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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

The county superintendent at their
meetings oppose the repeal of the law re-
curing each applicant for teachers GER
tiicate TO pay tax Of one dollar. 1t
would be interesting to know upon what
ground consistent with their line OF duty
they can oppose the utmost freedom OF
attendance at public examinations. II 1t
is to spare labor, then they show greater
disposition to limit .fficial duty than TO
encourage educational progress. The
position of superintendent was created
for the benefit of the schools and not for
that of the incumbent. II through his
efficiency his duties multiply SO that he
is unable without assistance to perform
them, he is fulfilling his mission far bet
ter than If he limits HE activities so as to
keep growth within the radius of his own
performance.
In this county, examinations under the
course of instruction grew some years
ago to such dimensions that it was I'M
possible for the superintendent to give 1t
full personal attention. This was self
imposed work not legal requirement.
Bat it was on the line of promoting the
interests of the common schools. 1t is
the most potent agency for good now
working in our public schools. Would
it have been wise policy to keep these
examinations, by a tax or other device,
within the narrow limitations Of the time
at one mans disposal? Was this enthus
iasm which it took years of hard work to
create, to be clrcumscrlbed within the
circle of one mans supervision?
That was not done so here. The Coun
ty Board was appealed to ana assistance
was given promptly. cheerfully and in
liberal measure. The members perceiv-
ed the value of this class of educational
work and many CT them expressed the
hope that the work would so increase
they would be compelled to make an ap.
preparation OF $1,000 annually for carry.
ing it on. It is results not form we are
after. 1t is not the keeping of school
from nine until four, but the spirit Great
ed by the instruction. given.
If the attendance at teachers examine
tions is so large that the superintendent
is overtaxed, he should rejoice, because il
is the best evidence he could have that
the spirit of progress is abroad. If this
enthusiasm increases let the number of
superlntendents be increased. More
good will come of it than 10 building
costly school houses and making lifeless
reports.
One of the ablest of the Milwaukee bal
when lad, was wandering about back
woods town with gun on his shoulder
He was largely self taught and didn't
know that he knew anything. Curiosity
led him into school house where teach
ers' examination was In progress. He
put his gun away, shufiled into seat
and the accommodating superintendent
furnished him the printed questions. He
experimental with them. When the re-
suit was announced 80, his name led all
the rest" Had he been asked for dol.
lar he couldn't have given it as he never
owned dollar. He became teacher OF
a backwoods district and his progress
dates from that examination. Give the
bows and girls q chance
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

PARTIsANsHIp is growing less intense
in this country. The last election
was holly contested one and ques-
tons arose which would have led to
intense bitterness few years ago, but
they were discussed with comparative
moderation. And still there is an
undercurrent of disquiet that is omin-
Gus. There is some defect in the
fabric of government we have raised
which threatens its dissolution. What
is it? What are the symptoms
What is popularity accepted as the
cause of hard times? The conduct OF
the government. The people educat-
ed to seek causes of industrial de-
preston in the condition of the thing
affected, are more apt to apply a rem
edy which will prove efficacious than
ale those who think legal enactment
is the source of all progress People
attribute Their grievance to govern
ment because they have been taught
to do SO through the understandable
Intrusion of government in the indus
trial affairs of the individual The
government has been made part of
the machinery in every industrial en-
terprise. 1t has come to be regarded
as the chief element of success or
failure This fact was we'll demon
strated last fall when a change in the
financial system of the country was
demanded by those who felt the pres
sure of hard times and who insisted
the burden should be removed by
governmental action.
The government being recognized
as factor in every human activity,
it is natural it should be blamed
when cause for discomfort arises.
The Spanish sailors who logged
the statues of their saints because
the prayed-for relief did not come
had been taught to rely upon the
saints rather than upon their OWL
efforts. We have been taught that
there is something in Washington
which can withhold or grant favors
and the tongue of entreaty has sup
planted the hand of industry. When
the prayer is not answered violence
is resorted to,
Great evils spring from small de
fects Their growth is so gradua
and steady as to be almost impercep
tible. An evil springing up in full
ponoply, as Pallas did from the brow
of Jove, is fought because its dangers
are fully perceived But habit
deemed of but slight consequence
though admittedly evil in its tenden
cy, feeds on rich soil and soon take:
complete possession of our being.
The hero of Romola, Tito, had {
faint of selfishness, but SO slight thai
no effort at eradication was thought
of. It grew until 1t wrecked bis life
Has not the little atom of protection
which was injected in the blood Of the
nation, and disregarded because O.
its apparent insignificance, poisoned
our whole system? Is it not the fruit
ful parent of the evils which now OPP
press us? And is it not about time
that the moral aspect of protection
receive some attention?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

