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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

having a walk with the copper, next
beat. She sits down Eard in a chair,
and she scowls in her face, and she
says something hard under her breath.
"Ah, dearie, says the old lady,
what's troubling the heart"
"'Nothng,i says the girl, looking
blacker than ever.
"'Come,' says Mother Murphy, put
ting an arm about her, tell the mother
what's the matter
"'IIang it gi,,' says the girl. It's be-
ing poor all the time that troubles.
Here's the dance at Americas hall Sat.
urday night, and me with two invita-
lions, and | haven't n slipper to put on
my foot nor even n ribbon for my hair.
| wish was out Of this
Don't say that, dcaric, said the
mother. There's no better place in the
world for a Daughter than right by the
fire her mothers set going re acr.
There's no storm can hurt her there.
Aud what viii the slippers and the rib
| bon cost2'
"'Fiye dollars said the girl.
"Ihcrc was a long silence in the
| room. The lamp wasn't lit, and the
girl couldu't see the mothers face, but
| just once she thought She heard a sigh
| guess perhaps it may have been only
| th, breath Of the fire. Anyway, after
that Mother Murphy moved across the
room to corner in the cupboard and
! he got there a tin cup, and she comes
back and She turns into the daughter'i
| lap what was in il. There was pennies.
dimes, niCkcls, quarters and one half
| dollar, and when YOU come to add it all
up it was five dollars.
Go and get what you want, dearie.
said Mother Murphy, and then goes and
sits in faruway corner alone. As
for the girl she was gone in jifry,
happy, satisfied, not thinking, for Why
should she, unless she'd been one OF
those kind Of girls what they calls after
| birds, rary avis.
! Murphy comes in and sees some
/ thing out Of the way, but he is quiet
| "hou the old woman takes his haad and
4 says:
II don't want the lace curtain. |
! guess Murphy. The daughters moren
4 % ne thau the style. Murphy sit down
4 ty the fire aud warm yourself. for it,
(. glad am 10 see YOU home - Chicago
I Herald
j There are 10000 miles OF railway uoyy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
Glimpses Across the Sea.

Is the charming title of charming book
from the facile pen of Mr.. Sam L. Clover, the
well known author and newspaper editor.
The "Glimpses" are particularly peril
nent just now when so many people are con-
sidering about going to the Paris Exposition,
and many people will be glad to know that
the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
has purchased an edition Of Mr.. Clovers
work for distribution.
In sending your address for copy please
enclose six cents to pay postage. Geo. II.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Old
Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
GOOSE SHOWS SENSE.
An Authenticated Anecdotc Which
Indicates That Animals Pos
sess Reasoning Power.

A writer in Our Animal Friends re-
lates several anecdotes that show the
intelligence of animals and birds. The
following are among them:
At Ardglass, County Down, Ireland
is a large tract of turf coming to the
edge Of the rocks oyerhanging the sea,
where cattle and geese feed; at a
barn on this tract there was a low in
closure, with a door fastening by a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
TAILOR MADE HOME.
Such Is the Nest OF the Pretty black
and Orange Oriole of Costa
Ricn, Central America.

There is little bird in Costa Rica a
pretty black and orange oriole who is
an expert in needlecraft. Having no
clothes upon which to exercise her
skill, she turns her talent to account
in home-making. Selecting large,
fresh-grown banana leaf, she carefully
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
McVicker's Theater, Chicago.

Jacob Lifts fine production Of 'Sporting
Life" the big English melodrama which ran
for three months at McVicker's Theater
last season, has returned for short engage.
ment and is again attracting very large audi
ences. The play can remain only until Sat
urday, March 3, and people are crowd
ing in to see it once again before it departs
for the east to return no more under Mr..
Lifts management. To accommodate as
many persons as possible there will be a
special holiday matinee on Washington s
Birthday, Thursday, Feb. %.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Postmaster-There is great demand
from collectors for the Guam postage
stamps. presume you'd like a set OF
them, WOULDN'T You?
Customer No; ! don't know that |
care particularly for any Guam post.
pge stamps, but l'd like a little more
gum on tae ones ! do get.--N. Y. World.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Tilt do pear lax Providence is on m,
side, said the coIored brother. "YoI
know | los, my lef' arm in de sawmill las
year,? Yes" We'll, | got $50 damag,
fer dat; en- 70 I'd half spent de monC,
along come de railroad en- cut off Wi
hams leg, en- ] got so much money f.
dat dat | amt done countin' in Wit /
Providence des STAINS by me, en- dey kee
on a-hacbn' at US. We'll soon lie Ivan
painted house with two brick chin
neys! Atlanta Constitution.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
An All-Year Resort,

