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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG.
President Mckinley Delivers n Brief
But Patriotic Address at CLIFF
Haven. n. Y.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. IS. - The
Catholic summer school at Cliff Haven
was visited by President Mckinley on
Tuesday. His welcome was so enthusi-
astic that he was forced to make
short address. He spoke as follows:
Father Lavelle, Members of the Cath
Ollie Summer School, Ladies and Gentle
men: L had not intended to say word,
but 1 cannot sit in silence in the presence
of this splendid demonstration of your good
will and patriotism. l cannot forbear to
give expression to my very high appre-
citation of the gracious welcome you have
given me here to-day, and the more than
gracious words of commentator uttered
by your president. Whatever the govern
ment of the United States has been able
to accomplish since l last met you here
has been because the hearts of the peo-
pie have been with the government of the
United States Our patriotism is neither
sectional nor sectarian. We may differ in
our political and religious beliefs, but we
are united for country. Loyalty to the gov
eminent is our national creed.
I'VE follow, all of us, one flag 1t SYM
bolizes our purposes and our aspirations;
it represents what we believe, and what we
mean to maintain and wherever it floats it
is the flag of the free, the hope of the OPP
pressed, and wherever it is assailed, al any
sacrifice it will be carried to triumphant
peace. we nave more HaSS mere then we
ever had before. They are in evidence
everywhere. / saw them carried by the
little ones on your lawn, and as long as they
carry these flags in their little hands thore
will be patriotism in their hearts That
flag now floats from the homes of the mil
lions, even from our places of worship; IL
is seen from our schoolhouses, from the
shops, the factories, the mining towns, and
it waves from the camp of the pioneer in
the distant outpost and on the lumbermans
hut in the dense forest 1t Is found in the
home of the humbest toiler. and what it
represents is dear to his heart. Rebellion
may delay but it can never defeat its
blessed mission of liberty and humanity"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
SENATOR HAYWARD STRICKEN
when on the Point of Delivering .
speech lie Falls Unconscious
from Apoplexy.

Omaha. Neb., Aug. 10 Senator N. L.
Hayward was stricken with apopleNy
Tuesday forenoon at Brownyille. Neb.,
where he had gone to deliver an address
at the Modern Woodmen picnic. He
was apparently in good health and
spirits up TO the moment of attack, and
was sitting on the platform chatting
pleasantly with friends while await
ing his turn to speak. Just as the pre-
siding officer was about to introduce
the senator he was seen to sway in his
chair, and then fall helpless to the plat
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
A BULLET FOR NJ LAB0R|
Assassins Attack M. Labori, Drey.
fus' Attorney, on the Street
in RenneS.
THEY LIE IN WAIT AND SHOOT HIM DOWN
His Surgeons Say He VIII Recover
The Williams Make Their Escape
gen. Mercier Tcstifies in the Trial
He is Kissed and Cursed by the
Audience.

Rennes. Aug. 1.-two men am
pushed Maitre Labor, counsel for
Dreyfus, and one shot was fired, hitting
Labor in the back. NJ. Labori fell in
the roadway. He is still alive. Maitre
Labori left his house alone for the court
at about six o'clock Monday morning.
His residence is situated in the suburbs
of the town, about quarter of an
hours walk from the Lycee. the route
being along a solitary road beside the
river Vilaine. He had reached point
half way on his journey when two men
who had evidently been lying in wait
for him rushed out of a narrow lane,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Kisses FOR MERCER.
Audience Expresses Its Disnpproval
of His Evidence.

