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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23
EDUCATIONAL.
(By G. w. Meisnest.)

That illiteracy is "a disgrace to the
nation" was asserted recently in Con-
gressional report. TO say the least it
is not a credit to the nation, but the
amount of disgrace that may be invoi-
we'd will depend largely on the national
effort to eliminate illiteracy.
The North American Review pre-
sents some figures to show that The
country is making good progress in the
reduction. 1t is shown that there are
actually fewer illiterates in the United
States now than at any other time in
the last thirty years at least, while, OF
course, the percentage is very much
lower still" The Reviews figures
show notewo rthy decrease in the per-
centage in thirty years. In 1880 there
were 6,239, 1853 illiterates, or II per
cent. In 1890 the maxium number was
reached-6, 324, 702, or 1873 per cent.
In 1900 the number declined to $780,
069, or 1917 per cent. In 1910 it was
5,5l6, 1863, or II per cent. \
In the meantime "the schools have
been increasingly diligent and efficient
in gathering in scholars" In 1870 the
total school enrolment was only us
per cent of the total population and
scarcely 81 per cent of the school pop
ulation. In 1880 it was 1876 of the for
mer and IS of the latter; in 1890, POP
and GS; in 1900, 20,4 and ~ and in 1910,
1913 and 73.
In the light of these statistics and
with an understanding of the "condi-
tions, causes and circumstances of IL
litercy," the North American Review
concludes that the situation is far less
alarming than it might be otherwise.
'Indeed, taking into account our two
enormous elements of negroes and i'm
migrants, to which there in no coun.
terpart in any other nation, oar rec
ord for literacy is probably unequaled
10 the world"
Not long ago some one discovered
that the illiterate males OF voting age
held the balance of power in the Unit
ed States and became alarmed at the
possibility that these illiterates mi ght
some time elect president. That is
an extreme and utterly improbable
idea. There is too much illitercy. No
one denies it, but there is no cause for
pessimism. The masses are being ed
ucated as never before. The schools
were never SO efficient and the pros
pect for general educational advance
ment was never so favorable
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

Flies cost the United States $780,
100000 annually. This statement is
made in a circular issued by the Com
mittee on Pollution and Sewerage,
Merchants Association of New York.
The committee does not say on what
basis it has made the computation.
Flies undoubtedly cost the United
States great deal. They are expen.
sve things to have around the house
They multiply very rapidly and IN in
creasing numbers. The evil they do
is multifarious 1t is difficult matter
to reduce it to figures. Possibly one
mans guess is as good as another's
in such matters.
There are scientists and scholars
nowadays who can supply figures on al
most every conceivable subject, from
the dimensions of the canals on the
planet Mars to the rate of growth of
an ingrowlng toenail. Those who have
figured on the fly family assure us that
ouc ny ltlu w puIouC VIC tNCu ltDUT
OF it's way will leave a few billion of
descendants to plague mankind long
after their progenitor has gone the
way of all flesh, 1t is important, there
fore, that the flies left over from last
year should be put out of businass be-
fore the laying season begins.
Whatever the flies may cost the
country in the damages they inhict, it
is more than plenty" If there are
flies in the house which have managed
to stick around through the winter and
keep the breath OF life in their bodies
it will be an act of wisdom to dispose
of them. The housewife thereby
will save some expense and much an
noyance. II the early crop OF the pests
is attended to In proper time there will
be fewer flies later. In other words,
swat in time saves ninety when it comes
to question Of fly survival
1t is sufficient to say that the fly cost
is too great to be tacitly endured. AS
a simple nuisance the fly has but little
excuse for living. AS a marauder
and menace he has no right t. exis,
tence in civilized communities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23
ITEMS FROM The PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

THE SEA BIRD AFLOAT, The steam
er Sea Bird, which had been ashore
north of Milwaukee since last Fall, was
finally got afoat last Sunday, and tow
ed to Milwaukee and thence to Chica.
go, to undergo necessary repairs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

DROWNED. lad, aged fourteen,
named Chapman, was drowned 10 one
of the small lakes north of Mishicott,
while bathing, last Saturday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23
TW WENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

Mrs. Stella Honey, Misses Annie Ma
gle, Kate Kirwan, Pearl Smart anI Ju-
liza Dubetsky left last Sunday on the
Steamer Muskegon for trip through
the upper part of the lake. They will
spend week at Sturgeon Bay.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

