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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

CAN chronic dlarrhoea be cured: Those
who think not should read the following
from Mr.. Joseph McGuffin of Spaulding,
Union County, Iowa. He says: Il was
troubled for years with chronic diarrhoea
and used many kinds of medicines: but
nothing with permanent effect for good
until | tried Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. [ wouid
say to everyone in need of medicine for
the ailment mentioned and kindred dis
eases try the Remedy, and like myself
you will never be without it in your home.
% and % cent bottles for sale by HI. Hin
richs, Druggist. %
For the convenience of passengers, all
orders for hack or bus will be promptly
attended to by leaving orders at G.. w.
Fechter's north side book store
tt HERzoG Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
PERSON AL.


i G. G.. SsDawIcK was in Milwaukee on
Monday.
/ Ed. FILHoLM is visiting in Chicago
+ this week.
Miss H. HALvoRsoN of Chicago is here
/ on short visit.
Miss SHAW returned last week from a
visit 10 Chicago.
Mrs. BARNES of Chicago is visiting
friends in the city.
Mrs HELLMANN of Chicago is visiting
friends IN this city.
Mr.. AND Mrs. G. w. FIGHTER were in
Milwaukee this week.
Miss EMILY SCHMIDT of Milwaukee Is
i; visiting Mrs. VIM. Esch.
Miss JULIA KAPPEs is on trip to Stur-
geon Bay and Ahnapee.
Mr. VERNE BARNES of Chicago is IN
the city visiting friends.
i Col. GABE BoUcK of Oshkoh was III
city on Friday OF last week.
/ EDWIN SCHUErTE returned from few
weeks pleasure in Michigan.
! MISS MARTHA MoRAwITz of Milwaukee
is the guest of Gesine Schuette.
Mr. G. H KILAND OF Sioux Falls, Da-
kota is in the city, visiting friends.
Mrs. ED. HALL of Chicago is visiting
with Mrs. c. F. Canright in this city.
GUST ToRRIsoN was in Sheboygan on
business the latter part of last week.
L. J. CLARK who has been in Michigan
on business returned home last week.
Miss X. ZlMMFR and Mrs. Erven of
Racine are visiting friends IN the city.
Mr.. AND Mrs. TIoKERsoN of Chicago
were visiting friends in the city last week
Mns. PAUL label of Milwaukee is
visiting friends and rela tives IN The city.
Mrs. ROBERT REITRa of Milwaukee is
visiting friends and relatives in the city.
Mrs. II. WILCOX is spending a few
weeks with her daughter at Delavan, Wis.
MRs. P. J. BRIGGS and children of Wau-
san are visiting with relatives in the city.
JUDGE J. ". HUME and SenatlfP rast
of Oshkosh gave this office a call yester-
day,
Mr.. AND Mrs HENNEssEY of Chicago
are visiting friends and relatives in the
city.
Mrs. FULTON & FAMILY of Kaukauna
are spending a few days with Mrs. E. H.
Rand.
Mr.. 10. RANDI, druggist formerly
in Oscar A. Alters employ, is visiting his
parents.
Miss AMANDA Book who now resides
at st. Paul is visiting her sister Mrs. W.
d. Richards.
MISSES Lizzie Foster and Jessie Noon
an of Chicago are spending a vacation at
Chris Muth's.
CONGRESSMAN BRICKNER, repr esenta-
tive of the old fifth congressional district
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. [. THOMAS of c hi cago and Mrs
Otis Hair OF Milwaukee are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. McGavin
Mrs. J. A. RUMMELEE is visiting rela-
tions at SheboygRs. Al. knows how TO
make good use of his bachelor lie.
FRED CARUs has returned from his trip
to Mt. Clemens. and claims to have been
benefited considerably by the baths.
Mrs. G.. HURsoN and daughter of Mil
waukee will speld few weeks in this
city, as guests at the Windiate House.
DAVID J. BREWER, Associate Justice of
the L. S. Supreme Court, with wife and
daughter spent few days in the city
this week.
Miss LIZZIE RoEMER has resigned her
position at the Manitowoc Steam Boiler
Works. AS Miss Roemer is afaithful and
competent book-keeper, she will be MISS
ed by her employers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

