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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
WRIT OF MANDAMUS ISSUED
AGAINST TOWN OFFICERS.

On application of Henry Mahnke and
other people of the towns of Eaton and
Rockland writ of mandamus was re-
Gently issued by the Circuit Judge dir
ected TO the town boards of supervisors
of each of said towns ordering them to
proceed to assess benefits and damages
and let contracts for the opening and
putting in condition for public travel
of highway on the town line between
the towns of Eaton and Rockland, said
highway to connect at its western end
with highway already built in Calu-
met County leading from the county
line to Chiffon and on its Eastern end
connect with highway leading east
from John Draheim's farm.
This matter was started by petition
to the two town boards in December
1914 requesting them to open this high
way. The town boards met pursuant
to the petition and refused to open the
highway. Thereupon Mahnke and 9TH
ers interested appealed to the County
Judge for the appointment OF commits
soners to review the action OF the
town boards and Ed. Barnes, George
Kiel and Edward Knudson were APP
pointed as such commissioners and after
viewing the proposed highway and ex-
amining the situation they made an
order reversing the decision Of the
town boards and ordered the highway
Cp3ned. This was done in March 1913.
Since that time the town boards have
taken no action whatever to obey the
order of the commissioners and Mr..
Mahnke and others interested decided
that it was time to get some action in
the matter and they filed their petition
asking that writ of mandamus be is
sued. The writ requires the town
boards to either proceed at once with
the work of opening the highway or to
show cause before Judge kirwan on
the first day Of the June term of court
as to the reasons for their refusal to so
proceed. Hougen q Brady represent
Mahnke and Others vho war. the road
opened.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
NAVIGATION SEASON OPENS.

With the arrival of Steamer Robin
son Tuesday with 1000 tons of coal for
the G. Reiss Coal Co. the navigation
season was opened at this city. Sc.
veral boats carrying total of thirty
thousand tons of coal was scheduled to
arrive at Sheboygan during the week.
a number of boats which have winter
e here have left during the week and
others are preparing to leave. The
straits have been open for few days.
The opening of straits this year is
somewhat later than usual, April 18th
being the date on which they are or
dinarily opened for navigation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
NORTHWESTERN WILL GIVE
new TBAlN SERVICE.

Notice OF the putting on OF new
passenger train from the north TO the
city on the Green Bay Extension vas
given out during the past week by
Agent 0 Donnell OF the local Office OF
the G. q n. w. Railroad Co. The new
train will be put on about May lst.
The service now promised is one that
residents OF Manitowoc and people
living in the northern part OF the
county and adjacent to the Green Bay
line have been asking for some time.
It will prove very great convenience
for those in the northern part OF the
county and adjacent to the road who
desire TO come to this city. In the past
there was no train from the north TO
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
PAPERS SERVED ON nine MORE.

Chas. Kiel who brought suit against
Christ Rhein and other county board
members to recover money for the
county which he alleges they were
paid in excess of lawful fees for COM
mittee work and as bridge commits.
soners, had summons and complaint
served the other day on nine more
members.
The men served with papers are
Christ Muth, Jos. Willott, Fred Wills.
mann, Olof Lundberg, John Hynek,
Albert Petska, August Last George
Pfelfer, w. Spencer.
The case will be tried at the June
term of court. Mr.. Kiel says he
doesn't believe the county board will
do anything hence he will push the
matter through court and be done with
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

