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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-10-17
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is truly wonderful.
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MADISON, Oct. 18th 1878.
Mr.. EDITOR:
visited the county Jail in your city
on the 9th inst. and thinking that the
people of Manitowoc county are not in
formed of the true condition of things in
that Institution, l beg your permission
to say few words to them through the
columns of your paper. The iail is not
fit place in which to contne criminals
as it has not one requisite in it's arrange
ment with view to the safety of law
breakers. It was built when the needs of
the county were not what they are now,
and doutless considered but temporary
place to confne prisoners, anticipating
the early erection of a more suitable
building at an early day on the grounds
adjacent to the court house.
The objections to the Jail are, its being
basement room to the court house;
want of safety; quite entire want of ven
tilation. Nothing the sheriff in charge
can do can remedy these radical defects.
While unfit for use as a Jail how much
more ought it to be condemned as a
home for the chronic insane. The day of
my visit it contained II inmates, eight
insane and four prisoners. Of the in
sane five were men and three women.
Several of these insane have been in the
Jail for years-one old man of 60 years
of age for over nine, and | think foul
others between 5 and 6 years. Two OF
these poor creatures have not been out
side of the corridors for over two years.
Not over two of these insane, are of the
class called demented. Several talket
with and they conversed readily, ano
l believe they would, quite all of them
enjoy Gods sunlight and fresh air. One
poor fellow L found locked in his Gel
with the little window (of three or foul
small lights of glass at the top of the
ceiling,) curtained, and for what? He
| became excited and assailed his fellow
prisoners. He had an ugly wound OF
his forehead caused by a blow with /;
paddock.
A lattice of iron divides the corridor
cutting off two cells which are occupied
by the insane women when they are no
locked in their cells.
| One poor man was said to be dying
He has endured living death in tina
dungeon for quite six years. l feel quite
sure that the citizens of your county d,
not desire to be charged with want o
common humanity,ye yet question whethe
the equal of the Manitowoc county jai
can be found in the United States. 1t
like may be found in Turkey or Algiers
| feel equally sure that not one of you
people will begrudge the pittance, of hi
share of the sum that would be require
to provide comfortable quarters for thes
poor people, for not one of them has tn
certainty that he or she will not b
stricken down by the terrible malady Q
insanity. The sad condition of things
have set forth, in the facts recited, is a
unpleasant commentary on the people c
your county or its officials. 1 am dispo:
ed to think the latter are mostly to b
blamed but would not in this strictur
include the present resident county off
GERS. Should you think this brief epistl
will serve the great interest of humanit
please give it an insertion in your pape
and oblige yours very respectfully
II. 81. GILES,
Member of ". S. B. of G. & r.
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CHAS. EsSLINGER, P. NJ.
MANITOWOO MARKET.

The following are the current prices
of the various articles of produce as re
ported for us by J. Schuette & Bros.
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ROASTED TO DEATH.
Jonn MyIan Crema.ed Alive.

The alarm OF fire from Box 1872 at $40
o'clock yesterday morning was caused by
the burning of the stable in the rear OF
Butterfeld's malt house, corner of Twen-
ty.third and Water streets, Centre
Wheeling, the property of John Butter
field. The saddest part OF the affair was
the burning TO death of Mr.. John Mylan,
a we'll Known and respectable young man
who resided with his sister near the Sem.
mary. Why he went iato the stable and
lay down to sleep when his home was so
near at hand must forever remain mys-
terry. Reports were freely circulated yes.
terday that he was drunk at the time. GA
this point the evidence is conflicting, and
under the circumstances, he having gene
to his final account, it is but fair to draw
the mantle of charity over his memory
and to allow the mystery TO remain uneI-
plained. Street Commissioner Whyte,
who knew him tor many years, states that
he was an Industrious, steady man, and
that be never knew or saw him under the
influence of liquor. The inquest wa, held
BY Justice Wheeler, with jury composed
of the following gentlemen: Msssrs Ed
ward Knowles, foreman, John G. Hotf-
man, Peter Bonen berger, james +,
Darling, L. 2. Quill, William Peters, Al.
Ferguson, Nicholas Renner, Pat Bran
nen, Richard Wilkie, John Cummins
and William q. Smith.
The only important evidence was given
by ightwatchman Oas, who testified as
to Young Mylan entering the building
about II O'Clock Saturday night, and the
breaking out of the FIRE few hours sub
seqpently. At the conclusion OF the testi-
mony the jury agreed to verdict that
the deceased came to his death by the &C
cdental burning of Butterfeld8 stable,
and that said fire was caused by Mylsn's
trying to light cigar and carelessly
throwing the match away without e1-
tinguishing it. The body was removed
to his late reaiIence, whence interment
will take place this morning.
Mr.. Butterfeld's loss is about $500,
covered, however, by insurance.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transactions in real es-
tate were recorded in the County Clerks
Office Saturday:
Deed made December S, 1877, by w.
M, Dunlap, special commissioner, to
Samuel NJ. Clemens, for seven acres of
land lying on the waters Of Middle
Wheeling creek, Ohio county, this Stste;
$500.
Deed msde April &c, 1866, by Joseph
+. Patterson and wife Nancy. TO james
McConn and Alexander McConn, tor
100 acres OF land lying on the waters Of
Middle Wheeling creek, Ohio county,
this Stste-S5,0LO.
Deed made February l6, 1878, by W..
J. w. Cowden, trustee, snd the Central
Building Association No. . to George
Zpeckler, for q lot in East Wheeling
500.
Deed made February %, 1878, by and
between the r, W.. X Ky. Railroad Uom-
psny to the T., q. & st. l.. Railroad
Company, Tor the lease of the former
road from its point of connection with
The lstter road st or near Steubenvills to
its terminus below Fourteenth street,
this city.
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Desperatc Attempt Rob.

