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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

ed At home, have been in demand in
the cities at prices never before
heard of.
Straw which had been allowed to
rot in the field or was burned to get
it out of the way would readily bring
81 or $8 ton. and hay 800 to $50 a
ton--two or three times as much as it
had ever been worth before.
These prices looked very attract
i've, and these things were all ship
ped out of the country. 1t was worth
more to ship than it was to feed and
could be turned into money in much
shorter time and with less labor. But
this system of farming was unnaturs
al and destructive; it was robbing the
land. The stuff that should have
been worked up into manure and re-
turned to the land to build it up was
all shipped away and the land became
impoverished That is the condition
of most of the farms today.
"If meat is produced in this coun-
try it must come from the farmers,
but grain and hay are too high at
the present time to feed; the feed
will bring more than the meat. Meat
must be higher or feed cheaper be-
fore it can be produced here.
"If better system of farming was
adopted, increasing the productive
ness of the land, growing larger
crops with the same labor cost, it
would cheap feed and make it pos
sible to feed cattle at profit.
"lf all farmers would build silos,
grow more corn and less wheat, they
could make it profitable to feed cat
tie; it is the most natural and econ
omical way to do farming.
at is the best year-round feed
grown. Cattle do better kept in the
yard or barn and fed ensilage than
they do on pasturage; and there is
no shortage of milk on account of
dry pasture. 1t will enable any man
W uO tWiCC lS VII tlc SdIfiC AaIlu
as he could in the old-time way
Every high school ought to have
an agricultural department for boys
and teach scientific farming; the val
ue they would derive from it would
be much in excess of it's cost 1t
would be in reach of all students and
would also benefit large number OF
skeptical farmers who are unfaml-
lar with the new methods and would
never get in touch with them in any
other way.
Much money is being expended to
improve farm conditions; but the
knowledge is not properly dissemin-
ated, only few are able to derive
much benefit from it. These insti-
tutions are but little use unless Their
discoveries can be put in reach of the
ones who will make practical use OF
them. Not 10 per cent of the boys
can afford to go to college This
knowledge can be made available tc
every boy in the country without
large expense and would result il
greatly improving farm conditions.
ut is doubtful if there is one farm
in the state of Michigan or in an,
other state-unless an experimental
one--that is being made to produc,
one-half as much as it might do, mos
of them less than a quarter, and mil
lions of acres not being worked a
all.
Domestic science has been of in
calculable value to girls. Scientific
farming will do just as much for thu
boys"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

A million times the people have
been told that fortune telling and
clairvoyancy are flapdoodle. Yet one
of these fakirs was lately convicted
of Fleeing Wisconsin woman of her
wealth, and in Kansas City the other
day girl committed suicide after
taking fortune tellrs word for it and
Denver is overrun with such fakirs.
There are times when it seems the
people don't learn very fact.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Miss Phoebe Couzins the first wo-
man to become lawyer in America,
the first woman to be United States
marshal, the first woman to be grad
uated from the Washington univer-
sity is destitute in st. Louis. She is
seventy-thrce years of age and hun
cry, i'll and old, is dragging out a
dreary existence in squalid room in
wretched part of the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

A Pittsburg man was sentenced to
Jail for thirty days for beating his
wife 2,0S0 times. The sentence should
have been for that many years with
thrashing every day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

William Danley of Macomb, His,
will pay handsomely for violating the
local option law. He was fined $4,000
and sentenced to work it out on the
streets at the rate of $l.50 per day.
An appeal was taken where the judg-
ment of the lower court was upheld.
If there were more fines like this
there would be less violations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

California, we see by the pape,
has discovered that the tango has a
quieting effect on the insane. And
outside the asylums are others who
go crazy, about such close engage
ments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

This will be busy month for mer-
chants.
Merchants should lose no time IN
advertising their wares. If you ex-
pect trade make the fact known thai
you can fill the bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Money may not thwart justice, but
observe the case of Harry Thaw and
you will understand that it will de-
lay it u good deal, and why the So
cialist party grows.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Some people want to be in the leao
in every movement. One of these
days they will be in the lead in Il
funeral. And there will be none de-
string the place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

