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VOLUME XLIL-NO. 8. SOL SMITH RUSSEL IS COMING HERE. Will Play at Turner Opera House December 27. WILL PUT ON POOR RELATIONS." This is the Celebrated Actor’s Greatest Production. OTHER GOOD ATTRACTIONS ARE BOOKED. Ameng Them Ihe Always Popular Uncle Tern's Cabin Which Will be Accompan ied by a Couple of Bands. One of the great treats which Manito woc theater-goers have in sight is Ihe appearance of the famous actor Sol Smith Russel, whose humorous delinea tions of character have given the distin guished actor world-wide fame. The Turner hall company has secured his services for Saturday evening, Decem ber ‘27, and he will appear in the best of his roles “A Poor Relation.” It is understood that reserved seats for this star performance will be placed on sale a before the entertainment, but it is doubtful whether the Turner hall will be able to furnish the accomo dations, m urgent is everyone who knows of Russel s coming to get a good seat. But the Russel engagement is only one of many really first class attractions which will be given at this popular playhouse. On Nuv. 27 "Blue Jeans,’ an excellent company held the boards. This is a sort of a Thanksgiving open ing. On Dec. (>, Al Marten’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” including two bands will bold the boards. From all that is said and written about this production it is A No. 1. The music of the bands is said to be first class in every jiartu-nlar ami well worth hearing. On Dec. 11 comes the “Cowslip Farm a comical farce comedy which has the faculty of making everyone laugh. Then comes “Poor Relations” by Sol Smith Russel. So far the house will lie dark in January, but on Feb. 11 a stock com pany has been contracted to play one evening, bringing along with it a band of seventeen pieces. MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARD ENTERTAINED BV STAIDT AND PILOT. The members of the County board, who have been in session for the past three weeks were entertained on Tues day at the Standt hotel, the hosts for the occasion being John Staudtand the Manitowoc Pilot. It is generally under stood that the guests had a very good time and enjoyed the conviviality which everywhere abounded. In addition to good humor, abundance of smiles and a happy abandon were rabbits, beer and cigars, and netd'es t to say justice was done at the festive board. The Sacn gerbund sang for the guests. MANITOWOC TELEPHONES WILL COME IN FOR SHARE OF IMPROVEMENT. The shareholders of the Wisconsin Telephone company held a meeting at the general offices of the company Milwaukee on Monday. At this meet ing the capital stock of the company was increased from $8,000,000 to $5,000.- 000. Immediately thereafter a meeting of the directors of the company was held at which the executive committee was authorized to expend this new capital. The purpose of the increase in capital stock is to complete build ings, toll lines and the general facilities of the company, but what those de tails are cannot now be learned as the plans have not been fully digested by the executive committee. It is under stood some of the money will be spent in Manitowoc. RECTOR GRAY MAKES A FEW CAUSTIC REMARKS ON RITUALISM. Owing to the widespread comment that the consecration of the Yen. Archdea con Weller brought about caused Rec tor Gray of St. James' church to refer to the subject in his Sunday sermon. Mr. Gray ardently believes that the ritu alism and pomp exhibited in t* e Fond du Lac cathedral was proper, both from an historical as well as picturesque view point. He remarked that people were very free with their critic' ms of the bishop, which he claimed is not com mendable. He says that if some Epis copalians object to Bishop Grafton's spectacular all the;, have got to do is ‘to remain silent and to pocket their dis like. He believes this is a free country, therefore everybody has a right to do as he pleases, and he doesn't except Bishop Grafton. THE MANITOWOC PILOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NORTH SIDE IS BEING TALKED A BOLT. At an early meeting of the council a resolution will be submitted asking the council to authorise the establish ment of a fire department! or the North side. It is said that such fire protection is very necessary on the side north of the river. An alderman interested in the movement -aid; “Suppose a fire •should break out on the North side of the river while a gale was blowing, and that it was so located as to endanger adjacent property, and a quick call was sent in to the South side engine station, and in responding to the call the depart ment found its progress checked by ui open bridge incalcuable dunnage possi bly would result. The organization and operation of a tire department on the North side is a necessary improve ment. and I look for one to be in exis tence before next spring."’ The vew taken by the alderman above quoted is but a reflection of the wishes of the people of that section of toe city, and a united effort will be made to secure from the city au appropriation for ills purpose. NICHOLAS DEDRICK HAS FINISHED ANOTHER ENGRAVING MACHINE. Nicholas Dedrk k has finished another type engraving machine, of which he is the inventor and patentee, and which will Us sent to Earnhardt Bros. & Spind hr of Chic ago. It was given a test yes terday, and was found to work success fully. This is the second machine Mr. Dedrick lias made for the above firm, and this order for another is a practical demonstration of the usefulness of the invention in the manufacture of ty{H*. The building up of a machine of this kind requires months of tedius, hut skillful work, and can only lx* accom plished successfully at the bands of skilled mechanics. Mr. Dedricks able assistants are Mr. Fred Krainik and Mr. DeLille both of this city. Brewers Coming Here. Gtoge Plannacon, who constructed I the Rahr limiting plant will bring a train load of Milwaukee and Chicago brewers heie next week to inspect it. CITIZENS TALK OF HIGH SCHOOL TO TIIF: CITY ALDERMAN. At an adjourned meeting of the city council, held in the court house last Friday a discussion into the merits of the central high school system was the feature. Those who favored and those who opposed the project were out in force and vigorously urged their re spective ideas. Prof. C. E. Patzer, who is earnestly opposed to centralizing the high schools made a long argument, which was instructive and intelligent- He took the statistics prepared by the Special committee, showing the condi tion of high schools throughout the state and used them to prove his posi tion, that Manitowoc, under a district system is much better off than any oth er in the state. From Mr, Patzer’s point of vit . Manitowoc has the best school system in the United States, and he said he bases his judgment on re sults. Mr. Patzer was supported by Judge Anderson, who strenuously opposes merging the three high schools. Prof Quttman also spoke against the scheme as did E. G. Nash, while Fred Schuette's position is a logical one. He wants a central high school, but he would have it stand for an advanced curricula, Albert Schmidt spoke in a general way for the high school, alleging better results could be obtained by concentrat ing the teaching force into one struc ture. A. C. Schmidt also favored a central system as did J. P. Nolan and Alderman Pohl. Nothing was done. QUARREL BETWEEN THE CITIES OF MANITOWUC AND SHEBOYGAN ON A DEATH- The coroners of Sheboygan and Mani towoc counties are at war over tie- pos session of the body of Michael Wagner, which was found Sunday morning in a ditch along the Chicago & Northwes tern railway track three miles north of this city. Wagner met his death in Sheboygan county, and Coroner Goodell will insist on his right to hold the in quest. There is a probability that the body may be brought back to Sheboy gan and an inquest held. Dist. Atty. Benfey is of the belief that an inquest in Manitowoc county would be ill- g.I. Wagner found dead Michael Wag ner, an aged farmer of Cleveland was found dead lying in a ditch near the Chicago A Northwestern railway, about three miles from Sheboygan. VALDERSCHURCH TO BE DEDICATED. Norwegian Lutherans to Cele brate on Sunday. EXCURSION LEAVES HERE ON SUNDAY. 