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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13
Deliver isl

George w. Perkins, in a Y NJ. c. A.
address on temperance in Chicago, be-
gan:
"A corking time is a good time for
any young man, but may heaven de-
liver us all from the kind of corkipa
time that means an uncorking one.'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13
Call for Heip,

Hey, four or FIVE of you fellows
come out and help me, will your
whats the trouble?" ITS beginning
to rain and I've got TO put up one of
those one-man tops on my car"
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Proof of kinshlp,

The cork oak Of Spain ia said to
grow best in the poorest soil, thus
proving itself first cousin to the
crouch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

Spray and wash the foliage OF house
plants frequently II you would keep
them In good health,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

STATE OF WISCONSIN &C
County of Manitowoc ~
|, Patrick j. Carberry, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief
81 p. j. CARBERRY,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
JOSEPH A. KELLNER
HERMAN A. BRUSS
(Notarial SeaD Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of January, 1916
HENRY ELMER, Notary Public.
My Commission expires Sept. 4, l9l6l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

I, George Reuther, Cashier of the
above named BANK, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
GEORGE REUTHER,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
w. n. KILLEN
JOS REITMEYER
(Notarial SeaD Directors.
SUBSIDIZED and sworn to before me
this 10th day of Jan. 1916.
JOHN j. KIRCH, Notary Public.
my commission expires August Il. 1871
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE COLLINS STATE BANK locat-
ed at Collins, State of Wisconsin, at
the close of business on the 3lst day OF
December 1915, pursuant to call by
the Commissioners of Banking
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

STAIE OF WISOUNSINL &C
County of Mnitowoc
|, Mic Flz, Pres. of the above nam
ed bank, do solemnly swear, that the
foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and be lief
Mo FILz,
President.
Correct Attest:
WIN. c. GROH
JOHN MILLER
(Notaril SeaD Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Sth day of Jan. 1916.
JOHN F. KoECK, Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb 49, 1871
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FARMERS STATE BANK To-
Gated at Cato, State of Wisconsin, at
the close of business on the 3lst day of
Dec 1915, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner of Banking.
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RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ....... .$ll9, 594.37
Oyerdrafts 6S4 90
Banking House. 80. ..... 1886 81
Furniture and. fixtures. go. 1896. 81
Due from apr owed reserve
banks. ....... ...... 7,09OO7
Due from other banks. 49,. 5,1l3.62
Checks on other banks and
cash items -. 49,. .... 1000
Cash on hand. ............... 10, 7lS.2S
Total 14S, S43 Al
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in -. ...Sl2, 900. 90
Surplus fund. ........... -. 1900 90
Undivided Profits ...!.... l,l23.09
Individual deposits subject to
check, :. 49,. ......... 34,432. "a
Demand certificates of deposit 90, 79l Al
Savings deposits. ........ 1896 81
Total. ....... ........ Sl4S, S43 III
JcfrnNrCTNl
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|, M. G. Valleskey, cashier OF
the above named bank, do solemnly
swear, that The foregoing statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and
beief.
M. G. VALLESKEY,
Cashier
Correct Attest:
AUG. BORN
l.. II. VOIGT
(Notarial Seal Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this sth day of Jan. 1916
VIM. H. DAMN,
Notary Public
My commission expires July -, 1919.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-13

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE VALDERS STATE BANK
located at Valders, State of Wis
consin, at the close of business on the
3lst day of December, 1915, pursuant
to call by the Commissioner of Banking.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE MARIBEL STATE BANK
located at Maribel, State of Wis
consin, at the close of business on the
3lst day of Dec. 1915, pursuant to call
by the Commissioner of Banking,
RESOURCES
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
(CoccyZus americanus)

