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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
BoeRs AND THE oIRAFrE.



The Boers are credited win being
great hunters, and chief OF them In his
younger days was President Kruger,
whose daring In attacking lion single
handed, with "A hunting knife, has
many times been told. When the Beers
migrated from Cape Colony to the
Transvaal they were forced to clear
the way by killing 5000 lions. many Of
which were killed by Kruger. For
years the South African Beers have
been hunters. and their skill with the
rife is due to this daily practice In the
fields and woods. But with them the
killing of game has been either mat
ter OF dollars and cents or self-protec-
ton.
Their creditable work OF freeing
South Africa OF the dreaded lions,
which roamed I'm such numbers that
life was rendered unsafe anywhere In
the country. is Offset by their ruthless
destruction of the giraffe from Cape
Colony to the Botletli River. III they
killed 5000 lions In the Transvaal be-
fore existence was made safe, they
may have killed 10000 OF the innocent,
graceful giraffes. In the early days OF
South African history the giraffe was
the most abundant game in the Trans
vaal, Matabeleland and Orange Free
State. but the creature has been killed
off like our American buffalo, and the
few remaining representatives of "A no.
BILE race gradually driven north. For
years past the giraffe has been "a profit
able quarry for the BOer hunters. and
the animal was valued by them only
because the hides were articles Of COM
mercial use. They were pot-hunted,
shot down In droves, and destroyed in
the greatest number possible in every
direction.
A good giraffe skin is worth from SO
to $40 In South Africa to-day, and
much more in Europe. On their hunt
ing trips ten and fifteen years ago 1t
was common matter for one hunter
to kill forty and fifty of these graceful
animals in one day. The reason for
this Is that the giraffe Is the most in
nocent OF animals. and easily hunted.
They are absolutely defenceless. and
there is hardly "A case on record where
wounded giraffe turned upon the
hunter 1t is true they have great pow
ers of speed. and they can dodge rap
idly from tree to tree in the woods. but
they offer such fair mark that these
tactics hardly ever save them.
The skin or hide of the animal is its
chief article Of value. No wonder that
the bullets often fail to penetrate this
skin. for it Is from three-quarters to
an inch thick, and as tough as IL is
thick. The skin when cured and tanned
makes excellent leather for certain
purposeS The Beers make riding
whips and sandals out Of the skins
they do not send to Europe. The bones
of the giraffe have also commercial
value. The leg bones are solid instead
of hollow, and in Europe they are in
great demand for manufacturing but
tons and other bone articles. The ten
dons of the giraffe are SO strong that
they will sustain an enormous dead
weight, which gives to them pecuniary
value.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

The change which Illness had wrought
in bers appalled, him.
You are free, Rupert. she repeated.
mo. no." said Rupert, weakly.
"Yes, yes" said Meriel. cheerfully.
"Tnke your freedom, Rupert. You
know you are thankful In your heart
Rupert stood looking awkwardly
down Mt her.
Uncle Spen will be furious" he said
at last. He thinks the world and all
of YOU"
"Uncle Spen.'
"Yes. my uncle, Sir Spenthorne Car
nae. You only knew him as Mr..
Spens.' The ct-is, he had heard OF
our engagement. and wanted to take
stock of you without letting you guess
who he really was. I'm afraid he'll
pitch into me about this"
A slow smile broke over Meriers
face.
Il think ! can make your peace with
him." she said.
"Is it true, Meriel. is 1t true that all
is at an end between you and Rupert?
Tell me, my darling, is there's there
chance for me?"
Sir Spenthorne Carnac was kneeling
beside Meriers sofa. her thin wasted
hand in his. The girl looked up.
You want to marry me, now my
looks are all gomez
81 love yOuAI want yOu-and don't
care about anything elsew
But a few months after, when.
thanks to a clever German specialist,
young Lady Carnac had lost all traces
of her illness. and Sir Spenthorne was
inordinately proud of his beautiful
wife, Rupert declared that he had been
abominately treated, and that Lady
Carnac was the most mercenary and
deceitful Of women.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

