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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
M Fem f. FAIR.

Last Friday evening, September %,
the six schools of the town of Meeme
held an Agricultural Town Fair at
Schwartz's Hall, (Herrs Place. All
the products exhibited were raised by
the children on little patches of ground
they called their own. There were
thirty-three varieties of products ex-
hibited. The corn and potato exhibit
was especially good Unusually large
beets, cabbages, and pumpkins were
brought to the fair by the pupils.
Small cash prizes were given for the
first premium, and honor ribbons for
the second premium. a good literary
program was given by the schools.
There was an attendance oi about Eve
hundred at the meeting.
This was the first agricultural town
fair in the county. Such fair cannot
but help to improve the conditions in
both the school and the community.
State Superintendent Cary has asked
that the department be informed OF
the particulars pertaining to this and
other similar NEE tings held in Mani
towoc county. lie refers to these
meetings as rather unique educational
gatherings, and thinks they are worthy
OF imitation by others.
Mishicot will hold Township Agri-
cultural Fair October y. Ten or
twelve schools will take part. Be.
sides agricultural products, school
work will be exhibited.
II all work together teachers, pupils,
and parents, how much good can be
done in a community Meetings as
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
INCOME TAX DISTRICTS.

The tax commission Friday complet-
ed the division of the state into assess
ment districts under the new income
tax law and fixed the salary of the
assessor to be appointed for each dis
trio t. The state is divided into forty
districts consisting of one, two or three
counties in each district. The division
was made as nearly as practical on the
basis of population, assessed valuation
and compactness for convenience of ad-
minstration. The law provides that
no district shall consist of less than one
county and the commission has not
combined more than three counties in
any one district. All the more popu-
lous and wealthy counties constitute
single districts.
Under the law the Office of super
visor of assessments will be abolished
after the first of January next and the
duties pertaining to that position will
thereafter be performed by the assess
or of incomes. Statistics compiled in
that Office show that the expense of
supervisors of assessment throughout
the state has been approximately
$4,000 per year and the salaries fixed
the assessors of incomes do not exceed
that amount, but they will be allowed
their expenses in addition.
Il is o1 hot ka +o1
the basis of the number of districts
created and salaries fixed, excluding
expenses of assessing corporations by
the tax commission and clerical help
in that department, will not exceed
one-half the amount allowed to be ex-
pended under the act.
The salaries of assessors of income
range from $500 in some of the sparsely
settled districts to $500 in the city of
Milwaukee. The districts generally
range from $1,000 to 81, 800 Naturally
those districts having large manufac-
turing and commercial interests pay
the highest salaries, but even in these
districts salaries are comparatively
low for the reason that such business
is mainly carried on by corporations
which the tax commission is required
to assess directly.
1t is understood that civil service ex-
animation for the position of income
tax assessor will be held early in No
vember, and it is expected that large
number of candidates will apply. The
tax commission states in conimunica-
tion to the civil service commission
that the division of the state into dis
tricts and FIXING of salaries is tentative
and reserves the right to modify the
same later should conditions arise
which would make modification nec-
essary or more practical.
The following is list of the districts
created by the tax commission with the
name OF the county or counties con-
stituting each district and the salary of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

above can only be made successful
by cooperation.
Mr.. Huebner, principal of the Reeds
vile school, has arranged lecture
course of four numbers with the Uni
versity Extension Dept. OF the Univer-
sity of Wis. The first number will be
held at Schultz's hall, Reedsville, Oc-
tober 10, consisting of Robley's orches-
ira.
Season tickets for the four numbers
are Is cents, single tickets Is and %
cents.
The remaining three numbers will
be published later.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
MARRIED..

