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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
AMONG FARMERS.
There was little lua 1n farm trade in
his city laat week

There was little IuH 10 farm trade in
this city last week.
The winter thus far has been very IA
vorable toward winter wheat. The wheat
Is we'll protected by snow.
Farmers say that never since the early
day was the sleighing as good as it is at
present. There are 60 drifts and the
roads are as smooth as glass and hard
as flint. This week has given ideal
Christmas weather.
The big December wheat deal in Chi
cago ia topic of general conversation
among operators. Letters father has
gone to Chicago from Washington and
says his son can have all the money he
wants to manage the big deal. The bull
combination I'D Chicago has now 6,0OO,-
GOO bushels OF wheat to take care OF.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

Col. RUIZ, SpaniarG, who had arrang-
ed a conference with Cuban leader to
urge acceptance OF the terms offered by
General Blanco, vas captured, tried by
had issued a proclamation directing the
trial by court martial of any Spaniard, if
captured, who should have tried to IN
duce the Cubans to accept autonomy.
The killing of Ruiz is cruel and does not
spelk well for the humanity of the Gu
bans. But it shows the grim purpose of
peace without absolute independence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

THE politicians begin to grow little
alarmed over the pension roll. The
abuses connected with pensions are such
that the people are crying out against
them. The widow" feature of pensions
has become a scandal of large proper
tions. There seem to be regular marriage
bnreas organized to facilitate marriages
between old soldiers in their dotage and
young women. The young woman thus
becomes pensionsr on the death of her
husband snd her name is permanently
installed in the roll OF honor. Until re-
Gently word said in opposition to this
disgracefui proceeding was denounced as
sympathy for rebels or hostility to the
old soldier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

WHATRvEk may be said of the financial
policy of the republican party, it must
be said that Secretary Gage Is making an
honest effort to place the finances of the
country on a stable basis. 1t is little
cided to oppose any change IN the pres
ent system and have gone back to the
dIscredited greenback doctrine, which
was so fruitful of bad results to the party
years ago. Their resolutions and those
of the populists are identical. Without
much doubt they will receive sufficient
aid from tbs republicans to nullify the
efforts of Secretary Gage and thus leave
the financial disturbing question.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

WHY do not the Jing5es demand war
with Germany for her high handed pro.
ceedlngs in dealing with Hsytl? A half
niger with German name was arrest.
ed, and some think with good reason. An
indemnity OF s30000was exacted and there
was no fooling about collecting 1T. But
the Jingoes never uttered bleat 81 pro-
test Was 1t because the young Kaiser
shoulder and is prepared to readily accept
any invitation to fight? Spain can be
b illIed easily.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
GENERAL NEWS.

Mrs. Lease fpds that IecturInp does
not pay and will be candidate for con-
gress.
The Cubans won big victory over the
Spanlards on the 14th instant at Yacta
Ford.
President Mckinley is going TO spend
very quiet Christmas on account of
the recent death of bis mother.
Fitzslmmons wants to keep before the
public and now announces that he NAV
be induced to try one more whirl with
Corbett.
Young Thomas Edison, the "old mans
son,glves promise of successfully rlva,lng
his father In electrical inyestions, He Is
only p years of age
Gompers was elected President of the
American Federation of Labor at Nash
vile on Saturday last. Gompers had a
large majority on the first ballot,
Although Durrant is sentenced to die
on the 9Th of January being the
fourth sentence,-he is still hopeful apc
desperate efforts are being made to save
him.
Washington Hesing, proprietor of the
Illinois Stats Zeitung, and postmaster
of the Chicago postoffice under the Cleye-
land administration, died suddenly of
heart disease on Saturday last.
Miss Lulu Herbert, daughter Of Ex-
Secretary Herbert, committed suicide
at Washington on Tuesday. She first
severed the artery in one of her wrists
with scissors after which she leaped
from window 10 the third story. She
was Injured few months ago while
no setback rloing and has since been in
a state of melancholy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