300 Manitowoc Persons to Participate in the Functions. DISTINGUISHED PREACHERS MAY BE THERE. The New Structure a Reproduction of St. Paul’s l.ulberaa Church and is Entirely Free From Any Encumbrances. — Will Be a feast Day. On Sunday nest the new Norwegian Lutheran church at Valders will be dedicated. The structure is complete and the congregation, who now have their own religious home, are happy in the knowledge that it is theirs free from any debt or other encumbrance. The new edifice is almost an exact reproduc tion of St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran church, St Clair street, this city, and is quite as architecturally pretty and cosy. In the interior it has been fur nished with tlia-t taste and refinement which characterize similar spiritual structures. The new church will be known as The Saviour's Norwegian Lutheran church to distinguish it from the others within the Manitowoc jurisdiction. It lias been determined that the ded icatory exercises shall lie as imposing as they can be made. Some 800 p-rsons have chartered a special train and they will leave the Wisconsin Central depot about H:80 o'clock in the morning, al lowing ample time for the excursionists to reach the church to participate in the religious functions connected with the dedication. Several distinguished min isters have consented to be present, each taking a pert in the exercises. The Rev. Mr. Hoyme, an eloquent member of the Lutheran church, whose home is Eau Claire has been charged with deliv ering the dedicatorv sermon. The lit urgy will be said by the Rev. Mr. Houg en of Decorah. la., the Rev. Mr. Rogue of this city and the Rev. Mr. Hoyme. In consequence of the large number of Norwegian Lutherans who will make the excursion from this city, it has been decided that no service will be held on Sunday morning at St. Paul's church. Mayor Rahr Entertains Mayor Rahr entertained members of the county board at Ids plant last night. After inspecting the building they were served with a collation. Cap! Joe Edwards in Antigo Ave Smith, in company with Capt. Joe Ed wards. of Manitowoc, and several others in the party, shot two deer. They got the limit prescribed by law and feel quite contented over their trip. They all had good sport and a jolly good time. Capt. Joe is the guest of Ave Smith while in our city. He found many old Manitowoc friends in Antigo, and gave Joe the glad hand of welcome.” —Antigo Journal. A cod weighing 73 pounds lays near ly 7,000,00(1 eggs. Report of Committee on Assessment and Equalization for the Year 1900. As Assessed. As Equalized : WiE iurl: VK : Tl ’ TVI ' :N " : ' VUK ivAujior vai,r ki) tutu, \ M.n. Cato 22900 j 757078 '• 16514 : 149739 : 923331 21 '• : 22900 i 492350 1 12000 : 78551 : 533901 Centerville 16200; 412635; 25275: 87228; 52513s 25 j 16200; 405000; 26275 : (,0834 : 501109 Cooperstown J 23013'. 344445 : 56430 : 400884 17}.. : 23013 402727 • 51754 4544 M Eaton : 22840 ; 666887 ; 30005 ; 87407 ; 704280 17 : 22819 | 387023 : 20100 : 5:5(.88 : 4(.1711 Franklin ; 23040 : 401100: : 37081 : 438181 17 1 i j 23040: 403200:...? (.23-M : 405544 Gibson : 22343; 804575; : 87171 ; 801746 17}.- i 22343; 391002'!!!!..!! : 51450 : 442452 Kossuth ; 25500: 608155: : 104203 : 802358 27 j 25610: 601713:!..!!!!! (,9566: 7G127G Kiel Village : 478 ; 70480; 181675; 83700; 344045 35 : 478 j 16730 ; 75580 : 33475 : 125785 Liberty | 22007: 514375: 11640 : 05873: 621888; 20yl • 22997 : 471438: 6825: 40400 : 527663 Manitowoc Town : 7781 ; 385545 ; ; 39165 ; 424710 33 : 7708 ■ 257334 25070 283304 Manitowoc City • 336 : 177250 :4002560 :1295775 : 5475735 260 • 33f> : 87(.20 : 1681076 : 515080 : 2314685 Manitowoc Rapids.... 22280 • 1233161 ; 17000 : 131902 ; 1382063 27 : 22280 601803 • 8280 ; 7loos : 682081 Maple Grove • 22413 : 354235 : • 40345 • 304580 17'_> • 22413 : 302227 ... 4(i770 : 432007 Mecme : 23092 ; 1034060 ; 142308 : 1177358 22'g : 23002 513707 • 52320 : 506126 Mishicot • 10170 : 378470 • 30485 : 66760 ; 475715 18 • 10170 345060 : 26000 : (,5326 : 436386 Newton : 22120 ; 1007309 ; : 127508 : 1134907 27 : 21070 503100 77042 : (>70232 Reedsville Village ■ 208 : 14500 : 4(>(>ls 13610 ; 74815 30 • 208 : 8040 ; 34700 14104 57744 Rockland ; 22330 ; 320080 : 2073 : 42615 : 365668 14'.. : 22330 323785 4000 4loos 368703 Schleswig | 21820 : 876070 20120 : 162325 • 1058515 10',. ■ 21820 425400 <,(,5 : 55000 4‘0155 Two Creeks : 0547 : 237810 ; ; 31442 : 269261 14,'.. : 0547 : 138431 ; 25000 ; 103431 Two Rivers Town.... ; 20780 ; 523820 ; 1641 : 60830 ; 505201 13 • 20780 : 270257 : 813 38835 300005 • Two Rivers City | 524 : 13100 .126.3488 : 227000 : 1503657 IS : 524 0432 : 325053 os2os 433653 >71 1 *l l > 11235229 5662801 3179775jj0075(W)5 371785 j 7620449 : 2231267 1701701 11562417 We tne committee on assessment have equalized the real and personal prop,. r ty in the Cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, th.