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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20
A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT,
The Method by Which n Deaf and
Blind boy Was Taught

William 7. Ellis writes a paper for
the St. Nicholas on Helen Keller and
Tommy Stringer," telling how the Well
known blind girl secured means for the
education of little boy similarly af-
ficted. By personal appeals TO the pub
lie Helen raised sufficient sum to send
little Tommy Stringer TO the kinder
garten for the blind at Jamaica Plain,
Mass. Mr.. Ellis says of his education in
this institution:
"Thither, on April 10, 1891, came
Baby Tom" as Helen called this five
year-old child. 1t was a pitiful spec
tacle that greeted his Boston friends
when the boy was brought TO the Kin
dergarten. His life had been spent
rrostly in bed Gt was the easiest place
to care for him), and he could not
walk at all, nor even stand with con
fidence. OF signs for indicating his
wants he had none. He was as a little
beast, tearing and destroying his own
clothes, and all else destructible that
was within his reach. His temper and
StubbOrnneSs were fearful.
To the appalling task of giving the
first rays of light to this child, Helen
and her teacher set themselves. until Il
permanent instructor could be secured.
With almost inconceivable patience and
love, kind friends began the education
OF this untutored mind. The lessons of
discipline, regular habits, and obe-
dience had to precede and accompany
the teaching OF manual speech.
How could this child. who had not
the remotest conception of any sort of
language, be taught to talk?
The method, simply stated, was this:
Every time that bread was given him
the letters ''b-r-e-a-d" We're formed in
the manual alphabet on the boys own
fingers, and also in his hand, by the
fingers of his teacher. Again and again
this was repeated, thousands of times
1t was slow work. The mind had lain
too long without knowledge to receive
easily the idea of speech. Even after
the teachers were sure that Tom under
| stood the definite connection between
| the word bread" and those fiuger mo,
| tiOns, he refused to use his knowledge
| because of his strange peryersity. At
| last after nine months of teaching and
| waiting, the little fingers voluntarily
spelled "b-r-e-a-d," and the beginning
| had been made.
other words soon followed. and ere
| .Ong the mystery of speech was com
| pretended. Tom took his Ilace i'll
| the kindergarten classes and learned
| all that was taught the other boys.
| Reading. writing. arithmetic, gym
| nastics and other studies were un-
| dertaken: and to-day. in almost all
respects. save such as are entirely de
pendent upon eye and ear. he is as we'll
1ucated as the average boy of his
| years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

You come down and he'll tell yel
| dressed and went down stairs
| Mrs. Gumble, hearing my footsteps
beekons me INTO the front parlor, an,
there | found the party as claimed m'
for her husband, the young IN, anC
a tall man with strong whiskers
dressed like a police boss.
Now. sir. cries out the party wheI
| steps in. that's my 'ushand, William
Pooley. He desarted me-
| This female, says the officer. was
up at the court this morning. asking
| the magistrates advice. His " Washup
sent me round 20 inquire into hel
complaint. She says you're her hus
| band If she can prove that. you are
| liable for her maintenance-her's and
her youngsters.
His youngsters says the party.
This all comes along. says |. of my
stepping ashore and putt ng piece
in the paper with 'opes of getting a
job If that, says 1, pointing to the
party, is the sort OF job tn 1t is offer
ed to sailOrmen when thew comes
ashore sick of the sea, the sooner it is
aboard with them again the better
MIR. Officer, I'm no married man, and
she knows | never was her husband.
| was in Bombay IN a ship called the
Sutlej when she says | was a a-marrving
of her at Deal.
Oh, you liar, shrieks the party.
If be can prove he did not marry yer
there is an end, says the officer,
turning to the female.
He got a crucifige on his arm. she
yelled: so had my William What
made him take the name of Treakell?
Don it stand to reason? His name
is William Pooley and, Mr. Officer he
is my growed nothing. widen
ed a little. certainly, but 1t William
face after six gears, and, oh, William,
she cries out, how can you deny it?
The officer looked very La at ne
and then very hand at the female, and
then says to her, If he can prove all
alIbi, what are you going to do? Have
you got Io certificates of discharge
going back six years? says he to me
Have ! says I, and rushing up
stairs ] brought him down n handful.
There was seven, and they went back
twelve years He turns 'em about.
then, asking for the date of the maj
riage, says:
Here yare He's spoken the truth.
THIS man was at sea when you said
you were married 20 him
Aud am TO believe they're his own
certificates cried the woman. Are
not sailors every day forging Of
these V G's?
Put them up, says the officer to me.
| can help you, missis, says he, tax
ing up his hat
just one honr later | met an old
shlpmate on the steps of the shipping
yard at Tower Hill
What are yon doing here, B;il? says
he
Looking for ship, says l.
heard that yOu squared yards
with the sea and WAS ashore for a set
Element
And a settlement 1t been, says ],
and Just then. some one sang ont
hands for China clipper, l steps in,
scarce smiling as | thonght of that
night when brought my fist down on
the forecastle rail of the Empire.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge. o. says
After two doctors gave up my boy to
die, saved bin from croup by using
One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. Henry Hinfichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Miss Allie Hughes. Norfolk, Va,
was frightfnlly burned on tie face
and neck. Pain was instantly reliev
ed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive,
which healed the injury without ieav
ing a scar. 1t is the famous pile
remedy. Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