Rennes, Aug. 14.-The red and white
facade of the Lycee was bathed in sun
shine at $40 o'clock Saturday morning
when Capt. Dreyfus crossed the Avenue
de la Care and entered the building for
the second public session of his trial by
court-martial. The same stringent DO
lice precautions were taken, but bare
ly 20 persons had gathered to witness
his crossing.
One of the most interesting features
of the session was the testimony OF
former President Casimir-Perier re-
garding the diplomatic correspondence
in which Emperor William required OF
the French government that the Ger
man embassy in Paris be acquitted OF
having sustained relations with Drey.
fus.
Gen. Mercier was on the stand for
four hours. His evidence was a repeti
ton of the old charges and accusa.
lions against Dreyfus. He repeated
again his war-scare story TO the effect
that the Dreyfus affair had brought
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Three Drown e d.

here from Heron Bay, settlement in
the southwestern part of Mobile coun-
ty. 80 miles from here, of the drowning
Sunday afternoon of three persons.
Two young men and three young wom-
EN- were in n rowboat on Fowl river,
when the boat overturned. Ida Lyons,
Annie Johnson and Alphonse johnson,
a brother of the latter, were drowned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
RUIN N THE WEST INDIES
A Hurricane Causes Immense De-
sIruction of Property and the
Loss of Many Lives.
WHOLE TOWNS ENTIRELY DEMOLISHED.
The Deaths In Ponce and Vicinity
VIII Aggregate 2,n0O-Other Places
Nearly ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Desti-
tuition Prevails and Appeals for
Aid Have fieen Made.

Porto Rico. Aug. 14.-Three hundred
bodies have been buried in the city of
Ponce, and it is estimated that 1000
persons we're drowned in the Ponce dis
trict during the recent hurricane. The
number of the people of the lower
classes lost is not known. but it is GER
tain that there were few fatalities
among the persons of the better class
and none among the Americans. The
work of clearing away the debris pro-
crosses SLOWLY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17

form. Two doctors who were in the
audience speedily made their way to his
side, and the members of the woodmen
formed in line to keep the crowd back.
The doctors worked with him from a
little after II o'clock, when he was
stricken, until almost two O'Clock, be-
fore the senator recovered conscious
ness. He was then removed to resi-
dence near by. where he now is.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17

Canton, Aug. 15.-F'ive hundred sol
diers were surrounded at Cotkon, on
the West river, by 10000 robbers, and a
desperate fight occurred, ending in a
victory for the robbers, who have hoist
ed their flags upon all commanding
points and occupied the villages in the
vicinity. Two hundred and fifty SOL
diers were killed and 100 wounded.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Messenger Boys Win.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 16.-The messen-
ger boys have won their cause and the
strike is over. They were persuaded to
meet Superintendent Yetman, of the
Boston District Messenger company,
in the presence of the members of the
state board of arbitration Tuesday, and
the result was victory for the boys in
every particular.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
,Jfminey Defeated,

Puerto Plata, Aug. 16.-The govern
ment forces commanded by Gen. ESQ.,
baza have defeated the insurgents. The
rout was almost Il massacre. The
wounded on both sides are numerous.
The engagement is considered by the
government as decisiveiy ending the
JimineZ uprising.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Mrs, Langtry WEEDS.

London, Aug. 16. = Mrs. Lily Lang
try, the actress, was married July 81 at
the Island of Jersey to Hugo Gerald de
Battle, IS years of age, the only son OF
Sir Henry Percival de Battle, Bart, a
retired general and Crimean veteran.
The ceremony was private, the only
witness being Mrs. Langtry's daughter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Ohio Republican Campaign,

Columbus, o., Aug. l5.-it is an
nounced that the republican campaign
will be opened at Akron September %.
Gov. Roosevelt, of New York. and Judge
Nash will be the speakers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Killed by the Cars.

Toledo, o., Aug. 10.-Ira j. Palmer
was instantly killed and his wife was
fatally injured Wednesday night by be-
ing struck by Lake Shore train while
they were driving across track in this
city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
wcII-Known Attorney Dead.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 16.-Ni-
tram A. Fletcher, aged 40, senior mem
Der of the law firm of Fletcher & VANITY,
and one of the best-known attorneys in
western Michigan. died. the result of
having cut his throat with a razor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
New Ioxyn Railway.

