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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
THE CENSUS IN HINDOOSTAN.

The singular fears of the East Indians
respecting the late census were highly
remarkable, Ia Calcutta on the event
full night the streets were deserted from
early in the evening, as it was firmly be
lieved that any one perambulating the
Queens highway after dark would be de-
capitated. Moreover, rumor had been
spread that at 9 P. NJ all gas stamps were
to be extinguished, and every inhabitant
must then keep burning a lamp or candle.
Consequently quantities of oil were
bought up, and on the census night not
q candle was to be purchased. In one
quarter of the city it was rumored that
male and female European would enter
each house and decapitate the inhabi-
tants, while more amusing report was
that the government wanted to provide
wives for the soldiers returned from
Afghanistan, and were going to count
the available brides. The coolies in the
Darjeeling district bolted en- masse to the
jingle, dreading some unknown horror;
while the NepauleSe believed that child
would be taken from each house, and
its head put under the foundation of a
neighboring bridge, the trunk being
placed on the tramway for the engine to
run over.
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GENERAL NEWS.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 13.-The Star
route frauds now attracting SO much at
tention in the country, are not new here.
In 1875 Senator Clayton started an inves-
tigation which, however, proceeded only
far enough to find the Star route service
reeking with corruption and fraud. 1t
was abandoned, as would seem now, be-
cause of some fraud dispensed by the
Postoffice Department to the Investigators
who controlled all the state patronage.
1t is safe to say that when the present
administration came into power three
fourths of the postoffices in this state
were filed by democrats, through Dor
sey's trading with democratic congress-
men. He placed his friends in few of
the most important postoffices, and let
the democrats have the rest. In January
1878, Dorsey sent to Ex Governor o. A.
Hadley, postmaster here, six hundred
blank proposals and bonds, which the
ring had printed for their own use, and
which were different in some respects
from those printed by the government,
with instructions to Hadley to get securi-
ties On the bonds and have them signed
in blank, approve them as postmaster,
and return them to him. This was one
and four or five hundred bonds were fixed
up so. The number of the route termi-
nal points, amount of bid and name of
bidder were not inserted as the law re-
quires, before approval by the postmas-
ter. There were not even straw bonds.
They were delivered to Dorsey at his
committee room January %. The blanks
were then and there all filled in, the bid
ders signatures attached. and A. E. Boone
"a member of the ring) took the acknowI-
edgement as notary public. False dates
were inserted. John W. Peck, Dorsey's
brother-in laws name, was attached to
most of these bids. but it was afterward
discovered that Peck had not been in
Washington for over year, and that the
oiSh'euioo hOio ioitoeIlSS. bOFSey Nun
self stated that the signature was not
Peck's, but he believed his clerk, Joseph
Richards, had, he presumed, been au-.
thorized to sign his name. The parties
who know Dorsey's hand say the writing
resembled Dorsey's more than Richards.
Richards and Peck have been here in
close consultation for two or three days
with postmaster Hadley, presumably to
cover up the operations of the ring
Postmaster }. FL. Clendenning, at Fort
Smith, refused to return Dorsey's blanks
as lie requested. and Dorsey has since
been his enemy. Clendenning has the
correspondence in proof of this story.
The recent exposure of F. r. Wilcox, of
Oregon, is not news here, MS the facts are
publicans that Postmaster General James
will push the matter to a conclusion
which will be disastrous to the conspira-
torc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

134 YEARS OLD, AND STILL VIGOROUS
There resides in this parish, about seven
miles from Natchitochoes. an old negro
named Friday Atkins. He claims that
he was born in 1747 in the State of North
Carolina, thus making his age 134 years.
He lived in North Carolina twenty-three
years. He was then carried to Alabama
where he resided sixty seven years.
From Alabama he was taken to DeSoto
parish, La, living there twenty four
years. He was then moved into this
parish, where he has resided for the
past twenty years. He is not at all fee
BILE, but makes his own living. Last
year he raised two bales of cotton weigh
ing 500 pounds each, and nearly enough
corn to supply his wants. He complains
that his eyesight is failing him, but says
last year he shot bluebirds out Of the
martins nest, seldom missing them, but
be cannot do it now. A number of per-
sons know Friday Atkins, and can testify
to his being very old man. Probably
he is the oldest person living in this
state, and is undoubtedly a remarkable
instance of longevity of years in this
rapid age of fast living and short exist
ence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
FRANK LESLIE'S POPULAR
MONTHLY,

