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weet Peas.


Sweet pens VIII grow anywhere. but
will give best results on clay soil. A
good method Is to select your bed the
previous fall. enrich with thoroughly
rotted manure and spade deeply; this
will leave ground in nice shape for
early spring planting. Do not spade
ground In spring. as stiff, firm soil Is
best. Never use fresh manure. Early
In spring. the earlier the better, SOW
your seed In double rows about ten
inches apart. Hollow out drills, so
they will be about two or three inches
deep in stiff clay, or four or five inches
deep In the light, loose soil; firm soil
In the trench with the foot; this. Is, i'm
portant; on this sow your seed twice
Jas thick as you want them to stand in
row to be sure of full stand; cover
seed about two inches deep. and firm
soil. Do not hill up, as tits better to
have a slight depressionns0 as to catch
most OF the water aftersfsiins. Thin
plants to two inches apart before they
commence to vine. Hoe 6nly shallow
between plants. n For support use poul-
try wire. or brush. For along season
Of bloom, mulch and wnter In dry
weather, and pluck flowers freely, AS
they soon stop blooming if,you let seed
form. fe'9 ~ y
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
American PeuItry Condemned.

Nine tons Of poultry, consisting Of
2,169 geese, turkeys, chickens and
ducks, from Boston. were landed re-
Gently at London dock, where 1t was
found that they had decayed on the
voyage. They could not be condemned.
however, till they had been loaded on
wagons and carted to a police court,
where police magistrate came out,
listened to tie Inspectors story, salts
fed himself by his own senses that the
fowls were unsound and ordered them
to be destroyed. A police magistrate
is apparently the only English official
who can condemn bad meat, and this
he can do only after listening to CON-
plant and.examining the corpus deficit
personally in his own courtroom,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
Camcl's-hair Shawls.

In Bokhara. where the finest and
most expensive camels-hair shawls
are manufactured, the camel is watch
ed while the fine hair on the under part
of his body Is growing. This Is clipped
so carefully that not hair Is lost, and
it is put up until there Is enough to
spin into a yarn unequaled for soft
ness. 1t Is then dyed all manner of
beautiful, bright colors, and woven In
strips eight inches wide Of shawl pat
terms of exquisite design. These strips
are then sewed together so cunningly
that 1t Is impossible to detect where
they are Joined. Russia is the princi-
pal market to which these beautiful
Bokharan creations are sent. From
Russia they find their way all over the
world-London,. Paris. Vienna and
New York being the heaviest import
ars fsIH ~tt NG-A r. t ~ - ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
Manuring in the Hill.

No coarse manure should ever be put
In the hill In contact with Or under the
seed. 1t will dry out the soil and do
more harm than good. All that is need
ed in the hill Is either some concen.
trated mineral fertilizer, or very lit
tie well-rotted stable manure, made as
fine as possible and mixed well Witt
the SOIL. 1t needs very little to give the
plants vigorous start, when If the
land around the hill Is made as rich as
1T should be, the roots will forage for
themselves till the end of the season of
growth. In all plants that branch
much the rainfall after they have made
the growth of foot or more Is away
from the hill into the middle of the
row, and where the most water goes
in midsummer there most Of the feed
ing roots will be found also.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

decided fad just now, and a perfectly fit
ted and carefully shaped yoke of pale blue
silk corded and embroidered in white,
with the lower part of the sleeves to
match, completed the scheme, which was
not extreme in any way. The skirt was
nodded to the figure, so copiers should be
sure of loneliness Of outline, and the fast
ening at the back of the bodice and down
to just below the hip line at the back of
the skirt was laced with silk cord so per-
fectly that it was hardly noticeable. This
design might be relieved by round waist
effect, and the skirt could be made to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

deciding ON new gown, It will be appar-
ent that clcth dress is good invest
ment, whether the outlay is to be large
or small. Fashions are pretty well set
tied, and new gown now will not be
badly out of style next fall. AS to the
style in which the cloth gown is to be
made, there is a sufficient range of per-
Missile sorts TO insure suiting everyone.
The first of the models shown to-day is a
good one for very tall woman who is a
bit too slender Mt the hips. In the case Of
just such figure such cutting up of the
it is altogether too wasteful. This dress
bronzy brown. The coat showed one of
the latest one-side effects in the opening
at the neck, its lapcls were faced with
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
GEN. WOOD STOPS. ExroNTIoN


