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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
TIE STAMP.SEllER.
A British Wrinkle That Ought to Prove
Popular Everywhere.

The automatic machine which has
been made for the stamp-distribution
syndicate is most ingenious one, says
the Pail Mall Gazette. 1t is about
twenty inches high and fifteen inches
deep. and can be affixed by screws to
any pillar-box, whatever its pattern or
shape may be. AT the top is slot ill.,
to which the would-be purchaser of a
postage-stamp drops a penny. In
second or so the desired purchase is in
his hands. The operation of extracting
a stamp from the machine is complete
in four steps. In the first place it is
Of course necessary to drop a penny
into the machine-though a 2-shiling
piece will answer the purpose equally
well.\ In the next place the purchaser
must pull out handle at the side, and
that handle must in the third place be
slowly pushed back again. Nothing
then remains but TO take up the stamp,
which will be found at the back. The
stamp. it should be added. is not served
in puris naturalibus; it is carefully
stuck in the cover of small notebook,
the notebook itself being contained in
Il closely fitting envelope. The Gus
toner. therefore, obtains not only a
postage-stamp for his penny. but also
Il memorandum book-which might in
an emergency serve as piece of writ
ing paper-and what in the same
emergency would prove an equally
useful envelope. The syndicate hopes
to obtain its profits from the adver-
tisements which find place in the lit
tie book.
Nothing but the test of public usage
can show whether the machines are
likely to work satisfactorily or not.
They have already been severely test
ed, and so far have not been found
wanting. They refuse absolutely to
swallow any smaller coin than penny.
or any coin of n baser metal than silver
or bronze. A lead or an iron disc of
the size of a penny is simply bent
double by the machine, while the
wished-for pocketbook and stamp re-
main where they were. a machine of
this kind well deserves the epithet
ingenious and, if it does what it is
expected TO do. it will equally deserve
that of convenient" We look for
ward with interest to the result of the
public experiment which is about to be
made.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
A STOTY OF GEN. BUTLEF

A STOTY OF GEN. BUTLER.
An old Washingtonian tells in the
New York World of thrilling mid
night ride by Gen. Ben Butler from
Baltimore to Washington, to carry
the news of the capture of Fort Hat
teras to President Lincoln. After
the fort had been occupied by But
ler's troops the General started on a
transport for Washington by the way
of Annapolis. AT the latter point a
locomotive and passenger car were
found, and the General was whirled
to Annapolis Junction, where he was
stopped at II o'clock at night by an
officer of the road, who said his train
could not proceed until the regular
express from Washington to Balti-
more had passed.
"Has the train left Washington YETI"
asked Butler.
1t had not
Cant this train run to Washington
before the express will leave?'
The officer replied that it might,
but it was contrary to the regulations
of the road.
"Then,' said Butler, at will do it. "
"But it is contrary to regulations,
insisted the railroad man.
"No, it is mott quickly replied
Butler "There are new regul atoms
in force now" And, ordering the
rear passenger coach to be cut off, he
sprang upon the engine and gave the
engineer the word of command:
eco through"
The engineer hesitating. the Cen
Grad seized the throttle, remarking,
81 know something ebout loComo-
tive myself
Without further remonstranCe the
engineer started the locomotive, and
the big iron horse was soon speeding
down the track at a tremendous pace,
Butler standing watch in hand TIM
ing the distance between the mile
posts.
Itwas a terrific pace for those days,
and the run was made in total dark
ness. Just before midnight the
lights of the capital were discerned
in the distance, and two minutes
latter the engine came shrieking into
the station, just five minutes before
the time scheduled for the departure
of the Baltimore express.
Well done, my man, said Butler, as
he slapped the engineer on the back
and jumped upon the station plat
form. The new regulations are re-
voked and the old ones renewed.
Butler sprang into a waiting car
rage and was quickly whirled to the
White House. President Lincoln
was aroused and Montgomery Blair
and Capt. Fox, assistant secretary OF
the navy, were speedily summoned.
Mr. Lincoln appeared in long white
night shirt, and upon hearing the
news seized Fox, short, stout man,
in his arms, and the two danced a
round the room, the Presidents long,
naked legs cuttingth widest capers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
More Rings Worn.

