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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
PROGRESS IN FLORIDA.
Laws Passed by Legislature DevOt.
Ing Large Sums to the Build
ing of Roads.

In no state of the union Is there
greater enthusiasm among the people
for building good roads than In Florida,
and in no state has more good legsla-
ton favorable to road improvement been
enacted during the past year. The leg
islature which recently adjourned en-
acted several general road laws. Their
general purport can be gathered from
the following brief statement by Senator
A. S. Mann, who is state organizer for the
Florida Good Roads association:
"The general public at first glance will
not be prepared to grasp the Importance
of the present good roads laws The act
giving the internal Improvement fund
to good roads alone In it's entirety In
lands and money bequeaths to the cause
not less than ten or fifteen million Of dol
lars In Florida. where material is
abundant and cheap with little or no
expensive cuts or fills to make and sand
as a foundation insuring perfect drain
age or readbed, an immense amount OF
work can be done on this fund alone;
but couple with this the convict money,
one-half of which goes into the general
revenue fund of each county, and may be
used on roads II the county commission
ers so wish and the levy Of three-m
tax on all values for same purpose, and
all will see that the power to make good
roads has been given without stint"
Another act of the highest Importance
sets aside for purposes of road improve
ment the Indian war claims, the payment
of which has been authorized by con-
gress. From this alone the state will
realize over half a million dollars.
It is an interesting fact that the aver
age swamp land fund and the Indian
war claims fund both come to the state
from the national government; and now
that the legislature has decided to use
them for road building they are virtually
national aid to road Improvement The
swamp lands were granted to the state
by congress about the middle Of the last
century. A large part Of the lands have
since been sold or donated to promote
railroads and other internal improve
ments, but there are still many millions
of acres Of valuable land from which an
immense fund can be derived, all OF
which Is to be used for road building.
The roads are not to be built by the state,
but by the counties. each of which will
draw from these funds In proportion to
the total assessed value OF its property.
This is not all the road legislation the
good roads advocates Of Florida want.
A large and enthusiastic state good roads
convention was held at Gainesville In
July. Resolutions were adopted de-
handing the employment OF convicts In
road building; urging joint action OF
counties in building through lines OF
roads across the state In all directions;
pledging support to candidates for Of
fee who will work for good roads; de-
claring for cooperation with the Ma
tional Good Roads association in the
work of organizations and demanding
that the national government aid the
states in the great work Of building good
roads throughout the country
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Beaumont, Texas. Aug. 2l.-Presi-
dent Oliver, of the Citizens National
bank, which closed its doors Wednes-
day, wired the banks at Frost Groes-
beck, Barron and Hubbard City, In
which he Is interested, not to open
their doors. and all Of them on Thurs
day suspended payment for the time
being. They are involved in SO far
as Oliver is concerned, but are not
known to be otherwise in trouble
They are all represented among the
banks as having overdrafts with the
Citizens bank. Mr., Oliver declines to
say why he ordered his banks closed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Died of His Injuries.

Oshkosh, Wis. Aug. 25.-Christian
Saru. state senator from Winnebago
county died Monday evening, the re-
suit OF being run down by street car,
leg being cut of and his head bruised.
Mr.. Saru was at the head of the Knights
OF Pythias procession here at the time
OF the accident, and owing to the noise
Of the band. the cars approach was UNI
noticed by him. Mr. Saru was Ga years
old
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Danv!lie, H.. Aug. 25.-Negroes
caused excitement in Danville Monday
night and two men had to run out Of
town for attempting to rescue negress
who had nearly bitten policeman's
thumb off while resisting arrest. The
policeman finally dragged the biting
woman 70 the calaboose The woman's
husband followed the policeman With a
club. A crowd chased the husband ont
Of the town and returned to find that
the womans soE was trying to release
his mother. The son was chased into
the country.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

A prominent breeder of Short-horn
claims to have found way to keep the
boys on the farm AS each boy reaches
certain age he gives him few good
pedigreed females, bargaining that he
is to have all the males while the boy
receives all the females. The father
claims that It pays him we'll, while the
son soon finds himself with q small
herd of improved animals on his hands
and has no desire to leave the farm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
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Meets All De m n n Il n.

St Petersburg, Aug. 24-The Rus
sian Black Sea squadron. which was
ordered to Turkish waters to support
Russia's demands on the sultan grow
Ing out OF the assassination OF NJ.
Rostkowsh, Russian consul at Monas-
tir, has been recalled to Sebastopol the
squadron's point Of departure. The re-
call followed notification from the
porte that the sultan had ordered all
Russian demands to be complied with.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Clean Milking Is Important.

