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Evening star., 1901-02-23
PIRATES WE'RE IN CLOVER.
Days When the Government Protect
ed Them From Justice.
r,.o,,, tba Now York Evening Post


From the New York Evening Post
Two hundred years ago at this season of
the year the citizens of New York were
scandalized by the rumored corruption of
the men in high places From the White
hall guns to the Wall and beyond, even to
the Kings farm, which was above Maiden
lane. men and women doubtless gossiped
about little else than how their neighbors
came. by their jewelry. At the town pump
in Broadway and at the cage and the stocks
in the slip they wondered what percentage
tho authorities had received for the PRO
+ection" of pirates In King street and
petticoat lane, at the Postern gate and the
Jews, synagogue near the fort, and the
slaughter house they talked of the probable
fate of Captain Kidd, who was then lam
puishing in Jail, to the distress of his wife
and little daughter-and the excitement of
tho whole colony. No man OF wealth and
distinction was free from suspicion of COM
nlicty with the host Of pirates who had
VIGOROUSLY made this city their place of
refuge.
Dominic Selyns had solemnly declared
(before Trinity Church had been chartered)
that the condition of public morals was de-
nIorable and had eloquently urged reform.
"Norals" he said, 'have much degenerated
and evil practices have been introduced by
strangers and privateersmen. Our calami-
ties spring from the bottomless pool of
heaven-high sins. foreign. but, nevertheless,
without suspicion of foreigners. Money in
creases, high houses are built and land is
made in water"
AS matter of course the city was deep
ly stirred, for it is to be presumed that the
''pious and excellent man" was as free
with the expression Of his opinions in the
pulpit as in his letters to the classis of
Amsterdam. Where the money came from
to "build high houses" and to make land
In water" was what the reformers wanted to
know, and they were quick to charge (for
the evidences were plain) that the pirates
were in league with the men in power. They
had seen Gov. Fletcher drive In his skin
hand. so they charged him even with COM
plicity with the evil deeds Of Tew and
Kidd and others. But this the governor
had denied. saying that he had befriended
the notorious Tew to convert him from pro-
fanity-"the vile habit Of swearing"
Fletcher, however, had been succeeded by
Bellomont, who, himself. was not free fror'
Evening star., 1901-02-23

suspicion of granting protection" for a con-
sideration. The council was split In con-
tention Information came to the governor
that various members were affecting piracy
and profiting thereby. He set about "puri-
flying a corrupt government by removing
the suspected persons. In one day five were
turned out of office; on the next a sixth re-
signed. Those who had been dismissed
were at once believed to have been guilty
Of the darkest crimes. 1t was said that q
diamond ring, worn by the wife of one dis
credited member. had been taken from the
finger of an Arabian princess-that it had
been the price of the pirates protection
Men said that another had box of eastern
gold pieces hidden in the ground. 1t was
said that third was in the habit of enter
tanning freebooters at his home on Long
Island. So it came about that wherever
display of wealth was made suspicion was
directed. and with some excuse, for 1t was
notorious that the chief citizens had prof
tied enormously by their "scandalous deal-
ings" with pirates.
Under Fletcher's administration Tew had
thrved. The governor said at one time to
the house with all the seriousness of the
Croker of the present.: while 1 stay in
the government l will take care that neither
heresy, sedition schism nor rebellion be
preached among you, nor vice nor pro-
family encouraged. 1t is my endeavor to
live virtuous and pious life and to set a
good example. / wish you all to do the
same" Nevertheless. he was an intimate of
the pirate Tew. When he was accused of
conspiracy WIN MIN he Qenleu IL. saying
that Tew was companionable fellow and
worthy of conversion. Then 1t was charged
that the governors wife had received gifts
of jewels from the pirate and that the gov
ernor had accepted a curious watch. What
was said of the governors conduct was said
of that of all the officers OF less power, and
1t was this scandalous condition of the adj
ministration's morals that led to the ap-
pointment of Bellomont, with instructions to
proceed against pirates and reform the gov
ernment.
Captain Kidd became the most notorious
of all offenders He came to New York al
most with impunity to visit his wife and
little daughter, who lived in one of the best
houses in town. Bellomont proceeded
against him diligently and against all the
others, but the practice of piracy was not
at once stamped out. Kidd was caught in
Boston few months more than 200 years
ago. He was brought to New York and at
last sent to England, where he was exc
cuted In May, 17O1. From his capture and
the upheaval Of public opinion piracy de-
c.ined. But for a long time the suspicion
directed against all the public men Of the
vss maintained.
Evening star., 1901-02-23
In Common Things.

