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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
RUSSIA PLANS HIGHER TAX.
Duma Proposes Tariff War at Espira.
ration Of the Treaty.

'etN' W N'S ''Sosy'
ST. Petersburg.-The erection OF
tariff wall between Russia and the
United States at the expiration
of the Russo-American commerce
and navigation treaty of 1882 is the
object of bill introduced in the duma
by ex-President Guchkoff and l1S
other sisners representing the Octo-
brist and National parties. These par
test constitute the majority in the
duma
The bill proposes to raise existing
Russian duties by 100 per cent. and to
impose duty Of 100 per cent on arti-
cles admitted free under the present
Russian tariff.
Besides these impositions the bill
proposes to levy double the gross
weight tax established by the law Of
June 81. 1901, on merchandise arriv-
ing by sea and to levy a double ton.
mage tax. Should the present Amer
lean tonnage tax be raissd to the dis
favor of Russian vessels, the Russian
tonnage tax will be correspondingly in
creased
1t Is said that the schedules are to
be applicable to all countries which
do not grant 10 Russia the most fav-
ored nation treatment in commerce
and navigation. The proposal will be
sufS,itted to financial commission.
Washington, - With Secretary Of
State Knox as the only wit
ness, President Taft signed the joint
resolution passed by congress ratify-
ing his action in serving notice on
Russia Of the abroga of the treaty
of 1882 with that country.
The treaty Will continue in effect
automatically until January /. 1918.
Meanwhile efforts will be made to ne.
gotiate new treaty eliminating the
cause OF friction which led to the ter
mination OF the old one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Oiphtheria Epidemic Feared.

Fond du Lac.-A state of terror,
induced by the fear of a diphtheria
epidemic, exists in this city as re-
suit of the exposure of hundreds of
school children to the disease. The
scare became general following the
death Of Martha Ryder, aged 4. who
had attended kindergarten but two
days previously. The child's mother
belongs to the Christian Science faith
and health authorities charge that
proper medical attention was not
provided Not until after the child
was dead was the board of health
notified Of the case.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
BLIND; SUCCEEDS ON FARM
Former Chicago Alderman Prospers
n Northern Wisconsin. Where He
Went After Losing Sight.

Marinette. --From an Office build
Ing in Dearborn street, Chicago, to
Athelstane, Wis, Is a far cry, but
not marked SO much by miles as by
contrast. This is the experience OF
Charles IL. Rector, formerly an al
derman of the old Thirty-fourtb
ward, Chicago. who. although handi-
capped by the affection of blindness
and burdencd by the care of six chill
dren, has built up home in the wild
and has established reputation as
one of the most successful farmers
in northern Wisconsin.
Mr.. Rector was an alderman In
Chicago for six years and was en-
gagged in business as house NOV
ing contractor. His activity in bust
ness and political affairs resulted in
strain which was destined to
change the whole course of his life
and transplant him from the mad
whirl of the loop to the grim calm OF
the primeval forest.
One not day in July, as Mr.. Rec
tor was walking on La Sale STREET.
he suddenly was stricken blind. Not
withstanding his affection, he con-
tinued to manage his important busi-
ness interests. but it was not long
after this before he heard the call of
the wild and moved his family to Il
500 acre tract of virgin forest, now
known ms Athestane, Wis.
With great diligence he applied
himself to the upbuilding of home
and the improvement OF his lands.
and with such success that he has
today 100 acres of land cleared and
rivals city establishments for COM
fort and convenience.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
SCHOOLS Of STATE
GET s2,087,077.93
State Supt. Cary Announces
Annual Apportionment.
SOME DISTRICTS DEPRIVED
Failure to Comply With Law Results
IN Money Being Withheld by Off,
cials-Report Shows Number Of
, Pupils in State to Be 773, 1913.

Madison State Superintendent
Cary announced the annual appor-
tionment of the state school fund in
come which had accrued up to and
including the first day of December,
1911, together with the amount col
lected under what is known as the
seven-tenths mill tax, as required by
the provisions of section 554, Wis
consin statutes.
The total amount apportioned is
$2,0S7,077,93.
The amount apportioned and the
number of children for the several
counties in the state, with the excep-
lions as noted above are as follows:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
FLIES FAR IN HYDROPLANE
Harry M. Atwood Makes Trip OF 13c
Miles In East.

