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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26
TO OPPOSE MORGAN.
British Steamship Syndicate Is Being
Formed

New York, June 21,-The British
shipping commission which intends to
compete with the Morgan syndicate for
the North Atlantic and Pacific freight
and passenger business is now practic
ally consummated. Christopher Furn-
ess is to be the head of the new combi-
nation. 1t is to be capitalized at 300
100000 The Cunard company is in
cluded in the deal. The British govern
ment has agreed largely to increase the
present subsidies.
Six large passenger boats, capable of
% knots an hour are to be built. also
dozen 16.knot freighters at an aggre-
gate cost of S42, 500 600.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26
GEN. pUTNAM'S TOMBSTONE.
LOng-Lost Gravestone Turns Up In an
Old stone Walk of an Ohio
Residence.

A valuable historical discovery was
made in this city lately when the orig
inal tombstone commemorative the
death of Gen. Rufus Putnam was
found among the stones of an old stone
walk which was taken up to be re-
placed by a new one. A few people
knew that the stone had existed, but
1t was lost half century ago, and no
one knew where it had gone, says
Marietta CO., correspondence of the
Cincinnati Enquirer.
There has been an old stone walk
laid across the lawn of the property
that once formed a portion Of the
Putnam residence on the outskirts of
the city. The stone Immediately in
front of the doorstep proved to be the
long lost monument, and when the
workmen turned it over the inscription
was plainly visible. The stone is Of
marble, and is five feet two inches long
two feet wide and two inches thick.
The tramp of many feet has worn its
uninscribed face, but the chiseled side
is as well preserved as though it was
cut but a few years ago.
Gen. Putnam led a party Of adven-
turous pilgrims that left New England
and settled at Marietta, which was the
beginning of the magnificent march
of civilization that has given the Unit
ed States and world the splendor of
our great northwest. Gen. Putnam
lived the remainder of his days at
Marietta, and died on May 4, 1924, in his
eighty-seventh year. The above cut
is a fac smile of the stone and in
coripfiop
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26

A lecturer on the mistakes Of history
SAYS that Ethan Allen did not utter
at the taking Of Fort Ticonderoga the
ringing phrase associated with that
event in the mind Of every schoolboy.
Instead Of informing the British com
mander that he demanded the surren-
der of the stronghold Sin the name
Of the great Jehovah and the CONT
mental congress" me shouted: "Come
out of that, you old rat"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26

SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES,
Via the North Western Line to Hot
Springs, Deadwood, Lead and Custer,
S. D., and to Colorado and Utah points,
good to return until October 81. A
splendid opportunity is offered for an
enjoyable vacation trip. Several tine
trains via the North Western Line
daily. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y, june 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26

1t is pointed out that If Leo XIII.
is spared to see the year 1903, that
year will be to him one of quite ex
ceptional interest, veritable "annus
mirabilis," says the London Tablet.
As everybody knows, it will be his
silver jubilee of papacy elected pore
February 20, 1881 but more than
that, it will also be his golden jubilee
as cardinal proclaimed by Plus TX.
in the consistory of December 10,
1859, and his diamond jubilee of
episcopacy (preconized archbishop OF
Damietta by Gregory XVI. on Jan.
nary 81. 1si3, and consecrated Feb
ruary l9). nch triple jubilee, If his
holiness lives to celebrate it, VAL
probably be unique in history.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26
Humors of the schooIroom.

A fund of humor exists in the exer-
cises handed up to the teachers Of com
position in private schools, especial
ly in those for girls. Following is a
characteristic sentence taken from a
composition by a little girl OF IL:
"You may not think Of it, dears, but
l was once a little girl like you, though
/ am now over 20 and have a large
family of my own" But perhaps the
gem OF the collection is the conclud-
ing remark Of a description OF how
two little girls were chased by bull:
II left Madge to her fate and saved
myself by leaping over gate. Need
less to say, l never saw Madge again,
and ever since / have disliked pic
MICS"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26

Friends played a grim joke on Rev.
r. G. Roscamp, Of Kokomo, Ind, three
years ago, the seriousness of which Is
Just now appreciated. lie was on trip
to Denver when an acquaintance, in
spirit of banter, gave him block OF
supposedly worthless mining stock. He
lately sold the stock for 100000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26
SNOW IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Wintry Weather Prevails Generally on
Upper MiSSOuri-FrOSt Does
Damage.

