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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06

Cousin Mary You see, 1t had all been
cut and dried. Why, the meanest,
poorest girl IN the land can have her
say in the choice Of husband, but
not l! We are too high, papa says,
and the higher you are the less free
dom you have.
saw John alone that evening for
the first time in my life. 1t had been
planned that we should be left to-
gether in the garden. l told him then
that didn't love him and wouldn't
marry him.
John never had much to say, but
he looked so relieved that I couldn't
help laughing. He said that he had
loved Mary ever since he could re-
member, and that he had firmly re-
solved not to marry me, and had been
worried how he was to break the
news. I was SO happy then that |
danced a jig under the tree. / wish
Mr.. Ellersbie could have seen us
then. He would have had fit, I'm
sure.
We got back inside, and John went
up to his room. and just then, while
| was standing in mammals boudoir
alone. wondering what should do
next, who should come In but Hal.
rs 1t all f1nished?" he asked.
What do you mean?" l inquired
coldly.
The engagement" he said, jerking
his thumb in the direction John had
taken 81 sew him with a yard-long
grin on his face 30 l suppose you're
to be married now"
Listen, Hal! burst out excited
ly. John and hate each other and
we are never going to be married.
never, in spite of that wretched old
Mr.. Ellersbie, yes, and papa and NAM
ma too"
Hal looked amazed. Then suddenly
he came up to me. and before l knew
what he was doing he had me in his
arms.
Listen, Lizzie--dear little cousin
Lizzie" he said. II love you and only
you--you, you, as long as l live.
have always loved you"
At that instant | knew why I had
hated John 30 much. 1t was because
had always loved Hal, too.
"Will you marry me, Lizzie?" he
asked.
caught my breath. II don't know"
| stammered. What will Mr.. Ellers-
bic say?"
Hal said terrible thing about Mr..
Ellorsbie, involving his whole future
destiny after death. 1t was the worst
thing | ever heard.
Il beg your pardon, dearest" he
said penitently. But | just had to.
hate him. We must get rid of him."
I'VE can't. He could ruin papa" I
answered. "He could make him into
penniless beggar by simply raising
his hand"
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Early Christian Rinus.

In the early Christian church ring
of troth was given to the woman by
the man. The Christian fathers were
at great pains to explain the ring,
and, according to Clemens Alexandra
nus, the ring was given not as an or
namenf, out as a seal to signify the
woman's duty to preserve the goods
Of her husband, because the care Of
the house belongs to her.
The first Christians engraved upon
their seals symbolic figures, such as
the dove, fish, anchor, Tyre, etc. The
rings used for the marriage ceremony
represented pigeons, fish or more Of
ten two hands joined together. In the
Christian weddings the same finger
was still used as that for the wedding
ring, but not for the former reason of
any connection directly with the
heart.
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LEGATION the aggregate number OF auth
enticated murders Of Americans In
Mexico or the steps taken 20 get salts
fiction.
A Washington correspondent says:
The statement concerning losses will
be in three divisions: Americans kill
ed in Mexico, those killed on the
American side and the property losses.
These figures are in the possession OF
the state department:
1.-Americans killed in Mexico lap
proximately), l25.
2.-American killed in the United
States, twenty.six, evenly divided be-
tween soldiers on guard on the border
and citizens. In addition to this num-
Der sixty-fve American citizens. fifty
soldiers and two officers were wounded
on American territory by Mexican fire.
These figures do not include Private
Samuel Parks, who wandered from the
American lines and was killed by Mex
lean troops, for the bluejackets and ma
rines killed or wounded at Vera Cruz.
3.-Americans have sustained prop
erty losses Of approximately 00,OOO,-
600.
Indemnity has been paid in one case.
Villa paid 500, 900 to the widow OF an
American killed in his residence in a
suburb in Mexico City. The State De-
partment almost induced Carraza to in
demnify the family Of slain American
named Wells, but at the last minute
the first chief declined to make repair
alton. An American woman whose
husband was killed is said to have been
given $50 to get out OF the country.
AS far as can be ascertained no other
American has received reparation.
The aiiidavits printed by the New
York World showing that mistreat-
ment of nuns and discretion OF church
es have been the practice of the Carr
ANA forces caused much comment in
official circles. IL a congressional in
vestigation is made evidence will be
produced to show there we're aDproxi-
mately $500 nuns in Mexico when the
revolution began, and that the where
abouts Of 80 per cent. OF these women
Is now unknown to the church authori-
ties. Only $50 have been accounted
for. Some are in Cuba and some in the
United States. In Mexico virtually all
religious institutions have been closed
and nuns are not allowed to follow
their vocations, according 70 ghe best
Information obtainable here.
1t is feared that approximately 1000
have been taken forcibly by troops in
Carranza's camps.
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Prime REQUISITE for a Soldier.

