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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
TROUSERS MADE OF TN. -,
g a@enipus Costume of a Sailor N hn ~ e-
Caught Smuggling Rum.

You would be surprised at the
nmount of smuggling that is done ~
the crews of sailing vessels" said oae
OF the customs inspectors over or lie
Brooklyn docks, TO a New York World
man. Many rich cargOes come in here
from India, South America and the
West Indies and the temptations to
smuggle is too strong for the average
sailor to resist. There is somethira
fascinating about smuggling, which T.
the only way can account for the fact
that many an otherwise honest Ban
doesn't scruple to defraud the govern
ment whenever he gets a chance.
Among sailors this feeling is almost
universal. Indeed. they seem to think
that their calling gives them the riEi-
lege of bringing in a few things On
every trip. and they are apt to make II
very uncomfortable for the officers who
attempt to enforce the law. The arti
cles they smuggle consist mostly oI Ii
QuOrs, cigars. fine silks and such Geli-
cacies as preserved ginger, curacao, etc.
But let me tell ven how / discOV-
cred one of the most ingenious schemes
for smuggling that was ever devised. |
was in the habit of visiting a little old
fashioned saloon. and one day the pro
prietor asked me if I would sample
some of his rum. 1t was fire old De
marara. | began to wonder where he
got it, for he didn't keep it in stock al
the time. Then I noticed that he got
in fresh supply every time a certain
ship arrived.
Il thought | saw good chance Tor a
seizure, and kept close watch on the
saloon the next time the vessel came in.
| hung around the place all night, but
not sign of smuggling could l see.
There was no doubt, though, that it had
taken place, for the next day the sa-
lOOnkeeper was treating all hands to
rum. The only suspicious thing | cav
was that one of the sailors made IRE
quent trips from the ship to the saloon.
| was morally certain that he was do
ing the smuggling, and how he did it
was mystery. for | never saw him car
rying anything.
One DAY when he was returning TO
the ship. drew him into conversation.
He had been sampling some OF his own
rum. and began skylarking. At last
he tua,rc d nick at me, and playfI!ly
hit him on the leg with my walking
cane There was 4 sharp metallic
sound as the blow fell. The mans lace
whitcned and he sobered up in mo
ment. It was plain enough to me
then. and l knew that the wide trousers
that the man wore meant more than
mere pcculiarity OF dress. There was
no legal evidence against the man, as
no rum was found in the ship. But |
made him show me the cOntrivance. 1t
was practically pair OF hol-
low tin trousers of the most
ingenious design by which he
could carry gallons Of the liquor with
little fear of detection. He never at
tempted to work the scheme again, and
some time afterward he told mc that
he had sold the coatrivancc for good
sum TO q smugglcr who piled his calling
on the Canadian border line
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
4 Broker Barber.

There is curious little barber car
rying oil thriving business near the
stock exchange, who not 50 long ago
was heavy but unlucky speculatOr on
the street. After disastrous run of
bad luck he became a knight of the ra-
zor and has actually succeeded in win
ming back considerable part OF the
fortune he lost. He is known to every
broker Oh the street as "William. His
Headquarters are in the basement OF the
stock exchange and there he and his
assistants shave the brokers' But
William" does not confine himself to
the boundaries OF his shop. That is
only accessible to members Of the
board. There are scores of wealthy
fnanciers with offices in the district
who do not own a seat on change, ana
In these William" finds his most lucra-
tive customers. Every morning his
mail contains dozens OF calls for his
presence. but even without these his
memorandum book tells him just what
time he is to call at a number Of luXur-
ious Offices and shave the milllonalreS
occupying them. Some of Williams
friends furnish him with many tip
on the market. but the only one he
will take is to avoid speculati0n.-New
York Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
THE PRETTY STENOGRAPHER.
4 Partial List OF the Article. Kept in
Her Desk.


