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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
COSMOPOLITAN MANILA.
The People on Its Streets Are Of Every Ma.
ton, with Chinese Predominating.

Robert Godkin, just from Manila
recently said: aside from its pure
ly physical aspects Manila is unlike
any other place / have ever been in.
The people on the streets are of every
nation, but with Chinese predominant
ing. There are large numbers of pure
blooded Chinese there, and the half
castles, Chinese and native Of the island,
are innumerable. Aguinaldo himself is
one, and the almond eye shows every
where. The Tagal race is no longer
generally of the pure blood. The
Chinese-Tagalog crossbreed is called
mestizo, while Spanish-Tagalog
half-caste is called Filipino. These
latter are Unfortunately proud of their
Spanish ancestry, hold themselves
aloof, and constitute the aristocracy of
Manila. Japanese, Malays and repre-
sentatives of other Eastern races are
frequently met while Caucasians are
also occasionally to be seen, though in
fewer numbers. OF course, when 1
brown uniform and campaign hat, was
all over the shop, guards on every
street and groups of them at every
i corner.
1.-THE Escolta, the principal business
street, of an afternoon is a lively and
interesting place, with groups of SOL
diers, Chinese coolies, and linen or
duck clad officers passing to and fro.
There used to be one old Filipino, who
drove every day alone, who was really
wonderful in his grandeur. Seated
alone, in the center of the seat Of his
victoria, he was always clad in long
frock coat, and wore high hat, which
must have been one of the first ever
made. 1t was said to be the only one
in. or that ever had been in Manila,
and the old chap was inordinately
proud of 1t.
I'm the middle of the day the ma
tives and acclimatized Caucasians go
in for the siesta. and for two or three
hours business Is almost wholly sus-
pended, but with our people 1t was diff
ferent. Unused to the ways of the
place, they have not as yet shaken of
the habits of lifetime, and pay no
attention to the heat Of the day. AS
consequence the streets are lively
now at all hours, whereas formerly
there was a space of time In the middle
of the day when they were compare
lively deserted"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Proper Ventilation,

The method of natural ventilation
that is, providing an opening in or near
the ceiling for the outlet of foul air.
Is both common and sensible. Refer
ring to this method, writer in The
Building World says that the efficiency
Of the plan is proved scientifically,
and is based upon the simple fact that
heat expands and cold contracts, nat
ural law to which air Is no exception.
Foul air is generally warmed to some
extent, and then rises to and passes
out by the opening at the higher level,
its place being taken by cooler air en-
tering at the lower of the two opens
ings-in order to insure ventilation
two openings at least being necessary
one to act as an inlet and the other as
an outlet. The effectiveness of this
natural ventilation depends entirely
of course on the difference Of tempera-
ture between the external air and the
internal, and, this being the case, the
system may be very effective in win
ter and utterly fail in sumner; and, as
air dilates or expands 1-491 of it's vol
ume for each degree of Fahrenheit
that its temperature is raised, its
weight is consequently reduced In the
same proportion, and the tighter air
Is thus forced to the upper part Of the
room by the greater weight of the
cooler air.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

From Paris come the news that we
are to return to the styles OF the eight
eenth century DANES of high degree.
Lapel coats and long waIstcoats. neck
bands, delicate lace rufiies for neck
and sleeves, stiff broca6es, and even
patches and powder, and three corner
ed hats, are prophesied; and ladies'
with legacies and old jewels are un-
earthing quaint little clasps, such as
our great-grandmothers Wore on mar
row piece of velvet across their fore
heads; scarfpins with chains and seals,
and tiny miniatures set in pearls or d.
Almonds. These are to be worn on the
jabots or In black MORE ribbon, which
Fashion ordains is to be worn tied
round the neck or under the chin.
Old boxes and jewel cases are being
ransackcd, bringing to light long-for-
gotten treasures. Only they are put
to a different use. For instance, heavy
gold jointed bracelets are turned into
clasps for opera and travelling cloaks,
and very handsome they look against
soft chiffon or furs. Lockets are al
lowed to dangle at the end of gold
chains, and slender diamond necklaces,
like those worn years and years ago,
are much in vogue. More and more
jewelry is worn. Certain luxurious
DANES fasten their robes de mutt with
jewelled buttons. and jewelled safety
pins take the place of buttons or
hooks on. peignoirs and old waists.
One Of the latest novelties is sort
of velvet lace, which is extremely rich
in its effect, and is used for the inter-
Tor of bodice, an underslIirt, etc.
1t Is in velvet just what is made in
lawn and In Irish lace, a marvellous
work, with open work points of silk,
and frightened with gold and silver
thread. Attempts in this style have
been previously made, but had been
abandoned because of the inferior
work and materials employed. To-day
the finest quality Of velvet is used. and
the work executed with marvellous
skill, thus producing remarkably fine
effect.-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Fashion Notes.