OUR eighth street pontoon bridge mar
rowly escaped being carried out into the
lake. Tuesday evening. When swun
about half way, the chain became en-
tangled making it impossible 10 open 1t
any further. The momentum OF the APP,
preaching barges precluded the posisl'
bility Of stopping them. The two first
ones passed through, opening the swing
entirely in doing so; but the third one
struck the north end, doing some mis-.
chief
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
AN EPIDEMIC OF BLOODY FLUY

Last summer the f1ux ragged here to a
fearful extent. About FIVE miles north
of here at the Whiteside grave yard there
were five victims of this dreadful disease
buried in one day. The doctors could
do nothing with the disease. When my
family were taken, / went to Walter
Brothers of Waltersburg, and told them
the situation. They said give Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy; that they had sent out several hun
dred bottles INTO the infected district and
every day we hear how this medicine is
curing them. So far we have not heard
of its falling in a single instance" /
went to giving it and could soon see the
good effects and a cure was the result.
Anyone in doubt about these facts may
write to mel. G. Ellis, Rock, Pope Co.
Illinois. For sale by III. Hinrichs, Drug
gist. %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

THB Milwaukee Weekly Journal of
Aag. Is will eontain special article
written by Mr.. John W. Decker, Of Madi-
son, entitled Milk from a ScieatIfic
Standpoint" The article is very ably
written and of the greatest interest to
every farmer in the state The Journal
Company will send free copy to all who
write for one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

In place of the annual excursion, the
children of the Presbyterian Sunday
School were treated to picnic at Silver
Creek last Tuesday Thus the annual
outing ls'varied by substituting bus
ride for the ride on the train. At the
same time the Methodist congregation
were enjoying themselves in the grove
near O. Torrison's residence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

You should look at the premiums lists
of the Fair for SPECIAL premiums.
Schnette Bros. premiums on cheese will
be worth competing for, you cheese
makers. Kern, Rummele, Frazier, both
Fechters, o. Torrison & Co, Gustav
Fehrs, have al provided special pre-
miums for city people to compete for.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

THE races at the Fair this year will
certainly excel those of other years. Lib
eral purses have been offered and NJ. Il.
Murphy has consented to take charge of
the speed department and he will see to
it that there are NJ long delays between
heats
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

The Manitowoc Pearl Baton factory
is now one of the busiest places in the
city. Thirty-six hands are employed, and
yet it is impossible to fill the orders that
come pouring in. With its rapid growth
in the past, it promises to be the leading
factory in this city in a short time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

The bodies of Edward and Anton Reiss
were found on the beach within the city
limits at Sheboygan. The two yJung
men were lost off Pigeon River in a sail
boat during a heavy thunder storm on
July a.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

From abroad the following were attend
ants at the funeral OF l.. Wagner: Mr.
Brand of Brand Stove Co, Milwaukee;
Mrs. G.. Hilles, Saukville; Mrs. f. Pog
genburg, Hornscorner; MIS-. E. koenig
Port Washington; Mrs. Geo. krenter
Plymouth; Mrs. j. Row, Newburg; Mr.
f. Krenter, West Bend; Mr.. and Mrs
Gust Krenter, Cedarburg: MIR. Edwin
Krenter. Hamilton: Mr.. Henry Krenter
Plymouth
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

OPPOSITE the Manitowoc Steam Boiler
Works steam has been harnessed to give
US actually gallopIng horses in connec-
ton with steam riding gallery. Through
it, the constantly varying velocity of the
ordinary horse or hand power galleries is
changed into a pleasant and uniform
rate. No doubt 1t will be literally pa
vantages offered.
The attendants at the steam riding
gallery pay special attention TO ladies'
and children during the afternoon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express theil
heartfelt thanks to those who In their
late bereavement kindly aided and sym
pathized with them; and especially are
their thanks due to Ad. Whitman, the
Odd Fellow Lodge, and the FREEZER Saen-
per-bund. Mis-. f. WAGNER & FAMILY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

IF the ladies would abandon cosmetics
and more generally keep their blood pure
and vigorous by the use of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla naturally fair compilations would
be the rule instead of the exception, as
at present. Pure blood is the best bean
tifer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