The May number presents an excellent
display of articles, stories, sketches,
poems, etc. The contents are exceeding
ly varied, and will be found most enter
tanning and instructive. The leading
article is by George Alfred Townsend,
entitled president Garfield and his cab
met" with eleven excellent illustrations.
Among the other profusely illustrated
articles are ''The Last Conquest of Peru
an original sketch of travel by August
Locher, entitled "The Fat tailed or
Broad tailed Sheep" "Hana ing High
ways" descriptive of primitive and mod
ern suspension bridges, by Arthur V.
Abbott; ''Optical Illusions" by Conrad
W. Cooke, etc. In the department. of
fiction are a continuation of Benedict's
great serial, GA Late Remorse;" a re-
markable tale of Old Japan, entitled
"Coyetousness is the Fountain of DEATH"
and short stories by popular writers.--
Mr.. Thomas Powell, Louise Chandler
Moulton, John Sheehan and others con
tribute some admirable poems. The
miscellany embraces all sorts of subjects
Interesting, amusing and instructive.
There are 126 quarto pages, representing
every department of literature, and with
embellishments in the best style of art.
The subscription is So q year; single
copy 25 cents, sent postpaid. Address,
Frank Loslie's Publishing House, 53, 55
and 81 Park Place, New York,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
THE YANKEE WORE THE BELT.

1t was during the Crimean war that
three officers, one an Englishrnan, one a
f'renchman and the other Yankee, who
had joined the allies, got into a dispute
as to which was the best swordsmap.
The dispute finally grew SO hot as to end
in challenge to mortal combat. The
survivor to wear the laurels. As dueling
was contrary to army regulations, and the
affair coming to the ear of the command
ing officer he at once took measures to
put stop to it, but as all the officers
were anxious to witness a trial between
these noted experts, he hit upon plan
that would test their skill and at the same
time not trangress any of the rules
There were three prisoners under sem
tence of death, and the commander deci-
ded to let the belligerents act as exc.
cntloners, and the one that would per-
form the action with the greatest skill
should be declared the victor. So on
the day appointed large number of off
GERS were present to witness the trial of
skill. The Englishman was the first one
called upon, and singing out his man,
drew his sword with fash, and with a
single stroke severed the head from the
body.
Then the Frenchman's turn came next.
He, drawing q narrow ribbon from his
pocket, tied it around the neck of his
victim; then, turning his back upon the
prisoner, bis sword flew from its scab-
board, and he turning on his heel at the
same time, with one stroke cut the head
from his victim, splitting the ribbon
through the center. Tremendous ap.
plause followed, and the universal opin-
ion was that he would certainly be the
victor.
Now came the yankees" turn. He
calmly walked up to his man, drew his
sword With the rapidity of lighting, and
giving it flourish around his head,
sheathed it as quickly, and turning sa-
luted the commander. Kisses and groans
went up from the crowd, and the COM
mander sternly asked him what he meant
by such contempt. The Yankee, turning
to the man he was to have been slain, said,
"Will you please to spit, sirl" The man
attempted to reply with the request,
when his head rolled off, it having been
so quick severed that he did not know
1t until he went to move his head. The
Yankee wore the belt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
A GOOD FARRAGUT STORY.

