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The Washington times., 1906-03-25

We entered the general assembly
room II was rOOmy and quaint and
somewhere above US was the Inc
liable room N which George Was
ington had slept. The great hooded
fireplace was merry with cracking
logs. Casually / observed that We
were not alone over yOnder. in a
shadowed corner. sat two men very
well bundled I'D. and. TO all DDear-
anCes. fast asleep. Moriarty lighted a
four-branched candelab brun and
showed Us the way TO the little private
dining-room. took our orders. and
left us
This is 4 romence-" said 7 They
used 10 do these things hundreds OF
years ago. and everybody had d good
time"
1t is now all very wicked and i'm
proper" murmured the girl. laying
aside her domino for the first time:
but delightful. I now find / haven't
the least bit Of remorse for what
have done"
In that dark evening gown she vas
very beautiful Her arms and should
ers We're tinted like Cdrrara marble:
and knew instantly that 1 was
never going 70 recover. drew two
chairs close TO the CRATE. sat down
in one and she IN the other With a
contented sigh she rested her blue
shppeTed feet on the brass fender.
My one regret IS that I haven't
any shoes What an adventurer'
"It's fne- TWO hours in the soci-
ETY. Of this enchanting creatUre- II
was almost TOO good 20 be true. Ali,
If it might always be ike this-to
return home from the days work, TO
be greeted warmly by q woman as
beautiful as this one, I sighed loudly.
Moriarty came with the chicken and
ham and coffee.
If ye would like. II won't be A bit
Of trouble TO show ye George WASH
ingtOn's room; or''-with inimitable
Irish drolIery-'I can tell ye that he
dined in this very room"
That viii serve" smiled the GIL:
and Moriarty bowed himself out
His departure was followed by the
clatter Of silver upon porcelain OF q
truth, both of US were hungry.
Il was simply ravenous," the girI
confessed
And as for me, never dreamt I
could be 50 UurOmautic. Now" said I.
pushing aside my plate. and dropping
sugar into my coffee. and vainly hunt
ing III my pockets for a cigar. there
remains only ono mystery 20 be clear
cd up
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TO be Continued next Sunday.l
The Washington times., 1906-03-25

Z have long since resigned my posi-
tlon in the museum. IL was too eK-
citing"
She made no reioinder: and for some
time there was no sound but the music
OF the bells.
Finally VIC drew UD under the coll
onisl porte-cochere Of Hollywood Inn
and were welcomed BY the genial
MoriarJy himself his Celtic cOunte-
nance a mirror OF smiles
Anything in the house to eat7'' ]
cried shaking the robes from me.
ANYTHING We like. If YOU like co7yld
things I can hate ye a pot OF coffee
on the Easolene burner. aud there's
NANNY a vintage in the cillars--
THAT will be Dlenty,' -joyfully,
heiDing Miss Hawthorne 10 alight.
Sure. and ye are from Hunt CIUb-''
noting our costumes. .'WeII. weIlI
They niver have amy too much grub
Now. III putt ye in a little room all
be yersilves. with windy and d Log
fire: coy as ye plaze. YeU have
nearly two hours 20 wait for the carr
from the village
The Washington times., 1906-03-25
AN0 ZAW 2g199gT C9OTfW"-

