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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Plying Ourselves.

Have you heard of the man carry
ing a load of sticks, who, when he
became tired threw his sticks down
on the bank of a river and seating
himself by them, said: 81 am sick and
tired of this. l wish death would
come to relieve meW Instantly Death
slipped up and said, "Here ] am, what
do you want of mep 81 want you to
help me put this bundle of sticks on
my back again." said the surprised
man. Plying ourselves Is cheating
ourselves. Then flee from discomfort
and Encouragement, for they are the
hotbeds of deceit. Near them we think
that which Is not true, and say that
which we do not manufacturing
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
ACCOUNTS FOR GHOST C0L0RS
Eye Is Especially Sensitive to Two
Kinds of Perceptions, Light and
Color Predominating.

In reply to an inquiry why are
ghosts always seen clothed in white,
scientist states:
This is easily accounted for. AS
there have been no ghosts during his
torical times, we must assume that in
all cases where ghosts have been act
ually seen we have to do with mere
Authorizations caused by fever or some
other disorders of the observer, where,
therefore, the organ of sense, and par
ticularly the eyes, registered impress
sions Of objects that had no CORE
spending external existence. Accord
ing to the minute descriptions of such
apparitions given by patients to their
physicians, the ghosts, with rare ex-
ceptions, were "clad in white" Now,
our eye Is sensitive to two kinds of
perceptions, viz, light and color. In
this case, where no definite color was
perceived, the hallucination, In which
only the organs of the eye sensitive
to light are affected, is declared to be
white.
Still, there are also colored appari-
tons of ghosts; nay, we can introduce
into the body substances calculated to
impair our sense of color. Thus, the
immoderate use of hashish produces
violent visions; of alcohol blue ones;
of atropn and skopolamin, red ones.
Quinine and too much tobacco like
wise produce red Visions while salt
cylic acid, digitalin and phenacetin
cause light yellow sensations. The in
halation of carbonic oxide, and snake
bite, too, are said to be followed by
LIGHT yellow sensations of sight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Perfumes Defy Laundries.

The Arabs around Alden love pow
erful perfumes and are highly skilled
In their preparation. Their favorlte
is called "oodl." 1t is made from .
wood called 'ood" and Is so powerful
that when burned in incense-pots the
smoke will impregnate the garments
of those present to such an extent that
the perfume will remain upon them for
days, even after they have been laun-
dered. They often mix food" with civ
ct, ambergris and musk, and thus per-
fume their clothes. The Germans tried
TO sell their perfumes at Alden, but
failed, as the best they could do was
about 4S cents an ounce for perfume
not nearly so good as that which the
natives made for cents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Smallest Farms In the World.

On the islands of Re and Oleron,
near La Rochelle, France, according to
Popular Science Monthly, are found
the smallest farms In the world. Some
of them are only one or two square
yards in area, yet these tiny domains
are carefully planted with variety
of crops, even including vineyards. The
soil Is extremely fertile. The repeat
ed subdivision of estates among heirs
and t% nse population Of the is-
lands explain the existence of these
Lilliputlan properties.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Food for Thouoht.

"Am the first girl you have ever
lovedY
He thought awhile and then made
reply:
mo, you are the kind Of girl fell
low has to be educated up to-"
And that seemed to set her TO think.
ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
THECLORY OFOLD AGE

There is glory in old age when it is
the sunset time OF Christian life
There are springs OF daily refreshing
Of which the world does not know.
There are still opportunities for kind
ly service. God leads our dear old
friends all the way. They have tray
eled farther than most OF US along
the road that leads heavenward and
in many instances have reached that
point where with the spiritually quick.
ened vision, they can almost penetrate
the thin veil which hides what lies
beyond. To them heaven is a very
close thing, and Jesus is real saviour
and friend, is the opinion Of the Chris
tian Herald. So they look forward
not with doubt or misgiying, but with
Joy, to the reunion in the good land"
hereafter, with those who have already
passed over Let US not hold lightly
the counsel of these veterans, who can
look back over many struggle and
temptation which they have conquered
but which we have yet to meet. Let
us. loye and honor them while they are
with us and comfort them in every
way. We hold them with us little
while as hostages from heaven, where
they belong. Eek.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Hard on thu Young EoIka.

