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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
Prolific Pheasants.

1t is reported that the whole Of Van
couver island is now well stocked with
pheasants which have long been thor
oughly acclimatized and breed freely.
The history of pheasant ncclimatiza ton
in Vancouver is simplicity itself. In 1883
G. W. X. Thompson of Victoria imported
twenty-five birds from China, kept them
in captivity till young had been Matched
out and set all at liberty ms soon as the
chicks were strong enough. In 1886 Mr..
Busgrnve imported eleven more birds
and turned them out. and from these
thirty-sx pheasants the whole OF Van
couver and many of the adjacent islands
have been stocked.-Baily's Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
GOOD WORD FOR FAT MEN.
Indications That They Are Gaming in
Popular Appreciation.

For the past 1900 years the relative
popularity and efficiency of fat men have
been mooted questions. Two of the most
distinguished citizens of that rather ex-
tensive period have arrayed themselves
on opposite sides of the question. Julius
Caesar declared. at least in the hearing
of William Shakespeare, that he pre-.
ferred to have about him fiat men, sleek
headed, and such as sleep o nights" On
the other hand, Edmund Day. who has
given to the world a couple of the most
delightful fat men in all dramatic litera-
ture, declares: "Shucks! Nobody loves a
fat man." Only he didn't say ''shucks."
TO the literature of this all-absorbing
question u Philadelphia contemporary
contributes the suggestion that Mr.. Taft
has established for all time in American
history the fat man as an institution en-
titled TO public esteem. He is wanting
in neither avoirdupois nor in mental
poise. He is hick-headed only in regard
to the size of his hat. He is technically
obese. but not lethargic either mentally
or physically. Some one remarked long
ego that in some fat men the fat pre-
dominates. and in others the men pre-
The future political fashion historian
will probably note that during the clos
ing years of the first decade and the
early years of the second of the twentieth
century the Americans wore their big
men large.
Mr.. Taft discounts the efficacy Of the
lean and hungry Cassius" whom Caesar
disliked and be iisproves Mr.. Days pes
sim site despair as to the possible degree
Of public confidence and esteem which
a fat man may attain. This is at least
keeping up with the procession in these
days Of historical iconoclasm, If nothing
more. May not the fat man, after all,
be the victim Of circumsta noes? Is thin
ness a condition precedent to the posses.
sion Of lovable qualities or the accumu-
lation of kindly wishes on the part Of
ones fellow citizens? There Is much to
be said in favor of the fat man. even II
Falstaff and Henry VIII were inclined to
embonnoint TX q nsaa City .Iournal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
A German Business Woman's Idea.

One Of the cleverest young business
women in Germany. well known in Ber-
lin society and considered one of the
prettiest girls in the German capital, has
lust secured on behalf of the company
Of which she is chairwoman {. contract
from the Belgian State railways which
marks the last thing in railway economy
effected by foreign government Miss
Stoete's syndicate has received perrnis'
sion to collect all newspapers and paper
Of every description left in carriages in
the Belgian railways. and in return con-
tracts to manufacture and supply free
of charge from the paper thus obtained
as many cardboard tickets as the rail-
ways may require. It is estimates that
the company will n,..4h profit Of from
II TO Is per cent. q year.-Bystander.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
Stage-Struck Royalty.

The habit of becoming "stage struck"
is as common among youthful royalties
rs among less exalted persons. The
Queen of Holland once confessed that if
she were obliged to choose profession
it would be that of an actress. During
her girlhood she took great interest
in amateur theatricals, and the little
private theater which she had erected at
the palace was often the scene of her
own dramatic triumphs. Queen Alex
andra was at one time a clever amateur
actress, and her love of acting is shared
Ivy her daughter, now Queen of Norway.
Princess Henry Of Battenberg is an
other royal actress of great merit Tilt
Bits
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
The Barrister Scored

The rigid ohservances of old English
rules in the South Carolina law courts,
and neglect of the same by James L..
Petigru. gave rise TO the following pas
sage: Mr.. Petgru," s0id the Judge
you have on light coat. You cant
speak" May II please the bench.
conform strictly to the law. Let me H..
iustrate. The law says that the barris-
ter shnll wear a black gown and coat.
aud your honor thinks that means a
black coat" yes" said the Judge
We'll. the law also says the sheriff
ihali wear cooked hat and sword. Does
your honor hold that the sword must he
cooked as well as the hat?" He was
permitted to go on,--Dundee Advertiser.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
oOO-Year-0ld Butter.