Capt Jouett, brave and enterprising
officer in the federal navy, was COM
| mander Of the Meta Comet, first-class
double. ender" iron clad, at the siege of
Mobile, and Capt. Pat G) Murphy, an
equally valiant sotherner, was in COM
mand of the confederate iron clad Selma.
The two officers had been old mesmates
and intimate friends in the Union navy
prior to the war. Now, the greatest
weakness of the flesh known to Captain
Murphy was fondness for devilled crabs
and Kentucky whisky-the latter as an
artistic accompaniment of the former
Capt. Jouett, by some rare chance, had
come into possesson of a dimijohn of the
most generous bourbon, some fifteen or
$50 years old, and it was announced by
Jouett the day before the grand assault
that he intended to have the company of
Capt. Murphy, of the Selma, in dispos-
ing of the same. The day came when
the business of flashing Commodore
Farragut to the mast and the taking of
Mobile were accomplished, Farragut Sc
lected the Meta Comet as his yoke-fellow
IN the engagement, having for her COM
mander. as well known in naval circles,
the highest admiration. The two vessels
were lashed together with six inch cables,
which the commodore had Just obtained
from New York at great pains. They
finally passed the decisive point, and all
that remained was to complete the details.
At this juncture Capt. Jouett got permis-
sion to sheer off from the flag g-ship and
pursue the Morgan, Gaines and Selma
gunboats. Instead of wasting time to
loosen up the Commodore's new cables,
he had them quickly cut asunder in five
or six places, and was off like shot,
He overhauled the Morgan and Gaines
successfully and sunk them. Pursuing
the Selma, he met a more stubborn re-
sistance, but after losing thirty or forty
of the crew the Selma surrendered. On
mounting her deck Capt. Jouett met bis
old comrade Murphy, who, with his right
arm disabled, held his sword to Jouett
with his left with great dignity. "Put
away your rog-sticker, Murphy" ex-
claimed the victorious Jouett, "and let's
dispense with that nonsense. I came on
board to invite you to join me in my
cabin tomorrow night, when l will offer
you the best spread of devilled crabs and
Kentucky whisky that ever tickled your
palate. "Why, Jouett, good God Al
mighty, was Murphy pathetic response,
"if you had signaled me to the effect that
you had that kind of merchandise on your
old tub, damme if I hadn't lowered nv
colors two hours ago."
Commodore Farragut's saiutation to
Can't Tnnatt VII - -----.
this: "Jouett, why in hell and damna-
ton did you cut my new cable to pieces,
knowing as you did that they were the
strongest and prettiest cables in the
whole southern squadron ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
FOR THE PEOPLE TO THINK
ABOUT.

There is not public service in the
world on so contemplate basis as that
of the United States, except, possibly,
that of Turkey or Siam.
The European monarchical theory to-
tally disregarded the public service, hold
ing that the public service was the pro-
perty of the king; he farmedit out at his
pleasure to his favorites. The American
spoiIs system equally despises the peo-
pie; and putting few politicians in the
place of the king, permits them to farm
out the service to their followers.
We see at this moment a contest for
petty place arresting and obstructing the
public business, vast system of fraudu-
lent postal contracts exposed, sustained
and made possible by political influence,
and the popular will of the great city of
the continent defeated by knot of pro-
fcssional politician, who hold that pat
ronage is more to be desired than pesti-
lence is to be feared.
Party organization now rests upon the
civil service. The service itself is prosti-
tuted to personal ends, aud its whole
method regarding promotion and remoy-
al is SO unreasonable and shiftless, SO
wantonly wasteful and extravagant, so
dangerous and demoralizing, that of all
great American institutions it is the most
un-American. i > We are all-all who
hear me-more or less party men; the
result, therefore, would seem to be a
foregone conclusion. But it is not so.
The appeal is from Philip drunk to Philip
sober-from the people drunk with party
passion to the people sober with that
sagacity and self-restraint which alone
make popular government practicable
and republic of equal rights the noblest
of human systems.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
STOP THAT COUGH.