The concession must be made, If II
will help him any, that Huerta is no
coward. and that his wakeful nights
are hardly caused by cold feet. He
might slide to safety with the price
TO stay there. but continues to linger
longer to work his four-foot vein of
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Unless specially commented on WI
do not wish readers to understand
that We endorse everything reprinted
from other papers which we givf
saace to simply as matter of new.
for diversified clientele.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

The Pueblo Chieftain is right. En-.
forcement of the law without fear
or favor will soon change conditions
in the strike district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

The papers have entirely dropped
Princess Alice. Miss Wilson is all
the rage now. We said Miss Wilson.
We should say Mrs. Sayre.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

The Herald has made it plain that
this section will double discount any
other portion of the state in natur-
al attractions for the tourist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

More blood has been spilled in Old
Mexico the past ten days than the
previous three months. And not ar
ultimatum from Washington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

The San Juan basin has no kick
coming on 1913. The thirteen por-
tion has certainly been minus any
hoo-doo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Attorney Charles A. Johnson un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at Mercy hospital this morning. This
afternoon he is resting as well as
could be expected and his condition Is
favorable,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Cairo, ILL.,, either has more race
wars than other enterprising cities in
this fair land of ourn, or else it ad-
vertises them better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Good roads will not down. It's the
by-word all over the land and this
section does not intend to lag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Now for Christmas. And this re-
minds to do your shopping early.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Hens are mighty proud these days
Every time one lays an egg it cackl-
ing sounds like nickel
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

General Villa is beginning to make
some of Huerta's assassinations look
respectable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

II is estimated tips in France foot
up the handsome sum of $4l, 500
daily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

Five thousand dollars for kissing
Missouri girl. About $4,99999 too
high. The man got cheated.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
BARTA EII0 FOR TRIAL IN
CIRCUIT COURT,

Emil Barta Of this city who is al.
legged to have found purse containing
$66 on the sidewalk ON south eighth
street few days ago and who is also
alleged to have spent the entire sum
with the exception of one cent during
few hours following the finding OF the
money, was 4. IN Mpnicipal Court on
Tuesday of this week. Two charges,
one OF larceny and larceny as bailee
have been preferred against him be-
cause of the money it is claimed he
found. The District Attorney appeared
to prosecute the charges against Barta
and Attorney Issac Cratic is defending
him. The defendant filed an affidavit
of prejudice against Judge Schmidt and
Court Commissioner II. L. Markham
was called in to preside at the hearing.
After the examination of several wit
nesses on the part of the prosecution
and after the defense had refused to
put in any testimony the defendant
was bound over for trial at the Circuit
Court and his bonds were fixed at $4O0.
The case will come up for trial at the
January term of Circuit Court.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
PARCEL POST IS EXTENDED.

The Interstate Commerce Comms
sion Saturday announced its approval
of far-reaching extension in the parcel
post service, which Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson will put into operation
on January l, when the government
"pcny express will celebrate it's birth
day.
The extensions embrace an increase
on the weight limit on packages in the
first and second zones, l50-mile airline
distances from shipping points from
twenty to fifty pounds: increase in the
weight limit throughout the whole
country from eleven to twenty pounds
and slash from so to 10 per cent. in
rates in the third to sixth zones. An.
other extension includes the admission
OF books to parcel post. This exten-
sion will not be put into operation un-
til March 16. 1914.
There Is no change in the rates for
the first two zones in which the pres
ent low rates OF cents for the first
pound and cent and cent additional
pounds prevail. The change affecting
this zone is in the weight limit, which
Is raised from twenty to fifty pounds.
These zones are known as the local
zones from Manitowoc viewpoint.
Thew emhrace her country trade terri
tory.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
A Coaxer Fer Recruits.