J. A Perkins, of Antiquity, o., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure of eczema. He
was quickly cured by using DeWItt's
Witch Hazel Save the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases. Hen
ry Hlnrchs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Mrs. Vi. Ford. RuGdeu's. l!I., suffer
er Ior eight gears from dyspepsia aud
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeNitt's Little Eerfy
hlsers. the famous little pi.Is for 81
stomach and liver troubles. EeaIy
Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

CHILDREN's NIGHTLY HABITS.
DR.. L DETCaoN's ASTl DiUaErIc-Mav
be worth 10 you more than 5l1J If y0c
have child who soils beaaing from in
confluence of water during sleep. Cares
old and young ahAa. [. arrests tns
troab,e al once. 81. SOLD ny 4. G.
8uegstatJe. druggist, AaGlJ0woo, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Bobby POI per, what do they have
to have a man to pray for congress
for2 Mr.. Ferry-Tbey don't. lie
takes look at congress and then
prays for the country.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

He Nouldu't Do-Frirnd -"W ould
you not like 10 have me sit here and
shoot al he POETS when they come jn?'
Editor 10: you ale too poor n shot"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Amau has been known to 20 iuto
rhop-oaies over the scent OF roses. Yet
sit for half an hoIr eating onions.
Man IS versatile, even in ta9tos.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

A woman is very apt to regard her
friends as SO many debts to be cheer
fully and PROMPTLY met.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20
Russian Language In China.

The Amur Gazette states that the
Chinese government has made it oh
lieatory for all cadets in the military
nnd naval schools in China to learn
Ruaaian
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

One Minute Cough Cure cures
quickly. That's what you want, Hen
ry HInrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Keri's Clover Root fe4 IS q pleasant
laxative. Regulates tie towels, p1gibes
the blood. Clears lbt. complexion. Easg
10 make and pleasant TO taL e. 25cts,
Sold by Oscar Alter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

DyspapsIa Cured Shilol's Vltahze
immediately reievee Sour Stomach
Coming rD # Food Distfcee. and ia the
great kidney aud liver resasdy. Sold by
Oscar Aher.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

The best that can be said Of some
foolish people is that they are useful
as an example to others.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

BE Mo- Deceived. A Cough, Hoarse-
ness OF Group are no. to be trltlad will
4 desc in time Of ShiIoh's Cure Will say e
you much trouble sold by Oscar Alter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

The opposite side Of The street is ons
thing that never comes IN the man
who waits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Cura that Congh with Shloh's Gnre
The best Cougn Cure. Eeiieves Group
promptly. Ono million bottles sold last
year 10 doses for - cts. Sold by Os-
car Alter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

GENrs was dre4dfuliy nervous. and
for relief took Your karl's Clover Root
Tea. itquieted my nerves and strength
eueu my whole Nervous System. | was
troubled With Consultation, Kidney and
Bowel trouble. lonr lea soon cleansed
my system So thoroughly hat | rap dly
regHGei health and strength, Mrs. s
!. Sweet, Hartford, Conn. Sold by Os.
ear Alter. 90
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

What the average Kentucki#n needs
Is waterproof coat for his stomach.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

The German war Office has determined
To furnish artificial tsath gratis TO such
soldiers as may need them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20
Drea fully Nervous.