Forces santiago Butchers 20 Accept .
AAA eRsasonabis Price for Meat. ? \
When General Wood. late colonel of
the Rough Riders. assumed charge OF
Santiago de Cuba the conditions of the
place were about as bad as they could
be. The city was AmericanIxed from
a sanitary point of view. Then came
the question Of food. Meat had gone up
to 80 cents q pound and was scarce at
that. Bread sold for fabulous prices,
Very soon there came change; pro-
visions began to come from the ordin-
ary sources. As the supply increased.
however. there was no dimination Of
prices. General Wood sent for the al
dermen representing. the different
wards of the city, and he also sum-
moned the butchers. When they were
assembled In his once ne arranged
them I'm two lines. facing one another.
Then. through an interpreter, he asked
the butchers:,. -, "a .f.s ..f
"How much do you charge for your
meat?" 'H7 SEW o3h 1853 ts'~l.N
"Ninety cents pound. senor.' nhA 4
"What does II cost youY'SG
h There was hesitation and a shutting
of feet; then one Of the men said In a
whining tone:
Meat Is very, very dear, your excel
lency."aa faauia11 s4t saaa i-iei
"How much a pound?" csr
1T casts us very much. and
"How much pound?"
"Fifteen cents, your excellency; but
we have lost much money during the
war, and" .itr4 ~ H tlE
$50 have your customers. Now meat
will be sold at % cents a pound, and
not cent more. Do you understands
Then, turning to the aldermen, he
charged them to see that his order was
carried ont to the letter. unless they
wanted to be expelled from Office,
Thenceforward meat was sold In the
markets at 25 cents. a similar reduc-
ton was made In the prices of bread,
vegetables, and all food products. II
was the first showing of the master
hand to the public, and confidence in
the American methods of administers
ton strengthened rnpldlys.r Fort
nightly. Hi f1Ha uNf ff'f,f 5ld Ia IS l.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

action since the beginning Of the war
with Spain. 1t is a singular fact that
these officers were both colonies of the
Twenty-second Infantry. the other be-
ing Col. Wikoff, who was killed at San
Juan July 1, while commanding a
brigade, consisting of the Sixth, Ninth
and Thirteenth Infantries. Egbert
took part in that battle also, as lleuten-
ant colonel of the Sixth. He was hit
by a Mauser bullet less than four inch
es from his heart. He was in the hos
pital for months, and when he came
out had commission as colonel to sue
coed Wikoff. He took his regiment to
Manila In January. ff
Egbert was SO years old and entered
the army, in 1861, as volunteer lieu
tenant. He was transferred to the reg
ulars in 1866 and had seen hard service
In Indian campaigns.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
naise of heavy Irish lace. The blend Of
colors where the silk showed through the

naise of heavy Irish lace. The blend Of
colors where the silk showed through the
lace was lovely and lace was so carefully
cut that the opening Of the polonaise did
not show, the pattern seeming to be con-
tinuous. The presence of costly models
like this shows that such designs are
liked by elaborate dressers. and that there
will be chance for women with less
money is apparent from the means pro-
vided for copying such dresses inexpen.
sively. II now looks as IL like dresses In
wash stuffs would be plentiful. Certain
ly all-ovcr hamburgs are to be combined
with lawns and other wash goods, and
perforated linens are also to be used. The
latter will be rs beautiful In effect as the
perforated cloths shown in the finest
dresses. vrfsTtf+ff fftf.f
Every. year as summer stuffs appear the
temptation arises to go il strong for fun
and furbelows. This year the temptation
II stronger than usual because OF the ten
dency Of current fashions. But though
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
Seed Corn.

Seed corn can be selected in the win
ter or when the corn is being husked.
A box should be placed near. the point
of operations, and every perfect ear
Selecting only the BEST should be
thown into 1t while husking. 1t is pos
sible that but few ears may be select
ed from among n large number, but IL
care is used in selecting and the seed
corn put in dry place 1t will be found.
next spring, that more grains will GER
inmate. and larger yield will result.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
He Answered the o. q.

