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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
MoHsIN KHAN.

ran and at various Persian embassies
abroad. He was ambassador to Con-
stantinople under Nasr-eddin, and dur
ing the sixteen years he occupied that
post he successfully maintained the
most cordial relations between the two
great Oriental empires. Three years
ago the Shah called him back to Tehe.
ran to assume the post of minister of
justice, which he filed with much abll-
ity until more recently he was made
minister of foreign affairs. Mohsin
Khan Is Persian with all the polish
of the Oriental. He is shrewd, observ-
ing. and perfectly competent to fill a
post involving great capacity for diplo-
macy. He belongs to powerful family
In Teheran.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

The experience of farmers who have
used plaster most shows that II can
not be relied upon to do any good II
sown after most of the spring rains
have passed. How early 1t can be sown
with advantage cannot be said. 1t was
n common practice of an old farmer of
our acquaintance to SOW plaster on the
snow at the same time he sowed his
clover and grass seed. II there IL a
clover seeding OH the ground, the plas-
ter may be sown any time In winter or
even the previous fall. 1t will help the
clover until the field is plowed again.
1t Is supposed that one advantage of
the plaster is In absorbing ammonia
from the air and rain. But there Is
more ammonia In most snow In proper
ton to the water 1t contains than In
any rainfall. For that reason sowing
plaster on snow that fell In large, open
flakes, and therefore absorbed most
ammonia from the air, will probably be
dvisable.-American Cultivator.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
He Liked Sausage.

One of the glories Of the city of
Lyons, which claims the attention and
admiration of every visitor, is an arts
tic product of the butcher known as
saucisson de Lyon, or in English Lyons
sausage. 1t is made of donkey-raw
donkey-and no writer has celebrated
the astronomical excellence Of this
patient, veXatious and often ill-used
beast with more delicate appreciation
than the late Philip Gilbert Hamerton,
in Chapters on Animals"
OF the ass, when living, could not
say much that is wholly favorable, but
when he appears In the state Of saucis-
son he may be praised without the
slightest restriction.
In sections like dark-red marble
dashed with white, 1t may be cut to an
infinitesimal thinness, leaving a sur
face smoother than the finest veneers.
In the mass 1t Is closely wrapped in sill
very foil, to guard against the infiu-
ences of the air.
In the sweetest associations Of the
memory the saucisson has its place.
Weary after the mornings march, the
tourist takes 1t from his knapsack, and
lays upon his bread those dainty disks
which are its slices. The strength Of
his youth comes back to him, and the
Alpine SHOWS no longer seem inaccessi-
bic.
At the stateliest imperial banquet the
saucisson is not disdained. At the
pleasant picnic by the shady river 1t is
found In the welcome baskets. The
angler has 1t in his bag, the shooter In
his capacious pocket, the canoeist in his
Lilliputian cabin of stores.
o saucisson de Lyon, sad Is the mo-
ment when we cast the skinny rem
nant OF thee into the stream, but the
little fishes congregate eagerly to the
banquet, and ask each other what no
BILE animal has yielded his flesh for
their roasting. ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