Chez is used in India as is butter in
America and European countries, and in
fact is butter, SO prepared that it never
grows stale, instances being known of
it's preservation for as long as 200
years. In preparing ghee, butter is
boiled until all the watery particles and
curds have been thrown off by repeated
skimmings. When the liquor is clear oil
it is poured into a vessel to cool. When
cooled it is in graduated form, and will
keep for years without becoming rancid
or Of bad odor. Ghee has been found in
deserted castles, where is must have
been left more than two centuries ago.
Popular Mechanics.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
resented in Senate and Assembly, do enact

as follows
Section ]. The trustees of the state
library are authorized. AT any time prior 10
the first day OF January 1911. TO purchase,
as In their discretion may appear to be the
best interests of the state, all rights OF
publication Of the statutes of this state
then existing, indexes thereto, and of all
annotations thereof, and all copyrights or
other rights for the publication OF The
same together with complete annotations
subsequent to the compilation of the supple
inent of 1906 For this purpose there Is
hereby appropriated a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars.
Section > This act shall take effect and
be In force from and after its passage and
publicantion.
Approved June Il. 1909
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
A New Gold Mine.

There is a likelihood of gold mines be.
ing opened in the near future in Bcch-
uanaland. Should such development
take place 1t would result in bringing
increased business to Kimberly to help
All the gap caused by the falling Oft in
the DIAMOND trRdA
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
Particular.

Waiter" said he who would be IA
eetious, kindly bring me split Of stout
-and see that yot split il exactly in the
middle
Ihaf nckied a man ~ the next table
He summoned the mental.
''Waiterr be COMMANDED. pet me
nip Of aie--and be sure 70 nio II ex.
acty N the bud."-New York Times.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15
Kansas Towns Slogan

Cimarron is the latest town to contract
the slogan habit. The one chosen is: Sim
mex u, CiuAarron. "--kauSas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15

tH''' Deil'Nt, now thnt l recOl lect &,
that it was three
"And did yon get your machine back q"
IL didn't bother with it, II was n
hoodoo anyway. But | went back home
and made ano her"
DO you make them yourself"
Sure thing. But"
looked about me once moro then
gazed at her solemnly.
you'll say nothing about this, Of
course"
III You wish It, But why not?'
smiled gTandly.
"You see" said. II ran down here
for few days rest and quiet What
| do is not generally known. If it were
will be fo'Iowcd by crowds"
leaned forward once more, my face
close TO hers.
Its my secret" ] said.
81 understand" she replied, "only--
couldn't you--take me with you some
timer I'd just love it."
shook my head.
"Im afraid not" said you see,
aside from the risk. it's the weight"
Il could train down"
puzcd nj her critically. She sub.
mitted humbly nay. anxiously.
We'll" ! said, soto voce, IN see"
| started up.
by the way | said. 81 discovered
a punching bag in the stable this morn.
ing Perhaps you'd like to have a 20
At il. III he referee. I'd ike TO my
self. but Of course, have 10 be careful.
Come" | said, plucking at her sleeve,
at will help you get back yonr wind.
III time YOU ia three minute rounds"
She looked at me in dismav
isn't it too soon after luncheoni"
she asked.
Nonsense You're not going into the
ring, are YOU"
But she held back. Somehow she
didn't seem the same girl she was--since
the flying machine.
40 tell you the truth" phe said, 81
never tried punching the bag Somehow,
never got around to it."
Was | wrong at this moment in aus
pecting something Perhaps-
Well" said, you must get of some
OF that weight"
! looked ut her fastidiously.
Not that you're SO badly out If con
diton, hat some sacrifice must be made.
Let's look up the Charley boy you men
toned or whoever he is Get him to
play singles with you. What If you
beat him Remember" | went on earn
estll- that you're doing it ior y pur-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
BUSINESS MEMS DAY.
Detroit Wholesalers to Entertain
Michigan Retail Dealers.

