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THAN THE PROFESSOR.
Old Colored Woman Who Knows Some
thing About F0s.Il.

oAo Soiored woman Who Knows Some
thing About Fossils.
A scientific gentleman of Washing
ton, who is greatly interested in fos-
sil remains. recently received a very
fine specimen, purporting to be OF the
Devonian or some other old period.
He was delighted. and he called in all
his friends to decide on what manner
OF thing the animal was during its
lifetime. They were not able to de-
eide, and they were on the point of
appealing to some of the government
geologists. The great trouble was that
the specimen had no head, and the
absence of that member combined to
make a mystery of the missing link
variety. Meanwhile the skeleton was
kept carefully guarded in cabinet es-
pecially made for 1t. One day, after
short absence from the city, the sci
enlist opened the cabinet and found
that the fossil had been provided with
head. He was delighted When he
made inquiries his son told him that
the friend who had sent him the trunk
had found the head and forwarded it
~ Aihi WlIe uc was away. Inc pro-
fessor called in his friends, and they
decided that the head fitted perfectly,
and that it belonged to the fossil.
When thus equipped it looked for all
the world like one of the dogs one
would imagine the cave men to have
kept as their pets. The professor felt
that he ought to write a treatise on
the CANNES of the paleozoic ages. An
old colored woman. who takes care of
the Office came in one day and saw
the fossil, with its recent addition. She
went up to it and deliberately knocked
the head off with her duster. "Foh de
Lawd's sake. puffessah!" she exclaim-
ed, what yo' doin' wild a oil chicken
carcass on yo' skellington?" On min
ute investigation the professor found
that the old woman was correct; but
he does not speak to his son now.-
Washington Post.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
CITY MAKES THE PROFIT.
How Ownership of Street Railways

Operates In Glasgow.
From the beginning Glasgow owned
it's own street railway lines. 1t was
too careful of its streets to allow any
company to control them. Though the
conditions under which a company
leased the lines for 81 years were high
alton of the lease it was decided not
to renew it. An offer was made to take
over the company's rolling stock, sta
bles, etc., on an arbitrators valuation,
on condition that the company should
not put on a rival line of buses. AS
this was declined the council started
car shops and equipped the line with
new material entirely. On the day of
the transfer the competing omnibuses
appeared, but the citizens had long ex-
perienced the advantages of loyal sup
port of their own government. All
the Establishments of the omnibus con-
ductors were unavailing; the omni-
buses ran empty, while the street cars
were crowded, and soon the chagrined
rivals withdrew from the uneven con-
test. Scotch shrewdness has been jus
titled of her children. For short dis
tances system of 1-cent fares has
been introduced; the cars have been
made more elegant and comfortable;
electric traction is being installed. In
one year the number of passengers was
doubled; and after paying interest on
the capital and providing an adequate
reserve fund, a surplus of 100000 is
Go tk, 4
wash houses, river ferries. art exhibit
tions, music and improved sanitation.
-Harper's Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Ian Maclaren on The Church.

1t has been known for sine time that
Ian Maclaren has been critically study
ing modern church methods, and the
results are now to be made public in
The Ladies' Home Journal. His first
article is called 1.-The Candy-Pull Sys-
TEN in the Church." and in this he
frankly states what many have felt
but have scarcely ventured to publicly
assert with regard to social tendencies
of the church. The great English
author will then handle 1.-The Mutt
neer in the Church." and after that an
swer the somewhat startling question,
Should the Minister Be Shot?'
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
The Australian Bunyip.

Legends of weird creature called
the bunyip, said to have once inhabited
the Australian lakes and rivers, still
survive at the Antipodes. Whether it
was an aboriginal myth or a vanish ed
reality continues to be a debatable
point. Some are inclined to think that
1t was the former, as not bone or
vestige of the bunyip is t, be found in
any museum or scientific collection. If,
however, we are to believe Bu&kley,
the most renowned and remarkable of
the wild white men of Australia, the
bunyip had a real existence. He al
leges that he actually saw one in Lake
Modewara, a few miles to the south of
Geelong. THE waters of the lake are
perfectly fresh, abounding in large
cells, which we caught in great abun-
dance. In this lake, as we'll as in most
of the others inland, and in the deep
water rivers, is very extraordinary
amphibious animal. which the natives
call the bunyip, of which l could
never see any part except the back,
which appeared to be covered with
feathers of dusky gray color. 1t
seemed to be about the color OF full
grown calf and sometimes larger. The
creature only appears when the
weather is very calm and the water
smooth ] could never learn from any
of the natives that they had seen either
the head or the tail, so that could not
form correct idea of its size, or what
it was like"
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

