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The Delta independent., 1912-11-08

vivid flashes Of anger that tore across
the sky. He felt the woman tremble.
"I-I'm afraid" almost sobbing.
The mayor put his arm about her
gently, soothing her as only a tactful
man may soothe a nervous woman.
Unconsciously she drew toward him.
Lightning seems terrible" he said
svenly, but as matter OF fact there
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
COURT ROOM DECORATIONS.

Judge Kirwan called the local bar
together last Saturday afternoon and
told them that he had been asked to
make suggestions regarding the decor
alton OF the circuit court room and
passed the authority along to the bar
A large sketch in colors of the room
as it would appear with the proposed
decoration was shown. This showed
two large allegorical paintings on the
east wall, one of Justice" and one of
prudence" duly labeled to show what
they represent and also large motto
respecting Justice over the bench. 1t
is proposed to change the white walls
and ceilings to gorgeous visions OF gold
and ivory. Judge Kirwan let it be
clearly understood that the present
scheme was in his opinion quite be.
coming the use Of the room. After
considerable discussion the upstart was
that committee was appointed con.
sisting OF Judge Baensch, j. j. Healy
and L. w, Ledvina to apprize the de.
coration committee Of the county board
that the bar would like to see the
pictures and notices dispensed with
and the present pure white effect alter
ed as little as possible. The bar alsc
asked that an attempt be made to bet
ter the acoustic properties OF the room
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
Health Alphabet.

A is for ADENOIDS which no child
should own
3 for rirh' BREATHING to give the
lung vone
G is for COUGH which we should not
neglect
D is for DENTIST who finds tooth de-
feet
Is for EVILS Of foul air and dirt
r is for FRESH AIR--too much cannot
hurt
G Is for GARDENS where boys and
girls play
n is for HARDNESS gained in that
I is for INFECTION from foul drink
ing cups
J is for JOY in the bubbling taps
< is for KNOWLEDGE Of rules OF good
health
l is for LUNGS whose soundness is
wealth
~ Is for MILK, It must be quite pure
| u Is for N URSES, your health to insure
o is for OXYGEN, not found In crowd
P is for PENCILS-in mouths not al
lowed
Q is for QUIET, which sick people
need
r is for REST--as part of our creed
| 5 is for SUNSHINE to drive germs
away
7 Is for TOOTH BRUSH used three
times day
Y is for USEFUL health rules in the
| school
v Is the VALUE of learning these rule,
W is WORRY, which always does harm
X is 'XCESS indulge In no form
Y is for YOUTH, the time to grow
/ strong
Z is for ZEST. Help he good worl
along.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
WOMAN'S RELIEF
CORPS ORGANIZED

Through the efforts of Department
Commander Smith of Racine, and Col
James III. Cole, local G. A. r. Com.
mander, Woman's Relief Corps is
now reality in Manitowoc. Public
installation took place Saturday even
ing at the G. A. r. Post hall, at which
several veterans and fairly large
number of citizens were in attendance.
The exercises were very impressive,
due to the patriotic enthusiasm mani
tested.
Sixteen ladies Of the Sheboygan corps
installed the local officers and attached
it to the state branch. The organiza-
tion is known as the Horace M. Walker
Post Womans Relief Corps No. SO.
A splendid musical program followed
the installation, by Misses Schmidt,
and Catherine and Alice Cary, and
Prof. Horstmeier.
Commander Cole was called upon
and he wished the Corps much success
and praised the efforts of the mem bers.
Graeme O'Geran spoke briefly in a
humorous strain and then touched on
the benefits derived through the Relief
Corps by the younger generation.
The following officers were chosen:
Mrs. G. Cary, president; Mrs. E. G..
O'Geran, senior vice-president; Mrs.
Catherine Sniffen junior vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. F. Gentgen, secretary; Mrs.
Josephine Johnsrud, treasurer; Mrs.
Amy Hampton, guard; Mrs. Emma
Yaeger, conductor; Mrs. S. w. Ran
dolph, press correspondent; Mrs. Ed.
Hoffman, chaplain. Forty ladies join
ed the corps.
The following Sheboygan ladies were
in attendance:
Mrs. r. G. Albers, Mrs. G. e. Hill-
yer, Mrs. Otto G. Knabe, Mrs. Clara
Heyer, Mrs. James Annas, Mrs. Mary
Heronimus, Mrs. Lima Obigt, Mrs. Eva
Browne, Mrs. Emma Theme, Mrs.
Freda Bedford, Mrs. Minnie Groh,
Mrs. Minnie Heronimus, Mrs. Mathilda
Albers, Mrs. Phoebe Schubert, Mrs.
Lizzie Rocklus, Mrs. Miller.
Mr.. Theobald Hoffman was also ar
enthusiastic visitor. 80
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