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March |, 1900. A most desirable, at
tractive and convenient resort for health
and pleasure seekers Ideal climate, pure
sparkling water, best accommodations
Through Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write
for particulars to Manager Hotel or to any
representative Of Frisco Line.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

The sea, as well as air is a free and COM
mon thing to all; and particular nation can
not pretend to have the right to the exclu-
sion of all others, without violating the
rights Of nature and public usage.-Queen
I'izobnth
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

If you unintentionally wrong anyone don't
hesitate to frankly explain it. A quarrel
that may last for years can be gotten rid OF
by an explanation. We do not like an apol.
apology; but an explanation is always in or
der; it is ALWAYS genteel.-Atchison Globe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
John Epans, South Wabash, Ind.

mem Dranes of the whole body. 1t pro-
duces regular functions. Peruna re-
stores perfect health in a natural way.
No one should neglect to procure one
of DR.. Hartman's free books on ca
tarrk, sent to any address by The Pc
runa Medicine Company. Columbus,
Ohio.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

A love-sick crow was importuuing far
young female crow to be his mate But she
would not answer Eyes" to his entreaties
" hen he begged her to tell him why she
objected to him, she giggled out: '"Oh,
'caws! baltimore American.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Foozle-"We don't call them 'bunkers'
over on our links now" Tee-"No; what
them? Foozle--"They're SO hard to get
over we call EN- kopjes. "-Baltimor Amer
lean,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Doctor, friend told me that drinking
lemon soda wild cure seasickness. Is il
true" yes, provided you sit in the shade
of a tall tree when you drink WHAT to
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
Disqualified for Age.--k rcll.knnwn hon

Disqualified for Age.--S woll-known horse.
man was engaged to a Young woman who had
deceived him in regard 10 her age. The en-.
gagement was broken off, and in explaining
1t to friend he said: you know, sir, she
was really y, .and, she said she was only %
That was giving her wrong age, and she
might have been disqualified for that
mightnt she Badmlnton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Why can't somebody give us a list of things
which everybody thinks and nobody says,
and another list of things that everybody
says and nobody thinks?-Oliver Wendell
Holmes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
As eyer, thy friend,

When catarrh has reached the chronic
stage, of course it has gone beyond the
reach of alllocal remedies. Nothing but
systemic remedy can reachit. Peruna
is the only remedy yet devised to meet
such cases. Peruna eradicates catarrh
from the system. Itdoes it's work quiet
ly, but surely. It cleanses the mucous
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

MY zue polly Evan says she feels entirely cured of systemic
cata,h of twen years sandg She took nearly sir bottles of thy
forhy Kindness and ade Size did not expect be en she is
TwefOe cured her of grippe quaat TO tell thee
there has been deal Prun used Here last e Puna does
not need praag tells for ITSELF We and do recommend to
anyone that is afflicted zvih caar11"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

A Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Colds.
Pixies Toothacbe Drops Cure in one minute
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

There are 10000 miles Of railway now
- operation or under construction In
Africa.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

Some people enjoy any weather but the
kind vaillng.-Chicago Dispatch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-22

It ourcs Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Irau.
enza, Whooping Cough Bronchitis and Asthma.
certain cure for Consumption in first stages,
and cure relief in advanced stages. Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking TIE
6rst desc. Sold by dealers everywhere. PRICE,
IS and 50 cents per bottle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
BURYING THE DEAD.
Hay Require Many Days-Families
Wiped Out.
Especial to The Herald.

