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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-09
TRIAL BEGINS;
PLEA Is INSANITY

! New York, Jan. s.--Harry K. Thaw
today for the second time faces trial on
"a charge OF wilful murder.
After months OF waiting In the
tTombs, the tedious work of securing q
jury to try the young P~ittsburger for
killing Stanford White vas begun in
the criminal branch Of the supreme
court, in the same room in which Thaw
sat daily for nearly three months dur
ing the previous trial. '...
Thaw was called to the bar at 11:27.
His chief counsel, Martin w. Littleton,
announced the former plea of not guilty
entered by his client would be amended
to read:
=:
That the defendant was in :
/: sane at the time the deed was /:
/: committed"
Thaw was seated at the counsel table
with Mr. Littleton, Russell Peabody and
Daniel O'Reilly. District Attorney
Jerome and Assistant District Attor-
tney Caravan represented h people.
Evelyn in Blue.
= Mrs. Evelyn Thaw, attired in the blue
schoolgirl dress which became familiar
during the first trial. was In the court
room when the proceedings began.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-09
STRINGENCY PAST;
MONEY TO EUROPE

people are sailing for Europe. For win
ter many then were delayed be-
cause OF the stringency in the money
market and a desire to remain at home
until the financial depression had
cleared. Twelve great liners sailing to-
day will carry practically full passen-
ger lists.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-09

The Erzberg, Austria's iron mountain.
will fnrptsh ore for 1000 more vearR
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-09

That the defendant was in
sane at the time the deed was
committed"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
SCHOOL MEETINGS IN The CITY.

There was large attendance at each
school meeting in the city Monday
night. At the North Side School H. l..
Markham was reelected clerk over F.
F. Groelle by vote of 1879 to q. A
resolution to add domestic science to the
curriculum of the school was introduced
and after lengthy discussion for and
against was adopted by decisive vote.
The report of Thos. Torrison, treasurer,
showed that the receipts Of the year a.
mounted to $53, 915.7S of which SiS, 700
was realized from the sale of bonds. The
disbursements amounted to $4S, S,051.57.
At the West Side School John Schroe
der was elected treasurer over Henry
Groth, the retiring officer by vote of
112 to 105. The treasurer's report show
ed deficit of "a, 4,S71.44 which was due
to the large amount of improvements
and repairs made during the year. The
receipts amounted to $43,474.44 and the
disbursements to $4S, 345sS.
In the First Ward School F. G. Buer.
static was reelected clerk. The report
of the treasurer showed the receipts to
be $l2, 451. 7S and the disbursements $11,
1863 81.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
WEEKLY WEATHER BULLETIN.

The weather during the week ending
July 6th averaged partly cloudy aud
cool with frequent showers The day
temperatures were moderately high
early in the week and during the last
two days but the nights We're unusually
cool for this time of the year. During
the nights of June 30th and July tst the
minimum temperature was only few
degrees above the freezing point in the
northern part Of the State The mean
temperature for the week was from 4
degrees to s degrees below the normal,
the departure being least in the north.
eastern section and greatest in the cen.
trail and western portions.
Most of the rain fell during the week
rs moderate showers except in the
north central section. where heavy
thunderstorms occurred ON July Sd or
4tb. The total rainfall for the week
was light in the western counties and
along the Lake Michigan shore, while il
was considerably above the normal in
the central portion of the State.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09

Endorsement rs candidate for vice
election as delegate to the convention
which meets at Birmingham, Ala, was
the honor which the Wisconsin Associ
alton of Postoffice Clerks paid Eward G.
Zander of this city, retiring president
at the annual meeting at Oshkosh July
4th. MIR. Zander, who served as presi.
dent of the association last year, has
been one of the prominent members of
the association. Frank T. Rogers OF
Chicago, was endorsed for national
president.
Carl B. McCabe of Oshkosh was elect
ed president, Ephriam Fontaine, She.
boygan, vice, VIM. Mcclure, Barab boo,
secretary and Carl P. Asser, Madison,
treasurer.
Reports show fifty.s six branch organ.
izations affiliated with the state associa-
tion and membership of 27S, the in.
crease in membership for the year being
over 100 per cent. Elk President Zander
in his address praised recent legislation
of congress- giving postal clerks longer
vacation periods with pay and the as
sociation endorsed the postal savings
bank plan and Post Master Gen. Meyer
work. The association will meet at
Baraboo next year. Mr.. Zander and
Miss Alvina Krainik were the delegates
from Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
MAY DUY ELEVATORS.