Four button glace kid or castor
gloves are the thing for street wear.
Word comes from Paris that side
combs are no longer worn by up-tO-
date women.
An artistic toilet is of Bordeaux che
Wit, combined in taffetas in stripes
of white and harmonfzlng shades of
purple.
Panre velvet painted in scattered
buncnes of violets is used for sepa-
rate waists, and lace waists, too. are
still in great demand.
The latest ribbon for sashes and hat
decorations Is a combination of MORE
and satin in crosswise blocks about
three inches wide.
A novelty in furs is a high collar Of
sable made to fit the neck and finished
with long ends of cream chiffon and
lace, which fasten down at the waist
line with two sable heads.
Ermine toques are really very dain-
ty IL trimmed with black tulle rosettes
and waving black aigrette. A note
of color ever so carefully chosen quite
ruins the style of this especial hat.
A novelty in furs is a high collar of
sable made to fit the neck and finished
with long ends of cream chiffon and
lace which fasten down at the waist
with two sable heads.
Bangle bracelets are coming in again,
only instead Of gold dollars or silver
dimes, as in the old days, they now jim
gle with tiny hearts, dogs, enamel
clovers for good luck. and any other
thing in miniature that one has fan
cy for.
Pearl passementerie and white fringe
are two OF the prettiest materials used
for trimming the delicate pink and blue
gowns of crepe de chine. A pretty
fringe that has the advantage Of not
catching In everything has the body
made of network Of silk thread cross
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Society Women in Chill.

You seldom find a society woman in
Santiago or Valparaiso who does not
speak at least two languages, and most
of them three. They are excessively
formal with strangers, and are fastid-
ious about matters of etiquette and
dress. You can tell the tastes of n
people from their shop windows, which
in Santiago are as lovely and alluring
as those in Paris. They are full Of the
latest fashions and novelties from ev-
cry country. In fact, it is the boast of
the people that they can buy anything
IL Santiago that can be bought in
Paris.
There are several department stores
and arcades and portales filed with lit
tie shops for the sale of jewelry, mil
linery and fancy goods, which indi-
Gates the extravaganza and the luxu-
rious tastes of the population. No city
of tire size of Santiago, 256,000 inhab-
itants, ether in the United States or
Europe, has so many fine stores or
can show more elaborate display
of the gilded side of life.
The shoppers are as fascinating as
the shops. The fashionable hour for
trading is in the morning after mass,
and the ladies order the bills sent to
papa. But the resentment of the stran-
ger Is always aroused by the crowds
of well dressed young men who spend
their mornings hanging around the en-
trance of the retail stores, staring at
the ladies who come and go, and max.
ing rude comments upon their appear
ance.-Valparaiso Correspondence Chi
cago Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Butterflies on Millinery.

Butterflies are worn on this seasons
new hats-enormous things, such AZ,
one would expect to find in some
Brocken scene. Created Of some filmy
gauZe, painted surely by fairy fingers,
these are justly one of the most fasci-
mating details of the hour. In Paris
butterflies are a small craze; in the
latest bijouterie the emblem is worked
up exquisitely by the aid of those at
tractive allurements known only TO the
artistic members of the fraternity.
Eminently suited to this end is the
beautiful enameling which we are
once again learning to appreciate and
value at its true worth. An enameled
butterfly buckle for the waist is n pos
session to be coveted. BY this is
meant the shape-the papillon-not the
enamel, for that has come to stay, and
will. of certainty, be made much of
in the jewelry world.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Tales of Queen WiIheIn.ina.

