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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

cepting his suit He must, therefore,
at any cost, endeayor to remove this
bad first impression.
"My uncle has spoken much of you,
Fraulein Brettschneider," he began.
Indeed, sir?"
"And if you could only know in
what fattering manner he spoke"
"Your uncle is indeed all too kind"
And you, all too modest; for if all
the qualities"
Unfortunately, Arnold was not per-
mitted to finish the polished speech
upon his lips, for at that moment
three men noisily entered the room,
followed by Herr Brettschneider.
Arnold turned around in surprise.
Perhaps some visitors or relatives of
the family At any rate there was
friendly look upon their faces as they
advanced toward him.
But Arnold was not allowed to
carry his thoughts further, for at a
sign from Herr Grettschneider the
three strangers seized him.
"But, mein herr" protested Arnold,
III ubbcl dobcliloHlilCIb' -hNih ilClip
what is the meaning Of all this?"
Wasted effort! He was promptly
handcuffed, bound and transported
from the room by six strong arms.
"Thank God!" ejaculs led Herr
Professionalism, as he beheld the re-
moval of his strange guest. Now
both he and ourselves are secure"
ut is almost incredible" said the
daughter. "Such charming young
man! And only to think how highly
his uncle spoke of him!"
what use is it all, my child? Very
likely the poor fellow has become sud-
denly insane while travelling. Such
things happen every now and then"
"a pity" thought the young girl.
"Such a pity! In his rational mo-
ments there was in his manner some
thing so sympathetic"
Arnold's uncle, to whom Brett
schneider had telegraphed the sad
news, FASTENED to Leipzig by the next
train, and lost no time in hunting up
his nephew.
"My poor boy, can it be possible"
cried he, in tears. "Such sudden
misfortune!"
"Oh, uncle, only tell me what it all
means"
In a few minutes all was clear to
the uncle, and an irrepressible laugh
broke from his lips.
Such a misunderstanding
Indeed the whole proceedings were
so serio-comic that Arnold fell to
laughing heartily over his adven-
ture.
Sand now" asked HIS uncle, shall
we see the Brettschneiders?
"Certainly; I owe them an explana-
ton. And besides, the daughter is
lovely-lovely! She will forgive me,
know, when she learns that / set the
whole comedy in motion through a de-
sire to be alone with her in my
thoughts"
Arnold is now the fortunate hus-
band of his hearts idol. And both
make frequent visits during the year
to their parents in Leipzig. But no
matter how many passengers may
chance to crowd into their coach,
Arnold is careful never to resort to
Victor's trick.
The Jest is too zardous.-Translat
ed by c. b. Gilbert, from the German
of f. Nilmar, in Baltimore Sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
EnHilT Done.

"How did they open the Paris exposition,
George? I've lost the paper containing the
account of it" "Why, it was simple and
impressive ceremony LOBBY stepped up
is the president of the French republic.
LOBBY walked up and pushed away paint
er's ladder, and kicked aside plasterer'S
hod and pile of bricks, and yanked a car
penter's horse out of the way, and tore down
the Positively No Admittance' card-in
French, of course--and scraped lot of sand
and gravel away from the bottom OF the
the exposition was wide open! Simple, isn't
itW-Cleveand Plain Dealer.
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| U|(T0R'S TRICK !
sAszNS 1SAS ~ 11S III M m M IN ns

200 WE agree, then, my boy2 The
y girl pIeascs you"'
''l'lcases me? / am fairly carried
away with hcr!" And Arnold Eriese
gazed with rapture at the photograph
in his hand. What lovelincss! Iucom-
parable, uucIc!"
THAT plcascs me, my boy; that
pleascs me. Hitherto all my attempts
70 persuade you to marry have been
fruitIcss.'
But this IL different, uncle. In all
previous instances your enthusiasm
was by no means justified. What you
took for beauty was merely illusion.
But hcrc--who could hesitate? One
would indeed bc blind not TO see here
the fullest Greek ideal Of loyeincss."
But her worth consists not in her
beauty alone, my boy. She is u good,
gentle girl, and of a luyablc dispositions
When i first met her, here in Berlin,
while ON "A short visit with her parents,
/ was curapturcd with the girl, and
thought at once Of you. If 1T only could
be, thought /; if it only could be! 10
have such Il niccc''
Now, you see, uncle, you shall have
her. Not merely because her parents
have given their consent through your
recommendations nor that the girl
herself is not unwilling to bestUw her
hand upon memo, |, myself, who have
ever been so hard to suit, and have al
ways opposed your wishes could en-
brace the whole world, at the thought
of my union with her"
And in transport Of rapture and graf
itude Arnold flung himself into his I'M
clcs arms and kissed the old man ON
both checks.
The latter rubbed his hands con.
tcutcdly, Good, my boy, good And
now that We are agreed as to the main
point, will give you a few details of
the matter
Yes, uncle"
"Iour brldc-for such may now call
her, as ell seems to be clcar-liyes, as
you know, in Leipzig and have writ
ten her parents that you will arrive to-
morrow
"Captal.'
you can start as soon as you like,
At all events, you should be there by
noon tomorrow, and, indeed upon u
most natural pretcxt. will give it out
that you are called to Leipzig upon
business, and by way Of making this
true viii send by you this silver
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