PETER MAHER who helped Fitzsim-
mons to get his reputation by stand
ing before the Australian only one
round. now comes near going down
before man named Smith whom he
had promised to put asleep" in five
rounds. Smith was pretty wide awake
at the end of the fifth round though
Maher seemed Inclined to retire for
rest. The reputation Of these big
fellows rests on rather fimsy founda-
tons. Shsrkey almost nlpped the
laurels from Corbett's brow and the
work may be completed by Fitzsim-
mons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

THE organization perfected in this
city last week by the election of VIM.
Rahr as chairman and Ed. Schuette
as secretary as mentioned in last
weeks issue, has for its object the ex
tending of aid to the Cubans but
wholly by methods consonant with
international law. The Cuban League
of which the organization here is a
branch is made up wholly of citizens
of the United States and men promin-
ent in public affairs The president
is Ethan Allen, and among the vice
presidents are such men as Charles
A. Dana, Roswell z. Flower, Chaun-
cey Depew and Theodore Roosevelt.
On the executive committee are found
the names of Fred ID. Grant, John
Kelley and John Jacob Astor.
The object is to secure voluntary
contributions for the Cubans. Large
sums from individuals is not expect
ed. Just what each feels able to give
and give freely from sympathy with
the cause is all that is desired
Subscription lists will be placed ID
several places in the city and it Is ex
pected each sympathizer with the Gu
bans in their struggle for independ
ence will contribute his mite toward
rendering them financial assistance
Notice will be given as to where these
subscriptions will be taken
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

Ilrst publication January % 1917 No.
AIAIE OF NlSCONSlN.-COUNTY COURT FOR
~ MANITowoC COUNTY. In Probate
III the matter of the estate of Lizzie Hosen de-
Ceased.
An instrument in writing purporting 10 be
tnc iast VIII and testament of Lizzie Holsen az
Mamtowocln said county, having been deliver
ed into said court:
AND Adolph HGisen Of Manitowoc in said
County. having presented to said court his
petition III writing, duly verified, representing
among other things, that said Lizzie folsen
ulcd tcstate, at Manitooc, in said county on tho
!Otn day OF January, 1897; that said instrument
Is the last Will of said deceased, and that no
person IS named therein as executor, and pray
ing mat said instrument be proven and admit
TED 10 Probate and that letters of administra-
ton with VIII annexed be thereon issued 10
Adolph Holsen. ~
IL is ordered that said petition and the mat
ters therein be heard, and proofs of said las
VIII ana testament be taken at q special term
OF SAID county court, to be held at the probate
once i'll the ely of Manitowoc on Tuesday, the
25rd day OF February 1897, at 10 o clock a. m
And 1t is further ordered, that notice of the
tlme and place of said hearing be given by pub
ilcatlon hereof for three successive weeks
once each week, previous to the time of sad
hearing in The Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper
published in said Manitowec county.
Dated Jan, 18th 1891
By the Court
febl3 j. S ANDERSON Copntv Judpc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

Gov. SCoFIELD Is receiving some merit
ed praise for the business messages he is
sending to the legislature. He must not
however, simply hold the word of prom
ise to the ear. Fair words don't go a
great ways, especially when evil is 20
be grappled with. But the deficit may
be much more effectualiy dealt with by
the practice of economy and the wedding
out of upernumeraries. This will not
only relieve the deficit but prevent its
recurrence. Let Gov. Scofeld fight for
what he advocates as Cleveland has
done. He may not gain popularity by SO
doing but he Will have the consciousness
OF having performed bis duty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