About II o'clock Saturday night 8 bold
but unsuccessful effort was made to enter
the shoe store of Mr.. Jacob Vogler, No.
oslo Main street, Immediately opposite
the Belmont furnace. Owing TO the fac!
tist one OF their children Was sick, Mr..
and Mrs. Vcgler had not retired and this
fact coupled with the bravery OF Mr.. '.
no doubt prevented the would-be- robber
from accomplishing his purpose. The in
strument used by the.burglsr was large
crowbar which had been stolen from one
of the heating furnaces st the Belmont.
He succeeded in forcing the latch from
the door aud also in getting portion o!
the shutter open when he smashed the
large pare Of glass 10 pieces, snd was
about TO get IN that WAY when Mr.. Vog-
Ter, who thought the affair had proceed
ed far enough, shot st him, causing
him to retreat so hastily that,
although search was at once made Tor
him no trace whatever could be dis.
covered. What seems singular about the
affair is that though two men were st
work on the opposite side of the street
they knew nothing OF wha. was taking
place until the shot was fred. When il
is understood, however, that a cast was
being made st the furnace and the men
were very busily engaged, the apparent
negligence on their part will be readily
explained.
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VIOLENT DEATH
OF MAJOR ROBERT WILSON, IN
TEXAS.
WAS Killed ON Saturday by the
Explosion Of n Shot-Gnn,

Last night Capt. Andrew Wilson, OF
this city, received a telegraph Dispatch
from the Comnandsnt Of the military
post, in Texas, at which his son Robert
was stationed, conveying the melancholy
intelligence OF the accidental killing OF
the latter. Major Wilson was out hunt
ing with small party of friends. He had
Is fovling peace what seemed an ex-
ceIlent shot gun, but which proved, on
b.iog fred, 10 De detective in some part.
The piece exploded in bis hands, wound
ing him seriously and painfully in the
knee, wrist end abdomen. After much
suffering, which he bore with soldierly
fortitude for the space Of SIX hours, he
died from the wounds.
Major Wilson was, ss We have said, a
son OF Capt. Andrew Wilson, of this
city, and no was well known and highly
esteemed here. He entered the military
service of the United States about the
year 1851, as volunteer, and for GAL
liant service was promoted to the rank of
Msjor in the regular army. Msjcr Will
con was about 81 or sS years of age at
the time OF his sad death. Always Of a
quiet disposition and modest manner;
gentlemanly in his intercourse with his
fellow-man, and brave in the face of
danger, he was very popular with his
comrades and acquaintance.
Capt. Wilson and his family will have
the'sympathy of our citizens in their sad
bereavement.
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personalities.

