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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

The pig OF to-day Is Infinitely supe-
rior to that which was generally found
In this country. say. quarter of a
60 be little doubt. and. further. the
breeders of pure bred pigs would ap-
pear to be well within their right when
claiming that this marked improve
ment was mainly owing to the pigs
which had been distributed from their
herds, principally for crossing In the
more ordinary farm pigs. But do the
pure bred pigs OF to-day possess any
thing approaching as many of those
commercial points as they should pos
sess or are they so much in advance Of
the common country pigs as they were
two or three decades since? We fear
not. And yet the difficulty Of improv-
Ing the pig stock or the country Is
now far greater than 1t was In years
gone by, owing to the difference in
form and quality between the two
classes Of pig having become less pro-
n0unced.
Another difficulty presents itself to
the breeders Of pure bred pigs Of to-
day-the public taste, or fashion, de-
mands pig Of the form and substance
which is somewhat contrary to the
form OF the original pig, which car
ried the greater part of it's weight in
the fore quarters, whereas now the
pig of to-day must furnish the greater
portion Of its meat from the ribs and
hind quarters. Thus the pig of to-day
must be a manufactured article, since
the wild hog, from which all our do
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Flies and Mosquitoes.

At meeting of entomologlsts at Co
lumbus. Ohio, last summer, paper
was read in which an expert connected
with the Russian Government reported
that the gadfiies, sometimes known as
horscfies or deerfiies In different sec
lions. would be destroyed by covering
the surface Of the pools Of water from
which they drink with thin film of
kerosene oil. Sometimes covering one
such pool will destroy them over large
section Of country. Some time ago
Prof. L. o. Howard, Of the Agricultural
Department, reported that the use of a
small quantity of Kerosene in this way
on ponds and other pools of stagnant
water would destroy the larva of the
mosquitoes that bred there, and IL 1t
will also destroy gadfiies 1t would be
well worth making use Of IL In sections
where these insects are a continual tor.
ment to man and beast, and more es-
pecially TO the poor beasts that must
STAY all day in the pastures near these
ponds and swamps.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
killing snarrnws.

A writer tells of the nuisance English
sparrows were about his house and
barn. until he got a gun. and In about
200 shots he killed twenty-five Of them.
and scared awaya million, more or less.
We think his Workmanship was not az
good as that of the Beers. We saw one
OF our neighbors Kill thlrty-three of
them mt one shot, and 1t was not large
flock of sparrows either. at least after
the shooting. Feed them oats a few
times in some convenient spot and they
will soon gather there. so that with n
good charge OF fine shot. man ought
easily TO Kill half the Jack every time
ne fires. Those that are scared away
will live to come another day. After he
has had few such shots each fall. the
eparrows will avoid that place and It's
vicinity. and II every one would do 80.
We might see and hear some Of our M
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
A Remarkable Country.

In Iceland there are no prisons, and
the Inhabitants are so honest In their
habits that such material defenses to
property as locks. bolts and bars are
not required. Yet is history for the
past thousand years records no more
than two thefts.
OF these two cases. one was that of
a native who was detected after steal
ing several sheep; but as he had done
so to supply his family. who were suf.
fering for want of food when he had
broken his arm, provisions were fur
nished to them, and work was found
for him when he was able TO do il.
and meanwhile he was placed under
medical care; but the stigma attach
ed to his crime was considered suffi-
cient punishment.
Tho other theft was made by Ger
man, who stole seventeen sheep. But,
as he was In comfortable circum-
stances and the robbery was malicious.
the sentence passed upon him was that
he should mt once sell all his property.
Parsons Weekly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

A small boy dashed breathless into
merchants Office.
lis the guv'nor in?"
Yes; what do you wantT
Must see him myself. Most pertick-
ler.v
but you can't; he's engaged"
Must see him immejit. Most per.
tickler."
The boys Importantly got him In.
We'll. boy, what Is II you want?''
said the merchant. aDxlously.
dyer want orffice boy. siry"
you impudent rascal! No, we've got
one"
mo, you amt. sir; he's just bin run
over In Cheapside."
Boy engaged.-London TIt-Bits.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

mesticated pigs are descended, was so
formed for defense and for the search
for roots, bulbs, etc.. that the major
portion Of its weight was in the fore
quarters. We not only have to attempt
to produce pigs totally dissimilar in
form and character to the original
foundation stock. but we have to be
most particular in mating animals
from as similar source as possible,
or we inevitably produce a pig with
many of the undesirable points of the
parents. and with few of those quail
ties which we are anxious to see ex-
empllfied in the pig of to-day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Great Yield of Wheat.

