lived in ages gone by. 1t is with
in couple of feet of the front fence,
yet undoubtedly is passed unnoticed by
thousands of tourists. The inscrip-
ton carved in the stone tells it's own
story, though interest would be added
If the very peculiar style Of lettering
could be reproduced:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
For EarIy Chickens.

1t Is not a difficult matter to hatch
out chicks early with hens. 1t is more
difficult matter to make them live and
grow when Matched In cold weather.
They must stay under the hen almost
constantly in order to keep warm, but
after few days the hen will not con-
tinually brood them, even II cold, and
the chicks become chilled. The en-
craving shows a device for keeping
the brood warm. 1t Is a coop with
glass top set on top of 9, pen filed with
heating horse manure. 1t Is, In fact,
a coop on top Of hot bed. The bot
tom Of the coop Is Of thin boards, so
that sufficient warmth will get up into
the coop to make 1t very comfortable.
The hen and the chicks are placed
inside and sand and chaff given to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

tions, under the impulse of the spring
acting in the drum on the back of the
chair. The spring is set free by
lever on the side Of the chair.
At the moment set for the execution
the spring is released and the projec-
ton, striking the protruding pin on
the strap around the neck, imparts a
violent downward and rotary move
ment to the head. This force is war
ranted to break the neck of any man
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Cleanliness in Butter Making.


We hear a great deal about the value
of bacteria cultures. 1t is likely that
some good will result from their intro
duction; there Is danger, however, that
in the attempt to produce the best
result we overlook one of the Oldest
cultures in existence, the culture OF
cleanliness. We believe 1t was Wes-
ley who said cleanliness was next to
goodness, a motto believed by many
good people to be found in the Bible,
says the Creamery Gazette. 1t con-
tains, in fact, very strong element
of Bible doctrine. There Is no place,
however, where cleanliness Is so es-
sential as in the dairy. From the brush
ing Of the cows udder until the tub
is ready for shipment, cleanliness is
of the utmost Importance. Dirt on the
outside of the tub, no matter how fine
the butter may be, will seriously af-
feet the price. Culture of cleanliness
cannot be purchased in quantity. 1t
can only be had by self-control, dill
gence, formation of the habit from
childhood up, and an instructive ha-
tired of dirt, and all the better If the
instinct Is inherited. Let us get all
the good possible out Of cultures and
starters and all that science can give
as on that line, but do not forget the
old and reliable culture Of cleanliness.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

not more powerful than an OK in a
twinkling, causing practically instant
death. f'- 's'i
The death-chair is so constructed that
it may be turned into table. When
the murderer's life is extinguished the
back of the chair is lowered and the
foot-rest raised so that the body is in
horizontal position for post-mortem
treatment. The inventor claims many
advantages for his device. BY it, he
says, the mishaps experienced and the
pain and torture suffered from the
present mode of executing criminals
will be avoided, and the body may be
delivered to the relatives of the de-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
The Profitable Cows.

The difference between a cow that
will produce 200 pounds of butter per
years at 25 cents per pound, and one
that will produce 300 pounds, is $25.
During ten years Of the cows life there
Is difference in favor Of the 3OO-pound
cow Of $3.50. With twenty such cows
there would be a credit in favor Of tho
superior cows Of $1,000 and with forty,
$4,000 would be the amount your bank
account would show over and above
what 1t would with the cow that pro-
duced 200 pounds per year for ten
years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

work Of the cultivator as to make It
worth any ones while to spend the
necessary time in making 1t. The CYL
inder can be large or small-the larger
1t is up to a certain point the easier
will be the draft. Two disks are cut
from planks, and triangular-shape
pieces firmly nailed to these, square
joists split at the mill serve well for
this purpose. Shafts are then added,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

years Of age, feet in his stocking feet,
and, what is very rare In giants as
well as in dwarfs, good looking, hav-
ing dark brown eyes, full chin, small
nose and prominent ears and lips.
Fritz Christian, who is the antithesis
of Hassan Ali, is Swiss and only 2
feet 9 inches in height. Ali is young
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Russia's Production OF Wine.

Russia already ranks sixth among
the wine-producing countries of the
world, and will probably soon surpass
Germany In this respect. In the prov
ince Of Bessarabia alone there are
$4,000 acres under vines, or nearly
half the arabic land.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

ORE than half of
the items of inter
est that the spring
fashions display
for dressmakers
concern coat bod
Ices, so women
should not tire of
hearing a b o u t
t b e m. Fashion
has reduced itself
to a coat Of an
other color and re-
fused to do more.
All tailormade
gowns are being
modelled w l t h
Goa t s, though,
tr,,th m foil most
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Perhaps It's az VOL.