Bishop J. j. Ksin, We are pleased to
saw, is recovering from his attack OF in
disposition.
Miss Louisa Gorsuch, Of Sykesville,
Md, and Miss J.nnnie Winters, Of
Washington, ID. O., both of whom were
guests OF Mrs. Burk, South Side, returned
homo Saturday.
Mr.. Charlie, Ali, Jr. formerly an en-
ployee OF the firm of Lewis, Donaldson
j. Co, left tor Chicago, last week
Capt. II. Reynolds, father OF E. NJ.
Reynolds, ticket agent or the Pan-Hsn.
do railroad, was in tho city Saturday.
Ed. Deunan, OF Washington, Pa, is
visiting friends in the city.
George Bell, of the Louisville Marble
Works, is IN tho city.
Miss Alice Fitzpatrick has gore to
Stcubenvillo to take charge Of miIhu-
cry house.
Col. Robert Mcdonnell, of Mounds
VILE, was in the city Saturday.
Miss Taylor's temperance address at
Washington hail, Friday evening, i,
highly spoken of BY oil who heard her.
Dir. James Speyer, OF Speyer Bros.
will leave FOR the East via the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, this morning.
he expects TO be absent about four weeks.
The choir of tho Disciples Church have
received a valuable addition to their
number in Miss Annie Carson, o, South
Wheeling. Miss Carson possesses a
soprano voice of great compass and
beauty, and is deservedly popular with
her many friends.
We are glad TO know that Joe Reeves,
the Twelfth street candy merchant il.
convalescing.
John MofFatt, Of Mcffatt & Dickey,
has returned from trip to the East.
Col. z. NJ. Delaplain has returned
from IN eastern trip.
George Swift, travelling salesman for
KiDg, Son & Co., Pittsburgh, is at his
home in this city.
Michael Fallon, who hiss the contract
for the new Marshal county jail, was in
the city on business Saturday.
Mr.. Butler, the gardener, who lives
out en- Long run, this county, has been
confined 10 his home for several days
with sickness, but is now able 20 be
about.
We understand that John Morris, for
merly foreman Of the cutting ship Of the
Central Glass Works, is an applicant for
a like position ct the Buckeye Work, st
Martin. Ferry.
Mrs Ray returned from Washington,
Pa, Saturday evening.
Mr.. Mcfarland, of Yves. Liberty, was
in the city yesterday.
Thomss H. B Haase, ticket agent OF
the b. & o. railroad at this plsce, return
ed Saturday from business trip through
Green county, Pa.
Ed. Hszlett, ice Elson and Chss.
Clark, OF Washington Collegs, are spend
ing vacation at home.
Charles Howell, of West Alexander,
was in the city last week.
Billie Brown, the clever conductor on
the Hempfeld, spent Sunday with his
family in Washington, Pa.
Mr.. Thomas Horn brook and daughter.
who have been from home for several
weeks psst, are expected to return 70
today. We learn the trip hss
proved very beneficial 70 beth.
Gus Blum, Of the firm OF 1. Blum &
Bro, will return from the East, via the
Wheeling and Kentucky
to-day.
Louie Swabocker returned from the
East last Saturday.
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Sudden Death.

Wrs. Edwards, wife OF Michael Ed
wards, Eco, died at the residence OF her
husband in Noath Wheeling, on Satur-
day morning. Although Mrs. Edwards
has been an invalid for many years, her
death Was sudden and quite unexpected.
To her, however, it seems not TO have
been unlocked for at the time. On FRI
G.y lady friend of the neighborhood
had called TO see her, and in taking her
leave, said she would drop in again to-
morrow Saturday to see her" Mrs.
Edwards replied, "If you want to see me
alive, come in the forenoon"
On Saturday morning her husband
arose and, AFTER breakfast, went TO mar
ket A short time thereafter Mr.. I'D
wards SAID to her niece, who was attend
ing her, that she desired TO get up and
dress. Her niece tried tn induce her to
lse still, but she insisted; and soon after
being placed in the chair she peacefully
expired. Mrs. Edwards was much be-
loved by her intimate friends and &C
ou.intance, who will, to-day, testify that
love by following her body 10 its last
resting place. c.
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MILL ETEMS.
BELMONT.

The Belmont furnace is doing so well
that its production already exceeds the
highest expectations Of its owners. At
the present time an average OF 49 tons OF
No. pig iron are made every twenty
four hours. 1t is now felt certain that
in few days over so tons daily will be
turned out.
Over 100000 bushels of coke arrived
al the wharf from Connellsville, Pa, on
Saturday night.
A fra has been raging IN the cinder
bank for several weeks past. Despite
the most earnest efforts on the part OF the
managers OF the factory it has not been
brought under con.rel, nor does it seem
likely that it soon will be, as the water
supply has been cut off from their use.
30 long rs tho Are continues tho citizens
Of that section of the city are compelled
to undergo an almost intolerable NUS
ance. We hope the water may be at
once restored and the fire subdued.
RISERsIDE.
The nail department will not run to-
day, no. Is it likely it will resume until
Thursday. The Old factory engine will
run to-day and Tomorrow for repairs.
LA BELLE.
The La Belle is working full time. A
number OF the kegs Of nails which wore
dumped into the river few weeks since
by tho running away of truck, have
been recovered.
Thomas Doyle will take charge of Mr..
Vennum's furnace at the La Belle mill,
this week Mr.. Vennum will accept q
position in the Laughlin mill, ct Mar
tinsville.
A leading house IN the nail trade in
thu. city received large order Saturday
for railroad spikes from a western tao.
tory. This is taken as an evidence that
the stock in first hands is getting to be
very light. 1t is fully expected By those
who are In positions to know that tho
present week will be tho LAST ono OF sus-
pension in work, and that from and after
next week all the mills will run steadily
for several months at least.
Peter AuItmeyer, mailer at the Ben
wood mill has been visiting friends in
tho country while the mill was stopped.
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AMUSE MEsTs.
ENTERTAINMENT.