Providence. II. l. 1919 Harry N. At
wood, the Boston aviator. estab.
lished a new aerial record when he
few 1870 miles from Point of Pines.
Mass, to the waters of Narragansett
bay in hydroaeroplane. He few
over Boston harbor and Bingham to
the Massachusetts, south shore and
skirting along the side OF Cape Cod
bay. passed. over the new Cape Cod
canal and crossed Buzzard's bay into
Rhode Island.
Atwood says his flight exceeds by
ID mile. the longest previous hydro
aeroplane trip.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
CAMORRlST TRIAL is ENDED
Jury Go on Strike When Threatened
With Long Arguments.

Rome. The cause of the col
lapse of the Camorrist trial at vi
terbo was the threat of the jurors to
strike. They notified the president OF
the court that they needed no addi-
tional evidence, and this, with the re-
fusal of witnesses to attend, brought
about a farcical crisis In what had
been regarded as farcical proceed
ing. The prosecution indicated that
the closing arguments would require
two weeks and the jury became furi-
Gus.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Taft Names Postma sters.

Washington.-The president has
sent to the senate the following Wis
consin postmaster nominations
Henry Krutzer, Athens; John r.
Davies, Cambria; Albert C. Wagner,
Edgar: George w. Burchard, Fort
Atkinson; John A. Kropp, Hilbert;
Benjamin T. Prideaux, Mineral
Point; Frank H. Smith, Pardeeville
Duncan McLenran, Rib Lake; Myra
W. Blanding, Saint Croix Falls; Dan
iel E. Frost, Stevens Point.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
VOTE SELLERS GET INVITE
II They Confess Virginia Judge VIII
Impose Minimum Fine.

Knoxville, Tenn. Judge Skeen
Of Lee county. Virginia, issued
a pr clamation in which he invited all
who sold their votes in recent cleo,
ton In that county to appear before
the court. confess and accept the mini.
mum fine. Otherwise, 1t Is asserted
indictments will be returned. The
court will allow one year for payment
of the fines. The Virginia law auto.
matically DISTINGUISHES voter for life
upon confession OF fraud In an cleo
ton. In spite of this. 1t is said. hun
dreds will confess.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
n. T. forge Quits State Post

Madison.-A. T. forge, assistant
secretary of state, announced his res
ignation today to take effect January
I. MIR. forge is considering offers to
enter business. His friends say be
will be a candidate for secretary of
state. Mr.. forge has been prCmi-
nently identified in public affairs for
the last twenty years and has been
assistant secretary of state for five
years
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
To Lock Out 10000 Men.

Manchester. England.-The commit.
tee of the Lancashire Cotton Spinners
and Manufacturers association at a
meeting here decided TO lock out all
the workers In the mills belonging TO
members OF the federation. No fewer
than 900 operatives are 10
volycd
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
La Crosse Police Whitewa she'd

La Crosse.-The police and fire
commission, reporting the result of
their hearing of police graft charges,
restored Detective Joseph McGrath
to the service, and gave Detective
Frank Yolton thirty-day suspen-
sion. Citizens who have been push
ing the investigation say this
amounts to a whitewash. A petition
has been started demanding a grand
jury investigation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Unique Discovery Made.

Washington United States
government has discovered that IL
owus the only spot in the world from.
which resident. on Friday, can see
his neighbors doing their Thursdays
work. The spot ia the Little Dlomede
island. in Behring straits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
LOGAN TUCKER DROPS DEAD
Grandson Of Gen. John A. Logan Sue
cumbs at Supper.

Philadelphia. - Capt. Logan Tuck
Or. grandson Of Gen. John A. Lo-
gan, dropped dead last night while eat
ing supper at an inn here.
Captain Tucker was a son OF Col.
William F. Tucker, U. s. A.. retired.
and grandson Of Mrs. John A. Logan
of Washington. His grandfather. Gen.
John A. Logan, was United States SEN
ator from Illinois after the war and In
1884 was running mate of james G.
Blaine on the Republican presidential
ticket.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Ate Poisonous Root.

