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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
SHE WAS NOT A LAWYER.
Declined to Answer Question and
Gave Her Reaaon Why.

DecIIneu answer Il question anu
Gave Her Reason Why.
Now" said the lawyer who was con-
ducting the cross-eXamination, will
you please state how and where you
first met this man?''
Il think" said the lady with the
sharp nose, that it was
Never mind what you think" inter
rupted the lawyer. I'VE want facts
here. We don't care what you think,
and we haven't any time to waste in
listening to what you think Now,
please tell us where and when it was
that you first met this man?"
The witness made no reply, says the
Cleveland Leader.
Come, come" urged the lawyer. II
demand an answer to my question"
Still no response from the witness.
Your honor" said the lawyer, turn
ing to the court, Il think am entitled
to an answer to the question | have
put"
The witness will please answer the
question:" said the court, in impressive
tones.
Cant said the lady.
why not?"
The court doesn't care to hear what
think, does it?''
No"
Then there's no use questioning me
any further. | am not a lawyer can't
talk without thinking"
So they called the next witness.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
CHARMED THE SAVAGE EYE.
Utility Garment of an Early White
Woman Settler Ttckled Redskins.

at was interesting 10 notice the way
IL which the Indians looked upon early
settlers around here" said the o.d-
timer, as he lapsed into a reminiscent
mood, recently, says the Kansas City
journal. Each white family as il ar
rived and set about the task of making
a home in the great American desert
was scrutinized and passed upon, ia
yorably or otherwise, by these orig
inal Inhabitants very much as new.
conner nowadays is talked about and
estimated by the good people of any
little town in which he makes his APP
pearance. To be sure, the Indians
standards were little bit peculiar, but
they applied them in much the same
spirit of egotism that we do our own.
For example, when We started west
my mother, who was preeminently
sensible woman, and who refrained
from doing things only on good
and sufficient reason. soon saw
that the long full skirts in vogue al the
time mad little TO recommend them
from an emigrant's point of view. and
adopted a garment consisting Of me-
dium short skirt and substantial panta-
lcItes, which she found quite suitable
and persisted in wearing through scy-
eral subsequent changes of fashion.
Now, a few days after my father ha,
completed the cabin which was our
first home in Kansas, a band of In
dians from neighboring camp called
on us for purposes of inspection. "a
have already said was their custom.
and, in ciieutally. TO trade for-or bet
ter, beg-any article among our be-
!ongings which might strike their
fancy. My mother was, as usua..
dressed in her utility garment. and
his soon caught the eyes of the In
dians, who Immediately, amid grea;
jabbering of admiration, nominated
her the white squaw,' and from that
time on showed our household many
marks of esteem-a preferment which
had its draw backs"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
TWO CROWNS OF IRON.
One Made of Gun Metal and One Car
rtea 4 Nall from the Cross


The crown of Roumania is composed
of gun metal-made, in fact, out of a
bit OF old cannon captured at Plevna:
that of Portugal has gems in it which
have caused it to be valued at SIS, 900 ,OGO.
The iron crown of Lombardy. which,
by the by, is the oldest diadem in EN-
rope, is only six inches in diameter
The question usually asked by those
who behold it for the first time is:
Where is the iron? For to all appear
ances the crown consists of a broad
circle Of gold ornamented by an enam-
cling Of flowers. This, however. is but
the outward case-within the coronet
rests the iron itself. 1t is fashioned
out Of one of the nails by which Christ
was fastened to the cross. The crown
now rests in the Cathedral of Monza
Italy, and is under the care of the
monks of the establishment These
holy men call attention to the fact that
while no attempt has ever been made to
clean the baser metal, still there Is no
sign OF rust upon it-a fact which con-
clusively proves it's sacred origin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
"ColIectiOn' and "Offering."

l went to church not long ago, says
writer in the Albany Journal, and
heard the following tale given in ex
PLANTATION of the words collection" and
"offering," and the difference between
them:
A certain small boy had dog which
he had named Fido. The boy was very
fond of Fido. One day at dinner the
boys father noticed him taking the
best of the portion of roast beef which
had fallen to his lot and placing it on
another plate. Upon inquiry the father
learned that the meat was for the dog
Fido. "My son." said papa, sit would
be better if you ate that meat
yourself and gave Fido some of
the scraps which are left" The
boy protested, but the father was
obdurate. At the conclusion of
the meal the boy took out to Fido a
plate heaped with scraps of the roast
Here, Fido," said the boy, II wanted
to make you an offering, but here is
only a collection"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
WESTERN BEAUTYiN COMPOSITE
Tran -Mississippi Fair On es to BE II e
ncoduced ON DrOnZe Medals.