The following divorce actions were
heard by the court on Friday and Sat-
urday Of last week and were granted
Anna Polivka VS.. Stephen Polivka;
Matilda Soper VS.. Edwin Soper; Anna
f.. Clark VS.. Orrin r. Clark; Minnie D..
Murphy vs.. William j. Murphy; Mar
garet Lucille Radl vs.. George Radl;
Meta Staefller VS.. Fred Staenler; Alma
Watruba VS.. John Watruba.
The cause alleged in each case was
invariably i'll Treatment and non
support.
The following foreclosures were
heard and granted.
Ignatz Naidy VS.. julius Daron on
property in the town of Newton.
l.. A. Schmitz VS.. Joseph Tadych on
property in the city.
l.. A. Schmitz vs.. Frank j. Kelley.
Sarah +. Mccarthy VS.. Xaver
Posorsky.
Charles j. Nenahlo vs.. Simon Steffes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
GLENN Inn MENACED.

The Glenn Inn, on Commercial
street and many of the guests and en-
ployes to the number of As had a mar
row escape last Friday night. The
night clerk discovered fire in the
flooring and wall in the early morn
ing. The corridors and many rooms
were already filled with smoke. The
guests were gotten out safely and quick
action by fire chief Kratz with axes
and the big chemical engine soon end
ed the danger. The guests suffered
considerably from the extreme cold
and their hasty garbing The loss is
estimated at $500. The fortunate dis
covery and prompt, efficient fire SER
vice prevented great loss of property
and possible loss of life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
G. ". FECHTER BOOK STORE SOLD

The George w. Fechter book store
was sold last week to the A. j. LaCosse
Co., a corporation organized with a
capital of $4,000. The incorporators
are A. j. LaCosse, Horal Nelson and
w. ID. Nelson. Since the death of Mr..
Fechter overa year ago his son, George
Fechter, has been conducting the store
Mr.. Fechter will hold stock in the
company but as soon as the new men
are broke in he will leave the store
and go to Milwaukee to continue his
studies in chemistry.
A. j. LaCosse and w. ID. Nelson will
have charge of the store.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

VIM. Stretch, aged Sd years, died at
Chicago Wednesday of last week of
pneumonia after an illness of five
weeks. He was son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gustave Stretch, Ills South Tenth
street and previous to taking up his
home at Chicago conducted barber
shop in this city. Besides his parents
he is survived by four brothers and one
sister, Charles, Emil and Mrs. Albert
Neubauer of this city and Otto and
George of Chicago. The body was
brought here for burial. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Machmueller officiated. Interment
was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
COMMISSION GOV. DEBATE.

