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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
A Thousand Years Ago.

In the year 900 before Christ what
was the state of Europe? The Goths,
the Nandals, the Huns the Normans,
the Turks. and other barbaric hordes
had invaded and overthrown the Ro-
man empire and had established va
rious kingdoms upon its ruins. Read
ing, writing, and ciphering were sep
arate aud distinct trades. The masses
of the rich and the poor alike were
wholly unacquainted with the mys-
terics of the alphabet and the pen. A
few men known as clerks" who be-
longed to the priesthood. monopolzed
all learning and set themselves up as
special artists. Kings did not know
how to even sign their names. When
they wanted to sign written contract.
law, or treaty, which some clerk
had drawn up for them, they would
smear the right hand with ink aud
slap il down on the parchment, Saying,
Witness my hand. At later day
some genius devised the substitute OF
the seal, which was impressed instead
of the hand, but oftener beside the
hand; hence the law phrase, Witness
my hand and SEAL At the date OF
which we write every gentleman had a
seal with a peculiar device thereon.
There were no chimneys in use; the
fire was built in the center of the
house, smoke escaping through a hole
in the roof. Chairs were unknown;
knives and forks were unknown. Even
the nobility sat on boxes and blocks,
and ate meat with their iingers.-St
LouiS Rtpubltc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
How the Hin. Of Siam Chooses His
Elephants.

When the herd entered the wide
mouth of the funnel that narrowed
down the stockade. ii lecame frantic
with rage and terror. Dozens ut Il time
stood on their hind legs. waving their
trudks wildly and believing with open
mouths. The panic became terrific.
In the ensuing crush, the mothers
steadfastly guarded their young. Many
a baby elephant stood bleating beneath
its mothers chest, protected by her
strong fore legs. her active prOboscis.
and her body set as Il bulWark for its
defense. In many eases two mothers
united in the care of some little one.
Shoulder to shoulder they leaned over
the youngster that was between them,
and shielded it under frightful pressure
and peril, with q courage aud calm
ness. So perfect was the protection OF
the babies, that more than 4 score of
these-some wcaklings no larger than
sheep-surviyed the crush of entrance
into the stockade, while ten full-grown
elephants were therein killed.
Once within the stockade the mad
dened herd rushed round and round
the arena. As they passed and re-
passed the stand, the official, n con-
noisseur OF elephants, indicated to the
hunters, which ones were to be taken.
When these happened to come upon the
outside of the swirling mass and near
the circumference of the enclosure,
they were lassoed around the ankles as
they raised their feet in walking and
the cables which formed the noOses
were made fast TO the posts of the
stockade Several cables bound the
feet of each captive, and held him from
further travel with his companions.
Having secured as many of the ele-
plants as would be required by the
government for several years, the re-
mainder of the herd was led out upon
the plain, where 4 few more were
laSSoed for sport. One frenZied animal
came trumpeting up the steps OF the
stand occupied by ;hc officers and
guests. The official shouted COM
mands to hunters; gentlemen climbed
pillars; ladies mounted tables, and
shricked; CONSERVATION reigned until
the hunters scaled the stand, and with
their sharp goads prodded the intruder
off to safe distance.
The dismissed elephants gradually
made their way to the jungles, there to
feed apd grow until the king should
appoint another hunt. The prisoners
would be tanned and then used in lift
ing lumber, in carrying goods and
travellers across the country, and in
war. The trained beasts are manifest
" larger. stronger, healthier. aud
wiser than their wild fellows. They
battle, eat. exercise, and sleep regular
ly, and apparently gain much i'll cum
ming and sagacity under human in
struction ST Nicholas
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

tiger 1t started to pass, down tue
nnIlah. but for second halted on
slab of rock to listen to the noise of lis
enemies.
1t was a splendid shot. A sharp
crack of rifle and then to my joy |
saw the quarry lying on its stomach,
tearing up the ground around in its
impotent rage and growing as only a
tiger can. There was no necessity for
a second shot. for as we scrambled TO
the top of the rock that had concealed
US the royal brute rolled over on its
side while n stream of blood from its
mouth made assurance doubly sure.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
GluttOnS.

