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St. Landry democrat., 1892-01-02

An eccentric woman in the south of
France, named Cabouret, has left
81, 100000 to any Frenchman who
penetrates farther than any one has
ever before gone in the wilds of At
RIGA with five hundred or more COM
patriots, on the condition that one
half the caravan returns safely. Her
relatives, Of course, dispute the will.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-01-02

Elegant buckles come into play upon
the belts worn with comfortable and
stylish bel.ed blouses.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-01-02

hoofs on the prairie to the eastward.
Those fellows are coming back" he
thought, "and there will be trouble"
The noise Of the hoofs was heard only
for moment, as though it had been
thrown forward by puff of wind, or an
animal had stumbled Without attract
ing the attention of the Indian, Frick
glanced in the direction whence the sound
came, but could see nothing of the horse
men from whom he had parted but a
short time before He said nothing of
what he had heard, and Briff held his
peace. though he must have noted it.
With belief that crisis was at hand.
Frick held himself kcenly on the alert.
He was looking for the newcomers, and
for the moment withdrew his attention
from Briff, who was on the opposite side
of him. A scout, however, never quite
loses sight of anything, and he quickly
turned to look at his companion.
He was not a moment too soon. Britf
had brought his pony to a stop, less than
twenty feet distant, and was in the act
of leveling his Winchester at Brick. The
scout had no time in which to anticipate
MN In nrenS; ne dropped, therefore, on
the other side Of the animal, with the
quickness of lightning.
The bullet intended for the white man
missed him by an inconceivably narrow
chance, and almost at the same instant,
Briff tumbed headlong from his horse.
The clouds at that moment brushed
past the face of the moon, and its light
shone out full and clear. Through the
gloom, the figure Of an Ogallala horse
man assumed shape, as he galloped
toward Prick. The scout with his rife
pointed across the saddle Of his pony,
waited to receive him
He held his fire, however, for he had
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SCRAPS FROM THE MEMORY OF
AN OLD SETTLER.

| EDITOR OF THE ''PILoT:"-
While it is probably of very little con-
! sequence who has been the first German
settler OF Manltowoc county, as neither
the query or satisfactory answer would
| possess any intrensic value, yet when a
| history or what purports to be history
of settlement is written the principal
| aim should be to present a correct state
ment of facts emanating from the best
sources attainable, and first of all, to dis
| regard all sorts of romancing which
| might be very charming in a novel, but
| deserves no consideration in a history.
Entertaining this view on the subject,
| and being somewhat of an old settler my
self, incline to the belief that several
statements in the last issue of the Pilot
under the caption of Old Settlers" are
IN need OF correction. But in order to
lmpart to the reader better understand
ing IN the premises, | am constrained
though dreading the task-to first men
ton family affairs" Ny parents immi-
grated TO America in 1916, arriving at
Buffalo by way of New York about the
middle of December IN the same year on
their way west. Finding navigation
closed, we were detained at Buffalo until
spring. In the meantime my governor
made inquiries, and sought information
everywhere finally, determining to 60 to
Manltowoc, to settle. Having become
acquainted with number of other immi-
grants who were IN the same predicta-
ment as ourselves, he induced IA or 10
families to accompany us to the Eldorado
on Lake Michigan, the "Manitobacco."
as 1t was styled by many in the happy
illusion, perhaps, of the great quantities
OF nice tobacco they could grow and
smoke here. Well, we all got tobacco"
and lots of it, the only drawback was 1t
beng of another kind. Having conclud-
ed all arrangements with the others, the
governor with my assistance, and many
acutf, engaged passage on a steamer
bound to Chicago with the understand
ing to land us-a hundred persons. or
more directly at Manitowoc. To ex-
plain the ''cuff-busiuess" / will add that
while my governor spoke good German
and French, being we'll versed in both,
the English proved too much for him and
became his stumbling block, and any and
every attempt to say something in that
tongue was fearful to behold. Observ-
ing the effect of his endeavors in that
direction on others he would wax wrath |
and with expressions far more forcible !
than elegant would consign the English |
idiom which he called "dog-languace' |
to Hades, and beyond. Under these cir
cumstances the role of interpreter fell to |
the lot of the humble writer. at that time /
a boy - years old, who in anticipation of /
dire necessity had received an extra
course IN English, consisting of seven
private lessons of one hour eac;, before
our departure from Germany to the land /
OF the free and home of the brave. HAVING
during the very brief period [ attended
school. always been rather below than
above the average in scholarship, the
reader can draw his own conclusions. and
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EVERY one feels that AiauItuw is IN
the edge of rapid improvement II IL 1t
has not yet gained sufficient lnO.nem0m
to make anything assured. There never
was better feeling, generally-a moro
hopeful one or greater unanimity of pur-
pose. But should we fail now. it will be
simply dropping deeper into the slough
of despond."
The clty has raised $4,000. This sum
was to be used for sites for factories. The
fact that this extra tax was paid without
scarcely murmur is a sign OF approval
of the method employed. But the people
will demand some return In the way of
factories for this money or there will be
dissatisfaction
The city of Wausau voted this spring
on a proposition 10 donate $4,000 to a
factory with a capital of 100000. Illeg-
al of course, but the end justities the
means and Wausau will have factory
which in two years. will indirectly, fully
repay the amount. Here, we are seeming
ly unable to procure sites notwithstand-
ing the amount of unoccupied territory
within thescitytlmits But somethingmust
be done. If sites for new factories cannot
| be secured let us give encouragement to
| the smaller concerns to enlarge. We
must take a step forward or in a short
time will be taking many steps backward
The city is IN excellent condition now
to invite factories to locate here. 1t is
the transportation facilities which are
attracting the attention of outside CAPT
talists. There is promise that these will
be further improved within a short time
If we are unable to procure sites We
must bid farewell to the hope of getting
outside capital, but we can assist con
Germs already located here which forum
ately have sites. 1t is clear we must dc
something and that quickly or we vii
soon be in a condition in which we vii
be unable TO do anything. Other cities
are pushing forward and maturing theil
plans. We must do the same.
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
COMMUNICATED.