The manager of the entertainments
which was held at tie Washington hall
last Tuesday night having suffered an
uncomfortable pecuniary loss on that &C.
casion, SOME of the most talented of the
ladies and gentleman who participated
then, have expressed their willingness to
appear at the same place and take part
IN another musical and literary enter
tainment tomorrow night. A number
of other Wheeling tavorites will also aid
on the occasion. The programme will be
issued during to-day. 1t will be found to
be first class in every respect. Reserved
seats can be held at Adams Il Lucas
music store, after II o'clock to day, at rs
cents each. Mr.. +. W. Banner the tai
ented pianist, will also be present.
OPERA HOUSE,
Milt MOBILES closed two nights en-
gagement Saturday night at this hall
The audiences that greeted Mr.. Mobiles
in his "PbUaex," both evenings were
small.
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Advertisements
Tie BeIIaire Municipal imbrogiio.
Editors Register:

Ibe beIiuiEe HluhfCiph A"okOSh'o'
Editors Register:
Since the publication of card IN your
issue Of last Thursday morning, we have
watched, with great deal of curiosity,
every neighborlng publication, hoping
to find some reply. Our eyes have not
bsen rewarded by the sight OF evea
"squib' in defense o. the blasted officials.
1t is ts,s Suspicious silence that
prompts u. TO PROFOUND the following
queries and disclose some facts that have
come under our observation.
Where charge. so grave are boldly
"blazed" before the public eye, and they
are let go by without denial even, IL is
fair to assume that they are true; indeed
it i, customary so to do. In this case,
especially, do the people notice the sig
nifcance. As "a taxpayer, as a citizen
interested in the welfare OF Bcllaire, we
insist upon an investigation, and that
Immediately. We do not ask it for tho
Chief OF Police alone. We ask that the
whole "ring" of the city building be in
vestlgated. aye from the Mayor down
The council meets to morrow evening and
il they fail to take some action in tho
premises, we will have to think that thoy,
too; are interested IN some Of the irregu-
laritics that have been slowly but surely
undermining US Of the very virtues upon
which we have built so much.
We want the Mayor te explain why,
in the face of the very positive evidence
given by such men rs NJ. Sheets, II. +.
Waddell, A. Richardson and others, and
only contrsdicled by officer Mccormick,
be so mercilessly fined Edward Uossgrove
nearly two years since-the same case
that was so freely commented upon, at
the time By the city prcss.
We want the Mayor to explain why
he dare show so much Partially in his
dealing out OF justice (?) recently, and we
want to see an expert get sQuint at the
books of his office.
We want the Marshal to explain what
was done with the money paid him by
Thomas j. Lilly, in lieu OF his release
from the city bastile.
We want the Marshal 10 explain what
became Of the money paid him by Jacob
Powers SIS security for his appearance st
tho Mayors office, and which was for
feited. THE amount was $50; a very
reasonable haul FOR Bsllaire.
We also want the Marsbal to explain
whether or not the e,capade from the
lookup, last Thursday morning, was his
careessness.
And, finally, how much he ought to
conscientiously pay into tho treasury on
the Bremen case
We want the Assistant Marshal to ex-
plain how much OF thi, pocket money
has been divided out TO him, and We do
iniis. that he be Investigated for the
very reason that after he had served one
term as Marshal, his party refused TO
renomInate him and the people refused
him at the same election when brought
before them in the shape Of an indie
pendent candidate.
We have given the foregoing facts
more for the benefit OF the Council than
for the readers in general. We give them
only few of the many irregularities
known to US, aud ask their action.
The people OF Wheeling are investi-
eating, why may not wei
TAI.PAYER.
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TRAHs noRrAr,os,
Baltimore & Ohio,on

On and after Noyemher 10
ger trains will leave as toliolS p.
time: 'oiloTs, Wa
p.., 4ee..,
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sPURL2C SALE.

