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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10

A most substantial evidence of SYM
PATTY for the survivors of the Maine and
the families of the victims came to hand
mt the Navy Department Thursday in the
shape Of a check for $500 from President
Dole Of Hawaii
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
Useful to the Farmer.

A new rapid repeating hog ringer is
here shown. In action it Is automatic,
as the cylinder once loaded with par
tally formed rings, eight In number,
can be rapidly used on hogs until the
supply needs to be replenished. Closing
the movable jaws secures the ring in
hogs nose, the spiral spring in front
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
TO SEARCH FOR ANDREE.
Eminent Swedish Scientist to Head an
Expedition to Franz Joseph Land.

Prof. A. G.. Nathorst, the eminent Swed-
ish scientist and traveller, will head an
expedition to start in May and search
Franz Joseph Land for traces Of Andree's
polar balloon expedition. Franz Joseph
Land is supposed by many polar scientists
to be the present resting place Of the An
dree party. The almost totally unknown
region between Spitzbergen and Franz
Joseph Land will be explored also. The
expenses of the Nathorst expedition will
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
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simultaneously forcing another ring
into position for subsequent opera
ton. When more than one ring is put
in hogs nose the performance can be
quickly repeated without releasing the
animal to reload the ringer. The
grooves in the jaws are milled, making
a perfect Joint.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10

Thus it can be seen that this country
has quite a respectable reserve force
ten millions of men who can and will fight
for the flag, if there is any fighting to be
done
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
The Seeds Problem.

The really extravagant farmer Is the
one who saves In buying seeds. There
may be difference In seeds on the mar
ket, but to the farmer there should be
no such thing in his vocabulary as
poor seed" No seed is worth more
than so much dirt IL II is not strictly
good and true to variety. The use Of
poor seed. which falls to terminate,
and which compels the farmer Is ye-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10

plant, may cause the loss of weeks In
the spring, making his crop late. And
that Is not all, for he also loses the ad'
vantage OF the early rains, and bis
yield will thereby be reduced. with
certain crops there is also a loss In
quality and prices. The seed used Is
everything on a farm.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10

to be equal IN all respects to any ma
terial manufactured in Europe. Mill
ions Of yards OF equally good cloth are
being turned out right along in Ameri-
can mills.
The four years of Wilson-Gorman
free trade tariff and wholesale under
valuation of foreign cloths were years
of severe strain upon the wooden indus
try Of the United States, but in spite
of the difficulties incident to unfair
competition and insufficient protection
the American mill men hung on brave
ly to the home market and hoped for
better times.
Better times are here, and under
their influence the art and industry of
clsth-inaking in this country may be
depended upon to make tremendous
strides. 1t only needs settled rate of
tariff and a stable market to enable
this industry to do in woolens what
many other domestic Industries are do
ing in their respective lines-that is,
produce goods that defy competition
Ill either quality or price.
liz Nut lONCNCI, luc ldCl
should not be forgotten that in all ex-
cepting few specialized lines-for ex-
ample, West Of England, Belgian and
German broadclOths-the high-grade
woolens for mems wear that are made
by the leading mills of America are
not in any way surpassed. and in some
ways are not equaled, by woolens of
foreign manufacture.
No American gentleman, be he new
er so exacting as to his apparel, need
be ashamed to follow the admirable
example set by the President and Vice
President Of the United States ON in
auguration day, March 4, 1897, and
wear American woolcrs. 1t is possible
to be patriotic and perfectly dressed at
the same time.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
Cats in the Poultry Yard.

A well-known Massachusetts, poultry
breeder<says for more than ten years
he has had from four to six cats about
his poultry yards, and having been
brought up among chickens they never
trouble them, but are Of great service
in killing or driving away the rats and
mice that would do much Damage in
stealing the grain. rs well as stealing
the chickens themselves, II they had a
chance. -Massachusetts Ploughman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
Yield of Milk,

Dairy Commissioner Noble, of Con-
necticut, reports that the averageyield
of milk per COW In that State in 1860
was 277.2 gallons, while in 1890 1t had
increased to 425.4 gallons.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
The South Should Wake I'm.