Hicks-It would be comforting
thing II the dead could revisit the
earth to tell us about the great beyond.
wicks-I don't know about that
Why, when man returns from a few
weeks In Europe he becomes pestil
lential bore for years afterward. Could
one return from heaven or the other
place there would never be an end Of
his cab.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Best Stock for Peara.

Pears are generally poorer growers
than apples, and many varieties have
to be double-worked in order to get a
good tree. This is particularly true of
some Of the recent introductions Of
winter pears, Barry and B. 8. Fox, for
instance, which always have to be top
grated. One of the best, II not the
best, stocks for top-grafting Is the Kief-
fer, but any strong, upright, vigorous
sort will do. The Kieffer is a quick
grower, hardy, and can be bought at a
reasonable price. 1t is as easy to graft
pears as apples, and any one can do II
with little study and practice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Farming Not Hard Work.

Farmers are not an over-worked
class. In fact, there Is no class Of labor
ers having work on hand at all times
that are so little chained to the tread
mill Of labor as are the farmers. Work
well and hard they do-that is, the en-.
terprising ones-yet there are snatches
of time, leisure hours, stormy days,
and, above all, winter evenings, which
give leisure and the opportunity for
reading far above that Of any other
class of laboring people, says the Maine
Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

81 should like to know" said one New
York sportsman to another, "what
makes Lord Dunraven's apologies so
slow In getting here?" Maybe he's
bringing them over on his yacht" was
the reply.-Washingto Star
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Thrifty Farming.

Farming ought to be done systemati-
cally, adopting those systems and plans
which have proved the most successful
in each individual case, says the Mar
ket Garden. Have time and place
for everything, and see that everything
is kept in its place when not in actual
use. And what must we do and have
in order to make farming pay? First
and foremost, we must give to the farm
and the farm business our personal at
tention. We must have bone and mus
Gle, a large amount Of ambition, which
needs to be put In Constant use for
about 313 days in year, for without
work on a farm nothing seems to do
well.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
High Feeding of Stock.

Within certain limits, high feeding
and especially high heterogeneous feed.
dng, does increase both the yield and the
richness of the milk. But 1t Is evident
that when high feeding Is pushed be.
yomd. a comparatively limited range,
the tendency is to increase the weight
of the animal; that is, to favor the de-
velopment OF the individual, rather
than to enhance the activity OF the
functions connected with the reproduc-
tive system.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
An Excellent ciod crusher.

The illustration shows a homemade
implement that will not only crush
clods, but will be found very service
able in fitting any soil for planting,
making the surface exceedingly fine
and mellow. The importance Of Sc
curing a fine seed-bed cannot be too
strongly urged upon farmers, and this
machine so finely supplements the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
THE DEATH CHAIR AS sTRETcHER.

enough to grow taller, but Christian has
reached his full stature, being now %
years Of age. He came to this country
from Switzerland very recently and
has made his home at Stony Greek,
Ohio
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

Cow Peas Plowed in Fall or Spring.
Experiments conducted at the Ala
bama station show that approximately
six and one-half times more Of nitrogen
is found in the vines of COW peas in
the fall than in those left over to the
following spring. The reason Of this is
that the heterogeneous materials are lost
by decomposition. The materials of q
mineral character will be also lost from
the leaves being blown or washed to
other localities. The North Carolina
station has gotten the best results from
blowing under after the pea vines are
ripe In the fall, following with wheat
and not allowing them to remain on
the land until the next spring. Cow
peas have somewhat more fertilizins
properties than common clover.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Protecting Fruit Trees.

Do not fool away your time making
decoctions Of paint, copperas or any
similar compound. Weave together
eight laths so they will be one-eighth
of an inch apart and fasten them about
the tree. This will afford protection
from rabbits, borers, sheep, mice and
sunscald, and will last long time at
a cost Of half-cent year. I have
used this protection for twelve years,
and have not lost single tree, says
A. J. Phillips, secretary Wisconsin
State Horticultural Society.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Comfort for Crows.

The simplest, cheapest and most effec-
tive remedy know of is to feed them,
says the New England Homestead. As
soon as the corn is planted, scatter
about two quarts Of shelled corn thinly
over the whole piece, and this amount
will be sufficient whether it is a half
acre or ten.r, Every evening repeat the
operation, using one quart. Do not put
up any scarecrows, Irvine or anything
else to notify the crows that you have
corn planted ready for them. The
crows will not dig up the ground or
pull up the younger sprouts If they can
get it without this trouble. From a
peck to half bushel will be sufficient
to feed them until the crop is too large
to pull.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
ceased In condition differing little
from that In which II would be had he
died naturally.-New York World.
EXTREMES IN HUMAN NATURE.