To the reasoning people of the city who
complained of high taxation last year
and who in many instances charged the
city council with being extravagant, L
the increase. Taxes for water works
rental, fire house station, fire alarm sys-
tenn, electric lights and sewers are for I'M
provements made within the last three
years. Taxes have increased continuous
ly for three successive years In behalf of
such improvements, while the figures
given below show that no considerable
increase in the assessed value of property
has been made within the last ten years.
Let anyone interested ask himself what
is the comparative value of property
within our city is to-day and ten years
ago. Last year an increase of assessment
was made because of the annexation Of a
portion of the town of Manitowoc. Had
not this taken place our assessment
would likely have remained as for years
previously, although some alterations
have been made by the last board of
equalization. II anyone doubts that
property in our city has not increased IN
value within the last ten years, so as to
warrant an increase of assessment let him
inquire OF some of the insurance agents
the amount of business done by them
now as compared with that done ten
years ago, taking also into consideration
the 800 lots which the county held in 1882
which have ali been purchased and im :
proved.
There is nothing perhaps Which is more
unjust than taxation is to a certain ex-
tent, as the assessed value of property is
not what it should be in many cases. 1t
is like an incompetent engineer, some
parts of whose engine is well oiled and
others neglected. In!the collection of taxes
have found that complaints mostly arise
from assessments not being in conformity
with adjoining property which appears to
be equal in value. 1t is rarely that com
plants are made as to the amount of
taxes paid. With proper assessment
throughout the city taxes would be less
burdensome to many. Though IN excess of
former years we can still rate ourselves
below the rate and debts of neighboring
cities financially. The city has debt of
81, 700, with balance on hand of S2S,-
207.12 as against S12,S69.G5 for the cor
responding time last year.
CARL HANSON,
City Treasurer.
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GENERAL BRAGG is evidently hurt by
the decision of the supreme court on the
state apportiOnment. His feeling IS too
intense to be simply the dissatisfaction
of the attorney on the wrong side of the
case. There must be a greater dlsappoint-
ment than this to account for the chagrin
he shows. What this disappointment is
can easily be inferred. 1t is by no means
an unworthy ambition and the generals
services make it highly proper that he
cherish it, but there is no honor in being
a United States Senator unless the posi-
ton is gained by honorable means.
The general at this late day puts in Il
claim for portion of the benefits result
ing from the democratic party's "having
indicated the rights of the parent to cor
troll the education of his children with
out censorship by host of paltTy officials
whose salaries or expenses those same
parents are called upon in large measure
to pay"
Brave words these. The "paltry officials
are members of school boards whose an
nual salary is So each. 1t is from these
dangerous men the democratic party has
rescued the youth of the state. General
Bragg has fallen into the cant Of the cam
paign of 1890 at a time when it has grown
to be old fashioned and is laughed at by
its former votaries.
The parental right" lemon has been
squeezed until every drop of juice las been
expressed, and it is by no means pleas
ing sight to behold a man of Bragg's
mental caliber and reputation pressing
the rind in the attitude of a little boy
who had not been permitted to enter the
game at first.
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CONGRESSMAN MILLER from this district
raised bit of a commotiop IN the house
of representatives lately by coming out
IN opposition to the bill placing wool ON
the free list. 1t was one step toward
free trade, but Mr. Miller was right in
suggesting that the reform should start
IN with something else than wool. There
was, Of course a reduction of the tariff on
woolen goods in the bill. but the rsduc-
ton is not what it should be when the
advantage derived from having wool on
the free list is considered. Miller has
shown considerable independence in this
matter even though his action is not to
be commended.
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KANSAS and Nebraska were visited Inv
fearful tornadoes on the night of March
Il. Ionawanda in Kansas was swent
out OF existence, not house left stand
ing. The killed numbered "a. and the
seriously wounded 40, while many Others
have sustained shghter injuries. iona
wanda IS avillage of 1890 inhabitants
Augusta, another village in the same
state, suffered considerably from the
same storm. Other towns were likewise
injured. All the telegraph lines in Ne
braska were blown down. The cyclone
swept over $50 miles of the richest agr;.
cultural section of the state.
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IT now seems certain that the English
Parliament Will soon be dissolved and
that the succeeding election will be favor
able to the liberals. In anticipation of
meeting and passed resolutions in which
they declare their purpose to resist by
arms the establishment OF home parlia-
ment in Ireland. This is a very novel
situation people opposing the privilege
of self government. Religious differences
are at the bottom of the whole thing, but
even these differences do not justify the
premeditated action.
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The grand jury in the Mead murder
case, has at this late day brought in in.
Gictments against three persons. 1t is
said that Lea, an assemblyman, is one of
the persons indicted. Another is a resi-
dent of Tacoma, Washington. Mead was
murdered many years ago. There were
several trials but all resulted in acquittal.
For some strange reason a grand jury
was lately impaneled and the indictments
found are the result of It's deliberation.
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AYERS
Cherry PeCtoral