the principles, for II has compart-
ments in It for air. 1t Is broad and the
air compartments are underneath. 20
that II cannot capsixe.
Moreover. the snail knows how to
stow away its cargo, for the Oldest
eggs and those which hatch the soon
est are placed In the center and the
llghtest and newest on the side of the
rafH The Ianthina ILLS II own air COM
partments by getting a globule Of air
underneath Its head, the body Ii then
curved downward beneath the raft,
and, the head being tilted on one side
the air PUSHES in and fills the spaces
1t feeds on beautiful little jelly fish,
which has fiat. raft-like form with a
pretty little sail upon II. and they COM
gregate In multimdes when the sea is
calm.
Sometimes specimens are washed
upon the northwestern coast Of France.
and when they are handled they give
out violent dye.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
Tit for Tat.

An American, intent upon a days
outing In England. wanted to hire a
dealers best horse and trap, but not
knowing his man the dealer demurred
at trusting them in his hands.
Determined to have his drive the
American offered to pay for the horse
and the vehicle. promising to sell them
back at the same price when he re-
turned. To that the liveryman saw no
objection, so his customers wants
were supplied, and off he went.
He was back I'm time Mt the stables,
his money reimbursed according to
contract, and he turned to go.
Hold on!'' exclaimed the dealer.
You have forgotten to pay for the
hire"
my dear sir" was the cool reply,
''there is no hiring In the case. I have
been driving my own horse and trap
all day"
And he left the Engllshman to his
sorrowful reflections.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

Just q little every day,
That's the way!
Seeds In darkness, swell and grow.
Tiny blades push through the snow.
Never any flower of May
Leaps to blossom In burst.
Slowly-slowly, at the first,
That's the way!
Just little every day.
Just little every day,
That's the way!
Children learn to read and write
Bit by bit and mite by mite;
Never any one, / say.
Leaps to knowledge and its power;
Slowly-slowly-hour by hour,
That's the way!
Just little every day
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
Scanned So Absurd.

Belinda" the young lawyer said,
Il have been your devoted knight ever
since we were children together, TWEEN
ty-one years ago, and you have never
positively refused me. BY all the legal
precedents, twenty-one years undis-
puted possession of the privilege of
considering myself your lover, Belinda,
gives me the undoubted right to ask
you to be my wife. VIII your"
YES" she replied, after a moments
reflection, "but it seems SO absurd,
Horace, to marry n man on techni-
cality-"-Chicago Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

1t was at society wedding. The
clergyman after proclaiming the banns
Of matrimony between the young cou-
pie concluded by saying: IF there, be
any objections they can now be stated"
A fashionable youth, an old admirer
of the intended bride, noticing the eyes
of portion Of the congregation fixed
upon him, rose up and exclaimed: II
have no objections for my own part"
and then quietly resumed HIS seat as II
he had attended to mere formality.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
Railroad In Africa.

Africa has now nearly 10000 miles
of railway, and offers an unlimited
field for extensions. The dream of a
great line extending the whole length
of the country from Cairo to Cape
Town. some $500 miles, seems likely to
be realized early In the new century.
On the north end about LOO miles
are in operation, and on the south
about 1,40O miles, leaving something
like $500 miles yet to be built through
the Dark Continent, which locomotive
headlights will ere long illuminate. :
Railway Age.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
A F,oat,o, Snail.

There is a small snail which is so
fond Of the sea that 1t never comes to
land, and It builds such capital boat
for itself and Its eggs that while large
ships are sinking and steamers are I'M
able to face the-storm 1t losses about
In perfect safety.
The little snail Is Of a violet color
and IL therefore called Ianthina. IL
has small shell and there projects
from the under part Of the body n long
tongue-like piece of nesh. This is the
raft. and It IL built upon most scien-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

Got job?' asked one urchin.
YES" answered the other. with
superiority. I'm working fur a law
YER"
Il s'pose he'll be takin' you into the
firm next"
mot me. The whole thing Is mys-
terry to me. don't do thing but sit
on a chair by the door all day and try
to figure out where he gets the 81
week he pays me" Washington Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16
All ashlnd

Cholly-There goes that dashing
widow Brown, whose husband left her
90 much real estate.
Jack-Real estate! How much did
he leave?
Cholly-He left the earth.--Judge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

