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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
ANOTHER BIG BLAZE.

The big warehouse on Commercial
street owned by the Platt estate and oc-
cupied by Berlin and Jay Hall as ware
house and garage was destroyed by fire
Friday night. When the 6re was dis
covered considerable part of the con-
tents of the building were beyond res
cue and in consequence four rautomobiles,
ten gasoline engines. number of vehi-
cles and farm machines and large
quantity of baled hay were destroyed.
The building, except a small part Of the
north end is practically ruined. The
ignition of quantity of lubricating oils
made the efforts to control the fire q
desperate struggle and created spectac-
ular blaze. The Douglas car was gotten
out without injury. The Hall loss is
estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000 with
$4,000 insurance The building loss is
about $4,000 carrying about half value
insurance. The water service was excel
lent and the fire department made a
gool fight.
Hall Bros. have made arrangements to
use the brick roller rink building across
the street rs garage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
REAL ESTATE REPORT.

The following Real. Estate Report is
furnished us by the Manitowoc County
Abstract Company, which owns the only
complete Abstract of Manitcwoc county.
All orders given prompt attention.
George O. Pilen to Edward J. Pilen
lot 4 blk Two Rivers, 81.
Halver l.. Hansen ct al to Robert H.
Markham M of lot blk 80 and NJ of
lot 5 blk 50 Lot B blk SO Manitowoc, 81.
Robert H. Markham to Halver L..
Hansen ct al NJ of lot 4, M of lot S and
lot blk SO Manitowoc, 81.
Charles Fierat to Joseph Heran so a
sec 16 Kossuth, 81.
Gertrude Thiede to August f. Thiede
S 80 it of lot II and w 10 TT of 80 1T of
lot l2 all in blk 81 in city of Two Rivers
81.
Edward NJ. Platt to Albert Kazda lot
3 and 4 in Nj. M. Platts suDd of lot of
subd of WI w! SWi Sec II Manitowoc,
81.
Albert G. Stoltzmann to Nicholaus
Orth a sec 20 Centerville, 5000.
Robert Bubolz to c. G. Hagenow all
that part lots 12, 13, ID, Is, IS, II, IL in
blk 45 lying N Of the G. q N. w. right
of way in village of Reedsville, 81.
Robert Magee to Robert Magee 40 a
sec 90 Two Rivers, 5000.
Robert Magee to Hannah and Joseph
Magee 40 u sec % Two Rivers, 81.
John Steiner to Frank Doubek lot 0 Of
village Of Clarks Mills, north side Of
Manitowoc River, 81.
Mary Hathaway, jeanette Hathaway
ct al to Joseph Krivanek lot blk IA in
HathawBy's subd of all of Fract. sec
Two Rivers, $lOO
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Jacob Wesa, died las. Tuesday at his
bone on the Range Line road, about
four miles north of this city at the age
of IS yesrs. He was born in Germany
in 1910 and in 1866 fought with Ger
many against France. He married
Francisco Migawa who with him came
to America and resided in Manitowoc
four years He then bought and moved
on the farm where he lived unGil his
death. He had ten children, eight
daughters and two sons, nine of whom
are living. The daughters are Mrs.
Paul Taddy of Kewaunee, Mrs. Al.
Krajeck, Mrs Ratch, Mrs. Peter Wisnef-
ski and Mrs. Tom Swada of Two Rivers
and the Misses Belle, Agnes and Anne
make their home in Milwaukee where
they engage in dress making. John,
the only surviving son, lives on the old
homestead. he was buried from Sa-
cred Heart church or Friday, the fun
erai being largely attended.
Two Rivers Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
HEIRS PETITION FOR ADMIN
ISTRATION Of ClzEK ESTATE.

Relatives of the late Wenzel Cizek
are trying to force an administration of
his estate. Prior to his death Mr.. Cizek
transferred valuable city real estate on
Chicago street and mortgages were CIV
en- back to him. These grantees assert
that the mortgages were not recorded at
his request and that at his death they
were to be destroyed. The pending
petition is for the purpose of having
several grandchildren, who We're cut off,
share in these mortgages. County Judge
Krez of Sheboygan presided at the hear,
ing yesterday, Judge Chloupek deeming
himself disqualified by reason of having
drafted some of the papers years ago.
Only questions of law are involved
which have now been put up to Judge
kirwsn npon stipulation of the parties.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
PROBLEMS IN PERCENTAGE.


