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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-13

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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-13

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Candidates for Office in Baraboo have
received letters from Kentucky distil-
lery which offers to sell neat TASKS of
whlSkey for compaign purposes. 1t is
to print the name of the Office
name of the candidate and his picture
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The St. Johns herald., 1900-02-17
TRADING IN THE TRANsvAAL.
Treated, Hut the Biacixs Are Re- garded with Less Concern.

Ordinarily the Transvaal trading store is of galvanized iron, upon which the sun beats down with all its inten- sity, making the air within almost un- bearable. But the trader does not mind this. Dressed in a pair of trousers, a light pair of shoes and a flannel shirt, he reclines on convenient part of the counter, and with the aid of his pipe passes the time until a customer ar riVes, says the New York Herald.
 Should the customer be white man, the storekeeper and he will as ruf 'zs- tire into little side room for few min- utes, and bottle and a couple of glasses will be produced Should he, on the other hand, De negro. fife trader will glance at him casually, and, with out moving, will ask him what he wants. He does this because Kafiirs often want something which they know the store keeper has not got. The shelves in the back of the shop are piled up with gaudy blankets, clothing of all descrip- tions, timed goods, clocks and vases, cheap "jewelry." and various other com AiONIiiCS' lucSS oAC tHC bins where the sugar, flour, meal and coffee are kept. On one side are small shelves where patent medicines stand.
 Outside the door. on the stoop, are the, agricultural implements, blows, harrows. new American inventions of all sizes and descriptions that are too big or too heavy to be easily carried away
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LAZINESS OF KAFFIRS.
Natives Employed fn Mines Will Not Work Unless Closely
 Watched.

R. Ruoff, who left the Transvaa1 last May for a. tour of Europe and America, in regard to labor conditions in the Boer country, lately said to a reporter for the Detroit Tribune:
 "One of the miners in the copper country will turn out as much work as five of our men. We have to em- ploy Kafir labor. Kaffirs are notori- ously lazy, and they require constant supervision or they will quit work al- together. With every five Kaffirs one white man is employed. One hole drilled with a hand drill is considered a days stint for Kaffir. Although our employees do not get as much pay individually as the miners hereabouts, yet labor costs us much more, because one of the copper country miners will do as much work as five Kaffirs.
 "In Dom Paurs domain the natives are restricted by stringent laws. When native is employed in the Transvaal he is given pass upon his arrival, and he is legally compelled to work for specified length of time. If he deserts his employer he is ar- rested. When native is seen on the streets or highways any white man has a right to demand an inspection of his pass If he does not produce it. or there is ground for believing that he has not obtained permission from the employer to leave his work, he is taken into custody"
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the clergy even regarded it without disfavor. But Washington believed 1t would be un- dignifed, and therefore improper, for the president of the United States to fight a duel He waited, although his proud and insuited spirit chafed, until bis second term of office had expired. Soon after reaching Mount Vernon he sent close personal friend to Jefferson, with instructions to de- mand a written retractioD of charges with an apology, or meeting with deadly intent.
 Jefferson was a very discreet person, as are most wise men, and Washington s friend returned with the retraction and the apol ogy If Jefferson ever thereafter assailed the character of Washington, no evidence exists to show it.
 When he reached Mount Vernon in the spring of l797, Washington could look back upon long term of public service. Then 6 years of age, he could call up A years, one after another, before reaching the begin ming of the eventful course. This service, while not continuous, made up in its sum many years, and was never lacking in inter est or usefulness, while, at times, it was brilliant and glorious. Warning first ageinss the Indians and then the French; serving in the house of burgesses of his native state; commanding the continental army through seven years; presiding officer of the conven- tion which framed the federal constitution;
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the year round-friends from the old world, comrades in arms. Then there were the neighboring gentry, friends of lifetime. Washington joined in dancing the stately minuet, or in the recounting of stories of field and food. Dignifed ever, he yet un- bent before his guests, being most genial and loyable of hosts. Here with his wife were her children and theirs, all of whom Wash ington had adopted and loved ss his own. His guests, and his loved and the manage ment of bis large estates, left him but little time for other things, and yet memory was alive and would evoke ghosts from the past, which entered the banquet hall of the then present.
 During q years, 1776-l797, he had been the exposure of all eyes, the foremost man of his day and time. Living, ardent, glowing with vigorous life, capable of doing yet greater things, he had stepped aside, and now was but simple Virginia gentleman.
 He did not complain. Here at Mount Yer non, as at Valley Forge and at New York and Philadelphia, one might see the great ness of bis spirit and love him all the more for it.
 Most pathetic of all was his death. He, the strong man, robust in health, bled to death for a slight cold that needed DO bleed ing. First his overseer drew away a quart of the life fluid. Then Dr. Cratic, the family doctor, drew away quart more, and Drs. Dick and Brown, arriving later, an additional quart. There being no more blood left, be could but die, a victim to the medical stu pidity of his age.
 WILLIAM ROssER CORRE.
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CHINESE GOING HOME.
Abroad in Recent Years WilI k- Be Sent tU China.