Appleton.-Adolph Pingle, aged
II, while hunting frogs with his
brother ate part of poisonous root,
which he mistook for parsnip, and
died three hours later. Some of the
roots will be sent to the University
of Wisconsin for analysis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Stole Wagon loads Of Goods

Grand Rapids. John Liceske. on
whose premises were found wagon
loads OF stolen goods. including gro.
ceries, dry goods. hard coal heater
and other articles. has been sen,
fenced to serve one year in WaupuR
prison.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28

Fond du Lac.--At meeting OF the
Northwestern railroad officials held
here it was decided to Improve the
passenger train and live stock sched-
ules on the Wisconsin. Ashland, Lake
Shore, Peninsula and Madison divi.
sions OF the road.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Martin Schoyen Dies at Madison

Madison.--Martlu l.. Schoyen,
aged So, died here at his residence
from general debility For a third
of a century he was king of the gam
bling fraternity of Madison and was
personally acquainted with many
prominent public and professional
men in the northwest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Notes New Snowfall on Mara

Cambridge. Mass--A telegram re-
ceived from Prof. Perciyal Lowell
says that the old snow cap on Mars
has disappeared and Il new layer has
fallen The new cap is in longitude
10 degrees. Boston Is In similar
longitude OF the earth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
colleae oarsmen Live Iona.

Cambridge, Mass. Statistics pre-
pared by Dr. Dudley A. Sargent. Har.
wards physical director. show that OF
ali college athletes those who take up
rowing live longer. marry younger and
have more children.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Normal Regent Resigns

River Falls.-The resignation of
Freeman A. Lord, local agent of the
River Falls Normal school, is an
nounced. Mr.. Freeman has received
the appointment of regent from four
different governors and has served
for thirteen years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Bank of Ettrock Authorized.

Madison. Commissioner of Bank
ing A. =. Kuolt has issued a charter
authorizing the Bank of Eltrock.
Trempealeau county, capital $15, 900.
]. Peterson is president and II. f.
Clausen, cashier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Sent to Arizona Legislature.

Fond du Lac.-FranK l.. Crofoot.
a former resident of this city, has
been elected member of the first
Legislature of the new state of
Arizona.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
BLAMED FOR DAM DISASTER
Two sayless Company Officials Arc
Indicted for Manslauqhter.

Coudersport, Pa. The Potter
county grand jury returned indict.
ments against George c. Bayless, pres.
ident. and Fred N. Hamlin. superin.
tendent Of the Baylcss Pulp and Pa
per company of Austin, Pa. charging
involuntary manslaughter because Of
the Austin dam disaster on Septem-
Der &c last
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
podreNille's First Child Dead

Dodgevllle. Thomas Jones. the
first white child born in what is now
the city of Dodgeville, is dead, aged
rs years. He was well known Ma
son, having been an official of the
order for forty years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Train Kills Superior Man.

Superior While walking home
on the tracks and laden with Christ
mas presents, Walter Polvolai was
struck and instantly killed by an
Omaha freight train.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Fish hatcheries Located.

Madison.-The new hatcheries for
the propagation Of lake fish were
planned at meeting of the fish
commission. One is to be built at
Sheboygan and the other at Sturgeon
Bay, and each is to cost $4,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Turks Protest 10 Pnurr.

Constantinople The Turkish gov.
eminent has protested to the powers
against the bombardment Of the Isle
Of Safer In the Red sea by the Italian
feet
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
State Pushes Arson Case.

Osseo.-M. P. Peterson has been
hAld for trial on the charge Of arson
in connection with the burning of
the yards of the North Star Lumber
company and the Omaha depot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28

New York.-Miss Edith Louise Pu-
litzer. daughter of Joseph Pulitzer,
who died aboard his yacht at Charles
ton. s. c.. two months ago, became
the bride Of William Scoyille Moore.
son OF Mai Clement G. Moore
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Recommends License Reduction.

