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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
A Meaningless Compromise

Under private ownership and oper-
alton the American people had rela-
lively the best and cheapest telephone
service in the world Whatever the
faults Of private management may
have been, the telephone became
great public utility that reached to
every nook and corner Of the country,
and the public had little reason to
complain Of either the cost or the
quality Of the service
Since the telephone systems were
taken over by the Federal Government
as a war measure and put in charge OF
the Post Office Department the sery-
ice has steadily deteriorated Nothing
has come out OF Government control
except annoyance, vexation and in
creased charges.
In his argument for the extension of
the period of Federal operation the
Postmaster General stated that he had
been informed by representatives Of
the telephone companies that "deteri-
GRAFTON and confusion" would follow if
the systems were turned back without
legislative guarantees The deterior-
alton and confusion are already here
personally conducted by the Postmas-
ter General.
There are only two obstacles to the
immediate return Of the telephones to
priyate ownership one is Mr.. Burle-
sons public-oWnorchip campaign. The
other is the desire Of the companies to
have their rates equalized and stabil-
lied by the United States Government
before the properties are turned back
TO them. The Post Office Department
has undertaken TO do that particular
job for them, and is now engaged in
litigation with a dozen States over ar
bitrary changes in rates.
The action Of the House committee
in providing for the return OF the prop
critics on Dec. 81 is a meaningless com
promise but wholly characteristic OF
Congress Having no telephone policy
and being incapable OF framing a tele-
phone policy, tho committee postpones
the inevitable day Of action I'm the
hope that something may happen
There is no reason why the United
States Government should not get ou
Of the telephone business at once
There Is not even the shadow Of rea
son why It should operate the telc
phone systems until December 81. Tn,
longer il IS IN charge the worse tn,
service is sure to be and the NOR
complications will arise. The soone
the properties are returned the soone
the private owners can be compelle
20 restore the former service and Civ
subscribers what they are paying fol
As an operator Of telephones Ia
Post Office Department leaves abou
everything to be desired that could b
desired, and If Congress had an
capacity whatever for transacting pub
lie bsiness il would hand these prop
critics back TO the companies withou
a days needless delay. New Yor
World
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
The Best Philanthropy.

Be sure that you give the poor the
aid they most need though it be your
example which leaves them far behind.
If you give money, spend yourself with
It, and do not merely abandon 1t to
them. We make curious mistakes some
times. Often the poor man is not so
cold and hungry as he is dirty and rag
ged and gross. There are "A thou
sand hacking at the branches Of evil
to one who is striking at the root, and
It may be that ne who bestows the
largest amount of time and money on
the needy Is doing the most by his
mode OF life to produce that misery
which he strives in vain to relieve. 1t
Is the pious slave breeder deyoting the
proceeds Of every tenth slave to buy a
Sundays liberty for the rest.-Tho-
rpau.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

The city of Amritsar, British india is
The religious center Of the sikh 1alth,
and as such it gains Il high decree OF
interest and distinction. The Skins
are known all over the British empire
as the best of the native Indian fight
ing men. They have done loyal serv-
ice ON every battlefield where England
has called on her native troops, ana
they are immensely proud of their
record and their fighting ability. They
are perhaps the most militant creed
and people in the world.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Llnhts for Sick Room.

When, as in case Of sickness, you
wish u soft warm light in room, rath-
or than the glare that an electric light
imparts, make little bags Of china silk
Guy color deslicd), and put them over
each bulb. II Is well to run elastic
around the edge of the circle, which
You cut from the silk, so that the bulb
cun be easily removed by just slipping
out Of the bag.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

David, who oyerdraws On HIS lmagi-
nation, especially when with other chill
dren, was playing with Robert, who
was visiting here from small town.
David was telling him that his mother
knew OF a building in Roberts town
that was 900 feet tall. Robert said
he would run and ask his mother If she
knew the building, and David quickly
spoke up: "Wait minute, wait a min
ute; maybe it was only ninety feet
tall"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

When we reflect upon the white of
an egg that has been sitting around in
the refrigerator, apparently waiting
to be used up in something, almost
ever since we can remember, we think
that all this talk about the American
housewives reckless extravaganza is
somewhat exaggerated after all-Co-
lumbus (Ohio) State Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

at is regrettable, but it is true
says Charles E. Hughes, that Gov
eminent enterprise tends constantly to
ineniciency" There could be no more
competent witness on this question
than Judge Hughes, though the best
proofs Of the truth Of the affirmation
are to be found in the actual records
of the government. especially when ii
engages in enterprises distinctly with
in the province of private operation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Dairy Market.