The Wisconsin Central Railway, as
socisted with eastern interests and capi-
tai, is said to be negotiating for the pur.
chase of the elevators in this city owned
by the Northern Grain company and to
take over the business of the company
which announced its retirement last
week. Representatives of the Wiscon-
sin Central accompanied by agents of
the eastern syndicate were here and
looked over the property.
Two other bidders are in the field to
secure the elevators, one being the West
ern Elevator company of Winona, MINI.
The company has had its agents in the
city for feveral days and as indicating
the purpose of the company, secured re.
ports from the local office of the North.
ern Grain company showing the condi.
tion Of the business the past few years.
A company in Milwaukee is third
bidder for the elevators and agents have
also been in conference with the mana
ger of the Northern Grain company and
secured information relative to the bus
iness. Negotiations of the three compan.
les are said to have reached a point where
the sale of the elevators has been taken
up with the officials ard a decision of
the matter is expected within a week,
and as soon as the deal is closed the new
company will reopen the elevators and
resume business.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
MANITOWOC, WIS.,, THURSDAY JULY 9, 1908.
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

John OLeary. believed to be resi-,
dent of North Fond du Lac, was struck
on the head Thursday afternoon last
week by broken sweep while engaged
in moving frame house south west Of
the city, and instantly killed. He was
employed by J. Wettenkamp, in moving
buildings He was attending to the cap
stan when the sweep on which horse
was pulling broke and the part attach
ed to the capstan flew back and struck
him on the head killing him instantly,
He was about As years Of age and had
been working for Mr. Wettenkamp only
short time. 1t is not known whether
he came here from Marshtield or North
Fond du Lac. A card was found in his
pocket showing that he was member
of the North Fond du Lac aerie of eagles
and pocket knife which he carried,
bore the inscription John OLeary,
Marshfield. The remains were taken in
charge by undertaken Kappes. The flu
neral was held here Monday afternoon
as no relatives conld be found at Marsh
field or North Fond du Lac. Interment
was at Evergreen cemetery. The Eagl-
es of this city took charge of the funer
al
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
SURRENDERED FRANCHISES.

Fifty public utility companies OF the
state, including two companies in this
city, took advantage Of the provision of
the public utilities law allowing them
to exchange their franchises for indeter-
inmate permits from the state. The
limit Of time fixed for taking advantage
of this provision of the law expired
Thursdsy last Existing companies
which failed to take advantage of the
law will now be compelled to apply for
indeterminate permits when their pres
ent franchises expire and will not be in
a much better position than newly or
ganized companies. The Water Works
and Electric Light Companies of this
city surrendered their franchises but
the Gas Co. retains its city franchise
which has yet seventeen years to run.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
GREAT CIRCUS COMING.
Ringing Brothers Worlds Greatest
Shows To Exhibit Here July 25.