Seek not afar for beauty. Lo! 1t CLOVIS
In dew-wet grasses ali about thy feet;
In birds, in sunshine, childish faces sweet;
In stars. and mountain submits topped with SHOWS
Go not abroad for happiness. For, see!
It is flower that blossoms by thy door.
Bring love and justice home; and then no more
Ihou'lt wonder in what dwelling Joy may be.
Dream not Of noble service elsewhere wrought
The simple duty that awaits thy hand
Is Gods voice uttering divine command:
Life's common deeds build all that saints have
thought.
In wonder-werkings, or some bush afame,
Men look for God, and fancy Him concealed:
But in earth's common things He stands revealed
name.
The paradise men seek, the city bright,
That Gleams beyond the stars for longing eyes,
Il only human goodness in the skies.
Earth's deeds. well done. glow into heavenly light
-AIN0T J. SAVAGE.
Evening star., 1901-02-23

lows, and by the middle Of August the
rookeries present a scene of general ols-
organization and breaking up as If the en-
tire community were about to move out
The husbands and fathers now desert their
homes and take to the water or herd to
themselves away from the rookeries ana
begin to eat and drink During the autumn
the departure of the seals Is gradual, the
puppies in some instances not getting away
until as late January, but by that time
ali are sI.mc .-d the rookeries are still,
save for the cries of the innumerable sea
fowl that have their homes in the cilfs
Where the seals go in winter l 90 not
know nor do I know why they have Sc
lected these-two islands in the Berlng sea
for making their abiding place. almost 10
the exclusion of all others. A seal doesn
like sunshine If it brings a temperature
above 45 degrees, neither can he endure the
least mud on his living grounds, but there
are other places where it is cold and where
rocks abound, and yet on these two little
islands more seals live for half the year
than are in all other parts of the world
Together
Evening star., 1901-02-23
A Little disappointing.

From the New York Weekly.
Mrs. Bilkins-"Oh, goodie! Here's letter
from Cousin George"
Mr.. Bil1ins-"Huh! Who cares for him?''
Mrs. Bilkins-"Eh? Why, he lives in Chi
cago, in one of it's most delightful suburbs
Austin-and it's the very place for us to go
next summer. I wrote to him, telling him
we were all just dying to see him and his
lovely family. wonder what he says. Read
1t; I'm too nervous.
Mr.. Bilkins (reading)-" My Dear Cousin:
You will soon have chance to see us all
once more. I have rented my house, and
we shall make you good, long visit next
summer"
Evening star., 1901-02-23

pulls the train of cars,
although we know
nothing of mechanics.
We know the engine
was made to do this
thing. We do not won
der at a musical artist
like Paderewski who
sits at the instrument
and produces perfect
harmony. We know
that constant practice
enables his perfect COM
mand of the keyboard.
Let an inexperienced
player sit down to the
piano, and the same
keys falsely touched jar
into discord. 1t is so
with DIR. Pierce in his
experience and practice
of medicine. "Favoritc
Prescription only does
what it was made to do.
Doctor Pierce knows
the whole gamut of the
female organism. Where
a less experienced prac-
tItIoper prod,,cac 4, J;c
Evening star., 1901-02-23

cord, his experience and skill en-
ables the production of perfect har-
mony. The difference between the
success of DIR. Pierce and the or
-dlnary practitioner in the treatment
and cure of womanly ailments is the
difference between skill and success
on the one hand and casual expert
ence on the other.
GAINED TEN POUNDS
L took four bottles of DR.. Pierce's
Favorlte Prescription and two of his
Golden Medical Discovery and re-
ceived great benefit" writes Mrs.
Elmer d. Sheare, of Mounthope.
Lancaster Co., Pa. Il do not have
those sick spells as formerly. Be-
fore | took your medicine | could
hardly walk at times, when | had
uterine trouble l can truly say that
after taking four bottles of 'Favorite
Prescription and two of Golden
Medical Discovery l did not suffer
any more. | gained ten pounds in
weight. In June commenced using
the medicine and in July helped to
harvest the wheat, SO you may know
that did not feel very bad"
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription establishes regularity, dries
dlsagreeable drains, heals inhamma-
ton and liberation and cures female
weakness. 1t tranquilizes the
nerves, encourages the appetite, and
induces refreshing sleep. AS tonic
for weak, worn-out, rundown wo-
men it is unequaled. 1t makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll
Accept no substitute for ''Favorite
Prescription" The only motive for
substitution is to enable the dealer
to make the little more profit paid on
the sale of less meritorious medi-
cines.
The Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser referred to in Mrs. Schnetyer's
letter is sent free on receipt of
stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. This great medical work con-
tains over a thousand large pages
and more than seven hundred illus
trations. Send 81 one-cent stamps
for the cloth-bound volume, or only
FL stamps for the book in paper COW
ers. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce, But
falo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1901-02-23