Among the accounts of enormous
eaters there are, perhaps, none more
extraordinary than that related in
"Fulcr's Worthless" concerning Mich
olas Wood of Harrison, Kent, England
The account says: He ate ut one meal
a whole sheep, at another time thirty
dozen pigeons. At the residence of
Sir William Sidley he ate as much as
would have suiliced for thirty men.
Al Lord Watten's in Kent, he devoured
eighty four rabbits at one sitting.
which 1T the rate of Il half a rabbit for
each man, would serve 16S men. At
breakfast he ate eighteen yards of
black pudding, and during the day ate
whole hog. When accommodated with
fruit he ate three pecks of damSons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, Ill.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she was
treated for a month by her family ply
stefan, but grew worse. he told her she
was a hopeless rictina Of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she bought
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking ten bottles, found
herself sound and well. now does her own
kousework and is as well as she ever was.
Free trial bottles of this Great Discovery
at H. Hinrichs' Drug Store, large bottles
SOC and S1.00.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

First publication Nov 81 1900 No, 90
y ROBATE,-MANITOwOC COUNTY COURT
L In the matter of the estate of Anthony
Kelly, Jr., deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Anthony
Kelley, ST., of Newton, representing among
other things that Anthony Kelly. Jr., late or
Newton. on the 18th day of September, A. d..
1890. died ntestate, leaving goods. chattels and
estate within this state. and that the said petit
toner is the father of said deceased. and pray
ing that administration of said estate be to said
petitioner granted it is ordered that said petit
ton be heard before this court or Tuesday, the
23rd day of December, A. D.. 1890, at ID o clock
A. NJ, at my Office III said county.
Ordered futher that notice thereof be given to
the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons IN
terasted. by publishing copy of this order for
three successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing in the Manitowoc Pilot weekly newspaper
published at the city of Manitowoc in said
county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 26th day of November,
a. D., 1890.
daclS EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
Four Little Needles.

There are stories and stories about
women shoppers having spools of cot
ton and similar articles sent to their
hotel or residence after purchasing,
but the tales have always been regard
ed as highly exaggerated in order. to
point joke. The clerks at the Girard
House. however will always behere in
the future such productions to be the
gospel truth. no matter what state
ments are contained, and after an ex-
perience the other night this is not to
be wondered at Shortly before 6
o'clock Il large delivery wagon be-
longing TO a millinery house drove up
to the door. and the driver dismounted
with a small parcel in his hand. This,
together with II bill. he handed the
clerk, who viewed the inscription with
gasp. 1t read: -Four needles four
cents" Anything else22 qucried the
clerk rs soon rs he recovered breath.
Nope that's ALL" And this is why the
genial conductors of the Girard will be
credulous for the balance of their lives.
-Ihld0elDhjd IlqUirer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
HAPPY HOLSTERS

VIM. Timmons, Postmaster of Idaville,
Ind, writes: Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines
combined, for that bad feeling arising
from Kidney and Liver trouble" John
Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same
place, says: Find Electric Bitters to be
the best Kidney and Liver ne licine
made me feel like q new man." J. w.
Gardner hardware merchant, same town,
says: Electric Bitters is just the thing
for a man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he found
new strength, good appetite and felt just
like he had new lease on life. Only SOC.
a bottle. at FL. Hinrichs' Drug Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

LAST week the largest number of immi
grants ever received IN the month of No
vember landed in New York. The total
was 9,99S. They were chiefly Italians and
Huns, and were OF the very poorest class
of people. This years's crop of arrivals
is regarded by our immigrant officials as
anything but an acquisition to our popu-
lation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
Steam Heat And Pianos.

Steam heat is the worst for Il piano
and in time shrinkS both case and ac-
ton. SO that the former cracks, and the
latter raItles. When one lives where
that handy mode of heating the room
obtains, Il dish of water should be kept
constantly upon the radiator; il in
creascs humidity. and in Il measure
prevents shriuking.-Go 0i Housekeep-
ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

ENGLISH SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or calloused Jumps and
B!emishes from horses, Blood SPAWN,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-bone,
Stiles, Sprains and Swollen Threats
Coughs, Etc. Save $50 ny use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold 10y F.
G. Buerstatte Druggist Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
RUCKIEN'S ARNICASALVE,

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Ri I'm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblaine, C0rns, and all Skin Erup
tons, aud positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. Il Jan. 30
FOR SALE BY Henry Illnrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

RHEUMATIsM Cured in Day" Mystic
Cure" for rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures IN to 3 days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately dis
appears. The first dose greatly benefits.
70 cents. Sold by f. G.. Buerstatte,
Druggist, Manitowoc. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
First publication Nov 81, 1902 No

First publication Nov. 81, 1902 No. 90
IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNTY COURT.
i In the matter of the estate of Martha c. Sven
son, deceased.
To all whsm it may concern: Letters tesla
mentary on said estate having been issued to X.
X. Robley and Reilly Olson on the 18th day of
after said day being allowed and limited for
creditors 10 present their claims for examination
and allowance, notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will. on the third Tuesdays of
March, April and May A. D., 1891, also on the last
day of the six months so limited, at the probate
office III the city of Manitowoc, in said county,
receive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persona against said deceased.
Dated November -. 1850.
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge.
NASH 4 NASH Attvs. dec25
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
Skates For Boys And Girls.