NO. you were brave snOuEh-zmonE
the potatoes
You are beautiful
Il am hungry
you are the most beautiful girl
Il want something 20 eat"
II ever saw! Do you think IT pos
sible for man 10 fall in love AZ first
sight?''
"Oh. nothing is impossible on Tom
FOOLS night Positive. fool: compare
tive. fooler: suDerIative. foolest- You
are marching on with yOIr degrees.
Mr.. ComstaIk"
you might call me Dicky." said
in an aggrieved zone
''Dicky? Neveri / should always be
thinking OF paper collars."
4 wish ! were witty like thatt"
She snuggled down beneath the robeG
An artists model. thought I Never
in this world I now understood tho
drift OF her Uncle's remark about her
earning capacity. The Alice Haw-
thorne miniatures brought fabulous
prices. And here I was. sitting so close
10 her that our shoulders touched. and
she a girl who knew intimately en-
Derors and princesses and dukes. not
10 mention the worldly rich I admit
that for a moment 1 was touched with
ave. And IL was beginning 70 get
serious. This girl interested me mar
velously- ! summoned I'D all my cour~
age.
"Are-are you married."
Moo"
Nor engaged 20 be married?'
Moo. But YOU mustn't ask all these
questions
How would you like 70 ride around
in a first-cIass motor-car the rest oc
your days2''
She laughed merriIy- Possibly II was
funny.
Are You always amusing Ike th-sr
"Supposiug ] were serioUs2''
In that case / should say you had
not yet slipped OF your FOOLS motley"
This direcJness was disCOUr4EinK.
Il wonder II the ten OF hearts 10
lucky. after all" I mused.
we are not in jaiI- 1 consider that
the best Of good fortune.
Give me your card said l.
She gave me the card. and put Il
with mine.
Why do you do that7-'
PERHAPS I want TO bring about an
enChaCtmeUr''-sObe
AS Signor Fantoccini. or as Mr..
ComstaIk2'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
GIVEN STATE POSITIONS
| ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
THREE WERE APPOINTED.
Report of Civil Service Board Shows One
sixth of Applicants Were Placed
Many Failed in Tests.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 20.-lSpe-
cia!. during 1906 according to the re-
port of the civil service commission fifty
three eligible lists have been prepared.
one hundred and twenty-three proba-
ton and twenty-three temporary APP
pointments have been made.
The Legislature appropriated $4,000
ut It's last session for the support OF the
commission and no additional sum viii
be asked Tor.
This year there were 1866 applicants
Tor positions, 1.44 wrote examinations,
IJ6 passed and rs failed. About one
sixth of those who were successful III
the examination obtained positions. The
largest number Of applicants was 20
which was from Dane county. OF tins
number l5+ passed and 80 failed.
milwaukee, county was second with ltO
applicants, 90 passed and 81 failed. of
the thirty different kinds Of cNamlna-
tiuns the largest single class was 10 Tor
clerks. OF Isl game wardcus to he eN-
amined IS passed and IS failed. In the
nun-cOmpctitivc examinations the only
ones to pass were thirteen game war
dens two engineers and two deputy fac
tory inspectors.
The financial statement of the COM
mission ending July 30, indicates that
$500 30 had been expended. The largest
items were f. +. Doty. salary rs secre-
tary and expenses S2IO4.O3: +. i.
Sparkling, chairman of the commission,
SJS3.S6; Otto Gaffrou. commissioner
S1lS9.N2 and +. j. Cunningham, com
missioner S13i3.9I.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
Secret of the Mirror.

at is not enough to make true mir
rors." the dealer said. IF that were all
ours would be indeed a simple business
"Dressmakers and milliners require
mirrors of all sorts. They need, for
example, q mirror that makes one look
taller and thinner. When they dress
fat, short patron in one of their new
hats or suits they lead her to this mir
ror, and she is SO surprised and pleased
with the change for the better in her
looks that straight off she buys.
For masseurs | make mirror that,
like retouched photograph, hides blem-
ishes, wrinkles. scars. The masseur
takes the yrinkled face of some rich
old woman, steams it, thumps it, pinches
it and smacks it for an hour, and then
holds up to it the mirror that gives a
blurred, DEMONSTRATING reflection The
woman thinks her wrinkles are gone,
and is happy till she gets home to her
own true mirror.
although | make some twenty va
rieties of false mirrors. Statesmen and
saleswomen in millinery and dressmak-
ing esta blishments can double and quad
ripple their business if they are quick
and deft in their selection of the mirror
that faters each patron best. "-Philadel-
phin Bulletin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
cOFFEEIMPORTERS
Publish n Book About Coffee.

Publish n Book About Coffee.
There has been much discussion as
to Coffee and Postum Lately, SO much
in fact that some of the coffee import
ers and roasters have taken to type to
promote the sale Of their wares ana
check If possible the rapid growth OF
the use of Postum Food Coffee.
In the coffee importers book chap
ter is headed Coffee as a Medicine
and advocates Its use as such.
Here Is an admission Of The truth,
most important to all interested
Every physician knows, and every
thoughtful person should know, that
habltual use of any medicine" Of the
drug stimulant type OF coffee or whisky
quickly causes irritation Of the tissues
and organs stimulated and finally sets
up disease in the great majority or
cases If persisted In. 1t may show In
any one of the many organs OF the BODY
and in the great majority Of cases can
be directly traced to coffee in most
unmistakable way by leaving on the
active irritant-coffee-a using POS
tum Food Coffee for a matter OF 10
DAYS If the result Ia relief from nerv-
GUS trouble, dyspepsia, bowel complaint.
heart failure, weak eyes. or any other
malady set up by poisoned nervous
system, you have your answer with the
accuracy of demonstration In mathe-
matics
There's a reason" for Postum.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
GERMANS AS CoLoNIZERS.
Chinese City Under Their Control Has
Much to Be Proud Of.