/. A train moves at the rate of mile
minute. Its speed is increased 10 per
cent. What will be the distance cover
ed in an hour
?. What per cent of the circumference
is the diameter? The radius?
3. What per cent of the diameter is
the circumference?
4. If milk tests 3.S, how much butter
fat will there be in 1925 pounds of milk?
5. If land is bought at $40 an acre and
sold at $3.50 an acre what is the gain per
cent?
+. If you get an article for nothing
and sell it for five cents what per cent
do you gaint
!. A farm contains 40 acres. A field
measuring II rods by so rods is sold
What per cent remains?
s. Inside circle measuring 80 feet in
diameter is another circle measuring 10
feet in diameter What per cent is the
latter Of the former? The former of the
latter?
.. One box measures 12xSx6 inches on
the inside, and another Sx6x4. What
per cent is the first of the second2 The
second of the first?
10. Wha: per cent is three fourths of
two thirds?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
S. A. WOOD MEMORIAL.

At session of circuit court Monday
afternoon resolutions reciting the esteem
as man and lawyer in which the late
S. A. Wood was held by his professional
brethern were introduced and adopted
by the court and spread upon the court
records. The resolutions were support
ed in addresses by Judge j. Anderson,
R. H. Markham, E. G. Nash and E. l..
Kelley, members of committee ap.
pointed by the County Bar Association.
The court in declaring the resolutions
adopted took occasion to give in few
sentences an appreciation of the splendid
qualities of Mr.. Wood. For many years
the bar had no occasion for these SER
vices but within short period G. G..
Sedgwick,J. d. Markham and S. A.
Wood, all members Of the bar, have
passed away.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
PEN NAMES OF WOMEN WRITERS.
Origin Of George EIiot'-Why Mrs,
Harrison Chose Lucas Malet."

Miss Gregg, who is known as sgd
ney G. Grier," chose Sydney" because
it might be interpreted as either a
masculine or feminine designation,
"Grier" is a Shetland name, and at
that time she was much interested in
those far away isles. &c" was insert
ed to make the name look a natural
surname.
Mrs. Harrison's reason for conceal
ment as Lucas Malet" was that she
did not think it right TO trade on
the Kingsley name lest she should
do it discredt She therefore chose
the "surnames of her grandmother
and great grandmother, both women Of
remarkable intelligence and character"
The pseudonym of George Eyer
ton," adopted by the lady now Mary
Chavelita Golding- Bright, also springs
from family associations. Her moth
er's name was Isabel George Bynon,
and George Bynon' was her first dis
guise. But the name of Bynon had
been unlucky, and it was quickly
dropped for that of "Egerton,' the
baptismal name of her second hus-
band. Under the ''distinc;ive combi-
nation of George Egerton she has
published nine works since 1893.
Mary Ann Evans called herself
George Eliot" because the first name
was the Christian name Of her hus-
band, and Elliot" was fine, short
full sounding name that matched her
style and story"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
Soldier BaIks Death plot

II seemed to j. A. Stone, civil war
veteran, Of Kemp, Tex, that plot ex-
listed between Il desperate lung troable
and the grave TO cause his death II
contracted stubborn cold, he writes,
that developed cough that stuck to
me, in spite of all remedies, for years.
My weight run down to 1870 pounds.
Then ! began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which restored my health
completely, | now weigh 17S pounds. -
For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent
Pneumonia it's unrivaled. SOC. and 81 90.
Trail bottle free. Guaranteed by Hen.
ry Hnrichs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
THEORY AS TO EARTHQUAKES
Possibility That One Shock Has Pow
er to Set Of Another.

The possibility that the shocks Of
an earthquake, transmitted through
the earth's mass, may set OFF, anoth-
er quake thousands of miles distant
has been suggested by an Italian stu
dent of the subject, Signor Emilio Cd
done. OF course, this would be the
case only, where the crust of the earth
was in such an unstable condition that
a good jarrng would cause slipping or
breakage. Signor Oddone has recent
ly called attention to the fact that
just half an hour after the great Val
paraiso earthquake another quake was
recorded, the center OF which was in
the north Pacific, about 1000 miles
distant The time required for an
earthquake wave TO traverse the solid
substance of the earth from one Of
these points to the other is just the
period that separated the two disturb
ances 1t may well be, therefore
that the big Valparaiso quake pulled
the trigger that exploded" so to
speak, its smaller successor in the
northern hemisphere.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
FREEMAN ON MILTON.

