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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27

TN UGENE FIELD was prominent
tn Iy the poet of childhood His
IL winning qualities of simplicity,
warmth and genuineness were due to
the fact that he lived in the closest and
fondest intimacy with children. He
had troops of them for his friends, and
wrote his poems directly under their
suggestions or inspiration
tits always interesting to know some
thing of the life and personality of
writers whom we admire, particularly
one who can keep imbedded in his
larger growth of experience and
strength of knowledge a child'a heart
and soul and delcacy of perception
Such man was Eugene Field.
He was born (of Ne,V England stock)
in ST. Louis September 2, 1850. After
his mothers death he and his brother
were sent east 20 their grandmother.
1t was at that time that their father
wrote to Grandma Field that he did
not care to have his sons imbued with
the superstitions of New England. The
grandmother made answer in these
words: Roswell, l do not know what
you mean by superstitions, but of one
thing you can rest assured. my grand
children shall be brought up in the nur-
ture and admonition of the Lord"
Eugene Field and his grandmother
were great friends. In after years he
said of her:
Dear grandma has been asleep these
many years. l was still boy when l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Two and one half lots a large two story
dwelling house with good stone cellar un.
der the whole house and another large
building used as saloon 26 % and dance
hall "a As with stage, good stone foun-
dation under the whole building, all in
the village of Brillion, including ice box
bar back, bar counter. 3 or 4 Rochester
lamps and tables. Will be sold CHEAP
and on very easy terms For further in
formation inquire of A. j. Svacina
Room IA, Torrison Block Manitowoc
Wis. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
SCHOOL FOR SIGNAL CORPS.
To He Opened Up at Fort Meyer About
October 1-Experiments with
Automobiles TO He Made.

Gen. Greeley, of the signal corps, will
instruction of men of his command
and where experiments with new in
ventions will be made. At the begin
ming of the Spanish war the school of
this character at Fort Riley, Kan, was
abolished, and nothing in this line OF
training has been given the members
of the signal corps. They have, how
ever, been getting instruction of the
most practical kind in the field, and
this corps has gone through the war
with spotless record.
The school will be opened about Dc
tober 1, when three automobiles which
have been contracted for from a Chi
cago firm will be delivered. Two of
these machines will be used in connec-
ton with the wireless telegraphy.
Each will be equipped with q complete
set of instruments, and they will be
sent to different parts of the country
to conduct experiments under all con-
ditions The third automobile will be
used for general transportation pur-
poses, and the utility of these machines
will be given practical test.
There will be accommodations for al
least 100 men. They will be put
through course of training in the du-
ties eXacted of them, and after term
at this school the members of the sig
nal corps will be well equipped for
their duties, and have great deal of
practical knowledge about electricity
and telegraphY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con
iition try DR.. Cadys Condition Powder.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms. gi- ug
new life to On old or over-worked horse %
rents per package. For sale by druggists
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
He May Die in one of Them.

Aguinaldo lost his brass band. but
the Kansas City Times reminds us that
he still holds a large assortment of
last bitches.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
1T SAVED HIS LEG.

Z. A. Danforth of La Grange GA, suf-
fered for six months with frightful run
ming sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, Wounds, Piles,
it's the best salve in the world Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Henry
Hinrichs druggist. jul27
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
Chsmberlain's Eye and Skin Ointrner

is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappeo
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frcst Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Graduated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27

The champion lady golfer of Ireland is
only II years old She graduated on the
links at Portrush
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27

The famous bull ring of Madrid stands
a mile or so outside Of the city 1t was
built in 1874, at IA cost it is said. of S40O,
O1n
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27
Canadian Forests

Canada's forest area is said to cover
500, 900 900 acres.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-07-27