Via Chicago, Union Pacific & North West,
ern Line. Colorado Special leaves Chica-
go 1000 every morning, arriving Denver 20
the next afternoon, Colorado Springs and
Manitou same evening. No change OF cars.
All meals in Dining Cars. Another fast
orado," illustrated, mailed on receipt of four
cents postage. Ticket Offices, Chicago &
Northwestern R'y,, 1893 Clark ST., and
Wells St. Station.
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New Jerseys varying Formulation.

New Jersey has a sliding popula.
ton. OF the 100000 CestimateD
souls there are that many within the
borders at night; nj noon there ara
$4,000 coo The other 100000 are at work
or are engaged in shopping In New
York and Philadelphia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
SEE TO THE WALLS.
A Danger in Schooirooms and How to-
Prevent 1t.

Owing to the gathering of so many diff
ferent classes of persons therein, the in
terror walls of churches, schoolhouses, hos
pitfalls, etc, are apt to become repositories of
disease germs unless preventive measures
are taken. These walls should always be
coated with clean and pure cement, such
as Alabastine, which is disinfectant in its
nature and more convenient to renew and
retint than any other wall coating The first
cost is no greater than for inferior work,
while renewals are more easily and cheaply
made
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This Is Worth Trying.

To keep away buffalo moths mix
equal parts Of DoraX, camphor gum
and saltpeter; apply dry in liberal
handfuls under the edges of the ear
pet or use in strong solution to wash
the floor
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

"uow long will il be before Higbee
recoNc,. from his injuries"
~ will depend on wnen the rail
r0ad company settles. Puck.
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Horn to Rule.

"Sho seems born to command"
"Oh, yes. From the time She was
Ia. there was never doubt about her
getting married. Town Topics.
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Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price 25 and SOC.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

1t sometimes happens that man of re.
sources is one who has ingenious methods
of contracting abilities.-Chicago Daily
News
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17
A Wise ,ynpnnrsc LAW,

Japan's house of representatives has
adopted a proposal TO prohibit boys
under 20 from smoking.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

"How was Admiral Deweys naval rank
reduced when he got married. He be-
came MIS-. Dewey's second ate.'-Argo-
naut,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

1t dcesn't make bill any smaller to file it
away.-Philadelphia Record.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-05-17

tionally. I see that Victor's trick has
been the unfortunate cause of this mis-
understanding"
"Nictor's tricll?"
"Ccrtainly; an old friend, VIII ose ex-
ample have initiated only too well.
However, he carried il further than
! did. He used TO remove his boots and
coach"
lie is indeed quiet for moment;
still, he may break out at any time"
whispered Herr Brettschneidor TO his
wife Send quietly for the police"
"Mcin herr" turning to his guest,
Judging from your description, this
Victor must have been n charming,
amusing young fellow, and ! would
very much like to make his acquaint-
ancc."
I'm the act?' qucried Arnold, taking
this for witticism. would you real
ly like 20 meet him?'
most certainly! Such fantastic,
talented person! | would like TO have
him FOR friend, replied Herr Brett
schneider "Onc must agree with him
IN everything; that is the only way
TO avoid crisis!" whispered he 10 the
rest, as hc left the room.
Although assured that he had sue.
cecded in convincing his lost ms TO his
sanity, Arnold could not but .eci that
his arrival had been grotesque. The
young lady might well hesitate In &C
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90 WE agree, then, my boy2 The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
CAUGHT A WHALE INA NET
Baby Hunchback Weighing $50
Pounds Wanders Into'a
Maine Tran.

