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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-08-14
Mulberry and Western Bates.

Mrs. Harve Lackey visited with
Mrs. F. C. Ewbank Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed F. Rush, daughter Lois,
and sons Paul and John, who have
been visiting at the DR.. J. c. Sageser
home returned to their home at La
Cygne Saturday.
George Schmeal returned home
from Columbus, Nebraska, Tuesday.
He reports the corn crop badly dam
aged in the north.
Messrs. John CARRIER and Tom
Schmeal were trading in Amoret
Wednesday.
The Homer township board was
in session Saturday.
Mrs. Jesse Yeakley and son Eddie
of St. Joseph visited her parents Mr..
and Mrs. C. V. Porter.
Rambler was on the sick list sew
eral days last week.
Don't forget the Bates County Fair
next week. There will be something
doing all the time. Try and be there
it may break up that spell of blues.
Clarence Main visited at r. l..
Nichols Sunday.
Road overseer John Dykman was
grading the roads several days last
week.
Cecil Porter helped Ekke Taute
put up his crop Of clover.
Mail carrier John w. Barton kept
"batch" last week while Mrs. Barton
visited with Mrs. Alf Barnes at La
mar. RAMBLER.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
NUMBER "a

among the leaders OF his profession?
Will they stand idly by in this contest
and permit candidate of very limited
experience in professional educational
work to be named as the chief instead
OF Mr.. Cary, whose wide experience in
educational work together with ten
years of administrative experience in
the Office itself, have demonstrated his
fitness for the position? Is an advisory
committee of ten unnamed persons in
Madison, "who know we'll how to pro-
ceed, to determine the state superin-
tendency? Or are the educators OF the
state, backed by the people of the'state
to be listened 10 in this campaign
In the current issues of political
weekly published in Wisconsin series
of articles is appearing under this cap
tion; "Why Wisconsin Needs New
State Superintendent" Although,
most articles appearing in this publi-
cation are backed by the name of the
author, it is not apparent who is re-
sponsible for these attacks on MIR. Cary.
His rival for office has been frequent
contributor to the same paper When
Wisconsin needs new state superin-
tendent in place of MIR Cary, the peo-
pie will be quite likely TO choose one
who can measure to a higher profess
sional standing than his present rival
for the office.
Such are the Endorsements" of Mr..
kittle, which are Haunted in the faces
of the educators. They challenge the
school men and women of Wisconsin to
defend their professional prestige.
While the politician may sneer at the
schoolmaster and say it is votes that
count in an election. not schoolmaster
sentiment hasn't crisis now been
reached in educational matters where
the influence OF the states educators
should make votes make them be-
cause it is the educators of the state
who are in position to know the edu-
cational needs of the state?
Here is Il contest where the school
master influence should count-and it
will, If there is any semblance of cour-
age left in the teaching profession or
any loyalty worthy of the name pos
sessed by the men and women who are
to keep the schools out of
politics, upon the highest professional
basis and in the hands of the people
where they belong.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
MARRIED.

Miss Vivian Mad son and Mr.. Hugo
Wits were married at IL O'Clock A. M.
Monday, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Mad
son, 5l9 North 9th street The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. J. C. X.
Preus of Beloit, formerly pastor of the
First Norwegian Lutheran church of
this city. The attendants were Miss
lnez Sonsthagen and Mr.. John Topic.
Miss PITT presided at the piano and
played the wedding march. The mar
riage was quite affair only immediate
relatives being present.
The bride wore gown of charmeuse
and brocaded satin trimmed with lace,
and carried a bouquet of brides roses,
The bridesmaid was attired in gown
Of lowered chiffon, over blue silk.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady and is favorite in social circles.
The groom is IA son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wits and is associated with the
Wits family in the Aluminium Goods
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wits left in the after
noon on wedding trip to Minneapolis
and other points. Upon returning they
will take up their residence at 429
North street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
DR.. SHAW WINS CASE.