The feeling of hostility existing be-
tween both sides of the river has, un-
fortunately, been greatly intensified by
late events. Every one interested in
the advancement of the city cannot
but deplore this state of feeling which
is growing from bad to worse and will
soon end in discordant factions. In
fact we have just about reached that
stage now, and instead of an effort be-
ing made to check It, everything poss.
ible is done to inhame it. A little con-
servatism in regard to sections is what
we need Just now, the exercise Of de-
iberate judgment which will refuse TO
recognize any dividing line within the
city.
1t must be confessed that the manner
Of creating the Sixth ward evidenced n
feeling of distrust which it was unwse
TO entertain. 1t was unfortunate that
the regGlar course of procedure had
not been followed. 1t is likewise true
that the haste to Offset this bit Of what
may be termed sharp practice was
simply repetition Of the Otfense which
the coolheaded were inclined to depre-
cate. Those of us who recognize no
north or south side are saying with
Mercutio "a plague on both your
houses, !"
What earthly difference can it make
to us as whole, whether the growth
is in the north side or the south side,
provided the city grows? That is the
main question. Unless we have harm.
ony there will hot be growth on either
side. Just at present we seem to be a
long way from harmonious action. II
the city council will get into squabbles
like opposing base ball mines, we will
grow farther and farther apart and the
river will soon be a Chinese wall of
separation.
IL would be well for the people Of
Manitowoc who seem disposed TO keep
up This factional fight to read that sug-
gestive allegory in which the stomach
refuses to work because its labors are
largely for the benefit of the other or
gans, and the feet refuse to perform
their functions because other members
appear TO be more favored. But when
they listened TO reason it was found
that there was community OF interest
toward which all contributed and this
was best promoted by harmonious ac-
tion.
Seriously now, isn't it about time to
stop this Internal nonsense. Pass an
ordinance instructing the marshal 10
shoot every one who uses the words
north side or 'south side' and bury
the corpses in the back yard OF The
Pilot Office which is a dumping place
for the whole neighborhood. Let's
give the river to Centorvllle or some
other place which will have the sense
TO put it TO the use for which nature
intended 1T and not make II a sectional
! line.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
SPRING CLEAN UP.

Health, safety from fire and beauty
of surroundings all demand, that at this
time of the year the winters accumu-
lation of waste, rubbish, filth and dirt
be cleaned up and removed from all
premises.
Filth and dirt harbor the germs OF
disease and are breeding places for
dies. Rubbish is ever ready to ignite
from match or cigar stub carlessly
thrown away, and this often results in
fires dangerous to life and the de-
struction OF much property.
Nothing speaks so well for a city and
its inhabitants as clean, well-kept
homes; clean streets, alleys, yards and
lots, fine lawns and gardens, and public
and business buildings free from litter
and rubbish, while the untidy homes,
unclean streets, alleys and yards, gar
dens of weeds, ash and rubbish deposits,
and useless old buildings give the whole
town dilapidated appearance and are
u
in.
Cleanliness is inexpensive and little
effort on the part of all will work
wonders.
In past years mayors, members Of
fire. eDartments, health officers,
women's clubs and other civic inn
provement societies have rendered
valuable services to their home towns
during ''clean-up-week," and we hope
their efforts will be redoubed this
year.
Let the mayor designate and pro-
claim cleanup week." let fremen
and health officers thoroughly inspect
all premises, and let civic improve
ment bodies, through designated
committee, plan and carry out a clean
up campaign.
The attention Of city and village
officers is called to Chapter l63 Laws
of 1915, which makes provision for the
removal of ashes and rubbish at public
or private expense as may be deter
mined.
We especially appeal to the pride of
each individual citizen, which should
prompt him to clean up and remove ali
waste and rubbish from attics, cellars,
closets, area ways, yards and alleys.
Merchants often endanger valuable
stocks OF merchandise and buildings by
permitting rubbish to accumulate in
easements and back yards.
1t is hoped, that as a part of the Ar
Dor Day Exercises, May 5th, every
school building and all school grounds
will be throughly cleaned up.
Not least of all we appeal TO the good
housekeepers of the state to aid in this
campaign Of cleanliness.
When "Clean-up Week" is gone let
every day he cleanup day.
1t is easier to prevent disease than
to cure it. and easier to prevent fires
than to put them out, much cheaper in
fact and much less dangerous.
M. j. Cleary,
State Fire Marshal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
MARRIED..

The marriage of Miss Ellen r.
Kratz of this city to Ray O. Crotfoot of
Chicago was solemnized at the hom e
of the brides parents on North Sixth
street at noon Monday. The bride is
daughter of Chief Kratz of the local
fire department. She has been resi-
dent of the city all her life and has a
large number of friends who will Join
in rendering congratulations on her
marriage.
Mr.. Crotroot, although a resident OF
Chicago has made his home at Mil
waukee for some time past. He is en-
gagged as travelling salesman for Car.
son, Pirie Scott Co. of Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
OPENS UNDERTAKING PARL0RS.

