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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01
Written for The Evening Star.
Tut Aeoosr OF OLD shNT
piRArEs WE'RE WON'T TO Loot

| written Tor Inc Evening star.
The famous pirates of the past lived too
soon If Kidd and Morgan, Teach and
Blackbeard-to say nothing of such gentle
| manly buccaneers as Raleigh and Drake
could roam the seas today they would be
| able to pick up treasure ships of a richness
surprising their most ardent dreams. This
| is presuming, of course, that the navies of
| today did not interfere any more seriously
| with their business than did the warships
| of their own time.
The ancient Spaniards, although they had
| the vast riches of Mexico, Santo Domingo,
Peru, Panama, Cuba and the Philippines to
exploit, never sent to sea an argosy that
could compare in value with the cargo of
| the big modern ocean liner. Even the ia
nous annual galleon from Manila and the
plate ships" from Lima and Porto Bello,
which were always the prime quarry of
corsa1r and picafoon, appear to have never
exceeded about 100000 in value so far as
the available records show. 1t Is not I'M
common nowadays for a great ocean liner
or big freighter from the orient to carry
cargo worth considerably over a million
dollars. This is without taking account of
gold shipments, which, in the case of yes
sells crossing the Atlantic, frequently
amount in value to far more than that
sum.
Take the palmiest century of piracy in
the West Indies and the Spanish Main, and
it is safe to say that all the captures made
in that period were worth less than a dozen
liners which crossed the Atlantic at the
time the Panama canal payments were be-
ing sent to Europe. One of the French line
steamers alone took about 100000 in gold
bars, another took between So OOO, 600 and
81, 100000, and others took lesser amounts.
About this same time there were also very
heavy shipments of gold to Europe for
other purposes.
BY comparison
If Captain Kidd could have picked I'D one
90 49,, ,ti.,, ~ .ior,o Wi ,,,o,,,a howe
- ' s-p'' 't ", -
peen worth more TO MIN imam AL 'he saw
ings of his strenuous career. Many legends
have grown up around the fabulous treas
ures he is supposed to have buried at vari-
| Gus places IN the west lhules anu aions me
fmi ubatber be ever had ereat fortnne as
fortunes are counted nowadays.
Living was expensive at Port Royal, Be
lie, New providence, savannah ana other
Ia so az fen,u Ii ~ i've Tbe avar
age West Indiaman. even when laden with
puncheons of rum and sugar, worth 500 a
ton at that time. was not worth more than
s25O 600 at the most
And If must he remembered that the nj
rate like the modern burglar had to dis
nose of his "loot"-if he conld disnose of il
ar aI1-verv much below its value He had
his fences at such places at Port ROYAL
and BELIZE but thew nra cticed niracv too
less Strenuous than his vet none the less
effectual. -l-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01
Desperate.


from Pnck.
1t was the third act of the play and the
beleaguered maiden was shrieking for help.
In vain.
"Alas!" she moaned. casting herself
down. Nobody hears me!'
The villain laughed mockingly.
''Of course not!' he sneered.
How could anybody hear you. with such
Il swell audience as we've got tonight?"
She perceived at once that her case wos
desperate, and in that thought grew calm,
as befitted one of her proud lineage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01

"Our good fellows won't thank me, for,
like myself, their fingers were tingling to-
be at some of the rascals threats. Where's
the young lord, Gerard?"
Gone in search Of" Pascafs laugh
interposed to finish the sentence.
Aye, aye. We can understand. There's
a woman in the thing now, of course. and
we shall hear more of her or I am a monk,
indeed, and no soldier, which God forefend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01

Towne-"A woman always sympathixes
with the underdog."s ..s.ev
underdog has been, foolish enough to tell
her he loves "-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