The very essence Of good soldier
Is physical condition. That as a ma
ton We are individually not in such
condition was very strikingly shown
at the business mems encampment at
Plattsburg. This regiment was re-
cruited largely from athletes-polo and
football players, militiamen, big game
hunters, and such people, probably far
above the average of our citizens.
They had months vigorous training.
And yet ten miles was the utmost
limit they could cover as body on
the march in one day. Yet the Thir
tieth United States infantry, two days
before the amateur war began, ar
rived at camp about 4: 80 in the after
noon, the band playing What the
He'll Do We Care" having covered 80
miles to man since reveille.--
Worlds Work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06

But I'm going to marry you" said
Hal. And I'm going to do it soon.
I'm going to marry you when John
marries Mary"
"Marries Nary" l cried.
There! l oughtn't to have told
you. That was what made John 80
miserable, to think that he had to
marry you when he and Mary loved
each other! And you know how
felt about it all. Lizzie, I'm going to
see your father now!"
His eyes flashed with his determine
ton. l had never seen him look so
handsome. I stopped him as he was
leading me out of the boudoir.
HAL" said timidly, do you know
you-you've Notwithstanding
felt myself blushing furiously. But
the next moment he knew. He had
been too excited even to remember
that! knew then how much he
cared for me.
We went straight out of the room
and along the corridors until we came
to papa's room. Papa was seated at
his desk, and mamma was near him,
looking as IL she was going to cry;
and both were facing Mr.. Ellersbie,
who stood with one hand appraised In
his hectoring way, and was Keeling of
lecture to both of them, at least a
yard long every time he opened his
mouth. And it was all about us.
II don't see any way out Of 1t, my
dear said papa to mamma, who put
her handkerchief to her eyes.
my daughters happiness is the only
thing in life that amounts to anything
at ALL" she said. Mr.. Ellersbie, can't
some other arrangement be nader"
Eyes, madam" said Mr.. Ellersbie
stifly. 1T is possible to dispense with
my services, of course"
There, that will do" said papa,
stifly. "Mr Ellersbie insists, and
wash my hands of the whole affair.
Let him settle with Elsie"
That's Just what I've come for"
said, putting in my appearance. 81
told Mr.. Ellersbie that will never,
never marry John under any circum-
stances whatever, and meant it. And
l am going to marry Hal"
But he is engaged-engaged to"
Mr.. Ellersbie began to buster.
mo he isn't" said Hal decisively.
II am engaged to marry my cousin
Lizzie, and / mean to. And I don't
care if it brings uncle to beggary," he
added defiantly.
Nor l." l said. you can do just
what you please, Mr. Ellersbie, and If
you don't feel satisfied with our deci-
sion, why, do your worst!"
Mr.. Ellersbie looked at US in des-
pair, and then he surrendered.
Very well, very we'll" he said, in
a singularly restrained voice. Il have
done my best. yield, 1t can be ar
ranged somehow, no doubt, although
the public mind must be prepared for
the change"
Suddenly mamma rushed over to me
and began hugging me, and then papa
joined in, and Hal stood sheepishly
by until papa gave him laundering
whack on the shoulder.
What dreadful thing it is that pa
pa was made king, instead OF an or
binary human being!
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
"A Far Freer-Goina Comrade."

A British soldier home from the
war, discoursing on the change of
fashion, said he hardly knew his wife
when she met him at the station.
Left her all slim and sleek" said he;
came back after nine months and
found her all fluffed out and as perky
as a chicken. Left her with no hair
to be seen and hat pulled down to
her little pink ears; came back, found
a jauntily dressed, smart head, and an
impertinent hat cooked on it at an an
gle Ike young R. F. C. subaltern's
forage cap. Left her the apparent pos
SCISSOR of one foot, or two swaddled
up together; found her with two neat
little feet in smart little boots, and a
stride like an angels version of
Grenadier's swagger. Tell you, was
surprised" The surprise was all
pleasant, for he said she was younger
looking and far freergoing comrade
than when he left"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1916.