Omaha, Neb., June 23.-General win
try conditions have prevailed here for
two days. There was frost in the north
Missouri valley country Sunday night,
and considerable damage was done to
crops A fall of snow is reported from
South Dakota. Warmer weather pre-
vailed Tuesday and rise in the tenn
perature is predicted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26

The following brief but touching
eulogy was recently pronounced by
sergeant over the tomb Of a soldier in
the cemetery at La Hayes Comrades,
the deceased, friend Of US all, had a
clean sheet. He looked after his boots,
which rarely required mending, and he
always had some money TO draw from
his pny. Initiate his example, COM
rades.n
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-06-26
THE ANTI TRUST LAW.
Illinois Judge Wipes Out Last yestige
of IL

Chicago, June 21.-Judge Hanecy
wiped out the last vestige of the Illinois
antitrust law in a decision affecting
fifty-four cases brought by the attorney
general against members of the Illinois
Manufacturers association. If the de-
cision is not appealed by the state II will
apply to about 1000 cases that have
been pending for about three years.
The Illinois antitrust law requires
every corporation within the state to
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SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO ST. PAUL,
MINNEAPOLIS, DULUTH, SUPERIOR,
WEST SUPERIOR. Ashland. BAY
FIELD AND WASEC

FIELD md WASEUA.
The North Western Line offers low
round-trip rates to the points named
above until Sept. 10, good to return I'M
til Oct. 81. Apply to agents Chicago
d North Western Ry. Aug %
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

scription establishes regularity. It is a
strengthening tonic, soothing the nerves,
encouraging the appetite and inducing
restful sleep. It Contains no alcohol
Neither opium. cocaine or other narcotic
III wish TO tell you the benefit we have
received from using your remedies, y writes Mrs
Dan Hall. OF Brodhead. Green Co. Wis 1.-TWO
years ago my daughters health began to fail
Everything that could be thought OF was done
10 help her but IL was of no use. When she
began TO complain she was quite stout weighed
10. the. picture Of good health. until about the
age of fourteen. then in six months she was 50
run down her weight was but Izo. She kept
falling and gave up, thinking there was no
lose your daughter. ] said fear shall.
must say, doctor. that only for your .Favorita
Prescription my daughter would have been In
her grave to-day. When she had taken one
half bottle the natural function was established
and we bought another one. making only two
bottles in all. and she completely recovered.
Since then she is as well can be.S
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, Is sent free on
receipt of II one cent stamps 10 pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. ". Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

A gentlemen recently had oc-
casion to visit the chief physician
OF the asylum for the insane at
Columbus, Ohio. and was shown
through the institution by the
physician and the superintendent.
who told him about the various in
mates. One, an Irishman from
Steubenville, that State. had been
brought to the asylum at time
when it was filed almost to its Ca
pacity; and the superintendent
turning to one of bis physicians,
had asked:
Doctor. what ward shall We put
this new man into?"
The Irishman, recognizing that
he was this new man referred to,
spoke up and said:
''Indade, an l car-re very little
what war-rd yez put me into so
long as it bez Dsmooraticl''
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12
Pat,s Attempt at sulcide.

Pat had come over to Ameriea
with the expectation of finding
money lying around loose. only
waiting for some one to pick it up
OF course this was long ago. Pat
had soon become disillusioned aud
was always glad to get hold of odd
jobs which would net him little
something to help him keep soul
and body together. Finally, be-
coming tired of the struggle. he
decided to end it all, and was very
industriousIy trying rope around
his waist when his landlord hap
pened in on him. After watching
him curiously for few minutes
he asked:
Whats up, Patq What are you
trying to dor"
"Troyin' to choke mesilf, Of
coorse." was Pats answer.
"Choke yourself2 You oar't q;
it that way. You'll have to put
the rope around your neck"
"Shure an Oh thried thot. but
Oh couldn't BREATHE"
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short and SWEEP.