Last Thursday evening at the Public
Library Prof. Freeman of the Universe
ty of Wisconsin delivered a lecture upon
John Milton" timely topic because OF
the tri centennial of the poet now being
observed throughout the English speak
ing world. The lecture dwelt more upon
the man, his environment and times
than upon his works and was profusely
illustrated by stereoptican views 1t
was an intellectual treat for which those
present have the Clio club to thank.
The speaker was entertained by the local
U. w. alumni at Is o'clock dinner At
the Williams House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
FOR SALE.

Two farms and hardware store for
sale One farm contains 100 acres, the
other 200 acres. A good large brick
house on each farm and all other farm
buildings, a 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 ia 40x60 IT, 2 stor-
leg high, store below aud dwelling house
on second floor, a good barn and /
acre OF land, / mile west of Maribel
Wis In the village of Rosecrans. A
good chance tor any one to start any
kind Of business
Come and see or write to the owner.
WIN. r. LuEBKE.
Mar;bel K. +. d. No. |.
Wis. II
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
MARRIED..

Las. week at the St Boniface church
Miss Theoph''I Rpemer an3 Mr.. VIZ
liam Kappes, both prominent young
people of the city, were married by Rev
Father Peil
The bride was attended by Misses
Blanche Schuette and Olive Roemer, the
groom by Richard Roemer and George
Rank.
The bride is n daughter of the late
Jacob Roemer, and is popular in social
circles. The groom is IL progressive
young business man whose future is as.
sured. The ceremony was followed by
reception at the home of DR.. Staehle
after which Mr.. and Mrs Kappes left on
the noon train on u honeymoon trip.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM IN SIGHT.

The bill drafted by City Atty. Hougen
providing for plan of inaugurating q
city system of schools in cities operating
under the old district plan meets the ap.
proval of the state department OF educa
ton and has been introduced by Assem-
blyman Wehrwein. Whether the pro
posed city Board of Education shall be
elective or appointive will be decided by
a vote of the people when the adoption
of the system goes to vote The board
will be composed of six members chosen
from the city at large. The Mayor and
City Attorney were both at Madison last
week to attend to this matter, and the
city gas case before the rate commission.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk during
the past week
Albert Lohse and Frances Muench,
both of this city; Joseph Dolezal Of Mil
waukee and Anna Gruher of Meinik;
Adolph Hallfrisch Of Cato and Frieda
Rusch, city Peter Meyer Of Eaton aud
Rose Schnurr of ST. Nazianz; Anton
Novack of Reedsville and Anna Watta-
wa of Rockland, Grover Hornek of Her
man, SheboyEan county, and Anna
Schmidt of Schleswig,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

AT the meeting Of the County Horti,
cultural society, Jan. l6, it was decided
that members of the county society
should also be members of the state
society and that a fee of 30 cents should
admit "A person to the privileges of both.
A member gets all the bulletins issued
by the state society free. Those who
desire to join may do 80 by sending so
cents to the secretary, Otto Drews,
Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having yielded to the solicitation of
friends | beg to announce that l will be
candidate for city treasurer on the
Democratic ticket at the primary cleo
ton and respectfully ask consideration
of the pnblic. l have had experience
along this line OF work and feel that |
am fully competent to discharge the
duties of the Office, and if elected, pledge
myself to perform the duties to the best
of my ability in the interest of the peo-
pie. Support at the primary is respect
fully solicited
BRUNO MUELLER.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
POSTAL MATTER RULES.