Wednesday, September 6, will be
wholesalers day" at the Michigan
State Fair and the Detroit WhOlesal-
ers' association has arranged a pro-
gram Of entertainments that will give
the visitors an extremely delightful
time On this occasion merchants
from all parts of Michigan and the
surrounding states viii be guests Of
the Detroit organization. which will
see that nothing is left undone for
their enjoyment The Michigan State
Fair and the city Of Detroit has a
reputation for doing things and the
visitors on that day win be treated
to surprises at every turn
The Wholesalers association will
have a tent on the grounds with free
telephone service TO visitors, who
back home.
The evening will be known as
wholesalers night" for which q spe-
cal ertainment viii be prepared
including a magnificent horseshow
and a general vaudeville performance
which will take PLACE in front Of the
grand stand. grand display OF fire
works, including many large pieces,
will conclude the evening.
Michigan retail merchants say that
Detroit is one of the best places in
the country in which to buy goods.
About everything under the sun can
be found there. The shops mills and
Wholesale houses are numerous and
the proprietors cater to the very high
est class OF trade. This fact was dem
onstrated a year ago when five thous-
and visiting merchants attended the
annual meeting
II is expected that this years at
tendance will exceed that of 1908.
The railroads are interested in the
event and will furnish cheap rates
into Detroit from every part OF the
ctate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
Real Indian Village.

The American Indian is gradually
disappearing and his mode of life Is
becoming more interesting each day,
to the general public. The manage
ment of the Michigan State Fair, real
izng the educational features that lie
in the Indian village has secured an
attraction of this sort, which is prom
lsed to be oen of the leading features
of the Midawy at the coming State
Fair September TO 10.
This is a real Indian village and
consists of Chief Two Stars" and his
followers, consisting of one hundred
persons.
The Indians will live at the Fair
grounds in tepes. in the same wild
style that existed on western plains
fifty years ago.
These indians will eat, sleep and
appear in a semi-barbaric style that
will be interesting to every visitor at
the grounds. This attraction will be
As fascinating to adults as to the chill
dren. The Indians will execute war
dances, shoot with arrows. ride buck
ing broncos. rope cattle and do every
thing that is so common on the west
ern reservations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
FASTEST HORSE IN THE WORLD
Dan Patch Will Race Minor Heir to
Beat the Worlds Record.

Horse lovers ard all followers OF
the racing game Nil be given an UNI
usual treat at ne Michigan State
Fair Sept 2-1o when they see Dan
latch G:75) 5ad Minor Heir G:5912)
f~Ht II ont for the worlds champion
shin honors
N w. Savage, who for seveya
years has been the owner of Dan
Patch recently purchased Minor Heir
for $4,000 and has consented to let
these two worlds fastest harness
horses arrear in a series OF races
True to his first love, Mr.. Savage
insists that as long as Dan Patch
stays rieht he will be able o defend
the championship against all corners
even against the feet son of Heir-at
Law.
Mr. Savage has given orders tina
both horses be trained 10 the minute
and that when they % their race ex
hibitions each shall be driven 10 his
limit so that there WI be an homes.
test of speed, gamCness and 81 ANNA
There are some hors en- who be-
lieve that Minor Heir WI develope
as great, if not greater, speed than
Dan Patch He was green pac,
last year, and as such gave some o.
the most wonderful perform 9nces on
record He has terrific Aieht Of
speed, and If under the scientific care
of Harry Hersey, he can be fitted so
as to hold his lick for a mile he will
give Dan Patch all ne can do.
From present indications it is evil
dent that the Michigan State Fair
never had so popular drawing card
as the scheduled race between these
two worlds champions.
Thousands Of people will 20 TO De
troit for the opportunity merely to
see these two champion horses co in
one of the greatest races in the his
tory OF the world.
While discussing the two horses a
short time ago Nj Henry c. Hersey
superintendent Of Mr. Savago's farm
and famous as HE trainer and driver
Of Dan Patch, had the following to
say:
Il am now working Dan and Minor
Heir twice a week, Tuesdays and
Fridays ! am repeating them now
giving each the last mile around 2.35
! will continue i'm this way until
begin working each horse four heats
on Tuesdays and Fridays On Mon
days Wednesdays and Thursdays and
Saturdays the horses are now logged
about four or five miles, and ] will
continue this after the more severe
work is in progress.
"My plan is gradually TO work them
up to faster miles and 10 keep them
as big and strong as possible. Dan
Patch now weighs LOO and will work
down 10 about 1,075 pounds. when he
is fit for great miles His rival now
tips the scales at 1920 pounds and
will weigh in close to 1000 pounds
when he is ready.
| want to keep them both as big as
| can and still have them hard and
not fat inside. am slowly working
off the surplus fat, changing it into
muscle.
AT present am giving Minor Heir
little more Jogging and triie
sitter work than the champion He
needs TO develope more staying quail
ties. The physical condition of each
horse seems perfect. They have
plenty of lick and are feeling almost
too good Dan never looked better at
this time Of the year"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
A eeautlfIed Park.

