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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12

the vicar, being well off, might, If he
chose, make his only daughter good
allowance. But whether he would do
so, or would even countenance the en-
gagement at all, was decidedly doubt
full matter; though Frank believed that
il he could manage to catch his rever-
ence in a good humor, he might be able
tc talk him round.
Franks and Amy's dismay, there.
fore, when they saw that the vicar had
been seriously put out of temper by his
correspondence, can we'll be under
stood; more especially as he was man
who did not get over the effects of
prcvocation at all quickly, and had n
playful little way of venting his an.
noyance on all who came near him,
whether concerned in the provocation
or not. The worst of it was, Frank was
bound to be back in London in five or six
days at the least, and, of course, his in
terview with his uncle must take place
before his departure.
After breakfast, his uncle called him
into his study.
Just read that, Frank" he said, hand
ing him Sidney Perks epistle.
by Jovel What's all this about ?
Psha!-fmpertinent ass!--Hilloa, Sid.
ney PerksP Sidney Perks ?" commented
young Miller, as he glanced over the
epistle.
do you happen to know the little
cad, then?' inquired the vicar, in eyi.
dent surprise. "He is anewcomer here F;
ard no acquisition, either
T-I-don't suppose So" replied
Frank. II did come across a solicitor
OF the name about year ago; but his
practice was in town."
"A short, little man ~ asked the vicar:
"pitted with smallpox? Jewish face
Wears glasses-eh?"
"Ah, he is evidently not the same, !"
answered Miller, decidedly. my man
was tall and gaunt, and not pitted with
smallpox. But ! tell you what 1t is
uncle. This fellow, from his letter, is
evidently sharp and shady prac
titioner of the .nastiest type. He wants
lawyer to deal with him. Just yor
turn him over to me-
I'll don't know" said the vicnr
doubtfully, Nothing can be done, ]
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12

tho vicar would be doubly incensed II
he received the dunning letter in the
form of valentine. He had not told
his clients the exuct strain in which he
should write, nor the extreme perempt-
oriness of the demand he should make.
But the letter which he posted to the
vicar on Valentines eve was as good
specimen of the sharp-practice solicitors
composition, when Intentionally in.
soleht, as could be we'll desired. The
gist OF 1t was that unless the whole
amount due on these seven accounts
were paid to him, Sidney Perks, by re-
turn OF post, he should issue process
against the vicar, without further no
tice or delay.
"There," said Perks TO himself, tri-
umphantly,as he sealed up the envelope.
II calculate this will just about give his
reverence fits"
1t did give his reverence fits. That Is
to say, it put him into fine state Of
rage and excitement when he read it at
breakfast next morning. His angry
looks and savage frowns struck de-
cided CONSERVATION into the breasts oil
the two other persons who were sharing
that meal with him. These were his
only daughter, Amy, and his nephew,
Frank Miller, q young barrister, who
frequently came down from town, when
he was not very busy, to stay at the
vicarage. The fact was, there had long
existed sort of attachment between
the cousins, of which the vicar was UNI
aw are. 1t had not, however, developed
into an express engagement until that
very morning; when young Miller, CON-
ing down early and finding his cousin
in the garden, had taken the oppor-
tunity-for which the day was so sim
gularly Appropriated declaring pas
sion which he could not any longer con-
ceal
Amy had answered his proposal with
a blushing acceptance: STIMULATING,
however, that Frank should inform her
father of the circumstances Immediate
ly, and this he had, of course, agreed
to. He did not, however, look forward
to the interview with any great pleasure
or confidence, for two sufficient reasons.
In the first place, he knew that his uncle
had q prejudice against first cousins
marrying; in the next, his own worldly
circumstances were not, at present, such
as would commend themselves to a
prospective father-in-law. He had, in
! deed, a little money of his own; and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12
Apple and Banana Salad.

When ready to serve, slice the apples
and bananas. Mix well with mayon-
naise dressing, which can be prepared
the day before, If necessary. Serve on
the crisp, white leaves Of lettuce. DO
not allow this salad TO ttand long after
preparing, as the apple nnd banana will
both turn dark. The fruit should be
placed in very cold place in the early
morning, as well as the lettuce, SO that
oil may be crisp and cold.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12

"Oh, look!" exclaimed Ruth, a victim:
OF the passing craze, what lovely post
ers!' And she and Mabel went into
the store and purchased several dollars
worth Pray. how were they TO know
thst he Foods bought were not posters.
but COMIC ynlentines?- Boston TTnn.
script,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12
PLANTS AND FLOWERS.
How to Obtain Good Results with the
Popular Wax Plant.