Clinton, Ia, Aug. 15.-Work began
here Monday on the Davenport, Clinton
& Eastern railway. the new line TO con-
meet Clinton and Davenport, Ia. The
line will follow the shore of the Missis
sippi and will be rushed to completion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Three Girls Drowned

Bremen, Me, Aug. 14,-Mabel and
Lizzie Weston. aged Is and Is years re-
spectively, and Lizzie Dodge, aged IA,
daughters of farmers in this town,
were drowned while bathing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
More Gold Certincutes,

New York, Aug. l5.-The subtreasury
received Sl,2S0,00o in gold certificates
for distribution in this city Monday.
They were delivered during the day as
the banks called for the notes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Found Natural Gas.

Muscatine, Ia, Aug. 15.-Natural gas
in great quantities has been struck on
the farm of Robert Lee, near the city.
The vein is 10 feet below the surface.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Thc Gold Ceriificntes.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The amount
of gold certificates paid out at the sew
eral subtreasuries up to the close of
business Tuesday, in exchange for gold
coin, was S14,41S,S70, with San Fran
cisco and New Orleans yet to be heard
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Cxnr tn Visit V1pfOrfn.

London, Aug. 1G.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says that Emperor Nicholas and the
empress will visit Queen Victoria about
the end of the present month.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Funds for the Dewey Reception.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE resolution
appropriating S15o,oo0 for the Dewey
reception was passed Tuesday by the
board Of aldermen by vote of SO too.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
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His Life Dashed Dat.

Berne, Aug. 15.-Hamilton Smith, an
English lad 16 years of age, while de-
scending the Dilemma mountain. fell 500
feet down a precipiee recently and was
killed,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
THE NATIONAL GAME.
How the Clubs stand in the National
and Western Leagues in the
Championship Races.

The following table shows the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centages of the clubs of the National
and Western leagues up to date:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17

Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. 16.-All of
Egypt is infected with the foot and
mouth disease. There have been 1897
cases reported since July IS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Found Dead.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Aug. 15.-W.
II. Close, Of Duluth, Mimi, was found
dead in bed Monday at the Colonial ho-
tel. Death resulted from locomotor
ataSia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
villages Swept Away.

Yabucoa, Adjuntas and Humacao
were devastated and in some instances
entire villages were swept out of exist
ence. One hundred persons are report
ed to have been killed on coffee plan
tation. Everybody is ruined and pesti-
lence is threatened. The calamity, to-
gether with the commercial depression,
has produced terrible condition of af-
fairs. Both Americans and Porto Ri
cans demand the adoption immediate
ly of definite, permanent policy on the
part of the government.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
The Plague In Portugal.

Oporto, Aug. l6.-Since the outbreak
OF the plague here there have been ii
deaths and 2s cases from the disease.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Gilmore Heard From.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The secretary
of the navy has received the following
from Admiral Watson at Manila: "Es-
capped Spanish prisoners report Gil
more and 13 other Americans--eight
sailors and five soldiers-confined at
Vigan July Of. Four sailors in hospi-
tai with sore legs. Gilmore well
treated "
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Germany and France to the brink of