Efficiency is the watchword in the
world OF industry and trade. And eff
ficiency is but another name for thrift,
thrift in the conduct, the expendi-
lures, the future plans OF the factory,
the railroad line, the farm or the store.
Nevertheless, it Is a strange contradic-
ton that with all this thrift, the
American people, taken as Individuals
are probably the greatest spendthrifts
and the least provdent OF all nations.
The growth OF this tendency Is the
alarming feature Of the situation.
The number OF persons who live up
to all their income, whether they be
engaged in business. in farming, work
for salaries or depend solely on daily
wage, is legion. Those who live be-
yond their means are anything but
rare. Who cannot count men Of their
own acquaintance, we'll beyond middle
life, after having enjoyed good incomes
for years still paying rent for the
homes they occupyr How many young
men, esrning salaries upon which
their grandfathers supported large
families and acquired substance, find
themselves on each pay day broke"
Those who constantly save are far in
the minority.
That the habit Of one spending all
one earns very often leads to straiteEed
circumstances, dependence on others
and even pov1rty is well enough
known. That the man who saves moth.
ing 10 deliberately impairng his
chance for success in life is just as
true. On the other hand, the young
man, beginning the battle OF life
whether in the Office, in the shop, on
the farm or some profession, who lays
aside little each week, Is providing
himself with the means 10 grasp OPP
portunity whep she knocks at his door.
A neat savings account means that
its posessor can seize the chance to in
vest successfully when his neighbors
without a bank book can only wish;
1t means that he can improve himse I
educationally; it means that he can
wed the girl OF his choice and found q
home without bother from the rent
collector and the man from the install
ment house. And it Is safe to bet that
the man who saves in proportion to his
earnings is temperate in his habits and
more engrossed with his work and the
serious things of life than the gratiti-
cation OF every desire for pleasure.
All OF which is not plea for misery,
but for efficiency in the conduct Of
ones personal and domestic life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
For Children s C0ug1

You cannot use anything better Tor
your child's cough and cold than DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t Is prepared
from Pine Tar r.ixed with healing and
soothing balsams. 1t does not contain
anything harmful and is slightly laxa-
tive, just enough to expel the poisons
from the system. DR. Kings New Dis.
covery is antiseptic-kills the cold
germs-raises the pblegm-loosens the
cough and soothes the irritation. Don :
put off treatment. Coughs and Colds
often lead To serious lung troubles. 1t
is also good for adults and the aged.
Get a bottle to day. All Druggists.
Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
MY LOVE STORY
BY FRANK FILSON.

When Mr.. Ellersbie told me that 1t
was necessary for rae to marry John
/ said that / would rather die. Mr..
Ellersbie Is tyrant, and papa is q
good deal afraid of him, but he was
very kind to me then. He patted me
on the shoulder and said how sorry
he was, but that 1t had always been
expected Of me, and he didn't know
how he was going to continue taking
care of papa"s affairs unless mar
ried John. Besides, he said, mamma
had not wanted to marry papa at first.
That started me crying. / rushed
off to mamma and asked her IL 1t was
true. She smiled little sadly, and
said 1t was, but she had married papa
and was very glad of 1t now. She
added that II she was papa she would
send old Mr.. Ellersbie about his bust
ness as a tattler.
Invent to papa then. He is the dear
est father that one could possibly i'm
agine, but he Is nearly always too
busy to see me. l told him what Mr..
Ellersbie had said, and how / hated
the thought of John. l asked him II
he wouldn't dismiss Mr.. Ellersbie and
get somebody else.
II wish could, Elsie" he answered.
"But I cant. I'm not my own master.
None of US are"
well, I won't marry john" I an
swered, and walked away as quickly
as l could, because l knew that If
papa saw me crying he would dismiss
that old Mr. Ellersbie and risk dis
pleasing everybody.
John had come from abroad with
his younger brother, Hal, especially
to marry me. Hal was to marry my
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
Alaska's Timber Resources.

