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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
IN AN AUSTRALIAN FOREST.
Morning and evening the Australian

Morning and evening the Australian
forest is awake; at noon it is asleep. No
greater contrast can be imagined than be
tween the morning hours and those at
midday. In the former, the very flowers
seem to possess an active existence.
Myriads Of such, larger and more bril-
liant than those under English skies, load
the air with the sweetest scents Magnif-
icent fern trees wave their fronds or
branches in the light breeze. On old
stumps of trees great green and yellow
lizards lie watching for their prey. The
magpie throws her voice from the wat
ties, and possibly the Tyre bird in the
denser scrub; and in the tall gum trees
numberless parokeets, parrots. rosellas,
cockatoos, butcher birds, love- birds, ETC.,
screaming and darting to and fro. But
by-and-by the intense heat will silence
all these, and nothing will be heard but
the chirp of the grasshopper and the
shrill sound of some unseen insect. At
twilight again there is q revival of life,
but not of so cheerful description.
The cicades shrek by myriads their deaf
ening ''p-r-r-r-r-r;" drowsy opossums
suarl III the gum boles, and focks of
cockatoos scream as some great gay kan
garoo bounds past them like a belated
ghost. Ii there is marshy ground near,
the deep boom of the bittern, the wall of
the curlew, and the harsh cry of the
crane, mingling possibly with those of
passing orreturning flock Of black swans,
will add to the concert. In a moment of
silence one may be startled by the mock
ing laughter of the jackass, or the melan-
choly ''mo poke" of the bird of that
name. The dead of night is not SO still
as the universal hush of the burning
noon.-Chanl6ers Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
MOTHERS! MOTHERS! MOTHERS!

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciatlng pain of cut
ting teeth? If so, go at once and get a
bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depend upon
it; there is no mistake about it. There is
not a mother on earth who has ever used
it, who will not tell you at once that it
will regulate the bowels, and give rest to
the mother, and relief and health to the
child onaratino ILL., -. r. -----
ly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of
one of the oldest and best female physi-
clans and nurses in the United States.-
Sold everywhere. $50 bottle. oct7 1y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the
side and chest, dry hacking cough, tick
ling in the throat, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, and all chronic or lingering di-
seases of the throat and lungs, DR.. Kings
New Discovery has no equal and has
established for itself world wide repu.
tation. Many leading physicians recon-
mend and use it in their practice. The
formula from which it is prepared is
highly recommended by all medical
journals. The clergy and the press have
complimented it in the most glowing
terms. Go to your druggist and get q
trial bottle for ten cents, or regular
sizefor 81. For sale by F. q. Buerstatte.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
A RELIGION OF POETRY.

"Oh," but they say to me, "you take
away Immortality" lido not. II we are
immortal it is fact in nature, and We
are not indebted to priests for it, nor te
bibles for it, and it cannot be destroyed
by unbeief.
As long as we love we will hope to live
and when the one dies that we love We
will say: "Oh, thatve could meet again
and whether we do Or not it will not bt
the work of theology. 1t will be fac'
In nature. would not for my life des
troy one star Of human hope, but want
it SO that when poor woman rocks the
cradle and sings lullaby to the dimple6
darling that she will not be compelled te
believe that ninety-rine chances in &
hundred she is raising kindling wood fol
hell. One world at time-that is my
doctrine.
1t is said in this testament: s'Suffi
cient unto the day is the evil thereof
and say: Sufficient unto each world il
the evil thereof. And suppose, after
all, that death does end all, next to eter.
nal joy, next to being forever with those
we love, and those who have loved US,
next to that is to be wrapped in the
dreamless drapery of eternal peace.
Next to eternal life is eternal death. =
Upon the shadowy shore of death the
sea of trouble casts no wave. Eyes that
have been curtained by the everlasting
dark will never again know the touch of
tears. Lips that have been touched by
eternal science will never utter another
word of grief. Hearts of dust do not
break. The dead do not weep. and !
had rather think of those / have loved,
and those 1 have lost, as having return
ed, as having become part of the ele-
mental wealth of the world-I would
rather think of them as unconcious dust.
l would rather think of them as gurgling
in the stream, floating in the clouds,
bursting in the foam of light upon the
shores of worlds, would rather think of
them as the inanimate and eternally un-
conscious, than 10 have even suspicion
that their souls had been clutched by an
orthodox God.
But for me, l will leave the dead where
nature leaves them. And whatever how-
er of hope springs up in my heart will
cherish there; but l cannot believe there
is any being in this universe who has
treated human soul for eternal pain.-
And would rather that every God would
destroy himself; 1 would rather that we
all should 90 to eternal chaos, to black
and starless night, than that one soul
~t.~-.II rfr~- ote-~~l .~-s
made up my mind that if there is God,
he,will be merciful to the merciful. Upon
that rock stand. The honest man, the
good, kind, sweet woman has nothing to
fear, neither in this world OF The world
to come. And npon that rock l stand.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
HOW THEY CAPTURE HYENAS.
The following mode of tying hyenas in

