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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
RAILRAD AND WAREHOUSE COM
MISSIONS EXPLANATION OF
ITS REFUSAL TO ORDER
DEPOT FOR AMBITIOUS TOWN.
IN THE FIRST PLACE 1T IS NOT CON-
SIDE-.AD A LEGAL VII
LACE.
IS NOT A PUBLIC NECESSITY
Ferry Rate War Keeps Up-LemOns
for st. Paul Via the Great
Lakes.

J. c. Dodge and other residents OF
the little hamlet Of Grogan on the line
of the Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha road, have been turned down
by the railroad and warehouse commits
sion in their petition to compel the
railroad named to erect passenger
station at that point, as already told
in the G o e. In refusing to order the
construction of the depot the commits
sion gives some interesting statistics
about Grogan, which Is a; town OF
thirty-three population and = eleven
buildings The postmaster is agent for
the railroad company, and is authorized
to sell tickets, and receive payment
for freight and attend to the receipt
and shipment of freight. The agent Is
also a telegraph operator, and keeps
the ticket and telegraph office in the
building in which the .postoffice is kept.
This building is small, but sufficient for
the purpose for which it is used. Inc
total receipts at the station for the year
ending Nov. 80, 1896, was $6,3SO.52, OF
which $22S.27 was for passenger bust
ness and the balance for freight. The
gross annual business at Grogan, not
Including grain shipments, does not ex-
coed 4O,00O The commissions findings
say:
There are two questions to be determined,
viz:
Ffrst-Is Grogan a village within the mean
ing of chapter "a of the laws of 1897?
Second-Shoud the commission order dspot
to be built by virtue Of the general powers
vested in it by law?
If the first question Is answered in the
Affirmative, it is the duty Of the railroad com "a,
pany to build the depot whether ordered by
the commission or not and an answer to the
second question is unnecessary.
In regard to the first question, which is a
question Of the construction of a statute, the
attorney general, who by law is made the
attorney and legal advisor Of the commission,
has advised that the term village as used in
village, and therefore that the act does not
apply to an unincorporated village. Feeling
bound to follow the construction placed upon
the act in question by the attorney general, we
answer the first question in the negative ana
hold that Grogan is not village within the
meaning thereof.
Concerning the second question, the COM
mission have arrived at the conclusion that
it should not, under existing circumstances,
and conditions, order depot to be built as
prayed for. In reaching this conclusion the
commission have carefully considered all mat
tiers which in it's opinion, bears upon the ques-
ton as concerns both the public and the rail-
road company, and does not believe that such
a state of facts exist as makes depot build
ing at Grogan of such public ;secesslty as
would warrant it ordering one to be built, or
if such an order is made that it could appeal
to the courts to sustain the same, with any
degree of confidence in the result"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Credit

Is the foundation of all business. The
Annual Convention of the National
Association Of Credit Men will be held
at Kansas City, June Gil next. The
Chicago Great Western, the best and
shortest line, has made a rate of fare
and one-third on the certificate plan
for the round trip. Take advantage Of
this rate. For full information apply
to c. E. Robb, City Ticket Agent, 9TH
and Robert SITS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
RELIEF SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT
REGISTER.

Office al East Ninth Street. Tele-
phone, 1S3.
BoY-A good, bright boy of 16 years wants
work at driving or clerking has had expert
ence and can furnish references.
BOOKKEEPER-A reliable man, competent
bookkeeper. wants a position; moderate sal
ary.
PENMAN-An expert penman will address
envelopes OF do any other such work reason
able
YOUNG LADY wishes position as clerk.
NURSES-We have an efficient woman who
would like nursing to do; also man capa-
BILE of caring for the sick.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Six Fingers shy.

Special to the Globe.
THORPE, Wis, May PA. Herman, en-
ployed at the Cirkel Manufacturing company's
factory, lost three fingers of his left hand
while operating planer this morning. Peter
]. Cirkel, one of the proprietors of the factory,
also lost the major portion of three fingers
of his left hand in the same machine a few
moments later.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
BID FOR TOURISTS.
Brainerd & Northern Blooms Out
as Summer Resort Road.

