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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
OUR SOLDIERS IN TEXAS.

Daily reports are received from Man
itowoc's soldier boys in Texas. The
| Wisconsin brigade is stationed at Camp
Wilson, short distance from San An
tonic. Stories of cruelty unnecessary
hardening stunts imposed, poor and in
sufficient food, unsanitary quarters
and the like are all fakes the boys
write home. The soldiers are well
cared for, well fed and all possible san
itary precautions are taken. There
are no little Lord Fauntleroys who
need petting among the Wisconsin
troops. They are nearer to the regu-
lar army standards than any other
national guardsmen called into service.
They stood up splendidly under the ten
mile hike with full marching equip.
ment last week and received unstinted
praise of the regular army officers.
On Wednesday of last week the
whole brigade was out on another hike.
They covered 10 miles under broiling
sun, going through creeks and swamps.
Not man fell out of the second regi-
ment although other Wisconsin regi-
ments had some fall by the waysde.
Thursday every Wisconsin man fin
ished although the Illinois troops lost
many. San Antonio papers referred
to the Wisconsin troops as the Iron
Brigade?"
On the 18th the boys received their
first pay since leaving the state. 1t
was for the last IL days Of June. Many
saw San Antonio in the way they de-
sired for the first time.
There are strict personal appearance
regulations for those leaving the re-
servation.
Attorney General Owen has decided
that the absent soldiers cannot vote
under the voting by.mail law enacted
in 1915 mainly because that act requir-
Fes personal appearance before the city
clerk to make application. The absent
soldiers cannot vote unless the legisla-
ture is convened in special session to
grant the right.
How long the men will be on border
duty is purely 'conjectural. The poll
tical demand for their recall comes
from those who would criticise any
thing that was done and are intent on
the conquest of Mexico. They over
look the fact that the men are there
for border protection duty and for EN-
ergency demands.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
CHAUTAUQUA.

Despite the almost sitting heat the
Chautauqua continued to draw crowds
to the end. Thursday Edwin Brush,
magician, scored big hit. Staire
Winters, a young woma n whistler and
Emerson Winters in monologues pleas.
I'd the big crowds. James Gettys lee
tured in the afternoon.
Friday the big number Of the Chau.
tauqua appeared in the person of Lin.
coin Mcconnell, one of the country 1
greatest lyceum and chautauqua speak.
ers, His lectures were not disap.
pointment. They were melange OF
nonsense and wisdom shot with ma.
chine gun speed, He is an inspiration
and JOY. His reputation is deserved
The local promoters met Tuesday
evening.
At the meeting OF the local chautau.
qua workers Tuesday evening the
books were balanced and it was learn.
ed that they will be lucky to get an
even break. From accounts now in
there is only $40 balance.
The matter of switching from the
Lincoln TO the Wisconsin University
chautauqua was broached but it was
explained that the Lincoln people have
sewed the city up for 1917 by an iron.
n1o "A, n a, 81
antors. Total receipts were Slj99.j0
OF this Sll9j.2j went 10 the Lincoln
company and the balance always ex-
cepting the sl0) went for expenses
The ticket selling team headed by
Judge Schenian sold 1904 worth oil
tickets and DR.. kapltans s65s, requir'
ing the latter team TO banquet the
Judges squad.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
VOLUME lVIII
HEAT RECORDS BROKEN.

