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, 1908-04-07

Some three Dr. four months ago the
Sheridan Enterprise wds an eager and
valiant supporter of Taft for the re-
publican presidential nomination. 1t
claimed that through its efforts it had
forced The Laramie Republican and
the Wyoming Tribune to his standard.
Then a change came over the spirit
OF the troubled dreams of the editor,
f. H. Barrow, and he didn't say a
thing for fully i've weeks. He just
talked about everything but Taft and
the nominees. Those who had known
the man knew what it meant, and they
freely predicted that he would be out
before the state convention with an
article in opposition to an instructed
delegation from Wyoming. 1t came
along all right in his last issue. He
urges as a reason for his vacillating
policy that he does not like to be
forced in his political views. And
this, after ne had claimed the credit
Tor forcing us. After the nomination
Is made he will be bawling for Taft
again, so his sidestep at this time does
not cut any figure.
, 1908-04-07
Arrival American Fleet at San Fran
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returning same route, $50; Los An
geles, Cal, going and returning same
route, $50. Dates of sale, April 4th,
5th, 25th, 26th, 1908. Final return limit
sixty days from date of sale. Stopov-
ers en- route. ALVA B. CADY,
Agent.
, 1908-04-07

When In need of Job printing or ally
thing in the book line call on The Re.
publican. First class work guaranteed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
START SOON ON BROWN
COUNTY COURT HOUSE.

Work on the new Brown county court
house may be started inside of two
weeks time by the General Construction
company of Milwaukee. holders of the
general contract amounting to 1892, 129,
The company is ready at any time to
begin the work and it is up to the spe
cial building committee of the county
board of supervisors to have the houses
standing on the court house site remov-
ed. AS soon rs that task is accomplish
ed the ground will be broken by the con
tractors.
The court house Will be the finest in
this state without n single exception.
The basement will be constructed of
Marquette raindrop stone, with Bedford
limestone super structure and gray gran.
ite for the base course. 1t will be fin
ished with beautifully hued marble
throughout. The building committee
Architect G. E. Bell of Minneapolis and
the different contractors finished signing
the contracts and various other details
have been completed. The last con.
tract was given Saturday afternoon for
a Seth Thomas tower clock combined
with the Hahl auxiliary Office clock
system. The contract price is $2 $50
The entire cost of the building ont
side of the clock is over $l5, 600 below
the estimate of Architect Bell The
individual contracts are as follows:
General Construction company $l92, l29;
Martin q Wigman for heating S6 $50;
George F. Reeke for plumbing, "a, 766;
Art Metal Construction Company for
metal vault furniture, 80 800, making a
total of S213, ,275 The architects figure
on the separate contracts were as fol-
lows; general contract, 5000 600; heating
and plumbing, Sl4, 500; metal furniture
without the counters $4,000, making a
total of S226, 800 This leaves adffer.
ence between the estimate and the
actual contract figures of $13, 225 Green
Bay Gazette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
MEMORANDA MISSING.

A small piece of paper containing Sc
veral names and lot of figures, which is
said to have been lost was subject Of a
court inquiry in probate court when
Adolph Wolf, plaintiff in the case involv
ing affairs of the defunct Co OPP. com
pany, was summoned on demand of j.
e. Lehmkuhl and E. NJ. Carstens, de-
PENDANTS in the suit. The petition filed
court seeks the examination of Wolf
to determine upon what grounds his
complaint in the original action is bas
ed.
In this action agains: Lehmkuhl and
Carstens, charging conspiracy and
fraud, Wolf signed the complaint in his
own behalf and that of Others, he said,
aud in the examination now on, the de
tense seeks to learn who is interested
with Wolf in pressing the case. Wolf
claims that the names, with memor.
andum of the amount which each was
to pay to the attorneys fees and court
costs are contained on slip of paper
which he says has been mislaid or lost.
He gave three names in court of those
he says are interested with him in the
prosecution.
A question WAS also raised on the ori-
ginal complaint. Atty. Cratic for the
defense, demanding to know upon what
information Wolf signed the complaint,
he did not have personal knowledge of
the charges. Wolf said he had turned
the case over to his attorneys for inves-
tigation and had signed the complaint
when drafted. Attorneys Schmitz q
Groelle appear for Wolf. The hearing
occupied all day Friday in court and is
said to be preliminary to some other
move by the defense. The trial of the
original action is set for January.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
BODY OF MISSING BOY FOUND.

