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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13
PRESIDENT WHITC0MB.

II. +. WHITUOMB of Milwaukee is rec
ognized to-day as one of the ablest rail
road men of the country. He has not at
tanned this distinction by PRONUNCIATION
of theories or wide spread advertising of
the success attending his management
of railroad properties Nor has he had
ready and proper material furnished him
wherewith To carry out plans. He has
been Hannibal in railroad management,
in molding fragments of raw material
into disciplined forces with capacity to
compete with railroad companies having
the prestige of years of success and the
advantage of n system growing out of
long experience and perfected by use. n
Young man. with a bankrupt company
TO sustain him, takes charge OF Il line of
railway discredited because of constant
ly recurring reverses. ut time when the
panic spirit is rampant and prosperous
institutions cautiously limit their activ-
tiles to mere preservation of existence.
1t was dependent railroad, suing for
those connections which its competitors
may command, the face value of its prom
iSe worthless and non-performance on its
part fatal to its future; working without
reputation to sustain 1t, and subject TO
critical watchfulnesS which would mag
Nifty trivial error To matter of serious
import and be deemed characteristic
rather than an incident. But over all
! these untoward circumstances the mas
| ter hand of modest man has prevailed
and the Wisconsin Central bears the
stamp of approved merit and has the
force of conscious power
| 1t was no light task Mr., Whitcomf
undertook. Its successful accomplish
ment required concentration of power
to which few men are equal and which
still fewer can maintain, There could
be no divided allegiance and no serious
error of Judgment and but few ordinari
" unimportant The success Mr.. Whit
comb achieved is what those who know
him expected They did not underesti
mate the task but set the mans qualities
ON level with its proportions and theil
faith was justified,
The rehabilitation of this road is equa
to its construction The position attain
ed by the Lake Shore & Western befor,
its absorption by the Chicago & North
western. taken in connection with tn,
upbuilding of the Central, justly entitle
Mr. Whitcomb 70 pre-eminence as
manager of railway interests
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

A WARRANT has been issued for the ar
rest of President Cannon Of the Mormon
church, charging him with polygamy.
The authorities would be much better
occupied in hunting down the beef pack
ers who imposed upon Uncle Sam when
the old gentleman was in difficulty. Can
non is not forcing wives on any one nor
is he adding to the number of his pres
ent possessions in that line The virtue
that is shocked by Cannon's plurality of
wives is altogether too sensitive in direc-
tions Of intermeddling Polygamy is dead
and the expiring wiggles annoy no one
but the supersensitive who mistake intol-
erance for virtue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

LIQUID air is becoming commercial
commodity. Some years ago it was
deemed impossible to liquefy air, but
science has succeeded in doing so. with
the result that one more industrial fac
tor has come into being A degree of
temperature almost incomprehensibly
low can be secured by means of air in
the liquid state 1t can be used as a re-
frigerant and a power, and as it has ire
mendous energy its convenience is appar-
ent. 1t is thought it can be manufactur-
ed for from to 10 cents per gallon and
with proper safeguards shipped without
danger. This new agency may bring
about revolution in sources of power
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

IT SEEMS difficult FOR some people to
understand that this year is not the last
year of the nineteenth century. 1t is also
difficult for some to understand why this
century should be called the 10Th when
the hundreds figures Indicate 18TH A
recurrence to first principles will make
both difficulties clear. The First century
began with one and ended with 100 The
Second century began l0i, and the num-
Der OF the century it is apparent is al
ways one in advance from the cardinal
numbers representing hundreds, except
for the last year of each century which
comedies with the century ordinal Each
century begins with one in units place
and ends with "a zero in the tens and the
units place.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE decision of the supreme court on
the Plankinton bank assignment puts
proceedings of this kind on d basis of
Justice and gives creditors control of
what is really their property, in that
they have voice in determining who
shall manage the affairs of the bankrupt
estate in which they have the chief in
terest If is decision which will COM
mend itself to people generally for its
justice and common sense.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

The kissing bug has come to Chicago
All things, whether good or bad, 90 to
Chicago. Oscillation with a kissing bug
is not desirable as the consequences are
not pleasurable, often serious and some
times fatal. The bug is not partial to
any sex, but distributes his unwelcome
and unwholesome caresses indiscrimin-
ately. 1t will be wise to have screens on
windows to keep the bug out so that
kisses stolen may be more judiciously be-
slowed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

JUDGE VINJI has rendered decision
that a daily paper which is not publish
ed ON legal holidays may collect legal
rates for legal publications notwithstand
ing the law of 1899 The court held that
the legislature did not intend to repeal
the general policy relating to legal holt
days. The decision is based on sound
principles of law and may be regarded
as settling this matter
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