Perhaps one of the shortest
courtships was that of an eminent
jurist. He was on his way to hold
court in town, when he met a
young woman returning from
market.
"How deep is the creek and what
did you get for your butterP" ask
ed the Judge.
"Up to the knee and ninepence," I"
was the answer as the girl walked
on.
The Judge pondered over the
sensible brevity of the reply, turn
ed his horse, rode back and over
took her.
81 liked your answer just now,"
he said, "and l like you. / think
you would make good wife. Will
You marry me?"
She looked him over and said,
"Yes."
"Then get up behind me, and
We ride to town and he married"
She did get up behind, and they
rode to the Court House and were
made one. 1t is recorded. that brief
though the oourtship had been. the
marriage proved pre-eminently
happy one.
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Foxy Farmer.

1t appears that an old farmer
near Houghton owned large pile
of small stones, with which he
wished to fill ditch. but had al
ready got about as much work out
of his boys as they were willing to
do. especially as it was near the
hour for a ball game The old
man was bound to have the stones
moved, anyhow, and so. pretend
ing to have discovered a nest of
snakes in the ditch, began stoning
the place were alleged to be. The
boys, who, a few minutes before
were weary and listless, were now
all life and animation. Each threw
stones as fast as he could grab
them, and the rile was soon in the
ditch. There are two morals to this
story-frst, whsn you set about
killing snake throwing stones is
a gIadsome occupation; second. in
selecting father be careful not to
choose liar.
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Health And Beauty.

Good fresh buttermilk made
from sweet cream is an excellent
drink for person suffering with
jaundice or diabetes.
Raising the left arm as high as
you can will relieve choking much
more rapidly than by being thump-
ed on the back.
Brittle nails indicate an excess
of lime in the system. Soaking
them in warm olive oil every night
will greatly improve their condi-
tioa.
For stomach worms in a child,
mix one teaspoonful of powdered
sage in two tablespoonsful of mo-
lasses, and give teaspoonful every
morning.
Try lemon juice for whitening
the neck; apply with linen cloth.
High collars are largely response
BILE for the ugly streak of brown SO
often seen.
Hchildren acquire the bad habit
of biting their nails, which will
disfigure the fingers. rub the tips
with aloes; the bitter taste will re-
mind them that this is fotbidden.
Tincture of camphor and tinct.
ure of myrrh are both excellent to
add in the proportion of ten or
twelve drops to a glass for rinsing
the mouth in the morning.
Bathe bruise with vinegar as
soon as the accident happens; if it
can be kept in place, lay cloth
soaked in vinegar over the injury,
wetting it as it dries, and there
will be very little discoleration.
A small piece of borax dissolved
in the mouth relieves hoarseness,
and often allays a cough induced
by throat irritation. Used often
as gargle it is healing for cankar-
ed mouth or throat.
Simple remedies for softening
and whitening the hands consists
in tue use of almond msal. corn-
meal or oatmeal instead of soapl
and then rubbing them with lemo n
Juice or honey lotion or any similar
unguent.
Borax waser will not only re-
move soils and stains from the
hands, but will heal all scratches
and small hurts, By always
adding little borax to the water
in which you wash (enough to
make it very soft) your hands will
be kept smooth, soft and white.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

Old Walnut Stumps Valuable.
Old walnut stumps are on q
boom throughout West Virginia.
Stumps that have remained un-
noticed for years and were regard
ed as worthless are now eagerly
sought after at prices that seem al
most fabulous. One Indiana con-
Germ has had men travelling over
the country buying every old wal
nat stump that could be found.
At first the prices paid were small
but as the eyes of the stick timber
folks began to open the prices
went higher and higher until now
they are out of sight, and the fun
ny part about it is that he
uglisr. knottier and more insight
ly the stump the more money it
will bring. The stump of a wal
nut tree that was cut down several
years ago brought more than the
whole of the tree. 1t is stated that
the stumps are made into veneer
ing material and used in the man.
ufacture of high grade furniture.
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A Woman Depositor.

