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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
BRIEF AND MODEST AuTOBI0G-
RAPHY IN OWN HANDWRITING.

Abraham Lincoln wrote his own biog-
raphy in 1860. 1t was written at the
request of Jessie W. Fell, prominent
and public spirited citizen of Illinois in
those stirring days. Daring the cele-
brated discussion between Lincoln and
Senator Douglas Mr.. Fell, realizing that
Lincoln WAS OF the material presidentsare
made, applied to him for brief history of
his early life. Lincoln was then coming
rapidly into prominence before the ma
ton and Mr. Fell, approaching the rare
qualities of the man, sought in this way
to familiarize the public with him that
he might assist, as far as lay in his
power, in bringing the nation to know
Lincoln as he was. The letter all in
Lincolns handwriting, is preserved. 1t
is as follows;
was born Feb. ~. 1909, in Hardin
county, KY. My parents were both born
in Virginia, of undistinguished families
second families, perhaps | should say
My mother, who died in my tenth year,
was Of family of the name of Hanks,
some of whom now reside in Admas, and
others in Macon county, Ill.
My paternal grandfather Abraham Lin
coin emigrated from Rockingham coun'
", Virginia to Kentucky about 1871 or
l7s2, where, year or two later, he was
killed by the Indians, not in battle, but
by stealth when he was laboring to open
n farm in the forest. His ancestors, who
were Quakers, went to Virginia from
Berks county, Pennsylvania An effort
to identify them with the New Eng
land family of the same name ended in
nothing more definite than similarity
of Christian names in both families, such
as Euoch Levi, Mordecai, Solomon,
Abraham and the like.
My father, ut the death of his father
was but years of age, and he grew mp
literally without education. He remov-
ed from Kentucky to what is now Spen-
Ger County Indiana, in my eighth year
We reached our new home about the
time the state came into the union. 1t
was wild region, with many bears and
other wild animals still in the woods.
There | grew up. There were some
schools, so called but no qualification
was ever required of teacher beyond
'readin, writin and cipherin to the
rule OF three. II q straggler supposed to
understand Latin happened to sojouTn
in the neighborhood, he was looked up
on as q wizard There was absolutely
nothing to excite ambition for educa
ton.
OF course, when came of age, | did
not know much. Still, somehow,
con.d read, write and cipher to the rule
Of three, but that was all | have not
been to school since. The little advance
/ know have upon this store Of education
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Tomorrow, the 18th of this month, is
the one hundredth anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln. The day
will be observed with grateful ceremony
by the American people who owe more
to Lincoln than to any other man. save
Washington.
Lincoln is, after Washington, the
greatest figure in our national history.
No other man performed services so
great as his, or was so high n character.
His conduct during the trying days of
the civil war, when the union that had
been founded with high hopes for human
liberty seemed destined to be destroyed,
was such rs to appear inspired by a
power greater than human, and many
an American has thanked God that so
wise, gentle, forbearing a leader had
been raised up by divine direction to
guide the country TO safety. His death
was great calamity, not less to the
south than to the north; for, if Lincoln
had been spared, his qualities of heart
and mind would have made the task of
reconstruction much easier than il prov
ed and would have healed the wounds
OF war much sooner.
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BORN 1909 - DIED 1865
1 have picked up from time to time IN
der the pressure of necessity.

1 have picked up from time to time IN
der the pressure of necessity.
| was raised to farm work, which |
continued till | was 90. At Fl came
to Illinois, Macon county. Then l got
to New Salem, at that time in Sanga-
mon, now in Menard county, where |
remained year as sort of clerk in a
store. Then came the Black Hawk war
and was elected captain Of volunteers,
a success which gave me more pleasure
than any have had since. went into
the campaign, was elected, ran for the
Legislature the same year (lS32) and was
beaten-the Only time | ever have been
beaten by the people.
The next and three succeeding bien-
NAL elections | was elected to the legis-
lature was not candidate afterward
During this Legislative period | had
studied law and removed to Springfield
to practice it. In 1916 | was once more
elected to the lower house of congress.
Was not a candidate for re election
From 1919 to 1854, both inclusive, prac-
ticed law more assiduously than ever be-
fore
Always a Wing in politics and gener.
ally on the Wing electoral tickets, max
ing active canvasses. | was losing in
terest in politics when the repeal of the
Missouri compromise aroused me again.
What have done since then is pretty
well known.
If any personal descriptions of me is
thought desirable it may be said am
feet inches, nearly; lean in flesh,
weighing on an average $50 pounds;
dark complexion, with course black hair
and gray eyes. No other marks or
brands recollected.
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WAYS the blameless who is most eager to
condemn. The sinless hand rarely, If
ever, casts the first stone.
If one-half the industry were used to
cultivate kindly habit of speech, to I'M
veil the better side of humanity that is
devoted to the collection and dissemina-
ton Of hurtful and evil rumors, there
would be less Of the "leaven of unrigh.
teousness" scattered through the worlds
three measures of meal. 1t is we'll to a.
void person who comes to you habitu,
ally full of condolences and communica.
tions which would not bear telling in
the presence of the person under discus
sion Elk.
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The Secret of Long Life.