upon them, and they rightfully expect that
not only a system of revenue shall be es-
tablished that will secure the largest in
come with the least burden, but that ev-
cry means viii be taken to decrease rather
than increase our public expenditures
Business conditions are not the most
promising.
1t will take time to restore the prosperity
of former years. If we cannot promptly
attain IL, we cnn resolutely turn our faces
in that direction and aid its return by
friendly legislation. However trouble
some the situation may appear, Congress
will not, l am sure, be found lacking in
disposition or ability to relieve 1t, so far
as legislation can do so. The restoration
of confidence and the revival of business,
which men of all parties so much desire,
depend more largely upon the prompt, en-
ergetic and intelligent action of Congress,
than upon any other single agency affect
ing the situation
Duties OF Citizenship.
IL is inspiring, too, to remember that no
great emergency in the 103 years of our
eventful national life has ever arisen that
has not been met with wisdom and cour-
age by the American people, with fidelity
to their best interests and highest des-
tiny, and to the honor of the American
name. These years of glorious history
have exalted mankind and advanced the
cause of freedom throughout the world
and UNNECESSARILY strengthened the pre-
cious free institutions which we enjoy.
The people love and will sustain these
institutions The great essential TO our
happiness and prosperity Is that we adj
here to the principles upon which the
Government was established and insist
upon their faithful Sbservance. Equality
of rights must prevail and our laws be
always and everywhere respected and
obeyed. We mhy haSel failed in the dis
charge of our fun duty rs citizens of the
great republic, sbuf it - consoling AM
encouraging to realize that free speech,
n free press, free Wrought, free schools,
the free and unmolested right of religious
liberty and wofshfp and free and fair
elections are dearer and more universally
enjoyed to-day than ever before.
These guarantees must be sacredly pre-
served and wisely strengthened. The
constituted authorities must be cheerfully
and vigorously. upheld. Lynehings must
not be tolerated In a great and civilized
country like the United States; courts
not mobs-nust execute the penalties OF
the law. The preservation Of public or
der, the right of discussion, the integrity
Of courts. and the orderly Administration
of justice mnst continue forever the rock
Of safety upon which our Government
securely rests.
One Of the lessons taught by the late
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Wood Asbe. for Heavy Soils.

All heavy soils contain some potash,
but 1t Is often in form not available
for crops. Hence ashes or other forms
Of available potash may do as much
good on heavy loans as they do on
sandy soils naturally deficient in this
mineral. Even If potash Is present in
sandy soils 1t is quite likely to be in the
form Of a sllicate Of potash, which is
insoluble except in contact with some
thing that Is fermenting. 1t is thus
that dressing Of stable manure hav.
ing very little potash itself may make
bright, clean straw where 1t Is applied,
while on the land not MANFRED the
grain and straw will be rusted. 1t Is
potash or the lack Of 1t that makes this
difference, and the result shows that
the manure made soluble enough pot
ash In the soil to maintain healthful
plant growth.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

merce and industry. Yet, while this IS
true, our American merchant marine has
been steadily declining until it is now
lower, both in the percentage of tonnage
and the number of vessels employed. than
it was prior to the civil war.
Commendable progress has been made
of late years in the upbuilding of the
American navy, but we must supplement
these efforts by providing as proper con-
sort for it merchant marine amply suf-
ficient for our carrying trade TO foreign
countries. The question is one that an
peals both to our business necessities and
the patriotic aspirations of a great people.
Foreign Policy.
1t has been the policy of the United
States since the foundation of the Gov.
eminent to cultivate relations of peace
and amity with all the nations of the
world, and this accords with my concep-
ton of our duty now. We have cherished
the policy of non-interference with the
affairs of foreign Governments, wisely in
augurated by Washington, keeping our
selves free from ENHANCEMENT either as
allies or foes. content to leave undisturb-
ed with them the settlement of their own
domestic concerns. 1t will be our aim 70
v,
which shall be just, impartial, ever watch.
full of our national honor and always in.
sisting upon the enforcement of the lawful
rights of American citizens everywhere
Our diplomacy should seek nothing more
and accept nothing less; we must avoid
the temptation of territorial aggression
War should never be entered upon until
every agency of peace has failed; peace
! is preferable to war in almost every con.
| tingency.
Arbitration is the true method of set.
Element of international as well as Local
or individual difference. Ii was recog.
nizcd as the best means of adjustment OF
differences between employers and EN-.
ployes by the Forty-ninth Congress, in
1888, and its application was extended tc
our diplomatic relations by the unanimous
concurrence of the Senate and House OF
the Fifty-frst Congress, In 1890. The
latter resolution was accepted as the basis
of negotiations with us by the British
House of Commons, in 1893. and upon ouI
invitation treaty of arbitration between
the United States and Great Britain was
signed Mt Washington and transmitted
to the Senate for its ratification. in Jan
uary last. Since this treaty is clearly tho
result of our own Initiative; since IL has
been recognized rs the leading feature OF
our foreign policy throughout our entire
/ national history-the adjustment of diff
4 culties by judicial methods rather than by
force of arms-and since IL presents to tn,
/ world the glorious example of reason ant
peace. not passion and war. controlling
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
REFORMING BAD soYs.
French Government Does This ~ .
New system Of Isoiations ths4