the story. He had theory. He i'm
agined he could see somebody expert
menting with chemicals. But If the
experimenter was wise he'd "sing low"
But he ought to write letter confess
ing how the trick was done-it was
nothing but a chemical trick Of some
sort.
Meanwhile Miss Saline Jones was
surely but certainly failing. She could
not live week. in the doctors opin-
ion, If she fell away at the rate he had
reckoned. However, he would adhere
to his original plan. He would give
her enough to insure sleep for four or
five hours Meanwhile he would "over-
haul his log" He had served before
the mast when in his teens. The sailor
lingo still found utterance when he
was puzzled
His thoughts turned toward the
melon patch. AS far as he could learn
nobody had visited the melon patch, a
circumstance that did not surprise a
man who argued that not one man or
woman in ten could see two inches be-
yond their noses.
On his way out to his buggy he
asked for Tommy. Tommy had been
taken in by friendly neighbor. The
doctor sat upright in his buggy when
Tommy made his appearance.
He was very much alarmed when
the doctor asked him to take little
ride with him-as far as the end of
the lane.
Can you show me near where you
got the melons for your aunt, Tom
my?" the doctor asked in kindly
voice. Tommy thought he could.
"I'll drive around the old back lot"
said the doctor.
A heavy growth OF locust screened
the old back lot from Miss Jones'
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

SHE GOT THE THIRD WARNING.
house. The doctor lifted Tommy out
of his buggy and entered the old melon
patch. He remained in it ten minutes
or more.
Had anybody passed that way he
would have heard gurgle like that
made by water dropping into brook.
1t was the doctor. His broad chest
rose and fell, his head shook con-
vulsively. his eyes were cast upward
very much to Tommy's alarm. Then
he wiped his eyes (Tommy said after
ward. "The doctor c'ied'), and. placing
Tommy carefully outside the dilapi-
dated fence. drove rapidly away.
He returned later in the day, and,
summoning the neighbors who had
seen the last warnings, closeted him
self with them in room. There he
displayed to their wondering eyes fac
SMILES of the picture they saw on the
melons. The pictures the doctor ex-
hibited were made on putty, curved
to resemble the surface of good
sized watermelon.
Now" said the doctor in his brisk
est tone, Il want you all to come to the
'dying-room' with me-
The whish of skirts that Miss Jones
said she was sure was the wings of
the angels who would carry her to
heaven proved to be the retinue that
attended the doctor. fully resolved to
carry out his somewhat vague instruc-
tions.
n ia nf tho or
slightly as the room filled with her
friends.
Miss JONES'" began the doctor in
hearty voice. I've brought these ladies
here for purpose l am sure they will
like. am going to order them to make
as much chicken soup. waffies. gravy
and mashed potatoes as they can pre-
pare in an hours time. They are your
guests-my guests also. I'll help foot
the bill If it's permitted-in short,
nothing would give me more pleasure.
When they have everything prepared,
l want you to get up and set them a
good example by eating just as much
as you can. You need it. It won't hurt
you bit. I'd advise you to give your
shroud to the poor board-you won't
have any more use for it than | have
| for fifth wheel to my buggy"
Miss Jones craned her head-she was
not sure she was not dreaming. But
there were nearly score of familiar
faces. She sat up and gazed at the
| doctor. The doctor laid down a parcel
where she could see it. Opening it, he
| lifted out three fiat pieces of stone.
saying:
II have brought you these stones to
show you where your three warnings
came from. / found them in the old
melon patch where they have been ly-
ing ever since Jabez Strong smashed
his wagon and broke the headstone
designed for his third wife into smith
Greens. He tossed them over the fence.
There are enough left l should Judge,
to make dozen more warnings. Pro-
vided the melon lying on them is big
enough to gather weight"
The doctor never finished his re-
marks.
OF all the women present no two can
| be found who will agree as to the pre-
else words Miss Jones used. She lifted
one stone. smiled. sat up. demanded
her clothes Immediately. got up. se-
| lected two OF her visitors to assist her.
| drove the others out of the room amid
peals Of laughter, and speedily repaired
to her kitchen.
All the women agree upon one thing
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J.
Cheney for the last l5 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in ali business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
West s. Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
D.; Walding. Kinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
i5c per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
A Had Break.

