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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
CAPTAIN KIDD NOT A PIRATE.
He Was No Worse Than Other Sailors,
Says John D. ChampIin.

William Kidd would never have
been known to fame" says Mr..
Champlin, eff his acts had not thus
become the subject of state inquiry.
Made political sacrifice at a time
when victim was needed, the eyes of
the world were turned upon him, and
he has since lived in history and in
romance as the representative pirate
o. modern times, although there were
a score of other captains in the same
age who were far more deserving of
tie name. He may have commi ted
unjJustifiable acts, but it must be re-
membered that he lived in a time
when laws regulating the commerce of
the seas were comparatively unknown,
Wien every merchant ship went arm
ed, and might constituted the only
right. Lawlessness was the rule
rather than the exception on the
ocean, and deeds were perpetrated
with impunity which on land would
have cost their authors their lives
Men known to have committed pir-
acies, and even worse crimes, return
ed home to live unmolested in the
enjoyment of their gains; nay, were
sometimes honored with official recog-
milton. Charles II knighted Morgan,
a notorious pirate, and made him gov
ernor Of Jamaica, although he had
been proclaimed to be hanged.
Kidd, under ordinary circum-
stances, would have been regarded as
a bold adventurer, with a reputation
no worse that that of modern fill
buster; but fate was against him,
and he suffered not only the extreme
penalty of the law, but the worse pen
atty of being branded for all times as
a criminal. Thus will he pass in his
tory; and the story of his piracles will
be told and his ballad will be sung
and credulous men will continue to
dig for his treasures for a generation
to come."-Harper's Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
millions for improvements.

New York.-A prominent steel in
terest is quoted as follows:
"The United States steel corpora
ton has some far-reaching plans for
the further concentration of its plants
and the improvement of its mills. On
these improvements $30,O00,O00 has
been spent already, and about $780,
600 600 will be necessary during 1908.
About SO 100000 is to be spent at
McKeesport, Pa, and another $4,000
600 at Lorain. o"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

A dispatch to the New York Sun
from Paris says that William K Van
derbiIt has been sentenced In default
to two days imprisonment and a fine
of 10 francs for recklessly driving his
automobile on the Champs Elysees on
Sept. Il. Mr.. Vanderbilt was informed
on that day that he would be prosecut-
ed but he returned to the United States
without noticing the warning, and was
not represented at the trial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
A Bio Trade In plum Pudding.

London.-With the approach Of
Christmas the plum pudding industry
of England, which so far has not been
called upon to repeal an American in
vasion, is flourishing. From London
tons OF the pudding finds its way all
over the world. Many puddings are
ordered as Christmas presents for
friends in the United States. The
buildings are packed in tins and sent
by the parcel post
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

In Liverpool is room-that of q
dentist whose grandfather occupied the
same prenises-that contains many
mirrors and pictures, the frame of
which are made entirely Of sharks
teeth. Near Birmingham a manufac-
turer has a study that is lined, even to
the roof, with nothing but chains OF
various thicknesses and padlocks OF
different sizes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18
Martha Washinaton Stamps.

Washington.-The postoffice de-
partement has began to issue the
stamps bearing the Martha Washing
ton portrait. These stamps will re-
place the present scent stamps It is
expected that about 25,0eo,00 Of
them will be distributed to the post
offices of the country within year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

Robert M. McWade. United States
consul at Canton. China. has brought
to Washington the full particulars Of a
discovery for the cure OF leprosy, the
honor for which is due to DR.. Razlag,
Of Vienna, who for some time was con-
nected with the United States army
medical corps in the Philippines. 1t is
stated that at Canton fourteen cases
eyre treated by him with success.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

The November statement Of the
London board of trade shows a de-
crease of So, LAG, 800 in imports and an
increase Of $9,074,00O in exports.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

F. Henry Richardson, editor of the
Atlanta Journal and a well known
journalist and lecturer, suffered q
stroke Of apoplexy Saturday His con-
dition is believed to be serious.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-18

King Oscar Of Norway has bestowed
the Grand Cross Of Saint Olaf on Cap
tain Svendrup, the arctic explorer, and
has given him an annual allowance of
aight hundred dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
HOSE II
WELCOMES
CAPTAIN
Jolly Time and Presentation to
Captains GarVin and hutChin-
son at the Station.