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals
with the blood. But long ago millions
of Americans had proved Electric Bit
tiers prolongs life and makes it worth
living. 1t purifes, enriches and vital.
ICES the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve
cells, imparts life and tone to the en-
tire system. Its godsend to weak, sick
and debilitated people. Kidney trouble
had blghted my life for months, writes
w. NJ Sherman. of Cushing, Me-, but
Electric Bitters cured me entirely"
Only SOC. at Henry Hinrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

We see Abraham Lincoln as home
ly, kindly, patient man, who loved his
country as men love their mothers.
We see him working patiently under
burdens such as no American before,
save Washington, and none since, has
been called upon to bear.
We see him also charitable, and ap-
pealng to all motives that in honesty
and honor he could, asking only that
the results of the appeals be acts help
ing to save and restore to peace the ma
ton.
Abraham Lincoln wrought with the
tools at hand, never complaining OF
their human impertections, using to his
great end every force of human desire,
and thus delivering race from bond
age and saving a nation because he al
ways wrought with malice toward
none and with charity for ALL"
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NeWsboys Of the CITY.

Herbert Copeland, who has been ma.
king study of Boston newsboys,
write Of them in the Transcript THE
ordinary newsboy," he says, does not
earn so much as you Thinks cents a
day being, | should say, the average,
though of course some of the smarter
ones make good deal more. There
are in Boston about 5000 newsboys,
and of these 5000 at least are under
IA, the average age being ~. No child
under ten is allowed to sell at all. Yes,
many of those little fellows that you
see are ten years old and more, but
circumstances and environment have
stunted their growth-and then the
Jewish is naturally a small statured
race, also the Italian; and most Of the
newsboys are of these races"
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lIURTFul GOSSIP.

One Of the greatest evils of or day,
getting the unconscious support Of
many Of our best inteutioned people, il
the sin Of gossipinR about persons. In
diligence in gossip is like indulgence in
driBk-there is no happy medium which
1t is safe to adopt The line never can be
drawn where drinking or gossiping
can I've safely done
Gossip has made wounds for which
there seemed no balm, it has injured
reputation, with an entirely unmerited
stain. Many a life has gone SCARED
to the grave by the breath Of thought.
less meddlers and tattlers.
A true woman is not given to wound.
ing another. Womanhood should seek
10 shield, not 10 strike, even the fallen.
With life 50 full Of stirring events. what
time have you to listen to set Of idle
takers actnated more often than not BY
spirit Of malice and enyy1 II is not al
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0 CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!

| by WALT WHITMAN on the death of Lincoln.
o Captain! my Captain!
Our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weathered every rack,
The prize we sought is won;
The port is near, the bells | hear,
The people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel,
| The vessel grim and daring.
But o heart! heart! heart
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
o Captain! my Captain
Rise up and hear the bells:
Rise up!--for you the flag is flung
For you the bugle thrills,
For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths
| For you the shores a-crowding;
For you they call, the swaying mass,
Their eager faces turning.
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head!
| 1t is some dream that on the deck
You've fallen cold and dead.
My Captain does not answer,
His lips are pale and still;
My father does not feel my arm;
He has nor pulse nor will;
The ship is anchored safe and sound,
| Its voyage closed and done,
| From fearful trip the victor ship
Comes in with object won:
Fxult O shores, and ring bells!
But | with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Among the provisions of the bill
amending the national bankruptcy act
is one authorizing settlements between
n debtor and his creditors after he has
undergone examination but before he
has been adjudged bankrupt; another
for the prevention Of creditors securing
unjust advantage over other creditors,
and still another more clearly defining
the scope Of the bankruptcy act. All
these amendments make for the i'm
provement Of the law by strengthening
its efficiency to accomplish the end
sought by its institution
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

La Toilette reformers are coming
home to roost In the legislature the
La Toilette members are repudiating the
primary. Senator La Toilette in adj.
vocating the primary said, the legisla'
ture can be corrupted, "A majority of 33
members can be bribed, but You cant
bride the people at large. AT the first
trial Of the glorious law we find its
authors crying bribery and fraud of the
electorate and we have an investigation,
investigation of what 2-investigation of
the electorate. Wisconsin is drawing a
beautiful picture of itself
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1909.