The use of jewelry by women, par
ticularly rings, is more common than
it has been for a great many years.
You can hardly see woman to-day in
the streets or on the cars whose fingers
are unadorned. And the wearing of
several rings on the one finger is no
uncommon practice. The gift of Il
ring is more popular now than it has
been for long time. In the older
times. and even up to a few years ago
young man presented a ring TO n
young lady only when in the vernac-
ular he had ''intentions." But the
gift of 4 ring signifies little or moth
ing nowadays. Even the diamond,
that was once considered the inyariabIe
indication of engagement. is worn by
young women who have no idea of
giving up single bleSsednesS. The
friendship ring is the name of ring
that is very common, and it is worn by
nearly everybody. 1t is usually made
up of an emerald, an opal, pearl, an
amethyst, moonstone, a garnet, or
some such pretty thing and thousands
of them are worn by young girls and
boys particularly. but Il great many are
used by the older folks as well. The
friendship ring is permissible present
at almost any stage OF acquaintance.
and the young men are seen with them
quite as frequently rs the ladies. But
among the women the use of jewelry
is phenomenally common just now.-
81. LOuiS Globe D5nlOcrat
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
PERILS OF CALIFORNIA EMICRANTS.
From "Acr0ss the Plains in the Bonner
Party" In The Century.

We were now encamped in a valley
called Twenty Wells" The water in
these wells was pure and cold, welcome
enough after the alkaline pools from
which we had been forced 10 drink.
We prepared for the long drive across
the desert and laid in, as we supposed,
an ample supply of water and grass.
This desert had been represented to us
as only forty miles wide but we found
it nearer eighty. 1t was dreary,
desolate. alkali waste; not a living
thing could be seen; it seemed as
though the hand of death had been laid
upon the country.
We started in the evening, travelled,
all that night. and the following day
and might've nights and one day of
suffering from thirst and heat by day
and piercing cold by night. When the
third night fell and we saw the barren
waste stretching away apparently as
boundless as when we started, my
father determined to 90 ahead in
search of water. Before starting he
instructed the drivers, if the cattle
showed signs of giving out TO take
them from the wagons and follow him.
He had not been gone long before the
oxen began 10 fall to the ground from
thirst aud exhaustion. They were un-
hitched at once and driven ahead. My
father coming back met the drivers
with the cattle within ten miles of
water and instructed them to return
as soon as the animals had satisfied
their thirst. He reached us about day
light. We waited all that day in the
desert looking for the return of our
drivers. the other wagons going on
out of sight. Towards night the situa-
ton became desperate and we had
only few drops of water left; another
night there meant death. We must set
out on foot and try to reach some of
the wagons.
Can | ever forget that night in the
desert. when we walked mile and mile
III the darkness. every step seeming to
be the very last we could take! Sud-
denly all fatigue was banished by fear;
through the night came Il swift rush
ing sound of one of the young steers
crazed by thirst and apparently bent
upon our destruction. My father. hold
ing his youngest child in his arms and
keeping us all close behind him, drew
his pistol. but finally the maddened
beast turned and dashed off into the
darkness. Dragging ourselves along
about ten miles, we reached the wagon
of Jacob D0nner. The family were
all asleep so we children lay down on
the ground. A bitter wind swept over
the desert chilling us through and
through. We crept closer together,
and. when we complained of the cold,
papa placed all five of our dogs around
us. and only for the warmth of these
faithful creatures we should doubtless
have persisted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
SUDDEN DEATHS.