Plymouth, Vision the Wisconsin
cheese exchange on Tuesday 26
factories offered 2, 80! boxes OF cheese
and all except so daisies and so double
daisies sold as follows: 500 daisies at
2stc, 300 double daisies 2ssc, 500 cases
lonRhorns at 264c, 1852 do at 26lc, POO
do 2e4c, and 100 boxes square prints
At 2s4c.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Mans UnscIfshness.

Man is unscliish on Il thoroughly
reasonable basis. His unsenshnoss Is
a rational development in a being
whose whole personality IS built on as
ISOLATION with others and on participa-
ton In the common life, He cannot
disregard the demands of that common
life without disregarding his own
largest interests Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Basis Of Bay Rum.

The basis Of bay rum f. Jamnlca
or Saint Crox rum made from the
sklmmings Of the sugar boilers, the
scraplnes Of sugar barrels and the
washIngs from sugar pots. For the
best grade Of bay run the rum must
be free from foreign odors and almost
colOress.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Would Be Represented

A couple Of old dodgers got into a
quarrel and landed before the local
Magistrate. The loser, turning to his
opponent In q combatiye frame Of
mind, cried: III law you To the Cir
ciut Court"
I'm willin'.' said the other.
AN LII Law you to tho Supreme
Court
"Igi be thar"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

An employer who gloried in a serv-
ice flag and yet declines to give the
competent returned soldier employe
his old place back is a traitor to the
ideals Of this nation, and should be
published and boycotted
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
Undisnayed.

"H's that horrid Mrs. Bore again
md I know she wants to sell me
.rkrts. Didn't you tell her, Jane,
rat J was not at homer
"Nos, ma'am, but she told me to
uwo back and ask you when you
could be in"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
cromweIPs Last Words.

OF the great oliver, who brought
Charles to the scaffold, Thomas Gar,
lyle has written a notable book anu
in the fine description of the death
scene Cromwell's last words are re-
corded. When, being restless, he was
offered something to drink, he saiu'
at is not my design to drink or sleep
but my design is to make what nas's
| can to be gone"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

There is a fear in New York that the
provincial seeing New York at $40 a
day will not stay so long when the law
forces him to stay sober and in full
possession of the faculty of judgment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
STATE or WISCONSIN, CouNTY Court MANIrowoc
COuNTY-IN PROBATE.
In Re Estate Of Mary Maoney. Deceased.
NOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN, that at the special
term of SAID Court, to be held on the 4th Tues.
day being the 25th day. of February, A. d.
1919, at the Court House in the City Of Mantle
voc, County of Manitowuc and State of Wis
consin there will be heard and considered the
application OF Walter NJ Joyce, TO admit To
probate the last Will and Testament of Mary
Malouey late Of the city OF Manitowoc,
IN said County, deceased, and for the appoint
me1t of an executor;
NOTICE rs HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN. That at the
regular term of said Court to he held at said
Court House on the LIST Tuesday, being the
Bird day of June, A, ID. 1919 there will he heard
considered and adjusted, all claims against
said Mary Maloney, deceased:
AND NoTIrE Is HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN That
all such claims for examination and allowance
must he presented to said County Court at the
Court Rouse in the City of Manitowoc in said
County and state on or before the Slst day OF
May A. d 1919, or he barred
Dated January 2Sth, 1919
BY the Court
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County Judge.
Healy & Joyce, Attorneys
Pub. Jan 3d. Feb. i, H.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
LEGAL NOTICES.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, In CIRCUIT Court
FOR MANtrowoo COUNTY
Bertha Weber
vs., SUMMONS
Ernst Weber,
Defendant J
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO the said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty t2iD days after the service of this sum
mons, exclusive Of the date of service, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid and in case of your failure so to do,
Judgment win be rendered against you, accord
ing 10 the demand of the complaint, of which
IA copy is herewith served upon you
HEALY Il JOYCE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. O. Address. Manitowoc, Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin
The summons aud Complaint herein are now
on file in the office of the Clerk of the above
named court.
Pub Jan 23-6t.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS


State Of Wisconsin, County Court Msnitowoc
Couuty-Iu Probate.
In Re Estate OF Peter Koeppel, Deceased.
NoTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That at the special
term of said Court 10 be held on the 4th
Tuesday (being the 25th day of February, A.
D. 1919 at the Court House in the city of
Mauitowoc, County of Mantowoc and State of
Wisconsin. there will be heard and considered
the apple ton of Rose Koeppel, for the APP
poinment of an administrator Of the estate of
Peter Koeppel, late of the town Of Cato, in said
County. deceased;
NuTicE Is HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, That at
the special term of said Court to be held at
said Court House. on the 4th Tuesday.
theing the 21th day. Of May, A. ID. 1919 there
will be heard considered and adjusted, all
claims against said Peter Koeppel deceased (;
AND NOTICE Is HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, That
all such claims for examination and allowance
must he presented TO said County Court at the
Court House, in the City Of Manitowoc, in said
County and State, on or before the 23rd day of
May. A. d 1919 or be barred.
Dated January % 1919
By the Court,
JOHN CHLOUPEK,
County Judge.
Healy & Joyce Attorneys
Pub, Jan 30, Feb. 8, IL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