All the overland trains arriving at Seattle these days bear contingents of Chinese homeward bound. During a recent week at least 400 of the Mon- golians left Seattle for Victoria, from which port they were to sail for Hong Kong.
 Next year is to be a big one in the history of China, and this isl the chief cause of the great exodus. It is then that the "Six Companies" in America will superintend the shipment of the bones of dead Chinese to China. Rep resentatives Of the empire will be sent to all foreign lands for the same pur- rose, and the beginning of 1900 will witness impressive ceremonies con- nected with the reinterment of the bones in the soil of the Flowery King dom on more elaborate scale than ever before.
 During a period beginning about the middle of January, so an old gray headed Chinaman stated, and lasting urtil the middle of March or April tle people in all parts of the empire will observe a sacred holiday. During it's progress lasts and symbolic rites will be observed, and during all this time the task of laying the bones in rev resting places will be carried on. It is to witness these ceremonies that a large number of Chinese are jour neying across the Pacific.
 Another class is going home, never to return, and among these, it is said. are many of the better class of Can tonese to be found in this country They are those who have grown rich in America, and, finding old age com ing on, are anxious 10 go home and spend the remainder of their days in ease and comfort. Among a party of 12 arriving the other day at least two v-e-'9 wo~ V $25, ,000 in American gold. II.I, m I-oIg-Kong, or further in the interior, where a great majority are going, will not only be an immense fortune, but will raise the possessors in the social scale to the highest de gree, and may result in royal favors and the conferriDg of rank and title. Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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An Egyptian Flower Show.

Under the patronage of the khedive of Egypt, who is rare lover of garden ing, an exhibition is to take place at Ghezireh, Cairo, on March 20 and 31 and April 1..1eOO, at which Americans are especially invited to be competitors. A programme in very good English has been prepared, which may be had by addressing W. Wilfred Carey, secretary, Kasr-el-Doubara, Cairo, Egypt. Carna- tions, lilies, pansies, phlox, stocks, vio- lets, roses and 'any good thing not specified" are among the special arti- cles to be exhibited by florists, for which silver medals and sums of money are offered.-N. '. Journal.
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Tir DEATH OF WASHINGTON.
eight years president-what life, and how nrpop Inf with roaTonrIa.

eight years president-what life, and how pregnant with memories.
 And no ofense had cozae through him. All that he had done-this his conscience told him-was for the good of others. No man was more free than he from that selfish ness which aims to succeed for the glory of success. His had been the ambition to do and dare, because the times demanded that he move forward and take others with him. Under ordinary conditions, such the retir- ingDess of his nature, he would have lived lis life out, dignifed and honored Vir- ginia planter, yet practically unknown be yond the narrow limit of his aristocratic acquaintance. Doubtless, too, his had been a happier life in this way; for his nature, while great, was too gentle to withstand with eGuanimity the rude storms which as sail those who climb to the top of the noun taiHs of glory.
 Recalling this life of busy activity, as he frequently did, there came to his quickened spirit the memory of the bitter with the sweet. While preeminentiy great man, he was, wisbal, essentially human, and it is the weakness tor strenSthl of humanity that it does not forget wrongs. Forgiveness c{ in- jury Is a Divine attribute, and Washington was not Divine. It was asking too much that he love those who had used him, guilt less, so 6espitefully. Yet, in his retirement, he who had done so much for the people saw his enemies with firm hold on power, while ke was seemingly forgotten. It was his to know how easily one may pass out of the great public notice, and become as one that is dead, although yet alive and full of the fire and the love Of mighty existence.
 Yet. searesiy more than four months after his retiremeDt tin July, l797), when there was danger from foreign foe, all eyes were turned towards Washington. and he prompt ly accepted position as head of the army. The menace passed, but he continued to be general of the army until the time of his aeath
 Washington was, ever, a busy man, in private as well as in public life. At Mount Vernon he made a daily tour of his estate and gave personal direction to it's manage meut, even to small details. It was he who bought and be Who soia. His the mind that brected where this kind of grain should be Sowed. and wha; kind of fertilizer should be used. He was masterful and therefore very successful fsFneF. It was in the line of duty. making round of his plantation during driving rGEnsterm on the l2th day of December, that hs contracted a cod, which cuiminateG tEs days later in his death.
 He was a royal entertainer. Guests were at the old mansion day il and day out all
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rule the nation he had established through Ais vRlor, and the people had urged him to continue indefinitely at the head of the gov ernment. His name was household through out the land and had become already syno- nym for sublime patriotism. He was the richest man in America and had an adorable wife, who idolized him.
 IL might seem that the gratitude of a free people, the memory of the great works he had done and the promise of an old age of serenity, unbroken of strife or storm, would have been sufficient to guarantee him against any evil and to assure to him the sum of all human happiness.
 But, if the good and great man bore with him to hs beaHtifal home on the Potomac memories of battles fought and battles won against self, against an alien foe and against political adverSaries, there remained, as well, the recollection of ealumnes that would not die, of ingratitude sharper than tecths of serpeptS, and Sf injustices that would not find reParation.
 Grant, possibly, excepted, DO president of the UEited States was slandered as was the Father of his Country His enemies declared him 10 be immoral, gambler, durnkard; with profiting pecuniarily by measures which had been passed by congress at his suggestion: with being, now too friendly to- wards the English, and then towards the French. They charged against him that he had sought at the foundation of the re- public to make of ii a monarchy, with him. self as its king; failing in which, he then, after his induction into office, had usurped powers and prerogatives with view to ulti- mate overthrow of the republic.
 Washington was kseHly sensitive and very proud man, and these calumnies were as so many vultures gnawing at the vitals of his heart. While silent to the world, he made known to intimate friends the pain he
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CHURCH AND CLERGY.