The home coming OF Capt. william II.
Garvin of Hose IL. after nearly Ave
months OF duty with Truck 6. was cele-
brated In a most fitting and jolly fashion
at the North Main street fire station last
night.
That Capt. Garvin Is held In the highest
esteem, not only by the boys at the sta
ton, but also by all the neighbors OF the
company was shown by the spontaneous
outbreak OF good will, the many pleasant
things said OF and to him and lastly by
the presentation OF a beautiful silver wa
ter set, given by the men In the station
and the residents OF the ward.
Incidentally Capt John Hutchinson, the
retiring captain OF the station and who
takes Capt. Garvin's place at Truck 0.
came In for a goodly share OF the good
things that were going. and the reception
accorded him and the presentation OF
handsome gold mounted meerschaum and
amber pipe, and an unique tobacco hold
er full OF the captains favorite brand,
given by the men at the station. showed
that during his short stay among them
he had won the esteem and good VIII or
everyone.
The occasion was the return OF Capt.
Garvin TO the command OF the station.
The captain first took charge of Hose IL
I'm the fall OF 1895, coming there from
Truck 6, on his promotion TO captaincy.
June l. last, Capt. Garvin was transferred
10 Truch and Capt. Hutchinson put In
charge OF the station. Coming from one
OF the suburban districts.
The change was made In the line or
promotion for both. but Capt. Garvin had
become so attached 10 his former post
that he couldn't feel at home In MS new
ulace and besides the neighbors or Hose
II wanted him back I'm their midst Ac-
cordinply the fire commissioners were
anpealed TO and as Capt Hutchinson was
willing 10 change, the transfer was made
taking effect last Thursday
A little celebration was determined up
on by the hremen az the station ana the
neiphbors. and the occasion was taken ao-
vantage OF TO show both captains now
large a place they occupied In the near %
OF their friends. A job was put up on
both men. -. ,,.,,
C,r, Carvin was told that Capt. Hutch-
,nson was TO be invited TO supper at
the station and that he was to be sur
nrtsed bv presenting him with pipe
T,nt Hutchinson was beguiled into COM
i,r to the station with the tale that
rresentation was 10 be made TO capt.
Garvin. and neither knew I'LL the trap
was sprung that he was to be Vlcum
himself. ...,,.,
AT $50 n large company h9s asseHoieu
AZ Tho station and Capt. GarviTT' uttcr
49,, cro,yd had pinned Capt. Hutchinson
M in "a corner. presented MN WIN thc
pipe and holder. both mon speakinS
briefly.
NJ was Cant, Garvias turn next and
Former Alderman Lansing after few
remarks presented him With the wafer
service I'M behalf Of the neghhors AMI
residents of the ward. and Capt Garvin
was dumb
The party then adjourned to the parlOr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
FiWTUXET VALLEY

Valley politics are the only subject
which the taxpayers can talk about to-
day. since 1t has become known how the
tickets for the coming election viii be
made up.
Everything Is progressing an usual at
the new Reservoir In Fiskvillo today, li2
men returned TO work yesterday and a
number more today. No satisfaction was
granted by the contractors, the men pre-
senting themselves securing their tooIs
and returning TO work, as IL nothing aad
happened. The men had received their
pay Saturday night and had patronlzed
the saloons nearby quite freely and by
the time the schedule was made the men
were ready TO do anything their fellows
wanted them 20. The matter was settled
peacefully. however. and the meF will
probably continue their work without any
further trouble.
Warwick lodge, No. "a, A. q. L.. w, met
at their quarters IN Duty hall. Clyde. one
candidate was Initiated and one applica-
tion for new membership was received
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
LAST RITES
Funerals Of John Gibson and
Ezra A. Baxter Held Today.

The funeral OF John Gibson, who died
at the Rhode Island hospital on SUNDAY
from injuries received on Saturday when
he was struck by an electric car on
Broadway, occurred at his late home, Il
Grant street, at o'clock this AFTERNOON.
The services were of a very brief ana
simple character. being In charge OF Kew:
Edwin Bromley, pastor OF the stewart
Street Baptist church.
Interment was at North End cemetery,
the bearers being Joseph Crooks. Theo.
dore Phanuf, Edward Cavender ana
Thomas MCGOWAN, -,
The funeral of Ezra A. Baxter. well
known Odd Fellow and Red Man OF this
city. was held at the home OF his sister
at 49 Spring street this afternoon, where
many OF his friends and brethren In the
secret orders TO which he belonged gath.
cred for a last token OF comradeship and
respect.
samuel N. Dick. d, d., pastor OF ahs the
consisted OF the regular funeral service
| as laid down in the Methodist ritual.
Interment will be at West Dennis.
| Mass. the old home OF the deceased to-
| morrow The committal service there
will be In charge OF the odd Fellows of
| that town. and the bearers will be from
| the local lodge OF West Dennis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
IN FALL0N'S EYE
North Main St. Lodging House
Keeper Feels K0nny's Knife.