The following are few OF the sug
gestions and instructions from the Post
Master General to educate the public in
postal matters:
When you address your letters or
cards with lead pencil see that the ad-
dress is plainly written. Most letters
lost are improperly addressed. you had
better use a pen and ink.
When you address letter see that
you spell the name of the town correct
w. Many offices have similar names.
When you address letter or card
leave room for the stamp and postmark
in the upper right hand corner. Post
marks often blur your address.
Do not under any circumstances put
writing in newspapers and packages; If
you do, the matter becomes first class
mail and you must pay letter postage,
two cents an ounce, or you are liable to
fine of $40.
Written or typewriter letters placed
in unsealed envelopes are subject to the
same rate of postage as when sealed,
two cents an ounce.
Post cards in transparent envelopes
will go at the rate of one cent If unseal-
ed, provided there is nothing more than
the address CT the one to receive II and
the name of the sender on them. Stamps
must be placed on envelope and not on
card when enclosed in transparent enve-
lopes
Post cards containing writing and en-
closed in transparent envelopes, whether
sealed or unsealed must bear two
cent stamp and the stamp must be placed
on tue on, elope .nsvead Of t.o CARD.
Send money by post Office money or
der, for if it is sent in this manner, if
lost in the mails the Post Office Depart
ment will issue you another order
Send valuable papers or merchandise
by first class registered mail, for the P.
o. Department will make good any loss
in the mail not exceeding $25.
When you mail letter or package
see that it is substantially done up The
rapid handling of mails sometimes de-
stroys poor envelope or covering of q
package, and your mail is thus lost.
You should put your name and post
office on the package, and if not deliver.
ed it will be returned to you, but you
will have to repay the postage unless it
is first class
When you move to another post Office
notify the Post Master from your former
post Office to forward your mail and
notify the publishers of your papers that
you have changed your post office.
If you have friend visiting you.
have their mail sent in your care.
Use an ordinary size envelope and
have on it your return card; if it Is not
delivered it will be returned to you, and
not go to the dead letter Office, as a
great many letters do
If you receive a letter by mistake and
il is not yours, don't open it, but return
it promptly; and if you do open it, write
on envelope "opened by mistake, and
sign your name.
See that your mail box is in good con-
dtion. Oil the hinges when they need
it. If the mail box is not convenient for
the carrier to drive up to, change it.
If you must put money in the mail
box for stamps, put it in an old envelope
or receptacle.
Don't put packages in your mail box
for the carrier to deliver to some one
else on the route free. 1t requires post
age.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

A few months ago Mrs Anna Mosher
went TO MlshCot to act as temporary
housekeeper in the Bodwin family. An
acquaintance formed in this capacity re-
suited in her marriage Sunday Mt the
home of her father, Capt Fulton, in the
town of Rapids, TO Leonard Bodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bodwin will reside in the
city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Mrs. August Thiede died of consump-
ton at her home near Two Rivers last
Thursday. Her maiden name was Ger
trude Staudt and che was 20 years of
age. She was daughter of the late
Michael Staudt and was the mother of
three children. Her funeral took place
from st. Luke's church in Two Rivers
last Saturday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
The Proper Instinct

"Birdset seems TO have the proper
instincts for married man"
You mean that he can tell grace
ful lie, has developed keen sense
Of cunning and has learned TO conceal
his real income from his wife"
Yes, and also to know that she
really knows just how he Is deceiv-
Ing her"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
JOS. DUNBAR,
Manitowoc K. +. ID. No.
WISCONSIN OF.NTRAL
RAlLWNY0.
PASSENGER TRAINS.

Between Manitowoc Leave Arrive
and Manitowoc Manitowoc
Collins, Hilbert June 500 A. M l2:55 L. NJ
tion, Sherwood, Nee
nah Msnasba. 1850 N. 6,45 =. NJ
Stevens Point, Marsh
field Chippewa Falls,
Eau Claire, st. Paul, } 800 A. M l2:5jP NJ
Minneapolis Hurley,
Ironwood Bessemer.
st. Paul, Minneapolis, .,sf
Ashland, Duluth and 1;DP.M B.EpH
Pacific coast points.
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac,
Milwaukee, Wauke- 500 A. NJ l2.BbP N
shA, Chicago and l:DP. M 6:45P NJ
points East and South
All trains daily except Sunday.
J. W. HANCOCK, Ag1s
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Stricken a week ago with paralysis
Mrs. Sophia Stahl failed to rally and
passed away at the home of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Hendricks. Sunday. Mrs.
Stahl was 70 years of age and an old
resident of the city. She is survived by
four daug hters, Mrs. b. Jacobs, Mrs
Hendricks, Mrs H. Klein and Mrs, F.
Peters and five sons John and Emil, of
this city, Chas. of Chicago, William of Mil
waukee and Albert in California, The
funeral is being held today from the
German Lutheran church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
DIED