this reason many a woman lets DIS
ease fasten upon her. She conceals
her condition and endures a daily
martyrdom of pain because her mind
revolts at the thought of submission
to the treatment she knows the local
practitioner will insist upon.
Very many women have written
grateful letters to DR.. R. V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, N. Y, because they have
found in his methods an escape from
the offensive questions, the obnoX-
ious examinations, and the dis
agreeable local treatments insisted
on by SO many home physicians.
These things are, as a rule, not nee
essary. DR.. Pierce's experience and
success in treating hundreds OF
thousands of women enables him at
once to determine from the written
statements of women the form OF
disease which it is necessary to treat.
Sick women are invited to consult
DR.. Pierce, by letter, free. All cor
respondence is sacredly confidential
and the same strict professional!
privacy guards the written conf
dences of women as is observed by
DR.. Pierce and his staff in personal
consultations with women at the In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1901-02-23
A WoMAN'S STATEMENT.

"I enjoy good health, thanks to
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and Golden Medical Discovery "
writes Mrs. J. J. Schnetyer, of Pom
tiac, Livingston Co., III. Have
taken six bottles Of each kind. l
was taken sick last February and the
doctors here called it Grip. l lay
for four weeks in bed, then when |
got up l found had Displacement.
Had such aches and pains in my
back and limbs could not stand any
length of time l knew that our
home doctor would insist the first
thing on an examination, and that l
would not submit to, unless l was
dangerously sick, and then it would
be too late to do any good. My son
had your book, Common Sense
Medical Adviser, and thought from
reading it that DR.. Pierce's medi-
cine would do me more good than
all the home doctors-and SO it has.
If any one had told me it would do
Evening star., 1901-02-23
In China.

B1oH FucKs
First Etatesman-'sChen. we have agreed
70 the demands Of the powersT'
Second Statesman-"Yes. The next uues-
ton is. how shall we avoid complying with
them"
Evening star., 1901-02-23
New Terror.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"Quick! exclaimed the proprietor of the
hardware store in Kansas, rushing in and
jerking the idle clerk to his feet Hide
the spirit thermometers! Here comes Mrs,
Carrie Nation?
Evening star., 1901-02-23

Or take the painters. Now. painter,
even a Bohemian painter. has sometimes
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
SHELLEY DENIES TALK
 OF REPUBLICAN, AID
The General Says He Will Not Enter
 Into a Fusion - Scheme.

General Charles M. Shelley left yester- day for Talladega. At the station he was asked whether the Populists and Republicans would combine with him in his fight against the constitution.
 "They will not" he said, 'so far as I know. I am going a lone-hand in this campaign-that is to say, Democratic hand I do not know of any fusion. l presume the Republicans and Popuiists will oppose the constitution, but they are not acting in conjunction with us. l have my hands full attending to the Democratic campaign. There are enough Democrats who will vote against the constitution to keep me busy.
 The prospects of our success are very bright. So far I have received but one discouraging letter. and this was from a man who said he had not yet made up his ten to replied that they are in full sym pathy with our movement and will vote against the constitution
 Friends of the constitution are equally confident of it's success. President John B. Knox of the convention was in the city yesterday relative. to the address to voters of the State in behalf of the new constitution which is published in another . column. sts
 "The new constitution will be over whelmingly adopted" said MT. Knox. "We are not the least uneasy about the opposition"
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
CARRADINE NOT GUILTY.
Said to Have Killed Patrick Williams
 In Self-pefense.