The Michigan State Fair grounds at
the present time has the appearance
of a great city park. The recent rains
have produced a luxurious growth OF
grass, shrubs and flowers, that make
the place in every direction, a JOY
even a this time of the year.
Attendants are constantly al work
moving the grass, trimming the
plants, and at the same time installing
shrubs and flowers that are planned
TO produce a most gorgeous effect
during the fair next September.
The rose bushes are just preparing
TO burst into bloom which will pro-
duce an inspiring effect during the
next few weeks
Nursery companies are already pre-
pairing for the great fall exhibit and
have many men at work arranging
flower beds and shrubs to attract at
tentiOn when the fair opens.
Car loads Of gravel and cement
are being shipped into the grounds
for long stretches of cement walks
that vii. take the place Of muddy
thoroushfares This is an improve
ment that will be greatly appreciated
by the general public Besides elimin-
ating a large amount of muddy walk,
dust will also be done away with.
At the present time a new horse
barn-240 feet longs being erected.
1t will be one Of the finest in the
country and a great convenience to
horsemen and others who will exhibit
stock at the coming state fair. This
structure was started early and will
be fully completed long before the
fair opens
Other features are contemplated
which will add to the convenience of
the great Institutions
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09

The Stale Fair q s,o ps
every precauJion h 'i'
tors of live ste a Uee ih"
which opens S Jt - Ire have "a''e
arrangements or tie complete sam
ton OF the Ii,t s. ach 3uu, in fac., th'
entire show bu..l..-a AID grounds
during the Fair time
Before any animals are brought
into their quarters, all stables, barns,
ETC. will be thoroughly cleaned OF any
refuse that may have accumulated
there, and then they viii be thorough
~ and completely disinfected so as to
prevent any possibility of disease
being acquired from the condition of
the grounds before the live stock ar
riVes.
During the entire time of the Fair
a constant attendance of a corps OF
expert assistants will be continuously
disinfocting all the live stock and
buildings, so that it will prevent any
possible outbreak Of contagious dis
eases while on t.e grounds
Arrangements will be made for par
ties who wish TO have their stock
sprayed before entering the grounds
and the fact that Messrs. Parke, Da-
Wis & Company will have this matter
in charge, and will use the disinfec'-
ant Kreso for the purpose, is sufficient
TO know that it will be done properly
and effectively.
This firm has taken care of over
200 large eXpositions Of this descrip
ton, and by using Kreso have pre-
vented any outbreak Of disease; TINS
is certainly safeguard ag inst an
arise.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09

Nebraska, 1l2to0; Spokane inter.
state ia sec lndiara "a 600
Nichieau's net proAts we're SIS 0N0
That Of Wisconsin s4f2720 New
York 500 ono. Kentucky, $4,000;
Ohio. s1S.399 %; Iowa. sfl17tl5 Ne
brasFa. $4,000: Spokane Interstate,
S9.7155t. Illinois $1,000: south Da-
kota. s53397; Oklahoma. S143495O.
Nichigan's tatgi disbursewen not
including amcun for Improvements,
were $94. 54E29: Wisconsin $780,
1910: New Y2ta. 10000: Kentucky.
$4,000: Ohio, S46.64463: Iowa S94.-
1921; Nebraska. s53.50O. Spokane
Interstate $40 ,5S916. Illinois. 500 600:
South Dakota $25,2O367; Oklahoma,
SAAQ1S
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
MAKES A FINE SHOWING.
Michigan State Fair One of the Ma
tons Best

While the Michigan State Fair is
not blessed with the liberal legisla-
tive aid that goes TO similar institu-
tions, It makes showing that puts
others far in the shade
Last year the total attendance was
10000. At the same time Wisconsin
showed only 10000; New York, 1885,
600: Kentucky. 10000: Ohio. 124.472:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09
Eriuhtened Away.