In Belgium they sow a small piece
of few square rods with wheat. SOW
ing seed broadcast and rather thickly
usually in September. They then pre-.
pare field by blowing deeply in mar
row burrows. putting on edge several
times, and then narrowing with fine
harrow to kill any weeds that may
come. 1t is. however, left in the rough
furrow after the last blowing. which
gives a chance for the frost to pull
verize the soil. and kill insect eggs or
pupa. In the spring this field is heav-
fly MANFRED, plOwed, narrowed, and
finally raked with an iron-toothed rake
A marker then marks rows ten inches
apart, and burrows two or three inches
deep are made along the mark. Anoth'
er takes up the plants from the bed
where the wheat was sown in the fall
separating them to single plants and
rejecting any poor ones. These plants
are put in the burrows about four
inches apart, the roots well covered
with soil. and then patted down solid
with the back of the shovel. At times
the soil is stirred with a hoe and all
weeds killed. Where four or five work
together. each doing his or her own
part of the work, for women and chill
dren assist at 1t, the transplanting is
done very rapidly. The plants being
strong stool out to 80 or 40 stems each
the ground is well covered, and 1t is
said 100 bushels per acre is common
yield. and from that to 80 bushels. A
three-acre field is large one there, but
It yields as much as many 20-acre
fields in this country. Labor is more
abundant than land, but little seed
on little land produces large crop
American Cultivator.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

ly down upon the lead as shown. I'm
der this is made a box and in 1t is
placed small oil stove. Have two
small holes in the door and In the rear
wall of the box near the top. With
the cover down, a whole Thoughtful Of
icy-cold water can soon be brought to
a temperature where 1t will be safe
for stock to drink it, and that. too. at
almost no trouble at all, and at hardly
more than cents expense.-American
A griculturist
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Who Gould Chide her2

The Bird I.over-I see you wear a
hat trimmed with birds wings. Do
you know that nearly two million
birds were slaughtered last year to
make adornment for women's hats?
The Sweet Young Thing-GOod gra-
cious! Oh, well, anyway, among so
many one little bird don't count.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Here's a Water Heater.

There is no question about the advis-
ability of taking the chill Off the water
that Is given to cattle in the winter
The problem is to secure a practical,
cheap way of warming the water. The
done. The trough is raised as shown.
and a circular opening cut in the bot
tom. A thick body of white lead Is
spread about this opening and sheet
of galvanized iron Is then tackled firm
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Easily Amused.

Young Mani have been-er-very
attentive to your daughter for some
time, and she-er-has listened favor
ably to my suit. If you will give your
consent, will do my best to make her
happy.
Mr.. Olddad-Oh, that's easy enough,
my dear young friend, easy enough.
Just give her blank check book to
fill out as she pleases.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
FRINGE is COMING IN.
IT'S AN UNDERSTANDABLE SIGN
OF THIS SEASON.
The Effect of Lateness IL Imparted to
Costume, Hat or Bodice by Some Lit
tie Trick Of Detsil-some PoIonsise
Models.