Length, about twelve inches. The
yellow lower part Of the bill distin-
cuisines this bird from its near rela-
tive, the black-billed cuckoo
Range: Greeds generally in the
United States and southern Cana
da; winters in South America.
Habits and economic status:
This bird lives on the edges of
woodland, in groves, orchards,
parks, and even in shaded village
streets. 1t is sometimes known as
rain crow, because its very charac-
teristic notes are supposed to
foretell rain. The cuckoo has sly
furtive ways as it moves among the
bushes or fits from tree to tree,
and is much more often heard than
seen. Unlike its European rela-
tive, it does not lay it's eggs in
other birds nests, but builds nest
of its own. This is, however, a
rather crude and shabby affair
hardly more than a platform of
twigs sufficient to hold the green
ish eggs. The cuckoo is extremely
useful because of it's sectivorous
habits, especially as it shows a
marked preference for the hairy
caterpillars, which few birds eat.
One stomach that was examined
contained $50 American tent cater
pillars; another, 217 fall web
worms. In places where tent cater
pillars are abundant they seem to
constitute large portion of the
food of this and the black billed
cuckoo.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Then nudging Dick there in the
side,
He said get up and say,
OF all the dogs that ever died
The great and good before us lay,
Our Carlo was a decent dog,
And never known to sin,
He never stole but ono large ham
From Jones big old bin.
know some more said Johnny
Reed,
He stole some chickens there
Shut up! He never did,
Now let US lead in prayer.
But here the trouble now arose,
They fought and rolled down hill,
For Tommy hit him in the nose,
While Carlo laid serene and still
At last beside the bubbling brook.
A loving grave they made.
Where Tommy often took his book,
And read there in the shade.
ANNA +. MOFFlTT.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Proud Rooster
Killed Under
Big Machine

Bob was a big plymouth Rock
rooster who lived on farm on the
New Paris pike. Bob was the pride
of the chicken yard, because he had
such fine feathers and looked so
stately. The children often said
he looked like a general. Bob knew
he was good looking, too, and kept
his feathers In fine shape.
Bob's great weakness was his
desire to show off. He liked to
perch ON the fence and show how
big he was when automobiles went
by on the road. Sometimes he
stood on the road, very near the
automobiles. The other chickens
would dodge and hurry far away
One day Bob and some hens
were on the road and did not see a
car as it noiselessly approached
them The auto driver footed his
horn when he was almost upon
them The hens near the side of
the road got away, but there was
.no time for Bob who was in the
middle OF the road. Relieving he
would be killed. Bob ducked down
low. Fortunately for him, the car
passed over him without touching
him. .-...
This made Bob very proud and
stuck up. He boosted to the hens
that no automobile had been built
that could kill him. He took awful
risks in staying on the road as long
as he could The hens and enc
wise old rooster warned him that
he would be killed some day, but
Bob would not listen to them.
One day this week. Bob was
scratching In the middle of the
road when he saw car coming.
Wanting to show the hens how
brave he was, Bob tried to dodge
down and let the car pass over him.
But this car was very low one,
and part of the machinery struck
him, throwing him under the rear
wheels which crushed him to death.
The cackling of the hens brought
the farmers son to the road. When
he saw what was left of Bob, he
said. ut served him right. Smart
roosters stay inside the yard"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Burial of Toms Dog Carlo

They shot poor Carlo in the head,
They said he bit another dog.
It's all a lie he never did
And then they called him an old
hog.
Poor Carlo lay in state that day,
While children passed his bier.
And placed the sweetest flowers Of
May
Or dropped a loving tear.
His ears were trimmed in roses
bright,
A ribbon round his neck serene,
But soon to pass from human sight
His tail WaS trimmed In green
The grave procession passed along.
With slow and measured tread.
The girls I'm ribbons black each
had . song
About their loving dead
With May-apple plants for parasols
They sat I'm rows 80 prim.
While Tommy told the other boys
That meetfn' should begin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Bird Likes Fish

The kingfisher despises meat
and vegetables. He believes there
is only one kind of food good
enough for him, and this is min
nowS- You'll never confuse him
with any other kind of bird. His
gray color, With white band
across the brit ast, the crest on the
top of his heaG, make him look like
a bushy-haired music teacher. Then
youll never forget his cry-a
coarse thrill like policeman's
rattle. Mrs. Kingfisher digs a hole
in the side OF a river bank to lay
her eggs in.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Story of Pig
Told By Boy