The following mode of tying hyenas in
their dens, as practiced in Afghanistan,
is given by Arthur Connolly in his Oper-
land Journal, in the words of an Afghan
chief. the Shirkaree Syud Dsoud;
"When you have tracked the beast to
his den, you take rope with two slip
knots upon it in your right hand, and,
with your left holding felt cloak before
You, you go boldly but quietly in. The
animal does not know the nature of the
danger, and therefore retires to the back
OF his den, but you may always tell where
his head is by the glare of his eyes. You
keep on moving gradually toward him on
your knees. and when you are within
distance throw the cloak over his head,
close with him, and take care he does
not free himself. The beast is so fright
ened that he covers back, and, though
he may bite the felt, he can not turn
his neck around to hurt you; so you
quietly feel for his forelegs, slip the knots
oyer them, and then, with one strong
pull, draw them tight up to the back of
his neck and tie them there. The beast
is now your own, and you can do what
you like with him. We generally take
those We catch home to the kraal, and
hunt them on the plain with brides in
their mouths, that our dogs may be
taught not to fear the brutes when they
meet them Wild
Hyenas are also taken alive by the
Arabs by very similar method, except
that wooden gag is used instead of
felt cloak. The similarity in the mode of
capture in two such distant countries as
are Algeria and Afghanistan, and by two
races so different, is remarkable. From
the fact that the Afghans consider that
the feat requires great presence of mind,
and no instance being given of a man
having died of bite received in clumsy
attempt, we may infer that the Afghan
hyena is more powerful or more fero-
cious than his African congener.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A LOUISVILLE doctor named Cochran
was aroused by knock at his door at
midnight few nights ago. He got up
and turned the knob of the door; when
it swung on its hinges man fell on the
floor. The doctor soon found that the
man had been poisoned, and began
working on him. After several hours
hard labor with stomach pump the
mysterious individual was brought
around. On questioning him, the man
said his name was J. r. Abbey, and that
he lived in Mobile, Ala. Some time ago
his wife disappeared, and, learning that
she had come this way, he started off to
find her. He arrived at Louisville about
IL: 80 o'clock that night, when lie receiv-
ed information that his wife was at home
and had not been unfaithful to him. He
was struck with remorse at doubling her
fidelity, and took some arsenic. He then
started out to die, but repented his act,
and began looking around for a physician
and found Cochran's office. The poison
meanwhile had taken effect, and he was
nearly used up when the doctor opened
the door.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A BIG locomotive has recently been
constructed for use on the New York
Central railroad. 1t is named civilian
n. Vanderbilt" It is an "eight wheel
er, with driving wheels six and a half
feet, thirty-three inch truck wheels, fifty
inch boiler and cylinders eighteen by
twenty-four inches, and is furnished with
air brakes and the new ''spark arrester, "
somewhat improved. 1t is claimed that
this locomotive can draw twenty loaded
coaches. This will be vast improve
meut, as the old model engines have had
trouble with sixteen. even when two en-
gines were drawing the train. The Van
derbilt arrived at Syracuse from Schenec.
tady on her first trip on time. She had
a heavy train, but got through with ease.
Col. Reuben Allen, the veteran engineer,
who has charge OF the new engine, says
that it works to charm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
An Indian thief was turned over to the