Philadelphia Bulletin: Riva-Did
you say, This is so sudden!" when
Jack finally proposed? Nita-No; I
intended to. you know. but I was so
Illustrated that l forgot and cried AT
last" instead.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

The Union Pacific has added new. mod
ern equipment to its service both east
and west from Denver, and gives even
better satisfaction to it's patrons than in
the past 1t stands without a rival as the
quickest and most elegant route, with
accommodations to accommodate all
cldsses of passengers. Only one night to
Chicago, ST Louis and st. Paul, and over
ten hours saved between Denver and the
Pacific coast. Ticket office 941 18th street.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

that she got up one of the best dlu-
ners they ever ate. and one and all
aver that she violated all rules by the
way she ate when she had served her
visitors,
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Hot Scotch Wins.

"It's q cold day when get left"
said the proud pink lemonade. II
never get left on a cold day." replied
the haught hot Scotch.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

in her counsel practical assistance.
Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn.
Mass.
MRS. MABEL GOOD. Correctionville.
Ia. tells how Mrs. Pinkham saved
her life. She says:
II cannot thank You enough for
what your medicine has deae for me.
l can recommend it as one of the best
medicines on earth for all women's
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease,

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to bl, shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

"Perker has glib tongue" Has he?''
Yes: he got three soda-fountain proprie-
tors to join the non-treating association -
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

FITS Cured II ohts nervousness after
hrst days of DIR. klines Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE S2.OO trial bottle and treatise.
DE- r. II. KLINE Ltd. g3l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. =, 1895.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

"Is your office boy systematic?" "Hl
hasn't any system about his work. but he
Is abnormally systematic about his holi-
days.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

"Blimmer lives in a small town, but
when he travels he always registers from
some large city," perhaps he is afraid
he will do, something that will reflect dis
credit on his town."
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

~ <HE ills of overshadow their whole lives.
Some constantly getting medical treat
\ ment and we'll. IA woman best understands
ills" and the who consult Mrs. Pnkhan2 find
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

IT got letter to-day from Katharine in
New York about the Dewey demonstra-
ton" What did she say about it?'
She told me what she was going to
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

whenever l ride now / feel queer be
cause l haven't any lines to slap on tn
horses back" That's an automobile o.
you.''
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Never Grip Nor Crime.

Don't open door with ax, use n key Don't
open your bowels with mercurial pill poison. use
Cascarets Candy Cathartic! Druggists, l0c, 25c Soc
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Racked by Reputation.

Have you ever seen artificial coal?'
mo; but l have seen artificial coal bins
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup.
nammaion. allays pain. wind collie 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

"Is your husband musical, Belinda -
mo. indeed. He likes tunes
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
PRACTICAL
HELP FOR
SUFFERING
WOMEN

last became bedfast Three of
good concluded to try Lydia .E Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound few bottles of vor was
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

evening and recommended Lydia E. Pinktans Vegetable
Compound saying that she knew that would
sent for medicine and after taking five bottles it. Twas
entirely cured rr;c u
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

les of your medicine, l was
able to do all my house,
work. l know that your
medicine raised me from
q bed of sickness and
perhaps death. and am
very thankful for what it
has done for me. Ihope
that every suffering
woman may be per-
led to try your medicine"
ct Mrs. Pinkham's advice
soon as you begin to be
zled. The sick headaches
dragging sensation come
n a durable cause. Write
help as soon as they ap.
pear.
Mrs. DOLE STANLEY,
c a m p b e llsburg. Ind,
writes: +" DEAR MRS.
PINKHAM-I was troubled
with sick headache and
was SO weak and nervous,
II could hardly go. A
friend called upon me one
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
t it would cure me. Ithen
ing five bottles of it, I was
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-11-09
NOTES FROM REEDSylLLE.