There a-e 7,131 Sunday schools in Ger many, with membership of s54,o47.
 Mormonism is today the predomi- napt religion in five of the western states.
 It is stated that there is growing decrease in the number of divinity stu dents in Scotland
 Dr. Watson (Ian Maclaren) says that the shadow on American life is the tendency to give an undue place to the value and influence of wealth"
 The mission to lepers in India and the east has been organized five years and supports 21 asylums entirely, makes grants toward II others and has If homes for children.
 The first Christian Endeavor society was formed at Ningpo in 1893. Now there are over 500 societies, with mem bership of 10000. Over 1000 native en- deavorers attended the last Chinese con- vention.
 The Missionary Herald reports an in- cident from India as follows: ''In a gathering of native Christians at Bible reading about love to God and love to man a man suddenly ran out of the room into the darkness, exclaiming: It is ill your book, but you don't do itt' This might apply to other than heather countries"
 One of the serious defects of modern preaching, says the Watchman fBap- ~f s- tical fu tic sense of being too particu- lar. The minister feels called upon to tell the statesman, the business man, the employer and the employe just how he should act Ip the nature of the case the minister has only the most suPerf- cial knowledge of the special conditions as to which he is giving directions.
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Beyond Control

Gadsby-My wife will raise Cain with me if she discovers that I've been drink ing
 Jagsby-All you've got to do is to hold your breath when you go near her.
 That's all right; but I'm afraid it's too strong to be held" = Brooklyn Life.
 What puzzles ne" murmured Chol- lie, as he found the other fellow lad reached the house of the adored one ahead of him and was mor0polizing her attention, "what troubles me is the question whether | am this evening more of an oustaHder or boTe--1n- dianapolis JouEnaL
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WASHINGTON AT NIT. VERNON.

ssffered from the wounds inflicted by his sianderers.
 The great man was rot averse to third term as president. On the contrary, it was expected by him and his friends that he would continue indefinitely at the head of the government. He was man born to ruiei his administration was founded upon justice and tempered with mercy. A man of his aristoeratie opirious and tastes could not fail to like power and authority. When the time came, however, for third cam paign the great mans soul sickeued. His spirit revolted against attacks from pam phlets and gazettes and from the lead CTS of the party in opposition to that which followed his leadership. His soul was sick, literally, of abuse, and be longed for the asylum cf Mount SerneR, where he felt he should be secure against any attack, and his heart would be at rest.
 Against Mir. Jefferson Washington felt special bitterness. That gentleman had been very acrimonious ia his attacks upon the president, and, finally, made il so direct iy persona, that Washington felt that his Aonor demanded satisfaction for the af, aront.
 ts- these days dxeling was Eniyegsal, and
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< Mean Ins;nuation.-"Yes, I'm only 26. Ask Dr. Pellets my age if you don't believe me-" "Is he the oldest inhab- itant ?"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Subbub-'Beastly weather! Mud a foot deep" Mrs. SubbHb-"Oh, I'm so gladi Perhaps we'll be able to keep the cook over night. Town Topics.
 He-'I think, dear, that you are say ing things you will be sorry for" She Well, if I'm saying anything I'll be sorry for I'm glad!"-N. r. Press.
 McSwat-"Me son, Tim, has soc men workin' under him." McTush- "Phat's he doin'? Putin a roof On a tinement house ?"-Boston Herald.
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wAsHlNGT0Es CARRIAGE.
Interesting Relic Recently Added ts the kOeat
 Vernon CoilectisA.