The committee in charge of selecting
a suitable memorial souvenir medal
for the Trans-M Mississippi and Interna-
tional exposition, to be held in Omaha
from June l to November l of the cur
rent year, have decided upon a very
unique and entirely original design for
the purpose, and one of the members
of this committee called recently at the
mint, where he submitted it to the en-
graver. 1t being practica ole one,
work will at once begin on the dies.
reports the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The diverse of the medal shows
wild, half-naked Indian, astride an
equally wild broncho, in hot pursuit of
a buffalo which has been wounded by
a shaft from the bow and the unerring
aim of the redskin. 1t is splendid pic
ture, and shows life as it was on the
plains before the progressive advent of
the white man.
The reverse of this souvenir will show
just the opposite. 1t is nothing less
than a composite likeness of the best
results of highest civilization-the COM
bined picture of far western beauty.
Two of the prettiest girls from each
state west of the Mississippi river have
been photographed, and a composite
picture of them has been made. There
will be but one face on the medal, but
1t will show occidental beauty and
culture at it's best. II is needless to say
that this souvenir will be eagerly
sought and sacredly kept by all who are
fortunate enough TO secure one. This
will be especially so on the part of the
young men who are admirers of the
bellies whose likeness will adorn the
medal. The government has decided TO
Issue these medals, and the work will
be done in this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
NEW YORK MILESTONES,
Four of Them Stiil Standing, Though
Defnced by Age.

Although it is many years since mile
stones were first placed in position in
this city for he guidance of the way
farer, there are still few remaining
to remind the observer that the city was
not always as great as it is to-day, says
the New York Journal. One of the near
est of these stones to the city hall is
located in front of No. PA Bowery, di-
rectly opposite Rivington street. You
however, without noting the fact
that the stone is an old-time
milestone. The Inscription on It's
face is much weather beaten, and
nearly always covered by a the
atrical poster. The age and wear that
the stone has been subjected to in its
time has resulted in the figures and let
ters it bears becoming so iniistinct that
it is necessary to run the fingers over
its face 10 decipher them at all.
Besides this stone, there are three
others within the city limits. The sec
ond one Is just above Sixteenth street.
and in front of No. 178 Third avenue
This stone stands little nearer the
curb than the first. and has beeen bad
ly defaced by the hubs of trucks and
wagons. One corner of it has entirely
disappeared.
The third stone stands in front OF No.
952 Third avenue. Its inscription is not
more legible than that of the others,
but its general condition is better. The
fourth is just above Seventy-seventh
street, In front of Nos. 1356-135s Third
avenue. 1t stands straighter than any
of the others, and its inscription is more
easily read. All of the stones are To-
unless a uerson were looking for one,
notice .Sould not be given them at all.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
a PETRifiED SNAKE.
Perfectly Formed and Fourteen Feet
in Length.

in Length.
Near the Cascade, three miles from
Susquehanna, Pa, party OF bluestohe
quarry men lately found a round stone
projecting from the ground. Ii was III
the way of teams hauling stones, and
the men attempted to pull 1t up. The
foreman instructed his men to dig up
the stone and get it out Of the way, says
the Kansas City Journal.
They dug down u few feet, but did
not reach the end of it. Another effort
was made to pull ii out, and 1t broke off,
They continued to throw up the earth,
and as result three long pieces were
broken Off At last the foreman con-
cluded to see where it ended. After
several hours were consumed in the
work the end was reached. The men
ished their work, a perfectly-forned
serpent's head and neck.
The foreman at once concluded that
they had unearthed petritied serpent.
The pieces were placed together and
formed a perfect snake IA feet long.
The eyes, nostrils and mouth are dis
tinct and Enthusiastically marked, as are
the dark and lighter brown spots upon
the sides. The head is about six inches
wide and decreases one-third in thick
ness from the top down.
The neck gradually grows smaller,
and then the body increases in size until
the middle is reached, where the diam
eter is six inches. From that point it
declines to the tail. One piece is miss
ing, evidently about one foot in length.
The petrifaction of what are supposed
to have been the feshy parts of the
monster has a color corresponding to
red sandstone. while that of the verte-
bra is several shades lighter and softer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
PAPER MATCH STICKS.
New Process That Bids Fair to Rev.
OIutfOnfse an Industry.


