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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
General Grants Anecdote of Brax-
ton Bragg.

1t was known that Mr.. Davis had
visited Bragg on Missionary Ridge, a
short time before my reaching Chatta-
nooga. Ii was reported and believed
that he had come out to reconcile a
serious difference between Bragg and
Longstreet, and finding this difficult to
do planned the campaign against
Knoxville, to be conducted by the lat
ter general. / had known both Bragg
and Longstreet before the war. the
latter very well. We had been three
years at West Point together. and. af-
ter my graduation, for time IN the
same regiment. Then we served to-
gether in the Mexican war. knew
Bragg in Mexico, and met him occa-
sionally subsequently. l could well
understand how there might be an il
reconcilable difference between them.
Bragg was remarkably intelligent
and Well-informed man, professionally
and otherwise. He was also thorough
ly upright But he was possessed of
an irascible temper. and was naturally
disputatious. A man of the highest
moral character and the most correct
habits, yet In the army he was in fire.
quent trouble. As subordinate he
was always on the lookout to catch
his commanding officer infringing up
on his prerogatives; as post COM
mander he was equally vigilant to de-
tect the slightest infringement of the
most trivial order. | have heard in
the old army an anecdote told charac-
teristic OF Bragg. On one occasion,
when stationed at post of several
companies, commanded by field Off
Ger, he was himself commanding one
of the companies and at the same time
acting post quartermaster and COM
missary. He was first lieutenant at
the time; but his captain was detached
on other duty. As commander of the
company he made a requisitlon upon
the Quartermaster-himS elf-for some
thing he wanted. As quartermaster
he declined to fill the requisition, and
endorsed on the back of il his reason
for so doing As company commander
he responded TO this, urging that his
requisition called for nothing but what
he was entitled to, and that it was the
duty of the quartermaster to I'LL 1t.
The quartermaster still insisted that
he was right. In this condition of af-
fairs Bragg referred the whole matter
to the commanding officer. The lat
ter, when he saw the nature of the
matter referred, eXclaimed: My
God! Mr.. Bragg. you have quarrelled
with every officer in the army, and
now you are quarreling with your
self. from General Grants "Chat-
ta1Oogd," ia The CeRtWy for Novem-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Frogs From an Artesian Well.

A couple of years ago Jack Benson
had an artesian we'll bored on his prop
erty on Notre Dame street west. Wa.
ter was found al a distance OF about SIX
ty feet, and since the well has been
completed there has always been plen-
~ OF II A few days ago small tank
was constructed at the mouth of the
tube. and since then continual stream
OF frogs has been belchei from the
well, There Were moi q hundred frogs
or so-not even few thouSand-but
there were millions. They choked up
the tank, and the squirlning mass had
to oe shoYeied out; cut the supply be-
inc practically unlimited, they came IN
as FAST as they could be taken out.
When our reporter visited the We'll yes
terday the frogs could be seen bobbing
up serenely through the tub in con-
tinuouS procession. and it Kept Two
men busy ladling them out. All the
hens in the ueighborhood are onto the
Racket, anu are having regular jubi-
lee over the unexpected sapply of good
things, while several restaurant keep
ers are negotiating with Mr.. Benson
for large quantities OF the bivaives. A
hen-especiaily large one-will pick
up one of these frogs and go off into
a corner with ii on the dead run. In
about half u minute more she returns
TO the feast, apparently as hungry as
ever, and taBes another frog, ali trace
OF its predecessor having disappeared.
-WMRipEg Free Press.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Bismarck's Iron Ring.