"One day during the busy sea-
son, when every moment was preci-
ous," said a bank teller, (" woman
presented her pass book and asked
to have her money, which amount
ed to 5000.
/ always endeavor to save need
less work, and. thinking that she
intended making payment to
some one who would only redeposit
the money, 1 asked her if she in
tended handing all the money over
to one person; if so chack marked
good wonld answer her purpose
as well as the cash, besides saving
labor.
Crushing me with one disdainful
look, she replied:
i wish the money,
The bill was duly handed out in
ten dollar bills. After spending
some fifteen minutes in her efforts
to count the money, all the while
licking her fingers regularly, she
handed it back 10 me, all mixed up,
with the remark:
L wish to leave this with you
again; I just wanted to see if it was
all Iere.
The following year the operation
was repeated, but 1 was ready for
her. The next time 1 h ,nded her
six one hundred dollar bills. Much
to my confusion and complete dis
oomfture, she returned them, say
ing:
4 want those tens I left you
She got them"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

Labor organizations should in
corporate and attain legal entity.
They would thus destroy the claim
that they cannot be dealt with be-
cause they are irresponsible and
cannot be made to keep their
pledges, they would accumulate
capital of great service in time of
need and the responsibility would
serve to prevent strikes without
good cause.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12
Song o. the woodfre.

Rich man by de empty CRATE,
Feelin' fur FUN good,
Niger in the cabin
Chimbly full er wood.
Blaze, Mister Backlog
You is de figgeri
Coal fer de white man,
But wood'll suit de nigger.
Rich man hear de winter win,-
En- What de price er coalY'
Hits gone up to the rain-clouds
Ter hear de thunder rollr'
Blaze, Mister Backlog
Make de fire biggerI
Coal is fer de white man,
But wood'lf suit de niggerl
Rich man say: 81 sho' viii freezel
Shade de roof en- rafter;
Niger in de cabin dar,
Hot ez de hereafterl'
Blaze, Mister Backlog
You is de figPeri
Coal fer de white man,
But wood'll warm de niggerl
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

Five killed, eighteen seriously
injured and a great multitude
bunged up by the strenuous game
of football during the month of
October shows that peace hath
casualties no less lsmentable or
Numerous than those of war. Our
navy passed with less damage than
this through the recent unpleasant
ness with Spain.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

General Miles, it is understood,
recommends in his annual report
that the canteen be continued on
it's present lines, and Secretary
Root desires to see the former cus-
tom of liquor selling restored,
therefore the Secretary is with
holding the generals report from
publication. and the general, be-
ing in the Philippines, cannot pro-
test.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

According to the republican
theory of exports and imports the
domination of this country is rapid
ly leading the Philippine Islands
to ruin. The unfavorable "bal-
ance of trade" is growing rapidly.
The excess of imports over ex-
ports has increased from STAG 19s
in 1899. to ss.349,763 in 1902. The
figures are for fiscal years ending
July l.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe il looking
at A. Il. Hoadley' a healthy, robust
blacksmith, of Tilden, Ind, that for
ten years he suffered such 'tortures
from rheumatism a few could endure
snd live. But wonderful change
followed his taking Electric Bitters.
1.-TWO bottles wholly cured me-" he
writes, land have not felt twinge
in over a year" They regulate the
Kidne s, purify the blood and cure
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Nervousness
and improve digestion and give per-
feet health. Try them. Only soc. at
Hooff's drug Store.
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What is desoribed as Cone of tn,

What is described as zone of the
saddest events" says an exchange,
occurred in Wichita. Kansas. last
week. An old soldier was making
application for life insurance pol
10y and a pension increase at the
same time, He got the two papers
mixed and sent the one making
himself out healthy to Washington
and the one in which he was alb.
solutely physical wreck to the in
surance company.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

A young woman employed at the
Government printing Office at
Washington. gave mp her place
rather than alter the style of oomb-
ing her hair, as requested by the
foreman. The American girl is
made of the pure heroic stuff and
no mistake.
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Wild Game Plentifnl