ALGER seems to be a wee bit ashamed
OF Plngree, though the converse of this
would seem to be more in harmony with
the fitness of things, Alger says he has
formed no alliance with Michigans po-
tato patch governor, and says he cannot
while Pngree is not good friends
Mckinley. Here is uni ind rejection f
the protfered services of a man without
whose aid and consen," Michigan can
not be carried by the republican party
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

MAYOR WARDEN of Waukesha is a
Rough Rider while the street railway
war is on in that city. Going over the
principal streets is decidedly rough even
for person having "A foot more light,
"A step more true, than the mayor has
His bicycle, the street roller, Is used as Il
barricade to prevent the street railway
company from capturing the streets.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE business failures for the second
quarter of the year 1899 were the small
est in % years. The average amount
per failure is the smallest ever reported,
and the ratio Of defaults to solvency is
likewise the smallest every known. This
shows Il wonderfully stable condition of
business and is a guaranty not only Of a
continuance of present prosperous con-
ditions, but Indicate an improvement, as
confidence is everything in business.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE Cubans have sent a committee to
Washington to ask an appropriation with
which to buy farming implements. The
Cubans have the protectionists idea OF
the uses of government something ON
which to draw occasionally when greed
or need NAV suggest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

GENERAL WHEELER has good fight
ing blood in him After winning laurels
in Cuba he is now on his way to Manila
to take part in the war there He is
quite an old man to be looking for such
active service
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

ROBERT BONNER, publisher of The n.
y. Herald. whose name is household
word not because of his paper, but his
passion for fast horses, died on the night
of July 4. The cause of his death was a
general breaking down.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

ANNA GOULD married a fool, a count
named Castellane and in order 60 bring
about compatibility she has become a
fool too The male fool has written an
insulting letter to the Prince of Monaco
because the latter invited Dreyfus TO
visit him after the conclusion of the trial
which it ispredicted will be in his favor
This has stirred the wrath of Castellane.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

W. J. BRYAN has become a profession
al indorser of technical free silver papers
and they each keep letter of common
dation from him i'll a conspicuous place
''at top of column, next to reading mat
ter and Immediately followed by read
ing matter, Some patent medicine
firm will soon have Bryans exclusive
and only original Endorsement
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE democratic county convention
which met at Cleveland, Ohio had cat
and parrot time of it. There were doz
en- fist fights on the floor and then by way
Of variation there was a fight in which
chairs were used as weapons of offense.
After harmony was restored by half
the delegates being driven out, the Chi
cage platform was reaffirmed. The pre-
imlnary proceedings had fitting sequel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

Col. BRYAN went up Pixies Peak cog
railway and when on the summit tele-
graphed that the incline was foot to 10,
which recalls the remark of Polonius rs
to Hamlet who was thought to be insane
or in love. Still harping ON my daugh-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE Oldest old maid in the United
States died recently in Indiana. She
was 1l2 years. The process of abolition
will be extremely slow with such extra
ordinary longevity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

As the facts become known in the case
of Dreyfus the shame of France is in
creased He was tortured while ON Dew
il Island, while enroute there and on
his way home. But the man refuses to
sue for damages. All he desires isa vim
dication and restoration to the army.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

THE ruinous gold standard is not very
efiicacious in keeping wages down see
ing as how railroad laborers are getting
81 per day and no great rush to the pay
counter at these figures.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

FLOODS are more destructive than tor
nados The loss of property i'll Texas in
consequence of the floods is $4,000, 900
The Mississippi is not the only river with
capacity for doing damage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

EVEN Fighting General Funston has
advised that the Kansas volunteers in
the Philippines be called home. The
American soldier will do his duty but Is
not captivated by IA war for conquest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13
Notice WATER TAKERS.

All Water Bills must be paid before
July both 1899 Collection fee will APP
ply ON all not paid after this date.
MANITowoC WATER WORKS COMPANY
JULIO
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

HoGG of Texas is jostling Altgeld of
Illinois for the position of political sene-
schal of Bryan. He wants to be the
whole hog or none
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

BRYAN denies that he was made a
present of carload of melons. He says
they were sent to him to sell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

The population of New South Wales
last year was | 346.2 4o males showing u
majority of 100, 600
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

The man who suggests compromise
has usually been whipped.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

A dogs pants may indicate warm
weather, bat they don't bag at the knees.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

GOLD has been found in Western Kan
sas, Bryan should hustle over there and
suppress it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-13

