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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
A Western Man at Dinner.

Those who had not clipped" the
walters received but tardy attention.
1t CHANGED that one of this class, a
broad-shouldered fellow, with huge
whiskers, regular basso profuudo
voice, rough clothing, and a head of
hair like big buffalo frontlet, swag-
gered in, and, with free and indie
pendent air, took an unoccupied seat
at the dinner table.
1t CHANGED that there figured upon
the bill of fare that day roast bear
meat, which was served as sort of
rarity, and just as the newcomer sat
down, some was ordered by party of
three gentlemen opposite. who were
promptly served.
Say, waiter" said the newcomer.
''briEg me some 'er that b ar meat"
"Yessir," said the ite-jacketed at
'sndant, who left, but gave no further
,eed 10 the order.
The western man sat quietly in his
place for five minutes, the chairs OF
either side of him having been imme-
diately turned up, lest some guest
equally Objectionable to the head-wait-
er might get in at that point. After
sitting five minutes he grabbed hold
of waiter who was passing behind
him.
Say, have you got any b ar meat for
dinnerp"
Eyes, sir.
well, bring me some, and quick,
too, for I'm hungrier' n a hound"
Away went the waiter, but he didn't
return, and the color began to mount
into the face of the backwoodsman. He
gave third order. which was treated
with the same sublime contempt. Pa
tience could no further go; he seized
hold of the heavy dining plates that
were laid on either side of him, and
dashed one after the other down vio-
iently upon the table with crash that
smashed them into pieces, brought the
head waiter and two or three others to
him in an instant, and started some of
his immediate neighbors to their feet
in alarm.
Look hyar," said the cause of this
alarm, Selling the head waiter by the
arm, 'kin L get waited on in this hyar
hotel and hev what l kin pay for?"
Certainly, sir, yes, SIR" said the
head waiter, squirming Intellectually in
lHC 81 Sp VI lho biS lSit uduu VI Iut
westerner that held him in an iron
grip.
''Wall, then, do you see that?' slap
ping down ten-dollar gold piece with
his right hand, then, throwing back
the upper part of his coat, from one in
side pocket of which protruded a re-
Volver and from the other the handle
of huge bowie-knife, ''thar's my mon
ey and here's my weapons; eff you don t
have plate O that b ar meat here in
two minutes I'll rub some of you out. "
Released from his grasp, the head
waiter retired, and in moment more
plate of the desired delicacy was
placed before him.
Anything else, sirP' said the now
obsequious waiter.
Eyes, take that" pointing to the
gold eagle that still remained on the
table, land bring two bottles of cham
payne and four glasses"
When the wine came, one of the bot
ties and three glasses were passed
across the table to the three gentlemen
oppos; G.
Gentlemen, | apologize for inter-
rupting your dinner, but | had to do
suthin' to get waited on by these in
fernal niggers. Won't you take drink
with me?"
1t was thought best to humor him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
The Cats Nine Hives.

Of the cat it is commonly said that it
has nine lives. BY this saying nothing
very definite is meant beyond the opin-
ion that under various kinds of death
the cat lives much longer than other
animals that have to be killed by vio-
lent means. When any question is
asked of the police or of other persons
who have to take the lives of lower
animals, they tell you, without excep-
ton, according to my experience, thai
the cat is the most difficult to destroy
of all domestic animals, and that it en-
dures accidental blows and falls with
an lmpunity that is quite distinguish
ing characteristic.
The general impression conveyed in
these views is strictly correct up to q
certain and well-marked degree. By
the lethal death, the value of the life
OF the cat is found to be, at the least,
three times the worth OF the dog. In
all the cases | have seen in which the
exactest comparisons were made, the
cat outlived the dog. A cat and dog
of the same ages being placed in 3
lethal chamber, the cat may, with per.
feet certainty, be predicted to outlive
the dog. The lethal chamber being
large enough to hold both the cat and
the dog, the vapor inhaled by the ami
mails being the same, with every other
condition identical, this result as ar
experimental truth, may be accepted
without cavil.
The differences, always well marked,
are sometimes much longer than would
be credible in the absence of the evil
dence. l have once seen cat, falling
asleep in a lethal chamber in the same
period as dog, remain breathing,
literally. nine times longer, for the dog
died within five minutes, and the car
not only continued to breathe, in pro-
foundest sleep, for forty-five minutes,
but would have been recoverable by
simple removal from the vapor into
fresh air if it mad been removed while
yet one act of breathing continued.
This, however, was exceptional, be-
cause the cat III the same lethal atmos-
phere as the dog does not. as a rule,
live more than thrice as long; i. e., if
the dog ceases to breathe in four min
utes, the cat will cease in from ten to
twelve minutes aftef falling asleep
From "INeaSures Of Nta5 Ienactty," By
DR.. b. " Richardson, in Popular
Science Monthly for AuguSt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