Should the X rays be thrown upon
the desk Of the average pretty stenOg-
rapher it would reveal a condition OF
things quite in keeping with the small
boyss jocket, only for variety and
uniqueness know that the desk would
far outrival the poclle3t, says the New
York World.
I didn't have X rays. but | got a
glimpse, nevertheless, inside of one of
these desks the other day. The owner
is young and fair and daintily formed,
with big saucy, blue-gray eyes that
look coquettishly over the rim of pair
of extremely becoming eyeglasses.
You may see her tripping demurely
along any day during lunch hour in the
neighbOrhGod OF Cedar street and
Broadway.
This is what | saw
y jackkpife, a cake Of viOlet-scanted
soap. bag OF kisses (candy Ones) a box
of raErh0r iills. = bO2. of face) pow
der. 4 caicty revolver unloadeD.
package OF love letters, bottle of
pickles, pair OF go}osAe8, little Eorce
lain teapot, p&cE. 20 Of tea, box of
pep8in tablets bottle of olives. jar
of jal, /, ioT Of charcoal tablets. a copy
of Carmen With = newspaper criti-
cism Of 2 aclI-ky CWa actress hiss as
book-r.aI!.s !.sr : French grammar, a die
tionaTy. - Egir-crimpcr, an Old shoe,
jar Of coli S.tala. i i0X Of scented writ
Sgr - af IL a Of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
PHILOSOPHY NO GOOD.
when 1t Runs Counter to Muscular Force
in Uniform.


Look here, mister man. began a
patrOlman as he walked up to tramp
who had been hanging around the post
office and acCosting pedestrians, you
want to move on out Of thisr'
"YOu mean you want me to move
on?" queried the tramp.
Yes. l doy
well, that is quite different matter.
While l do not want to move on, you
wish me to, and as you represent force
l must go. Did it ever occur to you how
this move on business might be drawn
out?'
What do you mean?"
You order me to move on. | move.
A second cop gives the same order. So
it goes to a third, fourth and fifth. In
the course of time where am l? In
stead of being in town you have moved
me out into the country and | must be
at the tronble of coming back. Did
you ever stop to think that you make
a sort of circulating library Of She per-
flesh that way?"
You are asking aims on the street
and that is against the law" replied the
| officer
'All q mistake, sir. l simply request
| the loan of a small sum- 1t is either re-
| fused or granted. | may return the
! loan or may not. l invariably make
use of the term loan instead of give.
1t not only sounds better but evades the
| law"
But you are a vagrant" persisted
the officer, who hadn't any head fol
| philosophy.
| Excuse me, sir, but you are wrong
| again" replied the man. Il have money
to pay my way. / owe no man a pei
ny and pay for what l get. | sleep IL
a regular bed, wash myself once da,
| and no law can make me out a yagrant.
But say you've got to git" shouted
| the officer. as he made ready for bust
| ness
"That settles it and Itgit. It's queb
ton of muscular force in uniform YER
f,,is philosophy in old clDthes, ana mus
cular force carries the day. | gc-yo'
STAY. Day to you,'-Detroit Free Press
More honest nep than kuave5 snccee
10 acquiring d competence, and They do
easier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
PROJECTION FOR FOREiGNr.C-5 )
ExPresident Harrison Points Our some
Needed IeSIslation.

Ex-PreSident Harrison Points Our some
Needed IegIsIation.
In an article on The Enforcement or
the Law" General Harrison in Ladies
Home Journal directs attention to the
need of legislation 10 insure protection
to citizens of other countries living in
the United States: "T There is,
however. Il class of persons in the
states to whom the direct protection OF
the United States is due, though no
proper legislation has as yet been
passed to make it effective. | refer TO
the citizens of foreign countries who.
under treaties we have with such coun-
tries, are domiciled in the states, and
10 whom such treaties guarantee the
protection of the law As yet congress
has not legislated to give the United
States courts jurisdiction OF prosecu-
tions for offenses against such per
sons, in derogation Of their treaty
rights. The killing of some Italian
subjects in New Orleans, in March
| 1891. and the demand of the Italian
government for the punishment of the
| offenders, ana Tor an indemnify
| brought this strange and unsatisfac-
! tory condition of things very strongly
| to the attention of our government.
! The United States had made q treaty
with Italy giving certain rights to the
| subjects OF that kingdom living IL this
| country. Yet when the demand was
made that the offenders should be tried
! and punished we could only say the
| United States is powerless: We have
| left that to the state authorities and
can only suggest that proceedings be
| taken by them. This was manifestly
| unsatisfactory. The United States
m1de the treaty. Italy could not make
a treaty with Louisiana. nor demand
| and indemnity OF her. Like in
| cidents have frequently occurred and
| will occur again. ard congress should
so legislate as u give the United States
courts cppropr ate powers to protect
tho-o Who are here in the peace Of the
United States
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
TIE GOLDEN KEY.