Once upon a time lived a little
pig in a pen. His name was Slim
jim His master feeds him scraps
from the table. He rolls in the
mud. His master scrubs him some
times He ran away one night and
got lost in the woods and became
a wild pig and had lots of fun. A
lion ate him up and that is the last
of the pig.
ROLAND LANE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Japs Eat Ferns

The common fern that grows in
the Puget Sound country is good
to eat, according to Japanese
students at the university of Wash
ington The stems of the plant are
boiled in water to which ashes are
added to take out the acid taste.
When nearly cooked the ashes and
water are poured off and the ferns
are again cooked in clear water
When done the dish is called
"warabi" The Japanese consider
it a great delicacy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Gulls Ride Ship

Seagulls enjoy themselves in
many ways. They often ride on the
waves, up and down. Sometimes
they will gather in flocks of hun
dreds. Newcomers will swoop down
upon the gulls that are resting.
and just for fun, push tn en- off and
occupy their places. 1t is amusing
to watch them play this sort of
game.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
New Paris Girl Writes Story
of Boy Who Caught Thief

mother, what was it," said Mrs,
Marlyn.
II don't know" said Johnnie, '1'll
take you to Mrs. Jones until !
come back I'm going to see what
it was or burst" Without word
the son escorted his mother to the
Jones' Then went upon the search.
He had only gotten one square
from home when he met a man
wearing blue coat.
"Howdy" said Johnnie. He was
greeted by shaking from the man
which made his teeth chatter.
"Where are you going? Who
are you and what are you doing
out this time Of night" demanded
the man.
'W-W-welI," replied Johnnie"
"Please let me go. I'm in terri
BILE hurry"
'Let you got" exclaimed the man.
yes" resounded the boy. please
a something went through our yard
and I'm going to see what 1t was"
you'd better go home and go
back to bed, your dreaming Sonny"
replied the man.
mo, / am not dreaming" replied
Johnnie. Ill am Johnnie Mar
lyn, the newsboy" "Now l want to
play detective for a little while. l
must hurry too for mother will be
worried" replied Johnnie.
"Well Sonny" replied the blue
coated man, 'Tll just help you
chase that object and see myself
what it is. I've been around here,
and didn't see anyone / think
you're dreaming, but Wen see"
They'd gone for about six
squares when Johnnie exclaimed,
See that guy! What do you 'spose
he's doing out this time O. night,
especially crouched in heap like
that?"
The boy anxiously grabbed at the
object. 1t happened to be a man
of about thirty or thirty five, thiev-
ing his way, not working his way
through the world. In one hand
was his gloves, ragged and torn al
most to pieces, in the other hand
was a wallet of stolen articles.
Here old chap" returned the
blue coated man, what are you do
ing here?' The thief made no re-
ply, but tried to make his get away.
Johnnie, we'll just take and lock
this gentleman up" replied the
officer.
Johnnie was very proud detcc-
tive Of fifteen.
The next morning Johnnie's
mother was visited by the blue
coat. Johnnie was awarded ten
dollars for his services the prev
ious night
Mother" said Johnnie, lit pays
to try to be a real for sure man.
Some day I'm going to be a really
for sure farmer. I'll take my little
sum and see what | can purchase. !
Maybe l can be a farmer some day
if | stick to it as long as did my
paper route in this city, where l
first got my thought | was a man,
but I'm only a boy of fifteen"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

The Introduction OF portfolios,
making possible the use Of tiers of
guns on ships, is said to have been
suggested by Discharges, a ship
builder Of Brest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

1t is just ESQ years since the
first American naturalization law
was passed by the Colonial Leeis-
lature of Maryland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Since 1888 no Vice President has
served longer than four years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17
Interesting Facts
From Everywhere
For Boys and Girls

Zachary Taylor never cast a
vote until elected President
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Chicago is to hold this spring
public competitive contest for
suitable design for municipal
flag.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Franklin Pierce was the first Of
our Presidents born in the Nine
teenth Century.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Thomas jefferson was the first
President inaugurated in Washing
ton,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