80 you want four incandescent
lights installed in the front parlor?"
said the electric light man. Yes"
replied Mi Crouch, who objects 20 his
daughters callers, "and want you
to remove the . little thumb.snaps SO
they can't be turned of"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17

The River Platte during the sum-
mer is dry along the greater portion
OF its course. The water runs under
ground. only an occasional pool APP
pearing ON the surface by digging
almost anywhere in its course a sup
ply Of fresh, cool water may be oh
tanned
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Uncommon Orchids.

The scorpion orchid which grows in
Java is not by any means common in
this country A great many very odd
shapes and eolors are found in the or
child family hundreds OF them grow
only iii tropical countries hidden away
from the tracks OF man,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
creece Rloh N Marhlsn.

Among other minerals the marbles
Of Greece must be placed in the front
rank. no country being SO rich in this
product as the Hellenic kingdom.
Seemingly ineXhausube beds are 10
be found IN A'tica, Euboea and the
Peloponessus.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17

Mr.. Fred Weihmueller of Gibson
was caller at the Pilot Office last
Thursday.
Miss Rose Teitgen, who is teaching
at Sheboygan, spent few days at her
home here.
0. c. Frick left Monday for Kansas
City, Mo. in the interest Of the Small
ley Mfg. Co.
Mrs. Walter Behrens of Sheboygan
is visiting as the home of her sister,
Mrs. Leo Brandt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Engelbrecht
are at Milwaukee for a weeks visit
with their daughter.
Wenzel Urbanek and Arnold Vogel-
sang left Monday on business trip to
Grand Rapids, Mich.
U. S. Marshal Randolph returned to
Milwaukee Monday after few days
visit at his home here.
Miss Mabel Powell has returned to
Sheboygan after visit with relatives
and friends in this city.
Mr.. Chas. F. Schneider of Collins
was in the city Thursday last and made
a call at the Pilot office.
Mr.. Anton Schad of Schleswig and
son, Alois, of Meme, were callers az
the Pilot Office Wednesday.
Mrs. James phair and daughters
have returned from weeks visit at
their old home at Marinette.
Mrs Elmer Wilke has returned to
Milwaukee after visit here with her
mother, Mrs. Bertha Herman.
Miss Catherine Zimmers has return
ed to Racine after visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Murphy.
Messrs. Patrick and Jos. Council
we're at Fond du Lac Wednesday to at
tend the funeral OF Lizzie ellis.
Mr.. Gustave Torrison is at Milwau-
kee attending meeting of the Wis
consin Retail Dry Goods association.
Miss Jeane Lueps, Mrs. c. M. Glea-
son, Mrs. A. j. Endress and Miss Agnes
Muholland we're at Milwaukee Friday.
Mrs. I. C. Sievert has returned to
her home at Milwaukee, after a visit
here with her sister, Mrs. William
Theisen.
Mrs. Roland Teitgen and child have
returned to their home at Milwaukee.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Aug
ust Schuette.
William Pauly has returned from
Milwaukee where he attended the
meeting Of the Wisconsin Cheese
makers association.
Mrs. r. A. Walker and daughter
Catherine, have returned to Menomi-
nee, Mich, after visit here with Mrs.
Walkers father, John Schuette.
Mrs. Emil Lubbock has returned to
Green Bay after visit here with her
father, John +. Engelbrecht, ex sheriff
who is confined to his home by illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. c. Berudt of Fond
du Lac and Alfred Berndt of Menasha
attended the funeral of H. C. West
phal, Mrs. Berndts father, on Tuesday.
Miss Ida Nicholson departed for Los
Angeles, Cal, Tuesday, where she
will spend the winter. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. Anna Johnson of
Chicago.
DR.. T. f. Loughliu, of Milwaukee,
who has been guest of his sister,
Mrs. Henry Meany, has returned home.
DR. Loughlin was commissioned lieu
tenant in the medical corps last spring
and has just received his call to re-
port at Camp Riley and will leave for
that place tomorrow.
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate
security at per cent No commission
Also INSURANCE of all kinds at
lowest rates.
FRANZ SCHMITZ, KADOW co
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
LOCAL AND Personal.