DRowNED.-A boy seventeen years
old, named Gilbert Shanahan was
drowned on Wednesday afternoon near
Smiths Elevator, while bathing in
Menominee river.--The body Was re-
covered. Milwaukee News, 18th
We learn that the deceased was a
promising young man. lie was nep-
hew of Messrs. Shanahan of this coun-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

An Outagamine farmer found pet
rifed snake while digging u well. II
the dogs would only contract the habit
OF petrifiying 1t would be news wor tn
mentioning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

Mamie Kelley and Emma Kirwan
left on Sunday for Escanaba. From
there they will be the guests of Cap
tain Tim Kelley on one Of his lake
1 mi nc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

Wenzel Krainik is about TO put up
brick store On the corner of Buffalo
and Tenth. The work will be COM
menced ut once. Mr.. kralnik will con-
duct the store himself.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

Miss Aggie Westgate Of Mishicott
died OF consumption OF the lungs at her
home in Mishicott on Saturday last.
She contracted the disease while teach.
ing school and went TO Denver TO re-
gain her health. The improvement
was only temporary,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

MARRIED. .-Lorenzen- --Spingbahn, in
this city on Sunday the Dist day of July
A. ID. 1889 by William Bach, justice of
the peace Martin Lorenzen to Mary
Springbahn, both OF the town of Mani
towoc Rapids.
Moe Hanson. At the Norwegian
Lutheran church in this city by Rev.
Magelssen on Wednesday, July "A, Mr..
Lars l.. Moe of Elroy, Wis. and Miss
Martha Hanson of this city. Mr.. Moe
is engaged in mercantile business mt
Elroy. His bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. A. Hanson of this city, young la
dy who is deservedly popular with all
her acquaintance.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

Will Fechter and Albert Landreth
are having a monopoly OF the swim
ming business this season. They both
find it difficult to scale the wire fence
which obstructs the path to the swim
ming ground. On Monday both got
straddled on the upper strand and were
unable to get off until some boys lber-
ated them. Now they walk like Jack
Falstaff military troupe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

M. j. Kellner OF Kellnersville Is at
present recovering froM severe at
tack of rheumatism. Nike has been
unable to attend to business for some
time and is planning trip to the Pa.
cific coast in the near future in case he
does not grow physically stronger.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23
TEAM STANDINGS.

RESULTS OF SUNDAYS GAMES.
White Sox, 8; Kosciuskos, 3;
Manitowoc, 3; Sheboygan, 2.
forfeited to Manitowoc 8 to 0 in sew.
enth inning.)
Kenosha-Port Washington, no game
sc heduled.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

"Had Doughlas lived" exclaims a
Lincoln newspaper, she would still
stand where he stood at the time of hs
death"
At the time of his death Douglas
said that when the war should become
war for emancipation, he would fly to
the assistance of the South. He said
that in one of the last two speeches he
ever made. Why do not the Abolition
lists resurrect his remains and send
them TO Fort La Fayette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-07-23

The Ith Wisconsin regiment was in
Washington; on its way home, when
the rebels appeared in front. 1t volun-
tered to remain till the danger was
over.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
B. 6 0. Guards AGAINST
SPREAD OF The Disease

In an effort to exterminate the hoof
and mouth disease in live stock and
prevent the malady from spreading
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
issued instructions that all live stock
equipment in the States where the
disease is prevalent. shall be disin-
fected thoroughly and cleaned before
being used for interstate traffic, and
the precaution has been extended to
the dislnfecting of all cars which
have passed through the States un-
der quarantine at any time during
the GO days period previous to No
yemher 2,
Live stock will not be shipped out
of the States under quarantine nor
will the carcases of such animals be
accepted for shipment unless the
hides, skins and hoofs are offered for
shipment they will not be handled un-
til they have been properly disinfect-
ed under the supervision of an In
spector of the Bureau of Animal In
dustry of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
All animals moving for immediate
slaughter must be shipped under seal
and can only be unloaded into reserv-
| cd pens for rest, feed and water er
route when supervised by the Bureau
/ Of Animal Industry.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
whole country IS
OUARANTINED TO
HALT New PLAGUE
t'osud lsIII woIJ Pouul4ucQ)