Prince Bismarck wears upon one of
his fingers an iron ring, on which is
inscribed the Russian word "Mitscho-
wo'' Cts all right. To a correspond
ent of a Russian paper, who inquired
of him the reason of his wearing so
singular an ornament, in reply he rela-
ted the following laughable episode:
In 1862, said he, when / was the Prus-
sian ambassador to the Russian court,
| received an invitation to join the i'm
perial party in hunt which was to
take place in few days about a hum
dred versts from st. Petersburg. Be-
ing an ardent sportsman in those days.
l left early in order to enjoy myself a
little before the arrival of the emperor,
but missing my road found myself at
the time set for the rendezvous in lit
tie out-of-t be-way village, speaking just
enough Russian to inquire of a peas
ant how far it was to the meeting-place
of the hunters:
about twenty versts," was the an
swer.
.'Will you take me there?'
Certainly. my lord" he replied.
A few minutes later, and | was sit
ting in a miserable sleigh, drawn by
two little Russian horses-insignihcant
little things.
"Can you land me there in timer |
am in a great hurryP' said L
"Nitschowo,' was the reply.
These are couple of rats you have
tied to your Sleigh remarked, when
things were getting a little slow.
'.Nitschowo," replied the peasant,
giving the reins to his little horses.
Away they darted forward. rs if shot
out of gun. The sleigh flew over the
snow at such rate that | was near
losing my breath.
Hold on" l cried; ''are you getting
crazy?"
"Nitschowo" was the only response
l received.
But you will upset me!''
"Nitschowo' -nothiug more, until
upon sudden | found myself rolled
out into the snow.
The laconic ..Nitschowo" ought to
have claimed me, but the delay which
the accident would cause us provoked
ME so that | vas about to chastise the
peasant in the true Russian fashion,
with small iron rod which had been
broken from the sleigh. but upon Sec
ond thought l returned to my seat,
secreting the rod beneath my coat as a
reminder OF Russian impertur ba biliiy.
From that rod this iron ring was man
ufactured. My good Germans often
criticise me for the over-considerate
manner in which | treat the Russians
but it must be remembered that l am
the only man in Germany who in criti-
cal moment has the habit of saying
''NitSchowo" while in Russia at sucn
times a hundred million have the same
word on their tongues end.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Autumn's Haze.

A very pretty little Indian legend
tells the origin of the sweet, mellow
haze, which on sunny days tinges the
atmosphere and produces that smoky,
delightful charm that floats over Hill
and dale and prairie, from our coast to
the rugged peaks of the Rocky Noun
tains, and perfumes the air with its in
describable languor. When Manaboz-
no, the God of the dominant tribes OF
the Northwest, has gathered in his har-
vest, he seats himself before his wig
wan beside the giant lake. He LOOKS
upon the inland seas and the solid
earth that he has fashioned out of
drop of water and a grain OF sand, and
says: 1T is good. Then he fills his
corncob bowl with tobacco, drops a
live coal into its mouth and smokes the
pipe of peace and prosperity. His per-
fumed breath rolls over hill and valley
and apparels earth and sky in pur-
pie beauty.
Such is the explanation of our au-
tumnal haze by the people who first
observed it.-AdrJord Globe
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
What a Healthy Man Should Do,

DR.. Parks has calculated that the
amount of exercise man in health
should take regularly is equal to walk
ing nine miles a day upon level ground.
The amount of walking done in walk
ing about the house and other domestic
duties may probably be put down as
three miles, which will leave only a
walk of six miles per diem on level
ground. If the ground is billy this will
be still more reduced, so that it GER
tainly does not seem an excessive
amount to advise. The proper quanti-
ty must, however, vary greatly with
circumstances. Women, for example.
will not take as much as men. in Win
ter more may be taken than in Sum-
mer. In youth, when the body is I'M
dergoing the most active development,
care must be taken that every muscle
is exercised in its turn. Hence, gym
nastics, games and sports at this age
are most beneficial. In advanced life
the power and inclination for exercise
both fail, but even then every effort
should be made to prevail upon the in
dividual to take some amount Of exer-
else and to postpone the evil day when
he will become completely bedridden.
Such an amount OF exercise is in all
cases necessary, and enables them to
meet the physical requirements of the
rest of the body Reho6otb San day
Herald
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Weary Of Exile in Brazil.