Emil sixta was at Sheboygan Fri
day on business.
William Seibel was at Milwaukee
\ Friday on business.
Mrs. Jos. Sladkey is visiting with re-
lat ives at Shawano.
Mrs. George Nelson is visiting with
4 friends at Chicago.
Mrs George Nelson is visiting with
friends at Chicago.
Mrs. William Dobbert left Sunday
> for a visit at Chicago.
Mr. T. f. Pauly transacted business
at Green Bay Tuesday.
Mrs. John Boehm has returned from
visit at Clintonville.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Eol-
sen, on Friday baby boy.
Mr.. Chester Smalley left Sunday on
business trip to the East.
M. J. O'Donnen has retul ned from a
business trip to Oshkosh.
Archie Randolph has returned from
a business trip to Chicago
Mrs. Ralph Plumb left Tuesday for
a visit with friends at Chicago.
Mr.. Fred Drassner of Kossuth made
call at the Pilot office Friday.
L. E. Geer has returned from bus
mess trip to Washington ID. G.
DR.. Falge was at Green Bay last
Thursday on professional business.
Mrs. John Schmidtman and son has
returned from visit at Chicago.
Miss Estella Gilbert left Friday for
an extended visit at Milwaukee.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs
f. c. Borcherdt Jr on Saturday.
Mr.. ole GuIikson of Newton was a
caller at the Pilot Office Monday.
Mrs. William Dobbert is at Milwau-
kee for weeks visit with friends.
Arthur Koebke and II. Svoboda were
at Milwaukee Friday on business.
Charles Kulnick returned Tuesday
from business trip to Milwaukee.
Mrs. Ida Mahnke departed Friday
for few days visit at Milwaukee.
A son was born Tuesday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Basel, South 18th street.
A ten-pound baby boy was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Weiss last week.
Mrs. William Ellis left yesterday
for visit with friends at Chicago
Roy Hoyer is visiting with relatives
and FRIENDS at Milwaukee and Chicago
Mr. and Mrs Charles jacobson have
returned home after visit at Kenosha
Mr.. and Mrs j. Jacobs are visiting
with relatives and friends at Plymouth
Miss Emily Richter has returned
from a visit with relatives at Chicago.
Mr.. Gustavc Naumann of Newton
made call at the'Piot Office Wednes.
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Phillips re-
turned Friday from a trip to Green
Bay.
Mr.. Adelbert Schmidt of Wausau
was visiting with relatives here Satur.
day.
Mr.. Frank Herrm ann of Manitowoc
Rapids was caller at the Pilot office
Friday.
A baby boy was born Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Brandt, Hancock
street.
Dale Andrews of Brillion visited
with relatives and friends in this city
last week.
Mrs. August Bieberitz left Friday
for visit with daughter residing at
Milwaukee and also with son at Ocon-
omowoc.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Never tire Rloh, Road.

It's plain enough you get into the
wrong road I this life II you run
after this and that only for the sake
O making things easy and pleasant
for yourself.George Eliot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
His Pertinent question ii RepIv.

sir. love your daughterl She is all
the world to me and" Him! III
give my consent how soon will you be-
gin thinking that the worlds father
owes YOU living :"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17

There is no happier nor more coy
picture OF home life than the little
family group gathered about the ey-
ening lamp, while some member OF 1t
reads aloud These evening readings
can be made educational and develop
in many ways, which the eager fem.
mime mind, eager for improvement
will easily devise,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17
Daily Thought.

The best sort of revenge is not to
be like him who did the injury.-Mar.
Gus Aurelus,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17

No boy goes out from the home
circle without a sense of loss. For a
time, at least, the motherly presence
is sadly missed, the slsterly affection
warmly cherished. Then II the moth
er's letters reach him often; filed
with all that a mother most eloquent
ly expresses, love, hopeiulness and
prayer, he is still surrounded by a holy
Influenza
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-17

Many men spend more money on
expensive caskets, flowers, and en-
blems Of mourning than they ever
spent on their poor, loving, sef-sacri-
lcing mothers for many years while
alive. Men who, perhaps, never
thought OF carrying flowers TO their
mother IN life, pile them high on their
collins.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18

from old age she having gradually de-
clined since a short visit to Leroy about
4 weeks ago. She was one Of Lake
eOunty's pioneer women. with her hus-
band J. Quincy Benjamin made her home
on q farm near Leroy for many years.
Her husband died 81 years ago Two
sons. Charles. who died last yeAr. and
otto also deceased. were the only chill
dren. The funeral will be held at ii.
Benjamin home Of l .. m. on Thursday
and the remains taken to Southeast
Grove for burial.
Mrs. Alfred Haukins. mother OF Mrs.
J. X Blackstone and Mrs. John Weiss
OF this city. passed away at the Gary
General hospital where she was taken
for treatment several weeks ago. on
Monday She has been patient suffer
er from dropsy and heart trouble for
the past year. She was So years OF age
and was born In Philadelphia. Her hus-
band died 20 years ago. The funeral
was held at the Blackstone home on
Wednesday at a, m and the rema ins
taken to McHenry. Ill, for burial.
Miss Bessie Brown. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. ]. Brown. was taken sick
with the hu on Monday night Mr.
Brown is able to be out and the rest
Of the family members are recovering
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18