A large per cent. of the raw material
which abounds in Arkansas should be
converted into finished product Mt home,
giving employment TO skilled labor and
at the same time enlarging the home de-
mand for farm products. Within twelve
months there has been an advance in all
farm products but cotton. Iron, lead
and zinc have also advanced. Foreign
demand has doubtless caused the price
of grain to go higher, but the restora-
ton of business to old conditions has
caused metals and other raw material
to advance. The protective system
stimulates production. 1t is claimed
the protective system has built up the
East and enriched that section out Of
proportion with the West and South.
If this is so, 1t is time the South were
improving the opportunities and bene-
fits to be derived from protection. All
Republicans believe this--thousands Of
Democrats believe 1t also.-Llttle Rock
Republican.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,
THOUGHTS WORTHY or CALM
REFLECTION.

A Pleasant. Interesting, and Instrucs-
Ave Lesson, and Where IL May Be
Tound-A Learned and Concise Re-
view Of the Same.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
ConUre.. Ia Anath.tic.

One thing Is certain. No system Of
reciprocity that the wit of the wisest
statesman can devise will enable us to
compete with England and Germany
for the control of the South American
markets so long as goods intended for
shipment to South American ports must
first be shipped to England and re-
shipped there to the port Of their ulti-
mate destination. 1t must be said that
Congress Is strangely apathetic in It's
treatment Of this question. 1t is vast
Ing its time in useless discussions on
civil service reform and other minor
matters, but not a voice Is raised to re-
deem The pledge given by the national
convention In regard to the revival Of
American shipping. 1t should be the
duty of the Manufacturers Association
and of every kindred body in the coun-
try to stir up the laggards in Congress
and secure prompt actlon.-Brooklyn
Times. M
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
PLAN OF FUSIONISTS.
THReg-coRNERED ALLIANCE or
ANTLREPu6LICAN FORCES.

Democrats, Populists and silverites
Will Endeavor to Fuse I'm the Coming
Congressional Elections Confidence
An the Administration.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10

The proper way to clean hen roost
Is to first carry everything out doors
roost poles, nest boxes and loose boards.
Glye them dose Of oil and apply the
match. II the wood takes fire II can
be put out by throwing sand on 1t.
Now rake out all the fowl dirt, and
give the inside good coating Of white
wash. DO this once a month";
Ecitomist.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-10
Cholera 4,

Investigations of supposed cases OF
hog cholera, where the animals had
been fed on refuse from hotels, showed
that the swill and solid goods thrown
out from hotels contain soapsuds or
powdered soap, which caused the in
jury, the ailment being attributed to
hog cholera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
About Ponies.
1Onr Animal Friends.'

(Our Animal FrlendS)
The Shetland ponies are not so com
mon. It seems to me, as they used TO be
in the States. Perhaps this is because
the Canadian ponies are so cheap, and
are brought here in great number. The
best place to see the Shetland pony
is on his own native ground. As one
sees them there coming into town on
market days, they are so well broken
that no bride is needed and a string
around the neck serves the purpose of a
rein. Upon their backs they have pack
saddles, which are often so well filled
with peat and grass that the load seems
too big and heavy for the little fellows.
1t is pleasant 20 see the pride which the
owners take In them; while the ponies
for their part seem to show genuine
affection for their masters. Give him
his bit Of feed every day." the owner
will tell you. pointing TO his meek-look-
ing friend land he'll go along all day"
In Iceland there are plenty OF ponies.
They have fourished there for many
generations and form a special breed.
They are used for many kinds of work,
and. being strong and hardy, they are
very serViceable to the inhabitants OF the
island The country is rough and billy,
but the ponies are sure-footed and have
great endurance
The Island Of Oesel one Of the largest
In the Baltic Sea, has its own special
breed of ponies; tough. sturdy. little fell
lows they are. and highly priced for their
beauty and other more valuable quail
ties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
boys have gone to st. Augustine to Sc
the sights.
HE WANTED To co HOME