THE NJ. l.. S. & W. Ry. Co. will on the
occasion of the encampment OF the Uni
form Rank of X. p. at Kansas City, Mo.
Aug. %, sell excursion tickets to Kansas
City and return at rate of one fare.
Tickets to be sold August 20 to % inclus-
i've, good to return up to and including
Sept. IS, 1892.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

property known as Lueps Island for
$500. The knowing ones wink their
eyes conveying the meaning thereby that
this desirable factory site will soon be
the scene of great activity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

PRIN. A r. GUrTMANN was granted a
State Certificate at the last State Exam
nation. Mr.. Guttmann well deserved it
His record as teacher is one of the best
in the County. He did not allow his
studying to interfere with his school work
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
MARINE.

Tug Wm. III. Seymour was on the boxes
for a new wheel.
Schr. Resumption will receive a new
foremost, yard, and the top sides caulked.
The Mabel Wilson arrived Wednesday
morning with cargo of 20Oo tons of
coal.
Capt. Coffee is here experimenting the
placing of the machinery in his new tug
which is being built by Burger L Burger.
Tug Allie E. Shlpman, built last spring
by Burger & Burger, is here to receive a
new cabin the full length of the beat.
She is to be arran ged for carrying about
- passengers.
President J. J. Hill has let to the Globe
| Iron Works. of Cleveland a contract for
the constructions of Two large steel pas
senger steamers for the Buffalo and West
Superior route. 1t IS said that these
steamers viii exceed any passenger car
riers now ailodt, both in size and appoint
ments. Their cost Is placed at SNO,OOO
each.
Capt. JOIN Cess OF Milwaukee OF the
schooner Hattie Earl committed suicide
by jumping overheard from his schooner
while ont In the lake. He was well known
among the captains on the Lake. lie was
no drinking man and his act was thought
to have been caused by mental alteration
brought about by dependency over his
financial affairs.
The experiment of ferrying loaded
railway cars across Lake Michigan is
coon To be tired by the Toledo, Ann Ar
Dor IL Northern Michigan Railway Co.
between Frankfort and kewaunee dis
lance of sixty miles. This viii enable
freight to be forwarded from st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Western points without
breaking bulk on a much shorter route
than around the head of Lake Michigan.
ShOuld the scheme prove successful
the older lines crossing the lake such as
the +. & p NJ and Detroit, Grand Haven
and Milwaukee may be forced to con
seruct similar boats for their winter bust
ness. There will, as the projectors of
this scheme estimate it, be a reduction OF
from 81 to 81 per ear in the cost of trans
portation. This will compel the others to
make use OF similar methods purely as a
matter of self protection.
ARRIVALS:
Tugs: George PankTatz, Towing; II. W. Sey-
mouT, Towing; Schrs. Myrtle Camp. Wood:
Isolda Buck Salt; j. s. Austin, Pulpwood; Mon
terey. Pulpwood; James II. Hall, wood; Glen
Cuyler, Light; Mabel Wilson, Coal.
DEPARTURES:
Tugs: George PankratZ, Marinette II. w. Sey-
mour Saults Ste. Marie; Schrs: Isolda Buck,
Mainstee: J. s. Austin, Gaularis Bay; Myrtle
Camp. Thompson; Monterey. Sault Ste. Marie;
James H. Hall ManIstee Glen Cuyler, Fort
Washington; Bay State, Menanlnee; Mabel VII
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

Two carloads Of ron for the new bridge
arrived Monday. Five more are expected
this week. All The parts are so accur.
ately made that in - days from the time
of .beginning, the Bridge Co. expect to
have it ready for use.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

The excursion to Sheboygan on Sun
day last on the Z. 4 L. NJ. Steamer No. ]
was as much as the boat could accomo-
date. The weather was pleasant and the
ride enjoyable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
GASOLINE STOVES CHEAP.