Nowadays the authorities do not ad-
vertise so alluringly for recruits as
they did In the past. A notice issued
I'm 1901 by British authorities calls on
men to join the light dragons. In
which regiment. they nrc Informed.
"you will be mounted on the finest
horses In the world. with superb cloth
Ing and the richest accouterre eDts
your pay and privileges are equal to
2 guineas week: your society Is court
ed; you are admired by the fair, which.
combined with the chance OF getting
swished to buxom widow or brushing
with rich heiress renders the situa.
ton truly enyiable and desirab BILE.
Young men out OF employment or 9th
erwise uncomfortable, there Is tide
In the affairs OF men which. taken at
the food. leads TO fortune. Nick itw
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES,

The annual memorial meeting of the
local Elks Lodge in honor OF its de
ceased members was held Sunday after
noon at the Lodge rooms. The pro-
gram included several musical num-
bers and two addresses-one sketch OF
the life of Charles Salak, the only
member of the Lodge who has died
during the year, by Fred Schuette,
who was intimately acquainted with
Mr.. Salak for many years, and the
other, the regular memorial address
which was delivered by A. L. Nash.
Mr.. Schuette's review of Mr.. Salak' s
life gave in brief the events of the
life of a man intimately associated
with the business life Of the city TO-.
nearly forty years and closed with a
strong tribute to the attributes and
traits which marked his character.
Mr.. Nssh's address had for its key
note "Chsrity" which is one of the
four cardinal principles OF the Order OF
Elks. He pictured in beautiful IAN
guAge the objects Of the order, dwell
Ing particularly upon the spirit OF fra-
ternity which binds its members and
marks their relationship to each other
and made strong plea for the prac-
tice of these principles and particularly
that of charity in the daily routine OF
oc- lives.
Musical numbers on the program in
cluded among others, solos by Mrs. S.
K. Ferguson and Frank Horsumeier.
The opening prayer and benediction
were offered by Rev. S. c. Smith.
The services we're attended by about
200 people.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
RElSS BROTHERS PURCHASE
SHEB0YcAN ELECTRIC PLANT,

Through deal closed at Shsboygan
Monday afternoon Peter and John
Reiss, members uf the G. Reiss Coal
Company Of Sheboygan, acquired con-
trolling interest in the Sheboygan
Electric Railway and Light Company.
The property purchased included be-
sides the street railway at Sheboygan
the interurban line running from She
boygan to Plymouth and Elkhard. and
the electric light plant at the city of
Sheboygan. Ernest Gonzenbach who
has been manager for several years
and who is one OF the principal stock
holders intends to retire and the act
i've management of the property will
be taken over 10y the Reiss interests.
The purchasers Of the Railway proper
ty are largely interested in coal docks
at several cities along the west shore
of Lake Michigan including Manito.
voc, where they operate two large
docks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
DIEO

Edward Greenwood, aged 81, son OF
Hiram Greenwood living IN south 18th
street, died suddenly in this city Sun
day afternoon while here from Escan-
aba, Michigan. The cause of his death
was an abscess of the lungs which the
young man has been afflicted with for
some time but which it was not thought
would prove serious. Mr.. Greenwood
has been engaged in the insurance bus
mess at Escanaba and arrived here
last week intending, il he could arrange
matters to locate here. He is survi-
ven by his wife who was Miss Edith
Marshall of Marshfield in this state,
and also one child. Four brothers and
sister also survive him. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon at two
o'clock, interment being in Evergreen
cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
The POULTRY SHOW.

