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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Int II seems reasonable to believe that the
larger portion of a store of goods can be
rightly assessed. If this were not possible
then it would be improbable that bal
ance sheet could be struck. The assess
ment of stock should be as nearly to the
actual facts as within the belief and
knowledge of the business man, and
then no one can raise his voice in criti-
cism.
One of the really knotty points in the
tax question relates to Manitowoc's com
mercial future. This town must grow
by the development Of its shipping and
by the expa'-sion of its Industries. To
attract outside capital here. it IL very
essential that the rate of taxation be
kept down. Some inducement should
be offered prospective manufacturers TO
consider this city as favorable location,
but should the tax rate be so high to
outweigh other material advantages
then that will keep capital out and re-
tard progress. Tho basis of taxation is
not the most important feature Of this
most intricate subject. What is needed
is that taxes in city, county and state
shall be no higher than absolute neces-
sity demands for public improvements
and current expenses.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
SUPPRESSION OF BOXERS.

In China society exists, kown as the
Boxers. Its activity is menace to
the growth of Christian faith; a cardinal
precept Of the organization being death
to the Chinese who renounces the doc
trines of Confucius for those of the
Nazarene This society, while secret,
is woven into the very warp and wool
of Chinese civilization, and the China
man who becomes a Christian practical
~ signs his own death warrant. So ar
rogant and cruel is this body, that the
joint representation of all the great
powers, excluding the United States
which latter country through its pleno-
pitentiary acts upon its own volition-
has notified the Chinese government
that the Boxer society must be suppress
sed. Minister Conger, the United States
minister, is equally emphatic in his
mandatory request for the societys ex-
purgation 1t is to be hoped that the
firm demand made, will lead to the eX-
tirpation of the Boxers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
THE NEELEY FRAUDS.

1t hardly seems possible that Chas. F.
Medley, the auditor of the Cuban postal
service, who is charged with gigantic
thefts, could have committed them in so
short time without the utmost laxity
prevailing in the department These
frauds while revealing personal dishon-
esty and official slovenliness, also bring
the American people into reproach The
Cubans will be apt to associate the Grim
inality of the act, not 50 much with the
guilty individual, as with the people he
represents The administration is Who'll
ly responsible for Neeley 1t seems the
government has chosen some men
for duties in our new possessions, not so
much for their fitness to discharge the
functions of their office, as for their po-
litical usefulness at election times, and
Medley is a glaring exemplification of
this fact.
1t is to be hoped that an extradition
law will be enacted covering his case so
that he may be returned TO Cuba to
answer t. proper tribunal for his mis-
deeds, and that if convicted after an inn
partial trial he should be given the limit
punishment as an appeasement to JUS
tice
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
AGAINST G,EOMARGARiNE.

Congress has now a bill before it to
tax oleomargarine colored like butter 10
cents pound. From present appear
ances it looks as il it will be passed and
will become a law before the termina-
ton of the present session, which will
likely be in three weeks. The strong
support which the measure receives, has
frightened the oleomargarine interests
to such point that substitute has
been drafted providing for the branding
of packages of ''oleo" in large letters
This compromise, however, is not to the
liking of the dairy men, who insist that
the only way to prevent the sale of cleo
margarine, colored like butter, for but
ter is to tax it sufficiently high that no
profit is left to the manufacturer. There
can be no doubt at all that considerable
oleomargarine has been palmed off as
butter. particularly among the cheap
restaurants boarding houses and hotels,
and patrons of these places who consume
butter, have been compelled to partake
of the spurious article. No argument is
necessary to prove that tax is essen
tial to insure to consumers that they be
protected against oleoinargarine when
they pay for butter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
AS TO PUBLIC TAXES.