How to Obtain Good Results with the
Popular Wax Plant.
One of the most satisfactory house
plants is the Hoya carnosa, popularity
known as the wax plant. Its large
glossy leaves are very beautiful when
sponged and kept free from dust. The
buds of the Hoya form in the joint be-
tween the stem and the leaf one year
before it blooms. Tie first sign of
the bud is little crooked stem, turned
down, with small head at the end
that looks like snakes head; the
second year this head raises up and the
buds expand, forming cluster of five
sided waxen Jumps, each on the end Of
stem. When opened, pretty FIVE
pointed velvet star, bright as with dew.
is q delight to the eye, When these
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12


This is how Frank Miller had worked
his little scheme. Sidney Perks was the
solicitor whom he had come across in
town; and, in certain dealings with him,
Frank had learnt some facts about
Perks, by communicating which to the
proper authorities, he could have
brought him to the bar of the Old Bailey.
Perks had tried to obviate such pos
sibility by promptly clearing out Of
town. Curiously enough he had be-
taken himself to the very place Of which
Franks uncle was vicar.
Armed with these irresistible argu-
ments, Frank had, on the morning Of
Valentines day, gone straight to Perks
office, and, under threat Of setting the
police on to him Immediately, had made
two demands, to which, after some use
less demur, Perks was fain to consent.
The first demand was, that he should
write out and hand over to Frank re-
ceipts for the seven accounts. The sec
ond, that he should leave Winfield
within IL hours. Upon these conditions,
he should be left to escape and lose him
self, unmolested. Frank was inexora-
bic, and Perks was not in q position to
resist. So both demands were complied
with.
Franks next step, two days later,
was to go round and see the tradesmen,
informing them that the vicar had duly
paid their accounts to Perks, and pro-
ducing the receipts; he also advised
them lin a friendly way) to look sharp
after their money, as ugly rumors were
current about Perks, and he was said to
have bolted. Those concerned
lost no time in hurrying round to Perks
Office, where he was not; and thence to
his house, which (his servant told them)
he had quilted hurriedly two days be-
fore. Where had he gone?r "He
hadn't left no address" Then, indeed,
was bitter lamentation and cutlery heard
among the swinded shoplseepers. Then
it was that the vicar (all unknown to
HIMSELF had "acted SO honorable and
like q gentleman" by writing the checks
for the seven accounts and handing
them to Frank to distribute. This
astute young man had left the trades
men under the impression that, in order
to save them from loss, his uncle had
paid their accounts twice over; and had
descanted, in rather strong terms, upon
this truly Christian return Of good for
| evil.
Frank did not acquaint his uncle with
these little mysteries until he was just
starting on his honeymoon. And as, by
that time, the vicar had tasted the
sweets of six months popularity in the
parish, and found Exceptionally agree
able, he saw no reason to forfeit it, at
this late hour, by any useless dis
closures. Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12

swell, Scribbs has proved himself
genius after ALL"
"What has he done?"
"Quit writing poetry and opened
sandy shop next 70 a school house,
Chicago Record,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12
News for the Children.

Tho most advanced food authoritiei
urge now t. serve the breakfast cereal,
particularly to the Children OF the,
family, with chopped dates or figs
mixed With it instead Of sugar and
cream,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-12