VIM. Frazier who recently withdrew
from the firm of c. &. w. Frazier has
opened an undertaking establishment
10 the Kapitan block on North Eighth
Street Mr.. Frazier has purchased an
entire new outfit the past few days at
Chicago and will have the parlors fitted
out and be ready for business in few
days.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
A APRACTICAGSCHOOL.

1t is we'll realized that a school
which cannot show up good results Of
capital and labor invested cannot ap-
peal much to any level-headed patron
even, to say nothing about the more
Johnnie learns at reasonable rate
how to do the big things of later life,
that Mary learns not only the purely
mental, but also how to handle a
hungry stomach scientifically at the
proper moment and how to keep down
the dressmaker's bills wisely. II the
children learn well, they love their
school. If they do, it is surprising
how the parents do also.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
MICHAEL H. MURPHY TAKES BRIDE AT ST. LOUIS.

The marrigae Of Michael II. Murphy
Of this city to Miss Medora Finney of
St. Louis took place in that city We'd
nesday morning.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. O'Connor Of st. Louis. Father
O'Conner will be remembered in Man
itowoc as the priest who conducted the
first mission held at the Old Sacred
Heart church here, Following the
wedding reception was held at the
brides home in St. Louis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
BOAT HANDS KEEP POLICE BUSY,

The opening of navigation was cele-
brated by party of six boathands who
all took part in an assault upon one
OF the engineers of the Goodrich Co..
on Saturday evening. A riot call was
sent in and three police men appeared
on the scene with the department
carry all and loaded the whole party in
and took them to jail where they
rested until Tuesday morning. Judge
Schmidt then took charge OF their
troubles in municipal court and ap-
portioned justice TO them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
TO PUSH THINGS FOR GOOD ROADS.

1t is reported that the new Chamber
OF Commerce is to aid the movement
for good roads throughout the county.
If the influence of this body extended
so far that they could provide a few
days of warm sunshine and warm
winds to dry the roads which we have
at present there would be no trouble
whatever in getting membership even
outside of the city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

The bride is the daughter of the late
Judge Finney, for years we'll known
st. Louis jurist, and comes from one Of
the prominent families of that city.
Mr., Murphy is a prominent and
successful business man Of Manitowoc
and is highly esteemed by all who
know him. He is manager Of the To-
cal plant of the American Seating
company, position he has held for
years; president of the Murphy con-
struction company and the Land and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
OBITUARY..

James Touhey, a Manitowoc county
pioneer died at Milwaukee Tuesday
and was buried there this morning.
Mr.. Touhev was born in County
Glare, Ireland July 2S, 1886, and came
to America with his parents in 1913.
The family settled in The town OF
Franklin, this county in September,
1866. For over 20 years, beginning in
1873, Mr.. Touhey was the leading hotel
proprietor at DePere. For several
years after retiring he resided at Man.
itowoc. He is survived by his wife.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

the city until eleven or later, the SER
vice given them being an accomoda.
tion freight and passenger and com
plant has been made for long time
past that this was not sufficient for the
needs of the people living along the
line to the north OF this city. The
new train will put us on an equal basis
with Green Bay in the matter of train
service on this line.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
FORTY-FOUR YEARS AGO.

THE MANITOWOC COUNTY CHRONI
CLE:-We gladly welcomed the Chroni-
icle published at Two Rivers to our
exchange list this morning, and we
take pleasure in announcing the ad-
vent of what promises to be real live
county paper, published in that grow.
ing village by the Chronicle printing
company, under the dictatorship OF II,
| II. Smith, IT. Fish bein, G.. DAIMLER, b.
Richter and Fl. Stoll, all good and re-
liable gentlemen. The directors could
not have chosen a more suitable or
able editor than Judge H. S. Pierpont
under whose name it makes its first APP
pearance; and we congratulate them as
| it is an evidence of the thrift and en-
terprise of the business men of Two
Rivers, and we think we can safely
congratulate the county at large, also,
as the Judge states in his address, to
his readers that the Chronicle is the
legitimate offspring Of necessity To
look to some other locality for that true
indepence in journalism, which expert
ence has shown the vanity of expecting
from the four city papers now publish
ed" We assume nothing for our
brethren OF the city press, bat as far
as we are concerned, we scorn advice
from no man, and we are inclined to
be amiabie, and in the mean time shall
carefully watch the change of base"
produced and the substantial good"
promised, and again congratulate the
county that the enterprise is in COM
petent hands.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
FLAG SALUTE.