- Villages of Kiel and KefMlKville aim the several Towhh in the ( minty of Manitowoc as named above. Resolved that the valuation of real and personal property of the Cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers the Villages of Kiel and Reedsville and the several Towns of the County of Manitowoc. Is* and t o* same is hereby determined as above stated Res|s*ctfullv submitted I J. W. Finch, David Smki.hon, Committee W. C. Hokhhinokk. J C. Nahkk, Fhank Vuankv. MANITOWOC, WIS. NOVEMBER 29, 1900. THE CITY OBJECTS TO THE ASSESSMENT MADE BY COUNTY BOARD. There is some talk in the city to con test the assessment made by the County hoard. Some persons think that Manito woc got a cold deal, that while the county assessment outside the city re mained almost stationary, there is quite au increase in the city proper. There is a rumor afloat that an Equaliz ing I loan! may lie applied for, which will have power to adjust the assess ment so Unit the county and city will each liear its proportionate share of the burden. Before this can be done, how ever, it will lie necessary to obtain legislative consent. PETER KORNELY WILL CONTEST THE ELECTION OF MR. HAACKER. Peter Kornely, who was the Demo cratic candidate for county treasurer, and who came within twenty-eight votes of being Jelec ted will contest Mr. Haacker’s right to the office. Mr. Kor nely’s contention is that he received a number of split rotes in the fourth ward which were enough to have elected him withja substantial majority,hut owing to the iueonqietency or neglect or error of theßoard of Inspectors of the ward these votes were not counted for him, hence he alleges he was counted out. Mr. Kornely says lie can bring ample proof to show he should lit* declared elected, and he thinks that when the court hears the arguments it certainly will give him the office. ■PHIL" KIFHL WILL ENTER A PREPARATORY WEST POINT ACADEMY. Philip Kiehl, wh3 passed the compe titive examination for West Point in the Sixth district, and a Manitowoc boy. will enter the National Preparatory Academy at Highland Falls, N. Y. on January 1, to prepare for his final ex amination in June which will insure him admittance to the nation's training school for soldiers. It is it foregone conclusion that Manitowoc’s successful candidate at the competitive examina tion held in the summer will come out in Hying colors next June. Everything he has undertaken, whether it be luniks at school or as a member of Cos. H or upon the athletic field he has been equal ly efficient, earning the suconinms of his companions as well as the older people who have watched with some degree of solicitude, his career. It is a part of the regulation of West Point school, that all successful candi dates in the competitive examination must undergo a final test. While the test is a strict one. fully drawing on the power of the student, yet as a rule those who present themselves for this exam ination come out all right. All Phil Kidd s associates wish him well. Hr. Thorson Remains There was a large attendance of the congregation of the Norwegian Lutheran church, State and North Eighth streets, last Thursday to consider the call issued to their pas tor Rev. P. E. Thorsen, to Stevens Point and Amherst. The congr ration were a unit in asking that their pastor remain with them and he so consented. COUNTY BOARD’S CLOSING SESSION. Was Some Tilt Over the Insane Asylum Report. HIE SUBJECT WAS MISUNDERSTOOD. Mr- Fcim Has Been Recycled Trustee of Asylum. HENRY MEANT WAS ELECTED JANITOR. Assessment Roll as Submitted by the Com mittee W ent Through P. J Conway Makes a Protest. The County hoard after a profitable and energetic session came to a close on the evening before Thanksgiving day. During the hoard’s proceedings the as sessmentof county property was made ami endorsed and a table is