The weather is hackneyed topic OF
conversation but for the three weeks
ending Monday of this week it was up
permost in lhe mind of all. All local
records for heat were broken. The
highest point was reached since the
local government weather records
were started. The thermometer re-
gistered fraction over 100 Sunday.
For three weeks without cessation the
heat has been unusual. All records
or continuous high temperature were
broken. Toward the end of last week
it grew worse and Sunday opened with
a pitiless sun and almost unbearable
atmosphere. Thousands sought refuge
in Lake Michigan. The two municipal
beaches were thronged and bathing
parties dotted the beach all the way
to Two Rivers. Three deaths Sunday,
Frank Sorge, Mrs. Minna Hempsch-
meyer and Charles Kollath, were
ascr, bed in part at least to the torrid
temperature. Sunday night relief
came. The mercury dropped rapidly
and Monday vas normal and pleasant,
The record breaking hot spell of 1916
was history. The prophets who pre-
dicted another cool summer similar to
that CT 1915 have lost their reputation.
Friday and Saturday nearly all the
factories in the city stopped work for
at least part OF the day. Even the
colored asphalt workers on north Sth
street were compelled to quit.
The city water plant broke all its
pumping records by pumping 2,2O0, 900
gallons of water in the "A hours ending
at a. m. Saturday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
HIS BACKBONE IS A SPRING
The Swapping Bug Has Spinal Col.
umn Like knlfe-Wise Pro-
vision Of Nature.

The swapping bug has a spring ip
his back like knife. When not in
use as spring, 1t serves him as d
backbone, so you see he Is q believer
In scientific efficiency and makes one
part of his machinery do the work OF
two. His spring backbone, or back.
bone spring, if you prefer, gives him
power to jump, which In turn gives
him his name.
Nature probably gave him the spring
to help him get on his feet when he's
on his back. You've noticed how help.
less some insects are when you lay
them on their backs. Not this one.
however.
He slips his backbone out Of Its
groove and then slips 1t back again,
suddenly. The spring pops him up IN
the air, he turns somersault and
drops right side up.
Spring backbones are common In
several other beetles. The beetle OF
the pestiferous wire worm, which de.
stroys the farmers crops has spring
In his back. Other members of the
family make their homes In trees OF
decayed wood.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES.
FORTY.FOUR YEARS AGO.

Hon. Joseph Villas returned home on
Tuesday, after an absence of about
thirty days, being delegate to the
Baltimore Convention from this con-
gresslonal district. He left here July
4th, with Messrs. Colby aud Phillips
and Hon. Geo. Reed, "f the Wisconsin
Central, having our railroad interests
to attend to in Chicago, before going
to Baltimore. After the convention he
had railroad matters to look after in
New York, and being president of one
of the largest coal mines in the United
States, kept him in New York longer
than he expected He was among the
delegation that congratulated Mr..
Greeley on his nomination, and seems
to feel confident of his election in No
vember. He returns in the best OF
health and spirits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
OBITUARY..

Frank Sorge, was overcome by the
heat Saturday afternoon and died at
7 O'Clock in the evening, at his home
over the LaBresche store on North
Eighth street. He had been employed
at the Smalley plant since his black
smith shop was burned on Commercial
street, The plant did not work Satur-
day, and he went down to help out Mr..
Kibler, who succeeded him in the black
smith business.
The deceased was born in Racine and
was "A years OF age. He is survived
by wife, one son Arthur of this city,
and two daughters, Mrs. Warren Han
son of Green Bay and Mrs. John Hill
of Milwaukee.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon from the home. lnterment was
in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
OUTLINE OF FARM LOAN ACT