Especial to The Heraid0
Scofield, Utah, May 2.-The bodies of
Alex Wilson, jr., James Wilson and
Willie Wilson, will be taken to salt
Lake tomorrow to be buried. The
bodies Of john Muir and his two sons.
Dan and George, and that of David
Wilcox, were also embalmed and will
be sent home for burial today. The
Muirs were from Richield, and VIII
cox's family is at Mt. Pleasant.
The work Of burying the dead NAV
require many days. Only fifteen COT
fra were brought in today. but 200 at
least are expected tomorrow. Under
takers Riketts and Qualtrough of-Salt
Lake are looking after the work of
embalming. Alp the medical aid re
quired is at hand.
A tragic feature of the horror is the
great number of instances where sew
eral members OF the same family have
persisted. There We're eight men named
Hunter. six Of them being brothers.
and two nephews. Two other men
named Strang. brothers-in-law to the
Hunters, and all dead. -Four Of the
Hunters were married and leave fam
lies destitute.
Isaac A. Miller, Harrison Miller and
V. R. Miller, brothers. were brought
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
CARLOAD OF coFF1Ns.
Special Freight Started to Scofeld
Last Night.

A carload Of collins was started last
night for Scofield. There were 125 of
them, each boxed separately They will
encase the bodies of come of the Winter
Quarters victims. More collins, order
ed from Denver on Tuesday night, were
due in ScOfeld late last night
The caskets from Salt Lake went by
special freight train. In addition to the
boxes for the dead, went help for the
living. 1t was in the shape Of a carload
of provisions, which will be distributed
at the earliest possible moment to these
in need Of them. The bulk of the pro-
visions came frOIa Armour & Co.'S local
branch as a voluntary contribution.
All Of the undertaking establishments
in Salt Lake worked unremittingly to
get out that carload of collins Every
casIet Of the kind desired that could
be found here was used, and others had
to be telegraphed for al Denver.
;. ID. Evans, who rs in charge of the
arrangements for the funeral, sent two
assistants to ScCield yesterday morn
ing. Two more will leave for the scene
of the horror today. The undertaken
said last night that everything possible
was being done for the dead. He
thought the mOrticians Of Salt Lake
had responded magnificently to the I'M
u1ual demand made upon them, and
that, considering he difficulties under
which all had labored, the work was
accomplished in remarkably short time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
FRANKS CLEVER INVENTION
GETS UP AN INGENIOUS PLACER
MINING CRADLE.
Is So Arranged That Operator Can
Work and Shovel at the Same
Time.

E A. Franks of this city has in
vented a cradle for placer mining that
promises to be a success. and the lit
tie contrivanee will be patented with
out delay. The main idea Of the in
vention IS that it permits the worker
to rock and shovel at the same time.
the rocking being done with one foot.
The model represents a long narrow
cradle Of metal with the rocker direct
ly under the center upon which the
machine plays like a teeter board. 1t
Is so nicely balanced that the rocking
is very simple matter, and can be
done readily with one foot The sand
Is thrown into q receptacle directly
over the rocker, through this it filters
down into the cradle which is ribbed
to catch the particles of gold in the
manner of the ordinary cradle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
START FOR UNITED STATES.
Boer Delegates Leave The Hague on
Their Mission of Peace.

The Hague, May 2.-After farewell
visits to Ministers Pierson and De
Beaufort, the Boer delegates started
this afternoon for Rotterdam on their
way TO the United States. A great
crowd at the station babe them fare
We'll Floral tributes reached the dele
gates from all parts Of the country. A
committee Of the South African union
presented the delegates with silver,
palm as an emblem Of peace. Hymns
were sung by the school children gath
cred at the station, and Messrs- Fisher
and Wolmerans made short Speeches
thanking the pOpulace for the kindly
reception extended TO them by a 'pso-
pie united TO them by bonds Of race
and religion.
Regarding their visit TO the United
States the ENJOYS made an authorize
tive statement to the Associated Press
correspondent. They knew nothing of
their probable official reception. thew
said beyond the press reports. but
hoped to awaken popular sympathy in
America and aid in bringing about the
close of the war They would not saw
on what terms peace proposals would
be received by the Beers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.
introduced in United States Senate
by Teller of Colorado.