Threshing is not yet completed in the
vicinity.
Max Buchner spent Sunday with his
family here.
Miss Mollie Dicbrenner is visiting her
parents here.
Miss Mile Kabat is visiting relatives
in Green Bay.
A bus load of people from ST. Nazians
spent Sunday at the Hotel Columbia
Mr.. Ford, the new jeweler, is almost
ready to open up. He is from Cascade.
Miss Goldy who has been visiting
friends here left for her home in Kau
kama Saturday.
Mr.. A Rusch returned from his hunt
ing trip last Saturday He did not have
the luck to get deer.
The new blackboards for the school
that were received about a month ago,
We're put in last Saturday.
Max SCHNEIDER is quite hunter He
succeeded in getting three racoons Sun
day. He will go up north to-day and
see if he can kill deer.
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REAL ESTATE REPORT.
REPORTED BY MANITOWOC
ABSTRACT Co.

Mary Foreit to g. SEEKER, S. 30 feet Of
lot 1, blk. 1O6, Manitowoc City 800.
Michael ROLAND to Edward ROLAND
W. l04 acres, sec. 49, Franklin, $500.
John Reinke to Blasius Riederer, &C
acres, sec. 10, Cato, $500.
Antonio Novotny to Wenzel Ramash
40 acres, more or less, sec. 90, Gibson
1915.
Matthias Wagner to Frank Wagner, 81
acres, Sec 80, and 1850 acres, sec. 80, Cen
terville, $1,000
Matthias Schmidt to Gerche Mohr, AZ
acres, sec 81, and acres. Sec is, Eaton
5000.
Wladeslaus Tomas to Murdoch Norri
son, lot l, blk 306, City, 5000
Thomas j. McCarty to j. Gerhard
Lehmkuhl, lot IL, blk, 267, City, 81
o. Torrison Co. to Ignatz Bradl, N
As feet of lot is, blk. lO6, City. $500.
Ann Eliza Zander to Thomas McCar
thy, lot 2. blk 23l, City, 81.
John P. Kennedy to Peter A. Kornely
w. / of lot l, and E. 81 feet of lot 2. blk
324, City. $l425.
Western Town Lot Company, cor
poration to William Hermann ST., lot 2,
blk. 3l2, Manitowoc City, $500.
Gustave Vallefske ct al to Albert
Paul, lot and 8, blk. |, village of Col
Inns, 1925.
Auguste Falge to Fred Loose, lot 7,
blk. 354 City, $llOO
Barbara Kreje to Fred Rous, 10 acres,
Sec 4, Manitowoc Rapids, $70S.
Geo. Niefen haeler to Adam Bub, sc
acres, sec. 36, Schleswig, $1,000.
John II. Hebla to Bertha Boettcher,
w. of lot and all of lots and 10, blk.
As, Reedsville, $3.50
Roy Soenkann to Henry WIN. Necker
l lot in sec. 36, Gibson, $S5.
Perry Smith to Edward Bredl, lot 1S
blk. LOG, Manitowoc City, $3.50.
Henry Stoll to Hermann Stoll, lot l,
blk l, Henry Stolls add. to village OF
Kiel, $500.
Joseph Bachmeier to Theodore Miller,
40 acres, sec. 10, Cato, $1,000
John H. Ryan to William W. Delano
lot 8, blk. Ill, city, 1850
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-11-09
GAS FRANCHISE.

R. w. BURKE in an article in The
Herald on the gas franchise exhibits in
his own communication what he as
sumes is in that to which he replies. and
which he condemns in terms which
make his structures applicable to what
he says himself. But this is of neither
moment or interest.
The only point deserving considera-
ton in this matter is the result of the
petition. 1t defeats the granting of a
gas franchise to those who sought it, or
to any others on terms making accept
ance possible No people will seek
through the hardships incident to a
,pular election, including prejudice,
never absent on such occasions, misrep-
resentation always active, and miscon-
ception without malice, a privilege the
value of which is uncertain and purely
speculative.
There are very few cities in the Unit
ell States which own and operate their
own gas plants. There is a reason for
this which should cause inquiry before
rushing in to advocate municipal ewner-
ship of gas plant on the wild plea of
desirability urged by Bob Shilling. No
municipality can erect plant as cheap
ly or manage it as economically as can
individuals having personal and direct
interest in the success of the plant. AS
proof of this the city of Toledo, Mayor
Jones home, sold its gas plant last Mon
day.
The taxpayers who are to contribute
$50, 900 to test an experiment which few
cities have been bold enough to approach,
should have more reliable data than the
assertions of Bob Shilling who is notori-
ously given to extravaganza. The Pilot
did not insult the petitioners as Mr..
Burke says. 1t stated. and repeats, i'll
terms less liable to misconstruction, that
people who do not pay taxes, from what
ever cause, either their misfortune or
their fault, and who would be furnished
fuel and light at "a little advance over
operating expenses have no reason to
object to the city's undertaking a costly
experiment, the success of which isprob-
lematical and the expense of which is
no burden to them.
The petition kills the granting of a
franchise to individuals. Sober thought
will long hesitate before declaring in
favor Of plant owned by the city. The
outcome is clear, no gas either for the
purpose of fuel or lighting.
The compliment paid The Pilot by
Mr. Burke, as a foil to highten the CEN
sure he was bestowing, may be repaid
by reference to thatspirit of benevolence
which prompted his action in this mat
ter, working injury to the people in
whose interests he was proceeding, by
delaying the time when they may have
cheap and convenient fuel and a choice
in the lighting of their homes and bust
ness places.
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NOTES FROM BLESER.

