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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
FOR UNIFORM TAXRATE
Assessors Meet and Discuss the
Question Fully.
THE PROPOSED NEW ASSESSMENTS
With The Law EquitabIy Enforced the Bur.
den will be ProportionaiIy Distributed
System Heretofore in Vogue
Works UnsatiS factOrily.

AT the call of County Clerk lander
twenty one of the twenty three county
assessors met at the court house on last
Saturday to consider the question of as
sessment. Mr.. lander had been request
ed by the State Tax commission to call
the meeting, so that some satisfactory
and equitable basis could be arrived at in
distributing the tax burden. Assessor
Carl Gelbke was called to the chair and
Mr.. Zander acted as secretary. There
was an informal Interchange of views
concerning the necessity of uniformity
in the imposition of personal and real
estate taxes. The county clerk stated
that heretofore the method in vogue in
assessing taxable property, has not been
entirely satisfactory. In some places
property has been assessed at so per
cent. of its value while in other sections
60 per cent. has been charged or 40 per
cent. as the case might be. To do away
with this uneven rule, was the purpose
of the meeting and it seemed that the
assessors were united in their determin-
alton to strike a uniform basis.
The following resolution was intro
duced and adopted;
BE it resolved that it is the sense of
this meeting of the assessors of Mantle
woo county that the assessment laws of
this state shall be complied with fully,
and that to the best of our ability an as
sessment shall be made in our respective
towns in said county for full value of all
personal and real property taxable there
in.
AT the afternoon session discussion
rs to the schedule that would represent
true values, was INDUCED in and the
following adopted in the assessment of
live stock
Average horse, to be classed at $50. 90
Mich cows, heifers, and beef
cattle. .................. 10. 90
Hogs, and sheep. .............. 200
Mr.. lander points out that if in the
next assessment property is assessed to
its full valuation, instead of 80 per cent.
of its actual valuation that that fact
does not mean that there will be any in
crease in the tax paid. As an illustra-
ton if piece of property heretofore
worth $1,000, was only assessed or $500,
the taxes will not increase by the assess.
ment being placed at the full valuation,
because where the rate was per cent
on the $500 assessment, it will be reduc,
ed to one half on the full valuation.
1t is generally believed that if the
county make out its tax returns justly
to the tax commission and does not at
tempt to evade its obligation to the state,
that in the end it will be much easier,
because the commission will be fair when
it knows there has been no attempt at
Sinking.
While the assessors talked over the
whole subject nothing definitely was
agreed upon in regard to the taxation Of
real estate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
TORTURED A WITNESS.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence: Il coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw
then tried DIR. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief l have used
it in my family for four years and recon-
mended it as the greatest remedy fol
Coughs, Colds and all Throat, Chest and
Lung troubles. 1t will stop the worst
cough, and not only prevents but abso
lutely cures Consumption. Price SOC ant
$l.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trla
bottles free at Henry Hinrichs' Drug
Store. may31.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
HOW ST. JAMES CHURCH
OBTAINED A JEWELED CHALICE