First publication February il. 1897 No II
STAIE OF WlSCONSlN-CoUNTY COURT FOR
~ MANITowOC COUNTY In probate.
In the matter of the estate of X. Gottfricd
Him., deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be
the last Will and testament of X. Gottfrl5d
HInz of Town of Centervile in said.county hay
Ing been delivered into said court.
Ana Louise Hinz of the Town of Ceutervillc in
said county having. presented to said court Der
petition Inwrltlng, duly verified, representing
among otner things, that SAID X. Gottfried
HIM, died testate, at Town of Ccnterville, in
sal county, on the 9th day of January 1897 that
SAID instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that Louise Him. is named therein as execu-
trlx, and praying thatsaid instrument be proven
ana admitted to Probate and that letters teste
mentary be thereon issued to Louise Him.
1t Is ordered that said petition and the matt ers
therein be heard, and proofs OF said last will and
testament be taken lat a special term of said coun
ty court to be held at the probate office in the
city of ManitOwoc, on Tuesday, the 9th day of
March 1897 at 10 O'Clock A. M,
And 1t Is further ordered that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given by pub
hcatIon hereof for three successive weeks once
each weeh, previous to the time of SAID hearing
IN the Manitowoc Pilot newspaper published
IN SAID Manltowoc county.
Dated February 9th, 1897.
by the Court:
j, s. ANDERSON County Judge
ochIhltz ~ hlrWan Attorneys. mari
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

First publication Feb Is lSg7) No Ii
N PROBATE MANIrowoC COUNTY COURT.
L In the matter of the estate of Charles Hueb-
ner. deceased.
mlnlstration on said estate of Charles Hnebner
late of said county deceased, having been issued
TO Fred Groth on the 18th day of February A, ID.
1897 and six months from and after the date here
OF allowed and limited for creditors to present
thelrclalms for examination and allowance, no
tee is hereby given that the undersigned willo
the fourth Tuesdays of the months of April, June
and August, 1881 at the probate office in the city
OF Manltowoc, in said county. receive examine.
ana adjust all claims, and demands of all persons
againt said deceased
Dated February Is ill., 1897.
j. S. ANDERSON, County Judge.
Schmltz hlrwan, Attorneys. marlS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18
HOW,S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known F. J
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hlm perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il 1RUAx, Whole sale Druggists,
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Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous
suafaces of the system. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Test
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

First publication Feb. II, 1897. No 10
NTAIE OF WISCONSIN-CoUNIY COURT FOR
~ MANITowoC COUNTY. In probate.
IN the matter of the estate of WInifred Dris
coll deceased.
An instrument III writing puIporting to be the
last Will and testament of Winfred Drscoll of
the town of Maple Grove i'll said county having
been delivered into said court
And John Ea lies of the ty OF Kaukauna Wis
having presented to said court his petition
IN writing, duly verified, representing among
other things, that said Winfred DriscolI died ties
tate, at the town of Maple Grove in said Manito-
woe county, on the Dist day of January 1897; that
said instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that John Earles is namod therein as execu-
tor. and praying that sand instrument be proven
and admitted to probate and that letters tesla
mentary be thereon issued to John EarIes
1t is ordered that said petition and the mat
tiers therein be heard. and proofs of said last will
and testament be ia ken at a special term of said
county court to be held at the probate office in
the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 9th, day
of March, 1897, at 10 O'Clock i. M.
And 1t IS further ordered: That notice of the
tune and place of said hearing be given by pnb
Hcation hereof for three successive weeks once
each week previous to the time of SAID hearing in
the Man1twooc Pilot newspaper published in
SAID maDItowoc County.
Dated February T. 1897
BY the Court:
mari J. 3. ANDERSON. County Judge.
Schmitz & kirwan attorneys.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

