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AND HE GOT l4,923 v0TES'
 F0R PRESIDENT

LINCOLN Neb.-Robert G. Ross, the Lexington, Neb.. livery stable pro prietor who received 9,417 votes in the Nebraska democratic primary in his contest with President Wilson for the democratic presidential nomina- ton, and who also received 5,506 votes in his contest for the republi- can presidential nomination, believes he is well fitted to serve the people of the United States as their presi- dent.
 ecause of Mr. Ross rather large vote in both primaries, w. l.. Gaston, of Wayne, wrote to him asking for statement of his views, training and qualifications for the office of chief executive of the nation. NIr. Ross sent the following courteous reply:
 Lexington Neb April 24, 1916.
 Wayne Ne MT. w. l.. Gaston
 Dear sir yourd card received and will say that was Borned in Repley Ohio. My parents moved from there when I was ? years old to Catteees-
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burg, N. Y. vas educated there and at Portsmouth Ohio, and raised as a Methodist of which my parents was when about l. cane to nebraska Lex ington DcWson Co about 31 years ago was On ranches and later a farmer fo about p years different things a short time in the above mentioned was Member of vangelical Church in early days and now d member of Presbyter- ian here in L Xington Neb for a bout years. have never taken a drink of Liquor nor inY Father eather since was old enough to know till he died you you preachers ought to get Busy and give the delagates to under stand what your intentions is if they nomi- natea man of Whisgey type or one going to ton faced as some of them is very trulY-Robert G. Ross, LeXing- ton Neb.-EX.
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
THE ROAD TO PEACE.

The people Of nearlyall the beIliger-
ent nations are professed followers of
the Prince of Peace, and can not
therefore approve of war except as q
last resort and when no other settle.
ment is possible, and the same rule APP
plies with even more force to the CON
tinung of war. Those responsible for
the beginning of this war could not
foresee the results that have followed,
while those who assume the response
bility for continuing it must do SO with
full knowledge of its unspeakable hor-
rors. The rulers OF the belligerent
countries deny the responsibility for
this war. AS they all declare that they
neither began nor desired it, we must
assume that they do not desire to CON
tinue it. After an unparalleled eypen.
diture OF money and an unprecedented
sacrifice of the lives OF the best and
brayest of their subjects, they must
earnestly desire the war to end. Why
then, do they not definitely state the
terms upon which the restoration of
peace is possible? Why do they, by
delay take upon themselves the re-
sponsibiity for prolonging this carni
val of blood and passion? They must
know what they're lighting for, and
the ends which they have in mind
must be ends which they are not
ashamed 10 make known to the world.
Why do they not inform the publc2
A clear and detailed statement OF the
ends which they expect TO secure by
force Of arms will be equivalent to "A
statement OF the terms upon which they
are willing to agree to peace.
honesty and frankneSs are virtues
which are appreciated in international
affairs as well as among individuals,
and the rulers at war should be willing
to make "A Simultaneous statement of
the terms OF peace, but II any OF them
refuse to Join in simultaneous state
ment, those who are willing to state
terms will deserve the greater credit.
A statement by one side would in all
probability compel a statement by the
other side, and these statements, when
made, would doubtless result in dis
cussion which would lead 10 an agree
ment. The terms OF peace must be
stated eventually; why not now2 As
all the rulers engaged In this war
shrink from the responsibility for be-
ginning it, each should desire the hon.
or OF bringing it TO an end;
The world is praying for peace
MAY ne Heavenly Father inspire the
soverelgns Of the belligerent nations to
vie with each other for the undying
fame which those will win who lead
the world out OF this dark night oI
force and hatred into the light Of thai
day when enduring peace can be built
upon love and brotherhood.
! w, j. BRYAN In The Commoner
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
MANITOW0G CHAUTAUQUA.
MAMIE WEBB CURTIS.