Washington, May 2-senator Teller
of Colorado today introduced the fol-
lowing resolution:
whereas. From the nour of achiev-
ing our Independence the people Of the
United States have recorded with SYM
pathy the struggles Of other people to
free themselves from Euro1 zas. domin-
alton: therefore.
Resolved, That we watch with deep
and abiding interest the war between
Great Britain and the South African
republics, and with full determination
to maintain a proper neutrality be-
tween the contending forces. we can
not withhold our sympathy from the
struggling people Of the republics and
it IS our earnest desire that The gov
eminent Of the United States. by its
friendly offices offered to both powers.
may assist in bringing the war to a
speedy conclusion in g manner honor
able both to Great Britain and the
South African republics"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
MT. PLEASANT VICTIMS.
David Wilcox Resided at That
Place.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence)
Mt Pleasant May local interest
in the appalling Scofe9d horror. which
is overwhelming to all in its general
sense, is heightened in this city by the
fact that a young man from here was
among those who were called uDon to
give ~ their lives in the terrible ca
lamity
A message received here this morn
ing from Mel Madsen, who went over
last week. says that David Wilcox.
second son of Mrs. Candace B. Wilcox,
a highly respected widow lady of this
city, is among the killed. The message
further states that the remains will
be brought here by Mr.. Madsen s
soon as possible. probably tomorrow.
for burial. No particulars beyond this
have been received as yet
Mr.. Wilcox left here about Jan.
and went to Scofeld in search of en-
DlOymcnt. For some time he was IN
able to secure a position and remained
there idle. but it seems unfortunate
ly, as it trans2ires he was given the
desired employment in time to be num-
bered as one Of the unfortunates Of
the awful explosion
Members of the family Of deceased
are grieving bitterly, and his mother
is almost heartbroken. The first infor-
nation Of the accident contained moth
ing that gave them a hint Of their
loss and it was not until this morning
that they learned of the truth.
A number of young men from here
have been employed there all winter
and just recently came home.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
-FOUR MEN ARE Killed.
Fatal Quarrel Among Stockmen Over
Grass Lease in Texas.

Denver, Colo, May "A special to
the News from Fort Worth. Tex. says.
A meager- report received here late to-
night gives information Of a quadruple
kIlling at QUanah. Two Of the men are
Lutte and Cage Beach. but the names
OF the other two are not known here.
The trouble originated over a grass
lease. The men met on the public
thorouShfare and opened up Il fusilade
with Winchesters, according to indefi-
mite news received here tonight.
All four men are prominent cattle
men. The Beaches lives at Stephen
Vile, Erath county.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
EUREKA rs PROMPT.
Mining Camp VIII Raise $4,000 for
Sufferers.
Especial Correspondence

Especial correspondence
Eureka, May AT a meeting held at
the l. o. o. F. hall here tonight. a com
mJttee of eleven was appointed by
Mayor Spriggs to solicit funds and pro-
viSiOriJ for the sufferers at ScGfeld. The
committee will meet tomorrow morning
and prepare a subscription list. which
will be freely circulated by the mem
berS. Every person in the camp will
be invited to give something. In addi-
ton to the efforts of this committee. the
city council, the fire department and
all TIE lodges and churches win con-
tribute. AT least 5000 will be raised
Watson NJ Nesbit, who has been a
mine superintendent in Tintic for
twenty nine years presided at the
meeting, and at the close declared his
intention of departing in the morning
for the scene of the disaster, to render
assistance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
BERNARD DoUGALL's BODY.
Taken to springville, Home of the
Dead Man.

w. B. Dougall, ST., arrived home last
evening from Springville, and reports
that the body ot young Bernard DougaIl
had been brought to that place for
burial at his home. The remains were
conveyed from ScOfieid 10 Pleasant Val
ley on special train on the Rio Grande
Western, and from that point to his
home on the regular train. This was
the first BODY to be taken out of the
mine. 1t was not mutllated in the ieast.
the glasses which the young engineer
wore were not broken, and, strange to
say, his watch had not yet stopped
running when the body was found.
The funeral services Will be held in
Springville al o'clock on Friday
afternoon, and a great demonstration is
looked for, as the deceased was very pop
ular in his home. Mr. DOugall was sec
ond lieutenant of the Honolulu battal-
ion, L. 5. volunteers, and all the men,
bers of the regiment within reaching
distance will attend the funeral
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03