MRs. PULLMAN has chosen TO take her
dover interest in the estate OF her bus
band instead of what the will allows her.
I his gives her 100000. II is said this
is done 30 that she may be able to leave
something to the scapegrace twins whom
their father had disin Inherited. A mothers
love is blind to faults and it is well that
this is SO. The twins may yet be the
pride OF the Pullman family.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
A CHRISTMAS CARD

In conformity to the blessed spirit of
the Christmas time which Is a season of
universal goodwill, Dr. Kutchin extends
to patients and friends cordial wish
that theirs may be Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year and offers as a
Christmas present ONE FULL MONTHS
MEDICINE FREE to all new patients who
commence treatment with him on the &C.
caslon OF bis next visit which will be Fri
day Dec. 3lst 1897 at the Williams House
Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
STATE OF Ono, Cry OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY. IS


FRANK j CHENEY makes oath that
be Is the senior partner of the firm OF
I D; Cheney 4 Co, doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will nav
thu sum of ONE HUNDRED Dol.
LARS for each and every case of ca
rARRH that cannot be cured by the use
OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9th day of De.
cember, A. d. 1886.
60 A. w. GLEASON.
-. Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

THE people are as much interested In
what concerns Bryan as if he we're Presi-
dent OF the United States. The fact
that he had his hair cut in the city of
Mexico was deemed of sufficient conse-
quence to De sent out rs news by the
Associated Press. But then it is possible
le event presaged a weakening of the
ties which bind him to the populist party.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
Saturday Eye.,Dec. Is

A Christmas tree for all the children
Presents for all the children. Music
by Bieling's Orchestra. Admission
% cents. Children accompanied by
parents free. Everybody come and
bring the family.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

TURKEY, 1t was supposed, was the first
country of the old continent which was
to be dismembered. But China, the old
est on the globe, Is the first to be select
ed for the sacrifice. That great empire
will soon cease TO be. It's dismember-
ment Is already in progress.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
TEACHERS MEETING

A teachers meeting for the southwestern
section viii be held at Louis Corners,
Saturday, Jan. 8. The program will be
as follows:
A. NJ Song
Shakespeares AS You Like It."
Miss Kate Cain and Miss Anna Danforth,
Emerson's American Civilization"
, q. A. Magee.
Vertical Penmanship. General Discussion led
ny .-...........-.-,... Miss Kate Mullins.
Greek History. ..Prin. G. VI. Morrissey.
Closing Song,
COMMITTEE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

w dio I'D" WdKIHg up at StrIUtly
remarkable lov prices.
Winter business suits for $500 and
upward
Black and Blue Cheviot suits for
$500 and upward
Black imported worsted suits for
$4,000 and upward.
The largest assortment of Pants for
$3.50 and upward.
Cali and examine our stock, tits one
OF the largest in the state.
HOVER BROS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
The Manitowoc Pilot
THURSDAY. DECEMBER %. 1897.

"IF you want to know anything about
the financial question read the report OF
The secretary of the treasury" Is the sub
stance of what Mckinley says In his mes
sage concerning the leading topic or the
dsy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

WEATHER SERVICE REPORT.
Meteorological reportof the Voluntary
observer at Manltowoc. Manltowoc Co.
Wise onsin, for the week ending Tues
day, Dec. 81 1897.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given, that thu partnership
heretofore existing between Frank W Staugel
and Charles Marshalek. under the firm name of
Stangel Marshalek has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent of the parties thereto and
frank w. Stangel, now the sole member of said
hrIn is alone authorized to receive money
and settle clrims due the firm and give full re-
ceipt and acqufttance for the same, and pay the
debts of said firm.
Dated Tisch Mills, Dec. 18th, 1897
FRANK w. STANGEL.
CHARLES MARsHALEK.
All accounts due the above firm must be paid
before January l. 1898. FRANK w. STANaFL
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
BARGAINS IN RELIABLE
FOOTWEAR

Before moving we have put on the
Bargain Table lot of fine Ladies',
Misses and Children's Button Shoes
at half price and less.
Ladies Hand Turned Button Shoes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
PROGRAM