Ever since the quest for the Holy Grail,
which has long since merged into a
tradition upon which poets have
poured forth wealth of romance and
imagination, Christians have preserved
the tradition of making the cs,alice,
used in the Blessed Sacrament OF the
Altar, as beautiful as possible. Those
things which are put to SO holy pur-
pose as the reservation of simple ele-
ments and the receiving of the Body
and Blood of Christ, are in most pla-
ces made as costly and beautiful as
money and art can make them.
ST. Jamess parish for many years pos
sessed only plain old-fashioned Bri-
tannia metal set of vessels for the al
tar. But nine or ten years ago a
small band Of faithful women raised
the money and presented silver
chalice and paten to the parish, in
memory of some of the members who
had died
Four years ago st. James church Wac
entered by burglar, who, after
searching the sacristy forced the door
of the tabernacle and endeavored to
find the silver vessels. Fortunately
the attempt was frustrated. The door
OF the tabernacle, which was driven
inwards by a heavy instrument, car
ried the vessels SO far back into the
recess that they were not visible from
the outside. The next morning when
the rector of the parish began to pre-
pare for an early celebration, he discov-
cred that the door of the tabernacle
had been forced inwards and was i'm
movable, having become fixed against
the top. The altar was strewn with
= burnt matches, and he supposed that
the vessels had been stolen But after
the door was removed, there the YES
sells stood, far back out of reach and
against the further corner. It's prob
able that the veil and linen on the
chalice prevented any rattle of metal,
as the vessels were pushed back and
that the would-be-thief came to the
conclusion that they had been taken
away. OF course safer place than
the church has since been used
The Rector suggested at the time that
thankoifering be made of gold and
jewels for gold plating the vessels and
setting them with jewels. Years pass
ed and it seemed that the suggestion
had also gone; but short while ago,
young lady bought an amethyst and
some gold to start the good work, and
in three weeks from that time Il suffi-
cient number of jewels and a quaint.
ty Of old gold had been presented S.
james congregation is now rejoicing
in the possession of one of the most
beautiful chalces in Wisconsin The
base is set with amethysts. bloodstone
and sard The boss with white and
fire opals. The whole of the vessel is
plated with FURNISHED gold. The
stones give the church colors, white
gold, red, green and purple, This the
congregation of $. James say is the
first piece of actual work in the fur.
nishing of the new church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
RELIEF In SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. .
This new remedy is great surprise ON
account Of its exceeding promptness in
relieving gain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part Of the urinary pas
sages in male on female 1t relieves re-
tention Of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately II you want quick
relief and cure this is your only semedy.
Sold by f G. Buerstatte, Druggist Mani.
towoc, Wis. If
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
To Build a Warehouse.

August Abel of Valders was in the
city Monday getting figures on ware
house which he proposes to build for the
storing of farm machinery. The ground
dimensions are to be so by so feet and it
will be twenty-five feet high.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
FAST BICYCLE RIDER.

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, will kill the pain and heal
the injury. It's the cyclists friend. Cures
Chatting. Chapped Hands, Sore Lips,
Burns, Ulcers and Piles Cure guaran-
teed. Only 25c. Try it. Sold by Hen
nv Hinrichs druggist may31
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

After suffering from severe dyspep-
STA over twelve years and using many
remedies without permanent good final
" took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did
me so much good ] recommend it to ev-
eryone, writes ]. Il. Watkins, Clerk and
Recorder Chillicothe Mo. 1t digests
what you eat Henry Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
REFLECTIONS.

The pleasure many persons derive from
watching the fish in the fountain in
Washington park is worth all the inn
provement cost the taxpayers, and more
too. The park itself is finer than any OF
its size in any city in the state, and those
owning property around it should re-
move unsightly fences and small build
ings, so as to make the perspective as
perfect as can be-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Many persons in Manitowoc doubtless
have seen the boys and girls of poor par
ents in Chicago and Milwaukee gather
ing up grain that falls from cars at the
huge elevators in those cities 1t makes
excellent food for chickens. Around the
elevators in Manitowoc there is lot Of
grain going to waste on the ground
There is only this danger. Once in Il
while careless boy is run down by
shifting cars.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

There is business man on Eighth
street who enjoys bit of lawn and gar
den. He lives over his store and he has
small plat of ground at the rear OF his
building, which he has made inviting by
well kept grass and a few flower beds.
He takes enjoyment out of it. If many
more persons had the same eye for the
beautiful there wouldn't be so many un-
slightly front yards in Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
Miss Florence Newman, who has beer

Miss Florence Newman, who has been
a great sufferer from muscular rheuma-
tism, says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is
the only remedy that affords her relief.
Miss Newman is much respected resi-
dent of the village of Gray, N. Y, and
makes this statement for the benefit of
Others similarly afflicted. This liniment
is for sale by Henry Hinrichs druggist 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