Despite the cold weather about 25O
citizens gathered at the, Orpheum
theater last Friday evening to hear the
debate upon commission government
for cities, which had been arranged by
a committee of the Citizens Associa-
ton. The new idea in government
was championed by F. C. Merrill, as
sistant district attorney at Green Bay.
The opposition was represented by
Prof. Ganfeld of Carroll College,
Waukesha. Judge Baensch presided
and started the meeting with one Of
his always appropriate talks.
Mr.. Merrill's argument was that the
commission government is more effic-
lent. 1t abolishes the little ward boss
es. 1t places the municipal govern
ment on business basis and avoids
extravaganza and graft. He laid par
ticular stress upon the publicity of the
commissions proceedings. He had
hardly gotten into his subject when his
time was up.
Prof. Ganield's argument might be
outlined thus: W 1t violates the
axiom of American politics that the
executive and legislative functions
must be kept separate. ~ 1t violates
the American principle that the tax
levying power should be separate from
the spending power. (3) BY abolish
ing ward representation it violates the
admittedly sound doctrine that each
vital interest and each considerable
constituency should have representation
and voice in the government He said
that in commission of three one man
will run the city through domination
of at least one other member Of the
commission.
The debaters expressed opposite
opinions as to the benefits shown by
experience of commission cities.
The affirmative argument might be
epitomized ga new broom sweeps
cean," while the negative asserted
that the adoption of the new govern
ment would be "from the frying pal,
into the fire."
The negative denied that conditions
were so deplorable in most small cities
as to call for radical change in the
system of government and that if they
are this is not desirable change.
Mr.. Merrill was we'll informed, and
enthusiastic but not thrifty of his
time. He lost out by frittering away
nearly half of the tine allotted to him
in preliminary remarks and needless
explanations.
|. Prof. GansielG is trained public
speaker, in fact, an orator. He utiliz-
ed every minute of his hour. His
splendid diction and clear delivery with
broad Scotch accent, captivated the
audience and his clever handling of his
argument carried conviction.
In the Is minutes of closing Mr..
Merrill made desperate attempt to
make up lost time and answer the pro-
fessor. Although he made a good
effort it seemed to be the concensus
of opinion that the negative had the
better of the argument.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
FARM FOR SALE.

Fine farm, So acres, "a miles from
Oconto Falls, city cfl700 with fine high
school; fenced, good buildings, all clear
able and tillable; near creamery, 20
rods to school house; on main road.
Price $4,000. For terms address,
B. j. GALLAHER, Prin. High School,
Gillett, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN MAPLE GROVE.
We regret to learn that the barn of
patrick O'Brien, in Maple Grove, was
consumed by fire on Saturday night
last, together with all it's contents,
consisting of one yoke of oxen, tanning
mill, drag, three ton of hay, and other
necessaries. The fire occurred during
the absence of the family from home,
and some base unhung scoundrel is
charged with its origin. We hope the
devil will catch him, some day or
other.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

The Good Roads Law went into eff.
feet this year. Do you understand itf
A pamphlet containing the law and
explaining it may be secured from the
county clerk. Are you convinced as to
its merits or demerits? Was there
cause for this law2 Were all the far.
mers doing their road work Justly OF
or did some haul twice as much gravel
on load as others?
What is commission form of govern.
ment? This form of government is ad.
vocated quite strongly in some cities
Would it be wise to have paid board
of say three men do the work of the
county board? These are problems tc
think about and for you to decide.
What is meant by initiative and re.
erendum and recall? After you thor.
oughly understand what is meant by
each of these then determine whether
you think they would be a good thing
or not.
Taxes have increased somewhat this
year over that Of last year. Can you
point out all the different additional
items which have gone toward increas-
ing this tax? Does it cost more to
run the government now than it did
ten or twenty years ago? Has your
town tax increased any during the last
ten years?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
DIED

Mr.. John Holtz, Sr., aged 70 years,
died at his home in the town of Mani
towoc, one mile north of the city, last
Sunday afternoon, after an illness of
four days. Besides his wife he is sur
vived by five sons and four daughters.
The funeral will be held this after
noon. lnterment will be in Evergreen
cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
Knew What II Was.