Pre-. .eminently woman, with all the
nobility and loftiness Of character and
beauty Of temperament with which
poetry and romance paint the women
Of the Southland. An orator with fine
presence and pleasing voice. Swift
arrows OF logic, sweet lowers OF ap-
pealing paJhos, glittering bits Of hum
or and a spontaneous eloquence unite
to carry conviction with masculine
force. She does not miuce words nor
speak in metaphor, but goes directly
into the heart of the matter and into
the hearts of her audience.
Member of the Southern Sociological
Congress by appointment Of the Gov
ernment for having distinguished her
self along reform and educational lines.
This Congress is composed Of world
wide specialists in moral, educational
and social work and is now engaged in
an educal 1nal campaign for public
health and Individual efficiency
Member OF Chiid Welfare Commits.
sion Of TaX1s which is a department. Of
state charities and corrections under
the SUI cry S. On Of the State University
extension worI, for the purpose Of edu-
eating ,ho plhlic mind and securing
legislation for child mcria and child
efficiency and dcve 'OpmenJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
HOME COMING CELEBRATION.

A Home Coming will be held at St.
NaNanz on August 20-2l. Music will
be furnished by the Marine Band Of
Manitowoc. Games and all kinds Of
and all kinds Of refresh
will be provided for, Following
is the program.
August 2Oth
Grand Street Parade at , I. NJ. and
Grand Band Concert In
Lettenbergers Park
Special Vocal Music by Quartstte
In the evening speeches 10y Judges A
II Schmidt and Issac Cratic
August 2lst
Grand Street Parade at p. m.
Parade consists .of Automobile Floats,
business Mems Floats and Comics
Grand Picnic after the Parade
In l.ettenDerger's Park
Dance in the evening in Letteuberger
and tessler's Halls
Admission To dance SOC.
Tickets good in both halls.
Come and enjoy the Home Coming
at the quaint old town Of ST Nazianz
August 10Th and 2lst
COMMITTEE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
REAL ESTATE REPORT

The following is list of Real Estate
Sales in Manitowoc County, for the
week ending July l5-19l6, furnished to
us by the Manitowoc County Abstract
Company, who guarantee their Abb
stracts.
Gregor Schroeder to George Schwoe-
rer, lot in sec 80 town of Liberty
$500. Rev. st. SOC.
William Guttman to Frank A. Plan
sky, lot 6 blk ST in the City of Manito-
voc 81 Rev. St. s., so.
Leo Schmidt to Dan Jantz, lots 5 & IS
blk SO Village ot Reedsville 81,
Dan Jantz to Leo Schmidt, lots 4 &
10 blk 80 VIII. OF Reedsville 81.
Geo. II. Dicke to Albert krwanek,
part of lots 5 & 6 blk 7 City of Two
Rivers S400, Rev. ST. SOC.
Cornelius Madison to Hugo l.. Wits,
lot 9 and part 10 blk 100 City of Mani
towoc ST.. Rev. St, 81.
Eli Peltier to John A. Vertz, lot II
blk l6 Win. of Mishicot 81. Rev. st.
SOC.
Frank Tomas to Tgnat2 Naidy, lots 8
& 9 blk PAS City of Manitowoc 81. Rev.
st. 81.
Emil Teitgen to Edward O. Ger
pheide, lot l3 blk 263 City of Manito-
voc $500. Rev. St. soc.
Joseph Borusky ct al to Wed w.
Tegge, lot in Asst. City of Two
Rivers $4,000. Rev. ST. 81. so.
Schroeder Bros. Co. to Joseph Daro-
cher lot 10 blk 7 City of Two Rivers
800.
Manitowoc Boiler Works Co to
Manitowoc Sbipbuilding and Dry Dock
Company, lot . blk 320; lots |, 2, 3, 4,
), 6, 7, s, 8, 10 & IL blk 225; lots |, ,, 3,
10, II & II blk 226; lots /, 2, 3, & FL OF
blk 232 City Of Manitowoc 81. Rev.
st. $500.
John Hunholz to Emil Teitgen, part
of lot blk l7G & part of lots II x u
said blk in City of Manitowoc Rev.
St. S6.
Sheboygan Mortgage & Security Co.
to Adolf Eisenmann, so in sec 10 town
of Mishicot 81. Rev. St. s..
l.. A. Schmitz to Joseph A. Revolin-
sky, lot IA blk 33l City Of Manitowoc
sla75.
John Rabe to VIM. Matthaeus & John
Meinert, part of lot 10 blk ) VIII oi
Kiel $1,000 Rev. st. 50.
Wm. Matthaeuse ct al to John Rabe
ct al, 5a in sec 80 town OF Schleswig
$500. Rev. st. $3.50
Adolph Seidl to Mates Havlovic, 40 a
in sec Il town OF Gibson $500. Rev
ST, $3.50.
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MANITOWOC, WIS.,, THURSDAY. JULY 20. 1916.
MARRIED..