=
New system Of Isoiations hs
An effort along new lines Is to be
made by the French Government In the
direction OF remodeling vicious tenden-
cies In boys. The scene OF the expert
ment Is the Institute lie Peletier Mt
Montesson, In the department OF the
Seine. Youngsters who have already
become criminals will not be treated.
the design being to restrain and tone
down criminal inchnations In boys
whose parents have found them to be
unmanageable. Two hundred cells at
the institute have been set apart for
the purpose. Youngsters received for
treatment are examined as to their tai
ents for acquiring knowledge or learn
ing some sort Of trade and are instruct
ed in those branches for which they
show leaning. To curb the young
STEERS inclination to cruelty they are al
lowed to have pets and each one Is
given a patch of garden to cultivate.
They may keep birds, cats and rabbits.
Each boy Is subjected to a. special
course of treatment, his individual
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

may have yearly to cure by smoke. For
common use, house ten feet square is
Of ample proportions. In the cut, an
entrance door Is shown In front and a
small window near the top that can be
opened from the outside to quickly free
the inside of smoke. At the bottom Of
one side Is small door, from which ex-
tends small track to the center of the
room, in which slides square piece Of
plank, moved by an iron rod with a
hook on one end. On this plank Is
placed an old iron kettle, with four or
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

william the Conqueror fell in love
with Matilda. the daughter Of French
nobleman. She refused him, where
upon he lay in wait, and Que day when
she was riding, pulled her or her horse
and beat her with stick. The act won
her admiration, she Immediately con-
cluded that he must be a very brave
knight to give her thrashing In sight
OF her fathers castle, and few months
later married him.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Three Old Maids.

Miss Nancy Oliver died near Still
more, Ga, last Friday at the ripe old
age Of 9S and few months. She was
one of a family of three old maids, who
lived down on jacks Greek, near the
Ohoopee river, for over half century
In small log house Of but one room
They lived by carding, spinning and
weaving by hand for people living near
them. Aunt Nancy Is the second one
to die. Her sister Sallie died n few
years ago at the age of 9S. Only one
member Of the family is living now.
Aunt Milbry, who Is the Oldest of the
three sisters.--Atlanta Constitution.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
PRESIDENT MEINLEY'S
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

tariff taxation shan be levied. Nothing
has ever been made palmer at general
election than that the controlling princi-
pie In the raising Of revenue on imports
II xealous care for American interests and
American labor. The people have de-
clared that such legislation should be had
a. win give ample protection and en-
enlargement to the industries and the
development Of our country. 1t Is there
fore. earnestly hoped and expected that
Congress viii. ut the earliest practicable
moment, enact revenue legislation that
shall be fair, reasonable, conservative and
just. and which. while supplying sufficient
revenue for public purposes. will still be
signally beneficial and helpful to every
section and every enterprise of the people.
To this policy. we are all, of whatever
party. firmly bound by the voice of the
peoples power vastly more potential
than the expression of any political plat
FORM The paramount duty of Congress
is to stop deficiencies by the restoration of
that protective legislation which has al
ways been the frmest prop of the treasury.
The passage of such q law or laws would
strengthen the credit of the Government
both at home and abroad. and go far to-
ward stopping the drain upon the gold re-
serve held for the redemption of our cur
rency which has been heavy and well-nigh
constant for several years.
Reciprocity.
In the revision of the tariff, especial at
tention should be given to the re-enact-
ment and extension of the reciprocity
principle of the law Of 1890 under which
SO great stimulus was given to our for
eign trade in new and advantageous mar
kets. for our surplus agricultural and
manufactured products. The brief trial
given this legislation amply justiies a
further experiment and additional discre-
tionary power In the making of CONNER
cial treaties, the end in view always to be
the opening mp of new markets for the
products of oHr country, by granting con-
cessions 10 tAe, products of other lands
that we need and cannot produce our
selves, and which do not involve any loss
of labor to our own people, but tend to in
crease their employment.
The depression of the last four years
has fallen with especial severity upon the
great body of the country, and upon none
more than the holders of small farms.
Agriculture has languished and labor suf-
fered. The revival of manufacturing will
be a relief to both. No portion OF our pop
ulation is more devoted to the institutions
of free government, nor more loyal in
their support while none bears more
cheerfully or fully its proper share in the
maintenance Of the Government, or is
better entitled to its wise and liberal care
and protection. Legislation helpful to the
producer il beneficial 10 all. The depress-
ed condition of industry on the farm and
in the mine and factory has lessened the
ability of the people to meet the demands
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Water Over undertaking.