The marriage Of George Harlow of
Chiffon and Mary Rehrauer of this
city was solemnized at St. Duke's
church Tuesday morning. The groom
is popular young business man of
Chiffon and the bride is handsome
and accomplished young lady Of
this city. She is the daughter of Mrs.
Jos. Rehrauer. After the ceremony
the wedding party partook of a wedding
dinner, served at the home of the bride.
The couple leave this afternoon for
Chiffon where they will reside.-Two
Rivers Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
DIED

Mrs. Joseph Cooper, whose maiden
name was Laura Mann, died at her
home in New York City, on Tuesday,
September 70. For several years she
had been troubled with nervous pros
tration.
Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Mann. She was
born in this city on Feb, o, 1866 and
spent her childhood days here. She
was educated at Normal College, New
York. In November 1890 she was
married to Joseph Cooper, a New York
merchant. The deceased is survived
by a husband and two sons, also two
brothers, Walter of Chicago and Al
bert of Boston.--Two Rivers Chron-
icle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
Marriage Lice nses.

le following marriage licenses have
issued by the county clerk during
past week:
ward Rehme ci Newton and Anna
pr of Meme Jos. Mama and Mary
|ezky, both Of Coopers{own; John
er and Celia Hassemer, both of
|uth; Arthur Tnppler and Emily
hnke, both of Manitowoc.
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EDUCATIONAL.
(BY C. w. MEISNEST.)
THE RURAL SCHOOL SITUATION
IN WISCONSIN.

THE RURAL SCHOOL SITUATION
IN WISCONSIN,.
About month ago blank was pre-
pared by the state superintendent and
sent to representative men in the rural
districts of the state. This blank called
for information concerning the country
schools and asked for suggestions that
would lead to their improvement.
Those to whom the blanks wero sent
were asked to name the weaknesses of
the country schools and to suggest
remedies, They were also asked to
give their opinion regarding certain
definite propositions, such as consolida-
ton, taxation, course of study, and the
like.
Replies have come in from over four
hundred different persons. These
blanks are filed out in way to show
that country people are thinking about
educational matters. The opinions ex-
pressed and the suggestions given are
worthy of perusal by any one interest
ed in constructive educational work for
the rural communities. Following is
brief summary of the answers
given:
Greatest weaknesses: l. Too many
weak, inefficient, unframed teachers.
Many of them are too young to realize
their responsibilities. Many of them
are city girls who have no knowledge
of rural life and no interest in its de-
velopment. AS rule they are i'm
practical, not knowing the difference
between the essentials and non-essen-
tials. The poorer ones offer to teach
for small wages, thereby driving the
better teachers out of the profession.
2. Ignorance, lack of interest and
cooperation on the part of parents.
Frequently parents take the part of
their children against the teacher.
). In many cases inefficient school
officers who neglect their duties. This
results in poor, unbusinesslike man
agement of the schools.
4. Irregular attendance. Not a
strict enough enforcement of the com
pulsory attendance law.
3. Lack of proper supervision.
6. Many schools are too small.
I. Lack of thorough work in the
fundamentals. Schools try to cover
too much ground. Children are push
ed too fast in their studies.
Principal suggestions. l, Train the
teachers for the work in country
schools. Do not let them teach before
they are trained for this work
?. Pay the good, efficient teachers
higher wages.
3. Enforce the compulsory attend
ance law.
4. Consolidate the schools where
they are small and where it is feas-
ible.
5. Stir up interest in educational
matters by means of parents meetings,
debating societies, farmers clubs,
school entertainments, etc. Make the
school social center.
6. Secure better supervision.
7. Do more thorough work in the
fundamentals. Make the school work
more practical. Adapt the work to the
needs of the community.
Among the helpful forces at work
for the improvement of the country
schools were the following; l. School
board conventions.
2. Special state aid for rural
schools.
3. The compulsory attendance law.
4. The county training schools for
country teachers.
y 5. Public meetings. Farmers clubs.
6. Strong work of the county su-
perintendent in organizing educational
forces and stirring up interest in edu-
cational matters.
I. Teachers meetings, Institutes,
etc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

Miss Martha Brey died suddenly
Sunday morning at her home, $50 North
sth street, aged 30 years. Death was
due to heart disease. She was appar-
emily in good health Sunday morning
and was about to leave the breakfast
table when she was stricken, and fell
over dead, She is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brey.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon from the German Lutheran
church. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

Bishop Fox Of Green Bay was in the
city Sunday to administer confirmation
TO large class at st. Mary's and Sac
red Heart Catholic churches. He otfi-
ciated at St. Marys church in the fore
noon and at Sacred Heart in the after
noon. There was large attendance
at each church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
OPENING OF BOYS CLUB.

be Boys Club will be formally
led Monday night. An interesting
Fram of six numbers has been ar
led for the affair. The program
start at 1880. All are invited.
|eshments will be served by the
les Auxiliary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
MARRIED..