Germany is making herself solid in
various quarters. The American consul
Mt Dalny, ManChurla, send the follow
ing report of the manner IN which the
Germans run the town OF Is'uEtau,
which is under their control:
IsIuEtuu boasts number OF notes
where one may find suitable quarters
with good food from $50 TO so gold Il
month. There is fine beach hotel To-
Gated at the bathing beach, where many
OF the visitors from nGighborlng ports 80
during the heated term.
Germany maintains n garrison at
Tsingtau and many OF the surrounding
hills are fortified. Long distance gun
pra ctice takes place every day.
The authorities have been conducting n
department Of forestry since their occu-
patton, with the result that the barren
hills Of few years ago are now covered
with young forests. Millions OF young
trees have been set out and the work has
been taken up by the Chinese, who are
planting trees themselves under the su-
pervision of the German authorities
Just outside Of the city the Germans
have built village for the Chinese. II -
q model OF its kind, with broad streets
and small but well constructed brick
houses. There are regulations IN force
over there which require the city to be
kept clean, and they arc obcycd.
The Chinese have plenty OF breathing
space and there is no crowding with the
attendant evils Of bad sanitation. A hne
market space is set aside and here the
farmers come every day to display and
sell their wares.
The health Of the city is always good.
Strictly hygcuiC methods are enforced
by the naval governor ~ the city The
city is surrounded with beautiful drives
and everything bears evidence Of the
strictcst care.
Recently the Germans have opened an
European school and Europeans for
many miles around take advantage Of
the excellent course Of treining and send
their children to Isingtau.
There is model abba'o,r ut Tsingtau,
presided over by u competent yctcrinar-
fan, who examines all cattle brought III
for slaughter The nbbntoir is fitted
with all modern appliances. The most
scrupulous cleanliness prevails a model
truck farm aud dairy also add to the
comfort Of the peoplc-Ncw York Sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
HUNTER CARRIED
ON DEER'S ANTLERS.
w. f. MAIDEN OF ST. PAUL HAS SEN
SATI0NAL TRIP THROUGH
NORTHERN WOODS.
HUNG ON FOR DEAR LIFE.
Big Moose Lifted Nimrod Out Of Morass
After Being Angered by Knife
Slashes

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. Nov. II.
Especial. Wv. Il. Maiden Of st. Paul
had the thrilling experience of being car
rcd through the forest on the antlcrs Of
a big buck, which attacked him. lie,
with Charles WiXcy, went between Fish
Hook and String Lakes, when they
came upon a splendid specimen. They
separated to trap the animal and WiXey
fired, wOunding it.. Maiden was about
to fire when he fell into a mOrass and
found himself with nothing but Il knife,
The buck came at him and Maiden's
slashcs cnragcd him. In making Wig
orOus thrust Maiden dropped the knife,
The moose, ripping through his outer
coat caught one OF the prOngs of It's
horns in his hunting shirt Maiden felt
himself lifted and lying crosswise on the
mOOse's untlers. The animal started on
Il rush through the forest, Maiden feared
TO drop off, lest the animal turn and
gore him. Finally the moose broke into
d clearing, and some distance away
Maiden saw another hunter and yelled
60 attract his attention.
The man allowed the maddcncd ami
nal to pass him, and as its pace was
slackened he was able to take careful
aim and fired bullet so that il would
break its shoulder. As the moose came
TO its knees Maiden lcapcd off and the
hunter cut his throat. Maiden was not
hurt
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22

ONEIDA. Wis, Nov 17.-ISpecial.I -
Bishop Charles c. Grafton Of Fond du
Lac Thursday dedicated the Bishop
Grafton parish house on the Oneida res
eryation here. Bishop Grafton was ac-
companicd by Rev. i. Talbot Rogers of
Fond du Lac and Rev. III. s. Foster of
Green Bay. The local clergy assisting
were Rev +. w. Merrill, missionary,
Rev George Shelton assistant and Rev.
Cornelius Hill, Indian assistant.
The building is the gift of friends Of
the Indians, more than thousand per
sons having contributed sums from 10
cents upwards, no large gifts having
been received. The building has cost
$7375.5O. and there is no debt upon it.
Rev. f. w Merrill, who has been in
charge Of this mission for nearly ten
years has broken down in health and on
the day OF the dedication of the building
his resignation was announced by the
bishop, who Mt the same time gave notice
of the appointment Of his successor, Rev.
A. Parker Curtis, one time rector Of st.
Peters church at Ripon. 1t is expected
the new missionary will go into residence
about the LIST Of December.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
LOVE ENTERS ARSON CASE.
Farmer Has Hired Man Arrested, Claim
ing, 1t Is Said, He Burned Barn
Refused Him Daughters Hand.