The decision of the divorce action
against DR.. j. L. Shaw of Valders
brought by Chicago woman who
claimed to be his wife, was handed
down by Judge Park who held court
in place of Judge Kirwan on Saturday
of last week and in the decision Judge
Park denies the petition of the woman
for divorce and granted the plea of
DIR. Shaw for the annulment of the pre-
tended marriage which occurred be-
tween the parties. This divorce has
been pending in the local court for
more than year and the decision fully
sustains the contention of DR.. Shaw
that the woman never was his wife.
This woman is the plaintiff in acrimin-
al action brought against DR.. Shaw in
Chicago, alleging bigamy because of
his subsequent marriage to another.
If the law as set forth in Judge Park s
decision is correct the bigamy charge
must be ruled by the same decision
which decided the divorce case.
DR.. Shaw during his residence in
this county has won large circle OF
friends and the decision rendered
in the local court last week will be a
source OF qualification to every one
here who knows him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
PAID ADVERTISEMENT,

Issued and authorized by Henry
FRANKIE, Cor. 18th and Columbus streets
Manitowoc, Wis. Amount paid here
for $l.50.
| hereby respectfully announce to my
friends and all citizens that | will
again be "A candidate for city treasurer
ut the coming election; and ask the con-
sideraton of all voters irrespective of
partisanship,
Having several times been a candi-
date for the Office, and considering the
loyal support given me in my endeav-
ors to be elected, recognize and fully
appreciate the good will of all people
in my behalf ana more SO at the pres
ent time, 10y urging and encouraging
me to again become candidate, for
which wish to extend my most sincere
thanks.
Should be elected, ! shall consider
myself to be servant of the people
and not OF any one party and shall en-
deavor to perform the duties of the
Office to the best of my ability.
Yours "for square deal"
HENRY FRANKIE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received up to
2 o'clock p. M. Saturday, March Ist,
1913, by the School Board of school
Dist. No. 4, Morrison, Wis, at the
school house, for the erection of new
school building according to plans and
specifications prepared by Leo J. Lee.
Building to be frame 32x3S. Excava-
ting of cellar, gravel and sand to be
furnished by the District. Balance of
material 20 be furnished by contractor.
A certified check of 5000 must be
furnished with each bid. The commit
tee reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. Contractors wishing to see
plans may call on or write NJ. j. Nor
gan, district clerk, or Leo j. Lee,
Lark, Wis. Advertisement
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20

Joseph Sebasta, well known car
penter contractor and II resident of the
county since 1867, died at the home of
his son on Tenth street Friday night
of paralysis. He was 81 years of age.
The funeral was held from the home
at 422 N. Tenth street, Monday after
noon. d
Mr.. Sebasta was born at Prague,
Bohemia, November -, 1916, and at
the age of % located on farm near
kelinersville In 1873 he removed to
this city. His wife died two years ago.
Mr.. Sebesta is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Mel Olson and Mrs. John
Jansen, and one son, Charles, all of
this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20

News was received here last week of
the marris ge of j. F. Prtchard and
Miss Lucille Martin, both OF Manito-
voc, at Waukegan, ILL.,. The marriage
took place Feb. 10
The groom is a sou of DR.. and Mrs
Pritchard and is taking course in
engineering at Cornell university.
His bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Martin. The young couple
friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
TO CALIFORNIA

Three fast transcontinental trains
daily, each superbly equipped with all
travel comforts-1he San Francisco
Overland Limited, The Los Angeles
Limited, and The California Mail.
Connection is made with these trains
from all points on The North Western
Line. Booklets, reservations and full
particulars on application to Ticket
Agents, The Chicago and North West
ern Ry.
Pub. Feb. 20, q.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
FOR SALE.

Two Holstein bulls, well marked,
each one year old in the spring. Price
S25 apiece. have also for sale a pony
I years old, well broke. Price $50.
JOHN MCCARTHY,
Clarks Mills, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
A new TRIAL DENIED.

The supreme court on Tuesday hand
ed down decision in the Radej case
affirming the Judgment of the circuit
court thus denying Radej a new trial
1t will be remembered that Radej shot
and killed John ROLAND on hi, arm in
Franklin last May, while the Il were
engaged in row. Radej wai found
guilty of murder in the second degree
and was sentenced to eighteen years at
Waupun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
ATTENTION..