stabblng ARRAY occurred in a lodging
house at North Main street, last even
ing. although the fact was not known to
the police until an early hour this morn
ing, for the reason that the participants
kept quiet
Patrolman Wolfe learned, at ] o'clock,
that man had been stabbed and invee
tigating- the story told him. discovered
that Joseph Fallon. and the latter's broth
er. proprietors OF the lodging house had
trouble with Red" Kenny: In which
Kenny had stabbed Joe Fallon in the
rigSt eye.
A surgeon was called in and Fallon's
wound dressed
Having learned these particulars the po-
lice started In pursuit OF Kenny
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22

A horse belonging TO the Park Coal COM
pany Of 55 Gano street. was taken sick
and fell when on Huntington avenue, near
Calhoun avenue, at p. m. yesterday.
The animal was unable to get up and a
few minutes later expired.
Tonight at the Salvation Army, TIE
Westminster street, the Swedish Brass
Band and String orchestra will give a
free musicale, distinguishing feature
of which will be the playing OF a talented
violinist, Mr.. Neuman. who has recently
arrived from Sweden. Welcome to all.
Patrolrnan Luby probably prevented a
bad fire last night. He discovered that
the pipe OF gas heater In II. n. Ffske
& Co.'s store. 81 Dyer street. had dropped
from the connection and that large
fame was burning which threatened to
ignite the surrounding woodwork He
notified the watohman and the latter ex-
tinguished the fame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
MINERS LIVE ON 81
A WEEK AND LESS
Story Of the Hardships Of the Strike
as Told by One Wife and
Mother.

is going to be settled, because the chill
dren can have shoes and underclothing.
MY five amt got amy underwear on
this day. and my man needs some. too.
We will soon pull up and get what wo
want II the strike Is settled because IL
don't take much TO keep miners fam
lily going. II our men get more pay We
can soon pay off what we owe, and lie
can have ell the tobacco he wants.
That's worried me some. too. III mas
gone 10 my heart sometimes 70 see MN
too poor % buy plug OF tobacco.
amt got nothing TO complain OF myseH.
I'm alive and strong and managed 10 do a
little washing, when / could get IL, out
there wasn't much To do.
"The mans strong and the, children
well SO II the strike ends and we WIN
81 s5 more a week. which my man hopes
to get our hardship Will not have been
for nothing When work was good an1
he got fun time he used 10 earn a
week. and once in while as high as ~
IL he could get 50 steady we'd be saus-
hed. l kept both OF our expenses ior
week In August. You can see IL III you
want to-"
- ~. 4. ~ 0ul
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22


The following vessels have arrived I'm
just past. Steamship Powhattan. Balu-
more aud Norfolk. steamship Simon Du-
mols, Kingston, ia, with frlit consigned
10 =. n. Eddy. steamer Larchmont, New
York. steamer Richard Peck New York,
steamer :. B. GTeacen. New York. steam
er George W. Danlelson, Block Island
and Newport; steamer CITY ot Newport,
Newport and returned. steamer War
wick, FAN River. steamer SagamOre. Fall
River and returned. steamer Queen City,
Tlyerton and seaeonnet and returned :
tug William II, Chadwick. New York,
with baTges J. l.. Mulholland. Commerce.
Edith r. Dennis with lime from Rock
land, Me-, Fuiry Belle and Fedelia. the
last with 1}l ton OF coal FOR the Consoli-
dated road; tug Tormentor, Boston,
barges Marie and T.. ". Stetson. with
goal 20 order; tug America. South Am
boy. with barges RAY and Vastly. with
$50 and S3l tons OF coal consigned TO tTe
Eastern Coal company tug Gaspee, New
port with Standard oil company's barge
no. !. and barges Bonita and Bridgeport,
the former consigned 20 the Consolidated
road with coal. and the last WITH coal for
IawtuCket. tug Walter a. LuCkpnbaCk,
Norfolk, with barge Coal King with 22lS
tons Of c-Ei consigned 60 the Eastern
Coal comWanN.
sailed --stsamship Essex. Norfolk and
Baltimore; steamer Nashua. New YORK
steamer City OF Key West New York
tug William r. Gladwich. New YORK.
with barges T.. J. Berwind. owen Brady.
Allison White: tug John A Hughes, New
York. with tow tus America, New York,
=. Ives. New York with barge H. r.
Heath. schooner Ruth Decker. Gretnport.
l.. l.: schooner sandy Hook. Greenport,
L. l.: steamer s. B. Greaoen. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow-Sun rises at sos. sun sets at
i;H. moon rises at IL a. m. high tides
at l2:24 a. m. and l241 y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22