Mr.. William Houghton, Jr. and Miss
Ella May Perry were married Saturday
at Pontiac, Mich. The bride is dau-
ghter of Mrs. George Perry of Pontiac.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Houghton of this city. He
went to Pontiac some four years ago
where he has since held position in
the office of the Oakland Motor Car
company. He is graduate of the old
North Side high school and the Wis
consin Business College and is young
man with promising future before
him. The young couple will reside at
Pontiac where Mr.. Houghton has erec-
ted new dwelling house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

Last week the court finished the
Helm case which occupied about four
days. Matt Helm living in the town OF
Manitowoc south of the city died a year
ago leaving life estate in his farm TO
his wife and the remainder to his son
George subject to payments to some of
the heirs. The widow sued to GUST her
son-in.law Anton Tolefson from the
premises and Anton says he owns the
place under an agreement to lease the
place for the widows life and quit
claim deed of the remainder from
George under all of which he went on
the premises and abandoned his busi-
ness and made improvements. The
quitclaim was lost and George denies
complete delivery of it and the widow
denies the agreement to lease. The
court has the matter under advisement.
The Brown County Board last fall
voted bond issue of $3.50, 900 for az
elaborate system of concrete highways
leading from Green Bay to the county
line in various directions, one leading
to Manitowoc county. Injunction pro-
ceedings were commenced in d tax
payers action" and the matter was ar
gued here last Friday by Jos. Martin
and Mr.. Clifford for the plaintiffs and
by Jerome North for the board. one
Of the main points of illegaiity set up
is the electors did not vote on the ques-
ton. This Mr.. North claimed is unne-
cessary.
The cases Of Carl Kiel against doz'
en- present and past county board mem
bers to compel restoration of alleged
Illegal payments of fees for committee
work ranging from a few dollars to a
thousand dollars came up last Satur-
day. The court advised the attorneys
to agree on referee and also TO stipu-
late that the referee may pass on the
pending motions. There are motions
pending to consolidate the actions into
one and also TO eliminate Mr.. Kiel who
started the whole thing and have the
county sole plaintiff. A lawyer from
outside the county will probably be
agreed upon.
In the divorce case of Bertha Eller.
mann VS.. Henry Elermap it developed
at the hearing Friday til At after COM
menciug the action the wife had re-
turned and resided under the roof tree
of her husband. Saturday the court
rendered Judgment denying the di-
yorce and dismissing the complaint.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
EDUCATIONAL.
(By G. w. Meisnest.)
TEACHERS, PENSIONS.


A notable feature Of the tenth an
nual report Of the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching is
that which relates to recent develop
ments in the field of pensions. In n
tabular statement, the characteristics
.of sixty-dve systems Of pensions are
compared. The conclusion is advanced
that practically all of them are un-
sound and it is announced that dis
cussion of the Foundations ten years
of experience with its own system, to-
gether with plans for its future devel-
opment, will appear in special buIle-
tin which is now in press.
The first system of teachers pensions
established in the United States was
that of the city of Chicago, inaug rat
ed in 1893. There are now statewide
systems in twenty-five states and local
systems in ten more. Ln nine tenths
of the systems membership is compul-
sorry for the new teachers. Return of
teachers contributions in case of resi-
gnaton is provided for IN about one
half of the systems, the refund being
most frequently one-half Of the contri-
button, without interest. A considera-
BILE number of the systems are proyid-
ing funds that will pay pensions for
only two years. The disbursements OF
the New York city system began to be
larger than the receipts in 1910 Sew
eral have been obliged to increase their
resources, while Others have reduced
the amount of their pensions. The
Porto Rico system, established in 1888,
was abandoned in 1908. Large privi-
leges and small resources, and the
lack of adjustment between the two,
menace the future of all of them, and
suggest though the report does not
say so, nagrant lack of attention To
actuarial experience in formulating
the plans on which they are conducted.
In some instances the report does not
say this, either-there may nave been
deliberate recklessness, the notion OBJ
tanning that the main thing was to get
system started, and that if deficit
resulted, the Legislature could be in
influenced to take care Of it.
What the report does say is that Il
safer and happier future for pension
systems is promised by careful and com
prehensive studies, such as have been
mace, for example, in Massachusetts.
Meanwhile, there is likely under many
of the existing systems to be NJ least an
under.curreut of rcstiyeness on the
subject among the younger teachers.
who often are disposed to look upon
the exaction from them of compulsory
contribution as a form of hold-up,
though they do not always deem it
wise policy to publish their convictions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
BATHING BEACHES A COMFORT.