In the province of the Amazonas, in
Brazil, is a small colony Of Americans.
This colony is all that remains in q
tangible form to tell of that exodus of
Southerners who would not live under
the American flag, which took place
Immediately after the War of the Re-
bellion. Thousand of Southerners were
transported TO Brazil at the expense of
the Imperial Government, which Of
fered them lands in different parts of
the empire if they would guarantee to
stay i've years in the country. Some
stood their voluntary exile a few weeks,
some few months, and small num-
Der, with their descendants, still live IL
the AmazouaS. When those who be-
came homesick wanted to return to the
United States the Brazilian Govern
ment attempted to prevent them, but
word OF warning from the American
Minister at the Court of Rio de Janeiro
settled the matter, and they were al
lowed to return to their native land.
A man who was mate of ship which
took out to Brazil Il lot of these exiies
said to Tribune reporter recently:
Zone of the passengers was Il man who
had been a Colonel in the Confederate
army. As we dropped the coast said
to him: There, take your last look Of
your native land.
All, replied he, 4 hope l may never
see it again. Thereupon l repeated
those lines of Byron:
with thee, my bark, I'll swiftly go
Athwart the fOaming brine,
Nor care what land thou bear'st me to
So not again to mine.
"'Splendid,' cried the Colonel. Just
what | feel. Write them down for me
and | will read them every day
Colonel replied, before you
have been six months in Brazil you
will light your cigar with those lines. ,
II wrote the lines down and gave
them to the Colonel. We went to Rio.
where the Colonel disem barked. We
then went to Santos and after a while
came back TO Rio. One day was
walking in the Rua d'Ouvidor when
heard some one call me by name.
Looking around / discovered the Colo
mel. He drew piece OF folded paper
from his pocket, ard, striking a match.
set fire to it and lighted cigar.
There he exclaimed. so much for
your verses! | have been in Brazil six
weeks. Take me home. L will shovel
dirt for living if l can live under the
old flag once more.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Collecting a Debt.

A good story is told of a well-knowu
property-holder who has for tenant q
lawyer somewhat noted for being d
little slow IN paying debts. One day,
becoming very mucn exasperated, he
said to the collector: Give me thai
bill. I'll show YOU how To- colec,
rents" He was absent about three-
quarters OF an hour. When he returned
-e did not have HUch 10 say for Il iew
moments, and then going over TO TIE
collector desk. he said. in very con-
tidcntial way: just charge - with
f5' How thal?'' inquired the COZ
iectur. Well welt that's III
right. Mir. wis I; little short to-
dag. amd lot nlm have mat much. y
LHg.lafs iapcr.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Some of the most nonular SO

Some of the most popular songs of
the day are very ancient. Sing a
Song OF Sixpence' is as old as the six
teenth century. Three Blind Nice
is found in music book dated 1909.
1.-The Frog and the Mouse" was IL
censed in 1880. Three Children Sill
ding on the lee dates from 1858.
London Bridge is Broken Down" is
OF unfathomed antiquity. Girls and
Boys Come Out to Play is certainly
as old as the reign of Charles las is
also Lucy Locket Lost Her Pocket"
to the tune or which the American song
of Yankee Doodle" was written.
Pussy Cat. Pussy Cat, Where Have
You Been?" is of the age of Queen
Bess. Little Jack Horner" is older
than the seventeenth century.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
NJ. Emile zola says that after leaving

NJ Emile lola says that after leaving
school he became clerk in a ware
house His wages were small, and
although he tried TO add 10 his income
by writing verse, he found much diff
Guilty in keeping the wolf from the
door. Indeed, the public thought so
little of his poetry that he was often
obliged to 90 hungry to bedi until, one
day, brilliant idea struck him. He
lived at the top of u house, and had ac-
cess to the roof. Nothing seemed to
be more easy than to improvise trap,
and to set it ON the leads for sparrows.
He successfully tried the experiment.
and for some months afterwards spar
row was almost his only animal food.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
Agus-Shaken Sufferers

Who resort to Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
experience speedier and more complete relief
than they can hope TO do by the use of quiz
nine. This well authenticated fact is of itself
sufficient to have established a high repuia-
ton for the Bitters But the article is not a
specific merely for the rious forms of ma
larial disease, it endows the system with a
degree Of vigor. and reforms its irregularities
with a certainty that constitutes its best
defence against disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels, specially rife where the atmos-
phere and water miaSma tainted. Fever
and ague- bilious remittent. dumb ague and
ague CAKE are remedied and prevent ed by il,
and il also removes dyspepsia constipat On.
rheumatism. sc. Take this medicine on the
first indication that the system is out OF order.
an6 rest assured that you will be grateful for
the hint.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