Buffalo, n. Y May "A settlement be-
TWEEN the New York Central railway and
its striking car repairers was reached to-
night at a conference between Superin-
tendent Wait ana representatives of the
union. The main claim to have gained
the wage concessions demanded, but the
company officials viii continue to exercise
their own discretion in the hiring of men
and the reduction of forces, SupeTintend-
ent Wait having refused to concede this
point.
The agreement made tonight contains a
reservation that the strikers are not to
return to work until the car repairers on
the Lackawanna, Nickel Plate and Lehigh
Valley roads, who struck in sympathy
with the Central men, shall have arrang-
ed with their employers TO return TO
work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
WORST IN HISTORY.
Scofeld Disaster Has No Parallel in
This Country.

The Scofeld disaster is the worst that
has ever occurred in a mine in this
country. One accident that most nearly
approaches it occurred in Pennsylvania
some years ago. In this more than 100
liVea were lost
In Pontypirdd, South Wales, in 1891,
an explosion occurred in the Pemberton
mine, and 500 lives were sacrificed. The
nearest approach to this accident in the
western country was at the Southern
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
DROPPED DEAD AT BOISE.
Well Known Horseman Who Was
Once a Noted Jockey.

Boise, Ida, May Thomas Fruit. a
well-known horseman, dropped dead
today in his stables He was IS wears
OF age and was well known en- the.
coast and throughout the west among
hoIsemen- He was a native of Eng
iand. where at one time he was a noted
jockey. He rode in famous events dur-
ing the early part of Queen Victoria <
reign. His romans will be shipped to
Jersey City, n. J.. for burial. His
brother is in business in New York.
James Hardy aged so years. was in
stantly killed today in a sixty-font
well, which he was digging. The well
caved in and he was buried alive. Har-
dy has relatives in san Jose. Cal. and
Trinidad, Colo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
CONDITION OF INJURED.
No Hope for the Recovery Of John L.
Wilson

Three of the wounded men who were
brought up on the special on Tuesday
night and were taken TO St Mark S
hospital were reported at a late hour
last night to be on the road to recovery.
They are Harry Taylor, William Boy
ter, jr., and Alexander Wilson, the
first two of whom were reported to be
doing very nicely. The last named,
Alexander Wilson, was not doing as
nicely but there are no doubts as to
hia ultimate recovery His son, John
L. Wilson, has not yet recovered con-
seriousness and there is but little hope
of his survival
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
START FROM BLoEMFoNrE1N.
General Pole-Carew Starts Out with
His Division.

Bloemtont in, Tuesday, May l.
Early this ilorning General Pole-Ca-
rew's division. composed of the guards
and General Stevenson's brigades with
several batteries of artillery, all in win
ter clothing, left BlOemfontein.
LOrd Roberts, with Lady Roberts and
their daughter, reviewed the division
IN the market place. While marching
out, the men appeared to be in capital
condition.
Later, Lord Roberts, while reviewing
ROhertS Horse, congratulated the men
upon lheir bravery, spoke Of the gal
lantry of the colonial troops. and ev-
pressed the hope that he might soon
review them in Pretoria.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-03
CASTLEWOOD DAM is GOING
WATER HAS ALREADY BEGUN
TO POUR OVER.
Settlers Along Cherry Creek, Colo
RADIO, Have Been Warned of Their
Great Danger.

Denver, May "A special to the Times
from Castle Rock Colo. says: Paul
khnert, ranchman living at Castlewood
tile dam is going out and will probably
not last through the night. Yesterday
water began 10 pour out of the lover
SIDE Of the dam near the bottom at the
west end. Considerable masonry has
CrUmbled AVA.
The water has evidently found a chan
mel through the upper wall or face into
the space between the walls which is
hlled with loose boulders. Ample warning
has been given settlers along Cherry
creek.