The body of Herman Wehausen was
found Sunday morning floating in the
lake near the government pier, about
800 feet from shore. The body WAS dis
covered by Mr.. and Mrs. John Ploeckel'
man who were ont ON the pier fishing.
The corpse was taken to the undertaking
establishment of Rosinsky q Oestrelch
where it was prepared for burial. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon.
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
The boy was son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Wehausen, North 9Th street and
was 12 years old. He left home Satur-
day afternoon, Sept 10, to go fishing
and AZ he did not return and no trace OF
him could be found, tie presumption
was that he had drowned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
SELL 300 TONS OF ICE.

The j. G. Johnson Co. of this city
closed deal Saturday with the c. &
N. w. r. r. Co. for the sale of 800 tons
of ice. The ice was shipped to Green
Bay from which place it will be distri-
buted to places along the Northwestern
line where headed.
Owing to the intense heat of the past
summer there is q shortage in the sup.
ply of ice in Chicago, Milwaukee and
many other cities in Wisconsin, and the
J. G. johnson Co. is one of the few ice
dealers who have surplus. The com
pany two years ago built large storage
house aud packed large quantity of
ice and has held it in reserve.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
REDUCED COLONIST RATES.

One way tickets Mt special low rates
on sale daily throughout September, and
October from all points on The North
Western Line to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland and Puget Sonnd
points.
Daily and personally conducted tours
in tourist sleeping care via the Chicago,
Union Pacific * North Western Line.
Double berth only r. through from
Chicago. For full particulars write S.
A. Hutchison, Manager, Tourist Dept.
PIP Clark st, Chicago, Ill or address
nearest ticket agent The North Western
Line.
Pub. Sept a. oct. |, 5, ID.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
DIED

George Hardgrove, a pioneer settler
of Cato, died on Thursday of last week,
aged about 80 years. He was one of the
oldest residents of the county an3 was
esteemed and respected by all who
knew him he is survived by one son
Henry who resides on the old farm and
one daughter, Mrs Albert Soper of Am
herst, Wis Within the past two months
two daughters of the deceased passed
away y-Miss Mary at the hospital in this
city and Mrs. John Leary in North Da-
kota
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
ROBBERS RAID P. 0. AT CATO.

The postofiice AT Cato in the store Of
w. N Killen was broken into Tuesday
night by robbers They secured but
little money, only one registered pack.
age, but number Il letters. When an
investigation waH made Wednesday
morning some nitro glycerine was found
in the store. Postoificer inspector Reid.
enbach Of Green Bay was notified and
will make an Investigations Dist. At.
torney +. l.. Kelley WAS also notified
and went to Cato Wednesday morning
to investigate. The robbers made good
their esdape, leaving no clue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
BIG RALLY SAT. EVENING.

The Democrats will open the campaign
in this county next Saturday evening
with a speech by John A. Aylward
Democratic nominee for governor, at
the Turner hall. When Mr.. Aylward be
gins his address, it is expected that be
will look down from the rostrum to see
the building packed with listeners. The
Democrats are evincing the utmost
enthusiasm aud the present campaign
promises to be the most interesting ever
held in the county. A big majority for
the Democratic ticket in Manitowoc
county is predicted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

The following will be the program at
the Country School Section at the Mil
waukee Convention:
l. The Preparation of Teachers for
Country School Work County
Supt. J. G. Brockert, Grant Co.
,. Higher Education for Country Com
munities Principal O. f. Wells
Marathon Co. Training School.
3. The Relation of the Normal School
to the Development of the Country
School Asa M. Royce, Institute
Conductor, Superior
4. The Relation of the University to
Country Education--A. b. Stout,
Madison.
,. Education From the Farmers Stand
point II. Scribner Rosendale,
Wis.
6. The Future of the Country School.
Christian Schade, Manitowoc,
T. Education of Girls for Efficiency in
the Home Co. Supt Anna l.. Bar
bre, Taylorville, Ill.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
JUDGE KIRWAN'S DECI-
SION AFFIRMED