tonud lsIll uoil p9uul4uJDl
car of hogs that arrived yesterday was
fumigated and was declared immune by
the city Board Of Health from any sem
blance of the foot and mouth disease.
There are no incoming shipments of live
stock for Wilmington, with the eXcep-
tion of car of hogs that is due to ar
rive for a local firm. This ear will De
examined upon its arrival. Whenever
live stock arrives at the freight yards
of the Pennsylvania railroad the health
authorities are notifca by the railroad
officials, and quick examination Is
made. There are no live stock ship
ments expected over the Pennsylvania
lines for Wilmington, it was stated to.
day, shipments having fallen of consid-
erably since the hoof and mouth dis
ease appeared.
DR.. Frank I. Winant. OF the u. S.
Department of Agriculture. at Wash
ington. arrived here today to assist
in the fight against the epidemic and
examine suspected animals.
Tomorrow Or. II. p. Ewes, State
Veterinarian, will kill all animals
here found to be infected. The sus-
pected cases are two steers at the
farm of Leslie Derickson, Middle
town; FIVE steers belonging to
Thompson l.. Bailey, Marshallton
six steers, the property of Reuben
Satterthwaite, Stanton. Former Sher-
III Pierce Gould took charge of the
patrol Of the rural roads under the
quarantine and posted notices on in
! fected premises.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
Valuable PAGER
picked BY Thief
Grace Michael, 2.14 IA,
Selected From Fourteen Fine
Horses in TySOn'S Stables
ROBBER HAD EYE ON
MARE WORTH $1,5O0

Sometime during last night a thief
forced open a door of the training
stables of Herman Tyson, well-known
EOrseman at Newark, and selecting
about the best mare from the four
teen fine track horses there, drove
away with her.
The animal stolen was the six
year-Old PAGER Grace Michael, with
a record of 2.14 IA, made during the
past season. Tho mare belonged to
George w. Biles, of Providence, Md,
not far over the Delaware line. The
or more and gave great promise as
a track performer.
Several men have their quarters
at the training stables over night,
but all we're asleep when the rob-
berry was committed and il was not
discovered until thy arose this morn
ing and started about their duties.
That the thief evidently was after
the PAGER Grace Michael, is now be-
lieve, as there were fourteen trot-
ters and PAGERS in the stable, the
stolen PAGER being one of the most
valuable, If not the most valuable,
of them.
The thief pried open a door at the
end of the stable farthest from where
the stablemen were sleeping, and
passing many fine horses, he went to
the stall Of Grace Michael. and led
out that mare. This leads to the
belief that the robbery was COM
mitted with the intention OF getting
that PAGER Mr. Tyson today said
he had no clue the identity Of the
thief
Mr.. Biles arrived in Newark yester-
day to take his PAGER home, hut de-
cided TO allow her to remain another
day as she was somewhat fractious
He was surprised on his return tC
Newark today TO learn of the theft
} After being taken from the stabls
| the mare evidently was hitched tC
dog cart stolen from Mrs. Martha
Wilson's place not for from the Tyson
farm. The dog cart broke down anC
was found abandoned today A buggy
was stolen from Samuel Murray,
farm, and il is believed the vamabl,
PAGER was hitched to It after the dos
cart broke
Grace Michael was campaigned by
Mr.. Tyson the past summer. Sh,
started eight times and won four race
end finished second in four races. Mr.
Tyson's stock farm is the late Georg
II. Huber farm at the eastern end Q
Newark.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
BY The United Press.

LONDON. Nov 1O-The German
protected cruiser KOenigsberg is
bottled up" in the Ruhjl river, on the
German East Africa coast, south of
Dar- -Salaam, according to an
nounccmont by the Admiralty today.
The British cruiser Chatham, a ship
of exactly the same type as the Sgd
noy, which accounted for the German
cruiser Emdon at Cocos Islands
sighted the German warship and pur-
sued her so closely that she took
refuge In the mouth of the Ruff
river There the British man of war
blocked her up by sinking several
vessels i'm the river channel
OF the Koenigsberg's "bottling up
the Admiralty statement said:
"On the thirticth of October, the
Koonigsberg was discovered by the
Chatham hiding I'm shoal water six
miles up the Ruff river opposite
Malta Island. German East Africa.
owing to her greater draught, the
Chatham was unable to reach the
Koeniesberg. which is probably
aground Part Of the crew of the
Koenigsberg had landed and en-
trenched on the banks of the river.
Both the entrenchments and the
Koenigsberg were bombarded by the
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
Wrinkles Disappear
AS If By Magic