by the second assistant cashier and no further work would be required of him.
 Before he left the bank a deputy sheriff served papers announcing the beginning of divorce proceedings by his wife.
 The next few weeks may be passed over in silence. Huston's frame of mind defies description in cold type When his wife's bill was filed and his lawyer called him in to discuss 1t, a great light broke upon him. Then his temper asserted itself and he disdained explanations.
 The case went to trial, and the court room was crowded, attracted by the promise of sensational testimony. The case of the plaintiff was brought to a dramatic close by the testimony of Mrs. Hodges regarding her discovery of Illus ton descending from cab bearing the number 1476.
 All eyes were on the defendant. He laughed sardonically.
 Hardened wretch" murmured the crowd.
 f1uSCOu s lawyer Cdll0Q Iu6 OWC1alS or the bank to testify that Huston was at his desk from 8:30 to II: 80 on the morn ing of September 10. Then Ben Phillips was called and told the story of the cab ride in about six sentences, but with many grins.
 Let us draw the curtain upon the end- ing of the case, of Mrs. Illusions deep contrition and humiliation. Let it only be recorded that the cottage Is again a happy home and that Houston occupies his old desk at the bank more cynical and wiser man-and a man who shies whenever he sees a cab. As for Mrs Hodges, Mrs. Huston passes her with nose and chin well insthe air
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

hastily and donned his clothes to inyes- tigate, but before he was able to get out of the house he heard his cattle below ing in terror and pain. After lighting his lantern he made his way out of the door and sought the dog, which was in the rear of the house fighting for it's life. At the sight of the lighted lantern the lion. which had attacked the dog, sprang at Hartzell, and before he could defend himself fastened it's teeth in his thigh. He struck the beast with his lantern, and the light went out. Hartzell staggered to the door of the house as the lion skulked away in the darkness.
 He thought nothing of the bite for sev- eral days, when he began to feel i'll. Since his arrival he has continued to improve, and expects to return home within a few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
DISPUTES, NOT WAGES,
 CAUSE MOST STRIKES
By John Hay
By Ex-consressman W. BouRkE COCHRAN

ENZzNWXnOMPARATIVELY few strikes disputes ksHNMA WAGES These fixed by mmutabe laws. %GM To my mind where there suspension of indus lNMS9 try the EMPLOYER should be held responsible.
 H M He the captain whom all others look The in charge of an industry, matter what may be- skill deal successfully with the employed him shows by his mpoency that he fit to have placed charge of it. don't say that he lacks anything or honesty, but HE LACKS SKILL.
 skill charge of horses mules couldn't hitch of mules wagon with their heads where their tails ought be and expect them work we'll Such might be
 very person and proficient the Scriptures, but think that his employer would other less excellent morality, but perfect in driving mules
 THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MOST OF THE STRIKES LIES WITH OUR CAPTAINS OF. INDUSTRY. It is that capitalists realize general that they and the aborng partners the breasts of many still fingers the old prejudice bued into humanity in the early Roman and fuda days labor serve They forget that the
 rvice doesn't apply labor that there real partnership between the capitalist and the who works and that TOGETH FER THEY MUST PROSPER OR DECLINE
 If all these strikes find that they through disputes wages but due disputes with the employer dealt with don't what difference whether the employer dealt with A. B. O. somebody against that have whole industries parayzed
 Millions society threatened because the employer would OUTSIDE PERSON. That is for Ting disruption.
 WHAT CONCERNS EMPLOYER WHAT SHOULD HE PAY AND WHAT SHOULD HE BE PAID.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
TIME TABLE.
@HrGHLAyD DTYrsToN.