Heart disease is by far the most
frequent cause of sudden death,
which in three out of four cases is
unsupported. The symptoms are not
generally understood. These are: a
habit of lying on the right side, short
breath, pain or distress in side, back
or shoulder, irregular pulse, asthma,
weak and hungry spells, wind IN
stomach, swelling of ankles or dropsy,
oppression, dry cough and smother
ing. DR.. Miles illustrated book on
Heart Disease, free at Henry Hinrichs,
Drugstore who sell and guarantee DR..
Miles unequaled New Heart Cure,
and his Restorative Nervine, which
cures nervousness, headache, sleep
lessness, effects of drinking, etc. 1t
contains no opiates.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
a PATHETIC SCENE.

AN INCIDENT AT THE CYCLoRAAGA OF
THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.
During the national encampment
in Boston an old comrade with sill
very hair was led into the cyclorama
of Gettysburg by bright-faced little
girl. The old man sat down, while
the child described the features ofthe
picture Occasionally he asked her a
question, and slowly shook his head
as if in doubt of the accuracy of her
account. She had described in her
own way the on-rush ofPickett's men
and the hand-to hand conflict at the
stone wall where the Maine veterans
met he confederates, when he asked:
"But where's the artillery, May?"
ooh, you mean the big guns? They
are over there on the hill in a row."
Gail in a row?"
dyes" she replied
He shook his head. "Look a
round" said he. "There must be
some that are not in line"
EYES," she said: "there are some
more down here, but they are all up
set: | guess they are busted"
as that where the men are coming
over the wall?''
ayes, grandpa
as there a grove of trees?"
eyes it seems to be full of men,
but the smoke is SO thick that you
can't see them"
''Oh, | see them," he cried
1twas then noticed by several COM
rades who were standing near him
that he was blind. The little girl re-
piled, ooh, no, grandpa, you can't
see them
eyes, | cam" cried the old soldier.
Il can see the men, the grove and
the broken cannon lying about"
The child looked at him in limo
cent surprise and said, "You are
joking, grandpa"
"No, my dear" replied the old
man. "No. That was the last thing
ever saw on earth. There was a
caisson exploded there, just this side
of the stone wall, and that was the
last terrible picture l ever saw, for it
was than that | lost my eyesight and
| have never got the picture out of
my mind. "-POrtland (Me.) IfIe-
gram.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
STARTLING FACTS.

The American people are rapidly
becoming a race of nervous wrecks,
and the following suggests the best
remedy: Alphonso Hempfing, of
Butler, Pa, swears that when his son
was speeches. from St. Vitus dance
DR.. Miles great Restorative Nervine
cured him. Mrs. ]. r. Miller, of
Valparaiso, and ]. D. Taylor, Of
Logansport. Ind, each gained 20 lbs.
from taking it. Mrs. II. A. Gardner,
of Vistula, Ind, was cured of 40 to so
convulsions day, and much head
ache, dizziness, backache and nervous
prostration by one bottle. Trial bot
ties, and fine book of marvellous cures,
free at Henry Hinrichs, Drugstore
who recommends and guarantees
this unequaled remedy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
The Honeymoon Check Book.

A young man of fashion who got
married not long ago did unique
thing. A short time before the we'd
ding he bought new check book. and
had Autographed obliquely across the
face of each check his own name and
his brides maiden name in small let
tiers, and under them the word mar
ried. in bold characters, followed by
the day and date.
The young man has used this check
book solely for the payment of his
Wedding expenSes-his new clothes.
his gifts to the bride and the we'd
ding party. the ante-nuptial suppers,
lunches and river parties. the par
sons perquisite. and all of the bills in
Cured during the honeymoon. be-
sictes getting the checks caShed for
his pocket money. AT the end of
four weeks from the wedding day he
means to stop using these checks, col
lect all the vouchers. tie them up all
together, mark the parcel Honey
moon Vouchers, and lock it up in a
strong box. which is not to be opened
until the silver wedding anniversary
twenty-five years hence. = Boston
Courier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
ELECTRIC BITTER {.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid
neys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood.-Will drive
Malaria from the system and prevent
as well as cure all Malarial fevers.-
For cure of Headache, Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bitters--
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded.-Price so cts. and
sI.oo per bottle at Henry Hinrichs,
Drugstore.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
A WONDER WORKER.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man
of Burlington, Ohio, states that he
had been under the care of two prom
inent physicians, and used their treat
ment until he was not able to get "a
round. They pronounced his case
to be Consumption and incurable.
He was persuaded to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds and at that time
was not able to walk across the street
without resting. He found, before
he had used half of a dollar bottle,
that he was much better; he con-
tinued to use it and is to-day enjoy
ing good health. If you have any
Throat, Lung or Chest Trouble tryit.
We guarantee satisfaction. Trial
bottle free at Henry Hinrichs, Drug
Store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
The Instcp Fad.