One of the prettiest features of the
installation of Wilhelmina as Queen of
the Netherlands was the releasing of
5000 carrier pigeons to bear to every
part of the Low Countries the message
of joy to the Dutch people that their
beloved young Queen had really come
into her own-had taken her oath of
fealty to them and received through
their representative their own pledge of
towns, where wind mills turned and
where lazy looking sail boats drifted
up and down canals, Dutch peasants
watched for the white winged messen-
ger, whose coming would announce the
,enthronement of the young girl Hol-
land loves.
In her childhood she was allowed a
play with other children in the streets.
play with other hciIdren in the streets.
Once, when she was about 10 years
old, she was enjoying a sleigh ride
with her mother, the Queen Regent,
and came upon a large group of chill
dren, playing SNOWFALL. Wilhelmina
asked permission to join the sport and
the royal sleigh stood still for half an
hour, "while the future sovereign of
the Netherlands was boisterously hit
ting and being hit by nobody knows
who" Her teachers were charged
by her mother to treat her as they
would any other school girl. The
mothers purpose was 70 make wilhel-
NINA just what she is, sweet, whole
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
sORcERy PROFITABLE IN FRANCE.
A Clever Gangs Way Of SwindIing the Cred
nloas Out Of Thousands,

Nj. Cuvillier, C0mmissary of Police
ut Charenton, France, has arrested
gang of pretended sorcerers, who, in
less than twelvemonth, have relieved
credulous inhabitants Of this district
of over $4,000. The chief of the gang,
Jean Sorino, known as 1.-The brass man."
was first arrested, and it was on his
confession that Nj. Cuvillier was able
to raid the sorcerer's headquarters.
They We're situated in small detached
house, fitted up as a witches den. Be-
sides the phantasmagorical decorations
incumbent on such a locality the floors
and walls contained trap-doors and
other devices of stage trickery likely
to appeal to the Imagination Of be-
levers in occult sciences. SorinO's
wife used to otficiate as chief witch in
these interesting surroundings.
Correspondence seized during the pO-
lice raid revealed the methods where
by the victims were despoiled. For in
stance, a Madame de Maigen, widow
Of an officer of high rank, who was suf-
fering from an incurable malady, APP
piled to Madame Sorino,. and in the
course of a few sensational seances
parted with $4,000 When Madame de
Maigen came to follow the treatment
that was TO cure her, "Hebe" Nladame
Sorino), after an impressive reception,
set her in Il comfortable armchair fac
ing brightly decorated scene. Very
soon two dazzling attired young wo-
men, Rosa and Paule, appeared. In
troduced as angels, they promised
Madame de Maigen relief on earth and
eternal life in Heaven. After these
predictions they vanished. Then
''IIebe" gave her patient opium pills
that reduced her to a somnolent con-
dition. AS soon, however, as her eyes
closed she was awakened with start
by tremendous changing OF metal and
electric detonations, and, looking up,
saw in place of the angels the celestial
physician who was to cure her Of all
her ills. The part of the apparition
was efficiently played by NJ. Jean Sor-
ino, clad in a gorgeous suit Of shining
brass armor surmounted by magni-
ficently plumed helmet. Young and
beautiful person." he would say, thou
shalt be healed. But some of your fell
low-creatures who are poor suffer as
you do. 1t is written that thou shalt
contribute to relieve their woes. Give
1000 francs to the lovely Hebe and
thou shalt be healed" Madame de
Maignen used to pay, and she was
then given a third opium pill, which
sent her to sleep. When she awoke
the foolish woman believed she had
been in Heaven, and was thus led to
part with $4,000.
There are other victims, whose
names are withheld owing to their So
cial position, who should have known
better than to be duped by such a vul-
gar fraud. Meanwhile, the Brass
Man, Hebe, Rosa and Paule are all in
JAIL and the police are unearthing fur
Their accomplices. The soccerers, it has
been discovered, had branches In Par
is, where similar swindles were perpe-
trated, and it is stated that the vic
tins are not only choice in quality, but
are considerable in number.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Exercise Just Before Retiring.