burger of the Evangelical church per-
formed the ceremony. The sponsors
we're John Melvin Of Atchison avenue
ana Mrs. Albert Schaeffer Of Cleveland
avenue. After the christening a six
o'clock dinner was served. The guests
were. Mr.. and Mrs William Balm and
Mr.. and rs. Debins of East Side Mrs.
schaff, sr.. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rafter
Mr.. and Mrs. John Melvin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Schaefer
Mr.. and Mrs Bachi of Indiana boule-
ward visited at the home Of the latter's
brother. Ralph Jewett or Hammond.
Sunday
The Y. P. A. of the Evangelical
church held a meeting Sunday evening
for the election of officers The follow
ing officers were elected. President.
Elsie Larson: vice president Howard
Lott; secretary. Clara Plau, treasurer.
Iillian zermer; missionary secretary
Lillian Plau: corresponding secretary,
Grace Turley: organist. Clara Plau.
Mrs. Whitmer of Atchison avenue was
chicago business visitor Saturday.
Mrs. John Plau and daughter Lillian
OF Myrtle avenue are Ill with spanish
influenza.
Mrs. F. Baker OF Indiana boulevard
visited friends in Chicago SUNDAY
George Golding and Mr.. Regner Of
indiana boulevard were Chicago thea
tre-goers Monday.
The little daughter of DIR. and Mrs.
Newbury OF Atchison avenue is able to
be ont again after being on the sick list
for some time.
Mr. and Mrs J. Wichorst of Indiana
boulevard visited at the home Of their
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18

Mrs Ria Bolster Of Meridian. Miss
came on Monday TO pass the holidays
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. u.
Peterson.
Co. supt F. F. HIGHWAY is attending
q trustees meeting at Indianapolis this
week
The marriage OF Miss Myrtle Cornell.
formerly Of Chicago. to Alexander Gard.
both OF Crown Point took place on Wed
nesday. the ceremony being performed
by Rev Ayling They viii make their
home on the Gard farm southeast. of
town
The December horse sale brought a
large crowd 70 town, the day being like
spring. Many people came to town to
do their Xmas shopping and the stores
report a good trade Many farmers are
trying 70 dispose Of their horses as the
feed Is 50 high and several good sales
We're made
The funeral of Joe VosecKe who died
at the county farm of pneumonia. &C
Cured from the home Of his sister. Mrs.
= Hruby on Monday The body was
buried in the Maplewood cemetery.
The death Of E. W. Lee Carlson. the
two years old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Carlson. occurred on the 18th.
The burial took place At Ross
George Heiser OF Hammond was in
Crown Point on Tuesday. He came
down to see hts wife who IS sick with
che flu at the home OF Mrs Margaret
Heiser.
The death Of Mrs Susan Drew Benia-
min occurred at the home of her daugh-
tor-in-iaw. Mrs. Charles Benjamin. on
Monday night. She was IS years OF age
Last July and her death was caused
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18

Mrs. Mccoy of Myrtle avenue return
ed home after a few weeks visit al the
home Of her brother. Mr.. Dycus. Of
Paducah. Ky
Miss Lillian wichorst Of Indiana
boulevard was Hammond shopper
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freese Of
Myrtle avenue entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirk who motored from Hammopd sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs John Melvin and chill
dren Of Atchison avenue were Chicago
shoppers Saturday.
John Plau of Myrtle avenue was able
10 70 10 work Monday after being very
i'll Tor the past week.
Hollis Hunter Of Hammond notored
10 the FfclS home in Myrtle avenue sun
day.
Mrs. r. Freese of Myrtle avenue was
In Chicago on business Monday.
For saie-Two new Bungalows on
Lake avenue: everything modern viii
sell cr regiments.
p D. SULLIVAN
12-17-3T 500. 119th street.
Lake Co. must buy more w. S. S.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
Ion Michorst. of Chicapo-

son. Milton Wichorst. Of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Masterson of
Roberts ave. Chicago shoppers Tues
day
Mrs Albert schaefer and Mrs. Gerke
Of Cleveland avenue were Chicago bust
ness visitors Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
ROBERTSDALE