We have few of first class gasoline
stoves with the so-called generating
burners of 1891 style, which we offer at
25 per cent. below cost, in order to make
room for our line of "New Progress
Napor Stoves, which are selling rapidly.
THE RAND & RoEMER HDwE Co.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

JOHN kUETzGER, Milwaukee grocer
found $500 on a street in Appleton last
week. He returned the money to farm.
er who had lost it. The farmer gener-
ously gave him 81 as reward for his
honesty
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

DIED Mrs. Mary Hose of fgo Rivers
Aug. Ii, -. She was born in Meek.
lenburg. and resided at Two Rivers fol
the last thirty-five years, being IS yrs
of age atthe time OF her death.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

In order to keep our stock of Boys
and Children's Suits always new and up
to the latest styles, we have selected
about sixty boys suits (aged to 10 OF
last seasons make and reduce the prices
of same from $500 to $50 and from S20C
to LEO a suit, far below cost.
SCHUETTE Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

SEE what the merchants have done for
you in the way OF special premiums on
grain. If you have no premium list call
on the Secretary for one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

BE sure and put box of Ayers Pills
in your satchel before travelling, either
by land or sea. You will find them con-
venient, efiicacious, and safe. The best
remedy for costiveness, indigestion, and
sick headache, and adapted to any elm
ate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

CHOLERA, lnfantum has lost its terrors
since the introduction OF Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
When that remedy is used and the treat
ment as directed with each bottle is
followed, cure is certain. Mrs. Fanny
Lauerdale, of Rock, Pope Co, H., says il
cured her baby of cholera lnfantum and
she thinks saved its life. A. w. Walter
a prominent merchant at Waltersburg
Ill. says it cured his baby boy Of cholera
infantum after several other remedies
had failed. The child was so low that
''he seemed almost beyond the aid of hu.
man hands or reach OF any medicine,
but Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. % and
80 cent bottles for sale by H.. Hinrich,s
Druggist. %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

Mrs. NJ. SIMON is making an addition Of
50 fit. to her brick store. Her business
demanded an enlargement of the store.
1t will then be go fit. deep.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

We have the agency for the League
of American Wheel-men Shoes" They
are easy on the feet with flexible soles.
Call IN and see them at Haukohl's Shoe
Store, %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

J. STAEHLE & SoN Just received large
line of Guns, Reyolvers, Rifles and all
kinds of ammunition for same, which they
are selling at very low prices. is
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

GET prices on Machine Oil or Betting
of Emil Teitgen. He has large stock
and low prices.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

THE best remedy to heal SORE BREAST
NECK and SHOULDER ON HORSES sold at
Hinrichs' Drugstore.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

HINRICHs' AMERICAN Corn CURE cure
quickly and does not cause pain or sore
ness. Cure guaranteed. For sale by
Henry Hinrichs, druggist.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

DWELLING house to rent, on north 9th
street, next to Mr.. Cooper's residence.
Inquire OF Aug. Schuette. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

BUCKINGHAM's Dye is the best prepare
ton made to color the beard brown or
black.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

JUST received fine line of fall neck
wear at SCHULTZ the Halter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

Betting and Machine Oils cheap al
EMIL TRIFGEN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

The Republican Congressional District
Convention is called for Sept 10, at 2 z
NJ, at Oshkosh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

SCRoFULA cannot resist the purifying
powers of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Sold by
druggists.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

SEE the new Steam Riding Gallery OPP
posite The Manitowoc Steam Boiler
Works.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
BUSINESS LOCALS.

GIRLS Wanted at Laundry of f. G..
Schultz.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

SCHULTZ the halter nas received the
latest style-fal hats I'll prices.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

Our two militia companies returned
from Camp Douglas last Saturday eve-
ming. The boys report an enjoyable time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

ENJOY pleasant ride on an actually
galloping horfe at the new Steam Riding
Gallery near the corner of Sth and Quay
streets
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
PURE AND WHOLESOME QUALITY

Commends to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs. 1t is pleasant to the taste and by
acting gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels to cleanse the system effectually'
it promotes the health and comfort of all
who use it, and with millions it is the best
and only remedy. %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

MONEY TO LOAN on good farm security
IL sums to suit. NASH 4 NASH.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

TILsoN AND SCHMIDT have just received
their new bus. 1t is built after the style
of a street car and will be used as SUCH
having its regular daily run on certain
streets IN the city. They will charge the
regular street car rate and should the run
be profitable they will place in another.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

EDITOR Oliver of Waupun has received
the appointment as the successor of Chas
Lining.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
MADISON < ANDERSON.