The Teutons think things have come
to a pretty pass when a Yankee can
boss a superman around in the super
mans own town.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
starfsh.

Starfshes have considerable power
Of reproducing lost parts single arm
having been known to grow up into a
new starfish.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1919

1T takes nine tailors to make q
man." but one tailor's bill nowadays
can break a man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

Frequent designations from the cab
met indicate the need Of a free lunch
counter in Washington.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

No. 400 Makes close connection at Neepab
with Main line train No, for points South
No. 403 Makes close connection at Neenab
Win main line train No II for points North
No 423 Makes connection AZ Neenab VT
Main line Train No 3 for ST, Paul and Mime
apolis
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

STATE OFF WISCONS1N-IN CIRCUIT
COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY.
John +. Felber,
VS.. y SUMMONS
Irene Felber,
Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to The said
defendant:
You are hereby summoned TO appear within
twenty y days after the service Of this Sum
mons, exclusive of the day Of service and de-
fend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid and IN case OF your failure so TO do
judgment will he rendered against you accord
ing TO the demand of the complaint OF which a
copy is herewith served upon YOU
HEALY & Joyce,
plaintiffs Attorneys
r. q. Address, Manitowoc Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin.
The Summons and Complaint herein are now
on file in The office of the Clerk of the above
named court.
Pub. Jan 2}-6t
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

AN I'll law to ELL"
MY attorney'll be there" was the
calm reply. Transcript
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-02-06

All letters and communications should
be addressed to
THE MANITOWOC PILOT,
Mauitowoc. Wisconsin
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PARTIAL LIST

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2. Worms. Worm Fever
.. Collie. Crying. Wakeiulness Of Infants
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3. Toothnche, Faceache, Neuralgia
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i 3. Group. Hoarse Cough Laryngitis
i a. Eczema. Eruptons.
q. rheumatism. Lumbago
16. Fever and Adue. Malaria
IL. Piles. Blind. Bleeding. Internal. External
10. Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in Head
20. Nhoopind Cough
al. Asthma. Oppressed, Difficult Breathing
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MANITOwoC MARKET.

The following are tn, current prices
Of the various articles Of produce as re-
ported for the Pilot on FEB. 9, 1919
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HUMPHREYS

The full list OF Dr.. Humphreys Remedies for
internal and external use, meets the needs OF
families for nearly every ailinent from Infancy
TO old age-described in Dr.. Humphreys Manual
mailed free.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-27
CHAPTER III.
Covering the Tracks.

There was a fire escape running
up TO the floor Of that room on the
outside Of the house. I saw that II
would be possible by standing on a
chair to swing myself up to the hole
in the wall and reach down to the iron
stairs up which, l assumed, the dead
man had crept after had given him
the hint Of Jacqueline's abode BY
emerging from the front door.
/ raised the dead man in my arms
looking apprehensively toward tho
bed. was afraid Jacqueline would
awaken, but she slept in heavy peace,
undisturbed by the harsh creaking Of
the sagging floor beneath Its double
burden. put the fur cap on the gro
tesque. nodding dead head, and. push
ing chair toward the wall with my
foot, mounted 1t and managed with a
great effort to squeeze through the
hole, pulling up the body with me as
did so.
Then / felt with my foot for the
little platform at the top Of the iron
stairs outside, found it. and dropped.
Afterward i dragged the dreadful bur
den down from the hole.
carried the dead man all the way
down the fire escape, clinging and
straining against the rotting, rustins
bars.
At the back Of the house was little
vacant space, filled with heaps Of de-
bris from the demolished portions of
the building and with refuse which
had been dumped there by tenants
who had left, and had never been re-
moved. This yard was separated only
by rotting fence with single wood
en- rail from a small blind alley.
! took up my burden and placed Il
Mt the end Of the alley, covering II
roughly with some old burlap bags
which lay there. l thought II safe to
assume that the police would look
upon the dead man as the victim of
some footpad.
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O0~O0o - -
Golden
River
cepyrifhs W. Q. Chapman