Austria is the country most lenient to
murderers. In ten years over 800 per-
sons were found guilty of murder, of
whom only twenty-thrse were put to
death.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

Sea Captain There is no hope! The
ship is doomed! In an hour we shall
ell be dead!
Suffering Passenger Thank Heayeni
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-16

Look here. Ray, there's something
| want to tell you. l am Rupert Car
macs uncle. | wanted to see the girl
he was going to marry to have the OPP
portunity of judging her, and l had
made up my mind to make things right
for them'
Heaven knows If there will be any
right" said the poor rector, too dis
tracted to give much heed to Sir Spen-
thorne's words. "Ah. thank goodness,
there Is Rupert"
A fly drove up to the door of the inn,
and Rupert, looking somewhat fiurried,
got out.
In an embarrassed tone; ''but l hope
Meriel does not expect to see me.
Smallpox is an awfully infectious
thing"
"My daughter does not even know
that have sent for you" said the rec
tor, stiffy. II thought 1t right to do SO
she is very ILL.," His voice broke, and
he turned impatlently away. He had
urged his daughter to accept Rupert
Carnac, and he did not quite like the
light in which Rupert was showing
himself. Sir Spenthorne said nothing,
but his lips frightened, and there was a
look on his face the reverse of compli-
mentary to his nephew.
During the weeks that followed
young Rupert was very much bored,
and only the fear of his uncle kept him
in SISTED. Sir Spenthorne rather
avoided his nephew, and was, besides,
too desperately anxious to care for
anybOdy's society. The terrible illness
dragged its weary length along, but at
last day came when the doctors pro-
nounced Meriel to be out of danger,
and said that she might see Rupert.
When the young man was admitted
into the darkened room and caught
sight Of the swollen face and blurred
features dimly seen in the uncertain
light, he tried In vain to conceal his
feelings.
SITS horrible, isn't it?" she asked
wistfully. mo one could love me
now"
Rupert was silent from embarrass
ment.
"You know you are quite free. Ru
pert" Meriel raised herself on her Ell
boz and looked into her lovers face
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05
AGRICULTURAL PUBLICATIONS.
Issues of the Department During thu
Past Year.

Mr. Geo. VIM. Hill, editor and chief of
the division of publications, u. s. Depart?
ment of Agriculture, in reviewing the pub
LEGATION work of the year, calls attention
to the steady increase of work in his di-
vision, which as the channel through
which all results OF any work done in the
department must reach the public, reflects
the growth of the department.
During the year COS publications were is
sued by the department. This is an in
crease OF 100 over the previous year. The
weather bureau issued ia publications, of
which 1906 printed at the bureau
printing office.
The total cost of all printing and bind
ing delivered to the department from July
/, 1898, to June 30, 1899, was SIPS 591. 81. Of
this amount sJ5,397.51 We're paid for 241
general publications; $50, 500 OS for farmers
bulletins; $40 5U993 for blank books, blanks,
etc, and ST., 115 for work done in the
branch printing office.
The pay of artists and preparation of il
Illustrations amounted to 50, 20; labor in dis
tribution of documents, $3.50 81; materials
for document section, 81 1902 and artists
supplies, S119.G6
Twenty-Five new farmers bulletins were
issued during the year. the total number
of copies being 665, 900. There were 154
reprints, aggregating l917 900 copies, max
ing total of :, 437 900 copies. OF this num-
Der l, l01, 9S5 We're distributed to congress
men, and 6S0,775 to miscellaneous appli-
cants.
Previous to 1895 the total number of
| farmers bulletins issued was S1S5Oo. Since
| the special appropriation for the purpose
| in 1898, 10, $4,000 copies have been issued
| and 1851, 1872 distributed to congressman.
| While the greater part of the printing
| and all of the binding is done at the gov
| eminent printing office. a large amount
| of work is done in the branch printing Of
| flee located in the department. The total
| number of envelopes, letter heads. cards.
| bulletins. circulars, blanks, labels, franks,
etc, printed in the branch office was H.
| 679,611.
The superintendent of documents sold
| during the year 1880 publications issued
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture,
| and S,05S of all other departments, for
which he received s., 154. 45 and s.. 40l. 66 re-
| spectively.
| This shows that seventy per cent of the
| documents sold and twenty-eight and
] one-half per cent Of the amount received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