The Brainerd & Northern Minnesota rail-
way is making bid for summer tourists, and
along the line of the road from Brainerd to
Walker is about as good can be found any
place in the country. A photograph showing
a catch of 200 pounds of fish, mostly bass In
an hour and half by party of ladies and
gentlemen is evidence of the possibilities.
There are number of lakes along the line
of the road that are notable for their scenery
as we'll as for the excellence OF the. fishing.
They are preparing an artistic folder that
will be out in few days. It will show
number Of scenes along the line of the route
that are attractive to the sportsman and to
the lover of nature. At the present time the
road runs to Walker, on the west shore OF
Ieeeh lake. but it is possible that the conf
pany will extend the road a distance OF
Twelve or fifteen miles during the coming
summer, to tap some more pine lands to the
northwest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

practically confirm the general belief that
the Fosston extension is about to- be con-
structed. There is connecting link Of about
12O miles needed to complete the Fosston
line with the Duluth & Winnipeg. This line
will give the Great Northernga direct route
across the northern and central portion of
the state from the Minnesota and North Da-
kota wheat country to Duluth 1t will OBJ
viate the necessity of the long haul via st:
Cloud. .os -.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
WINoNA CLASS DAY.
Graduating Exercises at the Normal
begun.
Special to the Globe.


Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Mimi, May 24.-The final exer-
cises of the Winona Normal school kinder
earten training class were held this after
noon at the Normal hall, commencing at 8
O'Clock. The exercises were attended by a
large gathering of people, number being
from out of this city The programme consist
ed of number of kindergarten songs and
exercises illustrative of kindergarten teach
ing Those who delivered essays were Miss
Page, on 1.-THE Value of the Study of Child
Nature:' Miss Voswinkle, on che Educative
Value of Play Miss Austin, on What the
Kindergarten Does for Children"
The members of the graduating training
class are as follows: Isabella McHugh
Austin, Minneapolis; Edith Deborah Dixon,
Minona; Leila Dorilla Herrick, West Union
TO-. Norma Theresa Hillmer, Winona; Minnie
Dell Jellison, Wabasha; Helen Gertrude Man.
Winona; Grace Muriel Page, sLitchfeld; Feflie
Rafferty,, Spring Valley; Emma Mabel Rich
ards. West Liberty, TO-. Dorothea Bell Slo-
cum, Winona; Lois Eleanor Voswinkel,
, Tomah, Wis; Adella Elizabeth H. Won Rohr,
Winona.
This evening at the Winona opera house.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
ROADS DISAPPOINTED
That No Decision. Was Handed Down
In the Nebraska Case.

That No Decision, Was Handed Down
In the Nebraska Case. lie ~
CHICAGO, May 24-Much, e disap-
pointment was expressed today at the
failure Of the supreme court to render
a decision in the Nebraska maximum
freight rate case. Officials felt sure
that one would be rendered, and they
were just as confident that it would
be in their favor. Their anxiety to
have it is increased by the fact that
Kansas railroad commissioners are ag
itating for the enforcement of maxi
mum freight rates. The governor has
threatened to call a special session of
the legislature to pass a bill, should
the roads refuse to adopt rates dictated
to them by the commissioners.
A decision from the federal supreme
court, declaring that state legislatures
have no power to enforce unreasonable
rates, would at this time, it is believed,
head off the threatened legislation,
and secure the roads the revenues they
derive from existing rates. The decis
ion holding that the Interstate COM
merce commission has not power to
prescribe maximum rates has given
great satisfaction to railroad officials.
A special meeting of the Western
Passenger association has been called
for Thursday next. It's object is to
adopt rules and regulations for the
government of the business of the
association as prepared by the execu-
tive committee, and to hear the report
of the committee on the result of It's
efforts to secure additional members.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Albert Lea Endeavorers.

Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA May 24.-The closing session
of a very interesting district convention of
Y. P. S. C. E. was held at the Presbyterian
church last night when Miss Carrie Holbrook,
of st. Paul. secretary of the state union, de-
hvered most telling address. 1t was de-
cided to hold the convention next year in
Spring Valley.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