The sudden extremely hot weather OF
last Sunday and Monday forced out a
number of straw hats owned by the men
of the city, though they were OF the vim
tage of so owing to the fact that the
latest styles have not been received yet
Among those who felt that a straw hat
was necessary article of headgear was
Archie Nash, who took the thrusts of
his friends good-naturedly. Tuesday
weather, however, was hardly of the
straw hat variety, but Mr.. Nash wore it
in the hope that it would force out the
heat again like the glass top of a flower
bed brings warmth to the bulb in the
soil. But it was no go and Mr.. Nash
was forced to lay the hat aside late in
the afternoon. He claims that he is no
longer weather prophet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

A very conservative business man in
Manitowoc made queer argument-or
rather statement, the other day, when
he said he was not anxious to see the
city grow, for more people brought more
stores and the division of the business
would be into still smaller proportions.
Asked if he would prefer to have Mani
tOwoc city of seven thousand instead
of fourteen he replied that he didn't
think he would. He dind't seem to fig
ure out that if the city increases to
twenty-five thousand persons he would
undoubtedly retain his present trade and
certainly draw his just proportion of
that which will come by added popula
ton,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Dragging about the superiority OF the
bird to the owner of similar variety OF
the feathered tribe, whose rooster was a
diminutive specimen, though with Pill
grim Father instincts just as well de-
veloped, and it proved much more SO
than the Sedgwick article. Last Sun
day when the elder Sedgwick was at
church the owner of the smaller bird
thought he would steal march ON the
Mr.. Sedgwick and bring the two proud
members of the poultry clans together
for tug of war, though he never for a
moment dreamed of fatal consequences.
The Sedgwick bird, however was knock
ed out in the first round, much to the
dismay of of the owner of the slim one,
and nothing was to be done but to face
the wrath of the attorney and tell the
truth. All Mr. Sedgwick has to say
when his friends twit MIN Of the fight,
however, is that his rooster was too good
a chick to fight ON the Sabbath day and
consequently preferred death.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Too many people are contented with
the hire life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Attorney G. G. Sedgwick has pencil
ant for raising choice Plymouth Rock
chickens and his pride has been monster
rooster Of that variety He has been
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

1t was u ManitOwoc bachelor who re-
marked that some mothers do not know
how to care for children of course bach
elors are supposed to know al about
children Pointing to n little girl, dress
ed out with tilmy lace, ribbons and fluff
fy dress material whose mother scolded
every time the little one attempted "a
stray upon the grayeled walk or velvety
lawn. for fear she would soil her dress.
he said Now that little girl would
not look like delicate flower If her
mother would put on n gingham dress
and gngham pinafore and allow her
20 play in the sun and sand 30 her heart 4
content She would be strong child
aud her days Of childhood would not be-
hampored and made lovcless by her good
clothes That way Of dressing child
also breeds pride and deceit | believe
with kipling in regard to children.
Give them all the outdoor exercise that
they require
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

There has been opposition to the i'm
provcment of parks by certain persons,
who declare that the people generally
do not get any pleasure out Of them.
The crowds at the parks last Sunday and
the enjoyment children, men and women
had. is refutation Of any argument
against Identifying the city. Mayor
Ralr is entitled to II great deal of credit
for what he has done, There should be
more public breathing places.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Prof. Evans prides himself ON the TACT
that he has the only chainless bicycle IN
use in the city. The only fault with IT,
he saws, is that it runs away with him
e,oinu mn hill
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

When one sees an individual, especial
ly the young, going through life Grip
pie, how thankful they should be that
they have all their faculties unimpaired
The writer would like to stop every time
he comes across crippled boy or girl,
pick them up and carry them to the
shrine at Lourdes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

IT doesn't seem wise to contradict Il
good rumor, especially if it refers to
Manitowoc Suppose the st. Paul com
pany never extends its line to this city,
so long as the people here live in expec-
tation and the outside world is led TO
think that it will, some benefit may be
derived from being optimistic. 1t is the
pessimist that retards the wheels of
progress. Sheboygan kept pthe rumor
business for years as to the st. Paul un-
til finally its dream has come to pass.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Cuteness in achild develops into down
right impudence as the years roll by.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
Prof. fienry's Trip to Europe.