The proceedings OF the other European
powers IN connection with the action OF
Greece IN coming to the defence OF the
Christians il Crete, shows how little may
be expected of nations in the line Of Lu-
manity when territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
is considered. Greece will not be per-
mitted to trounce the Turk for his afro
cities. In fact the large powers OF Eu-
rope seem inclined to JUMP onto the little
kingdom for daring to administer merit
cd punishment to this scourge of human
ity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

LITTLE GREECE has pitched into Iur-
key with all the vigor of It's ancient chiv-
airy. War has actually begun" To the
protest OF the combined powers Of Europe
the Greeclan minister OF foreign affairs
sent the laconic reply ::"Greece accepts full
responsibility for all her acts" This &C.
ton of the little kingdom may kindle a
war throughout Europe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

IT is understood that a consolida-
ton OF coal companies has resulted in
the Offering of a very important posi-
ton IN st. Paul to E. NJ. Plat who
has for some years so successfully
managed the business of the Mani
towoc Coal company here. The feel
Ing that merit is recognized by this
appointment by no means compen-
safes for the removal of Mr.. Plat from
the city whose interests. both business
and social, have had fultherance
through his efforts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18
George Washington and Will Mas


it is just as we'll to give George pre-
cedence-were born on the same day.
not chronologically speaking, but by
the calendar VIII thinks there are
other points of resemblance. and no
doubt there.are, but history has char
itably concealed Georges foibles. If
be was like Will he must have been
what a Scandinavian friend of The
Pilet calls a ''reguly cuss."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

IT Is bad enough when man is mis-
taken for a deer or a rabbit and is fired
upon by hunters, but when he is mis-.
taken for lynx il passes the bounds OF
credullty. That was the case with John
Featherston who received charge Of
buckshot in his leg near Tomahawk, this
state, on Monday last. Amputation may
be necessary and this may lot save his
life. The man who shot him explains
his action by saying he mistook him for
lynx. II crowd would mistake this
fellow for a wolf and use a rope as attes-
tation OF their belief the world would be
rid Of one dangerous character.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

The Chicago Record has stuck to lts
expressed purpose directly after the close
OF the last campaign, that retraction by
the papers making the barge that the
postal card vote was dishonest, should
be made. otherwise libel suits would fol-
low. The Milwaukee News made the
amende honorable last Saturday. How
much better it would if this step was not
necessary. Proof should be convincing
before charges of dishonesty are made.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

TIE observance OF the Sabbath is all
right if it is not under compulsion, and
right here the wheelmen of the United
States made a serious mistake. They
met as wheelmen ard not as promoters
of Sunday observance. If the latter was
their object they should have so announ-
ced and then the convention could have
taken On religious feature. Now the
organization Is split and its efficiency
destroyed. This is always the case when
an organization goes outside of the pur-
pose OF its being.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

THE protectionists would advance the
price of farm produce by putting tax
on the imported article, a commodity
which does not exist. and the silver mine
owners would accomplish the same pur-
pose by raising the price of silver. 1t is
all humbug but as Barnum once truth
fully said, "the people want to be hum
huppedr
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

THE ANNUAL SUMMARY OF the Climate
and Crop Service of the Weather Bureau
contains some facts regarding Manitowoc
people which are of local interest. Indeed
the Bureau seems to consider them OF
sufficient general interest to constitute a
very important part OF the Summary
After paying deserved tribute to DIR. j
Lapham whose observations of lake levels,
taken 60 years ago, are cow used as a
standard to which all calculations are re-
ferred, the work done by Mr. Jacob A.
Lneps IN keeping a record of climatic
conditions receives attention.
Reference is made TO his attempt to Sc
| cure connecting railroad end boat line
from the West to Michigan which has
| found contamination 10 the work done
| by the Wisconsin Central and f. & P. M
He began his meteorological work Sep
TENDER l6, 1851, little more than a yeal
after bis arrival here. After his death
the work was continued by his daughter
Miss Johanna, who receives mention a.
one of the most faithful supporters OF eli
mate and Crop Service since its organiza
ton. Miss Lueps with the aid Of her siste
correlated and Ia5ulated these observa-
tions of years and the portion relating tt
rainfall was published in one of the Bul
letins of the Weather Bureau, thus show
ing the estimation III which her work Il
held by this important: government bur
eau. 1t may be mentioned here incident
ally that Miss Lueps furnishes weathe
report weekly for The Pilot.
Before the Weather Service was estab
lIshed MIR. Lueps furnished his report
to the Smithsonian Institution and tn
value of his work has been attested to b.
Prof. Henry. In addition to this worl
and his private business he took consid
cradle interest In horticulture and b
attained prominence in this branch o
industry. The report concludes by say
ing that his articles now extant form /
rich legacy to the history of the develop
ment OF these sciences IN the State.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