Having sold my farm ] mile south of
Valders, Wis, offer at public auction,
household goods, machinery and farm
implements; COWS, poultry, and all
such articles and tools that go to max
ing up complete farm outfit.
Sale commences at o'clock A. NJ,
Saturday, March 1st.
Adv. X. K. ROBLEY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
FARM FOR SALE.

| offer for sale my farm OF 37l acres
in the town of Manitowoc Rapids on
the Calumet road, seven miles west
from Manitowoc. Cheese factory and
blacksmith shop across the rond. Good
soil, all under civilizations; good build.
ings and two good wells. For particu-
lars call on or write to
THOMAS SAVAGE,
Adv. Manitowoc r. r. l, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20

The Electric Light company is dis
satisfied with the valuation and has
issued statement showing ncongruity
in the matter of depreciation as com
pared with the valuation of the plant
10y the railroad commission in 1908
Following is the statement:
"rhe Electric Light company is on
its books as actually costing BIZ, ,S99. TO-
This same property the rate board APP
praises at $l25,02l, thus leaving for
depreciation, S47,S78.10.
"The company is surprised at this,
because when the plant costs in its
books, in 1908, SS5,675.40, the rate
board appraised it at S14, ,426, leaving
for depreciation Sll ,229.40.
"This was only a depreciation Of Il
per cent for twenty years, since the
pant was built.
''Snce 1908, when the rate board at
Madison, fixed the value of the plant
at $74 ,426, there was added in com.
pliance to their recommendations
$o7, ,224, and on this is deducted the
sum of s31, ,629 as depreciation. This is
AZ per cent for depreciation on material
and equipment but two years old, and
only l3 per cent on that material and
equipment over 20 years old.
''rhe company informs us that
parties were here last summer who
had staff of engineers, including
electricians nd lawyers and after ex.
aiming the plant OF the Electric
Light company, asked for an option on
the plant for Sl75, 600.
"rhe parties paid 81 900 in cash for
this option, that was several times re.
newed, but when the city resolved at
special election to buy the plant,
they withdrew from the tield.'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
For Rent

A farm Of lS5 acres in, Town of
Manitowoc Rapids, one mile
southwest of Branch, known as
the Halverson farm. For particu-
lars inquire of George kellner at
kellners Flour and Feed store.
Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
DIEO

Mrs II. G. Kress received a tele-
gram Tuesday announcing the death
of her brouher, George Il. Reed, at
Livingstone, Montana. The deceased
was native of Mantowoc and was 81
years old. He went to Montana over
30 years ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
Why He Hesltated.

Why didn't you 60 to the assistance
OF the defendant in the fight" asked
the judge Of a policeman. "Shure,' was
the answer, ''an' Oi didn't know which
av them was goin' to be tn defend
ant, yer honor"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
WouIe Be More lmportant

A scientist declares that the sueed
mania has converted a great many au-
tomobilists into nervous wrecks We
would like TO have him diagnose the
case OF the man who has 10 dodge
them.-New York Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
Females

0. r. Bacon A. M. Richter
Females
Mrs. Any Parker Mrs. M. H. Blake
II. Johnsohn l.. Edwards
L. Sheldon Flora Knapp
L. A. Dudley |. r Canright
M. Lyman Mary Shove
Limited certificates granted to Miss
Ellen Chapman, Miss Elmira Winters
and Mr.. John Lantry, to teach four
months each.
CHAS. S. CANRIGHT,
Supt. of Schools.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
Walter killen of Cato was in the
city yesterday. Walter is the best
looking young man in the state and
the only thing that can be said against
him is that he is q brother to viii
Killen.
Gene Smalley was out with his ve-
locipede on Wednesday, AS precur-
sor Of spring; Gene is worth thousand
robins.
John Shannahan, one of the pioneers
of Meeme, died on Thursday of last
week. He was 81 years old at the time
of his death and he always enjoyed
good health until within the past two
months during which he was confined
to the bed He was very Industrious
man and who knew him best loved him
best. He was outspoken and straight
forward in all his dealings and
very steadfast in his convictions. His
funeral was largely attended.
All signs fail this winter. The
ground hog which searched for his
shadow the early part Of this month,
presaged falsely, as his debut was
quickly followed 10y an unusual cold
wave. All that's left us is to ''grin
and bear it,"
Robert Mulholland of Menominee,
formerly Of Meeme, has been visiting
his brother Henry this week. Robert
was one of the "big boys" when this
county was young and was celebrated
then as successful deer hunter.
II. Falge who has been doing edtori-
al wo:h on Der Nordwesten will soon
sever his connection with the paper.
g. @. Schmidt now OF Madison will take
editorial charge OF the paper though
It's management will remain in the
hands OF Otto Schmidt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
PLANT VALUED AT sl29. .443.