James A. Garfield was the first
President that had made political
speeches.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Not since 1865 has the United
States had three living eX-Presi-
dents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

No president pro tenn of the Sen
ate has ever reached the Presi-
dency.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

Franklin Pierce was the last
New England man to fill the Pres
idency
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-06-17

James A. Garfield was the first
knights Templar ever elected Pres
ident.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
tnr AnrnnIArrn rnrnr,

BLUEFIELD, March 2s.-An e1-
plosion occurred this morning in the
east entry OF the King Coal Com
pany's mine mt KlmbaIl, and II 10 be-
lleved there have been many tatallsH
ties. Roscuers have brought,tour bod-
les to the surface and four men bad
~ burned were brought out little
later. General Manager O. n. Board
man has taken charge OF the rescue
work and volunteers, who hurried
from nelghborlng mines, are being
organized under competent leaders
One hundred men are believed 10
be still In the mine
The King mine had been operated
for about ten years and the point
where the explosion occurred ~
about two miles from the opening.
Ordinarily about 400 men are em-
ployed but II Is NOT known how many
went to work today. The mine has
always been considered safe and open
lights were used. Rescue car No 3
Of the bureau Of mines was ordered TO
proceed from Montgomery, whore NJ
10 atationedS 10 The scene pt the acct
dent, but II cannot reach Klmball
before midnight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
tnr AasoeIArrp rnEaa,

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March 2s.-
Prevented from using Mexican rail-
ways over which to send supplies to
American troops. Major General Funs-
ton today decided to ask for two addf-
tional motor truck companies-fifty-
four powerful trucks-to meet the sit
uation. The new Companies will be
placed in service as quickly as the
cars can be purchased.
Four companles-a total of 104
trucks-are now operating from the
army base at Columbus TO General
Pershing's Headquarters some $50
miles from the border.
The problem of sending supplies to
the American force continued today to
=overshadnw all other questions.
Indications from Washington that
the Mexican railroads will not be made
available in the immediate future
came as unwelcome news to depart
ment headquarters. Because of the
imperative need for railroad lines 1t
had been hoped that officials in Wash
ington would obtain favorable ans
wer from General Carranza.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
MA YOR GORDON IS
FOR NEW CHR TER

reelection are hard set to find a
handle" against him. While sery-
ing as chief executive OF this city he
has not been subservient to any
CLIQUE, gang or cabal. He has per-
formed the duties Of his Office fear
'tessly and impartlally.
! She mayor Is as enthusiastic to-
day for q greater Clarksburg as he
was last Decent Der when he made the
above statement for publication.
The vote cast for him at the prt-
mary Il sufficient evidence chat the
people know Mayor Gordon. and that
the people can't be fooled 80 very
long. II also proves that the people
like Mayor Gordon for his fearless
Independence. and, because, having
been elected mayor by the people. he
feels that he can perform the duties
of his office without dlctatlon from
any 9boss,l leader .heeler,''I ere
former" or kicker.
Mayor Gordon Is Republican.
but he Is not hIgoted. and he real
realized that when he was elected the
party lines Were not drawn tight and
that he was married up ON many q
spfot ticket He was elected By the
people 20 serve the people. ana ne
has served thotn honestly and fear
lessly. ana that Is why he will be re-
tanned in Office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
PURSUIT OF VILLA is
LIKELY TO BE HALTED
tnY AaaoelArrp raEasl

Ell PASO. March 2s-The pursuit
OF Francisco Villa may be shampered
IL not actually halted unless Mexican
railroads are made available as the
main limo Of communication for the
American army in Mexico. Military
mon expressed that view Tuesday
after studying dispatches from the
front that Villa was still in full
fight southwark and meeting with
little opposition.
The American forces are more
than 200 miles below the border.
Every mile the Mexican bandit ad-
vances into the interior Increases tho
difficulties OF maintaining the already
attenuated line Of American comnu-
ntcation.
There Is much pessimism in army
circles over the prospects of captut-
ing Villa and 1t is felt that unless
he Is cornered within the week the
bandit will have outrun his pur-
suers and that many months may
pass before he and his band can be
ferreted out OF their hiding places
in the mountains.
Dispatches from the advanced ~
Ing column pressing Villa closely
make no mention OF having come
in contact with any OF the bandlt's
men.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
SUSSEX CASE
win Be Taken Up at Once by
the United States with the
German Government.
tpy Assoa,ArEp r4Euu,