Any boy or girl who will send the News
ten subscribers for one month at % cents
each in advance will be given pair Of
American club skates of the best harden
ed steel and nickel plated. No better
skate on the market. This is chance
to get fine pair of skates for very little
work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
CHAMBERLAIN'S EYE AND SKIN
OINTMENT.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes.
letter, Salt Rheum, Scalded Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples and
Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing. Hun
dreds of cases have been cured by it after
all other treatment had failed. 1t is put
up in % and 30 cent boxes. For sale by
III. Hinrichs, Druggist.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
Mrs. Burnett is said to stand at the

MIS-. DUIIIVIl Is SsIItI To StdIN 1T tNt
head of our authors just now in her
literary earnings. The London Daily
NetcS SAYS that she has received for her
American rights on the play of Little
Lord Fauntlerov," DO less that Eli, 900
(Ss5. OO0). and that If we were to add
her similar profits in England on
enormous sales of this novel the
amount sarned out OF the book would
be quite startling"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

THE Pail Mall Gazette says: "One of
the most singular facts about the growth
of London is its regularity. 1t may be
roughly taken that every month about a
thousand houses are added to London"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
ON e CEN T.

The Milwaukee Daily News has reduced
its price from two cents to one cent per
copy. The News is the only one cent
daily paper published in the state. 1t is
an Independent tariff reform paper and
is the fairest and most outspoken paper
published in Wisconsin. 1t has Il COM
plete news service from all over the state
and the world. 1t is SO low in price that
all can afford 10 have live daily from
the metropolis of the state. 1t will be
mailed to any one for % cents a month";
70 cents for three months; $3.50 for six
months, or $500 per year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

First publication Dec. Is 1890 No 100
- MANITowoC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Michael Trainor.
deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the
last Will and testament of Michael Trainor de-
ceased late of the town Manitowoc Bapids in
said county. having been delivered into said
court:
And Henry Mulholland Jr., of the city of Man.
itowoC in said county, having presented to said
court his petition in writing duly verified repre-
senting, among other things, that said Michael
Trainor died testate, at the town aforesaid, in
said county in the month of November 1890; that
said instrument Is the last will of said deceased
and that said Henry Mulholland, Jr., is named
therein as executor, and praying that said in
strument be proven and admitted to probate and
that letters testamentary be thereon issued to
said petitioner.
Ii Is ordered That said petition and the mat
tiers therein be heard, and proofs of said last
will and testament be taken at special term of
said county court to be held az the probate Office
in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of January 1891, at 10 clock A. II.
And ii is further ordered: That notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given by pub
location hereof for three successive weeks once
each week. previous to the time of said hearing
in the Manitowoc Pilot weekly newspaper pub
lished in said Manitowoc County.
Dated December 18th 1890.
By the Court:
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge,
SCHMITZ hIkWAN, Attys. janis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25
The Piano.

The invention of the modern form
of the piano dates back to about the
year 100. Tie spinet or rectangular
shaped instrument, was called n virgil
nal. 1t is frequently stated that this
was done TO compliment Elizabeth,
the English Virgin Queen but this
can not be true, as it is found men,
toned among the Instruments of
Henry VIII. 1t is more likely that it
was so named because intended as an
instrument for young ladies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

ITCH on human and horses and all
ANIMALS cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by T. G. Buerstatte, Druggist, Mani
tOwoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

Now that it is decided that the mos
quito can transmit yellow fever and ma
laria by the puncture with his little bill,
society will wage a more deadly war than
ever upon him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

Who do not wish for these, or having
them wish to keep them, yet when weak
ness, irregularities, sick headache, ner-
vousness, and determinations, attack her,
use Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
a medicine designed for woman's use, and
placed with all druggists for their relief
Sold under the manufacturers pOsitire
guarantee of satisfaction, or money re-
funded.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

GERMANY has one doctor to 1000 of
population, France enc to 3, 167, the Unit
ed Kingdom one to ], 234, but the United
States one to GOO.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

THE United States is tie largest cor
sumner OF stamped envelopes of any nation
in the world, 500,000,G00 having been used
during the past year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

THE railway industry provides living
for 100000 persons, or about one in
twenty-five of the total population.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

The English cut calf-skin shoes that
the fashionable women are wearing cost
IS a pair, and are lis unsightly on the
feet as pair of fiddle-boxes would be.
Rnt they are the style
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

Dundee boat-buiIders get Z pence
per hour.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