The supreme court Tuesday handed
down a decision in the case of Zoerb
vs. Paetz, affirming the decision OF Judge
kirwau handed down in circuit court.
BY the decision the court holds IN favor
of Kirwans ruling that the signature OF
Mrs. Zoerb, wife of the plaintiff, was
necessary to the bond of maintenance
to make it binding. The case will now
probably be tried here again on the plan
suggested by Circuit Judge Kirwan, but
which the attorneys for both sides would
not agree to.
The Zoerb Paetz case is one that has
been fought in the local courts for the
past two years, and was appealed to the
supreme court by Burke and Cratic. who
came into the case rs attorneys for Zoerb
after the death of Atty. It. &. Sedgwick,
who originally started the action. The
history Of the case dates back to the
time when Mrs. kautz, an elderly lady
living in the vicinity of Two Creeks,
near the Kewaunee county line, decided
over her property and interest to Fred
Zoerb, who in turn signed bond Of
maintenance to care for the old lady
during the rest of her life. The value
of the property of Mrs. Kautz WAS $1O,-
900.
The old lady delivered over the deed
to Zoerb of all her property, and he in
turn gave her a bond of maintenance.
to support Mrs. Kautz for the rest of her
life But this latter instrument was
not signed by Mrs. Loerb who WAS then
visiting at Menominee, Mich. Atty.
Chloupek of Mishicot, now deceased,
had drawn up the papers in the proceed
ing and noted the fact that Zoerbs wife
had not signed the bond of maintenance
and told Zoerb that it would be well for
him to have his wife sign the instru
ment. He journeyed to Menominee to
bring his wife back to sign the papers,
but before they returned Mrs. Kautz
died
Then John Paetz ct al, including a
score or more of heirs of Mrs. kautz at
once brought suit to secure the property
Of Mrs. Kautz, claiming that fraud and
Misrepresentation had been used by
Zoerb, and asking the court to cancel the
deed. Zoerb in the meantime got the
deed to the property from Atty, Chou
psk and placed it on record,
The Paetz parties claimed that the
deed to the property and the bond of
maintenance had never been properly
delivered, and because Of the failure of
Zoerhs wife to sign the bond, it was
void. Zoerb, at the same time, also
brought an action in circuit court to
correct the description OF the property
in the deed and by stipulation both of
the suits were consolidated and tried be-
fore Judge Kirwan. Nash & Nash and
j. S. Anderson appeared for the Kautz
heirs
Judge Kirwan decided that no fraud
or undue influence had been used, but
that the deed had never been actually
delivered, and that the plaintiff Zoerb
had mistaken its remedy, in place of
suing to corret the deed he should have
brought IN action to compel the heirs of
Mrs. Kautz to turn over the property to
him. Attys Burke & Cratic decided to
appeal from the ruling that declared
that the wife should have signed the in
strument, claiming that the wife did not
have to sign the bond of maintenance
itowoc Daily News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
A Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills three years ago. says
L. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route /, Gull.
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone the
system in gentle way that does you
good. 25c at Henry Hinrichs' drug
store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

We are trying to teach children neat
ness. We are telling them to pick up
all pieces of paper that are lying on the
floor. We are telling them that they
must not throw paper around outside.
Baskets and other receptaces 80 station.
ed around into which rubbish may be
thrown We feel that things are going
wrong if we see the children marking
the sidewalks with crayon taken from
school, at least we don feel right about
it. In short, we seem to be unanimous
in the opinion that u child should be
trained in neatness and in respect for
public property.
Now is it right to allow gIO,rH mp
peopic to go around and mark side walks
Right in front of school buildings where
little children gather, where they pass
in aud out daily, the advertiser does his
work unmolested. Do You parents real
ize that such lads" as were placed on
the walks this week have ~ much intiu
ence as what they learn at school or in
the home?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
The Modern Way.