What is that which should turn to, lighting up
days like these:
Every door Is barred with gold, and opens but 10
golden keys
The golden key, 10 which those who
desire to open the door Of health,
should turn TO i'll days Ike these, is
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov
cry The poor mans pence can pro
cure it. The rich mans millions can
buy nothing better.
MRs. NEAL, of Crockett MiiiS; Tenn,
had an attack of measlos, which was
followed by brORchHis and pncumOn
10. Her husband writes: Il feel
gratiiied with the effect of your won
derful II edIcine. | can recommend it
to anybody, and feel | am doing them
justice. My wife was not able to per
form her household duties for six
months She has used two bottles OF
Golden Medical Discovery and is
now able to do all her work. | fhink ii
the finest medicine in the world, aud /
am gratefully, your life long friend.
Yours sincerely, j. Is. NEAL"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
An Erglishman in Washington al

An Erglishman in Washington al
dinner declined to eat a. Ice lro2ea il
the shape and color5 OF ,hc American
aag. This he did because h &c!4 TO
&c bad form 10 absorb the naliJlol II
blem. The incident WIS s!aE.f-llt
as showing The distinction and dioea-
ence between the British IDA of Da =
otism and our own. EIS.iSa-cl lit
their hats when their las IS cars.l!
past, and rise when the nati,lll IN
them is played il thca;crs and Llu-ic
halls. No true Britol, in trade or ont
Of it. woul1 use the flag of nis country
for advertising purposes.--Boston Sat
urday Evening Gazette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
Abie dissertation in stage Coach which
Nr lincoln RcmemBrred


I see that COL Thomas Nelson OF
Terre Hautc ia acad remarked \. NJ.
Murphy 10 r ST. Louis Globa-Democrat
reporter Nelson belonged to that
class Of individuals to whom the grow
Ing generation invariably refer as gen
tlemcn Of the old ,hool.
col. Nelson posses ssel rich fund Of
humor ana ne enjoyed cling story
Just IA we'll if the joke were on him as
when the other fellow caush it,
AT an old settlers m einE in Terre
Hautc III 1855 Cal Nelson related a
story about his FIRST meeting with
Abraham Lincoln / vas in the ante
bcllum day ot stage coaches. One
morning the STAGE arrived at Terre
Hautc from Par Ill. and stopped al
tho Clark house. thr principal hotel III
the city in those days, and among the
passengers vas a Ions. i1nky indi-
yiduaI. Who, after par:aking Of his
breakfast resumed his journey to In
diauapalls. Col Nelson was one Of the
passengers ana on the Way ondcavor-
ed t. s.ral M acquaintance with the
lanky-loohiug passenger. The latter
told several funny stories in the
the eo4rs1 of thcir tedious journey.
Nevertheless the colonel tools his fell
low -passg ngcr for some green country
merchant on his way to Indianapolis
To rcpleaish his stock CT groceries,
hardware. etc. Tho colonel also talked
very leJrncdly ana soon the stranger
was gazing upon him IN a manner that
evidently betokeucd admiration Of the
great wisdom OF his travelling com
paion.
Arriving at their destination the
colonel put up At the principal hotel,
and after making an elaborate toilet,
made his way to the hotel office There
he observed his fellow passenger. the
central figure OF group of gentlemen,
most Of whom were well-Enown to the
colonel Stepping up 20 the clerk ne
inquired as TO the identity of the
tall individual, and his eye was
guided by the finger OF the clerk
TO the open register, where he
read. 4. Lincoln, written in bold
hand. \ coating Of moisture oozed
through the pores of the colonelS
countenance: he was thunderstruck
dumfounded and hastily calling fol
his 'carpetaack sought quarters else
where
IN 1861 the friends Of Col Nelson
succeeded in securing an appointment
for HIM ana Gov Morton, who was il
Washington. telegraphed the colonel t.
come on. and when he arrived 1t TIL
capital ne was told that he woul,
probably be appointed mipster t,
Chile When he made his call upon til
president ii was with the hope that Nj
Lincoln would not recognize in him tn
stage-coach passenger who had aire
his crudition during the journey OF
few years before
Mr. Lincoln greeted him cordially
and after notifying him Of mis- appoint
lent and expressing the hope thai b
sould accept, looked at the colon,
With a merry twinkle in his eye an
said: Col Nelson, do YOU know
have often thought Of Your talk on ceI
trifugal force during the stage-coac
ride? Now, colonel. am going to to:
you away off to Chile
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
DAMASK DOWRIES.
Miss Eud!cott's Hight y-Prized Chests OF
Linen.