If you are suffering with a congh, cold,
asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, consump.
ton, loss of voice, tickling in the throat,
or any affection of the throat or lungs,
use DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. This is the great remedy that
is causing SO much excitement by it's
wonderful cures, curing thousands of
hopeless cases. Over one million bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery have been
used within the last year, and have given
perfect satisfaction in every instance. We
can unhesitatingly say that this is really
the only sure cure for throat and lung
affections. and can cheerfully recommend
it to all. Call and get a trial bottle for
ten cents, or regular size for 81. Sold
by G. Z. Buerstatte.
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WE GUARANTEE WHAT WE SAY

We know Shiloh's Consumption Cure
decidedly the best Cough Medicine
made. It will cure common or chronic
Cough. or Bronchitis, in half the time,
and relieve Group, Whooping Cough,
Asthma at once, and show more ca ses of
Consumption cured, than all others. 1t
will cure where they fail, it is pleasant
and we guarantee what we say. Price
l0cts. Scots. S1.00. If your Lungs are
sore, Chest or Back lame, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Sold by Robinson &
Hinrichs,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

IT was nervous energy that kept Lord
Beaconsfeld alive during his last illness;
he took scarcely any nourishment,
though he valiantly endeavored to do
SO. Those about him exerted themselves
in devising and even in preparing food.
Lord Rowton himself descended to the
kitchen that he might suggest peculiarly
appetizing and yet simple dainties. The
Queen sent every sort Of delicacy, and
many others ladies did the same. The
latest solid food which the invalid ate
was part of a chicken outlet. For time,
at the caller period of his illness, he de-
sired to drink little port, and spoke of
certain old and rare wine which he had
tasted when visiting his friend and
neighbor, Sir Philip Rose. With all
haste some of the same wine was fetched
from Rayners; but when it came tie faiut
craving had died away.
The patients wish to take glass Of
port was gone before it could be graf
ified.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

A NEW READING. While one of our
most prominent Fall River manufacturers
was hearing his Sabbath school class
recite, he asked, "What great event will
be celebrated during the coming week."
Answer-''The crucifxion of our Sc
vior.'
"WEo were crucifed with our Savicr?'
Answer-"Tgo men,"
"Can any OF you inform me who the
two men were?"
The answer came, "7ioo MANUFACTURE
ers -
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WILLIAMS HOUSE.

TT A. REUSS, PROPRIETOR, CORNER
H. Eighth and Franklin streets, ManitoYoc.
This house has recently been enlarged ana reilt-
lished. ana offers every induCement TO the travel
mo puhliC
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MOTHERS! MOTHERS! MOTHERS!

are you disturbed at pight 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, operatinglike magic. Itis perfect
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. 25c bottle. oct7 1y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

MANY thousands of people yearly are
saved from dangerous fevers by the ex-
ercise OF little timely care in the matter
of properly cleansing the system in the
spring season, from the accumulated i'm =.
purities, which, if left undisturbed, breed
disease. IA purifier Ayers Sarsaparil-
la acts directly and promptly. A single
bottle Will prove its merits. mayi9
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
FRED SEEGER,

OFFERS TO HIS FRIENDS AND THE PUB
" lie generally, a choice selection of Fresh
Hams Shoulders, Sausages, Tallow and Lard at
the lowest rates. Market on Commercial Street.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the er-
rors and lndiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C., will send recipe that Will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to the REV. JOSEPH t. INaiAN,
Station ID, Nea0 York city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

A MLK-wHITE, red-breasted robin is
exciting considerable interest among cit
liens of Sewicldey, Pa. where she has
been discovered building nest, assisted
by male robin of normal color, save
that he has white head.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
NEW RARBER SHOP.

-tARL PANGBURN' s Barbershop, one door of
~ Stb street bridge, north side. Work done IN
good taste. Particular attention paid TO Ladies
And Children's hair cutting and shampooing. BY
a. means call and see Carl.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

MIN ou'ht iurhished Tree, with fuE instructions
VHv for conducting the most pvoitails b,Si,ass
NH that anyone can euga.e in. The business
~1 ~ il easy to learn, ami our iust-rctio,,s -
simple and plain. that any make great rrrst
from the very start. No fail who is wilIine
to work. Women successful as men. Bows I
girls can earn large sums. Many have made at the
bushes, over one hundred dollars in a single week
Nothing like il ever known beforr. All who engage
are su prsed at the ease and rapidity with which
they able TO make money. You can engage in
this business during spare time at great profit
You do not have to invest capital in il. take all
tAe risk Those who need ready money should write
usat once All furnished free. Address TRuE 4
~ AuEusts, Maize ex1jsns2
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BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SAJVE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and
all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This salve
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
in every case or money refunded. Price
% Cents per Box. For sale by f. c.
Buerstatte.
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WILLIAM LYNCH.