Queens Counsel-I Insist on an an
swer. to my question. You have not
told me all the conversation. want
to know everything that passed be-
tween you and Mra slapper.
Reluctant Witness-rye told you ev-
erythIng or consequence. 90
You have told me ethat you said to
him: "Clapper, this case will get you
into court some daylv,tNow what did he
say Ii reply? ;1st o' ~ a
"wen. ne -said: 'si53pper. there isn't
anything in this btSlness that I'm
asha med Of andFif any snoopin' little
yee-hawfns -four hy-sIx. glmlet-eyed
lawyer, with half pound OF brains and
sixteen. ounces ofljaw. Fever wants to
know what I've been talking to you
about, you can tell him the whole
ory."-Tit-Bits. e.s. .,rfs.s.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

fasten at the side under q fob of velvet.
but for slender and good figure the plain
er the gown the more successful il will be.
Some of the seasons striking cloth
gowns are trimmed by the most simple
means, yet with such liberaiity as to make
particularly effective adornment. Stitch
ing is simple and generally satisfactory
method, and cotton, cloth and silk dresses
all are stitched, but not always in the
simple manner that the term implies.
Scalloped edges Of cloth are stitched, the
stitching following the scallops, and these
pieces are set on to the gown, taking the
place Of passementerie or founces. The
third of these pictures shows this device.
This was a gown of dark red cloth trim
med with stitched bands of cloth a shade
darker, the bands being shaped to suit
their use on the gown. Sometimes such
bands are shaped into founce-like pieces,
which are faced with silk and set on the
skirt to simulate the free edge Of q polo
naise or overskirt. Such stitching is usu-
ally in silk of a contrasting color.
This cloth applique idea is sometimes so
greatly elaborated that large, carefully
modelled. and scroll-edged band of cloth
circles the skirt, as in the second figure
Of this picture. This was a gown of tea
colored bengaline, inlaid thus with pale
green cloth, the edges of the cloth SCROLL
ed and finished with applied ribbon. Still
another treatment Of applique cloth is
presented in the next and last sketch.
Here border of cloth was cut into elab-
crate design and extended from throat to
hem The goods was tobacco brown cloth,
and the applied cloth was rich green
edged with black soutache braid and still
further finished with an edge of black
lambs wool. This is an odd touch for a
spring gown, but even some Of the sum-
mer dancing frocks already shown are
completed by a touch Of fur contrasted
with lace and chiffon. .e
Copyright 1890. f
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

overcome these difficulties has been re-
Gently patented. The stave Is wedge
shape, taperlng from the middle to the
ends, and in making the barrel the
wide and narrow ends are placed al
ternately. BY this arrangement the
barrel Is Civ IN the essential swell at the
center. For handling commodities Of
finer composition 1t is proposed to make
a barrel consisting of two layers Of
these slaves. one within the other, the
slaves of the outer layer. being reversed
with relation to those of the inner sec
tion.-Philadelphl Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
Length of cotswold Wool.

A Vermont farmer, recently showed
to wool dealer In that State wool from
one Of his Cotswold sheep from which
a thread was taken that when brought
out to full length measured almost
eight feet. tits probable that Cotswold
sheep give wool with the longest
threads of any, though all wool. being
curly, is much longer than it looks to
be on the bodies of the sheep. The
growth of wool continues from one
shearing till the next, and any sickness
or indigestion Of the sheep during this
period results In injury to the wool
grown at that time.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

polonaisc and other overskirt styles, with
countless other devices q elaboration, are
well indofssd tho woman With beautiful
figure has an excellent chance to display
II in gown Of artistic simplicity. There
remains In to-day's large picture q model
that win serve her purpose. II was sketch
ed In fawn colored drap d'ete, that lovely
clinging cloth that Is more beautiful than
ever In weave and finish. and was an adj
mirable combination Of the princess and
polonaise ideas. A dainty finish OF black
velvet ribbon velvet. for which there Is Q
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13