\ lobster OF rich deep blue color was
caught near Cliff island, off the coast of
Maine, few days ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12

and an unexpected fall of temperature. 1t was
not till last night, however. that the gravity or
tho situation became known to any save Mr.
Warmers most intimate friends and associates.
The author is attended by DR.. Chae, dean of
the Tulane Medical College. and Drs. Elliott and
Lewis. consulting physicians, who are leaders in
the medical profession In New-Orleans. The
physicians do not conceal the grave character OF
the case, and are awaiting the progress Of the
disease, which Mr. Warmers age renders diff
cult to combat.
Mr. Warner came to this city from Miami
Fla. where he had just completed his new novel,
THAT Fortune" and his chief occupation here
has been correcting proofs and making revisions
preparatory to the early publication of the book
He first boarded at the st. Charles Hotel, but
later took rooms and dined daily with the fam
lily of Miss Grace King. whom Mr.. Warner first
brought into notice a writer He has lived as
retired a life was possible. but was compelled
to attend some literary and social entertain
ments and recently delivered lecture before
the Round Table a social and scientific club
In last Sundays Times Democrat appeared an
interesting letter from his pen the Spanish
Cabildo, ancient building of NewOrleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
THREATS OF LYNCHTNG ~ OHIO.
TRAMP SHOT A WOMAN. AND REPORTS
OF HER DEATH AROUSED A MOB-SHE
IS NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE

South Charleston. Ohio. April II (SpeciaD.-A
tramp named Karl Leckman shot and fatally
wounded Mrs. James Hurstler here to-day. Re-
ports to the effect that he first assaulted her and
that she dead aroused the citizens. that
when Sheriff Wilson of Washington Courthouse
captured him. he would not bring him back here
fearing mob violence.
To the Sheriff Leckman said he had come from
Germany about two years ago, and had no fixed
abode He acknowledged that he had shot Mrs
Hurstler, saying also that he had intended to
shoot himself
At 8 o'clock tonight Mrs. Hurstler was not dead
az had been reported, but In such a critical
condition that It, is thought she cannot long sur
vive. Mrs. Hurstler said that Leckman had come
10 her house and asked for a drink OF water. She
into the kitchen TO get IT for him. and her
return he shot her. The authorities also tonight
deny that Leckman assaulted the woman
Sheriff Wilson said this evening that he had com
municated with Governor Bushnell with regard
10 the protection of Leckman from mob violence.
The Sheriff Is not I'm the least apprehensiye that
any attempt will be made to lynch Leckman. as
the women's home. and 1t is not likely mob OF
any appreciable size would walk that far. conse-
quenty the Sheriff told the Governor that he did
not think II would be necessary to call out any MI
litia at present
The Indignation here Is still at white heat
the AFFAIR A mob OF nearly hundred persons
formed and spent time considering the ad-
visibility OF going TO Washington Court House
10 Lynch Leckman. At o'clock no mob had
started however. although the streets were sun
forming at Washington Court House, Leckman
will probably be taken TO Columbus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
MURDERER SHOT IN A TREE.
EXPERIENCES IN ALABAMA TRACKING a
NEGRO WHO COMMITTED A CRIME
A YEAR AGO

Birmingham. Ala April ii (speclaD-George
Waystaf. a negro murderer, was shot out OF a
tree near Prairieville. Marion County. last night
by a posse which had tracked him TO that place
with bloodhounds. year ago Waystan muir
dered negro woman. whose paramour he was.
and Of whom he was jealous Some months after
ward he arrested by officer Shallcraft. of
Marion, who started to j9il with him. On the way
there Waystaf suddenly wrenched himself from
the officer. and beating the officer nearly TO death
with his own pistol. shot him in the leg and made
his escape.
About week ago George Collins, Praireville
merchant the negro working I'm field. and
arresting him started him off to jail. Again the
negro too quick and made his escape. after
beating Collins nearly 10 death and taking his shot
gun from him. Collins lay out all night, and
crawed home the next morning dead than
alive. His condition is still serious. Indignant cti
zens organized posse and yesterday afternoon
got on the track of the negro.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail. and after
nightfall pressing the negro so closely that
he took TO tree. carrying shotgun with him.
When the dogs had bayed him and the posse
rived the negro fired his gun. but his aim was
faulty. and he himself brought down by shot
In the back. The body left In the woods and
the party returned TO the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
FAREWELL TO THE OPERA HOUSE.
1T is TO BE BLOWN UP TOMORROW NIGHT,
WITH ALL TAMMANY INSIDE