 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston. Hartford and way stations at 700 and 8:3S .m.; 12:8e, Bs8V. SNs ?. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sras tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at sO5, 40 a. m.: 1:4o' osSu and 7:28 D. m. Trains leave Meadow street sfaueh for New York. F!shkin Landing, Dan bury and way stations at S:lS as uas and 1:5O and 6:24 D. m.s v Trains arrive at Meadow street st2s hon from New York, Fishkiil Lanu.h&s Danbury and way stations at \ S0 s- M.; 12.34 and 8O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at bsSN 1O:O5 a. m.; 200. 5.o5 and TOO D. ID. Arrive at Meadow street station ns $50, 11:3O a. m.; 4:60. 6:50 and S1cv p. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH
 Trains leave Dublin street stauon rok Middletown and way stations at SU0 a. ID. and 6:15 p. m. Trains arrive at Dublin street station from Middletown and way stations as 7:5O a. m. and 3:5S D. m.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire az 700. S:43, II 10 a. m.. 1:50. 4:01 ?. m- Trains arrive at Dublin street stc. lion from New Haven by way 0k Cheshire at 9:33 a. m.; l :05. 8:2c. 6s0Os 7:45 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Y.eaye Dublin street station for New Haven 5y way of Cheshire at 5:b0 s-
 Arrive ar Dublin street station from New Haven by way Of Cheshire at e.5o a n 2..0 n m
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave Bank street station fcE New York. Bridgeport New Haven and other places south at 6:35. 7:55. 1n.bo a. m.; TAO. 3.05. 4:40, 6:15 and 800 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Rank street station rom New. York Rridgeport. New Ha- ren and way stations at TIA SPA e.n5 1o:ss a. m.; 1:24. $40. 5:2O. 6:3o, GAS. s:4S D. un.: 12:89 a. m-
 Tra;us leave Rank street station fr> w,nsted and way stations at s:25 4o.5e a. m.: 3:41. 5:22 (WateryilIs on- ly,, R:4s and S:4S m.
 Trains arrive at BanF street station from winsted and way stations at 6:ss 7.55. 1o.52 a. m.; 3:05. 5:47 (Water- vilIe> 6:15 D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for watartnwu and way stations at 6:45. sos. 11:03 a. m.; 1:3O. 3:t5 5:10, SIP, 6.53. S:53 and 11:20 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from watertnwn and way sfatinns af GAO, 7:47. 10:31 a. m.: 1:fl0. o:56, 4:S0, 5:52. 6..s. 7:45. 11:16 p. n.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Rank strees sta+ion for Ney. York. Rridgeport and New Tav~~ at 7:o5, $50 a. m.; 1:S0. 5:1 and 500 D m.
 Arrive at Bank street station iron, New York Rrfdeenort and New Haven at 9.53 a. n,.; 1:13. 7:5o g:35 II. m. reave bank street station for Water town s.1d way stations at 9:5S a. ns. and so3 D. ID.
 Arrive at Bank street station from watertown and way stations ag 0s6a .. m. and :58 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
BIT BY MuuNrAIN LION.
Peculiar Mishap That Sent Colo radO Rancher to Chicago Pas-
 teur Institute.

Pasteur institute, says the Chicago Chronicle, a patient is being treated for the bite of mountain lion. It is not uncommon to find patients bitten by dogs thought to be rabid, and some per- sons have been cared for that have been bitten by horses and wolves, but this case is novelty to pr. Lagorio.
 Aaron J. Hartzell, a rancher living seven miles from Ramah, Ell Paso coun- ty, Col, is the victim About three weeks ago he was awakened one stormy night by the cries of his dog. He arose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main anc .srand stH.
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Co (P.)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro (P.l
 18--Cor East Main and Niagara sta. 14-Cor East Main ana Wolcott road, l5-Cor Cor High and Watnut sts. l6-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury GtA 23-Burton street engine house. N-Waterbury Manufacturing Go (P3 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham, and Cooke stg> 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine staL 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sta. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertowm r0. 85-Conn R'y X L'f'g Go. car hsse (pl S6-W9terbury Brass Go (Pl S7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Field sts 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co (P} 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg GO. (r5 46--Waterbury Buckle Go. p) 47-Cor S. Main and WashingtoT sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River stN. b2-(,or Franklin ana Union stu. b3-waterbury Clock Go, case fac.(rf 54-Cor Clay and Mill sta.
 5R-Cor Tiherty and River sts. H7-No hose house.
 yS-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Duhlin sta 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st. cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and WatervilIe sfa sxM uf U~xr vsA J62-Cor East Main and WeItOn sta. 212-The P7att Bros Go. Cp1 RrckIe Co. fPl Clock Ca rnsv't fac (p5 116-Cor North Main and Grove stB. os1-Cor Round HilI and Ward sts. 16J-Jurction Cooke and N Main sts. o7o-(5roye bet Central & Holmes aye el1-S. N. T. relephone Go building (Pg s1a-Cor Bank ana Meadow sts. g13.-Randoiph & Gloves P) e14-Plume & Atwood fPl stHIAmerican Ring Go. fP1 e1e-Flectrfc Light Station (P1 81a-Hoimes. Booth < Haydens (P1 9o1-No 4 Hose House. s23-Cor Washington ave & Porter g&ns s24-Cor Charles and Porter sis. Cor Simons ct & Washington ava. 871-City Lumber X Coal Go. (PD 412-Tracy Bros P1 432-Cor Liberty and s. Main sta. lK1-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. (PI 6a2-Cor Baldwin and Bye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 i. One stroke calls superintendent Co the City hall.
 II. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes 12 ID. 9 D. ID.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and win call the entire force into service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Spanish Conscripts.