1t has been several years since the
city had such long spell of extremely
warm weather. There has not been a
day since Tuesday of last week when it
Was not uncomfortably warm, at least a
large part of the day. In consequence
the two municipal bathing beaches
have beer blessing. They have been
thronged with crowds every day. Last
Friday raft in about s feet OF water
at the north side beach capsized and
Mrs. John Lynch and Beatrice Damn
we're with difficulty rescued by a hu-
man chain. Ralph Houghton was
seized with a cramp the same day and
was pulled out just in time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

There was u burlesque OF ball game
at the Lone Pine park last Sunday. 1t
was shame to do it, The score was
Manitowoc -, Two Rivers .. The
taiIenders who played 10 hard luck in
their early games, losing by small
margins, have lost heart. They have
also lost their pitcher Peck and relied
on Gelnke who WAS chased to the pew
in the seventh. Hynik, the kelners-
Vile star, who succeeded him perform
ed creditably but the game had then
long been lost beyond redemption.
Manitowoc secured three runs in the
first inning without anything that look
ed like hit. Mc'Glynn held the
Two Rivers team to four hits and with
a safe lead from the start he was not
required to work hard. uerzog was
out Of the game with lame back and
Leopold cavorted around first base and
did well. Reuther turned his ankle
and retired.
There are rumors Of Two Rivers
dropping out Of the league but they
will probably be induced TO continue
the struggle.
Manitowoc is only half game be-
hind the Sheboygan team and plays
the Germans at Sheboygau next sun
day The Goodrich steamer Nevada
will run an excursion leaving here at
II a. NJ.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

100 to 200 hours monthly use OF max
imum demand, l.5c per X. w. II.
200 to 300 hours monthly use of maxi
mum demand, l.3 per K. w. H.
300 to 400 hours monthly use Of max
imum demand, &c per K. w. Ii.
400 to 800 hours monthly use OF max
imum demand IL per X. w. H.
500 and above hours monthly use Of
maximum demand, lc per X. VIII.
The maximum demand is understood
to be the maximum load thrown on the
company's system continuously for a
period OF half hour, which demand
shall be determined from time to time
by tests with urve-drawing wattme ter
or other suitable instruments.
1t has been assumed that this pro-
posed contract is an offer TO sell at
wholesale to the city all the High Falls
current used in the city and as stated
by proponets Of the corporation the
city's bluff was called" but nowhere
in the proposed contract does the power
company agree not To compete with
the city. 1t has been stated also that
the rate the city can probbaly earn"
is 1.3 cents and city officials say that
the new city plant will very probably
be able to produce at the switchboard
cheaper than that.
The ordinance requiring permits to
build any building whether in the fire
limits or not was re- :ted by the com.
mittee because "the present ordinance
is not enforced" The fire chief WASH
present. ThUrison cited several recent
instances OF alleged building violations
The council hurried everything and
djourned before ten o'clock.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
LAUNCHING SATURDAY,

The hull OF the new survey steamer
being built for the U. S, government
at the local shipyard is nearing com
petion and the launching has been set
for next Saturday at IL o'clock A. M.
Guests from Washington, ID. G. will be
present. The boat will be christened
Surveyor She is being b?ilt for the
U. S. coast and peodetic slrvey. The
craft Is lSG feet, over all, a Ieet beam
and 205 feet depth. Her triple expan-
sion engines will develop 1000 horse
power.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
have been issued 10y the county clerk
the last week.
August Hiugiss and Erna Berth,
both Of Kiel; Fred Handles of Milwau-
kee and Aurelia Tabbert of Mishicot;
Otto Stark of Niagara, Wis, and Theda
Hanske of Kiel Louis Sypniewsky and
Kathryn Schamchaek, both of Manito-
voc; Arnold Gaeste of this city and
Olga Stephani of Newton; Arthur
Hoefner of Newton and Ethel Wetten-
kamp of Liberty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
BRADY'S HAT IN THE RING.