On rising and before going TO bed
this exercise should be taken. Stand
upright. Drop the hands at the sides.
Throw the shoulders back. Initiate the
lungs to their fullest capacity, by
breathing slowly through the nostrlls,
not with the lips open. Then slowly
exhale, repeating the vowels, one at a
time, holding each as long as possible.
Then inhale and expel the air from
the lungs with what is called expul-
sive breathing. The diaphragm must
be used. A noted physician prescribes
this breathing exercise for the most
acute case of insomnia. He says that
1t takes the blood from the stimulated
brain and sends it to other parts of
the body. allowing the brain to be-
come temporarily anaemic and to fall
into the state called sleep.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
The Craze for Spangles.

The spangle craze is still with us.
And the latest spangled dresses are
wonderful to behold. They are not
only a mass of glistening spangles,
which fit the figure like n coat Of mail,
but they are now seen with colored
spangles forming different designs.
For example, a black spangled gown
will here and there show in place Of
the black ones-spangles in violet,
pink or yellow-which are so wrought
that they form large, striking butter
les.
Then there are other black spangled
robes scattered with violets, worked
in spangles or yellow buttercups or
pink wild roses. Such gown made
up with yoke and long sleeves of
velvet matching in color the spangled
design would be extremely effective.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

The Optic Itself Has No More Expression
Than Marble.

There are no expressive eyes. The
expression of the eye Is really in the
lid The eye itself, independent of its
than has glass marble. A prominent
English oculist makes this daring
statement, and he defends his position
with emphasis. The eyes have no
expression whatever" he says. How
do you explain the fact that the eyes
of one person are more expressive than
those of another?' | am asked. They
are not The difference consists in
certain nervous contractions of the
lids peculiar to the individual.
Observe for yourself, and you will
see that 1 am right. We will say that
am greatly interested in something.
and my attention is suddenly called
from 1t by an unexpected interruption.
My upper eyelid raises itself just lit
tie but the eye proper does not change
an iota I'm appearance. If the Interrupt
ton is but momentary the elevation
of the lid may be but momentary. If
the surprise caused by an interruption
little more. and, in fact, the whole Of
the forehead, including the eyebrows,
is raised and wrinkled But the eye
remains the same.
when a person is excited much the
same emotions are gone through" con-
tinued the doctor. His eyes are open
wide, in eases of intense excitement to
their greatest extent. but the forehead
Is not wrinkled and the ball OF the eye
is as expressive as n bit of glass. No
more.
"Observe the face of one who laughs.
You will see that the lower eyelid has
no muscle of its own, and ii Is only
by the contraction of the adjacent
muscles in smiling or laughing that It
Is made to move. That is why there
are many wrinkles about the eyes of
merry persons.
1.-The expression of deep thoughtful
ness Is produced by the dropping OF
the upper lid: the lids of some persons
fall so low that the pupil of the eye
itself is the same. If the meditation
is over subject that worries the
thinker the expression Is again quite
different; the eyelids contract and the
eyebrows are lowered and drawn to-
gether. This is true of a reflective
mood.
..As to emotional moods, there is the
expression of anger, for instance. The
eyes. instead of closing, are open Wild
er than they are normally. but the
brows are closely knit.
I'm expressing sadness the entire up
per eyelid comes half way down, and
the folds Of the skin collect there, Civ
ing the lid thick. heavy apnearancs.~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

A little sun. little rain,
A soft wind blowing from the west
And woods and fields are sweet again
And warmth within the mountains
breast
So simple Is the earth we tread.
So quick with love and life hel
frame,
Ten thousand years have dawned and
And still her magic is the same.
"A little love, little trust,
A soft impulse, sudden dream,
And life as dry as desert dust
Is fresher than mountain stream.
So simple Is the heart of man,
So ready for new hope and JOY,
Ten thousand years since 1t began
Have left it younger than boy.
Philadelphia Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
Some Ready Made Law.