Last Friday City Clerk Reichert re-
ceived from the railroad commission a
report of the valuation of the Electric
Light plant as fixed by the engineers
of the commission. The valuation is
put at 1929, 443.
The engineers place the cost of a
new plant, adding IL per cent for en-
gineering, superintendence, interest
during construction, contingencies,
ETC., at Sl70,1l4.
The following Is recapitulation of
the valuation as given in the report:
Cost Present
New. Value.
Land ............S 5000 5000
Transmission and
distribution. 49,. 76,426 6l,799
Buildings and mis-
cellaneous struc-
lures. !. ........ 1O,765 9,O4S
Plant equipment. i. 54,2S6 4,Sl3
General equipment. l,29S 966
Total. :. 49,. 80. sl47,775 Sill, ,626
Add l2% eng, etc. 1873 1885
Total. :. ...... s165,50S sl25,O2l
Material and supplies 4,606 4,422
Grand total. ...Sl1O, ia $l29,443
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-20
ITEMS FROM the PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

Report of the superintendent OF
schools of the county of Manitowoc for
the year ending Dec. 3lst, 1862.
The undersigned respectfully sub
mits to the people of Manitowoc, the
following summary OF transactions of
the superintendent of schools, in and
for said county, for the year A. ID. 1862:
Whole No. of school districts. l02
Parts OF districts ................ ii
Whole No. of districts, allowing
two parts as one whole district l09
No. of male children between the
ages of and 20 years -. $3.50. 4,414
Ditto, females. . .......... ABA
Total No. of children over 1 and
under 20 years of age ....... SIPS
No. of frame school houses. ~ 80
No. of log school houses. 80. ... 81
Total No. of school houses. :. 80
No. of pupils attending school
during winter term. 3,6l4
Summer term ................. 2, IA
No. of male teachers employed
during winter term ..... :. Al
Ditto, females ........... ... 80
No. of male teachers employed
during summer term. 80. ID
Ditto, females -. ....... 81
Whole No. of different persons
employed during the year.. .134
Average wages paid male teach
ers, per month. during winter. $24 10
Ditto, female teachers -. 1862
Average wages paid male teach
ers, per month, during summer 20 81
Ditto, female teachers ....... 1888
The following persons received cer-
titcates of the third grade, at the cx-
animation held in April, by my pre-
decessor, B. j. Van Valkenburgh:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17

pletion of college work in at least
four semester courses of three hours
each or two year courses of three
hours each in subjects selected from
the following fields History and prin-
ciples of education, psychology Of edu-
cation, methods of teaching, school
administration.
Heretofore there has been no such
standard for high school teachers in
Vermont and this action of the board
of education places the state in an
advanced position. Since the state
requires that high school tuition lie
paid for every qualified pupil in the
state, whether the town in which he
/ resides supports a high school or not,
and by this action many towns profit
largely from tuition receipts from
high school pupils it is only fair to
the state ana just to the pupils that
the state should take measures that
the teachers in these high schools be
properly qualified and trained.
At recent meeting of the board
teacher training courses were author
lied in the following towns Benning
ton, Middlebury. Craftsbury, Ram
dolph, Burlington, Derby, Bradford,
Morrisville, Nergennes, woodstock,
Lyndonvllle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17
THE PRESIDENT AND THE TARIFF

Washington Letter. New York Herald)
The President is the steam roller. His
dctum is making the tariff. The powers
In the House and the powers in the Sem
ate. so far as details in this measure go.
have been deliberately and completely
usurped by Mr. Wilson.
In one respect all this is regarded hero
as oeine very fine. The President will
have to assume the ultimate responsible
ity for the bill, 50 why should he not as
sumo the primary responsibility? 1t takes
a man of force and courage to make a
tariff bill. 1t undoubtedly will take
nan IF sagLcity and wide imagination to
make tariff that will on one hand re-
ducc the cost of living, which is world
wide and on the other hand will change
all industrial conditions without causing
a disturbance. Mr. Wilson shoulders 1t
all He has the strength Of his convic-
tons.
The most remarkable thing to be noted
in the present situation is the apparent
willingness OF the Democratic party to ac-
cept the dctum Of Mr.. Wilson. Nobody
! in that party knows how the bill is going
! to impress the country any more than
/ how it will effect prosperity. Yet the
, leaders in Congress. with the exception OF
! those whose States are to be ruined by
free sugar, free wool and free other
things are going on the assumption that
the President is lntallbl; that he has
! hitched his wagon TO most benign star
and that he holds the magicians wand.
| Most of these democrats are living with
| their heads in tho clouds They are per-
| fectly willing to try it Just once"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17