Bath, Me, July 24.-Friday night AL
bert K. Edgcomb set a net off the city
front for sturgeon and suddenly heard
a great commotion near the center of
it. He went as near the scene of dis
turbance as possible, but dared not go
too near, as something was flashing
the water into foam. The net was a
very strong one, and the struggles of
the monster only served to wrap him
tighter in the net. Finally the struggle
ceased. The prize was toWed ashore
by Mr.. Edgcomb. 1t was a baby
hunchback whale, and today many peo-
pie have visited the north end to take
a look at the whale. 1t is seldom that
a whale is captured in a river, twelve
miles from the sea. Yesterday after
noon the fish was hauled to the city
scales and his weight was found to be
$50 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

Harper's Weekly: The best news that
has come out of the East for a long time
is that which tells of the safety of the
Oregon. The Oregon is more than
battleship to the American people. She
represents one of our ideals. She has
seemed to be typical of our aspirations
to be good. and strong. and worthy. She
has taken on human aspect to most of
U.S. and the notion that she could be lost
by some infortuitous chance without
accomplishing the mission she was sent
out to accomplish was intolerable. If
the Oregon is ever to go we want her to
go in one of two ways only. She must
either live out her allotted span and die
of old age as full of honor as of years,
having served her purpose and done her
duty we'll, or she must go down in a
fight with her flag waving proudly
above her, defiant. and to the last to be
reverenced for her strength and for the
full measure of her duty done. To bat
ter her life out upon a rock, useless and
impotent, is no proper fate for this YES
sci. and when in future days she is
manned care should be taken that those
who have her in charge shall be chosen
from among those who consider not
only her honor and safety and general
welfare, but the pride of the landlubber
in the ship we all love so we'll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24

experience with crop-raising in the semi
arid sections of western Kansas and Ne
braskas as many of them have, it is rec
concentration enough
Ihen. 1t is a poor mans crop-and the
Okianoma farmers are not vet r1dlne ON
the wave of affluence. With large fam
lies Of boys and girls to care for, or
with little money for the expensive ma
chinery- needed for wheat-rafsing, the
poorer farmers are prevented from engag-
cotton it is different The young folks
can save labor in tending and picking
time, and often the hve-acre patch re-
turns net 800 a reward for the chill
dren's assistance. 'Then" says the
farmer, Its outside money" This is
strong argument in the west 1t means
that all the product is sold outside the
state or territory and that 1t brings In
cash to be distributed and increase the
per CAPITA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
WILL TAKE A REST.
Trial of Capt. Carriers Partners to Adj
iourn for Two Weeks.

New York. July 24.-The hearing. in the
conspiracy charges against John f. Gay
nor, w: T; Gaynor, e. H. Gaynor and
Benjamin D. Green was resumed today
before United States Commissioner
Shields. At the conclusion of todays ses-
sion an intermission will be had for two
weeks to enable the defense to verify sew
eral hundred vouchers and checks, placed
in evidence. At the resumption of the
hearing, according to United States Dis
trict Attorney Erwin, of Georgia, the
prosecution will occupy about three days
to present a resume of the, case. It is
probable that when Mr.. Erwin concludes,
the hearing will go over until the later
part of September. William H. Flagg, a
broker of this city. testified today that
from 1898 to 1896. he was a member of the
firm of Reed and Flagg. His firm bad
dealings with Captain Carter. Specifically,
100 shares of Delaware and Western rail
way stock in the name of Captain Garter
were purchased by the firm October 8,
1893.
Checks representing thousands of dol
lars were recognized by witness as hav-
ing been given to Captain Carter in pay
ment for securities. Witness said that
Captain Carter told him that the bonds,
securities and all other business was that
of Robert F. Wescott, Carriers father-in-
law. Witness added that Mr.. WescOtt had
in his presence given Captain Carter
power of attorney to transact the BUSH
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
COTTON AS AN OUTLOOK.
A Kansas Writer Tells of Its Import
ance to West.