Chas. Frickie wound up his threshine
for this year. He says there is little in
it after threshing So days.
Chas F. Werner has the contract fol
hauling the mail to the new postoffice
three times week. Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
John Sund was pleasantly surprised
by party of friends last Saturday even
ing John is not to be caught mapping
though. He was well prepared. He
says birthdays come only once year.
Mr.. Louis Wiesner, who had been run
ming the Cootway farm up near Francis
Creek moved into the neighborhood last
Wednesday. He has rented part of his
fathers house and expects to rent farm
next spring.
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NOTES FROM CLARRS MILLS.
Miss Kit Laughlin visited home SUI

Miss Kit Laughlin visited home Sun
day.
Miss Mary Laughlin is recovering from
severe illness.
Miss Mary Manliek visited friends in
Franklin ON Monday.
Mr.. Jos. Rapple left for tie north on
a deer hunting expedition.
Miss Nell MARLBOROUGH has returned
home after few weeks stay in Wayside.
Mr.. John Miller has returned from Mil.
waukee. and resumed his work thresh-
ing
While feeding on his threshing ma
chine last week, Mr. John Ginter had
his arm quite seriously injured, one OF
the large veins being severed.
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QUICK DETECTION AND ARREST.

Yesterday Charles Madison, who was
sent to Jail last May for stealing $s2
from Peter Endries was discharged hav-
ing completed his term. Atfour o'clock
in the afternoon Chief Pierce was called
up by the office of the Schreihart Brew
ing company and notified that an over
coat had been stolen from there. The
chief at once reasoned that Madison was
at his old tricks and set the police force
i'll motion. They were told &c arrest
Madison if found. A search was made
and Captain earle discovered his man in
a saloon with good jag on He did
not have the coat, bat search was
made 1t was found at Peter Endries,
to whom the thief had sold it for one
dollar. There was a revolver in the
pocket of the coat when stolen and this
the thief had sold to 10. Nichol for 60c
The fellow will be arranged today No
tice of the the theft, the capture of the
thief and the recovery of the property
were all done in few hours.
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NOTES FROM KELLNERSVILLE

John Ledvina is home from Medford
visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Annie Cizler employed as clerk
at Kellner's store is home at Branch this
week taking a vacation.
Frank Pfeffer our furniture dealer and
undertaken has received large stock of
the latest in lounges and chairs.
The banns of marriage of Joseph Spur
ney to Miss Berger and John Menza to
Annie Stepf were published on Sunday
last by Rev F. Just
Mr.. Stanislav Tompach who spent the
past summer at Victor, Iowa, visited his
brother, DR.. E. l.. Tompach the last few
days. He has left again for Victor.
Quite few of our young men contem-
plate going north to find employment in
the pineries. 1t is easy to find employ
ment there, there being scarcity of men.
The local branch of the r. c. Bohem-
ian Benevolent Society held its general
meeting ON Sunday last The old officers
were reelected The society is in a pros
porous condition
Mrs John Kaliska is on the sick list.
Mr.. Kohout of Greenstreet is also ON the
sick list They are both attended by DR..
Tompach who is kept qui e busy attend
ing host of patients,
The large hill, half mile west of our
school house, which has been an OBJ
struction to travel SO long, making it
necessary to travel around it, is being
cut down by Messrs. Kupsh and Vanish.
The roads of this town have been i'm
proved more this year than for many
years.