HENRY, ). D., May IA very Sc
were freeze occurred last night. Wheat
is seriously injured, barley and oats
NEARLY ruined.
Special to the Globe.
i PIERRE, S. D., May 24.-Market
gardeners from the Chapelle creek
country report serious damage from
1.-THE frost last night, they being obliged
ITO replant large part of their gardens.
Special to the Globe.
TYNDALL, S. D., May 24.-There
Twas a heavy frost last night through
bout the country Considerable damage
was done fruit and vegetables.
Special TO the Globe.
WATERTOWN, S. D., May 24-Tce
formed nearly half an inch thick last
might Heavy damage was done to
all kinds of crops. Shrubbery and
gardens show effects today very mucn.
r HURON, S. D., May 24.-The heaviest
frost known here for years so late in
1.-THE season occurred last night. Plums
and small fruit were badly injured,
garden stuff was damaged and field
crops in many places were seriously
nipped.
Britton, S. D.. May 24.-The heaviest
frost and freeze for the year at a cor
responding date occurred last night.
ilAll kinds of grain was frozen down.
but whether damaged much or not can
mot be told yet.
Aberdeen, S. D., May 24.-The ther-
mometer fell to 26 degrees last night
sand frost severely nipped garden truck.
Grain was not injured, in all probable
lily.
Davis, S. ,D.-A heavy freeze and
frost last night damaged fruits, gar
dens and even the trees were frozen.
1t was as bad as the frost in May,
1884,
Albert Lea, Minn.-Last night was
the coolest for several weeks. and =
heavy frost fell. 1t was probably Sc
were enough to kill fruit, which was all
in bloom, but will not affect grain.
Jasper, Minn.-A heavy frost at this
place last night greatly damaged all
garden stuff and early corn.
st. Lawrence S. D.-Frost last night
damaged early oats and fruit trees.
Miller, S. Dice half an inch thick
was found here last night, freezing off
advanced vegetation. Wheat was not
damaged.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, May A.-James J.
Hill, of the Great Northern railway, and a
party of railroad officials met E. N. Saun-
ders, of the Northwestern Coal Railway COM
pany, here today and are inspecting the Du--
luth & Winnipeg terminals. Hill stated that
he contemplated work at West Superior this
summer, rearranging yards and perhaps build
ing a new elevator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
imperial Council,

Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, will hold
their annual meeting at Detroit, Mich,
June 40 next Fare and one-third on
the certificate plan for the round trip
via the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way. For particulars. apply to G. T..
Robb, City Ticket Agent, 9Th and Rob-
ert SITS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
1T go q -. = go \
G. r.. EndeayOr Rate, to Denver,

Lines from ST. Paul were yesterday author,
lied to make rate Of $f7.50 nfrom st. Paul
to Denver, in connection. With the Christian
Endeayor ton at iscot III. J,iIsss
This is So less than the regular fare. The
cut is believed to have been made to head off:
the scalpers, who were figuring on large
amount of business through the assistance of
certain lines. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Creamery for Aitkin.

:, AITKIN. MINI, May 24.-The Aitk:n
Creamery association was organized yester-
day and officers duly elected. A meeting OF
the directors was called for May 26. when by
laws will be adopted and arrangements made
for buying building and machinery.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
MINNESOTA WILL LEAD.
Already the Ore Sales Amount, to
5000. 600 Tons. D51ac5

DULUTH, Mimi, May Alt is understood
that very heavy sales of iron ore have been
made. not less than 6OOO,0e0 tons at the least
or about half the earlier expectations of the
full seasons output. This is a good deal more
than may have been inferred by the talk OF
dull business and no sales heard for the past
few weeks. 1t is evident, too, that more ore
will be shipped from Duluth than from any
other lake port, Escanaba having heretofore
led, and also that Minnesota will send out
very considerably more than any other state,
for the first time in it's history.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
LAKE AND RAIL SERVICE.

A ShfpZnen t OF LemOHS VIII BE NIaue
That Way. .sS
: The st. Paul & Duluth yesterday received
from General Freight Agent
Broughton, who is in New York, that a con-
tract had been made for the shipment via
alexandria, of a large consignment OF
lemons from New York to St. Paul. Last
week the route was tested in order to con-
vince the shippers that the alexandria,
service was fully equal to. the all-rail service,
in hopes that the prejudice might be over
come The first shipment from New York
took seven days to ST. Paul, fake and rail.
and the second but five days and twelve
hours. This is the first time that lemons
have been shipped via this route. ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Change of Pedagogues.