The question of taxation has always
been a thorn in the public flesh. 1t il
tho same everywhere. The tax dodger
IL found in every walk of life and no
manner Of man is exempt from the de
sire 10 pay ~ little toward communal
expenses rs possible A man whose per-
sonal and business honor are irreproach-
able, can view with complacency and
neighbOr pay more than his Just share of
the common burden. This condition is
a fact and not u theory, and therein lies
the perplexing problem of adjusting the
assessment 90 that each will bear his
legitimate share. II isn't SO much what
il the basis of taxation whether it will
be 30 per cent 30 per cent. 90 per cent
or 100 per cent ~ it il the disclosure of
all property 10 the eye Of the assessor
30 that it can Ice assessed. The whole
question of equitable taxation not alone
in ManitOwOc. but everywhere resolves
itself into one of personal honesty. As
an illustration, suppose the assessment
for Manitowoc is 40 per cent. of the actu.
nj value of the property aud the amount
collected equals the sum expended. then
the man who places his property ut the
common and accepted basis is bearing a
larger proportion of public expenditure
than he who values his goods ut IL per
cent yet turns in his assessment IN nj
40 per cent Thus II person own,
81 900 of taxable property and tells the
assessor he has 800 of effects TO be tax
ed, and his next door neighbor has $50.
600 of taxable property ;-ld when max.
ing his assessment role, he puts il down
as valued a, 81. 300 ne uujustly load.
upon the balance of the community d
part of his own obligation. If each man
realized that his assessment should Ice AZ
unimpeaehable AZ are his transactions in
commercial life, then would be- solved
this harassng and most unsatisfactory
problem
We entirely agree with the statement
Of Thomas T.. Torrison at the business
mems tax meeting. that merchants whC
have large stocks of goods. the Price Of
which is affected by the caprice Of fash
ion, has difficulty to meet IN properl,
estimating their value % the assessor
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

Pursuant TO resolution Of the Democratic
State Central Committee at a meeting he'll IN
the city Of Milwaukee, April 10. 1900 the chair
man was instructed 10 give notice that the state
Cor vention Of Delegates Of the Democratic Par
ty II the State Of Wisconsin will be held in the
City of Milwaukee on the 18th day OF June, at
II O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF electing
delegates TO the Democratic National Conven-
ton to be held at Kansas City, July 9Th, 1870.
IAN democratic. conservative, reform citizens
Of the state irrespective Of past political as 'oci-
alton and differences, who can unite with Us in
the effort for pure, economical and constitution.
al government and who favor the republic and
oppose the empire" are cordially invited to
send delegates to the convention,
The representation 10 which Manit1woc coun-
~ IN entitled is rs delegates, the apportionmcnt
fraction thereof cast for presidential electors
at the last national election.
tSigneD Geo, W, Peck, Chairman.
Attest G. j. Noel, Secretary
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus.
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0. WALDING, KINNAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggist. Halls Family
Pills are the best. may 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The Waupaca Post and the Oshkosh
Northwestern are atone another :
throats over the Minor congressional
muss. The Post in language more EN-
phatic than diplomatic, tells the North
western that if the latter attends to its
own business and leaves the muddle in
the Eighth district alone it will be ap-
preciated. The Northwestern retaliates
by asserting that it has a larger circula.
ton among the Republicans of the Eighth
district than any Republican newspaper
published in Mr. Minors balliwick.
Whatever may be the outcome, it is to
be hoped shot guns will not be taken
down and trimmed for use.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
FREE TRADE vs.. PROTECTION.