FASHIONABLE TAILOR. ALL ononS
the form Prices reasonable, and L am bound to
E.ease those who give me their custom; Shop
on York Street, two doors West OF the Wlndlate
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19
MRS. E. KERN,

WORK STREET, MANTTOWoC, WIS, DEAL
er in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Fancy
Goods, Glass ware, Boots I'D Shoes, Ready MADE
Clothing, Paper Hangings, Hats, Caps, Toys, Chi
dren Carriages, Live Geese Feathers, BIRD Cages,
Kerosene Oil and LaIn,s, SC, &C. A share OF pub
ic patronage is solicited.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

"MAJoR, [ see two cocktails carried to
your room every morning, as if you had
some one to drink with ?" eyes, sir:
one cocktail makes me feel like another
man; aud of course, I'm bound to trt at
the other man."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

JACOB MARrzoLF, of Lancastar, N. Y,
says your Spring Blossom works well for
everything you recommend it; myself,
wife, and children have all used it, and
you can't find healthier family in New
York State. Oct. 5, 1880. For sale by
Robinson & Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

We believe the objections raised
against advertised articles are from envy
rather than unbiased Judgment, as by
such advertising the really useful and
meritorious goods come in competition
with the worthless. Each one must ex-
ercise judgment in favor of those goods
which furnish the best assurance OF their
undoubted worth. That DIR. Dosanko's
Pile Remedy does offer these advantages
in the highest degree is unquestioned.-
Sold by G. F. Buerstatte.
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CHARLES HOVER.

TAILORING ESTABLISH
N ment on Sth street, near south end OF bridge.
The tailoring department is complete, and con-
tans a large assortment OF fashionable cloths ana
Gcrt,s Furnishing goods constantly on hand
Please call and examine before purchasing else
uh
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SANDERSON,

ANDDEALERIN BOOTS
Ni Shoes. Leather, &c, sc. shop on BuHalo
Street, near the corner OF Eighth. Repairing
neatly and promptly executed.
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THIRTY TWO sea lions,- lassoed at Santa
Barbara Islands, have been shipped east
for circuses and geological gardens.
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n pRITCUARD, NJ. D.,

AND sURGE0N.-Ofice, Eighth
Street four doors North OF First National
Bank u s. Examining Surgeon for Pensions
ManitoWoc, Wis
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The Menominee Herald reports that a
flock of ten deer were recently seen on
the ice at Chambers Island. The ami
mails have lived on the island in wild
state for many years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-19

A GREAT deal is being said about
Bjornsterne Bjornson. but we fail 10 see
anything very pronounced in his name.
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DR. @ e. GRIDLEY

DENTAL PARLORS, RUD0LPHS 5 BLOCK,
ID Corner Eighth and Franklin Streets, Souih
SIDE. Manitowoc, Wis. ONCE hours from a II.
tae y N feD-l
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Manitp&une pi1pt.
ADVERTISING SCALE.
ONE INCH SPACE MAKES A SQUARE.

Business notices 10 cents per line When con :
tinued more than one week. half of the above
rates for each subsequent week
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WINDIATE HOUSE.

~ WINDIATE, PROPRIETOR, YORK ST.
This hrst-class House is in excel lent condi-
rion and the Proprietor is confident that he can
rive perfect satisfaction the treyelI public.
Sus Will ALWAYS be ready to take travellers to and
from the boats. y GOOD LIVERY STABLE Is kept
In connection with the House.
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M KETTENUOFFEN.

1TORTHWEsTERN HOUSE, FRANKLIN AND
~ Ninth streets Mauitowoc. Travellers VIII
here find the best Accommodations, Sample rooms
attached.