Nevada is clamoring for war with
Japan if we are to believe some of her
members in the legislature. OF course,
while willing to declare war against ia
pan, Nevada would count upon Uncle
Sam to do the fighting The most that
could be expected of Nevada, outside of
her legislative halls, would be to lick
a small. sized Jap
1t does not become a state Legislature
TO abuse the japanese. Admitting that
California and Nevada know what is
best for their citizens it is clear that
their methods Of attempting to settle
their own affairs is most arrogant. A
wanton disregard for consequences and
a willingness to provoke retaliation and
precipitate war are nothing short Of
criminal
Nevada with a small and constantly
decreasing population, was admitted to
the Union in order that two new Re-
publican senator's might be sent to
Washington. The proceeding was n
job pure and simple and like the vices
of the poet, it has come back to vex its
perpetrator. That Nevada, which has
been described as the one mistake made
By the congress in the organization of
states in the west, should have the
power and the will to embroil the Ma.
ton with friendly Power; that IL
should attempt to legislate away the
treaty rights of the subjects Of foreign
country, il fragrant absurdity,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
The Precise Scientist.

Gov. Stuart, at dinner in Philadel.
phia during the opening Of the opera
season, said of noted Philadelphia
scientist
He is the most exact man | ever
met. He believes in nothing but
proven facts. Continually he pins you
down
zone day said to him:
Cannibalism-what an abomina.
ton TO eat of human flesh,
Brrrr.
tn" old scientist frowned.
Pardon me, but have you ever
eaten Of human hesh?' he said, Sc
verely.
No said !.
" Wen, then, he demanded. why
do You speak of things that you know
nothing at all about?"
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LlNcOLNS GETTYSBURG ADDRESS.

Four score and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth on this continent
"A new nation, conceived in liberty and
dedicated to the proposition that all
men are created equal. Now we are
engaged in a great civil war, testing
whether that nation, or any nation so
conceived and SO dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on great battle
field of that war. We have come to
dedicate portion OF that field as final
resting place for those who here gave
their lives that that nation might live.
1t is altogether fitting and proper that
we should do this. But, in larger
sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot
consecrate, we cannot hallow, this
ground. The brave men, living and
dead, who struggled here, have conse-
Grated it far above our power to add
or detract. The world will little note,
nor long remember, what we say here;
but it can never forget what they did
mere. III Is TOT us, tne living, ratner, TO
be dedicated here to the unfinished
work which they who fought here have
thus far so nobly advanced. 1t is rather
for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us--that from
these honored dead we take increased
devotion to that cause for which they
gave the last full measure of devotion;
that we here highly resolve that these
dead shall not have died in vain;
that this nation, under God, shall have
new birth Of freedom; and that govern
ment of the people, by the people. for
the people, shall not perish from the
earth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

The Two Rivers Chronicle does not
agree that u part of the railroad taxes
ought to be paid over to the support Of
city and village governments. Why?
Would it not be fair to make these cor
porations bear part of the expense Of
protecting their property Why should
the cities and villages protect this prop
erty and yet get no revenue to cover
the cost? The proposition that some of
this tax should go to the support Of the
local government IL 80 eminently fair
that the only argument tand it is a most
convincing one) against it is the selfish
motive that by the present system n
majority is making minority carry
burdens that ought to be carried by all
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

The Manitowoc Tribune says that the
Appeal to Reason il raising fund to
educate Democratic editors The PILOT
rises to make motion that the fund
thus raised be set aside as sort of sink
ing fund TO be used for the payment Of
fines for rantiug, canting, fire eating,
wild eyed SucaIistic agitators when
ever one Of them is convicted of criminal
libel and thereby obviate the necessity
OF Socialists passing the hat or giving
dance TO raise money TOR the payment
OF fines TO keep those rabid no accounts
ont OF the pententiary. Who'll second
the notion
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horticulture at the CapjtaI

Secretary Wilson of the department
OF agriculture referred at recent din.
nor in Washington to the amateur
florists who sprang up in the suburbs
at this season by thousands.
More florists, perhaps, than flowers
spring mp" he said
In seed shop the other day I
heard one of these amateurs complain
about the last batch Of seed he had
bought After he had ended his com.
plant he began 10 ask floral questions.
on, by the way, he said, what is
d hardy rose?
It's one, growled the dealer that
doesn't mind your pulling It up by the
1o's every day to see ii 1t has be,
sSA to grow yet"
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THE YOUTHS COMPANION IN 1909.