Charles M. Harger, of the Abilene Re-
Hector, in the current issue of Harper
Weekly writes of the Importance to the
western farmer of crop peculiarly south
ern up to recent times. He says:
When. a decade ago, eager home-seek-
ers lined the edges Of the Indian lands of
Oklahoma and at the crack of a revol-
ver raced across the virgin prairie to
ton of the possibilities of the new ter
ritOry they were to conquer. While they
hoped TO raise corn and wheat and stock.
they did not realize that they might also
produce the staples Of ATTITUDES 70 which
it had been forgotten that Oklahoma be-
longed- Even five years ago it was not
yet generally accepted that cotton was a
profitable crop in the territory. But sud
denly the farmers eyes were opened, and
tor in the revenues of the people.
While few consider that Oklahoma is in
first among the ready-money sources of
its population. 1t is bringing into their
pockets something over S5,000,0OO a year,
and is adding to the industries of the
territory in a most helpful manner. Ok
lahoma is in the latitude of North Caro-
lima, Tennessee and northern Arkansas.
of Mississippi, Alabama. Georgia and
south Carolina 1t has south of il a wide
stretch of comparatively level and tillable
land. The soil is a virgin one. not like
that of 1ne southern states with n record
cropping. The skies of the prairie west.
TO which Oklahoma belongs, are prOverb-
tally sunshiny ones. All these things go
to make cotton-growing a success. and
account for the strides of the past half
decade. Expert cotton buyers say that
the Oklahoma district ranks among the
best in the nation. climate and soil max
ing the product satisfactory in every re-
spect when the proper care is taken by
the grower This is the weakness of the
Oklahoma farmer, for the business is
new one to him What delights him is
1t may injure the yield but it does not
kill it For the claim taker. who has had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
KANSAS FAIRS IN 1900.

Following is a list of fairs to be held
in Kansas in 1900, their dates locations
and secretaries, as reported to the state
board of agriculture and compiled by Sec
rotary F. d. Coburn:
Wheaton, secretary, lola: September 1913
Brown County Fair association--John H
Meyer. secretary, Hiawatha; September
Butler County Fair association-Alvah
Sheldon, secretary. Ell Dorado; September
Chautauqua. county-Hewins Park and
Cedar Vale; August Sill.
Clay County Fair association-E. E.
HOPES, secretary, Clay Center; Septem-
Corey County Fair association-J. E.
Woodford, secretary. Burlington; Septem-
Cowley county-Eastern Cowley Fair
Burden :ie September ieM nSOn Se''e'SS
Douglas county-Kaw Valley Fair as
ISOLATION: A c. Griesa, secretary, Law
Finney County Agricultural society-D.
A Minis, secretary. Garden City:
B. G McQuesten, secretary. Ottawa; Sep
Greeley County Fair association. B.
Newman, secretary. Tribune; October 2-3.
Jackson County Agricultural and Fair
Holton; September u-14.
Jefferson County Agricultural and Me-
rotary. Oskaloosa, September Al
Jewell County Fair aSsoctat1on-Chas. +.
Horne, secretary Mankato; September
Linn County Fair association-Ed- r.
Smith. secretary. Mound City.
Marshall county. Frankfort Fair asso-
ciation-C. w Brandenburg, secretary,
Frankfort: September 1928.
Miami county Agricultural, Mechanical
Fair assOciation-JOs. p Trickett, secre-
tary, Paola; September 25-2s
Montgomery county. Coneyville Fair
and Park association-.R Y. Kennedy.
secretary, Coffeyville August 14-17.
Morris County Exposition company: z.
J. Dill. secretary, Council Grove, Septem-
Der 25-2S.
Neosho County Fair association-H.
Lodge, secretary. Erie: August 1881.
Neosho county, Chanute Agricultural,
Fair, Park and Driving association-A- E.
Timpane. secretary, Chanute; September
Al.
Usage County Fair association-C. H.
Curtis, secretary, Burlingame; September
Al
Riley County Agricultural society: R. T.
Worboys. secretary, Riley; September
1921.
Rocks County Fair association: David
B. Smyth, secretary, Stockton, September
A.
Sedgwick county. Wichita State Fair
association-H. G. Toler. secretary. Wich-
tia; September Al.
Wilson county. Fredonia Agricultural
association-J. T. Cooper, secretary, Ere
donna; August N-24.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
STATE RESTS.
Defense at TESTERS Case About
to be Heard.