An instep pad is Il new fad of those
fair women who are so unfortunate us
to be possessed of ''low bred" foot.
1t is simply a little linen pad fitted in
place directly over where the instep
should be but very often isn't. If such
a fashion becomes general it will COM
pei shocmalers to keep stock of
shoes with high instcps and the mod
erateiy low heels now demanded alike
by good-sCnse and fashion. 1t is next
to Impossible now 10 get shoe with
ii high inStop. except one made on
what is known rs the Spanish last"
aud ridirulously exaggerated heel is
part OF the make ~ OF these shoes. -
" \. Jrij44a.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
The Noble Lord Knocked Out.

A good story vouchcd for as true, is
told in connection with 4 recent trip Of
the Cunarder Eruria from this port
Among the passengers was Sir Roder-
lex Cameron. formerly Of Canada, but
now honoriug New York with his resi-
dence. To Capt Cook of the Etruria
on the first day Sir Roderick thus
spoke: "Ah. Captain, am pleased to
see You in happier and prouder posi-
ton than you occupied forty-live years
ago. | remember you at that time as
a boy backing boots in a Montreal
hotel.n
''Yes?7 replied Capt. Cook, lifting
his eyes inquiringly. Then you have
the advantage of me, for | cannot
remember the name of every nobody
whose boots polished as boy" The
general impression on the vessel was
that the titled Canadian had been
somewhat snubbcd. ]. ddUcrtiSer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
CONSUMPTION CUREO.

An old physician. retired from practice. hay
ing had placed in his hands by East India
missionary I he formula of a simple vegetable
Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma and
all throat and Lung Affections. also a positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints. after having tesied its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt il his duty TO make il known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and a d ,sire to relieve human suff, ring. will
send free of charge, TO ali who desire it. this re-
cipc in German. French or English, with full
directions tor preparing and using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp. naming this
paper. ". A. MOVES, SO PowefS' Blcck, Ro,hes-
eT, h, Il,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
A WONDERFUL LILY POND.


Twelve miles north of Norwich,
Conn, is one of the most wonderful
lily ponds in America. 1t is lake
one mile in diameter so closely
grown with lilies that during the
poisoning time it is hard to get a
glimpse of the water. When the
wind is strong and the lilies are open
the perfume of them is perceptble a
quarter of mile from the brink of
the pond. So thick are the lilies
and in such tangled masses that it is
almost impossible to propel a boat in
the pond, and the lily gatherers have
to wade for them in hip rubber boots.
Not only are the lilies extraordinarily
plentiful, but the blossoms are more
regal, perfect, lustrous and of deeper
hue than in other ponds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20

Uirst publication July 2, 1917 No. G5
STATE OF WlSCONSIN-CoUNTYC COURT FOR
- MANITOwOC COUNTY. In Probate,
In the matter of the estate of John Robinson
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John
kaVanaugh, executor of the last will and of the
estate of SAID deceased, for the adjustment and
allowance of his administration account and
the asst gnment of the residue of said estate to
such other persons as are by law entitled to the
same):
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at special term of said
court TO be held at the office of the county Judge
IN the city of Manitowoc in said county on
Tuesday the llth. day of August, A. D., 1921 at 10
O'Clock, 4. NJ. of that day.
1t Is further ordered. that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this court as
aforesaid and at the time and place above
designated therefor, the residue of said estate be
by the further order ard judgment of this court
assigned TO such persons are by law entitled
to the same
1t l. further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of the examination and allowance of
such account, and of the assignment of the resi-
due Of said estate. be given 10 all persons inter-
estcd, by publication of this order for three sue
ce5slye weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc
fIot weekly newspaper printed and published
at the city and county of Manitowoc and State
of Wisconsin.
Dated June %, A, d. 1891.
BY the Court.
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge
ScHMITz hlRWAN. Attys july30
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
Manufacture of nIummies.