WASHINGTON. March 2S-Secre-
itary Lansing announced after the
cabinet meeting Tuesday that tho
United States would make inquiry OF
the German government as to wheth-
err any OF It's submarines torpedoed
tho British steamer Sussex.
The decision to make the Inquiry
was reached by the president and his
advisers at Tuesdays cabinet meet
ing. The president and cabinet mem-
bors were furnished with all reports
concerning the disaster which had
reached the state department from
diplomatic and consular representa-
tIyes In France and England,
Members of the cabinet said that
evidence In possession OF the United
States was not conclusive enough TO
warrant decisive action at this time.
For this reason II was decided to
make inquiry OF Germany A MAJ
jnrity OF the cabinet members. how
ever, believed preliminary reports
clearly indicated the Sussex was tor
pedood.
Later 1t Was learned that, the in
nulty had been made and In tact prob
ably NJ already Ia eBfiin. The pres
lont status OF the communication u
thht OF an inquiry; It has not ad-
yanced to the stage Of protest or q
daTrnndl
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
DEFENSE GUNS
For Panama Canal Will Soon
All Be In Place at Either
End OF the Waterway.

PANAMA. March 28-All the large
fourteen-Inch guns for the Panama
canal defense are now on the isthmus
and soon will be placed in the fortla-
cations at either end Of the waterway
The single sLxteen-inch gun for
the top of Perico island has not yet
been shipped from the United States
and 1t Is not known where when 1t iE
to be shipped.
All the furtlhcatipns now under
way are rapidly nearing completion
and soon will require the mounting
of the big rides to complete the
work.
Transporting and mounting the
huge sixteen-inch gun on Perico
island will furnish the engineers with
an interesting problem. The island
iR more than 100 feet above sea level
and conlcal In shape. It now has a
railway line twice about its cIrcunl-
ference at a very sharp curvature. "A
special railway car with swivel
trucks will be constructed 20. take
the 1l0ston gun to its final resting
place. ~ j.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
WELL KNOWN Resident.
OF Weston Dies in a Local Hos.
pitaI Following an Illness
of Stomach Disease.

John Morrison, aged T6 years, a
well-known retired business man, Of
Weston, died at 1920 o'clock Tues.
day morning in local hospital fol.
lowing an illness of stomach disease
The body was prepared for burial anf
WIN be taken to Weston Tuesday
evening.
Surviving relatives of the de
ceased man are Mrs. Margaret Nor.
rison, his widow; James Morrison, oil
Pittsburg. q son: and miss Margaret
NJ. Morrison, at home, a daughter.
Mr.. Morrison lived at 124 First
street, Weston, and was a member Of
one OF the best known families OF
Lewis county. He was a lifelong
member of the Catholic church.
The funeral services will be held
at the Catholic church there probably
Thursday morning and the burial will
be in a Weston cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-28
FLOOD MARK
In the City Of Pittsburg Will Be
Passed by the Ohio as Re-
suit of Heavy Rains.
tbr AsUeetA4Ep PaEaa,

PTTTSBURG. March 2S-Melting
SHOWS and heavy rains over the head
waters of the Allegheny river today
brought predictions that the Ohio
river here would pass the flood mark
of twenty-five feet by midnight and
within twenty-four hours would
likely reach twenty-four feet. the
biggest flood this vicinity has ex-
periencnd in a number of years. Re-
ports from Allegheny river points
said that all streams were bankful
and rain was falling over a consider
able area. olean, N. Y. reported a
rise of five feet during the night and
Warren. Pa, rise of four feet.
Most of the watershed was until the
thaw set in covered with from two
to four feet of snow.