'UST a tribe OF a
detail serves to
"a costume, 4
hat or . bodice as
the latest. So it IL
worth while to con-
slider details, that
the new selection
may do the wearer
credit. or so that
the garment all
ready on hand may
safely disguise it's
date under some up
to-the-minute touch
Of finish. In many
respects there may
be nothing about a
fancy waist that is
NOT .s0mawhat com
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Worried.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, lis there any such thing as
wireless telegraphy"
"Why, 1t hasn't been perfected yet.
But believe there is such thing"
'Well, they ought to put a stop to 1t
right. away. The idea of scattering
all those messages indiscriminately
through the air we breathe! 1t must
be very unhealthy"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

ventional, but there Is pretty sure to be
some new touch about the neck. Here
originality Of finish, though it may be
neither rich nor elaborate. will supply
ample evidence that the waist Is up to
date. Pictured proof of this is here in
q waist of polka dotted lavender and
white silk. with yoke and revers of cream
lace. This was pretty, but hardly dis
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Quite Up to The Times.

Agent-Yes, that is an incubator to
raise babies i'm.
Old Lady-A great invention. But,
then, 1t seems sad that the little tot in
there should never hear its mothers
soothing voice.
Agent-Oh, that's all right. There's
a photographic attachment that sings
"Rock-a-By Baby"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Out Of Sight.

81 thought I had cut the pie so 1t
would go around" remarked the land
lady to the pious boarder, but can't
understand what has become of your
piece"
.'Ah," replied the pious boarder,
"that must be the piece that passeth
understanding. "-Philadelphia Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Strict Truth,

May-She says she can trace her an
cestry on her mothers side back to the
conquest of England.
Fay-That's correct. Her maternal
grandmother was married in leap year
to man named England = Catholic
Standard and Times.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Origin of Goldfish.

Goldfish are of Chinese origin. They
were originally found In large lake
near Mt Tsientsing. and were first
brought to Europe In the seventeenth
century. The first in France came as a
present to Nine. de Pompadour.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Foreigner Thought He Knew.

"You think you know a lot abouto our
country" said the American travelling
abroad, land you really don't know a
thing. What Is the principal product
Of the United States!"
'Heiresses." answered the titled for
eigner, land that is also your principal
export. Chicago Post.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
watering Trough for Poultry.

To make a watering trough for poul-
try take three pieces OF board 1xGx3
feet long: make n square trough, then
take board that will Il: inside and bore
II full Of %-lnch holes. put into trough
aud ill with water. The board always
floats on top. and II Is impossible for
young fowls to get themselves wet, as
they will do when drinking from 40 or
binary trough.-W. A. Gwynn-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

tive song birds and insect destroyers
around the buildings again. BY the
way. those sparrows make nice little
pot pie. as we know. for we helped eat
those thirty-three. but the picking and
dressing them was worth more than the
game.-Exchange.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Didn't Look to See.

"Oh. Major Blower! Is it true you
once ran an Indian to death?'
"It is quite true, Miss"
"And how far did the Indian run?"
81 cannot tell you. was looking
straight ahead all the time until got
back to camp.'-Omaha World Herald.
Cousin Bob-So Arthur proposed last
night?
Maud-Yes.
Cousin Bob-Apd did you accept
him?
Maud-I was so awfully excited, l
don't know whether accepted him or
not. If he comes tonight 4 did, and If
he doesn't l didn't.-Boston Home
Journal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

Russian official: You can't stay in
this country. SIR Traveller: Then
Ill leave IT," Official: Have yon n
permit to leaveT Traveller: mo. SIR
OfIiclal: "Then You cannot go. l give
you twenty-four hours to make up your
mind AZ to what you shall do."-Tit-
Bits.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

In the harbor of Honolulu telephone
service between vessels may be obtain
ed by connecting with the permanent
telephone cable in the harbor
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
For a New Generation

"A war always brings in new era
Of literary work." said the friend.
EYES," said the man with magazine
responsibilities on his mind. We've
got go to work now and change all the
names in our anecdotes"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Condonsed Wit.

SIN sure don't know what's the
matter with me-" said the giant. Il
ache all over" ~
Don't you wish you was me-" piped
the dwarf. 1T must I've awful to suf-
fer so much at time"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Too Jealous.

Ida-They say Maud didn't succeed
as nurse.
May-No; she aroused the patient
every few minutes to ask him II he
was resting easy.-Chicago News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
Where He ACQUIRED II.