Saturday evening August Reitz for
many years shoe. dealer on South 10th
street, died at the age of Ga.
Mr.. Reitz came to Manitowoc over 80
years ago with his parents from Ger
many. Mr.. Reitz had been all his life
prominent in the affair of the local
German Lutheran church and church
activities. He is survived by widow,
three sons, brother, and two sisters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
EXTOlS LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
Suburbanite Corrects Misappre he ms IL n
Of the City Dwelker.

zone Of the great blessings of living
In the country Is that we can see the
sky and the moon and the stars and
the sunset, said "a woman at social
gathering In the New Century club the
other day, according to the Philadel
phla Record. She lives in beautiful
country place in the Chelton hills all
the year round 1--WE have had some
wonderful sunsets in the past few
weeks she continued. Il have known
friends to sp. 1 afternoons in art gal
leries looking pictures when they
might have be out in the country
watching far ore beautiful sky
painting by the h Of Nature. Then
you who live In tn ty never see the
stars at all in the cIt 3 glare of cleo
trio lights. Neither d you have the
Interesting occupation watching the
sky and anticipating her changes
by the clouds. | know most city
residents think the CON " dreary
uninteresting waste in tn, winter time
but we suburbanites don't 'onsider il
''''N way iit 'dl III IS ID 'tl Dltuh
when IL ism covered by aW ite man.
tie of snow, but the winter sky always
presents an interesting If not fascinat.
ing study, and seldom a day goes by
that We don't have a charming sunrise
or sunset"
Value Of the Bonus.
The bonus Is "A great institution Its
advantages over an increase of salary
are manifold. An employe looking for
ward to a Christmas or New Year
present of ten to 80 per cent. OF his
annual salary will toll pretty hard to
make a prosperous year Bonus hangs
upon prosperity. 1t Is a saving clause
for the employer. He can say at the
close of bad year: Boys, we haven't
paid expenses In 1be last II months.
SO We cant AFFORD to give you a
bonus" or we are too poor to de-
clare dividend; you will have to
wait for better times TO get a bonus
It's mighty nice for man whose pay
Is $4,000 year TO receive a bonus of
30 per cent. That makes his salary
S4.500 for al least one year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
Farm For Sale.

50 acre farm in the town of Liberty.
adjoining Pigeon Lake, for sale About 90
acres under cultivation, about 10 acres
timber; beautiful park; good soil Fine
property. For particulars inquire at the
PILOT Office, 40
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

The last report of the State Superin-
tendent shows that there were last year
81 schools in Wisconsin that had an en-
rollment of pupils or less; $50 schools
had an enrolment between and 10 in
elusive; 1Ol between II and IS; and 800
between 16 and 20.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

II you think constipation is Of trifiing
consequence, just ask your doctor. He
will disabuse you OF that notion in short
order. Correct it, at once |" he will
say. Then ask him about Ayers Pills.
A mild liver pill, all vegetable.
- Nsds By the J. c. Aver Co., Lowell. Nsss.-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
Farm For Sale.

Highly improved 100 acre farm foi
sale in the town of Manitowoc Rapids,
on the Calumet road 4 miles west from
Manitowoc city; good buildings and four
wells on the place. Price reasonable;
easy terms. For particulars call on or
write to
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
EDUCATIONAL.
BY w. E. LARSON.

According to the last school census
there were 775 547 children between the
ages of 4 and 90 in Wisconsin. In Mani
towoc county there were a. 2O7.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11
TEACHERS MEETING.
Nalders, Saturday, Feb, Is.

PROGRAM.
Song, Aud Lang Syne'
The teac hing of phonics Laura Madsen
The study of pictures Viola Sullivan
Sanitation of school room Mabel Sell
Gareth and Lynette Isabelle Woods
Debate-Proposed Amendment TO Const.
Affirmative Frances Nc Carthy
Josephine Peterson
Negative Kathryn Laughlin
Lulu Erickson
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

Looking at the teachers wages we
find from the same report the following
figures:
Less than SEQ per month 81
Retween 90 and o5 ner month 526
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-02-11

This table does not include teachers in
cities under city superintendent.
In many eases the school is a mirror
in which the home life of the communi.
ty is reflected. When the child enters
school at the age Of five or six years he
brings with him the habits which have
been formed. If he has been allowed
to have his own way IN everything he
will want to run the school In most
instances unruly children are the prod
uct of thoughtless parents who have
been too indulgent with their offspring
in the early years. 1t is often fortunate
for such u child to come under the in
tluence of a strong teacher who can
make him mind.