Captain Ker, OF Company X (staunton).
Tells good joke. One OF HIS recruits
came into his tent yesterday, and, dis
regarding all military respect and COM
piiments. took seat by him, nudged
MIN, and I'm confidential tone, said
say. friend; want 20 go home"
sanitarium will be erected by the
oftcers OF the Second Virginia to accom-
modate the sick. who are not iii enough
TO be sent TO the hospital.
band-stand has been constructed in
the Second Virginia camp. 1t is occu-
pied every night by the band, much to the
pleasure OF the boys.
Private Ia De Priest OF the Fourth
virginia, has gone 10 Norfolk for ten
days.
The board OF survey met a day or so
ago to declare Private w. III. Bodeker or
Richmond. a deserter.
Captain III. H. Sheen Company a,
Fourth Virginia CNorfolk), in the absence
or Lieutenant Jones, OF Petersburg is in
charge OF the Fourth Regiment canteen.
The Fourth Virginia will go TO the rifle
range tomorrow.
First-Lieutenant w /. Daughtry. Com
pany NJ. Fourth Virginia Richmond
Blues, Will leave here tonight for Chi
cago; thence he will go TO San Francisco,
after which he will return TO Richmond.
He Will he gone twenty days
Corporal q. +. Carter, OF Company d,
Fourth Virginia, and Private Tanning,
went IL Pablo Beach yesterday to recu-
pcrate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
Watermelon syrup.
montgomery Advertiser

Montgomery Adyertiser)
Several times lately we have noted brief
references 10 experiments at syrup-mak-
ing from watermelon juice. and have
wondered why some systematic efforts
have not been made 10 utilize this pre-
duct i'm that way. The older generation OF
people can, doubtless, call 70 mind syrup
made by the slaves-on a small scale ana
in a rude way, IL is true, but II was not
al all a bad substitute for the genuine
article.
The watermelon juice contains larger
percentage of water than does the juice
of the cane, but we are Informed that
one gallon Of syrup can be made from
twelve or fourteen gallons OF juice, and
are of the opinion that an acre OF land
would produce more syrup If planted In
melons than If planted in cane. They are
an easy crop 10 raise, are very productive
easy 10 handle, and no machinery would
he required 10 express the juice as Is the
case with sugar cane. The watermelon
makes a beautiful syrup, mild and plea
SAINT and II the effort was made IN sci
entinc way there is little doubt that II
would prove a success. IL Is certainly
worth trying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
WHERE BAGLEY FELL
nATTLE-sCARRED ToRPEDO-n0AT
wINsLOw IN THE MAYNARD.
SaB SHOWS TRACES OF THE WAR.
Citizens of Norfolk View Her With
the Deepest Interest-Dcnth Awaits
Murderer Audersen--smaIl- in
the County.
the County.