Pains should be taken to extract the
last drop, II possible. at every milk
ing. Not only should this be done be-
cause the milk last drawn Is the richest.
but that cows may be made to main
tain their flow much longer when pains
are taken at each milking. This 10 a
matter OF great Importance to the dairy
man, as 1t determines the profit or loss
of his business A poor man cannot AZ
ford TO keep poor COW.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Post ONIce Robbed.

Milwaukee, Aug. 2l.-A special TO the
Journal, from GAINESVILLE, Wis, says: The
post Office at Clinton, Wis, was en-
tered by burglars Wednesday night and
robbed OF $500 In cash and 81 900 in
stamps They secured entrance with
skeleton key. The postmaster has Of
fered a reward OF $50. in addition to the
reward offered by the government. for
their capture.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Attorney General l.. M. Sturievant
will shortly tackle the leading rail-
roads of the state in series of prose-
cutions against the Chicago. Milwau-
kee & St. Paul and the Chicago &
Northwestern companies for the al
legged importation by these roads Of
branded and range western horses in
violation OF the Wisconsin law. This
importation Is alleged to be threaten
ing to the stock OF the entire state, be-
cause of the prevalence of CHAMBERS in
the imported animals.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
MONUMENT UNVEILED.
Erected In Memory of Hale johnson
at Newton, ILL.,, by Prohibition
lists of the Country.

Bloomington, H.. Aug. 22.-Prohibi-
tionists OF the United States Friday I'M
yelled at Newton. Jasper county, mag
nifcent monument of Barre granite to
the memory OF Hale johnson, who was
assassinated On election day last year.
He was chairman OF the prohibition
state committee and national commit
teeman at the time. and was the vice
presidential candidate on the prohibi-
ton ticket in 1856. Many states were
represented Hon. Robert II. Patton, OF
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. lS.-Nebraska re-
publicans in state convention nominated
John B. Barnes for the supreme court.
Endorsed President Roosevelt for a sec
ond term and John L. Webster, Of Oma-
hs. for vice president, condemned
Organism and adopted platform deal
ing with trusts and other problems. Mr..
Webster has been lawyer and leading
republican Ia Nebraska for 30 years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Married His StepmOther.

Columbus, Neb, Aug 20.-News has
City of William Koenig and Mrs. Anna
Koenig, 1t being the first known instance
in the state of a man marrying his step
mother. The father of the young man
and first husband of the woman COM
mitted suicide year ago. The couple
sought license in this city, but the
county Judge refused to perform the
ceremony. not being satisfied that 1t
would be legal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Names Labor Day.

Gov. La Toilette has issued the fol-
lowing Labor day proclamation: by
authority of law l hereby designate
Monday. September 7. as Labor day.
With the purpose of promoting the gen.
eral welfare by the encouragement of
friendly relations between all classes
Of citizens and of impressing upon all
the Importance and the consideration
due labor. it is recommended that all
establishments Of industry within the
state be closed upon that day, and that
in every way possible employers CO.
operate with employees in worthy re-
cognition and becoming observation OF
Aabor's holiday"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
on the mile track here yesterday, going

on the mile track here yesterday, going
in 200 fiat.
The previous record was 2:02A. held
by Cresceus, made at Columbus, o.,
last year.
Lou Dillon's time by quarters was:
First quarter, 0:30A; second quarter,
0:3Ok; third quarter, 0:30A; Est
quarter, 0:29.
The mare was driven by Millard San
ders and she received a magnificent ova-
ton from an immense gathering when
she completed the mile
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Helena, Mont, Aug. 20.-The fence
about the Fort Belknap Indian reser-
walton, which is 40 miles long and so
miles wide, has at last been finished.
1t probably is the longest fence in the
world and has taken years in building.
The plan Is to protect the flocks and
herds of the Groventres and Assini-
BONES from intrusion. as we'll as to
keep them from straying.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Forost Fires Raging.

Missoula. Mont. Aug. 25.-News re-
ceived here states that there are greater
forest fires raging in the mountains west
Of Missoula at the present time than
sver witnessed before. 1t is reported
the entire country across the Pend
o'Reille lake. from Hope. Idaho. is
ablaze while other disastrous fires are
raging to the north of Clark's Fork and
In the forests Of the Flathead Indian res
aviation
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

fiscal year ended June 80 last was the
banner year OF immigration In the
United States, the first month OF the
present fiscal period broke all records
in the entry OF aliens through home
ports In July the number OF aliens
who arrived in the United States was
6753S. as against 50.7S2 In July of last
wear
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Murder and Suicide.