AN 1ndlan thief was turned over to the
chief of his tribe, at San Diego, CAL,
and by him sentenced to receive hund-
red lashes. The cuiprit was big, pow
erful fellow; but he submitted quietly to
being tied to the side of high wagon,
with his legs and arms extended, and his
back barred. A stalwart Indian struck
the blows with all lis might, using a
leather lariat, and making the blood flow
at every stroke. The victim endured the
dreadful torture for while, and then
broke out into agonized screams. If he
had remained silent to the end, the chief
would have restored him to the tribe;
but, as he ''cried like a coward baby"
he was afterward driven out of the neigh
borhoOd.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
A REAL HEROINE.

A poor servant girl Of Noyan. France,
once proved herself a real heroine. A
common sewer OF great depth had been
opened for repairs, the opening being
covered at night with some plsnking; but
those in charge Of the operations neglect
ed to place any lights near, to warn way
farers Of the danger in their path. -Four
men returning home from work stepped
on the planks, which being frail and rot
ten gave way under their weight, and
precipitated them to the bottom. 1t was
some time before any one became aware
of what had happened; and when the
people gathered round. no man among
the crowd was daring enough to respond
to the frantic entreaties of the wives of
the entombed men by descending that
foul and loathsome depth. Presently, a
fragile-looking girl of IT, stepping to 'he
front, said quickly: '1'll go down and
try to save the poor fellows" and Great
ures calling themselves men were not
ashamed to stand by and see Catharine
Vasseur let down on her valiant but fear
ful mission. Then ensued few long
minutes OF anxious suspense before the
signal to haul up was felt, and two still
breathing but unconscious men were,
with the gallant girl, brought to the sur.
face. Nigh exhausted as the effort had
left her, the heroic maiden only stayed
to gain breath before descending again,
regardless of the risk she ran. This
second venture nearly proved fatal. Up
on reaching the bottom of the sewer, and
fastening rope round one PROSTATE
form, Catharine felt as though she we're
being strangled by an invisible hand.
Unfortunately, the rope around her own
waist had become unfastened; and when,
after cropping along the dripping, clam
my wall, her hand touched it, she had
not strength sufficient to pull it down.
Dazed as she was, she still had her wits
about her, and loosing her long hair,
twisted the luxuriant tresses with the
rope. The rope was hauled up; and the
Mortified crowd beheld the .inanimate
form of the brave girl swinging by her
hair, and to all appearances dead. Fresh
air and prompt administration of stimu-
lants brought her to consciousness, and
the happiness Of knowing that, if she had
failed in saving all, her brave endeavors
had restored three of the bread winners
to their families.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

I FOUND myself moralizing on the su-
periority of money over other virtues.
1t is always appreciated. No ghost need
rise from the grave to proclaim its tran
scendent merits. It makes the hideous
beautiful, the foolish wise, the stupid
witty, and the wicked saints. 1t can pat
ronize genius and dictate to nations. It
is very fine to be Shakespeare after death,
but how much more comfortable to be a
Rothschild while living. Field.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

"YoU LOOK RKMARKAsLY WELL, Mrs.
Brown. Have you recovered from that
bad cough which troubled you 30 longf"
40, yes entirely" "What did you take
for ita" ''Dr. Thomas Electric Oil
It's perfectly splendid. Two bottles and
half set me all right, 7 notice that you
are E..as hoarse. Why no. try the same
remedyi" He did AID was cured. Sold
at the Central Drug Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