st. Louis, July PA special to the
Post-Dispatch from New London says:
The state rested it's case in the trial
of Alexander Jester for the murder of
young Gates today, and p H Cullen,
chief counsel for the defense, petitioned
the court as follows:
Now at the close of all of the evil
dence on the part of the state comes the
defendant and prays the court to in
Struct the jury that under the evidence
an indictment in this case you Will
finu the defendant not guilty"
The petition was promptly overruled
and the case must be continued. Cap
tain julius Dunn, 20 years of age, re-
siding near Moberly, Mo-, took the stand
today and gave the closing testimony
for the state. He swore that he saw
blood in the Hulen lane in the winter of
1871. The witness testified that he was
riding along and suddenly at the mouth
Of Hulen lane he saw a pool of blood,
which had the appearance of being re-
Gently spilled A few days later the
witness heard that two men answering
the description of Jester and Gates had
passed through the vicinity. Captain
Dunn's testimony was not weakened on
cross examination.
Court adjourned until 80 when the
defense will present it's side of the case
Fifteen minutes after the state had
closed, Alexander Jester made the fol-
lowing statement:
Now that the state has closed I
WdHt ~ say IHdL nave no III 1ee!nSS
toward any witness that has testified
against me, not even old Mr.. Gates. L
have been prosecuted by the Pinkerton
detectives and John w. Gates money,
but l expect to come out on top and live
the rest of my days in peace, also die in
peace. / have heard some remarkable
misstatements from the witness stand
and am surprised at some of my rela-
tives who have testified against me, but
I still say 1 have no hard feelings
against anyone. I am feeling in good
spirits, but my health is not good"
The first witness for the defense, ex-
of Mexico, Mo, testified that he never
knew W. S. Shrewsbury, one of the wit
nesses for the state. The defense is
making an effort to impeach the testi-
n1ony of Shrewsbury, who swore he saw
a body in TESTERS wagon while he was
passing east of Middle Grove, and that
he shrewsbury told Mcintyre and
other persons about what he had seen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
B. g. O. TO co NTROL.
Has Secured Majority Pittsburg &
Western Stock.

Pittsburg. Pa, July 24.-The announce
ment was made today upon the author
ity of a high official of the B. & o. Rail
way company, that majority of the
preferred stock of the Pittsburg &
Western railway had been secured and
within three months the B. & o. will
assume control of the property. Some
time ago the Mercantile Trust company
of New York, trustee of the bonds of the
Pittsburg & Western Railway company
brought suit in the United States cir
cult court to foreclose the mortgage Civ
en- to secure the bonds and interest and
a decree was made ordering the sale of
the property, but by acquiring the pre-
ferred stock it is said the sale will be
prevented The amount due on the
bonds is over SO, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
OPPOSES FUSION.
Geo. s. Boutwell, Hastens to Contra
dict a Rumor.

Indianapolis, Ind, July PA letter,
important in the light of the third party
movement started at the Plaza hotel,
New York, last Wednesday night, was
received here today from George s.
Boutwell,, president of the National
League of Anti-Imeprialists. He denies
knowledge of the proposed fusion with
the gold Democrats at the meeting of
the latter'S national committee here to-
morrow He says further that if any
member of the anti-imperialist league is
identified with the proposed third party
that he knows nothing about it. He in
dictates that he would oppose a fusion of
the anti-imperialists with the gold
Democrats.
The gold Democrats will hold their
first meeting tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

[F'rom the Chicago News.l
pretty and wealthy young widow is
never a-miss-
The more a boy expects the less he
seems to acquire.
The strange relations of the rich man
are usually poor.
1t never hurts the truly brave man If
you call him a coward.
A hair-raising story delights the heart
of the bald-headed man.
Two heads may be better than one
over an important newspaper article
Usually the path of the budding gem
JUS IS pretty well strewn with thorns.
A baby is a rose without thorns. The
thorns gradually appear as it reaches
maturity.
The effeminate young man and the
manly young woman are more to be
pitied than censured.
AS long as a man is of a forgiving
disposition woman doesn't care
whether he pays his debts or not.
It is said that dogs speak with their
tails. If this be true a short-tailed dog
must be a stump speaker.
The foolish little moth seems to have
mania for the bright side of things
and you have doubtless observed his fin
ish.
The st. Louis lawyer who willed his
wanted his former clients to get the
benefit of it,