Saturday, July % has been fixed upon
for the visit of Ringing Brothers world
famous circus to Manitowoc. From ev-
cry point come tidngs of the furore
created by the new and larger program
of this supreme show this season. AL.
ways progressive and extravagant, Ring
ling Brothers have this year gone to
greater lengths than ever before, adding
feats and features never seen in America,
and enlarging the show in every depart.
ment until now six special trains are re.
quired for its transportation. The tent
for the ring acts is the largest ever made,
and so brilliantly lighted newspaper
may be read in its remotest part. The
menagerie tent is almost as large as the
main canvas, and contains the rar
est and most valuable collection of wild
animals in America. There are more
than 100 cages and dens in this depart
ment, including 40 elephants and a nurs-
cry Of baby wild creatures. The morn.
ing of show day Ringing Brothers will
give street parade longer and more at
tractive than ever before presented by
OF royalty, dainty carts of fashion, mas
sive tableauX floats, beautifully decorat
ed band chariots, newly built and differ
emily colored animal cages and dens,
oddly decorated musical structures, cav
airy troops of all nations, barbarian
groups, smartly gowned equestriennes,
dashing horsemen, rollicking clowns
and students, scores of open wild aui-
NAL dens, hundreds high, stepping blood
ed horses, forty elephants, twenty
camel team, and many more curious
and imposing features are woven bewild-
eringly into this remarkable free street
spectacle.
In the circus program are 100 num-
bers and 375 perform ers, more than
half of whom are appearing IN America
for the first time. The double somer-
saulting automobile, in which daring
young Frenchwoman courts death at
each performance, is the most appalling
ly sensational act ever devised by hui
man ingenuity. A ponderous auto car,
going at a rate of GO miles an hour, leaps
skyward, turns completely around twice
and descends with terrific impact upon
distant runway, and wheels like a
gale of wind into the hippodrome track,
guided by the smiling and calm young
occupant. 1t is the greatest of all thrill
ers and for intensity of effect battles de
scription.
Show day Ringing Brothers will open
ticket Office down town and sell ad-
mission tickets and reserved seats for
the same prices charged in the ticket
wagons on the grounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
WARNING TO SCHOOL OFFICERS,

1t Is rumored in some portions of the
state that an agricultural chart peddler
is abroad in the land, lie comes to the
school board telling them that agricul.
ture must be taught in the schools. that
his chart is absolutely necessary TO teach
the subject, etc. If he comes into
Manltowoc county put him in the hay
field and give him some practical agri.
culture, but do not buy his chart. The
chart has been reported Ito sci" for $40
plus. This chart business is humbug
and you need not be afraid to tell him
so. If he gets angry laugh Mt him, go
to the nearest telephone and report his
name and wares to the comfy superiu-
tendent, A school board that buys the
article will have To pay for it ont
OF their own pockets. If he says that il is
recommended by the state or county su-
perlntendent his recommendation is
forged and he ought to be prosecuted.
1t is also rumored that exorbitapt
prices have been charged for school sup.
plies by travelling agents, that case of
maps has been sold for S23. On page 30
of the last annual are given the ordinary
prices of articles for the school room.
Some Of the agents charge all they can
get and at this time they will be un.
usually active AZ they will work the $50
state aid inducement.
The articles that are considered es.
sential have been mentioned by the
state and county superintendent in cir.
culays. BE not deceived by agents.
w. f. LARSON,
CoGnty superintendent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
EARLY FERNS OF SPRINGTIME.
Interesting Development of the Cotton
Into the Fiddle Head.

AS real names, cotton and fiddle
heads have not enough In common to
bring them together in one title; but
as fanciful names for the two earliest
stages of the springtime ferns, the
two are closely associated The "cot-
ton" fern soon merges into the "fid-
die head"
Just as the buds OF trees and shrubs
are beginning to swell cottony tufts
appear all over the ground OF the low
lands in many places, and so close Is
the resemblance that at first glance
1t seems as II little balls or wads Of
cotton had there been scattered broad
cast These balls conceal the ends Of
the young fern fronds, the botanist
using the term "circinate" to describe
the form OF rolling or unrolling. AS
soon as the fern has grown an inch
or two in height the cottony appear
ance disappears and the fiddle head
form becomes very marked.-St. Mich
olas.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09