4 very pretty christening took place
az the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Thieson of Indiana boulevard Sunday
when they christened their three-month
old baby. Herman Leroy. Rev. Spiel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
DON'T LET A COLD
KEEP YOU At HOME
DR.. Kings New Discovery
almost never fails to
brine quick RELIEF

Small doses once II awhile and tha6
tsroat-tearing, lung-splitting cough
soon quists down. Another dose and \
hot bath before jumping i-to bcd, a
good sleep, and back to normal il tha
morning.
Dr.. Kings New Discovery IS vel
known. For h-ty yc1-s it's bcca
relieving coughs, colds and b-7rc..i-i
attacks. For fifty yc--s il lis ksca
sold BY druggists eve-yvec-e. f.
reliable remedy that you yourself or any
member of your family can "a ke safely.
6nc and 81 %.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
Train Those Stubborn Bowels

Help nature take its course, not
with a violent, habit-forming purga-
tive, but with gentle but certain ard
natural-laxative, DR.. Kings New Lie
Pills. Tonic IN action, It stimulates the
lax ho,,4is Sold nv dr,iGeisss osr-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
Children Love Candy Cascarets

Careful mothers know that Cascarets in the
home mean less Sickness less trouble, less worry,
less cost. When one of the kiddies has a white
tongue, feverish breath, sour stomach or cold, a
Cascarct quickly and harrnlcssly works the poi
sons from the liver and bowels and all is well again.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-22
Is Virtually Charged With
Taking Postal Money
to Pay w. u.
And This Is America!'
Cable Magnate Believes Courts
and Public Opinion VIII
Rebuke Action

Clarence II. Mackay, president of the
Postal Telegraph Gable Company, yes
terday renewed his attack upon Post
master General Burleson, who has just
taken over the concern for the govern
ment, accusing Mr.. Burleson of "high-
handed Bolshcvism," and virtually
charging that he is taking money from
the Postal to pay to the Western Union.
We are JUST advised by Postmaster
General Burlesop," said Mr.. Mackay,
"tnat he has awarded the Posta. Tele-
graph Cable Company $1,6S0,000 per
annum as compensat' 'on for the use of
it's mes. despite the TACT That the
profit from those ines in 1917 was
$42G9 900 Therefore, Postmaster Gen
cral Bureson takes from the Postal
Company 81 $4,000, which he, to all
intents and purposes, pays over 60 the
Western Union TIE egraph Company, be-
cause under the compensation he is
paying that company he is losing at
least 81 800 600 per annum and consd-
crably more. and this he does not deny:
"The profit of Postmaster General
Bur eson from the lines of the Postal
Telegraph Gable Company for the
month of August, 1918 (the first month
of government controD, was $500 900.
The compensation which Mr.. Bur eson
rays us for that month is $4,000. Mr.
Burleson, therefore, keeps $3.50 900.
This $3.50 600 goes to pay the Western
Union compensation. And this is Amer
ica! But courts and public opinion
still exist. and we believe such high
handed Bolshevism will be properly re-
buked"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-22
Costa Rica's Joy Over
Peace Not Suppressed
Senator Lodge Gets Message
Charging American Made
Indiscreet Speech
7'yibune Wushinoto7, Buret

Tribune Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81. - Senator
Lodge to-day laid before the Senate
evidence showing the falsity of reports
published in this country alleging that
the Costa Rican gove rnment had sup
pressed the celebration Of the capitula
tion of Germany by the people of San
Jose. Cablcd advices received by the
Massachusetts Senator from Costa Rica
assert that an official no iday was pro-
claimed by the Costa Rcan Congress-
with the cordial approval of President
Tinoco.
The holiday resolution was not
passed, however, without bitter fight,
in which the Tinoco adherents were
opposed by the pro- German minority.
During the ce ebratlon Stewart John
son, the American diplomatic repre-
sentative, it was stated, made a speech
characterized as very indscreet." !"
This address encouraged the pro-Ger-
man group to stage revolutionary
demonstration, which centred about
the American Legation. The pro Ger
man elements, expecting the protection
of the American secretary, johnson,
congregated about the American Lega-
tion crying death to the government"
The San Jose police then made ar
rests and quelled the government
demonstrations