The act provides for the creation ot
twelve Federal Land Banks and per
mits the establishment Of any number
Of jointstock land banks for the pur-
pose Of making loans at 4 reasonabl
rate Of interest for long periods OF
time on farm lands
A Federal Farm Loan Board has
complete control over these banks.
TSelve Federal Land Banks are pro-
yided one in each OF twelve districts
into which the country will be divided
These banks are empowered to lend on
first mortgages on farm lands in
amounts Of 100 to $4,000 for approved
purposes. The loans are to be made
through farm loan associations and
agents. No loan may be made for
more than % per cent OF the value Of
the land mortgaged and 20 per cent, OF
the value of the permanent insured
improvements upon it.
National Farm Loan Associations
local organizations composed eXcIu-
sively Of borrowers authorized.
These associations must be STOCKHOLM
ers in the land banks in proportion to
the amount their members wish to
borrow Eventually all stock in the
Federal Land Banks wall he owned
exclusively by these associations.
a reasonable interest rate is es.
tablished. The act prohibits the Fed.
crai Land Banks from charging more
tEan per cent on any mortgage, or
requiring fees not approved by the
Farm Loan Board.
The borrowers will share in the net
profits Of the bank, because they are
stockholders. 1t is contemplated that
ultimately the borrowers will be tho
only stockholders
Long term loans are provided by
authorizing mortgages for periods Of
from i've to forty years.
Small annual or semiannual pay
ments on the principal are made re-
quired feature Of all mortgages.
Joint.stock land banks are authorized.
They are corporations for carrying on
the business Of lending on farm mort,
gage security and issuing farm loan
bonds, They are TO be under the su-
peryision Of the Farm Land Board, but
the Government will not invest in
in them Subject TO geographical
limitations and subject TO the 30 per
cent and 20 per cent, limitation, these
banks can lend to an Individual any
amount they wish, and for any pur
pose. They cannot charge an interest
rate exceeding per cent, and such
rate must not exceed by more than |
per cent, the interest they have paid
on their last issue of bonds. Their
mortgages, however, must provide for
amortization payments. These banks
arc prohibited from charging, under
any pretext fees or commissions other
than those authorized by the act.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
AUGUST II, Is, ~
PROGRAM

Mr. Royce will have several eNercis-
guage. His outline appears below, lie
will also have work in civics, and
methods of solutions of problems in
arithmetic. There will also he singing
and singing games of various kinds.
Mr.. Larson will take several exor-
cises in History methods and also re
view the new manual.
Mr.. Christensen will take up classes
in industrial worl, such as rope splic-
ing, knots, &c. An attempt will bc
made to organize this work for the
graded schools
Attendance blanks used by the teach
ers during the year will be distributed.
All instructions for the years work
will be given and the plans for the year
explained. We intend to assist the
teachers as much as possible SO that
nothing will stand in the way of Sc
curing the special aid in subsequent
years. In this it will be necessary for
all the teachers who intend to teach in
the county to be present the entire
time. Train connections are such SO
that we can open promptly ON the first
day at nine o'clock. The Institute will
bo held at the North Side (Park)
School.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
SCHOONER IN HERE LEAK ING.

The old schooner Kewaunee was fit
ted out at Menominee recently and
loaded with slabs last week and left
bound for Sheboygan. Out in the lake
the old ship began to leak badly and
the crew were nearly exhausted trying
to keep her atloat when their signals
of distress brought the Two Rivers
coast guards to the rescue. They re-
lieved the tired crew and got the old
hulk into this port. The tug Artic
towed her to Sheboygan. She will in
all probability have new caulking he
fore anyone will risk his life in her
again. A schooner coming in with
her crew working desperately at the
pumps is an event that was common
place generation ago but is some
thing of a novelty to the younger folks,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

LACNCH-The three.and-ailer, built
by Messrs. Hanson & Scove for Captain
Jas. l.. Higgie of Chicago, was launch
ed on Saturday afternoon, at . o'clock.
a large assemblage witnessed her in.
PRODUCTION to the watery element, and
as she struck the wafer, the air was
rent with the shouts OF those present.
The name of this fine vessel is the
Mary l.. Higge, and her commander
is Capt. Thomas Moore, who is super
intending her outfit, which viii be OF
the best material and done in the most
thorough manner, She is wire rugged,
and has besides the regular bilge
pumps, patent double action force
pump. She draws light 1 feetof water
Her cost is about $4,000.
The consort of the Iiiggie, now on
the stocks, will be ready in about four
weeks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Joseph Staehle an old resident
Of this city died Sunday morning at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto
Hagen, North Thirteenth street, aged
81 years.
She was born in Germany and came
to this country 40 years ago. Besides
her husband she is survived by three
sons and three daughters: Mrs. Otto
Hagen, DR.. Max Staehle, and Joseph
Staehle of this city, Mrs. William
Theis and Frank Staehle, both of Chi
cago, and Mrs. Joseph Betz of Mil
waukee.
The funeral was held "Wednesday
morning from St. Boniiace's church.
Interment was in Sacred Heart ceme-
terry.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