was on account of publications of the De-
partment of Agriculture.
The number of il ustrations reproduced
for publication was 1915, at a cost of
S1.520.60.
The number of drawings, retouching pho
tographs, etc, made by the artists in the
division during the year was 1,263; repro
auctions, 400; duplicates furnished to cor
respondents 1,261, and Illustrations printed
or published mot including reprints),
1912
Many requests are received from pub
fishers of agricultural and other papers for
the use of illustrations that have appeared
in various publications of the department.
These papers reprint portions of the de-
partment bulletins and desire to- use the
IL ustrations in tlem. Applicants are not
allowed to use the original cuts. but are
supplied with eectrotypes at the nominal
cost of electrotyping, the amount being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05
Hancock Commands Election.

Hancock Command, No. I, Union Vet
Grams Union. held its regular meeting last
night. with a large attendance of members.
The following officers for the ensuing year
we're elected. Colonel John Middleton:
lieutenant colonel. DR.. Frank T Howe;
major W. Y Swigsart; officer of tn day,
c c. Bollinger; officer of the guard, p. Me
Emery. The election of the other officers
was postponed until the next meeting. Col.
Middleton was reelected for the fourth
time showing the efficient manner in
which he has presided over the command
He was one OF the yOunges st soldiers in the
war Of the rebellion, having enlisted in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

CARPETS CLEANED-made fresh and bright
Is new-without injury to fabrics colors. Wagons
Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

paid to the electrotypers, to whom the orig
inal cuts are sent. There were 159 requests
received during the year for the use of il
Illustrations, in response to which POI cuts
were duplicated and supplied to the appii-
cants. There is a gradual increase in this
branch of the divisional! work, which is
gratifying since 1t indicates not only the
popularity of the publicatio but appreci-
alton Of the excellence of the illustrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05
Funeral of DIR. NcRlair

Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at . o'clock over the remains of
DR.. John Hollins McB.air, at the late resi-
dence, 2029 l street northwest The de-
ceased was born in this city fifty-six years
ago. He was appointed first lieutenant in
the 10Th Regiment, United States Regulars,
in 1861, but sickness compelled his retire
ment in 1868. He then entered the George
town University Medical School, where he
was graduated in 1865, and since then has
practiced in this city. He was unmarried
but leaves a mother, two sisters and Chas.
r. McBlair, a brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05
Suit in Court of Claims Withdrawn.

In the Court of Claims yesterday one fea-
ture of the case of the Atlantic Construc-
ton Company against the government was
decided in favor of the claimant Some
tine ago the claimant asked leave to dis
continue the suit, which was opposed by
counsel for the government. The case was
argued recently and the court held that the
suit might be withdrawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

April 1861, when under fourteen years OF
age and serving until the close of the war.
Patriotic speeches were made by Gen S. g
rod 7, past national commander of the
order; Capt. Gilman. DIR. Frank T. Howe.
and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

According to the will Of Phoebe A. Walk
er, dated July 1, 1886. and filed for probate.
the husband of the testator. BEDFORD w.
Walker. is named sole legatee and executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05

Dennis Lanters of Santiago was a pris-
oner i'll Judge h.-aSall's court today. He
was charged with being an habitual drunk
ard, and. upon conviction, was sent down
for thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-05
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures al

throat troubles. Why inJure your throat by In
cessant coughing. when this reliable remedy can
be bought for only 20 cents . b0ttlei
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
CALIFORNIA;!
Through Tourist SIeepers.

Each Tuesday during the winter
season, the B., G.. r. & N. Ry. will
run Tourist sleeping Car through to
California. These sleepers will be at
tached to Main Line train No. 2 and
will run to Los Angeles and San
Francisco via Kansas City, Fl. Worth,
Tex, and the Southern Pacific Ry.-
the ideal southern route, free from de-
lays and snow blockades. The time
Is only four days and the rate only
$3.50 per berth. The berths are large
enough to accommodate two persons.
A special conductor and colored porter
accompany each car to attend to the
wants of passengers. Meals served in
dining car or may be prepared on
cooking range provided for that pur-
pose.
For full information regarding rates,
time of trains, berth reservations, etc.,
call on agents of this line, or address
Mr.. Jno. G. Farmer, A., G. p. & t. A.,
Cedar Rapids, la.
Write for descriptive matter. 36-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
County Fair Meeting.