Part First
|. A Chorus, 'Gloria in Excelcis''l
by Choir.
C. Bass Solo, "Oni Tolls" Wegand
by Fred Vera
Orchestra Accompaniment.
Z. Organ Selection. 10y j.. W. H. Eckert
tatIone Angelique Wierand
Miss Josie Bleser.
!, Organ Selection, by j W. II. Eckert
D. Vocal Duet. 20 Spaasa Mi }
Madames Becker and Ziesel werner
Part Second
j. Organ ta) Selection. ;b) Selection, by
. j, w. II Eckert
:. Soprano Solo-"Ave Maria" Cavallena Rms
ticana, Miss Mathilda Schmidt
8. chorus h Dona Noh;s Wiegand
1. Organ Selection.
NJ.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

HE following Is the programme for
the Sacred Concert to be gwen at St.
Boniface Catholic church on the Goth.
On that occasion the large pipe organ
will be used FOR the first time publicly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

FURNISHED rooms TO rent. apply to j.
P. Nolan, F. o. Building, Manitowoc
Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

Shlid D DullOH OuOt l.Uu .OU
These are all good reliable shoes
bought direct from the best manufac
turers known to the trade and you can
get pair of shoes at much less than
the cost of production.
HENRY SPoENTGEN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

MONEY TO LOAN.
have money to loan at all times at
low rates of interest. j. P. NOLAN.
Pc. Building, Manitowoc, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23

Go to to the Turner Opera House with
the little onee Saturday Eve Dec. %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
TO REDEEM PACIFIC RAILROAD BONDS

Washington. Dec i3.-Secretary Gage has Issued
a public notice that Friday. December "a, the
Treasury Department will be prepared to begin the
redemption. without rebate of interest. OF the
bonds issued In aid Of the Pacific railroads, COM
monty known as currency skies. and maturing Jan
uary l. 1888, and that checks will be mailed On
December "a in paymen. OF principal and interest
to maturity Of all bonds presented before that date
The aggregate OF the bonds maturing on January
is s2s SO4 so2 OF which tl064.l20 Issued in aid
OF the Central Pacific. sl5gl9.3l2 Union Pacific:
600 Kansas Pach sss %, Central S,d Bra , o.
Pacific The net cash balance In the Treasury Will
be decreased by these amounts. On January !.
however the cash will be increased by about 81,
600 go due from the Reorganization Committee OF
the Union Pacific, and during the first week In
January IS 900 additional. making the net loss TO
the cash about 81, 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
AGAINST DIFFERENTIATION OF THE SEALS
DR. DAVID STARR JORDAN SAYS IT Is An
ACCOUNTABLE PROPOSITION.

ABOMINABLE PROPOSITIONS.
Washington. Dec 13-Dr. David Starr Jordan.
president Of Stanford University VINO was me ieau-
ing expert for the United States IN the recent seal
ing negotiations here has given his verdict strongly
against any such proposition as that presented ~
the bill TO be introduced by Representative 1ohl'-
son. OF North Dakota looking to the immediate
lkillinp OF all Of the seals on the Seal Islands as
the readiest manner in which to prevent furthet
friction between the United States ana Nahdus'
The report o. Dr. Jordan. showing IN pIehh-
mary way the results Of his Investigations IN beh'
ing Sea during the last season. VIII be puoisheo
soon. and In the mean time the ioIio"'"s eA""O'
shows his opinion:
"Wjthln the last two years II has several times
been proposed that should settle the fur seal
question once for all by the slaughter OF the entire
herd on its breeding grounds. II Is scarcely neces
sary TO point out that this course OF action woud
nor accomplish the desired end. As the animaS
are never all present at one time on the islandI,
remnant would be left which In time would revive
the herd and with II the whole question. In tho
mean time every objection which has been uTsed
against pelagic sealing would be justly chargeable
against such slaughter II would be necessary
TO le in wait for the gravd females. and kill them
as they came ashore on land TO give birth 10 their
Young or 10 provide them with nourishmen;. The
Young must be slaughtered wantonly or else left
10 starye. Tho proposition Is an aborninabs one
without a single redeemins feature.
THE fur seal is the noblest Of all of the man.
mails OF the sea From the naturaE1ts point OF
view II is one Of the most interesting forms OK He
on the earth From the commercial view 1t is ore
OF the mos: valuable. Unlike the buhalo. the elk
the stag and like animals. 1t occupies territory
that cannot be used for any other purpose. Where
the former animals once roAmed great cities have
sprung up but the haunts OF the fur seal would
be deserted for all time II their inhabitants were
"rhough sadly reduced IN numbers. a nucleus
Of the fur seal herd is stu left Under favorable
Conditions IL can be restored The Pribylof herd
once Welded 10000 skins annually, worth 1000 =
900 or more. and without injury TO Itself This
would REPRESENT n cash value Of $4,000. 600. IL
properly protected, It will again reach this value
These represent sum TOO great 10 be
thrown away in childish spite. To slaughter tho
fur seal herd ourselves because It's preservation
is beset with diplomatic difficulties in which the
fault has not all been side. would be q
confession Of impotence unworthy OF civilized
nation II would transfer to the United States
alone and for all time the odium for the destruc-
tion of the fur seal herd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
MRS. KNIGHT, OF MARYLAND, OUT.
SAYS SHE WAS MISTAKEN IN THINNING
SHE OWNED THE HOUSE OF Mrs
KNIGHT OF NETWORK.