Thomas r. Morgan, alderman OF the
Seventh ward in Oshkosh, millionaire
manufacturer and clubman, was shot
and killed by Frederick Hampel, an
employe, who had been on prolonged
spree and thought he was discharged,
Hampel fired three shots, each OF
which took effect, and then was Crap
pied and held until the police arrest
ed him. A few hours after his arrest
Hampel fearing that the police would
not be able to prevent lynching,
hanged himself by his suspenders in
his cell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

captured it in her famous race around
the Isle OF Wight. The Reliance beat
the British boat three minutes and "a
seconds in the thresh to windward and
five minutes and 80 seconds in the run
down the wind.
Shamrock III. is to be remeasured
with anchor and chain on board, but
with lead ballast taken out, which may
shorten her water line and increase her
time allowance to more than two min
uteS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Killed In a Well.

While Mrs. Gusta Forg was washing
some milk cans at we'll near the house
in New London suddenly the ground
upon which she was standing gave way
and she fell into the we'll. which was So
feet deep In falling she pitched head
first into one of the cans she was wash
ing and was found in that position,
buried in debris that had fallen in the
we'll. 1t was nearly two hours before
the body could be removed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Dies for Playmate.

Sioux City, Iowa. Aug. 22-Little
four-year-old Luella Anderson, the
daughter of d. NJ. Anderson. OF Armour
e. Co. sacrificed her own life in saving
that Of her older playmate. Gladys Pat
ten, six years old. The latter's dress
was on fire when Luella patted out the
flames, preventing Gladys burning to
death. Luella's own garments were
ignited and she died after several
hours OF intense agony.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
STRONG STONE HOOK.

like the one shown. 1t is much like
those used for logs. but should have an
extra strong handle with pin or ring at
the top. To save wear the lower end
should be faced with iron plates screwed
on. The hook iron can easily be made
by anyone used to working at forge.
| catch the hook at some corner or nook
of the stone, and roll 1t out upon the
stone boat without any hard lifting
G. H. Gowdy, in Farm and Home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Two Drowned.

Holland, Mich, Aug. 20.-John Van
Dillan, of Chicago, and Henrietta Wrik-
kers, Of Grand Rapids, were drowned in
Black lake Wednesday afternoon. The
boat struck log and Miss Wrikkers lost
her balance and fell into the water. Van
Dillan leaped after her. but as neither
could swim they drowned before help
could arrive.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Bloomington, H.. Aug. 2l.-Frank j,
Schrieber, said TO have served longer
than any postmaster in the United
States. died Thursday at Cruger.
Woodford county, aged n years
Schrieber was appointed postmaster
during President Buchanan's admins
tration In 1859 and served continuous
ly for "A years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Cnngresa SdlOnrns.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 22.-The Trans
Mississippi congress adjourned Friday
after passing resolutions favoring state
hood for Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory combined; territorial govern
ment for Alaska: an American mer-
chant marine; an international fish
hatchery to be established on Fraser
river, and closer trade relations with
Canada
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
No Discrim iastfon.

Washington. Aug. 21.-President
Roosevelt declares that no discrimina-
ton will be practiced by the govern
ment against nonunion workmen and
that the right to form unions Is OPP
uonal with employees,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

New York, Aug. 25.-John Foley,
New Yorkss pioneer reformer, who
brought the famous Injunction suit
which ended in the rout OF the Tweed
ring" Is dead after lingering illness,
His health was shattered 20 years ago
by his persistent fight for good govern
m anf
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

XIII ed In q Ru n q way.

Milwaukee,. Aug 22.-Alderman
Henry Le1ius, Of La Crosse. was in
stantly killed in runaway accident at
Thirty seventh and Vliet streets. He
was driving in a buggy when his horse
was frightened. became uncomfortable
and dashed into tree, throwing Mr..
Lexius over the dashboard and break
ing his neck.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Minneapolis, MINI. Aug. 20-The
Anchor and b. mills Of the Pillsbury-
Wash burn Flour Mills company, and
mills G, ID, Il and G OF the Northwestern
Consolidated Milling company, all OF
which have been running night and day
have closed The closing OF the six miles
IL due to the shortage OF wheat
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Dawson, Alaska, Aug. 25.-The last
link connecting Seattle with St.
Michaels by telegraph is complete
Messages are now forwarded to Nome
by mail. This marks the completion
of the American governments great
Alaskan land system.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Widow Hangs Herself,

Shelbyville, H., Aug. 22.-Mrs. Ann
Garrett committed suicide by hanging
herself to rafter in a smokehouse in
the rear of her dwelling at Herrick.
Her husband. Henry Garrett, was
killsd by falling tree a few years
ago. She leaves three sons and three
daughters
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Bloomington, H.. Aug. 25.-Thirty or
more passengers were seriously injured,
some perhaps fatally. by collision at
the junction OF the Illinois Central and
Lake Erie d Western railroads two III iles
southeast OF this city shortly before noon
Monday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Didn't Like the Tune.