LOMlRA. Wis, Nov. 20 Special !
A cas-, which involves II love story. an
arrest for alleged arson and Hallow-
cen party is to be tried here soon. The
case ut it, Last hearing was postponed.
On Halloween night the barn of VIII
liam Schwarz was destroyed lay fire with
Il number Of horses. SchWarz had his
hired man, Charles Knowltng arrested
on a charge of arson. thinking it is said
krCWltiug committed the act as one in
revenge bccaus" SChwarz would not
give the hired man the hand of his IS
ycar-oid daughter. Knowltug was re-
leased On bail, but was arrested on Il
charge Of making alleged threats to do
great bodily harm. Knowlung will at
tempt 10 prove that he was not the last
one coming home on the night of the fire
There was Halloween party in the
neghhorhood and the participants may
he involved
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
PARISH HOUSE ON INDIAN
RESERVATION DEDICATED

The building is of classic design, two
stories in height with wing on either
side one story in height, having total
frontage Of eighty-hve feet, and depth
of scyeuty-three feet. The exterior IS
of rock-faced limestone. In the rear
portion is fitted up n public bath room
and another room will be used by the
Oneida national band. On the main
floor are located a large vestibule, with
an assembly hall with Il stage, dress
ing room and a pantry, and a kitchen.
To the right of the assembly room in
one wing is located the library and
reading room. On the gallery floor are
located three rooms which will be used
as guild and class rooms. The left
wing is used for the mission school.
The assembly hall may be used as a
dining room on fetc days, days so dear
to the heart of the Oneida Indians.
Provision for the future installation of
n main heating plant is made. Except
ing the basement the finish throughout
is in Georgia pine and maple floors are
laid in the principal apartments.
The architects are Foeller, Benton &
Schobcr, Green Bay.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
Iustice,s MarrYing Fee

whats the average fee paid by pco-
pie who get n justice of the peace to
marry them said Squire w. H. Nick
erson, the other day We'll | should
say shat it is $3.50. I've married lots Of
people, and l guess the fees ! have re-
ceiyed will average just about chat.
Il have never received more than SO,
and ] make it practice not to accept
anything less than 81. If the Imply
bridegroom offers mo less than 81, tell
need it to get his dinner with.
"Oh, yes, lots Of them viii offer one
80 cents. If man asks me how much
the bill is, | usually tell him three dol
lars. Usually he forks Il over but some
people dcmur and want 10 pay a dollar
less. That is always satisfactory to me,
and | figure 1uat I'm lucky to get 81
out Of such p fellow. But ! suppose that
many Of them can't afford "a pnrt with
Il larger amouut.-ludiauupoIis News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
INSOMNIA CURED
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills Restored
/ Wrecked Nerves to Normal Con-
: dillon and Good Health Followed.

L oitlon 6no Sooo r1edtn roHoWoo'
II The sufferer from sleeplessness too Of
ten resorts to habit-forming drugs in
order to secure the coveted rest. But
sleep obtained by the use of opiates is
not refreshing and the benefit is but
temporary at best. -
Mrs. H A. Fletcher. of 80 Blodget
street, Manchester, n. H., is living evi.
dence of the truth Of this statement.
She SAYS: al received shock OF an
epoplectic character. 1t was so severe
TINT the sight Of my right eye was af-
fected, causing me to see objects double.
I was confined to my bed about four
weeks, at one time being told by the doc
tor that could not get well. When l
could leave my bed was in such ner-
yous state that | could not sleep at night.
I would get up and sit on "A chair until
completely tired out and then go back to
bed and sleep from exhaustion.
AZ had been under the DOCTORS care
for six weeks when my sister, Mrs.
Loveland, of Everett, persuaded me to
try DR., Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. began taking tho pills with
the result that | soon experienced relief.
One night soon after taking them | lay
awake only q short time and the next
night 1 rested well From that time |
slept well every night and soon got well
and strong. l have recommended DR..
Williams Pink Pills a number Of times,
and my niece has taken them for weak
nerves and poor blood and found them
very beneficial.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have cured
many severe nervous troubles, headache,
neuralgia and sciatica as well as diseases
ofthe blood such at an@mia, rheumatism,
pale and sallow compilations and many
Forms Of weakness. All druggists sell
DR.. Williams Pink Pills, or they will be
sent by mail postpaid, on receipt Of price,
30 cents per box, six boxes for 81. 30, by
the DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, n. Y.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
WOLVES A MENACE IN DOOR

STURGEON BAY, Wis, Nov. II
Special. Wolves are becoming more
bold il Door county every day While
Paul STRAIN was walking home last
night, three miles from here, he en-.
countercd three wolves. He ran to a
nearby house and when assistance was
obtained the wolves made of in the
Tickets. II is feared whcn winter comes
these animals will mako 1t dangerous for
children 10 60 to the country schools.
Hunting parties are being organized III
each township.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
HUDSON IS MYSTIFlED.
Shots Fired from Residence Nearly Hit
BOys-Two Strangers Taken
by Sheriff.