1t often happens when ground Is
frozen deeply and thaws suddenly that
water will stand over the drains for
several hours. This only means that
the frozen soil does not let the water
through to the drain. But this never
occurs long enough to do any Injury
even to winter grain. The warm air
from the drain is always thawing the
soil from below, and 1t does not take
many hours If the drain Is deep one
for the warm air to break through.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

ish the fire without entering the smoky
room or allowing the smoke to come
out. The house has an earthen floor
and tight foundation Of brick or
stone. The walls should be Of matched
boarding and the roof shingled. Corn
cobs make an excellent smoldering fire
with an abundant evolution OF smoke.
Chips from the woodpile with some
earth and sawdust. If not too moist,
also make a smoldering fire that an
swers very well.-Farm and Home.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Coal t. Boil San.

Under the old methods Of tapping
trees enough were killed by the severe
gashes made to keep the fires supplied
that are needed to boil the sap. But in
most places coal is quite as cheap a
fuel as wood, especially If thifty maple
trees have to be cut down to feed the
fires. A wood flame is sure to be IN
even, not furnishing the steady regu-
lated heat which is needed to make the
best product.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
MOHStN KHAN.
Recently Appointed Minister of For-
cigu Affairs for Persia.

Recently Appointed Minister of For-
cigu Affairs for Persia.
Mohsin Khan, the newly appointed
Minister of Foreign Affairs for the en-
pire of Persia, is an able statesman,
who was highly valued by the late
Shah Nasr-eddin. The new Shah, Muz-
affer-eddin, decided to continue the
favor to Mohsin Khan which had been
shown by his father to the diplomat.
and the latter's elevation to the Shah's
cabinet-if the royal advisers can be so
called-is reward for long-continucd
service. Mohsin Khan received a good
European education, and speaks Eng
fish and French fluently. For many
years he was trained in diplomacy at
the ministry of foreign affairs in Tehe-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Profit in Young Animals.

1t is mighty poor stock that will not
pay profit while At is young. The cost
of keeping is smallest then, and Its
growth from the same feed Is greatest.
An old farmer who always grew hogs
said that the market never got too low
for him to make some profit. All he did
as the price went down was to kill the
pigs or sell them alive while still young.
at is curious" he used to say, show
many farmers toward spring want to
buy young pigs. They will often pay
nearly as much as the same animal will
be worth after keeping all summer. es-
pecially IL the price Of pork declines,
as it Is apt to, between spring and fall.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

nothing that can pc sold make heavy
load when the few main crops are mar
keted. The necessity for peddling his
products in small driblets may seem
hardship, but 1t teaches how little sums
Of money accumulate IL they are saved,
which Is a much better lesson than that
of learning how fast they add up when
they are carelessly spent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
salea AIItne Yenr.

The farmer who grows n variety Of
crops can IL he chooses select such
kinds as win furnish him always some
thing to sell Mt any time Of the year.
All the family expenses go on without
ceasing, and unless income does also
che debts accumulated when tsars n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

rarely In use. The
plan illustrated OBJ
viates such annoy
ance. The house is
square, and may be
of a size dependent
upon the amount
of material one
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

Miss Carrie Jewell, of recent years a
belle in New York society, and the favor
lite niece of the late Frederick X. Taylor.
of st. Louis, has foresworn his liberal be-
quest to her, abandoned society and be-
come nun in the Sacred Heart Order Mt
az To,iis
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Success in Fruit GARDENING.