The pheasant and turkey crop
in Randolph and Tucker county
mountains is said to be better this
season than for many years. A
number of hunters returning from
a hunt recently, declared that wild
turkeys are as thick as chickens in
barn yard, and pheasants as
plentiful as crows. They reported
thirty-one pheasants and six turk
eys killed by one man in a day.
This is rather unusual. as the crop
of all kinds of game has been light
in that section for several seasons.
The trouble with the new woman
is that she grows old Just the same
as the old time woman.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

Tor much OF the
after misery of
womanhood- Not
only does Nature
often need help
In the regular
establishment of
the WON a n 1y
fun ction, but
there is almost
always need of
S ON e safe,
siren gthening
tonic, to over
come the languor,
nervousness and
weakness, com
monty expert
e ed at this
time.
DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12
Army and navy manoeuvres are

Army and navy manoeuvres are
a glorious thing, but when it is
realized that the cost of ammuni-
tion alone, to be exploded off Gu
Zebra Island, will cost 100000,
there is some question if the ad-
ministration is warranted in in.
curing the expense.
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Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
fireme lately dragged the sleeping
inmates ftom death. Fancied security
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds. Don't
doit DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption gives perfect protection
against all Throat, Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keep il near, and avoid
suffering, death, and doctors bills. A
teaspoon stops a late cough, persist
ent use the most stubborn Harmless
and nice tasting, it's guaranteed to
satisfy by q. w. NJ. Hooff. Price soc.
and 100. Trial bottles free.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-11-12

Oub q lawyer duu 6ldtcQ III Cdoo.
He happened to be down on the
village justice and when six srmed
men finally landed me in court the
lawyer was there. He made hair
stand mp before he got through. 1
was not only discharged with an
apology but two of the constables
paid me So each to let them off.
They had no legal right to arrest
me without warrant and neither
was 1 a tramp.
don't believe / ever walked ten
miles along highway without be-
ing accosted and assaulted by some
smart Alec of farmers son. 1
have met professional tramps who
told me the same thing. If you
ever find tramp carrying a knife
or gun or slungshot it is that
he may protect himself from fara-
ers' sons and hired men who think
to show off by thrashing him. /
have given many such chaps sur
prise party. They have jumped
out of wagons and come running
arcoss fields to tackle me and 1
have left them sleeping on the
grass or in the dust-One day as 1
was hoo6ng it along an Ohio turn
pike l was overtaken by party in
carriage. There were three
young fellows and three girls bound
on an excursion of some sort and
before they came up 1 heard talk
of how they would jump me over
the fence. The vehicle stopped
and the three young men piled out
and sailed into me. 1t was a gold
en- opportunity to make heroes of
themselves, but there was a screw
loose somewhere. peeled off my
coat, backed into a fence corner,
and 1 had those chaps crying
enough in less than five minutes.
1 don't know how they settled it
with the girls but the carriage
turned back and the excursion. was
off.
a year ago in western New York
1 met a farmer and his son driving
on a highway and their wagon was
stopped to ask me if 1 had seen
stray horse. When 1 had replied
the father said:
Look here tramp my SON Bill is
aching to lick somebody or some
thing and if you'll give him fight
I'll give you two shillings.'
Bill was a husky fellow of 90
and without waiting for my ans
wer he jumped down and yanked
off his coat and made pass at me.
/ let him think he was the whole
bakery for two or three minutes
and then / reached his jaw and he
laid down and snored. I expected
a row with the old man but he
laughed till the tears came to his
eyes and he got down and shook
hands with me and gave me a dol
lar and said:
"By thunder, but you must
board with me whole month and
L won't charge you cent. Bill has
licked the schoolmaster, the hired
hand, five tramps and a patent
churn man, and he's got to think
he runs the whole county. We
meet you and he jumps down to
black your eyes and break your
nose and you just woof, biff, and
bang and William lies down to
take nap. Lordy. Lordy, but
when he wakes he'll settle down
and hoe more corn than any five
hired men,"