81 give my head and my heart to
God and my country one country,
one language, one nag"
one child holds flag. At signal
the school rise and stand with heels
together. When the children say
"my head" the right hand is brought
up TO the forehead, military style.
On the word heart" the hand is
placed over the heart. On the word
God the hand Is dropped to the side.
On the words zone flag" the children
step forward and point TO the Nag,
which is raised at the same time by
the child holding 1t.
This flag salute Is very impressive
when given with precision and should
be given many times during the month.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

Fuel company. He has also taken an
active part in every move that would
tend toward the growth and develop
ment Of the city. He is a public spirit
ed man OF quiet disposition and a
gentleman through and through.
Mr.. and Mrs Murphy left ST. Louis
Wednesday afternoon and will stop en-
route at Kansas City and Denver. They
will visit Grand Canyon and will be at
Los Angeles, Cal, May 4 for an ex-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
HONORS CONF ERRED ON MANIT0-
voc co. YOUNG MAN BY UNIVERSITY

The coveted key for academic ex-
cellence was voted to Lawrence f..
Richdorf because Of scholarship and
general ability in the work he is TAX
ing up there.
He is member OF the class of 1917
and will complete his work there next
year. He is now a member of the
Phi Beta Kappa, the honorary scholas-
TIC society of the University ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
WEATHER MAN GONE MAD.

The weather on Easter Sunday was
similar TO the brand that has SoeI
dished out for nearly two weeks, the
day being featured by drtzzling rain
and cold raw winds. The season is at
least two weeks late and the country
roads are reported to be in bad con-
dition.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

tended visit and then go to Pasadena.
From there they will 90 TO San Fran
cisco, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle,
returning to Manitowoc over the
Northern route.
After arriving here Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphy will take up their residence
on North ith street.
The Pilot watts to Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphy its warmest congratulations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
EDUCATIONAL.
(By G.. w. Meisnest.)

The following members constitute
the Boar of Examiners for conducting
the diploma examinations, and will
conduct examinations at the places
scheduled.
Paula Voelker Branch
John Clark Clarks Mills
Alice Brady Maribel
Henry Anthold Centerville Dist. No.
Eta Hayden Kellnersviiie
Alvin Hanson Louis Corners
Elizabeth Halloran Reedsville
Josephine Schultz Newtonburg
Edwin Mueller Meeme Dist. No. 2
William Wilde St. Nazianz
Lillian Chloupek Mishicot
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

london's American Visitors.
In ordinary times the army Of Amer.
ican tourists in London numbers 1907
900 !
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

THE WORK OF 7. A. ERICKSON
On the biggest factors in SO curing
the patron is state and county contest
work of the boys and girls. When the
boys and girls become interested in
this, when they carry off nearly all the
big prizes, when one Of the girls be-
comes the state champion in canning
or bread baking, when not only the
honors, but also the big sums OF prize
money pour into the bank of the corn
grower, the bread baker, the Gamer,
be assured the school finds no difficulty
in getting its patron; even the nosiest
pessimist becomes suddenly inactive,
because his own boys win the real
stuff, money, the American elixir. 1t
is we'll understood that the noble work
OF Y. A. Erickson is one of the might
lest factors ia making the consolidated-
school what it ought to be and is ex
pected to be. 1t is significant when a
father feels supreme and wholesome
pride as the parent of the big prize
winner and money maker and success
tul competitor, He feels gratitude and
attachment for the school which has
been the principal means OF initiating
and conducting the work Of success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

DEATH OF GEO. KUNTZ.-On Tues
day morning Geo. Kuntz died in this
city at the age of 45 years. His funer-
al, which took place yesterday after
noon was largely attended, his remains
being escorted to the grave by the
Odd Fellows and Sons of Herman Of
Manitowoc and Two Rivers and the
Rifle Company of Manitowoc. The
funeral procession was four blocks In
length and consisted of the following
societies: Sons OF Herman of Manito-
voc and Two Rivers under the marshal.
ship of Captain Becker; Chickerming
Lodge, |. o, 0. f., Manitowoc Lodge
and the Two Rivers Lodge under COM
mand of Anton Nogt. The procession
was headed by Weinschenk' band.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27