Any Spaniard over the age of 19 is liable to be called into the milltary service for three years. By the pay ment of 1,500 pesetas (nearly $30u) he can avoid military duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Endless Job.

When you stahts in findin' fault." said Uncle Eben, you wants to stop an remember dat you's takin up job dat's mighty liable to never git finished. ''- Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Qualify of Population All important

By Chancelor
 fNlHERE fear that population will be too smal but - much that it losing VIRIIITY. hope President Rooe ~ velt will take early occasion amend his plea for swelling by urging quality of population desderaum undong little of the INCALCULABLE EVIL his recent words this subject have wrought among poor and houghess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Peraia,s Royal Crown.

The royal crown of Persia, which dates back to remote ages, is in the form of a pot of flowers, surmounted by an uncut ruby the size of a hens egg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Railroad Bridges.

There are 2o9,678 separate railroads bridges in the railroad system of the United States, which, strung end to end, would make 3,685 miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
What Jackson Said.

'tIt is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of gov. ernment to their selfish purposes. An drew Jackson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
prfntin~ Press Products.

It is estimated that from the inven- ton of printing to the present time about 12,500,0 900 separate publications entitled to rank as books have been put forth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Wise PeonIe.

Lots O men, said Uncle Eben, skin look wise, an lots kin talk wise; but de men dat kin act wise is mighty scarce" Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Has Many Ewes.

The chiton, sort of shellfish, holds the record of possessing Ii 900 eyes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

Flower Bulbs from France. Toulon, France, sent to America last year $127,000 worth of flower bulbs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
TO RENT.

Very nice, pleasant furnished rooms on 50 Linden St, with bath. Inquire 28O-282, North Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
Holding ana Letting Go.

Your grip on success depends largely on the things you are willing to let go.- Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

Should Hang in the Light. An oil painting that is constantly hung in a dark place depreciates in value
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

England's Use of Steel. The daily consumption of steel pens in MugIand numbers 4.00Q.0Q0a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08
THINK OF TT.

A good Crayon for 98c at the Boston Installment Co.'S. Pictures Crayons and astels speciality. Repairing frames at reasonable prices. Tele- phone 1855. Prompt attention always.
 E. NJ. BEEMAN. Mgr,
 127 North Elm St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-08

1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 Fl. Two strokes. fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, 12 ID, 9 p. ID. 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and win call the entire force into service
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07

post Of approved securities with the
state Of Nebraska, he expressed will
ingness to become a party to such an
agreement.
We'll" continued the agent, III Jon
will pay annually to the Old Line
Bankers Life Insurance Company OF
Nebraska the sum of STEPS they will,
if you die at any time, pay to whom
you may name the sum of $1,000. II
you live twenty years, they will give
you cash settlement consisting Of the
guaranteed reserve and an estimated
surplus, amounting to $5,4S1.25. You
will readily see that you receive ST.
9S6.25 more than you Day in, which il
better than per cent compound In
terest. Then, too, having the ASSURE
ance that, should you die, you would
leave comfortable estate Mr.. Clark
bought the insurance, and what CLARK
did, you can do
Permit our agent to explain con-
tract to you. II you do not own all
the land you care to farm, ask for cir
cnlar No. l which shows How Jones'
Bought and Paid for $4,000 Farm. 4
II you have mortgaged farm, call fer
Circular No. 2, which shows How
Samuels Paid $4,000 mortgage"
For further information, address
the OLD LINE BANKERS LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY. at Lincoln, No
braska.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07