The following obituary notice of
Father Reddin who was reared in the
town of Eaton, this COUNTY and whose
death occurred a few week ago, is tax
en- from the New Richmond News:
THE venerable Father Daniel Reddin
peacefully passed away at the home of
his brother, John Reddin in Erin
Prairie Wednesday evening 63 years of
age.
His physical infirmities had been grow
ing upon him of late years, and added to
his other troubles he was afflicted with
a difficulty with his eyes which made
him all but sightless during the latter
years of his life He died Of diabetes
Father Dan, as he was atfectionately
called by his parishioners, was man of
rugged physique, and he bore his afflic.
tions with heroic fortitude until the very
last. 1t was about five years ago that
he was finally forced to give up his
pastoral work. After that he went to
Milwaukee, Chicago and elsewhere hop
ing to find relief especially from the
trouble that afflicted his eyes, but he
gained no permanent benefit. Since
that he has divided the time equally be.
tween the home of his brother in Erin
and the hospital in Chippewa Falls.
Father Dan was born in Ireland, in
the parish of Knockaderry, County of
Limerick, Jan. 81, 1S45, In 1854, the
family immigrated to America and To-
Gated in Ohio. Five years later, they
settled in Eaton, this state He was
educated at st. Francis seminary in
Milwaukee and ordained to the priest
hood there in 1881. The following six
months he served as assistant to Bishop
Schwebach, who was then pastor of st.
Mary's parish in Lacrosse, now presided
over by the Rev. Dean William White
From Lacrosse Father Reddn was
transferred to Marshfeld, where he re.
mained nine months. Then he was
stationed at ST. Patrick's parish, Erin
Prairie, succeeding Father Connolly,
and there he remained throughout many
years of faithful service, which is low
ingly remembered by his parishoners,
finally laying down the burden and re
tiring from active duty five years ago,
turning over the parish to Rev. Father
p. H. Walsh, the present pastor
Father Reddin is survived by three
brothers, William of Eaton, this state
Dennis of Detroit, Mich and John of
Erin Prairie"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
GOVERNMENT LAND OPENING
TRIP COUNTY, S. D.

The Government opening of Tripp Co.
lands will probably occur about October
1st, when a million acres will be thrown
open to settlement, including some OF
the finest agricultural lands in the
West The Rosebud extension of the
Chicago & North Western Ry. is the
only railway line to these lands. See
that your tickets read to Dallas, the
terminus of the North Western, a half
mile from the reservation border United
States Land Office will probably be
located here Send for free descriptive
pamphlets giving all details about the
land and how to secure quarter sec.
tion of it free on application to any G.
& N W. ticket agent.
Pub. July 8, IS, 23
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09

Returning from dancing party to
his home at Brillion, along the tracks of
the c. &. N. w. early Sunday morning,
Emil Kreuger, aged 26, was killed by
being run down by passenger train
No. 6 due here at 5:12 death being in
slant and the body being mutilated 80
Identification was possible only through
the clothing and effects found on and
near the person of the dead man. Kreug'
or was struck by the engine of the train
as he attempted to arise from the side Of
the track where it is said he was seated
when the train approached. The body,
in pieces, was taken to Brillion where
the burial was held Monday.
Kreuger. who made his home with
q widowed mother at Brillion, attended
q dance at Ryan's Grove, near the vii
lsge, on the evening of the 4th, accom-
panied by Miss Agnes Kirk and after
the dance attended Miss Kirk to her
home, three miles from the village. Re
turning, Kreuger, wearied by the even
ing's dancing AMI long walk, seated
himself on the track to rest, being in
this position when first seen by the en-.
CINE crew of the train. Aroused by the
whistle and noise OF the train Kreuger
attempted to get up but stumbled and
fell, directly in the path of the oncom.
ing train and was ground to pieces un-
der the wheels. The accident happened
at 45O and it wss daylight The train
was stopped and an attempt was made
to gather the body and word was dis
patched to Brillion.
A card, pieces of clothing and few
trinkets carried by the dead man made
it possible to identify the body. Mrs.
Kruger, mother Of the unfortunate
man, wac not at Brillion, being at Reeds
vile when informed of the tragedy and
she is overcome and fears are entertain
ed that the shock will prove serious to
her health. The death Of Kreuger is
the fourth violent death in the family
which has been particularly unfortunate,
the mother and two sons being the only
members Of family Of eight surviving.
Three children died Of diphtheris, and
four have now been killed in accidents
The mother and one son, aged 10, sur
vive.-Manitowoc Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
DIED

James Gillis, former resident of
Meeme, who removed with his family
to Deerbrook, Langlade county, about
twenty five years ago, died July /, after
an illness of several weeks, Mr.. Gillis
was known to many residents of this
city and county who will learn with re-
gret of his death He was IS years of
age and is survived by seven children,
five sons and two daughters. He was
raised in the town of Liberty and was
married in st. Isadore's church. Meeme,
about 80 years ago to Miss Mary Cody
who died several years ago. In COM
menting on his death the Amigo Repuh-
lican states that he was one of the best
known men of the county. The funer
al was held last Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09