Wien Miss Endicott married Mr. Jo-
5eph Chamberlain she carried with her
to her English home many chests of
household linen. says DemOrest Maga
zine These were far more precious il
her eyes than her boxes Of Paris gOwl :,
and we'll they might be, for, besides The
beautiful products of modern looms en-
brOideTed with intricate monogramS by
skillful French fingers, she had treas
ures creamy in tint and soft with age.
heirlooms from the days of her Salem
ancestors, when spinning, though a
needful art, was the occupation of femi-
nine leisure. the employment of the
rich and the poor, in the intervals OF
more important business and in the
long nights of winter. The distaff was
then, like the embroidering of soft cush-
ions, table centers and doilies, of our
day, q remedy against idleness. \
fresh charming fashion is the gift OF a
quaint chest of drawers, called "trous-
seau chest" from the mother to her en-
gagged daughter soon after the ring has
been given by her fiancc. 1t serves its
earliest duty as the repository of the
cOngratulatory offerings from girl
friends-the teacloths and chocolate
napkins which have run to earth the
overwOrked engagement teacup." The
chests. made of black old Dutch oak,
are most suggestive of the Hollander's
love of table linen, and are supposed 10
inspire most enthusiasm in making the
collection. And no table linen can be
better of its kind than the old, heavy,
Dutch linen, with odd figures worked in
a shade of white that shows only in GER
tain lights. This is still manufactured,
but it is difficult to find in this country,
as importers seem to prefer the eX-
tremely fine. silky French or Irish pro-
ductiOns.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
An effort is being male By IE.rvar

An effort is being made by Harvard
graduates to arrange the donation OF
scholarships so that they &ha.} la given
solely on the basis OF scholarship, and
so that Indulgence shall nave 10 weight
whatever At the present time Harvard
had an immense fund TO he devoted 10
the purpose of scholarships, about
SIS, 5,OOe a year being available for these.
In almost every instance, however. theg
have to be awarded on the double basis
of scholarship and need.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
Re NNnrmen by T. CcfricitY.

An ingenious use OF electricity is to
warm bedclOthes. This IS done by heat
ing a system OF wires inside Il double
quilt. The current can bC regulated st
will, and the temperature maintained
at the required degree.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
Are Getting Scarce.

Pines are said to be getting exceed
ingly scarce III the pine tree C.atc. n
deed, it has been advocated aat a
grove of pines just outside r. N3=a "a,
Me, should be purchased - ..- saE-
poses. in order to prc1srJc " i... -p"ri-
mems Of what was oLce The aio4-lc!s ut
lie G,,airn forest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
Testimony from the Psalms.