A Wyoming cowboy called to see
Owen Wister In Philadelphia, and was
permitted to inspect the authors city
outfit. As ne casually examined an
opera hat II sprang open. A self
cooking hst!" said the cowboy. admir-
ingly Everybody.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

Within the next few weeks you will
be asked to fill out a blank inquiring
into your income, SO that the super
visorof incomes may determine whether
or not you are subject to an income tax.
Do you understand the law? Do you
know the exemptions, and the deduc-
tions9 Would DISCUSSION Of this law
by some competent person help mat
ters any in your community?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

You will realize the VALUE OF ar
A bstract of Title made by Manitowot
County Abstract Co., Washington St.
II you understand the importance OF ,
CERTIFIED ABSTRACT. 2t
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Johanna Ferguson Of Kaukauna
died OF consumption OF the lungs last
week. Her remains were brought to
this city for interment. Mrs. Fergu-
son has number of friends living In
Meeme and Liberty. She was woman
OF most estimablo character and her
death is sincerely regretted by many
| friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
ITEMS FROM the PILOT FILES,
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

BLACK AGAINST wHITE.-"One OF
our citizens gave Norwegian soldier
a severe pommeling last night, on the
supposition that he had insulted his
wife. After polishing off the. soldier
very gently he had him committed to
jail to await trial before Justice
Braley. On being brought into court
this morning, it was proved the un-
fortunate Norwegian was not the man
that insulted the woman, and he was
released"
We clip the above from the Madison
Journal, the leading Republican paper
of the state. We will make small
bet that had the unfortunate Nor
wegian" been an ugly niger, the
Journal and other abolition sheets
would raise~a howl from one end of the
state to the other. AS, however, it is
only an unfortunate Norwegian" who
received severe "pommeling," they
have not word of pity for him.
DELIVERY OF MAIL MATTERS IN
CITIES.-Mr. Baker, member of con-
gress from New York, has suggested a
system for the free reception and de-
livery of all mail matter in cities con-
tanning upward of ten thousand in
habitants, which would, if carried into
effect introduce much needed inn
provement.
The plan suggested is to have mail
boxes placed at convenient and acces-
sible points for the reception of pre-
pared mail matter, to be taken from
them by postmen and carried in the
smaller cities at least twice, and in the
larger, four, five and six times daily to
the Office for general distribution; and
to deliver all letters by carriers or
lpostmen.
1t is believed that improved facilities
will vastly increase the business of the
post office department, and thus aug
ment its revenues, and that the letters
received and delivered in the great
commercial cities will fully pay the
entire cost of the new service.
The system proposed is in general
use in Western Europe, and it is found
to be not only ar indispensable public
convenience, but also, by those states
that make the incest and closest calcu-
lations for income, to be amply COM
pensating.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

Mrs. E. X. Rand, who with her chill
rem is now in California in the neigh.
borhood of Pasadena, says the place is
as near to Paradise as it is possible for
human ideas to reach.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
Wanted to Help Them.

Miss Foy-George was reading
book called How to Propose Without
Getting Excited" Mai--Yes, Helen
sent one to every young man abe
knew.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
MARRIED.

Zander-Krause. e.--On Wednesday by
VIM. Bach, Justice of the Peace, Mr..
Adolph Zander OF this city and Miss
Bertha Krause of Two Rivers.
At the residence Of the brides pa.
rents in this city, Feb..9, 1887, by John
O'Hara, Justice Of the Peace, Mr..
Charles Hoyer, Jr. and Miss Emma L.
Pautz.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
EDUCATIONAL.
(BY @. W. MEIsNEsT.)

District number 4, town of Meeme,
will hold Farmers Club meeting
Friday night, February %. Mr.. Connell
will talk on the Income Tax. Other
speakers will appear on the program.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

Next fall the people will be asked to
vote on the proposition of "Woman
Suffrage" Are you prepared to vote
on the question intelligently, or would
you welcome little discussion on the
subject in the form of debate, held in
your little red school house?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

Capt. Tim Kelley is on visit to
Chicago and Columbus. Just at this
season the captain always becomes
nervous and wants to be off.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

II. G. Kress went down to Chicago
last week to hear Mrs. Langtry and
see the decollette style of the dress
she fancies. He gave his folks to un-
derstand he attended one or two re-
vival meetings and went to hear a
couple of famous preachers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