Superior Mayor Crumpton has
suggested to the council that the IL
cense fees of peddlers dealing In
foodstuffs be reduced so that more
people will be encouraged to take up
the calling.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Electric Road Asks Right of wav

Madison The Chicago and Wis
consin Valley Railroad company filed
an application for a certificate OF
public convenience and necessity so
that 1t may build an interurban line
between Madison and Portage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Big Inheritance Tax Paid.

Darlington.-The James Vipond
estate of White Oak Springs paid an
inheritance tax of $4,943. the largest
ever paid in the county. The estate
amounted to $252,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
vii, spend $40 600 on Road.

Observation-Disclosures thousand
dollars is the estimate on the cost of
road improvement work which the
county board plans for 1913 under
the new state aid highway act.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
University Sheep Win ST.. AGO.

Madison. Official awards show
that thirty-eight prizes, amounting
to $1,460, were won by University
of Wisconsin sheep at the interna-
tional live stock exposition this year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Well Known Polish Priest Dead

Milwaukee.-Mgr. Hyacinth Gul-
ski, one of the best known Polish
Catholic priests in the United States.
and for thirty years pastor of st.
Hedwig's church, is dead OF pneu-
monia, aged Cd years,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28

Madison. The annual meeting OF
the Wisconsin State Telephone as.
ISOLATION will be held in this city op
February IA and Is.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Chicago. Dec. %, 1911.

Chicago, Dec. %, 1911.
Cattle-Beeves, $50 q $50; stock
ers and feeders, 325@5.S0; cows
and heifers, 1900 6.25; calves,
5.50@800
Hogs-Light, 555@6.11; heavy,
SIS @625; rough, 5.S5 q 600; pigs,
450@5.70
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Ra,lfIea ACCORD on Moroceo

Paris.--The chamber OF deputies
ratified the Frauco-German accord on
the question OF Morocco. Tho ratit.ca
ton was adopted BY 333 against 80
votes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Horses Kick Kills Lad.

Green Bay.-Walter Neff. aged 6,
OF Seymour, died In a hospital here
from conclusion of the brain caused
By D. horses kick
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28

Minneapolis, Dec. 26, 1911.
Wheat--No. 1, hard, Los "; No.
I, northern. 1.051s No. 2, northern,
1882 Corn-No. 3, yellow, BIC.
Oats-No. 3, white, 45c. Rye-No.
2, 88c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Precedent Of Ecuador Dead.

Guayaquil. Ecuador. President Emf
Ito Estrada OF Ecuador died suddenly
here. He had been in Office less than
a year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Cattle Testers Relicensed.

Madison.-The state livestock san
itary board is re-licensing the pres
ent testers of cattle, of whom there
are over 500.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
GAINESVILLE Lad Drowned.

GAINESVILLE. While playing tag.
Edward Swanson, aged IL, fell from
the top of the Racine street bridge
sad was drownei'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-28
Green Bay Rejects Commission.

Green Bay.-Green Bay rejected
the commission form of government
at a special election by majority
of 215. Over 1000 votes were cast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-11-29