Names of lakes and rivers as they
appear in the writing of the early
French explorers: Lake Ontario was
called Frontenac, Lake Erie, Erike,
Erige or Erie, from the nation of Fries;
also Lake of Cont. Lake Huron was
Karegnondi and Lake of Orleans.
Lake Michigan was called Lake OF
Puans. Lake of the Illinois, Lake
Mischigonong and Lake of the Dau-
phin. Lake Superior was Like of
Condo. Illinois River was the Seigne-
lay The Ohio vas called OuaDouski-
gon, Oyo, Ouye and Belle REVERE.
The Mississippi was the River Colbert.
River ST. Louis. Mcschasipi and Mes
cnasabe. Missouri River was called
Pekitanoni, REVERE des Osages and
MasSourites,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
When in the Wrong Channel

The bile wreakS grieyous injury. Headaches,
constipation. pain in the liver and stomach,
iaundice, nausea ensue. 4 few doses of Hos
letters Stomach Btters will reform these evils
and prevent further Injury. 1t is a pleasant
APPARENT. its action upon the bowels being un-
accompanied by gripping. The liver is both
regulated and simulated by it, and as it is very
impolitlc TO disregard disorder of that organ
which through neglect may eliminate in dan
gerous congestion and hepatie at scess, the Bit
tiers should be reSorted to at an early stage.
Failure to do this renders a contest with the
rlalady more pr1traeted. Fever and ague
rheumatism, kidney ami bladder troubles, are
remedied by this fine medicine, and the ipcreas-
ing infirmities of age mitigated by it. 1t may
be also used in convalescence with advantage,
as it hastens the restoration of vigor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

On the 7th of May NJ. Dareste hung
up an egg in a little bag, lying on its
side, and marked the upper part of the
shell with little X. The 7th of June
lie let the egg down, still inclosed in
Its bag, into saucepan of boiling wa
ter When hard he cut the egg open.
The yolk he found adhering to the
membrane, not of the lower, but OF the
upper shell, and thus was disproved
the common belief that the yolk was
heavier tnan the white, or albumen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
a GA RID

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions CT youth, nervous weakness. early de-
car, loss of manhood etc, L viii send receipt
that will cure You FREE OF CHARGE This
great remedy was discover ID by missionary in
South America. Send s. f-addressed envelope
to the Rev. JosEPH T. INNAs, Station d. Nev
YORK City. sept10-e6
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
THOUSANDS SAY SO.

Mr.. L. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
ST never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known aud will posi-
lively cure Kidney and liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year. Sold at fifty
cents bottle by FL. Hinrichs. 3
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

4 gold dollar is tiny coin, but i
man OF ingenuity and fine fingers at
Waterbury has just built railway 10
connective so small as 10 stand upon the
.laI disc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

+. e. Buers static and H Hinricls
guarantee positive relief for any cough,
cold, cronp or lung complaint by using
Acker's English Remedy, or will refund
the money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

English physicians are OF opinion
that The use OF dynamite tends to pro-
duce apopieXy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

losing affair, says he New York Times,
rs 100 ewes, allowing the safe estimate of
an increase of SO per cent, aud losses by
death of 10 per cent. will increase to
l425 in ten years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

Ar the New York store: 3 bales of
pink flannel worth lSc yard, at 12sc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