1t is predicted that paper is the COM
ing material for matches. says Planets
and People. The prospect of the wood
en- match industry being appreciably
affected by new process for nanufac-
turing matches of paper is held 20 be
extremely probable, particularly as the
best wood for this purpose is constantly
growing scarcer and more costly. The
new matches are considerably cheaper
than the wooden product, and weigh
much less, which counts for much in
expectation.
The sticks of the matches consist of
paper rolled together on the bias. The
paper is rather strong and porous, and
when immersed in solution of wax
sticks well together and burns with a
bright, smokeless and odorless flame.
Strips one-half inch in width are first
drawn through the combustible mass
and then turned by machinery into
long, thin tubes, pieces of the ordinary
length of wood or wax matches being
cut off automatically by the machine.
When the sticks are cut to size they
are dipped into phosphorus, also by
machinery, and the dried head easily
ignites by friction on any surface.
lueIl Sc-- .----or,.
TIE Caymans In the West Indies ex-
port nothing but turtles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
is THE OYSTER A FISH2
Wise Men of Maryland and Virginia
to Discuss an Important Question.

The question whether an oyster is a
fish will come up for settlement before
committees from Maryland and Vir-
ginia legislatures at their meeting in
Richmond. The committees have been
appointed to settle the ancient bound
ary dispute between the two states in
volving the right of citizens of either TO
fish in the waters of the other state.
The point has been raised that the COM
pact of 1855 giving the people of each
state equal rights in fishing" does not
embrace the right of taking crabs and
oysters.
This raises the question of whether
the oyster is a fish and on this the bio
logian of the Johns Hopkins university
says whatever the oyster may be legally
or religiously, zoologically he certainly
isn't fish.
On the other hand Cardinal Gibbons
says the church has always regarded
fish, oysters and crabs as belonging to
the same genus, while legal authorities
refer to the supreme court decisions
which indicate that the courts also re-
gard The oyster as fish.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

A mirror could not lie if it wanted
to. The glas has nothing to gain by
fiattery. If the roses of health and
plumpness of beauty are leaving your
face, your mirror will tell you 80.
Health is the greatest beautifer in the
world. When a woman sees the indi
cations of i'll health in the face, she
NAV with almost absolute certainty
look for ihe cause in one or both of
two NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and de-
rangement Of the organs distinctly
feminine. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription will cure permanently aad
positively any SO called female com
plaints." DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets will cure constipation. There is
nc reason in The world why a woman
should not be perfectly healthy. She
will gain in health, strength and flesh.
Hollows and argies will give place to
fullness and grace. She will be that
noblest and II ost beautiful of all crea-
tion-a perfect woman.
Send q cents in one cent stamps to
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y, and receive DR..
Pierce's zoos page Common Sense
Medical Adviser" profusely iilustrat-
ed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

We are anxious to do little good
in this world and can think of no
pleasanter or better way to do it than
by recommending One Minute Cough
Cure As preventive of pneumonia,
consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
Henry Hinr'chs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
Dreadfully Nervous.

GENTs:-I was dreadfully nervous, and
for relief took your Karl's Glover Root
Tea. 1t quieted my nerves and strength
ened my whole Nervous System. l was
troubled with Constipation, Kidney and
Bowel trouble. Your Tea soon cleansed
my system so thoroughly that I rapidly
regsined health and strength. Mrs. S.
A. Sweet, Hartford. Conn. Sold by Os
car Alter 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
CHEAP RATES TO THE WEST
AND SOUTH.

On April 5 and 10, the North West
ern Line will sell Home Seekers ex
cursion tickets, with favorable time
limits, to numerous points in the W est
and South ct exceptionally low rates.
For tickets and full information ap
ply to agents Chicago & North West
ern Railway
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

English Spawn Llnlment removes
All Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney
Ring Bone. Stiles, Sprains, all Swo,
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, 1898-03-31

Whooping Cough is the most dis
tressing malady; but its duration can
be cut short by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure, which is also the best
known remedy for Group and all lung
and bronchial troubles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Here, you've been telling me all
along" said the bright faced young
wife, "'what wonderful cook your
mother was and now your amt Jane
has just told me that your father was
d chronic dyspeptic." "Well, you
see.' the young husband murmured,
with deep sigh, mother learned by
practicing on father"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
Limit of Plantation

Statisticians claim that the earth will
not support more than about 5.9a4 ,000,-
600 people. The present population is
estimated at ,467 100000, the increase
being eight per cent. each decade. At
that rate the utmost limit VIII he
reached in the year 2072.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Il hear that the crowd assailed you
when you appeared at Plunkville
Opera House" False, my boy,
false" replied the eminent tragedian'
Mr.. Barnes former; "all false. There
was no crowd"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
CHILDREN'S NIGHTLY HABITS.