LEAVING home this morning for the
Office, we kissed our little four year old
goodbye, saying to him: "Be good
boy to day." He somewhat surprised
.s- -~rly:c, az -:iI. d. --
papa" Sure enough, we thought. We
need the exhortation more than he. And
who could give it more effectually than
this guileless prattler? The words of the
little preacher have been ringing in our
ears all day, and whether we wrote let
ters or editorials, pacitied an irate CORES
pondent whose effusion we could not
publish, or pruned down too lengthy
| report, we seemed to hear the sweet
| child-voice, saying, "Be a good man,
papa" If the exhortation had been by
Paul or Peter, would it have had more
force than coming from this little apostle
of innocence2 We think not, at least to
our heart. Oh, how many little children
if not in words, yet by the helplessness
OF their lives and the trustfulness of their
little hearts, are pleading most eloquent
ly, Papa, be good man!' May their
tender admonition be blessed of God to
the rescuing Of many precious souls from
the wreck and ruin of sinful lives!
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A GALE blew down circus tent at
Argenta, Ark, and two lions escaped
from their broken cage. The beasts
bounded through the frightened assem-
bly, and disappeared into the darkness.
The rare opportunity of lion huns was
not embraced by the inhabitants, who all
got behind securely fastened doors as
quickly as possible. The circus EN-.
ployees, however, provided themselves
with torches. pursued the fugitives,
frightened them with the faring lights,
and drove them into cage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
NO DECEPTION USED.

1t is strange so many people will con-
tinue to suffer day after day with dispep-
sia, liver complaint, constipation, sour
stomach, general debility when they can
procure at our store SHILOH'S VITAL
IZER, free of cost if it does not cure or
relieve them. Price 75c. Sold at the
Central Drug Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

''How musicalIy his hoof beats sound!"
exclaimed an enthusiastic lover of the
turf, as st. Julien speeded around the
course at Brighton last week. "Yes, :"
replied his companion; che is beating
time"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

We have speedy and positive cure,
for catarrh, diptheria, canker mouth, and
head ache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use it if you desire health,
and sweet breath. Price SOC. Sold by
Robinson & Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A GEORGIA planter has over 81, 900 tea
plants growing near Savannah, An ex-
pert in New York wholesale tea house
pronounced a sample of ths. tea as India
tea worth so cents per pound.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

THE company in Florida that has been
experimenting with palmetto for making
paper has met with such gratifying sue
cess that it will erect about twenty paper
mills in the State where palmetto trees
grow in abundance and where the trans
portation facilities are good.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

SIS: "Aren't you coming to church
with us this morning, Herbert2" Herbert
"No; an excursion train is just in, 80 /
shall stroll about on the beach and look
at the breakers-the Sabbath breakers, I
mean"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

Little Jeanne has sister, year mar
ried. Last week this sister became the
mother of pretty babe. Look, mad
emoiselle, said the nurse, showing the
newborn to its little aunt. ''Isn't it the
prettiest dolly you ever sawl" Jeanne
danced with delight. Then she approach
ed to tske it from the nurses arms. A
cry of disgust arose. "Poohr' screamed
Jeanne, sits nothing bat meat baby."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A WOMAN who kept boarding house in
Ottawa, Canada, has recently attempted
to commit suicide. In the United States
it is generally the hoarders who feel like
putting an end to their existence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

LITTLE Paul brought a bouquet to his
god-mother. "And who gathered all
these beautiful roses?" she asked
"Mamma-but, added he impressively,
''she cut them with my knife,''
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
MRS. T.. KERN.

WORK STREET, MANIToWoC, WIS, DEAL
er in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Fancy
Goods, class ware, Boots a..d shoes, Ready made
Clothing, Paper lanslngs HATS, caps; Toys y nj MI
dreu Carriages Live Geese Feathers, BIRD Cages,
Kerosene OH and Lam, :, SC, &C. share OF pub
ic patronage is solicited.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

THEY were rehearsing play in which
the leading role W. confded to an actor
who was inordinately fat. There was in
it one sensational scene in which the ac-
tor, tempted to the commission of a crime,
implored Heaven that he might not yield
to the temptation. Alas, at the rehesrs-
al it became evident that the actor was
too fat either to kneel or to clasp his
hands.
"We'll have to cut it, says the disap-
pointed manager.
go. no, says the actor, cheerfully;
''I'L make it all right. I'll attempt to
kneel, and then cry, with despairing
gesture, Lost! losta My sin scared
knees refuse their Office; / can no long
er pray.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