There are in New York city about 10
miles of street railway.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29
SICK HORSES

are cured the quickest by the Horse
Medicines prepared by Henry Hiurichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-29

FoH SALE ~ ALT. MANHElMER, Manitowoc
The Florida agriculturist., 1885-02-11
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing placed in his hands by an East India mis-
sionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
CONSUMPTION, Bronchitis, CatarTh, Asthma
and all throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases. has felt it his duty to make it
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and a desire to relieve human
suffering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire il, this recipe, i'll German, French
or English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES,
335-3S6 149 PoaCer's Block Rochester, N. Y.
The Florida agriculturist., 1885-02-11

Organized in 1870 by Mr. D Amber, and gen.
orally known as Ambler's Bank
TIansacts general banking business. De-
posts received. Discounts made and Ex-
terms; Collections made and proceeds
promptly remitted.
Correspondents-Impo & Traders Ma
tional Bank, New York; Merchants National
Rank Savannah Ga.
Resident Correspondents of Brown Bros &
Co, Drexel, Morgan & Co, Jas G Kings Sons
Kountze Bros, New York, and other promi.
nent Misunderstanding Letters of Credit. 1S2 If
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Do not forget to attend the picnic at
Cuethlcr's this evening.
EDwARD Brooks who attends the shoot
ing gallery at Marshall Hall was acct
dcntally shot last night by careless
marksman.
REV. DIR. ApplsoN's address to the young
ladies of Norwood Institute ON the occa-
sion of the closing exercises, an eloquent
effort, has been printed in pamphlet form.
GoLp medals were awarded last Tuesday
to Miss May Dcming, Miss Maggie John
son and Miss Eta Searle, at the closing
exercises of Miss Bcst's select school for
children.
A WHITE MAN named Robert Bayless fell
in fit at Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 8 O'Clock this morning and in
iured his head He was assisted to the
Emergency Hospital.
The walls of the new National Theatre
are rapidly approaching completion, and
the construction of the roof will soon be
commenced. II is n little over three
months since the old theatre was destroyed
by fire.
AN entertainment was given at the Ger.
man Orphan Asylum on Good Hope Hill.
Just above Uniontown. The children sang
and recited for their visitors, and good
time generally was had. The institution
was found to be in an excellent condition.
Mrs. ANGELINA SIMPSON, the daughter of
Captain Peter LenoX, one of the original
settlers of Washington, died last Tuesday.
Size was the sister also of the late ex-
Mayor Walter LcnoX. Mrs. Simpson left
a valuable estate on Pennsylvania ave
nue. to be divided between her daughters,
Mrs Bedford Brown of Alexandria, Va.
and Miss Margaret X. Simpson of thi,
city. She was 80 years old.
AN investigation is in progress at Co.
lumbia Hospital for women, corner
Twonty-fifth street and Pennsylvania
nue., the subject of inquiry being the treat
mciit of patients, the habits and manners
of physicians in attendance, etc. The tcsti-
mony heard so far has been that of Drs &.
Mayfield, b, Poole, II, l.. H. Johnson, u.
X. Shute and NJ, Cuthbert, former mcdi-
cal assistants, and Of C. r. Earle X. Stein
and r. Il, Bailey former apothccaries,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

CNlFoENIA MINsrRELs At FoRp's.--'rhc
California Ministries are the only ones that
have adopted the prevailing fashion Of
summer amusement tours at cheap prices.
This company comes to FOrd's Opera
House next week with the reputation of
being .an organization of sterling merit.
The press in general pronounccs thcir
Jokes as new, their dancing and singing
extraordinarily fine, and their fun gcnu-
inc and contagious, The business man
ager, MIR G.. w. Gray, states that this new
departure in minstrclsy has met with great
success, and that his already large com
pany has, in consequence of the large
patronage bestowed upon him, just been
increased by the addition Of several lead
ing minstrel stars, who will make their
appearance at Ford's. One of these is
Walter Wentworth who il termed by the
Pittsburg Leddcr the best contortionist
ever seen in that city, and who can almost
tie himself into bow-knot. Another is
the comfy Martin of the Big Four
smith, Walden, Cronin and Martin. The
cheap summer prices will prevail during
the engagement.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18