Advertisements on the scenery"
exclaimed the star. That's carrying
commercialsm really too far
1T isn't commercialism," exclaimed
the manager. 1--WE want the scene to
look like a real meadow, don't we?'-
Tit.Bits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

A meeting of the County Hortlcultnr
nj Society will be held at the Training
School Saturday, oct TO- Program will
be published next week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

Animal MEETING of the Wisconsin
State Teachers Association at Mlwau.
kee, Nov. 12-14
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

The Friday evening program of the
County Association will he held mt All.
ger 3 Hall instead of at the Turner Op
era House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
EDUCATIONAL.
By w. T.. LARSON.

Annual Meeting of the Nj. {. T. A.
Friday and Saturday of this week
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01

The Annual for 1908 1909 is now
ready and copies will be distributed at
the meeting this week
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-10-01
1.-The new fall

hats at our store are attracting an un-
usual amount of interest on account
of the charming styles and the low
prices. The assortment is by far the
largest in the city, amounting to over
800 hats. This great display makes
the selection of hat an easy matter.
Come and see if your hat is here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL.
Events of interestI 10 Many Water
 bury People.

The annual reception and open house of the Y. M. c. A. will be held tomorrow night.
 The class of 1908, Crosby high, will hold a reunion this evening in Kicks dancing academy on East Main street.
 Tomorrow evening St Michael's drum corps of Wateryille will hold their first annual ball at Goodwill hall In Waterville, A fancy drill by the corps will be executed before the grand march. Tickets may be se- cured at the door.
 Tomorrow afternoon and even- ing Lallier's military band will give a grand New Years concert and so- cinl at Columbus hall. Naugatuck Afternoon programme will start at 2;3O, evening at S:l5. A good time assured to all who attend.
 Tomorrow evening the Good Will social club will hold their annual dance at Buckingham hall. The dances given by this club always draws large crowds. A handsome souvenir programme will be given away. The committee has arranged a dance programme of twenty-two numbers and all the latest dance music will be rendered by Galipeau's s orchestra.
 The boys club will observe the third anniversary of the opening of its new quarters tomorrow night. The public is invited and the super intendent and matron, MT and Mrs Nicholas Combellack, will be on hand to receive. along with many of the patrons Of the club. The clubs brass band and orchestra will furnish music and at the close each member will be given bag of fruit and candy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
GUARD LAKE TO SAVE DAM.
Wethersfeld Farmers 0bect to liar
 messing Water Supply.

New Britain, Dec 31-Word was received here that lively times have been going on at Higmon lake, for merly known as the Grisw oldville reservoir, for the past two days. The reservoir was recently bought by J. J. Higgins and F. c. Monier and they have built dam there. The Weth- ersfield farmers resent the harness ing of the water supply, and have twice torn down the dam. It is now replaced and they threaten to tear it down again. Watchmen have been posted to guard the dam, and accord ing to the story which reached here they were fired upon Tuesday even- ing and had to beat a retreat.
 The dam was razed the previous time on Saturday or Sunday. As it was being rebuilt the farmers threat ened the workmen, some of whom were inclined to quit. The dam was partly torn down again. The own CTS have consulted w. F. Delaney as counsel, who has secured the names of some of the farmers and he threat ems to sue them. The dam shuts off a stream of water which has SUD- piled a half a dozen or more farms and naturally the owners of the farms do not take kindly to it's erec- tiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
SACRED HEART CHURCH FAIR
Brought to Successful Close Last
 Evening in School Hall.

The annual fair of the Sacred Heart church came to a close last evening, another large crowd being present in the parochal school where the event was held. The fair this year was the most successful that the church has given in recent year. All the families of the parish were present on seme one of the three nights and it was an old fash toned carnival which everybody seem- ed to enjoy. These little affairs in the school were started three years ago by the Rev T. M. Shelley, pastor of the church. Although the east end parish, at one time was accustomed to hold big social events for some years they ceased to give fairs or en- tertainments of any kind. With the completion of the parochial school Father Shelley again started them, and they are proving as successful as in years gone by. Many of the eX-members of the parish found time to drop out there during the fair and every evening the school building was crowded There was a stage entertainment and dancing and supper was also served. Because of the illness of the pastor most of the work fell upon the shoulders of his assistant, the Rev Father Dooley, and the sisters in charge of the paro- chial school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
CAPPS'S APPOINTMENT.
Officers of the Bureau of Engineer
 ing are Surprised.