Tyler Manitowoc, Sept.
20, by II. l.. Markham, Mr.. Franklin
Wells Tyler to Miss Tina Veze.
Heldt-Drumm.- the residence OF
the BRIDES parents in the town Of
Maple Grove, Sept. l6, 1886, 10y John
Hickey, j. p, Mr.. George Heldt and
Miss Edie Drumm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
Some Knock.

Many a man who almost has n M
when his wife pays Sc for bonnet.
viii think nothing of spending as
much for box of cigars with which
to pollute the atmosphere.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

Yesterday Ed. Conway was promen-
aiding the streets with an immense pair
OF wooden shoes. They we're present.
ed him by George Burnett on condition
that Ed. would wear them. Conway
promised to do SO not thinking George
would come down with the cash. He
did as agreed and now he is crippled as
the wooden shoes proved too much for
his feet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

The earth is a great magnet, hav-
Ing North Pole situated in the re-
gion of Hudson's Bay, British North
America, and two South Poles within
the Antarctic circle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

MARRIED.-On Sunday last at the
Catholic church, by Rev. ]. N. Peiffer,
Mr.. James Maloney of Franklin to Miss
Rose Ann Pagan of Kossuth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

Mrs M. H. Murphy has been quite
sick at Milwaukee the past two weeks.
She went there to attend the state fair
and was taken so sick that it was con-
sidered unsafe to risk the fatigue of
coming home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

The undersigned has been commits
stoned by the Governor of Wisconsin to
raise company of volunteers, and he
invites all persons who wish TO unite
with him, to enroll their names at
once, as it is the intention to have the
company assignee to the regiment OF
Colonel Maloney, a distinguished otfic-
er in the United States army.
When there are enough men enrolled,
the company then has the privilege of
electing its own officers, who will be
commissioned by the Governor. After
10 men are enlisted they draw pay
from The date of enlistment, and are
boarded at the expense of the state.
Privates receive $500 per month
from the United States and men with
families receive $500 more from the
state. In addition to this pay, each
man receives one hundred dollars in
gold when honorably discharged, and
probably 160 acres of land Besides
Manitowoc county pays $500 per month
to the families of those who enlist
from the county.
Here is a good chance for the citi-
zens of Manitowoc, Calumet Brown
and Kewaunee counties to make good
wages and serve their country.
1t is absolutely necessary that the
enrolment should commence immedi-
ately, as the sooner the company is
full, the sooner will its members COM
mence drawing pay.
Recruits will apply at the Manitowoc
Pilot Office, without delay.
JERE CROWLEY.
Manitowoc, Sept. 10, 1861.
Capt Becker's company of German
volunteers, numbering so men, left
here Wednesday evening last for Mil
waukee to join Col. Solomon S regiment
now camped there.
The editor of the Pilot has been at
tending the Democratic State Conven-
tion this week. When he returns, he
will doubtless make amends to his sub
scribers.
Men are enlsting SO rapidly in New
York State, that it will not be neces-
sary to draft.
DRAFrLJG. 1t is sait,, says the Du-
buque Times, that in Ohio they began
drafting on Monday, September 16.
An artillery officer arrived from ST.
Louis says that Gen. Fremont will in
sist upon the adoption of the drafting
system all over the west, unless troops
come forward and fill up the regiment
he needs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

DIR. Paine is now the man who puts
on a solemn air and gives utterance to
the call, "Ho, all ye who thirst after
the weed, come and accept straight
ten center" 1t is little girl and her
natal day is also the anniversary of the
doctors birthday, Oct. 5.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