Louis Falge completed his course at
Rush Medical college and received his
diploma on Tuesday last. Dr. Falge is
quite we'll prepared for his work hav-
ing completed course in the State
University where he gave particular
attention to those branches Of science
which have relation to the medical
profession.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

The graded schools of the county will
have declamatory contest some time
in April. The contest will be divided
into two parts, the intermediate, COM
prising third. fourth and fifth grades,
and the upper, comprising the sixth,
seventh and eighth grades. Each part
will have one contestant to take part
in the final contest which will be held
in the court house the latter part OF
April. Orations, declamations or good
recitations of any kind are to be select
ed for this contest. The teachers are
urged if possible to have number of
pupils learn selections and have a
local try-o to determine who is best
and who shall represent the school in
the final contest to be held in Mani
towoc. This ought to be an important
event in the work of graded schools.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

The Training School has a lease to a
certain room in the basement of the
library building which it uses for the
manual training and agriculture pur-
poses and for storage. Now the city
comes in and without permission in
tends to use about three-fourths of this
room for polling place for the fourth
ward. The wall has been cut through
and the partition temporarily placed.
The training school board has protest
ed strongly against this action on the
part of the city. What moral does
this teach? Or is there no moral in
this?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

80 acres, fair buildings, 20 acres
clear, balance easily cleared; only one.
half mile to school, store, cheese-fac.
tory; 6 miles to town. Price $2S00
$1,000 down, balance on easy terms.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
FARMS FOR SALE.

120 acre farm, good buildings, sc
acres under cultivation, balance easily
cleared; only two miles from town
Price $4,000; $2500 down, balance on
easy terms.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15

40 acres, good soil, 20 acres clear, bal
ance timber, fair buildings, one-half
mile to school, miles to town. Price
$1,000; Sll00 down; balance easy terms.
Call or write,
ERNEST MILLER
Oconto Falls, Wis.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-09-04
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE COVER
ment cotton report of 74S was Just
about as expected Since the report
sentiment is growing a little more
friendly to the market. due to the
many reports Of serious deterioration
in the Atlantic states and Texas The
market action. since the bureau indi-
Gates that it is discounted and it is
our opinion the trade will turn its
attention to the census report on cot
ton ginned to September /, which is
due Monday, September 9. After
this the prospective condition figures
as of September % will claim the at
tention of the market. The early Sep
tember deterioration for the last ten
wears is So per cent, and if the loss
this year should equal this the OctO-
Der bureau would be about 6S against
Ill last year. 66 in 1910 and 6S the
small crop year of 1907. In 1907 the
average WELD was only 40 pounds per
acre. and this, applied TO this years
acreage of 24,OOO.OOO acres. would
point to a crop of around H. 800, 600
bales to 12,O000O0 bales. instead Of
14,5OO. 600 TO 15,O00,O00 bales now pre-
dicted by the extreme bears. Follow
ing is range of quotations:
January 11.5M .06c: February. 1.13
a 15c; March. 1121M .22c; May, 11.27
n 29c: July. 11.31 a .33c; September,
1O870 $50: October, 1111m12c: No
vember. 11.16M1Sc: December, 1922
M11.23c.
Cotton Crop Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE de-
partment Of agriculture announced
that the condition Of growing cotton
crop August p was 74.S per cent
Cotton condition by states follows:
Virginia. so; North Carolina. 75: South
Carolina. 70; Georgia. 20; Florida 73;
Alabama. 70; Mississippi. 70: Louisi-
ana. "A: Texas. 76; Arkansas. II; Ten
nessee. 76; Missouri. rs; Oklahoma.
81: California. 95.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-09-04

the east line. of said tract $50 feet to {
point; then at right angles west 75C
feet to point; thence at right angles
south to intersection of the northerly
line of the right of way of the Holton
Inter-Urban railroad; thence south
easterly along said northerly line unit
the same intersects the south line of
said tract; thence east along the south
line of said tract to beginning, sub
iect to right of way for bitches and
canals, HI. railroad purposes and pub
lie roads.