When love flies out of the window
to hustle for job, poverty never
comes near the door.-Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-09

As man who is travel weary. as a man who
is travel worm
Who carries anew the calling loads he over the
road has borne,
Who carries anew each burden when counting
them Ger clone
While trudging his way through bog and fen and
stumbling on loruisinS stone,
AS a who is travel weary remembers the
first fair way
So man goes back to the simple faith that
all his own one day.
The simple faith he cherisheci the faith in the
grass and sky,
The faith that he held in innocence with
a doubling "Why?"-
When valley and hill and forest and everything
that
Was wOndrOusly rich with breathing truth and
all of that truth his;
When twilight and dawn peaceful, and his
the dreaming starS
The faith that he held unconsciOusly
his soul had
lonely height.
And lOngingly looks at the stretching way that
ends in the fading light
And yearns for the pleasant pathways as once
he sought out their end
The faith that he held in an honest hold as one
does faithful friend.
He turns to the unforgOtten, the years when he
wrought wrong
And seeks for the faith that once was his-au
simple and sweet and strong.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
JEWISH FESTIVAL

The Jewish feast of Chanukah, or
dedication, which commentaries the
restoration of the Temple by Judas
Maccabeus and his followers, after the
proclamation of the sanctuary by the
Greeks under Antiochus Epiphanes.
began last night at sunset. 1t will be
observed for eight days.
This festival is a joyous one and is
marked by the exchange of gifts and a
feeling of general good will. The cele
bration consists of the lighting of
candles, one on the first night. two on
the second and so on until on the
eighth night, eight candles are light
ed. This is because of the fact thar
when the priests commenced the
cleansing of the temple but one lamp
was found burning, the oil in which
miraculously lasted until messengers
sent for oil had returned, which was
eight dayS later.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
JAIL BREAKERS TRIED

The eight Jail breakers who were
frustrated in u wholesale and sensa-
tional attempt 70 depopulate the Col
umbia comfy prison at Bloomsbury
three weeks ago, We're arraigned be
fore Judge Evans Yesterday. Only
three of the eight were found guilty:
the rest at the direction of the court
We're dismissed on that charge.
OF the three guilty ones 10th Gap
and Samuel Collar We're sentenced to
pay the costs of prosecution, a fine of
$40 and undergo an Imprisonment of e
months i'll Jail. The other man con
victed was John Zongrone, who later
made successful attempt to escape,
and who has not vet been apprehend-
ed.
Joseph Kelly, of this city, who was
among the eight indicted, was decla1
ed not guilty of the charge of Jail
breaking, but was sent back to Jail to
complete the sentence lie is serving for
the larceny of stove from Mrs Geo.
W. Wright at Bloomsbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
ESCAPED in NIGHTDRESS

Fire completely destroyed the resid.
ence occupied by Mrs. Harriet Girton,
and owned by her son Perry, located
about a mile north of the Twin hills,
between Danville and Bloomsbury, at
about one o'clock Tuesday morning.
Nothing was saved from the building,
not even Mrs. Girton's clothes, she
escaping in her night dress. She is
aged 40 years and lived alone.
The fire originated in fue, which
had not been cleaned for some time.
When the flames were first discovered
by Mrs. Clifton, they had gained sucl,
headway that the woman had to leave
the place very sparingly clothed, as
stated. She is now living with hel
daughter, Mrs. William Hunt, neal
the scene of the fire.
The house was two.story frame
structure and the loss is estimated al
$1,000 Whether there.is any insurance
on the property could not be learned
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
K. C. E. ELECTION

Montour Castle, No. 1856, X. g. L. p,
held its regular election IF officers on
Monday evening and chose the fol-
lowing for the ensuing term: Noble
chief, John f. Henning vice chief,
Ralph II. White; high priest, Bruce
McCracken; venerable hermit, Geo.
w. Robinson keeper of exchequer,
+. NJ Harrington clerk of exchequeI,
John G. Vastine master of records,
l.. S. Foust; sir herald, Claude
Greenman trustee, Vim. r. Hauser
Lafayette S. Foust was chosen repre-
sentative to the Grand castle which
meets at Gettysburg from May I2th to
l4th, 1910, with Herbert Hendricks as
alternate.
AT present there is no castle of the
Knights of the Golden Eagles located
in Gettysburg, but it is with that end
in view that the grand body Of Sir
knights will journey to Gettysburg
in May, 1910 and go into annual ses-
sion with the largest Grand castle
convention in the history of the order
with the hope that it may create en-
thusiasm tending to inspire the resi-
dents of that historic town to organ
ize flourishing castle.