Special to the Globe.
NEW PAYNESVILLE, Mimi, May 24.-Out
of the large list Of twenty applicants the board
of education today elected principal for
next year, Prof. G.. J. keenan,, a student in
the state university, to succeed Pete w. Ross,
who goes to Morris,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
WANTS MAY BE LEFT

At the following locations for inser-
ton In the Daily and Sunday Globe,
at the same rates as are charged by
the main office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
SITUATIONS oFFERED-FEMALE.

COOK-A respectable young or middle-aged
Northern Wisconsin: salary, $50 per month
and board; none but those that understand
their business need apply. Address U 16,
GIohp
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
THEIR WHEAT TERMINALS. !;

Great Northern Omcials Take Trip.
to Duluth.
President r. j. Hill. Second Vice President
Newman and General Traffic Manager F. b.
Clarke, Of the Great Northern. went to Du-
luth early yesterday morning for the pur-
pose OF inspecting the wheat inspection tex
nlinAls at that city.
The trip Of the oticIsis b believed -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Decided to License.

Special to the Globe.
CANTON, S. D., May A.-The city election
was held today. License carried by a vote
of 1873 for to LOG against. A light vote was
polled. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
No sIeeper ON No. 2.

The Milwaukee has abolished the sleeping
car from Minneapolis to Chicago on train No.
2, and there will be no further sleeping car
service on this train between Minneapolis and
La Crosse. :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
SOUR STOMACH,

And every form Of stomach weakness, cured
by the new discovery. STUART'S DYSPEP-
STA TABLETS. Pleasant to take: full size
packages. so cents, at druggists BOOK on
Stomach troubles and thousands Of testi-
monials sent tree by addressing Stuart Co..
Marshall. Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

u. !. HARRINGTON & CO.-Do you need any
repairs in our line? We are doing frs class
work at low rates. Isl University av Tel.
1854
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

BOOKKEEPER wants position; young man,
thoroughly competent; frst-class city refer
ences. ]. H. Miller, IA East Seventh St.,
city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25


ARLINGTON HILLS.
c. r. MareIius Cor. Bedford and Decatur
A. & G. A. Schumacher. .........954 Payne av.
LOWER TOWN.
William K. Collier Seventh and SiDley
Joseph Argay. -. Cor. Grove and Jackson sts.
M. D. Merrill ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS broadway
~ WEST SIDE.
The Eclipse ........S. Robert and Fairfield av.
George Marti. :. -. .Wabasha and Fairfield av;
Concord Prescription Store. State CONCORD
A. T. Hall .......Cor. S. Wabasha and Isabel
- WEST SEVENTH STREET.
A. & G. A. Schumacher. 400 West Seventh st.
]. ]. Mullen. :. Cor. James and West seventh
UNION PARK.
G. A. Monclow University and Prior avs.
UPPER TOWN.
s. H. Reeves Moore Block, Seven Corners
C. T. Heller .........St Peter and Tenth SITS.
B. J. White. ...............29 East Seventh st.
f. M. Crudden ......... ........ '4So iliSo os'
W. E. Lowe Robert and Twelfth SITS.
R. T, Wincott & Co. Cor. Rice & Iglehart SITS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
Faithful Unto Death.

Dying Irishman-Bedad;i ania'd have loiked
to live little longer, tf3it was only to see
phwat the shpalpeens wouldslsay about me
afther was gone--Pick-Me-qp
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

APPRENTICE-A sober and reliable young
man wishes to learn the bakery trade.
Please call or address John Engstrom, 754
Wells ST., city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

DAYTON'S BLUFF.
Sever Westby ..67 9 East Third st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
TOUCH Of FROST
SOUTH Dakota AND PORTIONS OF
MINNESOTA FEEL
DAMAGE WILL BE SLIGHT.
MINTRY CONDITIONS STILL PRE-
VAIL IN NORTH DAKOTA'S
DEEP GULCHES.
DAMAGE WILL BE SLIGHT.
AN EVENING WITH TENNYsON.
Glass Play Given by WinOna Normal
Graduates Last Even
ing.

Special to the Globe
! HENRY, S. D., May PA very Sc
were freeze occurred last night. Wheat
is seriously injured, barley and oats
NEARLY ruined.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

d. AN lI1O1S1 l1iH11: =. .,L.,,
w. A. Frost & Co. 80. Selby and Western av.
Straight Bros. -. ...t... Rondo and Grotto SITS.
A. A. Campbell .sis.I ..s........ .23o hon9o 81
A. T. Guernsey Iai!N. q: III Dale ST.
Brackets .......y.9. Victoria and Selpy aV'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
FOR RENT.
Houses.