taken for consumption, IN its early
stages, checks further progress of
the disease, and even in the later
stages, it eases the distressing
cough and promotes refreshing
sleep 1t is agreeable to the taste,
needs but small doses, and does not
interfere with digestion or any of
the regular organic functions. As an
emergency medicine, every house
hold should be provided with Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
Having used Ayers Cherry Pee
toral in my family for many years, |
can confidently recommend it for all
the complaints it is claimed to cure.
It's sale IS increasing yearly with me,
and my customers think this prepa-
ration has no equal as cough-cure."
S. W. Parent, Queensbury, \. B.
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lr is much TO be regretted that the
editors IN the interior and northern por-
ton of the state did not attend the edi-
torial convsntion in greater numbers.
These meetings can be made very profit
able and create professional spirit
which II ls.wisdom TO develop. The sum
mer meetings are largely for recreation
and those IN winter for business. Every
publisher IN the state should be mem
Der of the Press Association and an active
one
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High quality and Fist
ing just received nla n
are in 4 position 10 lHaac
to $1,000 and trousers rrol
OF the largest stocks o. In.n
State, You will do well TO
chasing elsewhere.
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(First publication March II. 1922

First publication March II, 1922 No %
SIATE OF WlSCONSlN-CoUNTY COURT FOR
- MANIowoC COUNTY. IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate OF Jacob Specht.
deceased Intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry
Specht Of Gibson, In said county, representing
anorg other things that Jacob Specht an in
habitdnt of said county. the 10th day of
March, \. D.. 1881. at Gibson, died iptestate,
leaving estate to be administered, and that the
said petitioner Is of said deceased and pray
ing that administration Of said estate be to hlm
granted.
1t is ordered that said petition be heard at a
special term of said county court, to be held on
Tuesday, the 18th day of April, A. ID. 1892, at
10 o'clock \, NJ. at the office of the county Judge
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further. that notice of the time and
place go appointed be given to all persons in
terested by publication hereof for three weeks
successfully prior to said day of hearing, in the
Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published
at the city of Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 18th day of March, A.
ID. 1892
BY the Court.
apr EMIL BAFNSCH. County Judge
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MAN named Harvey a resident of
Idaho had six daughters, whom he train
Ell to be stage robbers. The stage usual
~ put up at his house during the noon
hour and the SIX Young women would
dress themselves IN male attire set out in
advance of the stage and hold it is up.
The frequency Of these train robberies in
that section led to suspicion and the six
young women were caught in the act OF
robblng the stage. One of the women
confessed all
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-04-07