William Hill, farmer living about
four miles west Of Colfax. was shot and
killed by c. E. Eaton, also a farmer. Mr..
Eaton was driving by the Hill farm
whistling Hill, Directing to the tune
Eaton was whisting, called on him to
change 1t. A quarrel ensued, and Eaton
drew a revolver and shot Hill dead
Eaton gave himself up.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Advises .foiding Yunds.

Spring feld. H., Aug. 22-Attorney
General Hsmlir, an an opinion to State
Treasurer Busse. advised that the funds
of the appropriation made by the last
legislature for the maintenance Of the
Illinois Michigan canal be held pending
q decision By the suprsme court.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Married Again.

Louisville. KY. Aug. 2o.-Henry Mel
vile. a Wauksgan Ull) farmer. and Mar
garet Brown, OF Louisville. KY. both 20
years old. were remarked in this city,
altar q divorce granted a years ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Hanna, Wyo. Aug. 20.-Sixteen more
bodies OF victims Of the mine explosion
have been recovered and the work OF the
rescuers is nearly completed All those
taken on, were In an advanced stage Of
decomposition.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Death of "Biu Arp"

Atlanta, Ga. Aug rs. Major Charles
H. Smith. known throughout the
Bill Arp" died In this city lie was
born IN LawrenceYille. Ga. In 1925.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
STARTING LARGE STONES.
A Task That Is Quite Simple, Al.
though 1t Seems to Puzzle
Many Hard workers.

Half-buried stones Of medium size
are hard to get out, as the soil is packed
around them and no good hold can be
had with the hands. For starting them
out, nothing is so good as a cant-hook.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
All Guilty.

Paris, Aug 24.-All the members of
the Humbert family were convicted
here OF swindling and the court SEN
fenced Nine. Humbert and her husband
each to five years Imprisonment and
to 100 francs fine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Washington, Aug. 22.-An analysis
of the returns from the census of 1900
shows that the increase of population
In ten years in the United States was
POI per cent. which is double that Of
Europe and greater than that of any
other country except the Argentine re-
public
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Ready to Shoot.

Three attempts have been made to
bloy up the home Of B. c. Reynolds, a
farmer living near Mather. Mr.. Rey-
nolds has bought supply Of ammunition
and has caused warning to be pub
lished in newspapers that anyone
caught around his home after dark will
be "riddled with bullets" Neutrals are
cautioned to give warning of their COM
ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Only Rifle Shots.

Ottawa, Ont. Aug. 22.-The report OF
Capt Dunn, Of the Petrol, who chased
the American boat Silver Spray, which
was alleged to be fishing in Canadian
waters, says that the shots fired were
from an ordinary rife. There was
ten-pounder on the boat. but it was not
used
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Buda- pesth, Hungary, Aug 25.-Fire
broke out in tour-story building, the
two lower stories Of which were occu-
pied by fancy goods firm. the upper
floors being residential fats, and l20
persons lost their lives.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27
Hasal Pistol Duel.

East g. Louis, ILL.,. Aug. 22.-Edward
Campbell and Edward Jackson tne-
groea) fought a pistol duel here Thurs
day, and - result both are fatally
wounded
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

Springfield. spoke in the morning on
Hale Johnson as a Lawyer and Patri-
ot." In the afternoon addresses were
delivered by Hon. John G. Woolley, OF
Chicago, National Chairman oliver w.
Stewart, and Former Congressman
George w. Fithian.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-27

New York, Aug. 24.-In splendid 10
to 15-knot breeze, over windward and
leeward course Of 80 miles, the gallant
sloop Reliance Saturday beat Shamrock
ILL., in commanding style by exactly
nine minutes actual time, or seven min
utes and three seconds after deducting
the one minute and 81 seconds which the
defender comedies to Sir Thomas Lip
tons third challenger on account of her
larger sailing plan as at present meas
ured
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QUEEN OF the TURF.
Celebrated Mare, Lon Dillon, TrOts
Mile I'm Two Minutes Flat at
ReadyilIe, Mass.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 25-Lou Dill
lon. owned by c. X. G. Billings, of Chi
cago, broke the worlds trotting record