NORFOLK, VA, August 25.-(Speclal)-
Scared and dented by the shot and shell
Of the enemy. the little torpedo-boat
Winslow, on which Worth Bagley, the
first American to fall in the war with
Spain, met death al Cardenas. arrived at
the navy-yard this morning and attracted
numbers of people.
The Winslow shows everywhere the
marks OF the terrible fire to which she
was subjected at Cardenas. The forward
coming tower was pierced in many
places by exploding shells, while the bull
let's from the Spanish machlne-guns have
denied the tower in every direction.
WHERE BAGLEY FELL.
patch in her side tells where a shell
entered, and. exploding inside, wrecked
the boilers, but the point OF greatest in
terest is aft, where Is located the rapid
fire gun about which Ensign Bagley and
his men were grouped when killed. a
deep dent in the deck marks the spot
where the shot struck and exploded,
causing the death OF the young officer and
five of his men.
Not far away from the Winslow the
little revenue-cutter Hudson, the rescuer
Of the torpedo-boat, lies at the wharf
and every one paused to get a good look
at the men who rsked their lives in the
daring rescue. The Hudson is being dis
armed. The Winslow will not remain
here, having only come up for coal and
water, and will leave tomorrow for New
York
The converted yacht Hornet came up to
the yard this morning. and will receive
some repairs.
Twenty machinists were laid off last
night, and the force in all Of the depart
ments has suspended night work IL is
thought that a number of the mosquito
fleet will be sent here for repairs.
DEATH AWAITS ANDERSEN.
Nothing has as yet been heard from
President Mckinley in regard to com
muting the sentence Of John Andersen
from hanging to imprisonment for life.
Andersen is bearing up remarkably well.
He was visited to-day by his spiritual
adviser, Rev. Mr. Merritt. The gallows
is completed. and the execution is set for
between 2 and o'clock tomorrow after
noon. The silence of the Chief Executive
is ominous. II is almost certain he will
not interfere There are, however, many
who believe that at The last moment the
President will act. Marshal Treat TO
whose lot it falls to hang the mutineer
murderer, has arrived.
SMALLPOX IN THE COUNTY
Smallpox cases in Norfolk county arc
| on the increase. There are nineteen cases
In the county poorhouse, most of which
were sent there from Berkeley, though
! several new cases have developed i'm the
| institution. There are seven or eight
cases in Pleasant Grove district. Outside
n ha oil ,cho he 9
ing the disease have been quarantineC
and the families are allowed no inter
| course with outsiders. The disease is con
| fined entirely TO colored people, and is OF
a mild type, there having been only one
| death from the disease in the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
sM1Zs ;JNs,ei ;i u; ! :Azhzzse
PLANS FOR PARIS EXPOSITION.
Active Interest Among Mhh"'"'
,urer. in This Country.
New York Journal OF CommeICv'I

Now York Journal Of Commerce.
There oppears TO be active interest III
commercial circles over the coming faIl'
Exposition, and those engaged IA the " olh
~ ARRANGEMENTS predict That American
goods Vii have a representative eAilpi-
tion According 10 r.. L. Sheldon man
aper OF the local ofiice OF the eonliil.s-
Son IN the Equitable building, the apph-
cations for space are already sever ~
times in excess of the amount allotted.
when questioned yesterday Mr.. SheioVh
said. About coo applications lot space
have already been received generally rep
resenting the industries Of the country
narricularly, of course, manutactuIlhs'
The original space allotted TINS country
was 10000 square feet. but enorts are
nov being made 10 increase TINS 10 JVvp
souare feet. One concern alone mas asked
FOR about 1900 square feet There VIII
he many more applications received du-
r,,,a tho next few months. only part
80 those can. Of course, be granted,
and a committee will be appointed
bsfore long 10 consider the various
,oonests and decide which appli-
cants shall be allotted space. The original
Man Of the commission contemplated the
,,roupiug of exhibits under eighteen de-
partments. bat this may be somewhat re-
ylsed Each department will Of course,
ave many subdivisions. AT present II
,ooks as though the largest exhibits
,.orId be OF agricultural impliments ana
,iecfricaI apparatus. though, Of course,
,hcre will be many others or prominence
"If Inc 10000 square feet Of space de-
-ireI &c secured II viii probably be dis
,rihuted In several buildings, though 1t Is
iniended 10 keep American exhibits in as
Csv, buildings as practicable, 80 as not 10
iniure the effect.
"The exposition grounds VIII be much
,orger than those OF. the former Paris
rvnosition. and will comprise the public
ornunds on both sides OF the Seine. from
p,oce de Ia Concorde TO the Pont dJena-
,rbe exposition is 10 be opened on the 10Th
or Ami. 1850. and continue until the oth
az November. following"
The National Association OF Manufac-
turers Is taking an active interest IN the
eyrosltion. Al the recent convention OF
~ association In this city the idea OF
The exposition was approved, and mem
hors were urged 10 cooperate In making
exhibits. Charles A. Schieren. treasurer
= tho association. when questioned yes
,erdav said: Members OF our associa-
ton viii probably be prominent exhibit
ers at the exposition, and their exhibits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26