The amount OF good reading gwen tt
subscribers to The Youths Companion
during the year is indicated by the fol
lowing summary of contents for this
year:
so Star Articles
Contributed by Men and Women of
Wide Distinction in Public Life, IN
Literature, in Science, in Business in a
Score of Professions
2j0 Capital Stories
Including Six Serial Stories; Humor.
Gus Stories; Stories Of Adventure, Char.
acter, Heroism.
1000 Up to Date Notes
On Current Events, Recent Discover
les in the World of Science and Nature,
Important Matters in Politics and
Government.
1000 One Minute Stories
Inimitable Domestic Sketches, Anec-
dotes, Bits of Humor, and Selected Mis-
cellany. The Weekly Health Article,
the Weekly Woman's Article, Timely
Editorials, etc.
A full description of the current vol
ume will be sent with sample copies of
the paper to any address on request The
new subscriber who at once sends $l.75
for years subscription will receive free
The Companion's new Calendar for 1909,
In Grandmother Garden" lithogra-
phed in thirteen colors
The Youths Companion,
IA Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
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Apple Superstitions.

In Scotland one Of the Halloween
custom- used to be eating an apple at
the glass That was 10 stand before
a looking glass and eat an apple with
one hand and with the other comb the
hair, when the face of ones future hus.
band would be seen in the glass look.
ing over the left shoulder. In the
south Of England an apple charm was
Tor each person present to fasten an
apple on to a string, after which the
strings were hung and twirled before
the fire The owner Of the apple which
llrst falls off is declared about TO be
married. As each ones apple falls off,
so does the order of matrimony pro.
coed. Single bliss is the lot of the
owner Of the last apple left on the
string
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FARM FOR SALE

100 acres located in section 81, town
of Franklin, two miles northeast of Cato
village; 100 acres under cultivation the
remainder timber and pasture land good
we'll creek running through one corner
of farm; good buildings. For particu-
lars call OH or write to
HERMAN NEUMAN,
80 Cato, Wis, r. F. D. No. 2.
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IN PROBATE-M anitowoc County Court
In the Matter of the Estate of jeremiah
Toomey, Deceased
Notice To Creditors:
Letters testamentary on said estate hav-
ing been issued to John Toomey on the
18th day of January A. ID. 1909, and six months
from and after said day being allowed and linn
TIED for creditors to present their claims, of
which notice Is hereby given, and further that
the undersigned will on the first Tuesdays of
March, April and May 1909, and on the last
day of the time so limited, at the Probate Office
in the City Of Manitowoc, in said County,
anime and adjust all such claims and demands
represented and filed
Dated January rs 1909.
JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge.
Nash Il Nash Attorneys
Pub. Jan. %, Feb 4, IL, 49,
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Order to Hear Petition For Final Settlement
IN PROBATE MANTTowoC County CouRr.
IN the Matter of theEstate of James Kirby
Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of William
!. Kirby, of the Estate of said deceased for
the adjustment and allowance of his admin
istration account (and the assignment of the
residue OF said Estate to such other persons
as are by law entitled to the samel:
1t is ordered that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at a special term of said
Court to be held at the office of the County
Judge in the city of Manitowoc. in said County,
on Tuesday, the BIRD day of February A. d.,
1863
1t is further ordered, that upon the adjust
ment and allowance of such account by this
Court as aforesaid, the residue of said Estate
be by the further order and Judgment of this
Court, assigned to such persons are by
law entitled to the same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of examination and allowance of
such account. and OF the assignment OF the res
idue of said Estate, be given to all persons in
terested. by publication of this order for three
successive weeks, before said day, in the Mani
towoc Pilot weekly newspaper printed and
published at the City of Manitowoc and State
of Wisconsin
Dated, January ~, 1909
BY the Court.
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County Judge.
f. L. Kelley, Attorney.
Pub Jan. %, Feb. 4, il.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN PROBATE-Manitow County Court.
dinand Rehbein, deceased
Notice To Creditors:
Letters testanentary on said Estate having
peen Issued to Albert Rehbein on the 10Th day
of January A ID. 1909 and six months from
and after said day being allowed and limited
for creditors to present their claims of which
notice Is hereby, given, and further that the
undersigned will, on the 9th day of July A d.
1909 at 10 clock A NJ of said day at the Probate
Office in the City of Manitowoc in said Coun-
ty examine and dust all such claims and
demands SO presented and filed.
Dated January 18th 1909
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County Judge.
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SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

Fellow Countrymen: At this second
appearing to take the oath of presi-
dental Office, there is less occasion for
an extended address than there was at
the first. Then statement, somewhat
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FARM FOR SALE,

100 acres choice land in the town of
Montpelier, Kewaunee county; 26 acres
timber; lao acres cultivated; new brick
house; two barns, one 50x60, the other
30x120; two good wells; creek running
through farm. For particulars write
AUG. SCHUETTE.
Luxembourg, r. F. D. No. 2. Wis.
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Could Make No Mistake.

Mrs. Henpeck-You We're talking in
your sleep last night, Henry.
Mr. Henpeck-I beg your pardon,
my dear. for having interrupted you!
STRAY Stories.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Manitowoc,
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E. L. Kelley, Attorney.
Pub. Jan. %, Feb. 4, IL.