A manufacturer of ancient Egyptian
has been severely sentenced
by the courts of Alexandria. He made
his articles with carefully prepared
asses skins and had good trade.
Everything went we'll so long as he
made kings ouly. but when he tried
the production of high priests he COM
mitled archaeological errors that led to
his detection.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20

HAVE been troubled with chronic
catarrh for years. Ely's Cream Balm
is the only remedy among the many
that | have used that affords me
relief-E. w. Willard, Druggist,
Ny SON has been afflicted with ma
sal catarrh since quite young. Twas
induced to try Ely's Cream Balm,
and before he had used one bottle
that disagreeable catarrhal smell had
all left him. He appears as well as
anyone. 1t is the best Catarrh rene
dy in the MARKET. G. Olmstead,
Arcola, Ill. 20
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20

Epoch: "Now you never smell the
odor of liquor on my breath" said
the young clergyman, expostulating
with Staggers for his bibulous pro-
pensities.
"No; what do you do for it?' asked
Staggers with deep interest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
CHAMBERLAIN'S EYE AND SKIN
OINTMENT.

A certainure for Chronic Sores Eye,
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 50 cent boxes. For sale by
H!Hinrichs, Druggist.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
oUCKLAEN'S ARNIC SALVE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
price % cents per box. Ii JAN 90
FOR SALE BY Henry IIinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20

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.
10 cents. Sold by L. c. Buerstatte,
Druggist, Manitowoc. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
MILES NERVE & LIVER PILLS.

MILES NERVE LIVER PILLS.
Act on a new principle regulating the
liver. stomach and bowels through the
nerres. A new discovery. d.. Miles
Pills speedily cure billousness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
ed for men. women and children. Small
est, mldest, surestl 30 doses - cents.
Samples free at H. Hinrichs. 25jun92
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
HE CALLED THE BLUFF.

81 say, Tommy, steer the boat for
yonder bluff"
Il don't see anything on that side
but low land, with sign saying that
fishing is forbidden"
81 know, Tommy; that is the
bluff "-L07geH citizen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-08-20
HIS ORIGINAL SCHEME.
A JoyIsl New Workers Plan for Break
ing the Drink Habit.

Il read something the other day."
said jovial fellow who is classed
among the good fellows" the New
York Tribune relates. about break
ing off the drink habit. have been
drinking man for a number of years,
drinking as much for the good fellow
ship of the thing rs for anything else.
And this kind of drinking. | want you
TO understand. is the worst way to
drink. My wife is the most sensible
woman in the world. She never tried
10 get me to give up the rum habit.
but what she did say To me was this:
Now, Frank. you are very likely to
injure your health if you keep up this
drinking habit. Why don't YOU limit
yourself to so many drinks day? OF
course if you were to break off entire
ly you would feel disguised with YOUR
self when you really wanted to drink.
But allow yourself so many day to
go on and use those up as you see fit
OF course my wife is always right in
everything she advises. so | tried it. |
always allowed myself six drinks a
day. Now here's the funny part of it.
/ was so afraid that | might exhaust
my six and then find that wanted one
that boarded them up until late in
the day. The result was that | fire.
quently came home with some of nv
drinks to my credit. 'Jen.' | said 10
my wife, your scheme works beauti-
titully; only | find my limit is too
high. | seldom reach it now. Well,'
she said. TRY five of them No
answered, I'll try four | tried four,
and generally had something coming
to me, so cut it down to two. Some.
times my wife smiles and tells me that
am sensible man, and begin to
believe her.