will probably be made under the auspices
Of the association. The main object OF
this is 10 assure proper care OF the ex-
hibts, and also a proper explanation OF
their merits TO visitors. our experiences
as a firm In exhibiting goods at EXPOSE
lions has been that they are generally
neglected by agents. In many cases tho
agent IS not able 10 give n thorough ex-
PLANTATION Of the goods or 70 state prices.
The association. however, VIII place men
In charge who can give such information.
I'VE have already received many appli-
cations for space from members OF our
association, and / have no doubt that tho
American exhibit az the Exposition will
be a decided success and prove "A decided
benefit % the manufacturers OF this coun-
try. AS TO the value Of such exhibitions,
can say that our experience as a firm
has been that. while we have not received
sufficient orders at the expeditions 20
meet the expense OF making the exhibit.
the influence and advertising OF our goods
has fully compensated us. We shall.
therefore. make an effort 10 give large
exhibit Of our goods at the coming Ex-
position.
This country will. in my opinion. Sc
cure a special advantage at the EXPOSE
ton on account Of the present war
SlccShSiul war always gives prestige 10
the victor. our Victories have not only
increased the respect OF foreign nations
for us. but their interest In US. The splen-
did achievements Of our navy In drawing
attention 10 our ships and our facilities
FOR building them will also tend to arouse
interest In our improved machinery gene.
rally. and have no doubt that we shall
impress foreign competitors as much with
our skill In industrial arts as we already
have By our progress In naval architec-
ture.
II believe that the Paris Exposition viii
not only compare fayorably with the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. but that II will
I'm some points excel AT Paris all for
elgn nations viii contribute their best.
While we were favored with foreign ex.
hibits NJ Chicago. we must admit that
they were not In all cases what the oc-
easion Invited. I think. therefore. that
In respect OF exhibits the coming exhibi-
tion will surpass all others: but I doubt
whether in beauty or arrangement o.
buildings Paris can excel the White City
Of Chicago"
The National Association OF Manufac-
turers has appointed John J. Rooney. or
Rooney q Spence. customs brokers. and
Joseph Bayan. % this city. TO represent
II in arranging for the Exhibits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
CUBAN DISPLACEMENT.
A Handsome Craft-FIag for Maso-
important Cuban Conferences.

MIAMI, FLA, August 25.-The Cuban
Yacht Alfredo, Captain Cartaya. quietly
sailed from Miami, Fla, for Guanaja,
Cuba, Tuesday. She is handsome and
perfectly equipped yacht, constructed In
New York for the dispatch service of the
Cuban Government, and will hereafter
make regular trips between Miami and
Guanaja.
Mr.. George Reno, who during the past
wear has been the bearer of diplomatic
messages between Washington and the
provisional government. was on board.
Miss Mary c. Francis, of New York
city. sailed as a guest, by special invita-
ton Of Vice-President Capote, and car
RED TO President Maso a handsome
United States flag. the gift of Senator
Foraker. of Ohio, TO the provisional gov
eminent.
important conferences will be held by
president Maso and his Cabinet and other
Cnban leaders relating to the establish
ment of a permanent government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-26
A, IL Looked 10 "a Volunteer.
youths Companion.

louth COmpanlOn.)
Some of the volunteer soldiers who were
put under the command OF regular army
officers soon after the beginning OF the
Cuban war found IL a little hard TO learn
all the lingo Of the camps. An officer
sent a young volunteer orderly 10 requi-
sition al the Guartermasters stores some
tentage and when he returned ques-
toned him:
Orderly"
Eyes sir"
Did you get the tents 1 ordered?"
''Yes, sir" -
''Did you get the wall tents?'
eyes, sir"
And the A tentsy'
eyes. sir"
and the dog tents?
Eyes. sir"
and the flies for the wall tents?"
..Flies sir? No, siri'
ssWhat? Now. why didn't you get the
fies?'
rate he combined a salute and a motion
which brushed away cloud OF flies from
i'm front Of his nose.
camp is full OF them. sir" he an
SUered.