Referred to committee on Highways,
firidges and Ferries Tithout reading.
Mr.. 10y presented the folloIing
resolution:
Whereas, Sections 1241, 1916. 1249, 1850, 1852,
and 1860 of the Statutes amended by
necessary that the Board at its present session
must act upon resolution as to whether or not
highway taxes shall he paid in money.
Therefore, Resolved, by the County Board of
Grant County, that he highway taxes in all the
towns in said county shall hereafter be payable
in money. This resolution shall be in effect un-
til rescinded at any annual meeting of this Board
Dated Nov. 15, 1911. L. W. 10y.
Laid over under the rules.
Mr. Brown presented the report Of the
committee appointed for the purpose OF
the financial standing and
finding the legal domicile of inmates of
the county asylum and county home.
To the Hon., the County Board of Supervisors
Your committee, appointed for the purpose of
investigating the financial standing and finding
the legal dornicile of inmates of the county asylum
and poor house, would respectfully report:
That after consultation with Mr.. Burris, the
Superintendent of the Asylum and Home, we
have secured data as basis OF investigation
which we think will result in the recovery of a
considerable of money due the county for
maintenance of inmates. We have in hand
twelve cases. in only three of which has anything
ing enforce liability is considerable as estates
that have been settled are in process OF settle
ment, as we'll as others which there has never
been administration have to be inquired into,
guardianship investigated or guardianship pro-
ceedings brought, and pension matters attended
to- We have brought proceedings in two cases
in County Court, which will doubtless result in
the recovery of several hundred dollars and ex-
pect to bring others in the near future. We are
also about to proceed in the case of one of the pa
tients at the asylum who is the widow of de-
ceased soldier and is probably entitled toea pen
sion which would be sufficient to pay for her
We think that by the time the
Board again convenes we shall have completed
the work. Respectfully,
H. w. BROWN,
GEO. B. CLEMENTSON Dist. Atty
On motion of Mr.. Mathews the report
was adopted.
The report of the Superintendent of
schools was presented and referred to
the committee on education.
(This report is too long for newspaper
use. It is published by the county
board III pamphlet.)
The report Of the Highway Commits
sioner was presented and referred to the
committee on County Roads.
To the Honorable Members of the Board of
Supervisors:
present for your consideration my Fourth Annual
report:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-11-29

This report shows there was not as much work
done in 1911 as in 1910.
The principal reason for this is the scarcity of
labor during the early part OF the season and the
continuous wet weather the latter part, causing
about one-third of the work to be thrown later in
the season. thus being under construction but I'M
completed at the date of this report; and in sew
eral instances the town funds were not ready at
the proper time to begin the work.
Twenty-Five of the thirty-three towns of the
county appropriated money for permanent road
work at their 1911 town meeting.
The work and conditions in the several towns
throughout the county are as follows:
BEETOWN-In this town the work has been
done under the day labor plan the roads were
built from quarry stone and branch gravel. Al
though this class of material is not plentiful it is
possible to continue another year. This road is
twelve feet wide and twelve inches deep.
BLOOMINGTON-No town appropriation
was made in 1920 or 1911.
BOSCOBEL-C Contract was made to secure
crushed stone from local plant.
CASSVILLE-In this town we were fortunate
in getting crushed stone from Government quar-
ries at the cost of one dollar per yard placed
This road is twelve feet wide and twelve inches
CASTLE ROCK-No town appropriation was
made in 1910 or 1911.
CLIFTON-Work is now under construction
but uncompleted. There is abundant material
at the mines which could be used if a crusher was
EzLLENBORo-Work was done by contract
Twelve feet wide and twelve inches deep.
FENNIMORE-Wor done by day labor plan;
Material, quarry stone ana Drancn gravel. nara
surface material exhausted. Crusher necessary
for satisfactory material in future. Twelve feet
wide, twelve inches deep.
GLEN HAVEN-Work done by contract.
Material, quarry stone and branch gravel. 10
feet wide and II inches deep. Hard surface
material exhausted, crusher necessary for salts
factory material in future.
HARRISON-Work done by contract. Ma
terial, quarry stone and branch gravel II feet
wide and u inches deep. Material plentiful.
HAZEL GREEN-Work done by contract.
Material broken stone from mines. II feet wide,
y inches. deep. Material abundant if crusher
HICKORY GRovE-No town appropriation
JAMESTOWN Work done by contract
Material, broken stone and branch gravel. 10
feet wide and twelve inches deep. Material
abundant in west part and scarce in east.
LIBERTY-Work done by day labor plan.
Material quarry stone and branch gravel Work
done in village of Sitter. "a feet wide and II
inches deep. No suitable surface material avail
able for future.
LINIA-Work done by day labor plan. Ma
terial, quarry stone and branch gravel IA feet
wide and II inches deep. Surface material ex--
hausted.
LITTLE GRANT-Unable to secure labor to
do work. Material plentiful.
MARION-Work done by contract. Material
quarry stone and branch gravel on Fennimore
and Boscobel road material plentiful; stone and
bank gravel on Boscobel and zWoodman road,