ger rates? Would the cutire railroad
contingent have democratic man
agement of this important factor?
What would hinder them from put
ting the rates up just as high as they
pleased, and WAC could prevent them?
These are questions that socialists
turn aside with the remark that well
cross that bridge when We reach 1t. !"
MIR. Kicker won t tell us, although his
paper week after week gravely as
sures us that things will be thus and
so under socialism" undertake TO
say that democratic management by
the workers employed In the various
divisions If | get the proper con-
struction of that term, would lead to
"a state of affairs tenfold worse than
We now suffer from.
For suppose the farmers have
democratic management Of the pro-
>duction Of icOd Couldn't they set q
high figure on Inc number Of labor
hours needed to produce bushel OF
wheat? And wouldn't the workers
employed in the 'other divisions Of
the public service be compelled to
render the equivalent asked by the
farmers? Who would know anything
about farming, except the farmers
themselves? Doubtless there would
be plenty of grnmbling about the nigh
price of fOod-but what help would
there be for it? Democratic man
agement by the workers in the various
divisions of the public service" must
mean that each industry has the COM
plete say" as to itself and not
word as to the others. Yes, that is
different.
The experience of century shows
that public ownership Is growing all
the while. 1t is an evolutionary pro-
cess-not revolutionary. Government
ownership in republic need not dis
turb the socialist dreams-because
when the workers capture the machin-
cry of government at the ballot box,
whatever is already owned publicly
will not need to be appropriated"
The real secret is that q few ambitious
men, having caught a glimpse Of the
evolutionary process, think they can
build up great party and hasten its
growth. This, of course. Is absurd In
the light of the "materialistic concep-
ton of hjstOry''-but socialists never
seem to appreciate their many incon-
sistencies. AS | stated some weeks
ago about Prof. Will, SO with Bro.
Kicker
Surely Shakespeare was nistak-
en-. There is something in a name.
S~1~. -; ID
skillful manipulation, becomes q So
cialist rose!
q $ CHARLES @. DE FRANCE.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07
The Best at Home.

When life insurance company han
sufficient volume of business to In
sure an average death rate, as The Sc
curity Mutual Life of Lincoln, Neb.,
now has, it has distinct and import
ant advantage over the great com pa
MES Of the east because the former IS
directly conducted by its responsible
officers and 1t is practicable for them
to give close scrutiny to all It's At
fairs. Then, the men who conduct 4
home company are generally we'll
known In the state and their standing
and the condition Of the company may
be ascertained easily. The close touch
OF the home company with its policy
holders exercises constant and pow
erful influence in favor Of good man-
agement, and this is especially true Or
the mutual company.
The risks of The Security Mutual
Life are confined to Nebraska and for
a long time to come will not be ex-
tended beyond contiguous states where
the death rate, as in Nebraska, is low
er than In any other section Of the
country; whereas, the eastern compa-
MES place their risks In all the great
cities and other unhealthy sections
where the death rate is highest, and
their policyholders in Nebraska are
obliged to bear their part of the re-
sulting extra burden. The accumu-
lated funds of this home company are
loaned to our own farmers, direct.
without the expense and other dised-
vantages of the employment of middle
men. Thus by this plan the net rate
OF interest is the highest and the in
vestment is the safest that can be OBJ
tanned anywhere.
The home Office of The Security Mu-
tual Life Insurance company is over
the First National Bank, Lincoln. Me-
braska.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07
HOW CLARK BUYS 4 BOND
Which Guarantees His Family IN, Estate
II He Dies, aaa himself Home II
He lives

Mr.. Clark, aged thirty-five, Is man.
ager Of the elevator in the town Ct
Salem. The position pays him a good
salary, enabling him to support his
family and lay aside about 5000 per
year. Though he is now living COM
fortably, he realizes that he must de-
wise some way of providing an in
come for his declining years.
His idea is to buy a farm. During
period of meditation as to whether
or not he shall purchase a certain
quarter section of land which is for
sale at 5000, he Is interviewed by q
representative of the Old Line Banh-
ers Life Insurance Company Of Lin
coin, Nebraska, who endeavors to in
terest him in life insurance.
Hardly does the agent get well
started, when he Is interrupted by Mr..
Clark, who tells him Of his intention
u uuy y luiuH. ilc StotcS tuut uG -
about to make small payment On
the purchase price and will, II the
agent can offer enythins better. be an
interested listener.
WELL" said the agent. suppose
you could buy farm worth 5000 by
paying the small sum OF STEPS an
nually. without interest. for twenty
years. the contract for same contain
Ing a clause specifying that. should
you die at any time. the party from
whom you buy the land will cancel
all deferred payments. and give your
estate clear title; or II you live 10
the maturity Of the contract. give you
not only tho deed TO the land. but pay
You ~ large a percentage of profit az
you could reasonably expect 20 make
from the property. Would you buy
farm ON those terma2''
of course Mr.. Clark was interested.
and aimee the Company secures each
and every contract issucd with a io-