1t is the general intelligence of the
people in which the state is chiefly inter
ested, not the average of extremes. 1t
is the function of the common schools
t. furnish means for the attainment of
this knowledge. Are they fulfilling their
mission satisfactorily and increasing
their efficiency in proportion to the in
creased participation of the humber citi-
zens i'll public affairs 1t must be I'M
derstood that today the voice of the peo-
pie reaches the halls of legislation much
more easily than it did 40 years ago, and
that we are approximating in fact if not
in form, pure democracy. the highest
form of government TO those prepared
for it; the most dangerous to those who
are not Are we preparing for thi,
change which is pushing on with the
slow movement of uncertain purpose
but with the pertinacity of awakened
and conscious power!
The Marathon plan" should not bt
treated AS an innovation which merit
attention because of Its novelty. 1t mer
It's something more than the mere form
atty Of approval, and recognition as !
provincial device local in its effects
has to do with the source of the nation
power and the nations life The Mar
athon county plan deals directly witt
the affected parts. Its general adoption
should be urged not in perfunctory fash
ion, but with feeling of pressing nee,
and consciousness of its efficacy. LIE
rs give some attention TO the corne
tone Of the republic--the country school
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23
THE LADIES' HOME JOUR
nal FOR 1899.

THE LADIES HONE JOURNAL promises Hs unusu
sturdy. One series of papers alone would sell the
magazine: that is, the three White House articles
which ex-President Harrison is to write. No man has
articles: show US what "A Day With the President
his Desk means in one article; in another tell of
THE Social Life of the President, and in third
ticle describe upstairs Life in the White House."
Each of the articles will be profusey illustrated. An
other series equally fascinating is the one called
Great Personal Events, in which some Of the great
est enthusiasts which have occurred in America will
be revived; those wonderful times when Louis Kos
suth rode up Broadway; when the young Prince Of
Gardsn %hen Henry Beeeher ' eeseted his
congregation by selling slaves in his pulpit; when
Grant went round the world; when Henry Clay bade
IN Georgia, Of which so few know All these mem
orable events and others will be wildly recalled
told more graphically than ever before and ustrat
ed with pictures which have occupied twelve artists
over q year. third series is unique and valuable
from the fact that it will give women scores Of ideas
for their homes will reveal what there Is Inside
of Hundred American Homes" and carefully re-
produce pictures Of one hundred completely furnish
ed rooms in homes in this country from Maine to
California-where taste has gone farth than money
lively engaged by the JOURNAL: Mrs. S. T. Rorer,
who will hereafter have charge of thedomestic de-
the q, who
put the result Of his life study Of the Bible in de-
partment entitled MIR; Moody's Bible Class" The
artist, CnarleS LANA OlDSOn, VINO CrcltcQ the SDSoh
People T Of Dickens" While Alice Barber Stephens
will alternate with Mr. Gibson and present her idea
OF "Six Types of American Womanhood," showing
the American woman in society. in religion in bust
ness, in summer, in the home, and as mother,
Mary e. Wilkins. the New England writer will re-
vive the old quilting party the ancient singing school
and the apple-paring bee in THE Pleasures of Our
Neghborhood." Sir Henry Irving is to tell how to
study, read and present Shakespeare in Small Com
munities." Philip Sousa has written waltz, while
Ira d. Sankey has composed hymn which he con.
Ian Macaren will have story, while Herbert D.
Wards numerous seIeal, 1.-THE Burglar Who Moved
dsurhter is to sketch INV Mother as Recall Her"
while George W. Smalley is to show THE Personal
Side of the Prince of Wales" in lavisy-llustrated
article II it has become a fad as it seems for every
girl and woman to take this magazine it Is an excel
lent one. and unlike many other fads sensible one
The JOURNAL is published by The Curtis Publish
ing Company, Of Philadelphia
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23

twenty three in all. The remaining twenty.
five names compose the Petit Jury"
Thisis an interesting editorial and throws
some light upon the methods ofjury drawing
hitherto unknown to many of your readers.
Our Jury system is the foundation stone
of law and justice, the development Of which
is generally regarded as one OF the greatest
achievements of English Jurisprudence and
has been incorporated into the constitution
of the United States and any unfair discrim.
ination.in The methods Of the selection OF
the same must result in undermining the
very foundation of system that was intend.
ed by our forefathers to dispense equal Jus
tice and equity to all men regardless forced
or condition.
That our Jury drawing should or could be
brough into the service of the political heller
to serve his purposes to build up following
and maintain bis sovereignty among those
whom he would make dupes Of would indeed
be deplorable and it is we'll such compre'
hensible explanation as given in the Eramas-
ner should appear at such an opportune time
to post those who might give some credence
TO the promises of the heller who would not
hesitate to throw discredit upon the Honor
able Judges of the Circuit Court to accom-.
pish his own selfish ends.
In our opinion the position of Judge
should DO void of partnership or factional
affiliations in the execution of his trust and
il too high calling to be even questioned
In these matters herein mentioned and II
would indeed be serious offense against
not only the law but the intelligence, dignity
and honor of the people who impose such a
high trust in the individual whom they have
honored by their suffrage to find him un-
mindful Of all that 10 decent and honorable
by the violation of such sacred duty.
| rive desire to add to the above this com.
ment: that inasmuch as it has come to be
under stood that all classes and conditions o.
people; individuals and organizations; may
play at politics, it should come as no surprise
If one is told that even in getting names into
jury oox, some little politics should b,
discovered. As q matter Of fact, we know
that for years men have asked and men have
been besought, not in vain, by members o
their party, to get their names placed in thu
jury box: TO endeavor to convince the well
informed citizen 10 the contrary. is to ESSAY
the impossible.
Asto the drawing we haye always believed
that it was honoraby conducted-ED. CLAIR
ION
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23
How to Dlssect a MOSQUITO. A needle