Prof. w. A. Henry, head of the agrl-
cultural department Of the state umver-
sity has sailed for Europe. Most OF his
time during the early summer months
will be spent in the best agricultural diS-
tricts of England, then he will pay at
tention to the continent. lie viii spend
s,-run time IT the Paris eXnOsitlNn.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
CITY BREVITIES.

The whalehack Christopher Columbus
will be put in commission for the season
June Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14
PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL OF
DESIGN Is VERY ENCOURAGING

A large attendance Of scholars and a
very encouraging condition Of the
school in general. is shown by the re-
cent report OF the board of management
OF the Rhode Island School OF Design.
Many loans have been made and sew
eral valuable gifts have been received.
The school has frequently been visited
by citizens and pupils OF the public
schools. Several lectures have been
given before the Alumni association
and several exhibitions IN the art gal
leries have been given. Among them
are the following: One OF the work OF
Walter Appleton Clark. loaned by
Charles Sciibner's Sons. one Of the
drawings by Kenyon Cox, one Of the
work Of students OF the Art students
league. OF New York. and ono OF paint
ings of Mexican scenery by George
Moves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14
WAR VETERAN ASSAULTED AFTER
PLAYING ClRoS IN A SALOON.

Clarke Stone, an old soldier, was beat
en- in a brutal manner and then thrown
into the street last evening. during a
quarrel over game of cards. The quar-
rel took place in Samuel Burke's saloon
at 10 Pine street. 1t appears that the
old soldier lives In Pawtucket and is in
the habit of visiting the saloon while in
the city. Last evening he was engaged
In playing cards with four other men
and according TO his statement he won
the game. They asked him to pay for
the drinks, which he refused TO do
Then he says the assault took place
and his appearance showed that he was
used in a very rough manner.
The proprietor Is the man accused of
throwing Stone out, and he says he did
IL because stone was drunk and trou-
blesome. Later I'm the evening he was
picked UP and sent 10 the Central sta
tion by officer Tanning. At the station
1t was learned that the old man draws
a pension and the police regard 1t as
probable that the men with whom he
played cards were after his money.
DR.. Griffin's services were required TO
fix up Stones face and al FIRST Ii was
thought he would lose one eye, but la
ter the physician said IL would come
around all right.
The officers are now looking for the
old mans assailants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14
HEARING ON VOTING MACHINE
MATTER CONTINUED TO NEXT WEEK

The hearing by the judiciary commit
tee OF the House of Representatives on
the proposition to adopt the McTam-
many voting machine for use, in this
state, which was to have been held yes
terday afternoon. was continued 20
Wednesday next. on the rising OF the
House, owing TO the fact that there
We're only three members OF the COM
mittee present, not enough TO make a
quorum.
The following propositions were re-
ceiyed from the McTammany company:
First proposition: We herewith agree
10 supply the state OF Rhode Island
10 hold elections in said state, and Will
accept as compensation therefor the
difference between the cost of elections
held in said state under the present
system as compared with the cost of
elections held with the machines.
Second proposition: We Will furnish
all the machines required by the state
10 be used az one election, and. IL the
working OF said machines is satisfac-
tory. the state shall purchase the same
at the price of $3.50 each. the question
OF the satisfactory working OF the ma
chimes 20 be determined by a commits
sion OF three members. one of whom
shall be appointed by the governor. one
bX the manufacturers OF the machine,
and the third by said two commis-
Sioners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14