The most interesting relic that of recent years has been added to the historic collec- tion at Mount Vernon was presented by Robert M Brom6eld, of Philadelphia, and is the carryall used by Washington and his family for many years for light service. When he travelled abroad the Father of his Country commonly used 6 big English coach drawn by four horses and attended by negro positions in livery of scarlet and gold. It was an imposing spectacle, but for common use the carryall, drawn by two horses, was better, and 1t is a curious vehicle. There is no dashboard, and the driver sits with his legs over the whifletree, supported by a small foot rest. The passengers climbed in through door behind. The carriage is still in very good condition in spite of its age
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Sclf-DRAial.

"Did you hear Puffer's oration on George Washington" asked Mrs. Corntossel.
 "Yes," answered her husband.
 "Was he as egotistic as ususls"
 "No. He was right modest, fur him. Of course, he talked about himself good deal. But he gave you to understand that when 1t come right down to pinch he was willin' to take back seat to Washington" Wash ington Star.
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Not a WInnfuE pIatform.

The Father of Ills Country couldn't tell a
 lie, they say, He stuck unto the truth regarding things
 immense and small; But If he came relying on that platform
 here. to-day, He'd be one of those whe 'talso ran." and
 that, no doubt, is all. Chicago Daily News.
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and demonstrates the excellent workman ship of those days. Its existence has been known for many years, but it took long search to locate it, and it was family found stored with other properties in the winter quarters of Forepaugh's circus at Philadel- phia. The Identification was made com p!ete, and the interesting relic was trans ferred to Mount Vernon and placed ill the coachhouse which was built in l733 and re- stored in 1894 by the ladies of the state of Michigan.
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RAILEO AIDING PATENTS

A single firm of Patent Lawyers, c. A, Snow & Co. of Washington, D. c. have in the last ca procured .690 patents for their clients, many Q them for rejected inventions C. A. Snow & Co. have been accused of rafEroading patents through the Patent Office, but they insist that this locsmotiOn is better than sx-carting them or by the latter process the inventor often dies before he gets his patent.
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His One GrentF FauIt.

He was trudgng along to school the morn ing after lis holiday.
 "Oh, s'pose Washington's all right" he said. Gisgustedly. ''but he wasn't born often enough. ."-ChicGgo Post.
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One Way Ont oft.

Sunday School Teacher (wishing to show how easily George Washington might have falsifed) )-Now, children, little George didn't know but that he'd be severely whipped for confessing that be chopped down the cherry tree. What might he have done in order to keep peace with his father?
 Patsy-Buried the hatchet, uum-Judge.
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TO THE DEAF.-A rIch iady. cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Hsad by Dr. Nicholsnn's Artificial Ear Drums, gave SlO.OO0 to this Institute so that deaf people unable to procure the ear Drums may have them free Address No ls3. The Institute. Long cott," Gunnersbury, London w.. Eng land
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In Boston.

Teacher-Now, Ibsen, what can you tell me about Washington and the cherry tree?
 1bsen Browning-l believe, madam, that there is a Fictitious report to the effect that the father of his country was instrumental in felling delicious plant, but there is no evidence to support the hyporhesis.--Judge.
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IT WILL PAY YOU TO TAKE ssTHE HERALD"

Hyou don't take the HERALD, you won't owe US fer it. If you take the HERALD and pay for it, you won't owe us.
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WASHINGTON IN OLD AGE AT
 MOUNT VERNON

NE will find a pa- thetic side in the life of Washington at Mount Vernon after his retirement from
 public office. True, he had conquered victories which chal. lenged the applause
 of the whole world.
 His had been the proud distinction 10 hn oh.ooau fHrfna fo
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A MIsapnlied auotatinn.

Jaek-Thinking of getting married, eh? You remember George Washington's ad- vice?
 Tom-No. What was it!
 Jaek-''Beware of entangling alliances."- Puck
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Washingtonian Chestnuts
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StavfuR 1t Of.

Teacher-Yes, Willy, to-day is Washing toms birthday and we will have special ex- ercises.
 Wiily-Then here's a request from the committed
 Teacher-What does 1t say?
 Willy-It says: Dear Teacher: Fur Heavens sake don't tell US the story of George Washington and the cherry tree!"- Puck
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What Would He Have Done

"Tis well George didn't live to-day. With yellow journals by. For sadly would they take him in: He corian't tell lie. Judge.
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The idea of her having the nerve to claim she first saw the light in 1S7S.'' Il would not judge her too harshly. Perhaps she meant the arc light.''- Stray Stories.