AT the end of his evidence Gen. Mer-
cier said he believed that the only mo-
live of Drevfus' treason was that Drey
fus had No feeling of patriotism. This
cruel utterance brought forth Kisses
from the audience, whose blood had
been sent up to fever heat by the wit
ness savage attacks on Dreyfus.
Gen. Mercier. not needing the Kisses.
terminated with remarking: IF the
least doubt crossed my mind. gentle
men. | would be the first to declare it to
you, and say before you, TO Capt. Drey-
fus. am mistaken, but in good faith.
Then Dreyfus electrified his hearers.
He Jumped to his feet, as though the
words had galvanized him into new life,
and shouted with voice which rang
throughout the hail like a trumpet
note THAT is what you ought to say
The audience burst snto wild cheer,
whereupon the ushers cal ed for silence.
Gsn. Mercicr then stammered:
II would come and say: Capt. Drey-
fus. | was mistaken in good faith, and |
come with the same good faith to admit
il. and | will do all in human power TO
repair the frightful error
The prisoner then shouted: why
don't YOU. then. That is your duty.
At this there was another outburst
ofapplause. Gen. MERCER, after pause.
when the excitement had partially
Gained, said: "Well, no. My convic-
ton since 1894 has not suffered the
slightest weakening. 1t is fortified by
the deepest study of the dossier and also
bv the inanity of the means resorted
to for the purpose of proving the inno-
cence of the condemned man of 1894, in
spite of the evidence accumulated and
in spite of the millions of money ex-
Dended"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Aid for Porto Ricans.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Responses to
the appeal of Secretary Root for aid for
the suffering and destitute in Porto
Rico are coming in from the mayors of
the different cities in the most crafty
ing manner. Promises of money, food
and clothing are made, and it is said
that the work of relief will be COM
menced at once and pushed with all
vigor.
The war department received two
dispatches from Gen. Davis Sunday
confirming the previous reports of
restitution and distress in Porto
Rico. Gen. Davis says thousands
will have to be fed for several
months. He estimates that 100,-
900 are homeless and destitute, and
asks for immediate shipments of food
and supplies. The preparations to send
relief to the sufferers are progressing
ra pi1ly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Audience shows It's Feeling.

Then followed a thrilling demcnstrl-
ton against Gen. MERCER. As he tur ned
TO leave the court the audience roEe
en- masse and Kissed and cursed hin,
those at the back of the court standing
on chairs and benches in order to bet
ter hound him. The gendarmes placed
themselves between the general and
the audience, which showed a strong
disposition to maltreat the former
minister of war.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-08-17
Shot Three Men.

Paris, Aug. l6.-The anarchist organ,
lie Journal du Peuple, says that in re-
taliation for the outrage upon NJ. La
bori the anarchists win hold Gen Mer-
cier and NM. Drumont, Rochefort and
Judet as hostages and personally re-
sponsible for anything done against the
anarchists.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-14
NEW ENGLISH WORDS.

As result Of the literary competi-
ton" of the London academy, list of
new words which have been added to the
English language is given to the world.
1t will surprise most persons that such
words have been coined:
Sinequononymous: Most essential.
Confumption: Middle. catastrophe.
Quinnydingles: Irreleyance and trivial
tiles.
Whiflesnent: Object of small impor-
tance
Twink: A testy person full of kinks
and cranks.
streets of large cities.
Smarmy: Saying treacly things which
do not sound genuine.
Flopulent: Ones adipose aunt's meth
cd of sitting or reclining.
Scrungle: The feeling Of hearing a slate
pencil squeaked on slate.
Tilge: Decoction of tea which has stood
too long, whether warm or cold.
Screel: To feel the sensation produced
by hearing knife edge squeal on plate.
Gluxy: An adjective denoting the quail
ity that is not quite oily or creamy or glu-
tinous. but something Of each.
Roofer: A letter written after staying
with friend to express your gratitude
for the time spent under his hospitable
roof.
Bluedomer: One who declines to go to
church because he says he worships God
more easily under the blue dome" of
heaven.
Crotion: An occurrence which enables
you to "crow" over another person. 1t
is the noun corresponding to Mr.. Kip.
ling's interjections, ''Gloats, gloats and
fdsp'-WaYerly Magazine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-14
A Fowl That won n hattie.

A singular story Is told Of a gallant
cock whose moral influence at a criti-
cal moment during the battle Of St
Vincent helped to save British man
of-war from the hands of the enemy
The fowl in question formed part of
the live stock of the Marlborough,
vessel which had suffered so severely
that her captain was considering the
adyisability of striking his flag. The
ship was entirely dismasted, while the
chief officers had been carried below
severely wounded. and the crew, with
out anybody to cheer them up were
beginning to grow sullen under the
heavy fire of the enemy, to which they
were hardly able to respond.
At this emergency a shot struck the
coop in which the fowls were confined.
The only surviving occupant, cock.
finding himself at liberty. fiuttered up
and perched himself on the stump Of
the mainmast and surveyed the scene
of carnage around him. Then, Tapping
his wings In defiance. he began to crow
vociferously. He was answered by
three hearty and exhilarating cheers
from the crew, who all had good
laugh, and, with spirits thus renewed,
continued the action with vigor that
lasted until turn In the battle rescued
them from their tight positton.-Wash-
ington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-14
CURTAIN RAIsERs.