ITCH, Mango, and Scratches on human
or animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This Dever fails.
Sold by f. G. Buerstatte, Druggist, Mani
towoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

Our Photograph Gallery at Reedsville
will be open SUNDAY Aug. u and Wednes-
day Aug. 31st on flair day" remember the
DAYS, and be there. MELESDY II PACKARD
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannou b.
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Z. J, CHENEY Il Co, Toledo, 0
We the undersigned, have known f. j
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
WEST IL TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system. Testimoni
ais Free Price 7sc. per bottle. Sold by
all druggists. %
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

SILK hats pressed & ironed at SCHULTZ
the halter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

WHY be without an antique oak side
board with mirror when you can purchase
it for Sl3 at G. Il w. Frazer's furniture
store on Eighth street north side oppo-
site express office.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

A very enjoyable bus party to Silver
Lake was arranged for last Tuesday, b,
the Calumet Club.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18

FOX RENT,
A house on Chicago Street. inquire of
J. PETERSON.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-08-18
ARRIVALS:

Tugs: George Pankratz Marinette; II. w. Sey-
mour, Saults Ste. Marie; Schrs: lsolda Buck,
Mainstee; J. s. Austin. Gaularis Bay; Myrtle
lanes II. Hall Manfstee: Glen Cuyler, Port
washington; Bay State, Meuaninee; Mabel Will
SON. Buffalo.
The Meeker herald., 1892-08-20
sxiLLFuL CHICKEN STEALING.


eyes. this IL n good season Of the
year for chicken thieves" echoed De
;cr,iyc ElocIs the other day. whoa n
Washington Star reporter spoke To him
about Tint class Of criminals. "i'ut,
b. added. there haven't been 20 many
-aycs Of chicken stealing lately Hs thcre
iscd to be. Reports OF TIM, particular
.lrt of stealing are few and fur BE-
tween. Now and then. however. three
Or four jobs nrc done in M many night',
ind then nothing j. heard from Nhc
,hiciscn man !or long timc. This !,
lust the time of the year for them 1"
operate, bu, this year there seems - b.
4 scarcity OF such thieves or cl-c chick
ms arc not - plentiful. ThoSc WHO
arc called chicken thieves do not con-
inc themselves to robbiug chicken
houses. bu, they steal all sorts Of fowl.
iurlscys, ducks or chickens. And,
TRANCE To say, this class OF offcnd"Fs
'oGiinc their stealing chiefly to fowl.
seldom do they steal other articles. ni'a
gory few OF them, indeed, ART Hll-rullI
:hisvc5."
How do they manage TO rob n houa"
Of all its fowls without milking nci,o
enough 10 rouse the owner of the
fowls?' the reporter inquired.
Easy enough" was the reply. "Tu
use their Language. they charm tlc
fowls before they attempt 10 Leave
the premises with them. even If their
heads have to be taken off. The Thieves
who arc classcd among the good ones.
or those who thoroughly understand
their business, seldom take away n live
chicken unless the number captured L.
very small. Sometimes" continued tho
detective. "thc thieves use sulphur to
stranglc the fowls with, and 1t acts hlSl
"A charm. They use a box of bluc-head,d
matches. which they dampcn and rgh
nruinst their hand SO that the fumes cf
sulphur that arise get into the lungs of
the fowls and prevent them from CROW
ing or cackling or giving any alarm
whatever. Then the burglar strctc'ics'
in his arm and collects his fowls one by
one.
Everybody" said the detective,
cant steal chickens There seems t.
be some peculiar qualifications nccca-
sary 10 make a man an expert Ut the
business. An expert thief knows wei!
the necessity of always keeping pot q
scalding water on the stove at home, -
that when he returns with the plu'S.r
he can get the feathers off them an.
prepare them for market as soon a
possible. Then he knows that the mcenI
OF Identification have been destroyed.
Often when such robbery has boon
committed early in the morning the
chickens are on bench in the market
before they are cold.
"M1Dy n night ON nv tour THROUGH
the city 1 have smcllcd smoke fror,
burning feathers and been satisfied til
feathers were picked from stolen fowl.
and were being burned to destroy ..isN
value as evidence