''Do you know why Mr.. Smart has
such hatred for women?"
'.Well, he used to be behind the bar
gain counter Of large drapery shop"
Judy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
THE HEIGHT OF ELABORATION IN CLOTH GOWNS

its main material. its stitching was black
and green, and bolero and skirt hem
were embroidered in the same colors.
Copyright, 1899.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
THR jOKER's BUDGET,


His ConSooo1on. |HITII
You little knew when first we met
That some day you should be
The lucky one I'D chosen to let
Pay all my bills for me.
IT'S true, tits true, little knew
What was In store that day,
For II | had I'll say to you
That I'd have run away.
Chicago Times Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
PavadoxicaI.

Hes a thorough pessimist."
'What do you mean by pessimistT
"Why, man who doesn't believe
there is any true satisfaction in life"
Then he isn't one. Anybody who
gets as much satisfaction out Of being
pessimistic as he does couldn't be a
thorough pessimist." = Washington
Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

Model yachts cost as much as $50.
and may be considered fairly expen-
sIve playthings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
HE.


IL have come" he said. tenderly, "te
ask you for this little hand. Not that
one--this onev'
And he reached for the one that had
the rings on it.-Chicago Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

Lake Superior is the largest body OF
fresh water in the world, covering
$1,000 square miles.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

Expert ON Lobsters.
The Smithsonian Institution has .
woman expert on Holsters and crabs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

Swanson, of Virginia, said "Friends
of Mr.. Bailey have made most
careful and conservative canvass OF
the Democrats elected to the next
house. He has pledges and assur
ances from more than ninety and
when the time comes will get more
than 100 votes. Outside of about
twenty-five men he is the second
choice of all those who will vote for
other candidates on account of local
considerations.
Pressure upon the administration
was strong enough to cause the cab.
met to instruct Secretary Day to
souelch the Pacific Gable Company
by exercising his right to disapprove
s;1e concession for cable monopoly
obtained by this company from the
late Government of Hawaii, inside OF
six months from date of concession.
The six months expired to-day. This
is the company that wanted this
government to grant it a subsidy OF
100000 year for twenty years
enough to build the cable-for the
free use Of the cable from California
to Hawaii.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

But the nation is laughing at the
hero, and his enemies are knitting him
whenever they have chance. The
proposition to transfer him to the
line will be resisted by those who
are interested in not losing their own
chances of promotion. One of the
lire officers is reported to have said
the other day that eve don't want
an ass for an iadmiral"-Hobson
would reach the rank of vice.admiral
at SO if he should be placed in the
line-and the navy officers would all
probably agree to the proposition
Hobson ought to marry A good
able bodied American girl would
control his kissing propensities, and
If he shouldn't have as much fun he
would ct least be more dignifed and
less likely to get into trouble. News
and Courier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04
An Interesting Volume.

Mr. Editor: l wish to call the attention OF
your readers to recent and interesting p1b-
lie document entitled, ''Memorial address on
the life aud character of Joseph 81. Earle,
March 20, April %, 1898" 1t is neatly
gotten up volume of considerably over loo
pages, and gives likeness of Senator Earle
in his jadicial robes. The memorial ad-
dresses are 20 in number, nine of which were
made in the Senate and eleven in the House.
AS Senator Earle was for 60 many years q
citizea of this county and commenced his
political career here, this volume will be of
more than ordinary interest to many of your
readers. Probably several OF them already
have copies, but doubtless many of them do
not know anything about this volume. ANY
one can get copy free by postal to Senator's
b. R. Tillman or J. S. McLaurin or Con-
gresham ]. W. Stokes.
MCDONALD FURHAN,
Ramsey, Privateer Township, Jan. 2.
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ambassador Dies.