William Dean Howells' novel, "a Haz-
ard of New Fortunes" is being drama
tized by Frank g. Drake for production
next season.
Victor Herbert will compose the music
for a new comic opera which the Bos-
tonians will produce probably in Decem-
ber. Harry B. Smith may write the Ii
bretto.
William Gill, who wrote "Adonis' and
''The Seven Ages" for Henry E. Dixey,
has just about completed an entirely new
work, in which this comedian may be
seen next season.
Charles Wyndham will open his new
theater in London next October with a
revival Of David Garrick. During the
holidays he will present Stuart Ogilyies
adaptation of "Cyrano de Bergerac."
Vaudeville teams are displaying a pen
chant for queer names, custom hereto
fore confined to the soubrette directory.
A pair of gymnasts now appearing at the
London music halls rejoice in the unique
names Undah and Ovah.
Nine Modjeska will appear the coming
season in new play, Marie Antoi-
nette, by Clinton Stuart. The play Is
said to have many points of resemblance
to ''Robespierre," Sir Henry Irying's lat
est production, containing the revolution
airy characters Of Robespierre, Marat and
Mirabeau, besides those of King Louis
and the unfortunate queen.
1t is said there will be an expenditure
of 100000 in the production of Ben
Hur" before the play makes its appear
ance at the Broadway theater, New
York, next November. The chariot race
is to be reproduced on the stage, and in
order to get the requisite effect a revolv
ing stage apparatus is being constructed,
so that the audience can be thrilled by
horses galIoping at genuine top speed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-14
MARION AND MAID.
P. O. Box q
Oct. 12. 1s9s.1y

Mrs. Rorer says that she never spends
more than $40 a week for her family ta-
bic expenses.
Sarah Bernhardt was once intended
for milliner and came very near to be-
ing sent to shop to learn the trade.
Mrs. Joubert, wife of the commander
of the Transyaal forces, accompanies her
husband in the field and has herself gain
ed a considerable knowledge of military
matters.
Miss Lillian Norton attracted little at
tention as an opera singer until she took
on a foreign disguise by changing her
last name to Nordica. She was born at
Pennington, Me.
Mrs. Nelson A. Miles, with all her trav-
cling, is a very domestic woman and par
ticularly fond of managing her house,
though she has not as yet adopted the
fad of cooking lessons"
Though Mrs. George Gould has $4,000
set aside for her each year, she frequent
ly winds up the II months some $4,000
in debt, for she is interested in a number
of charities which she helps literally.
Miss Maud Goldschmidt, granddaugh-
ter of the famous Jenny Lind, is now be-
ing trained in Paris. She is said to have
inherited her graDdmother's talent and
to be a most charming young woman Of
20.
Dr. Mary Bachelor is in charge of the
dispensary of the Free Baptist Mission
airy society at Midnapore, India. where
about 5000 patients are treated every
year. She began her work as a medical
missionary in 1875.
Mrs. Leland Stanford is complete mis-
tress of all the details connected with the
management of her husbands vast es-
tate. She has every working day prear-
ranged by a regular programme and gives
SO much time to every task.
Mrs Russell Sage gives this account
of her marriage: "Alr. Sage was widow
er and wanted wife. He had known
me as a schoolgirl, and when he asked
me consented, expecting to read my
life away with quiet husband"
Couidn'f Keep a Secret.
They We're discussing the question as
TO whether a woman can keep a Sc
cret.
Little Johnny had not appeared to
be listening. but he suddenly added his
contribution to the stock of general in-
telligence by exclaiming: WELL /
know ma can't keep a secret Every
thing do she goes and tells 1t to pa
almost the first minute he gets into
the house!"- Boston Transcript,