DEDICATION AND INSTALLATION.- -
Sabbath, May 9TH, the First Presby-
terian society of this city is to dedicate
its new church with appropriate SER
vices in the morning at 1880 o'clock,
and in the evening at 7 O'Clock there
are to be services for The installation
of the Rev. C. B. Stevens aS pastor of
the society. The pablo are cordially
invited to be present at these services.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
HON T. VISITS.

A teachers work Is only half done
within the school-room walls. He
must learn the people, study conditions
be one Of them in every walk and
activity. He is a big wheel in the
machinery OF the community. 1t is
hard TO over-estimate the powerful
value of visits by the teachers. A
healthy spirit indeed, prevails when
they are invited out TO Johnnies and
Mary's home; and never should such an
opportunity be passed by. A teacher
should visit without an invitation,
make himself at home. Even the
bitterest foes OF the school become
converted magically or are rendered
less harmful. A teacher cannot know
his school without knowing his people
and their surroundings and conditions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-04-27
THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

The school library often does only a
small part OF its duty. There should
be at least one day each week when
the patrons OF the school come and
secure their reading matter. This
should be much encouraged. Every
consolidated school may secure books
also from the state library aid.-From
School Education.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-01
FIFTY SIX new
SHIPS FOR NAVY
IS HOUSE PLAN
Bill for Next Year Includes Craft
: of. Many Types; Total Cost
Figured S375, 600, 900
CONGRESS NOW FACING
$3.50, 600, 600 DEFICIT

Uncle Sans navy will have unpre'
cedented additions IL the measures
now being considered by the naval
effairs committee OF the lower house
OF Congress are finally enacted. The
following is the program now being
worked out in detail:
The following program for next year
is being considered by the house naval
affairs committee:
-Four battle cruisers. 49, ....-
Three scout cruisers.
Fifteen destroyers. --
Five fleet submarines.
Twenty-Five coast submarines.
Two gunboats.
One hospital ship. D..
One fuel OIL ship.
The first years appropriation foS
these new ships win be;
Battle cruisers, $22,316, 0o0: scout
cruisers, $6,900,000; destroyers, &c.,
100000; fleet submarines, $4,425, 600;
coast submarines, $5,750,000; gun
boats, 100000; hospital ship, $780,
600; fuel oil ship, 100000.
Cost Of the Ships.
The sum Of s2s,36s,12 will be pro
vided for 1917 for the completion OF
ships previously authorized; $4,000, 900
for aviation and $S,000,000 for re-
serve of munitions.
This is what the committee plans,
and the house may add to the bill q
provision for two dreadnoughts, the
appropriations for 1917 to be SIS $780,
600. which would run the total for
new construction for next year up to
about s1oo.O00,0O0.
The estimated total cost Of each
type Is:
Battle cruiser, 1880. 900; scout
cruiser; $5,00O,00O; destroyer. $780,
O00: fleet submarine, $1,509,00g:
coast submarine s650.e00;. gunboat,
100000: hospital ship, 81, ESQ, 900;
fuel ship, 100000.
A dreadnought, including armor and
armament. costs s1S.S00.00O
Many More Sailors.
The navy BIN will provide for an
increase OF about 1900 sailors, $500
apprentice seamen and 1900 marines,
or 1880 men In all
Chairman Padget expects to put
his bin before the house about the
middle Of April and press it through.
The senate should get ii by May IL.
Senator Tiilman, chairman of the SEN
ate committee on naval affairs. will
begin consideration of the house meas
ure as soon as IL is introduced.
II Is predicted by leaders Of the SEN
ate and house that the preparedness
bills viii carry a total appropriation
OF approximately $4,000, 900. That
would make about $225. 000, 900 for the
navy and $3.50, O00,O 900 fer the army
Tie estimated revenues for 1917 are
placed at $6OS, 900. while the total
estimate of appropriations exceeds
this amount by 1866 S57.sOs