Frederick o. Sibley describes In the
New York Tribune a method OF getting
rid Of stumps which, although not near
ly so fast" In its operation rs dyna-
mite, giant powder and the like, Is per-
fectly safe to handle. but little more
costly and, when rightly controlled.
much better than any explosive
substance mentionable, for the rea-
son that 1t leaves, on the whole, no
fragments to be gathered up and dis
posed of In the end, but reduces the en-
tire stump to ashes, which for encour-
aging growth, are not easily to be sur
passed.
The way to do 1t is to dig hole be-
tween the roots, or at one side of the
stump. and partly under it, large
enough in which to start a fire. This
much achieved and the fire once nicely
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

ed bottom, making the bottom part ad-
Unstable ct level with the seat in or
der to form bed for the infant while
sleeping. A foot rest at the bottom
serves as the foot Of the bed.
The front wheels are pivotal In sep
arate forks and hold the machine up
right under all ordinary conditions,
thus preserving the passenger from ac-
cidents from tipping over. The other
parts of the machine, frame, rear
wheel, pedals. saddle, etc.. are the same
as in the ordinary bicycle. ruar
The steering Is done with the front
wheels. Stability Is maintained by the
support Of the machine being constant
ly upon three fixed points, by mount
ing the front wheels In separate piv-
oted frames and connecting them with
the handlebar so as to turn them sim
ultaneously.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

the Bavarian Alps. Its DELICATE rose
tint gives 1t much warmer appear
ance than the usual white marble. The
base Is of black syenite. 1t is 8 feet 10
inches long, feet z inches wide, and 5
feet high. The end bears the inscrip-
ton designated by the great Chancellor
himself, viz: "Fuerst Won Bismarck.
.Geboren April, 1915; gestorben 80
JUL, 1898. Elm treuer deutscher Die
ner KAISER Wilhelm L." CA faithful
servant of Kaiser Wilhelm H. ui
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

Always sell the inferior stock. but be-
fore so doing it will pay to put as much
fat on the animals al possible, not only
to secure extra weight. but also be-
cause a fat animal will bring an extra
price In market. W
Early cut hay is to be preferred to a
late-cut crop on the ground Of quality.
The dry matter OF most, II not all, crops
IL relatively richer In protein in the
early stages of it's growth. and in carbo-
hydrates in the later stages. Late-cut
hay is not an ideal food for dairy stock.
owing to the large Increase of indigest-
IDLE woody fiber which. occurs as the
crop approaches maturity. q
The early crops are quickly destroy
ed II neglected. Onions require careful
watching, as the early weeds may get
ahead OF them In forty.eight hours
should the weather be warm for few
days, which doubles the work of the
farmer The best time 70 destroy
weeds IL when they are terminating.
Whenever the wheel hoe runs between
the rows Il not only admits warmth
and causes the seeds OF weeds to GER
inmate, but kills those. that are Just
starting. 3aesA 80 nHN
But few farmers would consider hay
as suitable food for hogs, but the
Kansas Experiment, Station reports
better results from mixture OF alfalfa
hay and Kaffir corn than from Kaffir
only. The hay was fed dry In forkfuls,
and the pigs were given an abundance.
They picked out the leaves and finer
stems, respecting the coarser portions.
1t was decided that pasture In summer
and hay in winter produced pork
cheaply. ~ sry8t ,-eti's3 ~ !
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

the conditions right for rotting. Often
both ends for two and half or three
feet will be found sound enough to use.
Such posts can be made serviceable by
cutting away one-half of each post,
leaving fiat surface. and putting two
or three bolts and nuts through to hold
them together. and then setting the
posts In the ground again. A post thus
repaired will often last as long In the
fence as 1t did when originally set and
new. In most places, unless n man Is
very handy with tools. the labor of
splicing two old. posts would be worth
as much IL not more than the cost of
buying a new one. lt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

me feathers may
not nuke fine birds.
but a fine bird must
have the feathers
to feel fine and this
season 1t Is the fault
Of her own pretty
self II the bird does
not have Just the
plumage to make
her look and feel
the finest. No mat
ter what the dress
makers say, money
mas moi so mucn 10
do with II. A wom-
an can buy an ugly
a n d unbecoming
dress for from $50
to 5000, or make
herself in the fash
ion and very attrac-
lively attired for
from So to $50.
When il comes to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
A Trifie Too Much Color.