ulCN0I makes belts grip the pulleys pro-
tiNuuL fccts them from stea m and wa.
Ter anu prevents glazing. For sale by
BROWN BROS Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
BEWARE OF oINTMENTs FOR CA.
TARRH THAT CONTAIN nERcuRy

as mercury will surely destroy the sens.
OF smell and completely derange ths
whole system when entering ~ throu,,n
the mucous surfaces. Such articles shoui,i
never be used except on prescription,
from reputable physicians az the damag.
they will 10 - ten fold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them Halu.
Catarrh Cure, manufactured BY r.
Cheney 4 Co, Toledo o.. contains no
mercury. and II taken internally. actins
directly upon the blood and mucous surs :
faces OF the system. In buying Hairs
Cntarrh Cure be sure you get the senu.
Inc. IL is taken internally. and made an
Toledo. Ohio. By h. J. Cheney N Co
Testimonials free.
sold BY Druggists. price 7sc. per bot.
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
THE LARGEST FURNITURE ANO
CARPET HOUSE IN new ENCL AND
WHY WE LEAD:

WHY WE | FAD. The reasons for the grea.
of this a Of
lecture Ihev clear the MONDAY Here they
Immense stock to choose FROM upodae styles of modem
furniture architecture substantially and honestly made goods
money savings department. lastly,
tant OUR EQUITABLE SYSTEM OF PAY AS YOU AR
RANGE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
DIED AT SEA
Capt. F. F. BNm0nt Was a Vic.
tim Of BrIght's Disease.

New York, Oct. 22.-The British steam
er Asama arrived here today from Chi
nese and Japan ports. Her commander
reports that Capt r. F. Bement died on
October Is OF Bright's disease and was
buried at sea. Capt. Bement was born In
Dexter. Me. IS years ago.
The steamer Bristol City which arrived
here last night from Bristol and Swansea
brought 1900 tons OF anthracite coal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
ONE $3.50 PIANO GIVEN AWAY
EVERY MONTH.

= LUCKY PIANO COUPON HOLDERS :
WILLIAM w. CHASE l0I Poter's Ave, Coupon 24S
n. /. ALLEBAUGH. 90 Burnett St. Coupon Sl24
BERT KENYON, o. Wilson st. Coupon 7250
ELIZABETH YATES, 80 Wood st. Coupon 1865.
MILDRED HANNA, 46 Burgess ST. Coupon 1880.
JAMES MOOREHEAD, so Rowan ST. Coupon D635
ROBT F. WILCOX, 245 Wacott ST., Pawt Coupon 2OSl3
WIN. +. MUNROE, lH Carpenter ST. Coupon 32522
WIN. A. BROWN, II Felix st. Coupon 25,SO6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
NE

Just 10 be warm
That is enoughi
Oh we who find the winds so cold and
rough,
Do we not feel how more than any gold
Is worth the coal that was 80 free of Old ?
All! though we're stocked with treasures
fair.
And Jewels rare
They're nought as air
To be warm Is enough!
Rochester Post Express.
Hose II responded TO a still alarm at
No damage.
Thirty yards of carpeting valued at -
was stolen from Ida Groead. of 23s
Charles street. last night.
Thomas Phillips was before Judge
Sweetland today on the charge Of selling
impure milk. He will be tried Friday
Joseph Billings was fined sl5 md ,3osts
in the Sixth district court today for steal
ing lead pipe valued at $3.50 from William
A. sprague.
Henry Connell was held In 1900 by
Judge sweetland today for trial Friday
on the charge OF keeping a common nui-
sance on Smithheld avenue
The alarm from box 3s ut 745 o'clock
last night was for a sliGht fire among
some papers In bin a. 81 Park street.
No damage was done.
Herbert Blackington. who pleaded guilty
yesterday 10 the charge OF non-support,
was today placed on probation until June
4, 1903 by Judge Sweetland
George Malley OF 50 Charles street fell
while alghting from car on that thor
oughfare last night. His hand was in
jured and his face bruised.
A chimney f1re did damage TO the extent
OF Sc at Mrs. Robert Brayton's house,
$50 Broadway last evening. Hose and
Hook and Ladder 2 responded to a still
alarm.
William J. Homer was held for the
grand jury in $1,000 by Judge Sweetland.
today, having waived an examination on
the charge Of keeping a common nuis-
n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22