''In the removal OF wrinkles, have
discarded cosmetics entirely writes Nine,
Corsan, the celebrated Parisianf beauty eX-
pert 1.-THE results they produce are decep-
tive and never permanent. Massagng Is only
partially successful and it's too slow a
method.
i've never seen anything work such
wonders as a simple, harmless solution any
woman can prepare and use at home without
the least trouble. A half pint Of witch hazel
and an ounce Of good powdered saxolte are
all you'll need. Mix the two and apply this
refreshing solution 20 your face daily. The
effect is Observation-Disclosures The
skin becomes frmer. tighter every wrinkle
and sag is affected You feel so refreshed
after using the wash; you look refreshed,
too; soon you will look ten years younger. "
Society World.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10

popular meeting for women at Central
Church. with airs. j. Frank Ball prcsid-
ing. Miss Mayme Ostrosky, deaconess
of the Polish Church, viii speak OF
"Forcign Work at Home and Miss
Sarah W. Pyle, superintendent Of the
Peoples Settlement, will discuss "a
Community Program for the Church"
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
fine HIM SIS FOR
STRIKING AGED man

Declaring investigf n convinced him
that two statements contained in the
defendants testimony to be false,
Judge Churchman in City Court today
fined Ralph de Lucea S25 and costs after
finding him guilty of assault and bat
terry on }. II. Butler, an aged man.
"The defendant gives his addresses
as No. llS King street and No. IFS
Shipley street. The former is a feed
store and the latter the rear of sa-
Loom" Judge Churchman said. "He does
not live at either place. and since this
part of his testimony is false | am
forced to disregard all of his statement.
! iine him S25 and costs.
DE Lucca is alleged to have knocked
Mr.. Butler down.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
eapturod another The Emden was then
accompanied by the Hamhurg-Amcrieen
line steamship Markemannia as a COZ
licr Later the Mmkemanna was SUNK
by the British.
In the midst of her career OF sinking
and capturing ships, the Emden appear
ed Oh Madras on September y and
shelled the city. When the gums from
the fortihcations opened fire on the yes
sci she eXtinguishod her lights and dis
appeared. No great damage was done
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
Close Drinking FOUNTAINS
WHILE Disease RACES

Following the idea carried out in
other cities to prevent the spread Of
the hoof and mouth disease, the local
Board of Health yesterday afternoon
placed the ban on all drinking foun-
tains about the city. Instructions
we're sent to the Wilmington Foun-
tain Society. which has charge of the
fountains. TO close all the watering
places for beast and man at once.
The matter was brought to the at
tention of the Health authorities by
Secretary Ellison.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
German Cruiser Emden Is
Sunk by Australian Ship

by the bonihardment of Madras,
II Is estimated that the Emden cused
a loss of Sl0,OJO,OOO 10 the allied pow
ers by the destruction and capture Of
vessels not oncluding the loss of trade.
Protests came from Bombay 30 the Ad-
miralty declaring that trade was being
rnined by the Emden. The nearest ap-
proach to the record OF the Emden has
been made by the German cruiser karls-
rue. which is operating in the Atlantic
The Karlsruhe has sunk l2 British YES
sels
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
SEVERE RHEUMATIC
PAINS DISAPPEAR

Rheumatism depends on an acid
in the blood, which affects the mus
cles and joints, producing inhamma-
ton, stiffness and pain. This ac.d
gets into the blood through some de-
feet in the digestive process.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the old-time
blood tonic. is very successful in the
treatment of rheumatism. 1t acts
directly. with purifying effect, on the
blood, and improves the digestion.
Don't suffer. Get Hoods today.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
JUDGE Gray TO SPEAK AT
MEMS meeting TONIGHT

A popular meeting for men, as part
of the civic survey week of the Presby-
terian Church, will be held in First Pres
byterian Church tonight. Former Judge
George Gray viii preside and will make
an address.
The Rev j. S. Coming. superintend-
ent Of Presbyterian missions in Balti-
more, will speak on "lhe Church and
the city," and the Rev. William J..
Shriycr, Of the Presbyterian Board OF
Home Missions, win discuss "The vii.
mington Survey"
On Thursday evening there will be a
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
ENGRAVING CO.'S ANNIVERSARY

Today marks the trst anniversary
Of the opening of the business of the
Wilmington Photo Engraving Com
pany in Wilmington. William Voge-
lin, manager, today recalled that the
first work dcne by the company at
its new plant was for THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL "The first anniver-
stry OF the existence of the Whining
ton Photo Engraving Company was
made possible only with the hearty
good feeling and continued patronage
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
NEEDS BOND TO ESCAPE JAIL.