The railroad now under construc'
ton In Alaska from Seward to Fair
banks will open large tracts OF tim
Der for cutting. II is estimated that
twenty million acres OF good forest
are found in Alaska, and four times
that area OF scattered timber Saw.
mills are preparing to follow the rail
road builders into the country and in
a few years the output OF that region
will hold an important place In the
country's lumber cut. The principal
wood Is spruce. but there are fairl,
large quantities OF others, including
paper birch.-Hardwood Record.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
Don't ScoId EretfuI Children.

The nervousness, fretting and rest
lessness is no doubt caused by worms
or constipation Instead Of whipping
or scoldlng, give your childa treatment
OF KicAapoo Worm Killer. Nice candy
CONNECTIONS that kills the worms aud
are laxative enough TO move the bowels
and expel not only the worms but &C.
cumulated poisons. These poisons and
worms bring on fever. make children
nervous and irritable, reduce their
vitality and make them victims OF sick
ness Get a box OF Kickapoo Worm
Killer to-day at your Druggist, only
% cents. Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
British CoIumbia's Minerals.

The annual mineral output Of Brit
ish Columbia is valued at approximate
ly $30000,00O, the figures for 1913
exceeded that amount. while the
product last year was some $4,000,000
short of that Of the previous year. The
decrease in the value Of minerals pro-
duced in the province last year. as
compared with 1918, was due to the
European war, which disturbed the
metal markets throughout the world,
producing depressing effect upon the
Industry in British Columbia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
Sciatica S PIERCING Pain

To kill the nerve pains OF Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan Lint
ment. 1t penetrates to the seat OF pain
aud brings ease as soon as 1t is applied.
A great comfort too with Sloan's is
that no rubbing IL required. Sloan S
Liniment is invaluable for stopping
muscular or nerve pain Of any kind,
Try II at once II you suffer with Rheu.
matism, Lumsago, Sore Throat, Pain
In Chest, Sprains, Bruises, etc 1t is
excellent for Neuralgia and Headache.
25c. at all Druggists. Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND MOI ICE
To CREATORS

NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND MOI ICE
To CREDITORS
STATE Of WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANlTo-
woe COUNTY In PROBATE.
In Re Estate of Mates Ref Deceased.
NOTICE. Is HEREBY GIVEN, That at the special
term of said Court to be held on the third ues-
day being the 18th day of January, A. D. l9l6'
at the Court House in the city of Manitowoc,
County of Manitowoc and state OF Wisconsin,
there will be heard and considered the appllca-
ton of Mates Ref Jr, to admit to probate
the last Will and Testament of Mates Reif,
late of the town of Kossuth in said county,
deceased, and for the appointment of an exec
utor Tor, administrator with Will annpXed
NoTICR Is HEREBY FCRTHER GIVEN, Ihat az
the special term of said Court to be held at SAID
Court House on the 4th Tuesday, being the
18th day. of April A ID. 1915, there Will be
heard, considered and adjusted all claims
against said Mates Ref deceased
AND NOTICE Is HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, Ihat
all such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said County Court at the
Court House, in the city of Manitowoc, IN said
County ard State, on or before the end day OF
April A ID. 1916 or be barred.
Dated December END 1915.
By the Court,
JOHN CHLOUPEk,
County Judge.
Kelley & Ledvina, Attorneys.
Pub. Dec. %, 30, Jan, q.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
United States Citizenship.

Citizenship is the gift of the federal
government. 1t requires that an alien
shall have lived in the United States
five years after having declared his
intention 10 become citizen. He is
not a citizen until he has secured his
second papers But there are several
states in the Union in which aliens
are allowed to vote. An alien who
has declared his intention to become a
citizen may vote In Alabama, Arkan-
sas. Indiana latter one years resi-
dence), Kansas, Missouri latter one
year,. Nebraska latter 80 days., Ore
gon Zone year,, South Dakota
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
Mere Mechanics.

"My wife," said the celebrated pur-
veyor Of Indifferent sellers, "can't be
made to understand that a writer has
his off days"
"No?"
"She thinks | ought to be able to
write freely as long as there is ink in
the fountain pen"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
LEGAL NOTICES.