In geography we are learning more
and more the Importance OF thorough
understanding of the home surround
ings We should have thorough know
ledge of Wisconsin and the United
States first of all More emphasis placed
upon place geography has resulted in
defniteness of knowledge in this branch
Too much of our geographical know
ledge has been up in the air. Let us
bring this knowledge down to earth and
associate it with the earth.
The manuscripts as rule this year
showed more common sense than ever
before. The answers were not merely
book knowledge, but showed acquaint-
ance with the world Of things. Teachers
who have this power will transmit it to
the pupils in their schools. Let us strive
for the thorough mastery of the import
ant things in the curriculum. Let the
pupils master them 80 that they may get
power to do their work in life
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
PELLET WAS LOWEST BIDDER

The bids for the building of the new
breakwater from the end of State street
north to the breakwater at the end of
Park street were opened at the city hall
Friday morning. Two bids were filed
being by Walter Pellet and the Great
Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. Pelle. e
bid was the lower of the two being $l3
70 per foot while the Dock company's bid
was Sl4 80 per foot. The estimated
cost of the breakwater by the city en-
gineer is Sc, 977. 40 and under Pellets bid
cost will amount to S6,53 %. Pellet
was awarded the contract at the council
meeting Tuesday night.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
FOR SALE.

Two farms and hardware store fol
sale. One farm contains Ice acres, tht
other 200 acres. A good large bricl
house on each farm and all other farm
buildings, wind mill on each place
good water, everything in best of order
Both together for sale, only 3 miles
west of the new Rail Road Station Mar
ibel, Wis. A good opportunity for some
one who desires to buy.
The hardware store is 40x6O ft, . stor
les high, store below and dwelling house
on second floor, good barn and
acre of land, mile west of Maribel
Wis, in the village of Rosecrans. A
good chance for any one to start any
kind of business.
Come and see or write to the owner.
WIN. +. LUEBKE.
Maribel r. f. d. No I.
Box AZ. Wis. IT,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
LOW RATES EAST
via
THE NORTH WESTERN LINE.

Low Round "trip rates will be made
from points on The North Western Line
for the Prohibition National Conven.
ton, Columbus, Ohio, July 9th to 18th,
b. Y. p. u, Cleveland, Ohio, July 9Th
to Sth, q. A. X. Encampment. Toledo,
Ohio, August 27th to 3Oth and Knights
Of Pythias Conclave, Boston, Mass. July
3lst to August 3rd.
For full particulars apply to agents,
Chicago 81 North Western Ry.
Pub. July 2, ., 10, %.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
ALTMAN & SONS SELL PROPERTY

G. f. Altman & Sons who conducted
greenhouses Mt the corner of Washing
ton and 9th streets, have sold the real
estate, consisting of five lots, to the
VIM. Rahr Sons Co. The personal pro
perty and the business was sold to Hugo
Rudolph. The deal has been pending
for some time. The Altman company
will retire from business in this city.
Alfred and William Altman will go to
Ogden, Utah, to engage Ia the whole
sale floral business with their brother
Reinhardt who il now located there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
THREE MEMBERS OF LIBRA
RY BOARD APPOINTED.

The terms Of Henry Groth, Edward
Zander and Arthur George, members of
the Library board, expired July 1.
Mayor Groffman resppointed Henry
Groth. Frank Hoffman and Arthur
Wysemsnn were appointed in place of
Messrs. Zander and George The ap-
pointments were confirmed by the conn
Gil at the meeting Tuesday night.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
LOW RATES TO PACIFIC COAST VIA
CHICAGO UNION PACIFIC &
NORTH WESTERN LINE.

Very low rates for the round trip, to
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle and North Pacific Coast
points, daily June 1st to September
10Th. Liberal return limits, variable
routes, favorable stop-over arrange.
ments. Apply to any ticket agent. The
North Western Line for full par rticulars.
Pub. June IS, %, July 2, 8.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-09
In Bulk OnIy.

What are you paying for poetry
today" the ong-haired man in
qured
The editor glanced at the closely
rolled manuscript in the visitors
hands
'I'll have TO consult the janitor," he
said We are not buying heavily at
present Just little now and then to
accommodate our friends. But we
never buy 1t In less than ten.pound
lots
Whereupon he wen, back TO his
desk and the caller faded away -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.