II u womau's grief hapTens 10 he a
wrinkle even time cannot heal il,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Ea-e bah players are alwaye locking
10. a change Of base.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

\ husband is Ike turkey in that
lie has to be roasted before he gives a
GAristmas present.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20

Shos. us i nian vino has pa ARA, and
lry vii show yoJ "a man vino eats too
muah
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-01-20
1912 II s MITCHELL,
NASH q NASH.

NASH q NA0H,
TrDRNEI7 MD .OTESEIDBS At LAW
a Once over FIRST atioual Bank, Eighth
Street Collections promptly attended to.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
BULLY BOYS"
schiey and the Flying squadron Sends
Congratulations to Dewey.

schiey and the Flying Squadron Sends
Congratulations to Dewey.
On board the flagship Brooklyn. off
Fortress Monroe. Va, May Before
the newspaper boy brought the special
editions with news of the battle of
Manila on boardAths morning, those
who slept until O'Clock were awak-
ened by the sharp reports of guns.
With the exception of the morning and
evening guns always expected any ex-
plosion creates excitement now, and
this was the case to-day until il was
learned that the steamer Scorpion was
firing salute. The salute was re-
turned and then came the newspapers
containing the associated press dis
patches of Dewey's victory. From
stoker to commodore every man i'm the
squadron knew of the victory within
an hour and there was the greatest ex-
element Officers and men went at the
routine work with enthusiasm. Knots
of those off duty discussed the meager
details and nearly everybody said: II
told you so"
Commodore Schley refused to discuss
the matter. except to say: "It is what
was to be expected from Dewey"
AS the more definite news of Dewey's
success came there was great jubila-
ton. The Brooklyn was the first ship
to carry Commodore Deweys flag and
through the associated press these mes
sages were sent: ITO Dewey: The
Brooklyn, which first flew your flag.
glories i'm your victory. (SignedD Of
ficers and crew."
ITO Dewey: The flying squadron
says to the Asiatic squadron: Bully
boy, congratulations. Schley."
1t was with great difficulty that the
men could be restrained from outbursts
Of enthusiasm when the bulletins of
the associated press were posted for
ward and Commodore Schley said that
IL the official news was as good as the
associated press, he would let the men
yell themselves hoarse.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
LATE MANILA BULLETINS.
Madrid Fears a Mob.