When the case Of the two Sarah A Knights' o"'
Of New-York and the other OF Havre de uiaoo'
Md In the contest for the ownership OF the houoe
No II West Twenty-eghth-st, came up III 'he ~
preme Court yesterday. E H. Budlong. couhsei Luz
the Maryland Mrs Knight, withdrew her case OF
the ground that she had been laborins uhoer
misapprehenson of the facts. and. Justice oohen
consentng. this curious case endeo.
The case has been considered one OF the most re-
mo rkable that have come before the court io'
long time In 1889 Mrs. Sarah A. knight, wealthy
New-York woman purchased the house IN Dispute
for s65 OO The title was made out to Sarah A
Knight OF Baltimore There was woman named
Sarah A. knight in Baltimore at the time ono
has since moved Havre de Grace. Mo- Accom-
ing to her story, n rich New-forK relat'e h"u
promised her years before that she should be rich
some day She heard OF the deed to sarah A.
Knight OF Baltimore and decided that her snip OF
fortune had arrived. She searched Baltimore TOT
another Sarah A. Knight, she aheSeo' W. ooN
find none and this strengthened her oeHet .'a' ''.
property was hers She was aware that the oeeu
to Sarah A. knight had been executed oy Na'hai
Tel Bailey but who Mr.. Bailey was the woman oiu
not know Subsequently she decided the property
over to Thomas c. Enos. a friend ana theh Tue
New-York Mrs. Knight heard OF the transfer One
began an investigation and upon learning the 'ac'S
sued to regain rishtful possession Oh the property
The trial began last Friday. and the testimony
showed clearly that the New-fork Mrs' hmshe
was tho real owner OF the property
Mr. Budong arose at once when the court opened
Yesterday and said he wished to withdraw the de-
fence I'VE were unable to get at the real facts
In the case before trial." he said. and We nave
been laborng under a misrepresentation VIII not
take I'D the time Of the court with useless de-
fence" ,,, -, r,a,,o.
Then you abandon the case?" asked JUSTICE
Cohen.
Yes" the reply.
peared for the New-York Mrs. Knight. asked per
mission to put Mr.. Budlong on the STAND. / MS
woman OF Havre de Grace has been used as an IN
strument against the city and county OF New,
York said Mr. Osborne, land we want TO get az
tho facts we for the basis Of another acton:
In answer 10 questions, Mr.. Budlong SAID ne had
never seen the ffavre de Grace Mrs Knight before
the execution OF the deed to ELos. lie admitted
that Or. Robert Johnson, Of washington, had
done some work In the case, but denied that no
Ghc wltness) had employed him. Mr. osborne IN
,Iinated that DR. Johnson had been the go-between
I'm the case and that he would be prosecuted GRIM
inally. , J. ,. -, 81.
plaintiff and declared the deed to Enos nun ana
void lie also directed that the defendant paw MI
osborne an extra allowance OF go" costs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
SHOPPERS JAM THE ELEVATED TRAINS.
THE NEED FOR RAPID TRANSIT FACILITIES oHA-
oNsrRATEp MORE STRONGLY THAN EVER BIZ
TIVE sEETHING CROWDS IN THE CARS