Anybody who has ticket to the so dinner to be
given at the Metropolitan Opera House tomorrow
night and who is of a fearful heart would do
well sell It to-day for $40 any other that
IT will bring. Nothing Is to be saved from the
wreck of the house except the walters. the musi-
clans and the scenery belonging to the Maurice
Grau Opera Company.
Mr. Grau. the president and manager Of that COM
pany. yesterday received a strange letter. 1t was
directed thus: Manager Metropolitan Opera House.
B'way and Fortieth-st.. New-York important" 1t
postmarked at 1890 m. yesterday at Sub
Station G. The whole letter. well as the ad-
dress was carefully executed with pen In large
Roman capitals. The reader will kindly excuse
its reproduction here in small letters Lines printed
entirely in capitals do not look pretty. There was
no punctuation The letter was follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
PRAISES THE MAzET COMMITTEE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CLUB ALSO OPPOSE
GRANTING PERMANENT FRANCHISE
FOR A TUNNEL

6kANliNS Tf-hMANENT FRANCHISE
FOR A TUNNEL.
Tho council Of the City Club Of New York elected
on April TO take charge of the political work Of
the club held its first meeting Monday evening and
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved That the council. while II is not pre-
pared 10 express opinion as to the questions of
municipal ownership or operation OF a rapid-ranslt
system and while IL recognizes the vital imports ance
OF security and adequate proht 10 insure the in
vestment Of private capital 1t desires TO urge that
authority be given or arrangement made which
suTTenders I'm perpetuity 10 private corporation
the most important and valuable franchise In this
city but that provision should be made, In case OF
construction by private capital. for repossession by
the city at the end of term OF years on basis Of
audited actual cost
Resolved That the council while recognizing the
oesrabi.ity OF providing subways or conduits for
purposes other than traction In connection with the
construction OF tunnel for rapid transit and the
propriety Of due compensation for such construc-
ZION enters protest against giving over the control
regulation and revenue Of such subways or conduls
TO tunnel traction company In the place OF the
constituted municipal authorities provided Tor IN
the charter
Resolved. That the council Of the city club de-
sfes 10 express its appreciation OF the good WORK
VI tne present legislative investigating committee
thd their counsel In demonstrating al the outset OF
,ner Inquiry that Tammeny control OF tne Glty
means now. as heretofore, incompetence baroatsm
a. sha corruption: and strongly urge the commiutee,
al 'he public Interest, TO pursue vigorously the Ihes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
April Sixth
Eighteen Ninety Nine
Warning
Bill the fake

BIZ The fake : : -
Get big extra out morning XIV as the NJ o n
Will be fired the night before you have fair warn
ing TO caution the women TO stay away There Is a
Guiteau in the tigers den and he wants Dick out
OF the way and the NJ II IL to go with him
got strange tip numerous poor devils have said
and his heelers up when they are In the midst or
their orgies The artist was thinking or sendlnE
this TO THE journal" but he changed his mind
az he thought you being honorable fellow In the
payment OF the Abbey s and Grau Indebtedness
he thought you might have some scenery that is
not insured and did not want you TO be a loser
don't think this Is Joke II will commemorate an
other tragedy OF similar day & date Abe Iincolns
assassination Bill Hearst is no better than Dick *
ne VIII blow up with the rest the walters and mu-
sicisns will be warned in time so first and last
warning beware the flaming T. o. r. G. H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
FATAL RESULT or KENTUCKY FEtD.

ONE MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER DYING-oUr-
COME OF LAWSUIT.
Louisville April II (SpeciaD.-A feud between the
Freemans and the Dills. who live on the border
just across the Tennessee line. resulted IN the
death of william Dills and the fatal wounding OF
his brother at the hands of William Freeman and
Thomas his SON. The feud grew out lawsuit
which Freeman won. The Ds were angry. and
the Freemaps have found threatening notices post
ed on their doors warning them to leave the county
in ten days. One of these had picture of man
hanging by the neck.
William Freeman got wind OF a probable attack
on him last night He lives three miles south OF
Lafayette, over the Tennessee line, and Thomas
lives I'm Lafayette. The father sent for his
They were together and armed when the Dils
appeared and had warm reception. Both were
shot with buckshot at the first hostile movement
One Is dead and the other was In dying condition
this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
PAY FOR CINCINNATI PRlyCIPALsHIP