Order To Hear Petition Fo Final Settlement
IN PROBATE-MANIToWo COUNTY COURT.
In the matter OF the Estate OF FRANK
Snimek, Deceased
ON reading and filing the petition OF East
Wis Trustee Co bS EDil Baensch lts fres
dedt administrator de bonis non. with the
will annexed of the Estate OF SAID uesr
ceased for the adjustment and allowance OF
bis administration account and the assignment
Of the residue of said Estate to, such other
persons as are by law entitled to the same;
1t is ordered, that said account be examiner;
adjusted and allowed at regular term or sara
Court to be held at the Office of the County
Judge in the city OF Manitowoc, in said County
on Tuesday, the first day OF February, a. D''
1916.
1t is further ordered, that upon the adjust
ment and allowance of such account 10y TINS
Court as aforesaid the residue of said Estate
be, by the further order and Judgment OF TINS
Court, assigned to such persons as are by law
entitled to the same.
1t il further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of examination and allowance OF
such account, and of the assignment OF the
residue of said Estate, be given to all persons
Interested by publication of this order Ior
three successive weeks, before said day, III tne
Mantowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed
and published at the City of Manitowoc ana
State of Wisconsin.
Dated December 23rd, 1915.
BY the Court,
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County jude
Kelley e. Ledvina, Attorneys.
Pub. Dec. 81, Jan. O. H.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06

IN ROBATE-Manltowoc County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Mathew "A.
Helm Deceased.
Notice To Creditors
Letters testameutarv on said Estate hav-
ing been issued to Mary Helm on the 18th
lay ofDecember A. ID, 1915, and four months
rom and after said day being allowed and lin.
tied for creditors to present their claims, OF
which notice is hereby given. and further that
the undersigned will on the 25th day of April
1916 being the 4th Tuesday of said month at
the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc,
in said County, examine and adjust all such
claims and demands so presented and fled
Dated December 18th 1918.
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County Judge.
Kelley & Nysemau, Attorneys,
Pub. Dec %, 80, Jan. i.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-01-06
Liyen Up Your Torpid Liver

To keep your liver active use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good diges ton, relieve constipation
and tone up the whole system-keep
your eye clear and your skin fresh and
healthy looking. Only 25c At your
Druggist Adv
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FARM FOR SALE.

so acres, 70 acres cleared; good soil,
located in the town of Gibson, halfway
between Larrabee and Cooperstown on
the Two Rivers Green Bay road.
Terms Reasonable. Inquire Of John
Rezba, owner.
Z. o. Address Married. r. r. =, Wis.
ADV. At.
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BUY LAND IN EASY TERMS.

Cut-over hard wood lands In Wiscon
sin, from 5000 per acre up. sl.0O per
acre cash, balance in monthly install
ments OF $500 on each forty bought.
No better proposition known. Go 70 Il
Adv. A. p. aOEuS1Ax. Agent
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The Health Commissioner OF Penn
svlvania last week warned the people
OF his state, and particularly I'hiladel-
phians, whose city was suffering an ep-
idemic OF grip, against overheating
their homes and workshops, and az ain
1t visiting crowded places where grip
germs we're sure To be circulating in
the air. The Health Commissioner Of
Illinois, his investigation accustomed
by an epidemic OF grip in Chicago, finds
not one case OF grip among $50 hoboes
lodging in the municipal dormitory.
Upon the strength OF his discovery he
declares grips "silk-stocking disease. +"
Its victims are commonly persons who
can afford to est more than they need,
TO wrap themselves more warmly than
they should be wrapped and to heat
their houses to higher temperature
than is beneficial TO health. The no.
boes, i'll clad and accustomed to expos
ure TO the weather, are less frequently
sufferers from winter" diseases OF the
respiratory system than the well-to-do
The hobo is not a stickler for fresh
air. He does not, like some persons
you know, boast that be never turns
up the collar OF his overcoat on the
coolest day and never has sore throat,
or that he wears muslin underwear all
winter and never is cold. He does not
attempt 10 harden himself by scorning
what the majority call comfort. When
he sleeps indoors he does not open the
windows for the sake OF fresh air. But
he spends more time out Of doors than
in doors and In the course OF his wand
erings acquires hardening without
seeking II.
Investigations elsewhere, or upon
another occasion In Chicago, might
tend 70 show that the tramp is not I'm
mune from grip. But that he is less
subject 10 II than persons who coddle
themselves seems altogether probable
in view Of the agreement Of physicians
that too much heat and too much
nourishment constitute adequate pre-
paredness for the hosp,table reception
OF the germs Of grip and pneumonia.