oNsrp TED MORE STRONGLY THAN EVEN bf
THE SETTING CROWDS IN THE CARS.
Thu various branches OF the elevated ROADS did
=. hrs,ness yesterday-the greatest IN many
- ryarv train that came downtown In the early
|-.,,u hour, and In fact. until almost noon was
,aS and TANNED to the doors. and even 10
49,. -,u. People pushed and struggled on the
platform to get into the trains ana 'he p'a'io'n''
..,,ad with the hundreds who had 10 wait eoino
,,rs before they could pack themselves saro'he
Ike into the cars ~. N.,,
Tr,s bad weather Of the last few DAYS mao Aep'
.o,,o NJ home who wished to get do"h'o"h io'
~. christmas shopping. and with the nrst me Gay
49, ,.sued forth In myr!ads TO the shopping us
.,.,. Women formed a large part OF the crowo'
~, .urped about on the platforms ana IN inc
80. q, the elevated road. The trains were neVe.
,ors crowded excepting on some great fesu'ai
dax and the crush will doubtless grow worse s.N
,yor.. until the holiday season Is past Inc Ha"'
havs been crowded In previous years at the hoi'u"'
a.sor hut never so extensively as this year
Thoughtful people believe that the neea OIL iap az
.r,ra,, I. becoming more and more apparent WIN
,no rassnr Of each day The present TRANSIT
facilities have long been insufficient TO serve 'n'
nublic conveniently at the rush hours OF the os''
49,, 4, tina crush Increases at the present rate tns
transit facilities will soon prove SO
-. nause a serious hindrance TO the uansaSuVti u
y, the business OF the city. Most people oenouSX
Sans therefore, that the plans OF tne Hap nd
Transit Commission VIII soon oe VII be- started
utfh ai possible speed and prosecuted 10 '"'
on riiest possible CONCLUSION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
TO REGULATE INSURANCE.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DIVISION IN THE
TREASURY PROPOSED

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Plat. Of Connecti-
cut to-day introduced a bill to establish d.
vision In tho Treasury Department for the regu-
lation Of insurance among the several States.
Tho bill Is comprehensive containing twenty-on
sections II applies to all insurance companies
doing business outside OF the State in which they
arc organized, but an exemption is made OF strict
ly beneficial orders. The head Of the proposed d.
vision is to be known as the United States Com
missioner OF Insurance, to be appointed by the
the management and financial condition Of all the
insurance corporations. ana is to have broad
powers Of investigation. Beginning with January.
1882 he Is to secure from all life insurance COM
etc A Government actuary Is provided. 10 com
puts valuations, and a small charge Is made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
TEA EXPERTS REAPPOINTED.

Washington. Dec. lathe Secretary Of tho Treas
ury has reappointed all Of the members Of the
Board OF Tea Experts, established under the act
OF March e. 1897. The members OF the Board
Thomas A. Phelan and w. P. Roome. OF New
York: A. p Irwin. Of Philadelphia: II. G. Wood
worth. OF Boston: A. P. Upham and Z. A. schoyer.
OF Chicago, and Mansfield Lowell Of San Francisco
In his letter Informing the members OF their
appointment Secretary Gage says: 1T is sufficient
10 say that entire satisfaction with your work has
been Expressed in all parts OF the country. and that
the grad and quality OF teas offered for sale in this
country have been steadily improving under the
effects OF the rules established on the recommends
ton OF your Board"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-14
ANOTHER REoUIsITIoN FOR MOODY.

t.r,ford Conn. Dec. 1-Govcrnor Cooke to-day
,.c.,vcd from Governor Black Of New-York an
other requsition for Arthur W. Moody OF New
Haven, who is wanted in New-York to answer
charre. Of grand larceny. Connecticuts Governor
recently granted hearing on the nrst reauisiuoh.
covert gave the lawyers until Saturday to ME