WILL OFFER FOR SALE ON THE
premises, my property. situated at
Pleasant Valley. three miles east OF the
c,tT near the National road and within
two minutes walk of the Elm Grove street
M0SpAY AFTERNOON, MARCH -,
1875, at 2o'ciock, two acros of good land,
Frame Cottage with four rooms, nan,
nant-y and a good cellar; well OF water
!I IN. door, cistern, good stable, coal
mouse, corn crib and other out buildings,
with about 80 young fruit trees. The pro.
perty is in splendid condition, and well
calculated 10 suit persons doing business
i'm the city who want . country residence.
Possession April |, 1873. If not sold, Will
be ofiered for rent at public auction on the
Same day. For further information con-
corning the place inquire OF HtTyey
Britt. A. H. LEI IA
ri
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TIE COUNTS.
Saturdays Proceedings In the DIFF
fercnt judicial Bodies.

Saturdays Proceedings In the Dir
fercnt judicial Bodies.
SUPREME CoURT-JUDGEs GREEN, HAY.
MoND, MOORE AND JOHNSTON.
THIS court met at 10 o'clock Saturday
morning, but adjourned until the same
hour next Saturday.
CIRCUIT CoURT-JUDGE MELVIN.
The case OF George Zsll's VS.. s. j.
Boyd, was argued upon the motion to
dissolve tho il junction heretofore award
ed, bv q. b. Caldwell for the detondent
and J. j. Jacob for the plaintiff.
The case OF Thomas Parker vs.. the U.
S. Building Association, upon motion
TO dissolve, was argued and submitted,
W. p. Hubbard for defendant, and q. q.
Davenport for plaintiff.
Adjourned until o'clock this morning.
COUNTY coUnT-JUDGB BOYD.
o.. d. Cook, notary public, bond ap-
proved BY Court and ordered filed.
L Lsrkin VS.. Prince & Kuglcn, certi-
iei by Squire j. X. Miller. Motion for
new trial overruled. Judgment entered
for plaintiff for 81 and costs.
Hunter & Foreman vs. Klevis, Kraft
s Co, certified by Squire Caldwell.
Motion for new trial overruled, Judg-
ment entered 70, defendant for $50 OIL
and costs.
). NJ. Howard, notary public; bond
approved by Court and ordered fled.
On motion of FL, NJ. Russell, ESQ, f..
NJ. Hugh, was admitted to practice law
in this Court
Adjourned until o'clock THU morn
ing.
To-DAY's TRIAL DOCKET.
VIM. S. Goshorn VS.. Thomas Z. Stew
art, ct AL; VIM. s. Goshorn vs. Thomas
Z. Stewart, ct al; l. ID. Prayer vs.. q.
w. Stoetzsr.
MUNICIPAL ooURT-JUDGB CRASMER
P.D. Carroll vs.. A. II. Reynolds, in
assumpsit. Judgment entered in favor
of plaintiff for 1888.
David A. Mckee va. Christian Ander-
son, in chancery. Con.en. decree entered
IN this case referring 10 ". j. W. Cow
den, commissioner Of this Court TO state
an account between the parties and re-
port the same 10 the Court.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock this morn
Ing.
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TEMPERANCE y0rES.
WASHINGTON HALL,

A temperance meeting was held here
Yesterday afternoon. The hsll was filed
10 ororf0wIng. After singing, whittier
Than Snow" portion Of scripture was
read and prayer by Mr. Richards. Mr..
Robert Marshal was then introduced and
gave stirring address which lasted
about twenty minutes. "Once For Ali"
was then sung, and the next speaker was
received with great applause by the au-
dience; he held them spell. bound for a
considerable length of time. The sing
ing on this occasion YVES very effective,
Mr.. Hill leading, and Alfred DAVIS pre-
siding at the organ. This is the last OF
the series Of meetings designed to be held
in this hall for the present.
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FOR RENT
FOE RENT.

TWO NEW AND ELEGANT STORE
rooms with residences above, &EA
Nos 1888 and llii Main street, west ES.E
Rank, with gas and water throughout.
Possession given Immediately.
A large brick house, No. 2il6 Main street;
now used as a boarding house. Is in goou
order, with gas and water throughout.
Possession given on first next April.
A two story frame house, corner %
Twenty.fiith and Main streets, containing
n tine store room and residence, with gas
and water, - a.
building on the Opera House corner, 'front.'
ing on Fourteenth street. Possession gwen
Immediately.
For terms, which will be reasonable. ap-
nlv To NJ. REILLY,
SSs. 1909 and 1911 Main Street, Wheeling
NJ. Va. febeodh