The poultry show OF the Manitowoc
Featnered Stock Association, just closed,
proved to be the best show ever held
in this part of the state. Over 500 birds
were shown, many being from outside;
Chicago, Milwaukee, Shebeygan, Ply
mouth, New Holstein, Haven. Stevens
Point, Two Rivers, and Daggett, Mich.
The home fanciers have proven to
the public that just as good birds and
even better are raised at home, and
that no intending purchaser need send
away for stock. Of the IA silver cups
offered, only three went to outside
fanciers. f. G. Borcherdt, Jr., cap
tured two, Johh Krumdick four, Hem y
Detjen one, VIM. Rahr one, Chester
Orlapp one, Frank Hoffman one and A.
Engels one. John Krumdick was the
largest exhibitor, showing several
varieties of poultry. Chester Orlapp,
boy about ten years of age, who takes
great pride in his beautiful Silver
Spangled Hamburgs, saved his money
during the summer to pay his entry
fee amounting to $500, and showed
four birds and came out with $500 in
cash and beautiful $1,000 silver cup.
Other boys should follow Chester and
do as we'll next year. Their chances
are just as good. Chester is bound to
succeed in anything he takes up.
The show was success in every way
and the association is planning for an
other one next fall. Their new coops,
bought at an outlay of almost $4,000,
are a credit to the association, and this
large expense should be appreciated
by the public and their future shows
should be we'll patronized.
One new fancier bought a trio for
which he paid good price and prom
ises the older heads something for them
to run up against next year.
The association hopes to see more
people get interested in poultry and
help reduce the high cost of living.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
CLOSING ORDINANCE UPHELD

Since the II o'clock ordinance was
adopted some months ago the saloons
OF the city have quite generally OBJ
served its provisions but rumors have
been current that test case would be
made. Frank Zeman Jr., was arrested
a week ago on charge Of having sold
liquor between midnight and $50 A. NJ.
He pleaded mot guilty" and a trial
was held last Saturday. Judge Schmidt
and jury composed Of Phil Roth, John
Kellner, Henry Stahl and Walter
Spindler heard the case, two jury men
having been excused. Issac Cratic for
the defendant argued that the ordi-
nance is invalid on the ground that it
makes an unconstitutional discrimina-
tion in favor of dance hall bars which
are permitted by the ordinance to sell
until 2.30 A. M. when dance is in
progress. He also raised technical
point over the publication Of the ord-
nance. Mr.. Craire and the city attorney
argued these matters for several hours,
each citing numerous Wisconsin de-
cisions. The city attorney argued that
similar classitications for regulations
under the police power have been up
held. The court agreed with this and
ruled that the ordinance is valid. On
the facts the defendant had no case
but argued that the city's sole witness,
officer christensen, has failed to prove
a sale. The jury returned verdict of
guilty" and the court imposed fine
OF $25 and costs, the minimum being
$40. The heavier fine was due to the
fact of the allnight violation. This is
the first conviction Except one plea
of guilty few weeks ago. ever had in
the city on charge OF keeping sa-
loon open, aud the case created consi-
derable interest. An appeal to circuit
court was taken. Many saloon keepers
deprecate the fight made on the ordi-
nance, fearing the beginning of any
saloon agitation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
Sone 1aIkara.

A man once visited Niagara Falls.
taking with him his wife and his
wife's sister Immediately on arriving
and securing hotel quarters the party
set out TO see the wonderful sight.
wifey and wifey's sister talking as
they walked along on a milioa inter-
esting subjects
Say. John" said wifey. turning to
the old man after they had gone quite
a distance, ''aren't we getting near the
fallsf"
Yes was the prompt reply OF John.
vi you will stop talking minute you
vii hear the thunder OF the watsx
quite plainly ."-Phtladslphia Telegraph
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11

The Manitowoc County Guernsey
Breeders Association will hold its Sec
ond annual meeting in the assembly
room of the court house Tuesday, Dec
cember 10th. The program will open
at $50 in the morning. The main
feature of this meeting will be an H.
lustrated lecture by Mr.. Chas. l.. Hill
of Rosendale on "Guernsey island and
the Guernsey Breed" Mr.. Hill is a
Guernsey man through and through.
He is holding his term as president of
the American Guernsey Cattle Club,
he is secretary-treasurer of the West
ern Guernsey Breeders Association,
and an ex-president OF the state board
of Agriculture. Mr.. Hill is one of the
foremost Guernsey breeders and i'm
poruers of America. Last summer he
went to Guernsey island and brought
back with him 265 of the best Guernsey
cattle he could get.
! The Guernsey Breeders Association
was organized last year and has at
present 80 active members. Last sum.
mer very successful summer meeting
was held at Mr.. Dave Morgan's place
near Cato. The association mas done
much TO improve the cattle business in
the county.
There will be local speakers on the
program, and business session. The
executive committee will report OH the
plan OF the work for the year. Every.
body Is invited to attend the meeting.
All good cattle men will surely not
want To miss Mr.. Hiil's illustrated
talk. He has large number of slides.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
ATTENTION..