Published accounts are given of the
success Of small orchards planted n
few years ago in northern Ohio. Among
others IL that Of Aaron Teeplc, who ten
years ago bought three acres of land.
built house and barn on 1t, and planted
1t with a general collection of fruit
trees, including peaches, pears and
plums, and twenty of the most popular
grapes. One-half of the ground is de-
voted to market gardening. For three
or four years he has taken premiums
for fine fruit. 1t is said that the re-
ceipts this year will exceed 5000. The
plum crop. was over fifty bushels this
season, and the fruit large and highly
colored. This furnishes fine example
Of the brief time required to bring fruit
trees into profitable bearing.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

Il v e inches o I
,arth in the bot.
tom. On this the
fire Is to be built,
W h e n the kettle
can be slid to the
center of the room
with the iron rod,
It can be drawn to
the small door al
A;.. - .x~y1
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

The sale of the natural gas plant of
Columbus, o., Is off, owing to disagree
menf. su5s-4 ss4.a..t- s.-..
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

Total output of coffee. -,
Amount controlled by coffee
trust comprising the Ar
buckle company of this
city; the Mclaughlin mills
of Chicago, and the Wool
son Spice Company, be-
fore the latter company
was acquired" by the
Havemeyers) ..........
Profit of the trust every
year. Mt Arbuckle's figures
of 1 cent a pound. .....
Profit of the trust every
year, at Havemeyer's fig
ures of 3 cents a pound. ;,
New York Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11

1t Is rare man who gets anything
put bills and kicks In his letters these
days. t
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
whipping BaIky Horses.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
press continually admonishes whom it
may concern that 1t does no good to
whip balky horse, almost every own
er or driver of one does it to-day. 1t is
probably the greatest piece of horse
folly in existence. 1t Is not a rem
nant of barbarism, but 1t is continued
barbarity, and brings out what original
sin there is In man. The brain of a
horse can retain but one idea at time.
If the idea Is to sulk, whipping only in
tenslfies it, A change of that idea,
then, Is the only successful method of
management. This may be accom-
plished In score Of ways, few of
which are here named: Tie a hand
kerchief about his eyes; tie his tail to
the bellyband or backband; fasten a
stick in his mouth; tie a cord tightly
about his leg; clasp his nostrils and
shut his wind off until he wants to go;
unhitch him from the vehicle and then
hitch him up again, or almost any way
to get his mind on something else.
Whipping or scolding always does
harm. The treatment should always
be gentle. There are more balky driv-
ers than horses.-National Stockman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
Poor Tramps Make Good Roads.
1t was determined to break up the


1t was determined to break up the
tramp nursery this season by estab-
fishing some extensive rock-breaking
piles at Waterville, central New York.
A tent was erected in which the tramps
were given shelter and food, and 1t was
stipulated that each tramp was to earn
his shelter and food by work on the
rock pile. The hop-picking camp last
ed twenty-five days, and during that
time ZIG men and GA boys, all tramps,
availed themselves of the opportunity
to work on the rock pile. They succeed
ed in breaking up 400 tons of rock,
worth to the community for their mac
adam roads $1.15 per ton. The cost of
their entertainment amounted to but
1915. The experiment was satisfactory
in every respect. The conclusion was
found that the hard times have infu-
enced the character of tramps. Ordin-
arily the opportunity to work for
meal or a nights lodging is rejected
Orange Judd Farmer
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-03-11
TRUSTS AND THEIR PROFITS.
How Coal, Sugar, and Coffee Take
Millions from the People.
COAL.

Total amount mined. 49,.
Amount mined by the coal
trust ..................
Profit of trust every year
ESTIMATED ut S1.55 a ton,
the difference between
what the trust pays for
1t and the price at which
it sells it, the only expense
being the cost of transpor-
ia tion) ................,
SUGAR.
Total yearly output of re-
fined sugar
Amount produced by the
sugar trust
Profit Of trust every year
(based on average of 1
cent n pound.
COFFEE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-06-10

TT E. DoRvAL.
JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT.
Homestead filings and Final proofs made.
Money to loan for final proof and on chattel