The following poem Is dedicated TO A
j. SchmItz, who considers nocturne by
an amphibian orchestra the fAest music
In the world.
Enhancing is the summer night
When soft the zephyr blows;
The stars above are twlnkllng bright,
The brook with murmur flows;
The mellow moonlight floods the hill
The wood, the field. the boys;
And high, and low, and faint, and shril
Are trllllng spOrtIye frogs.
Now balmy is the fragrant air
The happy birds are still;
The mystic shadows ev rywhere
Our minds with fancies fill;
And IN the swamp, and on the Stream,
On floating leaves and bogs,-
There pipe there sing, there laugh, there s'relm
The thrilling spOrtiye frogs.
The cattle in the pasture low;
In drowsy groups they stand;
The feeding horses come and go
Upon the grassy land.
In prison pen, in dreams of bliss
There sleep the fatt'ning hogs
And singing lays of happiness
Are trilllng sportive frogs.
And when our PIPE is smoked at last
And weary mods the head,
When clouds of sleep are gath rrg fast,
And up we go to bed
The smiling moon peeps through the pana,
And of III yonder boys
We hear the lulling droll refrain
Or trllllng sportiye frogs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

Peoples Party County Convention will 10 held
Saturday March 9Th. Z. NJ at the Corrt house
in Manitowoc. for the purpose of nominating
candidate for County Judge and Municipal Judge
each Town, Village and each Ward of the City
of Two Rivers aud Manitowoc is entitled to one
delegate, COMMITTEE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

First publication Feb. IL, 1872 Nol4
IN PROBATE MANITowoC COUNT COURT'
1 In the matter of the estate of Mary r
Barnes. deceased.
TO all whom 1T may concern: letter. testa
mentary on said estate of Mary Barnes deceasaS
having been issued to Herbert l., Markham a ;,
the Sixth Gay of February A. D., ISg7. and six
months from,and after said day beng allowed
Denomination and allowuce, notice "a harnh''
gwen that the undersigned will, on the second
IuesdaJs, April, June and August 1897 at the
county, receive, examine, and adinst ali clam;
Dated Feb. 6, 1897. '' e''aso"
na,Lho Us. ANDERSON County Judge
~ - maj hhdn Auys- marll
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

MARCH 20 Is the day fixed by Gov.
B, adley for the execution of Jackson and
Walling. They will have the satisfact;6n
OF knowing how the Corbett -Fitzsimmons
fight came ont.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18
Turner Masquerade
Turner Opera House,
Tuesday, March
$50 il Cash Prizes.

Best Group, Finest Costume, Best
Character, Most Comical. New
and Beautiful Tableaux. Music by
Bieling's Orchestra. Admission
so cents Masks % cents. Chill
dren Is .''.ts. Tickets for sale at
&. +. Fechter's, south side. G.. F.
Fechter's north side.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18

The Q. s. Supreme Court has decided
against Dunlop OF the Chicago Dispatch
who was charged with sending obscene
matter through the maile, and now he
must go to Jail. 1t Is just decision
The Dispatch was such dirty paper that
the wonder is it was allowed to run as
long As it did. 1t was a moral leper.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-02-18
The ManitOWoC Pilot
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1897

MCKINLEY is confined to bed by sick
ness. It is by no means improbable
that Office seekers will kill him before his
inauguration.