There are ESQ butter and cream ia =
sories in Iowa, 497 in Illinois. 1870 in
Wisconsin, leo III X usas, 100 in Min
nesota, 81 in Missouri. 80 in Indiana
and 40 III Nebraska-a total of ! 1888 IN
eight states. The value of the dairy
products OF Iowa alone in 1884 was
$50. coo, 900. and that OF the Uuited
States was $50 Goo go The value Of
he mich COWS OF the United States Is
put ut 500, 900, 0J0 in excess Of the en-
ire capital stock oil ali the national
banks and trust companies OF the
country.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons of youth, nervous weakness early de
cay, loss of manhood, etc. l will send receipt
that viii cure you FREE OF CHARGE This
great remedy discovered by missionary IN
South America. Send a self-addressed enveiop e
to the Rev JosLPH T. INMAS. Station d. Nv
York City. sept10s6
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Eight thousand men are engaged on
the thirty ono mile tunnel stretching
from Croton lake to the reservoir 10
Central park, New York, and which,
when finished, will be the longest tunnel
in the world 1t will have cost bv tha
time anywhere between S33, coo, COO and
$50, 000,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

A singular tree, just discovered in
Australia, has heen named in honor of
Professor Owen, Of this country. 1t
propagates only by suckers. The seed
will not germiuate. They are contain
ed in II solid stone, So dense that it
can only be broken with a hammer.
When it decays the seeds perish also.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

A wine merchant in Hamburg has
bequeathed 1000 thalers per annum,
the interest OF his capital, to the bald
est man in the city, with the proviso
that should man turn up with no hair
at all on his head he is TO take the en-
tire capital
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
NENER GIVE LID

IL you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss Of appetite, gener-
al debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised 10 see the rapid Improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will return !;
pain and misery will cease, and hence
forth you will rejoice in the praise of
Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Il. Hinrichs. 6
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

Mr.. Oswald Ottendorfer, editor of
the New York Stats Zettung. has pre-
sented his native City of Zwittau, in
Austria. with The sum of 200, 600 horins.
to be devoted to the erection of hos
pital and orphan asylum.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

f. @. Buerstatte and FL Hinrichs viii
refund tie price paid if Acker's Bilod
Elixir does not relieve any skin or blood
disorder. 4 new, but thoroughly teste
discovery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19

A mystery as to the cause OF the
death OF San Francisco man was
solved at &c autopsy by the finding
OF a lemon seed lodged IN his intes-
tines
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-11-19
SICK HORSES

are cured the quickest by the Horse
Medicines prepared by Henry Aiuricns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
NOT AN OLD GRUDGE.
The Langford- West Affeir.

WEsTFARM, FLA, May 20.-Edttor
MOrnipg Ne1rs: Your correspondent from
Madison, Fla, under date of May 18,
has unwittingly, no doubt, made a mis-
take in regard to there being an old feud
existing between the Langford and West
families, and that "this feeling was inten-
sifed last fall during the political cam
paign."
While have no desire, at this time, to
go into the inside facts in connection
with this matter, deem it but right and
just TO all parties to state that the origin
Of the difficulty which eliminated so
fatally last Sunday at Hickory Grove
Church, does not antedate the Presidential
and GubernatOrial campaigns of last fall.
Capt. LangfOrd and NV father were on
friendly terms. and, in 1880, during the
prOtracted Illness which ended my fathers
earthly existence, Capt. Langford was a
frequent visitor al his bedside.
The writer WAS at home in Valdosta.
Ga, when this bloody rencounter occurred
between his brothers and the Langfords,
which terminated fatally to VIM. Lang
ford of ThOmasyille, Ga. and George
Langford, OF this county. Taft LangfOrd
and my brothers were all wOunded-some
quite seriously, though none as yet have
died. Joe Langford was the only one
who came out uninjured.
w. s. WEST.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22