do owe the money, OF course. And ]
WINS going to pay these seven accounts
this week. Still, to have the money de-
manded in such an impudent way is in
tolerable. ! shall certainly leave all
these tradesmen who have instructed
Perks"
81 should. They deserve being made
to sit up. But, in any case, 1t will be
much more agreeable for you not to
have to act in the matter personally.
You leave it entirely in my hands,"
This, after some d9mur, the vicar, at
length, agreed to do; Frank persuading
him that it would be far more dignifed
for him to have no personal communica-
ton whatever with Perks or with the
tradesmen. And SO the affair was
placed, unreservedly. in the young bar
rister's hands.
The vicar rubbed Us glasses and
looked at The letter again. He felt that
his eyes must have deceived him. But
no. There the thing was in black and
white, Enthusiastically clear and evident,
and rs the vicar read it a second time,
he gave quite gratifed smile. But
still he was puzzled.
The letter was as follows:
2and 8 The Broadway. Feb. Is, 1Sa-.
Reverend Sir: In thanking you for your
most generous and honorable behavior, ]
take the opportunity Of apologizing. with
oil my heart, for what has occurred In
reference to my account The truth Is,
reverend sir, that l was cnticed by the
deceiving arts of a cheat and swindler; and
/ need not say that shall be only too
pleased to cooperate In any steps that may
be taken for his arrest and punishment.
Your grateful and obedient,
HEzEKIAH HoBR.
The vicar opened second letter which
had arrived by the same post. 1t was
from Shanks, the butcher, and was even
more effusively apologize than Hobbs.
1t also referred to your having acted
SO honorable and like the gentleman"
The vicar looked still blander and more
gratifed, but still decidedly puzzled.
There were five other letters from
local tradesmen, and all ran in much the
same strain, not one Of them emitting
TO eulogise him for his honorable con-
duct. Never in his life before had the
reverend gentleman received seven such
flattering communications. He did not,
in the least, understand what they
meant; but still they put him in an ex-
cellent humor. Honorable? Certainly,
acting on his nephew's advice, he had
given him checks for distribution
among the seven tradesmen on the pre-
vious day; but, that was only a settle
ment-rather tardy one into the bar
gain-of his just debts. There was
nothing extraordinarily honorable in
that Still it is always nice to be ac-
knowledged honorable, especially by
your enemies. And when the vicar had
finished reading the seventh letter he
was in a very good temper indeed.
At that fortunate moment q knock
came at his study door, and Frank en-
tered. Seeing the expression on his
uncle's face, and auguring therefrom
the best results, he lost no time in MAX
ing his momentous confession about
Amy. The vicar exclaimed. He
| hummed and hawed. But he was in o
heavenly temper; and he ended by CIV
ing his consent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

ONE of the most villainous and un-
provoked murders in the annals of crime
was that which took place near Wauae
sha on Friday last. A young man asked
lodging a. farm house where he had
worked for few days the preceding year
In the morning he arose, went to the
barn yard shot and killed Mr.. Harris
the farmer who entertained him. then
shot the hired man, fatally wounding
him. He then returned to the house re
loading his revolver on the way, asked
for breakfast which he ate coolly and de-
liberately and at It's conclusion, shot and
probably fatally wounded Mrs. Harris
and then shot the servant girl. After
this he rode away on his bicycle and
made his escape.
This murder occurring so soon after
the murder of two men at Marshtield by
a tramp, shows what a menace to per-
sonal safety the tramp is becoming. The
evil requires heroic treatment and should
receive it promptly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
DRY GOODS,
LADIES and
CENTS FUR
NISHINGS,
CLOTHING,
HATS, SHOES
NV Motive and Aims shall be to please all and my long
wy "'oN''0 "''" '"'''o perence will undoubtedly
yield to my lead Do not the
GhANU UPENINC You will cleerfuly discourse on it.
lT'Irst ratification May6 1907

First publication May 6, 1897 No 30
STATE OF WISCONSIN-fOUNIY COURT F, II
| > MAYITowf G COUNTY. In probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ole Christensen
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of c. j.
Gilbert. the executor of the last viii and Tesla
ment of Ole Christ Jansen. late of the town of
Cato, in said county, deceased. for the adjust
ment and allowance of his administration ac-
count (and the assignment of the residue of
SAID estate to ouch other persons as are by law
entitled to the samet.
1t is ordered. that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at a special term of said
court to be held at the office of the County Judge
in the City of MaEitowoc. in said county. on
Tuesday the eighth (Sthl day of June A. ID. 1877
at ten o clock III the forenoon.
1t is further ordered. that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this Court
aforesaid and at the time and place hereinbefore
appointed therefor, the residue of said estate be
by thefurther order and judgment of this court
assigned to such persons are by law entitled to
the same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of examination ana allowance of such
account. and of the assignment of the residue of
said estate, be given 10 all persons Interested by
publication of this order for three succcssi We
weeks before saId day. in he Manitowoc Pilot
a weekly newspaper printed and published at
the city OF Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated, May ith 1897,
by the Court.
J. $: ANDERSON. County Judge
schmltz Y hirwan Attorneys maJE
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