Washington, Dec. 31.-When many of the officers of the bureau of steam engineering of the navy de- partment to-day learned that the or der of the president, Rear Admiral Capps, chief constructor of the navy had been made acting chief of their bureau they referred to a provision in the revised statutes. which they had always regarded as preventing the assignment of a staff officer as chief of that bureau for more than one month. They were somewhat mystified as to how this practical combination of the bureau of con- struction and the bureau of steam engineering could have any degree of permanence under such an ar rangement.
 They generally entertained the opinion that Secretary Newberry ex- pected to secure legislation author fzing the consolidation of the two bureaus before the end of the pres ent session of congress.
 These officers were surprised to learn that the section they had de- pended upon to keep a line officer at the head of their bureau made the restriction in reference to staff officers in case successor appointed 10 that chief of the bureau only when such chief should die or re- sign. The fact that Rear Admiral Barton, recently chief of the bureau of steam engineering had retired made possible the appointment of Rear Admiral Capps without any statutory limitation of the term he may serve. No legislation will be necessary to continue the practical consolidation of the two bureaus and from this time on they will be op- erated under single head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
TIMELY TOPICS

Complete assortment of gul!Hn- teed watches at Hamilton HardM are Cos.
 Sale of ladies rubbers, plain or storm, 45c at Connecticut Boot &. Shoe Co.'S.
 Sale of lawn and fancy waists wlii open Saturday morning at Grieve Bisset & Hollands
 Good fresh sea food at the Public market for tomorrow. Chickens 16c and 1Sc.
 Emerson shoes at J. c. Jackie & Sons for $50, $4 and S.; women 8, $2 and $2.50.
 Currans will close to-,iC rrow but their white sale will be contin Saturday morning.
 P. Stance will give piano free to one who has most coupons.
 Curtis Art Co can supply all your wants in pictures and frames
 Browns quickfie charcoal 10c bag at all grocers. Try Fuller's hand soap.
 Special offer to New Years buyers at Woodruff Grocery Cos. Port, claret and sherry, three for 75c.
 The Model market has Georges haddock at 5c pound for to-mor- row; turkeys 2Sc pound
 The Benson Furniture Co has two entrances to their big furniture store. Bank and South Main streets.
 Frank the shoeman sells the Um- pire shoe for men at s350 and s4. Ultra for women at $350.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
TROLLEY PETITIONS.
Notices Filed Yesterday with the Sec
 retary of the State.

Peutlons concerning matters to be brought before the January term of the state legislature were filed with the state secretary yesterday as fol- lows:
 The Shore Line Electric Railway Co wishes an extension of time in which to complete it's lines as desig- mated in the charter.
 The Norwich and Westerly Rail- way Co petitions for an amendment to the resolution incorporating the Norwich, Mystic and Westerly Street Railway Co, so that 1t may be al lowed to furnish electricity for light and power in the towns of Preston, Ledyard and North Stonington.
 The Norwich, Jewett City X Vol untown Street Railway company asks for an extension of it's charter, ap- proved June 29, 1905, to July |, 1911.
 Albert L. Potter and Charles H Brown of Norwich and Moves B.. Allyn of Ledyard are the petitioners TOT the charter for the Norwich & Groton Street Railway company, to construct a trolley line from the ter minus of the track of the Connecti- cut company on Laurel Hill, Nor Wich, through the village of Gales Ferry to Thames street, Groton, near the New London & Groton ferry.
 TWenty-one of the inhabitants of Stony Creek in the town of Branford wish to form a Stony Creek AsSO- ciation, to provide proper sanitary measures, police protection and need ed improvements.