John Pospisiel and Frances Kellner
were married at the Windate House
last evening Joseph Pospisiel and
Barbara Kellner were also married at
the same time, The grooms are broth
ers and their brides are sisters. Both
young men were at one time teachers
in this county and are now occupying
honorable positions, one Of them being
connected with one of the departments
in Washington, the other is engaged
in business out west. The Pilot eX.
tends congratulations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
LIBRARY BOOKS

The library looks will soon he re-
ceiyed by the town clerks. A list OF
books ordered for each school district
will be mailed out to each town clerk
within a few days. From these lists
the town clerk shall distribute the
books property and deliver them
promptly when school opens. The Ia
bells received should be pasted ON the
inside cover orcach book, but it might
be better, unless you have complete
record Of books ordered in past years,
to let the teacher accession the books
and put in the proper accession mum
bcrs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Charles Kollath, another victim Of
the intense heat died Sunday evening
while being taken to the hospital. He
was Al years Of age and was born in
Germany. He was never married and
is survived by one brother, August
Kollath of this city. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon. Interment
was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
PRESCOTT APPOINTED.

Atty, y. c. Prescott Of Sheboygan
has been appointed as referee to hear
the cases against some eleven present
and former members of the county
board, forthe recoveryof money which
it is alleged was paid them in excess Of
the limit allowed by law.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

We warn all readers not to be de.
ceived by any fish stories that may ap.
pear in this paper when the editor
comes home. lie has left behind him
copy telling OF his wonderful fishing
experience, which he proposes to use
on his return as though it was the
spontaneous outpouring OF mind eX.
hilarated by success at the anglers art
But pshaw. II you want success you
have to fish for it, work for it, suffer
for 1t, but 1t was TO escape labor and
pain that the editor Of this paper left
town to lie down in the shady groves
be trusted when he speaks Of fishing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
MARRIED..

Miss Edna Pollen and Mr.. Ray Koch
were married Monday morning at
St. Boniface church, Few. Peil otiiciat-
ing. After the ceremony they left on
wedding trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Koch
will take up their residence in this
city upon their return. Mr.. Koch is
employed by the Seating company.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Miss Leonora Froemming Of Shawano
and Mr.. Gordon Neider Of this city
were married Friday afternoon by
Justice A. f. Schulze. The groom is
employed by the Manitowoc & North
ern Traction company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neider will make their
home in this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

New BUSINESS HOUSE-There is
now in process of erection, on Eighth
street, between York and Commercial
streets, by Messrs. Zander Bros. for J.
Il. Thornton, a two.story frame build
ing, 70 by 50 feet, designed to be used
as a store. 1t viii be occupied as soon
as finished, by MeSsrs Mendlick, Olsen
& Thompson, as hardware, dry goods
and paint ana oil store. The probable
cost OF the building is about $500
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Mr.. Nagle is out Of town this week
and must be in some land where wool
is scarce and baseball is unknown; for
he has wired the managers Of our local
baseball team o send him AN old
stocking which he proposed 70 convert
into ball. Himself and Ernst Wag-
ncr have billed the country for miles
around, and John says that the "na-
tives' are coming IN ID witness great
game of three old cat
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Miss Mary LantrY of Milwaukee is
spending her vacation in this city.
Misses Nagle and Nelson are taking
a trip up the St. Lawrence and down
the Hudson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Married-On the 30th Of June A. D.,
1891, at the residence Of Mr.. Chas.
Beers in the city of Mantowoc, 10y Mr..
John O'Hara, Justice of the Peace, MIR.
Henry Anthoz of the town of kossuth,
and Miss Amelia Schultz of the city Of
ManiLowOc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.
RESULTS OF SUNDAYS GAMES.
kosciuSkos, 5; Manitowoc, /.
Sheboygan, 8; East Troy 3,
Two Rivers, Is; White Sox, IL.