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, &: NEW YORK, ny.
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The Bennett law issue will be as long
lived as the memory of the war. Judging
from the use made of it in the Milwaukee
election this spring. Some years ago IN
political speech IN this city, General
Bragg ridiculed the republicans who
whenever new issue was presented beg
ged the voters ito think of the war"
Evidently he little general has adcpted
the tactics of his opponents and as now
asking the people of the state Ito think
of the Bennett law"
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The GAINESVILLE Recorder bursts into
dazzling bnlliancy when Senator Mills Of
Texas is It's subject, 1t speaks of him as
sweeping through this state like a me-
teor leaving bilhant trail of solid sub-
stantial facts" Meteorologists Go not
regard the tail of a meteor as particular
y solid Or substantial. But then Mills
Is peculiar kind of meteor and the We
eonsir atmosphere has qualities of its
own.
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FERD. ZAs rRow chairman of Schleswig.
while on his way to Sheboygan yesterday
had his buggy upset by coming in coils
ion with second buggy. Fortunate y the
occupant Of neither buggy was upset
though both buggies were pretty badly
demolished.
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1T is generally admitted now that Hill
is out { f the race for the democratic NOM
inatior, though it is equally certain the
New York delegation will do all in its
power to secure the nomination of some
other man than Cleveland. This it will
be unable to accomplish as Cleye'and's
strength will be sufficient to overcome
all the organized opposition easily. His
nomination is a logical sequence of the
progress We ideas of the party and cannot
be defeated by the old machine methods.
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THE spring of 1892 is opening up with
a number of tornadoes That of Kansas
and Nebraska of last week was followed
by one in southwestern Wisconsin on
Monday. No lives were lost in the Wis
tornado, but several buildings were
wrapEa6
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I1t IIt NOUTT.
apr EMIL BAENSCU Conptv Ind,
First publication March 3. lsq2.l Ma

First publication March 3, 1922 No. Is
SIAIE OF NlSCONS1N-CoUNTY COURT FOR
~ MANIToWoC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas Bradley
deceased.
10 all whom 1t may concern: Letters of adj
mInlstratlon on said estate of Thomas Bradley
late OF the town of Eooperstown, Manitowoc
county, Wisconsin, deceased, intestate having
Deen issued TO Ierrance Bradley on the 26th day
of February, A. D., 1892 and six months and
eleven days from and after said day being low
ed and limited for creditors to present To said
coIrt1helr claims for examination and allow
ance, notlce Is hereby given that sand court will
at regular terms thereof to be held on the first
tuesday IN each Of the months of May June and
september lsHZ at the Office of the County Judge
IN the city of Mamtowoc IN said county receive
examine. and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against said deceased
Dated February 20 1892.
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge.
SchmItz kirwan, Attys. mar3l
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CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

Notice Is hereby given; that a Convection of the
Republicans of the Sixth ConCressional Dis
trict viii be held at the City Hall in the city of
Oshkosh on the 9th day of April, 1872 at /
o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of elect
ing two delegates and two alternates from the
Sixth Congressional District. to the Republican
National Convention, to be held at MINNEAPOLIS
June 18th, 1892 for the electiC njof Congress-
ional Committee and for the iransac ton of such
other business as may properly come before the
convention.
Each countyis entitled to one delegate for
every 500 Republican votes cast at the last nrcsi
dental election and one for each fraction here
of in excess of 200 votes. Under this apport on
ment the IL presentation will oe as follows
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PRICES

;ss Merchant Tailoring. Hav-
assortment of Fall Goods, we
+ of clothes to order from $1,000
800 to $1,000 as we carry one
ted and Domestic Cloths in the
and see our goods before pur-
CHAS. HOVER & SON,
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My property corner of Huron and 9th
SITS. nearly one acre. Good dwelling
house and large convenient barn. Three
good building lots besides the ground
occupied by the buildings. The property
will be sold low and on reasonable terms
Enquire at the office of Smalley Manu-
featuring Co. f. J. SMALLEY.
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BRICK.

The undersigned has acquired the sole
agency for the sale of al Nanitowoc
brick for this county and orders for the
different varieties of brick may be left at
his store two doors north of Post Office.
Prices given on appli ;ation. All orders
will be promptly attended to.
Dated Nay -, 1890.
F. c. SCHULTZ
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CLINT BABBITT is being pilloried by
public opinion because he does not al
ways vote with his democratic colleagues
But old Clint seems 20 be well satisfied
with himself.
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FOR SALE.

A young driving horse. a Portland
Cutter, two Harnesses, Side Saddle and
Riding Bride, Broad Cloth Lap i.obe,
Rubber horse Cover and Wagon Jack
Also good Wall Tent 12xIS feet, . ecal
stoves and l wood stove. all bargains
Apply TO F. III. Preston, 9Th ST. oppo lite
Park.