"T-hat week" continued the miners
wife I'VE got lust 81 relief for the seven
OF us, and besides the man made N.oV
doing odd Jobs. We paid 81 on back REM
and the man got some tobacco and pad
his shoes mended. II was as good a
week a $ we had. guess. except one week
when a lady in Wilkesbarre gave us
ba sLetful OF provisions and some chicken
IeFf over from her dinner. We did not
beg from anybody. and now that the
strike is over we won't have 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22

OF the station where a substantial cola
tion had been spread 10 which fun justice
was done. about 81 sitting down. Re-
marks were made by Commissioner Har-
ringtcu. Former Aldermen Mccarthy.
Lansing and MOskcr. Councilman Peter
son Capt Dufy - Hose IS. Councilman
Wclden. capt Mcneil of Hose Z. Capt.
Connors OF Truck Z, Capt Mccoy OF Hose
%. James Mehan. Il. IA. Mulholand and
others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-22
THE WEATHER

land: Fair and warmer tonight and
Thursday; fresh, southwest winds.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-11
THE LAPSE OF SAW SMALL.

The collapse or Rev. Sam Small, the well-known
temperance lecturer, at Brattleboro, VT. where he
was to speak for the no-lcense local option republic
can party, has its lesson and its warning. When
interviewed, Mr. Small said:
81 was drunk have no excuse to offer"
What excuse could the man offer, had he been 50
inclined? Every incentive that should influence a
man to keep sober was his Bitter experience had
taught him the effect of dissipation. He had rep
utation to sustain Utter humiliation would follow
a lapse He threw discretion to the winds and de-
liberately got drunk.
The lesson?
Whisky will eventually get the better of the
strongest character. 1t is easy to dispose of the
liquor habit by saying man who INDUCES to excess
is weak But the statement is not true. Some of
the most forcefui men in every community are Ill
the grasp of this habit.
What does this argue?
Certainly not that you 'can drink or let 1t
alone" You let it alone, but you can not
drink and also let it alone at the same time.
Read history.
Count up the mental and physical giants who
have been overthrown-who have become sots.
Sam Small is not weak man measured by any
test He is finely educated, man of taste and
discernment, brilliant even. If the habit conquers
him what will it do for you.
This is not temperance lecture. 1t Is simple
statement of the facts of every day life. 1t is re-
stating the truth that the spirit of wine stronger
than the spirit of man.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-11

Another remarkable thing when
has been noted in the children o.
Miami besides their gentle mar
nersn and nocturnal hours" is their
facility for gossip. The smallest tod
in town can give you more shady IN
formation than a frs -class Dorcas
society in full session. Where they
get il il, of course, already answered
tat the neighbors." If they are be-
low the age of five, they repeat what
thew have overheard, innOcently; II
they are older, they still repeat It,
and their parents fight it out. In all
communities there are grown people
careless enough to talk over any
thing in the presence of little chill
dren. Thoughts that don't linger fol
moment in d grown persons mind
will stay and ferment in a little
child's brain until in their over
grown proportions, they become
part of it's life. But in this town OF
Miami there seems to be an unusua
mount of talking done. Children
here are not children in the good ole
way. They are all grown up" il
their little hearts and they know
great deal that will never do then
any good.-MiaIni Metropolis.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-11
WE WARNED OUR MAN.

The present calls for some genuine
craftsmanship. There is, or seems tC
oe, disposition on the part of some
erstwhile unsuccessful politicians tc
proclaim themselves champions o.
anything thatpromises to make then
popuIar-regardless ofright or wrong
It is well settled fact that in the
hour of success the people are more
susceptible to designing Adventures
than in their calmer moments. Dem
agoges are quick to grasp and TAKE
advantage of such situation-Talla
haSseean.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-11
BE IT EVER so HUMBLE.

Daily this week trains and ships
arrived in Jacksonville with hun
dreds of people, who have been
spending thesummer at other places.
One of the strange features of this
coming home is that all express
themselves so much gratified to be
here again, when they could have
been here all the time If desired,
The fad of going away from home in
the summer season is gradually be-
coming less, and after while the
searchers for better climes will be-
come convinced that there is nc
place like home in Florida, with all
of its comforts and conveniences OF
seaside resorts, sea breeze and surf
bathing and fishing.-Jacksonville
Metropolis.