Sheboygan, 8; East Troy 3,
Two Rivers, s; White Sox, IL.
The result OF Sundays games is that
the East Troy team drops out of the
league. To make a four team league
for she finish the Two Rivers team or
the White Sox must drop out. The
league meeting decided that as Two
Rivers has Loyalty supported tail end
team that the fans there are entitled
TO stick If they want to and in that case
the White Sox will drop out. The
Manitowoo, Sheboygan and kosciusko
teams all report the largest crowds Of
Lake Shore history and all are in good
condition financially.
Two Rivers surrendered its franchise
yesterday and gave up the struggle for
the year. This necesstates rear
rangement OF the playing schedule.
The new plan gives Manitowoc games
at home on August q, September and
September 10,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Minna Hempschemeyer, aged
81 years was overcome by the heat
Sunday and died in the ambulance
while on the way to the hospital. She
was the widow of the late VIM. Hemp
schemeyer who was for years engaged
in the hotel business at Silver Lake
and in this city. The deceased was the
mother of four children all of whom
are dead.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon. lnterment was in Evergreen
cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
Marriage License

The following marriage license
has been issued by the county clerk
the last week.
Louis Hiberer of Cato and Sarah
Schlei Of Roc land.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Elizabeth Noght, a resident of
Chicago who had been visiting rela
tives here since July lst, died Sunday
morning at Holy Family hospital aged
So years. Shortly after arriving here
with her daughter Anna she became
i'll and was taken to the hospital where
she underwent an operation. There
was no improvement, though, and on
Sunday the end came. She was born
at Neshoto, this county, and had resid-
ed in Chicago since 1888. She is sur
v.ved by one daughter, Anna, and a
son Andrew, both of Chicago, three
sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Goetzler of this
city, Mrs. Silbersack of Chicago and
Mrs. Andrew Fay of Neshoto and two
brothers, Nick Stadler of this city ard
Peter Stadler Of Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03
EDUCATIONAL,
(By c. w. Meisnest.) J

The Teachers Training School will
open Monday, September {. Pupils
who have not yet made application to
enter should do so at once.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

The MaHbol school viii become Il
graded school next year Tho board
VIII equip it fully to do all industrial
work. The Two Greeks school district
number one decided to grade at spec
iaI meeting held earlier in the year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

1 expected To have received checks
for the special aid to teachers long be
fore this time but as yet they have not
come. Unless they como within very
short time they will not bc distributed
until at the time of the institute.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

A great many districts have decided
to do considerable improving during
the summer. New fences will be built,
new floors put in, flag poles erected,
side walks built &c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Reodsvillo has voted to add the
eleventh grade next year. This virtu
ally means district high school ror
RocdsNille.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

DR.. 4. L. Wiuman Of Kiel has sold
his practice to DR.. Marty of the same
place and will move to Merrill, Wls.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-08-03

Mishicot district number Z has voted
to build now school next year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-02
D. A. R. CHAPTER
Is BEING FORMED
PRELIMINARY MEETING HELD IN
LlNSLY INSTITUTE OFFICE
YESTERDAY.
Officers Probably viii Be Elected at
Next Meeting Which Will Be
Held February IS.

Eight women we're present at the
Llnsly institute office yesterday after
noon for tho purpose Of discussing the
organization OF q Wheeling branch OF
the Daughters OF American Revolution
Mrs. {. II. Patterson. who has received
her appointment rom Washington. as
regent Of the order. is al the head OF
the movement. Following yesterday $
meeting she expressed herself as well
pleased with the result OF the pre-
hminary session. The interest that is
being taken in the movement speaks
well for the ultimate result and IL y
expected that another meeting Will Sc
the organization perfected
The chapter Vas given its name
yesterday. although the work Of or
sanitation is not entirely completed
II was named "Wheelin. Chapter OF
l.. \. r." II was lccided 10 hold an
other meeting on February Is. az
which time officers will probably be
elected and tho chapter will be per
manently Instituted.