George Fehr;ng, an uncle of George
and Will Fechter, died on Monday of
this week and was buried yesterday
He was a resident of Manitowoc Rap
ids at the time of his death, though at
one time he was in business in this
oitu
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

p. H. Hewitt tries to suppress the
enthusiasm of the papa in the philoso-
ply of the student. But the weakness
of all young fathers cannot be conceal
ed when you ask chow is the little
boy?" The little one put in an appear
ance about one week ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

M. II. Murphy has been appointed
deputy collector of internal revenue.
This will necessitate his resigning the
shrievalty. But it is doubtful whether
an appointment will be made for the
unexpired portion of the term. 1t will
probably be filled by under-sheriff
Frank Zeman.
Mr.. Murphy has sent his resignation
as sheriff to Gov. Rusk to take effect
last Friday. Under-sheriff Zeman is
now in charge, and will SO continue un-
til an appointment is made, which is
not probable, or until the person elect
ed in November takes control. Who is
he? is question many would like to
have answered.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05
Manitowoc, Sept. 10, 1861.

Capt Becker's company of German
volunteers, numbering so men, left
here Wednesday evening last for Mil
waukee to join Col. Salomons regiment
now camped there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

Men are enlisting SO rapidly in New
York State, that it will not be neces-
sary to draft.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-10-05

The editor of the Pilot has been at
tending the Democratic State Conven-
tion this week. When he returns, he
will doubtless make amends to his sub
scribers.
Evening journal., 1911-01-09
MONDAY, JAN. 9. IelI
sENAToR DREXLERs POsITION.

ENATOR DREXLER, whose refusal to join
~ with his eight Republican colleagues caused
deadlock over organizing the State Senate all OF
last week AZ least cannot be accused, even by
those who do not approve his attitude, OF
lacking that quality popularly called nerve
man without stamina could not have held the Po-
sition Senator Drexler has maintained since the
Legislature was convened.
Senator Drexler has announced that he gath
cred the impression from statements made TO him
bv influential Republicans and Republican State
Senators, although he did not have their direct
promises that he would be chosen president PRO
tempore Of the Senate but on his arrival in Dover
he found that the railroad influence suddenly had
Abeen turned against him, and he was deprived
bf the honor Of temporary president through
hxporation "frameupi
rzrtrazaator Dsexier been slated for president
bro - Dy the Republican Senators, and had
he been deprived Of that honor entirely by hostile
railroad influences he would be deserving OF pub
lie appreciation for not surrendering 10 railroad
domination But unfortunately, there other
factors in the situation prevailing in the State
Senate II must not be overlooked that the Sena-
tors themselves choose the president pro tenn.
They are likely 10 choose man per
sonr satisfactory 20 them, and IN this
ins il seems that the personal ele.
met has had much TO do with the situation.
A majority Of the Republican Senators have agreed
uron 2 colleague other than Mr.. Drexler as their
cauous choice for temporary presiding officer We
feel pretty certain that some Of Mr.. DreXlers
Republican fellow-Senators are not regarded as
railroad men and reasonably would not oppose
him and reasonably could not be opposed by him
for presiding officer on q railroad issue MT Drex-
lers colleagues, too, have shown a Willingness
10 vote for Senator Miller who was nominated
for temporary president by Mr.. Drexler himself,
but the latter would not unite with the other
Senators in supporting Mr Miller. This attitude
on he part Of Mr.. Drexler Of refusing to vote
for his own nominee when the others we're willing
70 raise a doubt whether after all there may
not be other reasons than warfare with corporate
interests actuatine Mr.. Drexler in his stand, just
IS there nav be other reasons than railroad in
Huences why he did not obtain the support of all
his Republican colleagues for president pro tem-
pore.
Certainly MT Drexler does not intend 10 con.
tnue to array himself against his eight colleagues
and obstruct much good work that can be done
by the Legislature? We think the situation in the
House can he adjusted readily under the circur
stances prevailing there.
Evening journal., 1911-01-09
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WASHINGTON, Jan. e.-It Is said
that ten conversations at the same
time on the same wire may be held
by the use OF a system Of nhultipleX
telephony upon which Major George
o. SQuier Of the signal corps Of the
army has just taken out patents. Ma
jor Squier announces that he dedi-
Gates his invention 20 the people of
the United States, so that any one
can use It free Of all royalty or rent
cost The theory OF this momentous
discovery in electrical science is that
the vibrations OF the ether surround
ing the wire become the vehicle by
whlch conversation is held. not by the
wire as in ordinary telephony. The in
strumerts 70 be employed are those
now commonly used in ordinary wire
less telephony and may be bought o.
almost any electrical supply estab-
rshment. There is as in wireless tele-
nhony. a use Of tunes" for each con-
versation. Major sauier three months
ago began his tests over a system OF
Evening journal., 1911-01-09
Editorial Opinion
Politics the DRAWBACK.