vet darkness was rent by dozen
tongues Of flame, while a shrill yelp.
ing arose. as Of an Apache war-party.
cts the boys" said Jean. what
on earth has possessed them?"
But Slower had planned no ordinary
reception, and the pandemonium did
not cease until the men had emptied
their weapons
Then Mr.. J. Wallingford Speed came
stumbling up the steps and into the
arms of his friends, the tails Of his
dust-coat streaming.
Really? This is more than I ex
pected," he gasped; then turning
dotted his straw hat to the half-re
vealed figures beyond the light, and
cried gayly: THANK you. gentlemen
Thank you for missing mel"
"Yow-ee!" responded the cow
boys.
How do you do, Miss Chapinl'
Speed shook hands with his hostess
and in the radiance from the open
doorway she saw that his face was
round and boyish. and his smile pc
culiarly engaging.
She welcomed him appropriately
then said: This reception is quite as
startling to US as to you. You know
Mr.. Speed. that we have with us a
friend of yours" She slightly drew
Helen forward And this Ia Mrs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17
SOME OF OUR WOMEN ABROAD.

G'rom the Louisville CONFECTIONERY
If we are 10 intervene somewhere. any
where, somehow, anyhow, as our jingoes
demand why not in behalf Of the Amer
lean women who insists on exercising her
right Of regulating her own diet.
What business is II OF the British Uni
corn forcihly to feed her IL she prefers
not to cat? If the Detroit daughter OF the
stars and stripes prefers TO starve rather
than take the legal punishment for her
misdccds, let the eagle scream and de-
mand that she be permitted to starvc.
Miss Elarraden is right when she says
that there is strong feeling in this coun-
try against the feeble British policy Of
forclbly feeding prisoners who seek to
cheat the law by refusing food. Great
Britain has right to follow this policy
with reference to her own citizens. but
when she tries to prevent a free-born
daughter of the unsalted seas Of j. Pluri-
bus Unum from starving when she elects
to starve, it is time for Uncle Sam to
step in.
IL Miss Zelie Emerson Of Detroit, Mich.
chooses to starve rather than remain in
a British iail long enough to stand trial
for outraEing British law, then it is the
voice Of this country that she be allowed
to starve.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-04-17
(TO BE CONTINTFD}
WIS EDUCATIONAL UPLIFT
Adjustment of ORD style Meetings.
New Requirements for Union SUI
pcrintendents and Teachers.


Bellows Falls April Io'-Accor ing
to an announcement maze oN H. -,
Ryder, secretary Of the new board of
education, old style educational
meetings will be discontinued in
Vermont. The BOARD mas voted 10 APP
prove expenditures Tor gatherings or
teachers and school OFFICIALS, put mas
refused to authorize general educa-
tional rallies, whose usefulness has
been outlived.
Hereafter appointees as union su-
perintendents In Vermont will be OBJ
liged to meet certain qualifications.
Heretofore not even high school
graduation has been required of dis
trict superintendent although as Il
matter of fact many Of them have
been colleEr graduates. Superinten-
dents who have served acceptably and
are now in office will be granted
certificates. bat the following quail
fications will te required of new
men.
l., calico. d.,,ree mr. eroduatio,
fro,, - 60. ...,,., .,,,rsa T., = ,,.-,
s.ho,I t,,i.,,.i,,,- r,,or Co.,, .
oour.o ..1o,,,or,. .oha,
- n,
,oau. u az
,.,
'he
"oatlohai
p'S 'os', ""'''''''S'fauon and
'4o W
resent '"'u'iio eH's should be
put uhueF promotion requirements
that VIII tehu 10 increase their effic-
iehcy IN service as follows: All in
creases IN salary should be condi-
TONED upon satisfactory evidence OF
the completion OF stated minimum
Of professional study.
Similarly high school teachers who car
present satisfactory evidence of a gooc
teaching record viii be entitled to q