1t seems comical that great news
paper like the Brooklyn Eagle should
reprint in its columns the Westminster
Confession of Faith, and then devote
an entire column editorially 10 it. but
even so IL Is. We have supposed that
the Presbyterian church rested it's faith
in eternal salvation upon this confess
sion; but the Eagle says; mo lay
member of any Presbyterian church Is
required, or expected, or asked 10 sub
scribe 10 the document--but all Pres
byterian clergymen are forced TO sub
scribe-the same terms of admission to
Heaven, accorded TO ordinary mortals,
are denied TO clergymen. Then con-
tinues the Eagle:
"A creed or a standard contains
things which become obsolete. A
dictionary contains words that become
obsolete. Obsolete doctrines and obso-
lete words retain their respective
places in confessions and in diction-
aries, so that the historical origin, pro-
gross and development of theology and
Of language came properly and sue
cinctly Indicated
"Let US pursue the parallel. obsolete
words are gradually dropped from all
modern dictionaries for ordinary use;
and when we now write. We omit the
use of such words: do we by this omis-
sion destroy our skill, or power, as
writer's of elegant. or vigorous English?
But when a church puts before us,
document, filed with doctrine, which,
like the words OF a dictionary, as the
Eagle declares. are obsolete, but in
which. according 10 the church. we
must believe, or go TO Hades, we con-
fess we do not see the parallel. We
had not hitherto supposed that in or
der to obtain eternal happiness we must
believe in the Historical origin and pro-
gress" OF the obsolete things kept in
"A Confession OF Faith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14
tRosN ALUMNI oRAT ,oN.

The Brown Alumni grafton will be
delivered on The day before commence
ment by President James MacAllister
of the Drexel Institute OF Philadelphia.
"Toleration in Education has been
chosen as his subject, and promises tn
be one OF the finest orations ever de-
livered before the Alumni. Mr. Mac
Allister graduated from Brown in. the
class OF 1856. In the same class were
the following well-known men: Hon.
Richard Olney. the former secretary OF
state; Charles III. Alden, president or
the army medical school. Washington;
Major General Thomas Ewing. Sem
ator n. r. Hill Of Colorado. Brigadier
General John r.. Tourtellote Prof. John
Peirce and Charles II. Com OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-14
SOCIETY NOTES.

What is known as the baby class"
at Mrs. Spink's closed its season on
Wednesday afternoon.
This private class was formed early
In the season by Mrs. Charles Morris
Smith and Mrs. J. h. III. Nigh;sngale.
and the little men and women COM
posing ghe same have been especially
adept in the art Of dancing. as was
evidenced at the closing on Wednes-
day. 1t was a veritable kaleiC )scopio
scene this vision OF scores of little tots.
clad In dainty gowns OF every shade
and hue. and moving through the in
tricate figures OF the dance.
The advanced class for older chill
dren at Mrs. spink's closed on Thurs-
day afternoon.
Extra music was provided and
general good time enjoyed.
The members OF this particular class
will compose the special dances. the
Hungarian and mlnuet. at Mrs. spinks
Easter ball on Monday.
Mr.. Harold Congdon. who Is a great
AoNoill' III il'NlNNHNA SoNltlSt Htc
dangerously III of pneumonia at his
home in this city. His condition Is
matter of the gravest concern TO his
hosts OF friends.
The death OF Miss Maud Dorrancs
has caused the deepest sorrow in the
circle i'm which she moved. Miss Dor
rance was greatly beloved for her many
beautiful traits of character and 20
her wide circle of friends the loss il
irreparabie.
Word has been received from DIR. and
Mrs. Charles Earle. formerly Of East
Greenwich. and from Mrs. Fred G..
Busbee and Miss Bertha Nichols. of
East Greenwich all of whom are trav-
cling in Europe. But recently the
party were at the Hotel Swisse in
PompeI. Great delight is expressed by
one OF the tourists in the enjoyment
she finds IN studying the ruins OF POM
peli.