Atty. G. f.. Brady is a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
Office of district attorney. Mr.. Brady
commenced the practice Of law in
Manitowoc some fourteen years ago.
He has high standing as lawyer and
excellent character AS man and citizen,
but he and all the other Republican
candidates will be on their way to the
woods on the Sth of November.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

ACCIDENT.-One day last week,
Charley Franz McAllister, OF Cato,
was severely kicked by horse, which
he was TRYING to correct, smashing IN
several of his ribs and otherwise in
juring him, especially his head, against
which pitchfork which he was hold
ing in his hand, was driven with great
force, inticting a severe wound. Dr..
Brown, however, who is his medical
attendant and who dressed the wounds
thinks he will recover.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.--On Friday
afternoon last, little son Of Mr.. Jacob
Flelgler, met with a serious accident,
resulting IN The breaking of his arm,
lust above the wrist. The little fellow
who is only about two and half years
old, had accompanied his mother out
to the cemetery, for the purpose OF
planting some flowers; and while stand
horse suddenly started, throwing him
out, he striking his head on the
ground, and receiving several severe
bruises besides the injury above stat
ed. The little sufferer is now doing
well.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

New TIN AND STOVE FACToRY.-
Ernst Wagner, in large column ad-
vertisement in another column, informs
our readers that he has further en-
larged and extended his business, hav-
ing now entered largely into the man
ufacture of tinware, and also is agent
for the sale of all the celebrated makes
Of stoves, both heating and cook Mr..
Wagner has also large and complete
stock of groceries, teas, hardware,
both heavy and shelf, and offers spec
ial inducements to cash buyers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
OVER $500 FOR STATISTICS.

Nine hundred and one dollars and
eighty five cents will go to health Off
GERS, physicians, midwives, justices of
the peace, and clergymen, for report
ing births, deaths and marriages to the
state, according to report from State
Registrar Harper at Madison, received
Saturday by County Treasurer Theo-
dore Anderson.
The report shows a total of l,0S5
births, 563 deaths, and 3l3 marriages
in Manitowoc county for the year end
ing June |, 1916.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
CARD or THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends and rela-
tives in appreciation Of the many acts
OF kindness shown us and for the many
and beautiful loral offerings received
in remembrance Of our present sad
alllicton-the loss of our beloved son
and brother
MIR, ana MRS. JOS. GEIGEL
and FAMILY.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

GRADING COMMENCED. - The prelim-
mary steps toward the grading OF Sixth
street has been commenced, by Com
missioner Gibson. This is much
ne, ded Improvement, and we trust the
work will be pushed forward 10 com
pletion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

They tell story on Adolph Schmit2,
Charles Fechter and Ernst Wagner,
which sounds amazingly like the
truth. There was pie.eating contest
at Washington Park on the Fourth.
The three Philistines mentioned were
judges and the pies were consigned TO
their keeping. When the pie-eating
gladiators presented themselves for the
contest no pies could be found. The
judges had eaten them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby extend our thanks 10 our
many friends and neighbors who SO
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death OF our dear Mother.
P.J. HAYES and Sisters,
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j. ID. Gerpheide, one of the Oldest
settlers OF our city, died on Friday last
after long and painful illness. He
was born at Gartrop, near Wesel on
the Rhine, October IS, 1924; he served
over five years in the PruSsian army
and was an officer in the Sth Regiment
of Hussars. He immigrated to Ameri-
ca in lS49 and settled in Manitowoc,
which has been his home ever since,
with the exception OF the years from
'57 to go, when he resided in Wheel
ing, III. He was married in 1882 to
Henrietta Bartels, the issue Of said
marriage being two sons, Henry j.
and Otto. The former is now proni.
nent attorney Of Chicago. sld the lat
ter cigar manufactures in this city.
In 1857 he married again, and his Sec
ond wife survives him; she was the
widow OF DR.. purman and II daughter
OF Dr. Schenk. OF the second marri-
age six children survive who are all OF
age and married with the exception OF
the two youngest. Mr.. Gerpheide was
chosen TO public Office at various
times, having acted as town treasurer,
assessor and census enumerator. He
was member OF the German lodge OF
Odd Fellows and also OF the Masonic
lodge; OF the latter he had been a mem
ber since 1857, being one Of the oldest
masons in the city,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-20

The total valuation of the city as per
assessment roll, is nearly two million
dollars. This is an ipcrerse of over one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars dur
ing the past year.