Petitioners for naturalization papers
at the January term Of circr!. court
can receive instruction in Jne office OF
the clerk of circuit court from now on.
Parties from Msnitowoc and Two Ri
vsrs are requested TO attend Wednes.
day evenings $50; those from the
country on Saturdays at 10 o'clock A..
N. No charges. A. J. Clark.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
BUY LAND ON EASY TERMS.

Cut-over hard wood lands In Wiscon
sin, from 5000 per acre up. sl.00 per
acre cash, balance In monthly install.
msnts of $500 on each forcy bought,
No better proposition known. Go to it.
Adv. A. p. scnENIAN, Agent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
Dead az a Doornaij.

"As dead as doornail" at first
seems utterly senseless, but becomes
lively and picturesque when we re-
member that knockers wese once uni
versally used. Beneath the knocker.
In order to prevent disf,guring the
door, large nail or bolt was driven.
An impatient caller. waiting for the
door to be opened, would frequently
use the knocker with great force, and
the irresponsivenes OF the nail gave
rise to this Observation-Disclosures
Monthly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by the county clerk
the past week:
Wencel Hynek and Mary Geisler, both
Of Franklin; Henry Zoerb and Julia
Matthies, both of Two Rivers; Charles
Dueber and Anna Liuer, both of this
city; Anton valanta OF Franklin and
Caroline Chase OF Gibson, Louis Hung.
sberg Of Schleswig and Leons Rumple
OF Meems; Herbert Rsichardt and
Lena Buskkall, both OF Kiel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
Snake Cleared the House.

Evicted by snake. the occupants
CT house at Beauty, Inverness, Scot.
land, suffered al unwelcome surprise,
the other day. The snake escaped
from a travelling menagerie and found
Its way into the house This so ter
rihed the occupants that they left the
building until some men killed the
reptile. A mason had to dislodge two
large stones in the foundations to
reach the snakes hiding place.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
ADMITTED TO BAR,

The many friends of Miss Ruby Koe-
mig will be pleased to learn that she
was recently admitted to the bar in
Chicago. Miss Koenig who is an ex-
ceptionally bright young woman is
connected with leading Chicago law
firm. She is a graduate of Two Rivers
High School and Of the University OF
Wisconsin. For a time she did social
center work in New York city. Miss
Koenig is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Koenig Of this city. Two Rivers
Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
DEMSKY CASE POSTPONED.

The trial OF the Demsky-Budnik
saloon case which was up before the
council two weeks ago on petition de.
manding revocation OF the saloon Ii.
cense because the owner Of the proper
ty had sold liquor to a minor, it was
alleged, was postponed for the reason
that the city attorney was absent from
the city attending to law business at
Madison. The case, therefore, went
over for another week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FFoREsTERs
FARM FOR SALE

100 acres, 90 acres cleared, balance
woods; good buildin gs, three good
wells; one of the best farms in the
town Of Meeme, mile south and l
mile east from Osman. Price reason.
able. Inquire OF Mrs. Michael Egan,
P. o. address Cleveland r. F. d. No 3,
Wis.
Adv. 3t
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-12-11
New Idea for Suspenders.

Suspenders which are supplied with
light weight metal springs instead Of
elastic, and thus do away with the
necessity OF knotting the suspenders
when the rubber threads give out are
being used by an English manufacture
er. The metal springs are said to
give as readily as the elastic banda