1t is greatly desired by all the officers
that a large attendance be present at
the meeting of the agricultural society,
which will be held at the court house
at 1:30 p. M, Saturday, November 4th.
At this meeting the full report of the
receipts and expenditures of the last
fair will be read, new officers elected,
and some other very important business
transacted. Every one in the county
interested in the fair is urged to attend.
The committee has decided upon the
usual dates, last week in August, as
the time for next years fair. If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
Reception at Burr Oak.

About seventy-five of the friends and
parishioners of Rev. VIM. Cummings
packed the parsonage at Burr Oak last
Wednesday evening, to welcome their
beloved pastor back to his charge for
another year. They brought supper
with them, and spent the evening very
pleasantly, visiting among themselves
and the family of Rev. Cummins.
During the evening the latter was
presented with purse containing a
snug little sum of money by those
present, as token of their appreciation
of his Jealous labors among them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25

The Valdez Business College is the
only complete business training school
in northern Iowa. The shorthand
course is modern and up-to-date.
Hundreds of former students are hold
ing paying positions as stenographers
and accountants. For partial list
send for catalogue. Students may
enter at any time Winter term Oct.
81. 1862
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
Stung by a Centipede.

Mrs. Thos. Saunders, Button, Tex,
was stung by centipede. A doctor
was sent for, but before he arrived
some sensible friend wet a piece of
brown paper with Morley's Wonder
full Eight and applied it to the wound.
The doctor said his services were not
needed, for the poison was neutralized
or killed by the Wonderful Eight.
Mrs. s. did not suffer from the wound.
Free trial bottles at Brunt & Parman,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
Browns in Town. /"

The plot of the latest farce, Browns
in Town." which will be the attract
ion at the Grand November 18th, has
to do with the dire Troubles of Dick
Preston, a son of rich stock raiser,
who marries the girl of his heart; be-
cause of his fathers opposition to
matrimony, he takes her away To a
snug little country cottage, and in
order TO conceal his identity assumes
the name of Brown. Mutual friends,
however, accidentally discover their
rustic retreat, the first to appear being
Suzanne Dacre, who is let into the
secret and consents to aid the truant
couple. Next OH the scene comes
Arthur Howard, former sweetheart
and would-be sutton for the hand of
Dicks wife, who is told that Suzanne
is the real wife in order to keep him
quiet. Dicks father then unexpected
ly makes his appearance, and the un-
happy boy leads him into the belief
that Howard is Brown and Suzanne
Mrs. Brown, though unfortunately for
him, the genuine wife has meanwhile
informed the unsuspecting old gentle
man that she herself is Mrs. Brown,
and the now irate parent jumps to the
conclusion that Howard is bigamist
aud double-eyed villain in general,
and straightwav makes preparation
to leave the premises and take his
son Dick with him. In sheer des
peration the latter confesses the truth
and the eccentric old man, having
during this time taken great liking
to Mrs. Dick, overcomes his eXtraor'
binary scruples and bestows the paren
tai blessings. A colored cook and 9
German heiress in search of her aft nj
ty also add interest to the story which
is cleverly and legitimately construct
ed The fun starts from the rise of the
curtain, and is kept going with un
ceasing vigor, one complication. follow
ing another with astonishing rapidity
There are original and novel musica
numbers which do not conflict with
the plot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-25
Administrator Notice.

Notice of the appointment of adj
n,inistrdtor of the estate of Rosanna
Brady, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed administrator to the
estate OF Rosanna Brady, late OF DEBORAH
township, in the county of Winnesheik, state
of Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has taken
upon himself that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate OF the said deceased are re-
quired TO exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to the said estate are called upon to
make payment To
35-4 p. MCCUsKER, Administrators.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Oct. IA, 1899.