CoTTAGE-For rent, cottage 20 Hoffman av.
Appiy A. Holterhoff. Room PA, Phoenix
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE.

AN HONEST young man would like to gel
employment Of some kind. Address 236 Eas
Seventh at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. young man wants
situation as bookkeeper or any other Office
work; best Of references, and moderate
salary. o. J. H., 578 7Wabasha st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

HOUSE-For rent. modern house COB West
minister st. Apply to A. HoIterhoff, Room
ia. Phoenix Building. Seventh and Cedar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

MERRIAM PARK.
sey. st. Anthony and Prior avs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
LOST AND EOUND.

BOX LOST-Small box containing recon-
mendations and linens about week or ten
days ago. If returned at once liberal re-
ward will be given. ] "a, Globe.
SPECTACLES LOST-Lost between John and
Grove ST.. and Endicott arcade pair of rim
John st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

HOUSE-For rent, ST Fuller ST., two-story.
eight room house, with modern improve
ments, and barn.
Flat-s36 Earl St. corner Sims, lower fiat;
city water.
. and sewer.
Inquire the State Savings Bank, Gernania
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

WANTED-A young man who has passed the
civil service examinations. Call or address
No. 81 Germania Life Insurance Building.
WORK FOR BOARD-Wanted, a man to
work for his board and room. 361 Robert st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

WANTED-AGENTS-s7 per month and ex-
penses paid active men If right; goods sold
by sample only; samples. also horse and
Box 5308, Boston, Mass.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

ST. ANTHONY HILL.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

PIERRE, S. D., May 24.-Market
gardeners from the Chapelle creek
country report serious damage from
the frost last night, they being obliged
Ito repIant a large part of their gardens.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

q. O. LAYTON, Dentist, has removed &c
Newspaper Row. Cor. Attn and Minnesota s.s
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

OFFICE WORK-Wanted, boy to do light
Office work in exchange for instruction in
stenography and typewriting. The Norrha
stit11te u East Seventh st. 49,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

COOK-Situation wanted by first-class hote
meat cook; best s6f references. Address
Cook 592 Jacksunaat Is9
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

WANTED-An idea. Who can think Of some
simple thing to patent7 protect your ideas;
they may bring you wealth. Write John We'd
derburn & Co.. Patent Attorneys, Washing
ton, D. c., for their 81, 800 prize offer. and
list of I ono inventions wanted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES coachman wants sit
uat.on; thoroughly understand care and
treatment Of horses carriages and harness;
liable; would have no objection to going
out of town. Address Charles Pestell, Hamp-
ton House, ISL East Third st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

4 TYNDALL, S. D., May 24.-There
Twas heavy frost last night through
bout the country. Considerable damage
was done fruit and vegetables.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25

HOUSE No. AT Case ST.; furnace bath etc.
D. D. Smith. 22O Endicott Building
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-25
SITUATIONS oFFEnED-MALE.

sets over $766, 600; largest, strongest and
best Minnesota Life company, wants capa-
Bile agents, and gives to producers every
facility and assistance Address Douglas
Putnam. Secretary, St. Paul, MINI.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-19
Oantain Heard,s Exploit.

The speed of the Baltimore clippers in days gone by made history rebound with their exploits. Every boy and girl has read at some time or place of the piratical long, low, rakish looking schooners that cruised the ocean ostensibly as priyateers, but chiefly as pirates in those days, and have marveled more or less at their astounding adventures. A good story is told of the late Captain Augustine Heard, that while in command of fine ship richly laden, bound from China to New York, he was oYerhauled by one of this kind, which came up under his lee fired a shot into his ship and demanded in good English that she should be hove to. Captain Heard watched a favorable opportunity, squared his yards, ran the privateer down, passed over her between the masts, and when we'll to lee ward brought his ship to the wind and re- sulned his course. She had lost some of her headgear, but sustained no damage in her hull. Captain Heard left the ''long low, black privateer," or pirate, to her fate, and had no doubt that all her crew perished.
 It was a dangerous thing to do, but Heard relied upon the good timber in his ships bows to withstand the shock, al. though his heart grew sad at the loss of life. Still, as he put it, My honor and life were at stake, so he had to go under. !" -Harper's Round Table.