THE U. 8. Supreme Court has handed
down a decision which extends the mon
opoly of the Bell Telephone company for
II years. The Bell Telephone company
succeeded to the BerIlner patent. The
application was filed in 1877, but 1t was
delayed for Ii years, it is believed by the
company itself 30 that The monopoly
could be prolonged The patent was
granted in 1891, and the government
brought suit to set it aside on the ground
that the delay was for the purpose of de-
frauding the people out of their rights.
But the supreme court decides in favor
of the company.
This decision places every telephone
company at the mercy of the Bell. The
Wisconsin Telephone company, that
which operates In Manitowoc as we'll as
elsewhere in the state, is the Bell system.
Manitowoc has no other. But there are
other companies operating IN other cities.
1t Is said, however, that their relations
with the Bell are friendly and there will
be no interference with them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
SURROUNDING COUNTRY

The people of Amigo are in state Of
anxiety because of forest fires which are
quite close to the city.
Three boats have discharged IL. 246
tons OF coal IN Sheboygan this week.
The Carnegie had 1897 tons.
A lumber concern of Marinette lately
sold to Chi ;ago parties 100000 feet of
lumber, the cost of which is $4,000.
The little village of Mashlend was win
ed out by fire on Sunday night. 1t was
located few miles from Galesvllle.
George d. Breed was appointed
postmaster at Chiffon this week. He
succeeded Will Hume, editor of The
/ Times.
Mocking birds seem to Dave located
near Palmyra this state. They must
have strayed from their southern
homes,
A dynamite packing house at Mar
quette, Mich, was blown up on Tues
day last and man named Dan Harris
was blown to pieces
William Neuschafer, yonng man %
years old. committed suicide at Weyau-
vega on Sunday last by hanging himself
to rafter in barn.
Miss Lucy Freeman of Black River
Falls, this state recently had an attack
OF measles. She to- k cold before
recovery and became insane The
doctors say she will never recover her
reason.
A wildcat attacked boy 10 the woods
near Marinette on Monday last. The
boys dog came to his assistance but was
Killed by the wildcat. which escaned
though shot at several times by the how
A Milwaukee woman, a airs. Steiner
valid was lately granted pension
which was retroactive and her first
payment amounted to $4,000. She re-
ceived Sl2 per month for herself and
" each for five children.
A lad named Leo Kytowsky while
carelessly handling a revolver shot a
young man at Milwaukee Yesterday
morning. 1t seems strange that ali
the warnings given regarding care
lessness in handling weapons have
not the least effect.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
NOW is THE TIME TO
GET A HOME.

The Chicago * North Western Railway
has just published newspaper called
the North Western Home Seeker, giving
facts about the great state of South Da-
kota and the advantages it possesses for
the pursuits of agriculture, dalrying and
cattle raising. Lands can be had at pres
ent upon most favorable terms. and there
is every indication of large immigration
into the state this season. Correspond
ence is solicited from intending settlers
and copy of the paper will be mailed
free upon application to w. b. Knlskern
% Fifth avenue, Chicago. Ill. 4t27
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

ANY one given to serious reflection
nnds IT difficult to understand the &C.
centance of Bryan's leadership when not
reinforced by the element of a politi-
cal campaign. The man is bright. ouick
and OF charming personality, but shallow.
Not an utterance of his has weight and
his book bears about the same relation
TO political economy that dime novel
with an Indian fighter RS Its hero does to
lvanhoe. And yet there are men O, up.
doubted intellectual strength who believe
Bryan is statesman. Possibly. thew
caLnot understand why men do not bow
down before this, to them, paragon. Are
our conscience and reason affected lx
our prejudice to an extent beyond opr
consciousness? And yet mathematical
demonstration never fails to convince
and II 1t is particularly fine 1t WINS ad
miration,
In all Bryan's utteranees there is NJ
sentence which expresses a Truth an;
grammatically,nota thought that is oripi
nal. Everything is designed for effect
everything Is made subservIent to his
owns peronality. The student of poli
Ecu economy or the searcher for historic
truth could find 10 field m,rs barren
than that which bears the fruit of Bry.
ans labor. And yet be is the leader OF a
party
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