An addition was made yesterday after
noon to the happy family of sea lions,
which are temporarily at Athletic Park.
Captain Eastman, who has charge of the
Arctic animals. has been expecting the
new conner for several days, and was not
surprised when he pccpcd into the pen
time yesterday. This is the first sea lion
born in the Atlantic States, and the little
fellow, who was blessed with n remarkable
appetite, was quietly taking its breakfast
fifteen minutes after its birth, and has
since been almost constantly at its
mothers breast. 1t is about two feet long
with well proportional body, 1t took
its new surroundings and the cool grass
faction rs though it had been in the Arctic
regions with the mercury away below
zero. Another addition is expected in II
few DAYS
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
DIR. HEBBARD

who has given his life to hopeless sufferers
can he consulted at No. 123 18th st., Wash.
ugton. u. G.. Specially: All Chronic Diseases.
Consultation Zee, 81 4 few testimonials:
DIR. Iebhard has but fowl any supcriurS in
the medical line. - BlOOkiyp EO1ie
"Dr. llebbard is A. medical writer of high re
putc."- Ntr l'Cik HoJld.
"a physician of thorough science. extended
knowledge and large practical experience. -
I'm. Eds0N, PeSdeW I, H. q. d.i BOoligp,
v, !.
pr. lIcbharl is continually discovering new
methods of saving human life. - IHVddetphtd
Press.
"lhc doctor IL one of the most skilllul sur
geuns and competent medical advisers In this
country. ~ cSc H0cN tCID fnilddigl.
"nr llebbard isworklng with the most in.
tense earncstncSs TO- heal the sick. open blnd
eyes. lmstop deaf cars and save the dying. -
PjOrjdClct Press.
Boston is proud to be the home of this cele
bratcd physician, SO long a worker for human
needs. - BOStOH Hetdid.
"Dr. iiebbard has made new contributions
recently to medical science which promise to
be of great interest - BOSfOU T5dtefieT.
DIR. llebbard Is utterly an original man
the product OF his own energy and, while he
works for the present welfare Of the people,
he is almost supcrhuman in his efforts to mako
all sure OF happy future. TIE No,H AmT.
iCOU HCrityr. ip1Stf
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT News.

Bins FoR CoLoRED HosPIrNL. 49, The
Commissioners received bids today for
the construction Of the Colorcd Womcn's
and Childrcn's Home. The following are
the bids; William Henderson, Sl7, us; u.
Driscoll, Sl7,500; H. Downing, Sl9,O00; i.
Hewlett, '$l9,5Oi C. Thomas $50, 800; !. n.
Law, SO 5o.
A SCARCITY or WHARF.-The Commits
sioners have recently received complaints
OF the low water pressure at the higher
points of the city. This is in consequence
of nearly all Of the mains being flushed
and cmptied by the Engineer Department
to clean them. This has the effect OF
purifying the watcr and the pressure will
be increased in day or two.
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS. - Permits to
build have been granted to i. II Shelton
TO erect seven frame and one brick dwell
ings on u, between thirteenth and Four
toenth streets southeast, To cost ~, 700; j
4. Entwislc, erect Il printing Office in alley
between East Capitol and A, and Sixth
and Seventh streets southeast, 5000 DR.
Bchrend build addition to ijl q street,
$1,000.
LARGE COLoREp MuHr Atty. The report
of the Health Officer for the past week
shows that 100 persons died. or these 81
were white and tri colorcd The colorcd
doath-rate was more than three times
greater than the white. There were 80 of
thcdeccdents under years olugc, and only
Is OF these were white The burial ccrtii-
Gates for last week show that the large
dcati.rate. among the colOrcd people was
occasioned by durrhclic diseascn
PnEcIPAL PAUL's SACRIFICE. Secretary
Tindail has written the following letttrto
Mr. li, A. Paul superintendent ofSchools.
1.-The Commissioners irectme 20 acknowl.
edge the receipt OF your communication
OF the 4th inst. They regret that YOU
have felt compelled 10 decline the 'ap-
pointnlent of Superintendent of Public
Schools but they wish TO signify their
appreciation of your motives, and to com
mend the sacrifice you made Of promotion
IN orderthat you may, as you express it,,
'be OF more service to the schools in
the position of Principal of the High
School, They also desire to convey their
approval and thanks for the efficiency
you have manifested in your temporary
sphere ofduty by ordcrofthe board
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
MACHINE TALK.
The Master Mechanics Discussing
pnncr. -Onicnrs ElecIeh.