BY far the most expensive coffee brought
to this market comes from Blue Noun
tain, Jamaica. The whole product of the
region is small and only few thousand
bags reach New York.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

/ suffered with fever, hot head and foul breath,
With stomach disordered--w sick unto death.
| bore it a week-surely was a Ounce
Then | took few "Pellets'-they cured me at
once.
What a Ounce, indeed, to neglect such
remedy and suffer week, and quick
relief could have been found in DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

What is called anthracite coal in pay
ing quantities has been discovered ID
Mexico.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-12-25

4 clear bright eye
That can pierce the sky,
4 rounded cheek
Where the roses speak,
A chest so grand
That the lungs expand;
A steady brain
That can bear the strain,
A manner bright
And "A snGrit lipht
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-27

Butter continues weak, with limited de-
mand. increasing supplies and lower quota
tons looked for. Cheese is still firm. Eggs
are, a shade lower; Poultry is unchanged,
potatoes steady. Apples firm and in good
demand. Oranges and lemons unchanged.
Strawberries higher ana in good request.
Butter-CreameTy first, 15@l6c; creamery
second, 6@sc; roll and prints 6@sc; pack
ing stock, Sc.
Cheese-Full cream. 9@1lc; SKINNED
4@5c
Poultry-Dressed turkeys, 14@15c; chick
ems, 10@I1c: ducks and geese, l0011c
Eggs-Fresh, 1915
Maple Sugar-S@lOc.
Maple Syrup-Per gallon. S1.15@1.23.
Honey-SlOW at quotations; fine white
new clover, 13@15c; buckwheat, lO@1lc.
Malt-Per bushel, 6U@7Oc.
Oranges-California. $3.25@3.15 Navels
$l.5O05; Messinas, S3.23@3.75.
Lemons-Fancy. $4,000.
Nuts-Pecans. Texas polished, medium to
large, S@lOe per ID; almonds. Tarragonas,
lie: California soft-sheiled, 1Sc; filberts
Sici V, l2c; walnnts new California, 12@
l5c; cocoanuts, So per 100: hickory nuts,
Sl.5O per bu: shellbarks. 81. ?he:1 Fl per bu !:
Brazils. 1O@12c; peanuts, Virginia nand-
picked. Size; roasted. 1Ul2c.
Dates-PersianS, 7WSc; in mats, ol2c; figs,
new, 12@15c.
Cider-Choiee Michigan, legal kegs So
per keg; choice refined, legal kegs. So;
choice refined 32-gal bbls, S5G15. so per Dbl !;
Ohio cider, 81 per half Dbl, 81 for full Dbl.
Veal-S4M5
onions-75c@sl per bu.
Carrots-35c per bu.
AppIes-Fancy, So per Dbl; standard, S4
per Dbl.
Celery-3o@35c.
California Fruits
Grapes-Malaga. $7.50@S per key.
Pears-S250@3 per box.
Sweet Potatoes Jerseys SITE Muscatines,
$3.50.
Cranberries-Bell and cherry, SIS per bbl
Strawberries-S6. 24-qt crates.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-27

A Pretty Love Story From Belgravia-

I There's the house waiting for a warm
! ing in Carzon street. so let's tell Stand
! ing he can jog back to town and inform
! our numerous relations, friends and ac-
! qnaintanceS that Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
| Dainstey will no doubt be seen about
the streets and parks ofsL london town
| in few days. How will that do? Be-
sides. there's that ease Of mine coming
| ON next month";. so [ Must be ON the
spot. Ny first brief! Can it be pos
sible? You've brought me luck. .Madge
for since I've been married I've act
ually been trusted, and hope IshaH't
be found wanting" a.
Jack. have you been happy here,
happy away from everybody YOU know,
and all your old haunts?!'e
Happy, little woman. why Eve never
felt SO happy IN all my life.
Neither have /, Jack, and that's why
| don't want to leave here. L DON'T be-
lieve we shall be half so happy in town,
there are too many people who will want
to be in our world, u.
Our world, why two people don't
help to mar il. 1 hate meddlers and
gossipers, Madge, they are my abomina-
ton. Well have a flower garden with
out any weeds. It's q very difficult
Thing to have, but well try and have it,
won't we, little one?"
Little one." Jack was happy in my.
society-and to-day he had spoken 50.
tenderly to me. Was he beginning TO
care for me? Would Aliee'S verbs
come true? Should be the oneto per-
feet him? IF Jack learns to love me.
he will give me the love of his life--the
love that no other woman. has shared,
or ever would Yes Jack iSsdifferent
to other men. and yet why had he ever
done so? Pei haps be thought he never
could love. and one girl was the same
to him as another. No, one should be
different, and that one was his wife.