Washington. Dec. 3o.-Ssnor Don
Matias Romero. the Mexican minister
to the Uoited States. died at the EN-.
bassy here at 4 10 o'clock this morning G
o. Wednesday an operation for appeo,
dicitis was performed on the embassa.
dor. and although the operation was en.
tirely successful the resulting shook
proved greater than be could be ar Up
to 1.3O o'clock this morning, however.
1t was thought that be vas 10 fair
way to recover, but at that time bigh
fever set in and be sank rapidly unit
his death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04
WOMAN'S NIGHTMARE.
,he Shndders When She Realizes the

Danger and Pain Of Child d-bearing.
There is so much suffering and danger
in store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way to q
feeling of dread at the thought OF the
pain which she must undergo. This
constant feer so preys upon the mind OF
many women that it fills them with ter.
ror and makes baby's coming source
of the greatest anxiety and dread.
All the suffering and danger of the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
of s'Mother's Friend, )" which prepares
the body for this important event. 1t
relieves morning Sickness - and many
other unpleasant conditions which ex.
ist during this time. Thousands OF
women praise 1sMother's Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period Of their lives.
Every woman should send their name
and address 20 the Bradfeld Regulator
Co., Atlanta, Georgia, and receive free.
valuable information on the subject.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

-
governor Hobson's general mis-
with his says the San Francisco
The l..,e, "thas be has not by tbs
palace. ed himself to a sensible
aud Gen gisi and settled down as
by che o,aval officer may IN domestic
Cuban OF Then sappy women and
blue unifded debutantes would let
gloves and in public at least and'
A aoarmoEe to the purpose, ne
procession. an. incentive, which hls
presented a, and common sense 90
ed the pslssong enough to supply,
outside until done" Hobson's recent
Gen Brooke finances has stirred the
an nothing else since
Nerrimac at Santiago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

Washington, Dec. 30.-The war de.
partment tonight issued ao order estab.
lishipg two departments 10 and about
Habaoa, viz: The department of Ha-
bsua, comprising the city proper, sub.
urbs, and an area Of about 10 square
miles; and the department. Of the prov
ioce Of Habana comprising the territory
outside Of the city proper. Maj Gen.
Ludlow is assigned to command the de-
partmeDt comprising the city and sub
urbs and Maj. Ger. Lee is assigned to
the department. outside the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

The sooner cough or cold is cured With
ont harm to the sufferer the better. LioRer.
ing colds are dangerous Hacking cough i;
distre sing One Minute Cough Cure quick
ly cures IT, Why suffer when such cough
cure is within reach !? 1t ls pleasant to the
taste.-Ha bs.n.Ligon Co.
The happiest ladies are those using the
Whitesewlng machine.
Mothers, We call your attention to Pits
Carminative. 1t acts promptly, it is pleas.
ant to the taste, and the children will take II
without coaxine. 1t relieves promptly and
permanently. If we can get you 10 use 1t,
you will get others to DO likewise. Your
druggist sells it. ]. F. W. DeLorme.
Embassador Dies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04
Daughters Of the contederacy.

The regular quarterly meeting Of Dick An.
derson Chapter No. 75, o. D. c., was held at
the residence of the treasurer, Mrs. Altamont
Moses, at l2 o'clock noon on January 2. On
motion the following resolutions were
adopted:
/. That Memorial Day exercises be held
this year on April 26, instead of May 10. in
order not to conflict with the meetiog Of the
Uaited Confederate Veterans, which begins
in Charleston on May 10.
2 That this Chapter send a delegate to tie
meeting of the State Division, o. D. c., to
be held in Greenville during the spring.
!, Mrs. &. D. Lee and Mrs. Ruth AcLaur'n
were appointed COMMITTEES to secure an
orator 70. Memorial Day. and Mrs. Altamon,
Moses was elected delegate to the Green
vile convention.
Members present paid their ANIMAL dues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

Good Sewing Machines from $1,000 up a.
Randle's.
Late to bed and early to rise, prepares a
mao for his bone in the skies. But early to
bed and Little Early Riser, the pill that
makes life longer and better and wiser
Hazbton-Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-01-04

WI Nisbet, Casb's Depot s. c.. writes
l had Dyspepsia used Zsilin's Liver Regu'
Iator, but it did no good. | then tried Dr.
NJ. 4. Simmons Liver Medicine the FIRST
package did me good. continued lts use'
and was cured.
If you wan, your machine made Dew
bring it to Randle.
For Cow Feed Of various kinds Gallon W
B. Boyle.