On one occasion the Prince of Wales
had hearty laugh Mt a Hindu school
boy In Madras. The youngster had
been drilled into the proprlety of say
ing "Your royal highness,v should the
Prince speak to them. and when the
heir-apparent accosted a bright-eyed
lad and, pointing to prismatic COM
pass, asked. "What is this?" the young
ster, all In a flutter. replied. IT'S a
royal compass. your prismatic high
ness" ga eas afa a dfrF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
BISMARCk'S TOMS.

sarcophagus in Which the Remains of
the German Prince Will Rest.
The accompanying sketch represents
the sarcophagus in which the remains
of Prince Bismarck will rest In the new
at Friedrichsruh. The sar-
cophagus, writes a Berlin correspond
ent, is constructed of marble found In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
PracticaI charity or a King.

King Oscar of Sweden and Norway,
always ready with his purse In the pro-
motion of scientific research, appears to
have rendered a great service to man.
kind by having, ut his own expense,
caused deaf and dumb man to be
trained under a certain system Of mas
sage OF throat, ears etc., advocated by
great Swedish surgeon, with the re-
suit TINT the lucky patient has begun
TO speak and can hear. ~ 3, a,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
standard Perfume PI.uta.

An investigation Of the feasibility or
producing the raw materials of perfum-
cry In this country has been under
taken by the Department OF Agricul-
ture. Nearly all the vast amount OF
perfume used is imported, and largely
as rawsmaterial., ,The.department will
undertake to discover what standard
perfume plants can be grown In this
country. So 1s,. s''is K az -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
pAsHlNo COL EoeERr.


1mt0mSry noo - 8onu
Lost Its comnanding onicer.
Col. Harry G. Egbert, OF the Twenty
second United, States Infantry. who
was killed In the lighting near Manila,
was accounted one Of the most compe-
tent officers In the army. and In action
II was said Of him that the army hadn't
an officer more dashing, with the posi-
BILE exception of Gen. Guy v. Henry,
now In command Of the United States
forces In Porto Rico. He was little
man, not above 5 IT 5 inches, and
weighed only about 40 pounds. He
had reddish hair, streaked with gray,
and wore q red mustache and imperial.
In plain clothes he was most immacu-
late, and he was called the best dressed
Officer In the army.
COL Egbert is the second officer
holding commission as high as that
of colonel who has lost his life In
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
A NuuJRseMAlo.s CYCLE e
BrookIyn's Mans Invention Proves a

Brooklyn's Mans Invention Proves n
Boon to Babies.
A nursemald's cycle is the latest in
vention in the wheel line. Very appro-
priately, the inventor OF this boon to
maids and babies Is q Brooklyn man.
A. @. Kuster Is his name. if
1t Is a tricycle., the two front wheels
of which are quite close together.
Above these Is passenger seat resem-
bling a small reclining chair. For use
In carrying an infant out to air the
passenger seat Is provided with n hing
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

Gout is rarely known among the
working classes OF ireland. Their inn
munity from this complaint is thought
to he due to the fact that their food cos,
slsts largely Of potatoes. G. ~ - r !
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
A NEW BARREL
wedEe-Shaped Slaves Prevent Waste
of Lumber. HH nNfN

The long barrel stave, curved and ia
pering at both ends, is so familiar that
1t is hard to conceive barrel made in
any other manner. but there are econ
omical difficulties in the way of man
ufacturing these slaves that barrel max
ers would like to overcome. Considera-
bic time and expense are entailed in
securing the necessary swell to the
board, and there is much wastage in
obtaining the tapering ends. A barrel
which the inventor, Robert L. Har-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

Govt is rarely known among the
working classes of Ireland. Their i'm
munity from this complaint Is thought
to be due to the fact that their food
consists largely OF potatoes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13
Crowth OF Russian' Marluc.

Because. of the growth of Russian
commerce by sen, a company for the
classification or ships, has been formed
on the model Of the British Lloyds and
the French f3urcnu veritas. NJ 7l u
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

show Of the Highland and Agricultural
Society at Kelso, in 1898, when he won
the first and championship prizes. He
has since been exported to Buenos
Avres. n ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

..what is raised mostly IN damp' en-
mates5" asked the teacher .,.l -ss.
Umbrellas" replied Johnny. Lon
don Tit-Bits. ',...
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

h The woman's idea Of a thoroughly
good husband Is one who Is better to
his wife's kin than to his own.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-13

The accompanying illustration, from
the American Agriculturist, needs but
little explanation. When pigs are turn
ed out to pasture in the spring or fall,