Republicanism and Protectionist are
synonymous terms To be a Repub'
lican involves being Protectionist and
vice versa. Protection means depriving
the workingman of buying in the cheap
est market and compelling him to pur-
chase heavily taxed goods The Protec-
ZIONIST with great cunning and greater
subtlety goes on the stump and tells the
voters that to tax imports means better
wages for the working class in addition
to putting an embargo on competition
with foreign pauper made articles. Some
how or other he always fails to add that
if protection results in apparent raise OF
wages it also is fruitful Of higher prices
for the necessaries Of life, and if a bal
ance is struck, it will clearly show that
it is a spurious benefactor of the
workingman; that if it hands over to
him with one hand few smore dollars
and cents it takes it back with the other
hand, imposing upon him big interest
ton il not bonanza for the laborer; if
it was he might be certain that the great
iron and steel kings of Pennsylvania and
Illinois would not be its intlexible cham
pions. No one, surely, will accuse these
nabobs in the industrial sphere with hay
ing u weak spot for their employees.
They will not pay them cent Of wages
more than necessity enforces, but with
big tariff, running in some cases to al
most prohibition on the manufactured
product of Europe, they are able to dis
pose of their goods at enormous profit
and still Indirectly get the benefit IF low
wages by compelling the consumer to
pay n higher price than he would were
every port in the United States open to
the ships of foreignN nations and every
quay free to land manufactured pro-
ducts. That the day of free trade will
come is certain, because the survival of
the fittest is a law which ultimately
must prevail.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
MANITOWOC VERSUS MIL WAuKEE

In another column of this issue of The
Pilot can be read an account of meet
ing held in Milwaukee in the interest of
better harbor facilities for that city.
This Is of some concern to Manitowoc,
because this thriving municipality comes
directly in competition with Mlwau-
kee. Between the two cities Manitowoc
is decidedly ahead in all things pertain
ing to the harbor; indeed it is admitted
on all hands, that it has no equal on the
great lakes Recognizing this fact it
should be the privilege as well as the
duty of every man to utilize such a
splendid waterway to its utmost extent.
1t is OF the utmost Importance that in
dustrial development corresponds with
shipping facilities, and no opportunity
should be overlooked to induce prospec.
tive enterprises to take into considera-
ton this place as desirable site
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

roe Hilton of Oshkosh

George Hilton of Oshkosh, the young
partner of Col. Bouck, is candidate for
delegate large to the Democratic Ma
tional convention. Mr.. Hilton has been
faithful worker in the party for IA long
time and has never asked for an office
He has been member of the State Cen
trail committee for iour years and ha:
been energetic in the cause of Democra
cy. Mr.. Hilton is worthy of the sup
port of the Manitowoc county delegates
provided they have no candidate of theii
own from this portion of the Sixth dis
trict.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Milwaukee is to get the Mothers con-
gress. From all accounts this is a novel
organization, each delegate must bring
along her credentials in the shape of a
squaling infant The sessions of the
convention are said to rival the hula
baloo of a political gathering.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
In great attempts it is glorious even
to fail. -Longinus

j. @. Hood, Justice of the Peace, Cros-
by, Miss, makes the following state
ment: Il can certify that One Minute
Cough Cure will do all that is claimed
for it. My wife could not get her breath
and the first dose of it relieved her 1t
has also benefited my whole family" 1t
acts Immediately and cures coughs, colds,
Group, grippe, bronchitis, asthma and all
throat and lung troubles. Henry Hin
ricns
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Can Mr.. Schenian reconcile his pres
ent attitude in regard to the disallowed
fees of the clerk of the Circuit court with
his position as district attorney when
he permitted similar fees to be paid? In
the absence of an explanation it would
seem he is illogical
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The Methodist minister can now have
his own latch string and his own door.
The general conference has decided he
can stay rs long as he wants to in one
place, and just rs long as he is wanted.
And il the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, will revise the creed the progress of
the church is doubly assured.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The Treasury department issue figures
showing that the balance of trade in ia
vor of the United States by the end of
June will be 81, 500, 900, 000 1t is est.
mated that this years exports will be
81, 400, 600 900, or $170, 900, 600 larger than
last year
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The sweet girl graduate will soon play
her leading role, and then she will de-
part for the sea shore, where she will be
engaged distributing her maidenly
charms in the hope of profitable invest
ment
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The Pilot is published at SIG York Str
Terms of subscription $3.50 year
payments strictly in advance. Ad
vertising rates can be procured by
application at the office. All ,Jof
work done promptly and care taken
that work will be artistically turned
out.
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Subscribers and advertisers are request
ed to remit all checks, postoffice or
express money order or registered
letter and TO address THE PILOT
co, MANITOWOC, WIS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

1t is u noticeable fact that many emf
grants are coming into Manitowoc coun-
ty So long as they are sturdy men
willing TO work. and are able to contri-
butte to the development of this section
of the country they are desirable acquis-
tons
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

County Chairman Chloupek will sur
vive and thrive in spite of the gentle
criticism of The Chronicle of Two Riv-
ers
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Democrats may be assured that anti
imperialism, -militarism and anti
trusts will be planks of the forthcoming
Kansas City platform.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.