Burke Cochran studied law under
Judge Theodore L. Dwight. One day
the professor asked n question which
seemed easy, but which was really diff
ficult With his magnificent voice
Cochran answered the best he could,
adding as a saving clause, "Such, !
take 1t, is the common law" The good
old doctor cleaned benignantly
through his spectacles. THAT would
be ali right, sir, II you had made II
uncommon law."-Philadelphia Satur-
day Evening Post
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

ed and the pointed edge, the fringe
part, Il made OF short loops Of the silk.
The English cloak dresses are but lit
tie decorated. an immense standing
collar Of sealskin, chinchilla. otter, or
other fur, with stole or fichu-shaped
ends, forming the sole finish. These
high standing collars, with pelerlnes
attpched. are very fashionable. No
second dress Is worn beneath these
long garments, ms, unlike former
models. they have the lit and finish
of princesse tailor gown.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
NEWS FOR YHB FAIR SEX.
Two Novel Wraps The Craze for Spassles :
Exercise Just Before Retiring Butter
lilies On Millinery, etc.


One of the most novel wraps seen
Is a short coat made entirely OF as
trakhan, with an embroidered applique
design In ruby velvet around the col
lar and down the front. There Is an
ornamental clasp across the bust OF
two jewelled buttons.
Another striking wrap Is long coat
of French gray cloth trimmed with
long black chenille fringe. The yoke
is covered with network of chenille,
from which the fringe falls nearly to
the knee.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

1t q asserted that an automobile
In France has travelled for six hours
without stopping, over ordinary conn
try roads, Mt the rate of forty-six and
one third milcs an hour.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

Governor Stone of Pennsylvania is
of the opinion, and expresses it frank
~ and openly, that every husband
should deed to his wife the home
stead, she being queen of the home
and entitled to it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

Philadelphia doctors have given
their services free in inspecting
school-children until the value of the
work can be demonstrated and an APP
preparation be secured for it's con-
tinuance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

A French genius has invented .
continuance for steering sirships His
great-grandchildren may become rich
from it. The airship itself should be
here by that time.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

While thu cotton mills of the South
are prospecting. those Of the North
are doing equally we'll.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

Aguinaldo IS mother says he is not
fit to govern the Philippines, A
fellow cant amount to much whose
mother doesn't believe he could do
wonders if he only had chance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

Requirements for public-school
teachers in Alabama are very simple.
Applicants for third-grade certificates,
which allow the holder to teach for
two years, are obliged to be examined
in arithmetic only through fractions.
and in geography only through the
primary grade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

The Shamrock cost between four
and five hundred thousand dollars to
build and the London Yachtsman
now suggests, on the score of economy
that the next challenger be shortened
twenty feet and the cost reduced to
$50, 900.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

Mere than $4,000 persons were
killed by wild animals and snakes in
India during 1898. Nearly thou
sand deaths were ascribed to tigers,
and large number to man eating
wolves. Lord Curzon has directed
that special measures be taken to ex-
terminate these particular pests.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

The Italian army is now studying
the ACCESSIBILITY of introducing the
automobile. 1t is considered that it
could be used both for transporting
ammunition from the rear to the fir
ing line and for carrying the wounded
to the nearest hospital. With COM
paratively free roadsa higher velocity
can be maintained with motor car
riage than with horse. The roads
in Italy are so perfect that expert
ments in this line should be very in
teresting.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

A remarkable town in many respects
is Pelzer. in South Carolina. 1t is q
profit-sharing community of about
1000 inhabitants, built mp around
four cotton mills, which employ 3. 600
persons. The corporation owning
the mills owns the town also, and will
sell no part Of the land, Leasing 1t to
preferred persons for limited periods
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

One great reason for the popularity
of the automobile is that it can be
more readily managed by women than
horse drawn vehicles. Many women
object to driving horses on account
of their liability to shy or bolt. The
automobile offers marked advantages
in this respect, but no lady should
try running an automobile until she
thoroughly understands the mechan-
ism.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-11

The Board of Ordnance and Forti-
fication of the War Department has
decided that the utmost care shall be
exercised in having tests carried on
at the proving grounds so that the
character of the projectiles, explo-
sives and guns experimental with,
and the results of the tests, will not
be made public.