Madrid, May 3. . a. m.-The mob to-
night tried to break into the Apollo
theater and hold a manifestation. The
police prevented the attempt from be-
ing successful. but the crowd broke all
the windows before they We're dis
persed. Immediately after declaring
martial law, large numbers of police
and civil guards occupied the princi-
pal streets. The Purto del Sol is held
by a squadron of the Princess Hussars,
while the Pava Hussars, dismounted,
are in the Pontejas square. near the
telegraph Office.
The Princess Hussars are a fine
sight, their white uniforms cleaning in
the bright moonlight as they sit on
horseback immovable. in close order in
the court of the Puerto del Sol. while
the patrol of civil guards are mechani-
cally moving through the square, which
is nearly deserted.
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the American guns We're being Us d
with telling effect. AS the smoke lifted
1t was seen the flagship Reina Christ.ana
was on fire. The vessel was complstc'y Y
burned. In the interval between the
two engagements Commodore Montilo
moved his flag from the Reina Ch is
tiana to the smaller cruiser Isle de
Cuba. To the fact that he made ....s
change he doubtless owes his life.
The cruiser Castillo, next TO the flag
ship the largest and most powerful of
the Spanish squadron, was also burned.
The cruiser Don Antonio de Jlloa ard
the Minana were also badly damaged in
this encounter. That the American
squadron received severe damage in the
engagement can not be doubted. Early
reports had 1t that five of Commodore
Dewey's ships had been sunk. Later
advices from Madrid put the number at
two. There were undoubtedly heavy
losses in men on both sides. One ap-
parently trustworthy report states that
the Spanish had 200 killed and 400
wounded. Trustworthy details of the
American loss of life will hardly be OBJ
tainable until Commodore Dewey has
taken Manila or has sent a vessel with
dispatches to Hong Kong.
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said. the real results of the opera
tions could not be determined, as
Commodore Dewey's feet had not yet
passed the danger line. i'm that it's coal
was reduced and its ammunition de-
pleted by the engagement OF yesterday
He said also that the weakness of
Spain in the Philippines doubtless was
an indication OF the same weakness in
Cuba and Porto Rico.
IL is expected tina. the japanese au-
thorities Will receive early official in
formation of the battle at Ma
Mia They have a consul there.
and under the system developed
during the Japanese-Chinese war.
naval and military operations are
office at Toxic, and thence made known
to japanese officials throughout the
world. Minister Hoshi has not yet re-
ceived official advices.
IL turns out that while Japan has
given notice that she viii declare neu-
trality a decree OF neutrality Is not yet
actually issued, so that Yokohama and
other advantageous ports OF Japan
continue to be open to the American
fleet. This is looked upon by the au-
thorities here as an evidence of the
friendly disposition of Japan towards
the United States. 1t leaves both the
ports OF China and Japan open TO our
ships. When the Japanese decree OF
neutrality is issued there is a strong
hope, based on reliable information.
that II will contain what is known as a
'hospltable coal clause" This would
afford ample facilities to warships to
lay in necessary coal supplies at Japan
ese ports to carry them to the next
home port. While the privilege could
be enjoyed by Spain as well as the
United States yet the effect would be
of distinct advantage 10 the United
States, as II is in Asiatic waters that
the United states most needs hospitable
for cnali
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
NO TIME FOR MEDIATION.


IL Is Too Late Now for an Appeal to
the Powers.
Washington. May 2.-Leading dplo-
mats say no step toward European in
tervention is likely to be fastened by
the Manila disaster to Spain. 1t Is look
ed upon simply as a war reverse which
cannot be turned into political channels
by Spanish appeals to the powers. This
is the view alike in British, French and
German quarters. 1t was rather ex-
pected from the British, but IL is none
the less apparent among the French
and German officials. who regard the
time for mediation or intervention as
passed.
One Of the members of the diplomatic
corps said that grave fears were enter
tanned of the effect of the reverse al
Madrid. The government there is
threatened on two sides. one by the
Carlists an the other by the republ!-
cans. The humiliation over the defeat
naturally will find expression against
the Sagasta regime and the throne Itself.
Whether the authorities will be able
TO. resist popular indignation Is much
doubteu by those conversant with af.
fairs at Madrid. To-day's cable advices
that martial law may be proclaimed
bore out the view of the diplomats as
to the gravity Of affairs.
One of the naval aides attached TO an
embassy here said the battle at Manila
disclosed the Inadequate preparation
made by Spain. and gave good reasons
for popular resentment at Madrid. He
said IL was now made plain that the
quiet and constant preparations car
ried on by the United States were for
a good purpose. and had worked vital
results He pointed out that within
eight days of the issuance of the dec
laration of war the American fleet had
sailed 200 miles and had struck a de-
cisive blow. This. at the outset OF a
campaign. was of double importance.
as IL carried enthusiasm to the victors
and brought confusion and demoral-
ization to the ranks of the Spanish
forces in all quarters. This naval at
tache expressed surprise that the
Spanish defense at Manila had divided
into two parts, first the engagement of
the ships, and second the defens.. OF
the city. Until the city was taken. he
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03