When at last I found my door my
hands were trembling SO that could
hardly fit the key into the lock.
bounded up the stairs. But on the
top story had to pause to get my
breath, and then dared not enter.
listened outside. There was no sound
from within.
The two rooms that occupied were
separated only by a curtain, which fell
short q foot from the floor and was
slung ON wooden pole, disclosing two
feet between the top Of 1t and the
ceiling. The rooms were thus actually
one, and even that might have been
called small, for the bed In the rear
room was not q dozen PAGES from the
door.
listened for the breathing of the
sleeping girl. II could hear her
breathe, ! thought / would go quietly
away and find hotel in which to
sleep. I listened minute after minute,
but could not hear a sound.
At last h put my mouth to the key
hole and spoke to her. "Jacqueline,"
I called. There was no answer.
Then a little louder. "Jacqueline |"
And then quite loudly: "Jacque-
liner
Then, out Of the silence, hammering
on my eardrums, burst the loud tick
ing of the little alarm clock that
had left on the mantel Of the bedroom.
heard that, and II must have been
ticking minutes before the sound
reached me; perhaps If / waited a
little longer should hear her breath
ing.
l took the key Of the apartment
from my pocket at last and fitted 1t
noiselessly into the lock. ! stood
there, trembling and irresolute. /
dared not turn the key.
Once more ventured:
"Jacquelinei JacQuelinei"
There was not the smallest answer
ing stir within. And so, with shaking
fingers, turned the key.
The room was completely dark, ex-
cept for little patch Of light high up
on the bedroom wall, which came
through the hole the workmen had
made when they began demolishing
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-27
Times Changes.

times shore change" philosophy
cally said Gap Johnson of Rumpus
Ridge. "Just luther day. as 1t were,
nobody thought anything in pertickler
If Teller took demijohn to church
under the back seat of his wagon, and
after the sermon had grown sorter
tiresome winked few Of his friends
outside to help him lep 1t up and fool
around and swap horses and mebbey
fight little in a general way.
"But now, by grit, IL he even smells
of patent medicine on week day he's
got to produce the omenick and pint
out the place whur 1t says he's got the
deadly disease that he claims e. have
taken the medicine for."-Kansas City
Star.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-27
thin PEOPLE
SHOULD take
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-Phosphate
to Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, vigor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually be-
ing advertised for the purpose Of making
thin people fieshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines OF health
and beauty, there are evidently thousands
of men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due
to starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than ic contained In modern
foods. Physicians claim there IL nothing
that will supply this deficiency SO well as
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitro- phosphate. which is mex
pensive and Is sold by most all druggists
under a guarantee of satisfaction or money
back. BY feeding the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the nee
essary phosphoric food elements, bitro-
phosphate should produce welcome
transformation In the appearance: the in
crease in weight frequently being aston
ishing.
Increase in weight also carries with II
q general Improvement In the health.
Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack OF
energy. which nearly always accompany
excessive fhinness should disappear. dull
eyes become bright and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom Of perfect health:
CAUTION: : Although bitro-phosphate
is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
eleeplessness and general weakness. II
should not. owing to Its tendency to in
crease weight, be used by anyone who
does not desire to out on flesh. 81
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-27
Proud Of His AProfesslon."

Burglars who served In the army
are going back to their old trade" snid
a London police official the other day.
"These men deliberately elect to live
by stealing because they find 1t adven-
turous. 1t was with the same spirit
that they Joined the army. At least
one convicted burglar won the Victoria
cross" Confirmation of this charac-
teristic Is provided by captain In q
famous fighting regiment, who declares
that one Of the bravest men In his
company, corporal with a Dom. and
other honors, declared himself a pro-
fessional thief. His one regret" re-
marked the officer. twas that the re-
cruiting authorities would not let him
describe his occupation on his attesta-
ton papers as burglar"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-27
CHAPTER i-continued.

When the taxicab deposited us in
front Of the house glanced hastily
up and down the road. There was
another cab at the east end Of the
street, but ! could not discern II II
were approaching me or stationary. ]
opened the front door quickly and ad-
mitted my companion, then preceded
her up the uncarpeted stairs to my
little apartment on the top floor.
As I opened the door of my apart
ment the dog pushed past me. Again
I had forgotten 1t; but 1t had not for
gotten its mistress.
It'll tomorrow, mademoiselle," !
said. sand won't you tell me your
nameT
"Jacqueline." she answered. "And
yours?"
"Paul," said.
"Au revoir, Monsieur Paul. then. and
take my gratitude with you for your
goodness"
let her hand fall and hurried down
the stairs, confused and choking, for
there was a wedding ring upon her
Anger