given below showing the assessment for the various towns. P. J. Conway, the representa tive of Meeme protested against the in justice done his town in the matter of county assessment a., approved by the Assessment Committee of which Joseph Finch of Liberty is chairman. The board decided to cut off the work of the sheriff in attending to the court house and elected a janitor in stead at S4O a month. Henry Meany got the place. Mr. Fenn was reelected a member of the Board of Trustees of the county insane asylum. All the committee reports were read and adopted, hut the Finance committee took exception to the leport of the Insane Asylum trustees, alleging that a discrepancy of over SIBOO appeared. It was explained, However, but not by a member of the Board of trustees that the discrepancy was explainable in an error of formulating the report. Mr. Rahr. secretary of the board was called upon for an explanation, hut he failed to put in an appearance. X 14* ,s> J ► .y; y-f,. 4 ABOUT GAMES OF CHANCE. V I 5 i'ne following verse was written U by a Manitowoc man to The Mil- J waukee Evening Wisconsin. The w * author's earmarks are clearly seen 1 i in tile phrasing, (tiicss who wrote ’ 1 " i a A Question of Public Interest, g 4 Fortune Wht U mat I tamo* of J v * \\Ti.mi run liv Si.ints (i, li,.|j,(}<*rsrnusc * 4 l.i- • liarmfi lin , tl.ii i when Jj J# Vile sinners un them gainst State f \ l-aws- I f\ Anil When lur Kqil (’hl-r of Polii-.- J' J Stoji gnm,.s run liy our Hinfnl brothers, 4 T Cim this request 1 of plie o f 5 That lie tie asked to stoji the others V 7L An Onlooker yj Manitowoc Win Nov 15 IDUI f Must Pile Expenses Thursday, De cember (i. is the date when all of the candidates for office at the last election in all parties shall have filed with the county clerk and register of deeds showing tin- amounts expend* and by each in securing the nomination and in secur ing their election if successful. This includes also all the candidates before the two county conventions who were not nominated. CIIARTtR MUST BF: AMENDED TO GUT CFNTRAL HIGH SCHOOL “It is not generally understood” said City Attorney Edward L. Kelley “that before the establishment of a cei tral high school here the charter must be amended. Under our present charter it would be impossible to give concrete expression to the central system even should the peopleendorse it at the spring election. The legislature has thrown safeguards around city charters by in sisting that before any amendment is obtainable it must have the sanction of at least three fourths of the municipal council. When the legislature erected this safeguard it is proper to conclude, that it had in mind the outcropping of such a movement as was witnessed in this city last week. “While I cannot forecast what results would follow any effort to amend the charter, it does seem to me that argu ments must be advanced that cannot be challenged before such a step will be taken. “As far as I have Wen informed there seems to be a general sentiment which favors the retention of the present school system. It does seem absurd to throw away a really excellent school system for one which gives rise to a great deal of criticism.” KiiSOl LTION REGRETTING THE SERIOUS ILLNESS OF SUPERVISOR DANFORTH. At the meeting of the County board on Tuesday afternoon I*. .1, Conway had the following resolution introduced and passed: •'Whereas th * ( ounty of Board Supervisors of this county has recently learned with regret of the serious illm ss of q. A.LDanforth, a former respected member of the Board. “Therefore be it resolved that wetend e Mr. Danforth our sincere sympathy in his affliction and hope and pray, that he may be speedily restored to good health and spared to his family, and a • >py of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this board. A. C. MaKHTZ, ,T. ,1. ScHHOKDKK, .1, J. Koktk, P. ,1. Conway. Big Cargo Of Floor The (’harlamagne Tower, Jr., was in port and carried >ut a load of 500,000 bushels of barley ind a deck load of Hour Sunday. Investigated Malting Plant Anton Asmuth. Bruno 1> Fink. (i. J. Zimmer man and Joseph Stolz all of Milwaukee isited the Manitowoc Mailing plant ind were shown over the works by the mayor. Manitowoc Clay Company With a •apilal stock of $15,000. division of shares being 150 at SIOO each, the Maui towoc Clay Cos , has reorganized, ar ticles of association having been tiled with Register ol Deeds Mueller. A New Firm Anew linn, under the name of Prochazka A Smalley, sue needs to the business of ITochazka & Chloupek, in conducting the iron works on Nort.ii N’iiiih street C C. Smaller purchasing the Chloupek interest. No matter how poor a native of the Hawaiian island may he, lie is never seen begging. The only Wggers there are chiefly the impoverished Portuguese r sklents. WHOLE NO. 2192 THANKSGIVING SERVICES. What Will Be Done at the Vari ous Churches. MUSIC TO BE THE CHIEF FEATURE. Union English Services at Presbyterian Church. NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN EXERCISES. The Rev. Mr. Gray to Preach at S. James’— Mass Will Be OffereJ at the Catholic Churches. German Lutheran Celebration. Thanksgiving Day services will be held in some of the churches of the city. At the Presbyterian church, Eighth and Chicago streets will be union services, at which the the Rev. Mr. Hooton will preach on the topic “Why we should be thankful and the causes leading up to this gratitude.” Special music will be provided, an augmented choir, drawn from other English speaking Evange lical churches will assist the regular singt,' in the rendition of appropriate music. The congregation of the First Norwe gian Lutheran church will also hold service, to liegin at 10 o'clock in the m ~-ning. The Rev. Mr. Tnorsen will deliver a sermon in harmony with the spirit of t he occasion. The St, Paul’s Norwegian Lutheran church, will hold its own Thanksgiving Day services, the exereises to begin at 10 :10 o'clock. After tfie recitation of appropriate prayers and the singing of songs the Rev. Mr. Rogue, pastor will preach a sermon. The service at the German Lutheran church. S. Eighth street will be jubi lant in character, music being a special feature. The Rev. Mr. (Trey will deliver a ser mon at 10 o'clock in 8. James church, I waring on the topic of the day. Mass will he said as usual at the Catholic churches. R. R. ANDERSON WILL LECTURE FRIDAY AT NORW. LUTII. CHURCH. < hi Friday evening of this week at H> 00 P. M. Prof. R. I! Anderson of Madi son. Wis., will deliver a lecture in Nor wegian at the First Norwegian Luth. church. Prof. Anderson is editor of the weekly paper ' Ainerika of Madison, and is the author of various works on Norwegian literature and Mythology, and is well known especially among the Scandinavians of this country as a man of literary genius. The lecture Friday evening is entitl ed, Vor Eaedrene Arv.” Tin* lecture is spoken of as one of great merit, and ought to be enjoyed by a full house. Admission free. A collection .vill bv taken to cover necessary expen ■*- SOMI DISADVANTAGES IN IIEP'S SITE FOR Till CITY MALL- A eoinmniiicalioii on City hall site has been receivedand follows: “Editor Pilot: Mr. Lnep's offers his property on Eighth street near tha bridge for a City Hall site for SM() a front foot, a hundred feet deep, and with a number of strings tied to it. He has a pei feet right to ask any sum and anything else in addition, esjiecially when he does not care to sell, as, evi dently, he does not The Hollander property, oj posite the old Shove bank, can lie bought for less than sluO a front foot, UO feet on eighth by 100 feet on with no strings attached, clear Mtle, with houses, no piling to lie dri ven. as would lie necessary on Lueps lots, a better sight in every way Why not buy that if buv wo mast? Piling for foundation is very expensive work as Dr. Beeger ju.st opposite, knows from experience. The Hollander lots are accessable, from two sides, while Leaps corner is within a few feet of the Rail Hoad track on Cjuay street making the for mer a more desirable sight and fur much less money. S. Deaths of a Week. Carl Koeber, for many years a resi dent of this city died at his home. Chi cago street last Friday afternoon. At the time of his death he was 74 years old and for thirty years previous he had conducted a smithy. The funeral service was held at his late home on Saturday. Cost of Tramps Manitowoc county paid f-V.'ii. tu for the care of tramps dur ing t ic six months ending November | Ist, the present year.