London, May 3.-Commodore Dewey,
according to reported dispatch from
Madrid gave General Augusti "a hours
TO comply with an ultimatum which de-
manded all warlike stores and the en-
tire stock of coal in charge of the gov
ernment officials. The ultimatum as
serted that no money levy would be
made upon Manila. The dispatch says
1t is believed in Madrid that the gov
ernment has already cabled Captain
General Augusti authority TO comply
with the demand, no other course be-
ing open. Grave events may follow
public knowledge of this compliance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03

Chicago. May "A special to the Rec
ord from Washington says: The president
Mia last night from the British embassy.
Sir Julian Pauncefote tried all day to get
into communication with the British au-
thorities at Hong Kong and the consul
at Manila without success until evening,
when he received cabiegram announc-
ing that the city had surrendered but
giving no details. A copy was at once
made and sent to the white house by an
attache. who received the presidents
thanks for the good news.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
The Cable Cut.

Hong Kong. May 2. 1l:15 y. m.-There .
no news of the American squadron teyon1
a private telegram from Captain Concha
of the Spanish cruiser Don Juan de Aus
tria TO his children at convent here.
mentioning that firing had been heard in
the direction of Corregidor island. II Is
assumed from this that the Am ricans
were accommodating the entrance and are
trying the southern side OF the island.
which L. six miles wide and surrounded
by rocks and shoals. though not believed
TO be mined. There Is no news fither OF
the Spanish squadron, but according to
the latest advices II could not take the
offensive in any case. The cable to Manila
l. now interrupted.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
FOUR TROOPS OF MONTANA CAVALRY
and Mantle Succeed Having
Made by the Department Inspector
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
THE SPAN|ARDS HAVE CUT THE CABLE
The Engagement With tho Fleet Practically
Spanish Squadron-A Terrific Fire
Deweys Guns-Future the Islands.

Special Dispatch
Washington NTH
Monday
Monday which
refused
Tuesday morning e
the effect that Manila
Long
he
mas
o c
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS.
The Spaniards Are bent Upon Avenging
| the Dsfrat at Maniin.

the Dsfrat at Maniia.
Madrid. May ., p. m.-The ceIebra-
tions in honor of the Spanish officers.
Ruiz, Daoiz and Nolardez. ths v.ci. ms
of Murats massacre. have proceeded to-
day as usual. In spite of the pad news
from the Philippines. A fine process
sion was headed by the civic guards,
IL abreast. followed by the orphans, the
Madrid charities, veterans, municipal
functionaries and officials and others.
Several regiments OF troops brought up
the rear. The streets were packed. but
there was no outward display of sorrow.
In political circles, however. import
ant developments are hourly expected.
Senior Romero y Robledo, leader of the
Weylerite party. will interpellate the
government in congress Tomorrow on
the events at Manila. and the Carlists
and republicans will participate i'm the
debate, which is expected to have inn
portant results. IL Is asserted that the
burning of the Reina Christiana was
due to American petroleum bombs. and
that a number of matched huts belong
ing to natives were set on fire in the
same wsSso1 seq -.
y. m.-The procession passed of
amid glorious sunshine. but there were
no patriotic speeches. The minds of
the people were too full OF the disaster
to think of anything but avenging the
surprise at Manila bay.
Senior Aguilera. the civil governor at
Madrid. did not take part in the pro-
cession. All his energies were required
To watch closely popular feeling. which
is certain TO explode and to require a
propitiatory scapegoat. After the bull
fight tonight very sensational news
may be expected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-03
Has Sufficient supplies.

Washington. May NAVAL bureau
the fleets with ammunition and coal
say that Commodore Dewey's engage
ment of yesterday does not deplete his
stock of projectiles. powder, coal and
other necessary supplies to any serious
of this vital character TO carry such
operations as may be necessary.
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"Not Victory, but Annihliation." Z"

London, May 3.-The Daily Mail, in
gagement at Manila, says: 1T was, in
Nelson's words. not victory. but ami
hilation,' and it proved Commodore
Dewey a worthy disciple of Farragut
1t is characteristic of the American
race to be generous to the weak. and
as the president is adverse % useless
bloodshed, he will doubtless meet
Spain. whose honor is now saved, in a
generous spirit"