How to Dlssect Mosquito. A needle
held in the left hand is passed through
the thorax, the legs and wings are
pulled off, and, If necessary, the scales
of the body brushed off with camels
hair brush. The tail is then lowered
into a drop of water. salt solution or
weak formalin placed on glass slide,
and with another needle in che right
hand the last two segments of the tail
are partially separated and held down
upon the slide. The left hand il then
moved in such manner as to draw
away the insect.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23
Additional LOCALS.
ICoMMUNICATED.

We copy below an editorial in the Epam
tner of the 10Th inst, title, sour Juries."
Zone of the most important and imposing
duties of the Judges of our Circuit Court, is
the drawing of a Grand and Petit Jury. A
large box provided by law, containing TWEEN
ty,four compartments leach compartment
representing a district) is placed before the
Judge upon whom the duty devolves. He
selects from them the two hundred names
previously placed in the various sealed COM
partments, forty. eight in number, who are
then legally declared to be the jurors for that
term of Court. The drawing is not private
but is held in the Judges chamber and can
be witnessed by any outsider. The list OF
two hundred names Is fairly and impartially
selected by the said Judges, with special
reference 10 their intelligence, sobriety and
integrity and without the least reference TO
their opinions. The jurors drawn at the
last drawing are all gentlemen of excellent
habits and recognized ability. The Grand
Jury is an august body Of twenty three ster-
ling citizens and its foreman, Mr. Thomas
High,man, was selected from the list of forty
eight drawn by the Judges of our Court to
preside over the deliberations Of that body
A great many persons are under the impress
sion that the members of the Grand Jury
are selected by the Court, such an impression
is erroneous, they are drawn in the following
manner: The court selects from the list OF
forty eight Jurors drawn from the box con-
tanning two hundred names, suitable person
to act as foreman of the Grand Jury, the
name of the person selected Is erased from
the list of forty-eight and the remaining
forty seven names are placed into tin box
with sliding lid and the first twenty-five
names drawn out compose the body Of the
Grand Jury, acting with Its foreman makes
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1899.

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1899.
To those unacquainted with Congress.
sonal methods. the present condition of
business in both House and Senate
would seem to make an extra session
inevitable. But there is still Il chance
Of escaping it. although it is a slim one.
Congress can do an enormous amount of
work in two weeks, when the conditions
are favorable. There are others, but
the principal stumbling block is the
Hull army bill, which is now before the
Senate. If the supporters and oppo-
nents of that bill retain their present
attitude, the bill is bound to fail, and
the President has repeatedly said that
he would at once call an extra session
if it failed. Conservative Senators are
trying to arrange some sort Of COM
promise that can be accepted without
loss of dignity by both sides. They be-
lieve that if they can get compromise
bill through Mr.. Mckinley will, owing
to his known repugnance to an extra
session, be willing to take less than he
asked for rather than to veto the bill
and call an extra session.
The Military court of Inquiry to in
vestigate the beet scandal will begin
The taking Of testimony this week. The
list OF witnesses is long one, and it
will probably be month or so before
the investigation is concluded.
The regular Naval Appropriation
bill, just passed by the House, carries
$44, 1853, sos, which is about eight and a
half millions greater than the largest
single appropriation ever made for the
Navy, and yet it is nearly four millions
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-02-23
Dangers Of The Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe Is OF
its resulting In pneumonia. If reasonable
care lie used, however, and Chamberlain
Cough Remedy take,al danger will be avoid
ed Among the tens of thousands who have
used this remedy for Ia grippe we have yet
to learn of single case having resulted in
pneumonia which shows conclusively that
his remedy Is q certain preventive of that
dangerous disease 1t will cure Ia grippe in
lens time than any other treatment. IT is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Dr.
J. K. Waters