A CoUGH, Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results
in an Incurable Lung Disease or Con-
sumption. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocH-
Es are certain to give relief in Asthma,
Bronchitis. Coughs, Catarrh. Consump
tive and Throat Diseases For thirty
years the Troches have been recommend
ed by physicians, and always give per-
f, ct satisfaction. They are not new or
untried but having been tested by wide
and eoastant use for nearly an entire
generation, they have attained well mer-
tied rank among the few staple remedies
OF the age. Public speakers and Singers
use them to clear and strengthen the
'oice. Sold at twenty-five cents box
everywhere. oct7 "
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
CnNNEN ANGER

yoHN p. wICKERT, COUNTY CLERK, HAS
u made arrangements by which he Is able to
execute Deeds Mortgages etc, in proper form, on
the shortest notice II viii be 10 the advantage
Of all wishing such documents TO give him call.
II County Clerks Office, near the Court House,
soutk Side ManitowoC.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

TINE, A. NJ: "My DEAR" said he,
s all right; I've been down getting
tn returns. There's 10 ush'r raisip'
row. 'Tain't my fault. What you
vanish early returns"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

The apple Drop of Wisconsin is nssum-
Ing large proportions. Every year the
extent of the apple product increases and
the quality improves,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
PROFIT AND LOSS.
CANTo L.

CANToI.
A promisSory note near three
A check unsigned that signed should be-
A merchant gasped, as well might he,
"A pen, a kingdom for pen'
Make haste" the merchant sharply spoke,
The pen in signing made one stroke,
Then sputtered, bent and rudely broke
The pen. the wretched, worthless pen
The bank had promptly closed its door
The messenger no signed check bore
All that was left was to deplore
The woes that came from one bad pen.
The notary posts his dismal sheet,
The merchants ruin is complete,
No hope the sheriff to defeat
He failed, as failed his useless pen.
CANTo III.
Once more for fortune went in quest,
His motto, "only use the best;"
To everything he brought the test,
Nor feared disaster from pen.
Life heneeforth bears a charmed look,
No pens but those the medals took
The Standard Pens by Esterbrook-
The pen for all, the Falcon Pen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

WAupaa6A county, Wis, is producing
large quantities of amber cane this year.
A large amount of syrup and sugar is now
being manufactured there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04

The present cattle grazing belt of the
United States-that is wild lands-ia
about 1000 miles long, hy $50 wide,
reaching from the lsio Grande to Manito-
ba
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
LAND FOR SALE IN
M'ANIToWoC COUNTY,
LAND FOR sA
IN CALUMET COUNTY.
Bri1liOn, Town 90. Range oO.

ses sec "a, 100 acres. mex sec. 25 100 acres
joining the City of Manitowoc, north eide, on
Michigan Avenue, l08 acreE, 50 rods front
The NJ, l., 5. y W. X. r. runs through the
above lands, lying chiefly between Spring Creek
depot, mile west, and Reedsvile 8 miles east.
Good sou Tor wheat. Roads, stores, mills schools
and churches convenient Markets. - Sprino
Creek, Reedsville, Manitowoc, Green Bay, Ne,
nasha, Neenah and Appleton.
Terms OF sale, one-fifth cash, the balance in one
Two, three and fopr years, with annual interest
Address Rev. MEAD HOLMES, Rockford, III.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-11-04
GAMBLING IN DEADWOOD.

A very characteristic incident of life
in the wild and reckless West occurred
in one of the popular saloons of Dead
wood the other afternoon. A party of
four were playing poker, and the bets
were running high. A couple of the
boys got to bucking one another, and
huge pile of greenbacks and chips was
soon piled between them. AT last one
"called" the other, and he showed three
queens. The other quietly turned over
three kings.
"Take the money" said the patron of
the ladies, as though asking the other to
drink.
The man of many kings reached over
to take in the pot, when one of the other
players interfered and claimed that one
of the kings in the hand of the winner
belonged to him, unless there were five
in the pack, as he laid down two of them
when the hesTy betting began. He Of
the queens rose up quietly pulled MUIR
deroUs looking bulldog revolver, which
he placed in unpleasant proximity.
"Drop i'll"
He dropped it, you bet; and then,
without another word, the game went on
as though nothing had happened.