Pursuant b. "A call heretofore made, the Dem
ocratic County committee of ManitOwOc met
on the sth day Of May, 1900, at o'clock +. NJ,
and passed resolutions directing the undcrsign-
ed chairman 10 give notice that the county con
vention Of ssd party will DE held at the court
house in the city Of MantOwoc on June 9th, 1890
at O'Clock = NJ, for the purpose Of elccting
sixteen delegates TO represent the said county
at the State Convention held In Milwaukee on
June 18th, 1890 at II O'Clock A NJ, and sixteen
delegates for the Congressional Convention
which meets nj Neeuah on July 10
Further that the cnucuses In each voting pre-
cinCt In said county will be held on June 9Th,
1900. 10 elect delegates to represent said pre-
cinct in the County Convention, and that each
voting precinct in the county IS entitled 10 one
delegate for each fifty votes or major fraction
thereof cast for the governor ut the last cleo
ton as follows. tO-wit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Former Senator Quay has again dis
turbed the peace of john Wanamaker
by announcing himself as a candidate
for the senate
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

Should Bryan be nominated by the ma
tional Democratic convention united
Democracy will record its votes for him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

The Boer delegates travelled a long
way to learn the facts of which they
ought 10 have been familiar
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31

As soon as we reach the millennium
there will be no trouble to equalize taxes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
MANITOWOC MARKET.

The following are the current prices of
the various articles of produce as report
ed for The Pilot.on Nav. 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
John Nagle's Philosophy.

People who are-negli-
gent, or indisposed to pay
are apt to think that peo-
pie who pay promptly do
so because they can afford
to. They are changing
the relation of cause and
effect. People can afford
tc pay because they make
it a practice to pay and
opportunities come to
them because it is known
they will meet their obi
cations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
yhc naamitcnoe elliot.

THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1900.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-31
TWELVE PAGES.
Established 1883.
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY.
SYDNEY r. PRATT, Editor.
FORMER EDITORS.

Jere Crowley, Ten Eyck Olmstead,
JOHN NAGLE.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-06-12
DEMAND FOR AMERICAN COAL.
1t is the Opinion That Many of the
Mines in Foreign Countries Have
Become Exhausted.

Philadelphia, June 1O.-Owipg to
the great demand by foreign dealers
for American bituminous coal. Green
vile, Hudson county, n. j., may be-
come the greatest coal shipping point
on the coast. Z. j. Berwind, of the
Berwind-Whitc Coal Co., is quoted as
saying that he could ship 100000 900
tons of bituminOus coal Immediately
to Europe if his company had the IA
cilities for hauling such an immense
amount.
1t was at first believed here that
the British-Boer war was responsible
in a measure for the scarcity of sof'
coal in Europe, but it is the opinion
that many of the mines have become
exhausted.
American producers were compelled
to ignore innumerable requests from
foreign dealers for large shipments
because the demand at home was
equal TO the supply. Now it is under
stood the European market is being
sought, as arrangements are under
way to supply both home and foreign
trade
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-06-12
THE CAPTURE OF GEN. Pillar.
Persistent OF Filipino Leaders
Made Prisoner by Police.