Delmar News (Rep)
The Delaware Legislature Is readl
for business. If it really wants worl
there is plenty for it 10 do But tn,
results of its work will not be judged
by the quantity. There are too mani
laws already-the people are puzzle,
by a multiplicity OF them. Let thl
Legislature pass only such laws as ar
absolutely necessary for the proteo
ton OF the people and the advance
ment of their interests throughout thi
State.
The greatest drawback 10 securini
favorable legislation, however, is pol
itics. One or the other party is oppos
ed to this or that law because it il
liable to injure its chances at the bal
lot box, and when a legislator feel
the effect OF the party whip it doesn't
take him long to make up his mini
that some particular law isn't half al
necessary as he thought it was.
The idea that the Legislature doel
what the people want is even more q
a palpable fraud than the popula
idea that the people elect their owl
candidate for President or for Con
gress. They don't do anything OF thl
kind, but so long as they can be fooled
into believing they do they will con
tinue TO fulfill the statement made 81
some smart man that Where ignor
ance is bliss It's folly TO be wise
And so It is with the average legisla
tor. After he IS elected he swelis VI
with honest pride and says in sub
stance, Il am going TO see that mi
constituents get the laws they neet
and want" and OFF he goes to the Leg
islature. But he has not been there
long before he learns that in the eyer
Of the politician the people occupi
about the same position that Barnuu
allotted them. He is given TO under
stand in various ways that if he vaiuei
his political future it will be better foI
him to vote as he is told, and the ma
iority of them generally do it. That Il
why there have been some mighty Dat
laws passed and for the same reason
several thousand more will be passed
as time continues to roll on and Leg
fslatures continue to meet.
Evening journal., 1911-01-09
MOVING FORWARD.

R oBERT P. BASS, who was elected Governor
N Of New Hampshire as a representative of
the Progressive wing Of the Republican party, in
his inaugural address urged the establishment of
a Public Service Commission to have supervision
over the railroads, express, telephones light
heat and power companies and similar corpora
tions. He recommended that the Legislature
should ratify the proposed income tax amendment
TO the constitution.
Governor Bass also mentioned the fact that
the President Of the Boston and Maine Railroad
the interest that Bass defeated for control of
New ampshire--recently emphaticay de-
clared his intention of taking his corporation out
Of politics. He has declared his purpose of COM
ing openly and frankly before the Legislature
10 ask for such action in his judgment is needed
BY his corporation. II is most desirable, said Gov
ernor Bass, TO bring about the proper relations
between the corporations and the people whom
they serve and from whom they primarily de-
rive their privileges.
Governor Plasted the Democratic candidate who
was chosen in Maine in his address urged the
adoption of business methods in ali departments
Of the State and the consolidation Of departments
wherever good judgment warrants IT, He urged
direct primaries for the nomination of all candi-
dates and the election Of United States Senators
by the people. The income tax amendment is also
favored by the Governor.
And thus IL goes Everywhere there is de.
msnd for progressive legislation and little differ
ence does there seem TO. be between the attitude