HE unspeaksble Turk is making rath-
er hard terms for little Greece. The de-
mand is FOR an indemnity of sl5,0O0,0O0,
and the cessIon of the Greek fleet. The
eat powers of Europe will hardly per-
init Turkey to Robble up the Grecian
feet as with this accession to her mari
tine strength, Turkey might become too
formidable a rival. Still they have
shown suoserviency to Turkey during
the entire period of trouble and may con
tinue IN their aoquiescent attitude. The
ruin OF Greece, In any event, has been
effected. The war could have no other
outcome In view OF the disparity in
strength of the combatants and the SYM
patty OF Europe being with the strong.
or.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
GEN ERAL NEWS.
Rome experienced violent earthquake

Rome experienced a violent earthquake
shock on Saturday last.
Gold continues to be drawn from
the national treasury for export.
Durant the San Francisco murderer
has now appealed for executive elem
ency. He is hopeful of securing it.
The Investigating committee appointed
by the Florida legislature to examine the
accounts OF the state treasurer. fnds him
rhort $4,000
The danger is by no means over in
New Orleans. Though the river is
falling the levees are growing weak
and sudden crash may come.
1t transpires that young Enelishman
who went to the South Sea Islands. two
years ago was captured by the natives
and eaten. 1t seems cannibalIsm is not
yet lost art.
Forest fires are raging IN the pine belt
OF Minnesota. Lumber camps with their
outfits have been destroyed. People sent
out to fight the fire escaped with difficult
ty.
II Is said that special edict for a holy
war is now under preparation at Con
stan tinople. The pet of the Russian ano
German government has grown big with
success.
Baroness Hirsch has donated $l87 .50(
to the Paris Charity fund. This wal
done to commemorate the anniversary o
the death of her husband.
An Appleton woman named Ida Miller
with an alias, was shot and killed IN Chi
cago on Sunday by man named Bard
ner, who then shot himself
A terrible crime committed in Russi,
has recently come to light. Seventeen
hermits who were DESTROYS of securing
the martyrs crown had themselves walled
up alive and this persisted. The mar
who did the work for them made con,
| fessIon.
A fire occurred on the ocean steame
| Mallory on Sunday while off Delewar
Capes and ID steerage passengers los
their lives. he fire was caused by tn
careless handling OF matches by the crew
whi;h the officers rlauo 40 attempt t,
correct.
| Prof. Bernard has succeeded in makinl
an air ship. 1t WAS one of the attraction
of the Nashville exposition. The youn,
aeronaut made flight of twelve mile
with bis ship on Friday last and had it
during the tire taken, under perfect con
troll. One of the spsrs broke and so BIZ
second flight was delayed.
A most mysterious suicide is reported
from New York. 1t was that of youn,
woman and very beautiful. She left
letter requesting that her body be Gre
mated. A torn scrap of paper was ais,
on her person and 1t was requested tina
her ashes be given to the person wht
| furnished the oGher piece. 1t was request
ed that no effort be made to discover be-
identity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

First publication May 49, 1897 No Al
ROBAJE-MASITowOo COUNTY COURT
! In the matter of the estate of George
Twick, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of julius
Onger executor of the estate of said deceased
Tor the adjustment and allowance of his admin
IsratIon account land the assignment of the resi-
due of sand estate tn such other persons as are by
law entitled to the same):
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at special term of said
court to be held at the office of the county Judge
N the city of ManItowoc, in said county on
tuesday the fifteenth day of JuneA. D., 1897
1t is further ordered. that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this court as
aforesaid. the residue of said estate he
by the further order and judgment of this court
assigned 10 such persons are by law entitled
to the same.
II is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place OF examination and allowance of
such account, and of the assignment of the re-
siine OF said estate, be given 10 all persons
interested by publication of this order for three
successive weeks, before said day. in the Manito-
voc Pilot weekly newspaper printed and
published at the city of Manitowoc and state of
WISCONSIN.
Dated May 18th, 1897.
BY the Court:
lune3 }. 3, ANDERSON Count Y Ju,}0e