Cincinnati, Ohio, April II (SpecaD.-John b.
shotwell n teacher In the First intermediate
School. says that Ralph Bauer. OF the American
Book Company. told him that a prncipaiship OF a
school would cost him 500
The Superintendent OF Schools. Mr.. Morgan Is
investigating the charges. under Instructions from
the School Board Committee on Teachers
,oaoher named Dubbs OF Reading made an am
dayt regarding the matter. When II came 70 sI ahe
sars ~ Hauer he engaged attorney named hbi-
lon and they asked Shotwell TO retract his staie.
nennts He refused. Dubbs says Shotwell told MN mn
Bauer acted for the Committee on Teache's anu
sbotwel said to-day: Il do not implicae the
achool BOARD Bauer told me that II would cost
me 500 for a prncipashlp refused u on those
conditions" "a, y, .-..,.r On
each question he said: Il will refer you 10 my s'-
torney have nothing 10 say"
MaIlon also refused TO talk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
ATTAcHE ARRESTED, BUT RELEASED.

London April 1.-THE Daily MALI publishes
the Following dispatch from Hong Kong:
'Leutenant-Colcnel G.. +. Browne Military At
tache Of the British Legation OF Peking. was ar
rested for refusing to remove his hat while re-
ligious procession was passing The arrest was
Colonel Browne was finally released on the demand
OF the British Consul"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CITY GAS FOR CITY BTILDfNGS.

RICHARD CROKER SAYS THE PLANT WILL GER
rAINLy BE ESTABLISHED.
When Richard Croker seen nt the Demo-
cratic club last night he said:
whatever may be the result Albany. and
whether the Legislature provides for a municipal
gas plant or not the city will certainly establish
plant Of its own to provide gas for public buildings
and this will be the first step. We hope that II
will be the entering wedge for the ultimate mu-
nicipal ownership OF all gas plants In this CITY
Mr. Croker said that he did not know when the
first plant would be established. but 1t would be as
soon as practicable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER ILL.,.
FRUSTRATED WITH PNEUMONIA IN NEW
ORLEANS-SERIOUS DANGER OF
EATAL RESULTS.

New Orleans, April II (SpeciaD.-Chares Dud-
ley Warner is seriously i'll with pneumonia in
this city. Mrs. Warner has been telegraphed
for and for the next fortyeight hours the life of
the author and editor will hang in the balance
Mr. Warner taken Ill on Saturday night
with grin brought on by change OF clothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
FOPTT-FTTE PERSONS DROWNED.

BRITISH STEAMER SINKS A GREcIAN COASTER
OFF THE COAST OF TRIPoLI
Malta. April 1.-THE British steamer kingswelL
Captain Humphreys. arrived here to-day. and re-
ports being In collision with the Grecian coaster
Maria in latitude S6 degrees. longitude z degrees
on April Q. In the Mediterranean. on the coast OF
Tripoli The Maria was sunk. forty-nve persons
going down with her. The kingswei left Alex
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CHARGES AGAINST SERGEANT FLANNERY

Inspector Walter Thompson has preferred charges
against Sergeant Thomas J. Fannery, of the West
Forty-seventhst. station, for neglect of duty. The
charges grow out of trouble the sergeant had over
the alleged disordery house kept by Lucy McCar-
thy at No. 2G2 West Forty-sixth-st. The place in
question was mentioned by Mr. Moss before the
Mazet Committee Saturday. The sergeant was
acting captain Of the West Forty-seventh-st sta
ton in the absence of Captain Thomas, who was
away sick last month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
SPEED OF THTRTY-THREE KNOTS.