The Brooksville Crescent has suspended.
A tomato at Braidentown measured IA
inches in circumference.
A canary bird, at the age OF 10 years,
died few days since in Quincy.
The car factory at Ellaville is now
turning out ten freight cars per day.
out of a total OF 5000 visitors 10 Green
Cove last season. not one death occurred.
Titusyille will celebrate the Fourth Of
July, and among other attractions will
have regatta.
Several pieces Of gold have been picked
IN in Centre Hill. some pieces almost as
large as pins head.
An election viii be held June for the
purpose Of electing five Aldermen and a
Marshal in the town Of Apopka.
The steamer Margaret viii commence
10 make daily trips 70 Manatee soon, and
make one trip a week 10 Punta Rassa.
1t is reported that good vein Of coral
has been discovered In the banks OF the
Aucilla river, near the natural bridge.
w. $. Plummer, Of Clay county, ship
ped seven barrels Of irish potatoes TO Bal
timore last week and sold them for $40.
The steamer Ellis, belonging % Apa-
lachicola, has been sold % the Peoples
Line, and will go 10 Columbus for repairs.
Large numbers Of fish, ranging from
five 10 twenty-five pounds, are being taken
with the hook and line from Rock Ledge
wharyes.
A Cuban boy employed in the factory
Of Seidenberg 4 Co.. at Key West, while
on the elevator, fell and received serious,
II not fatal, injuries.
The Plant Investment Company are
having a large boat built torun on Tampa
bay. II will be 80 feet long aud draw
about o. feet Of water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
Utilizing a Rainy Day.

From me Ldke3rood Times and journal.
One Of the most eccentric characters in
his day, in this community, was Gordon
Clayton, of Greenyille. He was fond Of
hunting and fishing, knew where the
swapping turtles were most abundant, and
where the largest fish lived. Trapping
was n favoTite calling with Gordon, and
many fine furs came into his grasp.
Many years ago there come n dun, drizzly
day, unfit for working or hunting. Cor
don. always eccentric, determined that
this dull and drizZly day might be useful
if properly employed. In a word, he de-
cided thai it'was good day for a man 10
employ getting married. He accordingly
dressed himself In his best, procured "A
span OF horses and a driver, and
started for the home OF the young
woman he loved. Arrived there he entered
and with barely an introductory word
said TO her, sits good day for n we'd
ding; let's 20 and get married" The pro-
p0sal was so unique and so sudden that
the young woman was taken completely
by surprise; but she found time to say
that she had not expected anything ofthis
kind-at any rate. not so soon-and that
she was not prepared for a wedding. She
begged for little delay-Only a few DAYS
in which 10 get ready for the nuptials.
But Gordon was on matrimOny bent and,
standing unmoved by the appeal for delay
In the middle OF the floor, be jerked out,
In his peculiar manner, the three words:
"NOw or Neyerw
The young woman hesitated a moment
only, when, being as fertile OF resource
aud nimble TO act a. the young hunter in
pursuit Of game. replied: "Well, be II so.v
In u few minutes she was ready. An hour
later the ceremony wac over. and the two
lived happily together until death put
them osuudcr,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
HOTEL OCEANIC.

BARNEGAT CITY, Ocean County, N. j..
Opens June eth. On the Island of Long Beach,
I've miles at sea. Temperature seldom above
rs. Immediate relief from Hay Fever and
Asthma. Best fishing and bathing ON the
Jersey coast. Accommodation for 200 guests
nrst class In every respect. For terms and
circulars address M. Ii. BUzBY, Proprietor,
Masonviie. N. j
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
JAS Weak as an Ola Rag -

When lady says she feels that way it
means, debility, languOr and impoverished
blood. If she allows herself to continue
in this way she runs into a state of per-
manent ili-health. If she knows what is
best for her she will take Browns Iron
Bitters, which will speedily build up her
constitution, enrich her blood, and give
her strength and health. Mrs. Lucinda
Walker, South Norridgewock. Maine.
was sick with nervous prostratlon and
dizziness. She had no appetite and could
hardly walk. Halt a bottle of Browns
Bitters made me feel like new person.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

Capture of a Rand of Negro Car Robbers
ntar DaltOn-A Desperate Fight with
a RAbid Canine in Bibb COunty-The
Freaks of a Crazy Negro at Panther
Creek.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-22
Proposals alJaniro.
Proposals for Furnishing ship Chand-
lery ana HatioBs for Revenue Vessels.

COLLECTORS OFYrcE. May 49, 1895.
GEALED PROPOSAL Will be rec ived at
~ this ONCE until y clock noon Of THU RS
DAY. May -. 1855, for supplying hations and
ship Chandlery for the use OF crews and YES
sells Of the United States Revenue Marine Ser
vice In this collection district for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1886. Schedules Of arti-
cles Of Ship Chandicry 10 be md for Will be
furnished on applicati0n ~ this ofiee.
x, y. JOHNSON Collector.