DR. E. DFTCHoN's ANTI DIURETIC-May
be worth to you more than 500 if you
have child who soils bedding from in
confluence of water during sleep. Cnres
old and youGg alike. 1t arrests the
trouble at once. 81. Sold by +. c..
Buerststte, druggist, Manitowoc, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

What pleasure is there in life with
a headache, constipation and L-lhous-
ness? Thousands experi ,nce them
who could become perfectly healthy
by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers
the famous little pills. Henry Hin
ricbs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

After years of untold suffering from
piles, b. W. Pursell, of Kpltnersville,
Pa, was cured by using q single box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obstinate sores are readily cured
by this famous remedy. Henry Hin
rlchs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Don't annoy others by your cough
ing, and risk your life by neglecting
cold. One Minute Cough Cure cures
coughs, colds, grippe and all throat
and lung troubles. Henry Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t IS the great Pile remedy. Henry
Hlnrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Bobble Buntlng-"I guess that fellow
must be engaged to sister at last" Willie
Slimson-"Why?" "He has suddenly
stopped giving me money!"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Dyspepsia Cured. Shlloh's Vital,zer
Immediately relieves Sour Stomach, Com
ing up of Food Distress, and Is the great
kidney and liver remedy. Sold by Oscar
Alter,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
A Mile u Minute,

The speed Of the strictly up-to-date
ice yacht is almost beyond belief. 1t
is about the fastest thing in this rapid
age, and a craft that cannot make a
mile minute is not to be regarded as a
FACING boat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
Monument for Japan,, War Horse.

japanese officers who fought in the
late war against China have petitioned
their government to erect monument
to the memory of the horses that fell in
Cattle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Cure that Cough with Sh.lohs Cure.
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
promptly. One million bottles sold last
year. 40 dozes for 25cts. Sold by Oscar
Alter. 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

"Are your children fond OF reading?
Il should say so. There isn't book in
the house that has back on IT,"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

In case OF war If the Spanish battleship
VIscaya should get into trouble the sub
marine boat Holland might be found at
the bottom of IL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
Salvation
~ n r Is the popular remedy for pains,
aches, wounds, burns or scalds. 1t
is acknowledged to be the best
iniment Get only Salvation Oil.
Price % cents. Sold everywhere.

The court which has decided that meat
inspection by the government is uncon-
stltutlonal has had tough subject to
consider.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
w L. CONWAY. Nj. d, ,

Physician and Surgeon. Office South
Sth Street, opposite Schuette's store.
Residence 519 n. 9th street. Tele-
phone l03.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Somehow it doesn't seem very consist
ent for Secretary Day to keep anything
dark longer than twelve hours at time
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Apparently the greatest menace to the
peace OF the Old World just now is ia
pans impatience to try that new navy on
something.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

LADIES, Take the Best, If you are
troubled with Constipation, Sallow SKI n
and Tired Feeling, take Karl's Glover
Tea, it is pleasant to take. Sold by Os-
car Alter 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

A stove trust with capltrl of Sl0,0O0,-
600 has been formed This looks as
tho agh the managers proposed to make
il warm for the opposluon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Smith-"Shay, ole man, wish yon'd
walk Ill sbtAadier! People'll think I'm
drunk, too"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
To Restore an Ancient Castle,

Godfrey of Bouillon's castle in the
Ardennes is to be restored at the ex-
pense Of King Leopold of Belgium.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

The Ohio Legislature is wrestling with
an anti tights bill. And yet some people
say the fight against rum is weakening.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Speaking of the dogs of war, there is
no consolation for the Spanlerds IN the
fact that all of Uncle Sans big guns have
muzZies
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

1t now remains for IgnatIus Donelly,
who has married bis stenographer, to dis
cover who is going to do the debating.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31
j f MULHOLLAND, M ID

Practice limited to
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Office hours:
9to II a. H., l to 4 n m., Z to Sp. IN.
Office in Books Bldg, n Stn Str.
Manitowoc. Wis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Mondeau-"Doesh he write for money?'
Bonveau-"Yes, but his pa don't re-
spond"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

Telephone "A
Graduate Chicago Veter
mary College.
l., r. FLACK,
Veterinary Surgeon
and Dentist.
93l South Eighth ST.
Manitowoc. Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-03-31

The Governor OF Idaho seeks election
TO Congress on no-necktie platform
Evidently it's meek or nothing" with
him.