A verdit of not guilty was hroughi |. by the juryi yesterday morning in the case of Thomas Cerradine, who has been O. trial for several days in the Criminal Court charged with tho killing of Patrick Williams. Tn this case the question arose whether ouinton, the scene of the killing. Is in Walker or Jefferson counties.
 The jury decided that the plea of self defense was well taken. The jury brough. in a verdict. We, the jury, find that the defendant killed the deceased in self-ds- fense and acquit him" They were in- formed by Judge Greene that the verdict was not in the proper form, and the word ing was changed to read. We. the jury, find the defendant not guilty
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
 SAID TO BE IMPLICATED.
Tom Mccabe Arrested In Connection
 With the Moses Killing.

Tom McCabe, a Southslde saloonkeeper. was arrested by officers Cole and Shir- ley yesterday at noon on a charge of murder, 1t being alleged by the police that they believe he was concerned in the kill ing of Milton Moses, Inc negro, and that he was seen to place pistol in the dead negro's hand after he had been shot by Bennie Cook. Cook is in the city jail on the charge of murdering Moses. and does not deny the charge. but says it was done in self-defense. Cook Is employed by Me Cabe as assistant barkeeper
 The case was called In the Inferior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon at | o'clock, but on account of several wit. nesses not being present, a continuance was taken until this morning. Officer Gs- wald was detailed to carry Mctabe hpns last night and remain on duty at his home all night.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

crowds of unwashed foreigners who cross ed with you and marveled at the capaci- ty of this nation for absorbing this class of mankind. Our immigration officials and lawmakers should certainly exercise more care and exclude all who cannot appreciate liberty and the spirit Of our institutions and the advanta ges which re- suit from good citizenship. tAppiause0
 Land Sanctifed With Prayer.
 MT. Bowron then passed into an impas- stoned religious vein We are in Thy hands, O Lord" he exclaimed 'The land is saturated and sanctified with prayer. Are these prayers unans wered? Neverl A great blessing awaits our country as result Of these gatherings for expression of sorrow ano prayer. Had We become so great-so proud that God had to cast us down and afriict us? know not. But cur prayers Will be answered"
 The speaker then paid a glowing tribute to President Mckinley and concluded by calling upon his hearers to recognize the living God in all things, in thein calam.- ties as in their joys, and to walk always with Him.
 "Nearer, My God, To Thee"
 MT Bowron's was the last speech. Dr. Simpson gave out hymn 473, Nearer, My God, to Thee" and requested the congre- gaton 10 rlse and sing 1t. Never perhaps was this uplifting old hymn sung with more reverence or feeling It seemed a most bef1tting ending of a service in which the hearts of the people had been both stirred and melted.
 The congregation was dismissed with the benedictton by the Rev Dr. J. F. Mo- Perrin, who stood In the organ gallery. The meeting had lasted just one hour. The throng quietly dispersed and the sol diers marched to their armory and were l soon dlsbanded.
 Birmingham had paid its last tribute to 1 William Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
BUILDING PERMITS.

/ Building permits have been Issued by the chief of the fire department as fol- lows:
 w. IT. Cutcliff, to erect a one-story frame dwelling at No. 1205 Tenth avenue, North, at cost of sS90.
 Ike Adler, to erect an office building in First avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, at cost of $40o.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
SAID TO HAVE GOTTEN $aoo. A. B. Fills of. Tuscaloosa Is Arrested
 Here,

A. B. Ellis. we'll dressed young man residing at Tuscaloosa. was arrested and lodged in the county jail yesterday after noon on charge of embezzlement. pre- ferred by W. w. Wilson of the Wylam Furniture Company, who alleges Ellis embedded s200 from that company. Con- stable Metts of Wylam arrested the young man at the home of his brother at Brookside. U.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
Drink Lemp's Bottle Beer.

On account of holiday our store will be closed Monday. the 23d. The trade will take notice and supply them selves Saturday.
 MEYER-MARX co.
 Wholesale Liquors, Etc.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs. under all conditions, makes 1t their fav- orite remedy. To get the true and eenu. inc article, look for the name of the Cal ifornia Fig Syrup Co. printed near the bottom of the package. For sale by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
A FIERY KITCHEN

Is not desired at and season. and what an abomination in the summer Gas Stoves perform work with a minimum of heat, and the moment the fire Is turned out the heat ceases; they are the coolest of stoves. a comfort, a joy. a pleasure
 Sold on very easy terms by Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
 Gas Office, No. 213 N. Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
Miss Ann Holt Terrell.