Manila, June 11.-Gen. Pho del
Pillar, the most aggressive and most
persistent of the Filipino leaders, who
was captured Friday night, as pre-
viOusly cabled, was made a prisoner
at GuadelOupe, six miles west of Ma
Mia, by some of the Manila native
police Upon information received
that Pho del Pillar was 10 5e ?. a GER
tain house, Capt. lara s9d y police
men proceeded in = 5Sunch 10 Quad
alOupe, where, aided by a detachment
OF the 2lst infantry, they surrounded
the house, captured the general and
brought him 10 Manila Saturday
morning, where he was positively
identified before the provost marshal.
Manila, June I0.-A detachment of
the 45th infantry, scouting near
Daet, province of Camarinas del
NOrte, were ambushed May %, and
Capt. Albert Steinhauser was wound
ed three times, two privates were
killed, eight wounded and one pri-
vate Is missing. The insurgent loss
is reported 10 be heavy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-06-12
RATHBoNE'S SURETY.
The Fidelity Company VIII Be Held
Responsible for the Amount
of His Bond.

Havana, June 9.-The troubles o:
Estes G. Rathbone, former director
Of posts, seem to be increasing. The
auditors department has thrown out
$4,000 worth of vouchers, including
$4,000 worth of bills which have beer
paid twice, most of them at Muncie
Ind. The Fidelity Co. has been mott
fed that it will be held responsible
or Mr.. Rathbone's bond. Mr.. Miller
the manager Of The company, and Mr.
RathbOne have held prolonged inter.
views during the last few days, but
no decision has been arrived at re
garding this new aspect of the situa-
ten.
The authorities contend that the
E Fidelity Co. is responsible. Mr. Rath.
bones friends insist that Chas. +. w
Nicely deceived Mr.. Rathbone. who
signed at Neely's request without
knowing what he was signing. Cory.
don Rich has been placed under {
$1,000 bond as a witness in the NeelN
case. \ letter has been received here
by q friend of Nicely saying that. il
forced to re1urn. he WI show tina;
lsich is a liar and that the latter re.
ceived as much as he (Neely) did.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-06-12
COLLISION OF TROLLEY CARS.
Twenty-Five Injured. Three
Fatally, at Providence, II. i.

Providence, II. l., June 11.-By a
collision which occurred in Warwick,
on the suburban line of the Union
Railroad Co., Sunday noon, two cars
striking end on, four persons were
killed and about % injured, of whom
three are probably fatally hurt.
The dead are Arthur LiscOmb, Geo.
w. Baker (15 months old, Lewis c..
Sanborn and Ed d. b. Burroughs (mo-
tOrman).
The injured are: Lieut.. Gov. o. o.
Kimball, Providence; c. n. Kingsley
and Mrs. Kingsley, Pawtucket; VIM.
Malliet, II. \. Palmer, S. b. Bragg, H.
L. Palmer, Mary TOurtillot, VIM. ].
Bogerdy, Owen J. Hurley, Mrs. Boyer
dy and son, ID. 3. Allcocl, Geo. Baker,
Mrs. Baker, Florence Baker, Thomas
Jackson, Mrs. Jackson, z. J. Fleming
Mrs. Fleming and two children, j. f.
Brown, Henry Hanlon, car motOrman,
and Claude Z. Harris, conductor, all
OF Providence.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-06-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Arrangements All Complete for the
National Gathering at PhiIa-
deIphia Next Week.

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE repub-
lican convention city of 1900 has ev-
erything in readiness, practically, for
the quadrennial gathering of the re-
publicans of the United States ten
days in advance of the date fixed for
the opening session. On Saturday,
Sunday and Monday, June 10, II and
IS, reception committees will be at
all the railroad stations and ferries to
welcome the visiting clubmen. On
Monday night there viii be a mon
ster torchl ght parade in whicl $4,000
men are expected to march. EXcur-
sions have been arranged for every
day to points of interest up and down
the Delaware river and to historical
places in and around the city.
The nights will be given up to ban
quets, smokers, concerts and other
forms of entertainment. On Tuesday,
June 10, in the evening, there viii be
monster mass meeting in the Acad-
envy of Music. The best orators
among the leaders in the party Will
be the speakers. Prominent senator's
will be rendered complimentary din
ners. The most brilliant affair of that
kind will probably be the dinner to
Chairman Hanna on Saturday night,
June 16.