HUDSON. Wis, Nov. ID Special. ]
1t is believed that Hudson escaped 4
murder sensation last night, as two shots
were fired from Il residence on Second
street that barely missed some boys who
were passing. The sheriff found two
men in room facing the street, armed
gave their names as /. ii. Willis and
Charles Rhodes. They have been here
several weeks. and it is said. have done
no work. The affair is mysterious and
the city is waiting for developments.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
ALAsKA's FUTURE IN COPPER.
Thomas Gale Says Country Will Not Be
Agricultural One.
FOND III LAC. Wis.

FOND Du LAC. Wis. Nov. 10
Special Thomas Gale. congressman
from Alaska. who is visiting his family
in the city says he is not enthusiastic
over the agricultural future of Alasia.
This cannot bc expected he said, las
the country il rich without Il. Coupe.
will be mined TO great extent md 1T
the close nf The year the people Of the
United States will be surprised NJ tho
amount which has been mined, Seattle
people are Interested III the north ~ il
Is Alaska that made Seattle
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
MoLITOR GETS CANAL POST.

FOND DU Lac. Wis. Nov. 10
Special. david Molitor, of this city.
has accepted position rs engineer with
th" sthm!nn canal commission. He will
hr stationed at Washington and will
son, Mr.. Molit0r will leave Tuesday for
Washington. Ills family will relnnin in
Ills City
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
SHEBOYGAN BOY IS SAFE.
Harry Griffith Turns Up After Wandering
in Woods

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. Hilary
Grinith OF Shcboygun, who was lost
Thursday Unexpectedly showed up Fri.
day afternoon. After being lost all day
hc came out on the South Shore tracks
ten miles south Of where be was lost IN
the morning.
Big Buchanan, one Of the most
noted hunters of northern Wisconsin.
hus been appointed game warden by
Coy. Davidson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
HOUSER FOR SENATOR.
Secretary OF State MAJ Be Candidate to
Succeed Spooner.

MADISON. Wis. Nov 19-lSpo-
cial Secretary of state Waiter l..
Houspr when seen today rcintiyc to the
report printed in Milwaukee morning
newspaper that he would be n candidate
for the United States Senate iutim9trd
thnt he would seek election to succeed
John G. Spouuer.
Il hnvr not yet announced myself Il
candidate he said. Il see a great oI-
portunity for good work there however,
especially in the interests of the farm
ers."
Mr. HouScr said that he wrote the
original gold plank incorporated in Che
national Republican Platform
It is said here that Mr.. llouscr is not
the choice &C Senator Ia Toilette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
Cargo of Dried Flies.

One of the strangest cargoes ever car
ried consisted of several tons of dried
flies, which arrived in London the other
day from Brazil. They are mixed with
meal and make fine food for chickens.
They bring Il cents pound. and there
are about sixteen pounds to the bushel.
The importers used to get only l" cents
a pound, but the demand has increased
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-11-22
ANTLERS TIGHTLY LOCKED.
Warren Hunter Kills Fine Pair Of Fight
ing Deer.


EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Nov. III Spc-
cial. 10. II. Gillette Of Warren brought
10 the city the heads Of two deer, with
horns intcrlocked, which he found and
killed in the woods near Hawthorne.
Mr. Gillette had set out a trap for a
wolf the night before he got the deer
In the morning he ran across deer tracks
and started 10 follow them. He came
upon two great beasts with their antlcrs
iutorochcd. After following them for
about a mile he got within easy shoot
ing distance of them.
II hated 10 shoot Them" said Mr.. Gil
lette. There were two great kings Of
the forest helpless before me with no
chance of escape. | watched them strug-
Cling 70 discntauglr themselves for sew
cr0l minutes. And "a they struggled
they moaued and snortcd in exhaustion.
| hated TO take advantage of them, but
1 knew they could not get their autlcrs
apart SO | dropped them with two
shots
They are splendid specimens One
weighs 80 pounds the other 30. Their
autIcrs are almost perfect, There are
six points on each beam, which is IN
usual They are SO intcrlocked that it
will be- almost impossible to take them
apart without breaking some Of the
points.