STROYERS-sAID TO BREAK ALL RECORDS
London. April 1.-THE Albatross new type OF
torpedo just built at the yards OF
Thornycroft & Co.. at Chiswick. has attained
speed Of thirty-three knots. making this record
on her trial trip, with the Admiralty officials on
hoard This is said TO be the highest speed
reached by any vessel. The destroyer Is 227
feet long and q feet beam, with draught OF s's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CROKER'S PROMISE TO TESTIFY.
MR.. MAZET EXPECTS HIM TO APPEAR AS
WITNESS ON FRIDAY

WITNESS ON FRIDAY.
Albany, April II (SpeciaD-In regard to the re-
ports that Richard Croker will not appear volun-
tary before the Mazet committee Friday Mr.
Mazet said to-day
II have not been advised that Mr.. Croker will
not be at the meeting of the investigating commit
tee Friday. At the last meeting Of the commit
tee DR.. OSullivan voluntarily. said Mr.. Croker
would be willing to come before us at any time
before the 18th, when he intended TO sail for
Europe I have full confidence that DR.. OSulllvan
spoke by authority, and that arrangement
with him that Mr.. Croker shall be present on
Friday will be carried out"
Mr.. Mazet says he has received a telegram from
Richard Watson Glider of the Tenement House
Commission declaring that since testimony
given before the investigating committee in regard
to the Buildings Department the necessity has be-
come obvious for the passage Of the bill now before
the Legislature comforting upon n commission
authority to revise the building ordinances of New
York, which now is In charge of a city commits
sion. Mr.. Mazet says he is receiving a large num-
ber OF such letters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12

Politicians interested in the investigation said
last evening that 1t would be well for the commit
tee TO call the Roebngs and ascertain what con-
sderation they received for stock in their
pany held by young Croker. There have been
ports that Mr. Croker paid cash at all for the
stock but that the stock turned to young
Croker payment for his fathers influence with
the Tammany administration. and to enable the
company to do business under II.
IF the Mazet Committee has brought TO light
nothing else of consequence yet" said one of the
politicians in the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening.
lit has shown that company whose business
be interfered with by the building laws do
business until ii takes In a member of the Croker
family. and then the laws can be changed so that
no other company can compete with II in It's busi-
ness"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
ORDERS FOR AuERTc4y MAcHIyERY.

ENGLISH FIRM MAKES LARGE CONTRACT BE-
CAUSE OF QUICKER DELIVERY.
London, April ii-An important engineering nrm
NJ shefeid has Just placed a large order for heavy
roach,n.ry in the United States the British makers
bejnr una bic 10 promise sufficiently quick delivery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12

Of evidence that connect the leaders of Tammany
Hail and their friends who not office holders
with the business of traficking In government and
administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
ABOUT THIRTY MEN EMPLOYED.

About thirty men were employed at the time Of
the accident Their occupations varied. There
were bridge builders. carpenters. masons iron
and steel workers and laborers. with the
usual foremen. The men were all on the pier or
deep-water end when the collapse occurred.
Some iron was called for by the men at the far
end OF the works. and the "pushers' were sent
to load the crane and bring 1t out. They had
placed a heavy load upon 1t. and had reached
about the alf-way point when the centre OF the
fimsy affair gave way and the entire structure
went down with a crash. As the supporting
tlmbers began to yield the heavily laden crane
ran rapidly forward for short distance and
then toppled OF the track into the river. As II
went down the heavy upright fell among the
group of men, striking the Delaneys and Beattie.
killing them instantly and terribly mangling
their bodies.
Young Delaney was hit first and fell like a
shot. with tons OF debris upon him. His father
and Beattie were carried away moment later.
hut their bodies were found near the top OF the
wreck. Many OF the men were carried down In
the wreck There was desperate struggle for
safety Only a few succeeded In getting to tho
pier. tn. majority either falling into the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
BRIDGE FALL KILLS FOUR.
MANY OTHERS INJURED AT WILLIS-AvE.
AND THE HARLEM.
COLLAPSE OF THE FALSE WORK" USED IN
BUILDING THE SPAN OF THE NEW
BRIDGE-FLIMsY WORK BELIEVED
TO BE THE CAUSE

The temporary superstructure, or false work.
as II is technically called, of the big Willis-ave.
bridge, which is intended to span the Harlem
River collapsed yesterday afternoon. carrying
with It into the river below large number Of
workmen who were employed In the construc-
ton of the bridge. Four men are known TO have
been killed one man is thought to be fatally
hurt. six sustained serious Injuries, while seven
teen others received more or less painful wounds.
Although 1t is stated that every one who was at
work on the part of the structure that gave way
has been accounted for. it is believed by some Of
the workmen that other bodies are buried be-
meath the mass of fallen timber.