The funeral of Miss Ann Holt Terrell took place yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Episcopal church at Ely ton, interment being made at Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased was an aunt of R., A. Terrell. and was s4 years of age. Her death occurred Wednesday at her home in Elyton after a long illness
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
George w. Wooley.

The funeral of George W. Wooley who passed away wedne sday night, took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the family residence. 2S23 Avenue F. The in- terment was at Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Nina Johnson.

The remains of Mrs. Nina Johnson. whose death occurred from malarial fever Wednesday night, were inferred yesterday afternoon at Oak Hill cemetery, the fu- neral taking place at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
At Lynchburu.

Lynchburg. Va. September 19-One of the largest churches here was packed at the memorial services this morning. Reso- lutions on the late President were adopt aT
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
The Rev. pr. Simpson PresIded.

The Rev. pr. J. B. Simpson. presiding elder of the Birmingham district, pre- aided over the meeting, and on the plat form with him were the Rev. pr. A. c. Davidson, pastor of the southside Bap- tist church; the Rev. pr. A; J. Dickinson; pastor of the First Baptist church, and the two selected orators. Rufus N. Rhodes and John W. Tomlinson,
 Miss Belle Mccoy, the organist or the
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-15

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
NO IS daily from New York, Wash
ington and Cincinnati 4:50 a. IN.
NO 80 daily from New York and
Washington, sos y. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Plant System station.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC.
Trains SO and "a daily NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
ouled limited trains with Pullman
drawing room sleeping cars between
savannah and New York. Connect at
Washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman sleeping cars between
charlotte and Richmond and Charlotte
and Norfolk. Dining cars serve all
meals between Savannah and Wash
ington.
Trains IS and SO daily, THE UNITED
STATES FAST MAIL, Vestibuled lin
ited trains, carrying Pullman drawing
room sleeping cars between Savannah
ana New York. Dining cars serve all
meals between Savannah and Wash
ington. Also Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars between Savannah and
cincinnati. through Asheville, and THE
Land of the Sky"
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc, apply to
F. S. CANNON, Sd v. p. and G. M.
s. Fl. HARDWICK, G. p. A, Wash
ington, d. c.
w. H. TAYLOE, A. q. P. A. Atlanta.
r. c. BLATTNER, Depot Ticket
Agent, Plant System Station, savan-
nah. Ga.
E. G. THOMSON, C. P. tt. A., sa-
vannah. Ga, 141 Bull street. Phone
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-15

New Orleans, Oct. 14.--Cables report
ing frost in Texas. Indian Territory
and the Memphis district, caused the
advance in Liverpool, and our market
i'm sympathy opened higher, improved
2 additional on fresh buying, subse-
auently eased off 6, reacting later on
the steadiness of spots, closing at a
loss OF to points on the day. Man
chester advices state the light Liver
pool stock has occasioned nervousness,
and Notwithstanding spinners bought
freely during the past week, the rest
of the month will prove an anxious pc
Rod, with part of the machinery stop
ned and the turn unsatisfactory. Liv-
erpool cables that the local situation
is very strong and the chances are for
higher prices, until after the frost pc
rIod. The firmness was due to reports
OF light frost In various sections COM
bined to the official prediction OF frost
to-night in the western portion OF
North Carolina. South Carolina and
the northern portion OF Georgia. Re-
ferring 10 frost. Indian Territory cor
respondent this afternoon wired as fol-
lows:
ton perfectly green, No effect what
ever from very light frost last night"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-15
NAVAL STORES.

Monday, Oct. IA.
SPIRITS.-The turpentine market
remained firm and buoyant throughout
the day, with the closing finding the
entire offerings absorbed at the market
price. The demand was said to DE
equal to much larger than the avail
able supply. The opening at the Board
of Trade was firm at 35c, with sales of
1889, and the closing firm and unchang-
ed, with no closing sales reported. The
fact there were no sales at the close
lead some to believe that the market
was easing, but it was reported after
the official close that everything in fac
tors hands was taken. The receipts
were SIS, and the exports 200.
ROSIN-The rosin market ruled firm
with the demand good for all grades.
The inquiry for supplies was for both
foreign and domestic account. At the
opening sales of ,019 were posted, and
at the closing 1853. Receipts 1888, and
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