paperS -Omcers Elected.
When the American Hallway Master
Mechanics Association assembled in bust.
ness session this morning, the large at
enhance Of members listened to a care
fully prepared paper on the Develop
mcnt of Iiadial Valve Gear" by Mr.. otto
Gruninger, consulting engineer, New York
city.
The reading was profuscly illustrated
with large drawings, and was listened to
with much attention. \ vote of thanks
was rendered the author of the paper
The report of the committee, on "Ncw
Plans for Construction and Improvement
Of Locomotives" Best Metal for Loco
motive Hearings, steel Castings in Loco
motives" Driving Wheel Brakes To
What Extent Is Their Use Adyisablc2'
lis the Frequent Testing of Boilers by
Hydraulic Pressure Adysablc?' Smoke
stacks ami Spark Arrcstcrs "Shop Tools
aud Machinery were read by the sccrc-
taW and discussed at length 10y the Nom.
hcrs of the association.
On recommendation of the committee
appointed to nominate the officers for the
ensuing year the following officers were
elected:
President i Davis Barnett, Port Hope. ont d:
yicc-Ircsidrnis VIM. Wuodcock Elizabeth.
pmt n J.;Jacob johann. Springfield H.: j.,
T. D'Nllc. W llllilnglhl, " ~ too u 'blDN'
Boston, Mass; II. II. Briggs. Elilahethtown,
Ky: secretary j II setchcl Cincinnati. o.:
treasurer, GEO. Richards Boston, Mass.
Charles Blackwell ofRoauole, Va, was
chosen an additional member of commit
tee to suggest subjects for consideration
The report OF the committee to appoint
The place for the next convention dcsig-
mated Boston, saratoga and Minneapolis.
Boston will probably be The choice.
Though the business of the convention
virtually CLOSED to-day short session
will be held tomorrow morning, aftcr
which the association will visit Mt Yer
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
NIB. MERRlck,s ILLNESS.
\ Slight Change for the Better
IirrI Tn-nnN.

\ Slight Change for the Better No
ticed To-day.
The condition of Hon. Richard 7. Mcr-
rick this morning was much improved
though lac still lies in critical condition.
lie passed comfortable and quiet night
brs. Magrudcr and Sewers, his physicians
were joined in consultation this morning
by Drs. Van Bibbcr and Allan Smith OF
Baltimore, the result ofwhich pronounced
the patient improving The family resi-
dcnCc ON + street has been bcSicgcd by
friends anxious to learn of change for
the better.
Many kilograms of sympathy and in
Quiry have been received from distant
cities to which the report Of his illness
driitcd Among those who have called
or made inquiry regarding Mr.. Mcrrick' :
condition are Colonel Lamont, in behalf
of the President, Postmastcr-Gencral
Villas second Assistant Postmaster-Gcu-
cral Knott, Attoncy-Gcncral Garland and
secretary Lamar. His malady is now
diagnosed to be partial congestion of the
brain. induced to u considerable extent
10y the pressure brought to bear ON him
from all parts of the country for his in
tcrcesSion in behalf Of applicants for of
Zee. appeals to which he was ever ready
To hear when hcdccmcd the cases worthy.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-18
The Divorce Court.

The charges of habitual drunkenness,
cruelty and deseItion made by Emclne
Chew against her husband, Philip Chew,
having been supported by proof, Justice
Cox Yesterday granted her divorce. A pc
tition was filed in behalf of Mary T..
Clancy, who complained that her hus-
band, Patrick Clancy, after beating her
with great cruelty, deserted her and ran
away with Mary Dillon, with whom he
lives in adultery. She prays the court to
give her divorce and such other relief rs
She may he entitled to receive.