Blessed are all they that put their
trust in him.-Thc Lord will be
refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in
times of trouble.-The Lord is The por-
tion Of mine inheritance. I have set
the Lord always before ne; he IS al my
right hand, l shall not be moved
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me
that my feet did not slip.-Taou hast
girdcd me with strength unto the bat
tie; thou hast subdvoa under 70 those
that rose up again me.-ThoI anoint-
esg M head with oil; my cup iInneth
over.-.line eyes AZ ever toT.rl the
Lord. fog he snail .i1ck NY let out
OF tn nct.-Thc !rrI IS my strength
and my shield. - heart trts-.i in
him ana ! an 7o':taare.o IA soul
greatly ieioicc, sd with n:y song
will ] praise IL! --.3n'S Los
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

A high liver with a torpid liver will
not be long liver. Correct the liver
with DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
little pills that cure dyspepsia and
constipation II. Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

Quick in effect, heals and leaves no
scar. Burning, scaly skin oruptions
quickly cured by DeNitts Witch
Hazel Salye. Applied toburns, scalds,
aid sores, it is magical III effect. Al
ways cures piles. H. Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

One Minute Cough Cure touches
the right spot. 1t also touches it at
the right time if you take it when you
have cough or cold See the point
Then don't cough. H. Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

English SPAWN Liniment removes
All Hard, Soft or Calloused Humps
and Blemishes from horses. Blood
Spavins, Curhs, Splints, Sweeney
Ring Bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swol
len Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50
by the use Of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by f. c. Buerstatte,
Druggist, Manitowoc, Wis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

1t was in tn Irish court that a man was
called into the witness box not long ago,
and being old and just little blind, he
went too far in more than one sense, and,
instead of goirg mp the stairs that led to
the box, mounted those that led to the
bench.
Said the Judge good-humoredly;
lis it Judge you want to be, MY good
man?"
"Ah, cure your honor" was the reply.
I'm an old man now, and mebe It's all
I'm fit fori"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

In answering a telephone call it is
much better to say yes" with rising
infection, than hello" In fact, "hel-
To- is now tabooed in select circles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

Give Inc liver regulator and ! can
regulate the world said Il genius.
The druggist handed him a bottle of
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little pills. II. Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

1t not only is so, it mnt be so, One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes 1t 90 II. Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18
ASTHMA, HAY FEVER

and kindred ailments absolutely cured
by newly discovered specific treat
ment sent by mail. Pamphlet with
references. mailed free. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, G63 Main Street. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

Chamberlain's Eye and Shin Ointma1
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Sall
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples Chappcd
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frs 5, Rites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granuiated Eve liG
For sale BY DRUGGISTS at % cents per boy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

She: How on earth does he manage
to strike a match on his side whiskera?'
He: How? Didn't you notice that they
were candy whiskers?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

Norwegians are supposed to have been
the tiIst who attempted the perilous en-
terprise of killing the whale.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

American ebony is one of The heaviest
woods known, weighing So Is pounds to
;hR cubic foot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

L. +. Anthony, tx Postmaster of Prom
ise City, Iowa, says: Il bought one bot
tie OF Mystic Cure, for Rheumatism and
took two doses OF ii did more good thFn
any medicine / ever took" Sold by F. c.
Buerstatte, Druggist.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

The most wonderful vegetable IN the
world is the trutile; it has neither roots,
stem. leaves, flowers or seeds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-06-18

Its too bad" remarked the agent
for the circus. that they put that
wooden cxpanse away UP there on the
roof of the new pOst0ffice."
1t seems like a false economy"
Economy! 1t struck me as q waste
of material. II they hadn't put il
away up there where nobody can see
it il would have been a splendid place
20 post show bills" WGsbinetan star
"lou say you knew this man? Is there
any particular sign by which you reeog-
nlZe the corpse?" ''Oh, yes, your honor,
lie was deaf"
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NASH * NASH.

TrORNEYS AND COZ UNSELOkS Al IA " "
! once over First s ational Bank, Eight
Itrc5t. Collections pr JmptlY allcnoed 70.
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SEEGER BROS. X MILLER, DENTISTS
South Eighth Street
Manitowoc Wisconsin,

Local Auaesthelire us"d fuf
painless extTsc:Irn # I.-ti
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CENTRIFUGAL FORCE.

- = { q, : F. CAa'N1RrGHT. Agent