Surrendered by his aunt who was
on a $500 bond given TO guarantee
the payment of funds to his wife and
children, James McDonough, Is held
az police headquarters. McDonough
was before Judge Churchman i'm City
Court today and was given opportun-
ity to secure another bond,
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
CLJIo. 2l2 and 2l4
i. SudlIulSI, w. Ninth
st. Teie-
ndar8,kar phones
OAtuNl 1oh~A 1908 2674
DEATHS.
UNTo NEUWe0lUeT

Dale Neugebauer.
DOYLE-At Penny HILL on November 8, !
19l4, Mary A., wife Of Michael } Doyle. /
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late res.dence. Penny
Hill, on Wednesday morning az o'clock.
Requiem mass az St. Patrick Church. In
terment az Cathedral cemetery.
SpANTON-ln this city, on November 8,
1914, Laura b.. wife Of Elwood NJ. Stay
ton, aged AZ years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dence, No 521 French street, On Wednesday
afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Interment private.
WALTON-ln this city, November 8,
1914, Carrie h., wife Of william E. Wal
ton and daughter Of the late Andrew j.
Williams.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at the residence Of her
husband No 1901 Rowland street, on Wed
nesday afternoon, at 2.3O o'clock. Interment
at S.lverbrook cemetery.
Our dear and loving mother at rest.
FENN-Glhdys Harriet daughter OF W II.
Fem and Harriet d. Fem, at North Con
way, New Hampshire.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services az the residence Of her
parents No. 1000 Broome street on We'd
nesday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment
private.
TAYIOR-In this city. on November
%, 1914, William Taylor, aged Is
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend tie funeral services, at his late
residence, No. l7l0 Gilpin avenue. on
Wednesday afternoon, November IL. at
2 O'Clock Interment Mt. Salem ceme-
terry.
LEE-In this city, on November 0, 1914
Nellie f., daughter of Robert f. and
Lydia d. Lee. in her 9TH year.
Funeral private from her parents
residence. No. 4Ol East Tenth street
Tuesday afternoon, November 10, at :
o'clock Interment Silverbrook ceme-
terry.
NEUGEBAUER--In this city, on No
vember 10. 1914, Dale. son of JOSEPH
2. end Elnora Neugebauer, in his 2dtl
year.
Relatives and friends are invited tC
attend the funeral services at Methodist
q Protestant Church, Seventh and Wal
nut streets, on Thursday afternoon, No
vemher l2, at o'clock. Intermen'
Riverview cemetery.
TURNER-ln this city, on Novembel
., 1914, Sarah J. Turner.
Relatives aud friends arc invited t.
attend the funeral services. from th
residence of her son-in-law, Theodore Z
Cole. No. 3l7 East Ninth street, on
Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock. In
terment at Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
Girl IS HELD ON
MONEY Theft CHARGE

Pleading not guilty, Loretta Starl1ey,
a l9-year old colored girl, was held for
the Court of General Sessions in $500
following a preliminary hearing in City
Court today on the charge of larceny
The girl is accused of stealing "a from
Dominic Nish, an Italiln. The deten-
dant, who was represented by Philip J..
Garrett, denied the charge and set up an
aGhi
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
GIVEN TIN SHOWER.

A "tin shower" was given on Friday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pierce
to their son and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. A. Pierce. at their home last night.
A delightful time was enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
MILK BOTTLE LAW.

ENFUKIING MILK HUTILE LAW.
Charles Griffith. a milk dealer, in
the General Session Court today,
pleaded guilty 10 using milk bottles
belonging to another dealer, and was
fined S5 and costs. He was repre-
sented by ]. Frank Ball 1t was the
first case to come before the Court.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10

OF your valued paper" Mr.. vogelin
said in a letter to THE EVENING
JOURNAL today.
Evening journal., 1914-11-10
German Cruiser Koenigsberg
"Boffled Up" by British Ship

Chatham, but owing to the dense palm
groves amid which the ship lies it is
impossible TO estimate the damage
that was done Pending further oper-
ations for the capture or destruction
Of the Koenigsberg. effective steps
have been taken to block the vessel in
by sinking colliers in the only navi-
gable channel of the river, She is
now imprisoned and unable to do
further harm"