Hasssn Ali, the Egyptian Giant, and
Fritz Christian, the Swiss Dwarf.
The two extremes In human stature
are men. The tallest man In the world
is IN Egyptian named Hassan Ali, 10
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

a platter. ALI sorts of variations are
rung on this effect, and many of them
are very becoming. But the close
stock collar Is no longer to be con-
sidered. Indeed, why should 1t be,
when the required alteration is so
easily made?
1t is attention to just such little things
rs these collar tricks that makes a
woman seem well dressed, and prompt
eopying can, In this instance. be eff
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Good for the Garden.

Don't make your onion-bed the same
place you did last year, just because
you have been making 1t always In that
corner Of the garden. Change them
around; put your onions where you had
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
Arm enian Corn.

Armenian corn Is one Of the, latest
novelties in the grain line. Its value
has yet to be proved for the conditions
of this section.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
GOWNS AND GOWNING


Brief Chances at Fancies Fsminins,
Frivolous, Mayhap, and Yet Offered
I'm the Hope that the Reading Prove
Restful to Wearied Womaukind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
.Inex plicabIe without GOD.

The ecstasy that fills us on day In
spring, when through budding boughs
we see the shining clouds and the bril-
liant rain-washed blue; the eclipse of
happiness In the heart of the child who
feels 'cross;" the willingness of love
to one another, and worthier pre-
ferred-these are inexplicable without
God.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

WILL BE FOUND IN THIS DE-
PARTMENT.

Two Million Dollars Worth OF Cheat
nuts Inn ported AnuualIy-A Home
Made Clod Crusher-B rooder for
Early ks-Prohtable Cows.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

In man, the sense Of smell Is less de-
veloped than that Of sight, as 1t Is much
less needed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02
ne Own Beat Evidence.

Biblical truth, shining In Its own
light, and made living by the power of
the Holy Spirit, is itself Its own best
evidence. Historic and other argu-
ments are Of great service In the refu-
tation of objections, and In certain
lines of defense; but the truth itself,
and that alone, Is likely to produce con-
viction and persuasion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

: Gossip from Gay Gotham.
New York correspondence:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-02

Springfield Republican.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
THE AERIAL BALLET.
Judge McKenna to Hear the Nilsson
Bowler Case To-Day.

Judge McKenna to Hear the Nilsson
Bowler Case To-Day.
The aerial ballet case will come up be-
fore United States Circuit Judge McKenna
to-day upon an order to snow cause why
the Al Hayman Company shall not be
restrained from using certain stage ma
chinery in the Baldwin Tneater The
account of the infringement suit of Carl
E. Nilsson against c. B. Jefferson, Mark
KIaw, A. Bowler and others, was pub
lished in The CALL yesterday. Nilsson
claims to have patent on a certain useful
invention composed of delicate machinery,
braces, etc., whereby ballet dancers appear
to move gracefully in midair. He says
that Al Hayman has a contrivance in
operation at the Baldwin Theater that is
an infringement upon his patent. Nilsson
wants Hayman permanently enioined
from using the apparatus mentioned and
$40. 600 damages beside an accounting for
all profits already received. 1t is expected
that when the case comes up in court to-
day q working model OF the aerial ballet
will be exhibited in evidence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
PUT HIS PICTURE ON.

Alfred Clarke Illuminates Transcript
on Appeal nth His Portrait.
Alfred Clarke yesterday filed in the Su-
preme Court probably the oldest tran
script or appeal that ever has found its
way into the presence of that august tri-
bunal. That which made it especially Pc
culiar was picture of the whilom clerk
to the Chief of Police which decorated the
index page of the printed document. Con-
sequently, when the Justices take up the
case on appeal In which G.. w. Mott is
concerned they will have the proceedings
enlivened with glimpses OF the we'll
known features of the barrister. No other
attorney or appellant has ever similarly
illuminated legal document for the be-
hoof and enjoyment,of the Justices.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
DUFF ESTATE TROUBLE.
Mrs. Pfeiffer Denies That She Has
Neglected the Duties of Her Trust.

Mrs. Pfeiffer Denies That She Has
Neglected the Duties of Her Trust.
Mary Marcella Pfeffer has filed her re-
port as the executrix of the will of the
late Jane Duff. showing that she has on
hand funds belonging to the estate to the
amount of s4l52 &c. and she asks for day
to be set when she may have hearing for
the settlement of her account.
Touching the petition of Attorney S. NJ.
Van Wyck .or citation against her on
behalf of James Joseph DUH, an alleged
incompetent person, Mrs. Pfeiffer replies
that she has not neglected the affairs of
the estate. but that she has managed the
business III a careful and economical man.
ner. She further sets forth that the
records of the court do not disclose that
Mr. Van Wyck has any cause for his ac-
cusations of neglect, or that be or the said
James Joseph Duff have sufficient interest
in the estate to enable them to call on her
for an accounting Tor any purpose what
ever.
Mrs. Pfeiffer asks that the petition for
her removal as executrix be dismissed,
and that she may have such further relief
as NAV be proper.